The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, May 12, 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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Jean Silaski |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize Vicky Ren for winning 1st place for level 2 in the Texas Letters About Literature Contest. (Thursday) |
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Elisabeth Baron |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize Isaiah Broussard for winning 1st place in Student Congress at the Texas Forensic Association State Competition. (Thursday) |
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Bill Quillen |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize Mitzi Phillips for being named Drill Team Director of the Year by the Texas Dance Educators Association. (Thursday) |
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Bill Quillen |
Page 15 |
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The Board will recognize students who earned membership in various All-State music organizations. (Thursday) |
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Donna Poland |
Page 19 |
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The Board will recognize students for winning 1st or 2nd place at the Texas State Thespian Festival. (Thursday) |
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Charlotte Burns |
Page 21 |
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The Board will recognize students who won first or second place at the Texas Science Olympiad. (Thursday) |
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Jan Price |
Page 27 |
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The Board will recognize the 2002-2003 Educational Services Personnel Committee Spotlight winner, Angelica Grigalanz, and the Spotlight runner-up, Janita Carrier. (Thursday) |
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Jan Price |
Page 29 |
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The Board will recognize the 2002-2003 Paraprofessional Services Committee Spotlight winner, Donna Jo Strickler, and the paraprofessional Spotlight runner-up, Barbara Kainer. (Thursday) |
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B. Willis, Carolyn Spillane, Judy Kahla, Harold Rowe, and Cheryl Salyards |
Page 31 |
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The Board will recognize elementary and secondary teachers selected for Spotlight, Volume XVIII, because of their high expectations for student success in the school year 2002-2003. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 35 |
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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 37 |
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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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Kelli Durham |
Page 39 |
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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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George Hobson |
Page 41 |
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The administration will present an update on the Preliminary 2003-2004 Budget. (Monday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
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The administration will report on the 2003-2004 Cypress-Fairbanks Student Handbook and Code of Conduct. |
Page 43 |
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The administration will report on the elementary coordinated school health program that was selected by the district to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 19. |
Page 45 |
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The administration will report on the revenues generated by an Internet Auction held in March 2003. |
Page 49 |
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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. |
Page 51 |
Action Items
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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H. D. Chambers |
Page 55 |
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The Board will consider approving a correction to the Notice of Trustee Election Order for May 3, 2003. |
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George Hobson, Martin Ruffeno, and Colleen Wells |
Page 57 |
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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 123 |
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The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period December 1, 2002, through February 28, 2003. |
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David Sanders |
Page 125 |
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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 Rick Fairman |
Page 143 |
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The Board will consider approving the list of financial institutions and broker/dealers eligible to provide investment services to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. |
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Becky Kerr, Nancy Lee and Harold Rowe |
Page 145 |
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The Board will consider approving the district’s Technology Plan for the period 2003-2007. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 147 |
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The Board will consider adopting a resolution naming Citibank, N.A., a depository of the District, for the purpose of paying Cigna health care claim payments. |
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Proposed Non-Consensus Items |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 151 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 9, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 155 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 14, 2003, regular meeting. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 169 |
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The Board will consider approving a two-year depository contract for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD as required under Texas Education Code Subchapter G, Sections 45.201 through 45.209. |
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Pam Wells and George Hobson |
Page 171 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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John Fourqurean |
Page 191 |
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The Board will consider approving attendance boundary changes and student transfer rules for Concord Bridge. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 195 |
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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, and the naming of the principal for Bleyl Middle School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 205 |
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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, Jerry Orsak, and Bob Warner |
Page 207 |
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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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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 209 |
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The Board will discuss the design progress of the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center. (Monday) |
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Board Members |
Page 211 |
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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 213 |
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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 215 |
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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 5th day of May 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 |