Jefferson County
October 25, 2016 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Moment of Silence
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Welcome to the October 25, 2016, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education. 

JCBE Meeting Videos

Audio: 10 25 2016 Board meeting



Please join us for our traditional moment of silence.

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II. The Pledge of Allegiance
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Please join us for the Pledge of Allegiance.


II.A. Vision Statement
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Actions Taken

Order #430 - Motion Passed:  A motion pursuant to KRS 160.270(1) that the Board of Education excuse the failure of Board Chairman David A. Jones Jr. to attend this meeting passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Haddaway and a second by Mr. Chris Brady.

III. Recognitions and Resolutions
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Video of Board Recognitions

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the recognitions and resolutions for October 25, 2016

Actions Taken

Order #431 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the recognitions and resolutions for October 25, 2016, passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Haddaway and a second by Mr. Chris Brady.

III.A. Recognition of Cane Run Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School, and Price Elementary School, National Parent Teacher Association Schools of Excellence
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Cane Run Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School, and Price Elementary School were named National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Schools of Excellence, a designation that recognizes schools for their achievements in building strong family and school partnerships. The efforts of these outstanding schools have helped make a positive impact on the success and well-being of students.

The National PTA School of Excellence designation provides opportunities and ways for PTAs and schools to partner to help improve programs, practices, and policies related to education, health and safety, and the arts and cultural exploration through school decision making.

Submitted by: Allison Gardner Martin

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education recognize Cane Run Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School, and Price Elementary School for being named National Parent Teacher Association Schools of Excellence.

III.B. Recognition of the 2017 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award Recipients from Kenwood Elementary, Barret Traditional Middle, and Fern Creek High Schools
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Carren, Alexandra, and Kip are 3 of 24 Kentucky teachers selected as recipients of the 2017 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award and have qualified to compete for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year Award.

The teachers will be recognized at an awards ceremony on October 19 at the State Capitol Building in Frankfort. State leaders and Valvoline company officials will honor the teachers and recognize the Kentucky Elementary, Middle, and High School Teachers of the Year. From this group of three finalists, the Kentucky Teacher of the Year will be named and will represent the state in the National Teacher of the Year competition.

Submitted by: Allison Gardner Martin

 

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education recognize Carren Cook, a teacher at Kenwood Elementary School; Alexandra Howard, a teacher at Barret Traditional Middle School; and Kip Hottman, a teacher at Fern Creek High School, for receiving the 2017 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award.

III.C. Recognition of Southern High School, Olmsted Academy North, and Seneca High School, Best Practice Schools
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In September, Southern High School, Olmsted Academy North, and Seneca High School were formally recognized as Best Practice Schools by Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt at the Continuous Improvement Summit and were presented with $500 to be used toward school improvement.

The schools were recognized for their commitment and outstanding work in providing more creative, effective, and efficient instruction in advancing student learning and achievement. These schools also serve as role models for their peers across the state in implementing and sharing best practices and supporting student learning and college- and career-readiness for all students. 

Submitted by: Allison Gardner Martin

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education recognize Southern High School, Olmsted Academy North, and Seneca High School, for being named Best Practice Schools.

III.D. Recognition of the 15th District Parent Teacher Association Recipients of the Kentucky PTA Awards
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Each year, the Kentucky Parent Teacher Association (PTA) recognizes outstanding school PTAs, educators, classified personnel, and volunteers from across the state who exemplify outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to their local school PTAs. Therefore, in appreciation, the Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) and the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District are proud to recognize these distinguished honorees for their support and contribution to helping the district promote the educational success of all our students. 

Submitted by: Allison Gardner Martin

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education recognize the 15th District Parent Teacher Association recipients of the Kentucky PTA Awards.

IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda
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The Superintendent shall consult with the Board Chairperson to ensure that an agenda is prepared for all regular and special meetings of the Board. For special meetings, the Board shall consider only those matters which are listed on the agenda.

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda for October 25, 2016

Actions Taken

Order #432 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education recess at the end of the regular meeting and reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of a discussion regarding the 2016-17 evaluation of the superintendent pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Open Meetings Act and KRS 156.557(6)(c) passed with a motion by Mrs. Stephanie Horne and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.

Order #433 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda for October 25, 2016, passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Haddaway and a second by Dr. Lisa Willner.

V. Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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The minutes of action taken at every meeting of the Board, setting forth an accurate record of votes and actions at such meetings, shall be promptly recorded, and submitted for approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and such records shall be open to public inspection at reasonable times after they have been approved by the Board. 

