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1. RECOGNITIONS
A. The Board will recognize the district Volunteers in Public Schools state award winners. (Thursday,
April 13)
Presenter: Pam Wells
B. The Board will recognize high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Thursday, April 13) Presenter: Mary Smith
C. The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Thursday, April 13)
Presenter: David Anthony
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. (Thursday, April 13)
Presenter: Board Members
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. (Thursday, April 13)
Presenter: Kelli Durham
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 activities related to the opening of the Berry Educational Support Center. (Thursday, April 6) Presenter: Pam Wells, H. D. Chambers [View Agenda Item]
B. 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: Cheryl Salyards [View 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 as follows :
Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, Pam Wells, Colleen Wells [View Agenda Item]
1. # 06-01-8504, Food Service Bread Annual Contract
2. # 06-01-8505, Food Service Pies and Cakes Annual Contract
3. # 06-01-8507, Food Service Chips and Snacks Annual Contract
4. # 06-01-8508, Food Service Beverages Annual Contract
5. # 06-02-8811, Food Service Central Packaging Materials Annual Contract
6. # 06-02-8812, Food Service Paper Annual Contract
7. # 06-02-8814, Musical Instruments (Brass, Woodwind, Percussion, Keyboard) for Cypress Woods High School
8. # 06-02-8816, Food Service Lift Truck and Pallet Jacks Annual Contract
9. # 06-02-8818, Data and Telephone System Equipment and Supplies Annual Contract
10. #06-02-8819RFP, Point of Sale System for the Berry Center and Stadium
11. # 06-02-8828, Music Department Furnishings for Cypress Woods High School
12. # 06-02-8830, Musical Instruments (Strings) for Cypress Woods High School
13. # 06-03-8843, Automotive OEM Proprietary Parts and Labor Annual Contract
14. # 06-03-8848, Athletic Equipment for Cypress Woods High School
15. # 06-03-8852, Weight Room Equipment for Cypress Woods High School
16. #06-03-8866R-RFP, Event Staff Contract Labor for the Berry Center Annual Contract
B. The Board will consider approving a construction proposal and contract paid from bond funds to the recommended contractor as follows: Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]
1. #06-01-8775R-FP, Package A-2006, Miscellaneous Renovations Cypress Falls High School and Ault, Frazier & Lowery Elementary Schools
C. The Board will consider approving the tax refunds of $500.00 or Greater for Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. and/or Harris County Education District. Presenter: George Hobson [View Agenda Item]
D. The Board will consider approving on second reading the following district policy: Presenter: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]
1. BBD (LOCAL) Board Members: Training and Orientation (new)
E. The Board will consider waiving Board Policy EIF (LOCAL), Academic Achievement: Graduation for the 2005 – 2006 school year to specifically allow Louisiana Hurricane evacuees who meet Louisiana graduation requirements to participate in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD graduation ceremonies. Presenter: Leonard Brautigam [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 16, 2006, regular meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright [View Agenda Item]
G. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 20, 2006, special-called meeting. Presenter: Cindy Wright [View 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 district's Annual Action Plan designed to carry out the goal priorities established for 2006-2007. Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]
B. The Board will consider approving on first reading additions, deletions or revisions to the following district policies:
Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Marney Sims, Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]
1. DBD (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
2. DBD (EXHIBIT) EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS: Conflict of Interest
3. EEH (LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS: Homebound (new)
4. EFAA (LOCAL) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTIONS AND ADOPTION: Textbook Selection and Adoption
5. EIA (LOCAL) ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents
6. FFA (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: Wellness and Health Services
C. The Board will consider authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate a final resolution and/or agreement with an electrical power aggregator and/or a retail electrical provider (REP) to supply the district with electricity effective June 1, 2007. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.] Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]
D. The Board will consider approving the Easement for Certain Utilities with Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P.; CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC ( CNP Electric); CenterPoint Energy Houston, a division of CenterPoint Energy Resources Corporation ( CNP Entex); and Texas Cable Partners, LLP for utility services to Joan Spillane Postma 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]
E. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to negotiate and execute an amendment to the current tax collection contract with Linebarger, Heard. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071]. Presenter: George Hobson, Marney Collins Sims, Betty Rennell [View Agenda Item]
F. The Board will consider approving the naming of the principals for Metcalf Elementary School and Thornton Middle School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Betty Rennell, Debbie Emery [View Agenda Item]
G. The Board will consider rescinding authorization for issuance of a multi-year term contract to Eric Blume, assistant principal at Cypress-Springs High School [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.074]. Presenter: Betty Rennell, Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]
H. The Board will consider authorizing preparation of a statement of the District’s position regarding Housing Finance Corporations, Community Housing Development Organizations, and similar entities for execution. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071]. Presenter: David Anthony [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 Repeated Use provision of GKD (Local) Community Relations: Nonschool Use of School Facilities. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to section 551.071] (Thursday, April 6) Presenter: Pam Wells, H. D. Chambers [View Agenda Item]
B. 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]
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: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]
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