The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, November 10, 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 Smith |
Page 7 |
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The Board will recognize Michelle Peterson from Cypress Ridge High School for winning the 2003 Distinguished NOVA Award. (Monday) |
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Linda Chambliss |
Page 9 |
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The Board will recognize Bonnie Northcutt from Watkins Middle School for winning the 2003 Billy Sills Distinguished Service Award. (Monday) |
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Charlotte Burns |
Page 11 |
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The Board will recognize Jersey Village teacher, Robert Dennison, winner of the HEB Excellence in Teaching Awards and recipient for a $25,000 cash prize and matching grant for his campus. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize elected officials for their commitment to education and support of the district. (Monday) |
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Rick Berry |
Page 15 |
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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 17 |
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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 19 |
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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, Harold Rowe and H. D. Chambers |
Page 21 |
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The administration will report on marketing and advertising options available to the district that may be used to secure funding for scoreboards at the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center, Ken Pridgeon Stadium, and the district second athletic stadium. (Thursday) |
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Roy Sprague and PBK Architects |
Page 23 |
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The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 42. (Thursday) |
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Pam Wells |
Page 25 |
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The administration will report on the membership of the School Finance Study Committee. (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 2002-2003 Class-size Reduction grant. |
Page 27 |
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The administration will report on the results of the 2002-2003 Reading Recovery Program. |
Page 29 |
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The administration will report on the results of the 2002-2003 end-of-year literacy assessment for grades K-2 as required by state statute. |
Page 31 |
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The administration will report on the revenues generated by the district’s surplus Internet auction held August 21, 2003 – September 3, 2003. |
Page 33 |
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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 35 |
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Action Items
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Proposed Consensus Items |
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Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis |
Page 37 |
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The Board will consider approving the 2004 summer school dates for elementary, middle school, and high school. |
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H. D. Chambers |
Page 39 |
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The Board will consider approving the sale of district surplus furniture, equipment and miscellaneous computer equipment through the district’s Internet auction. |
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George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells |
Page 43 |
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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 65 |
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The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period July 1, 2003, through September 30, 2003. |
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Pam Wells, Debbie Emery, and H. D. Chambers |
Page 67 |
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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 87 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 14, 2003, regular meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 101 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 21, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Pam Wells |
Page 115 |
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The Board will consider submitting a request for a state waiver of the prohibition concerning the date of the first day of instruction for 2004-2005. |
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George Hobson and David Sanders |
Page 117 |
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The Board will consider voting for nominees for the Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors. |
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Deanna Swenke |
Page 125 |
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The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following
policies: |
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John Fourqurean |
Page 149 |
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The Board will consider approving the recommendations for elementary school attendance boundary changes related to the opening of Keith Elementary School. |
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H. D. Chambers |
Page 151 |
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The Board will consider approving an Interlocal Agreement between the Prestonwood Forest Utility District and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for improvements to the Hancock Elementary playground. |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 153 |
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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 Director of Purchasing. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Board Discussion
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Board Members |
Page 167 |
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The Board will discuss whether to support the West Orange Cove Consolidated School District v. Alanis litigation, which challenges the public school finance system in Texas. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] |
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Board Members |
Page 169 |
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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 171 |
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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 173 |
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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 3rd day of November 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 |