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 July 12, 2010, regular meeting and July 15 and 16, 2010, special meetings are presented for your review and approval.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the July 12 regular meeting and July 15 and 16 special meetings. The recommendation

Order #123 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the July 12 regular meeting and July 15 and 16 special meetings. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the August 9, 2010, resolutions of recognition of New Principal Appointments and New Assignments of Current Principals.

Order #124 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the August 9, 2010, resolutions of recognition of New Principal Appointments and New Assignments of Current Principals. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Imhoff and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.AA.

Order #125 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.Z., minus the organizational chart for Career Technical Education on Agenda Item V.D., which was withdrawn from the consent calendar. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.

Pursuant to KRS 260.380, 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.

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.

The Health Technician job description is recommended for deletion due to a title change to Health Screening Nurse. The minimum qualifications were modified to meet licensure requirements.

The job description for Paraprofessional/Coach is modified to comply with a change in KHSAA rules. The KHSAA is allowing individuals with less than 64 credit hours to coach, provided they participate in four additional training modules:  

1. Engaging Effectively with Students, 
2. Teaching and Modeling Behavior,
3. Teaching Sports Skills, and  
4. Concussions in Sports.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached job description for Paraprofessional/Coach.

The Teacher Leader 2010-11 grant application includes a request to add one Resource Teacher. The Reading Recovery site in Jefferson County works with 50 district schools and includes 69 Reading Recovery teachers. These teachers are trained and supported by two Reading Recovery teacher leaders. The addition of the Resource Teacher would provide three Reading Recovery teacher leaders to lend support to the classroom Reading Recovery teachers.

The Physical Development and Health Services organizational chart is submitted for approval to change the title of the Health Technician to Health Screening Nurse. The job description is included with this Board agenda.

The Transportation Services organizational chart includes the addition of twenty-five Bus Driver and two Special Needs Transportation Assistant positions. These positions are necessary to reduce the bus ride times for elementary students as well as the expansion of programs, such as ESL, magnet programs, and transportation for resides students at the middle and high school levels. 

The Elementary School and High School Districtwide Instructional Services organizational charts are submitted to add one Priority School Manager at the elementary level and 1.5 Priority School Manager at the high school levels. These positions were included in the School Improvement Grant.

The Career and Technical Education organizational chart includes the deletion of one Specialist II and the addition of one Specialist I with the days reduced to 220. This position will be responsible for managing the budgets for Career and Technical Education.

The Cultural Studies organizational chart includes addition of two social studies resource teachers for 2010-11, which will be funded through two funding streams: Title 1 and the third year of a J.P. Morgan Chase grant for the development of the One Community, One Nation K-5 curriculum. The two resource teachers will join a curriculum development team that will accomplish the following: write the grade 2 and grade 5 curricula for One Community, One Nation; provide support to five elementary schools, including two Title 1 schools—Dixie and Minors Lane—that are implementing this year the new grade 3 and grade 4 strands of the curriculum; revise grade 3 and grade 4 lessons as necessary; and design and offer professional development to classroom teachers, grades 2-5.

Submitted by: W. S. Eckels

Attachments

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached organizational charts for Literacy, Physical Development and Health Services, Elementary School Districtwide Instructional Services, Middle School Districtwide Instructional Services, and High School Districtwide Instructional Services, Career Technical Education, and Cultural Studies.

The Job Family II salary schedule approved by the Board of Education on July 12, 2010, contained a typographical error in two cells. The corrected salary schedule is being resubmitted for Board approval.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached salary schedule for Job Family II for the 2010-11 school year.

This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on August 9, 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.
 
Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn
 
Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached requests for field trips.

On April 28, 2008, the Board of Education approved this project and the assignment of Environmental Concerns, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for this project (Project #8039-VAR).

On July 14, 2008, the Board approved awarding a contract to Romac, Inc. as the low bidder.

Facilities/Transportation's Facility Planning Unit has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.

Submitted by:  Michael A. Mulheirn

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Romac, Inc. for the 2009-10 Asbestos Abatement Maintenance Contract at Various Schools, for a total construction cost of $424,405.24.

