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I.
Moment of Silence
Welcome to the November 10, 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 October 27, 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 October 27, 2014, regular meeting.
Order #129 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the October 27, 2014, regular meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad 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 November 10, 2014.
Order #130 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the recognitions and resolutions for November 10, 2014. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
IV.A.
Student Demonstration of Learning from and Recognition of The Academy @ Shawnee Students
The Academy @ Shawnee students created a science experiment that was part of a mini-laboratory aboard the SpaceX-4 Dragon flight that launched in July from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport in Virginia.
The shuttle returned in October after a 14-week mission on the International Space Station (ISS). The students’ experiment involved testing the effects of microgravity on the rate of fermentation using yeast and honey. Through this study, the students believed that the possibility of an increased rate of reaction in microgravity could be beneficial during travel through space because fermentation reactions have a myriad of uses for astronauts, including the creation of alcohol for antiseptics for wounds and cleaning supplies.
This is the second venture into space for The Academy @ Shawnee students. Their first experiment into space was in 2011 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, where they studied the effects of Lactobacillus GG, a probiotic, for its effectiveness as it was exposed to microgravity conditions.
Both experiments were part of the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program, a program from the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education in the U.S. and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Space Education that is supported through a strategic partnership with NanoRacks LLC, working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) under a Space Act Agreement as part of the utilization of the ISS as a national laboratory.
Tonight, the students will share what they have learned from their second venture into space.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive a student demonstration of learning from and recognition of The Academy @ Shawnee students.
IV.B.
Recognition of Sarah Reed
Sarah was named the 2015 Kentucky Teacher of the Year by Ashland Inc. and the Kentucky Department of Education and was formally recognized at a ceremony held on October 23 at the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
Governor Steve Beshear, Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary Thomas Zawacki, Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday, and Ashland Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jim O’Brien were there to make the presentation.
Sarah was 1 of 24 Kentucky teachers who received the 2015 Ashland Teacher Achievement Award. She will now represent Kentucky in the 2015 National Teacher of the Year competition.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Sarah Reed, a third-grade teacher at Field Elementary School, for being named the 2015 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
IV.C.
Recognition of Dr. Geneva Stark
Dr. Stark is one of four administrators from across Kentucky selected to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE) 2014 Minority Superintendent Internship Program.
The two-year program promotes inclusion and diversity in the superintendent’s role, and it aims to develop a highly effective and qualified leadership workforce. The program also provides hands-on experience as a district leader and is a partnership between the intern’s home district, the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA), and KDE.
During the first year of the internship program, Dr. Stark will continue in her current administrative assignment while participating in KASA’s Next Generation (NxG) Leadership Series for Onboarding New Superintendents. In year two of the program, she will be on sabbatical from the Jefferson County Public School District, and she will intern full-time under a highly qualified and highly effective superintendent who will serve as her mentor.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Dr. Geneva Stark, district coordinator for the Kentucky Teacher Internship Program, for being selected to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education’s 2014 Minority Superintendent Internship Program.
IV.D.
Recognition of Rob Tanner
Rob was awarded the 2014 Kentucky Management Award from Governor Beshear at the 37th Annual Kentucky Labor-Management Conference.
The award recognizes a representative from labor and a representative from management who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the promotion of labor-management cooperation in Kentucky.
Nominees for the award must be actively engaged in a cooperative labor-management program or be highly known for his or her work in the promotion of the principles of labor-management cooperative programs statewide, industrywide, or in the public sector.
Submitted by: Helene Kramer
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Rob Tanner, director of Labor Management and Employee Relations, for receiving the 2014 Kentucky Management Award.
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 November 10, 2014.
Order #131 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for November 10, 2014. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
V.A.
Report 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
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached report of personnel actions that she has taken per KRS 160.380.
V.B.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education on November 10, 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.C.
Approval of Revised BG–1 Forms
V.C.1.
Approval of Revised BG–1 Form for Shared Use Path at Stonestreet Elementary School
On March 28, 2011, the Board of Education approved the project and the assignment of Carman Associates to prepare plans and specifications for Project 071-11030.
On April 21, 2014, the Board approved awarding a contract to Riverside Paving & Contracting for $154,416.
