Please join us for the Pledge of Allegiance. 

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

The minutes from the regular meeting of February 8, 2010, and the special meeting of February 17, 2010, are submitted for your approval.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 2010, and special meeting of February 17, 2010.

Order #37 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 8, 2010, and special meeting of February 17, 2010. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Ann Elmore.

Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School District Multicultural Teacher Recruitment Project (MTRP) State and National Future Educators Association (FEA) Conference Competition Winners

Fifteen JCPS middle and high school students participated in and won at the state FEA competition, which qualified them to compete at the 21st Annual National FEA Conference Competition, which was held in San Antonio on February 11 through 14.

The national conference theme was “Illuminate the Heart and Mind! Teach!” District students competed against students from across the nation in essay writing, impromptu speaking, leadership, public service announcement, lesson planning, stage staff, design, theme development, and the FEA Moment competitions.

The FEA competitions are a teaching and learning experience for students to help them develop their knowledge and skills for the education profession. 

A Student Demonstration of Learning and Achievement from Dominic Forte, a Student at Southern High School

The 2010 national theme for Black History Month is The History of Black Economic Empowerment. This year’s theme is dedicated to the struggle for equality and economic stability that people of African descent have experienced throughout our nation’s history. The theme also highlights their fight to establish themselves as landowners, entrepreneurs, and professionals and to establish unions and professional associations to fight their exclusion from the economy.

Dominic will share his essay that he entered for the Kentucky Future Educators Association (FEA) Conference Moment Competition, detailing how his FEA experience has inspired him to become an educator. His essay was one of eight from across the nation to be selected to compete in the national competition. 

Recognition of Farmer Elementary School, Stopher Elementary School, and Ramsey Middle School

Farmer, Stopher, and Ramsey rank among the top 25 percent in the nation for energy efficiency. The ENGERGY STAR Award recognizes these schools as national models and leaders in improving and protecting the environment and in promoting energy efficiency.

ENERGY STAR Award winners are rated on their energy performance, thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and illuminance levels. The U.S. EPA and the U.S. DOE will recognize the winners on March 18 at the 2010 ENERGY STAR Awards Ceremony, which will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.

In honor of Farmer, Stopher, and Ramsey’s outstanding accomplishment, the schools will receive an honorary plaque to be affixed on the front of the school building. The schools will also be highlighted on the EPA Web site at www.energystar.gov.

Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive the following recognitions and resolutions for February 22, 2010.

Order #38 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive the following recognitions and resolutions for February 22, 2010. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Ann Elmore and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman announced that he would like to withdraw Agenda Item V. W. Approval of Amendment to 2010-11 Calendar from the Consent Calendar. He offered the remaining items for the Board's consideration.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendar--excluding Item V.W., which was withdrawn; and Items V.F., V.Y., and V.AA., which were pulled down for discussion and acted on later in the meeting. The recommendation

Order #39 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendar--excluding Item V.W., which was withdrawn; and Items V.F., V.Y., and V.AA., which were pulled down for discussion and acted on later in the meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Hardesty and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.

Pursuant to KRS 160.380, it is my responsibility to report to the Board of Education routine personnel actions that I have taken that affect certified and classified employment.

These actions have been executed in compliance with all Board of Education policies and state and federal laws.  All positions are Board of Education approved positions.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive this report of the personnel actions that he has taken per KRS 160.380.

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 reagarding equal employment opportunities.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.

The Early Childhood organizational charts are submitted to modify Instructor and Bilingual Associate positions to allow an individual with high school, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree to qualify.  This will expand the applicant pool and allow individuals to be compensated for their educational attainments.

Submitted by:  Bill Eckels

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached organizational charts for Early Childhood.

The District is eligible to seek reimbursement from Medicaid for the services rendered by Speech-Language Pathologists to students with communication disorders. In order to receive reimbursement from Medicaid, the Speech-Language Pathologist must hold the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The reimbursement to the Speech-Language Pathologists will be for the fee for the certificate only and not for the cost of membership in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The current fee is $141.00.

