The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, 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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Mary Smith |
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The Board will recognize Tom Wurst, Langham Creek High School teacher, for receiving the National Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award for outstanding teaching by the National Council for Geographic Education. (Thursday) |
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Pam Wells |
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The Board will recognize George Hobson, associate superintendent for business services, for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and also receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) for the district’s comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2002. (Thursday) |
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Deanna Swenke, Bob Warner, Jim Wells, Robert Worthy, Sarah Harty, Ralph Funk, and Tom Strother |
Page 13 |
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The Board will recognize high school students who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (National Merit semifinalists, commended students, and achievement scholars). (Tuesday) |
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Pam Wells |
Page 19 |
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The superintendent designee will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday) |
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Board Members |
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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. (Tuesday) |
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Kelli Durham |
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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. (Tuesday) |
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George Hobson and Deanna Swenke |
Page 25 |
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The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2004-2005 budget and Board goals. (Thursday) |
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George Hobson |
Page 27 |
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The administration will report on the Report to Management prepared by Deloitte & Touche, external auditors, in conjunction with the annual financial audit for the year ended June 30, 2003. (Thursday) |
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Debbie Emery and George Hopper |
Page 35 |
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The administration will provide feedback on an additional option to consider regarding facilities to accommodate the district’s wrestling program. (Thursday) |
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The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: |
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The administration will report on revenues generated through the district’s surplus Internet auction held November 7-17, 2003. |
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The administration will report on Clean Air grant activities and school bus purchases. |
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The administration will report additional information concerning the possible upgrades to the scoreboards for the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center, Pridgeon Stadium, and the second athletic stadium. |
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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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George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, and Colleen Wells |
Page 45 |
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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 113 |
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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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Cindy Wright |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 8, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 119 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 11, 2003, special-called meeting. |
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Cindy Wright |
Page 123 |
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The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 15, 2003, regular meeting. |
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Pam Wells |
Page 141 |
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The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2004-2005 school calendar. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 143 |
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The Board of Trustees will consider approving the recommended vendors for the Voluntary Insurance Plans effective 5/1/04 through 4/30/05. |
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George Hobson and Becky Knight |
Page 145 |
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The Board of Trustees will consider approving the designation of a portion of the district’s Unreserved and Undesignated Fund Balance of $75,694,095 per the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report dated June 30, 2003. |
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Roy Sprague |
Page 147 |
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The Board will consider approving the construction contract award to Gamma Construction in the amount of $9,998,000.00 for the new Transportation Center and the Eldridge Road Agriculture Facility to be located adjacent to Cypress Ridge High School and the Telge Road Agriculture Facility to be located adjacent to the Exhibit Center. |
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John Fourqurean |
Page 153 |
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The Board will consider approving the recommendation to declare the 25.6 acre middle school site adjacent to Jowell Elementary as surplus property. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072 and Section 551.073.] |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 155 |
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The Board will consider approving the contracts for the associate superintendents and the school attorney. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Betty Rennell |
Page 157 |
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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 principals for Gwen Wayman Keith Elementary and Dr. Peggy Bell Duryea Elementary. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Board Members |
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The Board will discuss the West Orange Cove Consolidated School District vs. 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 177 |
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The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] |
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Board Members |
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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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Board Members |
Page 181 |
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The Board will receive information on the status of pending and potential litigation. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.001.] |
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Pam Wells |
Page 183 |
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The superintendent designee will provide information to the Board on the following: · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Association Livestock Show and Auction – February 5-7, 2004 · Board Goal-setting Workshop – February 20 and 21, 2004 · Martin Luther King Holiday – January 19, 2004 · School Board Recognition Month – February 2004 · School colors for High School No. 8, Middle School No. 13, and Middle School No. 14 · Field Testing for the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) and the State-Developed Alternative Assessment II (SDAA-II) |
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Pam Wells |
Page 185 |
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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 12th day of
January 2004 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.
| Pamela Wells, Superintendent Designee |