The minutes of the September 27, 2016, regular meeting are presented for your review and approval.

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the September 27, 2016, regular meeting.

Actions Taken

Order #434 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the September 27, 2016, regular meeting passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Chris Brady.

VI. Superintendent's Report
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Actions Taken

Order #435 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education allow a speaker to address the Board regarding item IX.W. which was withdrawn from the agenda prior to consideration by the Board passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Dr. Lisa Willner.

VII. Action Items
VIII. Information Items
VIII.A. Improve Communications for Public School Choice
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The Strategic Plan Vision 2020 Excellence with Equity calls for expanding access to our public choice system and increasing participation using technology and world-class best practices.  To achieve our goal, the district is focused on the following key strategies: (1) improving communications, (2) improving processes and (3) empowering families.  This report will highlight improvement efforts specifically addressing outreach efforts, the predictability tool to help families make informed choices at the elementary level, and processes to help families applying to magnet schools.

This report addresses strategic goal: Access to Public School Choice

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive a report on strategies to improve communications for public school choice and the development of a school choice predictability tool.

Actions Taken

Order #436 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive a report on strategies to improve communications for public school choice and the development of a school choice predictability tool passed with a motion by Mr. Chris Brady and a second by Mr. Chuck Haddaway.

IX. Consent Calendar
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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.

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for October 25, 2016

Actions Taken

Order #437 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for October 25, 2016, minus items IX.V., IX.W., and IX.X passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Dr. Lisa Willner.

Order #438 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education approve item IX.V. Approval of Attendance Bonus Pilot for Bus Drivers and Special Needs Transportation Assistants passed with a motion by Dr. Lisa Willner and a second by Mrs. Stephanie Horne.

Order #439 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education approve item IX.X. Revision of Board Policy: 08.134 Magnet Education (First Reading) passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Haddaway and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.

Order #440 - Motion Passed:  A motion to award on tie bid for Bid ID #7305 Item No. 8: tires, Tubes, Recapping & Repair to Koehler Tire and Supply, Inc. passed with a motion by Mr. Chuck Haddaway and a second by Mrs. Stephanie Horne.

IX.A. Report of Personnel Actions
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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 approve positions.

Submitted by: Tom Hudson

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of the personnel actions that she has taken per KRS 160.380.

IX.B. Certified Leaves of Absence
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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: Tom Hudson

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.

IX.C. Approval of Field Trip Requests
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This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education on October 25, 2016.

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 is a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent per Board Policy IICA Field Trips.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached report of field trip requests and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.

IX.D. Approval of Project, BG-1 Forms, and Assignment of Architect/Engineer
IX.D.1. Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architect/Engineer for the Chiller and Boiler Replacement at Audubon Traditional Elementary School
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This project will replace the existing chiller and boiler.

Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.

The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc. as the architect/engineer, and the attached BG-1 form for the Chiller and Boiler Replacement at Audubon Traditional Elementary School for an estimated project cost of $425,000.

IX.D.2. Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architect/Engineer for Site Lighting Replacement at Laukhuf Elementary School
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This project consists of replacing the existing exterior lights, poles, and wiring.

Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.

The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of Shrout, Tate, Wilson Engineers as the architect/engineer, and the attached BG-1 form for Site Lighting Replacement at Laukhuf Elementary School, for an estimated project cost of $274,000.

IX.D.3. Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architect/Engineer for the Chiller and Boiler Replacement at Olmsted Academy South
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This project will replace the existing chiller and boiler.

Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.

The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.

This items supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc. as the architect/engineer, and the attached BG-1 form for the Chiller and Boiler Replacement at Olmsted Academy South for an estimated project cost of $425,000.

IX.D.4. Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architect/Engineer for the Boiler Replacement at Waller Williams Environmental
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This project will replace the existing boiler.

Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.

The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the District’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of this resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

Attachment

Attachments
Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc. as the architect/engineer, and the attached BG-1 form for the Boiler Replacement at Waller Williams Environmental for an estimated project cost of $230,200.

IX.E. Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Forms
IX.E.1. Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Concrete Repairs at Doss High School
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On January 26, 2016, the Board of Education approved assigning the Jefferson County Public Schools Facilities Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project 16140.

On April 26, 2016, 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.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, the attached BG-4 form, and final payment to Revrac Construction, LLC for Concrete Repairs at Doss High School for a total construction cost of $41,520.

IX.E.2. Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Phase I HVAC Renovation at Gilmore Lane Elementary School
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On July 28, 2014, the Board of Education approved CMTA, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project 058-15009.

