Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 19, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary
The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Tuesday, January 19, 1999, in the Board Room of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas at 6:00 p.m.
The items on this agenda do not necessarily have to be handled in the order listed on this notice.
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq. Of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 – 551.084, inclusive, of the Open Meetings Act.
The presiding officer will present the following agenda:
Call to Order
Vision Statement
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will be an exemplary educational community, dedicated to the highest standards of quality at all levels and in all areas of endeavor.
All students, parents, community members, and district employees, respecting and valuing each other, will be committed to providing all students with an education which enables them to live successfully in an ever-changing society.
Mission Statement
The District will provide the environment and learning opportunities for all students so that, as graduates, they will possess the qualities which will enable them to live meaningfully and successfully in society and in the workplace. The graduate will be: an effective communicator; a competent problem solver; a self-directed learner; a responsible citizen; and a quality producer. This is the portrait of the Cypress-Fairbanks graduate.
Special Recognitions/Acknowledgements/Announcements
| Pam Scott | Page 9 | |
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The Board will recognize Sam’s Club for its continued district partnership and most recent donation of $10,000 in merchandise to the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD schools. (Tuesday) | |
| Bill Carpenter, Judy Kahla, Carolyn Spillane, and B. Willis | Page 11 | |
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The Board will recognize senior high students who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (National Merit semifinalists, commended students, and achievement scholars). [A reception will be held for honorees and their parents immediately following the presentation, at approximately 7:00 p.m.] (Tuesday) | |
| Rick Berry | Page 13 | |
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The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday) | |
Public Hearing
| Deanna Swenke | Page 15 | |
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The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the required annual report describing the district’s 1997-98 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Thursday) | |
Board Comments
| Board Members | Page 39 | |
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Any Board member may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, without prior posting being required. Comment items may not pertain to the character of any students, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting. (Tuesday) | |
Citizen Participation
| Bill Carpenter | Page 41 | |
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Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (Local may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portion of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak. (Tuesday) | |
Reports
| George Hobson, Harold Rowe | Page 43 | |
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The administration will report on the district’s efforts in preparing its systems and processes for the Year 2000. (Thursday) | |
| George Hobson, Deanna Swenke | Page 45 | |
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The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 1999-2000 budget and Board goals. (Thursday) | |
| Leonard Brautigam | Page 47 | |
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The administration will present the Safety Task Force Report including commendations and recommendations. (Tuesday) | |
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The following written report has been transmitted to the Board: | Page 49 |
| The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, and Texas School Alliance activities. | ||
Action Items
| Proposed Consensus Items | |||
| Carolyn Spillane | Page 51 | ||
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The Board will consider approving course offerings for secondary students for 1999-2000. Elective courses will be offered on campuses where enough students and a certified teacher are available. | ||
| George Hobson | Page 59 | ||
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The Board of Trustees will consider approving the sale of two (2) 1979 International Harvestor/Bluebird, 47-passenger, gasoline powered school buses from the district’s surplus inventory to Tomball ISD. | ||
| George Hobson | Page 61 | ||
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The Board will consider approving an auction of surplus vehicles to be held on February 6, 1999. | ||
| George Hobson, Becky Knight | Page 63 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period September 1, 1998, through November 30, 1998. | ||
| George Hobson | Page 133 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the list of financial institutions and broker/dealers eligible to provide investment services to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. | ||
| David Sanders | Page 135 | ||
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The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District. | ||
| George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin | Page 139 | ||
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The Board will consider approving
the following Food Service Bids: #98-11-4456 Refrigerated products |
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| George Hobson | Page 143 | ||
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The Board will consider approving
annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #98-22-4463R Automotive refueling system repair service |
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| Sadie Woodard | Page 145 | ||
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The Board will consider approving a revised agreement between Houston Endowment, Inc. and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District regarding the Jesse H. Jones and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship Agreement. | ||
| Bill Carpenter | Page 149 | ||
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The Board will consider approving
