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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 February 28, 2011, regular meeting and the March 7, 2011, special meeting are presented for your review and approval.
The revised minutes from the February 14, 2011, regular meeting are also presented for your review and approval. Two votes were listed incorrectly. Please see page 5 for highlighted changes.
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the February 28, 2011, regular meeting; the minutes from the March 7, 2011, special meeting; and the revised minutes from the February 14, 2011, regular meeting.
Order #36 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the February 28, 2011, regular meeting; the March 7, 2011, special meeting; and the revised minutes from the February 14, 2011, regular meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the March 14, 2011, recognitions and resolutions.
Order #37 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the March 14, 2011, recognitions and resolutions. The recommendation passed with a motion by Ms. Diane Porter and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
IV.A.
Recognition of Jorge Pacheco Juarez
Jorge is 1 of approximately 15 students from across 6 states selected as a winner of the River Sweep Poster Contest. He won in the fourth-grade division and received a $50 savings bond and certificate in recognition of his outstanding accomplishment. His poster was 1 of 2,000 entries submitted for the contest.
The poster contest is sponsored by the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission. River Sweep is a one-day cleanup project for the Ohio River, which covers more than 3,000 miles along the shoreline in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
The River Sweep Poster Contest was created to bring awareness of the problem caused by litter in our rivers and streams. The contest is open to students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Students were required to submit artwork that would reflect a positive outcome of pollution awareness and that would focus on and encourage volunteer participation for the cleanup event.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Jorge Pacheco Juarez, a student at Young Elementary School, for winning first-place honors in the River Sweep Poster Contest.
IV.B.
Recognition of Kyle Durbin
Kyle Durbin won first-place honors in the 215 Weight Class of the KHSAA State Wrestling Tournament. The tournament was held on February 17 through February 19 in the Farnham Dudgeon Arena of the Frankfort Convention Center.
Kyle competed in five bouts in the state wrestling competition defeating Eli Meredith from Larue County, Samuel Vanover from Whitley County, Bradon Simota from Meade County, Cody Hollon from Perry County Central, and Trent Hardy from Ashland Blazer, to win the 215 Weight Class 2011 KHSAA State Wrestling Championship.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Kyle Durbin, a senior at Eastern High School, as a winner in the 2011 Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) State Wrestling Tournament.
IV.C.
Recognition of Ken Moeller
Ken Moeller has been appointed principal of Doss High School. He was selected for his diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge of the school’s strengths and weaknesses to lead Doss through the state-mandated turnaround process.
His outstanding leadership includes serving as Doss High School’s Freshman Academy Administrator, Technology and Social Studies department supervisor, and Advanced Placement coordinator. He also served 14 years at Eastern High School as a technology teacher and assistant principal. During his tenure at Eastern, he was one of the chief architects of the school’s nationally recognized Business and Information Technology Magnet Program.
Moeller holds a Rank I and has earned his administration certification from Indiana University Southeast, his M.A.T. degree in secondary education from the University of Louisville, and a B.S. degree in psychology from Wright State University.
He received the Middletown Spirit Award in 2000, the Kentucky PTSA Outstanding Educator Award in 2003, the TeN Award for Technology Innovations in Education in 2007, and the JCPS Outstanding Assistant Principal Award in 2009.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Ken Moeller for his appointment as the principal of Doss High School.
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.xx.
Order #38 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.V., with the exception of Agenda Item V.H., which was withdrawn. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
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 March 14, 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.
Also included are other field trips approved by the superintendent per JCPS Policy IICA.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
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.D.
Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Renovation Phase 1 Media Center and Elevator at Blue Lick Elementary School
The project consists of a new media center, elevator, and associated site work; replacement of the HVAC system and lighting fixtures; interior renovations for new classrooms; relocation of site electrical distribution and the building switchgear; renovation of administration office; and the addition of a new rear entrance. There is also asbestos abatement.
On September 13, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning K. Norman Berry Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project #091-9037.
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 March 1, 2011. Bid Tabulation is attached.
