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OPEN SESSION


1. CALL TO ORDER


2. QUORUM DETERMINATION


3.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


4.INFORMATION

Chair's Comments
Superintendent's Comments
Board Members' Comments

5. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA


PUBLIC HEARING OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S PROPOSED BUDGET - 6:00P.M.

Citizens who sign up to address the 2012-2013 Superintendent's Proposed Budget will be called on in priority order. Each individual will be allowed two minutes for remarks.

PUBLIC COMMENT - IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING

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.


CONSENT ITEMS


APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES


6. February 21, 2012-Special Called Board of Education Meeting Minutes


FINANCE


7. AUTHORIZATION FORMS

These authorization forms designate the persons authorized to sign vouchers for the payment
of money on behalf of Wake Forest Elementary and Poe Montessori Magnet. Fiscal
Implications: These authorization forms are required for bank records. Savings: Not
Applicable. Recommendation for Action: Approval of Authorization Forms

8. 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 February 2012. Fiscal
Implications: Not Applicable. Savings: Not Applicable. Recommendation for Action: Not
Applicable.

9. GIFTS TO THE SYSTEM

One hundred and eighty eight gifts have been donated to the Wake County Public School
System. The approximate value of the gifts is $65,196. Fiscal Implications: Not Applicable.
Savings: Not Applicable. Recommendation for Action: No Action is Required.

10. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS

To report changes in the budget resolutions resulting from transactions processed during
February, 2012. Fiscal Implications: Adjust State Public School Fund+ $806,831
Adjust Local Current Expense Fund+ $0
Adjust Federal Grants Fund - State+ $47,698
Adjust Capital Outlay Fund+$0
Adjust Multiple Enterprise Fund+$0
Adjust Direct Grants Fund+$5,488
Adjust Specific Revenue Fund+$0

Net Changes+$860,017
Savings: Not Applicable. Recommendation for Action: No action. In accordance with
Budget Resolution, administration is reporting changes in appropriations.

FACILITIES


11.BIDS: CONN ELEMENTARY HVAC RENOVATION

Bids were received on March 13, 2012 for the HVAC Renovation Project at Conn
Elementary. This project will replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
throughout the entire campus. Staff and Cheatham & Associates, P.A., recommend award of
the single-prime contract to Harrod & Associates Constructors, Inc., in the amount of
$2,249,000. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of
$74,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components. Savings: Not
applicable. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

12.BIDS: EAST GARNER MIDDLE HVAC RENOVATION

Bids were received on March 14, 2012 for the HVAC Renovation Project at East Garner
Middle. This project will replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment
throughout selected areas of the campus. Staff and Cheatham & Associates, P.A.,
recommend award of the single-prime contract to Comfort Systems USA (MidAtlantic),
LLC, in the amount of $650,999. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total
project budget of $74,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building
Components. Savings: Not applicable. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is
requested.

13.BIDS: HILBURN ELEMENTARY ROOF REPLACEMENT

Bids were received on March 8, 2012 for the roof replacement of Hilburn Elementary
School. Staff and Rooftop Systems Engineers, recommend award of the single-prime contract
to AAR of North Carolina, Inc., in the amount of $652,280. The existing (1995) single-ply
membrane roof is at the end of its useful life and is currently leaking. Therefore, it is being
replaced with a new 15-year warranty, single-ply membrane roof system. Fiscal Implications:
Funding is available from the total project budget of $74,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle
Replacement of Building Components. Savings: None. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

14. BIDS: SOUTHEAST RALEIGH HIGH ROOF REPLACMENT

Bids were received on March 15, 2012 for the roof replacement of Southeast Raleigh High
School. Staff and REI Engineers, recommend award of the single-prime contract to AAR of
North Carolina, Inc., in the amount of $1,268,200. The existing (1997) single-ply membrane
roof is at the end of its useful life and is currently leaking. Therefore, it is being replaced
with a new 20-year warranty, modified bitumen membrane roof system. Fiscal Implications:
Funding is available from the total project budget of $74,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle
Replacement of Building Components. Savings: None. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

TRANSFORMATION


15. GRANT PROPOSALS

Competitive (#18312): Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation, ESA Foundation Challenge Grant / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#18412): North Carolina Biotechnology Center, Education Enhancement Grant (EEG) / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#18512): Progress Energy, Progress Energy Corporate Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#18612): Duke Energy, Duke Energy Foundation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#18712): PepsiCo, PepsiCo Foundation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#18812): The Walton Family Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#18912): General Motors (GM), GM Foundation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#19012): US Department of Education, Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) / Central Services.
Competitive (#19112): North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE), NCAE Grant Programs / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#19212): Eileen Fisher, Eileen Fisher Grant Programs / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#19312): Spencer Foundation, Spencer Foundation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#19412): Gateway to College National Network, Gateway to College Program / Central Services.
Competitive (#19512): AT&T Aspire, Local High School Impact Initiative / Central Services.
Competitive (#19612): Action for Healthy Kids, Action for Healthy Kids Grant Program / Individual Schools.
Collaborative (#19712): Audubon, TogetherGreen Innovation Grants Program / Individual Schools.
Fiscal Implications: Any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by grant
program. Savings: Grant funding supplements existing resources. Recommendation for
Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

16. BOARD POLICY 6203: TRANSFER OF STUDENT ASSIGNMENT

Revised; Second Reading
The Board approved revisions to Board Policy 6203: Transfer of Student Assignment on
first reading at its March 27th meeting. Staff is requesting approval of the input and revisions
of the policy to reflect the new Proximity Choice Selection Plan. Fiscal Implications: None.
Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

HUMAN RESOURCES


17. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

A. Professional
B. Support
C. Contract Central Services Administrator(s)

18. REQUEST FOR LEAVE(S)


CLOSED SESSION

To consider confidential personnel information protected under G.S. 143-318.11 (a) (6) and 115C-319.
To consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege in G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3).
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 ITEM


HUMAN RESOURCES


19. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)


20. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER(S)


ADJOURNMENT


Meetings will be held at Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518 unless otherwise indicated.