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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize Roy Sprague, senior director for facilities planning and construction, for receiving the Planner of the Year award from the Southern Region Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI). (Thursday)
Presenter: Pam Wells
B. The Board will recognize Cy-Fair High School senior Mariya Karimjee and Hamilton Middle School eighth-grade student Katherine Nguyen. Both are 2006 National Gold Scholastic Writing award winners. (Thursday)
Presenter: Becky Parsons
C. The Board will recognize speech and debate students who placed first and second at the National Forensic League district tournament in March. (Thursday)
Presenter: Glenda Horner
D. The Board will recognize the state winners of the Destination ImagiNation competition. (Thursday)
Presenter: Bonnie Northcutt
E. The Board will recognize Barbara Cobaugh and the Cypress-Fairbanks Elementary Science Department for innovative staff development and integration of environmental education into the elementary science curriculum. (Monday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item] Revisited [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will recognize students who earned membership in various All-State music organizations. (Monday)
Presenter: Bill Quillen [View Agenda Item]
G. The Board will recognize the members of the Cook Middle School Boys Choir who performed at the state convention in February 2006. (Monday)
Presenter: Tammy Patterson [View Agenda Item]
H. 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 the budget for 2006-2007. (Thursday)
Presenter: David Anthony, Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Deanna Swenke, Pam Wells [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: Cheryl Salyards, George Hobson [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 a request for a Texas Education Agency expedited waiver to modify the schedule of classes on TAKS/TAAS/SDAA test and field test days, as needed, during the 2006-2007 school year.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke, Cheryl Salyards [View Agenda Item]
B. The Board will consider approving the advanced courses for 2006-2007.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View Agenda Item]
C. 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]
1. # 06-02-8831, Swimming Pool Controller
2. # 06-03-8853, Vending Snacks Annual Contract
3. # 06-03-8869, Medical and Clinic Equipment
4. # 06-03-8870, Janitorial Supplies Annual Contract
5. # 06-03-8871, Athletic Equipment – Basketball, Swim Wear and Wrestling Annual Contract
6. # 06-04-8886, Appliances Annual Contract
D. The Board will consider approving construction proposals and contracts to be funded from bond funds to the recommended contractors as follows:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]
1. #06-03-8862R-FP, Package C-2006, Miscellaneous Renovations at Francone, Lieder, Millsap and Yeager Elementary Schools
2. #06-04-8888R-FP, Public Storm Sewer and Waterline Improvements for High School No. 10
E. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of January 1, 2006 through March 31, 2006.
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will consider approving the list of financial institutions and broker/dealers eligible to provide investment services to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
Presenter: George Hobson, Rick Fairman [View Agenda Item]
G. The Board will consider a resolution pursuant to the CDA (LEGAL) policy, approving without change the existing CDA (LOCAL) policy – OTHER REVENUES: Investments.
Presenter: George Hobson, Rick Fairman [View Agenda Item]
H. 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]
I. The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to the following district policies:
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Deanna Swenke, George Hobson, Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]
1. DBD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
2. DBD (EXHIBIT) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
3. EEH (LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS: Homebound (new)
4. EFAA (LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTIONS AND ADOPTION: Textbook Selection and Adoption
5. EIA (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents
6. FFA (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: Wellness and Health Services
J. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendation for out-of-district tuition for the 2006-07 school year.
Presenter: Dave Schrandt [View Agenda Item]
K. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 13, 2006, regular 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 on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to the following district policy:
Presenter: Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]
1. DAB (LOCAL) Employment Objectives: Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions
2. DBA (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records
3. GKD (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Nonschool Use of School Facilities
B. The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Elementary School No. 47 located at Greenhouse Road and Plantation Cove Lane. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]
C. The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Middle School No. 15 located at Fry Road and Rustic Lake Lane adjacent to Cypress Springs High School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]
D. The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for the 130 acre multi-campus site (High School No. 9, Elementary School No. 46 and future middle school) located at Fry Road and Cypress North Houston. [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 naming of the principal for Lowery Elementary School and Director, Career and Technology Education. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Betty Rennell [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will consider a Level III appeal of a Level II decision involving an employee grievance filed by Louis Kosclskey, a Diversified Career Preparation (DCP) teacher at Jersey Village High School in Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Sections 551.074] Presenter: Laurence Binder, Ralph Funk, Marney Collins Sims
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
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.
Presenter: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]
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