Board Work Session
October 7, 2004

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1. DISCUSSION

A. The Board will recognize Thornton Middle School students who won second place at the national Junior Forensics League Middle School Championship. (Tuesday)       Presenter: Elisabeth Baron

B.   The superintendent will make remarks and announcements including the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks. (Tuesday)      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. (Tuesday)     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. (Tuesday)      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 the dual high school/college credit program. (Tuesday)      Presenter: Carolyn Spillane

B. The administration will provide a written report on all collection and adjustments for the 2003 tax year.   (Thursday)      Presenter: David Sanders View Agenda Item

C. The administration will provide a written report on the revenues generated by the district’s Internet auction held August 11 through August 24, 2004 . (Thursday)      Presenter: H. D. Chambers 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. (Thursday)      Presenter: George Hobson and 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 list of students for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the school years 2004-2005 (Fall Addendum) through 2006-2007.      Presenter: Sheri Stice View Agenda Item

B. The Board will consider approving the membership for the 2004-2005 District Textbook Committee.      Presenter: Deanna Swenke View Agenda Item

C. The Board will consider approving bids and contracts to the recommended vendors as follows:      Presenter: George Hobson, Harold Rowe, and Colleen Wells View Agenda Item

     1. #04-07-7774R-RFP, CHARTER BUS SERVICE ANNUAL CONTRACT

     2. # 04-08-7809 , LUMBER AND IN-STORE MERCHANDISE ANNUAL CONTRACT

     3. # 04-08-7833 , CHILLER FOR HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

D. 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

E.   The Board will consider approving the sale of surplus furniture and equipment through the district’s surplus Internet auction.      Presenter: H. D. Chambers View Agenda Item

F.   The Board will consider approving on second reading the following policy:       Presenter: Debbie Emery

      1. FFC (LOCAL) – STUDENT WELFARE: Student Support Services (revision)

G. The Board will consider approving a waiver for three additional staff development days for each of the following three years: 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008       Presenter: Linda Merrell View Agenda Item

H. The Board will consider approving the list of supervisory and administrative personnel who are certified to appraise teachers during 2004-2005.      Presenter: Linda Merrell View Agenda Item

I.    The Board will consider approving the storm sewer easement to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 374 for storm sewer service to the LaFaye Johnson Lee Elementary School (Elementary School No. 41).       Presenter: Roy Sprague View Agenda Item

J.     The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 13, 2004, regular meeting.      Presenter: Cindy Wright View Agenda Item

K.    The Board will consider approving the minutes of the September 14, 2004, 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 2004-2005 Campus Improvement Plans, including each school's AEIS targets.        Presenter: Deanna Swenke, B. Willis, and Carolyn Spillane 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

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 to the Board on the following: (Thursday)       Presenter: David Anthony View Agenda Item

        1. Professional Development Days – October 8 and October 11, 2004

        2. Salute to the Stars – October 14, 2004 – 7:00 p.m. ( Cypress Ridge High School)

        3. Superintendent’s Student Leadership Conferences (High School – October 18, 2004 and Middle School – October 22, 2004 )

        4. Calendar Forum – October 21, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.

        5. School Dedications - 2:00 p.m. (Peggy Bell Duryea Elementary – October 24, 2004; Gwen Wayman Keith Elementary – October 31, 2004; and Ben Bradley Security Building – November 14, 2004)

 


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