On March 9, 2015, the Board approved awarding a contract to E.H. Construction, LLC as the low bidder.

CMTA, Inc. has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to E.H. Construction, LLC for Phase I HVAC Renovation at Gilmore Lane Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $4,338,290.78.

IX.E.3. Approval of Contract Completion and BG-4 Form for Phase I HVAC Renovation at Southern High School
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On May 13, 2013, the Board of Education approved CMTA, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project 031-13036.

On March 10, 2014, the Board approved awarding a contract to Morel Construction, LLC as the low bidder.

CMTA, Inc. has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the contract completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Morel Construction, LLC for Phase I HVAC Renovation at Southern High School, for a total construction cost of $19,025,167.63.

IX.F. Approval of Project Closeout and BG-5 Form for Roof Replacement at Gilmore Lane Elementary School
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On September 27, 2016, the Board of Education approved the contract completion and BG-4 form for Tecta America Kentucky.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires the submission of the BG-5 form to reconcile the total project cost to the funding source.

This item directly supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached BG-5 form for Roof Replacement at Gilmore Lane Elementary School.

IX.G. Approval of Construction Change Orders
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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.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.

IX.H. Approval of Bid Tabulations, Contract Renewals, and Amendments
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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 after award of contract.

Copies of the above-referenced bid tabulations, and amendments are also available on eMeeting.

Submitted by:  Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the following bid tabulations, contract renewals, and amendments:
•Lamps, Lighting (Percentage);
•Tires, Tubes, Recapping & Repair;
•First Aid Supplies;
•Removal of Suspended Solid Waste (Grease Trap, Septic Tank, Etc.);
•Asphalt Pothole Repair Service;
•Integrated Pest Management Pesticide Products;
•New Vehicle (24' Refrigerated Box-Van Truck);
•Gases, Industrial/Welding & Supplies;
•Laminator Repair Service;
•Water Filter Replacement Cartridges (SCNS);
•Contract Renewal - Printing: JCHS Independent Study Workbooks;
•Contract Renewal - Hardware Fasteners (Percentage);
•Contract Renewal - Tools (Air, Hand, Horticulture & Portable Power) %;
•Contract Renewal - Safety Supplies & Equipment (Percentage);
•Contract Renewal - Fire Extinguishers Tested, Recharged & Repaired;
•Contract Renewal - Pre-Owned Textbooks, Supplemental Instructional Materials and Related Services;
•Contract Renewal - Installation of Voice or Data Cables;
•Contract Renewal - Custodial Supplies;
Amendment - Instructional & Office Supplies Line Item;
•Amendment - Athletic Supplies & Eqpt. (Line Item); and
•Amendment - Audiovisual (Percentage)

IX.I. Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or More
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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

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $5,000 or more.

IX.J. Acceptance of Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or More
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This report includes all professional services contracts approved by the Board since July 1, 2016, and is provided per Board Policy 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board.

The report directly supports Vision 2020 Goal Communications, Engagement, and Access to Information.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin 

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or more.

IX.K. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report
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This report is provided to the Board per KRS 160.560 and Board Policy 04.31 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting and supports Vision 2020 Goal Communications, Engagement, and Access to Information.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Monthly Financial Report for period ended August 31, 2016.

IX.L. Acceptance of Purchase Order Report
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This report is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.

The report supports Vision 2020 Goal Communications, Engagement, and Access to Information.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of September 13 through October 6, 2016.

IX.M. Acceptance of Voucher Report
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This report is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.

The report supports Vision 2020 Goal Communications, Engagement, and Access to Information.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of September 13 through October 6, 2016.

IX.N. Acceptance of Donations, Grants, and Funding
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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept the grants and funding to various schools and departments as presented in the following agenda items.

IX.N.1. Acceptance of Donations and Small Grants
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This is a report of donations and small grants submitted to the Board of Education on October 25, 2016.

Schools solicit donations for current needs or a specific purpose or project. Undesignated donations are used at the discretion of the school or the School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council.

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept donations and small grants totaling $118,466.31 to be used as stated in the attachment.

IX.N.2. Acceptance of Funding from Administration for Children and Families for the Head Start/Early Head Start Programs
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The district was approved for a five-year Head Start/Early Head Start grant through June 30, 2021, and has received funding for the period July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017.

The Board approved the submission of the Head Start/Early Head Start grant application on October 26, 2015.

