The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, May 13, 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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Jan Price |
Page 7 |
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The Board will recognize the 2001-2002 Educational Services Personnel Committee Spotlight winner, Alyce Purdion, and the Spotlight runner-up, Deshea Gregory. (Thursday) |
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Jan Price |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize the 2001-2002 Paraprofessional Services Committee Spotlight winner, Sharon Rump, and the paraprofessionals who tied for Spotlight runner-up, Gloria Blackman and Linda Smith. (Thursday) |
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B. Willis, Carolyn Spillane, Judy Kahla, Harold Rowe, and Cheryl Salyards |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize elementary and secondary teachers selected for Spotlight, Volume XVII, because of their high expectations for student success in the school year 2001-2002. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 15 |
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The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday) |
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Board Comments
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Board Members |
Page 17 |
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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. (Monday) |
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Citizen Participation
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Dan Troxell |
Page 19 |
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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. (Monday) |
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Reports
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Deborah Stewart and Robert Fowler |
Page 21 |
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The administration will report on the 2002-2003 Cypress-Fairbanks Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. (Thursday) |
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Peggy Duryea |
Page 23 |
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The administration will report on a comparison of 2001-2002 salaries of area districts. (Thursday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
Page 25 |
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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. |
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Action Items
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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Carolyn Spillane |
Page 35 |
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The Board will consider approving the Advanced Courses for 2002-2003. |
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Judy Kahla |
Page 37 |
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The Board will consider approving a waiver for three additional staff development days for each of the following three years: 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and 2004-2005. |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells |
Page 43 |
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The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended
vendors as follows: |
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David Sanders |
Page 47 |
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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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Martin Ruffeno |
Page 49 |
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The Board will consider approving Martin Anding, senior director of special services, as the school district's Integrated Pest Management Coordinator replacing Jim Foxx. |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 51 |
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The Board will consider approving the Joint Participation Agreement with Harris County for traffic signals and flashing warning signals on North Eldridge Parkway at Cypress Ridge High School. |
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Deanna Swenke and Carolyn Spillane |
Page 59 |
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The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the
following policies: |
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Proposed Non-Consensus Items |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 93 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 9, 2002, regular meeting. |
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George Hobson and Peggy Duryea |
Page 115 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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Dan Troxell |
Page 131 |
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The Board will consider adopting a Resolution calling for improved safety at FM 529 and Fry Road. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 133 |
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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, leaves of absence, and the naming of the principals for Cypress Creek High School and Reed Elementary. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor and Roy Sprague |
Page 145 |
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The Board will consider ratifying a letter agreement between Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and White Oak Bend Municipal Utility District concerning MUD fees associated with construction of the Instructional Support Center Annex and Instructional Support Center MUD fees. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor and Roy Sprague |
Page 147 |
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The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent or superintendent's designee, following Board approval of a construction bid award or an architectural contract award, to negotiate and execute construction contracts; architectural contracts; municipal utility district agreements; professional services agreements; and other necessary agreements that are required to accomplish the design, renovation and/or construction of school facilities. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor and Pam Wells |
Page 149 |
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The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent or superintendent's designee, following Board approval of the purchase of real property, to negotiate and execute all necessary closing documents related to the purchase. [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 151 |
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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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Closed Session
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Rick Berry |
Page 153 |
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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 6th day of May 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 |
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