Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, November 11, 2002
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, November 11, 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
  1. The presiding officer will call the meeting to order.
  2. There will be an invocation.
  3. There will be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

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
 

Charlotte Burns

Page 7

4.

The Board will recognize Robert Dennison, a teacher at Jersey Village High School, for being selected as one of the state-level finalists in the 2002 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program. (Monday)

     
 

Bob Singletary

Page 9

5.

The Board will recognize industrial technology teachers from Cy-Fair High School and Campbell Middle School for their students placing first in state industrial technology. (Monday)

     
 

Martin Ruffeno

Page 11

6.

The Board will recognize Roy Sprague, senior director facilities planning/construction, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award for 2002 from the Council of Educational Facilities Planners International. (Monday)

     
 

Rick Berry and Johnny Veselka (Executive Director of Texas Association of School Administrators)

Page 13

7.

The Board will be recognized for being selected as the 2002 Outstanding Honor Board by the Texas Association of School Administrators. (Monday)

     
 

Rick Berry

Page 15

8.

The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)

Board Comments
 

Board Members

Page 17

9.

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)

Citizen Participation
 

Dan Troxell

Page 19

10.

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)

Reports
 

Roy Sprague and PBK Architects

Page 21

11.

The administration will report on the progress of the design of Dr. Peggy Bell Duryea Elementary School (Elementary School No. 39). (Thursday)

     
 

George Hobson

Page 23

12.

The administration will report on the impact of changing the school district fiscal year. (Thursday)

     
 

Roy Sprague and CLR Architects

Page 25

13.

The administration will report on the progress of the design of Gwen Wayman Keith Elementary School (Elementary School No. 40). (Thursday)

     

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:

 

14.

The administration will report on the district’s 2002 Gold Performance Acknowledgments.

Page 27

15.

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

Page 33

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items

 

Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis

Page 35

16.

The Board will consider approving the 2003 summer school dates for elementary, middle school and high school.

     
 

George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno and Colleen Wells

Page 37

17.

The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows:
#02-08-6673 Frozen drink products
#02-08-6687R-RFP Vehicle rental service, request for proposal annual contract
#02-09-6694 Floor care system annual contract
#02-09-6695 Air conditioning refrigerants annual contract
#02-09-6696 Tires annual contract
#02-09-6702 Medical equipment, tympanometer

     
 

David Sanders

Page 49

18.

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

     
 

David Sanders

Page 83

19.

The Board will consider approving the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed. Lot 49, Block 2, Mills Walk

     
 

Dan Troxell

Page 87

20.

The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policies:
CR (Local) Insurance and Annuities Management (Revised);
EIA (Local) Academic Achievement: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents (Revised).

     
 

Roy Sprague and Claude Yoas

Page 101

21.

The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Easement required to upgrade the electrical service for Post Elementary School

     

Proposed Non-Consensus Items

 

Cindy Wright

Page 107

22.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 10, 2002, special-called meeting.

     
 

Cindy Wright

Page 111

23.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 15, 2002, regular meeting.

     
 

Cindy Wright

Page 125

24.

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

     
 

Pam Wells

Page 135

25.

The Board will consider submitting a request for a state waiver of the prohibition concerning the date of the first day of instruction 2003-2004.

     
 

John Fourqurean

Page 139

26.

The Board will consider approving administrative recommendations for attendance boundary changes for high school and elementary schools.

     
 

Dan Troxell

Page 141

27.

The Board will consider approving the district’s legislative priorities for the 78th Texas Legislature.

     
 

Debbie Emery, Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells

Page 143

28.

The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policies:
BQB (Local) Planning and Decision Making: Campus Level (New, Local District Update)
CPAB (Local) Office Communications: Mail and Delivery (Revised, Update 68)
DGA (Local) Employee Rights and Privileges: Freedom of Association (Revised, Update 68)
DGBA (Local) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Revised, Update 68)

 

EAB (Local) Instructional Goals and Objectives: Campus Performance Objectives (Delete)
EEDB (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules Junior High Schools (Delete)
EEJD (Local) Individualized Learning: Advanced Placement Examinations (Delete)
EEK (Local) Instructional Arrangements: Individualized Progress Classes and Programs (Delete)
EF (Local) Instructional Resources (Delete)
EIE (Local) Academic Achievement: Retention and Promotion (Revised, Local District Update)
EMI (Local) Miscellaneous Instructional Policies: Study of Religion (New, Update 68)
FMA (Local) Student Activities: School-Sponsored Publications (Revised, Update 68)
FMH (Local) Student Activities: Commencement (New, Update 68)
FNAA (Local) Student Expression – Distribution of Nonschool Literature (New, Update 68)
FNCC (Local) Student Conduct – Prohibited Organizations and Hazing (Revised, Update 68)
GE (Local) Relations with Parent Organizations (Revised, Update 68)
GKB (Local) Community Relations – Advertising/Fund-Raising (Revised, Update 68)

     
 

Betty Rennell

Page 145

29.

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 159

30.

The Board will discuss options for filling the Board of Trustees, Position 5, vacancy. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.074.]

     
 

Board Members

Page 161

31.

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 163

32.

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

    • Superintendent’s Student Leadership Conference
    • Election Results
    • Special-called Board Meeting – November 21, 2002
      Sale of Bonds

Closed Session
 

Rick Berry

Page 165

33.

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 4th day of November 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