Board of Trustees

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1. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The Board will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on September 6, 2007 to discuss the 2007-2008 Budget and the 2007 Proposed Tax Rate. (Thursday)
Presenter: George Hobson, Anita Henry [View agenda item]

2. RECOGNITIONS
A. 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]

3. 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]

4. 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]

5. 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 revisions to the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) for residential facilities as required by the Texas Education Agency. (Thursday)
Presenter: Jane Flinn [View agenda item]
      B. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Smith Middle School (No. 16) which will be located on the 130 acre multi-campus site at Fry Road and Cypress North Houston. (Thursday)
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
      C. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Bleyl Middle School additions and renovations. (Thursday)
Presenter: Roy Sprague [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 bids and contracts to the recommended vendors.
Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen Wells [View agenda item]
1. #07-07-9548, Art and Miscellaneous School Supplies Contract
2. #07-07-9549, Hybrid Boiler System
3. #07-07-9550R, Insulation Service Annual Contract
4. #07-07-9567, Musical Instruments
5. #07-08-9570, Athletic Equipment – Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, and Track Annual Contract
6. #07-08-9581, Wrestling Mats and Racks
7. #07-08-9585R, Playground and Outdoor Equipment Annual Contract
      B. 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]
      C. The Board will consider authorizing the following persons to act as the Superintendent’s designee for submitting requests to the Texas Education Agency for access to web applications through the Texas Education Agency Secure Environment (TEA SE) site from October 1, 2007 through October 1, 2008: Associate Superintendent for Technology and School Services; Director of Information Services; Coordinator for Secondary Instructional Technology; PEIMS Coordinator; Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Director of Compliance & Accreditation, Elementary Math Coordinator; Director of Elementary Special Programs and Services; Senior Director of Planning, Research & Evaluation; Director of Testing; Senior Director of Campus Improvement and Research; Director of Human Resource Systems; Director of Student Services; Treasurer; Director of Financial Services; Assistant Director of Finance; Assistant Director of Financial Reporting; Accountant II; Director of Career and Technology; Director of Special Education; and Grant Coordinator.
Presenter: David Anthony [View agenda item]
      D. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to serve as the district’s agent to receive service of process in eminent domain proceedings initiated by Harris County when the school district has an interest in the proceeding as a taxing entity.
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims, David Anthony [View agenda item]
      E. The Board will consider approving the schedule of events for approximately $45 million in District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2007.
Presenter: George Hobson [View agenda item]
      F. The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policy, EHBB (LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]
      G. The Board will consider approving the twenty foot Access Easement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 for Black Elementary School (No. 43).
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
      H. The Board will consider approving the 0.0092 acre Water Meter Easement with Northwest Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 for permanent water service to Black Elementary School (No. 43).
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
      I.    The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 13, 2007, regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [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 process for establishing attendance boundaries.
Presenter: John Fourqurean [View agenda item]
      B. The Board will consider adoption of two tax levy ordinances and resolutions to support the 2007-2008 Budget, a) 2007 Maintenance and operations tax rate and b) 2007 debt service tax rate.
Presenter: George Hobson, Anita Henry [View agenda item]
      C. The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Deanna Swenke, Jan Jones [View agenda item]

1. DBA (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Credentials and Records
2. DEAA (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Incentives and Stipends
3. FFAD (LOCAL) HEALTH REQUIREMENTS AND SERVICES: Communicable Diseases
4. FNCA (LOCAL) STUDENT CONDUCT: Dress Code

      D. The Board will consider approving an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Prestonwood Forest Utility District, Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. and the Hancock Elementary P.T.O. for the construction of a sensory garden at Hancock Elementary School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 55l.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
      E. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to negotiate and sign a lease agreement with Second Baptist Church for the use of the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Pam Wells [View agenda item]
      F. The Board will consider a Level III appeal of a Level II decision involving an employee grievance filed by JoAnne DiMuria, former bus driver in Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Sections 551.074.]
Presenter: Teresa Hull, Rick Terrell, Marney Collins Sims [View agenda item]

8. 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District’s Security Department. (Thursday/Monday)
Presenter: Dave Straughan, Ralph Gonzales [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

9. 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]

10. ADDENDUM

A. Board will discuss the superintendent’s summative evaluation for the 2006-07 school year. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] [View agenda item]

CLOSING [View agenda item]

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