OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 4 p.m.QUORUM DETERMINATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INFORMATION
Chair's CommentsSuperintendent's Report
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.RECOGNITION
1.RECOGNITION OF OUTSTANDING TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR
This is an opportunity for the Wake County Board of Education to recognize the outstanding Transportation Department employees for the 2005-2006 school year, including recipients of the Superintendent's Safe Driving Award, Director's Humanitarian Award, and the Wake County Driver of the Year Award. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board recognition of outstanding service.2.RECOGNITION OF "STATE SCHOOL BUS ROADEO" WINNERS FROM WAKE COUNTY
This is an opportunity for the Wake County Board of Education to recognize the excellent driving skills of school bus drivers who participated in the "State School Bus Roadeo" on May 10, 2006, and placed in the top 10 out of 48 participants across the state. Jeffrey Mellen, a Fuquay Transportation driver, placed 3rd in the competition, which included a written test and a driving test through various obstacles. Billy McKemey, also a Fuquay Transportation driver, placed 1st in the competition and will represent North Carolina in the national school bus driving competition to be held this summer in Lake Tahoe, California. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board recognition of outstanding driving skills at the "State School Bus Roadeo."3.RECOGNITION OF THE SPRING ATHLETIC STATE/NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) recognizes athletic accomplishments by providing state championships in 22 sports throughout the school year. Several other areas of sport competition also award state championships. The spring season is complete, and Wake County schools have received the following state/national championships. They are:—Green Hope High School Boys' Golf team won the State Championship.
—Southeast Raleigh High School Girls' Track team won the State Championship.
—Broughton High School Girls' Soccer team won the State Championship.
—Green Hope High School Gils' Lacrosse team won the State Championship.
Resolutions for each school recognizing these accomplishments will be presented to the head coaches for each of the respective teams. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: For recognition only.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
CONSENT ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
March 13, 2006 - Facilities Committee MinutesApril 12, 2006 - Instructional Program Committee Minutes
May 9, 2006 - Committee of the Whole (for Facilities) Minutes
May 16, 2006 - Committee of the Whole Minutes
May 16, 2006 - Board Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2006 - Closed Session Minutes
May 17, 2006 - Joint Meeting of the Board of Commissioners and Board of Education Minutes
May 10, 2006 - Human Resources Committee Minutes
FINANCE
1.CHANGE ORDER 1: 4FRONT SYSTEMS, INC. SERVICE AGREEMENT
As a result of a Request For Proposal (RFP) released in March 2005, 4Front Systems was chosen to serve as one of two vendors in supplying workstation support services on high school campuses. Last June a one-year contract with the option of renewal for a second and third year was approved by the Board to begin July 1, 2005. Services are being renewed for a second year. Change order 1 will increase funding $286,080 and extend contract term through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of change order is $286,080. Funding for contracted services was identified and planned for in the Technology Services 2006-07 operating budget request. Funding will be contingent upon approval of the Technology Services current expense budget allotment. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of change order.2.CHANGE ORDER 2: ADVANTAGE PROFESSIONALS OF RALEIGH LL SERVICE AGREEMENT
As a result of a Request For Proposal (RFP) released in March 2005, Advantage Professionals of Raleigh was chosen to serve as one of three preferred vendors in supplying technical contracted resources. Last June a one-year contract with the option of renewal for a second and third year was approved by the Board to begin July 1, 2005. Services are being renewed for a second year. Change order 2 will increase funding $1,054,080 and extend contract term through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of change order is $1,054,080. Funding for contracted services was identified and planned for in the Technology Services 2006-07 operating budget request. Funding will be contingent upon approval of the Technology Services current expense budget allotment. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of change order.3.CHANGE ORDER 3: ALLIANCE OF PROFESSIONALS & CONSULTANTS, INC. SERVICE AGREEMENT
As a result of a Request For Proposal (RFP) released in March 2005, Alliance of Professionals & Consultants was chosen to serve as one of three preferred vendors in supplying technical contracted resources. Last June a one-year contract with the option of renewal for a second and third year was approved by the Board to begin July 1, 2005. Services are being renewed for a second year. Change order 3 will increase funding $1,368,960 and extend contract term through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of change order is $1,368,960. Funding for contracted services was identified and planned for in the Technology Services 2006-07 operating budget request. Funding will be contingent upon approval of the Technology Services current expense budget allotment. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of change order.4. CHANGE ORDER 4: MODIS, INC. SERVICE AGREEMENT
