September 4, 2025 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 August 29, 2025, at 7:30 a.m.
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1. Call to Order
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2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
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3. District's Vision and Mission Statement
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4. Recognitions and Awards Announcements
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4.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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4.B. The Board will recognize a CFISD business partner for their outstanding contribution to the district.
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4.C. The Board will recognize State Representative Mike Schofield, District 132.
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5. Board Comments
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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MEETING AGENDA
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6. Public Comments
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6.A. 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.
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6.B. Citizen Participation
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 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025.
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7. Reports
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7.A. The administration will provide an update on the Long-Range Planning Committee.
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7.B. The administration will provide a report on the 2025 STAAR 3-8 and End-of-Course results, along with the state accountability ratings.
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7.C. The administration will provide an update on the progress of the Student Services Guardrail 1 in the Strategic Plan.
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8. Consent Items
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8.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the August 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting.
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8.B. The Board will consider approving on second reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies:
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8.B.1. EHBC (Local) Special Programs: Compensatory Services and Intensive Programs (Revise)
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8.B.2. EHBCA (Local) Compensatory Services and Intensive Programs: Accelerated Instruction (Add)
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8.C. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a memorandum of understanding between Texas A&M University and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.D. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute an Affiliation Agreement between the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences & Disorders of the University of Houston, and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.E. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Houston- Clear Lake and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.F. 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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8.F.1. 2025 Campbell MS, Cy-Ranch HS, Jersey Village HS, and Berry Center Chiller Replacements
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8.G. The Board will consider awarding bids and contracts and/or authorizing purchase orders as recommended in the posted agenda item.
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8.G.1. Special Education Bus Purchase
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8.H. The Board will consider authorizing an agreement with Epic Health Services, Inc.
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9. Non-Consent Items
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9.A. The Board will consider and take action on a resolution to nominate a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District.
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9.B. The Board will consider and take action on a resolution to nominate two candidates for a position on the Board of Directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District.
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9.C. The Board will consider approving on first reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policy:
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9.C.1. FFG (Local): Student Welfare, Child Abuse and Neglect
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9.D. The Board will receive legal advice from the general counsel regarding pending litigation and consider authorizing execution of a settlement agreement in Civil Action No. H-18-2850; Roe v. CFISD. [This item will be discussed in closed session.]
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9.E. The Board will review and consider adoption of revised Board Operating Procedures outlining the duties of a public official. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9.F. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to approve personal service agreements under Texas Education Code Section 11.006.
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9.G. The Board will consider approving the Superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Kenah Lofton that it is proposed her employment with the District under a term contract be terminated. It is further recommended that the President of the Board notify Ms. Lofton of the proposed action to terminate her employment pursuant to Texas Education Code §21.211(a)(1), and to suspend her without pay pursuant to Texas Education Code §21.211(b)(1). [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9.H. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Lorell Williams 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 Ms. Williams of the proposed action to terminate her employment pursuant to 21.211 of the Texas Educator Code. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9.I. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Kathryn Poe that it is proposed her employment with the District under a probationary contract be terminated. It is further recommended the President of the Board notify Ms. Poe of the proposed action to terminate her employment pursuant to 21.104 of the Texas Educator Code. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9.J. The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law for Isaiah Robinson, Charles Roberman, Belinda Enojado, Laelanny Davis, Kimberly Perez, Madeline Allen, Chandra Brooks, Peyton Keene, Phillip Riley, Sarah Neal, Shanie Cardinal, Jacob Gozalez, Dominique Roberts, Cheri Cruz, McKinley Young, Sebastian Domenech, Yvette Hoffer Zitterkopf, Toni Galvan, Daisy Huerta, Sean Finn, and Krista Hays to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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10. Discussion
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10.A. The Board will discuss the superintendent’s evaluation. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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11. 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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11.A. There will be a Closed Session in accordance with Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq.
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12. Adjournment
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