This item requests approval to award contracts to the low bidders of facility construction projects and reject bids deemed unacceptable in accordance with KRS 160:070.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to E H Construction, LLC, for Renovation Phase 1 Media Center and Elevator at Blue Lick Elementary School for the low base bid of $4,267,847, plus Alternate 1 in the amount of $0; and reject Alternates 2 and 3 for a total bid of $4,267,847; and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $5,099,532.
V.E.
Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Renovation Phase 1 at Knight Middle School
The project consists of the replacement of the HVAC system in the school. Electrical scope includes routing power to new mechanical equipment and other associated electrical renovations (lighting, fire alarm, security, intercom paging, etc.). A new fire protection system will be installed throughout. Architectural scope includes new ceiling renovations and a new roof at the gym and cafeteria.
On September 13, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning CMTA, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project #163-9040.
The Kentucky Department of Education, Division of Facilities Management, reviewed the Application for a Building Project, plans and specifications, and approved the taking of bids.
Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facilities/Transportation on February 22, 2011. 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 in accordance with KRS 160:070.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to R & R Incorporated of Louisville for Renovation Phase 1 at Knight Middle School for the low base bid of $4,276,000, plus Alternate 1 in the amount of $0; and reject Alternate 2 in the amount of $25,300 for a total bid of $4,276,000; and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $4,941,696.
V.F.
Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Renovations and Additions at Valley Traditional High School
The project consists of the full renovation of the existing facility to encompass the HVAC system, fire alarm, security, windows, science labs, structural repairs, floors, ceilings, lights, and painting. The addition includes a 625-seat auditorium and a 3,200-seat gymnasium. There is also comprehensive site work.
On November 9, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning Voelker Blackburn Niehoff Architects, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project #033-10004.
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 March 8, 2011. 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 in accordance with KRS 160:070.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to Whittenberg Construction Company for Renovations and Additions at Valley Traditional High School for the low base bid of $23,996,000, plus Alternate 1 in the amount of $22,000; Alternate 2 in the amount of $26,500; Alternate 3 in the amount of $15,800; Alternate 4 in the amount of $98,000; and reject Alternate 5 for a total bid of $24,158,300; and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $27,428,910.
V.G.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for New Elevator at Dixie Elementary School
On August 10, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning Studio Kremer Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 082-10001.
On April 26, 2010, the Board of Education approved awarding a contract to Upton Pry, Inc. as the low bidder.
Studio Kremer Architects 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, and final payment to Upton Pry, Inc. for New Elevator at Dixie Elementary School, for a total construction cost of $182,886.
V.H.
ITEM WITHDRAWN: Approval of Construction Waiver for Jeffersontown Elementary School Renovation Phase I
THIS ITEM WAS WITHDRAWN FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
The current regulation states that the health room is to be in view and monitored by staff at the reception desk. However, in the referenced renovation, this would require either relocating the health room and associated plumbing or compromising a controlled main entrance.
This variance would allow the health room to remain in its current location but be monitored by both the bookkeeper and other clerical staff. In order to complete the approval process, the Kentucky Department of Education requires us to request a waiver.
By this action, the Board of Education states this waiver to be in the best interests of the District.
Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve a request to the Chief State School Officer, Kentucky Department of Education, to authorize this waiver of 702 KAR 4:170, Part 2, Section C, Paragraph 19, on the Jeffersontown Elementary School Renovation Phase I to allow the health room to be monitored by an entity other than the receptionist.
V.I.
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 Request for Proposals and bid tabulations for Competitive Negotiation For Managed Telecommunication Services, Voice and Data; Competitive Negotiation For Dawson Garage Compound Perimeter Protection System; Flashlights, Batteries, Bulbs, Etc.; Athletic Field Marking Paint; Athletic Tape (Warehouse Delivery); Library Supplies (Percentage); Packaging For Rigid-Pack Machine, and Amendments on Lunchroom Commodities (Warehouse Delivery) and Instructional and Office Supplies (Line Item).
