Jefferson County
June 13, 2011 7:00 PM
Regular Meeting
I. Moment of Silence
II. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Rationale

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.

II.A. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Rationale

I pledge allegiance to the Kentucky, and to the Sovereign State for which it stands, one Commonwealth, blessed with diversity, natural wealth, beauty, and grace from on High.

III. Approval of Minutes
Rationale

The minutes from the May 23, 2011, regular meeting and May 21, May 25, May 27, and June 1, 2011, special meetings are presented for your review and approval.

Attachments

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the May 23, 2011, regular meeting and May 21, May 25, May 27, June 1, June 7, and June 9, 2011, special meetings.

Actions Taken

Order #103 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the May 23, 2011, regular meeting and May 21, May 25, May 27, June 1, June 7, and June 9, 2011, special meetings. passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.

IV. Recognitions and Resolutions
Rationale

There are no recognitions scheduled for this evening.

V. Consent Calendar and Superintendent's Report
Rationale

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.

Recommended Motion

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

Actions Taken

Order #104 - 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. passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.

V.A. Approval of Personnel Actions
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

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
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the request for leaves of absence included in the attachment.

V.C. Approval of Job Descriptions
Rationale

The job description for Assistant Director School and Community Nutrition Services will have responsibility for assisting in the management of school service sites to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

The job descriptions for Coordinator Food Procurement/Menus and Senior Expense Control Clerk are modified to reflect current performance responsibilities.

The job description for Supervisor Attendance Systems Data Control/Student Records is modified to reflect current duties resulting in an increase in the salary grade.
 
The Supervisor Fresh Fruit and Vegetable is a new job description and will have responsibility for training and monitoring schools for program compliance.   
 
The job description for Executive Assistant to the Superintendent is recommended for deletion.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Attachments

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached job descriptions for Assistant Director School and Community Nutrition Services, Coordinator Food Procurement/Menus, Senior Expense Control Clerk, Supervisor Attendance Systems Data Control/Student Records, Supervisor Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and deletion of Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.

V.D. Approval of Organizational Charts
Rationale

The organizational chart for Administration is submitted to delete the position for Executive Assistant to the Superintendent.

One Director V, one Clerk III, and one Clerk II are added and funded by Title II. The ESL staff is moved to the Director V along with Professional Development. The Director V will be charged with providing support to the organization of all departments included within the JCPS Gheens Academy. Coordination of professional development, professional development accountability, grant writing, and all projects will be monitored by this Director in collaboration with the Executive Director. The Plant Operator and staff are moved to report to the Executive Director JCPS Gheens Academy for Curricular Excellence and Instructional Leadership.  
  
The organizational chart for Analytical and Applied Sciences includes the addition of fourteen resource teachers funded by the GE Foundation Developing Futures Grant.
 
The Literacy organizational chart is submitted to indicate the move of the ESL positions to the organizational chart for JCPS Gheens Academy for Curricular Excellence and Instructional Leadership under the supervision of the Director V.
 
The Professional Development/Innovations cost center is retitled Title I. Supervision of Professional Development staff is moved to JCPS Gheens Academy for Curricular Excellence and Instructional Leadership under the supervision of the Director V. 
  
The organizational chart for Vehicle Maintenance includes four Mechanics B funded by the General Fund.  
 
The School and Community Nutrition Services organizational chart recommends deletion of ten Nutrition Services Assistants. These positions served as substitutes throughout the District to cover absences in schools. One Supervisor Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, one Assistant Director School and Community Nutrition Services, and one Clerk II are added and funded by the district’s School and Community Nutrition grant. One Catering Operations Assistant is deleted.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Attachments

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached organizational charts for Administration, JCPS Gheens Academy for Curricular Excellence and Instructional Leadership, Analytical and Applied Sciences, Literacy, Title I, Vehicle Maintenance, and School and Community Nutrition Services.

V.E. Approval of Field Trip Requests
Rationale

This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on June 13, 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

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached requests for field trips and receive a report of other field trips approved by the superintendent.

V.F. Approval of Bids and Revised BG-1 Forms
V.F.1. Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Concrete Repairs at Various Schools
Rationale

This project will consist of the repair or replacement of concrete walkways, steps, and porches. 

