Fayette County
May 26, 2015 6:00 PM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
John Price
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A.1. Roll Call
B. EXTEND WELCOME TO GUESTS
John Price
C. MOMENT OF SILENCE
D. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Amanda Ferguson
E. READING OF MISSION STATEMENT
Amanda Ferguson
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Our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society.

F. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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Approve the agenda with any changes voiced including the lifting of items from the consent section for discussion.

F.1. Addendum:
F.1.a. __________
F.1.b. __________
F.2. Deletions:
F.2.a. __________
F.2.b. __________
G. INTRODUCTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS:
G.1. Introductions
G.1.a. Teacher Representative: Greg Jones - Eastside Technical Center
G.1.b. Student Representative: Lakin Puckett - Eastside Technical Center / Paul Laurence Dunbar HS
G.2. Student Performance
G.2.a. Garden Springs Elementary School Chorus
G.3. Recognitions
G.3.a. Stephanie Stumbur, Paul Laurence Dunbar: Winner, State Eco-Art Contest
G.3.b. Jasmine Liu, Paul Laurence Dunbar: 2nd Place, 2015 Wendell Irish Viola Award Competition
G.3.c. David Ehlert, Locust Trace AgriScience Center
G.3.d. Tyler Smith, Henry Clay HS and elizabeth Yates, Lafayette HS: 2017 Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky
G.3.e. Zane Barnett, Lafayette HS: First Place Japanese Speech Contest Shannon Brady, Lafayette HS: Second Place, Japanese Speech Contest
G.3.f. Katie Demos, Anna Gilliagan & Michael Lozavoy, SCAPA of the Bluegrass: Winner 2015 C-SPAN StudentCam Competition
G.3.g. Taylor Bagley, Lafayette HS, Alice Li & Eric Xiong, Paul Laurence Dunbar: 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar Semifinalist
G.3.h. Several Winners: 2015 Battle of Books Contest
G.3.i. Several Winners: 2015 Lexus Eco Challenge Contest
G.3.j. Several Winners: 2015 PTA State Reflections Contest
G.3.k. Several Winners: 2015 Kentucky High School Speech League Tournament
G.3.l. Several Winners: 2015 Technology Student Association State Competition
G.3.m. Several Winners: 2015 Student Technology Leadership Program State Championship
G.3.n. Several Winners: 2015 Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair
G.3.o. Several Winners: 2015 Skills USA State Competition
H. REPORTS, COMMUNICATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS:
H.1. Progress Reports
H.1.a. Superintendent's Report
Marlene Helm
H.1.a.1. Student Achievement Report - Booker T. Washington
Jimmy Meadows
H.1.a.2. Equity Council Report
Vince Mattox
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H.1.a.3. Construction Progress Report
Mary Wright
H.1.a.4. APA Special Examination Update
Kyna Koch
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H.2. Remarks by Citizens (persons who have signed up to speak):
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Fayette County Board of Education Policy 01.45 states,

“...Members of the public may address the Board during the period set aside by the Board without submitting an item for the agenda. No action shall be taken during this portion of the meeting on issues raised by employees or the public unless deemed an emergency by the Board...”

 Please note: Speakers will not be allowed to make any disparaging or critical remarks about individuals or employees of the District. Critical comments or complaints are processed through the District’s complaint procedures, which afford the individuals to whom comments or complaints are directed, the opportunity for response and due process.

H.2.a. There are two opportunities for the public to address the Board:
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At the beginning of the meeting, the public, who have signed up prior to the meeting, is invited to speak on items that are On the Agenda. This is not intended to be a time for debate, however, the Board will take the public's input into consideration when making their final decision this evening. Each speaker will be allowed a maximum of 5 minutes.

At the end of the meeting, members of the public who have signed up prior to the meeting are invited to address the Board on any topic of District-related concern that is NOT on the official agenda for this meeting (Policy # 01.45). Please know that since these items are not on tonight's agenda, our Board may or may not comment. It is important to know that this is not intended to be a time where issues will be debated. The Chair will determine the amount of time for each speaker, depending upon the lateness of the hour and the number of speakers.