The project directly supports strategy 1.1.6 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Dr. Lisa Herring

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept funding totaling $14,940,884 from the Administration for Children and Families for the Head Start/Early Head Start programs.

IX.N.3. Acceptance of Funding from the Community Foundation of Louisville for the BOUNCE Project
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The BOUNCE Coalition received a grant from the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky to support a trauma-informed initiative at Semple Elementary School during the 2014-15 school year.  Now in its third year, the project has been expanded to Wheatley Elementary School as well.

As the fiscal agent for the grant, the Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL) is providing funding for the following:

  • A retired counselor at a rate of $65 per hour to work six hours per week for four weeks.

  • Stipends for new Semple and Wheatley Elementary staff, teachers, and administrators to complete three hours training.

  • Reimbursement of effort by a JCPS Evaluation Specialist for up to 154 hours for program evaluation services.

If additional funding becomes available, CFL will issue a written amendment to the agreement to increase the payment to the district to accommodate stipends for the staff of up to five additional schools to complete three hours of training prior to October 1, 2017.

The district will contribute staff time for program evaluation services for an additional 308 hours.

This funding directly supports strategy 2.1.3 in Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette

Attachment

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept funding totaling $13,354 from the Community Foundation of Louisville and authorize the superintendent to sign attached agreement.

IX.N.4. Acceptance of Funding from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation
Rationale

Louisville Metro Government donated $2,000 as the second disbursement of the Neighborhood Development Fund Grant for the Southern High School Youth Services Center.

The C.E and S. Foundation donated $22,000 to support the Classroom Teachers Enacting Positive Solutions professional learning strategy.

The Community Foundation of Louisville donated $2,000 on behalf of Henry Heuser, Jr. for the Great Books Foundation curriculum at Wilder Elementary School.

CE&S Foundation donated $32,000 for the What’s the Story? Louisville program in partnership with Middlebury College Bread Loaf School of English, Fern Creek High School and DuPont Manual High School.         

Kevin and Charron Power donated $100 to the Elaine Whelan Literacy Fund to support the Stopher Elementary School library.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation donated $2,000 for the ESL program at Iroquois High School. 

LG&E and KU Services Company donated $13,000 to support the ExCEL teacher awards. 

The Augusta Brown Holland Philanthropic Foundation donated $8,426 to support the Arts Program at Field Elementary School.

Submitted by:  Superintendent Donna Hargens

                                                                               

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept funding totaling $83,526 from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation to be used as stated in the rationale.

IX.N.5. Acceptance of Individuals with Disabilities Education Part B, Section 611 Funding from the Kentucky Department of Education
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded funding to the District for the period of July 1, 2016 – September 30, 2018 to pay the excess costs of providing special education and related services to preschool children with disabilities enrolled in both public and private schools in Jefferson County.

The project directly supports strategy 1.1.6 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Dr. Lisa Herring

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B, Section 611 funding totaling $797,756.

IX.N.6. Acceptance of a Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant from the Kentucky Department of Education
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Education awarded a Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant to Jefferson County Public Schools.  The grant provides 72 hours of annual professional learning to 50 middle school science teachers.  The focus of professional learning is to develop high-quality formative assessments, adopt interpretative approaches for analyzing student work, and adjust daily instruction to support students’ progress.  Activities include three two-day workshops during the school year, six afterschool sessions, and a four-day summer workshop. 

JCPS will use grant funds to cover costs for professional development services, external evaluation services, teacher stipends, and substitute teachers.  The district is required to commit matching funds equal to at least 10% of the award and will meet this requirement through district and school administrators’ participation in project activities.  The grant does not obligate the district beyond the end date of the project.

The project directly supports strategy 1.1.4 of Vision 2020, “Reduce, revise, and refine assessments.”

Submitted by: Dr. Lisa Herring

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept a Mathematics and Science Partnership grant of $199,646 from the Kentucky Department of Education.

IX.N.7. Acceptance of Funding From Kentucky Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education
Rationale

Kentucky Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education, has awarded the district $82,007 to provide an integrated program of service in order to increase civic learning and engagement and English literacy for immigrants and other limited English proficient adults who live in Jefferson County and are not enrolled in public education. This grant will assist students in acquiring the skills to prepare for the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) Citizenship Test and interview; attain citizenship, and complete at least one National Reporting System (NRS) education level. The funding will cover nine managed enrollment classes held at four locations in Jefferson County.

Grant funds will pay for existing full-time and part-time instructional staff. Funds will also be used to provide instructional materials and supplies. No additional staffing will be needed to fulfill the terms of this agreement.

