Board Agenda 06-12-00

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, June 12, 2000
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, June 12, 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 9
4.	The Board will recognize high school and middle school students who won first place, second place, or distinguished awards at the State History Fair. (Thursday)

	Cheryl Salyards	Page 11
5.	The Board will recognize Shawn Fleck for receiving the Outstanding Graduate Student Award from the Texas Association of School Psychologists. (Monday)

	Marge Parker	Page 13
6.	The Board will recognize Mike Stewart, Jeff Criddle, and Vinay Sarda from Cypress Falls High School for winning first place in the Texas Computer Education Association contest. Their sponsor was Dena Johnson. (Monday)

	Marge Parker	Page 15
7.	The Board will recognize students who won first or third place at the American Computer Science League international contest. (Monday)

	Dena Johnson	Page 17
8.	The Board will recognize students for placing first or second in the Destination Imagination state and/or world competition. (Monday)

	Pat Jones, Sarah Sanders	Page 19
9.	The Board will recognize students who earned a rating of 3 or 4 (equivalent to 1^st or 2^nd place) in the State Visual Art Scholastic Event sponsored by the Texas Art Education Association. (Monday)

	George Hopper	Page 23
10.	The Board will recognize Allie Booker of Cy-Fair High School for winning first place in the discus at the state track and field meet. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 25
11.	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 27
12.	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 29
13.	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

	Jane Little	Page 31
14.	The administration will report on the student dress code guidelines at campuses for 2000-01. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, Patrice Lange	Page 33
15.	The administration will report on the Preliminary 2000-01 Budget. (Thursday)

	Colleen Wells, George Hopper, Larry Peil, Sheri Stice	Page 35
16.	The administration will report on the athletic bidding and purchasing process. (Monday)

17.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 37
	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 39
18.	The Board will consider approving performance data which will qualify Windfern High School for a rating of "Acceptable" for 1999-2000.

	Sheri Stice	Page 41
19.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2000-01 (Fall) through 2002-03.

	George Hobson, Barbara Cobaugh	Page 45
20.	The Board will consider approving contract 00-04-5352 with John Jackson Logging for the purpose of the cutting and sale of excess timber from the Millsap Elementary School Nature Area.

	George Hobson, Martin Anding	Page 51
21.	The Board will consider approving a Fixed Wireless Service (FWS) communications tower easement at the Barker-Cypress Transportation Center. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 53
22.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for Cypress Ridge High School (High School No. 7).

	George Hobson	Page 55
23.	The Board will consider approving contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-03-5303 Automotive parts, supplies and equipment #00-04-5349 Paint and miscellaneous supplies #00-04-5350 Physical education supplies #00-04-5353R Playground equipment #00-05-5333R Inspection and repair fire alarm and sprinkler systems #00-05-5348 Batteries for hand-held radios

	George Hobson	Page 77
24.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-02-5272 Recycling equipment #00-04-5320 Kindergarten furniture and equipment #00-04-5324 Art equipment #00-04-5327 Automotive engine analyzer #00-04-5328 Science equipment #00-04-5354RFP Transportation management and boundary planning software #00-05-5365 Musical instruments and equipment

	George Hobson, Eyvone Stricklin	Page 93
25.	The Board will consider approving the following Food Service Bids: #00-03-5299 Capital equipment #00-04-5338 Small equipment

	David Sanders	Page 95
26.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders	Page 191
27.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

	David Sanders	Page 195
28.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 199
29.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 8, 2000, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 217
30.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 11, 2000, special-called meeting.

	Deborah Stewart, Leonard Brautigam	Page 223
31.	The Board will consider approving the 2000-01 Student Code of Conduct.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 225
32.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to EA (Local) Instructional Goals and Objectives: Districtwide Educational Improvement Council.

	Rick Berry, Lou Bertoli	Page 229
33.	The Board will consider nominations or endorse candidates for board member vacancies for the Texas Association of School Boards at-large positions 4-A and 4-C.

	Rick Berry, Lou Bertoli	Page 248
34.	The Board will consider a nomination of trustee for the Texas Association of School Boards Position 4-F, representing Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.

	Rick Berry, Lou Bertoli	Page 255
35.	The Board will consider approving board members to serve as delegate and alternate delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards annual delegate assembly.

	Rick Berry, George Hobson	Page 263
36.	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.]

	Richard Swain	Page 265
37.	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.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 291
38.	The Board will consider approving a settlement agreement in the matter of Brandon L. b/n/f/ Mr. & Mrs. Kevin L. v. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Docket No. 247-SE-300. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

Board Discussion

	Rick Berry	Page 293
39.	The Board will have a discussion on deployment of security personnel. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.076.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 295

40.

The superintendent will provide information to the Board on the following:

district’s selection as a Baldridge in Education (BiE-IN) district

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 297
41.	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 5^th day of June 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