Board Meeting
September 13, 2004

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1. PUBLIC HEARING

A. A public hearing will be held on September 9, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating in accordance with Title 19, Texas Administrative Code, Section 109.1005. (Thursday) Presenter: George Hobson and Becky Knight

B. A public hearing will be held on September 9, 2004 at 6:15 p.m. to discuss the 2004-2005 Budget and the Proposed 2004 Tax Rate. (Thursday) Presenter: George Hobson and David Sanders

2. RECOGNITIONS

A. The Board will recognize Hamilton Middle School students who received Space Day national awards. (Monday) Presenter: Charlotte Burns View Agenda Item

B. The Board will recognize the second place winner of the state track and field competition in the hurdling event . (Monday) Presenter: Larry Peil View Agenda Item

C. The Board will recognize Tom Woods of Langham Creek High School for his induction into the Southwest Athletic Trainers’ Association Hall of Fame. (Monday) Presenter: Larry Peil View Agenda Item

D. The Board will recognize Larry Peil, Director of Athletics, for winning the State Award of Merit from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. (Monday) Presenter: Debbie Emery View Agenda Item

E. 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 the progress of the Bond Steering Committee. (Thursday) Presenter: Pam Wells and Earl Springer View Agenda Item

B. The administration will report on a community survey of registered voters conducted by Dr. Robert Stein, Professor of Political Science at Rice University . (Monday) Presenter: Dr. Robert Stein View Agenda Item

C. The administration will provide a written report containing more extensive information on district TAKS/SDAA scores. Presenter: Lisa Cottle will address any questions.View Agenda Item

D. The administration will provide a written report on the revenues generated by the district’s Internet auction held June 23 through July 2, 2004 . Presenter: H. D. Chambers will address any questions.View Agenda Item

E. 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 and Cheryl Salyards will address any questions. 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 as follows: Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells View Agenda Item

1. #04-07-7758 , DANCE/DRILL TEAM UNIFORMS FOR CY-FAIR HIGH SCHOOL

2. #04-07-7779R, PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT ANNUAL CONTRACT

3. #04-07-7790RFP, DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS

4. #04-07-7794 , ACHIEVEMENT AND ABILITIES TEST SCORING SERVICES ANNUAL CONTRACT

5. #04-07-7795 , MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

6. #04-07-7801R, ELEVATOR RETROFIT

B. 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

C. The Board will consider approving on second 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

D. The Board will consider calling a public forum on October 21, 2004 , to receive input on a possible Texas Education Agency Application for First Day of Instruction Waiver. Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item

E. 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

F. The Board will consider approving an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Harris County Municipal Utility District’s 364, 365 and Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. for improvements to the Sampson Elementary playground. 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 August 9, 2004 , regular meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

B. The Board will consider approving on first reading the following policy: Presenter: Debbie Emery View Agenda Item

1. FFC (LOCAL) – STUDENT WELFARE: Student Support Services (revision)

C. The Board will consider adoption of two tax levy ordinances and resolutions to support the 2004-2005 Budget, a) 2004 maintenance and operations tax rate and b) 2004 debt service tax rate. Presenter: George Hobson and David Sanders View Agenda Item

D. The Board will consider approving the charge and the process for changing attendance boundaries related to the opening of Danish Elementary School , Lee Elementary School , Kahla Middle School , Spillane Middle School , and Cypress Woods High School . Presenter: John Fourqurean View Agenda Item

8. BOARD DISCUSSION

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 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 to the Board on the following: Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item

1. Enrollment

2. Bond Study Public Forum – September 14, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.

3. State of the District – September 21, 2004

4. Salute to the Stars – October 14, 2004 – Cypress Ridge High School – 7:00 p.m.

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