Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, July 2, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, July 2, 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

	Rick Berry	Page 7
4.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks.

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 9
5.	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.

Citizen Participation

	Pam Wells	Page 11
6.	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.

Reports

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 13
7.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.

Public Hearing

	George Hobson, Becky Knight and Pat Lange	Page 19
8.	The Board will recess at 7:00 p.m. so that a public hearing may be held on the 2001-2002 proposed budget.

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 21
9.	The Board will consider approving the following courses as Advanced Courses for 2001-2002: Spanish IV AP; French IV AP; German IV AP; Art III or IV AP – Drawing; Art III or IV AP – Two Dimensional; Art III or IV AP – Three-Dimensional; Chemistry I; Chemistry I K; World History AP; and AP Science Research Extension. These courses are in addition to the ones previously approved by the Board.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, Colleen Wells	Page 23
10.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-04-5897 Milk/Juice #01-04-5898 Pies/Cakes #01-04-5899 Ice Cream #01-04-5900 Canned Drinks #01-04-5901 Crackers #01-04-5902 Bread #01-04-5903 Chips/Snacks #01-04-5904 Carbonated drinks #01-05-5924 Security devices and supplies annual contract #01-05-5925 Closed circuit television devices and supplies annual contract #01-05-5965 T-Shirts for the DARE program annual contract #01-05-5966R Door replacement annual contract #01-05-5969R Roll-up commercial doors electric, manual and tilt-up and gate service annual contract #01-06-5939 Data equipment and supplies annual contract #01-06-5971 Headphones/microphones for computer bid #01-06-5973 Laboratory specimens bid

	H. D. Chambers and George Hobson	Page 73
11.	The Board will consider approving the sale of surplus equipment through a surplus Internet auction.

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 89
12.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendment for the period March 1, 2001, through March 31, 2001.

	Martin Ruffeno and Martin Anding	Page 113
13.	The Board will consider approving a water-meter easement at Cypress Ridge High School (High School No. 7).

	H. D. Chambers, Pam Wells, and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 115
14.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following proposed amendments to the policy. GKD (Local) Community Relations: Use of School Facilities

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 123
15.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 11, 2001, regular meeting.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, and Patrice Lange	Page 145
16.	The Board will consider the adoption of the 2001-2002 Budget. [This item will be preceded by a public hearing scheduled at 7:00 p.m.]

	Peggy Duryea	Page 147
17.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s recommendations for supplementary and extra-duty stipends to be paid in school year 2001-2002.

	George Hobson	Page 155
18.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policies from TASB Update 65: CCG (Local) Local Revenue Sources: Ad Valorem Taxes CE (Local) Annual Operating Budget

	Deanna Swenke	Page 159
19.	The Board will consider approving the consolidation of some grade-level policies to conform to TASB’s coding system. The consolidation includes: (1) three separate policies for EIE (Local) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion – Elementary, Middle and Senior High School; and (2) two separate policies for EED (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules – Middle and Senior High School.

	Deanna Swenke, Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis	Page 171
20.	The Board will consider approving on first reading policy EFD (Local) Instructional Resources: Field Trips.

	Peggy Duryea	Page 185
21.	The Board will consider approving on first reading amendments to Policy DED (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Vacations and Holidays.

	John Fourqurean	Page 187
22.	The Board will consider approving the charge to the administrative boundary committee and the process for changing attendance boundaries related to the opening of Sampson Elementary School for the 2002-03 school year.

	Betty Rennell	Page 195
23.	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 Director of Classroom Management Training. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 227
24.	The Board will consider approving an Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of property in the Mills Road area. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 229
25.	The Board will discuss the superintendent’s goals, duties, and evaluation. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 231

26.

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

Introduce Marvin Webster, Labay Middle School principal

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 233
27.	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 29^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