Board Agenda 11-08-99

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, November 8, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, November 8, 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

	Jane Humphreys	Page 11
4.	The Board will recognize Junior Achievement for their partnership with the district. (Monday)

	Jane Flinn	Page 13
5.	The Board will recognize students who received medals in the Special Olympics World Games and their coaches. (Monday)

	Peggy Duryea	Page 15
6.	The Board will recognize Cypress Falls High School, Jersey Village High School, and Thornton Middle School for being selected as Texas nominees for the United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools 1999-2000 Secondary Program. (Monday)

	Susan Cory	Page 17
7.	The Board will recognize Shanen Hajdik from Cypress Falls High School for being honored as the Outstanding Rookie Science Teacher by the Science Teachers Association of Texas. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 19
8.	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 21
9.	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 23
10.	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

	Richard Swain	Page 25
11.	The administration will report on consideration being given to the use of services of Educator Background Checks. Inc. (E.B.C.I.) to conduct the district’s criminal history searches for employment candidates and employees. (Thursday and/or Monday)

	Harold Rowe	Page 31
12.	The administration will report on the district’s Y2K preparedness. (Thursday and/or Monday)

	George Hobson	Page 33
13.	The administration will report on a comparison of the 1999-2000 tax rates for various school districts in the Gulf Coast area. (Monday)

	George Hobson	Page 35
14.	The administration will report on TASB Bench Mark 1998-99 Budget of Cost Comparison for Cy-Fair and surrounding school districts. (Monday)

	Bill Carpenter	Page 49
15.	The administration will report on the Texas Association of School Board legal policy review/adoption process. (Monday)

16.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 51
	The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane, B. Willis	Page 53
17.	The Board will consider approving the 2000 summer school dates for elementary, middle school and high school.

	George Hobson	Page 55
18.	The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-09-4936R Hazardous waste #99-09-4943 Tires #99-09-4944 Automatic transmission overhaul (light duty) #99-09-4948 Closed circuit TV equipment for schools and district facilities

	George Hobson	Page 67
19.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-09-4933 Library furniture #99-09-4950FP Boiler replacement at Bleyl Middle School

	George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 73
20.	The Board will consider the following Food Service bids: #99-08-4923 Salad dressing

	David Sanders	Page 77
21.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders	Page 91
22.	The Board will consider approving the resolution authorizing Linebarger, Heard, Goggan, Blair, Graham, Pena and Sampson to collect additional penalties on delinquent taxes.

	George Hobson, H.D. Chambers	Page 95
23.	The Board will consider approving an auction of surplus equipment to be held on December 4, 1999.

	George Hobson	Page 97
24.	The Board will consider the approval of a DOT Drug Testing Consortium resolution between Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and the Harris County Department of Education.

	George Hobson	Page 99
25.	The Board will consider the adoption and ratification of a resolution to change the District’s Non-TRS Pension Plan to exclude re-hired annuitants.

	George Hobson	Page 103
26.	The Board will consider approving on second reading policy DEC (Local), Compensation and Benefits: Reimbursement at Retirement and Attendance Incentive.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 107
27.	The Board will consider approving on second reading BJCD (Local) Exhibit 1-4: Superintendent’s Evaluation.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 119
28.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 30, 1999, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 123
29.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 5, 1999, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 125
30.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 11, 1999, regular meeting.

	Alma Bradshaw, Bill Carpenter, Norm Cunningham	Page 149
31.	The Board will consider approving on second reading policy GKD-Local; Use of School Facilities.

	David Sanders	Page 151
32.	The Board will consider casting the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District’s vote for Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 153
33.	The Board will consider approving the HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Jane Farney Elementary School (Elementary No. 32).

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 161
34.	The Board will consider approving the contract award recommendation for the construction of Charles M. Goodson Middle School (Middle School No. 12) to Falcon Group Construction in the amount of $18,516,700.

	Alan Quintero, Bill Carpenter	Page 169
35.	The Board will consider approving on first reading a local policy designating the placement of future swimming pools.

