Board Agenda

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a committee-of-the-whole session on Thursday, April 4, 2002, in the Board Room of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Instructional Support Center, 10300 Jones Road, Houston, Texas for the purpose of reviewing that portion of the April 9, 2002, school board agenda designated as Action Items and to hear designated reports and recognitions. No action will be taken at this meeting. The meeting is open to all who wish to attend and hear the matters discussed.

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:

Special Recognitions/Acknowledgements/Announcements

	Bill Quillen	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize students who earned membership in various All-State music organizations. (Thursday)

Reports

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 37
17.	The administration will report on the status of the 2001-2002 budget and the preliminary budget for 2002-2003. (Thursday)

	Rick Berry and Pam Wells	Page 39
18.	The administration will report on the proposed building plans from the 2001 bond election. (Thursday)

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:	Page 41
19.	The administration will report on the revenues generated by the live surplus inventory auction held on February 23, 2002.
20.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.	Page 55

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 63
21.	The Board will consider approving the following summer opportunities for secondary students; ESL Enrichment, TAAS Remediation, Accelerate to Algebra, Moving Up in Math, Ninth-Grade Summer Academy including Algebridge, Scholars Program (PSAT Prep), Carverdale Summer Reading Program, Willow Green Apartment Tutoring Program, 21^st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Program.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells	Page 79
22.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #01-11-6152R-FP Roof system replacements for Owens, Wilson, and Jowell Elementary #02-01-6413 Building materials and supplies annual contract #02-01-6414 Athletic equipment for Cypress Ridge High School #02-02-6416 Library books, publications and media supplies annual contract #02-02-6417 Instructional aids annual contract #02-02-6428 Water heater for Pridgeon Stadium #02-02-6429 Kindergarten furniture and equipment annual contract #02-02-6436 Scientific supplies and instructional materials annual contract #02-02-6441 Athletic equipment-baseball, basketball, soccer softball, swim equipment, swim wear, and track annual contract #02-02-6444 Career and Technology equipment for Cypress Ridge High School #02-02-6453 Vehicle #02-02-6454 Transportation air ride driver’s seat annual contract #02-02-6460 Audio visual furniture and equipment

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 137
23.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period December 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002.

	David Sanders	Page 139
24.	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 141
25.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policy: FMG (Local) Student Activities: Travel – Out-of-State

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 147
26.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 1 and 2, 2002, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 149
27.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 4, 2002, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 153
28.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 7, 2002, regular meeting.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 173
29.	The Board will consider approving the district’s Annual Action Plan designed to carry out the goal priorities established for 2002-03.

	Deanna Swenke and Carolyn Spillane	Page 175
30.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies: EIE (Local) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion; EIF (Local) Exhibits A, B, C, D, E and F Academic Achievement: Graduation; EEJA (Local) Individualized Learning: Credit by Examination with Prior Instruction.

	Judy Kahla	Page 209
31.	The Board will consider accepting the locally developed appraisal process and performance criteria approved by the District Education Improvement Committee and the superintendent.

	Rick Berry and Dan Troxell	Page 215
32.	The Board will consider approving the resolution and order to declare unopposed candidate Lou Bertoli and unopposed candidate Lida Woodul elected to the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees, positions 3 and 4, respectively and canceling the May 4, 2002 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees election.

	Betty Rennell	Page 221
33.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, termination of probationary teacher contracts, discharges and leaves of absence, the naming of the principals for Dean Middle School and Campbell Middle School, and the naming of the Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, the Assistant to the Superintendent, and the Director of Communications. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Cheryl Salyards and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 229
34.	The Board will consider approving a settlement agreement in the matter of Stephen M. bnf Patrick and Mary M. vs. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD; TEA Docket No. 140-SE-0102. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to section 551.071.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 231
35.	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 233

36.

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

plans for a Substance Abuse Task Force
elementary and middle school TAAS testing dates
unofficial high school TAAS results
plans for 2002 Graduation

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 235
38.	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 1^st day of April 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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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Thursday, April 4, 2002 6:00 P.M. Agenda Summary

Section 551.071

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

Section 551.084

For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, April 4, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary