February 14, 2000

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, February 14, 2000
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, February 14, 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

	Rick Berry	Page 9
4.	In honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month, the Superintendent will recognize the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees for their dedication, leadership and continuing service to the children of the district. [There will be a reception in honor of the Board members immediately following the special recognitions/acknowledgements.] (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 11
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 13
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 15
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

	Fred Caldwell, Dennis Vickery, Lynn Moak	Page 17
8.	The Economic Development Committee of the Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce will present a report on the proposed freeport exemption. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Carol Oman	Page 19
9.	The administration will report on the external audit Report of Management prepared by Deloitte & Touche in conjunction with the annual financial audit for the year ended August 31, 1999. (Thursday)

	John Fourqurean	Page 21
10.	The administration will report on the enrollment projections for 2000-01 and the five-year enrollment projections. (Monday)

	Dr. William H. O’Brien	Page 23
11.	In accordance with Texas Education Code and State Board of Education regulations, the President of the Board shall announce the name of each Board member who has completed, exceeded or who is deficient in the continuing education required under state law. (Monday)

12.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 25
	The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Patricia Smith	Page 27
13.	The Board will consider approving the application for a $175,000 Cycle 7 Academics 2000 Grant for use at Metcalf and Post Elementary Schools during 2000-01.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 29
14.	The Board will consider approving the following courses as Advanced Courses for 2000-2001: Art III AP General, Art IV AP Drawing, Pre-Calculus H (HORIZONS), Physics I H, Physics II AP-B H or AP C H, Chemistry II H, Biology II H, Social Studies Research, Human Geography AP.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 31
15.	The Board will consider approving innovative courses, Networking Technologies I and II.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 39
16.	The Board will consider approving an Air Force Junior ROTC course at Cypress Falls High School.

	Harold Rowe	Page 49
17.	The Board will consider approving the district’s Technology Plan for 2000-2004.

	George Hobson	Page 51
18.	The Board will consider approving contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-12-5011 Radios, hand-held #99-12-5017 Floor care machine replacement parts #00-01-5022 Instructional furniture

	George Hobson	Page 59
19.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-01-5020 Art paper #00-01-5021 School buses, vehicles and lease-purchase financing

	Martin Ruffeno, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 65
20.	The Board will consider approving the following food service bids: #99-10-4983 Hot/cold beverage #99-10-4984 Frozen vegetables #99-10-4986 Dry grocery #99-10-4987 Cooking/packaging materials #99-10-4988 Refrigerated products #99-10-4989 Canned fruits/vegetables #99-10-4990 Paper/supplies

	David Sanders	Page 133
21.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 147
22.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the policies listed below: BJA (Local) Superintendent: Qualifications and Duties DD (Local) Contract and New Contract Employment (Delete) DCB (Local) Term Contracts DCC (Local) Continuing Contracts GE (Local) Relations with Parents or Parents’ Organizations

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 163
23.	The Board will consider approving the HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Shirley Kirk Elementary School (Elementary No. 31).

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 169
24.	The Board will consider approving the HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Jan Hanson Aragon Middle School (Middle School No. 11).

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 177
25.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for Jan Hanson Aragon Middle School (Middle School No. 11).

	Bill Carpenter	Page 179
26.	The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for a Board Trustee Election on Saturday, May 6, 2000, for trustee position numbers 5, 6, and 7.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 185
27.	The Board will consider the hiring of an election consultant to manage the 2000 Board of Trustees Election to be held May 6, 2000.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 187
28.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 18, 2000, regular meeting.

	Rick Berry	Page 203
29.	The Board will consider approving a date change for the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting and the Board meeting for May 2000.

	Rick Berry	Page 205
30.	The Board will consider approving the 2000-01 Official Board Meeting Calendar.

	George Hobson, Barbara Cobaugh	Page 207
31.	The Board will consider approving contract #00-01-5251 RFP with Bryant Forestry for the purpose of planning and managing a nature preservation project to improve the health of our Millsap Elementary School Nature Area.

	George Hobson, Kirk Jenings	Page 213
32.	The Board will consider approving the increase in insurance premiums for Plan A and Plan B and approve Cigna for Plan C, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO).

	Richard Swain	Page 227
33.	The Board will consider approving on first reading of policy DK (Local) Assignments and Schedules with recommended amendments.

	Richard Swain	Page 231
34.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges, leaves of absence, and the naming of principals for Hairgrove Elementary, Jowell Elementary, Matzke Elementary, Millsap Elementary, Owens Elementary and Yeager Elementary. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Richard Swain	Page 241
35.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2000-2001 of administrators to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) extend existing multi-year term contracts to the second and final year; 4) nonrenew term and probationary contracts; 5) reclassify current administrators under contract; and 6) accept the resignations and/or retirements of administrators from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February 2000), and the Superintendent’s memorandum of February 14, 2000. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Richard Swain	Page 243
36.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2000-2001 of support staff to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) issue one-year (annual) contracts; 4) extend existing multi-year term contracts to the second and final year; 5) nonrenew probationary, term and one-year (annual) contracts; 6) reclassify current support staff under contract; and 7) accept the resignations and/or retirements of support personnel from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February 2000), and the Superintendent’s memorandum of February 14, 2000. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 245
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 7^th day of February 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