On September 22, 2008, the Board of Education approved this project and the assignment of McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for this project (Project #9008).

On May 11, 2009, the Board approved awarding a contract to Realm Construction Company, Inc. as the low bidder.

The architect has now advised the staff this contract is complete and final payment is due the contractor.

Submitted by:  Michael A. Mulheirn

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project completion, BG-4 form, and final payment to Realm Construction, Inc. for the Classroom Addition project at Goldsmith Elementary School.

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

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.

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

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Modification and Fabrication of Stainless Steel for Food Service Equipment; T-Shirts (For Mayor's Cup); Plumbing Supplies and Equipment (Line Item); Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Semi-Annual Inspection and Service; Piano and Dolly; Paper Towels and Toilet Tissue; Tile and Related Items Including Vinyl Floor Tile Installation; Pest Control Serivce (For Nutrition Service Center) and Amendments on Lunchroom Commodities Manufacturer's Only Warehouse Delivery and Custodial Equipment.

This report will inform the Board of the purchase orders issued during the period of June 24, 2010, through July 22, 2010.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of June 24, 2010, through July 22, 2010.

This report will inform the Board of the vouchers paid during the period of June 24, 2010, through July 22, 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 June 24, 2010, through July 22, 2010.

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

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

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

Impact Aid is direct federal (U. S. Department of Education) reimbursement to public school districts for the loss of traditional revenue sources (property, sales, and personal income taxes) due to a federal presence or federal activity.
 
The U. S. Department of Education requires that an annual resolution be passed at an official meeting of the governing body of the local educational agency authorizing the filing of an application and designating the person to file the application of Impact Aid. The district should receive approximately $24,000 as a result of this application.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve Impact Aid for Fiscal Year 2010-11.

The Comprehensive Educational Financial Planning and Management Calendar includes activities and deadlines for action by the Board of Education, superintendent, and district staff and is in compliance with JCPS Policy DB: Annual Operating Budget.

This process will enable the Board and superintendent to receive input from many sources that will assist in making major decisions on the budget for fiscal year 2011-12.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Comprehensive Educational Financial Planning and Management Calendar for the development of the budget for fiscal year 2011-12.

The proposed revisions were considered for first reading by the Board on July 12, 2010. 

Revising our Model Procurement Regulations allows JCPS to incorporate Kentucky SB 45, which requires a reciprocal preference for Kentucky resident bidders against nonresident bidders in board contracts, and SB 176, which authorizes the use of reverse auctions in the procurement process. 

In the system of revision used in the attached regulations, words and punctuation in red with a strikethrough are proposed deletions, while words and punctuation in blue are proposed additions and corrections. 

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment 

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached revision of the district’s Model Procurement Regulations.

Pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District and in compliance with a formal request from LG&E, staff has reviewed the proposed easement and recommends that it be granted. The easement is for installation of underground electrical service.
 
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the superintendent, or his designee, to sign the necessary agreement to implement the easement request.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education grant an electrical easement, as shown on the attached plat, to the Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E), for Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School, 1606 Magazine Street, Louisville, KY 40203.

Pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District and in compliance with a formal request from AT&T Kentucky, the proposed easement has been reviewed and it is recommended that it be granted. The Board will receive $700.00 for the easement.
 
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the superintendent, or his designee, to sign the necessary agreement to implement the easement request.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education grant a telecommunications easement, as shown on the attached plat, to AT&T Kentucky, at Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary School, 1351 Payne Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40206.

The State Highway Department is widening Brownsboro Road and needs the square footage to complete this project. This widening will enhance the traffic flow, therefore benefitting the school.
 
Approval of this recommendation will authorize the superintendent, or his designee, to sign the necessary documents to complete the transaction.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education declare surplus 1,204.84 square feet at Chenoweth Elementary School, 3622 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40207, as shown on the attached plat, and authorize the superintendent to transfer this surplus to the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the use and benefit of the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, Frankfort, Kentucky, and further recommends that the Board grant a temporary construction easement consisting of 943.45 square feet, as shown on the attached plat, which will revert back to the Board of Education upon completion of the project.

