Jefferson County
February 02, 2021 6:00 PM
Regular Business Meeting
I. Moment of Silence
Rationale

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

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.

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II. Recommendation for 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 Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda for February 2, 2021.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-22 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the agenda for February 2, 2021. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.

III. Recommendation for 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 January 19, 2021, 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 January 19, 2021, regular meeting.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-23 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the minutes of the January 19, 2021, regular meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.

IV. Superintendent's Report
Rationale

In addition to the Superintendent’s regular report, there is an attachment with a set of administrative procedures for review in order to support the District's focus on organizational coherence.

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V. Action Items
VI. Information Items
VI.A. Acceptance of Update on District Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rationale

In response the COVID-19 pandemic, JCPS students have spent the first semester of this academic year learning remotely under Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI). District leadership has closely monitored data regarding COVID-19 in our community, and has relied upon evolving guidance from local, state, and national officials for an appropriate response for PreK-12 education. New information and guidance arrive frequently, and the Superintendent must keep the Board, JCPS staff and families, and the community informed regarding the planning and implementation of the District’s response.

This Information Item will address areas where new developments have arisen, or are forthcoming. These broad topics are the same as in previous recent updates. As weeks pass, however, new information is received, and the context for District decision making changes, making regular updates critically important.

Vaccines for JCPS Staff

  • Information about plans, being implemented by the District in collaboration with state and local public health officials, for the vaccination of JCPS employees.

In-Person Learning

  • Update regarding current level of COVID-19 infection in Louisville in relation to guidance from Governor Andy Beshear regarding parameters for the recommencement of in-person learning.
  • Current thinking, based on available data and guidance, regarding to opening of school for in-person learning.

Ask the Doctor

  • Dr. Connie White, Kentucky Department of Public Health, Deputy Commissioner and Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Chief Health Strategist will be available to answer any questions that Board members have about the pandemic, the vaccine, and other health-related issues.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive an update regarding the District response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-24 - Motion Passed:  A motion that the Board of Education take a five-minute recess passed with a motion by Mr. James Craig and a second by Ms. Sarah McIntosh.

Order #2021-25 - Motion Failed:  A motion to suspend all winter sports immediately per CDC guidance with the exception of pod conditioning failed with a motion by Dr. Christopher Kolb and a second by Dr. Corrie Shull.

Order #2021-26 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive an update regarding the District response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendation passed with a motion by Dr. Christopher Kolb and a second by Mr. James Craig.

VI.B. Withdrawn: Acceptance of Report on Organizational Coherence
Rationale

It was decided to defer this agenda item to a future meeting.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-27 - Motion Passed:  A motion to amend the agenda to defer items VI.B. Acceptance of Report on Organizational Coherence; and VI.C. Discussion of 2021-22 Budget Priorities; to a future meeting of the Board passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.

VI.C. Withdrawn: Discussion of 2021-22 Budget Priorities
Rationale

It was decided to defer this agenda item to a future meeting.

VII. Consent Calendar
Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for February 2, 2021.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-28 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the consent calendar for February 2, 2021. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.

VII.A. Report of Certified Leaves
Rationale

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

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.

VII.B. Report of Personnel Actions
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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

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of personnel actions that he has taken per KRS 160.380.

VII.C. Recommendation for Approval of Project, Assignment of Architect/Engineer, and BG-1 Form for Kitchen Classroom Renovation at W.E.B. DuBois Academy
Rationale

This project will consist of removing a wall, minor flooring and ceiling work, and installing casework and residential kitchen appliances for a cooking classroom. Plumbing and electrical work will be required as well.

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.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of Potter and Associates Architects as the architect/engineer, and the BG-1 form for Kitchen Classroom Renovation at W.E.B. DuBois Academy, for an estimated project cost of $149,975.

VII.D. Recommendation for Approval of Bids and Revised BG-1 Forms
VII.D.1. Recommendation for Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Carrithers Middle School
Rationale

This project consists of the partial roof replacement of 335 squares on one half of Section 2D.

On July 21, 2020, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 21-003.

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Facilities Management, reviewed the Application for a Building Project, plans and specifications, and approved the taking of bids.

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facility Planning on January 19, 2020.  The bid tabulation is attached.

