CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, May 10, 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, May 10, 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

	Charlotte Burns	Page 9
4.	The Board will recognize students who won first or second place at the Texas Science Olympiad competition. (Thursday)

	Sarah Sanders	Page 15
5.	The Board will recognize Visual Arts Scholastic Events (VASE) student winners at the state and national levels. (Thursday)

	Bill Quillen	Page 19
6.	The Board will recognize students who earned membership in various All-State music organizations. (Thursday)

	Pam Wells	Page 23
7.	The superintendent designee will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Thursday)

	Jan Price	Page 25
8.	The Board will recognize the 2003-2004 Educational Services Personnel Committee paraprofessional and ancillary Spotlight winners and runners-up. (Monday)

	B. Willis, Carolyn Spillane, Nadine Fidler, Harold Rowe, and Cheryl Salyards	Page 27
9.	The Board will recognize elementary and secondary teachers selected for Spotlight, Volume XIX, because of their high expectations for student success in the school year 2003-2004. (Monday)

Board Comments

	Board Members	Page 31
10.	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 33
11.	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

	Cheryl Salyards	Page 35
12.	The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities. (Thursday/Monday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:
13.	The administration will report on the district’s GED Test Center, including the number of tests administered and the fees received for administering the test during 2003.		Page 37

14.	The administration will report on revenues generated through the district’s Internet auction held March 15-24, 2004.		Page 41

15.	The administration will report on the 2004-2005 Cypress-Fairbanks Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.		Page 43

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	Carolyn Spillane	Page 45
16.	The Board will consider approving the Advanced Courses for 2004-2005.

	Carolyn Spillane and B. Willis	Page 47
17.	The Board will consider approving the following additional summer opportunities for students; Reading and Math Program for High School Special Education Students; Reading and Math Program for Middle School Special Education Students; and Math Super Camp for Third-graders from Title 1 schools.

	George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, and Colleen Wells	Page 53
18.	The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows: #03-08-7259R-FP Cy-Fair Food Production Center expansion/Cy-Fair Maintenance and Operations additions and renovations #03-09-7294 Food Service fruits and vegetables #03-09-7296 Food Service dry grocery #03-09-7300 Food Service dairy #03-09-7302 Food Service pies and cakes #04-02-7626R-FP Arnold Middle School renovations #04-02-7639R-FP Matzke Elementary School renovations Phase II #04-02-7640R-FP Cypress Creek High School additions and renovations #04-02-7647R-FP Pridgeon Stadium Pressbox re-roof #04-03-7655 Maps and globes contract #04-03-7656 Markerboards and tackboards annual contract #04-03-7658 Medical and clinic equipment
	#04-03-7659 Pool heaters for Campbell and Dean Middle Schools #04-03-7660 Relocatable partition systems #04-03-7662RFP Desktop computers and printers annual contract #04-03-7665 Floor care machines #04-03-7666 Irrigation parts, supplies and service annual contract #04-03-7677 Science equipment #04-03-7681 Wrestling equipment annual contract #04-03-7682 Academic lockers

	David Sanders	Page 57
19.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

	Pam Wells	Page 59
20.	The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policy: CV (Local) Facilities Construction (Local district update)

	Roy Sprague	Page 63
21.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for the Thomas M. Danish Elementary School (No. 42).

	Roy Sprague	Page 65
22.	The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for the Food Production Center.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright	Page 67
23.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 8, 2004, special-called meeting.

	Cindy Wright	Page 69
24.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 13, 2004, regular meeting.

	George Hobson	Page 87
25.	The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policy: CDA (Local) Other Revenues: Investments (Local district update)

	John Fourqurean	Page 103
26.	The Board will consider approving the proposal from the Harris County Right of Way Division for an eminent domain acquisition of 0.1216 acres of land (Tract 1) and 0.1569 acres of land (Tract 2) on the northeast border of Hamilton Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School parallel to Grant Road for the purpose of expanding Grant Road to four lanes. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	John Fourqurean	Page 105
27.	The Board will consider approving a request from Friendswood Development Company to convey four easements along the perimeter of the district’s middle school side in Fairfield to include (a) 0.1250 acres of land for public utility purposes, including the construction, maintenance, and operation of aerial electrical and underground utility service lines, (b) 0.0409 acres of land to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 397 for the construction, maintenance, and operation of water lines and storm sewers, (c) 0.2911 acres of land to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 397 for the construction, maintenance, and operation of water lines and storm sewers, and (d) 0.2549 acres of land to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 397 for the construction, maintenance, and operation for storm sewers. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

	Pam Wells	Page 107
28.	The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee’s salary recommendation for employees in school year 2004-2005. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Betty Rennell	Page 109
29.	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, the naming of the director of the Carlton Center, and the naming of the principals for Bane Elementary and Cy-Fair High School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

	Debbie Emery and Jan Price		Page 117
30.	The Board will hear a Level III appeal under Policy DGBA (Local) regarding a complaint against Archie Hayes, director of maintenance. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 and 551.0821.]

Board Discussion

	Board Members	Page 119
31.	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 121
32.	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 123

33.

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

· Trustee Election – May 15, 2004

· AP Testing

· End of School Year – May 26, 2004

·        Graduations
May 27, 2004 – Copperfield Baptist Church
7:00 p.m.                   Windfern High School
May 29 – Reliant Stadium
9:00 a.m.                   Cy-Fair High School
12:30 p.m.                 Cy-Falls High School
4:00 p.m.                   Jersey Village High School
7:30 p.m.                   Langham Creek High School
May 30 – Reliant Stadium
1:00 p.m.                   Cypress Creek High School
4:30 p.m.                   Cypress Springs High School

· Memorial Day – May 31, 2004

· Summer School

· TAKS – July 6-9, 2004

Closed Session

	Pam Wells		Page 125
34.	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 551.0821	For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed.
	Section 551.082	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 551.083	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 3^rd day of May 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