|
I.
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 January 10, 2011, meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the January 10, 2011, meeting.
Order #10 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the January 10, 2011, meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the January 24, 2011, recognitions of Dustin Figg, Jefferson County Public School District National Board Certified Teachers, and the Jefferson County Board of Education.
Order #11 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the January 24, 2011, recognitions of Dustin Figg, Jefferson County Public School District National Board Certified Teachers, and the Jefferson County Board of Education. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.
IV.A.
Recognition of Dustin Figg
The Kentucky Council for Exceptional Child Education presented Dustin with the YES I CAN! Award at the 45th Annual Exceptional Children’s Conference held in November at the Galt House Hotel. The award recognizes students with disabilities who have excelled in any of the following areas—academics, arts, athletics, community service, employment, extracurricular activities, independent living skills, self-advocacy, and technology.
Dustin is an honor roll student who excels at technology and who can use all the new software available for Visually-Impaired (VI) students. He also has a gift for teaching his knowledge of technology to other students. He is an accomplished musician who enjoys performing for anyone who asks. His academic accomplishment, knowledge of technology, and technological skills, in addition to his musical talents, are what makes Dustin a YES I CAN! student.
Submitted by Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Dustin Figg, a senior at Central High School Magnet Career Academy, for receiving the YES I CAN! Award.
IV.B.
Recognition of the Jefferson County Public School District National Board Certified Teachers
Thirty-three outstanding JCPS teachers have earned National Board Certification—the highest professional credential in the field of teaching. The teachers are:
• Christopher Arrington—Atkinson Elementary School
• Loren Atherton—Atkinson Elementary School
• Mary Barnes—Johnsontown Road Elementary School
• Tracey Bennett—Louisville Male High School
• Brian Bufkin—Meyzeek Middle School
• Melissa Croghan—Atkinson Elementary School
• Melissa Davis—Farmer Elementary School
• Danielle Doelling—Brandeis Elementary School
• Rachael Fasciotto—Engelhard Elementary School
• Elizabeth Fuller—Atkinson Elementary School
• Casey Gade— Farmer Elementary School
• Tara Gagel—Wheeler Elementary School
• Erin Gast—Greathouse/Shryock Traditional
Elementary School
• Laura Harrell—Stopher Elementary School
• Christy Harris—Louisville Male High School
• Peggy Helm—Crosby Middle School
• Heidi James—Crosby Middle School
• Connie McKinley—Atkinson Elementary School
• Elizabeth Meadows—Maupin Elementary School
• Alicia Merten—Wheatley Elementary School
• Lidice Morales—ESL Newcomer Academy
• Tina Morris—Crosby Middle School
• Cliftina Parks—Johnsontown Road Elementary School
• Jeremy Quillo—Peace Academy
• Diane Robertson—Chenoweth Elementary School
• Kris Schuhmann—Semple Elementary School
• Elizabeth Scott—Fairdale High School
• Amanda Shaw—Atkinson Elementary School
• Tim Smith—DuPont Manual High School
• Lynn Stevenson—Wheeler Elementary School
• Patti Thurman—Newburg Middle School
• Danielle Watts—Olmsted Academy North
• Laura Wells—Johnsontown Road Elementary School
Teachers earn National Board Certification by demonstrating their knowledge and teaching skills through an extensive, yearlong evaluation process. Performance is assessed based on analyses of teaching portfolios, student work samples, and videotaped classroom teaching. Teachers must demonstrate their ability to effectively manage and measure student learning, and they must complete a two-part, assessment process that is designed to test the depth of their knowledge.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of the district's teachers who have earned National Board Certification.
IV.C.
Recognition of the Jefferson County Board of Education
Our state, along with others throughout the nation, celebrates the outstanding leadership and dedication of its local school board members.
Their efforts help ensure a successful learning environment for all students. They work collaboratively with businesses, organizations, and other community members to bring programs into schools that will enhance the educational experience of students.
School board members are advocates for students. They work diligently to encourage parents and other members of the community to continually be involved in helping to guarantee a successful education for all young people.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a special recognition from Brian Riendeau, executive director of Dare To Care Food Bank, in honor of National School Board Recognition Month.
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.
Speakers who have registered to address the Board of Education on agenda items will be called when that agenda item is brought forward.
Speakers who have registered to address the Board on non-agenda items are heard after the Board has conducted regular business, near the end of the meeting.
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.
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.P.
Order #12 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.P. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
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.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on January 24, 2011. 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: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached requests for field trips.
V.D.
Approval of Construction Change Orders
In accordance with 702 KAR 4:160, the Kentucky Department of Education requires that all change orders shall be approved by local board action. Change order descriptions are included in the attachment.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
V.E.
Approval of Bids (Submitted by Purchasing Department)
In accordance with KRS 45A.345-45A.460, these items represent the lowest and/or best bid for each respective item and/or group of items.
