WCPSS--Board of Education

OPEN SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. QUORUM DETERMINATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. INFORMATION

Chair's Comments
Superintendent's Comments

5. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

6. 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
two 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

7. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

April 23, 2010-Special Board of Education Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2010-Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
May 3, 2010-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
May 6, 2010-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
May 7, 2010-Superintendent Search Committee Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2010-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
May 18, 2010-Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2010-Superintendent Search Committee Meeting Minutes

FINANCE

8. GIFTS TO THE SYSTEM

Eighty eight gifts have been donated to the Wake County Public School System. The
approximate value of the gifts is $46,952. Fiscal Implications: Not Applicable. Recommendation
for Action: No Action is Required.

9. RENEWAL OF WCPSS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Risk Management and Human Resource Departments, and our independent insurance
consultant, compared the cost/benefits of Third-party Claims Administrator of WCBOE
Workers' Compensation Claims Administration. Technical and Cost Proposals were received
from four of nine Third-party Administrators contacted and two of the four met all of the bid
requirements. Cost proposals for 2010-2011 are as follows:Administration Fees
Key Risk Management Services, Inc.$10,500
Brentwood Services Administrators, Inc.$18,025
It is recommended that coverage continue with Key Risk Management Services based on:
Current Service Provider past 8 yearsNo Charge for 114 open claims
No Charge for split-funded claimsUnlimited user access of on-line system.
Dedicated staff for coordination split funded claims
Fiscal Implications: Funds are available in 2010-2011 in the estimated amount of $1,407,096.
Funds will be appropriated from reserved fund balance as required to pay claims incurred in
excess of the 2010-2011 budgeted amounts. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is
requested.

10. STUDENT & ATHLETIC ACCIDENT INSURANCE

The Wake County Public School System has maintained Voluntary Student Accident Insurance,
High School Athletic Accident Insurance, and Middle School Catastrophe Accident Insurance to
address potential losses. Technical and Cost Proposals were received from 4 out of 6
agents/brokers. In 2009, American Advantage offered a 2 year guarantee which we accepted.
Even with higher claims to premium ratio, American Advantage has honored that rate. In
comparing premiums for Voluntary Student Accident Coverage, American Advantage's rates
were for the most part less other contractors for coverage purchased by parents. Cost proposals
for 2010-2011 paid by WCPSS are as follows:
American AdvantageYoung Group
HS Athletics $77,000 $76,900
MS Catastrophic $15,225 $13,705
Fiscal Implications: Funds are available in the 2010-2011 Risk Management Budget in the
amount of $85,820. Additional funds are available within 2010-2011 Risk Management
Budget. Recommendation for Action: Board Approval to renew High School Athletic and
Voluntary Student Accident coverage with American Advantage Marketing Group, and
Middle School Catastrophic Accident coverage with the Young Group is requested.

11. CHANGE ORDER 1: MCNATTON TECHNOLOGIES LLC SERVER SUPPORT

SERVICES AGREEMENT

On April 26, 2009 a Request for Proposal was released offering qualified vendors an opportunity
to bid on server support services. These services include all aspects of physical and logical server
builds, configurations, patches, maintenance, support, application installation and
decommissioning. Four proposals were considered. After careful consideration and review,
McNatton Technologies LLC was recommended. On June 16, 2009 the Board awarded a one
year contract to begin July 1, 2009. The contract includes the option of renewal for up to two
additional one-year terms. $787,200 was encumbered this fiscal year to offset monthly fixed fee
of $65,600. Change Order 1 will renew services for another one-year term. Monthly fixed fee will
remain $65,600. $787,200 will be encumbered on a purchase order to cover anticipated invoiced
amounts during the 2010-11 fiscal year. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of change order is
$787,200. Funding for contracted services is identified and planned for in the Technology
Services 2010-11 operating budget request. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting
Board approval of change order.

