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I.
Moment of Silence
II.
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 May 10, 2010, meeting of the Board of Education are submitted for your review and approval.
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends approval of the minutes from the May 10, 2010, meeting of the Board of Education.
Order #85 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the May 10, 2010, meeting. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Recognition of Alexandra Bewley
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Alexandra Bewley, a student at Olmsted Academy South, for winning the state National History Day (NHD) competition.
Alexandra’s individual documentary on the atomic bomb won the junior division of the state NHD competition. This year’s theme was Innovations in History. The competition was held on May 8 in Frankfort at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky. As a state winner, she will compete in the Kenneth E. Behring NHD contest, which will be held at the University of Maryland at College Park in June.
The Kentucky History Day competition is for students in grades six through twelve. As contestants, students are required to create a project in one of five categories—a paper, an exhibit, a performance, a documentary, or a Web site—based on the state theme.
Every year, approximately 1 million students from across the nation participate in state competitions to win the honor of competing in the national competition.
Recognition of Molley Loehr
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Molly Loehr, a student at Thomas Jefferson Middle School, for being selected for the National Scholastic Press Association's (NSPA's) Journalism Honor Roll.
Molly was inducted to the NSPA Journalism Honor Roll, which recognizes students who have excelled academically and as journalists. Students who are recognized with this distinguished honor will be listed in NSPA’s Best of the High School Press, a publication highlighting award-winning student work, and will receive a certificate of recognition.
Molly’s dedication to scholastic journalism and academic excellence has been instrumental in the successful production of her school’s award-winning Patriot newspaper articles and its yearbook, The Revolution.
NSPA is a nonprofit organization that serves student journalists and student media programs in secondary schools in the nation and abroad.
Recognition of Waggener Traditional High School Students
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Aaron Grant and Dustyn Nuss, students at Waggener Traditional High School, as winners in the Kentucky 2010 Reel Action Video Contest.
Aaron and Dustyn won the Best Picture award. As grand-prize winners, their video will be aired via MTV and other national television stations.
Their entry was 1 of more than 100 video entries that were created to promote awareness on the dangers of underage drinking. Schools from across Kentucky were required to submit 30-second Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos for the contest.
Aaron and Dustyn were recognized, along with other winners, at a red carpet awards ceremony held at the Baxter Avenue Theatres on March 7.
Recognition of duPont Manual High School Students
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of John Tamplin, Brendan Croom, Vishnu Kadiyala, and Evan Hollander, seniors at duPont Manual High School, for winning the national Academic WorldQuest competition.
John, Brendan, Vishnu, and Evan won their second consecutive Academic WorldQuest competition. The competition was held on April 24 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The duPont Manual team competed against 39 teams from across the nation to win the competition.
The competition is a contest between four-person teams representing a school or city. The student teams compete by answering questions that test their knowledge of international affairs, geography, history, and culture. The competition consists of 100 questions—10 rounds of 10 questions. The team that has the highest number of correct answers wins the competition.
The Academic WorldQuest competition is one of the most prestigious programs of its kind in the nation. The competition was created by the Charlotte Council in 1995 and was established as a national competition by the World Affairs Councils of America in March 2003.
Recognition of duPont Manual High School Students
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of students from duPont Manual High School for winning the Kentucky Science Olympiad competition.
Fifteen students from duPont Manual High School competed against approximately 700 students from Kentucky to win the state science competition. The competition was held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on April 24.
The duPont Manual High School Science Olympiad team competed against 24 high school teams from across the state in 23 events.
As a state winner, the team won the right to compete in the National Science Olympiad, which was held at the University of Illinois on May 21 through 22. The duPont Manual team members are Sophia Mitchell, Umang Khandpur, Joseph Kim, Rohun Kulkarni, Michael Nguyen, Barclay Lee, Andrew Bowling, Lindsey Hastings, Ram Yakkanti, Jayan Hewaparakrama, Divyansh Sharma, Chris Cai, Daniel Pearson, Kevin Tran, and Ore Babarinsa.