	George Hobson	Page 171
36.	The Board will consider approving the renovation of the Watkins Middle School pool or building of a pool to provide for the high school swim program for CFISD.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 173
37.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the local policies contained in Texas Association of School Board Policy Update 61. CH (LOCAL) PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION CRE (LOCAL) INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION – DELETE POLICY CV (LOCAL) FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DEC (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: LEAVES AND ABSENCES DHC (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: SEXUAL HARASSMENT/SEXUAL ABUSE FNCJ (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SEXUAL HARASSMENT/SEXUAL ABUSE

	Bill Carpenter	Page 175
38.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the legal policies contained in Texas Association of School Boards Policy Update 61.
	BBB (LEGAL): BOARD MEMBERS: ELECTIONS BDAB (LEGAL): OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS: DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF PRESIDENT BE (LEGAL): BOARD MEETINGS BEC (LEGAL): BOARD MEETINGS: CLOSED MEETINGS BJA (LEGAL): SUPERINTENDENT: QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES BJCD (EXHIBIT): SUPERINTENDENT: EVALUATION BJCE (LEGAL): SUPERINTENDENT: DISMISSAL BJCG (LEGAL): SUPERINTENDENT: RETIREMENT OR RESIGNATION BQ (LEGAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS BR (LEGAL): REPORTS CCA (LEGAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES: BOND ISSUES CCAA (LEGAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCE: INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITIES ALLOTMENT CCB (LEGAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES: TIME WARRANTS CCF (LEGAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES: LOANS AND NOTES CCG (LEGAL): LOCAL REVENUE SOURCES: AD VALOREM TAXES CE (LEGAL): ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET CH (LEGAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION CRE (LEGAL): INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MANAGEMENT: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
	CV (LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION CVA (LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: COMPETITIVE BIDDING CVB (LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS CVC (LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS CVD (LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AGENT CVE (LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: CONSTRUCTION MANAGER-AT-RISK CVF(LEGAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION: JOB ORDER CONTRACTS DAA (LEGAL: EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES: EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DBA (LEGAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS DC (LEGAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES DEA (LEGAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: SALARIES, WAGES, AND STIPENDS DEC (LEGAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: LEAVES AND ABSENCES DF (LEGAL): TERMINATION OF CONTRACT DFE (LEGAL): TERMINATION OF CONTRACT: RESIGNATION DH (LEGAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT DK (LEGAL): ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULES DNA (LEGAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: EVALUATION OF TEACHERS EHBA (LEGAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS: SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS EHBAA(LEGAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS: IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION, AND ELIGIBILITY EHBAB(LEGAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS: INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN (IEP) AND ARDS EHBAC(LEGAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS: STUDENTS IN NONDISTRICT PLACEMENT EHBAD(LEGAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS: PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS EHBC (LEGAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS: COMPENSATORY/ACCELERATED SERVICES EIA (LEGAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS EIC (LEGAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: CLASS RANKING EIE (LEGAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: RETENTION AND PROMOTION EIF (LEGAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: GRADUATION EJ (LEGAL): ACADEMIC GUIDANCE PROGRAM EKB (LEGAL): TESTING PROGRAMS: STATE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM EKC (LEGAL): TESTING PROGRAM: READING ASSESSMENT PROGRAM EMI (LEGAL): MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES: RELIGION IN THE SCHOOLS FB (LEGAL): EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FDC (LEGAL): ADMISSIONS AND ATTENDANCE: COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE FDD (LEGAL): ADMISSIONS AND ATTENDANCE: ABSENCES AND EXCUSES FFAA (LEGAL): HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES: PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FFAB (LEGAL): HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES: IMMUNIZATIONS FFAE (LEGAL): STUDENT WELFARE: SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS FM (LEGAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES FNCJ (LEGAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: SEXUAL HARASSMENT/SEXUAL ABUSE FOAB (LEGAL): PLACEMENT IN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOD (LEGAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE: EXPULSION FOE (LEGAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE: STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FP (LEGAL): STUDENT FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES GA (LEGAL): ACCESS TO PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES GBA (LEGAL): PUBLIC INFORMATION PROGRAM: ACCESS TO PUBLIC INFORMATION

	John Fourqurean		Page 199
39.	The Board will consider approving attendance boundary changes and transfer policy recommendations related to the opening of Farney Elementary, Gleason Elementary, Kirk Elementary, and Walker Elementary. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

	Richard Swain		Page 201
40.	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.]

	George Hobson		Page 211
41.	The Board will consider approving the sale or receipt of donated property. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 and Section 551.073.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

	Rick Berry	Page 213
42.	The superintendent may make comments and provide information to the Board during this portion of the agenda.

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 215
43.	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. For the purpose of consultation with the district’s attorney concerning matters on which the attorney’s duty to the district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings laws.
	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 1^st day of November, 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