CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, December 13, 1999
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, December 13, 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 Board will recognize George Hobson and the business office for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, and the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials for its comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1998. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 9
5.	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 11
6.	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 13
7.	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

	John Fourqurean		Page 15
8.	The administration will ask Dr. Robert Stein to report on a telephone survey of district residents. (Monday)

9.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 17, 23, 25
	a. The administration will report on progress toward District Goal 1A: Student Growth and Development.
	b. The administration will report on Texas Association of School Boards Update 62 which consists of changes to the district policy book. The changes involve only Legal policies and the Table of Contents pages for sections ‘C’ and ‘F’.
	c. The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Deanna Swenke	Page 27
10.	The Board will consider approving the dates for the annual goal-setting workshop: February 25 and 26, 2000, at the Instructional Support Center.

	Sheri Stice	Page 31
11.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 1999-2000 (Spring through 2000-01).

	George Hobson	Page 35
12.	The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-10-4974 Fine paper

	George Hobson	Page 37
13.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-09-4937 Warranty service provider for Mag notebooks #99-10-4968 Grounds equipment #99-10-4980 Electrical lighting retrofit parts for Campbell Middle School, Emmott, Holmsley, Jowell, Owens, and Wilson Elementaries

	David Sanders	Page 43
14.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 63
15.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the local policies contained in Texas Association of School Boards Policy Update 61. CH (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition – Delete Policy CRE (Local) Insurance and Annuities Management Workers’ Compensation – Delete Policy CV (Local) Facilities Construction – Delete Policy FNCJ (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse

	George Hobson	Page 65
16.	The Board will consider approving the adoption of the Third Amendment to the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Pension Plan for Non-TRS Employees.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 69
17.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for Margaret Moore Gleason Elementary School (Elementary No. 33)

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 72
18.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 8, 1999, regular meeting.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, Dave Pritchard	Page 89
19.	The Board will consider approving the auditor’s report on the district’s fiscal year ending August 31, 1999, as required by provision of the Single Audit Act of 1984, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, Dave Pritchard	Page 91
20.	The Board will consider approving the district’s 1999 comprehensive annual financial report and accept the auditor’s report on the district’s general purpose financial statements for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1999.

	Leonard Brautigam, Bob Warner	Page 93
21.	The Board will consider approving the waiver of policies EFD (Local), School Authorized Student Trips: Out-of-State or of International Nature and FMG (Local), Student Activities: Travel Out-of-State/International, thereby allowing Labay Middle School theater students to travel to New Orleans, LA, to present a play at the National Association of School Psychologists’ National Convention.

	Richard Swain	Page 105
22.	The Board will consider approving an interlocal agreement with Region IV Education Service Center to provide contracted services for criminal records check and consultative services from the Safe Schools Project of Educator Background Checks, Inc. (EBCI). These professional services will be on an annual subscription basis.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 107
23.	The Board will consider approving the 2000 Harris County Constable Contract for services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to implement the DARE Program.

	Leonard Brautigam	Page 115
24.	The Board will consider approving the 2000 Harris County Constable Contract for police services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 125
25.	The Board will consider approving a contract with the City of Jersey Village for services to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to implement the DARE Program at Bang Elementary School for the 1999-2000 school year.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 127
26.	The Board will consider approving the installation of a Thermal Storage System to serve Cy-Fair High School and Arnold Middle School with an estimated cost of $1,750,000.

	Bill Carpenter, Richard Swain	Page 131
27.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the policies listed below: DC (Local) Employment Practices DEC (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences DHC (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse ED (Local) Organization of Instruction – Delete Policy EHBD (Local) Special Programs: Tutorial, Remedial, Compensatory – Delete Policy

	Bill Carpenter	Page 157
28.	The Board will consider approving on second reading a policy, CT (Local): Facilities Planning, designating middle schools as the location of district swimming pools, effective January 1, 2003.

	Richard Swain	Page 159
29.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges and leaves of absence and the naming of principals for Farney Elementary, Gleason Elementary, Kirk Elementary, and Walker Elementary. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 169
30.	The Board will consider approving the sale, purchase, or receipt of donated property. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072 and Section 551.073.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 171
31.	The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to section 551.074.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

	Rick Berry	Page 173
32.	The superintendent may make comments and provide information to the Board during this portion of the agenda.

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 175
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. 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 6th day of December 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