August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 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 August 3, 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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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, AUGUST 10, 2026.
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6. REPORTS
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6.A. The administration will provide an oral report on the results of the Efficiency Audit performed by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P.
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6.B. The administration will provide an oral report on the proposed 2026 Maintenance and Operations and Interest and Sinking tax rates.
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7. PUBLIC HEARING
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7.A. The Board will hold a Public Hearing on the adoption of the 2026 Tax Rate at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the June 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.
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8.B. The Board will consider a resolution approving the individual authorized to calculate the no-new-revenue tax rate, the voter-approval tax rate and other truth-in-taxation requirements.
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8.C. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute an Interlocal Contract between Harris County Department of Education (ABS-West) and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.D. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute an Interlocal Contract between Harris County Department of Education (School-Based Therapy Services) and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.E. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute an Affiliation Agreement between Stephen F. Austin University and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.F. The Board will consider approving an Affiliation Agreement between Methodist Health Centers and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.G. The Board will consider approving the updated list of advanced courses for exemption purposes for the 2026-2027 school year.
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8.H. The Board will consider approving an agreement between Delta-T Group Texas, Inc. and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.I. The Board will consider approving an agreement between Ro Health and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.J. The Board will consider approving an agreement between Aveanna Healthcare and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.K. The Board will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the Harris County Juvenile Board and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.L. The Board will consider approving on second reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies:
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8.L.1. BJCF (Local) – Superintendent: Nonrenewal (Revise)
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8.L.2. CAA (Local) - Fiscal Management Goals & Objectives: Financial Ethics (Revise)
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8.L.3. DC (Local) - Employment Practices (Revise)
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8.L.4. DH (Local) - Employee Standards of Conduct (Revise)
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8.L.5. DP (Local) - Personnel Positions (Delete)
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8.L.6. DPA (Local) - Personnel Positions: Principals (Add)
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8.L.7. DPB (Local) - Personnel Positions: Other Personnel Positions (Add)
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8.L.8. EFB - Instructional Resources: Library Materials (Revise)
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8.L.9. EHBB (Local) - Special Programs: Gifted & Talented Students (Revise)
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8.L.10. FFF (Local) – Student Welfare: Student Safety (Revise)
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8.M. The Board will consider authorizing the superintendent to execute an Interlocal Agreement between Region 6 ESC and Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
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8.N. 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.N.1. Furniture and Equipment for Virtual Pathways
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8.O. The Board will consider approving a water meter easement with Municipal Utility District 239.
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8.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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8.P.1. 2025 Virtual Pathways Campus
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9. NON-CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. The Board will consider approving the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits (Netting Chapter 48 Funding) for the 2026-2027 school year and delegating contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent by taking action on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
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9.B. The Board will consider the 2026 Tax Rate Resolution to support the 2026-2027 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service budgets by setting the 2026 M&O and Interest and Sinking tax rates.
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9.C. The Board of Trustees of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will consider the adoption of an Order Calling a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to be Held Within the District; Providing for the Conduct and the Giving of Notice of the Election; And Containing Other Provisions Relating to the Election. A draft of the ELECTION ORDER is available for review by clicking on the link below. The final amounts and the scope of this proposition to be presented to the voters are within the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
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9.D. The Board of Trustees of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District will consider the adoption of an Order Calling a Bond Election to be Held Within the District; Making Provisions for the Conduct and the Giving of Notice of the Election; And Containing Other Provisions Relating Thereto. A draft of the ELECTION ORDER reflecting the proposed amounts and scope of the propositions is available for review by clicking on the link below. The final amounts and the scope of any propositions to be presented to the voters are within the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
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9.E. The Board will consider nominations for the Region 4, Position B, large district member seat on the TASB Board of Directors.
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9.F. The Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Student Code of Conduct.
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9.G. The Board will consider approving the CFISD 2023-2026 Safety and Security Audit Cycle Report. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9.H. The Board will consider approving a Resolution adopting the 2025 Harris County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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9.I. The Board will consider approving on first reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies:
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9.I.1. FA (Local): Parent Rights and Responsibilities (Revise)
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9.J. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s recommendation to rescind the notice to Juan Grover regarding the proposed termination of his probationary contract with the District for the 2026-2027 school year. [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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