As a result of a Request For Proposal (RFP) released in March 2005, Modis was chosen to serve as one of three preferred vendors in supplying technical contracted resources. Last June a one-year contract with the option of renewal for a second and third year was approved by the Board to begin July 1, 2005. Services are being renewed for a second year. Change order 4 will increase funding $351,960 and extend contract term through June 30, 2007. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of change order is $351,960. Funding for contracted services was identified and planned for in the Technology Services 2006-07 operating budget request. Funding will be contingent upon approval of the Technology Services current expense budget allotment. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of change order.5.WHEELER ELECTRICAL COMPANY, INC. SERVICE AGREEMENT: BROUGHTON HIGH NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS
Dewberry & Davis held a bid opening on May 18, 2006 for networking infrastructure renovations and additions at Broughton High. The project scope includes installation of limited copper UTP and fiber optic cabling, installation of raceway, power wiring and re-labeling of all existing copper and fiber cables and associated equipment. Scope will also include removal of abandoned special system copper cabling. Wheeler Electrical Company was the low bidder. Board approval is requested to award contract in the amount of $187,130. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of agreement is $187,130. Funds were budgeted for and are available through the infrastructure portion of Plan 2004 funds. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of agreement.6.AUTHORIZATION FORMS
These authorization forms designate the persons authorized to sign vouchers for the payment of money on behalf of Apex High. Fiscal Implications: These authorization forms are required for bank records. Recommendation for Action: Approval of Authorization Forms.FACILITIES
1.DESIGNER SELECTION AND AGREEMENTS: PROFFESSIONAL SERVICES PACKAGE 06-A
In accordance with the designer selection procedures adopted by the Wake County Board of Education, the selection committee recommends that the Board select firms in accordance with the attached recommendation summaries for the various indefinite delivery service agreements that comprise Professional Services Package 06-A. The selected firms will execute the appropriate form of agreement, as approved by the Board's attorney. These agreements are for work beginning July 1, 2006 through December 31, 2007. Fiscal Implications: Negotiations for the actual fee will be done on an individual project basis and funded by the specific project. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.2.DESIGN PHASE CHANGE ORDER NO. 01: E-17 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (LOCATED ON LEESVILLE ROAD)
Board approval is requested for Design Phase Change Order No. 01 to Small Kane Architects, P.A. This change order, in the amount of $177,760, is for additional design services required to reconfigure the one-story prototype to a two-story arrangement with classroom wings wrapped around a courtyard. This will reduce the overall building footprint and enable the school to be fitted on the limited size site. This will also include reduced classroom sizes (by 50 SF) and corridor widths, per revised WCPSS space standards. Fiscal Implications: The total proposed project budget is $21,717,499, of which $1,558,291 is currently available from the PLAN 2004 School Building Program. The remainder of the funds will come from the next building program. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.3.CHANGE ORDER NO. CM-03: EAST GARNER ELEMENTARY (E13)
Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CM-03 to Barnhill Contracting Co. for 5000 cubic yards of mass rock to be removed. This change order, in the amount of $194,063 is for 5000 cubic yards at a unit price of $37.50 per cubic yard, and fee of 3.5%. Fiscal Implications: The total budget is $18,971,892, of which $18,961,892 is currently available from the PLAN 2004 School Building Program and $10,000 is available from contributed funds from Wake County Parks & Recreation. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.4.CHANGE ORDER NO. CM-01: EAST MILLBROOK MIDDLE
Board approval is requested for Change Order No. CM-01 to Barnhill Contracting Company for their Construction Management at Risk contract for the renovation and addition at East Millbrook Middle. This change order, in the amount of $1,060,291, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for Phase I, summer site work packages. A list of the bid packages is attached. The bid packages not yet bid will be part of the next building program. Fiscal Implications: The total proposed budget is 30,824,735 of which $3,470,802 is currently available from the PLAN 2004 and $109,089 from PLAN 2000 Start-Up. The remainder of the funds, for the total project, will come from the next building program. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.5.COMMISSIONING SERVICES AGREEMENT: CARY HIGH
The Board recently selected firms to provide commissioning services. Negotiations have been completed with Engineering Economics, Inc. to provide commissioning services for Cary High in the amount of $123,000 in accordance with the attached Master Commissioning Services Agreement and Individual Project Proposal Agreement. Fiscal Implications: The total project budget is $27,833,762 of which $1,276,290 from the PLAN 2000 School Building Program Start-Up, and $26,557,472 from the PLAN 2004 School Building Program. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.6.COMMISSIONING SERVICES AGREEMENT: MILLBROOK HIGH
