The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, August 12, 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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Dr. Bill McKinney |
Page 9 |
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The Board will be recognized for their selection as the Board of the Year for Region IV. (Monday) |
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Mary Smith |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize Ann Wurst, a Cypress Falls High School teacher, for receiving the Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award for 2002 from the National Council for Geographic Education. (Monday) |
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Mary Smith |
Page 15 |
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The Board will recognize middle school and high school students who won awards in the National History Day competition. (Monday) |
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Tony Barcelona |
Page 17 |
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The Board will recognize bus driver, Carol Wheeler, and bus attendant, Cheryl Costello, for winning first place at the TAPT Special Needs School Bus Safety Road-e-o. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 19 |
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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 21 |
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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 23 |
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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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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
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The administration will provide a transmitted report containing detailed information on TAAS scores. |
Page 25 |
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The administration will report on the end-of-year academic performance of elementary students for the 2001-02 school year. |
Page 27 |
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The administration will provide a five-year summary report of the concurrent high school/college credit program. |
Page 29 |
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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 31 |
Public Hearing
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George Hobson, Becky Knight and Patrice Lange |
Page 37 |
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The Board will recess at 7:00 p.m. so that a public hearing may be held on the 2002-2003 proposed budget. (Thursday) |
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Board Discussion
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Rick Berry |
Page 39 |
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The Board will discuss locations and opening dates for the Educational Support Center and a new athletic stadium. |
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Rick Berry |
Page 41 |
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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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Rick Berry |
Page 43 |
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The Board will discuss the superintendent’s goals, duties, and evaluation. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Action Items
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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Carolyn Spillane |
Page 45 |
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The Board will consider approving the Evening High School Program to be held at Windfern High School for 2002-03 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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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 51 |
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The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period March 1, 2002, through May 31, 2002. |
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David Sanders |
Page 53 |
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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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Roy Sprague |
Page 55 |
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The Board will consider approving the Reliant Energy HL&P Ground Easement for providing permanent electrical service for Charles M. Goodson Middle School (Middle School No. 12). |
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Leonard Brautigam |
Page 61 |
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The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Juvenile Board and the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to participate in the JJAEP for the 2002-2003 school year. |
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Dave Straughan and Ralph Gonzales |
Page 75 |
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The Board will consider approving an interlocal agreement between Harris County and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for the use of Harris County’s 800 Megahertz Radio System. |
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George Hobson |
Page 85 |
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The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the
following policies: |
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Pam Wells |
Page 89 |
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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 95 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 10, 2002, regular meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 125 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the July 24, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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Pam Wells |
Page 129 |
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The Board will consider calling for a public forum on October 22, 2002, to gather input about the 2003-2004 school calendar. |
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George Hobson, Becky Knight and Patrice Lange |
Page 131 |
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The Board will consider the adoption of the 2002-2003 Budget. [This item will be preceded by a public hearing scheduled Thursday, August 8, 2002, at 7:00 p.m.] |
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Deanna Swenke, Pam Wells and Debbie Emery |
Page 133 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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John Fourqurean |
Page 135 |
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The Board will consider approving the charge to the administrative boundary committee and the process for changing attendance boundaries related to the opening of Birkes Elementary, Elementary #37, and Elementary #38 for the 2003-04 school year. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 139 |
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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. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Deanna Swenke |
Page 141 |
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The Board will hear a Level Three complaint under policy FNG (Local) from Mr. And Mrs. Gerard Janos against Lesa Cain, principal at Copeland Elementary School, for a grade-level promotion decision. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Cheryl Salyards and Deanna Swenke |
Page 143 |
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The Board will hear a Level Three complaint under policy FNG (Local) from Mr. And Mrs. Vince Panella against Karen Collins, principal at Wilson Elementary School, for a grade-level promotion decision. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Superintendent’s Briefing
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Rick Berry |
Page 145 |
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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 147 |
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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 5th day of August 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 |