The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, September 8, 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:
1. The presiding officer will call the meeting to order.
2. There will be an invocation.
3. There will be the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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.
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.
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George Hobson and David Sanders |
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A public hearing will be held on September 4, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the 2003-2004 Budget and Proposed 2003 Tax Rate. (Thursday) |
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Bob Singletary |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize students and teachers who have won first or second place in both State and National Career and Technology competitions. (Monday) |
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Pam Wells |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize Roy Sprague, senior director of facilities planning and construction, for being elected to represent the Southern Region on the Council of Educational Facility Planners International Board. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 13 |
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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 Members |
Page 15 |
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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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Kelli Durham |
Page 17 |
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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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Darcy Mingoia |
Page 19 |
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The Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce will report on the Cy-Fair Community Improvement District. (Thursday) |
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Roy Sprague and CLR Architects, Inc. |
Page 21 |
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The administration will report on the progress of the design of the new Transportation Center and two Agriculture Centers. (Monday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
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The administration will report on all collection and adjustments for the 2002 tax year. |
Page 23 |
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The administration will provide on a six-year summary report of the dual high school/college credit program. |
Page 25 |
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The administration will report on revenues generated through the district’s surplus Internet auction. |
Page 31 |
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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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Proposed Consensus Items
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Danielle Lutz |
Page 35 |
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The Board will consider approving the application for the Texas Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Grant and the implementation of related activities. |
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George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells |
Page 47 |
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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 49 |
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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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Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells |
Page 61 |
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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 63 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 7, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 79 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 11, 2003, regular meeting. |
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Pam Wells and Debbie Emery |
Page 89 |
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The Board will
consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies: |
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Pam Wells |
Page 91 |
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The Board will consider calling a public forum on October 21, 2003, to receive input on a possible waiver request for the first day of instruction for students. |
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Bill O’Brien |
Page 93 |
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The Board will consider approving a resolution nominating Rick Berry for American Association of School Administrators National Superintendent of the Year. |
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George Hobson and David Sanders |
Page 95 |
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The Board will consider adoption of two tax levy ordinances and resolutions to support the 2003-2004 Budget a) maintenance and operations tax rate and b) 2003 debt service tax rate. |
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Rick Berry and Pam Wells |
Page 97 |
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The Board will consider approving the sites, architects, and completion dates for Elementary #41 and Elementary #42. |
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Roy Sprague and Elneita Hutchins-Taylor |
Page 99 |
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The Board will consider approving an agreement with Municipal Utility District No. 10 for providing water and sanitary sewer service to our 182 acre multi-school site located at Spring Cypress, Skinner and Jarvis Roads. |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 99 |
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The Board will consider approving the storm drainage easement with R.E.D. Cypress Creek Ltd., required to provide storm drainage from our 182 acre multi-school site per Harris County Flood Control requirements. |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 101 |
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The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Middle School #13. |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 103 |
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The Board will consider approving the construction contract award to Purcell Construction in the amount of $18,988,000 for Middle School #13 to be located on the 50 acre site on West Little York between Queenston Blvd. and Highway 6. |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 105 |
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The Board will consider approving the construction contract award to Gamma Construction Co. in the amount of $22,600,000 for Middle School #14 to be located at the 182 acre multi-school site at Jarvis and Skinner Road. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 107 |
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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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Board Members |
Page 159 |
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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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Rick Berry |
Page 161 |
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The superintendent will provide information to the Board on the following: · Enrollment · State of the District – Chamber of Commerce, September 16, 2003, Crowne Plaza · Salute to the Stars – October 16, 2003, Cypress Ridge High School, 7:00 p.m. · Statewide Election – Constitutional Amendments, September 13, 2003 |
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Rick Berry |
Page 163 |
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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 29th 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 |
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