Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, April 9, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, April 9, 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

	Mary Smith	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize the high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Monday)

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 11
5.	The Board will recognize Mr. Dan Talley, Chairman of the Board – Gulf Coast Education That Works/WKMC Architects, who will present the Gulf Coast Tech Prep and School-to-Careers partnership 1999-2000 Regional Tech Prep Award to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. (Monday)

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 13
6.	The Board will recognize Alexia Bieniek, a teacher at Arnold Middle School, for receiving the Texas Earth Science Teacher’s Association Outstanding Member 2000 recognition. (Monday)

	Charlotte Burns	Page 15
7.	The Board will recognize Bleyl Middle School students, Laura Trujullo; Elizabeth Tschirhart; Phillip Ofili; and Luke Jordan as well as sixth-grade science teacher, Beth Muyskens, for being selected as a regional winning team in the Toshiba/NSTA Exploration Awards contest. (Monday)

	Charlotte Burns	Page 17
8.	The Board will recognize the middle school students who won 1^st or 2^nd place at the Texas Science Olympiad. (Monday)

	Susan Cory	Page 21
9.	The Board will recognize the high school students who won 1^st or 2^nd place at the Texas Science Olympiad. (Monday)

	Kelli Durham	Page 27
10.	The Board will recognize staff members from the district’s television studio for receiving statewide recognition at the Texas School Public Relations Association conference. (Monday)

	Pam Scott	Page 29
11.	The Board will recognize the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Volunteers in Public Schools for their dedication and service to staff and students. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 31
12.	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 33
13.	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

	Pam Wells	Page 35
14.	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

	Dr. Robert Stein and Pam Wells	Page 37
15.	Dr. Robert Stein, Dean, School of Social Sciences and Professor of Political Science, Rice University, will present a report of the results of a survey he conducted with registered voters in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD community. (Monday)

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 39
16.	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
	Deanna Swenke	Page 41
17.	The Board will consider approving the updated Site-based Decision-making Plan.

	George Hobson and Carol Oman	Page 63
18.	The Board will consider approving the external auditors, Deloitte & Touche, to perform the annual audit of the district’s financial statements for the fiscal years ending August 31, 2001 and August 31, 2002.

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 65
19.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period December 1, 2000 through February 28, 2001.

	George Hobson and Colleen Wells	Page 85
20.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #00-08-5515FP District-wide computer and video network #01-01-5615FP Holbrook Elementary mechanical renovations/roof repair and Thornton mechanical modifications #01-01-5685RFP Janitorial chemical proportioning systems request for proposal annual contract #01-01-5763FP Re-roof Jersey Village High School #01-01-5776FP Carpet replacement, numerous locations #01-01-5777FP Miscellaneous renovations #01-01-5780 Chiller for Bleyl Middle School #01-02-5683 Athletic and clinic first aid supplies annual contract #01-02-5786 Audio visual bulbs annual contract #01-02-5789 HVAC automatic drive speed controls annual contract #01-02-5790FP Post Elementary parking improvements #01-02-5794 Musical instruments and equipment #01-02-5795 Maps and globes #01-02-5808R ROPES challenge course: design and construction #01-02-5809 Scientific supplies and instructional materials annual contract #01-02-5810 Office equipment supplies #01-02-5812R Maintenance for printers annual contract #01-02-5813 Letter jackets annual contract #01-02-5815 Pesticides annual contract #01-02-5818 Audio visual furniture and equipment #01-02-5819 Library books, publications and media supplies annual contract #01-02-5820R Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance annual contract #01-02-5824 Automotive proprietary parts, light duty and bus parts annual contract #01-02-5825 Automotive paint and miscellaneous supplies annual contract #01-02-5826 Radiator repair and re-core annual contract #01-02-5827 Art and miscellaneous school supplies #01-02-5828 Microscopes and balances #01-02-5829 Fertilizer annual contract #01-03-5837R Portable building removal and relocation annual contract

	George Hobson and Colleen Wells	Page 193
21.	The Board will consider approving resolutions to participate in the following four interlocal cooperative purchasing programs: 1.) General Service Commission; 2.) Texas Local Government Statewide Purchasing Cooperative – TASB; 3.) Texas Cooperative Purchasing Network – Region IV; and 4.) Harris County Department of Education Purchasing Cooperative

	David Sanders	Page 201
22.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	H. D. Chambers	Page 283
23.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policy: GKD (Local) Community Relations: Use of School Facilities.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 291
24.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 5, 2001, regular meeting.

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor, H. D. Chambers	Page 309
25.	The Board will consider approving a resolution and order to declare unopposed candidate Al Martinez, Jr. and unopposed Terry Newcomer elected to the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees, positions 1 and 2 respectively.

	Richard Swain	Page 317
26.	The Board will consider approving on first reading proposed amendments to the policy DEC (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences.

	George Hobson	Page 327
27.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policy: CH (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition

	Martin Ruffeno	Page 329
28.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policy: CV (Local) Facilities Construction

	George Hobson and Martin Ruffeno	Page 331
29.	The Board will consider approving and executing an Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of 20.00 acres of land located on Skinner Road. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	Richard Swain	Page 333
30.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges leaves of absence, and the naming of the Assistant to the Superintendent, Senior Director of School Services, Director of Financial Services, Director of Personnel Management and Employee Relations, Director of Secondary Special Programs and Services, Director of Elementary Special Programs and Services, and principals at Cy-Fair High School and Jersey Village High School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor and Rose Hernandez	Page 345
31.	The Board will hear a Level Three complaint under Policy DGBA (Local) from Mr. Richard Headley, a former custodian at Bleyl Middle School, regarding his termination effective December 15, 2000. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 347
32.	The Board will consider approving a settlement agreement in the matter of Booker T. Jones v. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District in the 11^th Judicial District of Harris County, Texas, Cause No. 2000-21816. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 349

33.

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

plans for graduation

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 351
34.	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 2^nd day of April 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