Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, September 5, 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, September 5, 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 September 9, 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:

Reports
 

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:

Page 25

13.

The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.

 

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items

 

Sheri Stice

Page 27

14.

The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category 1, for the school years 2002-2003 (Fall Addendum) through 2004-05.

     
 

George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells

Page 31

15.

The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows:
#02-07-6643 Plumbing fittings (brass, copper, PVC, CPVC) annual contract
#02-07-6644 Plumbing faucets, fixtures and repairs parts annual contract
#02-07-6654R Motor fuels and lubricants annual contract
#02-07-6655 A/C heating parts and supplies annual contract
#02-07-6656 A/C heating carrier reciprocating parts annual contract
#02-08-6664R-FP Millsap Elementary School Nature Trail Pond

     
 

David Sanders

Page 47

16.

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

     
 

H. D. Chambers

Page 55

17.

The Board will consider approving the sale of district furniture, equipment, and miscellaneous computer equipment through the district’s Internet auction.

     
 

Pam Wells, Deanna Swenke, and Debbie Emery

Page 57

18.

The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policies:
BJCD (Local) Superintendent Evaluation with Exhibit 1, Exhibit 2, Exhibit 3, Exhibit 4 and Exhibit 5 (Revised);
BQA (Local) Planning and Decision-making Process: District-Level (Replacement for and Revision of EA (Local));
EA (Local) Instructional Goals and Objectives (Delete);
EHBB (Local) Special Programs: Gifted and Talented Students (Revised);
EHBC (Local) Special Programs: Compensatory/Accelerated Services (Revised);
FP (Local) Student Fees, Fines, and Charges (Revised).

     

Proposed Non-Consensus Items

 

Cindy Wright

Page 59

19.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 12, 2002, regular meeting.

     
 

Cindy Wright

Page 61

20.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 22, 2002, special-called meeting.

     
 

George Hobson and Frank Ildebrando

Page 63

21.

The Board will consider approving the schedule of events for the sale of $100 million in new Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, a combination of fixed and adjustable rate, and approximately $60 million in Refunding Bonds, Series 2002.

     
 

Debbie Emery and Deanna Swenke

Page 65

22.

The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies:
DEA (Local) Compensation and Benefits: Salaries, Wages, and Stipends (Revised);
EHB (Local) Curriculum Design: Special Programs (New);
EIAA (Local) Grading/Permanent Record: Examinations (Revised);
FNCE (Local) Student Conduct: Telecommunications Devices (Revised).

     
 

Bill O’Brien

Page 67

23.

The Board will consider approving a resolution nominating Rick Berry for American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year.

     
 

Pam Wells

Page 69

24.

The Board will call for a public forum on October 22, 2002 to receive input on a possible waiver request for the first day of instruction for students.

     
 

Rick Berry

Page 71

25.

The Board will consider approving the naming of Elementary School No. 37, Elementary School No. 38, Elementary School No. 39, and Elementary School No. 40.

     
 

Rick Berry

Page 73

26.

The Board will approve the locations of the Educational Support Center and the second athletic stadium.

     
 

Elneita Hutchins-Taylor and Pam Wells

Page 75

27.

The Board will consider approving the successful bidder and earnest money contract for surplus property in the Fairfield subdivision. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 and Section 551.073.]

     
 

Betty Rennell

Page 77

28.

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.]

     

Board Discussion
 

Board Members

Page 107

29.

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.]


Superintendent’s Briefing
 

Rick Berry

Page 109

30.

The superintendent will provide information to the Board on the following:

    • CFISD Enrollment
    • Salute to the Stars – September 19, 2002 – Cypress Ridge High School
    • Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – "Superintendent’s State of the District"
      September 17, 2002 – 11:30 a.m.
    • Cy-Fair ISD Night with the Astros – September 10, 2002 – 7:05 p.m.

Closed Session
 

Rick Berry

Page 111

31.

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 30th 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.

 

Richard E. Berry, Superintendent