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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. 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.] (Thursday) Presenter: Deanna Swenke, Darlene Medford, Jim Wells, Robert Worthy, Claudio Garcia, Sarah Harty, Ralph Funk, Tom Strother
B. The Board will recognize Jim Foxx for his leadership in the field of Indoor Air Quality resulting in the district's receiving the 2004 Excellence Award from the Environmental Protection Agency. (Tuesday) Presenter: Tony Barcelona View Agenda
C. The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday)
Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda
2. BOARD COMMENTS
A. 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)
Presenter: Board Members View Agenda
3. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
A. 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)
Presenter: Kelli Durham View Agenda
4. REPORTS
The following items may be considered at both the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting.
A. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 43. (Thursday) Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda
B. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 44. (Thursday) Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda
C. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Elementary School No. 45. (Thursday) Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda
D. The administration will provide a written report on the 2004 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results. Presenter: Lisa Cottle, Linda Macias View Agenda
E. The administration will provide a written report on the district's 2004 Gold Performance Acknowledgments. Presenter: Deanna Swenke View Agenda
F. The administration will provide a written report on the management letter for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD's fiscal year ending 6/30/04 as prepared by Deloitte and Touche, LLC. Presenter: George Hobson View Agenda
G. The administration will provide a written report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities.
Presenter: George Hobson, Cheryl Salyards View Agenda
5. ACTION ITEMS – CONSENSUS
The following items may be considered at both the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting.
A. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows: Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen Wells View Agenda
1. #04-11-7880, TRUCK (INSULATED REFRIGERATED BOX)
2. #04-11-7889R, METAL FABRICATION AND REPAIR SERVICE ANNUAL CONTRACT
3. #04-11-7896, ATHLETIC AND CLINIC FIRST AID SUPPLIES ANNUAL CONTRACT
B. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District. Presenter: David Sanders View Agenda
C. The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2005-2006 school calendar. Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda
D. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 13, 2004, regular meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda
E. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 20, 2004, special-called meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda
6. ACTION ITEMS - NON-CONSENSUS
The following items may be considered at both the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting.
A. The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education waiver to modify the schedule of classes during TAKS field testing at Cy-Fair on January 21st and Cypress Creek on January 25th. Presenter: Deanna Swenke View Agenda
B. The Board will consider approving a resolution expressing its intent to reimburse the General Fund from the proceeds of a future issuance of the District's Bonds for certain expenditures involving construction and equipment of Elementary #44 and #45 purchase of technology, buses, school renovations and school sites and site improvements. Presenter: George Hobson View Agenda
C. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendations for attendance boundary changes and rules for student transfers effective for the 2005-06 school year for elementary View Agenda and middle schools View Agenda and high schools (part 1) View Agenda (part 2) View Agenda for the 2006-07 school year. Presenter: John Fourqurean
D. The Board will consider approving the Southwestern Bell Telephone Easement to provide permanent utility service for the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and new Athletic Stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda
E. The Board will consider approving the Harris County Municipal Utility Water District No. 166 sanitary buffer zone easement located on the 50 acre West Little York tract of land. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda
F. The Board will consider approving the contracts for the associate superintendents. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Betty Rennell View Agenda
7. BOARD DISCUSSION
The following items may be considered at both the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting.
A. The Board will discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda
B. The Board will consider the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Board Members View Agenda
8. SUPERINTENDENT'S BRIEFING
The following items may be considered at both the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting.
A. The superintendent will provide information to the Board on the following:
1. Martin Luther King Holiday – January 17, 2005
2. School Board Recognition Month
3. CFISD Livestock Show and Auction - February 3-5, 2005
4. Board Goal-setting Workshop - February 19, 2005
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