on second reading a portion of policies from TASB Update 59. BDB (Legal) Board Internal Organization: Internal Committees BJCD (Legal) Superintendent: Evaluation BJCD (Exhibit) Superintendent: Evaluation BP (Legal) Administrative Regulations BP (Local) Administrative Regulations CCA (Legal) Local Revenue Sources: Bond Issues CDA (Legal) Other Revenues: Investments CDB (Legal) Other Revenues: Sale, Lease, or Exchange of School-owned property CH (Legal) Purchasing and Acquisition CMD (Legal) Equipment and Supplies Management: Instructional Materials Care & Accounting CNA (Legal) Transportation Management: Student Transportation CNB (Legal) Transportation Management: School-owned Vehicles CRE (Legal) Insurance and Annuities Management: Workers’ Compensation CRE (Local) Insurance and Annuities Management: Workers’ Compensation CS (Legal) Facility Standards CV (Legal) Facilities Construction DBA (Legal) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records DHC (Legal) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse DHC (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse DHC (Exhibits) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules DNA (Legal) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Teachers DNB (Legal) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Other Professional Employees DNB (Exhibit) Performance Appraisal: Evaluation of Other Professional Employees DP (Legal) Personnel Positions EHAA (Legal) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (all levels) EHAB (Legal) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (elementary) EHAC (Legal) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (secondary) EI (Legal) Academic Achievement EIE (Legal) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion EIF (Legal) Academic Achievement: Graduation EIF (Exhibit) Academic Achievement: Graduation FD (Legal) Admissions and Attendance FDA (Legal) Admissions and Attendance: Interdistrict Transfers FDAA (Legal) Interdistrict Transfers: Public Education Grants FDC (Legal) Admissions and Attendance: Compulsory Attendance FFAB (Legal) Health Requirements and Services; Immunizations FFAD (Legal) Health Requirements and Services: Communicable Diseases FFAD (Exhibit) Health Requirements and Services: Communicable Diseases FFAD (Local) Health Requirements and Services: Communicable Diseases FM (Legal) Student Activities FN (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities FNC (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct FNCJ (Legal) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse FO (Local) Student Discipline GBA (Legal) Public Information Program: Access to Public Information GRA (Legal) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities GRA (Local) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities |
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| Proposed Non-Consensus Items | |||
| Cindy Wright | Page 151 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 10, 1998, special-called meeting. | ||
| Cindy Wright | Page 155 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 14,1998, regular meeting. | ||
| Julie Manuel, B. Willis | Page 171 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the elimination of noon transportation for half-day kindergarten students for the 1999-2000 school year. | ||
| Rick Berry, Bill Carpenter | Page 173 | ||
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The Board will consider approving on first reading amendments to the following policies regarding bonfires. | ||
| FM (Local) Student Activities GE (Local) Relations with Parents or Parents’ Organizations GKA (Local) Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises |
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| Rick Berry, Bill Carpenter | Page 177 | ||
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The Board will consider approving a resolution regarding correcting the situations in the district which create disruptive and hazardous flooding conditions. | ||
| George Hobson, Becky Knight, Cheryl Salyards | Page 179 | ||
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The Board will consider approving an agreement between Region IV and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District establishing the district as a lead district in the Medicaid Administration Case Management Program, and authorizing the district to take the necessary steps to implement the program. | ||
| George Hobson | Page 181 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the order authorizing the issuance of $100,000,000 Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series1999. | ||
| George Hobson | Page 183 | ||
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The Board will consider approving the purchase of property and the site location for junior high school #12. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.] | ||
| Rick Berry | Page 185 | ||
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The Board will consider approving contracts for the superintendent and the associate superintendents. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.] | ||
| Richard Swain | Page187 | ||
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The Board will consider approval of personnel recommendations, inclusive of employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges and leaves of absence. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.] | ||
Board Discussion
| Board Members | Page 201 | |
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There will be a discussion on the opening date of high school #7. | |
| Rick Berry | Page 205 | |
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The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.] | |
Executive Session
| Rick Berry | Page 207 | ||
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There will be an executive session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. | ||
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Section 551.071 |
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law. | ||
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Section 551.072 |
For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. | ||
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Section 551.073 |
For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. | ||
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Section 551.074 |
For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. | ||
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Section 551.075 |
To receive information from employees or to ask questions of employees. | ||
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Section 551.076 |
To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. | ||
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Section 551.082 |
For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. | ||
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Section 551.083 |
For the purpose of considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups in connection with consultation agreements provided for by section 13.901 of the Texas Education Code. | ||
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Section 551.084 |
For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. | ||
On this 11th day of January, 1999, this notice was mailed or faxed to news media, who previously requested such notice, was broadcast on Warner Cable channel 16; and a copy was posted on the window in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center at 4:00 p.m.
| Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |