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1. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The Board will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on October 4, 2007, on the 2005-2006 school district’s FIRST Rating. (Thursday)
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight, Mable Isles [View agenda item]
2. RECOGNITIONS
A. The American Heart Association will recognize Cypress-Fairbanks ISD for increasing community awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and for exemplary fundraising efforts, leading to funding of a grant. (Tuesday)
Presenter: Alison Trotter [View agenda item]
B. The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday)
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. (Tuesday)
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. (Tuesday)
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 design of Jersey Village High School and Post Elementary School additions and renovations. (Thursday)
Presenter: Pam Wells [View agenda item]
B. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Cypress Creek High School additions and renovations. (Thursday)
Presenter: Pam Wells [View agenda item]
C. The administration will report on the process to inform district residents about the upcoming November 6 Bond Election. (Thursday)
Presenter: David Anthony, Pam Wells [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 membership for the 2007-2008 District Textbook Committee.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]
B. 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]
C. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors.
Presenter: George Hobson, Colleen Wells [View agenda item]
1. # 07-08-9575, Lumber and In-Store Merchandise Annual Contract
2. # 07-09-9592, Radio and Television Program Equipment
D. 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]
E. The Board will consider approving on second 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
F. The Board will consider approving the district’s participation in the National College Access Network (NCAN) grant.
Presenter: David Anthony, Cheryl Salyards [View agenda item]
G. The Board will consider rescheduling the October 29, 2007, special-called meeting.
Presenter: Don Ryan, David Anthony [View agenda item]
H. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 10, 2007, regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View agenda item]
I. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 19, 2007, special-called 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 Annual Action Plan's specific targets in Goal 1 for student achievement and behavior based on 2006-2007 data.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]
B. The Board will consider approving the Issuance of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2007A; setting certain parameters for the bonds; authorizing the superintendent and associate superintendent for Business Services to approve the amount, the interest rate, price, including terms thereof and certain procedures and provisions related thereto; authorizing the redemption prior to maturity of certain outstanding bonds; authorizing the advance refunding of certain outstanding bonds and the execution and delivery of an escrow agreement and the subscription for and purchase of certain escrowed securities.
Presenter: George Hobson [View agenda item]
C. The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies. Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Marney Sims [View agenda item]
1. BBFA (LOCAL) ETHICS: Conflict of Interest Disclosures
2. DBD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
D. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and execute an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Harris County, GGP Bridgeland, L.P. or another affiliate of General Properties and Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Fry Road and our campus blvd. for serving Cypress Ranch High, Smith Middle (#16) and Warner Elementary Schools located on our 130 acre multi-campus site at Fry Road and Cypress North Houston. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 55l.071.]
Presenter: Pam Wells, Claude Yoas [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 superintendent’s summative evaluation for the 2006-07 school year. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Board Members [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: Board Members [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. (Tuesday)
Presenter: David Anthony [View agenda item]
