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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize the district student athletes selected for the 5-A Academic All-State Football Team. (Monday) Presenter: Larry Peil View Agenda Item
B. 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. [There will be a reception in honor of Board members immediately following the special recognitions/acknowledgements .] (Monday) Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
C. The Board will recognize Dr. William H. O’Brien for his years of service to the school district and community as a Board of Trustee. (Monday) Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
D. 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. 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 2003-2004 performance on the Academic Excellence Indicator System ( AEIS). (Monday) Presenter: Deanna Swenke, Leonard Brautigam View Agenda Item
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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 refunding of $150,859,514 fixed rate bonds with unlimited tax adjustable rate bonds. (Thursday) Presenter: George Hobson, Frank IldebrandoView Agenda Item
B. The administration will report on legislative issues, State Board of Education, Texas School Alliance and the Fast Growth School Coalition activities. (Thursday) Presenter: David Anthony, George Hobson, Cheryl SalyardsView Agenda Item
C. 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
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 2005 summer school plans for elementary, middle school, and high school. Presenter: Carolyn Spillane, B. WillisView Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows:
Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen WellsView Agenda Item
1. #04-11-7886RFP, INTERNET CONNECTIVITY CONTRACT
2. #04-11-7893R-RFP, LOCAL BUSINESS PHONE SERVICE CONTRACT
3. #04-12-7899, SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES & INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ANNUAL CONTRACT
4. #04-12-7900, INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS ANNUAL CONTRACT
5. #04-12-7906, ART AND MISCELLANEOUS SCHOOL SUPPLIES CONTRACT
6. #04-12-7910, OFFICE SUPPLIES CONTRACT
7. #04-12-7918 RFP, CENTRALIZED KITCHEN PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT
8. #04-12-7918-A, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT-FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS COUNTRY, TENNIS ANNUAL CONTRACT
C. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of October 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. Presenter: George Hobson, Becky KnightView Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District. Presenter: David SandersView Agenda Item
E. The Board will consider the sale of, and authorize the Board President to sign, a tax resale deed. Presenter: David Sanders View Agenda Item ~ Revisited View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for a Trustee Election on Saturday, May 7, 2005, for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Trustees, Position Nos. 3 and 4. Presenter: H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item
G. The Board will consider hiring an election consultant to manage the election for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Board of Trustees on May 7, 2005. Presenter: H. D. ChambersView Agenda Item
H. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendations for modifications to elementary attendance boundaries to improve feeder patterns for the 2005-06 school year. Presenter: John Fourqurean View Agenda Item ~ Revisited View Agenda Item
I. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the January 18, 2005, 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 consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of employments, promotions and the naming of the attorney for CFISD and the principals for Hairgrove Elementary, Moore Elementary, Campbell Middle School and Labay Middle School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Betty Rennell View Agenda Item
B. 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
C. The Board will consider approving a schedule of events for the sale of $131.1 million in Unlimited Tax Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2005. Presenter: George Hobson, Frank Ildebrando View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving the 2005-06 Official Board Meeting Calendar. Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
E. The Board will consider nominations for candidates for board member vacancy for the Texas Association of School Boards at-large position 4-F. Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider approving on first reading the following TASB policies:
Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Deanna Swenke, Pam Wells View Agenda Item
1. BED (LOCAL) Public Participation (Update 73, revision)
2. BJCF (LOCAL) Superintendent: Non-renewal (Update 73, revision)
3. CRF (LOCAL) Insurance & Annuities Management: Unemployment Insurance (Update 73, revision)
4. DGBA (LOCAL) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Update 73, revision)
5. DGBA (EXHIBIT) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Update 73, revision)
6. EFE (LOCAL) Instructional Resources: Copyrighted Material (Update 73, revision)
7. EFE (EXHIBIT) Instructional Resources: Copyrighted Material (deletion at Update 73)
8. EHBB (LOCAL) Special Programs: Gifted and Talented Students (local district revision of existing policy)
9. FEA (LOCAL) Attendance: Compulsory Attendance (revision of Update 73 as a local district update)
10. FM (LOCAL) Student Activities (Update 73, revision)
11. FNC (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct (Update 73, revision)
12. FNCB (LOCAL) Student Conduct: Care of School Property (deletion at Update 73)
13. FNCF (LOCAL) Student Conduct: Alcohol and Drug Use (deletion at Update 73)
14. FNCG (LOCAL) Student Conduct: Weapons (deletion at Update 73)
15. FNG (LOCAL) Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student & Parent Complaints/Grievances (Update 73, revision)
16. FNG (EXHIBIT) A, B, C, D, E, F (Update 73, new)
17. GE (LOCAL) Relations with Parent Organizations (Update 73, revision)
18. GF (LOCAL) Public Complaints (Update 73, revision)
19. GKA (LOCAL) Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises (revision of Update 73 as a local district update)
G. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Easement to provide permanent electrical service for Julia Williams Kahla Middle School (Middle School No. 13). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
H. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Easement to provide permanent electrical service for LaFaye Johnson Lee Elementary School (No. 41). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
I. The Board will consider approving the revised acreage for the purchase of the 13.8610 acre elementary school site located near the northwest corner of Spring Cypress and Grant Road. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells, Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
J. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2005- 2006 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 2005, and the superintendent’s memorandum of February 10, 2005). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Betty Rennell View Agenda Item
K. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2005- 2006 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 2005), and the superintendent’s memorandum of February 10, 2005. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: 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 options for filling the Board of Trustees Position 7 vacancy. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.074.] (Thursday) Presenter: Lida Woodul View Agenda Item
B. 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 to the Board on the following:
Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
1. Vendors' Fair - February 15, 2005
2. Goal-setting Workshop - February 19, 2005
3. TAKS Testing
4. Spring Break - March 7-11, 2005
10. ADDENDUM
A. The Board will consider approving an Election Order calling for a special election on Saturday, May 7, 2005, to fill a vacancy for the remainder of the term (May 2006) for Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Trustee, Position No. 7. View Agenda Item
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