Board Agenda

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

	Lou Bertoli and Dr. William McKinney	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize Rick Berry for his selection as the Region IV Superintendent of the Year. (Thursday)

	Peggy Duryea	Page 11
5.	The Board will recognize Cypress Falls High School, Jersey Village High School, and Thornton Middle School for being selected by the U.S. Department of Education as 1999-2000 Blue Ribbon Schools. (Monday)

	Cheryl Johns	Page 15
6.	The Board will recognize Cypress Falls students who placed first and second in the Texas Forensic Association’s State Speech and Debate Tournament. (Monday)

	Bob Singletary	Page 17
7.	The Board will recognize students who won first and second place in state and national career and technology competitions. (Monday)

	Pam Wells	Page 19
8.	The Board will recognize Milrose Gallun, Hamilton Middle School teacher, for receiving the 2000 Teacher Excellence Award from the Southwest Region Anti-Defamation League and A World of Difference Institute. (Monday)

	Peggy Duryea	Page 23
9.	The Board will recognize Erwann Davis, Frazier Elementary principal, for being selected as a Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association 2000 National Distinguished Principal Nominee. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 25
10.	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
11.	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
12.	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)

Public Hearing

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, Patrice Lange	Page 31
13.	Budget Hearing on the 2000-2001 Budget: The Board will recess at 7:00 p.m. so that a public hearing may be held on the 2000-2001 proposed Budget. (Monday)

Reports

	Christine Jones, Deanna Swenke, B. Willis, D. Marion, L. Macias		Page 33
14.	The administration will report on a follow-up to the Spring 1998 Bilingual Education Program Review. (Thursday)

15.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 35, 37
a.	The administration will report on the results from the 1999-2000 implementation of the Class-size Reduction grant.
b.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Leonard Brautigam	Page 39
16.	The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Juvenile Board and the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to participate in the JJAEP for the 2000-2001 school year.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 53
17.	The Board will consider approving the Evening High School Program to be held at Windfern High School for 2000-2001 school year.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 59
18.	The Board will consider approving the 2000-2001 Alternative Education Accountability Campus Registration for Windfern High School.

	Pam Wells, Deanna Swenke	Page 69
19.	The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education Agency expedited waiver to modify the schedule of classes on TAAS testing days during the 2000-2001 school year.

	Danielle Lutz	Page 75
20.	The Board will consider approving the Interlocal Agreement between Houston Independent School District and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for the 2000-2001 school year for the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant for Bane Elementary.

	Danielle Lutz	Page 83
21.	The Board will consider approving the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County Department of Education and the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for the 2000-2001 school year for the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant for Dean Middle School.

	George Hobson, Susan Hall	Page 93
22.	The Board will consider approving the following Food Service bids: #00-03-5298 Frozen drink products #00-05-5379 Smoked ham #00-05-5383 Frozen pizza #00-05-5384 Frozen turkey #00-05-5387 Pre-cooked meats #00-05-5390 Spices #00-03-5298 Frozen burritos

	George Hobson, Colleen Wells	Page 125
23.	The Board will consider approving contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-05-5418R Contraband detection program #00-06-5440 Telephone system equipment and supplies #00-06-5441R Automotive glass repair service #00-06-5451 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD telephone directory #00-06-5452 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD profile booklet #00-06-5453 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD publication printing #00-06-5455 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD publication mailing

	George Hobson, Colleen Wells	Page 135
24.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-06-5439 Laboratory specimens #00-06-5448 Headphones/microphones for computers #00-07-5461R-RFP Charter bus service #00-07-5473 Personnel lifts for middle schools

	George Hobson, H. D. Chambers	Page 139
25.	The Board will consider approving the sale of surplus technology equipment.

	David Sanders	Page 141
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 185
27.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed.

	Bill Carpenter	Page 189
28.	The Board will consider approving on second reading an addition to policy GKD (Local): Use of School Facilities.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 191
29.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the July 10, 2000, regular meeting.

	Pam Wells	Page 211
30.	The Board will consider approving changing the February 2001 Board of Trustees meeting date.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, Patrice Lange	Page 213
31.	The Board will consider the adoption of the 2000-2001 Budget. [This item will be preceded by a public hearing scheduled August 14, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.]

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 215
32.	The Board will consider approving the final GMP (guaranteed maximum price) with Gilbane Building Company for the Cypress-Fairbanks High School Renovations and Additions.

	Leonard Brautigam, Bill Carpenter	Page 217
33.	The Board will consider approving on first reading an addition to policy FDD (Local), Admissions and Attendance: Absences and Excuses and a new local policy FOAA (Local), Placement in Alternative Educational Setting: Removal by Teacher.

	John Fourqurean	Page 221
34.	The Board will consider approving a process for establishing attendance boundaries for Aragon Middle School, Goodson Middle School, and Cypress Ridge High School.

	Richard Swain	Page 227
35.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges, leaves of absence, and the naming of a Director of Transportation. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Discussion

	Rick Berry	Page 253
36.	The Board will discuss plans for a Board team building session to be held on September 27, 2000.

	Rick Berry	Page 255
37.	The Board will discuss the superintendent’s goals, duties, and evaluation. [This item may be discussed in executive session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
	Rick Berry	Page 257
38.	The Board will discuss 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.]

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 259
39.	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 August 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