June 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM - Regular Board Meeting
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Notice of this meeting was mailed or electronically transmitted to the news media, who previously requested such notice, and a copy was posted in the main/front office window of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Mark Henry, Ed.D. Administration Building on June 16, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
AGENDA COMMENTS: Per BED (Local), patrons may address the Board during any Board Meeting under Agenda Comments regarding items listed on the agenda for that meeting. Individuals must register in advance. Registration opens the day the agenda is posted to the district website, and the deadline for registering for the June 20, 2023 Board Meeting is 12:00 p.m. on June 19, 2023. To register, individuals must click on the "Register to Speak" link found under each agenda item listed for that meeting on the district website. This electronic speaker form must be completed in its entirety. Agenda Comments will generally be heard before each agenda item to be discussed or considered by the Board unless rearranged by the Board President. Any registered speaker who is absent from the meeting at the time for Agenda Comments forfeits the opportunity to address the Board at that meeting but may submit written comments to the Board. MEETING OPENING: Call to Order, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, District's Vision and Mission Statement |
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1. REMARKS AND RECOGNITIONS
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1.A. The Superintendent will make remarks and announcements regarding the honors and achievements earned by staff and students in recent weeks and provide information regarding district and community events or items of interest.
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1.B. Congressman Wesley Hunt will recognize Dr. Mark Henry for his years of service to CFISD.
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1.C. The Board will recognize students who placed 1st and 2nd in state at the UIL State Track and Field Meet.
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1.D. The board will recognize NASA’s HUNCH (High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware) program as one of our many valued industry partners with students in CFISD.
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1.E. The board will recognize the Cosmetology and Fashion Design students who placed Best of Show, 1st or 2nd in the SkillsUSA State competition.
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1.F. The board will recognize the Technology Student Association (TSA) students who placed 1st or 2nd at the State TSA Competition.
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2. BOARD COMMENTS
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2.A. Board members may make comments during this portion of the agenda regarding student achievement, district progress and data, community input and concerns, observations from school visits, meetings and conferences attended, district and community events and initiatives, or continuing education. The Board may not take action on items discussed.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING
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3.A. The Board will hold a Public Hearing on the adoption of the 2023-2024 budget at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
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4. REPORTS
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4.A. The administration will provide a written report of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) annual activities to the Board of Trustees.
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4.B. The administration will present an oral report on the work of the Portrait of a CFISD Graduate Advisory Council.
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4.C. The administration will provide a report on safety and security measures.
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4.D. The administration will provide an oral report on the status of the 2014 and 2019 Bond Programs.
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4.E. The administration will provide a written report on the cooperative purchasing fees paid by the District for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
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5. ACTION ITEMS
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5.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the May 8, 2023 Regular Board Meeting.
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5.B. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.
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5.C. The Board will consider approving a resolution for the commitment of the district’s fund balance.
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5.D. The Board will consider approving a list of qualified financial institutions, brokers/dealers, investment pools and investment advisors that are authorized to engage in investment transactions with the district.
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5.E. The Board will consider approving engagement with Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. to perform construction audit services.
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5.F. The Board will consider a resolution approving the district’s investment policy and investment strategy, the investment officers of the district, the independent sources of instruction relating to investment responsibilities for the investment officers of the district, and investment training hours.
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5.G. The Board will consider approving a resolution and agreement supporting the application by KMP USA LLC to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zones Board and to provide a letter of non-objection for such purpose.
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5.H. The Board will hear presentations from the superintendent search proposal finalists and consider taking action to select a consulting firm to conduct the superintendent search. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074]
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5.I. The Board will consider approving a request for the Texas Education Agency Low-Attendance Day Waiver for September 13, 2022 and May 5, 2023, in response to the decline in the attendance rate at several campuses due to unsubstantiated threats to student safety.
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5.J. The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding between Harris County Juvenile Board and Cypress-Fairbanks I.S.D. to participate in the JJAEP for the 2023-2024 school year.
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5.K. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Lamar University for student teacher placement(s).
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5.L. The Board will consider Health as a requirement for graduation.
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5.M. The Board will consider approving the list of advanced courses for exemption purposes, 2023-2024.
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5.N. The Board will consider approving the attached list of facilities for Off-Campus Physical Education, Category I, for the 2023-2024 school year.
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5.O. The Board will consider approving the Navigating Life for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and the Methods for Academic and Personal Success (MAPS) innovative course offerings for Special Education.
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5.P. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute the renewal of the 2023-2024 Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for specialized services at the Academic Behavior School (ABS) West.
