Board Work Session
June 8, 2006

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1.   RECOGNITIONS

      A. The Board will recognize Cypress Falls High School students who placed first at the TCEA (Texas Computer Education Association) and UIL State Computer Science contests. (Monday)
Presenter: Denise Kubecka

      B.   The Board will recognize Cypress Falls High School journalism senior, Marcelino Benito, named the 2006 Texas High School Journalist of the Year and the 2006 National High School Journalist of the Year. (Monday)
Presenter: Becky Denton

      C. The Board will recognize first and second place winners of the Texas Regional Ocean Sciences Bowl competition. (Monday)
Presenter: Gregory Zureich [View Agenda Item]

      D. The Board will recognize first and second place winners at the Texas Science Olympiad competition. (Monday)
Presenter: Gregory Zureich [View Agenda Item]

      E.   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.   PUBLIC HEARING

      A. The Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on June 8, 2006 , on the 2006-2007 proposed budget. (Thursday)
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight, Annette Peet [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 2006 TAKS results for grades 3-11 and SDAA II results for grades 3-10. (Thursday)
Presenter: Deanna Swenke, Lisa Cottle, Rayyan Amine [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The administration will report on a management review of the district’s transportation department. (Monday)
Presenter: John Fourqurean, Rick Terrell

      C. The administration will provide a written report on the district's GED Test Center , including the number of tests administered and fees received for administering the test during 2005.
Presenter: Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]

      D. 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, George Hobson [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 list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2006-2007 ( Spring) through 2008-2009.
Presenter: Sheri Stice [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The Board will consider approving the implementation of activities and the application for the Texas Statewide Tobacco Education and Prevention Grant.
Presenter: Danielle Lutz [View Agenda Item]

      C. 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]

      D. 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. # 06-02-8824 , Frozen Entrees Annual Contract
2. # 06-02-8825 , Dry Grocery Annual Contract
3. # 06-02-8826 , Refrigerated Products Annual Contract
4. # 06-02-8827 , Fruits and Vegetables Annual Contract
5. #06-03-8872RFP, Laptop Computers, Printers, Carts and Components
6. # 06-03-8879 , Career and Technology Tools for Cypress Woods High School
7. # 06-04-8884 , Floor Care Machines
8. # 06-04-8895 , Maps and Globes Contract
9. # 06-04-8899 , Art Equipment and Furniture
10. # 06-04-8901 , Automotive OEM Proprietary Parts and Labor for GM, Supreme Body, and Thermo King Annual Contract
11. #06-04-8903R, Fire Alarm and Fire Sprinkler System Inspection and Repair Annual Contract
12. #06-04-8904RFP, Graduation Related Items
13. #06-04-8905RFP, Student Pictures
14. # 06-04-8906 , Microcomputer Peripherals Annual Contract
15. # 06-05-8907 , Automotive Batteries, HVAC, Alternator, and Starter Parts Annual Contract
16. # 06-05-8908 , Audio Visual Furniture and Equipment Annual Contract
17. # 06-05-8910 , Electrical Supplies Annual Contract
18. # 06-05-8912 , Appliance Repair Parts Annual Contract
19. # 06-05-8913 , Photography Equipment
20. #06-05-8914RFP, General Liability & School Professional Legal Liability
21. #06-05-8916R-FP, Carpet and Resilient Flooring Annual Contract
22. #06-05-8917RFP, Yearbooks

      E.   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. #06-03-8863R-FP, Package D-2006, Miscellaneous Renovations at Carlton Center and REO Annex

      F.   The Board will consider approving the contract award for the construction of High School No. 10 located on Greenhouse Road south of W. Little York and the meet pool at High School No. 9.
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      G. The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, deletions or revisions to the following district policies:
Presenter: Debbie Emery, Marney Sims, Pam Wells [View Agenda Item]
1. DAB (LOCAL) Employment Objectives: Objective Criteria for Personnel Decisions
2. DBA (LOCAL) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Credentials and Records
3. GKD (LOCAL) COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Nonschool Use of School Facilities

      H. The Board will consider approving the sale of district furniture and equipment through a surplus Internet auction to be held in August 2006.
Presenter: H. D. Chambers [View Agenda Item]

      I.    The Board will consider approving an addendum to its Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for the provision of law enforcement services through Precinct 4 Constables Office, to cover the period of August 5, 2006 through December 31, 2006 .
Presenter: Leonard Brautigam [View Agenda Item]

      J.    The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 1, 2006 , special-called regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View Agenda Item]

      K. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 8, 2006 , regular meeting.
Presenter: Cindy Wright [View Agenda Item]

      L.   The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 22, 2006 , 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 Superintendent’s salary recommendation for employees for the school year 2006-2007.
Presenter: David Anthony [View Agenda Item]

      B.   The Board will consider adoption of the 2006-2007 budget. (This item will be preceded by a public hearing scheduled Thursday June 8, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. )
Presenter: George Hobson, Becky Knight, Annette Peet [View Agenda Item]

      C. The Board will consider approving the 2006 - 2007 Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct. Presenter: Deborah Stewart, Leonard Brautigam [View Agenda Item]

      D. The Board will consider nominations for the large district member position on the TASB Board of Directors in TASB Region 4, Position F.
Presenter: Don Ryan, David Anthony [View Agenda Item]

      E.   The Board will consider approving Board members to serve as delegate and alternate delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) annual delegate assembly.
Presenter: Don Ryan, David Anthony [View Agenda Item]

      F.   The Board will consider approval and execution of a Consent and Joinder to Petition for Annexation of Land into Municipal Utility District 172 and related documents necessary to annex Postma Elementary School into MUD 172 for water and sanitary sewer services.
Presenter: Marney Collins Sims [View Agenda Item]

      G.   The Board will consider approving the naming of High School No. 9 and High School No. 10.
Presenter: David Anthony

      H. The Board will consider approving the naming of Elementary School No. 46, Elementary School No. 47, Middle School No. 15, and Middle School No. 16.
Presenter: David Anthony

      I.     The Board will consider approving a 0.107 acre road easement and right of way to Harris County along Barker Cypress Road at the Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center and Athletic Stadium. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      J.    The Board will consider approving the Storm Sewer and Waterline Easement and Storm and Sanitary Sewer Easement with Harris County MUD No. 167 for utility services to Elementary School No. 47.  [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      K. The Board will consider approving the Waterline and Sanitary Sewer Easement with Harris County MUD No. 374 for utility services to the 130 acre multi-campus site. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and Section 551.072.]
Presenter: Roy Sprague [View Agenda Item]

      L.   The Board will consider approving the naming of the director, secondary music. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Betty Rennell, Deanna Swenke [View Agenda Item]

      M. The Board will consider a Level III appeal of a Level II decision involving an employee grievance filed by Louis Kosclskey, a Diversified Career Preparation (DCP) teacher at Jersey Village High School in Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Sections 551.074]
Presenter: Laurence Binder, Ralph Funk, Marney Collins Sims

      N. The Board will consider a Level III discipline appeal of a Level II decision made by the Discipline Review Committee. (Thomas C. v. Watkins Middle School ) [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071 and 551.082.]
Presenter: Deborah Stewart, Diana Lewis, Judy Linville [View Agenda Item]

      O. The Board will consider Level III complaints filed by Kim Malone and Sheila Wall regarding the Cy-Fair High School cheerleading tryout process and the Level II hearing officer’s decision. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
Presenter: Leonard Brautigam, Roy Garcia, Darlene Medford

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 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
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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]


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