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I.
Moment of Silence
II.
The 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 April 25, 2011, regular meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the April 25, 2011, regular meeting.
Order #69 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the April 25, 2011, regular meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the recognitions and resolutions for May 9, 2011.
Order #70 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the recognitions and resolutions for May 9, 2011. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
IV.A.
Recognition of Nivedita Khandkar
Nivedita won the Kentucky State Geographic Bee, which was held in Bowling Green on Western Kentucky University’s (WKU’s) South Campus in April. She competed against approximately 100 students in fourth through eighth grade for the state championship title.
In recognition of her outstanding achievement, she received a monetary award, a CD set containing every National Geographic Magazine, and an all-expenses-paid trip to compete in the national competition, which will be held in Washington, D.C. in May.
Nivedita answered the winning question identifying the Congo River as the second longest African river that flows past Kinshasa before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.
She will compete against more than 50 students from across the United States in the national competition. Ten finalists will compete in the National Geographic Bee for a $25,000 scholarship. Second- and third-place winners will receive $15,000 and $10,000 respectively.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Nivedita Khandkar, an eighth-grade student at Meyzeek Middle School, for winning the Kentucky State Geographic Bee.
IV.B.
Recognition of Meyzeek Middle School Students
The Meyzeek Middle School MATHCOUNTS Team won the 2011 MATHCOUNTS competition, which was held in Lexington on March 26. The team competed against approximately 150 students from 49 schools across Kentucky to win the state competition. This is the school’s third consecutive championship.
Bryan Zhu and Yue Zhang each received a four-year, full-tuition scholarship to attend the University of Louisville or the University of Kentucky. Alice Liu received a partial scholarship to attend the two universities.
MATHCOUNTS is one of the nation’s largest and most successful educational partnership programs that promotes middle school mathematics achievement. The program was established by the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the CNA Foundation.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Bryan Zhu, Yue Zhang, Alice Liu, and Nivedita Khandkar, students at Meyzeek Middle School, for winning the state 2011 MATHCOUNTS competition.
IV.C.
Recognition of Central High School Magnet Career Academy's Moot Court Team
Joshua Puckett and Mashayla Hays, students at Central High School Magnet Career Academy, won first-place and second-place honors, respectively, in the National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Championship, which was held in Philadelphia in April. This is the first time in the competition’s history that one school had two of the four finalists. Their teammates, Hau Duc Le and Chania Coleman, were semifinalists in the competition.
The competition, which brings together students from various Marshall-Brennan programs is sponsored by law schools from across the nation. The competition gives high school students the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned about constitutional rights and to argue an actual case involving students’ right under the First Amendment.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Central High School Magnet Career Academy's Moot Court Team for winning the National Marshall-Brennan Moot Court Competition.
IV.D.
Recognition of Melanie Broughton, Omar Morris, and Tracy Taylor Reed
Melanie Broughton and Omar Morris, counselors at Barret Traditional Middle School, and Tracy Taylor Reed, counselor at Westport Teenage Parent Program (TAPP), received top state honors at the Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) Annual Leadership Conference, which was held March 2 through March 4 in Lexington. These counselors were recognized for exemplifying excellence, outstanding leadership, commitment, and service to the profession.
Broughton received the KSCA Middle School Counselor of the Year Award, Morris received the Pamela Kaye Gabbard Emerging Leader Award and was elected to serve as president-elect for 2011-12, and Reed received the Linda Morse Leadership Award.
KSCA’s mission is to represent school counselors and promote ethical practices and professionalism and to provide resources that enhance knowledge and skills of counselors that will support and promote academic, social, and professional/career development of the students they serve.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Melanie Broughton, Omar Morris, and Tracy Taylor Reed for receiving top state honors at the Kentucky School Counselor Association Annual Leadership Conference.
IV.E.
Recognition of Mike Mulheirn, Executive Director of Facilities/Transportation
On April 22, Mulheirn was honored with the second annual Joan Riehm Environmental Leadership Award from the Partnership for a Green City. The award is given to a group or individual in the public sector who leads environmental sustainability efforts in the community.