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires revision of the BG–1 form when change orders exceed the budgeted contingency amount.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached revised BG–1 form for Shared Use Path at Stonestreet Elementary School.
V.C.2.
Approval of Revised BG–1 Form for 2013–14 Asbestos Abatement Maintenance Contract at Various Schools
On August 26, 2013, the Board of Education approved the project and the assignment of Environmental Concerns, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project VAR-14023.
On November 11, 2013, the Board approved awarding a contract to Romac, Inc. for $180,000.
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires revision of the BG–1 form to match the total funds available. The original bid included an option to extend the contract at the discretion of both parties by one year.
Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached revised BG–1 form for the 2013–14 Asbestos Abatement Maintenance Contract at Various Schools.
V.D.
Approval of Contract Completions and BG–4 Forms
V.D.1.
Approval of Contract Completion and BG–4 Form for Courtyard Modifications at Ballard High School
On July 8, 2013, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 105-14013.
On March 24, 2014, the Board approved awarding a contract to Marksbury Cornett 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 Marksbury Cornett for Courtyard Modifications at Ballard High School for a total construction cost of $93,763.50.
V.D.2.
Approval of Contract Completion and BG–4 Form for 2014 Paving Package I at Fairdale and Hartstern Elementary Schools for Riverside Paving & Contracting
On February 24, 2014, the Board of Education approved assigning the JCPS Facility Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project VAR-14031.
On May 12, 2014, the Board approved awarding a contract to Riverside Paving & Contracting 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 Riverside Paving & Contracting for 2014 Paving Package I at Fairdale and Hartstern elementary schools for a total construction cost of $64,540.
V.D.3.
Approval of Contract Completion and BG–4 Form for 2014 Paving Package II at Coral Ridge Elementary School for Riverside Paving & Contracting
On February 24, 2014, the Board of Education approved assigning the JCPS Facility Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project VAR-14032.
On May 12, 2014, the Board approved awarding a contract to Riverside Paving & Contracting 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 Riverside Paving & Contracting for 2014 Paving Package II at Coral Ridge Elementary School for a total construction cost of $21,000.
V.E.
Approval of Project Closeouts and BG–5 Forms
V.E.1.
Approval of Project Closeout and BG–5 Form for Roof Replacement at Fern Creek Traditional High School
On October 13, 2014, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG–4 form for Highland Roofing Company, 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 Roof Replacement at Fern Creek Traditional High School.
V.E.2.
Approval of Project Closeout and BG–5 Form for Renovation Phase I, Media Center, and Elevator at Smyrna Elementary School
On September 9, 2013, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG–4 form for Morel Construction Co.
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 Renovation Phase I, Media Center, and Elevator at Smyrna Elementary School.
V.F.
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.G.
Approval of Request for Proposal, Bid Tabulations, Contract Renewal, and Amendments
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-referenced bid tabulations and amendments are also available on eMeeting.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the following request for proposal, bid tabulations, contract renewal, and amendments:
• Competitive Negotiation on Compensation and Classification Study;
• Electrical Supplies and Lighting (Percentage);
• New Tires and Tubes, Recapping and Repair;
• Gases, Industrial and Welding Supplies;
• Lunchroom Commodities Manufacturers Only—Warehouse Delivery);
• Locally Grown Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (For Nutrition Service Center);
• Printing Services for Construction Documents;
• Refrigerant;
• Paper (For Materials Production);
• Contract Renewal on Pre-owned Textbooks, Supplemental Instructional Materials and Related Services;
• Contract Renewal on Installation of Voice or Data Cables;
• Amendment on New Tires and Tubes, Recapping and Repair;
• Amendment on Musical Instruments; and
• Amendment on Air Filter Media.
V.H.
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 October 13 through October 26, 2014.
V.I.
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 October 13 through October 26, 2014.
V.J.
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.K.
Acceptance of Grants and Funding
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the grants and funding to various schools and departments as presented in the following agenda items.
V.K.1.
Acceptance of Donations and Small Grants
The Academy @ Shawnee received $1,500 from Ishmon F. Burks to purchase uniforms and equipment for middle school sports teams.
Atkinson Academy received a $1,000 small grant from the Kentucky Book Fair to purchase science and social studies books for the library.
