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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, June 6, 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, June 6, 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 June 10, 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

	Mary Smith	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize middle school and high school students who won first or second place in the Texas State History Day competition. (Thursday)

Reports

	George Hobson, Becky Knight and Patrice Lange	Page 29
14.	The administration will report on the Preliminary 2002-2003 Budget. (Thursday)

	The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
17.	The administration will report on the changes to the alternative accountability system for Windfern High School and the way Cypress-Fairbanks ISD will report for this school year.	Page 35
18.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.	Page 37

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Sheri Stice			Page 39
19.	The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2002-2003 (Fall Addendum) through 2004-2005.

	Deanna Swenke			Page 45
20.	The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education Agency waiver to use state funds to purchase an AP Astronomy textbook not on the state-approved list.

	Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells			Page 47
21.	The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education Agency expedited waiver to modify the schedule of classes on TAAS/TAKS testing days during the 2002-2003 school year.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno and Colleen Wells			Page 49
22.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #02-04-6495R Window coverings annual contract #02-04-6496 Batteries for hand held radios annual contract #02-04-6512 Art equipment and furniture #02-04-6522R Glass repair service (building) annual contract #02-04-6526 Small equipment #02-04-6528 Milk/juice #02-04-6529 Pies/cakes #02-04-6530 Ice cream #02-04-6531 Canned drinks #02-04-6532 Crackers #02-04-6533 Bread #02-04-6534 Chips/snacks #02-04-6535 Dry potato products #02-04-6536 Non-dairy dessert mix #02-04-6537 Hot/cold beverage #02-04-6538 Salad dressing #02-04-6539 Chopped BBQ beef #02-04-6540 Smoked sausage #02-04-6541 Smoked ham #02-04-6542 Canned fruit drink #02-04-6543 Bakery products #02-04-6544 Frozen vegetables #02-04-6545 Frozen pizza #02-04-6546 Frozen turkey #02-04-6547 Frozen chicken #02-04-6548 Precooked meats #02-04-6550 Spices

	#02-04-6551 Frozen potatoes #02-04-6552 Dry grocery #02-04-6553 Frozen breakfast #02-04-6555 Refrigerated products #02-04-6556 Canned fruits/vegetables #02-04-6558 Specialties entrees #02-04-6559 Vending snacks #02-04-6560 Carbonated drinks #02-04-6561 Pre-pack equipment #02-04-6562 Margarine #02-04-6563 Physical Education supplies annual contract #02-04-6564 Incentives for the D.A.R.E Program annual contract #02-04-6567R Dean Middle School floor tile removal #02-04-6568 Gymnasium floor refinishing materials annual contract #02-04-6571 Photography equipment #02-04-6581 Vending equipment - Food Production #02-04-6588RFP Comprehensive automobile general liability insurance annual contract #02-04-6589RFP Property and casualty insurance annual contract #02-05-6574 Athletic trainer equipment for Cypress Ridge High School #02-05-6593 Capital equipment

	David Sanders		Page 55
23.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	David Sanders		Page 57
24.	The Board will consider approving the contract for the collection of delinquent taxes.

	George Hobson and Peggy Duryea		Page 61
25.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policies: CDA (Local) Other Revenues: Investments; FNCE (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct.

	Roy Sprague and Claude Yoas		Page 77
26.	The Board will consider approving the Chimney Hill MUD Interconnect Easement to provide future water interconnect service for Cypress Ridge High School (High School No. 7).

	Roy Sprague and Claude Yoas		Page 85
27.	The Board will consider approving the Reliant Energy - HL&P Instrument To Follow (ITF) document to provide permanent electrical service for Elementary School No. 38.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright		Page 95
28.	The Board will consider approving a correction to the minutes of April 9, 2002.

	Cindy Wright		Page 97
29.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 6, 2002, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright		Page 99
30.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 9, 2002, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright		Page 103
31.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 13, 2002, regular meeting.

	George Hobson and Becky Knight		Page 123
32.	The Board will consider approving the resolution and contract for the recommended vendor of a 457(b) plan, which provides a benefit for perfect and excellent attendance to assist in the retention of employees.

	George Hobson and Becky Knight		Page 125
33.	The Board will consider approving the resolution and contract for payment of sick leave benefits with the recommended vendor of the 401(a) plan.

	Rick Berry and William H. O'Brien		Page 127
34.	The Board will consider approving nominations or endorse candidates for board member vacancies for the Texas Association of School Boards at-large positions 4-B and 4-C.

	Rick Berry and William H. O'Brien		Page 137
35.	The Board will consider approving board members to serve as delegate and alternate delegate of the Texas Association of School Boards annual delegate assembly.

	George Hobson		Page 141
36.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies: CHA (Local) Purchasing: Purchasing Authority (Delete); CHC (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition: Competitive Bidding (Delete).

	Pam Wells		Page 145
37.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies: FD (Local) Admissions and Attendance (Revision); FM (Local) Student Activities (Revision).

	Deborah Stewart		Page 151
38.	The Board will consider approving the 2002-2003 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Student Code of Conduct.

	Pam Wells and Dan Troxell		Page 153
39.	The Board will consider approving an amendment to the 2002 Harris County Constable Contract for services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to implement the DARE and GREAT Programs.

	Leonard Brautigam		Page 155
40.	The Board will consider approving a Harris County Constable Contract for one additional officer to provide police services to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to section 551.071.]

	Rick Berry		Page 157
41.	The Board will consider approving the Superintendent's salary and stipend recommendations for employees in school year 2002-2003.

	Betty Rennell		Page 159
42.	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 principal for Thornton Middle School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor		Page 189
43.	The Board will consider accepting a donation of real property from American General Insurance Company. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.073.]

		Rick Berry	Page 191
44.		The Board will consider the superintendent's contract, goals, duties, and evaluation. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Discussion

	Rick Berry and Pam Wells	Page 193
45.	The Board will discuss locations and opening dates for the Educational Support Center and a new athletic stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.073.]

	Rick Berry	Page 195
46.	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.]

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 197
47.	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 3^rd day of June 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, June 6, 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, June 6, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary