Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 16, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2001, 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 session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed 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 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

	B. Willis, Carolyn Spillane, and LaVelle Shelton	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize high school students who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (National Merit semifinalists, commended students, and achievement scholars). (Tuesday)

	Rick Berry	Page 11
5.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday)

Public Hearing

	Deanna Swenke	Page 13
6.	The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the required annual report describing the district’s 1999-2000 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Tuesday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 53
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. (Tuesday)

Citizen Participation

	Pam Wells	Page 55
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. (Tuesday)

Reports

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 57
9.	The administration will report on progress toward District Goal 1A: Student Growth and Development. (Thursday)

	George Hobson and Deanna Swenke	Page 63
10.	The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2001-02 budget and Board goals. (Thursday)

	Bobbie Warner and Deanna Swenke	Page 65
11.	The administration will report on the SAT/ACT test scores for the 2000 seniors. (Thursday)

	George Hobson and Kirk Jenings	Page 67
12.	The administration will report on the proposed employee group health insurance premium/funding rates for Plans A, B, and C. (Tuesday)

	George Hobson and Roy Sprague	Page 81
13.	The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 35. (Tuesday)

14.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 83
	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
	George Hobson and Colleen Wells	Page 85
15.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-11-5557 Transportation shop equipment #00-11-5562R Insulation service annual contract #00-11-5563 Air conditioning and heating pneumatic controls #00-11-5570 Hot/cold beverage #00-11-5571 Dry grocery #00-11-5572 Cooking/packaging materials #00-11-5573 Refrigerated products #00-11-5574 Canned fruits/vegetables #00-11-5575 Paper/supplies #00-11-5578FP Elementary gym floors #00-11-5580 Canned fruit drinks #00-12-5583 Electrical lighting retrofit parts

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 163
16.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period September 1, 2000, through November 30, 2000.

	David Sanders	Page 225
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 239
18.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board president to sign, a tax resale deed. Tract A, Belle Mead

	David Sanders	Page 243
19.	The Board will consider the termination of tax abatement for SCI Development Services Incorporated and Customized Transportation Incorporated.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 245
20.	The Board will consider approving course offerings for secondary students for 2001-02. Elective courses will be offered on campuses where enough students and a certified teacher are available.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 255
21.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the policies which are updates, additions or deletions to Section E: Instruction: EC (Local) School Day ED (Local) Organization and Instruction EED (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules, Middle Schools EHBC (Local) Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services EHBF (Local) Special Programs: Career and Technology Education EIED (Local) Academic Achievement EJ (Local) Academic Guidance Program EMH (Local) Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Class Interruptions (Omit)

	Richard Swain	Page 267
22.	The Board will consider approving on second reading amendments to DEC (Local), Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 269
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 11, 2000, regular meeting.

	Pam Wells	Page 283
24.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policy: CW (Local) New Facilities

	Deanna Swenke, Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis	Page 285
25.	The Board will consider approving on first reading several policies which are updates, additions, or deletions to Section E: Instruction: EEP (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Lesson Plans EF (Local) Instructional Resources EFA (Local) Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption EFA (Local) Exhibit Citizen’s Request for Reconsideration of an Instructional Resource EFAA (Local) Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption: Textbook Selection and Adoption EHACA (Local) Basic Instructional Program: Required Instruction (Secondary) Olympic Caliber Training Programs EIEB (Local) Academic Achievement: Promotion and Retention – High School EIF (Local) Exhibit Academic Achievement: Minimum, Recommended, and Distinguished Achievement Programs

	Richard Swain	Page 329
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 closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Richard Swain	Page 343
27.	The Board will consider approving the contracts for the superintendent, the associate superintendents, and the school attorney. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 345
28.	The Board will consider approving a settlement agreement in the matter of Manno Sam and Poun Sam, individually and as the representative heirs of Piseth Sam v. Laurel Leigh Brown and Arthur Thomas Strother, III, In the 125^th District Court, Harris County; Cause No. 1999-27742. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members, Rick Berry, and Pam Wells	Page 347
29.	The Board will discuss a process for developing a bond issue recommendation. (Tuesday)

	Board Members	Page 349
30.	The Board will discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 351
31.	There will be a closed 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 8^th day of January 2001 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