Curriculum Management received $2,010 from Fund for the Arts to be used for expenses and student entry fees associated with the Scholastic Art Awards program.
Dixie Elementary School received $229 from Dixie Elementary retired teachers to purchase a display memorial plaque in memory of former principal Tim Daly.
Farnsley Middle School received $675 from LG&E to be used for family night activities.
Gilmore Lane Elementary School received $86.64 from the Target Take Charge of Education Program to be used for student needs.
Jeffersontown High School received $4,250 from the Jeffersontown High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) to be used to purchase ten access points to increase Internet speed and reliability.
Kenwood Elementary School received 100 iPads and cases, four charging carts, 180 sets of earbud headphones, and two air printers valued at $55,000 from One Stroke Inks to support the technology initiative in the third-grade classrooms.
Minors Lane Elementary School received $257.20 from the Louisville Bar Association to be used for student needs.
Portland Elementary School received $1,000 from YUM! Brands to fund the Huge Heart Champion project, a pen-pal activity with students from the Muhammad Ali Peace Garden School in China.
Seneca High School received a $1,000 small grant from the Kentucky Book Fair to purchase books in Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Swahili.
Submitted by: Dr. Robert J. Rodosky
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept donations and small grants totaling $67,007.84 to be used as stated in the rationale.
V.K.2.
Acceptance of Funding for Fiscal Year 2015 Title II, Part A, Project 401A
The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded funding in the amount of $4,556,758 for Title II, Part A, Project 401A. This funding will be used to support district programs that focus on using practices grounded in scientifically based research to prepare, train, and recruit high-quality teachers and principals.
Title II, Part A funds are explicitly intended to be one of the principal resources for states to meet Title II objectives of increasing the percentage of highly qualified teachers teaching core subjects in their districts and schools. Professional development and learning activities will focus on improving teaching in order to raise student achievement in the core academic subjects.
All district teachers may participate in Title II funded professional development and learning activities. All private and non-profit schools are invited to participate in Title II programs and, according to federal guidelines, district personnel administer the funds for the non-public schools.
All funds must be spent or encumbered by September 30, 2016.
The award notification from the Kentucky Department of Education is attached.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $4,556,758 from the Kentucky Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2015 Title II, Part A, Project 401A.
V.L.
Approval of Agreements
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreements presented in the following agenda items.
V.L.1.
Approval of Math and Science Partnership Subgrant Agreement with the University of Louisville
This grant is in its third year and focuses on professional development that enhances teacher content knowledge and science instruction to improve student learning.
The District will partner with faculty from the University of Louisville College of Education and Human Development and College of Arts and Sciences to provide teacher professional development.
The cost for these services will not exceed $37,016.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached subgrant with the University of Louisville as part of the Math and Science Partnership Grant from the Kentucky Department of Education and authorize the Superintendent to sign same.
V.L.2.
Approval of Childcare Enrichment Program Memorandum of Agreement with YMCA of Greater Louisville
The Jefferson County Public School District and the YMCA of Greater Louisville jointly operate the Childcare Enrichment Program (CEP), a before- and after-school child care program to enable the children of working families to participate in a variety of physical, cultural, educational, and social activities. The District currently operates 52 CEP sites serving more than 9,700 children.
The attached Memorandum of Agreement assures our ability to continue the current program and allows for expansion if the student need is apparent.
This agreement shall be effective from November 14, 2014, through November 14, 2015, and renewable on a yearly basis.
Submitted by: John Marshall
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Louisville for the continued operation of the joint Jefferson County Public Schools/YMCA Childcare Enrichment Program
V.M.
Approval of The Maestros, Incorporated External Support/Booster Organization for Western Middle School
Western Middle School's The Maestros, Incorporated is an External Support/Booster Organization comprised of six Executive Board members and a voting membership made up of parents and/or guardians of students in the music department at Western Middle School. The Maestros, Incorporated have submitted appropriate documentation as required under the External Support/Booster Organizations General Guidelines of the Redbook in order to obtain Board approval.
The purpose of The Maestros, Incorporated is to increase community-based learning, seek support and funding among parents and supporters, and ensure that the students have excellent arts-based educational experiences. Although external support/booster organizations work very closely with the District, they are separate legal entities and are responsible for adherence to IRS guidelines and Title IX regulations.
