May 7, 2026 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 May 4, 2026, 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 the Grand and Reserve Champions named at the 2026 CFISD Livestock Show.
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4.D. The Board will recognize Mike and Darlene Jarrar of Jarrar & Company Inc. as the winners of the Volume Buyer Buckle for the 2026 CFISD Livestock Show.
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4.E. The Board will recognize the recipient of the Debbie Blackshear District FFA Member of the Year Award, along with nominees for this award.
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MEETING AGENDA
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5. Public Comments
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5.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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5.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, MAY 11, 2026.
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6. Reports
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6.A. The administration will provide a report on the 2025-2026 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Demographic Study completed by Population and Survey Analysts (PASA).
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6.B. The administration will provide an update on the general operating budget.
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6.C. The administration will provide a written report of the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) annual activities.
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6.D. The administration will provide a report on compliance with SB 546.
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7. Consent Items
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7.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the April 13, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.
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7.B. The board will consider approving the budget amendments for the period of January 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
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7.C. The Board will consider approving on second reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies:
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7.C.1. DBD (Local) - Employment Requirements & Restrictions: Conflict of Interest (Revise)
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7.C.2. DC (Local) - Employment Practices (Revise)
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7.C.3. DEC (Local) - Compensation & Benefits: Leaves and Absences (Revise)
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7.C.4. DFBB (Local) - Term Contracts: NonRenewal (Revise)
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7.C.5. FFB (Local) - Student Welfare: Crisis Intervention (Revise)
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7.C.6. FFF (Local) - Student Welfare: Student Safety (Revise)
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7.D. The Board will consider granting a landscape facilities maintenance easement to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 166.
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7.E. The Board will consider awarding bids and contracts and/or authorizing purchase orders as recommended in the posted agenda item.
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7.E.1. CFISD Student Technology Safety and Digital Wellness Platform
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7.E.2. Mobile Pump and Fill Station for Nutrition Services
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7.E.3. Print Shop Equipment Leases, Monthly Maintenance Components and Click Charges
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8. Non-Consent Items
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8.A. The Board will consider approving on first reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies:
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8.A.1. BBD (Local) - Board Members: Training & Orientation (Revise)
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8.A.2. BBFA (Local) - Ethics: Conflict of Interest Disclosures (Revise)
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8.A.3. BDB (Local) - Board Internal Organization: Board Committees (Revise)
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8.A.4. BDF (Local) - Board Internal Organization: Advisory Committees (Add)
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8.A.5. CJ (Local) - Contracted Services (Revise)
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8.A.6. CJA (Local) - Contracted Services: Background Checks & Required Reporting (Revise)
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8.A.7. CKC (Local) - Safety Program/Risk Management: Emergency Plans (Revise)
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8.A.8. CQB (Local) - Technology Resources: Cybersecurity (Revise)
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8.A.9. CSA (Local) - Facility Standards: Safety & Security (Add)
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8.A.10. CV (Local) - Facilities Construction (Revise)
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8.A.11. EED (Local) - Instructional Arrangements: Student Schedules (LDU Revise)
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8.A.12. FEF (Local) - Attendance: Released Time (Add)
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8.A.13. GKA (Local) - Community Relations: Conduct on School Premises (Revise)
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8.B. The Board will receive legal advice from the general counsel on a matter in which the ethical duty of the general counsel to the Board of Trustees clearly conflicts with chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code; on status of pending litigation in Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District, No. 25-50695 (5th Cir. Apr. 21, 2026); and pending litigation and consideration of a settlement agreement in Administrative Hearing Cause 25-0281-K; Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District vs. Texas Department of Health & Human Services. [This item will be discussed in closed session.]
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8.C. The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law for Sonia Schlueter and Rachael Walker to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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8.D. The Board will consider the superintendent’s recommendation to extend the third-year Chapter 21 probationary contract for teacher James Lea and approve a fourth-year probationary contract pursuant to Texas Education Code 21.102(c) and Board policy DCA (Legal). [This item will be discussed in closed session.]
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8.E. The district will consider a Level IV appeal (M. Jackson) of a Level III decision. [The Board will consider and take action on Thursday, May 7, 2026. This item will be discussed in closed session.]
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8.F. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to give notice to Mary Jackson that her employment with the District under a probationary contract is terminated at the end of the contract and authorize the President of the Board to notify Mary Jackson of the action pursuant to 21.103 of the Texas Educator Code. [The Board will consider and take action on Monday, May 11, 2026. This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9. Discussion
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9.A. The administration will discuss Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report findings and corrective actions. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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10. 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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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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