The Science Olympiad is recognized as a model academic program, which consists of 23 team events and includes many different science disciplines where emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the May 24, 2010, resolutions of recognition of Alexandra Bewley, Molly Loehr, Waggener Traditional High School students, and duPont Manual High School students
Order #86 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the May 24, 2010, resolutions of recognition of Alexandra Bewley, Molly Loehr, Waggener Traditional High School students, and duPont Manual High School students. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
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 in Agenda Items V.A. through V.DD. This recommendation
Order #87 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to add Agenda Item V.DD. Approval to Establish a Montessori Magnet Program at Westport Middle School to Begin Fall 2011 to the May 24, 2010, consent calendar passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
Order #88 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar, as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.DD. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
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
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached report of the personnel actions that he has taken per KRS 160.380.
V.B.
Approval of Certified Leaves
Pursuant to Kentucky Revised Statutes, leaves of absence must be recommended by the superintendent and approved by the Board of Education. The following personnel actions are in compliance with federal and state laws and Board policy regarding equal employment opportunities.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the request for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
V.C.
Reemployment of Certified Staff for Fiscal Year 2010-11
The attachment includes the names of all certified personnel who hold limited contracts and who will be reemployed by Jefferson County Public Schools for fiscal year 2010-11.
The type of contract the employee will receive is indicated as follows:
1 First year toward tenure (Limited Contract)
2 Second year toward tenure (Limited Contract)
3 Third year toward tenure (Limited Contract)
4 Fourth year toward tenure (Limited Contract)
C For first year on tenure (Continuing Contract) [Teachers receive only one Continuing Contract]
B New Jefferson County employees who have already earned tenure elsewhere in Kentucky, serving one
year with Jefferson County on Limited Contract and then going to Continuing Contract status (C)
L Limited-Certificate not based on degree and/or ROTC Junior Instructor
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive this report regarding reemployment of certified staff as listed in the attachment.
V.D.
Approval of Organizational Charts
The organizational charts for Business Partnerships and Resource Development and JCPS Gheens Institute for Innovation are submitted to correct the funding source for a Coordinator I position in Resource Development. Funding is provided by The Gheens Foundation, Inc.
The Safety and Environmental Services organizational chart includes the addition of one Clerk II position to provide support for criminal records background checks. These checks will be conducted for individuals employed by companies awarded building and construction contracts by the Board of Education.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the organizational charts for Business Partnerships and Resource Development, JCPS Gheens Institute for Innovation, and Safety and Environmental Services.
V.E.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on May 24, 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
Attachments
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 Project/BG-1 Form and Assignment of Architect/Engineer for Exterior Door Replacement Phase IV at Jeffersontown High School
This project is the final phase for the replacement of existing exterior doors and frames. The project was necessary due to the deterioration of the existing units.
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
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of T. Dade Luckett & Associates as the architect/engineer, and the BG-1 form for the Exterior Door Replacement - Phase IV at Jeffersontown High School, for an estimated project cost of $40,925.00.
V.G.
Approval of Facility Construction Bids
V. G. 1. Approval of Bid for Modifications for Challenger Education Center at The Academy @ Shawnee
V. G. 2. Approval of Bid for Secondary Pipe Replacement at Johnson Traditional Middle School
V. G. 3. Approval of Bid for Healing Place Demolition at Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bids for facility construction projects as presented in Agenda Items V.G.1., V.G.2., and V.G.3.
V.G.1.
Approval of Bid for Modifications for Challenger Education Center at The Academy @ Shawnee
This project consists of interior renovation of approximately 6,300 square feet of a former gym and locker room for installation of the Challenger Learning Center. Scope includes demolition and associated site work; renovation of first-floor restroom; and mechanical, electrical, and fire protection upgrades.
On November 9, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning K. Norman Berry Associates Architects 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 May 6, 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 106:070).