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 Mulch, Playground; Wrecker Service; Gym Floor Finish and Related Items; Safety Supplies and Equipment (Percentage); Uniform and Floor Mat Rental (For Nutrition Service Center); and Amendments on Instructional and Office Supplies (Line Item); Plumbing Supplies and Equipment (Line Item) and Lunchroom Commodities (Warehouse Delivery).
V.F.
Acceptance of Purchase Order Report
This report will inform the Board of the purchase orders issued during the indicated period.
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 December 12, 2010, through January 10, 2011.
V.G.
Acceptance of Voucher Report
This report will inform the Board of the vouchers paid during the indicated period.
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 December 12, 2010, through January 10, 2011.
V.H.
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.I.
Acceptance of the Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts
This report is being provided to the Board per JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached monthly report of professional services contracts in place as of January 11, 2011.
V.J.
Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ended November 30, 2010
This report is being submitted for approval per KRS 160.560 and JCPS Policy DI: Fiscal Accounting and Reporting and includes the following funds: General, Special Revenue, Capital Outlay, Building, Construction, Debt Service, Food Service, Day Care Operations, Enterprise, Adult Education, Tuition Preschool, and Trust and Agency.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached financial report for the period ended November 30, 2010.
V.K.
Approval of the JCPS Allocation Standards for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Once approved by the Jefferson County Board of Education, these standards become policy in accordance with 702 KAR 3:246 sections 4 and 5, and these are the sections relative to the allocation for certified staff and classified staff, respectively.
Additionally, the state minimum allocation to school councils for operational provisions is validated within these standards, and this is according to section 6 of the same statute.
Lastly, the district outlines its intended process for distributing additional operational funds beyond the state required minimum, and this is according to section 7 of the same statute.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached JCPS Allocation Standards for fiscal year 2011-12.
V.L.
Approval of a Quitclaim Deed
This property was conveyed to Faith Temple Church of God in Christ, by Deed dated February 26, 1975, and recorded in Deed Book 4775, page 109, and by Deed dated April 10, 1976, and recorded in Deed Book 4848, page 91, and by Deed dated September 5, 1984, and recorded in Deed Book 5449, page 39, all in the office of the County Clerk of Jefferson County.
The said Faith Temple Church of God in Christ having dissolved without conveying the subject property. Therefore, the parties of the First Part then became owners of said property pursuant to KRS 273.130.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education quitclaim any interest it has to the Party of the Second Part, as shown on the attached Quitclaim Deed and further recommends that the superintendent, or his designee, be authorized to execute any and all documents to complete this transaction.
V.M.
Acceptance of Donations
Binet School received $3,625. The school received $1,000 from Papa John’s used to purchase gift cards for the holidays; $625 from Impressions, Inc. to purchase appliances for the life skills renovation; and $2,000 from John Yarmuth to purchase items for the life skills renovation and a ski trip for students to go to the Special Olympics.
Brooklawn School received $1,500. They received $1,000 from Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and $500 from St. Matthews Lions Club. The funds will be used for student celebrations.
Buechel Metropolitan High School received $3,148.24 from Publisher’s Printing. The funds will be used for the students’ newspaper printed four times a year by Publisher’s Printing.
Engelhard Elementary School received $616.10 from Box Tops for Education. The funds will be used for student council activities.
Gutermuth Elementary School Family Resource Center received $4,200. They received 18 Christmas baskets valued at $2,700 from Dant Clayton Corporation and $1,500 for shopping cards from Meijer used for the holiday basket program.
Jacob Elementary School received $545 from CH2M Hill, Inc. The funds will be used to purchase video conferences for the students.
Louisville Male High School received $1,000 from Jeff and Pauletta Howard. The funds will be used to purchase items for the baseball program.
Maryhurst School received $800 from Atria. The funds will be used for field trips, artistic endeavors of students, and to purchase art supplies.
Olmsted Academy South received $1,000 from PNC Bank. The funds will be used for student celebrations regarding the bank run by students.
Portland Elementary School received $5,000 from the Eleanor Stokes for Vernon Robertson Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to implement the environmental program.
Stopher Elementary School received $500 from Polo Fields Community Association. The funds will be used to purchase student incentives.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $21,934.34 for various schools.
V.N.
Acceptance of Grants and Funding
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.N.1. through V.N.3.
V.N.1.
Acceptance of Read to Achieve Funding
The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded $770,000 to the district through their Read to Achieve program. The Read to Achieve Reading Recovery program supports diagnostic tools and intensive reading intervention for struggling readers within the state primary program.
Funding also supports intensive one-on-one or small group instruction in essential skills necessary for reading proficiency. Funds support Reading Recovery teachers at 28 elementary schools.
The purpose of the Read to Achieve program is to ensure that each child is a successful, proficient reader by the end of the primary program.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept $770,000 from the Kentucky Department of Education in support of the Read to Achieve program.
V.N.2.