This item requests approval to award contracts to the low bidders of facility construction projects and reject bids deemed unacceptable in accordance with KRS 162.070.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education award a contract to Swift Roofing of E-Town, Inc. for Partial Roof Replacement at Carrithers Middle School for the low base bid of $459,720; and approve the attached revised BG-1 form for $518,000.

VII.D.2. Recommendation for Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Doss High School
Rationale

This project consists of the partial roof replacement of 492 squares on Sections 1, 3, 6, and 19-22.

On July 21, 2020, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 21-004.

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Facilities Management, reviewed the Application for a Building Project, plans and specifications, and approved the taking of bids.

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facility Planning on January 19, 2020.  The bid tabulation is attached.

This item requests approval to award contracts to the low bidders of facility construction projects and reject bids deemed unacceptable in accordance with KRS 162.070.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education award a contract to Highland Roofing Company, Inc. for Partial Roof Replacement at Doss High School for the low base bid of $842,680; and approve the attached revised BG-1 form for $941,000.

VII.D.3. Recommendation for Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Eastern High School
Rationale

This project consists of the partial roof replacement of 98 squares on Sections 21 and 22.

On July 21, 2020, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 21-005.

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Facilities Management, reviewed the Application for a Building Project, plans and specifications, and approved the taking of bids.

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facility Planning on January 19, 2020.  The bid tabulation is attached.

This item requests approval to award contracts to the low bidders of facility construction projects and reject bids deemed unacceptable in accordance with KRS 162.070.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education award a contract to Stateline Roofing & Metal Co., Inc. for Partial Roof Replacement at Eastern High School for the low base bid of $175,000; and approve the attached revised BG-1 form for $201,000.

VII.D.4. Recommendation for Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Fern Creek Elementary School
Rationale

This project consists of the partial roof replacement of 220 squares on Sections 1, 2, and 3.

On July 21, 2020, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 21-006.

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Facilities Management, reviewed the Application for a Building Project, plans and specifications, and approved the taking of bids.

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facility Planning on January 20, 2020.  The bid tabulation is attached.

This item requests approval to award contracts to the low bidders of facility construction projects and reject bids deemed unacceptable in accordance with KRS 162.070.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education award a contract to Highland Roofing Company, Inc. for Partial Roof Replacement at Fern Creek Elementary School for the low base bid of $341,857; and approve the attached revised BG-1 form for $387,000.

VII.D.5. Recommendation for Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Partial Roof Replacement at Meyzeek Middle School
Rationale

This project consists of the partial roof replacement of 55 squares on Section 9 (Gym).

On July 21, 2020, the Board of Education approved McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 21-009.

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Facilities Management, reviewed the Application for a Building Project, plans and specifications, and approved the taking of bids.

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facility Planning on January 20, 2020.  The bid tabulation is attached.

This item requests approval to award contracts to the low bidders of facility construction projects and reject bids deemed unacceptable in accordance with KRS 162.070.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education award a contract to Highland Roofing Company, Inc. for Partial Roof Replacement at Meyzeek Middle School for the low base bid of $140,945; and approve the attached revised BG-1 form for $162,500.

VII.E. Recommendation for Approval of Construction Change Orders
Rationale

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.

The project directly supports strategy 3.1.1 of Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Chris Perkins

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.

VII.F. Recommendation for Approval of Competitive Negotiation, Bid Tabulations, and Amendment.
Rationale

In accordance with KRS 45A.345-45A.460, these items represent the lowest and best bid for each respective item or group of items.  The proposals are public record and are on file for inspection in the Purchasing Department after award of contract. There are no tie bids.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the attached competitive negotiation, bid tabulations, and amendment.

VII.G. Recommendation for Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $20,000 or More
Rationale

In accordance with Board Policy 01.11 General Powers and Duties of the Board, professional services contracts of $20,000 or more require Board approval.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $20,000 or more.

VII.H. Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer
VII.H.1. Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer-Invoices
Rationale

This agenda item is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of Orders of the Treasurer-Invoices paid and to be paid for the period of December 28, 2020, through January 18, 2021.

VII.H.2. Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer-Purchase Orders
Rationale

This agenda item is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of Orders of the Treasurer-Purchase Orders issued during the period of December 28, 2020, through January 18, 2021.

VII.H.3. Acceptance of Orders of the Treasurer-Vouchers
Rationale

This agenda item is provided to the Board in accordance with Fiscal Management Policy 04.3111 District Issuance of Checks.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached report of Orders of the Treasurer-Vouchers paid during the period of December 28, 2020, through January 18, 2021.

