Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, June 11, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, June 11, 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 students who won first and second place at the state History Fair. (Thursday)

	George Hopper	Page 13
5.	The Board will recognize students who won first and second place in the state track meet. (Monday)

	George Hobson	Page 15
6.	The Board will recognize David Sanders, tax assessor, for being elected president of the Texas School Assessors Association for 2001-2002. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 17
7.	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 19
8.	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 21
9.	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

	Harold Rowe and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 23
10.	The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on the district’s Internet safety policies and procedures. (Thursday)

Reports

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, Patrice Lange		Page 27
11.	The administration will report on the Preliminary 2001-2002 Budget. (Thursday)

	Lisa Cottle, Mary Furman		Page 29
12.	The administration will report on the program review and the response to recommendations for the middle school Horizons program. (Monday)

	Bobbie Warner		Page 31
13.	The administration will report on the exit-level results for the 2000-2001 juniors and seniors. (Monday)

	Bobbie Warner		Page 33
14.	The administration will provide a five-year summary report of the TAAS results for grades 3-8 and Exit Level. (Monday)

15.	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 35, 37
a.	The administration will report on the student dress code guidelines at campuses for 2001-02.
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
	Sheri Stice	Page 39
16.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2001-2002 (Fall) through 2003-2004.

	Patricia Smith	Page 45
17.	The Board will consider approving a Title I waiver to allow Hairgrove, Kirk, Holbrook, Lieder, Francone, Post, and Walker to use Title I funds in a school-wide manner.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 47
18.	The Board will consider approving performance data which will qualify Windfern High School for a rating of "Acceptable" for 2000-2001.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, Colleen Wells	Page 59
19.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-03-5858 Musical instruments and equipment bid #01-04-5840 Electrical supplies annual contract #01-04-5851 Appliances repair parts annual contract #01-04-5852 Playground equipment repair parts annual contract #01-04-5880R Playground equipment annual contract #01-04-5881 Physical Education supplies annual contract #01-04-5887R Glass repair service (building) annual contract #01-04-5888 Music furnishings bid #01-04-5889 Roof top package air conditioning units for Lamkin Elementary bid #01-04-5890 Career and Technology lab/shop equipment bid # 01-04-5891 Career and Technology audio visual equipment bid #01-04-5893 Labels for packaging #01-04-5894R Water heaters and storage tank for Labay Middle School bid #01-04-5905RFP Property and casualty insurance request for proposal #01-04-5906 Automobile fleet insurance request for proposal #01-04-5912 Transportation air ride driver’s seats bid #01-05-5921R-FP Districtwide portable building deck, ramp, and walkways annual contract

	David Sanders	Page 99
20.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Martin Ruffeno, Roy Sprague	Page 221
21.	The Board will consider approving the Reliant Energy, Incorporated Easement to provide permanent electrical service proposed for Nancy Marsh Sampson Elementary School (Elementary No. 35).

	Pam Wells	Page 227
22.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policy: BKA (Local) Administration Organization: Organization Charts (Delete)

	George Hobson	Page 231
23.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policy: CH (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition

	Martin Ruffeno	Page 233
24.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policy: CV (Local) Facilities Construction

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 235
25.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the TASB recommended update to FL (Local) Student Records.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 245
26.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 10, 2001, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 249
27.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 14, 2001, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 267
28.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 16, 2001, special-called meeting.

	George Hobson	Page 271
29.	The Board will consider approving a two year depository contract for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD as required under Texas Education Code Subchapter G, Sections 45.201 through 45.209.

	Deborah Stewart	Page 273
30.	The Board will consider approving the 2001-2002 Cypress-Fairbanks Student Code of Conduct.

	Rick Berry, Lou Bertoli	Page 277
31.	The Board will consider nominations or endorse candidates for board member vacancies for the Texas Association of School Boards at-large position 4-E.

	Rick Berry, Lou Bertoli	Page 285
32.	The Board will consider approving board members to serve as delegate and alternate delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards annual delegate assembly.

	H. D. Chambers, Elneita Hutchins-Taylor, and Pam Wells	Page 287
33.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policy: GKD (Local) Community Relations: Use of School Facilities.

	Martin Ruffeno, Roy Sprague	Page 289
34.	The Board will consider approving Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract for Package J-2001, Jersey Village High School Roof Replacement.

	Richard Swain	Page 293
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.]

	Rick Berry	Page 321
36.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s recommendations for salaries of employees in school year 2001-2002 and corresponding contract amendments as necessary. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Discussion

Board Members

Page 323

37.

The Board will hold a discussion on the following:

an annual assessment of Board training needs
wrestling program

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 325

38.

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

introduce Marvin Webster, Labay Middle School principal

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 327
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 4^th day of June 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