This agreement directly supports the District's Vision 2020 goal Communications, Engagement and Access to Information by providing parents and community members with the opportunity for English literacy and civics instruction needed to increase their literacy level to become employable contributing members of the community.

Submitted by: Allison Martin

Attachment: Doc ID P02 415 1700001686 1

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept funding from Kentucky Adult Education, Council on Postsecondary Education, in the amount of $82,007 and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.

IX.N.8. Acceptance of Funding from Metro Government for the Louisville Education & Employment Partnership
Rationale

The Louisville Education & Employment Partnership (LEEP) is a collaborative program between Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, and KentuckianaWorks.

For the past 29 years, Louisville Metro has awarded the Louisville Education & Employment Partnership (LEEP) program funding in the amount of $278,400 to pay 100% of the salaries of six (6) career planners for the 2016-17 school year at the following high schools: Butler, Central, Fairdale, Fern Creek, Jeffersontown, and Valley.

These schools were selected based on data including Free/Reduced lunch, 10 or more absences, suspensions, reading below grade level, failing math, retention in the 9th grade and principal/counselor referrals.

Through other public and district funding, the district has an additional seven (7) career planners that provide this same support in the following high schools: Doss, Moore, PRP, Seneca, Southern, Western, and Waggener.

LEEP Career Planners carry a minimum caseload of 75 students, grades 9-12, who are in need of intervention and change to graduate and be prepared for transition to college or a career pathway.  A career planners role includes developing a relationship with the students, mentoring, monitoring of attendance, behavior and course grades and credits, employment readiness, career exploration, coordinating job shadows and financial literacy programs sponsored by Junior Achievement and ClassAct Federal Credit Union, support in enrollment and training for students to participate in the Mayor’s SummerWorks program. 

Students are trained in developing a needs assessment to determine the service project they will coordinate and participate in for the Mayor’s “Give a Day of Service". Once the project is completed they then enter the project into the “WE Day” Celebration for opportunities to be awarded college scholarships. 

All LEEP students participate in outdoor education, nature inspired team building to develop problem solving skills and effective team communication.

Other programs include: Soft Skills training, resume writing workshops, mock interviews, dress for success, career fairs, college tours, parent college night, FAFSA support, academic support, mental health referrals, Men of Quality, Young Women Lead, Metro Youth Advocates, Women of Wisdom, Ready for Success (Rotary Club) Peer Mentoring, and social/emotional training for staff.

This project directly supports Vision 2020 Goal Deeper Learning, Strategy 1.1.3.

Submitted by:  Dr. Alicia Averette

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education accept funding totaling $278,400 from Metro Government for the Louisville Education and Employment Partnership.

IX.O. Approval of Agreements
Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the agreements presented in the following agenda items.

IX.O.1. Approval of Memorandum of Agreements for Behavioral and Mental Health Services
Rationale

The following contractors will provide on-site behavioral and mental health services to JCPS students:

  • Forward Thinking, LLC
  • Home of the Innocents
  • New Beginnings Family Services, Inc.

The goal of these services is to help students develop critical thinking skills, self-regulation, and empathy. Services to be included are individual and group counseling.

Schools will be provided a list of providers that accept both Medicaid and private insurance that have obtained MOAs prior to the first day of school. The principal will determine which services to bring into their school based on the needs of the students they serve.

The MOA process was developed because community providers are already in our schools and schools have requested guidance on who should and who should not be allowed into the schools. The vetting process looks at licensure, insurance, and background checks for providers.

No costs will be incurred by JCPS or JCPS student, parent or legal guardian for services rendered. The agency will only bill for the cost of services to the private or public health insurance company after parent or legal guardian gives written permission to do so.

The Memorandum of Agreements shall be effective beginning October 26, 2016, and ending on December 31, 2016.

This project directly supports Vision 2020 Goal Deeper Learning, Strategy 1.1.1.

Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreements and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

IX.O.2. Approval of Memorandum of Agreements between the Board of Education and Jefferson County Association of Educational Support Personnel/AFSCME Council 962
Rationale

These Agreements replace the Agreement approved by the Board on September 27, 2016.

The first agreement provides under Article 4 – Union Rights, Section 10 Union Leave, the number of days per year that the Union shall be entitled to designated individual/s employees unpaid leave in an aggregate amount not to exceed changes from 150 days per year to 50 days per year.

