Jefferson County
April 23, 2019 7:00 PM
Work Session: SSBIH and Student Assignment
I. Recommendation for Approval of Meeting Agenda
Rationale

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda for April 23, 2019.

Actions Taken

Order #2019-61 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda for April 23, 2019. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Dr. Corrie Shull.

II. Recommendation for Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Rationale

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 April 16, 2019, regular meeting are presented for your review and approval.

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the April 16, 2019, regular meeting.

Actions Taken

Order #2019-62 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the April 16, 2019, regular meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Mr. Benjamin Gies.

III. Work Sessions
III.A. Update on the JCPS Student Assignment Review
Rationale

The Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Student Assignment Review Advisory Committee began its work October 26, 2017. Since then, the Committee has been engaged in developing a stronger understanding of the current context and historical underpinnings of the Student Assignment Plan. The Committee functions in an advisory capacity by offering insight and recommendations to District leaders who oversee the JCPS Student Assignment Plan. The Committee is composed of community members, parents, teachers, principals, and central office staff.

The JCPS Office of School Choice will present an update regarding the work of the Student Assignment Review Advisory Committee.

Submitted by: Dr. Devon Horton

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III.B. Revisions to Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook
Rationale

Board policies 09.428 Student Rights and 09.438 Student Support and Behavior Intervention Handbook and KRS 158.148 establish a process and timeline for the review of the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and The Student Bill of Rights (Code). 

In compliance with Board policies and Kentucky Revised Statutes, multiple teams have reviewed the current Code to recommend changes for the 2019-20 school year. Dr. DeFerrari and her team conducted revision meetings on February 25, 2019, March 11, 2019, March 25, 2019, and April 11, 2019.   Throughout this process, both internal and external stakeholders were involved in providing feedback on Code content. The process for feedback and potential recommendations for the 2019-20 Code will be shared at the work session on April 23, 2019.  The attached presentation includes a detail of the Code review process and potential recommended revisions.  The Code Revision Committee will conduct its final review meeting on April 18th, 2019.  Final code recommendations will be shared with the Board at a future date.  

Submitted by: Dr. Carmen Coleman

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IV. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Order #2019-63 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the special meeting of April 23, 2019, passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Mr. Benjamin Gies.