WCPSS--Board of Education

OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER - 2 p.m.

QUORUM DETERMINATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

INFORMATION

Chair's Comments
Superintendent's Report

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

INFORMATION ITEMS

PROGRAM

1. BROOKS MUSEUMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KINDERGARTEN "RAISING ACHIEVEMENT/CLOSING GAP" PRESENTATION

Team PLC (Professional Learning Community) Goal for promoting student success for the 06-07 school year
Strategies that were implemented to support and enhance this goal
Gathering and analyzing data
Results and conclusions
Fiscal Implications: There are no fiscal implications. Recommendation for Action: This item is presented for information.
PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 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

April 17, 2007-Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
May 8, 2007 -Closed Session Minutes
May 16, 2007-Joint Meeting Board of Education and County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
May 22, 2007 -Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes

FINANCE

1. GIFTS TO THE SYSTEM

Seventy-three gifts have been donated to the Wake County Public School System. The approximate value of the gifts is $55,121.06. Fiscal Implications: Not applicable. Recommendation: No action is required.

FACILITIES

1. JOINT USE AGREEMENT: APEX ELEMENTARY

The Apex Elementary School campus was jointly designed by Wake County Government, WCPSS, and the Town of Apex as a school/park. Wake County Government's Field Services Department has maintained the outdoor recreational areas in exchange for community access. Town has agreed to take over the maintenance responsibilities for the gazebo, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, designated parking area and outdoor amenities, in exchange for the privilege to schedule the use of the designated areas. The school will schedule use of the shared areas during normal school hours and the Town will schedule the outdoor recreational use during non-school hours. The Board shall have priority use of school program field at all times. The initial agreement term is for a period of twenty-five (25) years. At the end of the initial term, the Town has the exclusive option to extend the Town's use for an additional twenty-five (25) year period, so long as the property is not needed for Board purposes and the facility is operated as a school. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

2. JOINT USE AGREEMENT: APEX MIDDLE

Town of Apex has requested a Level 4 Joint Use Agreement for the athletic fields located at Apex Middle School. The town has agreed to maintain the softball and multipurpose fields and share in the maintenance costs of the designated parking areas in exchange for the privilege to schedule the use of the softball and multipurpose fields when not needed by the Board. The school will schedule use of the shared areas during normal school hours and the Town will schedule the field use during non-school hours and/or when not needed by the Board. The Board shall have priority use of school fields at all times. The initial agreement term is for a period of twenty-five (25) years. At the end of the initial term, the Town has the exclusive option to extend the Town's use for an additional twenty-five (25) year period, so long as the property is not needed for Board purposes and the facility is operated as a school. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

3. JOINT USE AGREEMENT: BAUCOM ELEMENTARY

The Town of Apex has requested a Level 4 Joint Use Agreement for the athletic fields and designated parking areas located at Baucom Elementary School. The town has agreed to maintain the gravel track, softball, and multipurpose fields, and to share in the maintenance costs of the designated parking areas, in exchange for the privilege to schedule the use of the softball and multipurpose fields when not needed by the Board. The school will schedule use of the shared areas during normal school hours and the Town will schedule the field use during non-school hours, when not needed by the Board. The Board shall have priority use of fields at all times. The initial agreement term is for a period of twenty-five (25) years. At the end of the initial term, the Town has the exclusive option to extend the Town's use for an additional twenty-five (25) year period, so long as the property is not needed for Board purposes and the facility is operated as a school. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

4. JOINT USE AGREEMENT: LUFKIN MIDDLE

Town of Apex has requested a Level 4 Joint Use Agreement for the athletic fields located at Lufkin Middle School. The town has agreed to maintain the combination softball/multipurpose field and share in the maintenance costs of the designated parking areas in exchange for the privilege to schedule the use of the combination softball/multipurpose field when not needed by the Board. The school will schedule use of the shared areas during normal school hours and the Town will schedule the field use during non-school hours when not needed by the Board. The Board shall have priority use of field at all times. The initial agreement term is for a period of twenty-five (25) years. At the end of the initial term, the Town has the exclusive option to extend the Town's use for an additional twenty-five (25) year period, so long as the property is not needed for Board purposes and the facility is operated as a school. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

5. BUS PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT: PEAKWAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC

Since 2003, the Wake County Public School System has been leasing a graveled parking lot located at 3600 Apex Peakway in Apex, owned by Peakway Development, LLC, to park approximately 40 buses in off hours. A parking lot lease for this area requires an additional one-year lease from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Fiscal Implications: A single sum lease payment of $20,200 is due and payable to Peakway Development, LLC. Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends Board approval of a Parking Lease Agreement with Peakway Development, LLC from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008.

