April 10, 2000

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, April 10, 2000
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, April 10, 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

	Mary Smith	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize the high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Monday)

	Bill Quillen	Page 9
5.	The Board will recognize students who earned membership in various All-state music organizations. (Monday)

	George Hopper	Page 11
6.	The Board will recognize the students who won first and second place at the state swim meet. (Monday)

	Pam Scott	Page 13
7.	The Board will recognize the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Volunteers in Public Schools for their dedication and service to staff and students. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 15
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 17
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 19
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

	George Hobson	Page 21
11.	The administration will report additional information concerning the proposed freeport exemption. (Thursday)

12.	The following written report has been transmitted to the Board:	Page 23
	The administration will report on legislative activities and issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane, B. Willis				Page 25
13.	The Board will consider approving changes and additions to previously approved summer school plans.

	George Hobson				Page 27
14.	The Board will consider approving contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-02-5068 Pesticides #00-02-5250 Fire alarm system parts and supplies #00-02-5256 Offset printing supplies and chemicals #00-03-5281 File cabinets

	George Hobson				Page 41
15.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-01-5064FP Resurface of tennis courts and track #00-02-5264FP Cypress Creek High School and Thornton Middle School gymnasium floors-refinishing #00-02-5265 Audio visual furniture and equipment #00-02-5280 Maintenance capital outlay equipment #00-03-5263 Office equipment supplies #00-03-5275 Art and miscellaneous school supplies

	George Hobson				Page 89
16.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period December 1, 1999, through February 29, 2000.

	David Sanders			Page 123
17.	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
18.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

	George Hobson			Page 205
19.	The Board will consider declaring ten (10), 1981, diesel powered International Harvester 71-passenger buses as surplus and authorize their sale to Spring Branch ISD.

	George Hobson			Page 208
20.	The Board will consider approving the Interlocal Agreement Resolution for Rio Grande City ISD to purchase three (3) 1980 and one (1) 1981 surplus, gasoline powered International Harvester 71-passenger buses for the total amount of $11,250.00.

	George Hobson			Page 211
21.	The Board will consider and approve resolutions to participate in interlocal cooperative purchasing programs. 1) General Services Commission, 2) Texas Local Government Statewide Purchasing Cooperative, and 3) Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network.

	Bill Carpenter			Page 217
22.	The Board will consider approving on second 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


Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright		Page 227
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 13, 2000, regular meeting.

	Bill Carpenter		Page 243
24.	The Board will consider approval of the first reading of the policy/policies listed below: BDA (Local) Board Officers and Officials BDAC (Local) Duties and Requirement of Vice President BDAD (Local) Duties and Requirements of Secretary BED (Local) Public Participation GI (Local) Advertising and Fund Raising in Schools – Delete GKB (Local) Advertising and Fund Raising in Schools

	George Hobson, Peggy Duryea	Page 251
25.	The Board will consider approving under Proposal #98-02-4140FP with Stone Building Systems the construction of eight (8) additional portable classroom buildings required for the 2000-01 school year.

	Richard Swain	Page 255
26.	The Board will consider approval of 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, George Hobson, Richard Swain	Page 261
27.	The Board will consider approving the recommendations for employee salaries for 2000-01 and corresponding contract amendments as necessary. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 263
28.	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

	Rick Berry	Page 265
29.	The Board will have a discussion on a proposed pilot program to deploy additional security devices within Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District schools. [This item will be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.076.]

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 267
30.	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 3^rd day of April, 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