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I.
Moment of Silence
Welcome to the September 8, 2014, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education.
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Please join us for our traditional moment of silence.
II.
The Pledge of Allegiance
Please join us for the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.A.
Vision Statement
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III.
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
The minutes of the August 25, 2014, regular meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the August 25, 2014, regular meeting.
Order #110 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the August 25, 2014, regular meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mr. Chuck Haddaway.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the recognitions and resolutions for September 8, 2014.
Order #111 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the recognitions and resolutions for September 8, 2014. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Haddaway and a second by Mr. David Jones.
IV.A.
Recognition of Maya Sylvia and Ally Cunningham
Maya and Ally’s project was the only one in Kentucky in the high school division to be selected as a 2014 national finalist in the Siemens We Can Change the World High School Challenge, which encourages student teams to identify an environmental issue that has a global impact and to provide a viable, replicable solution that can be replicated around the globe. It also provides high school students with the opportunity, tools, and inspiration to become active agents of change and to make a difference.
Maya and Ally’s project was prompted by a news report that Maya saw about roads being swept away in Kentucky. She and Ally wanted to find a solution that would stop or control the erosion around city streets. Their project included experimenting with filling tubs with soil to construct mountains and valleys and then applying different solutions, such as plants, drainage pipes, and tiered landscaping, to their models. They tested their solutions by simulating rainfall in the models using a milk jug with holes poked in it to drizzle water over the simulated landscape. They discovered that plants, landscape, and other vegetation helped to capture rainfall and are helpful for the soil. However, their experiment concluded that the drainage pipes were not as effective.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Maya Sylvia and Ally Cunningham, students at the Brown School, for being selected as 2014 high school national finalists in the Siemens We Can Change the World High School Challenge.
IV.B.
Recognition of the Butler Traditional High School Girls’ Basketball Team
On Sunday, March 16, the Butler Traditional High School Girls’ Basketball Team defeated Elizabethtown High School, 49-38, to win the state championship.
The state championship game was held at Western Kentucky University’s E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The team ended the season with a 31-4 record.
This is the fourth championship title for the girls’ basketball teams at Butler Traditional High School, winning previous championships in 1975, 1980, and 2008. The team is coached by Larry Just.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize the Butler Traditional High School Girls’ Basketball Team for winning the 2014 Houchens Industries/ Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Girls Sweet Sixteen Basketball Championship.
IV.C.
Recognition of Dr. Kimberly Johnson
Dr. Johnson is 1 of 200 distinguished literacy and math educators from across the nation selected from a pool of 4,000 to serve on LearnZillion’s 2014 Dream Team. These educators were selected for the Dream Team for their content knowledge, expertise, determination, and commitment to providing high-quality instruction.
In June, the Dream Team convened in New Orleans for TeachFest—a mandatory, all-expenses-paid professional development event—to create high-quality formative assessment tools and resources that will support teachers implementing the Common Core across the United States.
After TeachFest, the Dream Team members returned to their schools and districts to collaborate, to share what they have learned with their colleagues, and to further their work in facilitating online Professional Learning Communities over the course of the summer.
LearnZillion’s goal is to create a powerful learning experience for students through a national network of exceptional teachers who work diligently to create high-quality instruction and resources to help other teachers, colleagues, and parents meet the needs of every student.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Dr. Kimberly Johnson, English teacher at Waggener High School, for being selected to serve on LearnZillion’s 2014 Dream Team.
V.
Consent Calendar and Superintendent's Report
Persons requesting to address the Board on a specific agenda item will speak when that item is brought forward.
Speakers who have registered to address the Board of Education on agenda items will be called when that agenda item is brought forward.
Speakers who have registered to address the Board on non-agenda items are heard after the Board has conducted regular business, near the end of the meeting.
Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board. At the end of 2–1/2 minutes, a bell will sound once. You will then have 30 seconds to finish your statement. At the end of three minutes, the bell will sound twice, indicating that your time is up.
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for September 8, 2014.
Order #112 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for September 8, 2014. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Chris Brady.
V.A.
Approval of Personnel Actions
Pursuant to KRS 160.380, it is my responsibility to report to the Board of Education routine personnel actions that I have taken that affect certified and classified employment.
These actions have been executed in compliance with all Board of Education policies and state and federal laws.
All positions are Board of Education approved positions.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached addendum and report of personnel actions that she has taken per KRS 160.380.
V.B.
Approval of Certified Leaves of Absence
Pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes, leaves of absence must be recommended by the superintendent and approved by the Board of Education.
The following personnel actions are in compliance with federal and state laws and Board policy regarding equal employment opportunities.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
V.C.
