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WCPSS--Board of Education

OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER - 2 p.m.

QUORUM DETERMINATION


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


INFORMATION

Chair's Comments
Superintendent's Report

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA


INFORMATION ITEMS


INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM


1. WCPSS RAISING THE ACHIEVEMENT AND CLOSING GAPS COMMITTEE

The WCPSS Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Advisory Committee (co-chaired by past PTSA Council President Derrick Byrd and Chief Academic Officer Donna Hargens meets quarterly to review the progress of the Wake County Public School System in raising achievement and closing gaps. The committee, composed of thirty five members, representing diverse segments of the community, provides feedback on issues, objectives, and action steps related to raising achievement and closing gaps. The efforts of the committee focus on four frames:
Academic Equity and Access
Parent/Community Involvement
Teaching Diverse Populations
Literacy and Math
The committee has focused its efforts for the past two years on Family/Community Involvement (Liza Weidle, sub-committee chair) and Teaching Diverse Populations (Pam Bright, sub-committee chair). The committee is working to align its efforts with other community initiatives and the State Board of Education's Advisory Commission on Raising Achievement & Closing Gaps. WCPSS co-chair Derrick Byrd also serves on that Commission. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: This item is presented for information.
PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 p.m.
Citizens who signed up to address the board during public comment will be called on in priority order first for items on the agenda and then for items not on the agenda. Each individual speaker will be allowed three minutes for remarks. Issues or concerns involving personnel matters are not appropriate for this public comment setting. After 30 minutes of public comment, any speakers remaining will be recognized at the end of the agenda for their comments.

CONSENT ITEMS


APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

January 16, 2007 - Special Board Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2007 - Committee of the Whole Minutes
January 23, 2007 - Committee of the Whole Minutes
January 23, 2007 - Board Meeting Minutes

FINANCE


1.TIME WARNER TELECOM DEDICATED INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE


AGREEMENT

Time Warner Cable currently provides 200 megabit (Mbps) ethernet Internet service to 3600 Wake Forest Road. There is a need to increase bandwidth to handle current and future usage requirements. It is preferred to receive the additional service from a second provider and utilize Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing to get the fastest, most efficient access from both carriers. Vendor proposals to provide the additional service were recently reviewed and, after considering all aspects of each bid received, Time Warner Telecom was chosen to provide the additional 200 Mbps ethernet Internet service under a three-year contract beginning in February 2007 at a monthly recurring fee of $10,368. There is no installation cost associated with the new service. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of three-year contract will be $373,248. Amount required through June 2007 is $51,840. In 2007-08 and 2008-09, $124,416 will be required each year. In 2009-2010, $72,576 required to complete contract term. Funding for contracted services was identified and planned for in the Technology Services 2006-07 current expense budget. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of contract.

2.GIFTS TO THE SYSTEM

Two hundred and thirty-four gifts have been donated to the Wake County Public School System. The approximate value of the gifts is $111,204.20. Fiscal Implications: Not applicable. Recommendation for Action: No action is required.

FACILITIES


1. RIGHT OF WAY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT - HERITAGE HIGH

As part of the development of Heritage High School, certain road improvements are necessary that will extend into the existing public right-of-way. Wake County Public School System desires to encroach on the right of way of the public road designated as Route SR 2049 (Forestville Road), in a location south of the intersection of Forestville Road and Rodgers Road, for the purpose of construction of 1900 linear feet of road widening, storm drainage and related appurtenances as shown on the plans by CLH design, P.A. dated 01 September 2006. To allow construction to proceed on schedule, an encroachment agreement with the Town of Wake Forest and the North Carolina Department of Transportation is now required, (a copy of which is attached) hereto. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff request Board approval.

2. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: M-9 MIDDLE (HOLLY SPRING HIGH SITE)

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes a new middle school to be built adjacent to Holly Springs High and Holly Grove Elementary. Negotiations have been completed with Skinner Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA for the design of this project. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $ 42,632,409 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $1,645,000 for this project. A separate agreement, in the amount of $82,250, was previously issued for the design narrative phase. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

3. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: M-10 MIDDLE (CARY PARK AREA)

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes a new middle school to be built adjacent to E-22 elementary school. Negotiations have been completed with Skinner Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA for the design of this project. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $ 42,651,428 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $1,339,750 for this project. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

4. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: EAST WAKE HIGH

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes an addition and renovation at East Wake High. Negotiations have been completed with Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee, PA for the design of this project. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $22,629,192, of which $125,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $22,504,192 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $820,100 for this project. A separate agreement in the amount of $82,010 was previously issued for schematic design and the repackaging of the design documents. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

5. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: MARTIN MIDDLE

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes additions at Martin Middle School. Negotiations have been completed with Davis Kane Architects, PA for the design of this project. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $ 8,745,039, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $184,450 for this project. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

6. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: SMITH ELEMENTARY

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes additions and renovations at Smith Elementary School. Negotiations have been completed with Brown Architecture, Inc. for the design of this project. The form
of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $18,631,717, of which $230,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-up and $18,401,717 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $782,152 for this project. A separate agreement, in the amount of $78,215 was previously issued for the design narrative and schematic design phases. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

7. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: POE ELEMENTARY

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes an addition and renovations at Poe Elementary School. Negotiations have been completed with Gurel Architecture for the design of this project. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $14,089,270 of which $250,000 is from PLAN 2004 and $13,839,270 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $700,000 for this project. A separate agreement, in the amount of $70,000, was previously issued for part of the schematic design phase. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

8. DESIGN CONSULTANT AGREEMENT: ENLOE HIGH

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes renovations at Enloe High School. Negotiations have been completed with BJAC, PA for the design of this project. The form of agreement is the standard form approved by the Board attorney. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $8,145,458, of which $320,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $7,825,458 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the design consultant of $472,510. A separate agreement, in the amount of $70,877, was previously used for the schematic design. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

9. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT: M-9 (HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH


(SITE)

The CIP 2006 building program includes the construction of a new 2010 opening middle school with school designation M-9 (Holly Springs High site). Negotiations have been completed with D. H. Griffin Construction Company, LLC, for the construction manager's pre-construction services only. The form of agreement for Construction Management At Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board. Skinner, Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA were previously selected as the designers for this project. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $42,632,409, all of which is currently available from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $190,000 for pre-construction basic services, of which $20,000 is being paid under a separate agreement. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager's fee. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

10. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT: M-10 (CARY PARK AREA)

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes the construction of a new 2010 opening middle school with school designation M-10 (Cary Park Area). Negotiations have been completed with D. H. Griffin Construction Company, LLC, for the construction manager's pre-construction services only. The form of agreement for Construction Management At Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board. Skinner, Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA were previously selected as the designers for this project. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $42,651,428, all of which is from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $190,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager's fee. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

11. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT: LACY ELEMENTARY

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes renovation and additions at Lacy Elementary. Negotiations have been completed with DeVere Construction Company, Inc., for the construction manager's pre-construction services only. The form of agreement for Construction Management At Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board. Skinner, Lamm, and Highsmith Architects, PA was previously selected as the designer for this project. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $21,854,837, of which $525,000 is from PLAN 2004 Startup and $21,329,837 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $145,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager's fee. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

12. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT: ROOT ELEMENTARY

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes renovations and additions at Root Elementary. Negotiations have been completed with New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., for the construction manager's pre-construction services only. The form of agreement for Construction Management At Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board at this meeting. Ramsey GMK was previously selected as the designer for this project. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $19,930,017, of which $300,000 is from the PLAN 2004 Startup and $19,630,017 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $138,000 for pre-construction basic services. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager's fee. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

13. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK AGREEMENT: SMITH ELEMENTARY

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes the renovation of Smith Elementary. Negotiations have been completed with Skanska USA Building, Inc., for the construction manager's pre-construction services only. The form of agreement for Construction Management at Risk has been previously reviewed and approved by the Board. Brown Architecture, Inc. was previously selected as the designer for this project. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by the Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $18,631,717, of which, $230,000 is from the PLAN 2004 and $18,401,717 from CIP 2006. The total project budget includes proposed compensation for the Construction Manager of $140,000 for pre-construction basic services. A portion of this present contract is encumbered from PLAN 2004 Program Contingency. At the conclusion of design, the GMP will be negotiated along with the construction manager's fee. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

