OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. QUORUM DETERMINATION
3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.INFORMATION
Chair's CommentsSuperintendent's Comments
Board Members' Comments
5. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT - 6 P.M.
Citizens who sign 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.RECOGNITION ITEM
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
6. BOARD COMMENDATION FOR SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED BY MAGNET
SCHOOLS OF AMERICA AS "SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION" OR
"SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE"
The following schools were recently named by the Magnet Schools of America as 2012Magnet Schools of Excellence or Magnet Schools of Distinction.
2012 National Magnet Schools of Excellence
A.B. Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary
Douglas Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary
J.Y. Joyner Center for Spanish Language/International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet
Elementary
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Center for Leadership and Technology
Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary
2012 National Magnet Schools of Distinction
Conn Active Learning and Technology Magnet Elementary
Farmington Woods Elementary International Baccalaureate/PYP Magnet Elementary
School
Carnage Gifted and Talented /AG Basics Magnet Middle School
Hunter Academically Gifted/Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School
Ligon Academically Gifted/Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School
Millbrook International Baccalaureate/ PYP Magnet Elementary School
Millbrook International Baccalaureate Magnet High School
Underwood Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School
Magnet Schools of America is a collaborative network of thousands of U.S. magnet
schools that provide leadership for innovative instructional programs that promote
equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students in public school choice
programs. These schools were selected from a national field of over 2000 candidate
magnet schools based on research-based criteria that include innovative instructional
strategies, student achievement, desegregation and diversity goals, and parent and
community involvement in the magnet school. There are 31 magnet schools in Wake
County. Twenty-one applied for a MSA Merit Award and fourteen magnet schools won
a Merit Award. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for
Action: For information only.
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
7. January 24, 2012-Special Called Board of Education Meeting Minutes
FACILITIES
8. LEVEL 4 JOINT USE AGREEMENT - CEDAR FORK ELEMENTARY
Wake County Board of Education (Board) owns a tract of land located in the Town ofMorrisville (Town) consisting of approximately 26 acres. In June 2002, the Board, Town, and
the County of Wake entered into an Interlocal Agreement for development of a public
school and other public facilities in Morrisville. The initial development consisted of an
elementary school with a gymnasium and a Town Community Center. The Board and Town
have shared use of the Cedar Fork gymnasium, community center and parking areas located
on Board-owned property (Cedar Fork Elementary School) since June 2003. The Town
desires to enhance the property by designing and constructing additional outdoor amenities
(2 softball fields) and associated elements on Board property. Terms have been negotiated
with the Town for a new Level 4 Joint Use Agreement. Town will maintain the proposed
recreational amenities at or above the Level 4 JUA maintenance standards in exchange for
the privilege of scheduling the use when not scheduled for school program activities. Town
will establish rates for third party users. The initial term of this Agreement is for a period of
twenty-five (25) years. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: Approximately $6,000 annually.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.
9. LEVEL 4 JOINT USE AGREEMENT - FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH
Town of Fuquay-Varina has requested a Level 4 Joint Use Agreement (L4 JUA) for the tenniscourts and designated parking area located at Fuquay-Varina High. Board and Town staffs
have negotiated a L4 JUA for use of the areas designated for shared use. The Town has
agreed to be responsible for the maintenance of the tennis courts at or above the L4 JUA
maintenance standards and share in the maintenance costs of the designated parking areas in
exchange for scheduling use of the tennis courts when such areas are not needed by the
Board. The Town has requested an initial ten (10) year term for this L4 JUA and desires to
improve the tennis courts playing surface and install spectator seating. A 10-year term would
require the Board waiver Policy 7400 stating L4 JUA would be for a term of 25 years. Fiscal
Implications: None. Savings: Initial savings of approximately $35,000 and $3,000 annually.
Recommendation for Action: Board waive of Policy 7400 to allow a term of less than 25
years and approve the requested agreement.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
10. DRIVER EDUCATION CONTRACT RENEWAL 2012-2013
Statutory authority G.S. 20-881, 115C-216 and Title 16 of the N.C. Administrative Codeprovide enabling authority to contract for Driver Education Program Services.
Jordan Driving School (JDS) has been providing Driver Education Program Services to
WCPSS since July 1, 1992. In July 2010, a new contract with the two-year renewal
option was awarded to JDS. We are completing the second year of the contract.
