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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize students from Hamilton Middle School who received national awards at Space Day 2005 competition. (Monday) Presenter: Charlotte Burns View Agenda Item
B. The Board will recognize Thornton Middle School students who won third place team at the National Junior Forensics League Middle School Championship. (Monday) Presenter: Glenda Horner View Agenda Item
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 Revisited View Agenda Item
4. PUBLIC HEARING
A. A public hearing will be held on September 8, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2004-2005 school district's FIRST Rating. (Thursday) Presenter: George Hobson 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 provide a written report on the 2005 Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) results. Presenter: Lisa Cottle, Linda Macias View Agenda Item
B. The administration will provide a written report related to the opening and management of the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center. Presenter: Pam Wells, H.D. Chambers View Agenda Item
C. 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: George Hobson, Cheryl Salyards 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 and submitting to the Commissioner of Education a Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver. Presenter: Debbie Emery View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows: Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Colleen Wells View Agenda Item
1. #05-07-8341R-RFP, Pallet Racks, Distribution Center
2. # 05-07-8347, A/C Heating Carrier Reciprocating Parts Annual Contract
3. # 05-07-8348, A/C Heating Parts and Supplies Annual Contract
4. # 05-07-8349, Plumbing Fittings (Brass, Copper, PVC, CPVC) Annual Contract
5. # 05-07-8350, Plumbing Faucets, Fixtures and Repair Parts Annual Contract
C. The Board will consider approving construction proposals and contracts paid from Bond funds to the recommended vendors as follows: Presenter: George Hobson, Pam Wells, Colleen Wells View Agenda Item
1. #05-05-8294R-FP, Miscellaneous Renovations at Copeland, Fiest, Holmsley, Wilson Elementary Schools, Labay Middle School, Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls High Schools
D. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and/or Harris County Education District. Presenter: David Sanders View Agenda Item
E. The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policies: Presenter: Debbie Emery, Harold Rowe, Cheryl Salyards View Agenda Item
1. BDB (LOCAL) BOARD INTERNAL ORGANIZATION: Internal Committees – (local revision)
2. CLB (LOCAL) BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT: Maintenance – (TASB revision)
3. DAA (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVES: Equal Employment Opportunity – (local revision)
4. DH (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT (TASB revision, Update 75)
5. DHB (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Harassment – DELETE
6. DHC (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse – DELETE
7. DHC EXHIBIT EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse - DELETE
8. DIA (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE WELFARE: Freedom from Harassment (TASB new policy—ADD)
9. EC (LOCAL) SCHOOL DAY--DELETE
10. FB (LOCAL) EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY (revision)
11. FFF (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: Student Safety (TASB revision)
12. FFH (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: Freedom from Harassment (TASB revision)
13. FNC (LOCAL) STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Conduct (TASB revision, Update 75)
14. FNCE (LOCAL) STUDENT CONDUCT: Telecommunications Devices – DELETE
15. NCJ (LOCAL) STUDENT CONDUCT: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse – DELETE
16. FNCJ EXHIBIT STUDENT CONDUCT: Sexual Harassment/Sexual Abuse – DELETE EXHIBIT
17. FNCL (LOCAL) STUDENT CONDUCT: Harassment – DELETE
F. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 8, 2005 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 calling a public forum to receive input on a possible Texas Education Agency Application for First Day of Instruction Waiver. Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider approving an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Harris County Municipal Utility District 167 and Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. for a financial contribution towards the construction of a walking/running track at Sheridan Elementary. Presenter: H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider approving the process for changing attendance boundaries. Presenter: John Fourqurean, Dr. Dennis Harner View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policies: Presenter: George Hobson, Deanna Swenke, Cheryl Salyards View Agenda Item
1. BDAE (LOCAL) OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS: Duties and Requirements of Depository
2. CE (LOCAL) - ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
3. CHD (LOCAL) – PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION: Purchasing Procedures, Delete
4. DBD (LOCAL) - EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
5. EIE (LOCAL) - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Retention and Promotion
E. The Board will consider approval and execution of the plat for Elementary No. 44. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider approving the granting of an 80’ access easement to Canyon Lakes 1892, Ltd. for Elementary No. 44. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
G. The Board will consider approving the site, architect, and completion date for Elementary #46. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells, John Fourqurean, Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
H. The Board will consider approving the site, architect, and completion date for Elementary #47. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells, John Fourqurean, Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
I. The Board will consider approving the site, architect, and completion date for Middle School #15. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells, John Fourqurean, Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
J. The Board will consider approving the selection of the Construction Manager-at-Risk delivery method for the construction of Middle School No. 15. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
K. The Board will consider approving the selection of a Construction Manager for the construction of Middle School No. 15. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague 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 and receive advice from the general counsel regarding legal requirements for selecting delivery methods for construction projects. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] Presenter: Marney Collins Sims 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 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
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. The Board will consider approving the opening of an Academic Transition Academy in a facility provided by Hewlett-Packard Company to provide for the educational needs of students displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina, contingent upon approval of our use of the facility by MUD #10 and an identified need for the facility. Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item Revisited View Agenda Item
B. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into a purchase and sales agreement for the purchase of approximately 65 acres of land located west of Hwy. 6 and south of FM 529 and to complete final negotiations of the terms of the contract and to execute the documents on behalf of the District pursuant to the terms discussed in closed session. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item Revisited View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider approving the site, architect, and completion date for High School #10. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item Revisited View Agenda Item
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