Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, August 9, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a committee-of-the-whole session on Thursday, August 9, 2001, in the Board Room of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas for the purpose of reviewing that portion of the August 13, 2001, school board agenda designated as Action Items and to hear designated reports and recognitions. No action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting is open to all who wish to attend and hear the matters discussed.

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:

Reports

	Pam Wells and Mike Brezina	Page 27
11.	The administration will report on the progress of the bond study process. (Thursday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
12.	The administration will provide a transmitted report containing more extensive information on district TAAS scores.	Page 29

13.	The administration will report on the end-of-the-year performance of elementary students for the 2000-2001 school year.	Page 31

14.	The administration will report on the District’s Investment Policy (CDA-Local) per state law.	Page 41

15.	The administration will report on the electrical energy deregulation program.	Page 53

16.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.	Page 57

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 61
17.	The Board will consider approving the Evening High School Program to be held at Windfern High School for 2001-2002 school year.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells	Page 65
18.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-04-5972R Districtwide condenser and cooling tower treatment services annual contract #01-05-5941 Hot/Cold beverages #01-05-5942 Salad dressing #01-05-5943 Chopped BBQ beef #01-05-5944 Smoked sausage #01-05-5945 Smoked ham #01-05-5946 Canned fruit drinks #01-05-5947 Bakery products #01-05-5948 Frozen vegetables #01-05-5949 Frozen pizza #01-05-5950 Frozen turkey #01-05-5951 Frozen chicken #01-05-5952 Precooked meats #01-05-5953 Chemicals #01-05-5954 Spices #01-05-5955 Frozen potatoes #01-05-5956 Dry grocery #01-05-5957 Frozen breakfast #01-05-5959 Refrigerated products #01-05-5960 Canned fruits/vegetables #01-05-5961 Paper/Supplies #01-05-5962 Specialty entrees #01-05-5963 Vending snacks #01-05-5964 Dry potato products #01-05-5975 Concessions, beverage #01-06-5976 Small equipment #01-06-5981 Margarine #01-06-5982R Industrial gases and cylinders annual contract #01-06-5988 Impinger ovens #01-07-6003 Editing bay for TV Studio

	David Sanders	Page 69
19.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders	Page 71
20.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board president to sign, a tax resale deed. Tract 5, J.B. Gardiner Survey Abst 294

	David Sanders	Page 75
21.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board president to sign, a tax resale deed. 4.5283 acres, W.C.C.R. Co. Survey Abst 910

	David Sanders	Page 79
22.	The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board president to sign, a tax resale deed. 5.056 acres W.C.R.R. Company Survey Abst 976

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 83
23.	The Board will consider approving an Interlocal Governmental Agreement for Recreational Facilities between Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 168 and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for the construction of playground equipment at Emmott Elementary School.

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 89
24.	The Board will consider approving the Houston Lighting and Power (ITF) Instrument To Follow document to provide access for electrical service for Nancy Marsh Sampson Elementary School (Elementary School No. 35).

	George Hobson and Rick Fairman	Page 93
25.	The Board will consider approving the resolution amending Texpool authorized representatives.

	Dan Troxell, Peggy Duryea, George Hobson, Deanna Swenke, and Pam Wells	Page 97
26.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policies: CCG (Local) Local Revenue Sources: Ad Valorem Taxes (Update 65) CE (Local) Annual Operating Budget (Update 65) DED (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Vacation and Holidays EFD (Local) Instructional Resources: Field Trips

	Dan Troxell and Deanna Swenke	Page 99
27.	The Board will consider approving on second reading 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, and (2) two separate policies for EED (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules – Middle and Senior High School.

	Leonard Brautigam	Page 101
28.	The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Juvenile Board and the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to participate in the JJAEP for the 2001-2002 school year.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 119
29.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the July 2, 2001, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 133
30.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the July 10, 2001, special-called meeting.

	George Hobson	Page 137
31.	The Board will consider approving the schedule of events for the sale of Unlimited Tax and Refunding School House Bonds, Series 2001.

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 139
32.	The Board will consider approving the contract award to Smith Commercial Contracting in the amount of $1,065,200 for the construction of the new security building.

	Dan Troxell, H.D. Chambers, Peggy Duryea, Deanna Swenke, and Pam Wells	Page 143
33.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policies: BE (Local) Board Meetings BED (Local) Board Meetings: Public Participation BJCF (Local) Superintendent: Nonrenewal DAA (Local) Employment Objectives; Equal Employment Opportunity DEA (Local) Compensation & Benefits: Salaries, Wages and Stipends DFBB (Local) Term Contracts: Nonrenewal DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct DHB (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct: Harassment DHE (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct: Searches and Alcohol/Drug Testing DGBA (Local) Personnel – Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances DI (Local) Employee Welfare FB (Local) Equal Educational Opportunities FD (Local) Admissions and Attendance (Update 65)
	FDA (Local) Admissions/Attendance – Interdistrict Transfers FFAA (Local) Health Requirements – Physical Exams FM (Local) Student Activities FNA (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Expression FNCL (Local) Student Conduct: Harassment FNG (Local) Student Rights – Complaints GF (Local) Public Complaints GKD (Local) Community Relations: Use of School Facilities

	Dan Troxell and Betty Rennell	Page 145
34.	The Board will consider approving in one reading an amendment to policy DEC (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences related to attendance incentive reimbursement at retirement. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.074.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 157
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.]

	Leonard Brautigam	Page 159
36.	The Board will consider approving the revised 2001 Harris County Constable Contract for police services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 161
37.	The Board will discuss an invitation from the North Harris Montgomery Community College District to hold a joint informal meeting with the school district’s Board of Trustees and the college district’s governing board.

	Board Members	Page 163
38.	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 165

39.

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

opening of schools
How to Do Business with Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District - August 31, 2001
bond study process

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 167
40.	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 6^th day of August 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