Board Agenda 10-11-99

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday October 11, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, October 11, 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

	Pam Scott	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize Lamar Advertising of Houston for its donation of billboards advertising the district’s designation as a 1999 Texas "Recognized" school district. (Monday)

	LaVelle Shelton	Page 11
5.	The Board will recognize the students who received first or second place at the Interscholastic League Press Conference. (Monday)

	Marge Parker	Page 13
6.	The Board will recognize David Whipkey, a computer science teacher at Cy-Fair High School, for his team receiving third place in the international competition of the American Computer Science League, Classroom Division. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 15
7.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 17
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 19
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)

Public Hearing

	George Hobson	Page 21
10.	A public hearing will be held on October 7, 1999, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 1999-2000 Budget and Proposed 1999 Tax Rate. (Thursday)

	Deanna Swenke	Page 23
11.	A public hearing will be held on October 11, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 1999 accountability ratings for the district and each campus. (Monday)

Reports

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague		Page 25
12.	The administration will report on the progress of the design of High School No. 7. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague		Page 27
13.	The administration will report on possible construction options for modifications to the Watkins Middle School Swimming Pool. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague		Page 29
14.	The administration will report on the results of a vehicular/bus traffic study performed at Hamilton Elementary and Hamilton Middle School with a review of the proposed administrative recommendations and construction alternatives. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Bill Phipps (Region IV)		Page 37
15.	The administration will report of the results for the program review for the Printing and Production Center. (Monday)

16.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 39, 43, 45
a.	The administration will report on all collection and adjustments for the 1998 tax year.
b.	The administration will report on the implementation and evaluation of the Academic 2000 Cycle 4 and Cycle 5 grants as part of our responsibilities for being awarded these funds.
c.	The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, and Texas School Alliance activities.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Judy Kahla	Page 47
17.	The Board will consider approving the list of supervisory and administrative personnel who are certified to appraise teachers during 1999-2000.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 53
18.	The Board will consider approving the 1999-2000 Campus Improvement Plans, including each school’s AEIS targets.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 61
19.	The Board will consider approving the membership of the 1999-2000 District Textbook Committee.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 63
20.	The Board will consider approving an additional day in the calendar (December 17, 1999) for December, 1999, graduates enrolled at Windfern High School.

	George Hopper	Page 65
21.	The Board will consider approving a resolution recognizing the week of October 11-17, 1999 as Texas Safe Sports Week in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	George Hobson	Page 69
22.	The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-08-4903 Air conditioning and heating (HVAC) refrigerants #99-08-4904 Air conditioning and heating (HVAC) parts and supplies #99-08-4912 Lumber #99-08-4915 Chain link fencing and related supplies #99-09-4925 Air conditioning and heating (HVAC) carrier reciprocating parts #99-09-4932R Removal and/or sale of used oil, oil filters, and anti-freeze

	George Hobson	Page 85
23.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-07-4869FP Renovations to food production center #99-08-4913 Vocational shop equipment #99-08-4914 RFP Claims audit of CFISD medical plan and review of performance standards

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

	David Sanders	Page 141
25.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 145
26.	The Board will consider approving the 10 foot-wide HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Margaret Moore Gleason Elementary School (Elementary No. 33).

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor, Bill Carpenter	Page 155
27.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to FL (Local), Student Records: Directory Information.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 157
28.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 13, 1999, regular meeting.

	George Hobson, David Sanders	Page 171
29.	The Board will consider adoption of two tax levy ordinances and resolutions for: a. 1999 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate. b. 1999 Debt Service Tax Rate.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 177
30.	The Board will consider approving the contract award recommendation for the construction of Jan Hanson Aragon Middle School (Middle School No. 11).

	George Hobson	Page 179
31.	The Board will consider approving on first reading policy DEC (Local), Compensation and Benefits: Reimbursement at Retirement and Attendance Incentive.

	Alma Bradshaw, Bill Carpenter, Norman Cunningham	Page 185
32.	The Board will consider approving on first reading policy Use of School Facilities, GKD (Local), Regulation GKD-R and GKD Exhibits.

	Richard Swain	Page 207
33.	The Board will consider approving 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.]

	Peggy Duryea	Page 219
34.	The Board will hear a Level III appeal under Policy FNG (Local) from Mr. Anthony Vlahakis regarding a complaint against Mr. Randy Gilmer, basketball coach at Cypress Springs High School.

	Peggy Duryea	Page 221
35.	The Board will hear a Level III appeal under Policy FNG (Local) from Mrs. Shirley Lewis regarding a complaint against Mr. Allen Meek, principal at Cypress Springs High School.

	Rick Berry	Page 223
36.	The Board will consider approving the sale or purchase of property. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

	Rick Berry	Page 225
37	The superintendent may make comments and provide information to the Board during this portion of the agenda.

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 227
38.	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 551.076	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 4^th day of October, 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