The Board recently selected firms to provide commissioning services. Negotiations have been completed with United Engineering Group, Inc. to provide commissioning services for Millbrook High in the amount of $125,100, in accordance with the attached Master Commissioning Services Agreement and Individual Project Proposal Agreement. Fiscal Implications: The total proposed budget is $29,944,168 of which $28,490,743 is currently available from the PLAN 2004; $1,321,955 from PLAN 2000 Start-Up; and $131,470 from PLAN 2000 Deferred Maintenance. The remainder of the funds will come from the next building program. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.7.LEASE AGREEMENTS: MODULAR CLASSROOM UNITS AT EAST MILLBROOK MIDDLE
In accordance with the Master Lease Agreement approved by the Board on March 7, 2006, Vanguard Modular Building Systems will provide three eight classroom modular complexes and three multi purpose modular complexes for East Millbrook Middle. This is for swing space required for the renovation project at East Millbrook Middle. Staff and Gurel Architecture, PA, recommend approval of the agreements in the combined total amount of $209,270. Board approval is being requested due to the combined total of these agreements. Fiscal Implications: The total proposed budget is $30,824,735 of which $3,470,802 is currently available from the PLAN 2004 and $108,089 from PLAN 2000 Start-Up. The remainder of the funds for the total project will come from the next building program. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.8.BIDS: MODULAR AT WAKEFIELD MIDDLE
Bids were received on May 4, 2006, for the site set-up of one six-classroom modular complex for Wakefield Middle. Staff and Brown & Jones Architecture, PA, recommend award of the single-prime contract to C. Blake Lewis Construction in the amount of $189,614. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available in the project budget of $4,635,000 for the leasing and set-up of one hundred and three (103) mobile/modular classroom units, which are part of the $5,385,000 Crowding Solution Budget for 2006.Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.
9.MEAL PRICES FOR 2006-2007 SCHOOL YEAR
Child Nutrition recommends that meal prices for breakfast and lunch for the 2006-2007 school year remain the same as last year.ElementaryMiddle & High
Breakfast$ .80$1.00
Lunch$1.75$2.00
Fiscal Implications: Child Nutrition Services 2006-2007 budget will be balanced. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.
10.JOINT USE AGREEMENT: BRIER CREEK ELEMENTARY
Board and City of Raleigh partnered in the purchase of property for the joint design and construction of a school and park. Land was subdivided after design. City of Raleigh agreed to pay the additional design and construction costs for the addition of a community center and with additional parking area located next to the elementary school on Board Property. The road access to the school is located on City of Raleigh property. The community center will be primarily used for City of Raleigh purposes during school and non-school hours. City of Raleigh agreed to pay for facility upgrades beyond the school program requirements in the school gym in exchange for City of Raleigh use of the gym when not needed by the Board. City of Raleigh will assist in the maintenance of the areas designated for joint use. After normal school hours and when not needed by the Board, the City of Raleigh shall exercise Joint Use privileges to schedule the use of the gym when not needed by the Board and given the autonomy of rates for third party users. The school shall have priority of scheduling use of school program space during school and non-school hours. City of Raleigh can schedule use of the cafeteria, art and music classrooms and media center for age appropriate activities when such use does not interfere with school programs. The term of this agreement has changed to 80 years. If after 80 years Board decides it no longer needs the property for school or school related uses and desires to sell the property, City of Raleigh has right of first refusal to purchase the Board property at fair market value subject to Wake County approval. In the event of agreement termination, Board to reimburse the City of Raleigh a pro rata portion of City of Raleigh construction costs for improvements completed on Board property, other than parking lot improvements or school drive access. Fiscal Implications: In the event of Agreement Termination by Board, Board to reimburse the City of Raleigh a pro rata portion of City of Raleigh construction costs for improvements completed on Board property, other than parking lot improvements or school drive accesses. During the term of the agreement, City of Raleigh will share in the maintenance costs and responsibilities for the school's gymnasium, multipurpose field, outdoor basketball court, playgrounds, community center, parking areas and drive accesses, and stormwater devices and structures. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
1.CONTRACT: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR 2006-2007
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 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
2.CONTRACT: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR 2006-2007
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 2006-2007 school year. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
3.GRANT PROPOSALS
1.Entitlement (#958): PRC 048 - NC Department of Public Instruction, Safe and Drug - Free Schools and Communities/Central Office, Student Services.
2.Entitlement (#1059): PRC 017 - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Career and Technical Education Program Improvement/Central Office, Curriculum and Instruction.
3.Entitlement (#1061): PRC 049 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Title VI-B Preschool Handicapped/Central Office.
4.Entitlement (#1062): PRC 050 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Title 1 Low Income/Central Office, Curriculum and Instruction.
