Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, October 9, 2000
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, October 9, 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 Board will recognize campuses for their contributions to the district’s status as a 2000 Texas Recognized school district. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 9
5.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)

Public Hearing

	Deanna Swenke	Page 11
6.	A public hearing will be held on October 9, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2000 accountability ratings for the district and each campus. (Monday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 19
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 21
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

9.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 23, 27, 29
a.	The administration will report on all collection and adjustments for the 1999 tax year.
b.	The administration will provide a report containing in-depth information on district and campus TAAS scores.
c.	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
	Rick Berry	Page 31
10.	The Board will consider changing the date of the December Committee-of-the-Whole meeting to December 6, 2000.

	Sheri Stice	Page 33
11.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2000-2001 (Fall Addendum) through 2002-2003.

	Carolyn Spillane, Bob Singletary	Page 37
12.	The Board will consider approving a course waiver to offer the Trade and Industrial Architectural Drafting and Engineering Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) courses for ½ to 1 credit.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 43
13.	The Board will consider approving the membership of the 2000-2001 District Textbook Committee.

	Carolyn Spillane, Deanna Swenke	Page 45
14.	The Board will consider approving on second reading several policies which are updates or additions to Section E: Instruction: EED (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules, Senior High Schools EEJA (Local) Individualized Learning: Credit-by Examination with Prior Instruction EEJB (Local) Individualized Learning: Credit-by Examination without Prior Instruction EEJC (Local) Individualized Learning: Correspondence Courses EHDA (Local) Extended Instructional Programs: Summer School EHDC (Local) Extended Instructional Programs: Honors or Advanced Courses EHDD (Local) Extended Instructional Programs: College Coursework/Dual Credit Program EI (Local) Academic Achievement

	Peggy Duryea	Page 59
15.	The Board will consider approving the submission of a class size waiver request to the Texas Education Agency.

	George Hobson, Colleen Wells	Page 69
16.	The Board will consider approving contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-08-5492RFP Shop uniform services #00-08-5495 Proprietary tractor parts, John Deere #00-08-5500 Air conditioning and heating refrigerants #00-08-5503 Heavy duty automatic transmission overhaul #00-08-5510 Maintenance for time and attendance system

	George Hobson, Colleen Wells	Page 75
17.	The Board will consider approving bids for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-08-5499 Musical instruments and equipment #00-09-5518 Career and technology lab/shop equipment

	David Sanders	Page 83
18.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds for $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	George Hobson	Page 131
19.	The Board will consider approving a temporary construction easement at Yeager Elementary School.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 133
20.	The Board will consider approving the HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical service for Cy-Fair High School.

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 139
21.	The Board will consider approving the HL&P Easement to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Charles M. Goodson Middle School (Middle School No. 12).

	George Hobson, Roy Sprague	Page 145
22.	The Board will consider approving the Houston Lighting & Power (ITF) Instrument To Follow document to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Cypress Ridge High School (High School No. 7) and authorize the superintendent to negotiate the standard HL&P easement agreement.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 153
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 11, 2000, regular meeting.
	Deanna Swenke	Page 167
24.	The Board will consider approving the 2000-2001 Campus Improvement Plans, including each school’s AEIS targets.

	Rick Berry	Page 177
25.	The Board will consider approving the architectural firms and the designs for Elementary #35 and Elementary #36.

	Richard Swain	Page 179
26.	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.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 195
27.	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 197

28.

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

TAAS II Survey process

Executive Session

	Rick Berry		Page 199
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 2^nd day of October 2000 this notice was mailed or electronically transmitted 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