The year two renewal option with JDS includes an increase of $3.50 per student for
behind-the wheel training, an estimated contract increase of $38,500. This is based on an
average cost increase of 48 cents per gallon during 2011 times 7 gallons of gasoline used
per student for an increase of $3.36 and an average of 11,300 students receiving behind
the-wheel training. Per our current contract, "Any cost-of-service increase in subsequent
years must be declared six months prior to the end of the school year, at which time
WCPSS will decide to renew or rebid." By letter on December 27, 2011, JDS requested
an increase of $3.50 per student for behind-the wheel training. This is based on an
average cost increase of 48 cents per gallon during 2011 times 7 gallons of gasoline used
per student for an increase of $3.36. In addition, as of January 1, 2012 an additional 8.4
cents per gallon in taxes was added. Note: Our current contract is based on a cost of
$3.00 per gallon or $21 per student. The increased cost per student would change the
cost paid per gallon to $3.50 or $24.50 per student for the renewed contract.
Staff recommends renewal of the contract and acceptance of the increase in price based
on the following:
Since JDS began contracting with WCPSS in 1992, they have only requested one other
cost increase, which was a $6.00 increase request and approval in 2005, also due to a
significant increase in gasoline.
JDS has provided quality service to students and has cooperated regarding all program
modifications.
Drivers Education Funds are available to cover the increase in the contract costs. Fiscal
Implications: Total projected contract cost is $1,969,590 based on 11,300 students. The
N.C. Department of Transportation Allocation will fund the costs of the program for
Driver Education, and those funds may only be used for Driver Education Program
Services. No local funds will be used for this contract.
BOARD
11. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE RESTORATION OF THE N.C.
TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM
Second Reaing.Board approval is requested for a resolution in support of the restoration of the N.C.
Teaching Fellows Program. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation
for Action: Board approval is requested.
HUMAN RESOURCES
12. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
A. ProfessionalB. Support
C. Contract Central Services Administrator(s)
13. REQUEST FOR LEAVE(S)
ACTION ITEMS
FACILITIES
14. APPROVAL OF NEW BUS ROUTING SYSTEM ANDSCHOOL SCHEDULES
FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
The Transportation Department faces new challenges: a system-wide budget deficit; increasein number of riders due to growth; 5 new schools opening in 2012-13; reduction in state
revenue; and uncertainty of choice assignment plan impacts. Staff recognizes that customer
service can be improved so that buses are on-time, and that drivers are stressed by pressure
to keep tight schedules imposed by the current three-tier routing system. The
Transportation staff looked beyond simply changing the 3-tier system and reinvented the
routing system. This system increases operating efficiency; reduces operating budget; avoids
capital costs; addresses state revenue reduction; and improves customer service. In order to
implement the new bus routing system, it is necessary to partially eliminate the second tier
and change the schedules for some schools. Board policy 5032 requires that the school day
for students be established by April 1 each year. Accordingly staff will present
recommended bell schedules for the 2012-2013 school year. Fiscal Implications: The
proposed bell schedules will increase the department's efficiency and result in savings of
operating and capital costs. Savings: Savings will be realized through the reduction of costs
and the retention of revenue over future fiscal years. Recommendation for Action: 1)
Approval of the proposed bus routing system; and 2) approval of school schedules for the
school year 2012-2013.
TRANSFORMATION
15. BOARD POLICY 6203: TRANSFER OF STUDENT ASSIGNMENT
Revised; First ReadingBoard Policy 6203 was last revised December 7, 2010. Since that time the school district
has experienced implementation of a new Proximity Choice Selection Plan. Staff is
requesting BOE input into the revisions of Policy 6203 to reflect the new Proximity Choice
Selection Plan. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.
SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
16. BOARD POLICY 6860: CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS
Revised; First ReadingPolicy 6860 on Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics is amended to define participating in
athletics. Policy 6860N on Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics is amended due to changes
made by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association in relation to Hot Weather
Guidelines and Lightning Safety. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: N/A.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.
17. MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH PLACEMENT POLICY
New Policy; Second ReadingTaking into consideration the rigor of the common core curriculum, our goals are:
To create consistent sequences/course offerings for mathematical study, and
To create criteria for placement into those sequences/courses that is fair, equitable, and applied consistently for all students.
Fiscal Implications: The draft policy requires the equitable distribution of resources to
ensure student success. This could include dollars for tutoring, and/or other supplemental
resources. This year we will allocate $340,960 to schools for tutoring. Savings: None.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.
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.
ACTION ITEMS CONT'D
HUMAN RESOURCES
18. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)
ADJOURNMENT
Meetings will be held at Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518 unless otherwise indicated.