Linda Chambliss View Agenda Item

4.

The Board will recognize high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Tuesday)

Pam Scott View Agenda Item

5.

The Board will recognize Campbell Middle School volunteer Benson Vann, named Outstanding Adult Volunteer in Texas; and Windfern High School volunteer, Richard Coleman, named Outstanding Partnership Liaison in Texas by the Texas Association of Partners in Education. (Tuesday)

Pam Scott View Agenda Item

6.

The Board will recognize platinum, gold and silver Exchange City K.E.Y.S. business partners. (Tuesday)

George Hopper View Agenda Item

7.

The Board will recognize U.I.L. state winners in swimming and wrestling. (Tuesday)

Sharon Wilder View Agenda Item

8.

The Board will recognize high school students who have won state and national recognition in the area of theater arts.  (Tuesday)

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

9.

The superintendent designee will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks.  (Tuesday)

Board Members View Agenda Item

10.

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.  (Tuesday)

Kelli Durham View Agenda Item

11.

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.  (Tuesday)

Deanna Swenke and Carolyn Spillane View Agenda Item

12.

The administration will report on research regarding a high school 7-period day.  (Thursday)

George Hobson and Becky Knight View Agenda Item

13.

The administration will report on the 2004-2005 Preliminary Budget. (Thursday)

Pam Wells and Dr. Robert Stein View Agenda Item

14.

The administration will report on a community telephone survey of registered voters in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD conducted by Dr. Robert Stein, Professor of Political Science, Rice University.  (Tuesday)

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

15.

The administration will report on the current activities of the School Finance Study Committee. (Tuesday)

Harold Rowe View Agenda Item

16.

The administration will report on strategies for the Board's use of electronic "board books." (Tuesday)

The following written reports have been transmitted to the Board: View Agenda Item

17.

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

Proposed Consensus Items

Deanna Swenke and Pam Wells View Agenda Item

18.

The Board will consider approving a request for the Texas Education Agency expedited waiver to modify the schedule of classes of TAAS/TAKS testing days during the 2004-2005 school year.

Carolyn Spillane and Mary Jadloski View Agenda Item

19.

The Board will consider approving the following additional summer opportunities for students:  ESL Enrichment, TAAS/TAKS Remediation, Accelerate to Algebra, Moving Up in Math, Connecting to IP&C, Stepping Up in Science, Ninth-grade Summer Academy/Algebridge, Scholars Program (PSAT Prep), Carverdale Summer Reading Program, Willow Green Apartment Tutoring Program, and SAT Prep.

George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, and Colleen Wells View Agenda Item

20.

The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows:
#03-09-7297             Food Service vending snacks contract
#03-09-7301             Food Service bread contract
#03-09-7304             Food Service concession beverages contract
#04-01-7611             Food Service paper goods contract
#04-01-7618RFP      Food Service uniforms contract
#04-02-7620             Audio visual furniture and equipment contract
#04-01-7624R-FP     Renovations and addition to Jersey Village High School
#04-02-7625             Audio visual bulbs annual contract
#03-02-7627             Personnel lifts
#03-02-7628R-RFP  Portable building removal and relocation annual contract
#04-02-7631R-FP     R.O.P.E.S. Pavilion at Sheridan Elementary and Thornton Middle School
#04-02-7633R           Maintenance for printers annual contract View Agenda Item
#04-02-7634             Fertilizer annual contract
#04-02-7635             Athletic equipment-baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, swim equipment, swim wear, and track annual contract
#04-02-7636             Generator and transfer switch for Cypress Creek High School
#04-02-7641             HVAC variable frequency drives annual contract
#04-02-7642             Radiators, radiator repair and re-core annual contract
#04-02-7644             Automotive paint and miscellaneous supplies annual contract
#04-02-7645             Water heaters and storage tanks for Cy-Falls and Jersey Village High Schools

David Sanders View Agenda Item

21.

The Board will consider approving tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District.

H.D. Chambers View Agenda Item

22.

The Board will consider approving the sale of district surplus furniture, equipment and miscellaneous computer equipment through the district's Internet auction.

Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Deanna Swenke, and Pam Wells View Agenda Item

23.

The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policies:
BBG (Local)         Board Members Compensation and Expenses (Update 71, revised)
BQ (Local)           Planning and Decision-Making Process (Update 71, new LDU)
DEE (Local)         Compensation & Benefits Expense Reimbursement (Update 71, new)
DLB (Local)         Work Load: Required Plans and Reports (Update 71, new)
FDC (Local)         Admissions - Homeless Students (Update 71, new)
FDD (Local)         Admissions - School Safety Transfers (Update 71, new LDU)
FFAC (Local)      Health Requirements and Services - Medical Treatment (Update 71, revised)
FNG (Local)        Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student and Parent Complaints (Update 71,
                            revised)

Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

24.

The Board will consider approval and execution of the subdivision plat for the 182 acre multi-campus site located on Jarvis, Skinner and Spring Cypress Roads.

Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

25.

The Board will consider approving the Sanitary Control Easement, Access Easement, Water Plant Site Easement and Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Easement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 10 for utility services to the 182 acre multi-campus site as recommended by Brooks & Sparks, Inc. and district staff.

Proposed Non-Consensus Items

Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

26.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 8, 2004 regular meeting.

Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

27.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 24, 2004, special-called meeting.

Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

28.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 31, 2004, special-called meeting.

Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item

29.

The Board will consider approving the district's Annual Action Plan designed to carry out the goal priorities established for 2004-2005.

Harold Rowe View Agenda Item

30.

The Board will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the funding of replacement bus engines.

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

31.

The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policy:
CV (Local)            Facilities Construction (Local district update)

John Fourqurean View Agenda Item

32.

The Board will consider approving the proposal from the Harris County Right of Way Division for an eminent domain acquisition of 0.1216 acres of land (Tract 1) for $12,000 and 0.1569 acres of land (Tract 2) for $13,863 on the northeast border of Hamilton Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School parallel to Grant Road for the purpose of expanding Grant Road to four lanes. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]

Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

33.

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 principal at Fiest Elementary. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

34.

The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee's contract recommendations for school year 2004-2005 of administrators to issue one-year term and probationary contracts as presented in the superintendent designee's memorandum of April 8, 2004.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

35.

The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee's contract recommendations for school year 2004-2005 as presented in the superintendent designee's memorandum of April 8, 2004 to issue one-year term, one-year annual and probationary contracts to non-teaching professional staff.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

36.

The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee's contract recommendations for school year 2004-2005 as presented in the superintendent designee's memorandum of April 8, 2004 to issue probationary and term contracts to teachers.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

37.

The Board will consider approving the superintendent designee's contract recommendations for school year 2004-2005 as presented in the superintendent designee's memorandum of April 8, 2004 to issue one-year annual contracts to paraprofessionals.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]

Board Members View Agenda Item

38.

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 is closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]

Board Members View Agenda Item

39.

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.]

Pam Wells View Agenda Item

40.

The superintendent designee will provide information to the Board on the following:

·        TAKS Testing

·        Cracker Barrel - April 15, 2004  - 7:00 p.m. (Board Room)

·        Board Candidates Forum - April 26, 2004 - 7:00 p.m. (Board Room)

·        Board of Trustees Election - May 15, 2004
Early Voting - April 28-May 11, 2004

·        Employee Service Banquet - April 30, 2004

·        VIPS Appreciation Luncheon - April 23, 2004

·        Student Holidays - April 9 and 12, 2004