V.J.
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 February 16, 2011, through February 28, 2011.
V.K.
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 February 16, 2011, through February 28, 2011.
V.L.
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.M.
Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ended January 31, 2011
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 January 31, 2011.
V.N.
Approval of the Revised JCPS Allocation Standards for Fiscal Year 2011-12
The original submittal of these allocations to the Board was January 24, 2011. The Kentucky Department of Education has required new higher tiers of enrollment due to unprecedented student numbers at one particular school. The two new tiers at memberships of 2,000 and 2,200 are seen on page 10.
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 revised JCPS Allocation Standards for fiscal year 2011-12.
V.O.
Approval of an Electrical Easement at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School
Pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District and in compliance with a formal request from LG&E, it is recommended that the easement be granted. The easement is for an underground electric line to the school.
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 Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School, 930 E. Main St., Louisville, Kentucky, 40206.
V.P.
Acceptance of Donations
Barret Traditional Middle School received $500 from State Farm Insurance. The funds will be used to purchase football equipment and pay for league fees.
Hite Elementary School received $500 from Boardwalk Pipeline Partners LP. The funds will be used for at-risk student programs.
The Information Technology Department received 130 HP 7700s computers valued at $26,000 from the Department of Disability Services. The computers will be used at Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School to establish a pilot computer loan program.
Middletown Elementary School received flexible tumbling mats valued at $562 from Rayanne Greene Peplinski, Spirit LLC. The mats will be used by students participating in tumbling.
South Park Teenage Parent Program (TAPP) and Westport TAPP received $1,000. They received $500 from Gregory J. and Patricia L. Sysol to be used to purchase car seats and $500 from St. Thomas Episcopal Church to be used for the Medical Assistance Program.
Waller-Williams Environmental School received $2,000 from the University of Louisville. The funds will be used to purchase incentive items to promote and/or reward positive behavior goals.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $30,562 for various schools and departments.
V.Q.
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. xx through V. xx
V.Q.1.
Acceptance of Additional Funding from American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Funds for Technology Education
The Kentucky Department of Education, through the AARA Title II, Part D competitive appropriation, has awarded the district an additional $1,236 to fund educational technology programs in district schools.
The district will use this additional funding to create professional learning in using technology applications for school improvement and academic achievement. Classroom teachers will learn how to use applications to monitor and analyze performance and to enable students’ access to resources for learning.
Grant funds will provide high-quality professional development programs. All funds must be encumbered or spent by September 30, 2011.
The original award of $217,858 was accepted by the Board at the April 26, 2010, meeting.
Submitted by: Cary Petersen
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept $1,236 in additional American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for the district's Title II, Part D No Child Left Behind technology program and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.Q.2.
Acceptance of Fund for the Arts Grant
The Fund for the Arts has awarded Hazelwood Elementary School Family Resource Center $4,958.75 to be used for the Artists-In-Residence Program at the school and to pay for a field trip to Stage One.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant totaling $4,958.75 for Hazelwood Elementary School Family Resource Center.
V.Q.3.
Acceptance of Grant from Beyond Question Learning Technologies Inc.
The Beyond Question Learning Technologies Inc. Grant Program has awarded $1,000 to Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary School. The funds will be used toward the purchase of 32 remotes to be used for the student response program.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant totaling $1,000 from Beyond Question Learning Technologies Inc. for Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary School.
V.Q.4.
Acceptance of Grant from the AT&T Foundation for the High School Success Program at Breckinridge and Buechel Metropolitan High Schools
The AT&T Foundation has awarded the district $233,564 over four years to fund a High School Success program aimed at Breckinridge Metropolitan and Buechel Metropolitan high schools. The district has received the third installment of $58,391 of a total commitment payable over four years (2008-2011) for 2010.
The AT&T High School Success Special Grants Program is part of the AT&T Foundation's national effort to improve prospects for youth at risk of dropping out of high school. This grant will place a Louisville Education and Employment Partnership (LEEP) career planner in the two schools to conduct programs that 1) increase graduation rates; 2) increase rates of on-time promotion; 3) increase credit accumulation and completion of core courses; 4) improve grades and test scores; 5) improve attendance; and 6) reduce behavioral and disciplinary problems.
