CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, February 9, 2004
6:00 P.M.
Agenda Summary

The Board of Trustees of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will convene in a regular session on Monday, February 9, 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:

Call to Order

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.

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

	Pam Wells	Page 7
4.	The Board will recognize elected officials for their commitment to education and support of the district. (Monday)

	Pam Wells	Page 9
5.	In honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month, the superintendent designee will recognize the Board of Trustees for their dedication, leadership, and continuing service to the children of the district. [There will be a reception in honor of Board members immediately following the special recognitions/acknowledgements.] (Monday)

	Pam Wells	Page 11
6.	The superintendent designee will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 13
7.	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)

Citizen Participation

	Kelli Durham	Page 15
8.	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)

Reports

	Bill O’Brien	Page 17
9.	In accordance with Texas Education Code and State Board of Education regulations, the President of the Board shall announce the name of each Board member who has completed, exceeded or who is deficient in the continuing education required under state law. (Monday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:

10.	The administration will report on a TASA and TASB communication campaign, Coalition to Invest in Texas Schools.		Page 19

11.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.		Page 21

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells	Page 23
12.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows: #03-12-7352 Athletic equipment-football, volleyball, cross country, tennis annual contract #03-12-7358 Student handbook/teacher planner books annual contract #03-12-7362 Instructional aids annual contract #03-12-7363 Scientific supplies and instructional materials annual contract #03-12-7364 Art and miscellaneous school supplies #03-12-7581 Janitorial paper and soap products annual contract #03-12-7582R Electrical pump and motor repair services, parts and equipment annual contract #03-12-7583 Aluminum canopy materials annual contract #03-12-7585 Locker parts annual contract #03-12-7588R Musical instrument repair and service annual contract #03-12-7589 Radios, hand-held annual contract

	George Hobson and Becky Knight	Page 25
13.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendment for the period October 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.

	David Sanders	Page 27
14.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Debbie Emery	Page 31
15.	The Board will consider approving and submitting to the Commissioner of Education a class size waiver request.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 35
16.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 20, 2004, regular meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 51
17.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 22, 2004, special-called meeting.

	Pam Wells	Page 55
18.	The Board will consider approving the 2004-05 Official Board Meeting Calendar.

	H. D. Chambers	Page 57
19.	The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for an election on Saturday, May 15, 2004, for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Trustees, positions No. 1 and No. 2.

	H. D. Chambers	Page 59
20.	The Board will consider approving a joint election agreement between North Harris Montgomery Community College District and Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

	H. D. Chambers	Page 63
21.	The Board will consider hiring an election consultant to manage the joint election for Cypress- Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees and North Harris Montgomery Community College District Board of Trustees on May 15, 2004.

	John Fourqurean	Page 65
22.	The Board will consider approving the recommendation to grant a 0.4988 acre waterline easement and a 0.5050 acre temporary construction easement, which are located adjacent to Taylor Road, to the West Harris County Regional Water Authority (WHCRWA) for the cost of the appraised value of $2,184.00 plus all related costs incurred by the district as described in the written agreement between the district and WHCRWA. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 67
23.	The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee’s contract recommendations for school year 2004-2005 of administrators to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) not extend existing two-year term contracts; 4) terminate probationary contracts; 5) non-renew term contracts; 6) reclassify current administrators under contract; and 7) accept the resignations and/or retirements of administrators from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February, 2004), and the superintendent designee’s memorandum of February 5, 2004. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 69
24.	The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee’s contract recommendations for school year 2004-2005 of non-teaching professional staff to 1) renew term contracts; 2) issue one-year term and probationary contracts; 3) issue one-year (annual) contracts; 4) not extend existing two-year term contracts; 5) terminate probationary contracts; 6) non-renew term and one-year (annual) contracts; 7) reclassify current non-teaching professional staff under contract; and 8) accept the resignations and/or retirements of non-teaching professional staff from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February, 2004), and in the superintendent designee’s memorandum of February 5, 2004. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 71
25.	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 Jowell Elementary and Holbrook Elementary. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Debbie Emery and Betty Rennell	Page 79
26.	The Board will hear a Level III appeal under Policy FNG (Local) regarding a complaint against Mrs. Kristi Giron, Assistant Principal at Langham Creek High School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 and 551.0821.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 81
27.	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.]

	Board Members	Page 83
28.	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.]

Superintendent’s Briefing

Pam Wells

Page 85

29.

The superintendent designee will provide information to the Board on the following:

· TAKS Testing

· Presidents’ Day Holiday – February 16, 2004

· Board Goal-setting Workshop – February 20-21, 2004

Closed Session

	Pam Wells		Page 87
30.	There will be a closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
	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.
	Section 551.072	For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
	Section 551.073	For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation.
	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.
	Section 551.076	To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices.
	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.
	Section 551.0821	For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.
	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.
	Section 551.084	For the purpose of excluding witness or witnesses from a hearing during examination of another witness.

On this 2^nd day of February 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