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I.
Moment of Silence
Welcome to the March 8, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education.
Please join us for our traditional moment of silence.
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
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.
III.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes from the February 22, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education are submitted for your review and approval.
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the February 22, 2010, meeting.
Order #48 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the February 22, 2010, meeting. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Recognition of Davon Robinson
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Davon Robinson, a student at Young Elementary School, for winning first-place honors in the River Sweep Poster Contest.
Robinson is 1 of approximately 17 students from across six states selected as a winner of the River Sweep Poster Contest. He won in the fourth-grade division and received a $50 savings bond and certificate in recognition of his outstanding accomplishment. His poster was 1 of 2,000 entries submitted for the contest.
The contest is sponsored by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission and is a one-day cleanup project for the Ohio River, which covers more than 3,000 miles along the shoreline in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The River Sweep Poster Contest was created to bring awareness of the problem caused by litter in our rivers and streams. The contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Students were required to submit artwork that would reflect a positive outcome of pollution awareness and that would focus on and encourage volunteer participation for the cleanup event.
Recognition of Zachary Branson
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Zachary Branson, a student at duPont Manual High School, for being named a 2010 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalist.
Branson is 1 of 300 outstanding high school students from across the nation to be named a 2010 Intel STS semifinalist. He is among the nation’s most academically talented students selected from a pool of 1,736 contenders, representing 175 high schools in 37 states and the District of Columbia. In recognition of Branson’s tremendous accomplishment, he will receive a $1,000 award from the Intel Foundation. His school will receive a matching award to further excellence in science, mathematics, and engineering education.
Intel STS is the oldest and most renowned pre-college science competition in the nation. Since, its inception in 1942, STS has produced winners who have been awarded some of the highest and most prestigious academic honors, such as the Nobel Prize, the Fields Medal, the National Medal of Science, and the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship.
Recognition of Brandon Hall and Garrett Oberst
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Brandon Hall and Garrett Oberst, students at duPont Manual High School, for being selected to represent Kentucky in the Music for All 2010 Honor Orchestra of America.
Hall and Oberst are two students from a large group of applicants selected from across the nation to perform in one of the nation’s finest, most prestigious honor ensembles. Last week they performed in concert with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra—a professional orchestra—at Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.
The Music for All Honor Orchestra students were selected from a recorded audition and then evaluated by a distinguished panel of leading music educators. Scott McCormick, president and chief executive officer of the organization, stated, “To be selected for membership in this national ensemble is a great achievement and honor. The 2010 Honor Orchestra of America members are ambassadors of America’s music programs as well as their states, schools, and communities.”
Music for All is one of the nation’s leading and nationally renowned music and arts education organizations, which advocates for music education for all children and addresses concerns and barriers that hinder many schools and communities from providing music education in school.
Recognition of Kathy Fries
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Kathy Fries, a teacher at duPont Manual High School, for being selected as the Kentucky 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement recipient.
Fries is 1 of 50 teachers nationwide to be honored as a 2009 Siemens Award for Advance Placement recipient. The award recognizes teachers for excellence in teaching mathematics, science, engineering, and technology. In recognition of her outstanding accomplishment, her school will receive a $1,000 grant from the Siemens Foundation and the College Board to enhance mathematics and science education. Her name was listed in the February 22 issue of USA Today.
The Siemens Award for Advanced Placement was created in 1998 and demonstrates the commitment of the Siemens Foundation and the College Board to increasing and supporting the pool of mathematics, science, and technology talent needed for our nation’s domestic and global economic growth.
Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of the district for receiving the CollegeKeys Compact Innovation Award.
JCPS is one of three school programs in the Southern Regional Forum recognized and presented with the CollegeKeys Compact Innovation Award given by the College Board for its innovative college-preparation program, Getting In. The program prepares low-income students with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare for college, get in college, and graduate from college. The district’s Getting In Program was awarded for its application initiative, which operates in conjunction with Greater Louisville Inc. and Metro Louisville.
Dana Shumate, JCPS coordinator of School District/Business Partnerships, and Pam Mullis, JCPS counselor specialist, accepted the CollegeKeys Compact Innovation Award on behalf of the district at the Southern Regional Forum, which was held last month in Atlanta. The district received a $5,000 award to continue and expand its program initiative.
The College Board was established in 1900 and is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect students with college success and opportunity.
Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of the district for its support for National Guard and Reserve service.
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) extends its appreciation to JCPS for its support of its employees who serve in the Kentucky National Guard and Reserve and for promoting a culture where military service is respected and valued.
The ESGR was created in 1972 to encourage cooperation and understanding of service between Reserve military service members and civilian employers and to help resolve problems through mediation.
Recognition of Jefferson County Board of Education Member Linda Duncan
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Linda Duncan, board member, for successful completion of the Level I training of the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) Academy of Studies.
Mrs. Duncan completed her Level I professional development training designed to prepare school board members to succeed in a new era of high expectations through a realistic and practical curriculum study, which will benefit the district and its students.
The KSBA Academy of Studies also provides core leadership training and recognition of successful completion of each level of school board professional-development study.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the March 8, 2010, recognitions of Davon Robinson, Zachary Branson, Brandon Hall and Garret Oberst, Kathy Fries, the Jefferson County Public School District, and Jefferson County Board of Education Member Linda Duncan.
Order #49 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the March 8, 2010, recognitions of Davon Robinson, Zachary Branson, Brandon Hall and Garret Oberst, Kathy Fries, the Jefferson County Public School District, and Jefferson County Board of Education Member Linda Duncan. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
V.
Consent Calendar and Superintendent's Report
(Persons requesting to address the board on a specific agenda item will speak when that item is brought forward.)
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
Order #50 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Consent Calendar as presented; minus Items C, L, and S; which were pulled down for further discussion and acted on later in the meeting. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Ann Elmore.
V.A.
Approval of Personnel Actions
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.
V.B.
Approval of Certified Leaves of Absence
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: Bill Eckels
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the requests for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
V.C.
Approval of Job Descriptions
The performing visual arts schools will have specific positions for band, choral, dance, drama, orchestra, and visual art teachers. These positions will provide direct focus on the curriculum and instruction in support of visual arts magnet schools.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve job descriptions for teaching positions in visual and performing arts schools.
Order #51 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve job descriptions for teaching positions in visual and performing arts schools. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
V.D.
Approval of Revisions to Sick Leave Bank for Administrators
The purpose of the Jefferson County Public School Administrator Sick Leave Bank is to provide to eligible voluntarily participating employees, who have exhausted all of their accumulated sick leave, the means of obtaining additional sick leave days.
Eligible employees may join between November 1 and November 30. Newly hired and newly promoted administrators may miss this window of opportunity. With the revisions made to the procedures and guidelines, newly hired and newly promoted administrators would be provided the opportunity to enroll at the time of hire or promotion.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve revisions to the Sick Leave Bank for Administrators.
V.E.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on March 8, 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.
V.F.
Approval of Bid for Food Service Phase 28 Equipment Installation at Various Schools (Project #VAR-10006)
On January 11, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning John Phelps Engineering, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for this project.
Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the office of Facilities/Transportation on February 24, 2010. The bid tabulation is attached.
Submitted by Michael A. Mulheirn
Superintendent Sheldon H. Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to Walker Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for Food Service Phase 28, equipment installation at various schools for the low bid of $228,305.
V.G.
Approval of Bid for Renovation Phase 1 and Media Center Addition at Bowen Elementary School (Project #094-9030)
On June 8, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning CMTA, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for this project.
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 Facilities/Transportation on February 11, 2010. 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 (KRS 160.070).
Submitted by Michael A. Mulheirn
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education award a contract to Morel Construction Company, LLC for Renovation Phase 1 and Media Center Addition at Bowen Elementary School for the low base bid of $3,358,000 plus Alternate 2 in the amount of $30,000; Alternate 3 in the amount of $0; and reject Alternate 1 in the amount of $177,000 for a total bid of $3,388,000 and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $3,882,665.