On November 8, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning the Facilities/Transportation Facility Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project #VAR-11008.

Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facilities/Transportation on May 18, 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

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to Riverside Paving & Contracting, Inc. for the low bid of $6,500 and reject all other bids due to an error in the specifications and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $50,000 for Concrete Repairs at Various Schools.

V.F.2. Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for the 2011 Paving Package 2 at Various Schools
Rationale

This project will consist of the installation of new asphalt drives, asphalt repair, resurfacing, and restriping at various school sites. 

On November 8, 2010, the Board of Education approved assigning the Facilities/Transportation Facility Planning Unit to prepare plans and specifications for Project #VAR-11010.
 
Bids were received, publicly opened, and read aloud in the Office of Facilities/Transportation on May 18, 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

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to Flynn Brothers Contracting, Inc. for the low bid of $106,428; Riverside Paving & Contracting, Inc. for the low bid of $137,025; and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $255,626 for the 2011 Paving Package 2 at Various Schools.

V.F.3. Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Roof Replacement at C. B. Young, Jr. Service Center
Rationale

This project replaces approximately 246 squares of roofing due to the failure of the existing roof in Building 7.
 
On May 9, 2011, the Board of Education approved assigning McCulloch Associates Architects to prepare specifications for Project #003-11038.
                                             
An emergency declaration was approved on April 28, 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 May 19, 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

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education award a contract to Tecta America Zero Company for Roof Replacement at C. B. Young, Jr. Service Center for the low base bid of $219,355 and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $248,025.

V.F.4. Approval of Bid and Revised BG-1 Form for Mary Ryan Academy Renovation at Liberty High School
Rationale

This project will consist of the interior renovation of approximately 3,992 square feet of existing classroom and office space.

On March 28, 2011, the Board of Education approved C.L. Anderson Architecture, LLC to prepare plans and specifications for Project #030-11035.

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 June 1, 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 106:070).

Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn

Attachments

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve awarding a contract to Woodbine Construction Co., Inc. for the low bid of $234,000, and approve the revised BG-1 form in the amount of $275,579 for the Mary Ryan Academy Renovation at Liberty High School.

V.G. Approval of Construction Change Orders
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

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

V.H. Approval of Bid Tabulations and Amendments
Rationale

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

Attachments

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Field Trip Bus Service; Commercial Hot Water Storage Tanks; Linen Service (Lunchrooms and Nutrition Service Center); Automotive Repair Parts and Service (Percentage); Lunchroom Commodities (School Delivery); Lunchroom Commodities (Manufacturers Only-Warehouse Delivery); Lunchroom Commodities (Warehouse Delivery); Property, Boiler, and Machinery Insurance; Vehicle Paint and Related Items; Uniforms For Students (Clothing Assistance Program) Supplement; and Shade Material and Amendments on Managed Telecommunications Services, Voice and Data; and Lawn Cutting Service.

V.I. Acceptance of Purchase Order Report
Rationale

This report will inform the Board of the purchase orders issued during the indicated period.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of May 7, 2011, through May 22, 2011.

V.J. Acceptance of Voucher Report
Rationale

This report will inform the Board of the vouchers paid during the indicated period.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of May 7, 2011, through May 22, 2011.

V.K. Approval of Professional Services Contracts of $5,000 or More
Rationale

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

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachments

Recommended Motion

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

V.L. Approval of the Official Fidelity Bonds for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Education has established the amount of each bond based on the 2010-11 Working Budget and other factors.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the Official Fidelity Bonds for the treasurer and assistant treasurers in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000)for fiscal year 2011-12.

V.M. Acceptance of the First Draft Activity Fund Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2012
Rationale

This report summarizes the district's compliance with the state's Accounting Procedures for School Activity Funds (Redbook) regarding annual budgets.

Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept the First Draft Activity Fund Budget Summary for Fiscal Year 2012.

V.N. Acceptance of Donations
Rationale

Atherton High School received $1,000 from the Atherton High School Alumni Booster Association. The funds will be used for two $500 scholarships.
 
Bowen Elementary School received $930 from the Bowen Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. The funds will be used to purchase a new printer for the workroom.
 
Central High School Magnet Career Academy received $28,500. The school received $24,000 from Kenneth Lee Abrams for the Central High School Class of 2011 scholarship fund; $1,500 from George E. Bell to fund a scholarship; $1,000 from Alphabet Academy Day Care to assist with football expenses; and $2,000 from Speedway LLC for operating expenses for the Speedway Magnet program and student scholarship.

DuPont Manual High School will receive improvements in excess of $500 from the University of Louisville. As part of the University’s $1.5 million improvement project, Cardinal Boulevard will be converted from a street into a campus gateway. DuPont Manual will receive a signature wall, and the chain link fence will be replaced with masonry walls and ornamental fencing to reflect uniformity with the University. The University of Louisville will be fully responsible for installing and maintaining the new wall and ornamental fencing.
 
Louisville Male High School received $500 from the Louisville Male High School Parent Teacher Student Association. The funds will be used to help support the boys’ track team.
 
Olmsted Academy North Youth Services Center received $750 from the Kiwanis Club of Dixie-Louisville Foundation Inc. The funds will be used to purchase uniforms, shirts, pants, and ties for students and other needs for the Youth Service Center.
 
Stonestreet Elementary School received $500 from Kathy Osborne. The funds will be used to purchase technology equipment for classrooms.
 
Stopher Elementary School received $1,700. The school received $850 from Jan Brands Sports, LLC and $850 from Emmitt Tyler to purchase tee shirts for students to wear at the Dash-for-Cash Fun Run.

Submitted by:  DeVone Holt

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $34,380 for the following schools.

V.O. Acceptance of Grants and Funding
V.O.1. Acceptance of Amended Grant Award for 21st Century Community Learning Centers
Rationale

The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded the district an amended amount of $592,742, an increase of $78,500 over the initial year funding. These additional funds will be used to support the continuation of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers and supplement after-school and summer programs at Okolona, Shelby, and Semple elementary schools and Thomas Jefferson Middle School.

Submitted by: Jack Jacobs

Attachment: MOA PON2 540 1000002717 4

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept an amended grant award in the amount of $592,742 from the Kentucky Department of Education to fund after-school learning centers at Okolona, Shelby, and Semple elementary schools and Thomas Jefferson Middle School and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached Memorandum of Agreement.

V.O.2. Acceptance of Grant from the GRAMMY Foundation
Rationale

The GRAMMY Foundation has awarded the Brown School a $5,500 grant to fund the purchase of instruments for the school's fourth- and fifth-grade band students.

Submitted by: Joe Burks

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $5,500 grant from the GRAMMY Foundation and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.

V.O.3. Acceptance of Grant from the Community Foundation of Louisville and Metro United Way
Rationale

The Community Foundation of Louisville and Metro United Way have awarded the Louisville Education and Employment Partnership (LEEP) a $7,500 Turning Up the Heat Together Grant.

LEEP proposes a program that will provide for direct parental involvement in the successful transition of their senior LEEP students to a post-secondary educational environment. This project is aligned with the Greater Louisville Education Commitment's 55,000 Degrees project.

Submitted by:  Dr. Bernard Minnis

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education accept a $7,500 Turning Up the Heat Together grant from the Community Foundation of Louisville and Metro United Way and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement to implement the program through the Louisville Education and Employment Partnership.

V.P. Approval of Statement of Agreement with the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy of Spalding University
Rationale

Spalding University has a program for students training as occupational therapists. Students from the higher education programs need appropriate settings in which to satisfy their education and or practicum requirements. Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is able to provide an appropriate venue for these students to receive experience in their field of study.

Through the attached Statement of Agreement, the Jefferson County Board of Education and the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy of Spalding University will mutually agree to provide placement for prospective students in the occupational therapy areas.

The placement of the occupational therapy (OT) students will be mutually agreed on between the Spalding University faculty and the OT Program Specialist. The students will be assigned based upon the most appropriate placement for their clinical experience. The OT students' responsibilities will encompass activities such as OT assessments and OT services for assigned Exceptional Child Education students as determined by their Individual Education Plan (IEP). All OT services provided by students will be supervised by a licensed occupational therapist employed by JCPS.

