Board Meeting
February 12, 2007

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1.   RECOGNITIONS

      A. In honor of Texas School Board Recognition Month, the Superintendent will recognize the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees for their dedication, leadership and continuing service to the children of the district. (Monday)
Presenter: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The Board will recognize athletes and staff from the Cypress Falls High School football team for placing second in the 5-A State Finals football game. (Monday)
Presenter: Larry Peil, David Raffield [View Agenda Item]

      C. The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)
Presenter: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]

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. (Monday)
Presenter: Board Members [View Agenda Item]

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. (Monday)
Presenter: Kelli Durham [View Agenda Item]

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 administrative assignments or promotions for the naming of the principals for Adam Elementary School , Jowell Elementary School and Cook Middle School . [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] (Monday)
Presenter: Teresa Hull, Debbie Emery [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The administration will report on a proposed bond study process. (Monday)
Presenter: David Anthony, Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]

      C.   The administration will report on the operation of the Berry Educational Support Center .   (Monday)
Presenter: George Hobson, Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]

      D. 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: Cheryl Salyards, George Hobson [View Agenda Item]

5.   PUBLIC HEARING

      A. The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the required annual report describing the district's 2005-2006 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Thursday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke, Leonard Brautigam [View Agenda Item]

6.   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 the 2007 summer school plans for elementary, middle school, and high school.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski, Pat Smith [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors.
Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen Wells [View Agenda Item]

            1. # 06-12-9029 , Instructional Aids and Supplies Annual Contract

            2. # 06-12-9030 , Scientific Supplies and Instructional Materials Annual Contract

            3. #06-12-9094R, Electrical Pump and Motor Repair Services, Parts and Equipment Annual Contract

            4. # 06-12-9096 , Athletic Equipment – Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis Annual Contract

            5. # 06-12-9097 , Student Handbook/Teacher Planner Book Annual Contract

      C. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.
Presenter: George Hobson [View Agenda Item]

      D. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of October 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 .
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight [View Agenda Item]

      E.   The Board will consider approving and submitting to the Commissioner of Education a Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver.
Presenter: Debbie Emery [View Agenda Item]

      F.   The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policy.
Presenter: David Anthony, Debbie Emery, Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]

            1. BDAA (LOCAL) Officers and Officials: Duties and Requirements of Board Officers

            2. DEC (LOCAL) Compensation and Benefits: Leaves and Absences

            3. EIAA (LOCAL) Grading/Progress Reports to Parents: Examinations (DELETE)

      G. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 9, 2007 special-called meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View Agenda Item]

      H. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 18, 2007 , special-called meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View Agenda Item]

      I.    The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 22, 2007 , regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View Agenda Item]

7.   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 approve a plan for attendance boundary changes related to the opening of Cypress Lakes High School .
Presenter: John Fourqurean [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The Board will approve a plan for attendance boundary changes related to the opening of Cypress Ranch High School .
Presenter: John Fourqurean [View Agenda Item]

      C. The Board will approve a plan for attendance boundary changes related to the opening of Hopper Middle School .
Presenter: John Fourqurean [View Agenda Item]

      D. The Board will consider approving the construction contract award for the construction of Elementary School No. 48 to be located on West Little York.
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      E.   The Board will consider approving the construction contract award for the construction of Elementary School No. 49 to be located on Westfield Village Drive .
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      F.    The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to George Hopper Middle School (No. 15) up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

            1. HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $75,000.00

      G. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to Elementary School No. 48 up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

            1. HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $55,000.00

            2. Roofing Inspections: up to $50,000.00

            3. Material Testing: up to $40,000.00

      H. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to Elementary School No. 49 up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

            1. HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $55,000.00

            2. Roofing Inspections: up to $50,000.00

            3. Material Testing: up to $40,000.00

      I.    The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2007-2008 of administrators and non-teaching professionals 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) issue one-year (annual) contracts; 6) non-renew term and one-year (annual) contracts; 7) reclassify current administrators and non-teaching professional staff under contract and; 8) accept the resignations and/or retirements of administrators and non-teaching professional staff from contracts as presented in the Administrative Staff Recommendation Book (February, 2007); and the superintendent’s memorandum of February 8, 2007. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Teresa Hull [View Agenda Item]

8. 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

9.   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 regarding district events and items of community interest.
Presenter: David Anthony

CLOSING [View Agenda Item]

 


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