14. CHANGE ORDER NO.G-23: PANTHER CREEK HIGH

Board approval is requested for Change Order No.G-23 to D. H. Griffin Construction Co. LLC. This deductive change order, in the amount of $340,277.75 is the credit for unused site allowances in the contract documents. Site conditions did not require the use of all the planned allowance quantities. Fiscal Implications: The total project budget is $40,599,946 of which $4,900,000 is from Phase IIIB, $1,546,945 from PLAN 2000 Start-Up, $66,500 from PLAN 2000 Modernization, $14,359,539 from PLAN 2000, and $19,726,962 from PLAN 2004. When this project is closed out, unused funds will be transferred to program contingency. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

15. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1: EAST MILLBROOK MIDDLE

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. 1 to The Roberts Group. This change order, in the amount of $582,984 is to fully fund the design consultant agreement to provide the remaining services starting with Phase II bidding and permitting, construction administration, and close-out of the entire project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services to include the permitting and bidding of the Phase I site work and Phase I construction administration and closeout.
Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by the Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $30,995,052, of which $3,470,802 is from PLAN 2004, $109,089 from Plan 2000 Start Up, and $27,415,161 from CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

16. CHANGE ORDER NO 1: LYNN ROAD ELEMENTARY

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. to Skinner Lamm & Highsmith Architects, PA. This change order, in the amount of $467,533, is to fully fund the design consultant agreement to include the bidding and permitting, construction administration, and close-out of the project, and authorize the design consultant to provide services for the remainder of the project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services through the preparation of construction documents. Fiscal Implications: Project funding is pending approval by Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2007. The total project budget is $22,098,150 of which $1,206,943 is from Plan 2004 and $20,891,207 from CIP 2006. A separate agreement for the Design Narrative in the amount of $40,000 has already been issued, bringing total design fees for this project to a total of $1,205,808. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

17. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: EAST WAKE HIGH

Staff has reviewed the construction documents and requests Board approval and authorization to advertise for the construction of Phase 2A of the East Wake High additions and renovations. Phase 2 is a continuation of the work to complete the master plan for the south campus high school. The original plan was to complete this work in PLAN 2004. However, due to budget constraints, portions were deferred to CIP 2006. Phase 2A includes construction of a new two-story classroom building and renovations to provide for child nutrition and plant operations. Phase 2B, which includes renovations to Building A (2-story 1976 portion) and Building E ("link" building portion), will be presented at a future time for approval when design is complete. Fiscal Implications: The total project budget is $ 22,629,192, of which $125,000 is from Plan 2004 Start-Up and $22,504,192 from CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

18. BIDS: WILEY ELEMENTARY

Bids for the replacement of windows and gym floor at Wiley Elementary were received on January 17, 2007. Staff and Gurel Architecture recommend award of the single-prime contract to D.W. Ward Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $ 632,944. Fiscal Implications: Total proposed project budget is $ 800,000, of which $650,000 is currently available from PLAN 2000. An additional $150,000 is needed from PLAN 2000 Program Contingency, due to the project bidding over budget. A separate précis, at this Board meeting, will reallocate needed funds. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

19. RESOLUTION: PLAN 2000 LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM FUNDING REALLOCATION

Resolution requests reallocation of PLAN 2000 Program Contingency Funds to Wiley Elementary. This project will provide new windows and a new gym floor. Bids were recently received and were over the budgeted amount. Total reallocation amount is $150,000. Fiscal Implications: No additional appropriation of funding is necessary. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

20. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-01: HERITAGE HIGH (H2)

The Board approved a new form of agreement for the Construction Manager at Risk contract on November 21, 2006. Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-01 to replace the terms of the existing agreement dated December 20, 2005, with the Heery International, Inc. and D.H. Griffin Construction, LLC, Joint Venture, with the terms of this new form of agreement for their Construction Management at Risk contract for Heritage High School, except the new terms modify the payment of the lump sum general conditions and retainage on material purchases only. This new agreement will simplify the administration of the contract. Fiscal Implications: Negotiations for the establishment of the guaranteed maximum price resulted in savings begin generated from various sources in order to award the full scope of the project. Terms of the contract are revised to reflect original basis of fee. It is estimated that total cost would be approximately the same with either agreement. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

21. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-02: HERITAGE HIGH (H-2)

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-02 to the Heery International, Inc., and D.H. Griffin Construction, LLC, Joint Venture for their Construction Management at Risk contract for construction of the new Heritage High School in Wake Forest. This change order, in the amount of $52,231,870 is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the construction of this project. A list of the bid packages is attached. This GMP includes the Town of Wake Forest's ball park development which will be funded by the Town of Wake Forest/Wake County. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $62,761,343, of which $1,564,638 is from PLAN 2000 Start Up, $513,391 from PLAN 2004, $56,129,055 from CIP 2006, $1,253,301 from CIP 2006 Offsite Improvements, and $3,108,022 will be provided by the Town of Wake Forest and the Wake County Parks and Recreation Department for additional ball fields and upgrades to the school's ball fields. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

22. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-01: LAUREL PARK ELEMENTARY (E-26)

The Board approved a new form of agreement for the Construction Manager at Risk contract on November 21, 2006. Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-01 to replace the terms of the existing agreement dated October 3, 2006, with D.H. Griffin Construction Co., LLC, with the terms of this new form of agreement for their Construction Management at Risk contract for Laurel Park Elementary School, except the new terms modify the payment of retainage on material purchases only. This new agreement will simplify the administration of the contract. Fiscal Implications: There are no fiscal implications. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

23. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-02 LAUREL PARK ELEMENTARY (E-26)

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-02 to D.H. Griffin Construction Co. LLC for their Construction Management at Risk contract. This change order, in the amount of $3,257,995, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the six (6) early work packages, which are part of the thirty-nine (39) construction packages for this project. In addition, this GMP establishes the general conditions cost for the project. A list of the bid packages is attached. A future change order will be brought to the May 22, 2006 Board meeting to establish the total GMP for the elementary school project. Fiscal Implications: The total project budget is $20,973,513 of which $895,000 is from PLAN 2004 Start-Up and $20,078,513 from CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM


1. AMENDMENT #II TO CONTRACT 07-232 BETWEEN WAKE COUNTY SMARTSTART, INC. AND WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM (PARENTS AS TEACHERS HOME VISITING)

This amendment to the contract approved at the July 18, 2006 Board meeting increases funding for Project Enlightenment services.
The contract pays for Parents As Teachers home visiting services to high needs children and their families. Fiscal Implications: This is a revenue contract in the amount of $24,774.00 to increase funding to a total of $365,438.00. No WCPSS funds are required. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

2. AMENDMENT TWO TO THE CONTRACT WITH KIDS R US THERAPY, INC. (DONNA GREENE, OTR/L)

We currently have vacant occupational therapy positions. Kids R Us has been contracted with to provide services due to these vacancies. Since the vacancies remain, we are having to add additional funds to continue to provide services for the students covered under this contract. Kids R Us will provide up to 120 hours per week of occupational therapy services at a cost of $52.00 per hour. Fiscal Implications: We are requesting that the current contract amount ($51,840) be increased by $93,160 for a total of $145,000. Funds are in 03.5890.060.311.0136.0820.000. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board Approval.

HUMAN RESOURCES


1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

A.Professional
B.Support

2. REQUEST FOR LEAVE


BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

This represents new nominations to the Board Advisory Councils. The nomination forms are attached for the Board's review and consideration. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS' REPORTS


ACTION ITEMS


FACILITIES


1. STUDENT REASSIGNMENT PLAN FOR 2007-2008

The staff of the Growth and Planning Department presented recommendations for the 2007-2008 Growth and Planning Reassignment Plan to the Board of Education on January 9, 2007. After input from parents, schools and Board work sessions, the Office of Growth and Planning is requesting Board approval of the 2007-2008 Reassignment Plan. Fiscal Implications: The opening of new schools and student movement will result in increased transportation costs. Other facility-related costs will be avoided. Recommendation for Action: Staff is presenting for Board approval.

2. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS: CARY HIGH

The CIP 2006 School Building Program includes a 3-story addition to the Plan 2004 3-story building at Cary High School. Staff has reviewed the construction documents and requests Board approval and authorization to advertise for the construction of the Cary High 3-story building addition. The new addition will expand the school's capacity and take the place of an additional 9th grade center. Construction of the Plan 2004 3-story building has not started due to the termination of the contractor. Negotiations are underway with the surety for its construction. Fiscal Implications: The total project budget is $10,643,090 of which $675,000 is from PLAN 2004 and $9,968,090 from CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

3. CHANGE ORDER NO. 22: MARTIN MIDDLE

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. 22 to DeVere Construction Company, Inc. This change order is for the amount of $240,814.30. Original contract had a $5,000,000 value engineering reduction anticipated for the deletion of the gym and cafeteria from the original project. Upon further evaluation and negotiation with subcontractors, the end result of value engineering savings for the deletion of gym and cafeteria is $4,759,185.70. The resulting difference is the amount of this change order. The construction of the new gym and cafeteria is the scope of the CIP 2006 project. Fiscal Implications: The proposed total project budget is $24,559,010, of which $1,157,258 is from PLAN 2000, $22,851,752 from PLAN 2004, and $550,000 from PLAN 2004 Program Contingency. A separate précis, at this Board meeting, will reallocate these funds. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

4. RESOLUTION: PLAN 2004 LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM FUNDING


REALLOCATION

This resolution requests reallocation of Plan 2004 Program Contingency Funds to Martin Middle and East Garner Elementary (E-13). $550,000 is needed at Martin Middle to cover three major unexpected costs: 1) expected value engineering savings did not occur upon deletion of gym and cafeteria from original contract; 2) the replacement of the newly installed chilled water line required replacement; 3) the need for fulltime fire watch personnel for the school, while the fire alarm system was inoperable. Investigations are continuing into the cause of the chilled water line failure and the fire alarm system inoperability. $250,000 is needed at East Garner Elementary for offsite roadway improvements at the intersection of Jones Sausage and Old Garner Road. Total reallocation amount is $800,000. Fiscal Implications: No additional appropriation of funding is necessary. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

5. SCHEMATIC DESIGN: E-17 ELEMENTARY (LEESVILLE ROAD AREA)

Staff will present the schematic design documents prepared by Small Kane Architects, PA, for the construction of E-17 Elementary School located near the intersection of I-540 and Leesville Road. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $21,955,184, of which $1,708,291 is from PLAN 2004 and $20,246,893 from CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM


1. CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AUDIT

As called for in the Superintendent's mid-year report delivered to the Board of Education on January 23, 2007, a curriculum management audit of the Wake County Public School System is requested per the attached contract. Fiscal Implications: An undesignated fund balance appropriation of $215,000 is required. Approval is requested.

2. DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT

The Wake County Public School System is in District Improvement - under No Child Left Behind legislation. The district did not meet Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals in reading for two
consecutive years at all three grade spans. The district is required to notify all families of the district's status, to revise the district plan and to set-aside 10% of Title I funds for professional development. The revised plan targets professional development to address the instructional needs of students with disabilities (SWD) and limited English proficient students (LEP). Fiscal Implications: $1,464,507 of Title I funds set-aside for professional development. Recommendation for Action: Approval of revised plan.

3. 2008-2009 SINGLE-TRACK YEAR-R0UND CALENDAR

The calendar presented is for 2008-09.
The single-track year-round instructional calendar combines features of the traditional and year-round calendar.
The calendar is broken into six-week instructional periods with either a one- or two-week break between each instructional period.
Fiscal Implications: There are no fiscal implications. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

RECOGNITION

SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS - 5 p.m.
Twenty two students will be recognized as Spotlight on Students award winners. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: None.

CLOSED SESSION

To consider confidential personnel information protected under G.S. 143-318.11(a)(6) and 115C-319.
To consider confidential student information protected under the Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and G.S. 115C-402.
To establish or give instructions concerning the Board's negotiating position related to a potential acquisition of real property, as provided in G.S. 143-318.11(a)(5).
ACTION ITEMS (cont'd)

HUMAN RESOURCES


1.RECOMMENDATION(S) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS


ADJOURNMENT


Meetings will be held in the Administration Building, 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC unless otherwise indicated.