Board Agenda

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

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

	Charlotte Burns	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize Nadine Dickson, a Jersey Village High School teacher, for being named the Texas Outstanding Biology Teacher by the Texas Association of Biology Teachers. (Monday)

	Sadie Woodard	Page 11
5.	The Board will recognize Deanna Swenke for receiving the Texas Counseling Association Exemplary Layperson Service Award. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 13
6.	The Board will recognize George Hobson, associate superintendent for business services, and the business office staff for receiving a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Association of School Business Officials and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000. (Monday)

	Cheryl Johns	Page 15
7.	The Board will recognize students from Cypress Creek High School for winning first place at the Texas Association of Journalism Educator’s Convention. (Monday)

	Mary Smith	Page 17
8.	The Board will recognize students from Cypress Creek High School for being awarded first runner up (second place) in the International Society for Technology in Education: Multimedia Mania contest. (Monday)

	Margaret Gleason	Page 19
9.	The Board will recognize the staffs at Dean Middle School and Watkins Middle School for achieving the status of being selected and featured as Advancement Via Individual Determination, AVID, Demonstration School Sites. (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 21
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 23
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 25
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

	Roy Sprague and SHW Group, Inc.	Page 27
13.	The administration will report on the progress of the design of Barbara Warren Birkes Elementary School (Elementary School No. 36). (Thursday)

	Rick Berry	Page 29
14.	The administration will report on the unofficial results of the December 8, 2001, bond referendum. (Monday)

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 31
15.	The administration will report on progress toward District Goal 1: Student Growth and Development. (Monday)

	Deanna Swenke	Page 37
16.	The administration will report on plans for the annual goal-setting workshop scheduled for February 22 and 23, 2002, at the Instructional Support Center. (Monday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
17.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.	Page 41

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Sheri Stice	Page 43
18.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2002-2003 (Spring) through 2003-2004.

	Danielle Lutz	Page 47
19.	The Board will consider approving the Interlocal Agreement between Houston Independent School District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District for the 2001-2002 school year for the 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant for Bane Elementary.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells	Page 55
20.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-10-6112 Repair parts for AV, computer, and miscellaneous office equipment annual contract #01-10-6117 Chiller for Matzke Elementary School #01-10-6122 Closed circuit TV equipment annual contract #01-11-6133R Pressure vessel repair and general welding annual contract #01-11-6134R Swimming pool chemicals and supplies annual contract

	David Sanders	Page 67
21.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Peggy Duryea, George Hobson, Deanna Swenke, Pam Wells, and Dan Troxell	Page 83
22.	The Board will consider approving on second 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)

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 91
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 6, 2001, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 93
24.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 8, 2001, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 97
25.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 12, 2001, regular meeting.

	Peggy Duryea, Pam Wells, Dan Troxell	Page 113
26.	The Board will consider approving on first reading deletion of the following policies: DDC (Local) Contract and Noncontract Employment: Noncontract Employment – Delete DOBB (Local) Probationary/Continuing Contracts; Reduction in Force – Delete DOCB (Local) Noncontract Employment: Reduction in Force – Delete DOCC (Local) Noncontract Employment: Suspension/Dismissal – Delete

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, and Dave Pritchard	Page 123
27.	The Board will consider approving the district’s 2001 comprehensive annual financial report and accept the auditor’s report on the district’s general purpose financial statements for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2001.

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, and Dave Pritchard	Page 125
28.	The Board will consider approving the auditor’s report on the district’s fiscal year ending August 31, 2001, as required by provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128.

	Leonard Brautigam	Page 127
29.	The Board will consider approving the 2002 Harris County Constable Contract for police services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	Dan Troxell	Page 135
30.	The Board will consider approving the 2002 Harris County Constable contract for services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to implement the DARE and GREAT Programs.

	John Fourqurean	Page 143
31.	The Board will consider approving recommendations for attendance boundary changes and rules for student transfers related to boundary changes.

	Betty Rennell	Page 145
32.	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 Principal of Cypress Ridge High School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Rick Berry	Page 153
33.	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.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 155
34.	The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Rick Berry

Page 157

35.

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

Public Forum for Calendar Waiver – January 8, 2002, 7:00 p.m., Instructional Support Center, Board Room

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 159
36.	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 3^rd day of December 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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