Under Mulheirn’s leadership, the Jefferson County Public Schools has reduced unnecessary garbage hauling using new recycling procedures that save the district hundreds of thousands of dollars each year and 24 million gallons of water and the district has improved its use of solar hot water and natural light. Mulheirn also pursued the installation of the first wind turbine at Ramsey Middle and geothermal heating and cooling during the renovation of Cane Run Elementary.
The Riehm Award is presented annually on Earth Day and includes a $500 cash award.
Submitted by Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a recognition of Mike Mulheirn, executive director of Facilities and Transportation, as the recipient of the Joan Riehm Environmental Leadership Award.
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.W.
Order #71 - Motion Passed: Chairman Stephen Imhoff recommends that the Board of Education deviate from their normal meeting schedule and allow a speaker on a non-agenda item to address the Board at this time. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Ms. Diane Porter.
Order #72 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.X. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad 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.
Reemployment of Classified Staff for Fiscal Year 2011-12
The attachment includes the names of all classified personnel who will be reemployed by Jefferson County Public Schools for the fiscal year 2011-12.
Submitted by: Bill Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive this report regarding the reemployment of classified staff as listed in the attachment.
V.D.
Approval of Job Description
The job description for Specialist Transportation Operations will replace one Manager Operations. This will provide for a greater focus on coordination and communication between parents, superviors and bus drivers.
Submitted by: W. S. Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached job description for Specialist Transportation Operations.
V.E.
Approval of Organizational Chart
The organizational chart for Transportation Services is submitted to delete one Manager Operations and to add one Specialist Transportation Operations. The new job description is included with the Board agenda.
This position will provide for better coordination and communication between parents, supervisors, and bus drivers.
Submitted by: W. S. Eckels
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached organizational chart for Transportation Services.
V.F.
Approval of Field Trip Requests
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on May 9, 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
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached requests for field trips and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.
V.G.
Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architects/Engineers for Roof Replacement at Building 7 at C. B. Young, Jr. Service Center
Approximately 246 squares of roofing are to be replaced due to the failure of the existing roof.
Pursuant to the requirements of KRS 322.010 and 323.010, et al. and the policies and procedures of the Jefferson County Public School District, a certified and licensed architect or engineer is assigned to all projects that modify, renovate, or construct additions to existing buildings.
The architect or engineer is responsible for the proper preparation of all plans, specifications, estimates, and direct supervision during the execution of the construction contract. The architect or engineer will supervise the bid process, as required by the district’s Model Procurement Code, and provide an appropriate written recommendation to the district.
The Kentucky Department of Education requires approval of the attached resolutions in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of these projects. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of McCulloch Associates Architects and Environmental Concerns (Asbestos Abatement Only) as the architects/engineers, and the BG-1 form for Roof Replacement at Building 7 at C. B. Young, Jr. Service Center for an estimated project cost of $260,000.00.
V.H.
Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Roof Replacement at Louisville Male High School
This project replaces approximately 220 squares of roofing on the two-story section over the main entrance and cafeteria area.
On April 25, 2011, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare specifications for Project #047-11036.
An emergency declaration was approved on April 7, 2011, to suspend the normal bidding process due to the time frame of the work.
Proposals were received in the Office of Facilities/Transportation on April 14, 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 (KRS 160:070).
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education award a contract to Tecta America Zero Company for Roof Replacement at Louisville Male High School for the low base bid of $249,455 and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $280,637.
V.I.
Approval of Project Completions and BG-4 Forms
V.I.1.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Renovation Phase 1 and Media Center Addition at Bowen Elementary School
On June 8, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning CMTA to prepare plans and specifications for Project 094-9030.
On March 8, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Morel Construction Company, LLC as the low bidder.
CMTA 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 Morel Construction Company, LLC for Renovation Phase 1 and Media Center Addition at Bowen Elementary School for a total construction cost of $3,445,465.48.
V.I.2.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Phase II Site Work for Media Center and Classroom Addition at Engelhard Elementary School
On July 13, 2009, the Board of Education approved assigning BTM Engineering, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for Project 240-8003.
