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. POTENTIAL CHANGES IN LOCAL EXPENDITURES FOR 2007-2008

To report potential changes in local expenditures for 2007-2008 as of March 31, 2008. Fiscal Implications:
Potential adjustments within the local budget. Transactions transferring budget between accounts will be
reported to the Board of Education with all Budget Amendments and Transfers quarterly.
Recommendation for Action: No action. Administration is reporting potential changes in local
expenditures.

2. CHARACTER EDUCATION

At the April 5, 2005 meeting, the Board of Education put into policy what has been practice in the
classroom for more than 10 years. The Board gave final approval to Character Education Policy 5130,
which formalizes practices and beliefs related to the importance of character education and a positive
learning environment in the Wake County Public School System. This policy reflects the eight character
traits adopted by WCPSS in 1993 and focuses on curriculum, climate, and community involvement as core
components of the Character Education Program. The impact of Character Education is best
demonstrated by providing examples from our schools. Character Education is essential when we look at
the learning and life skills required for our students to be productive citizens in the 21st Century.

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. 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 8, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
February 26, 2008-Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
March 11, 2008-Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2008-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
March 25, 2008-Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2008-Work Session & Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
April 8, 2008-Board of Education Meeting Minutes

FINANCE

1. AUTHORIZATION FORMS

These authorization forms designate the persons authorized to sign vouchers for the payment of money
on behalf of Aversboro Elementary School. Fiscal Implications: These authorization forms are required
for bank records. Recommendation for Action: Approval of Authorization Forms.

2. REPORT OF ADMINSTRATION 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 March 2008. Fiscal Implications: Not applicable.
Recommendation for Action: Not applicable.

3. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS, 2007-2008

To report changes in the budget resolution resulting from transactions processed during
January - March, 2008. Fiscal Implications:
Adjust State Public School Fund + $ 15,772,796
Adjust Local Current Expense Fund+ $ 610,033
Adjust Federal Programs Fund + $ 1,455,533
Adjust Capital Outlay Fund + $ 131,363,974
Adjust Multiple Enterprise Fund + $ 180
Adjust Local Grants Funds + $ 324,121
Net Changes + 149,526,637
Recommendation for Action: No action. In accordance with the Budget Resolution, administration
is reporting changes in appropriations.

4. CONTRACT - MARKET SMART

The Magnet Office is requesting that the existing contract with Market Smart be expanded to develop a
magnet schools marketing video. Market Smart has an existing contract with the Magnet Programs. The
expansion funds will be utilized to develop a video to help market the three Magnet School Assistance
Program (MSAP) Grant schools; East Garner Magnet Middle School, Garner Magnet High School, and
Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School. Funds will come from MSAP grant funds. Fiscal Implications:
Increase the existing contract by $20,000 for a total of $115,000. Recommendation for Action: Staff is
requesting Board approval.

5. CONTRACT- EDWARDS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.

Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School is a recipient of the 2007-2010 Federal Magnet Schools Assistance
Program (MSAP) Grant. A key objective of Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School's program design is to
develop and implement their magnet Leadership component. Dr. Steve Edwards will work together with
staff and students from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in the development and implementation
of the MSAP's grant Leadership component. Dr. Edwards will provide the consulting services and
training needed for Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School to comply with the Leadership scope and
objectives of the MSAP grant. This is a three-year contract slated to begin on May 1, 2008. The three
year (2007-2010) contract fee is $200,000. The Magnet Programs Office is requesting that $40,000 of the
MSAP federal grant funds be allocated to pay for year one of the contract. Contract fees for year two
and three will be $80,000 per year. Requests to encumber year two and year three funds will be requested
once those funds are released from the federal government. Fiscal Implications: $40,000 for year 1 of the
contract. The contract will be paid from MSAP grant funds. Recommendation for Action: Staff is
requesting Board approval.