Submitted by:  Bill Eckels

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve a reimbursement to Speech Language-Pathologists who obtain a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology.

This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on February 22, 2010. Administrative Regulation 702 KAR 5:060 requires that the use of common-carrier field trips be approved and cited in Board of Education minutes.

Also included are other field trips approved by the superintendent per JCPS Policy IICA.
 
Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached requests for field trips and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.

Pursuant to KDE's Capital Construction Process 702 KAR 4:160, a construction project application shall be submitted to the division for approval of a proposed construction project.

This budget action is required on or before March 1, 2010, per our contract with Norton Commons, LLC, which is dated April 29, 2008. The Board of Education still has until March 1, 2015, to make a final determination to proceed with the project.

Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project and BG-1 for a new elementary school in Norton Commons, for an estimated project cost of $14,318,121.

Order #40 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project and BG-1 for a new elementary school in Norton Commons, for an estimated project cost of $14,318,121. passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Imhoff and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.

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 the attached resolutions in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of these projects. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.  [KRS 160.290]

Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of LSE Architects/L'Acquis Engineering and Environmental Concerns (Asbestos Abatement Only--Fees Included in Estimated Project Cost) as the architects/engineers, and the BG-1 form for Modifications for a Medical Health Lab at Moore Traditional School, for an estimated project cost of $464,406.

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 the attached resolutions in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of these projects. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.  [KRS 160.290]

Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of CMTA Engineers as the architect/engineer, and the BG-1 form for the Printing Shop Modifications at Pleasure Ridge Park High School, for an estimated project cost of $143,875.00.

On June 8, 2009, the Board of Education approved the project and the assignment of Jefferson County Public Schools Facilities Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for this project.

On July 13, 2009, the Board approved awarding a contract to TSI Paving in the amount of $17,700.

The Kentucky Department of Education requires revision of the BG-1 form to match the expended contingencies.

Submitted by Michael A. Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon H. Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached revised BG-1 form for Concrete Repairs at Various Schools.

The bid package will provide for the complete replacement of the HVAC system, switchgear upgrade, fire alarm upgrade, security system upgrade, floor tile replacement, partial ceiling and lights replacement, partial roof replacement, window replacement, and fire protection work.  

On June 8, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning LSE Engineering, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for this project. Package, A, which consists of asbestos removal, was awarded to NEC, Inc. on October 26, 2009.

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

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the office of Facilities/Transportation on February 2, 2010.  The bid tabulation is attached. 

Submitted by Michael A. Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon H. Berman recommends that the Board award a contract to Hussung Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for the low bid of $9,354,000 and reject deduct Alternates 1-4 (see attached bid tabulation for alternate amounts and descriptions) and approve the revised BG-1 form for $11,278,779, which is the total cost for Packages A and B.

On February 9, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning Jefferson County Public Schools Facilities Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for this project.

On July 13, 2009, the Board approved awarding a contract to TSI Paving as the low bidder.

The Jefferson County Public Schools Facility Planning Unit staff has made a final inspection and concluded that this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Education.

Submitted by Michael A. Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon H. Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to TSI Paving for Concrete Repairs at Various Schools, for a total cost of $27,128.29.

These items represent the lowest and/or best bid for each respective item and/or group of items.  (KRS 45A.345-45A.460)

• Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and Closed Crankcase Ventilation System Retrofit Kits;
• Diesel Particulate Filter Pulse Cleaner Kit;
• Instructional Supplies and Equipment (Percentage);
• Fence Parts;
• First Aid Supplies;
• Mail Service (Percentage);
• Swimming Pool Management Service;
• Amendment on Plumbing Supplies and Equipment (Line Item);
• Amendment on Bus Body Parts and Accessories;
• Amendment on Electrical Supplies and Lighting (Line Item); and
• Amendment on Instructional and Office (Line Item).     