V.H.
Approval of Project Completions and BG-4 Forms
V.H.1.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for a Classroom Addition at Jacob Elementary School (Project #325-9005)
On September 22, 2008, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for this project.
On April 13, 2009, the Board approved awarding a contract to Stevens Contractors, Inc. as the low bidder.
McCulloch Associates Architects has now advised the staff 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 Stevens Contractors, Inc. for a Classroom Addition at Jacob Elementary School, for a total cost of $1,185,258.60.
V.H.2.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Asbestos Abatement at Iroquois High School (Project #335-9026)
On June 8, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning Environmental Concerns, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for this project.
On October 26, 2009, the board approved awarding a contract to NEC, Inc. as the low bidder.
Environmental Concerns, Inc. has now advised the staff 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 NEC, Inc. for Asbestos Abatement at Iroquois High School, for a total cost of $680,748.
V.H.3.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Renovation Phase 1 at Slaughter Elementary School (Project #103-9007)
On September 22, 2008, the Board of Education approved the assignment of Voelker Blackburn Niehoff Architects, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for this project.
On February 23, 2009, the Board approved awarding a contract to Morel Construction Company, Inc. as the low bidder.
Voelker Blackburn Niehoff Architects, Inc. has now advised the staff 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 Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Morel Construction Company, Inc. for Renovation Phase 1 at Slaughter Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $3,125,162.09.
V.I.
Approval of Construction Change Orders
The Kentucky Department of Education requires that all change orders shall be approved by local board action (702 KAR 4:160).
Change order descriptions are included in the attachment.
Submitted by Michael A. Mulheirn
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
V.J.
Approval of Bids (Submitted by Purchasing Department)
These items represent the lowest and/or best bid for each respective item and/or group of items. (KRS 45A.345-45A.460)
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Diesel Oxidation Catalyst & Closed Crankcase Ventilation System Retrofit Kits; Diesel Particulate Filter Pulse Cleaner Kit; Carpet (Including Installation), Carpet Tile Squares, and Supplies; School Bus Digital Video Camera Mobile DVR System; Commodity Processing For State Approved Processors; Salt, Road Grade; Books: Other Than Library or Textbooks (Percentage); Boxes, Cardboard; and Amendments on First Aid Supplies; Aluminum, Sheet Metal and Steel and Bus Body Parts and Accessories.
V.K.
Acceptance of Donations
Atherton High School received $1,500. The school received $500 from Deborah Wesslund to be used for funding the choir’s trip to New York. The school received $500 from Auto Truck Fiberglass of Louisville and $500 from Stanley Entertainment DBA Shenanigans Irish Grill to be used for repairs to the baseball field.
Central High School Magnet Career Academy received $1,100 from Home Team Marketing, LLC. The funds will be used to offset expenses for the athletic department.
DuPont Manual High School received $500 from The Joe Foss Institute. The funds will be used for student activities for the Class of 2010.
Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School received $25,000 from Fifth Third Bank. The funds will be used to purchase pianos for the new piano lab.
Stopher Elementary School received $664.63 from Honeywell International. The funds will be used to provide programs and resources for bullying prevention programs.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $28,764.63.
V.L.
Acceptance of Grants and Funding
This item recommends the acceptance of the following grants and funding as detailed in Agenda Items V.L.1. through V.L.6.:
- V.L.1. Acceptance of Flexible Focus Funds for Professional Development
- V.L.2. Acceptance of Target Field Trip Grants
- V.L.3. Acceptance of a CollegeKeys Compact Innovation Award from the College Board
- V.L.4. Acceptance of Grant from the Community Foundation of Louisville
- V.L.5. Acceptance of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funds for Technology Education
- V.L.6. Acceptance of Donations for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence (HPSE) Program
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept grants and funding as listed in Items V.L.1. through V.L.6.
Order #52 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept grants and funding as listed in Items V.L.1. through V.L.6. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Ann Elmore.
V.L.1.
