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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize Pam Wells, associate superintendent for general administration, for her role as superintendent designee from January 1 through June 30, 2004. (Monday) Presenter: Lida Woodul View Agenda Item
B. The Board will recognize MSgt. Alfonso Banks from the Cypress Ridge High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps unit for national award selection as 2003-2004 AFJROTC Outstanding Instructor. (Monday) Presenter: Mary Jadloski View Agenda Item
C. The Board will recognize the third place winner of the national Math Sigma Competition. (Monday) Presenter: Linda Sams View Agenda Item
D. The Board will recognize the first place winners of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills national competition . (Monday) Presenter: Mary Jadloski View Agenda Item
E. The Board will recognize the first place winners of the Intermediate Division of the American Computer Science League All-Star international competition. (Monday) Presenter: Denise Kubecka View Agenda Item
F. The Board will recognize the third place winners of the national History Day competition. (Monday) Presenter: Mary Smith View Agenda Item
G. 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
A. The administration will report on the process and timeline for developing the 2005-06 school calendar. (Monday) Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item
B. The administration will present an update to the West Orange Cove Consolidated School District vs. Alanis litigation, which challenges the public school finance system in Texas . (Monday) Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
C. The administration will report on the L.I.F.T. America Program agreement that the district has with the National School Fitness Foundation. (Monday) Presenter: David Anthony, George Hobson, Pam Wells View Agenda Item
5. WRITTEN 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 end-of-year academic performance of elementary students for the 2003-2004 school year. Presenter: B. Willis View Agenda Item
B. The administration will 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
C. The Board will receive information on pending litigation matters. (This matter may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code § 551.071) Presenter: Elneita Hutchins-Taylor 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 Evening High School Program to be held at Windfern High School for the 2004-2005 school year. Presenter: Mary Jadloski View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows: 60 Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen Wells View Agenda Item
1. # 04-06-7747 - MISCELLANEOUS FOOD ITEMS
2. #04-06-7753R - GLASS REPAIR SERVICE FOR BUILDINGS ANNUAL CONTRACT
3. # 04-06-7757 - COMMERCIAL GRADE WASHERS AND DRYERS
4. # 04-06-7759 - LABORATORY SPECIMENS
5. # 04-06-7766 - SAND AND SOIL ANNUAL CONTRACT
6. # 04-06-7767 - FLOOR CARE MACHINES
7. # 04-06-7769 - GROUNDS EQUIPMENT
8. # 04-06-7770 - TRANSPORTATION BUS SEATS ANNUAL CONTRACT
9. #04-06-7771RFP - OFFICE EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES
10. # 04-07-7776 - CHIPS AND SNACKS ANNUAL CONTRACT
C. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. and/or Harris County Education District. Presenter: David Sanders View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions to the following policies: Presenter: Debbie Emery View Agenda Item
1. DFCA (LOCAL) Continuing Contracts: Suspension/Termination (Local district update)
2. FM (LOCAL) Student Activities (Local district update)
E. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Easement to provide permanent electrical service for the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and new Athletic Stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague 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 minutes of the June 28, 2004 , special-called meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the July 20, 2004 , special-called meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider approving the name for High School #8. Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies: Presenter: George Hobson View Agenda Item
1. CE (LOCAL) ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET - revised
2. DBD (LOCAL) EXHIBIT A and EXHIBIT B – Conflict of Interest - delete
E. The Board will consider approving a bond study process. Presenter: David Anthony, Pam Wells View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider adopting a resolution authorizing the execution of a Standby Bond Purchase View Agenda Item
Agreement relating to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Unlimited Tax Adjustable Rate Schoolhouse Bonds, Series 2002B and approving termination of prior agreement. Presenter: George Hobson
G. The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Juvenile Board and the Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. to participate in the JJAEP for the 2004-2005 school year. Presenter: Leonard Brautigam View Agenda Item
H. The Board will consider approving personnel recommendations, inclusive of appraiser certifications, employments , resignations, retirements, promotions, terminations, termination of probationary teacher contracts , discharges, leaves of absence, the naming of the assistant superintendent for secondary instruction , director of career and technology education, and the director of elementary special programs and services. (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 a settlement agreement in the matter of Dwayne Prejean v. Cypress- Fairbanks Independent School District , in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. [This matter may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code § 551.071] Presenter: Elneita Hutchins-Taylor View Agenda Item
8. BOARD DISCUSSION
A. The Board will discuss a personnel complaint. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] (Thursday) Presenter: David Anthony 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
A. The superintendent will provide information to the Board on the following: Presenter: David Anthony
1. Start of School Year
2. How To Do Business With CFISD - August 27, 2004
3. Labor Day Holiday - September 6, 2004
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