The funds will pay for one career planner, credit recovery licenses, software and operating supplies, career and postsecondary awareness field trips, and evaluation activities.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept funding in the amount of $58,391 from the AT&T Foundation and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement to continue this program.
V.R.
Approval of Fiscal Year 2010 Technology Activity Report
This annual Technology Activity Report details the spending of Kentucky Education Technology System (KETS) funds and Other funds on technology. The report details how much money was spent on workstations, printers, file servers, software, hardware, network, personnel, and maintenance.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) requests this information in order to compare how the district is spending money in relationship to the money we received through the Kentucky School Facilities Construction Commission (SFCC) Education Technology Funding Program. Once this report is approved by the Board, KDE will send the Offer of Assistance indicating the amount of money JCPS will receive for KETS.
Submitted by: Cary Petersen
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Fiscal Year 2010 Technology Activity Report.
V.S.
Proposed High School Graduation Schedule for 2011
The 2011 graduation schedule provides that no graduation be conducted prior to the last student day of school.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached 2011 graduation schedules, Option 1 and Option 2.
V.T.
Student Enrollment Projections for 2011-12
District student enrollment projections and individual school enrollment projections are reviewed and revised annually and reported to the members of the Board of Education for approval. The review and Board approval ensure that district staff can appropriately plan for staffing of schools, adequate budgeting, boundary adjustments, and student programming for K–12. There is also a separate projection for Self-Contained Exceptional Child Education and Early Childhood Education classes that are funded and staffed separately and differently from the K-12 program.
The projections are based upon district and school enrollment history and trends, population changes throughout the county, birth rates, and program capacities. Some sources for this data are the Kentucky Bureau of Vital Statistics, the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission, the Cornerstone 2020 Task Force Report, the Kentucky State Data Center, and the U.S. Census Bureau. In addition, principals and other staff were offered the opportunity to provide their input, following which some adjustments were made.
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends the Board of Education approve Attachment A, which contains districtwide student enrollment projections for the next five school years, and Attachment B, which lists the individual school enrollment projections for 2011-12.
V.U.
Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 783
In June of 2005, there was a Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 783 approved by the Board of Education. Since that time, there has been an ongoing disagreement concerning the cost associated with providing release time for a District employee to serve as a Teamster representative for JCPS bargaining unit employees. The attached recommended Memorandum of Agreement will serve to resolve the disagreement and clarify the provisions of the June 2005 agreement.
Submitted by: W. S. Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters Local 783.
V.V.
Memorandum of Agreement Between the Jefferson County Board of Education and the Jefferson County Teachers Association
The Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers Association is submitted for approval to modify Article 4 of the collective bargaining agreement. This modification will lengthen the window during which a teacher may withdraw his/her membership in the Association.
Submitted by: W. S. Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers.
VI.
Action Items
VI.A.
Approval of Focus Areas of Transition Work Plan (March—July 2011)
A Transition Work Plan will support the Board’s efforts to:
- Prioritize its work during the period of leadership transition;
- Enhance understanding and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on strategic imperatives;
- Support deliberations on key decisions before the Board;
- Prepare for a smooth transition to a new superintendent; and
- Work effectively and with a common purpose.
Key areas of focus as of March 2011 include but may not be limited to:
- Superintendent Search and Transition
- Student Assignment
- Student Achievement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communications
- Strategic Planning
- Board Development in Governance
A Transition Work Plan is intended to be flexible to allow for essential adjustments as progress and conditions indicate. Activities will be outlined in which the Board will engage to bring stability to JCPS in a time of transition, to focus attention of the Board with support of staff, and to keep internal and external stakeholders informed.
The Board will periodically assess its planning efforts and adjust as necessary.