5.Entitlement (#1063): PRC 059 - NC Department of Public Instruction, Title V Innovative Assistance Program/Central Office, Magnet Programs.
6.Entitlement (#1064): PRC 060 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Title VI-B Handicapped/Central Office.
7.Entitlement (#1065) PRC 103 - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Improving Teacher Quality / Central Office, Evaluation and Research.
8.Entitlement (#1066): PRC 104 - U.S. Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Language Acquisition Grant/Central Office, Curriculum and Instruction.
9.Entitlement (#1067) - NC Department of Public Instruction, Education Technology State Grant/ Central Office, Curriculum and Instruction.
10.Entitlement (#1068): PRC 111 - U.S. Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Language Acquisition Significant Increase/Central Office, Curriculum and Instruction.
11.Entitlement (#1072): PRC 044 - US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, IDEA Title VI-B Capacity Building/Central Office.
Fiscal Implications: Any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by grant program. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
4.CONTRACT: RICHARD MILBURN HIGH SCHOOL
·Original contract with Richard Milburn High School was dated May 17, 1999.·New contract effective July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, with option to renew in 2007-2008.
·Provides for an average of 165 available student seats each semester.
The contract includes an increase of $28,000 over the 2005-2006 contract to cover a 3% salary increase for Richard Milburn staff. Fiscal Implications: Total cost of $1,068,000 to be paid from State at-risk program fund 069. Recommendation for Action: Staff requests Board approval for the contract.
5.NCS PEARSON, INC., CONTRACT (NOVANET)
NCS Pearson, Inc., will provide:·251 currently existing ports (connections) for the NovaNET educational software for access by all area high schools
·25 additional ports for the NovaNET educational software for access by all area high schools
·Site setup for three additional sites (Holly Springs High School, Panther Creek High School, and Wake Early College)
·Six training days, including technical and educational support and consultation
·50 summer school ports
Fiscal Implications: Total cost shall not exceed $262,650.00, plus applicable tax, paid from State 069 and Local 032 funds. Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that this contract be approved.
6. WAKE EARLY COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND SCIENCES
The Wake County Board of Education has approved a waiver request for the Wake Early College of Health and Sciences to follow the Wake Technical Community College calendar. The calendar for the Wake Early College of Health and Sciences is attached. A start time of 7:30 AM and ending time of 2:00 PM is recommended. Transportation Department has been consulted. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval of the bell schedule and calendar.7. BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA
·Students participating will be representative of grades 10-12.·Approximately 15 students will participate and three chaperones.
·Students will depart from RDU on Saturday, November 18, and return on Saturday, November 25, 2006. Only two days of school will be missed as this is over Thanksgiving.
·This trip is directly linked to the Spanish art, history, and science and gives students a chance to do community service on the international level.
Fiscal Implications: The cost per students will be approximately $1200.00. The total coast will be approximately $18,000.00. Students and parents will pay for the trip themselves. Students who cannot afford the trip can apply for scholarship assistance through Broughton's Capital Foundation. Recommendation for Action: This item is recommended for consent.
POLICY
1.POLICY 5125: WELLNESS
New: First Reading with a Request for Waiver of Second ReadingIn June 2004, the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act was signed into law, making it mandatory for all local education agencies participating in the National School Lunch Program to create a local wellness policy by June 30, 2006. This policy was developed in a cooperative effort with the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). In creating recommendations for this policy SHAC gathered input from staff, principals, parents, professionals, and students. On March 21, 2006, SHAC's recommendations were presented to the WCPSS BOE Committee of the Whole. In addition it was presented and approved by Cabinet (April 20), Policy Committee (May 9), and once again by SHAC (May 17). Policy 5125 aligns Wake County practice to the mandated federal wellness guidelines. As input has been gathered from different stakeholder groups, the department is requesting a waiver of second reading. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
2.POLICY 5520: GRADING SYSTEM
Revised: First ReadingPolicy 5520 was revised to better align policy with current grading practices. Language has been included to both define assessment requirements that must be administered throughout a course, as well as how those requirements can be met. These revisions are also a result of the transition to the block schedule and changes in State Board of Education policy. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
3.POLICY 6130: OPEN-LUNCH PROVISION
Revised: First ReadingAt the May 2, 2006, Board of Education meeting, Board members asked staff to revise Policy 6130 to include juniors. This is offered as a strategy to help alleviate issues related to increased student growth. As re-written, the decision to allow juniors to participate in an open-lunch provision rests at the building level. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
HUMAN RESOURCES
1.RECOMMENDATION(S) FOR EMPLOYMENT
(a)Support(b)Professional
(c)Other Professional
2.REQUEST(S) FOR LEAVE
COMMITTEE CHAIRS' REPORTS
ACTION ITEMS
