April 13, 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 April 6, 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 CFO Karen Smith for receiving an award from the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO).
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4.D. The Board will recognize student athletes who placed in UIL State Tournaments.
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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, APRIL 13, 2026.
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6. Reports
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6.A. The administration will provide an update on the general operating budget.
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7. Consent Items
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7.A. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 2, 2026, Regular Board Meeting.
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7.B. The Board will consider approving the minutes of the March 25, 2026, Special-Called Board Meeting.
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7.C. The Board will consider approving the 2026-2027 TEKS Certification Form.
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7.D. 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.D.1. Carpet and Resilient Flooring
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7.D.2. E-Rate - Internet and Related Services for DataBank HOU2 Project
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7.E. The Board will consider granting a temporary construction easement to Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 264.
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7.F. The Board will consider approving a change order to the construction contract for the 2024 Cy-Ranch HS Renovation project.
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7.G. The Board will consider approving on second reading the additions, revisions, or deletions to district policies:
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7.G.1. CLE (Local) Buildings, Grounds, and Equipment Management: Flag Displays (Revise)
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7.G.2. CQD (Local) Technology Resources: Artificial Intelligence (Add)
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7.G.3. DGBA (Local) Personnel-Management Relations: Employee Complaints/Grievances (Revise)
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7.G.4. EIA (Local) Academic Achievement: Grading/Progress Reports to Parents (Revise)
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7.G.5. EEP(Local) Instructional Arrangements: Lesson Plans (Add)
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7.G.6. EFA(Local) Instructional Resources: Instructional Materials (Revise)
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7.G.7. EHBAF(Local) Special Education: Video/Audio Monitoring (Revise)
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7.G.8. FFG(Local) Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect (Revise)
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7.G.9. FNG (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student and Parent Complaint/Grievances (Revise)
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7.G.10. GF(Local) Public Complaints (Revise)
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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. DBD (Local) - Employment Requirements & Restrictions: Conflict of Interest (Revise)
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8.A.2. DC (Local) - Employment Practices (Revise)
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8.A.3. DEC (Local) - Compensation & Benefits: Leaves and Absences (Revise)
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8.A.4. DFBB (Local) - Term Contracts: NonRenewal (Revise)
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8.A.5. FFB (Local) - Student Welfare: Crisis Intervention (Revise)
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8.A.6. FFF (Local) - Student Welfare: Student Safety (Revise)
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8.B. 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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8.C. The Board will consider approving the superintendent’s contract recommendations to issue probationary, term, and annual contracts for the 2026-2027 school year for teachers, administrators, and professionals.
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8.D. The Board will consider making a determination that good cause did not exist as required by law for Nicholas Sahawatana, Matthew Potter, Kabriea Haley, Frederica Haywood, and Meagan Kenny to resign their respective employment contracts. [This item may be discussed in closed session.]
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9. 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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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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12. FFB (Local) - Student Welfare: Crisis Intervention
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