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education award a contract to Kevco Construction, LLC for Modifications for Challenger Education Center at The Academy @ Shawnee (Project No. 590-10003) for the low base bid of $763,493; reject Alternate 1 and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $913,508.
V.G.2.
Approval of Bid for Secondary Pipe Replacement at Johnson Traditional Middle School
The project scope consists of replacing 2” and smaller hot and cold water supply and return pipes on the first, second, and third floors; replacement of valves and insulation of pipes in tunnel; and all new risers, runouts and branch lines.
On December 14, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning L’Acquis Consulting Engineers 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 May 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 106:070).
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education award a contract to Schardein Mechanical Contractors, Inc. for Secondary Pipe Replacement at Johnson Traditional Middle School (Project No. 470-10005) for the low base bid of $479,500; reject Alternate 1, and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $561,712.
V.G.3.
Approval of Bid for Media Center/Elevator/Classroom Addition/Demolition at Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School
The project scope consists of demolition of existing Healing Place buildings on the site.
On October 12, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning Luckett & Farley 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 May 19, 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 106:070).
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education award a contract to E H Construction, LLC for Media Center/Elevator/Classroom Addition/Demolition at Roosevelt Perry Elementary School (Project No. 530-9029) for the low base bid of $71,700 and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $3,842,277.
V.H.
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)
The proposals are public record and are on file for inspection in the Purchasing Department.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Competitive Negotiation on Excess Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability; Competitive Negotiation for Third Party Administrator Services for Self Insurance Worker's Compensation; Uniform Rental (For Bus Compounds and Garages); Automotive Repair Parts and Services (Line Item); Insulation Pipe and Accessories (Percentage); Aluminum, Sheet Metal, and Steel; Piano Lab (For Lincoln Elementary); Scoreboard, Football (For Fairdale High School); Moving Service; Contractual Services for Antenna Tower Removal (Various School Sites); and Amendment on Agenda Item V.L. Approval of Bids (Submitted by Purchasing Department) dated May 10, 2010.
V.I.
Acceptance of Purchase Order Report
This report will inform the Board of Education of the purchase orders issued during the period of April 17, 2010, through May 5, 2010.
Submitted to: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of April 17, 2010, through May 5, 2010.
V.J.
Acceptance of Voucher Report
This report will inform the Board of Education of the vouchers paid during the period of April 17, 2010, through May 5, 2010.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of April 17, 2010, through May 5, 2010.
V.K.
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
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $5,000 or more.
V.L.
Acceptance of the Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts
The monthly report of professional services contracts is for the Board's information and review per JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the monthly report of professional services contracts.
V.M.
Approval of the Payment of Salaries and Claims for Fiscal Year 2010-11
The Kentucky Board of Education requires a resolution to permit payment of salaries and claims prior to formal board approval to conform with KRS 160.560.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education authorize the payment of salaries to all personnel who have been employed by the Jefferson County Board of Education, upon recommendation of the superintendent, in accordance with approved salary schedules and based upon proper payroll reports for fiscal year 2010-11 and further recommends the payment of all properly budgeted, authorized, and approved claims against the Jefferson County Board of Education for fiscal year 2010-11.
V.N.
Approval of the Designation of a Depository Bank for Fiscal Year 2010-11
KRS 160.570 permits the Board of Education to designate a depository bank for a period not to exceed two years. Fifth Third Bank was awarded the bid for general banking services on April 25, 2005, and the bid is being renewed through June 30, 2011.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education designate Fifth Third Bank as the depository bank for fiscal year 2010-11. The depository bank will maintain the Adult Education, General Fund, Payroll, and Nutrition Services accounts.
V.O.
Approval of the Official Fidelity Bonds for Fiscal Year 2010-11
The Kentucky Department of Education has established the amount of each bond based upon the 2009-10 working budget and other factors.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Official Fidelity Bonds for the treasurer and assistant treasurers in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000) for fiscal year 2010-11.
