Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, November 12, 2001
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in regular session on Monday, November 12, 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

	Ellen Williams	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize students from Bleyl Middle School who won second place in the Destination ImagiNation 2001 State Competition. (Thursday)

	Cheryl Johns	Page 9
5.	The Board will recognize students who won first or second place at the International Thespian Society Festival 2001. (Thursday)

	Pam Scott	Page 13
6.	The Board will recognize Lamar Advertising of Houston for their donation of billboards advertising the district’s designation for the third year in a row as a 2001 Texas "Recognized" school district. (Thursday)

	Peggy Duryea	Page 15
7.	The Board will recognize Watkins Middle School for being selected as a Texas nominee for the United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools 2001-02 Secondary Program. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 17
8.	The Board will recognize campuses for their contributions to the district’s status as a 2001 Texas Recognized school district. (Monday)

	Pam Wells	Page 20
9.	The Board will recognize Rick Berry, superintendent of schools, for serving as president of the Texas School Alliance during the 2000-2001 school year. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 25
10.	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 27
11.	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 29
12.	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

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
13.	The administration will report on the sale of surplus computers held in a bid for proposal on Friday, October 19, 2001.	Page 31
14.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.	Page 33

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Patricia Smith	Page 35
15.	The Board will consider approving a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to enter into an agreement to participate in the Literacy Collaborative Program provided by Harris County Department of Education.

	Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis	Page 41
16.	The Board will consider approving the 2002 summer school dates for elementary, middle school and high school.

	Colleen Wells and H. D. Chambers	Page 43
17.	The Board will consider approving the sale of district surplus furniture, equipment and vehicles through the district’s existing Internet auction.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells	Page 45
18.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-09-6078 Fine paper annual contract #01-09-6084 Air conditioning refrigerants annual contract #01-10-6096 Tapes, audio and visual annual contract #01-10-6102R Structural pest control services annual contract #01-10-6103 Ceiling tile annual contract #01-10-6106R Elevator maintenance services annual contract

	David Sanders	Page 57
19.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Deanna Swenke, Pam Wells and Dan Troxell	Page 145
20.	The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policies: EIED (Local) Promotion, Retention, and Placement: Graduation – Delete EIF (Local) Academic Achievement: Graduation GKG (Local) Community Relations: School Volunteer Program

	Martin Ruffeno and Roy Sprague	Page 149
21.	The Board will consider approving the White Oak Bend Municipal Utility District Water Easement to provide permanent water service proposed for the Instructional Support Center Expansion.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 153
22.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 9, 2001, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 173
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 16, 2001, special-called meeting.

	George Hobson	Page 177
24.	The Board will consider approving a resolution expressing its intent to reimburse the General Fund, from the proceeds of a future issuance of the District’s Bonds, for certain expenditures involving construction and equipment of Elementary #37 and #38 and the purchase of school sites.

	George Hobson and David Sanders	Page 179
25.	The Board will consider casting the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District’s vote for Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

	Peggy Duryea, George Hobson, Pam Wells and Dan Troxell	Page 181
26.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policies: CFB (Local) Accounting: Inventories CM (Local) Equipment and Supplies Management: Fixed Asset Management – Delete (recoded under CFB) DED (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Vacations and Holidays FDC (Local) Admissions and Attendance: Compulsory Attendance FPC (Local) Admissions and Attendance: Compulsory Attendance - Delete (recoded under FDC)

	Betty Rennell	Page 189
27.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges, leaves of absence and naming of the principal of the Alternative Learning Center. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 203
28.	The Board will consider approving the sale, purchase, or receipt of donated property. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 and Section 551.073.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 205

29.

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

December 8, 2001, Bond Referendum
Workshop – Safety concerns
Spotlight on Cy-Fair Day – November 30, 2001
Aragon Middle School and Goodson Middle School Dedications
Cy-Fair High School Rededication
Thanksgiving Holiday

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 207
30.	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 5^th day of November 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

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