Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, 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

	Mary Smith	Page 7
4.	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. (Thursday)

	B. Willis, Carolyn Spillane, Harold Rowe, and Cheryl Salyards	Page 9
5.	The Board will recognize high school students who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. (National Merit semifinalists, commended students, and achievement scholars.) (Tuesday)

	Rick Berry	Page 13
6.	The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday)

Public Hearing

	Deanna Swenke	Page 15
7.	The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the required annual report describing the district’s 2000-01 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Tuesday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 55
8.	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. (Tuesday)

Citizen Participation

	Dan Troxell	Page 57
9.	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. (Tuesday)

Reports

	Roy Sprague and CLR Architects	Page 59
10.	The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 37. (Thursday)

	Roy Sprague and Bay Architects	Page 61
11.	The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 38. (Thursday)

	Rick Berry and Pam Wells	Page 63
12.	The administration will report on the proposed building plans from the 2001 bond election. (Thursday)

	Bobbie Warner	Page 65
13.	The administration will report on the SAT/ACT test scores for the 2001 seniors. (Tuesday)

	Deanna Swenke and George Hobson	Page 67
14.	The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2002-03 budget and Board goals. (Tuesday)

	Dan Troxell	Page 69
15.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities. (Tuesday)

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 87
16.	The Board will consider approving course offerings for secondary students for 2002-03. Elective courses will be offered on campuses where enough students and a certified teacher are available.

	Carolyn Spillane	Page 97
17.	The Board will consider approving an application for Air Force Junior ROTC courses to be offered at Cy-Fair High School.

	H. D. Chambers and Colleen Wells	Page 101
18.	The Board will consider approving the sale of district surplus furniture, equipment and miscellaneous computer equipment through the district’s existing Internet auction.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells	Page 103
19.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-11-6159 Automotive, shop tools and equipment #01-12-6175R Automotive refueling system repair service annual contract

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 107
20.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period September 1, 2001, through November 30, 2001.

	David Sanders	Page 109
21.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Peggy Duryea and Pam Wells	Page 123
22.	The Board will consider approving on second 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)

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 133
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 10, 2001, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 147
24.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 12, 2001, special-called meeting.

	Rick Berry	Page 151
25.	The Board will consider approving the architects for Elementary #39, Middle School #13, Middle School #14, High School #8, the new Carlton Center, new Transportation Center, Educational Support Center, Athletic Stadium and Agriculture Lab/Farm.

	George Hobson	Page 153
26.	The Board will consider approving the schedule of events for the sale of Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2002.

	George Hopper	Page 155
27.	The Board will consider approving the addition of a UIL approved wrestling program at each of our seven (7) high schools beginning the 2002-03 school year.

	Pam Wells and Dan Troxell	Page 157
28.	The Board will consider approving the redistricting of election voting areas for the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District to accommodate growth and to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 161
29.	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.]

	Betty Rennell		Page 179
30.	The Board will consider approving the contracts for the superintendent, the associate superintendents, and the school attorney. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor		Page 181
31.	The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate and execute any necessary documents related to the purchase of the Mills Road Property. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 183
32.	The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 185
33.	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 14^th day of January 2002 this notice was mailed or electronically transmitted to news media, who previously requested such notice, 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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