V.P.
Approval to Invest Funds for Fiscal Year 2010-11
All funds of the Board of Education are invested or deposited in an interest-bearing account according to JCPS Policy DFA: Investment Policy. KRS 66.480 provides the Board of Education the authority to invest funds.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the investment of funds located at Fifth Third Bank for fiscal year 2010-11.
V.Q.
Approval of the Designation of Interest Rates for Fiscal Year 2010-11
KRS 160.570 authorizes the Board of Education to designate bank accounts as interest-bearing accounts with the local depository bank. This annual item will be provided as a reminder to the local bank that these accounts will continue to be interest-bearing accounts at competitive rates without any service charges.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the designation of bank accounts at Fifth Third Bank to be interest-bearing accounts for fiscal year 2010-11 and further recommends that the Board of Education approve an extension of the agreement with Fifth Third Bank to provide local school activity accounts without any service charges for fiscal year 2010-11
V.R.
Approval to Borrow Funds for Fiscal Year 2010-11
KRS 160.540 provides that the Board of Education may borrow funds on the credit of the board and may pledge the anticipated revenue from state and local sources for the payment of the principal and interest on the loan, with the loans to be repaid in the fiscal year in which they are borrowed. The property tax bills are distributed on or about November 1 and provide a discount period ending November 30.
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the district staff to utilize short-term borrowing in order to meet projected expenditures prior to receipt of local tax funds. This authorization will be exercised only if needed. There are no plans to borrow at this time.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education authorize the borrowing of funds not to exceed twenty-five million ($25,000,000) dollars from Fifth Third Bank for fiscal year 2010-11, with loan proceeds to be deposited to the account of the Jefferson County Board of Education.
V.S.
Approval of the Bank Signature Resolution for Fiscal Year 2010-11
KRS 160.570 authorizes the treasurer and/or assistant treasurers to use a facsimile signature for checks less than five thousand dollars ($5,000), and two manual signatures for checks in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) and over.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Bank Signature Resolution for the accounts located at Fifth Third Bank for fiscal year 2010-11.
V.T.
Approval of the Election of Assistant Treasurers for Fiscal Year 2010-11
The election of the assistant treasurers for fiscal year 2010-11 is in accordance with KRS 160.560. Fifth Third Bank will be notified and directed to honor the signatures of the treasurer and/or assistant treasurers. J. Cordelia Hardin is currently serving as treasurer for the Jefferson County Board of Education.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the election of Edward D. Muns, Lewis H. Hammond, and Franklin F. Jones as assistant treasurers for fiscal year 2010-11.
V.U.
Approval of the Depository Bond for Fiscal Year 2010-11
KRS 160.570 requires that the depository bank shall execute a bond for the faithful performance of its duties, and said bond is to be approved by the local Board of Education and the State Board of Education.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Depository Bond in the amount of 103 percent of current daily balances from Fifth Third Bank for fiscal year 2010-11.
V.V.
Approval of a Sanitary Sewer and Drainage Easement
Pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, and in compliance with a formal request from MSD, it is recommended that the easement be granted.
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the superintendent, or his designee, to sign the necessary documents to implement the easement request.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education grant a sanitary sewer and drainage easement, as shown on the attached plat, to the Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) at Bates Elementary School, 7601 Bardstown Road, Louisville, Kentucky, 40291.
V.W.
Acceptance of Donations
Atherton High School received $2,000 from the Community Foundation of Louisville. The school received $1,000 from the Drew Wilson Memorial Fund and $1,000 from the Excelsior and C. W. Jansing Fund to be used for scholarships for two qualifying seniors.
Cochran Elementary School received $500 from Dianna James. The funds will be used to sponsor fifth-grade students to go to Chicago on a field trip.
The English as a Second Language program received textbooks and general literature books in Spanish and Indian Mexican languages valued at $50,000 from the Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis. The books will be used by schools and families with students in the first through sixth grades.
