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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize Hamilton Middle School student Kei Harvin, state finalist and one of two national essay finalists, in the “Do the Write Thing Challenge” program. (Monday)
Presenter: Susan Tyler [View Agenda Item]
B. The Board will recognize athletes from the Cy-Fair High School baseball team for winning the 5-A state championship. (Monday) [View Agenda Item]
Presenter: Larry Peil, Woody Champagne
C. 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 a survey of registered voters in the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. (Thursday)
Presenter: Dr. Robert Stein, Rice University, Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]
B. The administration will report on 2007 TAKS results related to the Student Success Initiative in grades 3 and 5. (Thursday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]
C. The administration will report on the administrative assignment or promotion for the naming of the Director, Student Services. (Monday)
Presenter: Debbie Emery [View Agenda Item]
D. The administration will provide a written report on the end-of-year academic performance of elementary students for the 2006-2007 school year.
Presenter: Linda Macias [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 Dean Middle School's incentive plan funded by a Texas Educator Excellence Grant 2 (TEEG) offered through the Governor's Educator Excellence Award Program.
Presenter: Mike Smith, Jennabeth Bogard, Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]
B. The Board will consider approving an amendment to the district's 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan to address education about and prevention of dating violence as required by HB 121.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]
C. The Board will consider approving the sale of district furniture and equipment through a surplus Internet auction to be held in September 2007.
Presenter: Marty Edwards [View Agenda Item]
D. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to approve and sign an agreement with the American Red Cross for the use of the Berry Center as a volunteer intake center in the event of a disaster.
Presenter: Marty Edwards [View Agenda Item]
E. The Board will consider approving the revised 2007-2008 instructional calendar.
Presenter: Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors.
Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen Wells [View Agenda Item]
1. #07-05-9531R, Glass Repair Service (Building) Annual Contract
2. #07-05-9536, Office Supplies Contract
3. #07-05-9538, Miscellaneous Items for Food Service Contract
4. #07-06-9539, Audio Visual Equipment
5. #07-07-9564R, Landscape Maintenance Services Annual Contract
G. 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]
H. The Board will consider approving the updated Internal Audit Charter.
Presenter: David Anthony, Carol Oman [View Agenda Item]
I. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to Package C-2006 Miscellaneous Renovations at Francone, Lieder, Millsap and Yeager Elementary Schools up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]
1. HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $55,000.00
J. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 28, 2007, 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 the endorsement of candidacy for Katherine Hanson, Tomball ISD, or Barbara Gaston, North Forest ISD, on the TASB Board of Directors for Position 4-A.
Presenter: Don Ryan, David Anthony [View Agenda Item]
B. The Board will consider approving a special-called meeting on August 28, 2007.
Presenter: Don Ryan, David Anthony [View Agenda Item]
C. The Board will consider approving an addendum to its Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the provision of law enforcement services through Precinct 4 Constables Office, to cover the period of September 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.
Presenter: Deborah Stewart, Dave Straughan [View Agenda Item]
D. The Board will consider approving the 2007 - 2008 Cypress-Fairbanks I. S. D. Student Code of Conduct.
Presenter: Deborah Stewart, David Garcia, Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]
E. 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 2007-2008 school year.
Presenter: Deborah Stewart, David Garcia [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policy, EHBB (LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENT.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]
G. The Board will consider suspending the rules and adopt on one reading, in accordance with BF (LOCAL), the following district policy, FNA (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDENT EXPRESSION. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]
H. The Board will consider approving the site, architect, and completion date for Elementary #50. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Pam Wells, Roy Sprague, John Fourqurean [View Agenda Item]
I. The Board will consider approving the site, architect, and completion date for Elementary #51 contingent upon the Board calling and the voters approving a bond referendum. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Pam Wells, Roy Sprague, John Fourqurean [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 Bond Steering Committee’s recommendation for a bond referendum. (Thursday)
Presenter: David Anthony, Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]
B. The Board will discuss and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding suggested revisions to local policy FNA [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071]. (Thursday)
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]
C. The Board will discuss and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding November trustee elections. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071]. (Thursday)
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]
D. 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]
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]
9. ADDENDUM