VII.I. Acceptance of Monthly Financial Report for Period Ended December 31, 2020
Rationale

This report is provided to the Board per KRS 160.560 and Board Policy 04.31 Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Monthly Financial Report for period ended December 31, 2020.

VII.J. Acceptance of Quarterly Report of Investment Performance
Rationale

This report is provided to the Board per JCPS Policy 04.36 Investments

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive the attached Quarterly Report of Investment Performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

VII.K. Acceptance of Donations, Grants, and Funding
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Recommended Motion

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

VII.K.1. Acceptance of Donations and Small Grants
Rationale

This is a report of donations and small grants submitted to the Board of Education on February 2, 2021.

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.

Small grants include non-federal awards less than $50,000.

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education accept donations and small grants totaling $46,117.19 to be used as stated in the attachment.

VII.K.2. Acceptance of Donation from Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
Rationale

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government will donate costs for creating an outdoor classroom space, stage, and garden on Western Middle School for the Arts property.

The donation is valued at $50,000.

This donation supports with strategy 3.1.1 in Vision 2020.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education accept the donation from Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government totaling $50,000 and authorize Superintendent to sign the attached Memorandum of Agreement.

VII.L. Recommendation for Approval of Agreements
Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the agreements presented in the following agenda items.

VII.L.1. Recommendation for Approval of Gift Agreement with Norton Hospitals, Inc. for Athletic Trainers
Rationale

Upon acceptance of this agreement, Norton Hospitals, Inc. (Norton) will provide partial funding to enable Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) to contract sixteen (16) fulltime athletic trainers to be assigned to designated participating high schools. The athletic trainers will serve all student-athletes at the participating schools. Norton is being asked to contribute $360,000 payable on or before November 1, 2020, to be used exclusively to support the Program at the participating schools.

Upon acceptance of this agreement, JCPS shall enter into a contract with KORT for the services of sixteen (16) athletic trainers. JCPS will utilize the funding provided by Norton exclusively to support the Program at the participating schools (Exhibit A). 

The project directly supports Vision 2020 focus area Improving Infrastructure and Integrating Systems. 

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Gift Agreement with Norton Hospitals, Inc. and authorized the superintendent to sign same.

VII.L.2. Recommendation for Approval of Amended Agreement with the University of Louisville
Rationale

In partnership with the University of Louisville School of Public Health, JCPS will implement systems to monitor the Health and Safety of students and staff. Expanding the current partnership with the University of Louisville to include their school of public health will support structures to help systematically monitor and address the health needs of students and staff in JCPS. 

The District is not providing matching funds for this project and there is no cost to JCPS. 

Dr. Carmen Coleman 

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve amended agreements with the University of Louisville and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

VII.L.3. Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Westat
Rationale

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) sets forth the terms between Westat and Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) to cooperate in the evaluation of the Digital Promise/Verizon Innovative Learning Cohort 5 Schools (VILS), which includes the following:

  • Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
  • Lassiter Middle School
  • Newburg Middle School
  • The Academy @ Shawnee Middle School
  • W.E.B. DuBois Academy

Westat is an employee-owned professional services corporation located in Rockville, Maryland. Westat provides research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments.

There is no financial commitment associated with this MOU.

This MOU directly supports Vison 2020 strategies 1.1.2 Personalize learning, 1.1.3 Provide equitable access and 1.1.7 Eliminate achievement, learning, and opportunity gaps.

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

VII.L.4. Recommendation for Approval of JCPS Data Sharing Agreement with Riverside Assessments
Rationale

The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the operational guidelines for sharing data between Riverside Assessments, LLC dba Riverside Insights and JCPS and define the respective roles and responsibilities of each party. Data sharing will begin upon acceptance of this agreement. All procedures and processes will be FERPA compliant. This agreement will allow JCPS to use the CogAT test materials and scoring services as one means of identifying students eligible to receive Gifted and Talented services.

This work supports Vision 2020 Strategy 1.1.7 Eliminate Achievement Learning and Opportunity Gaps.

