The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, September 9, 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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George Hopper |
Page 7 |
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The Board will recognize Arnold Thomas, athletic trainer for Cy-Fair High School, for being named The Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association for 2002 and for being inducted into the Southwest Athletic Trainer’s Association Hall of Fame. (Monday) |
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Pam Scott |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize ExxonMobil for its significant contribution to the district. (Monday) |
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Pam Scott |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize Lamar Advertising of Houston for its donation of billboards advertising the district’s designation for the fourth year in a row as a 2002 Texas Recognized school district. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize campuses for their contributions to the district’s status as a 2002 Texas Recognized school district. (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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Rayyan Amine and Linda Sams |
Page 21 |
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The administration will report on the results of the follow-up review of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD’s middle and high school math. (Monday) |
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Dan Troxell |
Page 23 |
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The administration will report on the implementation of the Texas Association of School Boards’ Policy On Line service. (Monday) |
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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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Sheri Stice |
Page 27 |
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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. |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells |
Page 31 |
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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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H. D. Chambers |
Page 55 |
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The Board will consider approving the sale of district furniture, equipment, and miscellaneous computer equipment through the district’s Internet auction. |
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Pam Wells, Deanna Swenke, and Debbie Emery |
Page 57 |
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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 59 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 12, 2002, regular meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 61 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 22, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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George Hobson and Frank Ildebrando |
Page 63 |
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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. |
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Debbie Emery and Deanna Swenke |
Page 65 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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Bill O’Brien |
Page 67 |
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The Board will consider approving a resolution nominating Rick Berry for American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year. |
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Pam Wells |
Page 69 |
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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. |
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Rick Berry |
Page 71 |
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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. |
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Rick Berry |
Page 73 |
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The Board will approve the locations of the Educational Support Center and the second athletic stadium. |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor and Pam Wells |
Page 75 |
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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.] |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 77 |
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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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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 107 |
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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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Superintendent’s Briefing
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Rick Berry |
Page 109 |
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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 111 |
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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 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.
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Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |