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I.
Moment of Silence
Welcome to the November 21, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education.
Please join us in a moment of silence to begin our meeting.
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 November 7, 2011, meeting are presented for your review and approval.
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the November 7, 2011, meeting.
Order #167 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the minutes from the November 7, 2011, meeting. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
IV.
Recognitions and Resolutions
Order #168 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the recognitions of Lowe Elementary School, duPont Manual High School Girls' Field Hockey Team, Melanie Broughton, Missy Callaway, and Julia Bauscher. The recommendation passed with a motion by Ms. Diane Porter and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
IV.A.
Recognition of Lowe Elementary School
Lowe Elementary School was one of ten Kentucky public schools recognized and presented with the Teaching, Educating, Leading, and Learning (TELL) Winners’ Circle Award at the 17th Annual Safe Schools, Successful Students Conference. The TELL Winners’ Circle Award recognizes schools for the working conditions, school safety, and student achievement in their buildings. In recognition of its outstanding accomplishment, each school received a certificate, plaque, and school banner.
The award-winning schools were selected based on data collected from the TELL Kentucky survey. The selection of the schools included a four-phase process. In Phase I, schools that reached the minimum 50 percent survey response rate threshold were identified. In Phase II, student test scores from the 2010-11 school year were evaluated and a cut-off point was set to ensure that successful schools would progress to the next phase of the selection process. In Phase III, schools were studied for specific details relating to their TELL Kentucky results, in addition to other criteria, using a rubric created by the New Teacher Center and the TELL Kentucky Advisory Team. Phase IV included schools that met all of the minimum criteria of the selection process.
These schools were evaluated by the TELL Kentucky Advisory Team to select 49 exemplary schools. Those schools included six Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District schools—Audubon Traditional Elementary School, Jeffersontown High School, Kennedy Montessori Elementary School, Schaffner Traditional Elementary School, Westport Teenage Parent Program (TAPP), and Wilt Elementary School.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Lowe Elementary School for receiving the Teaching, Educating, Leading, and Learning Winners’ Circle Award.
IV.B.
Recognition of the duPont Manual High School Girls' Field Hockey Team
The duPont Manual Lady Crimsons Field Hockey Team defeated Sacred Heart Academy 2 to 1, winning the State Field Hockey Championship. The team’s win put an end to Sacred Heart Academy’s winning record. The duPont Manual team’s determination, talent, and skills, as well as the unwavering support of parents and students, were instrumental in leading the team to its victory.
The win is the first State Field Hockey Championship title for the duPont Manual High School Girls’ Hockey Team. The State Field Hockey Championship was played at Bellarmine University on October 27.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize the duPont Manual High School Girls’ Field Hockey Team for winning the 2011 State Field Hockey Championship.
IV.C.
Recognition of Melanie Broughton
Melanie Broughton received the distinguished Kentucky Counseling Association (KCA) Middle School Counselor of the Year Award recognizing her for her exemplary leadership, commitment, and service to the counseling profession.
Melanie has served in many roles in the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District. Most recently, she has served as president of the Middle School Counselors (MSC) group, as a crisis responder, and leader of the district’s first Counselor Wellness Program. She also serves as a mentor to new JCPS counselors. Currently, she is working with her colleagues at Barret Traditional Middle School to get their school to American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model Status for their counseling program.
Earlier this year, Melanie received the 2011 Kentucky School Counselor Association (KSCA) Middle School Counselor of the Year recognition for exemplifying excellence in her profession.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Melanie Broughton, a counselor at Barret Traditional Middle School, for receiving the 2011-12 Kentucky Counseling Association Middle School Counselor of the Year Award.
IV.D.
Recognition of Missy Callaway
Missy Callaway has been selected to serve in a national initiative for the new Common Core Standards for English/Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. The initiative is a two-year project and collaborative partnership between National Writing Project and the Literacy Design Collaborative. The project is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to create and plan professional development that will support teachers in their efforts to increase rigor in writing instruction.
Missy is a teacher consultant for the Louisville Writing Project, and she serves on the Kentucky Writing Project team as co-director. In her new role, she will study the various nuances that distinguish great teaching instruction and will create a series of lessons as national instructional models to assist teachers in learning best practices through example. These national instructional models, eventually, will be made available to teachers all over the world for free via an online platform, compliments of the Gates Foundation. Teachers will be able to interact with other teachers so that they can share ideas about the lessons, post their students’ work, and request additional information from teacher consultants.
The Kentucky Writing Project is one of three writing project networks nationwide invited by the National Writing Project to engage in the Literacy Design Collaborative work and to create professional development in relation to the units of study that the teacher consultants prepare.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Missy Callaway, a teacher at Butler Traditional High School, for being selected to serve on the National Writing Project Literacy initiative to support the Common Core Standards.
IV.E.
Recognition of Julia Bauscher
Julia Bauscher was named the 2012 Golden School Foodservice Director of the Year for exemplifying excellence in leadership, dedication, innovation, and contribution to the community and for improving the lives of students.
Julia’s career includes approximately 20 years of experience in the school nutrition industry serving as manager of the Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) District Nutrition Services Center, the district’s central kitchen, where she was responsible for preparing more than $3 million in food for the school food service program and distributing more than $8 million in school food service products received in the central warehouse. As manager, Julia created the position of coordinator of nutrition services initiatives, which has had an impact in the local community by tackling nutrition-related issues, including aiding the Louisville mayor’s Food Policy Council.
She has served in many capacities for the Kentucky School Nutrition Association (KSNA). Her distinguished service to the association includes expanding the vendor show during its annual conference. Julia created systems and processes to improve the event, which resulted in it being one of the largest state affiliate exhibits in the country. Her work was recognized last January when the HealthierUS School Challenge initiative, a program designed to provide students with strong nutritional environments and healthy foods choices through the promotion of nutrition and physical activity, acknowledged the achievements of 77 district schools. Her schools’ meals were featured on the Facebook page School Meals That Rock.
Submitted by: Stephanie Bateman
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education recognize Julia Bauscher, Director of School and Community Nutrition Services, for being named the 2012 Golden School Foodservice Director of the Year.
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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.T.
Order #169 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the consent calendar as presented in Agenda Items V.A. through V.T. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the attached report of the personnel actions that she 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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the request for leaves of absence included in the attachment.
V.C.
Approval of Field Trips
This is a report of field trip requests submitted to the Board of Education for approval on November 21, 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 Donna Hargens 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 Projects, BG-1 Forms, and Assignment of Architects/Engineers
V.D.1.
Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architects/Engineers for the Renovation of Science Labs at Waggener High School
This project will include the refurbishment of existing labs to meet the requirements of an expanded curriculum. Work may include, but not be limited to, new trim sets at labs stations, new casework, technology upgrades, new paint, flooring, and furniture.
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 resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firms of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens 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 the Renovation of Science Labs at Waggener High School for an estimated project cost of $500,000.
V.D.2.
Approval of Project, BG-1 Form, and Assignment of Architects/Engineers for Food Service Phase 30 at Various Schools
This project will consist of upgrades and renovation to various food service areas across the District to accommodate new equipment.
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 resolution in order to enter into contracts with the design firm of this project. Plans and specifications will be prepared with this approval.
Submitted by: Michael A. Mulheirn
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the project, the assignment of John Phelps Engineering and Environmental Concerns (Asbestos Abatement Only) as the architects/engineers, and the BG-1 form for Food Service Phase 30 at Various Schools for an estimated project cost of $412,671.
V.E.
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 Donna Hargens recommends the Board of Education approve the construction change orders included in the attachment.
V.F.
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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the bid tabulations for Lunchroom Commodities (Manufacturers Only-Warehouse Delivery); Installation of Voice or Data Cables; New Vehicles (Various Types); Purchase of Uniforms (For Maintenance Personnel); Bus Service: Elementary School Runs (Junior Achievement); Electrical Supplies and Lighting (Percentage) Supplement; and Amendments on Air Filter Media; Lunchroom Supplies School Delivery; New Tires and Tubes, Recapping and Repair; and Automotive Antifreeze, Fluids, and Lubricants.
V.G.
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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of purchase orders issued during the period of October 24, 2011, through November 6, 2011.
V.H.
Acceptance of Voucher Report
This report will inform the Board of the vouchers paid during the indicated period.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached report of vouchers paid during the period of October 24, 2011, through November 6, 2011.
V.I.
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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached professional services contracts of $5,000 or more.
V.J.
Acceptance of the Monthly Report of Professional Services Contracts
This report is being provided to the Board per JCPS Policy DJA: Program Consultants.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the attached monthly report of professional services contracts in place as of November 8, 2011.