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Data Sharing Agreement with Riverside Assessments, LLC dba Riverside Insights and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

VII.L.5. Recommendation for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Evolve 502
Rationale

Evolve502 will provide coaching services to high school students to promote and foster a successful transition to postsecondary education after high school graduation. Coaching will focus on navigating processes like college exploration, applications, financial aid, postsecondary enrollment, and high school completion. Coaches will also focus on knowledge and awareness around college-going generally and specifically around the Evolve502 promise scholarship. This work directly supports Vision 2020 Strategies 1.1.3 and 1.1.7.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes 

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Evolve 502 and authorize the superintendent sign same.

VII.M. Recommendation for Approval of Comprehensive School Improvement Plans of ATSI Schools and Review of Gap Goals
Rationale

The Comprehensive School Improvement Plans (CSIPs) of schools identified for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ATSI) are subject to review and approval by the local board of education, as outlined in KRS 160.346. The CSIPs describe the goals, objectives, and activities focused on school improvement efforts to ensure that each student makes progress. 

In addition, pursuant to KRS 158.649 and 703 KAR 5:225, the District shall also report on the each school’s plans to reduce any identified gaps in achievement and report schools that have not met their targets for two consecutive years. Because of the 2019-2020 accountability waiver, ATSI schools and schools identified with significant gaps remained the same.

Attached is a list of schools with a link to their school plans, their ATSI status, and gap goals for review. Please note that there are differences in how each school set its goals due to (1) each school’s individual needs assessment and data trends and (2) no specific targets set by the Kentucky Department of Education this year.

The work of the Racial Equity Policy will be critical in closing achievement gaps and reducing the number of schools that are not meeting their targets.

This report supports Vision 2020 Strategy 1.1.7 Eliminate achievement, learning, and opportunity gaps.

Submitted by: Dr. Dena Dossett

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education approve the 2020-21 Comprehensive School Improvement Plans for Additional Targeted Support and Improvement Schools and review gap goals for schools.

VII.N. Adoption of Board Policies 03.11 Hiring (Certified) and 03.21 Hiring (Classified) (Second Reading)
Rationale

The proposed revised policies were received by the Board of Education for First Reading on January 19, 2021.

Board policies 03.11 Hiring (Certified) and 03.21 Hiring (Classified) set forth the parameters for the hiring of District staff. The policies stipulate that initial employment of an individual be contingent upon receipt of records documenting that the individual does not have a conviction for one of a set of crimes that are set forth in the policy. The changes being recommended adjust the list of criminal convictions that would preclude a person from being hired. The amended language will bring the lists for the District into closer alignment with those established by the sample policy provided by the Kentucky School Board Association, so that District practice is more similar to that of most other Kentucky public school districts.

The Board Policy Committee reviewed these policies during its meeting on January 11, 2021.

Submitted by: Jimmy Adams

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education adopt the attached Board Policies 03.11 Hiring (Certified) and 03.21 Hiring (Classified).

VII.O. Adoption of Set #2 of Board Policies as Part of the District Policy Review Cycle (Second Reading)
Rationale

The proposed policies were received by the Board of Education for First Reading January 19, 2021.

JCPS is initiating an ongoing cycle of policy review, whereby, over the course of five years, all Board policies will be reviewed. In many instances, no change will be needed – the policy conforms to statutory and regulatory requirements, is clear and accurate, and reflects current practice. In other instances, a policy will need to be updated, or language improved for clarity and standardization of usage. This second set of policies, is a continuation of this process.

The Board Policy Committee reviewed these policies during its meeting on January 11, 2021.

08.31             Student Attendance Day – No Change

08.32             School Term – No Change

08.33             Emergency Closings - Change

10.11             Access to Public Records – No Change

10.21             Civility – Change

10.3               Relationships with Community Organizations – No Change

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

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Recommended Motion

Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education adopt the attached Set #2 of Board Policies.

VIII. 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 Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-29 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Martin Pollio recommends the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Marshall and a second by Mr. James Craig.

IX. Committee Reports
Rationale

Meeting dates and times can be accessed on the JCPS Calendar of Events. Meeting materials and Minutes from previous meetings can be accessed here.

X. 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.

XI. Executive Session (If Needed)
XII. Action Item (If Needed)
XIII. Adjournment
Recommended Motion

A motion to adjourn the February 2, 2021, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education.

Actions Taken

Order #2021-30 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the February 2, 2021, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 9:36 p.m. passed with a motion by Dr. Corrie Shull and a second by Mr. James Craig.