Fern Creek Traditional High School received $1,050 from the Fern Creek Traditional High School Athletic Association, Inc. to be used to pay for softball and baseball coaches’ stipends.
King Elementary School received $500 from King Elementary School Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The funds will be used for the Head Start, kindergarten, and fifth-grade end-of-the-year celebrations.
Stopher Elementary School received $755 from Take Care Health Systems to be used to purchase sports towels for the school's walk-a-thon.
Waggener Traditional High School received $500 from Healthcare Strategy Group, LLC. The funds will be used for a scholarship for a graduating senior pursuing a career in health care.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $55,305.
V.X.
Approval of 2011 Board Meeting Schedule
The Board of Education meets twice a month, except for July and December, when there is only one meeting. The meetings are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
There is only one meeting scheduled in April 2011 due to the National School Board Association (NSBA) Conference, which is scheduled for April 9-11, 2011.
Since Board meetings are televised, all meetings are held at 7 p.m. at the VanHoose Education Center, unless otherwise noted.
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Board meeting schedule for the 2011 calendar year.
V.Y.
Approval of Resolution for Workers' Compensation Self-Insured Program
The Workers' Compensation program has been self-insured since 1978. This program has realized cost savings for the district in the form of interest on reserves and rate increases on insurance premiums. The program has also eliminated poor claims administration, gained administrative control, gained plan flexibility, and provided better services to employees.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached resolution seeking approval from the Commissioner of the Kentucky Office of Workers' Claims to Self-Insure the Workers' Compensation Liabilities of the District.
V.Z.
Approval of Agreement for Project Lead the Way Biomedical Program
The Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering program is in its eleventh year of implementation in JCPS and has met with a good deal of success. It will serve as a model for the implementation of the PLTW biomedical program. Approval of this agreement will allow us to expand our offerings within our new Medical, Health, and Environment professional career theme schools.
The agreement defines the program's curriculum and instructional equipment. The required equipment meets or exceeds KETS hardware and software requirements. The agreement also designates the training the teachers must receive and the competencies they must have in order to teach any of the program's courses.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the agreement between JCPS and the Project Lead the Way biomedical program and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached contract.
V.AA.
Approval of Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with University Residences--Louisville, LLC
In 2008, the Board of Education approved a PILOT agreement with University Residences-Louisville, LLC regarding the Metro Louisville plan to issue industrial building revenue bonds in the aggregate amount of $60,000,000.00 for the benefit of University Residences-Louisville LLC. The bond issue turned out to be a $40 million bond issue that was used to create a 366-unit apartment building rather than a 474-unit building at 620 Shipp Avenue, housing University of Louisville students. The project is located at the site of the old American Standard Building.
In Phase II of the project, there will be a $20 million bond issue to build remaining 108 units. The ultimate obligor of these bonds is Louisville Properties II, LLC.
These agreements allow Louisville Properties I, LLC and Louisville Properties II, LLC, to be exempt from property taxes; however, the attached agreements commit these companies to make payments to the Board of Education to the same extent as if they were making annual ad valorem property tax payments. The Board of Education has similar agreements with Citicorp, Churchill Downs, and Riverport/Republic.
Therefore, these agreements permit the companies to use the revenue bonds and allow the Board to continue to receive revenue at no loss.
Submitted by: Sheldon H. Berman/Rosemary Miller
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements with UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES-LOUISVILLE, LLC, LOUISVILLE PROPERTIES I, LLC, LOUISVILLE PROPERTIES II, LLC, and METRO GOVERNMENT. Further, Superintendent Berman recommends that the Board of Education authorize the superintendent to sign these agreements including any technical revisions that do not change the payments to be made to the Board of Education under the agreement. Any such revisions shall be reviewed and approved by counsel to the Board of Education.
V.BB.