Submitted by: Farryll Brown

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Statement of Agreement between Jefferson County Public Schools and the Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy of Spalding University and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

V.Q. Approval of Submission of 2011-12 Supplemental Grant Proposals for Head Start and Early Head Start Expansion and Training
Rationale

Jefferson County Public Schools is the grantee for operating the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

If the grants are awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, the funds will be used to continue the expansion of the previously funded ARRA Head Start Program from the current enrollment of 1,690 to 1,741 and the Early Head Start Program from 72 to 172. This will continue services to an additional 51 income-eligible children in Head Start. Additionally, 80 children and 20 pregnant women and/or infants/toddlers in Early Head Start will receive services.

Additional funds will be available in training grants for professional development of staff. Half of the funding will be awarded in FY 2011 to cover services through March 31, 2012. An additional installment of funds will be awarded to cover services contingent upon the availability of federal funds and satisfactory performance by the Head Start organization. The Head Start training amount is based on $65 per child, and the Early Head Start Training amount is based on 2.5 percent of the Early Head Start grant.

The 2011-12 Head Start/Early Head Start Supplemental Grants were previously known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) proposals.

Head Start/Early Head Start will continue to coordinate services with district health, nutrition, transportation, exceptional child education, and community agencies.

Submitted by: Amy Dennes

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the submission of 2011-12 Head Start/Early Head Start Supplemental Grants in the amount of $377,837 for Head Start Expansion; $3,315 for Head Start Training; $1,389,356 for Early Head Start Expansion; and $34,734 for Early Head Start Training.

V.R. Approval to Name the Churchill Park School Aquatic Facility the Jan Krekel Natatorium
Rationale

Jan Krekel has served thousands of special needs students throughout her 35-year career as a swim and physical education teacher in the Jefferson County Public Schools. 

Krekel is known countywide and throughout the state as an outstanding supporter and organizer for Special Olympics programs. She has brought tournaments and special events to Churchill Park that provide families with the opportunity to see their children participate in a competition, perhaps for the first time, and ensures success for each child. Jan Krekel possesses a devotion to special needs students and people of all ages.

Therefore, in accordance with Board of Education Policy FF Naming Facilities and related procedures, it is appropriate that the Churchill Park School aquatic facility be named the Jan Krekel Natatorium.

Signage will be made in the JCPS paint shop at a minimum charge.

Submitted by:  Farryll Brown

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve naming the aquatic facility at Churchill Park School the Jan Krekel Natatorium.

V.S. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers Association
Rationale

The Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers Association (JCTA) includes a two and one-half percent salary increase that will be applied to all other bargaining units, as previously approved in the form of me-too agreements with the Board of Education. The same increase will be applied to non-represented salaries as well. 

The MOA also includes changes to the Extra Service Pay Schedule for athletics and activities, the compensation for professional development presenters, and a different method of distributing fringe benefit pool contributions. In addition, the MOA includes a provision that exempts, except in cases of layoff, State-identified Persistently Low Achieving (PLA) schools from being required to accept teacher transfer applicants for up to three years.

Submitted by: W. S. Eckels

Attachments: Contract Extension 2011-12                   
                      Extra Service Pay Schedule 2011-12

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Jefferson County Teachers Association.

V.T. Approval of Salary Schedules for Fiscal Year 2011-12
Rationale

The salary schedules are recommended for approval to establish the district's compensation for the 2011-12 school year. The schedules include a 2.5 percent increase bargained with the Jefferson County Teachers Association and included for the other unions based on me-too agreements. The non-bargained schedules are adjusted to reflect the same general salary improvements included in the negotiated agreements. 

Approval of this recommendation will authorize staff to extend the applicable salary schedules to all employees in the district effective July 1, 2011.

Submitted by: Bill Eckels

Attachments

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Berman recommends that the attached salary schedules for the 2011-12 school year be approved.

V.U. Revision to Board Policy KG: COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES (First Reading)
Rationale

The proposed revision will remove the additional one-year window and allow for-profit as well as non-profit organizations to use school buildings or facilities for the purpose of providing before-school or after-school enrichment and other educational programs for the benefit of students in attendance at the school.