The first agreement also adds language in Article 4 – Union Rights, Section 10 Union Leave that the hourly amount to be reimbursed by the local union to cover a full-time replacement for the Union President will not exceed $16 per hour and may be less depending on the rate of said employee replacement.

The second agreement adds language in Article 11 – Leaves of Absence, Section D Personal Leave that allows an employee on the 1A Salary Schedule to use a half (1/2) Personal Day when taken with a half (1/2) day Present.

Submitted by: Tom Hudson

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Agreements by and between the Jefferson County Board of Education and Jefferson County Association of Educational Support Personnel/AFSCME Council 962.

IX.O.3. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Jefferson County Board of Elections
Rationale

Board of Education Policy 05.3 Community Use of School Facilities encourages the use of school facilities by governmental agencies for lawful public assemblies. Many voting precincts are located within Jefferson County Public Schools. This agreement provides for the terms and conditions required of both parties in allowing use of the school buildings.

The report supports Vision 2020 Goal Communications, Engagement, and Access to Information.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Board of Elections for the use of school buildings as election voting sites.

IX.O.4. Approval of Modified Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Education Agreement with Kentucky Department of Education
Rationale

The Board of Education approved the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Education grant agreement and accepted funding of $97,000 on August 23, 3016. This modified grant will provide $340 in additional funding for a total of $97,340.

The 2016-17 Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Education grant will support families by providing school information, assisting with enrollment and the transfer of student records, and facilitating attendance.

Grant funds pay for salaries, purchased services, and supplies. A match is not required, and the grant does not financially obligate the district.

Submitted by:  Dr. John D. Marshall

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Education grant modification and accept $340 in additional funding from the Kentucky Department of Education and authorize the superintendent to sign same

IX.O.5. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Rite Aid
Rationale

Through a partnership with Rite Aid, influenza immunizations will be provided to JCPS employees helping minimize absenteeism related to the influenza virus. JCPS agrees to provide the use of mutually agreed upon facilities for Rite Aid employees/volunteers to perform the vaccinations.

This Memorandum of Agreement will be effective beginning October 26, 2016, and ending on October 26, 2017. The Agreement will automatically renew for successive one-year terms for five (5) years terminating on October 26, 2021.

This project directly supports strategy 2.1.3 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Rite Aid and authorize the superintendent to sign the agreement and to execute future annual renewal agreements.

IX.O.6. Approval of Amended TreesLouisville Memorandum of Understanding
Rationale

On October 26, 2015 the Board of Education accepted a donation of trees valued at $685,000 from TreesLouisville, Inc.

The attached Memorandum of Understanding has been revised to extend the ending date to October 31, 2017.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached amended Memorandum of Understanding with TreesLouisville, Inc.

IX.P. Approval of Payment of Out-of-District Expenses for Board Members
Rationale

Pursuant to Board Policy 01.821 Board Member Compensation and Expenses, Board members shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenditures incurred outside the district. Board members shall obtain Board approval prior to incurring out-of-district expenses. 

Board Members Stephanie Horne and Lisa Willner will attend the NSBA Annual Conference, March 25-27, 2017, in Denver, Colorado. 

Estimated Expenses:

  • Registration Fee: $740
  • Lodging/Hotel: $800 (Approximately $200/night for four nights) 
  • Estimate Air Travel Expense:  $500
  • Ground Transportation (taxis, buses, airport shuttles):  Reimbursable with receipt
  • Meals:  Reimbursed at district per diem rate

Submitted by: Superintendent Donna Hargens

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the payment of necessary out-of-district expenses incurred by Board Members Stephanie Horne and Lisa Willner to attend the NSBA Annual Conference, March 25-27, 2017, in Denver, Colorado.

IX.Q. Approval of Fiscal Year 2016 Technology Activity Report
Rationale

This annual Technology Activity Report details the spending of Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) funds and other funds on technology. The report details how much money was spent on workstations, printers, file servers, software, hardware, network, personnel, and maintenance.

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requests this information in order to compare how the district is spending money in relationship to the money received through the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission Education Technology Funding Program.

Once this report is approved by the Board, KDE will send the Offer of Assistance indicating the amount of money JCPS will receive for KETS.

Submitted by: Dr. Michael Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Fiscal Year 2016 Technology Activity Report.

IX.R. Approval of Shortened School Day for Six Exceptional Child Education Students
Rationale

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 requests 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 SSD190, SSD191, SSD192, SSD193, SSD194, and SSD195 rather than by name.

Student SSD190 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a 4-hour school day, 5 days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student, who is being served in a special school.