Acceptance of Flexible Focus Funds for Professional Development
The Kentucky Department of Education has increased the district’s Professional Development Flexible Focus Funds by $260,120. This amount was revised based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA) from Fiscal Year 2009.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept an additional $260,120 in Flexible Focus funds from the Kentucky Department of Education.
V.L.2.
Acceptance of Target Field Trip Grants
The Target Field Trip program has awarded grants to six schools to fund various educational field trips.
Byck Elementary School $ 800.00
Cane Run Elementary School 800.00
Coral Ridge Elementary School 500.00
Jeffersontown Elementary School 800.00
Western Middle School 800.00
Wilt Elementary School 500.00
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept grants totaling $4,200 from the Target Field Trip program.
V.L.3.
Acceptance of a CollegeKeys Compact Innovation Award from the College Board
The College Board named three outstanding programs in each of its six regions as the winners of the first CollegeKeys Compact™ Innovation Awards. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Getting In program was one of three recognized as innovative, effective best practices that help low-income students get ready, get in and get through college. Each winner received a $5,000 award to be used to expand or sustain their program.
The three exceptional initiatives — one each in the categories of Getting Ready, Getting In and Getting Through — received special recognition at the 2010 College Board Southern Regional Forum held February 18-19, 2010, at the Renaissance Concourse Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept an award totaling $5,000 from the College Board.
V.L.4.
Acceptance of Grant from the Community Foundation of Louisville
The funds will be used by the Serving At-Risk Students Program at Hite Elementary School to provide support to students both during and after school hours to address achievement gaps in mathematics and for Exceptional Child Education (ECE) students.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a one-year grant totaling $2,000 from the Community Foundation of Louisville.
V.L.5.
Acceptance of American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funds for Technology Education
The Kentucky Department of Education, through the ARRA Title II, Part D competitive appropriation, has awarded the district $316,511 to fund educational technology programs in district schools.
The district will use this grant to create 21st Century Classrooms by implementing a Lesson Study Professional Development project focused on integrating 21st century tools with inquiry-based instructional practices. Two eighth-grade math teachers and two ninth-grade Algebra teachers from each of the district’s 44 A1 classified middle and high schools will receive new, interactive technologies for their classrooms.
The 88 teachers will meet throughout the year to study lessons that use these tools to provide high-quality learning experiences for students. This program supports the integration of educational technology into classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
Grant funds will provide professional development, hardware, and software. All funds must be encumbered or spent by September 30, 2011.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept $316,511 in American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds for the district's Title II, Part D Enhancing Education Through Technology program and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached contract.
V.L.6.
Acceptance of Donations for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence Program
Kosair Children's Hospital Office of Child Advocacy (OCA) received a grant from Kohl’s to fund prevention and intervention initiatives in an effort to decrease childhood obesity. OCA targeted the following six Health Promotion Schools of Excellence (HPSE) schools to implement the program: Brandeis, Carter Traditional, Jeffersontown, Layne, Lowe, and Wilkerson Traditional elementary schools. HPSE specialists received commitments from the six recommended schools to conduct the pedometer program.
OCA will donate all program supplies and resources, which include downloadable pedometers and monthly or overall prizes for students, classes, and/or their teachers. Eligible prizes could consist of the Dance Dance Revolution music video game for Nintendo Wii™, hip hop dance party, yogurt parfait party, Radio Disney party, six iPod Shuffles, six Nintendo Wii™ and Wii Fit games, a family pass to the Louisville Zoo, a tethered balloon ride, and $50 for teachers to use to purchase classroom supplies.
Pedometer steps will be tracked for prize eligibility via a Web-based program developed by OCA. The HPSE coordinator and program specialists will assist OCA and the participating schools with program development and implementation.
Submitted by: Pat Todd
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations equal to approximately $25,000 in supplies and resources from the Kosair Children's Hospital Office of Child Advocacy for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence Funtastic Fitness Pedometer Program.
V.M.
Acceptance of the Purchase Order Report
This report is designed to inform the Board of Education of the purchase orders issued during the period of February 6, 2010, through February 19, 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 February 6, 2010, through February 19, 2010.