Approval of Job Description
The attached job description for Coordinator School Business Partnerships is submitted to change the minimum qualifications to better meet the needs of the position and change the reporting relationship from Executive Director Communications and Community Relations to Superintendent.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached job description for Coordinator School Business Partnerships.
V.D.
Approval of Organizational Charts
The Administration and Communications and Community Relations organizational charts are submitted to change the reporting relationship of one (1) Coordinator School Business Partnerships and one (1) Clerk III from Executive Director Communications and Community Relations to Superintendent.
The Academic Support Programs organizational chart is submitted to add one (1) Coordinator I Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (260 days).
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached organizational charts for Administration, Communications and Community Relations, and Academic Support Programs.
V.E.
Reemployment of Certified Staff for Fiscal Year 2014-15
The attachment includes the names of all certified personnel who have been reemployed by Jefferson County Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive this report regarding the reemployment of certified staff as listed in the attachment.
V.F.
Reemployment of Classified Staff for Fiscal Year 2014-15
The attachment includes the names of all classified personnel who have been reemployed by Jefferson County Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2014-15.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive this report regarding the reemployment of classified staff as listed in the attachment.
V.G.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education on September 8, 2014.
Administrative Regulation 702 KAR 5:060 requires that the use of common-carrier field trips be approved and cited in Board of Education minutes.
Also included are other field trips approved by the superintendent per JCPS Policy IICA.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached report of field trip requests and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.
V.H.
Approval of Contract Completions and BG-4 Forms
V.H.1.
Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for New Parking Area at Hoke Bus Compound
On February 24, 2014, the Board of Education approved the JCPS Facility Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project 029Y-14029.
On May 27, 2014 the Board approved awarding a contract to MAC Construction & Excavating as the low bidder.
The JCPS Facility Planning Unit has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to MAC Construction & Excavating for New Parking Area at Hoke Bus Compound, for a total construction cost of $26,385.
V.H.2.
Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for 2014 Concrete Repairs at Wheatley Elementary School for Revrac Construction, LLC
On February 24, 2014, the Board of Education approved assigning the JCPS Facilities Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project VAR-14030.
On May 12, 2014, the Board approved awarding a contract to Revrac Construction, LLC as the low bidder.
The JCPS Facility Planning Unit has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to Revrac Construction, LLC for 2014 Concrete Repairs at Wheatley Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $20,089.
V.H.3.
Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for New Elevator Addition at Wilt Elementary School
On October 8, 2012, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 117-13019.
On April 22, 2013, the Board approved awarding a contract to E.H. Construction, LLC as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to E.H. Construction, LLC for New Elevator Addition at Wilt Elementary School for a total construction cost of $225,767.
V.I.
Approval of Project Closeouts and BG-5 Forms
V.I.1.
Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Window Replacement Phase I at Frayser Elementary School
On May 12, 2014 the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for E.H. Construction, LLC.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Window Replacement Phase I at Frayser Elementary School.
V.I.2.
Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Phase I HVAC Renovation/Media Center Addition at Laukhuf Elementary School
On July 28, 2014 the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Corbett Construction Co., Inc.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Phase I HVAC Renovation/Media Center Addition at Laukhuf Elementary School.
V.I.3.
Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for New Media Center Addition at Rangeland Elementary School
On June 23, 2014 the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Parco Constructors Group, LLC.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for New Media Center Addition at Rangeland Elementary School.
V.J.
Approval of Construction Change Orders
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires that all change orders shall be approved by local board action. Change order descriptions are included in the attachment.
Please note that a found condition represents any item not anticipated during the design phase of the project; and owner request can be any item approved by Facilities staff, often with principal input, to enhance the overall project.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
V.K.
Approval of Bid Tabulations and Contract Renewal
In accordance with KRS 45A.345-45A.460, these items represent the lowest and/or best bid for each respective item and/or group of items.
The proposals are public record and are on file for inspection in the Purchasing Department.
Copies of the above-reference bid tabulations are also available on eMeeting.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the following bid tabulations and contract renewal:
• Paper Towels and Toilet Tissue;
• Audiovisual (Percentage);
• Controls for Heating and Air Conditioning;
• Pianos (Including Piano Labs and Dollies);
• Automotive Glass Installation and Replacement (Line Item);
• Plumbing Supplies and Equipment (Percentage);
• Sale of Buses (Various Units); and
• Contract Renewal on Removal of Suspended Solid Waste (Grease Trap, Septic Tank Waste, etc.).
V.L.
Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or More
In accordance with Board Policy 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board, professional services contracts of $5,000 or more require Board approval.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $5,000 or more.
V.M.
Acceptance of Purchase Order Report
This report is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of August 11 through August 24, 2014.
