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Cypress-Fairbanks ISD board meeting, Sep 14, 2026

57 min

Budget cuts and layoffs ▶ 25:57

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What happened at this meeting

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD board approves 2026⁠-⁠2027 strategic plan goals and performance objectives 37:49

  • At public comment, speakers asked the district for a district-wide policy on racial slurs and hate-based language and asked the board to repeal the district's opt-in policy for books. 23:13
  • The Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, a revised parent rights policy on surveys and the 2026⁠-⁠2027 strategic plan goals and performance objectives. 33:05
  • The board also unanimously approved the 2026⁠-⁠2027 SB 12 annual certification of compliance and, on first reading, a revised class ranking policy. 35:40
Item by item (13)
  1. Opening and mission statements 4:56
    • The board convened at 6:00 PM, followed by an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. 4:56
    • Dr. Cleveland Lane, Jr. read the district's vision and mission statements. 9:48
  2. Superintendent remarks and announcements 10:12
    • A staff member announced a college night on October 6th and a Curriculum Expo on October 21st at the Berry Center. 12:46
    • The staff member said a Kroger Backpack Booster Drive raised more than $297,000 for school supplies for children in need. 14:01
    • The district showed a video of staff reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11th. 15:35
  3. Public comment 20:48
    • The presiding officer said there were no agenda comment speakers and 5 citizen participation speakers. 20:48
    • Speakers asked the district to set clear district-wide policies and student education on racial harassment and hate-based language. 22:30
    • A speaker asked the board to repeal the district's opt-in policy for books and to return librarians to every campus. 27:36
  4. Consent agenda 31:06
    • The consent agenda included minutes from August meetings, a good cause exemption resolution for the armed security officer requirement, an interlocal agreement with Region 4 ESC and a clinical affiliation agreement renewal with the University of Houston. 31:06
    • The consent agenda passed unanimously. 33:05
  5. Parent rights and responsibilities policy 33:05
    • The policy was amended to require parent notification and an opt-out opportunity before surveys that do not require written parent consent, as requested at the Thursday work session. 33:27
    • The presiding officer asked whether the new language addressed unintended consequences of the prior policy, and a staff member said the language combined with clearer survey communication would work well. 34:12
    • The motion passed unanimously. 35:11
  6. State compliance certification 35:11
    • The motion approved the 2026⁠-⁠2027 SB 12 annual certification of compliance and authorized the superintendent to submit it to the Texas Education Agency. 35:40
    • The motion passed unanimously. 35:58
  7. Class ranking policy first reading 35:58
    • The board considered the EIC Local academic achievement class ranking policy revision on first reading. 35:58
    • The motion passed unanimously. 36:35
  8. Remote homebound instruction waivers 36:35
    • The motion authorized the superintendent to approve waivers for remote homebound instruction. 36:55
    • The motion passed unanimously. 37:06
  9. University audit survey 37:06
    • Todd LeCompte moved to approve the 2023⁠-⁠2026 Texas State University Audit Survey for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. 37:29
    • The motion passed unanimously. 37:38
  10. Strategic plan goals and objectives 37:48
    • Kendra Camarena thanked the cabinet, trustees and community and said the board took time to consider community and cabinet feedback. 38:13
    • The motion passed unanimously. 38:57
  11. Employee contract finding 39:07
    • The motion passed unanimously. 39:58
  12. Appeal of a prior decision 39:58
    • The motion said the requested remedy was provided by the administration and accepted at the hearing, and that the board take no further action. 40:19
    • The motion passed unanimously. 40:35
  13. Board comments 40:35
    • Kendra Camarena and Lesley Guilmart spoke about student access to books, citing The Martian and Night. 41:14
    • Christine Kalmbach noted that Thursday, September 17th, is Constitution Day. 53:42
    • Justin Ray thanked campus leaders for work to raise attendance. 55:20
    • The meeting adjourned at 6:52 PM. 56:30

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