Atherton High School received $500 from the Jewish Community Federation of Louisville for soccer equipment, uniforms, and tournament fees; $1,000 from Thomas Aberli for the principal’s adult activity fund for staff-related awards, acknowledgements, celebrations, and supplies; and $2,000 from Carolyn M. Hull to resurface the tennis courts.
 
Ballard High School received $2,500 from Richard and Kristan White. The funds will be used to purchase a fence for the soccer field.
 
Brown School received a variety of artist brushes valued at $19,918.81 from Paul J. Schmidt, Bridges Smith and Company. The brushes will be used by the students in art classes and various classrooms.
 
Central High School Magnet Career Academy received $500 from Ricco R. Hughes. The funds will be used to assist with the payment for the cheerleaders to attend cheerleading camp.

Submitted by:  DeVone Holt

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $26,418.81.

V.V.1. Acceptance of Grant for Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program
V.V.2. Acceptance of Grants from 2010 WHAS Crusade for Children
V.V.3. Acceptance of a Grant from Louisville Metro Parks Department for Farmer Elementary School
V.V.4. Acceptance of Funding from the Greater Louisville Medical Society for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence Program
V.V.5. Acceptance of Funding from Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence
V.V.6. Acceptance of Grant from Louisville Metro Government for Community Schools and Neighborhood Place    

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the grants and funding to various schools and departments as presented in Agenda Items V.V.1. through V.V.6.

The Alternative Certification for Elementary and Secondary (ACES) Program grant provides $60,000 per fiscal year to pay stipends and tuition for program participants; extra-service pay for teachers and mentors who work in the program; and purchase supplies and materials for training.

Submitted by:  Bill Eckels

Attachment: Contract No. PON2 540 1100000217 1

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $120,000 grant from the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Educator Recruitment and Retention, to support the district’s minority recruitment efforts for fiscal years 2010-11 and 2011-12 and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.

The Crusade for Children Advisory Council, representing the metropolitan community, has generously granted funding in the amount of $265,511.03 for the seven proposals submitted by the district to this year's WHAS Crusade for Children.

As summarized below, these funds will be used for a variety of purposes to enhance district programs and services for students with disabilities. 

• $25,000 for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Programs to be used for positioning, sensory motor, and movement equipment;
• $160,000 for Technology and Materials Center to be used for technology for communication disorders, software for Exceptional Child Education (ECE)  students, accessibility solutions, and other ECE technology materials;
• $10,500 for Visually Impaired Program to be used for low vision and educational aids and accessibility tools;
• $19,200 for the Audiology Program to be used for portable infrared sound-field systems and hearing aid FM assistive listening systems; 
• $14,000 for Autism Program to be used for literacy, math, and science materials; 
• $7,961.03 for Early Childhood Special Services to be used for communication and technology, fine motor adaptive tools, and sensory motor equipment; and 
• $28,850 for Low Incidence Program for News 2 You online newspaper subscription, teaching standards for math and science,  pedometers, and odometers.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept seven grants totaling $265,511.03 from the 2010 WHAS Crusade for Children.

The Louisville Metro Parks Department has awarded Farmer Elementary School $1,500 to provide one-time funding to establish a community learning garden on the campus.

The sensory garden will incorporate annuals and perennials that will incorporate the use of the five senses to engage in learning through the multiple intelligences of naturalist, interpersonal, intrapersonal, spatial, and kinesthetic.

This garden will also serve as a means for sensory integration for both calming and alerting effects in students with sensory integration issues. The funds will pay for equipment and supplies to establish and maintain the garden.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

Attachment: Grant Agreement

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept grant funding in the amount of $1,500 from the Louisville Metro Parks Department for Farmer Elementary School and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached grant agreement.

The Greater Louisville Medical Society is a partner of the Health Promotion School of Excellence (HPSE) program and maintains funding amounts from various community agencies and organizations. The funding is then awarded to JCPS accordingly.