V.N.
Acceptance of Voucher Report
This report is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of August 11 through August 24, 2014.
V.O.
Acceptance of Unaudited Financial Report for Period Ended June 30, 2014
This report is provided to the Board per KRS 160.560 and Board Policy 04.31 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached unaudited financial report for the period ended June 30, 2014.
V.P.
Acceptance of Unaudited Financial Report for Period Ended July 31, 2014
This report is provided to the Board per KRS 160.560 and Board Policy 04.31 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached unaudited financial report for the period ended July 31, 2014.
V.Q.
Acceptance of Quarterly Report of Investment Performance for Quarter Ended June 30, 2014
This report is provided to the Board per JCPS Policy 04.31 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached Quarterly Report of Investment Performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2014.
V.R.
Acceptance of Funding
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept grants and funding to various schools and departments as presented in the following agenda items.
V.R.1.
Acceptance of Donations and Small Grants
Blake Elementary School received classroom supplies including rubber bands, push pins, composition notebooks, binder clips, and paper clips valued at $100 from Home Depot.
Camp Taylor Elementary School received $500 from the Reebok Foundation to purchase six footballs, four playground balls, 12 so-low utility balls, 36 beanbags, and a 36-inch Dura Hoop.
Cane Run Elementary School received $500 from Arkema Inc. Foundation to purchase high-tech microscopes for the environmental/science lab.
Conway Middle School received a $4,950 grant from Kinder Morgan Foundation to purchase 100 Assessment and Learning in Knowledge Spaces (ALEKS) licenses and an interactive white board.
Fairdale Elementary School Library received a set of 2015 Britannica Student Encyclopedias valued at $500 from Donorschoose.com.
Fern Creek Traditional High School received $1,500 from the Fern Creek High School Alumni Association to help with expenses for a student trip to Puerto Rico in November 2014.
Jaeger and McFerran Early Childhood each received $2,000 from Target to purchase books and writing journals.
Kammerer Middle School Youth Service Center received a $500 State Farm Good Neighbor grant to support after-school programs.
Pleasure Ridge Park High School received $1,005.90 from John and Pam Voelker to purchase a 24-port Avaya hub, which will permit additional computers in a classroom to connect to the Internet.
Waggener High School received $500 from Gregory and Carol Sheeley to help pay for the basketball team’s travel expenses to a basketball tournament in Pensacola, Florida, December 26-31, 2014.
Western High School received $400 from Louisville Bronco’s Youth Sports to be used for meals for the football team before games.
Wilkerson Elementary School received $676.95 from the Wilkerson Elementary Parent Teacher Association to purchase sound system upgrades and a dual handheld wireless system and mixer.
Youth Performing Arts School received 20 bags of fabric valued at $800 from Laverna Johnson to be used for costumes for theater productions during the 2014-15 school year and $1,000 from the Kentucky State Fair Board to be used for expenses for performances during the 2014-15 school year.
Submitted by: Dr. Robert J. Rodosky
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept donations and small grants totaling $14,932.85 to be used as stated in the rationale.
V.R.2.
Acceptance of Funding from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation
Jefferson County Public Schools received $14,215 from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation through the following donors:
An anonymous donation of $7,000 was received for Johnsontown Road Elementary School to be used for classroom supplies.
The following donations were received for the Hilliard Lyons 2014 Excellence Awards recipients:
- Bellarmine University donated $1,000 in honor of Bellarmine University Teacher Award recipient Bryan O'Neill, Waggener High School;
- Fund for the Arts donated $1,000 in honor of Fund for the Arts Collaborative Arts Award recipient Susan French, principal, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School;
- Metro United Way donated $1,000 in honor of Metro United Way Out-of-School-Time Award to the following Family Resource Coordinator recipients who coordinate Kids ETC., which is a tutoring service that serves all JCPS elementary students. The coordinators are Kim Mahon, Pattie Harry, Kim McCarthy, Cassandra Swift Crowe, Nicole Clark, and James Delorenzo.
The Moore Traditional School Alumni Scholarship Fund received donations totaling $715 from the following:
- Mark and Sandra Harris ($40);
- Tim and Leslie Hooker ($100);
- Alan Jenks ($200);
- Gretchen Moore ($50);
- Vonna Ohlmann ($100);
- Wendy Key O'Banion ($50);
- Maria Platt ($100);
- Vicki Romanko ($50); and
- Amanda Skaggs ($25).
The following donations were made to the National Board Certified Teachers Challenge, which provides JCPS teachers with funding to support certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in order to increase their effectiveness for increased student achievement in our schools.
