The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, April 14, 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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Charlotte Burns |
Page 7 |
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The Board will recognize high school students and their teacher who won second place in the U.S. Department of Energy Regional Science Bowl. (Monday) |
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Linda Chambliss |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Monday) |
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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. (Monday) |
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Board Comments
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Board Members |
Page 13 |
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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 15 |
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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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Cheryl Salyards, Ellen Williams and Jennabeth Bogard |
Page 17 |
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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) |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 85 |
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The administration will report on compliance with "HIPPA" – Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. (Thursday) |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 87 |
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The administration will report on the 2003-04 Preliminary Budget. (Thursday) |
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Dr. Robert Stein |
Page 89 |
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The administration will report on a community survey of registered voters conducted by Dr. Robert Stein. (Monday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
Page 105 |
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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 111 |
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The Board will consider approving the Advanced Courses for 2003-2004. |
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Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells |
Page 113 |
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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. |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, Colleen Wells, and Pam Wells |
Page 117 |
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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 143 |
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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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George Hobson and Carol Oman |
Page 145 |
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The Board will consider approving the auditor’s report on the district’s annual dropout records for the 2001-02 school year. |
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George Hobson and Carol Oman |
Page 147 |
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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. |
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Debbie Emery, Pam Wells, and Deanna Swenke |
Page 149 |
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The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the
following policies: |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 161 |
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The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Jane Maloy Tipps Elementary School (Elementary School No. 38). |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 163 |
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The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Dr. Peggy Bell Duryea Elementary School (Elementary School No. 39). |
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Proposed Non-Consensus Items |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 165 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 3, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 169 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 6, 2003, regular meeting. |
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Deanna Swenke |
Page 189 |
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The Board will consider approving the district’s Annual Action Plan designed to carry out the goal priorities established for 2003-2004. |
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George Hobson and Ryan O’Hara |
Page 191 |
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The Board will consider approving the Schedule of Events for the Refunding of Bonds, Series 2003. |
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George Hobson and David Sanders |
Page 199 |
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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. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 201 |
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The Board will consider approving the Stop Loss and Group Life Insurance for the insurance plan year beginning May 1, 2003. |
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Rick Berry |
Page 207 |
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The Board will consider a resolution against private school vouchers. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 209 |
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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, 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.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 217 |
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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] |
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Deborah Stewart |
Page 219 |
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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] |
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Deborah Stewart |
Page 221 |
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The Board will consider a Level III discipline appeal of a Level II decision involving Julianna V., an 8th grade student in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.082] |
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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 223 |
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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 225 |
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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 227 |
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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 7th 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.
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Richard E. Berry, Superintendent |