Excerpts from the Regular Meeting of the Cypress School District 

Board of Trustees held on July 10, 2025

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Staff Report: Facilities Master Plan

Teresa Lennox, Director of Maintenance/Operations, Transportation, and Technology, and Tim McLellan, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, provided the Board with a report on the district’s Facilities Master Plan which included a review of 2024/25 projects, funding sources, a five-year projection of facility needs, 2025/26 projects, and recommended next steps.

BOARD ACTIONS

Consent Agenda

The Board approved a number of routine consent items, including gifts to the district, Human Resources transactions, and contract renewals. Details regarding these items can be found in the Board meeting agenda.  


Revised Job Description for Coordinator, Special Education

The job description for Coordinator, Special Education was revised to expand the acceptable credentials required for the position.


New Teacher on Special Assignment-Student Supports Position and Job Description

The Board approved the creation of a new Teacher on Special Assignment–Student Supports position to assist with implementing districtwide multi-tiered systems of support related to student behavior, wellness, and attendance.


Disposal of Unusable Cafeteria Equipment

The following cafeteria equipment was declared by the Board as unusable and approved for recycling/disposal: 2 milk wells, 1 salad bar, 1 warming unit, and 6 ambient transport carts. 


Architect Agreement for Landell Kindergarten Restroom Project

The addition of a transitional kindergarten class at Landell necessitates the addition of two new student restrooms. The Board approved an agreement with Studio+ for architectural plans required for this project, under a master agreement previously approved by the Board, at a total cost not to exceed $74,800. 


Custodial Supplies, Equipment, and Services

The Board approved an agreement with Waxie’s Enterprises for districtwide custodial supplies, equipment, and services, effective July 15, 2025, through July 14, 2026, under CMAS Contract #4-23-11-1017. All purchases will be made through individual purchase orders. 


Solid Waste and Recycling Services

The Board approved a six-month extension of the district’s current contract with Ware Disposal, Inc., from July 1 to December 31, 2025, to allow time for a competitive bid process for a new contract.


Comprehensive School Safety Plans

Updated Comprehensive School Safety Plans for each of the district's six schools were approved by the Board. The plans are posted on the district website as well as each school’s website.


Contract for Employment for Assistant Superintendent, Business Services

The Board approved an employment contract for the district’s new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Larry Ferchaw, effective August 1, 2025. 


Amendment to Superintendent’s Contract for Employment

The Superintendent’s contract was amended to extend the term of the contract to June 30, 2028.

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION

Williams Legislation Uniform Complaints

The Board received a report indicating the district received no complaints regarding deficiencies related to instructional materials, emergency or urgent facilities conditions that pose a threat to the health and safety of pupils or staff, or teacher vacancy or misassignment during the fourth quarter of the 2024/25 school year.

MEETING LINKS

NEXT MEETINGS

Special Meeting: District Goals Workshop - July 30, 2025, 1:00-6:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting - August 14, 2025, Open Session 7:00 p.m.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Carrie Hayashida - Jaime Needham - Meghna Parikh - Lydia Sondhi, Ph.D. - Troy Tanaka 

 

SUPERINTENDENT 

Anne Silavs