 

I. APPROVAL OF ROUTINE MATTERS:
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Minutes from Board meetings

I.1. Minutes of the April 13, 2015 Special Board Meeting
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I.2. Minutes of the April 13, 2015 Board Planning Meeting
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I.3. Minutes of the April 20, 2015 Special Board Meeting
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I.4. Minutes of the April 21, 2015 Special Board Meeting
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I.5. Minutes of the April 27, 2015 Board Regular Meeting
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J. APPROVAL OF CONSENT ITEMS:
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J.1. Award of Bids/Proposals
Mary Wright
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J.2. Post Approval
Rodney Jackson
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J.3. Declaration of Surplus
Mary Wright
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J.4. Request From Principals For Extended Trips - Planning Meeting
School Director's
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J.5. Professional Leave by District Personnel
Melodee Parker
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J.6. Special and Other Leave of Absence
Melodee Parker
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J.7. Certified Staff Evaluation Plan
Melodee Parker
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Certified Staff Evaluation Plan

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J.8. Instructional Materials / Textbook Plans
Jimmy Brehm
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J.9. School Activity Fund Budgets
Rodney Jackson
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J.10. Approval of Instructional School Fees for 2015-2016
Vicki Ritchie and Randy Peffer
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J.11. Approval of a Proposed Change Order (No. Eleven) to the Contract for the Renovation at Glendover Elementary School BG 12-180
Mary Wright
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The renovation of the existing Glendover Elementary School is listed as priority 2c.7 on FCPS’s 2009 District Facility Plan. Pearson & Peters Architects produced final Construction Documents for bidding describing a renovation of the existing building and the construction of an addition totaling approximately 73,068 SF to serve 650 students, based upon FCPS elementary school program standards. Bids were received on February 27, 2013 and construction began in June, 2013. The Department of Physical Support Services, the design consultants and the local building code officials have reviewed the progress of the work. Changes to the original plans and specifications have been necessary in order to satisfy the requirements described below. Approval of these changes allows the work to be completed.

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J.12. Approval of a Proposed Change Order (No. Nine) to the Contract for the Renovation at Garden Springs Elementary School BG 12-181
Mary Wright
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The renovation of the existing Garden Springs Elementary School is listed as priority 2c.6 on FCPS’s 2009 District Facility Plan. Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects produced final Construction Documents for bidding describing a renovation of the existing building and the construction of an addition totaling approximately 77,743 SF to serve 650 students, based upon FCPS elementary school program standards. Bids were received on March 27, 2013 and construction began in May, 2013. The Department of Physical Support Services, the design consultants and the local building code officials have reviewed the progress of the work. Changes to the original plans and specifications have been necessary in order to satisfy the requirements described below. Approval of these changes allows the work to be completed.

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J.13. Approval of a Revision to the BG-1 Project Application for the Construction of the New Elementary School at Passage Mound Way (1150 Passage Mound Way) BG 14-120
Mary Wright
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The construction of a new 650-student elementary school to be located on 15 acres north of I-75 at 1281 Deer Haven Lane is listed as priority 1a.4 on FCPS's 2013 District Facility Plan. Moody-Nolan Architects produced final Construction Documents for bidding describing the construction of a new building totaling approximately 73,000 SF to serve 650 students. The low-bid was received from Griggs Enterprises, Inc. on February 11, 2015. The construction contract and revision to the BG-1 were approved on February 23. Construction started immediately after the Notice to Proceed was issued on March 26. Final completion is planned for August 2016. Based on communication from the District’s Fiscal Agent a revision is required to the funding source, changing Local General Fund Bond to Local FSPK Bond. KDE requires that this change be acknowledged by Board action. There is no change to the cost of the project.

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J.14. Approval of a Revision to the BG-1 Project Application for the Construction of the New Elementary School at Georgetown Road (2550 Georgetown Road) BG 14-128
Mary Wright
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The construction of the new elementary school to be located on 15 acres at the intersection of Georgetown and Spurr Roads is listed as priority 1a.5 on FCPS’s 2013 District Facility Plan. Clotfelter-Samokar Architects produced final Construction Documents for bidding describing the construction of a new building totaling approximately 73,000 SF to serve 650 students. The low-bid was received from D.W. Wilburn, Inc. on January 15, 2015. The construction contract and revision to the BG-1 were approved on February 23. Construction started immediately after the Notice to Proceed was issued on March 24 Final completion is planned for August 2016. Based on communication from the District’s Fiscal Agent a revision is required to the funding source, changing Local General Fund Bond to Local FSPK Bond. KDE requires that this change be acknowledged by Board action. There is no change to the cost of the project.