6. BIDS: GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT JOB ORDER CONTRACTS AND SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Bids for the General Services Department's Job Order Contracts and Service Agreements were received on May 3, 2007. A Job Order Contract (JOC) is for construction or repair with indefinite demand or quantity. The total award of these six contracts is $1,090,000. A Service Agreement (SA) is for services other than construction or repair. The Service Agreement total for two contracts is $390,000. Staff recommends award of the attached list of contracts, with terms of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Fiscal Implications: Funding is included in the 2007-2008 budget request. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

7. BIDS: BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DEPARTMENT JOB ORDER CONTRACTS AND SERVICE AGREEMENTS

Bids for the Buildings and Grounds Department Master Job Order Contracts and Service Agreements were received. A Job Order Contract (JOC) is for construction or repair with indefinite demand or quantity. The total award of these four contracts is $875,652.50. A Service Agreement (SA) is for services other than construction or repair. The Service Agreement total for ten contracts is $11,389,664.91. Staff recommends award of the attached list of contracts, with terms of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Fiscal Implications: Funding is included in the 2007-2008 budget request. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

8. BIDS: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT JOB ORDER CONTRACTS

Bids for the Environmental Health and Safety Department's Job Order Contracts were received on April 12, 2007 and May 24, 2007. A Job Order Contract (JOC) is for construction or repair with indefinite demand or quantity. The total award of these six contracts is $1,050,000. Staff recommends award of the attached list of contracts, with terms of July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Fiscal Implications:
Funding is included in the 2007-2008 budget request. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

9. BIDS: HOLLY GROVE ELEMENTARY WING CONVERSION AT HOLLY SPRINGS HIGH

Bids for the Holly Grove Elementary Wing Conversion at Holly Springs High were received on May 10, 2007. Staff and Cherry Huffman Architects, PA, recommend award of the single-prime contract to Beau Chene Company, LLC, in the amount of $115,000. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $19,866,068, as provided in PLAN 2004. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

10. BIDS: WAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY HVAC RENOVATIONS

Bids for the HVAC Renovations at Wake Forest Elementary were received on May 17, 2007. Staff and Sigma Engineered Solutions recommend award of the single-prime contract to Climate Control Incorporated, DBA CCI Systems, in the amount of $787,123. Fiscal Implications: The total proposed budget is $910,000, of which $600,000 is currently available from PLAN 2000 and a reallocation of $310,000 was approved by the Board on May 22, 2007 to fully fund the contract. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

11. BIDS: VANDORA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY ROOFING

Bids for the roof replacement and repairs/coating at Vandora Springs Elementary were received on May 10, 2007. Staff and Roof Engineering, Inc., recommend award of the single-prime contract to Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corporation, in the amount of $101,338. The existing shingle roof on the 1990 multipurpose building is at the end of its useful life and is being replaced with a new standing seam metal roof. The existing single-ply membrane on the 1995 classroom addition is at the end of its useful life and is being repaired and coated with a new fluid applied roof coating. Fiscal Implications:
Funding is available from the CIP 2006 Life Cycle Replacement Project budget of $67,813,687.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

12.BIDS: RENOVATE ELEMENTARY MODULAR SCHOOL TO 9th GRADE CENTER
Bids to convert the Dubois Elementary Modular School to the ninth grade center for Wake Forest Rolesville High were taken on May 24, 2007. Staff and Gurel Architecture will present recommendations for award of the single-prime contract to Heaton Construction Company in the amount of $287,000. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total budget of $12,518,625, all of which is from the CIP 2006 9th Grade Center Project. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

13. BIDS: RELOCATE SINGLE UNITS TO NORTHWOODS ELEMENTARY (3 EACH), VANDORA SPRINGS ELEMENTARY (1 EACH) AND 1551 ROCK QUARRY ROAD (6 EACH)

