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The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, June 10, 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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Mary Smith |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize middle school and high school students who won first or second place in the Texas State History Day competition. (Thursday) |
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George Hopper |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize Antoine Washington, a student at Cy-Fair High School, for winning first place in the state long jump competition. (Monday) |
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Charlotte Burns |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize Richard Lam, a Cypress Springs High School student, for receiving a first place award in Biology at the Texas University Interscholastic League competition. (Monday) |
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Ellen Williams |
Page 15 |
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The Board will recognize the students and coaches from Hamilton Elementary School who won first place at the Destination Imagination state competition and tied for second place in global competition. (Monday) |
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Teresa Hull |
Page 17 |
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The Board will recognize students who placed first or second in the Interscholastic League Press Conference. (Monday) |
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Laurence Binder |
Page 19 |
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The Board will recognize Candace Tannous, a Hamilton Middle School teacher, for receiving the 2002 Teacher Excellence Award from the Anti-Defamation League. (Monday) |
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Deanna Swenke |
Page 21 |
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The Board will recognize Senior Director Sadie Woodard for being awarded the Texas Counseling Association's Presidential Award. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 23 |
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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 25 |
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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 27 |
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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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George Hobson, Becky Knight and Patrice Lange |
Page 29 |
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The administration will report on the Preliminary 2002-2003 Budget. (Thursday) |
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Bobbie Warner |
Page 31 |
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The administration will provide a five-year summary report of TAAS results for grades 3-8 and Exit and a summary of SDAA results for grades 3-8. (Monday) |
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Rayyan Amine |
Page 33 |
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The administration will report on the results of the review of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD's Human Resources Selection, Hiring, and Retention Practices, which will include a response to the report's recommendations. (Monday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
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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 |
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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 37 |
Action Items
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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Sheri Stice |
Page 39 |
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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. |
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Deanna Swenke |
Page 45 |
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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. |
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Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells |
Page 47 |
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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. |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno and Colleen Wells |
Page 49 |
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The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended
vendors as follows: |
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#02-04-6563 Physical Education supplies annual contract |
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David Sanders |
Page 55 |
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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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David Sanders |
Page 57 |
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The Board will consider approving the contract for the collection of delinquent taxes. |
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George Hobson and Peggy Duryea |
Page 61 |
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The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the
following policies: |
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Roy Sprague and Claude Yoas |
Page 77 |
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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). |
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Roy Sprague and Claude Yoas |
Page 85 |
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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. |
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Proposed Non-Consensus Items |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 95 |
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The Board will consider approving a correction to the minutes of April 9, 2002. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 97 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 6, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 99 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 9, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 103 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 13, 2002, regular meeting. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 123 |
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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. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 125 |
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The Board will consider approving the resolution and contract for payment of sick leave benefits with the recommended vendor of the 401(a) plan. |
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Rick Berry and William H. O'Brien |
Page 127 |
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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. |
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Rick Berry and William H. O'Brien |
Page 137 |
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The Board will consider approving board members to serve as delegate and alternate delegate of the Texas Association of School Boards annual delegate assembly. |
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George Hobson |
Page 141 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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Pam Wells |
Page 145 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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Deborah Stewart |
Page 151 |
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The Board will consider approving the 2002-2003 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Student Code of Conduct. |
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Pam Wells and Dan Troxell |
Page 153 |
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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. |
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Leonard Brautigam |
Page 155 |
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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.] |
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Rick Berry |
Page 157 |
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The Board will consider approving the Superintendent's salary and stipend recommendations for employees in school year 2002-2003. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 159 |
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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 principal for Thornton Middle School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 189 |
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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.] |
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Rick Berry |
Page 191 |
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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.] |
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Board Discussion
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Rick Berry and Pam Wells |
Page 193 |
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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.] |
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Rick Berry |
Page 195 |
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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.] |
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Closed Session
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Rick Berry |
Page 197 |
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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 3rd 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.
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Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |
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