FACILITIES
1.CHANGE ORDER NO. GC-02: EAST WAKE HIGH
Board approval is requested for Change Order No. GC-02 for the joint venture of Heery International, Inc. and D.H. Griffin Construction, LLC, and their Construction Management at Risk contract for construction of East Wake High additions and renovations. This change order, in the amount of $12,338,543, is to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the last work packages needed to accomplish the construction of this project. A list of the packages is attached. The total of all GMP's is $ 12,434,968. The final GMP includes the construction of a new Performing Arts building and Football Stadium improvements. The Link Building renovations, new 2-story classroom addition and new softball field were in the original scope of this project, but will now be included in the next building program. Fiscal Implications: Funding is available from the project budget of $20,223,278 of which $19,144,106 is currently available from the PLAN 2004 School Building Program and $1,079,172 is from the Plan 2000 School Building Program Start-up. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.2.ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE WAKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND CONTRACT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS
Due to increase in number of students requiring contract transportation services, the numbers of lift buses specified in original agreements have been exceeded. These addenda are needed to accurately reflect the current number of lift buses being operated by each contract service provider. The following addenda are attached to increase lift buses as follows: AA&D Transportation from nine (9) to eighteen (18); Associated Transportation from three (3) to twenty-four (24); King Richard Transportation from three (3) to six (6); Lucas Transportation from three (3) to nine (9); and Transportation Services of NC from three (3) to five (5). Fiscal Implications: Funds are included in State transportation allotments for school aged children with disabilities and in Federal special education funds for preschool children with disabilities ages three and four. Recommendation for Action: Board approval of addenda is requested.3. RESOLUTION REQUESTING FUNDS FOR A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Wake County Public School System and Wake County staff have collaborated on creation of a recommended scope and content for a Capital Improvement Program, which will build new schools to accommodate growing enrollment; renovate existing school buildings; provide life-cycle replacements system-wide; and replace aging technology, furniture, and equipment. The resolution formally requests that the Wake County Board of Commissioners provide a bond order that upon approval of the voters will finance a portion of the Capital Improvement Program for the calendar years 2007-2009. Fiscal Implications: The proposed Capital Improvement Program for calendar years 2007-2009 will provide funds in the amount of $1,055,874,837, if approved by the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the voters. Recommendation for Action: Staff is presenting for Board approval.4.BIDS: MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT MASTER JOB ORDER CONTRACTS AND SERVICE AGREEMENTS
Bids for the Maintenance and Operations 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 contracts is $3,145,453. A Service Agreement (SA) is for services other than construction or repair. The Service Agreement (SA) total is $9,677,000. Staff recommends award of the attached list of contracts with terms of July 1, 2006, to June 30, 2007. Fiscal Implications: Funding is included in the 2006-2007 budget request. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.5.CITIZENS FACILITIES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - SLATE OF MEMBERS
The Board of Education approved the formation of the Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee at its May 16, 2006, meeting. This ad hoc committee will evaluate the WCPSS capital improvement program, school design criteria, construction management and/or delivery methods, and communicate its findings to the Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners as well as the public. The slate of members is attached for the final approval of the Board. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Request the Board's approval.INFORMATION ITEMS
FACILITIES
1. ASSIGNMENT OF NEW SUBDIVISION TO SCHOOLS
The staff of the Office of Growth Management will present recommendations for the following subdivision: Hasentree (Phase 1). Fiscal Implications: Transportation costs will increase due to travel time. Other facility-related costs will be avoided. Recommendation for Action: Staff is presenting for information.INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
1.TITLE I NCLB SCHOOLS OF CHOICE
Under "No Child Left Behind" legislation, a Title I school that has not met the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) goals for two consecutive years, must offer parents the option to transfer their child to another school. The receiving school must meet AYP goals. Criteria for receiving school selection is attached. Fiscal Implications: Transportation. Recommendation for Action: Staff is presenting for information.CLOSED SESSION
lTo consider confidential personnel information protected under G.S. 115C-319.lTo consult with an attorney employed or retained by the Board in order to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the attorney and the Board pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3).
ACTION ITEMS (cont'd.)
HUMAN RESOURCES
1.RECOMMENDATION(S) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT
2. ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER(S)
3.RECOMMENDATION(S) FOR NONRENEWALS
ADJOURNMENT
Meetings will be held in the Administration Building, 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC unless otherwise indicated.