Bids were received on May 15, 2007 for the relocation and set-up of three single units from Smith Elementary to Northwoods Elementary and one single unit from Smith Elementary to Vandora Springs Elementary; and the relocation and staging of two single units from Enloe High to 1551 Rock Quarry Road, and four single units from Root Elementary to 1551 Rock Quarry Road. Units will remain at Rock Quarry Road location until permitted sites are available. Staff and H. S. Annis Architect, PA, recommend award of the single-prime contract to C. Blake Lewis Construction in the amount of $154,200. Eaglehawk Construction had entered a substantially lower bid, but withdrew their bid within 24 hours when they determined they had made a significant error in preparing it. The construction cost per classroom for the four units being reoccupied can be determined by subtracting the cost of moving/staging the six units (6 x $4000 = $24,000) from the bid total and dividing by four, which yields $32,550 as the construction cost per classroom. The total cost per classroom can be determined by adding the construction cost ($32,550), design cost ($2500), and a cleaning fee ($150), for a total cost per classroom of $35,150. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $16,935,553, all of which is from the CIP 2006 Mobile Classroom Relocation and Leasing, 2007-2009 project. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

14. MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MODULAR SPACE CORPORATION

Resun Modular Space purchased GE Capital Modular Space and the new company name is Modular Space Corporation. The Master Lease Agreement replaces previous Master Lease Agreements with GE Capital Modular Space and Resun Modular Space. The Board attorney has reviewed this new lease agreement. Staff recommends Board Approval. Fiscal Implications: The terms of this new master lease agreement are similar to the previous agreements. The primary purpose of this action is recognizing change in the name of the firm. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

15. CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-26: ENLOE HIGH

Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-26 to Devere Construction Company, Inc. This change order, in the amount of $190,747.91, is for provision of additional framing, insulation, sheathing, finished aluminum panels, and roofing repair. This is required because the existing fascia, around roof of the East Building, contains asbestos and must be removed under a separate contract. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $34,719,197, of which $9,151,942 is from PLAN 2000, and $25,567,255 is from Plan 2004. Recommendation for Action:
Board approval is requested.

16. CHANGE ORDER No. GC-05: MILLS PARK ELEMENTARY (E-22)
Board approval is requested for Change Order No.GC-05 to Clancy & Theys Construction Company for their Construction Management at Risk contract for construction of Mills Park Elementary. This change order, in the amount of $2,015,032, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the "Release 2" package, which includes twelve (12) of the thirty-three (33) construction packages for this project. A list of bid packages is attached. The total GMP to date is $20,458,176. This change order also modifies the contract to use reimbursable general conditions. Another change order will be brought to the June 19, 2007 Board meeting to establish the total GMP for the Mills Park Elementary (E-22) School project. The final GMP for this project is expected to be approximately $1,500,000 over the project budget, primarily due to site conditions and an accelerated work schedule. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $23,895,677, of which $745,000 is from PLAN 2004, $330,823 is available from funds passed through Wake County from the developer in fiscal year 2004-2005, $15,897,874 from CIP 2006, $876,402 is from CIP 2006 Offsite Improvements, $876,401 is to be provided by the Town of Cary, and $5,169,177 is to be provided by the developer. Once the final package is bid, a reallocation from CIP 2006 Program Contingency will be presented to provide the additional funds. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

17. RESOLUTION: CIP 2006 LONG-RANGE BUILDING PROGRAM FUNDING REALLOCATION

Resolution requests reallocation of project savings from the CIP 2006 projects at River Bend Elementary, Lynn Road Elementary, Banks Road Elementary, and East Millbrook Middle to CIP 2006 Building Program Reserve. Total reallocation amount is $6,544,640. Fiscal Implications: No additional appropriation of funding is necessary. Funds in Building Program Reserve will be available for additional projects not currently included in CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

18. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT: ABL PLUMBING

In an effort to resolve a dispute between the school system and ABL Plumbing regarding a bid submitted by ABL for the Enloe High School renovation projection, ABL has agreed to provide services valued at $40,940 to the school system at no cost. The Board is asked to approve an agreement settling all claims against ABL or its surety, Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. The work that ABL will perform in order to resolve these claims is outlined on the exhibit attached to the agreement. Fiscal Implications: No additional funding is required; however, the $40,940 in work will be used for work performed at Carroll Middle School. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM

1. GRANT PROPOSALS

Entitlement (#1153): PRC 017 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Career and Technical Education Program Improvement / Central Services, Curriculum and Instruction.
Entitlement (#1154): PRC 026 - NC Department of Public Instruction, McKinney Education for Homeless Children and Youth / Central Services, Counseling and Student Services.
Entitlement (#1155): PRC 044 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Title VI-B Capacity Building / Central Services.
Entitlement (#1156): PRC 048 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities, Central Services, Student Services.
Entitlement (#1157): PRC 049 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Title VI-B Preschool Handicapped / Central Services, Student Services.
Entitlement (#1158): PRC 050 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Title I Low Income / Central Services, Curriculum and Instruction.
Entitlement (#1159): PRC 059 - NC Department of Public Instruction, Title V Innovative Assistance Program / Central Services, Magnet Programs.
Entitlement (#1160): PRC 060 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Title VI-B Handicapped / Central Services, Student Services.
Entitlement (#1161): PRC 103 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Improving Teacher Quality / Central Services, Instructional Services Division.
Entitlement (#1162): PRC 104 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Language Acquisition Grant / Central Office, Curriculum and Instruction.
Entitlement (#1163): PRC 107 - NC Department of Public Instruction, Education Technology State Grant / Central Services, Curriculum and Instruction.
Fiscal Implications: Any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by grant program. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

2. CONTRACT: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR 2007-2008

This contract will be made with the Town of Cary to provide school resource officers at each of the high schools located within the city. The following is a list of the schools:
Cary High SchoolMiddle Creek High School
Green Hope High SchoolPanther Creek High School
Fiscal Implications: Funding for this contract, in the amount $151,352 ($37,838 x 4 schools) is available through At-Risk fund 69 for the 2007-2008 school year. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

3. CONTRACT: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR 2007-2008

This contract will be made with the City of Raleigh to provide school resource officers at each of the high schools located within the city. The following is a list of the schools:
Athens Drive High SchoolMillbrook High School
Broughton High SchoolSanderson High School
Enloe High SchoolSoutheast Raleigh High School
Longview/Phillips High SchoolWakefield High School
Leesville High School
Fiscal Implications: Funding for this contract, in the amount of 340,542 ($37,838 x 9 schools), is available through At-Risk fund 69 for the 2007-2008 school year. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

4. CONTRACT: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR 2007-2008

This contract will be made with Wake County Sheriff's Department to provide school resource officers at each of the following high schools:
East Wake High School
Wake Forest-Rolesville High School 9th grade center @Dubois Center in Wake Forest, NC
Wakefield High School 9th grade center @Winn Dixie in Wake Forest, NC
Fiscal Implications: Funding for this contract, in the amount $113,514.00 ($37,838 x 3 schools) is available through At-Risk fund 69 for the 2007-2008 school year. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

5. AMENDMENT TWO TO THE CONTRACT WITH FLUENT LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY NAMED INTERPRETERS, INC.)

In July 2003, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction instituted new guidelines for interpreters and transliterators. These guidelines combined with the current pay scale have resulted in a number of vacant interpreter positions. We are still obligated to provide these services to our students and parents/guardians even though we are unable to fill these positions. We are amending this contract with Fluent Language Solutions (formerly Interpreters, Inc.) to increase the total amount due to an increase in the need for interpreters as well as the need for additional captioning and editing services. Fiscal Implications: Our current contract with Fluent Language is for $500,000.00. We are adding $200,000.00 to this contract. Funding is available in the Special Education Services to budget to cover this additional cost.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

6. CONTRACT WITH CAROLINA CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (CCS): AN ALTERNATIVE PRIVATE PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN LONG-TERM SUPSENDED

State and federal law requires that students with disabilities who have been long-term suspended continue to receive a free appropriate public education and access to general curriculum as determined by the IEP Team.
The Carolina Correctional Services will administer The Life Course Academy program at their facility located at 2940 Falstaff Road, Raleigh, NC.
The contract will run from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
The program provides education for up to 30 long-term suspended special education students whose IEPs call for continued resource to separate services.
Legally mandated core academic classes and behavioral training will be provided.
Students will attend five days per week, six hours per day.
Transportation will be provided by WCPSS.
Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $465,750.00 to pay the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

7. CONTRACT WITH CAROLINA CORRECTIONAL SERVICES (CCS): AN ALTERNATIVE PRIVATE PROGRAM FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES

State and federal law requires that all students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education and access to general curriculum as determined by the IEP Team. Due to the nature and severity of their disabilities, it is necessary that some students with severe behavioral and emotional needs receive their instruction in a separate school setting.
The Carolina Correctional Services will administer The Life Course Academy program at their facility located at 2940 Falstaff Road, Raleigh, NC.
The contract will run from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
The program provides education for up to ten emotionally disabled students whose IEPs call for separate school services.
Legally mandated core academic classes and the behavioral training will be provided.
Students will attend five days per week, six hours per day.
Transportation will be provided by WCPSS.
Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $149,500.00 to pay the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

8. CONTRACT WITH DAMAR SERVICES, INC.

We are contracting with Damar, 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, 2008. The student will then be served under an IEP established by the Board and parents as provided by law. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $137,605.00 to pay the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

9. CONTRACT WITH FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR NEUROLOGIC REHABILITATION, INC.

The Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation provides educational services to a Wake County student. This is a continuation of an existing court settlement that began May 2002. At the last IEP meeting, the team agreed that this continued to be the least restrictive environment for this student, who has multiple neurological and behavioral problems. We can apply for additional funds from the state to help cover these costs. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $184,000.00 to pay the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

10.CONTRACT WITH SHIGLEY FAMILY SERVICES

The Children's Developmental Services Agency (formerly The Development Evaluation Center) no longer evaluates children ages three through five. This responsibility has now fallen to school systems. This has caused a significant increase in the number of evaluations that we will need to complete. Our staff is unable to complete these additional evaluations without contracting with other agencies. In order to help ease the burden caused by these additional evaluations, the state has allotted additional funds in PRC 60. We will use these funds to contract with Shigley Family Services. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $300,000.00 to pay the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

11.CONTRACT WITH FLUENT LANGUAGE SOLUTIONS (FORMERLY NAMED INTERPRETERS, INC.)

In July 2003, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction instituted new guidelines for interpreters and transliterators. These guidelines combined with the current pay scale have resulted in a number of vacant interpreter positions. We are still obligated to provide these services to our students and parents/guardians even though we are unable to fill these positions. We are contracting with Fluent Language Solutions (formerly Interpreters, Inc.) to provide interpreters and tansliterators. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the Special Education Services' budget in the amount of $700,000.00 to pay for the cost of these services. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

12.CONTRACT WITH EFFECTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.

Effective Software, Inc. provides software development and maintenance services for the Student Academic Record System (StARS) business application utilized by the schools for the following processes:
Student Support Team
Special Education
Section 504
Fiscal Implications: This contract provides 40 hours per week of services at $75 per hour, for a total not to exceed $156,000. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

HUMAN RESOURCES

1. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT

a. Professional
b. Support

COMMITTEE CHAIRS' REPORT

ACTION ITEMS

FACILITIES

1. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFER TO PURCHASE AND CONTRACT OF SURPLUS 9.44 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN WENDELL: OLD CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

The Board of Education declared the Old Carver Elementary School property, located at 948 Morpheus Road, as surplus property in January 2002. A request to consider declination of interest in acquisition of the property was sent to Wake County Staff. The Board of Education received an offer to purchase from Wake County Housing Finance Corporation in March 2002, which sale was never consummated due to the buyer's inability to perform. As a result, the Board of Commissioners never took formal action on the request for declination of interest in acquisition of the property.
An offer to purchase the property was received by Staff from Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in July, 2006, wherein the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) was offered for acquisition of the property. Staff re-examined the location, configuration and condition of the site, and determined that the property is of insufficient size and location for cost effective conventional school uses currently and in the foreseeable future. Wake County staff was contacted by letter dated August 1, 2006 for consideration, and the Board of Commissioners formally declined interest in acquisition during their meeting on March 12, 2007. The additional advertisement and upset bid process as required by N.C.G.S. 115C-518 and N.C.G.S. 160A-269 has been completed, based upon the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church offering price, as no upset bids were received. The property is further identified as having Wake County PIN #1793196840. Fiscal Implications: Estimated income to the Board of Education is $150,000. Recommendation for Action: Staff requests Board approval and execution of the Offer to Purchase to sell the subject property to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

2. LEGAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

A selection committee met on May 22, 2007 to interview law firms that had expressed interest in providing legal support services in connection with public-private partnerships. After careful consideration, the committee unanimously agreed to recommend Kilpatrick Stockton for selection. Staff will present a contract with Kilpatrick Stockton. Fiscal Implications: Funds are available in the Program Management line item of CIP 2006. Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends Board approval.

3. DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL TRADITIONAL CALENDAR ASSIGNMENTS

As part of the Growth Management Plan adopted by the Board of Education on February 6, 2007, traditional calendar options were designated for base areas assigned to year-round schools. In order to comply with the court order stating that students can only be assigned to year-round or modified calendar schools with informed parental consent, additional traditional calendar options need to be identified. Staff will present recommendations for designating traditional calendar options for nodes assigned to year-round and modified calendar schools. Fiscal Implications: Transportation costs are likely to increase. Recommendation for Action: Board approval of staff recommendations.

PROGRAM

1. GRANT PROPOSALS

The College of Education at North Carolina State University (NC State), in partnership with the Wake County Public School System has received a grant award from the University of North Carolina General Administration, associated with the federal Title II state grant program for Improving Teacher Quality. The Wake County Board of Education gave its consent to participate in this grant proposal at its 11/07/06 board meeting. As described in the grant proposal, the project will support teacher development, with as many as twenty-one 4th and 8th grade language arts and social study students teachers receiving literacy instruction related to North Carolina languages and cultural diversity.
NC State is the fiscal agent for the award and WCPSS is a sub-recipient in the award. The WCPSS Curriculum and Instruction Department, Social Studies Office, will manage WCPSS responsibilities in the project. The funding WCPSS will receive totals $86,820 for the performance period of 5/1/07 through 9/30/08. This funding will support WCPSS staff and varied activities in the project, including participation in national and state conferences, extra-duty payments and stipends to teachers to attend summer workshops and carry out activities during the school year, and substitutes for classroom teachers. Fiscal Implications: any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by grant program. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval for receipt of the sub-award.

2. REVIEW OF MAGNET SCHOOLS

All magnet schools were reviewed during the 2006-07 school year at the request of the Board of Education to determine how well each magnet school is aligned with the objectives set forth for Magnet Programs: 1. Reduce high concentrations of poverty; 2. Maximize use of school facilities; and 3. Provide expanded educational opportunities. A review of the data was conducted to determine how well each school currently aligns with the magnet objectives, and to determine if action steps could be taken to improve a school's alignment with the objectives. The results of the review and staff recommendations were presented to the Board of Education. Magnet program phase-out plans are being developed to assist the schools who do not align with the magnet program objectives in their transition to traditional programs.

POLICY

1. POLICY 2315/3015/4015/6315- PROTECTION OF IDENTITY AND CONFIDENTIALITY

First Reading.
In accordance with applicable laws, the gathering or use of social security numbers or personal identifying information by school system employees is prohibited unless it is expressly authorized by law and is imperative for the performance of the school system's duties. Departments and/or employees who must use social security number and other personal identifying information of employees and/or students to perform their job functions must have authorization from the Superintendent or designee to have access to this confidential information. Employees who are granted such authorization are required to take appropriate measures as developed by the school system to provide for the confidentiality, protection, and security of the information in their possession. This policy was presented and approved by the Superintendent's Leadership Team, and was presented and approved at the May 15, 2007 Policy Committee Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

2. POLICY 6500: DISCIPLINE

Revised First Reading. Request Waiver of Second Reading.
Staff is recommending the additional wording to establish clarification for security, administrators, parents, and students. The change was discussed and approved by Ann Majestic. The policy was presented and approved at the May 15, 2007 Policy Committee Meeting. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.

3. POLICY 7030 - DUTIES OF PRINCIPALS IN CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES PROGRAM

Revised, First Reading.
Presently, the Child Nutrition Services Department oversees the Child Nutrition Program in schools in coordination with school administrators. The existing Board Policy does not address the dual responsibilities for the program. In addition, the recommended policy will direct that Regulations and Procedures be developed to delineate the responsibilities. A change in the title of the policy is also being proposed to better reflect the contents of the policy. The proposed revisions were presented and approved at the May 15, 2007 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 the Board of Education attorney and preserve the attorney-client privilege as provided in G.S. 143-318.11(a)(3) due to current litigation, Hytech Construction, Inc. et al v. Wake County Board of Education and Cherry Huffman Architects, PA.

ACTION ITEMS

HUMAN RESOURCES

1. ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR 2007 CAREER STATUS

2. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)

3. RECOMMENDATION FOR NON-RENEWALS

ADJOURNMENT

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