V.N.
Acceptance of the Voucher Report
This report is designed to inform the Board of Education of the vouchers paid during the period of February 6, 2010, through February 19, 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 February 6, 2010, through February 19, 2010.
V.O.
Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or More
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.
V.P.
Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2009
This report represents the financial activity of the Jefferson County Public School District through December 31, 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 December 31, 2009. The report includes the following funds: General, Special Revenue, Capital Outlay, Building, Construction, Debt Service, Food Service, Day Care Operations, Adult Education, Tuition Preschool and Trust and Agency.
V.Q.
Renewal of the Lease Agreement Between the Jefferson County Board of Education and Kentucky Education Television
This renewal is under the same terms and conditions as the original lease agreement for a period of eight (8) years commencing on July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2018.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached lease agreement renewal with Kentucky Education Television (KET).
V.R.
Approval of Subgrant Agreement with University of Louisville Research Foundation for America in Transition-Challenges and Achievements Teaching American History Grant
In 2006, the U.S. Department of Education awarded the Jefferson County Public School District $757,329 to fund a three-year Teaching American History project. At the end of the grant period, JCPS was awarded a one-year, no-cost extension to allow JCPS to complete goals and objectives established in the grant application. This grant award had an absolute priority of a partnership with an institution of higher learning. JCPS partnered with the University of Louisville on America in Transition--Challenges and Achievements.
The University of Louisville will provide services for the implementation of a field study program for the cohort of 25 JCPS high school teachers who have participated in the program during the previous three years. Contractor will design and deliver a three-day summer field study program for the 25 JCPS teachers in the program and JCPS social studies staff and UL facilitators. Contractor will coordinate all travel logistics.
During the program, participants will continue their study of Twentieth Century American History with a professional development program at the Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, and a visit to the National World War I Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to the field study program, the teachers will participate in a pre-visit seminar. Logistics including transportation via motor coach, lodging, and food will be coordinated by the contractor.
The subgrant agreement stipulates that the University of Louisville Research Foundation will receive no more than $18,231 for these services. Services are to be performed between March 9, 2010 and June 25, 2010.
Submitted by: Paul Graseck
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve a subgrant agreement between the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District and the University of Louisville Research Foundation (ULRF) for America in Transition--Challenges and Achievements, a Teaching American History grant program, and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached subgrant agreement.
V.S.
Approval of Proposed High School Graduation Schedule for 2010
The 2010 graduation schedules provide that no graduation will be conducted prior to the last student day.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached 2010 graduation schedules, Option 1 and Option 2.
Order #53 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached 2010 graduation schedules, Option 1 and Option 2. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
V.T.
Approval of Jefferson County High School Tuition Summer Program for High School Students and Tuition Fees for Summer 2010
The Tuition Summer Program for High School Students will offer students an opportunity to take courses for high school credit. A wide variety of courses will be offered in the areas of English, math, science, social studies, and electives.
Several courses will be offered at the following Jefferson County High School sites: Ahrens Educational Resource Center, Jaeger Education Center, and Liberty High School. Courses will also be offered at Seneca High School.
Session One classes will operate from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 14 thru July 2. Session Two classes will operate from 8 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 6 through July 23 (closed July 5).
The cost of tuition will be $200 per 1/2 credit course. Students will provide their own transportation. Students taking JCPSeSchool courses will pay $125 per 1/2 credit. Students taking Independent Study courses will pay $75 per 1/2 credit.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Jefferson County High School Tuition Summer Program for High School Students and the tuition fees for the summer of 2010.
V.U.
Approval of Clinical Affiliation Agreement With the Galen College of Nursing
The Galen College of Nursing has a program for students training as nurses. Students from the higher education programs need appropriate settings in which to satisfy their education and/or practicum requirements. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is able to provide an appropriate venue for these students to receive experience in their field of studies.
Through a Memorandum of Agreement, the Jefferson County Board of Education and the Galen College of Nursing have mutually agreed to provide placement for prospective students in the nursing areas.
