Board of Trustees

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1. PUBLIC HEARING

A. The Board will hold a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2007 on House Bill 621, related to the taxation or exemption of certain tangible property (goods-in-transit) as provided by property tax code section 11.253. (Thursday)
Presenter: George Hobson [View agenda item]

B. The Board will hold a public hearing to receive input regarding a plan for elementary school attendance boundary changes related to the opening of Hemmenway Elementary and M. Robinson Elementary. (Thursday)
Presenter: John Fourqurean, Pam Wells [View agenda item]

2. RECOGNITIONS

A. The Board will recognize students from Jersey Village High School for placing first or second in the Association of Texas Photography Instructors Fall Photo Contest. (Monday)
Presenter: Patti Domingue [View agenda item]

B. The Board will recognize George Hobson, Associate Superintendent for Business Services and the Business Services Department for 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, 2006. (Monday)
Presenter: David Anthony [View agenda item]

C. The Board will recognize George Hobson, Associate Superintendent for Business Services and the Business Services Department for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the district’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. (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]

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. (Monday)
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. (Monday)
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 plans for the annual goal-setting workshop scheduled for February 23, 2008. (Thursday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]

B. The administration will report on the dates of the public hearings for the 2008-2009 Budget and Board Goals. (Monday)
Presenter: George Hobson, Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]

C. In accordance with Texas Education code and state Board of Education regulations, the President of the Board shall announce the name of each Board member who has completed, exceeded or who is deficient in the continuing education required under state law. (Monday)
Presenter: Don Ryan [View agenda item]

D. The administration will provide a written report on the financial operations and usage of the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center.
Presenter: George Hobson, Pam Wells [View agenda item]

E. The administration will provide a written report on the final 2006-07 report on District Goal 1: Student Growth and Development.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View agenda item]

F. The administration will provide a written report on the results of the 2006-2007 end-of-year literacy assessment for grades K – 5.
Presenter: Julie Anderson, Diane Rountree [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 following innovative courses: Early Childhood Professions I/II (renewal); Parenting Education for School Age Parents I/II (renewal); Culinary Arts I/II (new); Ready, Set, Teach! I/II (new); Canine Science (new); Introduction to Veterinary Technology Assistant (new); and Veterinary Medical Assistant I/II (new).
Presenter: Mary Jadloski [View agenda item]

B. The Board will consider approving the 2008 summer school dates for elementary, middle school, and high school.
Presenter: Mary Jadloski, Pat Smith [View agenda item]

C. The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2008-2009 (Spring) through 2010-2011.
Presenter: Sheri Stice [View agenda item]

D. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors.
Presenter: George Hobson, Colleen Wells [View agenda item]

1. # 07-09-9603, Prepack Equipment for Food Service Contract

2. 07-09-9604, Cleaning Supplies for Food Service Contract

3. # 07-09-9605, Small Wares for Food Service Contract

4. # 07-09-9606, Paper for Food Service Contract

5. # 07-09-9607, Capital Equipment for Food Service Contract

6. # 07-09-9608, Central Packaging for Food Service Contract

7. #07-10-9623R, Elevator Maintenance Services Annual Contract

8. #07-10-9637RFP, Food and Supplies for Banquet and Catering Contract

9. # 07-10-9640, Repair Parts for AV, Computer, and Miscellaneous Office Equipment Annual Contract

10. #07-10-9643RFP, Printing Services Contract

11. # 07-11-9652, Bark Mulch Annual Contract

E. 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]

F. The Board will consider adopting a resolution which, pursuant to TEA requirements for the district to receive supplemental transportation funding, defines hazardous traffic conditions applicable to the district and identifies the specific hazardous areas which exist.
Presenter: Rick Terrell, Debi Schlutz [View agenda item]

G. The Board will consider changing the completion date for Elementary #50, located on Round Robin Drive, from August 2009 to August 2010.
Presenter: Pam Wells, John Fourqurean [View agenda item]

H. The Board will consider approving construction proposals and contracts paid from bond funds to the recommended contractors as follows:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]

1. #07-10-9622R-FP, Package E-2007, Miscellaneous Renovations at Bane and Frazier Elementary Schools

I. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or Designee to enter into miscellaneous professional service contracts related to Package E-2007 Miscellaneous Renovations at Bane and Frazier Elementary Schools up to the amounts listed below:
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]

1. HVAC System Testing and Balance: up to $65,000.00

2. Asbestos Inspection Services: up to $45,000.00

J. The Board will consider approving on second 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

K. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 12, 2007, regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View agenda item]

L. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 15, 2007, special-called meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View agenda item]

M. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 19, 2007, special-called meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View agenda item]

N. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 29, 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 2008-2009 Official Board Meeting Calendar.
Presenter: David Anthony [View agenda item]

B. The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to district policies.
Presenter: George Hobson, Deanna Swenke [View agenda item]

1. BDAE (LOCAL) OFFICERS AND OFFICIALS: Duties and Requirements of Depository

2. EEJB (LOCAL) INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING: Credit by Examination without Prior Instruction

3. EIF (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Graduation

4. DN (LOCAL) PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL

C. The Board will consider approving a resolution related to the exemption of certain tangible property (goods-in-transit) as provided by property tax code section 11.253.
Presenter: George Hobson [View agenda item]

D. The Board will consider approving an agreement with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson for the collection of delinquent taxes and the operations of the district tax office. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
Presenter: George Hobson [View agenda item]

E. The Board will consider approving the 2008 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: Dave Straughan [View agenda item]

F. The Board will consider approving the 2008 Precinct IV Inter-local DARE Contract for two full-time deputies provided to Cypress-Fairbanks I. S. D. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
Presenter: Nancy Rose [View agenda item]

G. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and execute an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between Harris County and Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. for the relocation of existing utilities serving Cypress Creek High School to facilitate the widening of Grant Road. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 55l.071 and Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague [View agenda item]

H. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to terminate the annual contract of Carrie Gardner, a deaf education interpreter. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074.] Presenter: Teresa Hull, Marney Collins Sims [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 a plan for elementary school attendance boundary changes related to the opening of Hemmenway Elementary and M. Robinson Elementary. (Thursday)
Presenter: Pam Wells, John Fourqurean [View agenda item] Revisited [View agenda item]

B. The Board will discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public employee. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074]. (Thursday)
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims, Teresa Hull [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 his designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to a current lease for warehouse space on Roxburgh Drive. [This matter may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Texas Gov. Code § 551.072] [View agenda item]

CLOSING
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