Pursuant to Kentucky Department of Education Accounting Procedures for the Kentucky School Activity Funds Redbook Incorporated by Reference 702 KAR 3:130, external support/booster organizations must receive local board approval to establish, lend support, seek assistance, or fundraise in the name of the district, school, students, or a district or school program.
The organizations' officers are solely responsible for ensuring that their group in compliance with district policies, external support/booster organization guidelines in the Redbook, and state and federal regulations.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve The Maestros, Incorporated External Support/Booster Organization for Western Middle School as required by state regulation.
V.N.
Approval of Board Policies: Students
The following Section 9: Student policies are attached for approval:
- 09.211 School Health Requirement
- 09.2241 Student Medication
- 09.4232 Use of Tobacco
- 09.438 Student Discipline Code
These proposed policies were received for first reading by the Board of Education on October 27, 2014, and were reviewed and recommended by the Policy Development Committee.
These proposed revisions incorporate new legal requirements and were made in conjunction with Kentucky School Boards Association's Policy Service ("KSBA").
With these revisions, we will be converting to a number system rather than our current lettering system.
Submitted by: Rosemary Miller
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Board Policies: Students.
V.O.
Approval of Shortened School Days for Two Exceptional Child Education Students
The Kentucky Administrative Regulations, as outlined in the Exceptional Child Education Policies and Procedures Manual, requires that a shortened school day and/or week be submitted to the Board of Education for approval.
This Board action is subject to confidentiality requirements according to policies and procedures in Chapter 9 Confidentiality of Information. Following approval by the Board of Education, the request will be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Learning Services.
The District must maintain the following documentation for all shortened school days and/or weeks approved by the local Board of Education:
- approval by the local Board of Education (student confidentiality procedures must be followed when listing student information in the local Board minutes);
- minutes of the Admission and Release Committee (ARC) meeting documenting the ARC decision that a shortened school day and/or week is needed;
- a copy of the student’s Individual Education Plan documenting the shortened school day and/or week; and
- a copy of the physician's statement of the medical need.
Per regulations, the students are being identified as SSD154 and SSD155 rather than by name. Student SSD154 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a five-hour school day, five days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student, who is being served in a special school.
Student SSD155 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a three-hour-and-five-minute school day, five days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student who is being served in a separate class in a high school.
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve a shortened school day for two students in the Exceptional Child Education Program for the 2014-15 school year.
V.P.
Acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2014
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is submitted for acceptance in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.9 Audits and in compliance with the guidelines and statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
An Executive Summary of the CAFR also is attached for your review.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2014.
V.Q.
Approval of the Technical Action Required to Reopen Milburn T. Maupin Elementary School as the Waldorf-Inspired Catalpa School for the 2015–16 School Year
At their October 13, 2014, meeting, the Board of Education approved implementation of the Waldorf-inspired Catalpa School concept at Maupin Elementary School for the 2015–16 school year.
This formal Board approval to close/reopen the school is a technical action necessary to implement that approved plan and is in accordance with the provisions of Kentucky law and Board policy.
KRS 160.290 establishes the general powers and duties of boards of education. The statute grants a local board of education the control and management of public schools of its district, all public school funds, and all public school property and grants a board the authority to establish a school.
Board Policy 05.11 establishes that schools may be closed and reopened.
Board Policy 04.8 requires the Superintendent to submit recommendations to close schools to the Board of Education for approval.
Submitted by: Dr. Donna Hargens and Jonathan Lowe
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the technical action required to close Milburn T. Maupin Elementary School at the conclusion of the 2014–15 school year and reopen the school as the Waldorf-Inspired Catalpa School for the 2015–16 school year and to also retain “Milburn T. Maupin” in the name of the reopened school.
VI.
Action Items
VI.A.
Approval of Implementation of the Reach Academy Concept at J.B. Atkinson Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
The Louisville Reach Academy was determined by the Board of Education to be a winning concept in the School of Innovation Design Competition to be implemented beginning in the 2015-16 school year.
The Reach Academy concept is to create a school where the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of all children are met, removing barriers to learning, while providing access to a challenging curriculum. It will expand learning opportunities through extended day and summer programming, use of technology, targeted intervention and enrichment, and establish the school as a hub of services for students and families through community partnerships.