On April 26, 2010, the Board approved awarding a contract to Woodbine Construction Co. as the low bidder.
BTM Engineering, Inc. has made a final inspection and concluded that 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 Woodbine Construction Co. for Phase II Site Work for the Media Center and Classroom Addition at Engelhard Elementary School, for a total cost of $140,325.
V.I.3.
Approval of Project Completion and BG-4 Form for Renovation Phase 1 at Frayser Elementary School
On September 22, 2008, the Board of Education approved assigning K. Norman Berry Associates Architects to prepare plans and specifications for Project 290-9006.
On April 27, 2009, the Board approved awarding a contract to W.P.C. Company, Inc. as the low bidder.
K. Norman Berry Associates 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 form, and final payment to W.P.C. Company, Inc. for Renovation Phase 1 at Frayser Elementary School for a total construction cost of $3,006,970.78.
V.J.
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 the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
V.K.
Approval of Bid Tabulations and Amendments
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 Competitive Negotiation for Group Term Life/AD and D Insurance; Athletic Supplies and Equipment (Line Item); Key Telephone Systems and Maintenance Parts; Bus Service: After School Activity Runs and Athletic Game Runs; Automotive Antifreeze, Fluids and Lubricants; Water Heaters and Accessory Item; Masonry and Concrete Restoration Program and Amendments on Plumbing Supplies and Equipment Line Item and Lawn Cutting Service.
V.L.
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 April 1, 2011, through April 22, 2011.
V.M.
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 April 1, 2011, through April 22, 2011.
V.N.
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.O.
Approval of the Financial Report for the Period Ended March 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 March 31, 2011.
V.P.
Approval of Non-Resident Student Tuition Rates for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Pursuant to KRS 158.120 and District Policy JECB, the Board annually approves tuition rates for non-resident students.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached non-resident student tuition rates for fiscal year 2011-12.
V.Q.
Acceptance of Donations
Bellewood Presbyterian Home for Children received $1,000 from Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children. The funds will be used to purchase instructional supplies.
Career and Technical Education received industrial quality manufacturing equipment valued at $30,000 from Rick Parisi. The equipment will be used for a variety of educational programs such as architecture, construction, and engineering within the district. Any equipment not required for these programs will be offered to the district's carpentry shop.
Cochran Elementary School received $2,000. They received $1,000 from St. James Court Association to be used for the fifth-grade field trip to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum and $1,000 from Stephen Wyatt to be used to purchase student rewards for the spring testing season.
Districtwide Instructional Services—High Schools received a conference table valued at $2,000 from WDRB FOX 41. The conference table will be used for meetings in the Smaller Learning Communities office.
DuPont Manual High School received $500 from the Kentucky Derby Museum Corporation. The funds will be used for visual art students.
Exceptional Child Education received a red pacer walker valued at $700 from Angela Frank. The walker will be used to assist students learning to walk.
Foster Traditional Academy received $10,564 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The funds will be used to purchase technology equipment and instructional supplies for teachers.
Iroquois High School received an award of $5,500 from the Grammy Foundation. The funds will be used to purchase supplies for the Music Department.
Louisville Male High School received $5,000 from the Louisville Male High School Alumni Association. The funds will be used to defray the cost of the Louisville Male High Invitational Track tournament.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $57,264 for various schools and departments.
V.R.
Acceptance of Grants
V.R.1.
Acceptance of Grant from VSA of Kentucky for Byck Elementary School
VSA of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Arts and Inclusion program, has awarded $1,200 to Byck Elementary School.
The funds will be used to host an artist-in-residence program and to purchase materials for third-grade students.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant totaling $1,200 from VSA of Kentucky through the Kentucky Arts and Inclusion program for Byck Elementary School.
V.R.2.
Acceptance of Grant from Kentucky Arts Council for Peace Academy
The Kentucky Arts Council, through the Teacher Initiated Program (TIP), has awarded $1,080 to Peace Academy for the Peace Dulcimer Project.
The grant will cover one-half of the cost for the artist-in-residence to conduct the program. Peace Academy will provide $570 in matching funds for the artist’s fee.