Student SSD191 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a 4-hour school day, 5 days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student who is being served part time in general education and part time in a special school.

Student SSD192 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a 1.5-hour school day, 5 days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student, who is being served in a regular high school setting.

Student SSD193 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a 6-hour school day, 5 days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student, who is being served in a special school.

Student SSD194 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a 5-hour school day, 5 days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student, who is being served in a special school.

Student SSD195 has a medical condition, with proper physician documentation, which requires a 4-hour, 20-minute school day, 5 days a week. Appropriate ECE procedures have been followed for this student who is being served part time in general education and part time in a special school.

Submitted by: Dr. Alicia Averette

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve a shortened school day for six students identified as SSD190, SSD191, SSD192, SSD193, SSD194 and SSD195 in the Exceptional Child Education Program for the 2016-17 school year.

IX.S. Approval of Vote to Request a Finding to Change the Status of Frost Middle School
Rationale

The change will not substantially affect the district’s needs assessment, and it will only affect one facility. The attached finding is necessary per 702 KAR 4:090 Property Disposal to enable the Board of Education to declare the Property surplus and dispose of the Property.

The report supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin and Mike Raisor

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education vote to request a finding to make a minor change to the District Facility Plan, with such change being a change to the status of Frost Middle School (the “Property”) from permanent to transitional, so the Board of Education may declare the Property as surplus to the educational needs of the district.

IX.T. Approval to Purchase Property at 3416 Pflanz Avenue
Rationale

The property is located across from Portland Elementary School and will allow for expansion of the school’s parking lot.  The sale price is $26,000.

This item supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Purchase Agreement for property at 3416 Pflanz Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky, 40212.

IX.U. Approval of the Request to Appeal the Final Accountability Classification for Valley High School and Fern Creek High School
Rationale

Under 703 KAR 5:240 - Accountability administrative procedures and guidelines, schools may submit a written appeal of a final accountability classification to the Commissioner of Education within 45 days after the Department of Education officially releases the accountability classifications.  The appeal must identify the basis for the wrongful effect on the calculations used to place a school into a classification and detail the requested adjustment to be made.  The request must be signed by the superintendent, upon approval of the local board of education, if there is no school council.  Both Valley and Fern Creek high schools are operating under an advisory council, so their appeals must be approved by the local board of education and superintendent. 

Valley High School is appealing its classification of “Priority.”  The school requests either (1) the regulations in place when Valley entered priority status be used to determine whether Valley exits priority status or (2) the application of the graduation threshold of 70% be applied for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 school years, with the revised 80% 4-year graduation rate threshold applied to the 2015-16 school year.  As a result of legislative action, changes to 703 KAR 5:225(7)(1)(c) went into effect for the 2015-16 school year that raised the graduation rate threshold for exiting from Priority School status from 70% to 80% for three (3) consecutive years.  The school has met the provisions of 703 KAR 5:225(7)(1), parts (a) and (b) to exit priority school status by meeting AMO for three (3) consecutive years and scoring above the lowest five (5) percent of schools to exit priority school status.  These regulations have remained unchanged by recent legislative action.

Fern Creek High School is appealing its classification of “Proficient.”  The school proposes that the novice reduction calculation results in an “arbitrary” designation of the school’s performance level.  The school argues that novice reduction has a disproportionate effect on larger schools because the calculation is not based on a percentage of a school’s total students, but simply provides an arbitrary cutoff number of 1- students.  By setting the number at ten, all large schools are almost guaranteed to have gap groups for which they are held accountable, while smaller schools will be exempt from the accountability measure.  The exclusion of one LEP student from their roster decreased Fern Creek’s index from 75.4 to 74.3 which changes the school’s designation from “Distinguished” to “Proficient.”  The difference in these scores also changes Fern Creek from a school that has met its AMO to a school that has not.  One student represents .0625% of Fern Creek’s population, but approximately 2% of the Learner’s score.

This report addresses strategic goal: Deeper Learning

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the request to appeal the final accountability classification for Valley High School and Fern Creek High School.

IX.V. Approval of Attendance Bonus Pilot for Bus Drivers and Special Needs Transportation Assistants
Rationale

Due to the shortage of bus drivers and the need to have all bus drivers and special needs transportation assistants (SNTA) in attendance every day, we are submitting for approval a pilot attendance bonus for all full-time bus drivers and SNTA’s. This is a pilot only, and if significant increases in our bus driver and SNTA attendance are not achieved, the program will be discontinued. On average, our bus driver attendance absenteeism is over 6%. Therefore, the pilot would be considered successful if absenteeism is reduced to 3% on average.