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

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman and Policy Development Committee Chair Linda Duncan recommend that the Board of Education receive the attached JCPS Policy KG: COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES for first submission and reading and subsequent consideration for adoption on June 23, 2011.

V.V. Update to 2010-11 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan
Rationale

On August 9, 2010, the Board of Education approved the Goals and Strategies for the 2010–11 school year. These goals and strategies are designed to put into practice the district’s Theory of Action. 

After Board approval, the superintendent and cabinet engaged staff in formulating detailed series of action steps, including timelines and personnel responsible, to implement each of the strategies. Public feedback was gathered by placing the document on the web, distributing it to all of our principals, and meeting with parent advisory committees. 

The final document—which included goals, strategies, and action steps—has served as the 2010–11 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan (CDIP). The CDIP was approved by the Board on November 22, 2010.

Throughout the school year, district staff have regularly assessed the progress made in implementing the CDIP strategies. They also measured the impact of those strategies by using performance metrics to determine if our goals were achieved. 

The original CDIP document has now been updated by completion of the final two columns in the tables. These columns reflect the current status of implementation and the impact that has resulted, with the caveat that some end-of-year data have not yet been collected and analyzed. 

Submitted by: Robert J. Rodosky and Sheldon H. Berman

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education receive an update to the 2010–11 Comprehensive District Improvement Plan.

V.W. Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with the Education Professional Standards Board
Rationale

The Kentucky General Assembly, via KRS 161.131, established the goal that by the year 2020 there will be at least one National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) certified teacher in every public school in Kentucky. Additionally, KRS 161.133 established the Teachers' National Certification Incentive Trust Fund that provides NBPTS-certified teachers to serve as mentors to NBPTS candidates.

Approval of the attached Memorandum of Agreement will allow the district to accept funds up to $63,500 from the Trust for JCPS NBPTS-certified teachers to mentor and support approximately 100 NBPTS candidates.

Submitted by: Lynne Wheat

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Education Professional Standards Board for fiscal year 2011-12 and authorize the superintendent to sign same.

V.X. Approval of Utility Easement for Smyrna Elementary School
Rationale

The subject work is required to provide adequate fire service and water utilities to Smyrna Elementary and will be installed under the current construction renovation contract.

Approval of this recommendation will authorize the superintendent, or his designee, to sign the necessary documents to implement the easement request.

Submitted by:  Michael A. Mulheirn

Attachment

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education grant an easement, as referenced in the attached document, to the Louisville Water Company for installation of fire hydrant and associated work at Smyrna Elementary School and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.

VI. Action Items
VI.A. Approval of Turnaround Option for Knight Middle School
Rationale

The Restaffing Model will provide the best opportunity to make significant improvements in the instructional program and operations at Knight Middle School. An added benefit will be that the adoption of the Restaffing Model will result in less disruption at the school.
 
Based on our understanding from the Kentucky Department of Education, the school may count staff that have been assigned to their building 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, the school could retain all of their staff should they so choose. Though we anticipate overstaffing at the school, the numbers may very well result in less restaffing than the six priority schools in 2009–10.
 
The principal and leadership team at Knight Middle School support the recommendation that the Board approve adoption of the Restaffing Model.

Submitted by:  W. S. Eckels

Recommended Motion

Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education adopt the Restaffing Model for Knight Middle School.

Actions Taken

Order #105 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation that Chairman Imhoff convene a task force this summer to study the transformation option passed with a motion by Mr. Joseph Hardesty and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.

Order #106 - Motion Passed:  Superintendent Sheldon Berman recommends that the Board of Education adopt the Restaffing Model for Knight Middle School. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.

VII. Discussion Items
VII.A. 2010–11 Board of Education Discussion Agenda Planning Calendar
Rationale

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

Recommended Motion

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.

Actions Taken

Order #107 - 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. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.

VIII. Board Reports/Requests
IX. Persons Requesting to Address the Board on Non-Agenda Items
Rationale

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
Recommended Motion

A recommendation to adjourn the June 13, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xx p.m.

Actions Taken

Order #108 - Motion Passed:  A recommendation to adjourn the June 13, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 8:20 p.m. passed with a motion by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad and a second by Mr. Joseph Hardesty.