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $1,080 grant from the Kentucky Arts Council for Peace Academy and authorize the Superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.R.3.
Acceptance of Grant from Kentucky Arts Council for Hawthorne Elementary School
The Kentucky Arts Council, through the Teacher Initiated Program (TIP), has awarded $2,160 to Hawthorne Elementary for the Let’s Dance Latin! Program.
The grant will cover one-half of the cost for the artist-in-residence to conduct the program. The Hawthorne PTA will provide $1,140 in matching funds for the artist’s fee.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve a grant totaling $2,160 to Hawthorne Elementary School and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.R.4.
Acceptance of Grant from Community Foundation of Louisville and Metro United Way for Early Grade Reading Summer Program
JCPS is a grant recipient of the Turning Up the Heat Together program to help create a college-going culture, funded through a partnership of the Community Foundation of Louisville and Metro United Way.
This grant will pay for costs for an Early Grade Reading summer program for English Language Learners. The summer program, to be offered in summer 2011, will focus on early literacy development.
Submitted by: Lynne Wheat
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $9,995 grant from the Community Foundation of Louisville and Metro United Way and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.R.5.
Acceptance of Grants from Louisville Metro Government for Fairdale High School and Frost Middle School
The Louisville Metro Government, through Councilwoman Vickie Welch, has offered to grant funds to the Jefferson County Public Schools in the amount of $20,000 for the construction of a scoreboard/message board at Fairdale High School.
The Louisville Metro Government, through Councilman Bob Henderson, has offered to grant funds in the amount of $10,000 to the Jefferson County Public Schools for the resurfacing of the tennis courts at Frost Middle School. If the grant is approved, the District will commit $4,000 in labor and materials, for a total value of $14,000.
Submitted by: Mike Mulheirn
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve two grants totaling $34,000 from Louisville Metro Government for Fairdale High School and Frost Middle School and authorize the superintendent to sign the necessary agreements to implement the grants.
V.S.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the National Security Agency for Jefferson County High School
The National Security Agency will provide a professional staff member to work with Jefferson County High School to develop applications that will be available to JCPS eSchool students who will use smart phones and laptops to complete eSchool courses.
This will be a free service to Jefferson County Public School students.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the National Security Agency for Jefferson County High School.
V.T.
Approval of Lease Agreement with the Kentucky International Convention Center for College and Career Expo
Each year JCPS co-hosts the College and Career Expo where students and parents have an opportunity to pick up brochures and other materials related to post-secondary educational choices. More than 200 colleges and universities are represented at the Expo.
The College and Career Expo for the 2011-12 school year will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2011, from noon until 5 p.m.
Submitted by: Lynne Wheat
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Lease Agreement with the Kentucky International Convention Center to accommodate the College and Career Expo and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.U.
Acceptance of Code Of Acceptable Behavior And Discipline And The Student Bill Of Rights for First Reading
Board policies JFC, JF, and KRS 158.148 establish a process and timeline for the review of the Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and the Student Bill of Rights (Code).
In compliance with these policies and KRS, a committee has reviewed the current Code to recommend changes for the 2011-12 school year.
Attachment I lists members of the committee and the role groups they represent. Attachment II is the proposed Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and the Student Bill of Rights (Code) for the 2011-12 school year. The recommended changes that are new or have been edited are in red print. Attachment III summarizes the changes in the current Code that are being recommended.
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the revised 2011-12 Code of Acceptable Behavior and Discipline and the Student Bill of Rights (Code) for the first reading.
V.V.
First Reading of Revised Board Policy IICA: FIELD TRIPS
The proposed revision will allow certified or classified staff members who are at least twenty-one (21) years of age to accompany students on trips. The revision also removes "and Excursions" from the title.
HB 427 of the 2011 Regular Session amended KRS 161.185 to require a certified or classified staff member to accompany students on non-athletic school-sponsored or school-endorsed trips. The statute previously required a member of the school faculty or a member of the administrative staff to accompany students on school trips. This policy change will allow staff such as LEEP Career Planners and Title V Home School Coordinators to take students on school trips.
