Board Agenda 07-12-99

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday July 12, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, July 12, 1999, in the Board Room of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas.

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

The presiding officer will call the meeting to order.
There will be an invocation.
There will be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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

	Rick Berry	Page 7
4.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks.

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 9
5.	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.

Citizen Participation

	Bill Carpenter	Page 11
6.	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.

Reports

	George Hobson		Page 13
7.	The administration will report on the expansion options of the dining/common area for Middle School No. 12.

8.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 21, 23, 25
a.	The administration will report on the final results of the surplus auction held on Saturday, May 15, 1999.
b.	The administration will report on the insurance plans that are being renewed under the terms and conditions of contracts established by competitive proposals in 1998.
c.	The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, and Texas School Alliance activities.

Public Hearing

	George Hobson, Becky Knight	Page 27
9.	The Board will recess at 7:00 p.m. so that a public hearing may be held on the 1999-2000 proposed budget.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Sheri Stice	Page 29
10.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 1999-00 through 2001-02.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 33
11.	The Board will consider approving the list of Advanced Courses for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

	Jane Little	Page 35
12.	The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Highpoint School of the Harris County Department of Education.

	George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 41
13.	The Board will consider the following Food Service bids: #99-04-4757 Milk/Juice #99-04-4759 Ice Cream #99-04-4760 Canned Drinks #99-04-4762 Crackers #99-05-4765 Dry Potato Products #99-05-4766 Non-Dessert Mix #99-05-4767 Hot/Cold Beverage #99-05-4769 Chopped BBQ Beef #99-05-4771 Canned Fruit Drinks

	George Hobson	Page 63
14.	The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-05-4774 Security devices and supplies #99-05-4799 Physical education supplies #99-05-4802R Window coverings #99-05-4824 Microcomputer peripherals #99-06-4827R Building automation system parts and maintenance-automated logic energy management controls #99-06-4829R Security courier services

	George Hobson	Page 77
15.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-05-4795 Audio visual furniture and equipment #99-05-4796R Telescoping bleachers at Bleyl Middle School #99-05-4797 Musical instruments #99-05-4798 Music department furnishings, equipment and storage cabinets #99-05-4800 Collating system #99-05-4803 Music department audio equipment for various schools #99-05-4828R Scoreboards, football and basketball

	David Sanders	Page 95
16.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders	Page 171
17.	The Board will consider approving a contract for the collection of delinquent taxes, and authorize the Board President to sign the contract.

	David Sanders	Page 175
18.	The Board will consider the sale of and authorize the Board President to sign a tax resale deed.

	David Sanders	Page 179
19.	The Board will consider the sale of and authorize the Board President to sign a tax resale deed.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 183
20.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 14, 1999, regular meeting.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 203
21.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to EA (Local) Instructional Goals and Objectives: Districtwide Educational Improvement Council.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 207
22.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to FDC (Local), Admissions and Attendance: Compulsory Attendance.

	George Hobson, Rick Fairman	Page 217
23.	The Board will consider the first reading of revisions to the Investment Policy (CDA-Local)

	George Hobson, Becky Knight	Page 231
24.	The Board will consider the adoption of the 1999-2000 Budget. [This item will be preceded by a public hearing scheduled July 12, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.]

	Leonard Brautigam, Jane Little	Page 233
25.	The Board will consider approving the 1999-2000 Student Code of Conduct.

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 235
26.	The Board will consider approving an addendum to the 1998-99 21^st Century contract between Houston Independent School District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 243
27.	The Board will consider approving the 1999-2000 21^st Century contract between Houston Independent School District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	George Hobson, Norm Cunningham	Page 245
28.	The Board will consider approving purchase of a day care facility. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	George Hobson, John Fourqurean	Page 257
29.	The Board will consider approving the purchase of property for future school sites. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	Richard Swain	Page 259
30.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges and leaves of absence and of the naming of the Director of School Services and Director of Student Services. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 309
31.	The Board will discuss proposed changes to the boundary process.

	Rick Berry	Page 313
32.	The Board will discuss the superintendent’s goals, duties and evaluation. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.075.]

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 315
33.	There will be an executive session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
	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.
	Section 551.072	For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
	Section 551.073	For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
	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.
	Section 551.075	To receive information from employees or to ask questions of employees.
	Section 551.076	To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
	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.
	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.
	Section 551.084	For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.

On this 7^th day of July 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