6. DISTRICT STANDARDS FOR DESKTOP AND LAPTOP COMPUTERS

The district has standardized on two brands for desktop and laptop purchases since 1997. The current
standards are Lenovo and Dell. To assure that the district continues to receive the best products to meet
its needs at the most beneficial pricing, a Request for Proposal was released in December 2007 to
determine which manufacturers would be chosen to serve as the standards during the next three years.
Proposals were submitted by Lenovo, Dell and HP. Each manufacturer also provided evaluation units
which representatives of various groups of district staff were given the opportunity to evaluate from the
user perspective. A committee was formed to evaluate the proposals and determine which manufacturers
would be recommended to provide desktop and laptop equipment over the next three years. As a result
of the committee's review, Lenovo and HP are being recommended. A contract with each manufacturer
would be executed for a period of one year renewable annually for up to two additional years. Fiscal
Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of recommended
standards.

FACILITIES

1. LEASE AGREEMENT: PEAKWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC (BUS PARKING)

Terms and conditions of a Lease Agreement have been reached with Peakway Development, LLC,
("Peakway") to again lease a gravel parking lot located at 3600 Apex Peakway, Apex, NC, under a one
year lease beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009, with the possibility for an annual renewal
thereafter. This lease is for continued use as a school bus parking lot. The current lease for this area will
expire June 30, 2008, and required an annual rental payment in the amount of $20,200. A copy of the
new Lease Agreement is attached. Fiscal Implications: A single sum lease payment of $20,900 is due and
payable to Peakway Development, LLC. Funding for this lease would come from the 2008-2009
Operating Budget. Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends Board approval.

2. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS ON MULTIPLE PROPERTIES

(HERBERT AKINS ROAD ELEMENTARY)

As a part of the development of Herbert Akins Road Elementary and the construction approval process,
the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Town of Fuquay-Varina are requiring that road
improvements are made to Herbert Akins Road to address traffic and safety concerns. As a condition of
site plan approval, permit issuance, and completion of the improvements, it is necessary that WCPSS
acquire temporary construction easements from the following property owners: 1) Baker; 2) Bullock
Family, LLC; 3) Dickens; 4) Kryder; and 5) Vaughn. The combined total amount of compensation to
acquire the land needed for all necessary temporary construction easements totals $501. A copy of the
easement plats are attached with the areas of the easements identified thereon. Fiscal Implications: The
Board will compensate the property owners in the individual amounts shown below for a combined total
of $501: 1) Baker: $50; 2) Bullock Family, LLC: $52; 3) Dickens: $65; 4) Kryder: $131; and 5) Vaughn:
$203. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

3. PERMANENT SLOPE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT: K&A

DEVELOPERS, LLC (HERBERT AKINS ROAD ELEMENTARY)

As a part of the development of Herbert Akins Road Elementary and the construction approval process,
the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Town of Fuquay-Varina are requiring that road
improvements are made to Herbert Akins Road to address traffic and safety concerns. As a condition of
site plan approval, permit issuance, and completion of the improvements, it is necessary that WCPSS
acquire permanent and temporary construction easements totaling 0.57 acres from property owner, K&A
Developers, LLC. A permanent slope easement to be located adjacent to the right-of-way area will be
required for the road improvement and will have an adverse impact upon the property owner's
remaining property. Proposed compensation to acquire the land needed for the slope easement and
temporary construction easement totals $7,873. A copy of the easement plat is attached with the areas of
the easements identified thereon. Fiscal Implications: The Board will compensate the property owner in
the amount of $7,873 from the CIP 2006 Land Purchase budget. Recommendation for Action: Board
approval is requested.

