March 13, 2000

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, March 13, 2000
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, March 13, 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

	Pat Jones, Sarah Sanders	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize students who received a Gold Key Award in the Scholastic Art Awards competition. (Monday)

	Margaret Smith	Page 9
5.	The Board will recognize students who received Gold Key Awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards competition. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 11
6.	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
7.	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
8.	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

	George Hobson		Page 17
9.	The administration will report on the proposed freeport exemption. (Thursday)

	Carolyn Spillane, Kelli Durham		Page 19
10.	The administration will report on the Scholars Program, a program designed to help students increase their selection index scores in the National Merit Competition. (Thursday)

11.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 21, 23
a.	The administration will report on the Final Exam Schedule for 1999-2000.
b.	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	Page 25
12.	The Board will consider approving summer school locations for elementary – Bane, Horne, Millsap, Willbern and Lamkin (EYS only), middle school – Truitt, Thornton, Labay, Campbell, high school – Cypress Falls and Jersey Village.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 27
13.	The Board will consider approving the following summer opportunities for secondary students: TAAS Remediation, Ninth-Grade Summer Academy (includes Algebridge), ESL Summer School, Accelerate to Algebra, Cypress Falls Summer Academy, AVID Summer Seminar (Cypress Falls), AVID Summer Academy (Watkins), Pre-AVID Summer Academy (Dean), Summer Enrichment Program (Dean), Carverdale Summer Reading Program, Science Olympiad Summer Camp, Scholars Program (PSAT Prep), Enhancing Classroom Skills for At-Risk Students (Arnold), Clarinet Camp.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 47
14.	The Board will consider approving the District Textbook Committee’s recommendations for 2000-2001.

	Leonard Brautigam	Page 55
15.	The Board will consider the student transfer status of district schools for the 2000-2001 school year.

	George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 59
16.	The Board will consider approving the following Food Service Bid: #99-10-4985 Frozen Cookie Dough

	George Hobson	Page 71
17.	The Board will consider approving contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #99-12-5015 Microcomputer peripherals and audio visual equipment #00-01-5025 Athletic Equipment-Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis #00-01-5026 Bark mulch #00-01-5032 Instructional aids #00-01-5033 Athletic and clinic first aid supplies #00-01-5034R Musical instrument repair and service #00-01-5040 Library books, publications and media supplies #00-01-5043 Audio visual bulbs #00-01-5054 Scientific supplies and instructional materials #00-01-5056 Repair of 2-way mobile and hand-held radios #00-01-5063 Miscellaneous furniture #00-02-5249R Grease trap and line cleaning #00-02-5261 Office furniture
	George Hobson	Page 137
18.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-01-5041 Vehicles for food production #00-01-5049 Office supplies #00-01-5057 Sewing machines and cabinets #00-01-5060FP Hamilton Elementary/Hamilton Middle School parking lot renovation #00-01-5066FP Temporary parking lots at Telge Transportation Centers and Arnold Middle School

	David Sanders	Page 153
19.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	George Hobson	Page 211
20.	The Board will consider approving the Voluntary Disability Insurance Request for Proposal #00-01-5042RFP to award a new contract for this coverage to Unum Insurance Company.

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor, George Hobson, Becky Knight, Cheryl Salyards	Page 215
21.	The Board will consider approving an agreement between Houston Independent School District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District establishing our district as a lead district in the Medicaid Administration Case Management Program, and authorizing the district to take the necessary steps to implement the program.

	Richard Swain	Page 227
22.	The Board will consider approving on second reading policy DK (Local), Assignments and Schedules with recommended amendments.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 231
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the February 14, 2000, regular meeting.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 245
24.	The Board will consider approving the long-range plan priorities established for 2000-2001 at the goal-setting workshop.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 247
25.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the policies listed below: BBB (Local) Elections CFEA (Local) Payroll Procedures: Salary Deductions and Reductions FD (Local) Admissions and Attendance FDA (Local) Admissions and Attendance: Interdistrict Transfers FE (Local) Transfers and Assignments

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 257
26.	The Board will consider approving the contract award recommendation for the construction of High School No. 7.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 265
27.	The Board will consider approving the contract award recommendation for the construction of Watkins Middle School pool renovations, re-roofing and carpet replacement.

	Richard Swain	Page 271
28.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for teachers as presented in the 2000-2001 Staff Recommendation Book and the Superintendent’s memorandum of March 13, 2000 to: 1) issue probationary and term contracts for teachers; 2) issue probationary contracts for a fourth consecutive school year for teachers; 3) nonrenew probationary contracts for teachers; 4) nonrenew term contracts for teachers; 5) give notice of proposed discharge from continuing contracts, with the intent of returning teacher(s) to probationary contract status; 6) discharge teachers on continuing contracts; and 7) accept resignations and/or retirements of teachers on probationary, term, or continuing contracts.

	Richard Swain	Page 273
29.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for paraprofessionals as presented in the 2000-2001 Staff Recommendation book and the Superintendent’s memorandum of March 13, 2000 to: 1) issue One-Year (annual) contracts to paraprofessionals; 2) nonrenew One-Year (annual) contracts to paraprofessionals; and 3) accept resignations and/or retirements of paraprofessionals on One-Year (annual) contracts.

	Richard Swain	Page 275
30.	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 285
31.	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 287
32.	The superintendent may make comments and provide information to the Board during this portion of the agenda concerning a possible interlocal agreement related to Matzke Park.

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 289
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 6^th day of March 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