V.K.
Approval to Purchase Property for Iroquois High School
The property will be used for campus enhancement and is located across from Iroquois High School. The purchase price is $1,050,000 based on two appraisals.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education authorize the superintendent, or her designee, to enter into negotiations to purchase property at 4701-4705 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky, for Iroquois High School and further recommends that the superintendent, or her designee, be authorized to execute any and all documents and expend the necessary funds to consummate an agreement.
V.L.
Acceptance of Donations
Butler Traditional High School received $1,100 from Larry Just. The funds will be used for the girls’ basketball team to travel to Florida in December.
Waggener High School received $1,000 from the West End Yellow Jackets to be used for the football team and athletic department.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept donations totaling $2,100 to be used as stated in the rationale.
V.M.
Acceptance of Funding from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation
Jefferson County Public Schools received $35,900 from the James Graham Brown Foundation to be used for the Western Early College Program.
Jefferson County Public Schools received $10,000 from Zeon Chemicals and $10,000 from the Lubrizol Foundation to be used for the Cane Run Corridor Out-of-School Learning Program.
Jefferson County Public Schools received $679,732.66 from Zeon Chemicals to be divided equally among Brandeis, Cane Run, Carter Traditional, Crums Lane, Kennedy Montessori, Maupin, Mill Creek, and Schaffner Traditional elementary schools and Foster Traditional Academy.
Johnsontown Road Elementary School received $1,333.33 from Louisville Metro Government to be used for the Walking Track Phase I.
Submitted by: DeVone Holt
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept funding totaling $736,965.99 from the Jefferson County Public Education Foundation to be used as stated in the rationale.
V.N.
Acceptance of Grants and Funding
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept the grants and funding to various schools and departments as presented in Agenda Items V.N.1. through V.N.6.
V.N.1.
Acceptance of Fund for the Arts Grant for Byck Elementary School
Fund for the Arts has awarded Byck Elementary School a grant in the amount of $5,381.25.
The funds will be used for bus transportation to field trips related to all aspects of the arts.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept a grant totaling $5,381.25 from Fund for the Arts to fund the 5X5 Program for Byck Elementary School and authorize the superintendent to sign the necessary agreements.
V.N.2.
Acceptance of Mini-Grant from Better World Books/NCFL Wonderopolis
Better World Books/NCFL Wonderopolis has awarded the district a $500 mini-grant to partially fund an Adult Education project that will be conducted jointly with the Louisville Science Center.
The Louisville Science Center has agreed to match these funds in kind up to $600 to allow students to attend science camps at the Louisville Science Center.
Submitted by: Dr. Sandra Ledford
Attachment:
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept a $500 mini-grant from Better World Books/NCFL Wonderopolis and authorize the superintendent to sign the attached agreement.
V.N.3.
Acceptance of Funding and Approval of Memorandum of Agreement for Ackerly Inpatient/Kosair Hospital
The Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children has awarded the district funding in the amount of $40,131. This annual grant is provided to fund salaries and other operating expenses at Ackerly Inpatient/Kosair Hospital.
This agreement is effective July 1, 2011, and expires June 30, 2012.
Submitted by: Farryll Brown
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive a $40,131 grant and approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement with the Kentucky Educational Collaborative for State Agency Children to provide educational services to state agency children and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.N.4.
Acceptance of Grant from Kosair Children's Hospital Foundation Office of Child Advocacy
Kosair Children's Hospital Foundation Office of Child Advocacy has awarded a $22,700 grant to Coral Ridge Elementary School.
The funds will be used to construct a walking track and school garden and establish an afterschool walking club.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept a $22,700 grant from Kosair Children's Hospital Foundation Office of Child Advocacy Grant for Coral Ridge Elementary School.
V.N.5.
Acceptance of Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant from Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. for Isaac Shelby Traditional Academy
Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. has awarded a $4,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant to Isaac Shelby Traditional Academy.
The funds will be used to implement a program targeting childhood obesity, nutrition, and physical activity.
Submitted by: Amy Dennes
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept a $4,000 Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant from Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. for Isaac Shelby Traditional Academy.
V.N.6.
Acceptance of Read to Achieve Funding
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has awarded $1,358,000 to the district through their Read to Achieve program. The Read to Achieve Reading Recovery program supports diagnostic tools and intensive reading intervention for struggling readers within the state primary program.