Fifty-three JCPS schools will participate in the HPSE program during the 2010-11 school year. Each school is awarded $1,700 for their Coordinated School Health program to help with expenses related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and injury prevention, along with promoting physical fitness. The total award of $20,900 will help to cover the $1,700 awards for the 53 schools in combination with additional funding secured elsewhere. Remaining funds not used by participating schools will be used for the HPSE summer health institute professional development and program related expenses.

School funding is awarded for programmatic expenses related to the schools’ HPSE Plan of Action (POA) programs and activities submitted with their application. These programs and activities are directly related to meeting their POA objectives, along with the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement and other HPSE agency partners’ goals. The goals are to:  

• Increase the number of Metro Louisville residents who engage in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week,
• Decrease the percentage of overweight or obese people in Metro Louisville,
• Increase the number of Metro Louisville residents who eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day,
• Develop a strong baseline of worksite wellness programs and activities in the community,
• Improve health equity by supporting physical activity programs in communities that are adversely affected by poor health, and
• Decrease the number of preventable childhood injuries.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept funding for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence program in the amount of $20,900 from the Greater Louisville Medical Society and authorize the superintendent to execute future Agreements on behalf of the board.

Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) is a founding partner of the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence (HPSE) program and provides funding for participating Health Promotion Schools of Excellence. The funding amount from LMPHW is $60,000.

Fifty-three JCPS schools will participate in the HPSE program during the 2010-11 school year. Each school is awarded $1,700 for their Coordinated School Health program to help with expenses related to cancer, cardiovascular disease, and injury prevention, along with promoting physical fitness. The total award of $60,000 will help to cover each $1,700 in combination with additional funding secured elsewhere. Remaining funds not used by participating schools will be used for the HPSE summer health institute professional development and program related expenses.

School funding is awarded for programmatic expenses related to the schools’ HPSE Plan of Action (POA) programs and activities submitted with their application. These programs and activities are directly related to meeting their POA objectives, along with the Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement and other HPSE agency partners’ goals. 
                                                               
The goals are to: 

• Increase the number of Metro Louisville residents who engage in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days a week,
• Decrease the percentage of overweight or obese people in Metro Louisville,
• Increase the number of Metro Louisville residents who eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day,
• Develop a strong baseline of worksite wellness programs and activities in the community,
• Improve health equity by supporting physical activity programs in communities that are adversely affected by poor health, and
• Decrease the number of preventable childhood injuries.

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $60,000 for the Health Promotion Schools of Excellence from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and authorize the superintendent to execute future agreements on behalf of the Board.

Louisville Metro Government through the Department of Housing and Family Services has awarded Community Information and Community Support Services $243,000.

Of the funds, $159,000 will be used toward the salaries of eight Community Liaison positions in the Community Schools program.

Funding in the amount of $84,000 for Neighborhood Place operational expenses was previously accepted by the Board at the June 28, 2010, meeting but is also included in the current contract.

Submitted by: Pat Todd

Attachment: Grant Agreement

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $243,000 grant from the Louisville Metro Government through the Department of Housing and Family Services for Community Schools and Neighborhood Place and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached grant agreement.

Because of the limited number of applicants with certification in Learning Behavior Disorders, Functionally Mentally Disabled, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, World Languages, English as a Second Language, Elementary French, Middle School, Elementary, Social Studies, Health and Physical Education, Library Media, Music, English, Physics, Computer Technology, Vocational Education, and Business, it is anticipated that the district will not have enough fully certified applicants available at the time a vacancy occurs in these areas of certification.

The district may request one-year endorsements or emergency certificates for teachers or substitute teachers who have completed specific curricular requirements. The positions will be filled by qualified applicants giving preference to the factors of academic preparation, prior teaching experience or related educational work, and personal attributes compatible with the demands of the teaching profession. The district will obtain a one-year certification for any individual employed under the provision.  

Submitted by: W. S. Eckels

Attachment  

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Declaration for One-Year Certification and Emergency Certification for teachers of specified areas of shortage in order to fill unanticipated vacant teacher positions within the district, which may occur prior to and after the opening of the 2010-11 school year, and further recommends the approval of the Declaration for Emergency Certification for non-certified substitute teachers who are hired to broaden the substitute pool to cover classes when teachers are absent.