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin 

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and Closed Crankcase Ventilation System Retrofit Kits; Diesel Particulate Filter Pulse Cleaner Kit; Instructional Supplies and Equipment (Percentage); Fence Parts; First Aid Supplies; Mail Service (Percentage); Swimming Pool Management Service; and Amendments on Plumbing Supplies and Equipment (Line Item); Amendment on Bus Body Parts and Accessories; Amendment on Electrical Supplies and Lighting (Line Item); and Amendment on Instructional and Office (Line Item).

This report is designed to inform the Board of Education of the purchase orders issued during the period of January 23, 2010, through February 5, 2010.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of January 23, 2010, through February 5, 2010.

This report is designed to inform the Board of Education of the vouchers paid during the period of January 23, 2010, through February 5, 2010.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of January 23, 2010, through February 5, 2010.

In accordance with JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants, professional services contracts of $5,000 or more require Board approval.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $5,000 or more.

This report is being provided to the Board of Education per JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants. 

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin  

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts in place as of February 9, 2010.

This is a quarterly report of investment performance for the period ended December 31, 2009.

This report is being provided to the Board of Education per JCPS Policy DFA: Investment Policy and KRS 66.480(3)(h).

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the Quarterly Report of Investment Performance for the period ended December 31, 2009.

This report represents the financial activity of the Jefferson County Public School District through November 30, 2009, and is being submitted to the Board of Education pursuant to KRS 160.560 and JCPS Policy DI: Fiscal Accounting and Reporting.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached financial report for the period ended November 30, 2009.

Activities/Athletics received $2,200 from E.ON U.S. The funds will be used to purchase refreshments, medals, trophies, programs, question sets, and custodial and security assistance.
 
Atherton High School received $1,500. The school received $500 from Mark and Kelly Carter and $500 from River City Bank to be used for baseball field repairs. The school received $500 from the Laurasian Institution to be used for the Japanese Club activities.
 
Churchill Park School received a wheelchair valued at $3,700 from Bill Smith. 
 
Doss High School Youth Service Center received $1,000 from the Dixie Kiwanis Club. The funds were used to purchase food, clothing, and miscellaneous items for their holiday assistance program.
 
DuPont Manual High School received $665 from The Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc. The funds will be used for fees and transportation for the Science Olympiad Invitational.
 
Goldsmith Elementary School received $750 from Martin L. Adams and Sons to be used for playground equipment. 
 
South Park TAPP and Westport TAPP received $3,000 from Lafe A. Chaffee, Jr. The funds will be used for student scholarships.

Submitted by: DeVone Holt

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $12,815.

The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Career and Technical Education has awarded the district $31,069 from Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education Act of 2006 carry-forward funds to be used to support the Communications-Media-Arts professional career theme. The funds will be used to pay for hardware, software, peripherals, and equipment as allowed by the Perkins grant.

Submitted by DeVone Holt

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant of $31,069 from the Kentucky Department of Education Division of Career & Technical Education to be used at Ballard High School.

The JCPS Adult and Continuing Education Unit enjoys a mutually beneficial relationship with the Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board (KentuckianaWorks). This Memorandum of Understanding will enable the JCPS Adult and Continuing Education Unit to provide adult basic education services to community members and job seekers at both the Nia and Sixth and Cedar One-Stop Centers by providing a minimum of $59,549.61 of in-kind support services while the Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board provides facilities, utilities, and other support services. This is an annual agreement that has been in force for the past two years.

Submitted by: Dr. Bernard Minnis

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Understanding and authorize the superintendent to sign same. This recommendation

Senate Bill 1 calls for the adminstration of a norm-referenced test for students in grades 3-7 in reading and math. This is the first year for adminstering this test. The norm-referenced test will be given the week following the administration of the Kentucky Core Content Test (KCCT). 

In order to have quick and accurate processing of test materials and quality control, it is necessary to have adequate space. In a previous agreement the district has obtained space, at no charge, for five days for processing the KCCT. The district does not have any more days left on this previous agreement. Therefore, the district needs to rent space from the Kentucky Exposition Center. This contract is for four days of space rental at $1,400 per day. 

Submitted by: Dr. Robert J. Rodosky

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the attached lease agreement between the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) be approved.

This change in the 2010-11 calendar will affect the trimester schools only.  On January 25, 2010, the Board of Education voted to hold the afternoon Parent Teacher Conference dates on a Wednesday and Thursday.  This moved the alternate dates for trimester schools a little later than expected from the originally proposed dates of March 21 and 22, 2011 to March 23 and 24, 2011.  Therefore, we are requesting that the alternate Parent Teacher Conference dates for the trimester schools be set for the afternoons of March 16 and 17, 2011, which are closer to the end of the fifth week of trimester.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education amend the 2010-11 school calendar, which was approved by the Board of Education on January 25, 2010, to change the alternate Parent Teacher Conference dates for trimester schools from the afternoons of March 23 and 24, 2011 to the afternoons of March 16, and 17, 2011

District student enrollment projections and individual school enrollment projections are reviewed and revised annually and reported to the members of the Board of Education for approval. The process ensures that district personnel can appropriately plan for staffing of schools, adequate budgeting, and student programming.

The projections are based upon district and school enrollment history and trends, population changes throughout the county, birth rates, and program capacity. Some sources for this data are the Kentucky Bureau of Vital Statistics, the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission, the Cornerstone 2020 Task Force Report, the Kentucky State Data Center, and the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, principals and other staff were offered the opportunity to provide their input and  adjustments were made. 

Submitted by: Pat Todd

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the district enrollment projections contained in Attachment A and the individual school enrollment projections for 2010-11 contained in Attachment B. This recommendation

In 2005, the Board of Education entered into a Contract with the developers of Norton Commons for the Donation of Real Estate for approximately eleven (11) acres of land in Norton Commons for the possible construction of a JCPS elementary school in the future.
 
In that agreement, if the Board of Education determines to begin construction of the elementary school at the Norton Commons site, title to the property shall transfer to the Board of Education. If the Board of Education does not begin construction of the elementary school by March 1, 2015, Norton Commons may terminate the donation agreement and retain title to the property.
 
In April 2008, the agreement was revised to allow Norton Commons to lease a portion of the property to the YMCA so that the YMCA may build a family recreational center on the site.  The agreement provided that if the Board decides to begin construction of the elementary school, title to the property including the YMCA facility and the lease to the YMCA, will transfer to the Board of Education. 
 
In addition, Norton Commons increased the size of the property to be donated from 11 acres to 12.5 acres to accommodate the YMCA facility.
 
Just after approval of the 2008 amended agreement, Norton Commons and the YMCA stated a desire to revise the agreement. The attached proposed agreement provides that the YMCA may, at its option, accept the donation of this real estate from Norton Commons.  The Board will retain an option to choose (under the current timeline) whether or not to accept the donation of a portion of the 12.5 acres from the YMCA. However, if the YMCA decides not to accept the property from Norton Commons, then the Second Amended Contract is terminated and the terms of the Amended Contract are revived.

This proposed Second Amended Contract for the Donation of Real Estate retains the same timelines as the previous agreements. The Agreement provides that the Board of Education may add an additional elementary school to the Long-Range Facility Plan and request Kentucky Department of Education approval for construction of the school on or before March 1, 2010.
 
At such time that the Board determines to build a school at the site, JCPS must approach the Kentucky Department of Education and request a waiver of the state regulation requiring that an elementary school site have five (5) acres plus an additional acre for each 100 or fraction of 100 students of anticipated enrollment.

Submitted by: Rosemary Miller/Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Second Amended Contract for the Donation of Real Estate with the developers of Norton Commons and the YMCA and the Option Agreement with the YMCA; and authorize the Superintendent to execute the same.