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J.15. Approval of a Proposed Change Order (No. One) to the Contract for the Construction of the New Elementary School at Intersection of Georgetown and Spurr Roads (2441 Huntly Place) BG 14-128
Mary Wright
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The construction of the new elementary school to be located on 15 acres at the intersection of Georgetown and Spurr Roads is listed as priority 1a.5 on FCPS’s 2013 District Facility Plan. Clotfelter-Samokar Architects produced final Construction Documents for bidding describing the construction of a new building totaling approximately 73,000 SF to serve 650 students, based upon FCPS elementary school program standards. Bids were received on January 15, 2015 and construction began in April, 2015. The Department of Physical Support Services, the design consultants and the local building code officials have reviewed the progress of the work. Changes to the original plans and specifications have been necessary in order to satisfy the requirements described below. Approval of these changes allows the work to be completed.

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J.16. Approval of Bid, Interim and Proposed Contracts, and a Revision to the BG-1 Project Application for the Construction of the New High School on Winchester Road (2000 Winchester Road) BG 14-159
Mary Wright
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J.17. Approval of a BG-5 Project Closeout Form Related to the Contract for the Related to the Contract for the Replacement of the Henry Clay High School Gym Bleachers BG 15-007
Mary Wright
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Construction documents were prepared by the architect, Tate Hill Jacobs Architects, for a contract for the replacement of the Henry Clay High School gym bleachers. The BG-1 in the total amount of $308,912.00 for work by Charron Sports Services and Arrow Electric was approved by the Board in a meeting held on July 14, 2014 and construction began in July, 2014. The Department of Physical Support Services, the design consultants Tate Hill Jacobs Architects, and the local building code officials have reviewed the progress of the work. Minor changes to the original plans and specifications have been necessary in order to: resolve unforeseen existing conflicts found during construction; comply with building code requirements; correct deficiencies in the plans; or to provide improvements over the original specification. The Board has approved 1 change order to Charron Sports Services adding the amount of $18,560.00 to the total construction cost. The Board has approved the BG-4 in the amount of $327,472.00 at its December 15, 2014 meeting. The residual fund balance will be applied to the next District Facility Plan project. At this time the BG-5 Project Closeout Form closing out all construction contracts related to this project is presented for approval.

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J.18. Resolution of the Board of Education of Fayette County, Kentucky, Authorizing the Use of Certain General Fund Revenues to Support Construction Projects and/or Debt Service on Various Series of School Building Revenue Bonds
Mary Wright
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K. APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS:
K.1. Approval of Student Code of Conduct
Shelley Chatfield
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K.2. Bluegrass Autism Service Contract
Amanda Dennis
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K.3. 2015-2016 Tentative Budget
Kyna Koch / Julane Mullins
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K.4. 2015-2016 Salary Schedules
Kyna Koch / Julane Mullins
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K.5. Monthly Financial Report
Kyna Koch / Rodney Jackson
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K.6. Approval of Contract for Collaborative for Teaching and Learning
Jack Hayes
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K.7. STEAM Academy Instructional Day
Jack Hayes
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L. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
L.1. Position Control Document
Julane Mullins
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L.2. Personnel Changes for May 26, 2015 Board Agenda
Melodee Parker
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M. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
M.1. Public
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NOTICE: Our next item is where members of the public may address the Board on any topic of District-related concern that is NOT on the official agenda for this meeting (Policy # 1.45). Please know that since these items are not on tonight's agenda our Board may or may not comment. It is important to know that this is not intended to be a time where issues will be debated. The Chair will determine the amount of time for each speaker, depending upon the lateness of the hour and the number of speakers.

 

M.2. Board Request Summary
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A motion is in order to approve the following Board requests:

M.2.a. __________
M.2.b. ___________
M.2.c. __________
M.3. Other Business
M.3.a. Board Discussion of Board Work
John Price
M.3.b. Staff
N. MOTION MAKING AGENDA PART OF THE OFFICIAL BOARD MINUTES:
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A motion is in order to:  "make the agenda dated  May 26, 2015 on which action has been taken at this meeting, a part of the minutes as if copied in the minutes verbatim."

O. CLOSED SESSION:
O.1. Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)(b) to discuss acquisition or sale of real property, KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss proposed or pending litigation and pursuant to KRS61.810(1)(f) to discuss personnel.
O.2. Reconvene in Open Session
P. ADJOURNMENT:
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Complete supplemental detail concerning this agenda is available for public review during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the District Office.