Board Agenda 01-18-00

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 18, 2000
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2000, 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

	Patty O’Rourke	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize Rebecca Fuchs, Post Elementary teacher, for receiving the 1999 Elementary Physical Educator of the Year Award from the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. (Tuesday)

	B. Willis, Carolyn Spillane, LaVelle Shelton, Bill Carpenter	Page 9
5.	The Board will recognize high school students who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (National Merit semifinalists, commended students, and achievement scholars). A reception will be held immediately following the recognition. (Tuesday)

	Rick Berry	Page 13
6.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday)

Hearing

	Deanna Swenke	Page 15
7.	The Board will hold a public hearing at approximately 7:45 p.m. to discuss the required annual report describing the district’s 1998-99 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Tuesday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 39
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. (Tuesday)

Citizen Participation

	Bill Carpenter	Page 41
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. (Tuesday)

Reports

	Rick Berry, Dr. Robert Stein		Page 43
10.	The administration will ask Dr. Robert Stein to report on a telephone survey of district residents. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Kirk Jennings		Page 71
11.	The administration will report on comparison of health insurance benefits for Cy-Fair and surrounding school districts. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague		Page 73
12.	The administration will report on the construction progress of the new facilities currently under construction which includes four (4) elementary schools and Cy-Fair High School renovations and additions. (Tuesday)

	Bobbie Warner, Deanna Swenke		Page 75
13.	The administration will report on the SAT/ACT test scores for the 1999 seniors. (Tuesday)

14.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 77, 79, 87, 89
a.	The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2000-2001 budget and board goals to be held on January 25, 2000 at Francone Elementary and on January 27, 2000 at Labay Middle School at 6:00 p.m.
b.	The administration will report on the effectiveness of the new elementary summer school program offered in June, 1999, for bilingual and ESL students in grades 1-5.
c.	The Board will receive information on changes to Legal policies contained in the district policy manual.
d.	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 91
15.	The Board will consider approving the 2000 summer school plans for elementary, middle school and high school.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 101
16.	The Board will consider approving the TAAS Exit Level Tutorial Class Schedule for spring 2000.
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 103
17.	The Board will consider approving course offerings for secondary students for 2000-2001. Elective courses will be offered on campuses where enough students and a certified teacher are available.

	George Hobson	Page 113
18.	The Board will consider approving annual contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-11-5000R Emergency generator repair service and preventative maintenance

	George Hobson	Page 117
19.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period September 1, 1999 through November 30, 1999.

	David Sanders	Page 191
20.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders	Page 201
21.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

	George Hobson	Page 205
22.	The Board will consider approving a telecommunication facility easement at Truitt Middle School.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 209
23.	The Board will consider approving the HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical services proposed for Sandra Bales Walker Elementary School (Elementary No. 34).

	George Hobson, Rick Fairman	Page 213
24.	The Board will consider adopting the revised list of approved financial institutions and broker/ dealers eligible to provide investment services to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 215
25.	The Board will consider approving on second 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)
Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 239
26.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 13, 1999, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 253
27.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 16, 1999, special-called meeting.
	Pam Wells	Page 255
28.	The Board will consider approving the proposed 2000-2001 school calendar.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 256
29.	The Board will consider passing a resolution addressing concerns associated with construction of a concrete batch-mixing plant at 5325 Barker-Cypress Road.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 257
30.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the policies listed below: BJA (Local) Superintendent: Qualifications and Duties CQ (Local) Paperwork Reduction (Delete Policy) DD (Local) Contract and New Contract Employment (Delete Policy) DCB (Local) Term Contracts DCC (Local) Continuing Contracts GE (Local) Relations with Parents or Parents’ Organizations

	Richard Swain	Page 275
31.	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.

	Richard Swain	Page 277
32.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges and leaves of absence. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 291
33.	The Board will consider the Superintendent’s evaluation. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 293
34.	The Board will consider approving the contracts for the superintendent and the associate superintendents. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 295
35.	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.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

	Rick Berry	Page 297
36.	The superintendent may make comments and provide information to the Board during this portion of the agenda.

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 299
37.	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 10^th day of January, 2000, 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