Mary Smith View Agenda Item

4.

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)

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

5.

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)

Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item, Bob Warner View Agenda Item, Jim Wells View Agenda Item, Robert Worthy View Agenda Item, Sarah Harty View Agenda Item, Ralph Funk View Agenda Item, and Tom Strother View Agenda Item

6.

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)

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

7.

The superintendent designee will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks.  (Tuesday)

Board Members View Agenda Item

8.

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)

Kelli Durham View Agenda Item

9.

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)

George Hobson and Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item

10.

The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2004-2005 budget and Board goals.  (Thursday)

George Hobson View Agenda Item

11.

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)

Debbie Emery and George Hopper View Agenda Item

12.

The administration will provide feedback on an additional option to consider regarding facilities to accommodate the district's wrestling program. (Thursday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board:

13.

The administration will report on revenues generated through the district's surplus Internet auction held November 7-17, 2003. View Agenda Item

14.

The administration will report on Clean Air grant activities and school bus purchases. View Agenda Item

15.

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. View Agenda Item

16.

The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance, and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities. View Agenda Item

Proposed Consensus Items

George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, and Colleen Wells View Agenda Item

17.

The Board will consider approving bids and contracts for the recommended vendors as follows:
#03-10-7324R, FP       Copeland outdoor pavilion
#03-11-7320R              HVAC variable frequency drive repair annual contract
#03-11-7321R              Crane rental service annual contract
#03-11-7337                Roofing materials annual contract
#03-11-7341                Office supplies contract
#03-11-7344R              Pressure vessel repair and general welding annual contract
#03-11-7347                Chiller for Horne Elementary School
#03-11-7351                Athletic and clinic first aid supplies annual contract
#03-12-7355                Central packaging #2

David Sanders View Agenda Item

18.

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

Proposed Non-Consensus Items

Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

19.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 8, 2003, special-called meeting.

Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

20.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 11, 2003, special-called meeting.

Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

21.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the December 15, 2003, regular meeting.

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

22.

The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee's recommendation for the 2004-2005 school calendar.

George Hobson and Becky Knight View Agenda Item

23.

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the recommended vendors for the Voluntary Insurance Plans effective 5/1/04 through 4/30/05.

George Hobson and Becky Knight View Agenda Item

24.

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.

Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

25.

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.

John Fourqurean View Agenda Item

26.

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.]

Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

27.

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.]

Betty Rennell

28.

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 View Agenda Itemand Dr. Peggy Bell Duryea Elementary. View Agenda Item [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Members View Agenda Item

29.

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 View Agenda Item

30.

The Board will consider the superintendent's evaluation. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Members View Agenda Item

31.

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.]

Board Members View Agenda Item

32.

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.]

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

33.

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)