Board Meeting
February 9, 2004

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Special Recognitions/Acknowledgements/Announcements

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

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

Action Items

Proposed Consensus Items
	George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
13.	The Board will consider approving the budget amendment for the period October 1, 2003, through December 31, 2003.
	David Sanders View Agenda Item
14.	The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.
	Debbie Emery View Agenda Item
15.	The Board will consider approving and submitting to the Commissioner of Education a class size waiver request.
Proposed Non-Consensus Items
	Cindy Wright View Agenda Item
16.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 20, 2004, regular meeting.
	Cindy Wright View Agenda Item
17.	The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 22, 2004, special-called meeting.
	Pam Wells View Agenda Item
18.	The Board will consider approving the 2004-05 Official Board Meeting Calendar.
	H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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

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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 View Agenda Item
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 View Agenda Item
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

BOARD MEETING AMENDMENT AND ADDENDUM

Action Item

31.             The Board will consider approving the Flood Control Improvement Agreement with the Harris County Flood Control District to allow flood control development for the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and Athletic Stadium Complex.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] View Agenda Item

Discussion Item

32.             The Board will meet with the superintendent designee to discuss duties and evaluation.  [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] View Agenda Item

 

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