Acceptance of Fund for the Arts Grants
The Fund for the Arts has awarded the district three grants to fund various art projects at the following schools:
- Mill Creek Elementary School—$4,898.75
- Price Elementary School—$8,345.00
- Young Elementary School—$4,912.00
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept grants totaling $18,155.75 for Mill Creek, Price, and Young elementary schools.
V.N.3.
Acceptance of a Grant from the National Association for Sports and Physical Education/ING Run for Something Better School Awards Program
The National Association for Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) ING Run for Something Better (ING RFSB) School Awards Program has awarded the district a $2,000 grant to be used by the Gutermuth Elementary School Family Resource Center for an after-school running program for fourth- and fifth-grade students.
These funds will be used to provide registration fees to various races including the Louisville Triple Crown of Running program and the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon. The students will receive running shoes and uniforms for competitions.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $2,000 grant from the National Association for Sports and Physical Education ING Run for Something Better School Awards Program.
V.O.
Approval to Enter Into a Contract with The Oliver Group
The Oliver Group, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, serves a variety of clients across the world and provides services ranging from executive coaching to executive search, employee selection and retention, team building, and strategic planning.
The Oliver Group has begun work to assist the Board in procuring the educational consultant for the superintendent search. The company has assisted the Board Committee in the review of the proposals received from the educational consultants that will source candidates for the superintendent search. The Oliver Group can continue to provide assistance in selection of the educational search consultant when the Board of Education meets to interview the three finalist consultant firms, and by assisting the Board in the development of search criteria, interview and selection processes for superintendent candidates. This assistance has the potential to impact our superintendent search process in a powerful way by supplementing the services of the educational consultant. The Jefferson County Public Education Foundation has offered to fund a portion of the assistance of The Oliver Group in the superintendent search process.
In addition, I recommend that we identify services and enter into a contract with The Oliver Group to assist the Board of Education in strategic planning and review of school board governance processes.
Submitted by: Chairman Stephen Imhoff
Chairman Stephen Imhoff recommends that the Board of Education approve entering into a Contract(s) with The Oliver Group for the provision of services related to the superintendent search process, strategic planning and board governance, and authorize the Chairman to sign the necessary agreement(s).
V.P.
Approval to Amend the School Calendar for 2010-11
Due to the number of school days already missed because of weather conditions, this will make up two of those days prior to the end of the school year.
This will also allow students to have two additional instructional days prior to spring testing.
Submitted by: W. S. Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board-approved school calendar for 2010-11 be amended to make February 14 and March 4, 2011, student attendance days.
VI.
Action Items
VI.A.
Priority Schools Model Adoption for Doss, Fairdale, and Seneca High Schools
The Restaffing Model will provide the best opportunity to make significant improvements in the instructional program and operations at the three schools. An added benefit will be that the adoption of the Restaffing Model will result in less disruption at the affected schools.
Based on our understanding from the Kentucky Department of Education, these three schools may count staff that have been assigned to their buildings less than three years as new staff, thus minimizing the numbers that will be overstaffed and moved to new buildings.
Based on our analysis of the staffing numbers, Doss could retain up to 100 percent of their staff should they so chose. Fairdale could retain up to 91 percent, and Seneca up to 80 percent of their staffs. Though we anticipate overstaffing at each of the schools, the numbers may very well result in less restaffing than the six priority schools in 2009-10.
The principals and respective leadership teams at each of the three schools support the recommendation that the Board approve adoption of the Restaffing Model.
Submitted by: W. S. Eckels
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education adopt the Restaffing Model for Doss, Fairdale, and Seneca high schools.
Order #13 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education adopt the Restaffing Model for Doss, Fairdale, and Seneca high schools. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
VI.B.
Approval of the 2010-11 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report
The attachments and staff presentation will provide the Board with the Nutrition and Physical Activity Report that is being made available to the public via the district website. After the Board receives and adopts the report, the district will present this to all SBDM councils.
The superintendent will submit a summary of the Nutrition and Physical Activity Report and recommendations to the Kentucky Department of Education by May 1, 2011.
The report is being submitted for approval per KRS 158:856
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the annual assessment of the district's Nutrition and Physical Activity Report.
Order #14 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the annual assessment of the district's Nutrition and Physical Activity Report. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
VI.C.
Approval of the General Fund Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2011-12
The central office cost center budgets for fiscal year 2011-12 are still in the process of being reviewed and will be completed in March 2011.
Projected student enrollment numbers by school are used to determine the individual school allocations. After the Board approves the enrollment projections, individual school allocations will be determined. Enrollment projections will be presented to the Board for approval in February 2011. Individual site-based allocations are due to schools no later than February 7, 2011.
The General Fund Tentative Budget will be presented to the Board in May 2011 as required by KRS 160.470.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the General Fund Draft Budget for fiscal year 2011-12.
Order #15 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the General Fund Draft Budget for fiscal year 2011-12. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
2010–11 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.
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 #16 - 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 Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.
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.
X.
Executive Session (If Needed)
XI.
Adjournment
A recommendation to adjourn the January 24, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #17 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the January 24, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 10:14 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.
|