Agenda 7-10-00

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, July 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, July 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

	Rick Berry	Page 7
4.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks.

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 9
5.	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.

Citizen Participation

	Bill Carpenter	Page 11
6.	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.

Reports

	Bobbie Warner	Page 13
7.	The administration will report on the district’s 1999-2000 TAAS results.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight	Page 15
8.	The administration will report on the 2000-01 preliminary budget, tax rate and required legal notices.

9.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 17, 27
a.	The administration will report on the end-of-year performance of elementary students for the 1999-2000 school year.
b.	The administration will report on legislative, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Harold Rowe	Page 43
10.	The Board will consider approving the district’s grant application to the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board for distance learning/video conferencing equipment.

	George Hobson	Page 45
11.	The Board will consider approving contract for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-05-5372 Air conditioning and heating parts #00-05-5400 Air conditioning and heating filters #00-05-5423RFP Commemorative products request for proposal

	George Hobson	Page 53
12.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-05-5431FP Yeager playground improvement Phase II #00-06-5429 Chillers for Alternative Learning Center and Reo Annex #00-06-5432 Printing Center equipment #00-06-5449 Chiller for Bleyl Middle School

	George Hobson, Susan Hall	Page 59
13.	The Board will consider approving the following Food Service bids: #00-05-5355 Speed line racks and dollies #00-05-5380 Canned fruit drink #00-05-5357 Milk/Juice #00-05-5381 Bakery products #00-05-5358 Pies/Cakes #00-05-5382 Frozen vegetables #00-05-5359 Ice Cream #00-05-5385 Frozen chicken #00-05-5360 Canned drinks #00-05-5389 Chemicals #00-05-5361 Crackers #00-05-5391 Frozen cookie dough #00-05-5367 Bread #00-05-5392 Frozen potatoes #00-05-5369 Chips/Snacks #00-05-5393 Dry grocery #00-05-5373 Dry potato products #00-05-5394 Frozen breakfast #00-05-5374 Non-dessert mix #00-05-5395 Cooking/Packaging materials #00-05-5375 Hot/Cold beverages #00-05-5396 Refrigerated products #00-05-5376 Salad dressing #00-05-5397 Canned fruits/vegetables #00-05-5377 Chopped BBQ Beef #00-05-5398 Paper/Supplies #00-05-5378 Smoked sausage #00-05-5399 Specialty entrees

	George Hobson	Page 215
14.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period March 1, 2000, through May 31, 2000.

	David Sanders	Page 235
15.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders	Page 241
16.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 245
17.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to EA (Local) Instructional Goals and Objectives: Districtwide Educational Improvement Council.

	Cheryl Salyards	Page 249
18.	The Board will consider approving that Dr. Cheryl Salyards, assistant superintendent for educational support services, be authorized to approve settlement agreements and payments to satisfy such agreements for special education due process hearings and mediations in the amount of $5,000.00 or less.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 251
19.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 12, 2000, regular meeting.

	George Hobson	Page 273
20.	The Board will consider approving an order authorizing the sale of $100,000,000 Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2000.

	George Hobson, Martin Anding	Page 275
21.	The Board will consider approving a Texas General Land Office Electric Sales Agreement.

	Bill Carpenter, Darcy Mingoia	Page 279
22.	The Board will consider a resolution in support of a proposed community college district.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 281
23.	The Board will consider approving on first reading an addition to policy GKD (Local): Use of School Facilities.

	George Hobson, Martin Anding	Page 283
24.	The Board will consider approving an Earnest Money Contract for the sale of 14.98 acres on Philippine Street. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	Richard Swain		Page 285
25.	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.]

	Richard Swain, Elneita Hutchins-Taylor		Page 341
26.	The Board will consider the recommendation of the TEA assigned Hearing Examiner in the matter of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District v. Lillie Freeman; TEA Docket No. 061-LH-300. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.084.]

Board Discussion

	John Fourqurean	Page 343
27.	The Board will discuss the process for establishing attendance boundaries for Aragon Middle School, Goodson Middle School and Cypress Ridge High School.

	Rick Berry	Page 349
28.	The Board will discuss the superintendent’s goals, duties, and evaluation. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 351
29.	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 July, 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