1.

RECOGNITIONS    

A.

The Board will recognize Keeley Lyons Letts from Cypress Ranch High School for selection in a national art exhibition.
Presenter: Sarah Sanders [View Agenda Item]

B.

The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks.
Presenter: Mark Henry [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.
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.
Presenter: Kelli Durham [View Agenda Item]

4.

PUBLIC HEARING

A.

The Board will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, 2011, on the district’s 2009-2010 Schools FIRST accountability rating and in conjunction with the hearing the Administration will present an oral report.
Presenter: Stuart Snow and Karen Smith [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 an oral report on the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2011.
Presenter: Stuart Snow [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 School Improvement Plan for Dean Middle School which is  required by the Texas Education Agency as a result of the school’s Academically Unacceptable rating in the state accountability system. 
Presenter: Roy Garcia and Chris Hecker [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

B.

The Board will consider approving and submitting to the Commissioner of Education a Request for Maximum Class Size Waiver.
Presenter: Teresa Hull [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

C.

The Board will consider cancelling the special called board meeting boundary workshop on October 24, 2011.
Presenter: Pam Wells [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

D.

The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2011-2012 (Fall Addendum) through 2013-2014.
Presenter: Sheri Stice [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

E.

The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors and authorize the superintendent, respective associate superintendent or designee to execute all necessary documents related to such bids and contracts.
Presenter: Colleen Wells [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

1.

Athletic Equipment – Baseball, Golf, Soccer, Softball & Track

2.

Automotive Lubricants

3.

Hazardous Waste Disposal

4.

Tree Trimming & Removal

F.

The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500 or greater for Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D.
Presenter: Stuart Snow [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

G.

The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: Roy Garcia, Mary Jadloski and Teresa Hull [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

1.

EI (LOCAL) Academic Achievement (REVISE)

2.

FMH (LOCAL) Student Activities: Commencement (REVISE)

3.

FNC (LOCAL) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Conduct (REVISE)

4.

FNCE (LOCAL) Student Conduct: Personal Telecommunications/Electronic Devices  (REVISE)

H.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 12, 2011 regular meeting.
Presenter: Donna Blowey [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

7.

ACTION ITEMS - NON-CONSENUS
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 2011 Tax Rate Resolution to support the 2011-2012 Budget, a) 2011 Maintenance and Operations tax rate and b) 2011 Debt Service tax rate.
Presenter: Stuart Snow and Anita Henry [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

B.

The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions, or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: Roy Garcia and Mary Jadloski [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

1.

EHBB (LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS

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: Mark Henry [View Agenda Item] [View Board Work Session Agenda Item]

ADDENDUM