The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, August 11,2003, 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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Mary Jadloski |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize Maria Yuan, Goodson Middle School student, for winning the third place bronze medal from the National Sigma Math competition at the University of Nebraska. (Monday) |
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Mary Smith |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize teacher Linda Black, Cypress Falls High School, winner of the national World History Association 2003 Teaching Prize. (Monday) |
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Mary Pauline McElroy and Margaret Smith |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize student editor, Stephani Fry, and teacher/advisor Anita Woolley from Cypress Creek High School for their nationally recognized student literary magazine, Graffiti, in the Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines. (Monday) |
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Rick Terrell and Tony Barcelona |
Page 15 |
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The Board will recognize transportation employees who won top awards in the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Special Needs School Bus Safety Road-e-o competition in Lubbock, Texas. (Monday) |
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Denise Kubecka |
Page 17 |
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The Board will recognize Cy-Fair High School students Kelly Richter and Amartya Sengupta for winning first place in their respective grade level at the American Computer Science League (ACSL) international competition. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 19 |
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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 21 |
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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 23 |
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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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Pam Wells |
Page 25 |
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The administration will report on the process and timeline for developing the 2004-05 school calendar. (Monday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
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The administration will provide a transmitted report containing more extensive information on district TAKS/SDAA scores. |
Page 27 |
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The administration will report on the end-of-year academic performance of elementary students for the 2002-03 school year. |
Page 29 |
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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 53 |
Action Items
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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Carolyn Spillane |
Page 55 |
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The Board will consider approving the Evening High School Program to be held at Windfern High School for 2003-2004 school year. |
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Sheri Stice |
Page 59 |
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The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2003-2004 (Fall Addendum) through 2005-2006. |
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George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells |
Page 63 |
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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 93 |
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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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Debbie Emery and Deanna Swenke |
Page 165 |
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The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the
following policies: |
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Debbie Emery |
Page 209 |
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The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendation for out-of-district tuition for the 2003-04 school year. |
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Proposed Non-Consensus Items |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 213 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 9, 2003, regular meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 245 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 25, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells |
Page 255 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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Leonard Brautigam |
Page 267 |
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The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Juvenile Board and the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD to participate in the JJAEP for the 2003-2004 school year. |
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John Fourqurean |
Page 283 |
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The Board will consider approving the charge to the administrative boundary committee and the process for changing attendance boundaries related to the opening of Duryea Elementary School and Keith Elementary School for the 2004-05 school year. |
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Pam Wells and John Fourqurean |
Page 287 |
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The Board will consider approving the purchase and sale agreement with Wheatstone Investments, L.P. for the purchase of a 130 acre multi-school site. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 313 |
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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, and leaves of absences. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Roy Sprague and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 365 |
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The Board will consider approving an agreement with Municipal Utility District No. 155 for service to the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and Athletic Stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] |
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Roy Sprague and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 367 |
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The Board will consider approving an agreement with Municipal Utility District No. 156 for service to the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and Athletic Stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] |
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Roy Sprague and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 369 |
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The Board will consider approving an agreement with Municipal Utility District No. 172 for service to the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and Athletic Stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] |
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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 371 |
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The Board will discuss the process, timeline, and hiring a consultant for the superintendent search. |
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Board Members |
Page 373 |
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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 375 |
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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 377 |
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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 4th day of August 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 |