The funds will be used in support of the Read to Achieve programs at Blue Lick, Byck, Camp Taylor, Chancey, Chenoweth, Cochrane, Coleridge Taylor, Crums Lane, Eisenhower, Gutermuth, Hazelwood, Kenwood, Kerrick, Klondike, Layne, Lincoln, Minors Lane, Okolona, Price, Rutherford, Semple, Shacklette, Slaughter, Watterson, Wheatley, Wilkerson, Wilt, and Young elementary schools. The schools will use the funds to pay for a Reading Recovery Teacher.
Reading Recovery is an internationally recognized, research-based program that provides intensive one-on-one or small group instruction in essential skills necessary for reading proficiency to primary students reading below grade level.
The purpose of the Read to Achieve grant is to ensure that each child is a successful, proficient reader by the end of the primary program.
Submitted by: Lynne Wheat
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education accept $1,358,000 from the Kentucky Department of Education in support of the Read to Achieve program at 28 elementary schools.
V.O.
Approval of Continuation Agreement for the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Unit at Moore Traditional School
Approval of this agreement will continue the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) unit at Moore Traditional School under the provisions of Public Law 88-647, The Reserve Officer Training Corps Vitalization Act of 1964, Section 2031, Chapter 102, Title 10, United States Code (USC).
The AFJROTC curriculum as an elective offering broaches the following concepts:
- Problem Solving—AFJROTC builds capacity in the student to have confidence to explore, engage, diagnose, and solve both instructional questions and matriculation of life and also engages the student in continual instructional application that gives the student the opportunity for individual and group problem solving.
- Self-Discipline—AFJROTC gives the student confidence to internalize responsible decision making and a sense of self-reliance.
- Self-Determination—While the majority of today’s AFJROTC students do not participate in post-secondary transition to the military, the value afforded the student in decision making, goal orientation, and responsiveness to oneself and others tends to be a high value placed by the student.
- Community Service—AFJROTC students provide numerous hours of community service.
In addition, the curriculum requires the student to have the confidence to lead oneself and others. The AFJROTC Program provides rich curriculum to those students who choose this option, as well as an excellent opportunity of the transfer of skills learned to many non-AFJROTC areas. Many students who take this elective in high school successfully transition to post-secondary training, i.e., colleges, universities, technical schools, or work.
This agreement represents the entire agreement and supersedes any prior agreement. This agreement will be reviewed for currency every five years.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the submission of the attached agreement for the continuation of the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Unit at Moore Traditional School and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.P.
Approval of Lease Agreement for Elementary Showcase of Schools
Each year, the District hosts the Showcase of Schools where visitors have the opportunity to pick up brochures and other materials related to the many programmatic choices and opportunities offered by schools and other services such as Early Childhood, Exceptional Childhood Education, PTA, and Transportation.
This year, due to the time needed to study the recommendations of Dr. Gary Orfield for a districtwide elementary student assignment plan, the JCPS Board of Education voted to hold a showcase for the middle and high schools in October 2011 and delay the elementary showcase until January 2012. This allows additional time to examine various cluster configurations and diversity guidelines and provide time for parental involvement
The Elementary Showcase of Schools for the 2012-13 school year will be hosted at the Kentucky International Convention Center on Saturday, January 28, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Submitted by: Jack Jacobs
Attachment: Compliance Lease No. 12-65-C
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Lease Agreement with the Kentucky International Convention Center to accommodate the Elementary Showcase of Schools.
V.Q.
Approval of Memorandum of Agreement with Morehead State University
Morehead State University offers dual credit college courses for JCPS students enrolled in Advanced Animal Technology, a course within the Veterinary Assistant magnet program at Central High School Magnet Career Academy.
Central High School agrees to pay administrative fees for the university courses.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached Memorandum of Agreement between Jefferson County Public Schools and Morehead State University and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.R.
Approval of Modification to Previous Agreement with the Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board DBA KentuckianaWorks Foundation
The original KentuckianaWorks Foundation Contract No. 340-160-11 was approved by the Board of Education on June 27, 2011. Modification #01 increases the original funding for the JCPS Adult and Continuing Education YOUth Career Center from $70,000 up to $108,000.
