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I.
Call to Order
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In light of the Governor having declared a state of emergency within the Commonwealth on March 6, 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak and in compliance with guidance issued by the Executive Branch on March 12 and 16, 2020, regarding the conduct of meetings of state boards and commissions during the emergency period, this meeting will be conducted by video-teleconference and available for live public viewing at the following link: JCBE MEETING VIDEO
The public will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time through a Google form that will be distributed through our website and directly to our families and employees.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to voice opinions or express concerns by submitting remarks via email. Remarks should be limited to 500 words or less and sent to the Assistant Secretary to the Board (angela.gilpin@jefferson.kyschools.us) for dissemination purposes prior to the meeting. Public remarks will be shared with each Board member and recorded in the Official Minutes.
II.
Greetings from Chairwoman Diane Porter and Superintendent Marty Pollio
III.
Recommendation for Approval of Minutes of Previous Meeting
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 29, 2020, meeting is presented for your review and approval.
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the September 29, 2020, meeting.
Order #2020-151 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the September 29, 2020, meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Mr. Joseph Marshall.
IV.
Consent Calendar
Order #2020-152 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for September 1, 2020. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.
IV.A.
Report of Certified Leaves
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: Jimmy Adams
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
IV.B.
Report of Personnel Actions
Pursuant to KRS 160.380, it is the responsibility of staff to report to the Board of Education routine personnel actions 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: Jimmy Adams
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of personnel actions that he has taken per KRS 160.380.
IV.C.
Revision of Board Policy 03.2232 Sick Leave (Classified) (Second Reading)
The proposed revised policy was received by the Board of Education for First Reading September 29, 2020.
The proposed amendment permits a classified employee to be granted up to ten (10) additional days of unpaid sick leave in the ninety (90) day new hire probationary period, if a physician attests that the employee has a medical condition requiring extended time off. The amendment also permits a classified employee with a medical condition related to the Kentucky Pregnancy Act to be granted up to twenty (20) additional unpaid sick leave days during the probationary period.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education adopt the attached amendments to Board Policy 03.2232 Sick Leave (Classified).
IV.D.
Revision of Board Policy 04.32 Model Procurement Code Purchasing (Second Reading)
The proposed revised policy was received by the Board of Education for First Reading September 29, 2020.
The proposed amendment incorporates several revisions to the Model Procurement Code Purchasing policy to ensure responsible bidding practices for District construction, renovation, and repair projects.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education adopt the attached amendments to Board Policy 04.32 Model Procurement Code Purchasing.
IV.E.
Revision of Board Policies 03.13251 Drug-Free/Alcohol Free Schools (Certified), 03.23251 Drug-Free/Alcohol Free Schools (Classified) (Second Reading)
The proposed policies were received by the Board of Education for First Reading September 29, 2020.
The proposed amendments add Substances containing Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) to the list of prohibited substances for employees in the workplace or in the performance of duties.
The amendments also caution employees that many legally available Cannabinol (CBD) products, due to poor manufacture and/or regulation, contain THC, and their use may result in a positive THC test which will be considered a positive THC test for all purposes under these policies.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education adopt the attached amendments to Board Policies 03.13251 Drug-Free/Alcohol Free Schools (Certified), 03.23251 Drug-Free/Alcohol Free Schools (Classified).
IV.F.
Revision of Board Policies 03.1211 Salary Deductions (Certified), 03.2211 Salary Deductions (Classified), and 09.33 Fundraising Activities (Second Reading)
The proposed revised policies were received by the Board of Education for First Reading September 29, 2020.
The proposed amendments add the Evolve502 Scholarship to the list of community campaigns approved by the Board for employee and student participation, and permit voluntary employee salary deductions to be made in support the Evolve502 Scholarship.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education adopt the attached amendments to Board Policies 03.1211 Salary Deductions (Certified), 03.2211 Salary Deductions (Classified), and 09.33 Fundraising Activities.
IV.G.
Acceptance of Grant from the School Nutrition Foundation
School and Community Nutrition Services is the recipient of a GoFundMe Help Feed School Kids Now! School Nutrition Foundation Summer Feeding Grant. No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength has awarded additional funds to the School Nutrition Foundation’s “Help Feed School Kids Now!” Emergency Feeding Campaign. No Kid Hungry supports efforts to continue feeding children throughout the summer.
This grant aligns with Vision 2020 strategy 3.2.4.
Submitted by: Chris Perkins
Attachment
Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education accept a GoFundMe Help Feed School Kids Now! School Nutrition Summer Feeding Program Grant in the amount of $5,000.
V.
Public Forum on JCPS Investment Plan
The Public Forum is an opportunity for the community to be informed about the transformative work happening in JCPS. During the event, families will learn about the JCPS Investment Plan approved by our Board of Education. There will be community members joining the meeting to address Board members and the public will have the opportunity to submit questions ahead of time through a Google form that will be distributed through our website and directly to our families and employees.
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VI.
Adjournment
Order #2020-153 - Motion Passed: A motion to adjourn the October 13, 2020, meeting at 7:32 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.
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