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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 students winning first or second place in state competitions for Theater Arts, Media Literacy and Debate. (Monday) Presenter: Cheryl Salyards 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. 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 2004-2005 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). (Monday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke, Leonard Brautigam View Agenda Item
5. REPORTS
The following items may be considered at both the Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting and the Regular Board Meeting.
A. 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) Presenter: Lida Woodul View Agenda Item
B. 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 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 2006 summer school plans for elementary, middle school, and high school. Presenter: Mary Jadloski, Pat Smith View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2006-2007 (Spring Addendum) through 2008-2009. Presenter: Sheri Stice View Agenda Item
C. 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
D. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows: Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, Colleen Wells View Agenda Item
E. 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 Item
F. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of October 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005. Presenter: George Hobson View Agenda Item
G. The Board will consider approving a schedule of events for the sale $200 million in Unlimited School House Bonds and the refunding of approximately $80 million in Unlimited School House Bonds, Series 2006. Presenter: George Hobson, Frank Ildebrando View Agenda Item
H. The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for an election on Saturday, May 13, 2006, for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Trustees, positions No. 5, No. 6 and No. 7. Presenter: H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item
I. The Board will consider hiring an election consultant to manage the election for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees on May 13, 2006. Presenter: H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item
J. The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policies: Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson View Agenda Item
1. CAA (LOCAL) FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: Financial Ethics - (revision)
2. FD (LOCAL) ADMISSIONS - (revision)
3. FDB (LOCAL) ADMISSIONS: Intradistrict Transfers (revision)
4. FDD (LOCAL) ADMISSIONS: School Safety Transfers – (revision)
5. FMF (EXHIBIT) STUDENT RECORDS: Contests and Competition – (deletion)
K. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 17, 2006, regular meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda Item
L. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 26, 2006, special-called 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 consider approving the 2006-07 Official Board Meeting Calendar. Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approval of the Emergency Operations Plan as required by Senate Bill 11 of the 79th Legislative Session. Presenter: Leonard Brautigam, Dave Straughan View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policies: Presenter: Debbie Emery, Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item
1. FB (LOCAL) EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2. FL (LOCAL) STUDENT RECORDS
3. FL (EXHIBIT) STUDENT RECORDS
4. FNCF (EXHIBITS) STUDENT CONDUCT: Alcohol and Drug Use
5. FNF (LOCAL) INTERROGATIONS AND SEARCHES
D. The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Woodie Coker Andre' Elementary School (No. 45). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
E. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Blanket Utility Easement to provide electrical service for Woodie Coker Andre' Elementary School (No. 45). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider approving the contract award for the construction of Elementary School No. 47 to be located on Greenhouse Road and Plantation Cove Lane. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
G. The Board will consider approving the final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) with Purcell Construction for the construction of Middle School No. 15. Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
H. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2006-2007 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, 2006), and the superintendent’s memorandum of February 9, 2006. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Betty Rennell View Agenda Item
I. The Board will consider approving the naming of the principals for Hamilton Elementary School, Horne Elementary School and Lieder Elementary School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Betty Rennell 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 and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding Gabriel, et. al v. Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, Cause No. H-06-CV-299, in the Southern District of Texas. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] Presenter: Marney Collins Sims View Agenda Item
B. The Board will discuss and receive legal advice from general counsel regarding the employment of T. Woods. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074.] Presenter: Marney Collins Sims View Agenda Item
C. 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 Item
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
10. ADDENDUM
A. The Board will consider changing the April 2006 Board meeting dates. Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Blanket Utility Easement to provide electrical service for Joan Spillane Postma Elementary School (No. 44). Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into purchase and sale agreements with three respective parcel owners for the purchase of approximately 62.8 acres of land located on Greenhouse Road just north of Bear Creek and to complete final negotiations of the terms of each contract and to execute all documents necessary to close and complete the transaction on behalf of the District pursuant to the terms discussed in closed session. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item REVISITED View Agenda Item
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