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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize Dawn McGuffin Nixon of Cypress Ridge High School for being selected as the Texas Council for the Social Studies High School Teacher of the Year for 2007, and for receiving the National Geographic Distinguished Teacher Award. (Monday)
Presenter: Christopher Hecker [View agenda item]
B. The Board will recognize Allen Roberds of Cypress Ridge High School for being selected as the Texas Council for the Social Studies Outstanding NOVA Teacher of the Year for 2007. (Monday)
Presenter: Christopher Hecker [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]
4. 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 administrative assignment or promotion for the naming of the Associate Superintendent, Business Services. (Monday)
Presenter: David Anthony [View agenda item]
B. The administration will provide a written report on the district’s progress in meeting NCLB highly qualified teacher requirements.
Presenter: Tim Rocka [View agenda item]
C. The administration will provide a written report on the dual high school/college credit program.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View agenda item]
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. The Board will hold a public hearing on November 12, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2007 accountability ratings for the district and each campus. (Monday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [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, Colleen Wells [View agenda item]
1. # 07-09-9616, Fine Paper Annual Contract
2. # 07-09-9593, Art Paper Contract
3. # 07-09-9615, Closed Circuit TV Equipment Annual Contract
B. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007.
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight [View agenda item]
C. 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]
D. The Board will consider approving the sale of district furniture and equipment through a surplus Internet auction to be held in November 2007.
Presenter: Marty Edwards [View agenda item]
E. The Board will consider calling a special-called Board meeting at 8:00 a.m. on November 19, 2007, to canvass the votes from the November 6, 2007, Bond Election.
Presenter: Marty Edwards, Pam Wells [View agenda item]
F. The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Marney Collins Sims [View agenda item]
1. BBFA (LOCAL) ETHICS: Conflict of Interest Disclosures
2. DBD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
G. The Board will adopt a resolution to cast its vote for a candidate representing school districts to fill the position on the board of directors of the Harris County Appraisal District.
Presenter: Don Ryan [View agenda item]
H. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 9, 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 authorizing the Superintendent to enter into Interlocal agreements with other school districts in order to provide resources in time of disaster and/or emergency.
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims, Harold Rowe [View agenda item]
B. The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2008-2009 instructional calendar.
Presenter: Pam Wells [View agenda item]
C. The Board will consider approving the auditor’s report on the district’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 required by provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984, U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-128.
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight [View agenda item]
D. The Board will consider approving the district’s 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and accept the auditor’s report on the district’s general purpose financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight [View agenda item]
E. The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Pam Wells, Marney Collins Sims [View agenda item]
1. CPC (LOCAL) OFFICE MANAGEMENT: Records Management
2. DCD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES: At-Will Employment
3. DFBB (LOCAL) TERM CONTRACTS: Nonrenewal
4. DH (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
F. The Board will consider approving the 2007-2008 Campus Improvement Plans, including each school’s AEIS targets.
Presenter: Rayyan Amine, Deanna Swenke, Debbie Emery [View agenda item]
G. The Board will consider approving an amendment to the district's 2007-2008 Annual Action Plan to address HB 3693 requiring districts to establish a goal to reduce electric consumption by five percent each state fiscal year for six years beginning September 1, 2007.
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
H. The Board will consider approving the contract award for the construction of Jodie Blair Smith Middle School (No. 16) to be located on the 130 acre multi-campus site at Fry Road and Cypress North Houston.
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
I. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to Smith Middle School (No. 16) up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]
1. HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $100,000.00
2. Material Testing Services: up to $85,000.00
3. Roof Inspection Services: up to $80,000.00
J. The Board will consider approving the 0.2146 acre water well easement with Harris County MUD No. 157 located at Hopper 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 the unofficial results of the November 6, 2007 Bond Referendum. (Thursday)
Presenter: David Anthony, Pam Wells [View agenda item]
B. The Board will receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding considerations for a Board resolution adjusting Trustee terms of office in accordance with Senate Bill 670. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071]. (Thursday)
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims, Pam Wells, Marty Edwards [View agenda item]
C. The Board will receive information on pending litigation matters. [This matter may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code § 551.071.] (Thursday)
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims [View agenda item]
D. 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.] (Thursday/Monday)
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 hold a public hearing to receive input on a resolution adjusting Trustee terms of office in accordance with Senate Bill 670. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] [View agenda item]
B. The Board will consider adoption of a resolution adjusting Trustee terms of office in accordance with Senate Bill 670. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] [View agenda item]
C. The Board will receive legal advice regarding pending litigation and consider authorizing a settlement agreement in Sam P. bnf Diane I. v. Cypress-FairbanksIndependentSchool District, TEA Docket No. 011-SE-0907, Texas Education Agency. [View agenda item]
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