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5.Q. The Board will consider approving the renewal of the 2023-2024 Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for school-based therapy services.
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5.R. The Board will consider approving a request for a Texas Education Agency waiver that allows the district to train staff on various educational strategies designed to improve student performance in lieu of student instruction for the 2023-24 school year.
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5.S. The Board will consider approving the Memorandum of Understanding & Agreement with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Texas A&M University, related to the Advise TX College Advising Corps Program.
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5.T. The Board will consider approving the 2023-2024 Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) for the services of nineteen (19) Youth Service Specialists.
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5.U. The Board will consider approving a resolution to join and participate in the Interlocal Agreement with the Region 5 ESC and authorize the superintendent or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the interlocal agreement listed.
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5.V. The Board will consider authorizing or ratifying the superintendent’s procurement and execution of all necessary documents under the emergency exception in Section 44.031 of the Education Code and CH (Local) needed to remediate and/or repair damages to Bang Elementary School caused by an unforeseen construction defect.
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5.W. The Board will consider awarding bids and contracts and/or authorizing purchase orders as recommended in the posted agenda item.
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5.W.1. Art & Miscellaneous School Supplies
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5.W.2. Athletic/All Activities Student Accident Insurance Renewal
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5.W.3. Bananas for Nutrition Services
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5.W.4. Commodity Processed Food for Nutrition Services
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5.W.5. Dry Grocery for Nutrition Services
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5.W.6. Farm to School Produce for Nutrition Services
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5.W.7. Fresh & Frozen Bread for Nutrition Services
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5.W.8. Frozen & Refrigerated Food for Nutrition Services
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5.W.9. Fruits & Vegetables for Nutrition Services
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5.W.10. Group Term Life/AD&D Insurance Renewal
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5.W.11. Hazardous Waste Disposal
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5.W.12. Modernization of Elevator Equipment at Berry Center
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5.W.13. Multifunctional Device Copier Lease, Maintenance & Related Services
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5.W.14. Pictures & Photography Services
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5.W.15. Processed Produce for Nutrition Services
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5.W.16. School Liability, Privacy & Information Security, and Automobile Insurance Renewal
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5.W.17. Software for STAAR Test Analysis
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5.W.18. Student, Staff Devices, Accessories and Software
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5.W.19. Software License, Equipment, Services and Maintenance Renewal Agreements and/or Expansion
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5.W.20. Transport Cabinets for Nutrition Services
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5.W.21. Vending Beverages and Snacks
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5.W.22. Whole Produce for Nutrition Services
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5.X. The Board will consider nominations for the Region 4, Position F, large district member seat on the TASB Board of Directors.
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5.Y. The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law for Mariah Henry and Kristen Toliver to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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5.Z. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Kristin Reedus that it is proposed her employment with the District under a term contract be terminated. It is further recommended the President of the Board notify the teacher of the proposed action to terminate her employment pursuant 21.211 of the Texas Educator Code. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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5.AA. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Nicole Graves that it is proposed her employment with the District under a term contract be terminated. It is further recommended the President of the Board notify the teacher of the proposed action to terminate her employment pursuant 21.211 of the Texas Educator Code. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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5.AB. The Board will consider the adoption of the 2023-2024 Budget, including the 2023-2024 staff compensation plan.
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5.AC. The Board will consider a Level IV appeal (Burton/Tobias) of a Level III decision. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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6. DISCUSSION
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6.A. The administration will discuss the Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.076 of the Texas Government Code.]
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7. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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7.A. Per BED (Local), patrons may address the Board during the Regular Board Meeting under Citizen Participation on any matters of interest or concerns that are not posted agenda items. Individuals may only register to speak one time per meeting and must register in advance. Registration opens the day the agenda is posted to the district website, and the deadline for registering for the June 20, 2023 Board Meeting is 12:00 p.m. on June 19, 2023. To register, individuals must click on the “Register to Speak” link found under the Citizen Participation heading in the agenda for that meeting on the district website. This electronic speaker form must be completed in its entirety. Any registered speaker who is absent from the meeting at the time for Citizen Participation forfeits the opportunity to address the Board at that meeting but may submit written comments to the Board.
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8. CLOSED SESSION
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed session of the Board should be held or is required in relation to any item included in this notice, then such closed session as authorized by Section 551.001 of the Texas Government Code (the Open Meetings Act) will be held by the Board at that date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed session concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Sections 551.071 through 551.084, of the Open Meetings Act. |
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8.A. There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
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9. ADJOURNMENT
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