12. CHANGE ORDER 2: L-3 STRATIS NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICE

AGREEMENT

A Request for Proposal was released in April 2009 offering qualified vendors an opportunity
to bid on network support services. Network support includes all aspects of Wide and Local
Area Network support. Three proposals were considered. After careful consideration and
review, L-3 STRATIS was recommended. On June 16, 2009 the Board awarded a one-year
contract to begin July 1, 2009. The contract includes the option of renewal for up to two
additional one-year terms. $636,480 was initially encumbered to offset monthly fixed fee of

$53,040.

Per Board approval on January 6, 2009, L-3 also provides a limited number of personnel to help
complete CIP 2006 network infrastructure installation and upgrade projects. This responsibility
was added to the scope of the current contract through Change Order 1. $170,590 of CIP 2006
funds was encumbered this fiscal year to cover these additional contractors.
Change Order 2 will renew all services for another one-year term. Monthly fee for network
support services will remain fixed at $53,040. $200,000 is the estimated need to cover additional
CIP 2006 infrastructure and upgrade projects throughout the year. A total of $836,480 will be
encumbered on a purchase order to cover all anticipated invoiced amounts during the 2010-11
fiscal year. Amount of change order is $836,480. Funding for contracted services is identified
and planned for in the Technology Services 2010-11 operating budget request. $200,000 will be
allocated through CIP 2006 bond funds. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board
approval of change order.

FACILITIES

13.CONTRACT FOR REAL ESTATE LEGAL SUPPORT SERVICES

The current contract for real estate legal support services with Boxley, Bolton, Garber &
Haywood, LLP, expires on June 30, 2010 and a new contract has been negotiated for the next fiscal year. Services will be provided as needed to assist in real estate matters involving real estate owned or leased by the Board, as well as real estate to be acquired. The contract term is from July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011, and it includes a termination clause. A copy of the proposed contract and a memo describing current, on-going, and potential real estate issues are attached. Staff recommends approval in accordance with Board Policy 1214. Fiscal implications: The maximum yearly amount of $100,000 proposed in the agreement includes fees for services based upon an hourly rate schedule. A separate purchase order in the amount of $2,000 will cover reimbursements of out of pocket expenses advanced by the firm. Funding is available from the CIP 2006 Land Purchase budget. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.

14. BIDS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT JOB ORDER

CONTRACTS

Bids for the Environmental Health and Safety Department Job Order Contracts were received
on May 6, 2010. A Job Order Contract (JOC) is for construction or repair with indefinite
demand or quantity. The total amount of these contracts is $1,200,000. Staff recommends award
of contracts to the following contractors: 39 Construction, LLC, in the amount of $250,000 for
indoor air quality (IAQ) replacement general contracting; Enpuricon, Inc., in the amount of
$250,000 for IAQ mold remediation; Quality Decorators, Inc., in the amount of $250,000 for
IAQ painting; 39 Construction, LLC, in the amount of $150,000 for Americans with Disabilities
Act general contracting; Enpuricon, Inc., in the amount of $200,000 for asbestos abatement;
Enpuricon, Inc., in the amount of $100,000 for duct cleaning. All contracts have duration of July
1, 2010 to June 30, 2011. Fiscal implications: Funding is included in the 2010-2011 funding
request. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.

15. CHANGE ORDER NO. CM-02: WILBURN ELEMENTARY

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CM-02 to Barnhill Contracting Company, for their Construction Management at Risk contract for construction of Wilburn Elementary. This change order, in the amount of $14,963,419, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the elementary school project. A list of the 45 bid packages is attached. Fiscal implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $21,179,771, of which $20,899,629 is from CIP 2006 and $280,142 is from CIP 2006 Offsite (Public) Improvements. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

16. CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH BLUE DIAMOND INFORMATION SOLUTIONS,

LLC

To request approval for a second contract renewal with Blue Diamond Information Solutions,
LLC (BDIS) based on the 2008-09 contract, which included the option to renew two times
for one year each time (p. 4, paragraphs 3-5 of original contract), and was approved by the
Board of Education in June 2008. The first renewal was approved in June 2009 and this will
be the second renewal. BDIS provides software site licenses for all school sites, enabling
each site the ability to score formative assessments and generate reports. BDIS also provides
consultation services, support services, maintenance of applications, software maintenance,
back-up data, and documentation as set forth in the service agreement with the Wake County
Public School System. Fiscal Implications: The renewal contract amount is $217,000 and will
be paid from Disadvantaged Students Supplemental Funding. Recommendation for Action:
This item is presented for approval.

17. PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP, INC., MEDICAID BILLING SERVICES

The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has contracted with Public Consulting
Group, Inc. (PCG) for the past twelve years for the provision of Medicaid-billing processes
compliant with federal and state requirements. PCG works with the WCPSS staff and the state
Medicaid-billing agency to develop forms and reporting format, and provides training for staff.
PCG will submit quarterly invoices for payment of their $125,000 fees for Medicaid
Administration and 15% of second portion of said fees for "Fee for Service," not to exceed
$60,000. Fiscal Implications: Contract totals $125,000 and $60,000 and will be funded by
Medicaid revenues. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

18. CONTRACT WITH ACCURATE COMMUNICATION, INC

We are contracting with Accurate Communication to provide interpretation/translation
services for classroom and extra-curricular activities for hearing impaired students in Wake
County Public Schools. Fiscal Implications: Funding in the Special Education Services'
budget in the amount of $327,570 is to be used to pay for the cost of these services.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

19. CONTRACT WITH EASTER SEALS UCP NC (CHARLIE GADDY)

Easter Seals UCP NC (Charlie Gaddy) provides special education and related services to students with special needs. The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has contracted with developmental day centers for over twenty years to provide special education and related services to students with disabilities ages three through twenty one. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides funding for students receiving services in developmental day centers. Fiscal Implications: The State of North Carolina provides
categorical monies totaling $9,991.00 per child, per year, for children ages three through twenty one served indevelopmental day centers. In addition, each year, the state provides $50.00 per child per year to help provide needed supplies and materials. Funding from the state in the amount of $120,492.00 (or approved state developmental day program rate) is to be used for the cost of these services. For each child receiving services at Easter Seals UCP NC (Charlie Gaddy), WCPSS will pay a yearly supplement of $340.00 for a total of $4,080.00. Special education funds will be used to pay this supplement. The total amount of the contract is $124,572.00. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

20. CONTRACT WITH GLOBAL TRANSLATION SYSTEMS, INC.

We are contracting with Global Translation Systems, Inc. to provide foreign language
translation services to students receiving Special Education Services. Fiscal Implications:
Funding in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $180,000.00 is to be
used to pay for these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

21. CONTRACT WITH LEARNING TOGETHER, INC

Learning Together Inc., a development day center, provides special education and related
services to students with special needs. The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS)
has contracted with developmental day centers for over twenty years to provide special
education and related services to students with disabilities ages three through twenty one.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides funding for students receiving
services in developmental day centers.
Fiscal Implications: The State of North Carolina provides categorical monies totaling
$9,991.00 per child, per year, for children ages three through twenty one served in
developmental day centers. In addition, each year, the state provides $50.00 per child to help
provide needed supplies and materials. Funding from the state in the amount of $843,444.00
(or approved state developmental day program rate) is to be used for the cost of these
services. For each child receiving services at Learning Together, Inc., WCPSS will pay a
yearly supplement of $340.00 for a total of $28,560.00. Special education funds will be used
to pay this supplement. The total amount of the contract is $872,004.00.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

22. CONTRACT WITH PEDIATRIC SERVICES OF AMERICA

We are contracting with Pediatric Services of America, Inc. to provide healthcare services to
students enrolled in Wake County Public Schools. Fiscal Implications: Funding in the
Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $190,000.00 is to be used to pay the
cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

23. CONTRACT WITH TLC OPERATIONS, INC. (COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL

CENTER)