These funds will be used to cover recruitment and program orientation, pre- and post-assessment, enrollment and submission of required documentation, data entry, file documentation and tracking, case management, guidance and counseling services, and job development and placement for eligible YOUth and SummerWorks participants.
No additional staffing will be required to fulfill the terms of this funding agreement and no local matching funds are required.
Submitted by: Dr. Sandra Ledford
Attachment: Contract No. 340-160-11 Modification #01
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached contract modification from KentuckianaWorks Foundation for a $38,000 increase in funding for the YOUth Career Center and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.S.
Approval of Modification to Previous Agreement with the Greater Louisville Workforce Investment Board DBA KentuckianaWorks/Louisville Metro Government
The original KentuckianaWorks/Louisville Metro Government Contract No. 500-150-11 was approved by the Board of Education on June 27, 2011.
Total funding for the JCPS Adult and Continuing Education Department's YOUth Career Center program remains the same, but budget line items have been modified and personnel adjustments have been made.
The funds will continue to be used to cover salaries, fringe benefits, and travel expenses of existing YOUth program staff and to pay eligible YOUth participants incentives for academic achievements such as attaining a GED.
Submitted by: Dr. Sandra Ledford
Attachment: Contract No. 500-150-11 Modification #01
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve the attached contract modification from KentuckianaWorks/Metro Government and authorize the superintendent to sign same.
V.T.
Approval to Change the Name of Western Math Science Technology Magnet High School to Western High School
On February 13, 1995, the Board of Education established a Math/Science/Technology magnet at Western High School and approved changing the school's name to Western Math Science Technology Magnet High School. In 2008, due to restructuring in the district, the formal MST program was dissolved but the school's name remained the same.
Having the MST designation in the school's name and not offering the MST program has created confusion in the community. Middle school students and parents are misguided in applying to Western thinking that they are enrolling in a true MST magnet program, a program similar to that in which the students thrived at the middle school level. This is also confusing for middle school counselors who still promote the MST program to students who are seeking such programs in high school.
Returning to the school's original name will provide an opportunity to promote the new Early College initiative. With the successes Western has seen over the last several years, we believe that this name change provides the flexibility to move into the future and resolve the confusion currently associated with the school and the programs being offered.
Therefore, in accordance with the Board of Education Policy FF Naming Facilities and related procedures, it is appropriate that the name of Western Math Science Technology Magnet High School be changed to Western High School.
Submitted by: Joe Burks
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education approve changing the name of Western Math Science Technology Magnet High School to Western High School.
VI.
Action Items
VII.
Discussion Items
VII.A.
2012 JCPS Legislative Priorities
The Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly convenes on January 3, 2012, and is scheduled to adjourn on April 9, 2012.
Jefferson County Public Schools functions within the statutory framework established by General Assembly, and will receive significant funding support through the 2012-2014 Biennial Budget of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, so the actions of the legislature have a significant impact on the district’s work.
The 2012 Legislative Priorities document sets forth six policy positions regarding issues that are likely to be addressed during the 2012 session, and which are important to providing the district with the tools it needs to improve the academic achievement of students in the district.
Submitted by: Dr. Robert J. Rodosky
Attachment
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion the attached 2012 legislative Priorities document.
Order #170 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive for discussion the attached 2012 Legislative Priorities document. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
VII.B.
2011-12 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report
This report is being submitted for Board approval per KRS 158.856. After approval, it will be presented to all SBDM councils and will be available to the public via the district website.
The superintendent will submit a summary of the Nutrition and Physical Activity Report and recommendations to the Kentucky Department of Education by May 1, 2012.
Submitted by: Cordelia Hardin
Attachments
Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the 2011-12 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report.
Order #171 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive the 2011-12 Nutrition and Physical Activity Report. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Linda Duncan and a second by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund.
VII.C.
2011–12 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 Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2011-12 fiscal year.
Order #172 - Motion Passed: Superintendent Donna Hargens recommends that the Board of Education receive for information a planning calendar outlining discussion agenda items to occur during the 2011-12 fiscal year as amended to add a discussion item concerning the Student Assignment Plan on December 12. The recommendation passed with a motion by Mrs. Debbie Wesslund and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
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 November 21, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at xxx p.m.
Order #173 - Motion Passed: A recommendation to adjourn the November 21, 2011, meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Education at 8:39 p.m. passed with a motion by Mr. Larry Hujo and a second by Mrs. Carol Ann Haddad.
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