April 1, 2024 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 March 28, 2024 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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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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2. RECOGNITIONS
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2.A. The Board will recognize two recipients of the April 2024 Bringing Out the Best award.
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2.B. The Board will recognize the 2023 National-Board Certified Teachers.
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2.C. The Board will recognize students who were National Qualifiers, Gold Award Recipients and Silver Award Recipients at the 40th Annual Teach Tomorrow Summit.
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3. BOARD COMMENTS
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3.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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4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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4.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.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION WILL BE HEARD AT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING ON THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024.
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5. REPORTS
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5.A. The administration will provide a report on the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Demographic Update completed by Population and Survey Analysts (PASA).
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5.B. The administration will provide a progress report on Goal 4: Communication and Community Relations, Objectives 1-3 of the Board Monitoring System.
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5.C. The administration will provide an update on the general operating budget for the 2024-2025 school year.
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
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6.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 4, 2024, Regular Board Meeting.
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6.B. The Board will consider approving on second reading additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies.
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6.B.1. FL (Local) Student Records (Revise)
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6.C. The Board will consider approving the CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC blanket utility easement to provide underground electrical service at the existing Holbrook Elementary School and authorize the Superintendent or designee to negotiate the final terms and execute all related documents.
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6.D. 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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6.D.1. 2022 Cy-Fair HS Renovation
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6.D.2. 2023 ELC 1, ELC 2, ELC Barker Cypress & Falcon Annex Renovations
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6.E. The Board will consider approving and authorizing the Superintendent or designee to enter into the miscellaneous professional service contracts related to the 2022 Cy-Fair HS Renovation project.
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6.F. The Board will consider approving a resolution to join and participate in an Interlocal Agreement with the Region 4 Education Service Center and authorize the superintendent or designee to execute all necessary documents related to the interlocal agreement.
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7. NON-CONSENT AGENDA
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7.A. The Board will consider the adoption of an Order Authorizing the Issuance of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds, which May be Issued in One of More Series; Levying a Tax Providing for the Security and Payment Thereof; Providing for the Award of the Sale Thereof in Accordance with Specified Parameters; and Enacting Other Provisions Relating Thereto.
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7.B. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations to issue probationary, term, and annual contracts for the 2024-2025 school year for teachers, administrators, and professionals.
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7.C. The Board will consider the administration’s recommendation for the naming of Elementary School #59.
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7.D. The Board will consider approving the district instructional material recommendations for classroom use in the 2024-2025 school year:
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7.D.1. Instructional material recommendation for Science, Kindergarten-Grade 8: HMH Into Science Texas, Grades K-8
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7.D.2. Instructional material recommendation for Biology course: Savvas Learning Company Texas, Miller & Levine Experience Biology
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7.D.3. Instructional material recommendation for Chemistry course: Savvas Learning Company Texas Experience Chemistry
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7.D.4. Instructional material recommendation for Physics course: McGraw-Hill School Division McGraw-Hill Texas Physics
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7.D.5. Instructional material recommendation for Integrated Physics & Chemistry course: Accelerate Learning Inc. STEMscopes Science TX – IPC
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7.D.6. Instructional material recommendation for Environmental Science course: Cengage Learning Inc. Environmental Science: Sustaining Your World, Texas Edition
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7.D.7. Instructional material recommendation for Earth Systems course: Cengage Learning Inc. Earth Systems, Texas Edition
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7.D.8. Instructional material recommendation for Astronomy course: Cengage Learning Inc. Foundations of Astronomy
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7.D.9. Instructional material recommendation for Aquatics course: Cengage Learning Inc. Oceanography: An Invitation to Marine Science HS Edition
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7.D.10. Instructional material recommendation for Child Development course: CEV Multimedia LTD iCEV Child Development (Individual Course)
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7.D.11. Instructional material recommendation for Principles of Education & Training course: Goodheart-Willcox Company Teaching
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7.D.12. Instructional material recommendation for Instructional Practices course: The Curriculum Center for Family & Consumer Sciences Instructional Practices
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7.D.13. Instructional material recommendation for Principles of Applied Engineering course: eDynamic Holdings LP Applied Engineering 1a/1b
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7.D.14. Instructional material recommendation for Health Science Theory Clinicals course: Cengage Learning Inc. DHO Health Science
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7.D.15. Instructional material recommendation for Anatomy & Physiology course: McGraw-Hill School Division Holes Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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7.D.16. Instructional material recommendation for Forensic Science course: Cengage Learning Inc. Forensic Science: Fundamentals and Investigations
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7.D.17. Instructional material recommendation for Medical Terminology course: Cengage Learning Inc. Medical Terminology for Health Professions
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7.D.18. Instructional material recommendation for Pathophysiology course: eDynamic Holdings LP Pathophysiology 1a/1b
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7.D.19. Instructional material recommendation for Food Science K course: CEV Multimedia Ltd iCEV Food Science (Individual Course)
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7.D.20. Instructional material recommendation for Engineering Design & Presentation I course: CEV Multimedia Ltd. iCEV Engineering Design & Presentation I (Individual Course)
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7.D.21. Instructional material recommendation for Engineering Design & Presentation II course: CEV Multimedia Ltd. iCEV Engineering Design & Presentation I (Individual Course)
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7.D.22. Instructional material recommendation for Computer Science I course: Code HS Texas Computer Science I
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7.D.23. Instructional material recommendation for Computer Science II course: Compuscholar Java, Java Programming
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7.D.24. Instructional material recommendation for Communication & Technology in Education course: The Curriculum Center for Family & Consumer Sciences Communication and Technology in Education
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7.D.25. Instructional material recommendation for Personal Financial Literacy plus Economics course: McGraw-Hill School Division Personal Finance High School Edition
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7.E. The Board will consider adopting a Resolution to Modify Adjustment in Comptroller’s Property Value Assignment for Granting a Local Optional Homestead Exemption.
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7.F. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Dana Hoff that her employment with the District under a probationary contract is proposed for termination and authorize the President of the Board to notify Ms. Hoff 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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7.G. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Devonte Glover that his employment with the District under a probationary contract is proposed for termination and authorize the President of the Board to notify Mr. Glover 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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7.H. The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law for James Jackson, Alanna Walker, Rituparna Basu, and Sudhir Sekharan to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.074.]
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8. INFORMATION ITEMS
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8.B. Recap of Board member requests for information.
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9. DISCUSSION
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9.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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9.B. The Board will discuss and receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding local policy CW. [This item may be discussed in closed session pursuant to Section 551.071.]
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10. 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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10.A. There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
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