The Tammy Lynn Center, a Community Residential Center, provides special education and
related services to students with special needs. The state assists with the cost of these
services by providing funding for students served in community residential centers. This is
the twelfth year that Community Residential funds have been allocated. There are two
community residential centers in Wake County, Tammy Lynn Center and Hilltop Home.
Fiscal Implications: The State of North Carolina provides categorical monies totaling
$16,429.00 per child, per year, for children ages three through twenty one served in
community residential centers. In addition, each year the state provides $50.00 per child per
year for needed supplies and materials. Total contract amount is $213,577.00. Funding
from the state in the amount of $213,577.00 (or approved state Community Residential rate)
is to be used for this contract. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

24. CONTRACT WITH DAMAR SERVICES, INC.

We are contracting with Damar Services Inc., a private, non-profit corporation located in
Indiana, to provide special education and related services for an identified student with
special needs. This student was served at this residential facility prior to moving to Wake
County. In order to facilitate the transition to the Wake County Public School System, it was
agreed that the student should continue to receive services in the Damar facility through June
30, 2011. Fiscal Implications: Funding in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount
of $141,620.00 is to be used to pay the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

25. CONTRACT WITH FRANKIE LEMMON SCHOOL AND DEVELOPMENTAL

CENTER

Frankie Lemmon School, a developmental day center, provides special education and related
services to students with special needs. The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS)
has contracted with developmental day centers for over twenty years to provide special
education and related services to students with disabilities ages three through twenty one.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides funding for students receiving
services in developmental day centers. Fiscal Implications: The State of North Carolina
provides categorical monies totaling $9,991.00 per child, per year, for children ages three
through twenty one served in developmental day centers. In addition, each year, the state
provides $50.00 per child per year to help provide needed supplies and materials. Funding
from the state in the amount of $351,435.00 (or approved state developmental day program
rate) is to be used to pay the cost of these services. For each child receiving services at
Frankie Lemmon School and Development Center, WCPSS will pay a yearly supplement of
$340.00 for a total of $11,900.00. Special education funds will be used to pay this
supplement. The total amount of the contract is $363,335.00.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

26. CONTRACT WITH HILLTOP HOME (COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTER)

Hilltop Home, a Community Residential Center, provides special education and related
services to students with special needs. The state assists with the cost of these services by
providing funding for students served in community residential centers. This is the twelfth
year that Community Residential funds have been allocated. There are two community
residential centers in Wake County, Tammy Lynn Center and Hilltop Home.
Fiscal Implications: The State of North Carolina provides categorical monies totaling $16,429.00 per child, per year, for children ages three through twenty one served in community residential centers. In addition, each year, the state provides $50.00 per child per year for needed supplies and materials. Total contract amount is $246,435.00. Funding from the state in the amount of $246,435.00 (or approved state Community Residential rate) is to be used for these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

27. CONTRACT WITH THE LING AND KERR THERAPY SERVICES

We are contracting with the Ling and Kerr Therapy Services to provide speech/language
therapy services to non public school students. Special Education Services is required by
Title VI-B guidelines to provide services for students in Private Schools and Home Schools.
Fiscal Implications: Funding from ARRA funds in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $500,000.00 is to be used to pay for the cost of these services.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

28. CONTRACT WITH THE CHESHIRE CENTER

We are contracting with the Cheshire Center to provide speech/language therapy services to
non public school students. Special Education Services is required by Title VI-B guidelines
to provide services for students in Private Schools and Home Schools. Fiscal Implications:
Funding from ARRA funds in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of
$500,000.00 is to be used to pay for the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

29. CONTRACT WITH WHITE PLAINS CHILDREN'S CENTER

White Plains, a developmental day center, provides special education and related services to
students with special needs. The Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has
contracted with developmental day centers for over twenty years to provide special education
and related services to students with disabilities ages three through twenty one. The North
Carolina Department of Public Instruction provides funding for students receiving services in
developmental day centers. Fiscal Implications: The State of North Carolina provides
categorical monies totaling $9,991.00 per child, per year, for children ages three through
twenty one served in developmental day centers. In addition, each year, the state provides
$50.00 per child to help provide needed supplies and materials. Funding from the state in the
amount of $169,847.00 (or approved state developmental day program rate) is to be used for
these services. For each child receiving services at White Plains Children's Center, WCPSS
will pay a yearly supplement of $340.00 for a total of $5,780.00. Special education funds
will be used to pay this supplement. The total amount of the contract is $176,477.00.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

