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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize Roy Sprague, senior director for facilities planning and construction, for being chosen the 2005-06 president-elect of the Council for Education Facility Planners International ( CEFPI) Board of Directors. (Monday) Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item
B. The Board will recognize George Hobson, associate superintendent for business services, for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association ( GFOA) and also receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award from the Association of School Business Officials ( ASBO) for the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. (Monday) Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
C. The Board will recognize elected officials for their commitment to education and support of the district. (Monday) Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item
D. 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 14, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the 2005 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 report on the progress of the design of High School No. 9, Elementary School No. 46 and the site master plan for the 130 acre multi-campus site on Fry Road. (Monday) Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
B. The administration will report on the progress of the design of High School No. 10. (Monday) Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
C. The administration will report on the progress of the design of Middle School No. 15 and Elementary School No. 47. (Monday)
Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
D. The administration will provide a written report on the dual high school/college credit program. Presenter: Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item
E. The administration will provide a written report on all collection and adjustments for the 2004 tax year. Presenter: George Hobson, Doris Barnett View Agenda Item
F. 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, Cheryl Salyards 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, Colleen Wells View Agenda Item
1. #05-02-8236RFP, Disaster Recovery Planning
2. #05-07-8336RFP, Combination Cook Tank and Support Equipment
3. #05-09-8383RFP, Event Notification System
4. # 05-09-8384, Frozen Bread
5. # 05-09-8385, Bottled Water
6. #05-09-8398R, Structural Pest Control Services Annual Contract
7. #05-09-8400R, Climbing Walls Annual Contract
8. # 05-10-8405, Tires Annual Contract
9. # 05-10-8406, Material Handling Equipment
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 the budget amendments for the period of July 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005. Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policies:
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims, Pam Wells, Cheryl Salyards View Agenda Item
1. BJCD (LOCAL) - SUPERINTENDENT: Evaluation
2. GKD (LOCAL) - COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Nonschool Use of School Facilities
E. The Board will consider rescheduling the special-called Board of Trustees meeting from May 15, 2006, to May 22, 2006, to canvass the results of the May 13, 2006, Trustees Election. Presenter: H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 11, 2005, regular meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda Item
G. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 1, 2005, 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 auditor’s report on the district’s fiscal year ending June 30, 2005 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 2005 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, 2005. Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight, Dave Pritchard View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider submitting a request for a state waiver of the prohibition concerning the date of the first day of instruction for 2006-2007. Presenter: Pam Wells View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policies:
Presenter: Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item
1. EIA (LOCAL) - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents
2. EIF (LOCAL) - ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Graduation
E. The Board will consider approving a resolution adopting the National Incident Management System ( NIMS) as issued by President Bush in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 5, dated February 28, 2005. Presenter: Leonard Brautigam View Agenda Item
F. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Blanket Easement to provide permanent electrical service for Royce Black Elementary School (Elementary School No. 43). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item
G. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Easement to provide permanent electrical service for Joan Spillane Postma Elementary School (Elementary School No. 44). [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 and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding proposal by Harris County Commissioners Court to increase the District’s financial responsibility for campus law enforcement officers. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] (Thursday) Presenter: Marney Collins Sims View Agenda Item
B. The Board will discuss and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding a grant offered by the Department of Education for random student drug testing of high school students involved in extracurricular activities. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] (Thursday) 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 approving on first reading revisions, additions or deletions to the following district policy:
CT (LOCAL) FACILITIES PLANNING
B. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to negotiate and sign a lease agreement with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) for the use of the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] View Agenda Item
C. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into a purchase and sales agreement for the purchase of approximately 174 acres of land located north of FM 529 just west of McGill Road and to complete final negotiations of the terms of the contract and to execute the documents on behalf of the District pursuant to the terms discussed in closed session. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] View Agenda Item
D. The Board will consider approving the sanitary and storm sewer easement and the storm sewer & waterline easement to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 5 at Royce Black Elementary School No. 43. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.070.] View Agenda Item
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