CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, April 10, 2003
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, April 10, 2003, 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 April 14,2003, 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

	Cheryl Salyards, Ellen Williams and Jennabeth Bogard	Page 17
9.	The administration will provide this information about the District Effectiveness and Compliance Visit on February 3-7, 2003: (1) a report on findings and (2) the plans for corrective actions. (Thursday)

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 85
10.	The administration will report on compliance with "HIPPA" – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (Thursday)

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 87
11.	The administration will report on the 2003-04 Preliminary Budget. (Thursday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:		Page 105
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
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 111
14.	The Board will consider approving the Advanced Courses for 2003-2004.

	Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells	Page 113
15.	The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education Agency expedited waiver to modify the schedule of classes on TAAS/TAKS testing days during the 2003-2004 school year.

	George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, Colleen Wells, and Pam Wells	Page 117
16.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #02-10-6729R-FP Career Technology renovations at Bleyl and Campbell Middle Schools, atrium to office conversion at Bleyl Middle School, swimming pool facility repairs at Campbell Middle School #03-02-7058 Automotive OEM proprietary parts and labor annual contract #03-02-7073 Fire alarm system parts and supplies annual contract #03-02-7077R Removal of exterior transite panels for Labay Middle School #03-02-7085 Automotive batteries, HVAC, alternator, and starter parts annual contract #03-02-7086 Band uniforms for Cypress Ridge High School #03-02-7087 Maps and globes contract #03-03-7089 Audio visual furniture and equipment contract

	David Sanders	Page 143
17.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	George Hobson and Carol Oman	Page 145
18.	The Board will consider approving the auditor’s report on the district’s annual dropout records for the 2001-02 school year.

	George Hobson and Carol Oman	Page 147
19.	The Board will consider approving the external auditors, Deloitte & Touche, to perform the annual audit of the district’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003.

	Debbie Emery, Pam Wells, and Deanna Swenke	Page 149
20.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policies: EMB (Local) Miscellaneous Instructional Policies Teaching about Controversial Issues (Local District Update – New/Update 68) GKA (Local) Community Relations: Conduct on school Premises (Update 68) GKD (Local) Community Relations: Use of School Facilities for Nonschool Purposes (Local District Update/Update 68)

	Roy Sprague	Page 161
21.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Jane Maloy Tipps Elementary School (Elementary School No. 38).

	Roy Sprague	Page 163
22.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Dr. Peggy Bell Duryea Elementary School (Elementary School No. 39).

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 165
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 3, 2003, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 169
24.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 6, 2003, regular meeting.

	Deanna Swenke	Page 189
25.	The Board will consider approving the district’s Annual Action Plan designed to carry out the goal priorities established for 2003-2004.

	George Hobson and Ryan O’Hara	Page 191
26.	The Board will consider approving the Schedule of Events for the Refunding of Bonds, Series 2003.

	George Hobson and David Sanders	Page 199
27.	The Board will consider the Resolution Authorizing the Imposition of an Additional 20% Penalty on Delinquent Taxes (Texas Tax Code Sec. 33.07 and Sec. 33.08), and authorize the Board President to sign the Resolution.

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 201
28.	The Board will consider approving the Stop Loss and Group Life Insurance for the insurance plan year beginning May 1, 2003.

	Rick Berry	Page 207
29.	The Board will consider a resolution against private school vouchers.

	Betty Rennell	Page 209
30.	The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments, resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, termination of probationary teacher contracts, discharges, leaves of absences, the naming of the principal for Cypress Falls High School and Gleason Elementary, the naming of the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Support Services, and the naming of the Director, Human Resource Systems. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Elneita Hutchins-Taylor	Page 217
31.	The Board will consider a Level III discipline appeal of a Level II decision involving Adam B., a high school student in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.082]

	Deborah Stewart	Page 219
32.	The Board will consider a Level III discipline appeal of a Level II decision involving Catherine P., a high school student in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.082]

	Deborah Stewart	Page 221
33.	The Board will consider a Level III discipline appeal of a Level II decision involving Julianna V., an 8^th grade student in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.082]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 223
34.	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 225

35.

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

TAKS Testing
Board Candidates Forum – April 15, 2003 – 7:00 p.m. (Board Room)
Board of Trustees Election – May 3, 2003
Early Voting – April 16-29, 2003
Employee Service Banquet – April 25, 2003
VIPS Appreciation Luncheon – May 8, 2003
Student Holidays – April 18 and 21, 2003

Closed Session

	Rick Berry		Page 227
36.	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 7^th day of April 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.

Richard E. Berry, Superintendent

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting Thursday, April 10, 2003 6:00 P.M. Agenda Summary

Section 551.071

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

Section 551.084

For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting
Thursday, April 10, 2003
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary