Board Agenda

Corrected

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, February 14, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Wednesday, February 14, 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

	Bonnie Northcutt	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize Ryan Matizza, a seventh-grade students at Arnold Middle School, for being a winner in the Texas Alliance for Geographic Education’s Geography Awareness Week Poster Contest. (Wednesday)

	George Hopper	Page 11
5.	The Board will recognize Matthew McLaughlin, an offensive tackle from Cy-Fair High School, for being selected to the first team Academic All-American Team by the Texas High School Coaches Association. (Wednesday)

	George Hopper	Page 13
6.	The Board will recognize Shawn Brooks, a senior at Jersey Village High School, for being named Defensive Player of the Year by the Touchdown Club of Houston. (Wednesday)

	Deanna Swenke	Page 15
7.	The Board will recognize Sarah Sanders, director of instruction at O. Hamilton Middle School and coordinator for middle school art, on being selected Texas Outstanding Supervisor Art Educator of the Year 2000. (Wednesday)

	Rick Berry	Page 17
8.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Wednesday)

	Rick Berry	Page 19
9.	In honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month, the superintendent will recognize the Board of Trustees for their dedication, leadership, and continuing service to the children of the district. [There will be a reception in honor of Board members immediately following the special recognitions/acknowledgements.] (Wednesday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 25
10.	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. (Wednesday)

Citizen Participation

	Pam Wells	Page 27
11.	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. (Wednesday)

Reports

	George Hobson and Carol Oman	Page 29
12.	The administration will report on the Report to Management prepared by Deloitte & Touche, external auditors, in conjunction with the annual financial audit for the year ended August 31, 2000. (Monday)

	Darcy Mingoia	Page 31
13.	The Cy-Fair Chamber of Commerce will report on the current status of companies regarding the Freeport exemption. (Wednesday)

	Lou Bertoli	Page 33
14.	In accordance with Texas Education Code and State Board of Education regulations, the President of the Board shall announce the name of each Board member who has completed, exceeded or who is deficient in the continuing education required under state law. (Wednesday)

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 35
15.	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
	Peggy Duryea	Page 37
16.	The Board will consider approving the submission of a class size waiver request to the Texas Education Agency.

	Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis	Page 41
17.	The Board will consider approving the 2001 summer school plans for elementary, middle school and high school.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 51
18.	The Board will consider approving Air Force Junior ROTC courses to be offered at Jersey Village High School and Cypress Springs High School.

	George Hobson and Colleen Wells	Page 57
19.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-11-5576R Electric service/bucket and lift truck service annual contract #00-11-5579 Locker parts annual contract #00-11-5582 Aluminum canopy materials annual contract #00-12-5588R Electrical pump and motor repair services, parts and equipment annual contract #00-12-5590 Athletic equipment-football, volleyball, cross country, tennis annual contract #01-01-5617 Library furniture annual contract

	David Sanders	Page 85
20.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Rick Berry and Pam Wells	Page 101
21.	The Board will consider approving the 2001-02 Official Board Meeting Calendar.

	H. D. Chambers	Page 103
22.	The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for a Board of Trustee Election on Saturday, May 5, 2001, for trustee position numbers 1 and 2.

	H. D. Chambers	Page 109
23.	The Board will consider the hiring of an election consultant to manage the 2001 Board of Trustees election to be held on May 5, 2001.

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 111
24.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for Elementary School No. 35 in Coles Crossing.

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 113
25.	The Board will consider approving the Houston Lighting & Power Underground Easement Agreement document to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Jan Aragon Middle School (Middle School No. 11).

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 119
26.	The Board will consider approving the Joint Participation Agreement with Harris County for Roadway Improvements for Huffmeister Road and Barker Cypress Road with Precinct 3 at Goodson Middle School.

	Pam Wells	Page 137
27.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policy: CW (Local) New Facilities

	Deanna Swenke, Carolyn Spillane, and B. Willis	Page 139
28.	The Board will consider approving on second 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

	George Hobson, Rick Fairman	Page 183
29.	The Board will consider approving the list of financial institutions and broker/dealers eligible to provide investment services to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 185
30.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 16, 2001, regular meeting.

	George Hobson, Kirk Jenings	Page 205
31.	The Board will consider approving employee contribution rates for employee group health benefit plans A, B, and C for the 2001-2002 plan year.

	Pam Wells	Page 207
32.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the deletion of the following policy: CW (Legal) New Facilities, Update 35

	Richard Swain	Page 209
33.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2001-2002 of administrators to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) not extend existing two-year term contracts; 4) nonrenew term and probationary contracts; 5) reclassify current administrators under contract; and 6) accept the resignations and/or retirements of administrators from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February, 2001), and the Superintendent’s memorandum of February 14, 2001. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Richard Swain	Page 211
34.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2001-2002 of support staff to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) issue one-year (annual) contracts; 4) not extend existing two-year term contracts; 5) nonrenew probationary, term, and one-year (annual contracts); 6) reclassify current support staff under contract; and 7) accept the resignations and/or retirements of support personnel from contracts as presented in the administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February, 2001), and in the Superintendent’s memorandum of February 14, 2001. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Richard Swain	Page 213
35.	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.]

	Martin Ruffeno and George Hobson	Page 223
36.	The Board will consider approving and executing a Contract of Sale for the purchase of the former Albertson’s store located at 10635 Jones Road, Houston, Texas. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 225
37.	The Board will have a discussion on deployment of security personnel. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and section 551.076.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 227

38.

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

health issues
proposed bond study process

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 229
39.	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 7^th day of February 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