The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Tuesday, January 21, 2003, 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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Jodie Smith, Judy Kahla, Carolyn Spillane, Harold Rowe, and Cheryl Salyards |
Page 7 |
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The Board will recognize high school students who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. (National Merit semifinalists, commended students, and achievement scholars) (Tuesday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 11 |
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The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday) |
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Public Hearing
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Deanna Swenke and Leonard Brautigam |
Page 13 |
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The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the required annual report describing the district’s 2001-2002 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Tuesday) |
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Board Comments
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Board Members |
Page 53 |
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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. (Tuesday) |
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Citizen Participation
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Dan Troxell |
Page 55 |
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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. (Tuesday) |
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Reports
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George Hobson and Deanna Swenke |
Page 57 |
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The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2003-2004 budget and Board goals. (Tuesday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
Page 59 |
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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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Carolyn Spillane |
Page 65 |
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The Board will consider approving the following innovative courses: Parenting Education for School-Age Parents I and II ( ˝ - 2 credits); Early Childhood Professions I and II (2-4 credits); and Diversified Career Preparation I and II (1 ˝ - 6 credits). |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells |
Page 67 |
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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 151 |
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The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period September 1, 2002, through November 30, 2002. |
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David Sanders |
Page 153 |
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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 165 |
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The Board will consider approving the Sanitary Sewer Utility Easement for providing permanent sanitary sewer utilities for the District’s 182-acre Kitzmann property. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] |
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Pam Wells and Deanna Swenke |
Page 183 |
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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 199 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 12, 2002, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 203 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 16, 2002, regular meeting. |
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Sheri Stice |
Page 221 |
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The Board will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of fully equipped, state of the art Fitness Centers by the National Fitness Foundation. The school included in the program are as follows: Cy-Fair High School; Cypress Creek High School; Cypress Ridge High School; Jersey Village High School; and Langham Creek High School. |
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Pam Wells |
Page 227 |
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The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2003-2004 school calendar. |
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John Fourqurean |
Page 241 |
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The Board will consider approving the recommendation of the attendance boundary committee that the Copperwood Ranch Apartments be rezoned from Holmsley Elementary to Lowery Elementary for the 2002-2003 school year. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 245 |
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The Board will consider approving the contracts for the superintendent, the associate superintendents, and the school attorney. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 247 |
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The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certification, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, termination of probationary teacher contracts, discharges, leaves of absence, and the naming of the principals for Barbara Warren Birkes Elementary, Arlene Rydel Robison Elementary, and Jane Maloy Tipps Elementary. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 51.074.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 263 |
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The Board will consider authorizing the Associate Superintendent for General Administration to execute settlement agreements, releases and other legal documents for amounts up to $15,000 and for other good and valuable consideration. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] |
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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 265 |
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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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Board Members |
Page 267 |
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The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Superintendent’s Briefing
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Rick Berry |
Page 269 |
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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 271 |
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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 13th day of January 2003 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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