Board Work Session
April 7, 2005

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1.   RECOGNITIONS

      A. The Board will recognize state volunteer award winners, Mr. Earl Heinemann for the Outstanding Intergenerational Volunteer Award (large district); and Mr. Nick Hernandez for the Outstanding Business Partnership (large district). (Monday)
Presenter: Pam Scott

      B.   The Board will recognize high school students who are participating in the Board Shadowing Project. (Monday)
Presenter: Mary Smith

      C. The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Monday)  
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. (Monday)
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. (Monday)
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 provide a written report on the employee premiums for the renewal of Cigna Health Insurance.
Presenter: George Hobson 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: George Hobson, 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 the Advanced Courses for 2005-2006. Presenter: Carolyn Spillane View Agenda Item

      B.   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. #05-01-8195RFP, Integrated Learning Management System

            2. #05-01-8206RFP, Basic Life/ AD&D and Supplemental Life

            3. #05-02-8196, Food Service Vending Snacks

            4. #05-02-8197, Food Service Pies and Cakes

            5. #05-02-8198, Food Service Dispensed Drinks

            6. #05-02-8199, Food Service Beverages

            7. #05-02-8200, Food Service Bread

            8. #05-02-8201, Food Service Chips and Snacks

            9. #05-02-8212, Chiller for Fiest Elementary School

            10. #05-02-8226R-FP, ISC & Early Learning Center #2 Reroofs and #05-02-8229R-FP, Partial Reroof at Cy-Fair HS & Repairs at Carlton Center

            11. #05-02-8227R-FP, Barker-Cypress Transportation and Exhibit Center Reroofs

            12. #05-02-8230R-FP, Fencing - Multiple Campuses

            13. #05-02-8238, Building Materials and General Maintenance Supplies Annual Contract

            14. #05-02-8239, Janitorial Supplies Annual Contract

            15. #05-02-8242, Musical Instruments and Equipment

            16. #05-03-8194, Kindergarten Furniture and Equipment Annual Contract

            17. #05-03-8215, Athletic Equipment for Kahla and Spillane Middle Schools

            18. #05-03-8256RFP, Stop Loss Insurance

      C. 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

      D. The Board will consider approving on second reading revisions or deletion to the following policies: Presenter: Debbie Emery View Agenda Item

            1. BJA (LOCAL) Superintendent: Qualifications and Duties (district revision)

            2. DEA (LOCAL) Compensation & Benefits: Salaries, Wages, and Stipends (UD73 revision)

            3. DFBB (LOCAL) Term Contracts: Nonrenewal (UD73 revision)

            4. DGA (LOCAL) Employee Rights & Privileges: Freedom of Association (UD73 revision)

            5. DH (LOCAL) Employee Standards of Conduct (UD73 revision)

            6. DK (LOCAL) Assignment and Schedules (UD73 revision)

            7. FDA (LOCAL) Admissions: Interdistrict Transfers (district revision)

            8. FDB (LOCAL) Admissions: Intradistrict Transfers (district revision)

            9. FOAA (LOCAL) Placement in Alternative Educational Setting: Removal by Teacher (delete)

      E.   The Board will consider approving the minutes of the February 28, 2005, regular 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 2005-2006. Presenter: Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item

      B.   The Board will consider adopting a resolution supporting Region 4 Education Service Center as a pilot regional education service center. Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item

      C. The Board will consider approving on first reading revisions to the following policies: Presenter: Debbie Emery, George Hobson, Deanna Swenke, Cheryl Salyards View Agenda Item

            1. CAA (LOCAL) Fiscal Management: Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics (New, TASB Update 74)

            2. DBA (LOCAL) Employee Requirements & Restrictions/Credit & Records (Revised, TASB Update 74)

            3. DBD (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Conflict of Interest (Revised, TASB UD74)

            4. DFF (LOCAL) Termination of Contract: Reduction in Force (Revised, TASB UD74)

            5. EED (LOCAL) Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules (Revised, Local District)

            6. EEJC (LOCAL) Individualized Learning: Correspondence Courses (Revised, Local District)

            7. EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking (Revised, Local District)

            8. EHDD (LOCAL) Extended Instructional Programs: College Course Work/Dual Credit Program (Revised, Local District)

            9. EL (LOCAL) Charter Campus or Program (Revised, TASB UD74)

      D. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Aerial and Underground Easements to provide permanent electrical service for Thomas M. Danish Elementary School (Elementary School No. 42). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

      E.   The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC Easement to provide permanent electrical service for Cypress Woods High School (High School No. 8). [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

      F.   The Board will consider approving the construction contract award for the construction of Elementary   School No. 43 to be located near the northwest corner of Spring Cypress and Grant Road and Elementary School No. 44 to be located on West and Greenhouse Road. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.072.] Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

      G. The Board will consider approving the naming of the General Manager, Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and the principal for Kirk Elementary School. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Betty Rennell View Agenda Item

      H. The Board will consider a Level III discipline appeal of a Level II decision involving Jourdan U, a high school student in Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. (This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.082.) Presenter: Richard Alcorn, Jim Wells, 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: David Anthony View Agenda Item

      B.   The Board will discuss the superintendent's goals, duties, evaluation and contract. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.] Presenter: Board Members 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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