The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Tuesday, April 9, 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
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
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Bill Quillen |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize students who earned membership in various All-State music organizations. (Thursday) |
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Mary Smith |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize the high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Tuesday) |
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Mary Smith |
Page 15 |
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The Board will recognize Dawn Bishop, a teacher at Hamilton Middle School, for receiving the Texas History Teacher of the Year award from the San Jacinto Chapter Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (Tuesday) |
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Cheryl Johns |
Page 17 |
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The Board will recognize David Wechsler, a student at Langham Creek High School, for winning first place in student Congress at the Texas Forensic Association State Speech and Debate tournament. (Tuesday) |
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Cheryl Johns |
Page 19 |
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The Board will recognize Kevin Lennox and Gabby Rodriguez, Jersey Village High School students, for being named state champions in UIL Cross-examination Debate. (Tuesday) |
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Cheryl Johns |
Page 21 |
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The Board will recognize students and their teachers for receiving first or second place at the Texas Thespians Festival and the Texas Educational Theater Association. (Tuesday) |
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Cheryl Johns |
Page 23 |
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The Board will recognize students and their faculty sponsor for receiving first or second place at the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATP) State Fall Festival. (Tuesday) |
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Charlotte Burns |
Page 25 |
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The Board will recognize students who won first or second place at the Texas Science Olympiad competition. (Tuesday.) |
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George Hopper |
Page 27 |
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The Board will recognize students and their coaches who won first or second place in the State Swim Meet. (Tuesday) |
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George Hopper |
Page 29 |
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The Board will recognize Nina Norman, point guard on the Jersey Village High School girls basketball team, for being selected as a High School All American for the McDonald’s High School All-American Girl’s Team and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association’s All-American Game. (Tuesday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 31 |
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The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday) |
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Board Comments
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Board Members |
Page 33 |
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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) |
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Citizen Participation
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Dan Troxell |
Page 35 |
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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) |
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Reports
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 37 |
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The administration will report on the status of the 2001-2002 budget and the preliminary budget for 2002-2003. (Thursday) |
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Rick Berry and Pam Wells |
Page 39 |
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The administration will report on the proposed building plans from the 2001 bond election. (Thursday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
Page 41 |
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The administration will report on the revenues generated by the live surplus inventory auction held on February 23, 2002. |
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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
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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Carolyn Spillane |
Page 63 |
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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, 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Program. |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells |
Page 79 |
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The Board will consider approving
bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 137 |
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The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period December 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002. |
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David Sanders |
Page 139 |
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The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District. |
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Peggy Duryea and Pam Wells |
Page 141 |
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The Board will consider approving
on second reading revisions to the following policy: |
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Proposed Non-Consensus Items |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 147 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 1 and 2, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 149 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 4, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 153 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 7, 2002, regular meeting. |
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Deanna Swenke |
Page 173 |
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The Board will consider approving the district’s Annual Action Plan designed to carry out the goal priorities established for 2002-03. |
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Deanna Swenke and Carolyn Spillane |
Page 175 |
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The Board will consider approving
on first reading revisions to the following policies: |
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Judy Kahla |
Page 209 |
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The Board will consider accepting the locally developed appraisal process and performance criteria approved by the District Education Improvement Committee and the superintendent. |
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Rick Berry and Dan Troxell |
Page 215 |
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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. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 221 |
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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.] |
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Cheryl Salyards and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 229 |
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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.] |
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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 231 |
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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.] |
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Superintendent’s Briefing
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Rick Berry |
Page 233 |
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The superintendent will provide information to the Board on the following:
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Closed Session
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Rick Berry |
Page 235 |
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There will be a closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. |
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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. |
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Section 551.072 |
For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. |
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Section 551.073 |
For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. |
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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. |
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Section 551.076 |
To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Section 551.084 |
For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. |
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On this 1st 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.
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Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |
The following item(s) are being added to the agenda:
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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 |
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Section 551.072 |
For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. |
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Section 551.073 |
For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation. |
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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. |
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Section 551.076 |
To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Section 551.084 |
For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness. |
Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |
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