Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, September 10, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, September 10, 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. (Monday)

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. (Monday)

Citizen Participation

	Dan Troxell	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. (Monday)

Public Hearing

	George Hobson and David Sanders	Page 13
7.	A public hearing will be held on September 6, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2001-2002 Budget and Proposed 2001 Tax Rate. (Thursday)

Reports

	Jennabeth Bogard, Deanna Swenke, and John Fourqurean	Page 15
8.	The administration will report on the follow-up to the 1995-96 elementary math program review. (Thursday)

	Rick Berry, Pam Wells, Roy Sprague, and Harold Rowe	Page 17
9.	The administration will report on the progress on projects from the 1998 bond election. (Thursday)

	John Fourqurean	Page 19
10.	The administration will report on the growth in student enrollment for the 2001-02 school year. (Monday)

	Rick Berry, Pam Wells, Mike Brezina	Page 21
11.	The Bond Steering Committee will report on the 2001 Bond Steering Committee’s recommendation for a bond referendum. (Monday)

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
12.	The administration will report on the 2000-2001 Class-Size Reduction Grant.	Page 23

13.	The administration will report on the 2000-2001 end-of-year literacy assessment results for students in grades K-5.	Page 25

14.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.	Page 27

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Sheri Stice	Page 29
15.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2001-2002 (Fall Addendum) through 2003-2004.

	Pam Wells and Deanna Swenke	Page 33
16.	The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education Agency expedited waiver to modify the schedule of classes on TAAS testing days during the 2001-2002 school year.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 39
17.	The Board will consider approving the 2001-2002 Alternative Education Accountability Plan for Windfern High School.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells	Page 45
18.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-07-6018 Bleacher repair parts annual contract #01-08-6009 Achievement and abilities test scoring services annual contract #01-08-6029R Water softener maintenance annual contract #01-08-6035R Service of battery-powered emergency lighting units annual contract #01-08-6043 Automated external defibrillators bid #01-08-6044R Security courier services annual contract #01-08-6045 Data entry of emergency information and medical/parent authorization form

	David Sanders	Page 55
19.	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 93
20.	The Board will consider approving the sale of surplus computer equipment through a Request for Proposal.

	Dan Troxell, H.D. Chambers, Peggy Duryea, Deanna Swenke, and Pam Wells	Page 95
21.	The Board will consider approving on second 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

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 153
22.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 13, 2001, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 173
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 27, 2001, special-called meeting.

	Rick Berry	Page 175
24.	The Board will consider changing the date of the April 8, 2002, Board meeting.

	George Hobson and David Sanders	Page 177
25.	The Board will consider adoption of two tax levy ordinances and resolutions and to support the 2001-2002 Budget, a) 2001 Maintenance and Operations Tax Rate, and b) Debt Service Tax Rate.

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 183
26.	The Board will consider approving the contract award to Purcell Construction, Inc. in the amount of $3,473,000 for the construction of the Instructional Support Center Expansion.

	Dan Troxell, George Hobson, Deanna Swenke and Peggy Duryea	Page 185
27.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policies: CFD (Local) Accounting: Activity Funds Management CQ (Local) Electronic Communication and Data Management DBB (Local) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Physical Examinations and Communicable Diseases EHDD (Local) Extended Instructional Programs: College Course Work/Dual Credit Program

	Betty Rennell	Page 187
28.	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.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 217
29.	The Board will consult with its attorney regarding the matter of Sharon Mulkin v. Jerome Herd, Cause No. 2001-27591; In the 164^th Judicial District, Harris County District court. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
		Page 219
30.	The Board will consider a settlement offer in the matter of Lillie Freeman v. CFISD and Jim Nelson, Commissioner of Education, C.A. No. H-00-4067; In the United States District court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 221

31.

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

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Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 223
32.	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 31^st 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