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1. RECOGNITIONS

A. The Board will recognize Coach Donna Benotti for being named Texas High School Coach of the Year. (Monday)
Presenter: Larry Peil [View agenda item]

B. The Board will recognize athletes from the Cy-Fair High School girl’s volleyball team for being regional champions, participating in the 5AState Semi-finals, and making academic all-district. In addition, 7 of 14 seniors made academic all-state. (Monday)
Presenter: Larry Peil, Donna Benotti [View agenda item]

C. The Board will recognize students from Cypress Creek, Cypress Falls, Cypress Ridge and Cypress Woods High Schools who won first or second place at the Texas State Thespian Festival in November. (Monday)
Presenter: Glenda Horner [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. 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 provide a written report on the district's GED Test Center, including the number of tests administered and fees received for administering the test during 2007.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]

5. 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 District Textbook Committee's recommendation for 2008-2009.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]

B. The Board will consider approving the following additional summer opportunities for students: Student Success Initiative (eighth-grade math and reading), ESL Enrichment, New Arrival Program Summer School, TAKS Remediation, Accelerate to Algebra, Moving Up in Math, Scholars’ Program (PSAT Prep), Carverdale Tutoring Program, Willow Green Apartment Tutoring Program, Somerset Apartment Tutoring Program, SAT Prep, and Special Education Reading and Math Program.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View agenda item]

C. The Board will consider approving applications for Air Force Junior ROTC courses to be offered at Cypress Lakes and Cypress Ranch High Schools.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View agenda item]

D. The Board will consider approving an incentive plan aimed at specific campuses and funded through TEA's District Awards for Teacher Excellence Grant (D.A.T.E.).
Presenter: Jennabeth Bogard [View agenda item]

E. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors.
Presenter: Stuart Snow, Colleen Wells [View agenda item]

1. # 07-12-9674, Athletic Equipment – Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis Annual Contract

2. #07-12-9677RFP-FP, Marquee Sign for Cypress Falls High School

3. #08-01-9685RFP, Food Service Material Handling Equipment Contract

4. # 08-01-9691, Sheet Music Annual Contract

5. # 08-01-9692, Vocational Lab Supplies, Equipment, and Housewares Annual Contract

6. # 08-01-9694, Musical Instruments

7. # 08-01-9695, Physical Education Supplies Annual Contract

8. # 08-01-9696, Art and Miscellaneous School Supplies Contract

9. # 08-01-9697, Music Furnishings and Electronics Equipment

10. # 08-01-9931, Offset Printing Supplies and Chemicals Annual Contract

11. # 08-01-9933, Lamps Annual Contract

12. # 08-01-9941, Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Stations

13. # 08-01-9947, Library Books, Publications and Media Supplies Annual Contract

14. # 08-01-9958, Special Education Supplies and Equipment Annual Contract

15. # 08-01-9960, Data and Telephone System Equipment and Supplies Annual Contract

16. #08-01-9963R, Automotive Ventilation Systems (Clean Air Initiative)

17. # 08-02-9953, Microscopes and Balances

18. # 08-02-9967, Athletic Weight Room Equipment for Cypress Lakes and Cypress Ranch High Schools

F. The Board will consider approving construction proposals and contracts paid from bond funds to the recommended contractors as follows:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]

1. #08-01-9964RFP-FP, Package I-2007, Districtwide Paving – Precinct 4

2. #08-01-9962RFP-FP, Package J-2007, Districtwide Paving – Precinct 3

3. #08-01-9968RFP-FP, Package M-2007, Nature Trails Pavilion

4. #07-11-9663RFP-FP, Package G-2008, Miscellaneous Renovations to Copeland and Fiest Elementary Schools

5. #08-01-9936RFP-FP, Package L-2008, Miscellaneous Renovations to Telge Transportation, Science Resource Center and Exhibit Center

G. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to the following projects up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]

1. #08-01-9964RFP-FP, Pkg, I-2007, Districtwide Paving – Precinct 4

2. #08-01-9962RFP-FP, Pkg, J-2007, Districtwide Paving – Precinct 3

3. #07-11-9663RFP-FP, Pkg, G-2008, Miscellaneous Renovations to Copeland and Fiest Elementary Schools

4. #07-12-9682RFP-FP, Pkg, H-2008 Miscellaneous Renovations at Adam, Horne and Moore Elementary Schools

5. #08-01-9946RFP-FP, Elementary School No. 50

H. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.
Presenter: Stuart Snow [View agenda item]

I. The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Marney Sims, Teresa Hull, Pam Wells [View agenda item]

1. DGBA (LOCAL) PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS: Employee Complaints/Grievances

2. GKC (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Visitors to the Schools

3. GKG (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: School Volunteer Program

J. The Board will consider approving the student transfer status of district schools for the 2008-2009 school year.
Presenter: Dave Schrandt [View agenda item]

K. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the February 11, 2008, regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View agenda item]

L. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the February 23, 2008, special-called meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View agenda item]

6. 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 long-range plan priorities for 2008-2009.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]

B. The Board will consider approving the contract award for the construction of Elementary School No. 50 to be located at Fairfield Place Drive and Schiel Road.
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]

C. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2008-2009 of teachers to 1) issue probationary and term contracts for teachers; 2) issue probationary contracts for a fourth consecutive school year for teachers; 3) terminate probationary contracts for teachers; 4) non-renew term contracts for teachers; 5) give notice of proposed discharge from continuing contracts, with the intent of returning teachers(s) to probationary contract status; 6) discharge teachers on continuing contracts; and 7) accept resignations and/or retirements of teachers on probationary, term, or continuing contracts as presented in the Staff Recommendation Report (March 2008), and the superintendent’s memorandum of March 6, 2008. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Teresa Hull [View agenda item]

D. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations for school year 2008-2009 of paraprofessionals to 1) issue one-year (annual) contracts for paraprofessionals; 2) non-renew one-year (annual) contracts to paraprofessionals; and 3) accept resignations and/or retirements of paraprofessionals on one-year (annual) contracts as presented in the Staff Recommendation Report (March 2008), and the superintendent’s memorandum of March 6, 2008. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Teresa Hull [View agenda item]

7. 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 [View agenda item]

B. The Board will discuss the superintendent's mid-year evaluation. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Board Members [View agenda item]

8. 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. (Monday)
Presenter: David Anthony [View agenda item]

9. ADDENDUM - RECOGNITIONS

A. The Board will recognize athletes from the Cy-Fair High School girls’ basketball team for winning the 5A State Championship.
Presenter: Larry Peil, Ann Roubique [View agenda item]

B. The Board will recognize Neil Caskey of Cy-Falls High School for first place finishes at the state swim meet.
Presenter: Larry Peil, Christina Hughes [View agenda item]

C. The Board will recognize Jessica Nguyen of Cypress Ridge High School for her first place finish at the state wrestling meet.
Presenter: Larry Peil, Tim Ray [View agenda item]

10. ADDENDUM – DISCUSSION

A. The Board will discuss and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding the duties of public employees and public officials, and a matter on which the general counsel’s duty to the District under the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act. [This item will be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074].
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims, David Anthony, Stuart Snow, Pam Wells [View agenda item]

CLOSING [View agenda item]

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