Approval of Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements with Northern Kentucky Logistics
Northern Kentucky Logistics (NKL) deals with the receipt, storage, and shipment of components to the General Electric Appliance Park. The company is seeking a minor boundary modification to the Foreign Trade Zone to allow access to zone benefits of the Riverport Authority. The District has been asked to sign a letter of concurrence for the boundary modification to be sent to the Foreign Trade Zones Board of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
The result of the modification will allow NKL's equipment, inventories, and other personal property to be removed from the tax rolls. The attached agreement will allow the Board to continue to receive payments from NKL equivalent to the school taxes we would have received from the company.
Submitted by: Sheldon H. Berman/Rosemary Miller
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreement with NORTHERN KENTUCKY LOGISTICS (NKL)(Findlay's Tall Timbers Distribution Center, Inc.). Futher, Superintendent Berman recommends that the Board of Education authorize the superintendent to sign this agreement including any technical revisions that do not change the payments to be made to the Board of Education under the agreement. Any such revisions shall be reviewed and approved by counsel to the Board of Education.
V.CC.
Acceptance of Grant for 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded the district continuation funds in the amount of $282,512. Western Middle received $74,618; Thomas Jefferson Middle received $95,967; and Okolona Elementary received $111,927. The funds are targeted to students with scores above the second stanine, but who also do not function solidly at grade level. This group of students forms a substantial portion of the children at the schools.
The project will combine a proven, researched method for increasing academic achievement through a structured, adaptable system and incorporates enrichment activities guided by the Kentucky Core Content Curriculum that will improve the in-school performance of a group of children at risk of being left behind.
This represents the second and third installments for three-year grants.
Submitted by: Pat Todd
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a funding continuation of $282,512 from Kentucky Department of Education to fund after-school learning centers at Western Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and Okolona Elementary School and further recommend that the Board authorize the superintendent to sign the necessary agreements to implement the program.
V.DD.
Approval to Establish a Montessori Magnet Program at Westport Middle School to Begin Fall 2011
Although pockets of excellence exist, overall, Westport Middle School is not providing a teaching and learning environment that promotes challenging instruction and high levels of student engagement for all of its students. Many students from Westport’s attendance area have transferred to other schools. Westport needs to be restructured to retain those students as well as attract other students to the school and to ensure a rigorous level of instruction.
Programs will be designed and implemented to challenge students with a high level of rigor through whole school inquiry–based learning, Springboard (Pre-Advanced Placement) courses for Language Arts, and a Montessori Magnet Program, phased in over three years. Within these programs, students will actively construct and revise individual/group understanding and produce new knowledge by discovering relationships, solving problems, constructing explanations, and drawing conclusions. Students will confront compelling, contemporary issues or problems and connect with fellow learners to build on each others’ knowledge, skills, and personal experiences and make meaning, provide service, and learn to contribute to a more just society. All of these things will occur in a safe and respective learning environment.
The recommendations and budgetary needs for Westport Middle School are attached.
Submitted by Dr. Sandra Ledford
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the establishment of a Montessori Magnet program at Westport Middle School to begin in Fall 2011.
VI.
Action Items
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
Report on the Exceptional Child Education Partnership With Seven Counties Services and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Exceptional Child Education (ECE) department partners/collaborates with numerous agencies throughout the community for various reasons. This presentation will highlight two agencies, Seven Counties and Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, with whom we work very closely. District staff will explain the need to work with these agencies from early childhood through post-secondary transition. Seven Counties partners with us in a variety of ways, but we will discuss early childhood transition and their work with us in the emotional/behavioral areas. Post-secondary transition is critical for our students. The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation provides the needed services for our students and parents to understand how to make contacts for needed adult services once students leave school.
Through working together, district staff and community agencies make a difference in our students’ lives.
Submitted by: Dr. Sharon W. Davis
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the partnerships among Exceptional Child Education and two of our most critical collaborative agencies, Seven Counties Services and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Order #89 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the partnerships among Exceptional Child Education and two of our most critical collaborative agencies, Seven Counties Services and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
VII.B.
