November 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Board Work Session
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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 November 3, 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 is 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 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. The Board will recognize outgoing Board members.
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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. REPORTS
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3.A. The administration will provide an oral report on the Construction Contract Compliance Audit performed by Weaver and Tidwell, LLP.
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4. ACTION ITEMS
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4.A. The Board will consider naming a lone finalist for the position of the superintendent of schools. [This item may be discussed prior to action in closed session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.074.]
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4.B. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 9, 2023, Regular Board Meeting.
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4.C. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 10, 2023, Special-Called Board Meeting.
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4.D. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 11, 2023, Special-Called Board Meeting.
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4.E. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 12, 2023, Special-Called Board Meeting.
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4.F. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 23, 2023, Special-Called Board Meeting.
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4.G. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the October 25, 2023, Special-Called Board Meeting.
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4.H. The Board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023.
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4.I. The Board will consider approving the District’s 2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit Report and accept the auditors’ report on the district’s general-purpose financial statements and single audit for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
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4.J. The Board will consider approving the amendment to the 2023-2024 Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Resources for Children and Adults (HCRCA) to provide the services of one (1) additional Youth Service Specialist to assist with specialized services for students and families in CFISD.
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4.K. The Board will consider approving the fentanyl abuse and prevention and drug poisoning awareness curriculum as recommended by the School Health Advisory Council.
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4.L. The Board will consider approving the district and campus improvement plans for the 2023-2024 school year.
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4.M. The Board will consider approving the issuance of a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching permit in lieu of standard teaching certifications as established by law.
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4.N. The Board will consider approving the innovative course Team Sport Officiating.
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4.O. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Woman’s University for Speech Pathology Field Placement.
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4.P. The Board will consider approving construction proposals and contracts paid from Bond Funds to the recommended contractors and authorize the Superintendent or designee to execute all necessary documents related to such contracts as follows:
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4.P.1. 2023 A. Robison & Tipps ES Renovations
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4.P.2. 2023 M. Robinson ES Renovation
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4.P.3. 2023 Postma & Sampson ES Renovations
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4.Q. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Region 4 Education Service Center for teacher residency placement(s).
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4.R. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Sam Houston State University for teacher residency placement(s).
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4.S. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Houston Downtown for teacher residency placement(s).
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4.T. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Christine Warren that her employment with the District under a probationary contract is proposed for termination and authorize the President of the Board to notify Ms. Warren of the proposed action pursuant to 21.104 of the Texas Educator Code. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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4.U. The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law for Rosa Barrows, Josie Flores, Savannah Gau, Paul Jerome, Phu Ngo, Jessica Milliren, Adriana Oprea, Eileen Patterson, Amy Riebel, Diana Sanchez Villafranca, Margo Tidwell, Marina Wright, Giesla Zech to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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5. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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5.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 is 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. 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.
REGISTER TO SPEAK FOR CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023.
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6. 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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6.A. There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
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