JCPS staff reviewed multiple possible locations for implementation based on criteria including: 1) adequate space for expansion to middle school; 2) high-need student population; 3) need for support to improve academic achievement; 4) appropriate space for programmatic needs; and 5) a strong foundation of existing community partners, including the University of Louisville Signature Partnership.
In addition, there is close alignment between the Reach Academy concept and Atkinson’s existing approach to meeting the needs of students, and school leadership is experienced in leading the faculty and staff in successfully serving a high-needs student population, which will improve fidelity of implementation.
J.B Atkinson Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning would serve students in the elementary grades for the 2015-16 school year, then add a grade each subsequent year until full elementary and middle school implementation in 2018-19.
The Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning magnet program would continue to be available, but transportation would not be provided to addresses outside of Cluster 12 for magnet students to participate in the after-school extended day targeted interventions and enrichments.
KRS 160.107 requires a vote of school staff to be taken and that 70 percent or more of the staff vote to approve the plan. A vote by the J.B Atkinson Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning staff will have been held prior to this Board meeting and consideration of this action item.
Submitted by: Jonathan Lowe
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve schoolwide implementation of the Louisville Reach Academy concept at J.B Atkinson Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for the 2015-16 school year.
Order #132 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve schoolwide implementation of the Louisville Reach Academy concept at J.B Atkinson Academy for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for the 2015-16 school year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VI.B.
Approval of 2015 Legislative Agenda
The Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly convenes in January, 2015. The Jefferson County Public School District functions within the statutory framework established by General Assembly, so the actions of the legislature have a significant impact on the District’s work.
The Legislative Agenda addresses a number of policy questions that are likely to be under consideration during the 2015 session and that are important to the work of the District to improve the academic achievement of students, maximize effectiveness and efficiency, and support the District's certified and classified staff.
Submitted by: Dr. Donna Hargens and Jonathan Lowe
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached 2015 Jefferson County Public Schools Legislative Agenda.
Order #133 - Motion Failed: A motion that the Board of Education approve the attached 2015 Jefferson County Public Schools Legislative Agenda failed with a motion by Mr. David Jones and a second by Mr. Chris Brady.
Order #134 - Motion Passed: A motion that the Board of Education approve the attached 2015 Jefferson County Public Schools Legislative Agenda with the exception of Priority #2, "Grant superintendents greater authority in the selection and assignment of principals," with the intent to bring Priority #2 back to the next meeting with much clearer and more concise language passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
Report on Visual and Performing Arts Programs
The visual and performing arts programs of JCPS consist of dance, drama/theatre, instrumental music, choral music, and visual arts. These programs provide opportunities for JCPS students to participate individually or in groups at school, district, state, and national arts events.
Under the No Child Left Behind Act and Kentucky Core Academic Standards, the arts are "core academic subjects" and are core for a reason, as evidenced by the research regarding the benefits of arts education. Assessment and accountability for the arts occur through the state's Arts and Humanities Program Review.
Our District Arts and Music Specialists support schools and students through a variety of means: curriculum and instructional resources, professional development, facilitation of arts events, collaboration with community organizations, etc. The overarching goal of their work and the District is to increase student achievement by learning through the arts.
This presentation will highlight areas of excellence and opportunities for growth. The attachments provide more in-depth analysis of the importance of the visual and performing arts as evidenced by the programs in which JCPS students may participate.
The consensus reached by the 2013 Arts Education Partnership's Preparing Students for the Next America: The Benefits of an Arts Education study states, "America's global stature, culture of innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit depend on the strength of a world-class education system. As the country becomes more diverse, the world more interconnected, and the workplace more oriented around technology and creativity—arts education is key to such a system and to ensuring students' success in school, work, and life."
Submitted by: Dr. Dewey Hensley
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the status of visual and performing arts programs in Jefferson County Public Schools.
Order #135 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the status of visual and performing arts programs in Jefferson County Public Schools. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. David Jones and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
VII.B.
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 #136 - 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 Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Chuck Haddaway.
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 November 10, 2014, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #137 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the November 10, 2014, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 9:53 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Chuck Haddaway.
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