In the system of revision used in the attached policy, underlined (___) words are proposed language and words containing (-----) are proposed deleted language.
Submitted by: Rosemary Miller
Attachment
Superintendent Sheldon Berman and Policy Development Committee Chair Linda Duncan recommend that the Board of Education receive the attached JCPS Policy IICA: FIELD TRIPS for first submission and reading and subsequent consideration for adoption by the Board on May 23, 2011.
V.W.
Approval of Resolutions Concerning Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation
The approval of the attached Resolutions approves, ratifies, and confirms the actions of the Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation.
Submitted by: Rosemary Miller
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board approve the attached resolutions concerning the Jefferson County School District Finance Corporation.
V.X.
Approval of District Facilities Plan Hearing Report, Amendment No. 1
The amended District Facilities Plan was developed pursuant to 702 KAR 4:180 and was approved by the Board of Education on April 25, 2011.
Regulation requires that a Local/State Board Public Hearing be held following Board approval and prior to submission of the report to the Kentucky Board of Education. The hearing was held on May 2, 2011, and the attached report was produced.
After review and approval of the hearing report by the Board of Education, the amended District Facilities Plan will be submitted to the Kentucky Board of Education for final approval.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachments
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached District Facilities Plan Hearing Report pertaining to the Jefferson County Public Schools amended District Facilities Plan.
VI.
Action Items
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
Report on CARE for Kids/Cultural Competence
This report will provide the Board of Education with an update and information about CARE for Kids/Cultural Competence and our plans for sustainability.
Since 2007, the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Programs has offered ongoing professional development entitled the Institute for Cultural Competence and Courageous Practice: Working Together for Inclusion, Equity, and Excellence. These institutes continue to support JCPS’ goals in reshaping the district’s culture through systemic building blocks for promoting and practicing cultural competence. These building blocks are based on the district's Vision and Mission Statement, Core Beliefs, Theory of Action, Goals and Strategies, and Leadership/Teaching Competencies.
CARE for Kids is a comprehensive approach to create supportive learning communities in our schools and to address the academic, social, emotional, and ethical needs of our students. This approach helps students develop social responsibility and positive relationships with both adults and other classmates. It embeds proactive social and emotional learning strategies in all academic classes throughout the day.
These two district programs are designed to provide positive adult-student relationships and culturally relevant/responsive pedagogy that responds to the needs of our students. When we create more culturally relevant/responsive educational environments, students respond and do better in school. This supportive environment reinforces the belief by students that adults in the school care about their learning and about them as individuals. Students who perceive their teachers and school administrators as creating a caring, culturally relevant/ responsive learning environment in which expectations are high, clear, and fair are more likely to be connected to school.
Submitted by: Dr. Bernard Minnis/Lue Peabody
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on CARE for Kids/Cultural Competence.
Order #73 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive a report on CARE for Kids/Cultural Competence. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
VII.B.
Overview of Upcoming Technology Site Visit by National School Boards Association Technology Leadership Network
The Technology Leadership Network of the National School Board Association (NSBA) selects three districts each year for technology site visits. This year, JCPS is proud to host a site visit.
Approximately 100 visitors representing districts throughout the country will visit the district on May 11-13, 2011, to see the use of technology in our schools.
This presentation will provide an overview of the visit, including school tours and a technology showcase at Computer Education Support.
Submitted by: Cary Petersen
Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a brief overview of the upcoming technology site visit by the National School Boards Association Technology Leadership Network.
Order #74 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion a brief overview of the upcoming technology site visit by the National School Boards Association Technology Leadership Network. The recommendation passed with a motion by Ms. Diane Porter and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VII.C.
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 #75 - 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 Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
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)
Order #76 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to enter into Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. to discuss negotiation strategies in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(e)(f) passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
X.A.
Exit Executive Session
The executive session was adjourned by consensus and Board members returned to open session at approximately 9:25 p.m.
XI.
Adjournment
A recommendation to adjourn the May 9, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #77 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the May 9, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 9:26 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mrs. Linda Duncan.
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