4. PERMANENT DRAINAGE AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT: HICKS

PROPERTY (HERBERT AKINS ROAD ELEMENTARY)

As a part of the development of Herbert Akins Road Elementary and the construction approval process,
the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Town of Fuquay-Varina are requiring that road
improvements are made to Herbert Akins Road to address traffic and safety concerns. As a condition of
site plan approval, permit issuance, and completion of the improvements, it is necessary that WCPSS
acquire permanent and temporary construction easements totaling 0.124 acres from property owner,
Hicks. A permanent drainage easement to be located adjacent to the right-of-way area will be required for
the road improvement and will have a slight impact upon the property owner's remaining property.
Proposed compensation to acquire the land needed for the drainage easement and temporary
construction easement totals $2,089. A copy of the easement plat is attached with the areas of the
easements identified thereon. Fiscal Implications: The Board will compensate the property owner in the
amount of $2,089 from the CIP 2006 Land Purchase budget. Recommendation for Action: Board
approval is requested.

5. RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION, WATER LINE DEDICATION AND DRAINAGE

EASEMENT: TOWN OF FUQUAY-VARINA (HERBERT AKINS ROAD ELEMENTARY)

As a part of the development of Herbert Akins Road Elementary and the construction approval process,
the North Carolina Department of Transportation and Town of Fuquay-Varina ("Town") are requiring
that road improvements are made to Herbert Akins Road to address traffic and safety concerns. As a
condition of site plan approval, permit issuance and to complete the improvements, it is necessary that
Wake County Board of Education dedicate approximately 0.12 acres of right-of-way to NCDOT.
In addition, the Town requires the dedication of a water line and water line easement located within the
proposed dedicated right-of-way, and a drainage easement located adjacent to the proposed dedicated
right-of-way area. Board approval is requested for the granting of the water line and drainage easement
dedications to the Town so that recordation of said dedications can occur. The requested easements and
right-of-way dedications will not interfere with Wake County Public Schools' present or future use of the
property. A copy of the easement plat is attached with the area of the right-of-way and easement
identified thereon. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is
requested.

6. TRANSIT, SIGHT TRIANGLE, AND TREE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS: CITY OF

RALEIGH (BUGG ELEMENTARY)

As part of the renovation of Bugg Elementary, the City of Raleigh Transportation Division requires
dedication of a new transit easement to be located on a portion of the school property along Cooper
Road. The City of Raleigh will erect and maintain a bus shelter and related facilities, containing 300 square
feet, which will provide an area for members of the public to access public transportation. Also, a new
sight triangle easement, to be located between the Cooper Road entrance to and exit from the school, is
required to improve the visibility of traffic conditions.
Additionally, as a condition of site plan approval and permit issuance, The City of Raleigh has required
Tree Conservation Easements upon school property, in order to preserve the integrity of tree protection
and natural resource buffers. These requested easements, containing a total of approximately 1.51 acres,
are in compliance with the City of Raleigh Tree Conservation Ordinance.
The easements will not significantly interfere with the Wake County Public School System's present or
future use of the property. A copy of the plat which indicates the areas of the transit, sight triangle and
tree conservation easements is attached. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff
requests Board approval.

7. PERPETUAL UNDERGROUND UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT: WAKE

ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION (HERITAGE HIGH)

As part of the construction process and in order to provide service to the Heritage High site, Wake
Electric Membership Corporation requires an easement to construct, relocate, maintain, and operate
electric and/or communication facilities thereon consisting of poles, cables, wires, underground conduits,
enclosures and other pertinent facilities. The easement to be granted will allow for installation of utility
service equipment where needed upon the site, with the precise location to be determined by mutual
agreement and to be memorialized by site maps or drawings upon installation. The requested easement
will not interfere with the Wake County Public School System's present or future use of the property. A
copy of the proposed easement and drawing is attached. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation
for Action: Staff request Board approval.