POLICY

30. BOARD POLICY 5522: HONOR ROLL

Revised; Second Reading
The Honor Roll Policy, Policy 5522, was originally adopted August 20, 1976. Dr. Kenneth A.
Branch reviewed the policy in April 2010 and is proposing changes to the policy.
Fiscal Implications: None Recommendation for Action: This item is presented for second
reading.

31.APPROVAL OF PHIL BOYLE, LEADING AND GOVERNING ASSOCIATES, AS A

SERVICE PROVIDER OF ANNUAL TRAINING FOR THE BOARD OF

EDUCATION

In North Carolina, Board members are required to complete 12 clock hours of training on an
annual basis according to G.S. 115C-50. Additionally, each member of the Board is required to
have 2 hours of ethics training within 12 months of being elected or appointed to office and
within 12 months of each re-election or re-appointment. All current school board members
must complete the 2 hours by December 31, 2010. The 2 hours may be applied to the annual 12
hours of training required of school board members. The training may be provided by the North
Carolina School Boards Association, the Institute of Government, or other qualified sources
approved by local boards of education.
Board approval is requested for Phil Boyle, Leading and Governing Associates, as a Service
Provider of Annual Training for the Board of Education. Leading and Governing Associates is a
governance education and consulting practice. Dr. Boyle works with government, business, and
community leaders and their organizations to strengthen their capacity to understand public
problems, design democratic decisions, and engage constituents and each other in public policy
conversations. Funding will be determined according to the training that is providing. Board
approval is requested.

32.APPROVAL OF ANN MAJESTIC, BOARD ATTORNEY, AS SERVICE PROVIDER

OF ANNUAL TRAINING FOR THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

In North Carolina, Board members are required to complete 12 clock hours of training on an
annual basis according to G.S. 115C-50. Additionally, each member of the Board is required to
have 2 hours of ethics training within 12 months of being elected or appointed to office and
within 12 months of each re-election or re-appointment. All current school board members
must complete the 2 hours by December 31, 2010. The 2 hours may be applied to the annual 12
hours of training required of school board members. The training may be provided by the North
Carolina School Boards Association, the Institute of Government, or other qualified sources
approved by local boards of education.
Board approval is requested for Ann Majestic, Board attorney, to be a provider of annual training
for the Wake County Board of Education. Ms. Majestic currently provides training, including
ethics training for school boards though the North Carolina School Boards Association.
Funding will be available according to the training that is providing. Board approval is
requested.

HUMAN RESOURCES

33. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

a.Professional
b.Support

34. REQUEST FOR LEAVES

ACTION ITEMS

BOARD

35. UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE REQUEST FOR SUPERINTENDENT

SEARCH

The Superintendent Search Committee is an ad hoc committee formed for the purpose of
assisting in the recruiting/hiring of a Superintendent for the Wake County Public School System.
On Tuesday, May 4, Debra Goldman, Committee Chair, presented information to Committee of
the Whole regarding the possibility of investigating the use of a search firm. At this meeting,
Board members supported this option and requested that the Committee begin to gather
information. The Committee met on May 19 and May 25 to review proposals. As a result, the
Superintendent Search Committee is requesting that the Board of Education appropriate
undesignated fund balance for this item. While the Committee is investigating search firms with
a wide range of services and costs, the Committee is requesting for $125,000.00 to be designated
with the knowledge that unused funds will be reverted to fund balance. If approved and funds
are available, the Committee will present recommendations for a search firm to the Board for
approval prior to the development of a service contract, even if the amount is less than $100,000.
Funds are available in undesignated fund balance. Board approval is requested.