Through the JCPS Adult and Continuing Education Unit, the district operates an Adult Basic Education Learning Center at the Nia One-Stop Center and conducts ongoing classes, assessments, and instruction at the Center. This location provides critically needed adult basic educational services to job seekers.

The attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Jefferson County Board of Education and KentuckianaWorks details how partners operating in the One-Stop Career Centers will share costs and provide services to clients of the Nia Center.

No additional staffing will be required to fulfill the terms of this agreement.  Contributions will be provided as in-kind services via Kentucky Adult Education's core adult basic education grant.

Submitted by: Dr. Bernard Minnis

Attachment: Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board MOU 2010-2011

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board Memorandum of Understanding 2010-11 and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

The Jefferson County Public School District (JCPS) is the grantee for operating the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

If awarded by the US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, the funds will be increased by $33,222 from the original amount of $36,246, for a total of $69,468.

The funds will be used to continue training for the ARRA Early Head Start Expansion Program. Head Start/Early Head Start will continue to coordinate services with district health, nutrition, transportation, exceptional child education, and community agencies.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the submission of the 2010-11 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Early Head Start Expansion Training Proposal in the amount of $33,222 for additional training funds over the original amount of $36,246.

The Georgia Chaffee Teenage Parent Program has agreed to a continuation of a Health Services Contract at the South Park and Westport TAPP sites. This agreement covers all associated costs for these services.

Submitted by: Joe Burks

Attachment: Teenage Parent Program Health Services Agreement

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Teenage Parent Program Health Services Agreement with the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, acting by and through its Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, for the South Park and Westport Teenage Parent Program (TAPP)sites.

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 Bonds, Series 2010C (Qualified School Construction Bonds ) (the "Series 2010C Bonds") and the Corporation's School Building Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2010B (the "Series 2010B Bonds" and together with the Series 2010C Bonds, the "Bonds"). The current interest rate on the outstanding bonds to be refunded ranges from 4.125% to 4.750%. 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.

Submitted by: Rosemary Miller

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached resolutions concerning the Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation.

Over the past two months, the superintendent challenged cabinet members to reflect on the work that had been accomplished during 2009-10 and on the directions needed to move the district forward in 2010-11. This dialogue was facilitated by a consultant sponsored by Harvard University and the Wallace Foundation. The most intense debate took place within the context of a four-day cabinet retreat focusing on the district's quality indicators and the outcomes of recent state audits.

As a result of these discussions, the superintendent and cabinet elected to keep the 2009-10 goals intact, but proposed significant changes in the strategies to address and achieve these four goals. Some of the 2009-10 strategies had been completed and so were deleted, while other strategies were modified and new ones added.

On July 12, 2010, the superintendent presented the draft of the Strategic Goals to the Board as a discussion item. Members of the superintendent's leadership team were present to receive Board members' comments and answer questions.

Based on the Board's feedback, the superintendent and cabinet have made further revisions and now are bringing the Strategic Goals back with a request for final approval. If approved, the superintendent and cabinet will proceed to develop the detailed action steps necessary to implement the strategies and attain the goals. This expanded document will then be presented to the Board at a future meeting in the form of our 2010-11 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.

Submitted by: Superintendent Sheldon Berman

Attachment          

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the district's Strategic Goals for the 2010-11 school year.

Order #126 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the district's Strategic Goals for the 2010-11 school year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.

This report will provide an overview regarding preparation for the opening of the 2010-11 school year. 

Activities to be highlighted include staffing, facilities, and professional development. Each area will describe the nature of the preparations, status of each activity, and remaining tasks to be accomplished, should there be any.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels, Pat Todd, and Mike Mulheirn

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report concerning the preparations for the opening of the 2010-11 school year.

Order #127 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report concerning the preparations for the opening of the 2010-11 school year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Stephen Imhoff 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. 

Attachments

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2010-11 fiscal year.

Order #128 - 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 2010-11 fiscal year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.

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.

A recommendation to adjourn the August 9, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.

Order #129 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to adjourn the August 9, 2010, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 9 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.