8. UTILITY EASEMENT: PROGRESS ENERGY (POE ELEMENTARY)

As part of the modular unit installation and in order to provide service to the Poe Elementary site,
Progress Energy Carolinas, Inc., requires an easement to construct, relocate, maintain, and operate electric
and/or communication facilities, thereon, consisting of poles, cables, wires, underground conduits,
enclosures and other pertinent facilities. The easement to be granted will allow for installation of utility
service equipment where needed upon the site, with the precise location to be determined by mutual
agreement and to be memorialized by site maps or drawings upon installation. The requested easement
will not interfere with the Wake County Public School System's present or future use of the property. A
copy of the proposed Easement and drawing is attached. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation
for Action: Staff request Board approval.

9. UTILITY EASEMENT: TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS (HOLLY GROVE ELEMENTARY)

The Town of Holly Springs desires to install a traffic signal light pole at the SE corner of the intersection
of Cass Holt Road and Avent Ferry Road adjacent to the Holly Grove Elementary School site. The
Town is seeking to acquire approximately 831 sq. feet for an easement for the signal light pole. The
requested easement will be located outside of the school's existing boundary fence and will not interfere
with Wake County Public School System's present or future use of the property. A copy of the easement
plat is attached with the area of the easement identified thereon.
Pursuant to the Sales Tax Agreement the Holly Grove Elementary School site has been transferred to
Wake County, which must approve and execute the easement conveyance. The easement request has
been scheduled by Wake County staff for presentation to the Board of Commissioners on May 4, 2008.
Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff requests Board approval.

10. MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES: BUGG ELEMENTARY

Negotiations have been completed with ESP Associates, PA, to provide construction materials testing
and special inspection services for the Bugg Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project, in an
amount not-to-exceed $195,000, in accordance with the Master Geotechnical, Material Testing, Special
Inspections, and/or Wetland Delineation Services Agreement. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available
from the total project budget of $19,569,538, of which $19,459,878 is from CIP 2006, $75,000 from Plan
2004, and $34,660 from Plan 2000. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

11. MATERIALS TESTING SERVICES: SMITH ELEMENTARY

Negotiations have been completed with ESP Associates, PA, to provide construction materials testing
and special inspection services for the Smith Elementary School Additions and Renovations Project, in an
amount not-to-exceed $200,000, in accordance with the Master Geotechnical, Material Testing, Special
Inspections, and/or Wetland Delineation Services Agreement. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available
from the total project budget of $22,004,513, of which $21,774,513 is from CIP 2006 and $230,000 from
Plan 2004. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

12. BIDS: WAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY (WINDOW REPLACEMENT)

Bids for window replacement at Wake Forest Elementary were received on April 1, 2008. Staff and Smith
Norwood Architecture & Design, PA, recommend award of the single-prime contract to 39 Construction
Co., LLC, in the amount of $139,092. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project
budget of $200,000, as provided in PLAN 2000 Deferred Maintenance line item. Recommendation for
Action: Board approval is requested.

13. BIDS: WAKE FOREST-ROLESVILLE MIDDLE (PAINTING)

Bids for the exterior and interior Painting at Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School were received on
March 28, 2008. Staff recommends award of the single-prime contract to Quality Decorators in the
amount of $116,000. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total budget of $67,813,687 for
CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components projects. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

14. BIDS: LEESVILLE HIGH (PAINTING)

Bids for the exterior and interior painting at Leesville High School were received on March 27, 2008.
Staff recommends award of the single-prime contract to Finishin' Touch Painting in the amount of
$159,200. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total budget of $67,813,687 for CIP 2006
Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components projects. Recommendation for Action: Board approval
is requested.

15. BIDS: PARTNERSHIP ELEMENTARY (EXTERIOR REPAIRS)

Bids for exterior repairs at Partnership Elementary were received on March 20, 2008. Staff and HH
Architecture P.A., recommend award of the single-prime contract to Triple M Contractors, Inc. in the
amount of $559,900. Repairs at Partnership Elementary include 1) roof replacement 1916 original
building and 1959 cafeteria addition, 2) masonry repairs 1916 original building, and 3) window
replacement 1959 classroom addition. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total budget of
$67,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components projects. Recommendation
for Action: Board approval is requested.

16. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-03: MILLS PARK MIDDLE (M-10)

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-03, to D. H. Griffin Construction Company,
LLC, for their Construction Management at Risk contract for the construction of the new Mills Park
Middle School. This change order, in the amount of $5,073,384, is to establish a guaranteed maximum
price (GMP) for the early steel package, which is one of the 53 construction packages for this project. In
addition, this change order establishes the reimbursable general conditions cost for the project. A list of
bid packages is attached. A future change order will be brought to the August 5, 2008 Board meeting to
establish the total GMP for the Mills Park Middle School Project. Fiscal Implications: Funding is
available from the total project budget of $42,579,271, of which $42,509,271 is from CIP 2006 and
$70,000 is to be provided by Town of Cary. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

17. CHANGE ORDER NO. CMCO #04: LACY ELEMENTARY

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CMCO #04 to Balfour Beatty Construction Inc., for
their Construction Management at Risk contract for the additions and renovations at Lacy Elementary.
This change order, in the amount of $19,262,932, is to establish the total guaranteed maximum price
(GMP) for this project. A list of bid packages is attached. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from
the total project budget of $22,170,829, of which $525,000 is from PLAN 2004 Startup, $21,256,995 from
CIP 2006, and $388,834 from CIP 2006 Offsite Improvements. Recommendation for Action: Board
approval is requested.

18. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-03: HOLLY GROVE MIDDLE (M-9)

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-03 to D. H. Griffin Construction Company, LLC,
for their Construction Management at Risk contract for the construction of the new Holly Grove Middle
School. This change order, in the amount of $5,053,535 is to establish a guaranteed maximum price
(GMP) for the early steel work package, which is one of the 53 construction packages for this project. In
addition, this change order establishes the reimbursable general conditions cost for the project. A list of
the bid packages is attached. A future change order will be brought to the June 17, 2008 Board meeting
to establish the GMP for the total project. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project
budget of $42,539,315, of which $42,490,315 is from CIP 2006 and $49,000 is from Wake County Parks
and Recreation and the Town of Holly Springs. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is
requested.

19. CHANGE ORDER NO. CM-04 GMP 3: ROOT ELEMENTARY

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CM-04 GMP 3 to New Atlantic Contracting, Inc., for
their Construction Management at Risk contract for the renovations and additions at Root Elementary
School. This change order, in the amount of $4,480,604, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price
(GMP) for the final 21 bid packages, which are part of the 39 construction packages for this project. A
list of the bid packages is attached. The total GMP for this project is $14,910,107. Fiscal Implications:
Funding is available from the total project budget of $21,928,650, of which $300,000 is from PLAN 2004
and $21,628,650 from CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

20. CHANGE ORDER NO. CM-02: ALSTON RIDGE ELEMENTARY

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CM-02 to Barnhill Contracting, Inc., for their
Construction Management at Risk contract for the construction of the new Alston Ridge Elementary
School. This change order, in the amount of $18,112,544, is to establish a total guaranteed maximum
price (GMP) for this project. A list of the bid packages is attached. This change order also modifies the
general conditions of the contract from "lump sum" to "reimbursable". Fiscal Implications: Funding is
available from the total project budget of $23,141,453, of which $22,746,540 is from CIP 2006 and
$394,913 from CIP Offsite Improvements. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

21. CHANGE ORDER NO. CO2: POE ELEMENTARY MODULAR SWING SPACE

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CO2 to Beau Chene Company, LLC, for their swing
space modular set-up contract at Poe Elementary School. This change order, in the amount of
$121,188.27, is for connecting and installing all services (power, water, sewer, ADA access, data, fire
protection, and security) required for permitted occupancy for a third six-classroom modular unit, to
increase the swing space at this campus. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project
budget of $14,179,044, of which $250,000 is from PLAN 2004, $13,792,560 from CIP 2006, and $136,484
from CIP 2006 Life Cycle Replacement. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