Effective with time worked beginning October 24, 2016, a bus driver or SNTA reporting to work every day for their normally scheduled route during the two week pay period would receive a $200 attendance bonus. This bonus would only be paid if the employee worked all scheduled hours and used no leave time, including no sick, personal, emergency, or dock time during that two week pay period. This payment would be a footnote to the current salary schedule. In addition, during this shortage of bus drivers, teachers will be paid their hourly rate if needed to drive a bus route or ride as a bus monitor.

Any corrections in time reporting which disqualifies the driver or SNTA for a bonus previously paid will result in the bonus being recouped in the next available paycheck after the error is identified. 

This program will be reviewed at the end of the January 13, 2017, pay period to determine if it has been successful and whether it will be continued for the balance of this school year.

This pilot program supports Vision 2020 Goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Revised 10/25/2016

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve a pilot attendance bonus incentive for bus drivers and special needs transportation assistants and approval to pay teachers their hourly rate to drive the buses if needed due to shortage of full-time drivers and substitutes this year.

IX.W. WITHDRAWN: Revision of Board Policies: 03.11 Hiring - Certified and 03.21 Hiring - Classified (First Reading)
Rationale

This item was withdrawn from the agenda prior to consideration by the Board.

The proposed revisions adds language that allows the superintendent or his/her designee to decide if an applicant convicted of a drug or other non-violent, non-sexual conviction is so removed in time and/or circumstance that the applicant should still be offered employment; and requires an applicant or employee to notify Labor Management and Employee Relations if arrested, charged with, or convicted of a sexual offense, a drug offense, a violent offense as defined in KRS 17.165, any felony offense or other conviction determined by the Superintendent to bear a reasonable relationship to the ability of the individual to perform the job.

Language has been deleted that requires an employee to immediately notify their supervisor if they are arrested for a sexual offense, a drug offense, a violent offense as defined in KRS 17.165, any felony offense or other conviction determined by the Superintendent to bear a reasonable relationship to the ability of the individual to perform the job; and the supervisor to notify employee relations.

These revisions directly support Vision 2020 goal Infrastructure Improvements.

Submitted by: Tom Hudson

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the attached revisions to Board Policies 03.11 Hiring - Certified and 03.21 Hiring - Classified for first submission and reading.

IX.X. Revision of Board Policy: 08.134 Magnet Education (First Reading)
Rationale

The proposed amendments include adding the magnet mission statement to the policy and providing clarifying language regarding the development and implementation of equitable criteria, processes, and procedures to achieve this mission.  Examples include but are not limited to (1) magnet standards, (2) procedures for establishing new magnets, and (3) student continuation and exit procedures (attached).

This report addresses strategic goal: Access to Public School Choice

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the attached revisions to Board Policy 08.134 for first submission and reading.

IX.Y. Revision of Board Policy: 09.121 Entrance Age (First Reading)
Rationale

The proposed amendment is to remove the tuition requirement for students who qualify for enter school earlier than permitted under statutory age requirements.  The last amendment to this board policy was August 11, 2014.  Since that time, KRS 158.030 has been amended to provide for these students to be included in a school’s average daily attendance for purposes of funding.  This proposed amendment would align with the current KRS 158.030.  The timing of revision is important given the kindergarten application period opens October 31, 2016.  Families have until April 2017 to petition for early entrance.

This report addresses strategic goal: Access to Public School Choice

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive the attached revisions to Board Policy 09.121 for first submission and reading.

X. Board Planning Calendar
Rationale

Board members may review and offer suggestions for future Board meeting agendas during the Board Planning Calendar portion of regular Board meetings.

A 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. 

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. 

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items.

Actions Taken

Order #441 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Chris Brady.

XI. Board Reports
Rationale

Each meeting shall contain an opportunity for Board members to report on noteworthy events pertaining to the work of schools and the District.

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XII. Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Rationale

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.

XIII. Executive Session (If Needed)
Rationale

The Board of Education recessed at 9:36 p.m. and reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of a discussion regarding the 2016-17 evaluation of the superintendent pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(k) of the Open Meetings Act and KRS 156.557(6)(c). The Board returned to open session at 11:02 p.m.

XIV. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

A recommendation to adjourn the October 25, 2016, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education

Actions Taken

Order #442 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the October 25, 2016, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 11:03 p.m. passed with a motion by Dr. Lisa Willner and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.