1.

RECOGNITIONS    

A.

The Board will recognize Ethel Wolfe and Larry Youngblood for their service as members of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees. (Monday)
Presenter: Mark Henry [View Agenda Item]

B.

The Board will recognize students from Cypress Ranch, Cypress Woods and Langham Creek High Schools who won first or second place in the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) competition. (Monday)
Presenter: Sarah Sanders [View Agenda Item]

C.

The Board will recognize 10 students from Jersey Village High School who won first or second place in the video competition of the Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) contest. (Monday)
Presenter: Denise Kubecka [View Agenda Item]

D.

The Board will recognize students from Cypress Creek, Cy-Fair, Cypress Lakes and Jersey Village High Schools who won first or second place in state and national journalism contests. (Monday)
Presenter: Chris Ann Stroech, Mary Jadloski [View Agenda Item]

E.

The Board will recognize Craig Nowak from Cypress Woods High School for placing first in the state cross country meet. (Monday)
Presenter: Larry Peil

F.

The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)
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. (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.

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: Board President [View Agenda Item]

B.

The administration will report on a revised plan regarding the opening dates for new schools. (Monday)
Presenter: Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]

C.

The administration will provide a written report on the district’s progress in meeting NCLB highly qualified teacher requirements. (Thursday)
Presenter: Laura Harman, Teresa Hull [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

D.

The administration will provide a written report on the 2011-12 Campus Improvement Plans which include the Campus Performance Objectives and the AEIS Targets. (Thursday)
Presenter: Roy Garcia, Ashley Clayburn [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

5.

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 and authorize the superintendent, respective associate superintendent or designee to execute all necessary documents related to such bids and contracts.
Presenter: Harold Rowe, Roy Sprague, Colleen Wells [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

1.

Art & Miscellaneous School Supplies

2.

Athletic Flooring

3.

Bark Mulch (Renewal – Year 2 of 3)

4.

Central Packaging Supplies (Food Service)

5.

Concession Beverages (Food Service)

6.

Food & Supplies for Banquet & Catering (Renewal – Year 3 of 3)

7.

Horizontal Wrapping Machine (Food Service)

8.

Metal Fabrication & Repair Service

9.

Musical Instrument Repair, Service Parts & Supplies

10.

Network Storage Addition

11.

Office Supplies

12.

Paper for Food Service

13.

Physical Education Dress Wear (Renewal – Year 3 of 3)

14.

Pipe & Wire (Renewal – Year 3 of 3)

15.

Printing Services (Renewal – Year 3 of 3)

16.

Signage

17.

Small Wares (Food Service)

18.

Specialized Educational Services

19.

Swimming Pool Chemicals, Supplies, Parts & Repair (Renewal – Year 3 of 3)

B.

The Board will consider approving the list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2012-2013 (Spring) through 2014-2015.
Presenter: Sheri Stice [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

C.

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 Work Session Agenda Item]

D.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 14, 2011 regular meeting.
Presenter: Donna Blowey [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

E.

The Board will consider approving the minutes of the November 21, 2011 special-called meeting.
Presenter: Donna Blowey [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

6.

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 Cypress-Fairbanks Professional Development and Appraisal System certified appraisers for 2011-2012 school year as outlined in the Certified Appraiser Report.
Presenter: Laura Harman, Teresa Hull [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

B.

The Board will consider approving the 2012 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: Teresa Hull [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item] Discussion [View Agenda Item]

C.

The Board will consider approving the District’s recommendation for 2011-2012 supplemental science materials.
Presenter: Roy Garcia, Mary Jadloski [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

D.

The Board will consider approving the 2011-12 District Improvement Plan which includes the District Performance Objectives and the AEIS Targets.
Presenter: Roy Garcia, Ashley Clayburn [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

E.

The Board will consider approving the Campus Performance Objectives for the 2011-12 Campus Improvement Plans.
Presenter: Roy Garcia, Ashley Clayburn [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

F.

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

1.

EIA (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS

G.

The Board will consider approving a request from Harris County, an entity with eminent domain authority, to grant a 988-square-foot (0.0227 acre) easement on the southwest corner of the Huffmeister Road and Barker Cypress intersection adjacent to Goodson Middle School for the expansion of Huffmeister Road.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item] [View Work Session Agenda Item]

H.

The Board will consider a Level III appeal of a Level II decision denying a public complaint filed by William Aimone.
Presenter: Teresa Hull, Deborah Stewart [View Agenda Item]

7.

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 purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Mark Henry [View Work Session Agenda Item]

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]

1. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendation that Elementary #53 be located in Bridgeland on an existing site, be designed by VLK Architects and have an opening date of August 2013. [View Agenda Item]
2. The Board will consider approving the donation of property by Land Tejas Companies to be used for an elementary school site in Canyon Lakes West to open in 2014 and to allow the superintendent or his designee to negotiate details of the donation. [View Agenda Item]
3. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendation that Elementary #54 be located in Canyon Lakes on a site donated by Land Tejas Companies, be designed by PBK, and have an opening date of August 2014. [View Agenda Item]
4. The Board will consider approving the administration’s recommendation that Middle School #18 be located on district-owned property adjacent to Rennell Elementary, be designed by Bay Architects and have an opening date of August 2014. [View Agenda Item]