1. AMENDMENT ONE TO PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA, INC.

We are currently contracting with Pediatric Services of America, Inc. to provide nursing services to
identified special education students. Since the beginning of the school year, we have had an increase of
two (2) additional students requiring nursing services. Fiscal Implications: We are increasing the current
contract from $100,000.00 to $140,000.00. Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget
for this increase. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

2. AMENDMENT ONE TO MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.

We are currently contracting with Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. to provide nursing services to
identified special education students. We originally under-budgeted the amount needed in this contract.
In addition, we have had an increase of four (4) additional students requiring nursing services from
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. Fiscal Implications: We are increasing the current contract from
$90,000.00 to $135,000.00. Funds are available in the Special Education Services' budget for this increase.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

3. AMENDMENT TWO TO SOUTHEAST FAMILY SERVICES (FORMERLY SHIGLEY

FAMILY SERVICES)

Currently there are two hundred fourteen (214) evaluations included in the Southeast Family Services
Contract. This amendment will allow us to add twenty (20) additional preschool evaluations. Fiscal
Implications: We are increasing the current contract by $30,000.00 making the total contract amount
$351,000.00. Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget for this increase.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

4. GRANT PROPOSALS

1.Competitive (#1226): Wake Education Partnership, Teacher Leadership Grants / Individual Schools.
2.Competitive (#1227): Wake Forest Women's Club / 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. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

A. Professional
B. Support
C. Contract Central Services Administrators

COMMITTEE CHAIRS' REPORT

ACTION ITEMS

FINANCE

1. APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION'S PLAN FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 2008

2009

To approve the Board of Education's Plan for Student Success for 2008-2009. Fiscal Implications: The
Board of Education's Plan for Student Success for fiscal year 2008-2009 will be delivered to the County
Commissioners on May 15, 2008. Also, included are Projections for 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
Recommendation for Action: Board of Education's approval of the Plan for Student Success including a
budget request from the County Commissioners for 2008-2009. This amount is shown on the attached
sheet.

FACILITIES

1. ASSIGNMENT OF NEW SUBDIVISION TO SCHOOLS

The staff of the Growth and Planning Department presented recommendations to the Board of
Education on April 8, 2008, for the following subdivision: The Villages of Apex, North Village (phases
1A and 1B). Fiscal Implications: Facility-related costs will be avoided. Recommendation for Action:
Staff is presenting for approval.

2. ASSIGNMENT OF TRADITIONAL CALENDAR OPTIONS

In order to comply with a Superior Court ruling stating that students can only be assigned to year-round
or modified calendar schools with informed parental consent, the Board of Education needs to designate
additional traditional calendar options and approve a process for informing parents of their right to
request a traditional calendar assignment. Staff will present recommendations for designating traditional
calendar options for nodes assigned to year-round or modified calendar schools. Fiscal Implications:
Transportation costs are likely to increase. Recommendation for Action: Staff is presenting for Board
approval.

POLICY

1. POLICY 6230- ASSURANCES OF APPROPRIATE SERVICES FOR ACADEMICALLY

GIFTED STUDENTS

New; First Reading
Policy 6230 addresses the identification and assurances of appropriate services for Academically Gifted
Students in Wake County. The Wake County Public School System Academically Gifted Program is
governed by the requirements of N.C. General Statutes Article 9-B. Academically or Intellectually Gifted
Students. The Wake County Public School System Academically Gifted Program plan addresses
identification and service delivery as required by law. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for
Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

2. POLICY 6860- CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS

Revised; First Reading
Policy 6860.5 on Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics is amended to permit exemptions from medical
examinations due to a bona fide religious objection if approved by the Senior Administrator of Athletics.
The change has been approved by the Policy Committee. 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 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.RECOMMENDATIONFOR ADMINSTRATIVE TRANSFER(S)

ADJOURNMENT

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