The placement of the nursing students will be mutually agreed on between the Galen faculty and JCPS Health Services staff. The students will be placed based upon school need and the most appropriate placement for their clinical experience. The nursing students' responsibilities will vary from school to school but will encompass activities such as reviewing immunization certificates and physical and vision exam forms for compliance; assisting with hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings, and providing classroom health instruction on health topics such as hand-washing, hygiene, and nutrition. The students may also assist with health and fitness assessments, conduct community health assessments, and assist with clinics.
Submitted by: Pat Todd
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Clinical Affiliation Agreement between the Jefferson County Board of Education and the Galen College of Nursing and authorize the superintendent to execute the agreement on behalf of the board.
V.V.
Revision of JCPS Policy FEF: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BIDDING AND AWARDS AND MINORITY/WOMEN PARTICIPATION
The Board considered the proposed revision for first reading on February 22, 2010.
This proposal 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 require that each contractor and subcontractor utilize the E-Verify system to determine that newly hired 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.
The language “Each such contractor and subcontractor, as a condition of eligibility to perform work pursuant to a construction contract, shall certify to the district that it uses the federal E-Verify program to confirm the legal status of its newly hired employees” was added after the first reading in order to reflect the requirements of the federal E-Verify system.
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 Sheldon Berman and Policy Development Committee Chair Stephen Imhoff recommend that the Board of Education adopt the attached JCPS Policy FEF: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS BIDDING AND AWARDS AND MINORITY/WOMEN PARTICIPATION.
V.W.
Approval of Agreement with Greater Louisville Pride Foundation Inc. to Install Banner on North Side of the Brown School Property
Approval of this recommendation will allow the Greater Louisville Pride Foundation, Inc. to install a fabric banner on the north side of the Brown School property located at 546 South First Street. The banner will display the likeness of former Brown School student, Wendy Whalen, who became a premier ballerina with the New York Ballet Company.
The agreement stipulates that the district will have no obligation to pay for the banner or incur any costs of installing or maintaining it. The agreement also states that the banner can remain in place for two years. After the first two-year period, the district has the option to continue to keep it in place or to remove it.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the installation of a fabric banner displaying the likeness of former Brown School student and New York Ballet Company premier ballerina Wendy Whalen on the north side of the Brown School property facing Muhammad Ali Boulevard.
V.X.
Approval of Date Change for March 2011 Alternate Parent-Teacher Conference Days
Rescheduling the alternate parent-teacher conference days that were originally scheduled for March 23 and 24, 2011, to March 16 and 17, 2011, will allow parents an opportunity to view their child's progress earlier in the grading period.
This is the only scheduling change recommended for the 2010-11 school calendar.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve rescheduling the alternate parent-teacher conference days originally scheduled for March 23 and 24, 2011, to March 16 and 17, 2011.
VI.
Action Items
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
Update on Early College Model at Western MST Magnet High School
The nationally recognized Early College High School initiative developed to increase the number of at-risk students moving on to post-secondary education by making college courses available to them while they are still in high school and to provide them with the tools to succeed in earning credit.
Western MST Magnet High School is poised to embrace the Early College concept. It has an energetic and focused leadership team and a committed teaching staff who are enthusiastic about the potential for their students to access the opportunities that Early College will provide. Further, Western MST Magnet High School has two vital, committed partners in Jefferson Community and Technical College and the Jefferson County Public School District.
This presentation will describe these ideas, their implications for JCPS, and a new vision for Western MST Magnet High School.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive an update regarding recommendations for establishing an Early College model at Western MST Magnet High School.
Order #54 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive an update regarding recommendations for establishing an Early College model at Western MST Magnet High School. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VII.B.
2009–10 Board of Education Discussion Agenda Planning Calendar
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 #55 - 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. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
VIII.
Board Reports/Requests
IX.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
X.
Executive Session (If Needed)
XI.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the March 8, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 8:13 p.m.
Order #56 - Motion Passed: A motion to adjourn the March 8, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 8:13 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
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