WCPSS--Board of Education

OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER - 3 P.M.

QUORUM DETERMINATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INFORMATION

Chair's Comments
Superintendents Comments

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

INFORMATION ITEMS

1. BOOSTER PROGRAM FOLLOW-UP

Students who began at Mt. Vernon in August 2008 are currently enrolled in the ninth
grade at Mary Phillips in such classes as English 9 and Algebra I part II. Fiscal
Implications: No fiscal implications at this time. Recommendation for Action: This item
is for information only.

2. GOVERNMENT IMMUNITY

Presently, North Carolina has legislation, which grants governmental immunity to public
schools and their employees. The Legislature is considering the adoption of a new law to
eliminate governmental immunity for public schools, cities, and counties with some
exclusions. Board members will receive information related to the impact of adopting this
law. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: The item is presented for
information only.

3. OFFSITE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS FOR PANTHER CREEK HIGH

MODULARS

As a condition of approval of the site plan for installation of modular classroom units at
Panther Creek High School, the Town of Cary requires that Wake County Public School
System comply with its Adequate Public Facilities ordinance by constructing off-site
improvements to highway NC-55. Additional information will be provided. Fiscal
Implications: To Be Determined. Recommendation for Action: For information only.

PUBLIC COMMENT - 4 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.

CONSENT ITEMS

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

November 12, 2008-Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes
December 2, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2009-Apex High School Public Hearing Minutes
January 6, 2009-Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2009-SE Raleigh High School Public Hearing Minutes
January 12, 2009-Millbrook High School Public Hearing Minutes
January 13, 2009-Facilities & Operations Committee Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2009-Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2009-Student Achievement Committee Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2009-Fuquay-Varina High School Public Hearing Minutes
January 15, 2009-East Wake High School Public Hearing Minutes
January 22, 23, 26, & 28 2009-Board of Education Work Session Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2009-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
January 28, 2009-Board Room Public Hearing Minutes
February 3, 2009-Board Room Public Hearing Minutes
February 3, 2009-Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2009-Board of Education Meeting Minutes
February 3, 2009-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
July 15, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes

FINANCE

1. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVED CONTRACTS

The attached summaries are provided as information in accordance with Board Policy
8361. The summaries list all change orders, and contracts having a value greater than
$50,000 and not over $100,000, and purchase orders in excess of $250,000 for January
2009. Fiscal Implications: Not applicable. Recommendation for Action: Not applicable.

FACILITIES

1. UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) REMOVALS AND SOIL

REMEDIATION SERVICES: H-7

Negotiations have been completed with Froehling & Robertson, Inc. to provide UST
removals, environmental services, and additional assessment services for the H-7 school
site for an amount not-to-exceed $139,824.50, in accordance with the Master
Environmental Services Agreement. As part of the purchase agreement for H-7 site
acquisition, an escrow account was established with the Seller's funds for the payment of
costs associated with UST removal and remediation, and demolition of an existing house
(and asbestos abatement related thereto) as is necessary to the remediation process.
$216,000 is on deposit with Metro Title Insurance Company, who is serving as Escrow
Agent, which amount was estimated to be 150% of the original estimated costs for
remediation. WCPSS staff will manage the remediation processes, but the costs thereof
will be paid directly from the escrowed funds. In addition to the contract with Froehling
and Robertson, contracts with other vendors for asbestos abatement and demolition will
be forthcoming and will be paid from the escrow funds, with an estimated cost of those
additional services expected to be no more than $20,000. A copy of Froehling &
Robertson's fee proposal, the Escrow Agreement, and a letter from the Title Insurance
Company are attached hereto. Fiscal Implications: None. Funding is available from the
seller's escrowed funds on deposit with Metro Title Insurance Company.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