Order #41 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Second Amended Contract for the Donation of Real Estate with the developers of Norton Commons and the YMCA and the Option Agreement with the YMCA; and authorize the Superintendent to execute the same. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Imhoff and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.

This proposed revision is an effort to create and maintain safe construction work sites. Each construction contractor shall require that all employees of the contractor and all employees of its subcontractors who will work on a district construction site shall submit to a criminal background check, submit the results of a drug screen test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States of America. JCPS staff will perform the criminal background check on each worker and will utilize the E-Verify system to determine that workers are eligible to work. Workers passing these screens shall be issued an identification badge by the district allowing them to be on the district’s construction work site. These requirements shall become part of the construction contract.
                
This policy revision was approved by the Policy Development Committee at its meeting on February 8, 2010.

In the system of revision used in the attached policy, underlined (______) words are proposed additional language and words that are lined through () are proposed deleted language.

Submitted by: Rosemary Miller

Superintendent Berman and Policy Development Committee Chair Imhoff recommend that the Board of Education receive the attached policy for first submission and reading and subsequent consideration for adoption by the Board on March 8, 2010. This recommendation

The parent-teacher conference day originally scheduled for February 15, 2010, was postponed due to inclement weather.

Submitted by:  Bill Eckels

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve rescheduling the parent-teacher conference day originally scheduled for February 15, 2010, to the afternoons of March 1 and 2, 2010.

Order #42 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve rescheduling the parent-teacher conference day originally scheduled for February 15, 2010, to the afternoons of March 1 and 2, 2010. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.

The approval of the attached Resolutions approves, ratifies and confirms the actions of the Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation. This action is necessary in order to effect the issuance of the Corporation's School Building Revenue Refunding Bonds. The current interest rate on the outstanding bonds to be refunded ranges from 4.5 percent to 5.0 percent. The refunding bonds authorized by the attached Resolutions are expected to capture substantial savings available at the current market's lower long-term interest rates.

Superintendent Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Resolutions concerning the Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation. This recommendation

Beginning in 1965 with the implementation of the Head Start Program, Jefferson County Public Schools has provided early childhood services for our most at-risk young children. The district's Early Childhood Program is comprised of the federally funded Head Start Program, the state funded KERA Preschool Program, and the district initiated Tuition-Based Preschool Program.

The Early Childhood Program provides full- and half-day services to four-year-old income eligible children, three- and four-year-old children with disabilities, and infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start initiative. This comprehensive program includes an articulated curriculum in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development; health services; nutrition services; and wrap-around support services for children and families. All of these services are designed to provide the support needed by our most at-risk students for successful transition to kindergarten.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes/Pat Todd

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends the Board of Education receive a report from the JCPS Early Childhood Program.

Order #43 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends the Board of Education receive a report from the JCPS Early Childhood Program. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Ann Elmore.

This discussion will demonstrate the effective use of restricted facility funds to date and will outline short-term needs for the future.

Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a presentation on Prioritization of Facility Improvements.

Order #44 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a presentation on Prioritization of Facility Improvements. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.

This discussion will outline funds expended to support the new magnet programs and will show expenditures to date, plus planned future expenditures.

Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a presentation on Facility Improvements for Magnet Schools.

Order #45 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a presentation on Facility Improvements for Magnet Schools. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.

A year-long list of selected Board of Education discussion agenda items has been compiled for use by the board and administrative staff. The list includes activities for discussion during this fiscal year.

It is anticipated that staff will use this list to avoid scheduling conflicts, to improve coordination and support of activities, to enhance planning, and to increase awareness of upcoming board agenda activities. 

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2009–10 fiscal year.

Order #46 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2009–10 fiscal year. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.

Each speaker is allowed three (3) 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.

A motion to adjourn the February 22, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education

Order #47 - Motion Passed:  A motion to adjourn the February 22, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.