Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, February 11, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, February 11, 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

	Rick Berry	Page 9
4.	In honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month, the superintendent will recognize the Board of Trustees for their dedication, leadership, and continuing service to the children of the district. [There will be a reception in honor of Board members immediately following the special recognitions/acknowledgements.] (Monday)

	Rick Berry	Page 11
5.	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 13
6.	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 15
7.	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

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, and Kirk Jenings	Page 17
8.	The administration will report on additional 2002 employee benefits. (Thursday)

	George Hobson, Becky Knight, and Kirk Jenings	Page 19
9.	The administration will report on the district’s Group Health Insurance Plans. (Thursday)

	Carol Oman and Matt Morgan	Page 21
10.	The administration will report on the management review of the Food Service Department that was performed by Null-Lairson, P. C. (Monday)

	Lou Bertoli	Page 23
11.	In accordance with Texas Education Code and State Board of Education regulations, the President of the Board shall announce the name of each Board member who has completed, exceeded or who is deficient in the continuing education required under state law. (Monday)

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
12.	The administration will report on the eSurplus auction revenues generated during the months of November 2001, December 2001, and January 2002.	Page 25
13.	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
	Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis			Page 35
14.	The Board will consider approving the 2002 summer school plans for elementary, middle school and high school.

	H. D. Chambers and Colleen Wells			Page 45
15.	The Board will consider approving the sale of surplus furniture and equipment through a live surplus inventory auction on February 23, 2002, at the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Distribution Center.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells			Page 49
16.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-11-6170 Cooking/Packaging #01-11-6154FP Langham Creek High School carpet replacement #01-11-6167 Refrigerated products #01-11-6168 Dry grocery #01-11-6169 Paper/Supplies #01-11-6173 Hot/Cold beverage #01-12-6176R Metal fabrication and repair service annual contract #01-12-6192R Fire extinguisher inspection and maintenance annual contract #01-12-6201R Swimming pool repair annual contract #01-12-6210 Career and Technology equipment #01-12-6211 Graphing calculators

	David Sanders			Page 53
17.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Dan Troxell			Page 91
18.	The Board will consider approving a joint election agreement between North Harris Montgomery Community College District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	Dan Troxell			Page 95
19.	The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for a joint election on Saturday, May 4, 2002, for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Trustees, positions No. 3 and No. 4, and for North Harris Montgomery Community College District Trustees, positions No. 3, No. 4, No. 6, and No. 9.

	Dan Troxell			Page 101
20.	The Board will consider approving hiring an election consultant to manage the joint election for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees and for North Harris Montgomery Community College District Board of Trustees on May 4, 2002.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright			Page 103
21.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 8, 2002, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright			Page 119
22.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 17, 2002, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright			Page 123
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 22, 2002, regular meeting.

	Peggy Duryea, Pam Wells and George Hobson			Page 139
24.	The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policies: BDA (Local) Board Internal Organization: Officers and Officials (Delete) BDAA (Local) Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Board Officers – Update 67, New policy BDAB (Local) Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of President (Delete) BDAC (Local) Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Vice-President (Delete) BDAD (Local) Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Secretary (Delete) BDAF (Local) Board Officers and Officials: Selection and Duties of Chief Tax Officials (Delete) BDB (Local) Board Internal Organization: Internal Committees (Revised) CE (Local) Annual Operating Budget – Update 67 DC (Local) Employment Practices (Revised) DCE (Local) Employment Practices; Other Types of Contracts (Revised) DDA (Local) Contract and Non-Contract Employment: Term Contracts (Delete)
	DF (Local) Termination of Contract (Revised) DK (Local) Assignment and Schedules (Revised) DO (Local) Termination of Employment (Delete) EED (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules FFAC (Local) Health Requirements and Services: Medical Treatment – Update 67 GKD (Local) Community Relations: Use of School Facilities (Revised)

	Pam Wells		Page 179
25.	The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2002-03 school calendar.

	Rick Berry and Pam Wells		Page 181
26.	The Board will consider approving the 2002-03 Official Board Meeting Calendar.

	Roy Sprague and SHW Architects		Page 183
27.	The Board will consider approving the contract award to Purcell Construction in the amount of $8,827,500.00 for the construction of Barbara Warren Birkes Elementary School (Elementary School No. 36).

	Roy Sprague and Bay Architects		Page 189
28.	The Board will consider approving the contract award to Purcell Construction in the amount of $8,771,000.00 for the construction of Elementary School No. 38.

	Rick Berry		Page 193
29.	The Board will consider approving the location and opening date for Middle School No. 13. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	Betty Rennell		Page 195
30.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, discharges, leaves of absence, the naming of the principal of Post Elementary, and the naming of the Associate Superintendent for School Administration and Human Resources. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Betty Rennell		Page 205
31.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2002-03 of administrators to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) not extend existing two-year term contract; 4) nonrenew term and probationary contracts; 5) reclassify current administrators under contract; and 6) accept the resignations and/or retirements of administrators from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February 2002), and the Superintendent’s memorandum of February 7, 2002. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 207
32.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2002-03 of support staff to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) issue one-year (annual) contracts; 4) not extend existing two-year term contracts; 5) nonrenew probationary, term, and one-year (annual) contracts; 6) reclassify current support staff under contract; and 7) accept the resignations and/or retirements of support personnel from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February 2002), and in the Superintendent’s memorandum of February 7, 2002. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.}

	Peggy Duryea	Page 209
33.	The Board will hear a Level III appeal under policy FNG (Local) from Mr. Timothy Maiden regarding a complaint against Mrs. Karen Collins, principal at Wilson Elementary School, and Mrs. Kim Smith, assistant principal at Wilson Elementary School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 211
34.	The Board will discuss 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 213

35.

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

Results of the 8^th Annual CFISD FFA Livestock Show
"Hearts for Art" Extravaganza – February 9, 2002
House Bill 3383
Primary Election – March 12, 2002
Early Voting Dates – February 25 – March 8, 2002
Board Goal-setting Workshop – February 22 and 23, 2002

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 215
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 4^th day of February 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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