36.APPROVAL FOR THE USE OF A SEARCH FIRM IN THE SUPERINTENDENT

SEARCH

The Superintendent Search Committee is an ad hoc committee formed for the purpose of
assisting in the recruiting/hiring of a Superintendent for the Wake County Public School System.
On Tuesday, May 4, Debra Goldman, Committee Chair, presented information to Committee of
the Whole regarding the possibility of investigating the use of a search firm in the Superintendent
Search. At this meeting, Board members supported this option and requested that the
Committee begin to gather information. The Superintendent Search Committee met on May the
19 and May 25 to review proposals from search firms. After a review of the services that a
search firm might be able to provide, the Committee agreed by consensus to request approval to
continue this process in order to be able to recommend a search firm to the Board of Education.
Funds will be appropriated from Undesignated Fund Balance. The Superintendent Search
Committee is seeking approval to recommend a search firm to the Board of Education.

POLICY

37. POLICY 1300 BOARD MEETINGS

First Reading; Request Waiver of Second Reading
At Committee of the Whole meetings on May 18, 2010 and June 1, 2010, the Board considered
options for creating panels to hear student transfer appeals. The proposed revision to Policy
1300 provides for administrative staff to serve as hearing officers. The hearing panels will gather
facts concerning the appeals and present them to the Board for final decision. Fiscal
implications: None. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.

38. POLICY 6203: TRANSFER OF SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT

First Reading: Request Waiver of Second Reading
At Committee of the Whole meetings on May 4, 2010, and May 18, 2010, the Board considered
revisions for Policy 6203 and R&P to bring this policy in line with Board of Education
Resolution on Assignment and recent Board of Education revision of Policy 6200. The
proposed revision to Policy 6203 and R&P 6203 provides for reasons transfer requests may be
approved or denied by staff and for administrative staff to serve as hearing officers for transfer
appeals. The hearing panels will gather facts concerning the appeals and present them to the
Board for final decision. Fiscal implications: None. Recommendation for action: Board
approval is requested.

RECOGNITION - 5 P.M.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

39. BOARD COMMENDATION FOR SCHOOLS RECOGNIZED BY MAGNET

SCHOOLS OF AMERICA AS "SCHOOLS OF DISTINCTION" OR SCHOOLS OF

EXCELLENCE

The following fourteen schools were recently named by the Magnet Schools of America as
2010 Magnet Schools of Excellence or Magnet Schools of Distinction.
2010 National Magnet Schools of Excellence
Bugg Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary
Conn Active Learning and Technology Magnet Elementary
Joyner Center for Spanish Language / International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet
Elementary
Millbrook International Baccalaureate PYP Magnet Elementary
Wiley International Studies Magnet Elementary
Ligon Gifted and Talented Magnet Middle School
Garner International Baccalaureate MYP/DP Magnet High
2010 National Magnet Schools of Distinction
Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary
Combs Leadership Magnet Elementary
Douglas Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary
Hunter Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary
Centennial Campus University Connections & Leadership Magnet Middle
East Garner International Baccalaureate MYP Magnet Middle
Magnet Schools of America is a national collaborative network of magnet schools that
provide leadership for innovative instructional programs promoting equity, diversity, and
academic excellence for all students in public school choice programs. The schools were
selected from a national field of over 2,000 magnet schools based on rigorous criteria that
includes innovative instructional strategies, student achievement, diversity goals, and parent
and community involvement in the magnet school. This year, WCPSS had the most award
winning schools of any district in the nation. As WCPSS proceeds with the Curriculum
Management Audit's call to evaluate all programs, the accomplishment of these schools
shows the level to which WCPSS magnet programs meet and exceed the national standard for
magnet schools. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends
that principals and school representatives be invited to the board meeting for commendation.

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 Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act, 20 U.S.C. 1232g.
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

40. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)

41. ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER(S)

42. RECOMMENDATION FOR CAREER STATUS

43. RECOMMENDATION FOR NON-RENEWALS

44. ADJOURNMENT

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