1.   RECOGNITIONS

      A. The Board will recognize Mr. Lee Turner for his heroic effort in assisting a fellow employee on Monday, October 16. (Monday)
Presenter: Harold Rowe [View Agenda Item]

      B. 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.   PUBLIC HEARING

      A. A public hearing will be held on November 13, 2006 , at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2006 accountability ratings for the district and each campus. (Monday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke, B. Willis, Laurence Binder [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 dual high school/college credit program.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The administration will provide a written report on the district’s progress in meeting highly qualified teacher requirements.
Presenter: Tim Rocka [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, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, Colleen Wells [View Agenda Item]

            1. # 06-08-9005 , Automatic Transmission Overhaul Annual Contract

            2. #06-08-9015RFP, Food and Supplies for Food Service Annual Contract

            3. #06-08-9016RFP, Rentals for Food Service Catering Annual Contract

            4. #06-09-8986R-RFP, Health Screening Services Annual Contract

            5. # 06-09-9004 , Closed Circuit TV Equipment Annual Contract

            6. #06-09-9041R, Shelving Annual Contract

            7. # 06-09-9042 , Printer Supplies Annual Contract

            8. # 06-10-9052 , Anti-Graffiti Coating System Annual Contract

      B.   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]

      C. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of July 1, 2006 through September 30, 2006 .
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight [View Agenda Item]

      D. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 10, 2006 , 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 approving the auditor’s report on the district’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 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, Dave Pritchard [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The Board will consider approving the district’s 2006 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, 2006 .
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight, Dave Pritchard [View Agenda Item]

      C. The Board will consider approving the Calendar Committee’s recommendation for the 2007-2008 instructional calendar.
Presenter: Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]

      D. The Board will consider approving the selection of a Construction Manager for the additions and renovations at Jersey Village High School and Post Elementary School .
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      E.   The Board will consider approving the selection of a Construction Manager for the additions and renovations at Cypress Creek High School .
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      F.   The Board will consider approving the selection of a Construction Manager for the additions and renovations at Bleyl Middle School .
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      G. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendation for the selection of firms to perform architectural services for future construction projects.
Presenter: David Anthony, Pam Wells, Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      H. The Board will consider approving the blanket easement with CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC for permanent utility services to Cypress Lakes High School (No. 10). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      I.    The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policy.
Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Marney Collins Sims, Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]

            1. BJA (LOCAL) Superintendent: Qualifications and Duties

            2. CRD (LOCAL) Insurance and Annuities Management: Health and Life Insurance

            3. DBD (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Conflict of Interest

            4. EIAA (LOCAL) Grading/Progress Reports to Parents: Examinations

            5. FL (LOCAL) Student Records

            6. GKD (LOCAL) Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities

            7. GKDA (LOCAL) Nonschool Use of School Facilities: Distribution of Nonschool Literature

      J.    The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policy. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]

            1. CKC (LOCAL) SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT: Emergency Plans

            2. DC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

            3. DEA (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salaries, Wages and Stipends

            4. DEB (LOCAL) COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Fringe Benefits

            5. DFBB (LOCAL) TERM CONTRACTS: Nonrenewal

            6. FDA (LOCAL) ADMISSIONS: Interdistrict Transfers

      K. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to negotiate a first amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between North Harris Montgomery Community College District (NHMCCD) and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
Presenter: Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]

      L.   The Board will consider approving the Precinct IV Interlocal DARE Contract for two full-time deputies for a cost of $105,777.00 (70% of the full-time equivalent cost to the County for supplying the DARE officers) effective January 1, 2007 , through December 31, 2007 . [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.076.]
Presenter: Nancy Rose, Sadie Harris-Woodard [View Agenda Item]

      M. The Board will consider approving the 2007 Harris County Constable Contracts for police services provided to Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District . [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
Presenter: Leonard Brautigam [View Agenda Item]

      N. The Board will consider approving the naming of Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Instruction, and Director of Operations. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Harold Rowe, Deanna Swenke [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 legal advice from the general counsel regarding delegation of contractual authority issues [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 and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding suggested revisions to local policies in the “D” personnel series [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071].
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]

      C. 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 regarding district events and items of community interest.
Presenter: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]

10.   ADDENDUM

       A.     The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into the following miscellaneous professional service contracts related to the additions and renovations at Jersey Village High School and Post Elementary School and up to the amounts listed below: [View Agenda Item]

Material Testing Services:   up to $170,000;   
Roof Inspection Services:   up to $115,000;
3rd Party Plan Review Fees (as required by TEA):  up to $80,000; and
HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $340,000.

       B.     The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into the following miscellaneous professional service contracts related to the additions and renovations at Cypress Creek High School up to the amounts listed below: [View Agenda Item]

Material Testing Services:   up to $125,000;     
Roof Inspection Services:   up to $75,000;
3rd Party Plan Review Fees (as required by TEA):  up to $40,000; and
HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $250,000.

       C.     The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into the following miscellaneous professional service contracts related to the additions and renovations at Bleyl Middle School up to the amounts listed below: [View Agenda Item]

Material Testing Services:   up to $120,000;     
Roof Inspection Services:   up to $50,000;
3rd Party Plan Review Fees (as required by TEA):  up to $40,000; and
HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $140,000.

Closed Session

There will be a closed session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.