- HJI Properties, LLC ($2,500); and
- J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC ($1,000).
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding totaling $14,215 from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation to be used as stated in the rationale.
V.R.3.
Acceptance of Funding from the Council on Postsecondary Education/Kentucky Adult Education
JCPS Adult and Continuing Education will use the funds to continue providing adult learners with literacy, Adult Basic Education, GED, family education, English as a Second Language, transitions to postsecondary education, corrections, and workforce services programs.
Approximately 51,621 working-age adults in Jefferson County lack a high school diploma and nearly one-fourth of these adults have functional literacy skills below a sixth-grade level. Many of these adults are parents and caregivers for JCPS students. These funds will be utilized to serve over 5,000 adult learners.
This program aligns with the district's strategic plan and vision by providing parents and community members with the quality academic instruction needed for them to obtain a GED and become contributing members of the community. No matching funds are required.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Attachment: KY Doc. ID PO2 415 1500001125 1
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $3,288,493 from the Council on Postsecondary Education and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.R.4.
Acceptance of Funding from the Kentucky Arts Council for Smyrna Elementary School
The Kentucky Arts Council awarded a $600 grant to Smyrna Elementary School in support of the Teaching Art Together Program, which allows teachers to collaborate with practicing, professional artists on the design and implementation of innovative, one- to four-week residencies. Residencies provide teachers with the tools to continue to incorporate the arts into the curriculum after the residency is completed.
The one-week residency is entitled "Making and Playing Homemade Instruments with Jug Band and Old-Time Music of Kentucky." Second-grade students will create and then play homemade instruments such as egg shakers, kazoos, tambourines, spoons, jugs, and tin-can banjos. Students will learn the history of Kentucky old-time Bluegrass music and explore jug band music, which originated in the African American communities of Louisville.
This grant will impact 210 second-grade students. Smyrna Elementary is required to provide matching funds of $400 for the artist-in-residence fee, but there is no financial obligation to the school or district beyond the 2014-15 school year.
Submitted by : Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept a $600 grant from the Kentucky Arts Council for Smyrna Elementary School and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached grant agreement.
V.R.5.
Acceptance of Funding from Kentucky Community and Technical College System for the Accelerating Opportunity-Kentucky Initiative
The Accelerating Opportunity-Kentucky Initiative is designed for low-skilled adult learners to attend community college classes while receiving basic skills upgrades through contextualized instruction. The goal of this initiative is to ensure that more Kentucky adults gain the skills they need for today's high-demand jobs through innovative, short-term, education programs that will lead to stackable credentials.
JCPS Adult and Continuing Education will provide qualified instructors to team teach Adult Basic Education curriculum and technical content in collaboration with Kentucky Community and Technical College System faculty and assist in recruiting students for this initiative.
Kentucky Community and Technical College System will provide reimbursement in the amount of $6,560 for services rendered from August 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014.
No additional staffing will be needed to fulfill the terms of this agreement. This agreement does not financially obligate the district, nor is there any indirect cost.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $6,560 from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.R.6.
Acceptance of Funding from Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children for JCPS/State Agency Children's Programs
The Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children (KECSAC) has awarded the District $1,980,896 to partially fund salaries and other operating expenses at the following educational programs:
- Ackerly Inpatient/Kosair Hospital: $29,664;
- Audubon Youth Development Center: $197,760;
- Boys and Girls Haven: $108,768;
- Louisville Day Treatment: $105,472;
- Maryhurst: $266,976;
- Peace Academy: $332,896;
- Peace Mental Health Day Treatment: $121,952;
- St. Joseph Children’s Home: $82,400;
- The Brook Dupont: $52,736;
- The Brook KMI: $145,024;
- Uspiritus Bellewood: $102,176
- Uspiritus Brooklawn: $369,152
- Western Day Treatment: $65,920.
The resolutions and KECSAC agreements are effective beginning July 1, 2014, and will expire June 30, 2015.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $1,980,896 from the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children for Ackerly Inpatient/Kosair Hospital, Audubon Youth Development Center, Louisville Day Treatment, Maryhurst, Peace Academy, Peace Mental Health Day Treatment, St. Joseph Children's Home, The Brook Dupont, The Brook KMI, Uspiritus Bellewood, Uspiritus Brooklawn, and Western Day Treatment and authorize the superintendent to execute the attached agreements.
V.R.7.
Acceptance of Funding from Save the Children Federation for Hazelwood and Young Elementary Schools
The Save the Children Federation is a national program that originated in Harlan County, Kentucky, and provides education and emergency programs to children around the world.