1. DRIVER EDUCATION CONTRACT RENEWAL 2009-2010

Statutory authority G.S. 20-881, 115C-216 and Title 16 of the N.C. Administrative Code provide enabling authority to contract for Driver Education Program Services.
In July 2007, a new contract with the two-year renewal option was awarded to Jordan Driving School. We are completing the second year of the contract.
Jordan Driving School has provided quality service to students and has cooperated regarding all program modifications.
Recommend renewal of contract for Driver Education Program Services to Jordan
Driving School, Inc.
Fiscal Implications: Total projected contract cost is $2,140,000.00 based on 10,000
students. The N.C. Department of Transportation Allocation will fund all costs of the
program for Driver Education. No local funds will be used to support this program.
Recommendation for Action: This is presented to Wake County Public School System's
Board of Education to approve the contract for Driver Education with Jordan Driving
School for the period of July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.

2. AMENDMENT ONE TO MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.

Since the beginning of the school year, we have had an increase in the number of
students requiring nursing services. We are increasing this contract by $150,000 to cover
additional costs. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education
Services' budget in the amount of $150,000 to pay the cost of these services.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

3. TITLE I SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: ACADEMIC PLUS

Under "No Child Left Behind", a Title I school that has not met Adequate Yearly
Progress (AYP) goals for three consecutive years, must offer Supplemental Educational
Services (SES) for all eligible students. Students are eligible if they qualify for free/reduced
lunch. These services must be offered by a provider that is approved by the Department
of Public Instruction. Parents select the provider from the approved list. Additional funds
need to be encumbered to accommodate the second enrollment period at Wendell and
York Elementary and to serve eligible students at Brentwood Elementary. Approximately
110 students at Wendell, York and Brentwood Elementary have selected Academics Plus
as their SES provider. Fiscal Implications: The state-approved maximum allocation per
student is $1,309.85. The total cost of the services for 110 students is $144,083.50.
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends the Board approve the amended
contract.

4. GRANT PROPOSALS

Competitive (#005709): American Academy of Dermatology, Shade Structure Program / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#005809): Fiskars Project Orange Thumb / Individual Schools.
Collaborative (#005909): The Wake County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) and Wake County Human Services (WCHS) Juvenile Justice Funding / Individual Schools.
Collaborative (#006009): Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program / Individual Schools.
Collaborative (#006109): 5 Star Restoration Program / Individual Schools.
Fiscal Implications: Any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by
grant program. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

HUMAN RESOURCES

1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

a. Professional
b. Support

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' REPORT

ACTION ITEMS

FACILITIES

1. NAME FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN RALEIGH (H-6)

On October 20, 2008, the Board of Education acquired 80.80 acres for use as a high
school in the H-6 target area, with a school scheduled to open in 2011. Naming of the
new high school is now required. The following names are proposed for consideration: (1)
Northside High, (2) Forest Ridge High, (3) Creekside High, and (4) Oak Ridge High.
Northside High is proposed as it identifies the area of the town in which the school site is
located. Forest Ridge High is proposed because of the site's topography, its long history
as forested land, and its location along Forestville Road. Creekside High is proposed
because of the site's location along Big Branch Creek, which is the southern boundary of
the site. Oak Ridge High is proposed because of the site's topography and existing
vegetation. Staff recommends name selection of Forest Ridge High. Fiscal Implications:
None. Recommendation for Action: Staff requests Board approval.

POLICY

1. BOARD POLICY 2334 REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS

New Policy: First Reading;; Request Waiver of Second Reading
This is a new policy that was written by Tharrington Smith in response to NC House Bill
933/ S.L. 2008-117, The Jessica Lunsford Act. The Jessica Lunsford Act was written to
put greater legal obligations and restrictions on registered sex offenders. This policy is
written to further support the Jessica Lunsford Act. Fiscal Implications: None.
Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

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 G.S. 115c-402 and the Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g.
To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege as provided in G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3).
ACTION ITEMS - Cont'd

HUMAN RESOURCES

1.RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)

2.RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER(S)

3.CAREER STATUS

ADJOURNMENT

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