Report on Proposed Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School Construction Projects
Currently, Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School is undergoing planning for significant improvements due to expansion of the building and the redevelopment of the site due to acquiring the contiguous Healing Place property and closing the public alley that runs through the center of the site.
Proposed items include a new media center, elevator, and four additional classrooms that will offset the four rooms lost due to the creation of the Adult Technology Learning Center and the Technology Playground. Also included is a new dining room in order to create an enlarged gymnasium.
Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a presentation on proposed construction projects at Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School.
Order #90 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a presentation on proposed construction projects at Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
VII.C.
Report on NAEP TUDA 2009 Reading Results
Jefferson County Public Schools was one of 18 urban school districts selected to participate in the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress Trial Urban District Assessment program (NAEP TUDA). These districts were asked to sample enough students at the fourth- and eighth-grade levels to obtain a district score in reading, mathematics, and science.
The results in reading will be officially released on May 20, 2010. Because the results are embargoed until their release, we will share data with you in your Board update that will be distributed on Friday, May 21, 2010.
The NAEP Test was administered in January - February of 2009. This report will focus on the district's reading results. Science results will be announced in late summer of 2010.
Submitted by: Dr. Robert J. Rodosky
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a report on the district's results in reading of fourth and eighth graders from the 2009 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Order #91 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a report on the district's results in reading of fourth and eighth graders from the 2009 administration of the National Assessment of Educational Progress Trial Urban District Assessment (NAEP TUDA) program. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Stephen Imhoff.
VII.D.
Update on Race to the Top Application
The Race to the Top Fund is a U.S. Department of Education competitive, $4.35 billion grant program for state education agencies to encourage and reward states for past accomplishments and create incentives for future improvements. The Race to the Top Fund offers Kentucky the potential for $60 to $160 million, 50 percent of which will go to local education agencies, based on their share of Title I funding. Given the formula, this would translate to approximately $5 to $18 million for JCPS along with state support for data systems and professional development.
The grant focuses on four reform areas:
- Adopting internationally benchmarked standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and the workplace;
- Building data systems that measure student success and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve their practice;
- Recruiting, developing, retaining, and rewarding effective teachers and principals; and
- Turning around our lowest-performing schools.
Kentucky was not one of the two states that received approval for its Race to the Top application in Phase I of the competition. KDE has been working to revise its application for Phase II, which is due on June 1, 2010. As of May 15, 2010, we have not received a final version of the application for review. Dr. Terry Holliday, Kentucky Commissioner of Education, considers that, "The MOU for Phase II remains the same as it was for Phase I. Unless otherwise directed by the superintendent, chair of the local board of education, or local collective bargaining unit representative, the signatures obtained during the Phase I application process remain in force."
Submitted by: Arthur Camins
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Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education review the changes made to the Kentucky Department of Education's Race to the Top Phase I application for the Phase II application and further recommends that the Board consider its January 11, 2010, approval of the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with the Jefferson County Teachers' Association to create the district's Final Scope of Work to be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education as part of the federal Race to the Top grant program in light of the information available at this time.
Order #92 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education review the changes made to the Kentucky Department of Education's Race to the Top Phase I application for the Phase II application and further recommends that the Board consider its January 11, 2010, approval of the attached Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) with the Jefferson County Teachers' Association to create the district's Final Scope of Work to be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education as part of the federal Race to the Top grant program in light of the information available at this time. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Imhoff and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.
VII.E.
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.
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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 #93 - 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. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.
VIII.
Board Reports/Requests
IX.
Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Each speaker is allowed three 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.
The following persons have requested to address the Board of Education concerning Board Policy KK: School Visitors and Volunteers:
- Dan Seum Jr.
- Mike Muncy
- Rob Stephenson, principal of Farnsley Middle School
X.
Executive Session (If Needed)
XI.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the May 24, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at
Order #94 - Motion Passed: A motion to adjourn the May 24, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 10:10 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Imhoff and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
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