Submitted by: Chairman Stephen P. Imhoff
Chairman Stephen Imhoff recommends that the Board of Education approve the key focus areas for a Transition Work Plan to delineate its priorities and focus its activities essential to this leadership transition period.
Order #39 - Motion Passed: Chairman Stephen Imhoff recommends that the Board of Education approve the key focus areas for a Transition Work Plan to delineate its priorities and focus its activities essential to this leadership transition period. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
Report on 55,000 Degrees and The Commonwealth Commitment to College and Career Readiness
More than ever before, success in the global economy of the 21st Century depends on education attainment for both individuals and communities. In order to attain the highest aspirations for its citizens and the region, Louisville must overcome historically low levels of education attainment and accelerate the pace of change to move its education profile into the top tier of American cities.
To accomplish that transformation, education, business, faith, civic, and community leaders have committed to move the Louisville region into the top tier among its peer cities by raising education attainment so that by 2020 at least 40 percent of working-age adults hold a bachelor's degree (40,000 more) and 10 percent hold an associate's degree (15,000 more). This includes a specific commitment to adding an additional 15,000 degrees from among the African American community. The targets contained in this report represent the contribution the Jefferson County Public Schools must make to do its part to fulfill this commitment.
In a letter dated February 4, 2011, the Kentucky Commissioner of Education called upon all school districts to sign the attached Commonwealth Commitment to College and Career Readiness pledge to raise the percentage of students who graduate college ready by 50 percent by 2015. The 55,000 Degree targets for JCPS includes these same goals.
Submitted by: Arthur Camins
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on 55,000 Degrees, including JCPS targets, for its contribution to reaching the goals of the Greater Louisville Joint Commitment and further recommends that the Board receive a report on the request from the Kentucky Commissioner of Education to sign a commitment to raise the percentage of students who graduate college ready by fifty percent by 2015.
Order #40 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the 55,000 Degrees Initiative, the JCPS targets for 55,000 Degrees, and The Commonwealth Commitment to College Career Readiness and further recommends that the Board approve the JCPS targets for 55,000 Degrees and authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to sign The Commonwealth Commitment to College and Career Readiness on behalf of Jefferson County Public Schools. This recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
VII.B.
Update on Response to Intervention
Response to Intervention (RtI) is the district's framework for providing academic and behavioral interventions to students who are struggling.
RtI is now part of the district's strategic plan and Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP) to assist the district in addressing the needs of our most vulnerable learners in a comprehensive and swift manner.
We will share information about expansion efforts in literacy, math, and behavior across all three levels.
Finally, we will provide preliminary data evidencing the effectiveness of the Response to Intervention process.
Submitted by: Farryll Brown
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the Response to Intervention (RtI) program.
Order #41 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on the Response to Intervention (RtI) program. The recommendation passed with a motion by Ms. Diane Porter and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
VII.C.
Middle School Boundaries for 2011-12
On September 29, 2009, the Board of Education approved a revision to the Student Assignment Plan, which called for boundary changes for middle and high schools. On September 13, 2010, the Board of Education approved a request to implement the middle school boundary changes in 2011-12 and the high school boundary changes in 2012-13.
On September 27, 2010, the Board directed Counsel to obtain the services of an independent consultant to study, review, and recommend adjustments to the present Student Assignment Plan and a consultant to study and recommend adjustments to transportation for the plan, which would satisfy the desires of the Board to maintain diversity and satisfy the concerns expressed by the community. The consultants are in the process of examining the Student Assignment Plan and have not yet made proposals for possible adjustments.
Dr. Gary Orfield has recommended “that the middle school boundary changes be delayed until an overall plan is in place.”
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education discuss the recommendation from Dr. Gary Orfield regarding the assignment of middle school students for the 2011-12 school year.
Order #42 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education discuss the recommendation from Dr. Gary Orfield regarding the assignment of middle school students for the 2011-12 school year. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Hardesty and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
VII.D.
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 #43 - 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. Joseph Hardesty and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.
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 March 14, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #44 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the March 14, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 10:03 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Larry Hujo.
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