Board Agenda 08-09-99

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday August 9, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, August 9, 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

	Donna Poland	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize Cypress Creek students who received first and second places at the International Thespian Convention in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Monday)

	George Hopper	Page 9
5.	The Board will recognize Arnold "Doc" Thomas, athletic trainer at Cy-Fair High School, for receiving the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association "Texas High School Coaches Association Athletic Trainer of the Year." (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 11
6.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)

	Public Hearing
	George Hobson, Becky Knight	Page 13
7.	The Board will recess at 7:00 p.m. so that a public hearing may be held on the 1999-2000 proposed budget. (Monday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 15
8.	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. (Monday)

Citizen Participation

	Bill Carpenter	Page 17
9.	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. (Monday)

Reports

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague		Page 19
10.	The administration will report on the site design progress for High School No. 7. (Thursday)

	Bobbie Warner		Page 21
11.	The administration will provide a report on the 1999 Spring TAAS results for grades 3-8 and Exit level. (Monday)

12.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 23, 33, 37
	a. The administration will report on the end-of-year academic performance of elementary students for the 1998-99 school year. b. The administration will report on the district implementation plan for the $527,127 Class Size Reduction grant that it has received for the school year 1999-2000. c. The administration will report on legislative, Fast Growth School Coalition, State Board of Education, and Texas School Alliance activities.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 39
13.	The Board will consider approving the Evening High School Program to be held at Windfern High School for 1999-2000 school year.

	Patricia Smith	Page 43
14.	The Board will consider approving a three-year continuation of three district waivers and three campus waivers for the Title I Federal Grant Program.

	George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 45
15.	The Board will consider approving the following Food Service bid: #99-06-4858 Annual contract for vending snacks

	George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 47
16.	The Board will consider approving the following Food Service bids: #99-04-4758 Pies/Cakes #99-05-4813 Spices #99-04-4761 Bread #99-05-4815 Frozen Potatoes #99-04-4763 Chips/Snacks #99-05-4816 Dry Grocery #99-05-4770 Smoked Ham #99-05-4817 Frozen Breakfast #99-05-4772 Smoked Sausage #99-05-4818 Cooking/Packaging Materials #99-05-4806 Bakery Products #99-05-4819 Refrigerated Products #99-05-4807 Frozen Vegetables #99-05-4820 Canned Fruits/Vegetables #99-05-4808 Frozen Pizza #99-05-4821 Paper/Supplies #99-05-4809 Frozen Turkey #99-05-4822 Specialty Entrees #99-05-4810 Frozen Chicken #99-06-4857 Frozen Burritos #99-05-4811 Precooked Meats #99-06-4859 Carbonated Drinks #99-05-4812 Chemicals

	George Hobson	Page 189
17.	The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-06-4834 Athletic Equipment-baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, swimming equipment, swim wear, track #99-07-4862 Coaxial Cable #99-07-4864R Building automation system parts and maintenance-automated logic energy management controls

	George Hobson	Page 203
18.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-06-4832 Science equipment #99-06-4833 Laboratory specimens #99-06-4844 Notebook microcomputers, notebook memory and peripherals #99-06-4853 Computer Integrated Manufacturing system (CIM) #99-06-4854FP Cypress Falls High School running track repairs #99-06-4856 Kindergarten furniture and equipment

	David Sanders	Page 221
19.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	George Hobson	Page 259
20.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period March 1, 1999 through June 30, 1999.

	George Hobson, Rick Fairman	Page 303
21.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to CDA (Local), Other Revenues: Investments.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 317
22.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to EA (Local), Instructional Goals and Objectives: Districtwide Educational Improvement Council.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 321
23.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to FDC (Local), Admissions and Attendance: Compulsory Attendance.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 331
24.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the July 12, 1999, regular meeting.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight	Page 353
25.	The Board will consider the adoption of the 1999-2000 Budget [This item will be preceded by a public hearing scheduled August 9, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.]

	John Fourqurean	Page 355
26.	The Board will consider approving a process for changing school attendance boundaries.

	Leonard Brautigam	Page 357
27.	The Board will consider approving the Harris County Constable’s Contract for services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

	Rick Berry	Page 359
28.	The Board will consider approving the purchase of property. [This item may be discussed in executive session.]

	Richard Swain	Page 361
29.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of employment, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges, and leaves of absence. [This item may be discussed in executive session]

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 405
30.	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 2^nd day of August 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