Through a grant from the PNC Foundation, funding for Hazelwood and Young elementary schools will support the Early Steps to Success Program, which includes providing home visits to children from birth to three years of age, helping parents develop skills and strategies that support child development, providing book exchanges, fostering a positive connection between families and schools, and helping children successfully transition to school.
Grant funds will support one full-time position at each school as well as travel and training expenses. No matching funds are required, and there is no obligation to the district beyond the 2014-15 school year. The Save the Children Federation also anticipates offering funding to the district for the 2015-16 school year.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding totaling $70,000 from the Save the Children Federation for Hazelwood and Young elementary schools and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached partner agreements.
V.S.
Approval of Agreements
V.S.1.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with University of Louisville School of Medicine and Home of the Innocents
Through funding from the PNC Foundation and assistance from physicians with the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, the Home of the Innocents will provide vision screenings and/or exams for students enrolled in the JCPS Early Childhood Education program. Students who need additional services as a result of the screening and/or exam will be referred to the Home of Innocents Open Arms Children’s Health program.
The district is not required to make any commitment after the exams and screenings are completed, and no funds are committed toward this project. Health Services staff and nurses are devoting time to coordinate and implement the project.
The attached Agreement will be effective beginning September 9, 2014, and end on June 30, 2015. The Agreement will automatically renew each year on July 1, 2015, for successive one-year terms and terminate on June 30, 2019.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with University of Louisville School of Medicine and Home of the Innocents and authorize the superintendent to sign the agreement and to execute future agreements on an annual basis.
V.S.2.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Commonwealth Of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for Graduated Licensing Program
Since 1996 the goal of the Graduated Driver License Law is to curb the overall number of crashes involving teenage drivers, especially the high number of deadly crashes with teen involvement.
Kentucky currently has one of the highest teen crash rates in the nation. Teenage drivers account for only 6 percent of the state’s driving population, yet they are involved in about 18 percent of fatal crashes in Kentucky and more than 20 percent of all highway crashes in the state.
The Graduated Driver License Law creates an intermediate period of six months between the learner’s permit and a full, unrestricted license. During the intermediary phase, teenagers will have a full license with two restrictions on their driving privileges. One of the restrictions stipulates no driving from midnight to 6 a.m., except in cases of emergency. Also, the teen driver will be allowed no more than one unrelated passenger under the age of 20.
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will provide approved Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) curriculum and participant guides, issue students/participants Kentucky GLP Certification Cards upon completion, and maintain program equipment at JCPS schools listed. EKU is responsible for providing, training, and certification of instructors.
There is no cost to the district for this service.
The JCPS high schools are:
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Academy @ Shawnee
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Ballard High School
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Butler Traditional High School
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Central High School Magnet Career Academy
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Doss High School
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duPont Manual High School
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Eastern High School
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Fern Creek Traditional High School
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Iroquois High School
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Jeffersontown High School
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Louisville Male High School
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Moore Traditional School
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Pleasure Ridge Park High School
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Southern High School
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Waggener High School
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Valley High School
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board Of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the Graduated Licensing Program and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.T.
Acceptance of Termination of Payment in Lieu of Tax Agreement
This agreement terminates the Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement entered into on May 24, 2010.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached Termination of Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) Agreement with Louisville Properties II, LLC.
V.U.
Approval of Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2015
The Board of Education meets twice a month—except in April, July, and December when there is only one meeting. The meetings are generally scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
Approval of the attached meeting dates will set the schedule of regular meetings of the Board of Education for 2015.
The second March meeting will be held on Monday, March 30, to accommodate the National School Boards Association Annual Conference scheduled for March 21–23, 2015. The second May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Since regular Board meetings are televised, all meetings will be held at 7 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center, unless otherwise noted.
Submitted by: Superintendent Donna Hargens
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the schedule of regular Board meetings for 2015.
VI.
Action Items
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
2014–15 Board of Education Discussion Agenda Planning Calendar
A year-long list of selected Board of Education discussion agenda items has been compiled for use by the Board and administrative staff. The list includes activities for action and discussion throughout this fiscal year.
It is anticipated that staff will use this list to avoid scheduling conflicts, improve coordination and support of activities, enhance planning, and increase awareness of upcoming board meeting activities.
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2014–15 fiscal year.
Order #113 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2014–15 fiscal year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VIII.
Board Reports and Requests
IX.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Each speaker is allowed three minutes to address the Board.
At the end of 2–1/2 minutes, a bell will sound once. You will then have 30 seconds to finish your statement.
At the end of three minutes, the bell will sound twice, indicating that your time is up.
X.
Executive Session (If Needed)
XI.
Adjournment
A recommendation to adjourn the September 8, 2014, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #114 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the September 8, 2014, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 7:27 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. David Jones.
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