WCPSS--Board of Education

OPEN SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. QUORUM DETERMINATION

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT - 5:45 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

FACILITIES

5. DEED OF EASEMENT: TOWN OF CARY WATER RETENTION EASEMENT

(DAVIS DRIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL)

The Town of Cary ("Town"), sponsored by the US Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") Aquatic
Ecosystem Restoration Program, has undertaken a project to stabilize portions of White Oak Creek
and its tributaries to the B. Everett Jordan Lake Reservoir. This project includes the addition of a
water retention area on the southern portion of the Davis Drive Middle School site. The stormwater
easement required upon Board property includes two separate locations. The western water
retention area contains 0.597 acres. The eastern water retention area contains 0.592 acres. Terms
and conditions have been reached regarding compensation for the acquisition of the easements upon
Board property. In addition to a cash payment, the Town has agreed to replace the opaque buffer
that will be removed as part of the construction. The terms and conditions of this buffer re
vegetation are outlined in the easement document. The requested easements will not interfere with
the present or future use of the property. Staff requests that Board grant the requested easements. A
copy of the easement document and plat are attached with the areas of the easements identified on
the plat. Fiscal Implications: The Town of Cary will compensate the Board in the amount of
$89,900 for the easements. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested subject to
attorney approval of the easement document as to form.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

6. CONTRACT WITH TLC OPERATIONS, INC., (DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CENTER)

Wake County Public School System has contracted with the Tammy Lynn Center to provide
Nursing services for five (5) years. WCPSS will pay a fee not to exceed $126,225 to TLC
Operations, Inc. to provide nursing services for up to two (2) students placed by an IEP Team at
Tammy Lynn Developmental Day. This cost will include transportation. Fiscal Implications:
Funding from the Special Education Services budget in the amount of $126,225 is to be used for
these services. The total amount of the contract is $126,225. Recommendation for Action: Board
approval is requested.

7. CONTRACT WITH TLC OPERATIONS, INC., (DEVELOPMENTAL DAY CENTER)

Tammy Lynn Center provides special education and related services to twenty-one (21) 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. We receive funding from The North Carolina Department
of Public Instruction 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 $210,861 (or approved state
Developmental Day program rate) is to be used for these services. The total amount of the
contract is $210,861. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

8. CONTRACT WITH TLC OPERATIONS, INC., (DEVELOPMENT DAY CENTER)

The Wake County Public School System has contracted with Developmental Day Centers for
over 20 years. Because of the intensive needs of the students placed at the Tammy Lynn Center,
WCPSS pays a supplemental cost to provide related services for up to 21 students as required
based on the needs of the students as determined by the IEP team. Speech: up to 18 hours per
year at a rate of $55.00 per hour, total not to exceed $20,790. Occupational therapy: up to 18
hours per year at a rate of $50.00 per hour, total not to exceed $18,900. Physical therapy: up to
18 hour per year at a rate of $55.00 per hour, total not to exceed $20,790. Total related services
cost: $60,480. Provide psychological evaluation services for 7 students at a cost of $2,500 per
evaluation, total $17,500. Provide one overload teacher assistant based on number of students
receiving services as required by class size ratios. Total cost: $28,029.09 (salary, $19,125.60,
based on WCPSS salary schedule, retirement 13.12%, social security 7.65%, hospitalization
$4,931.00). Amount paid will be based on actual cost not to exceed $28,029.09. In addition,
their supplement allows us to bridge the gap in state funding for Developmental Day and
Community Residential. Total contract amount: $106,009.09. Fiscal Implications: Funding from the
Special Education Services budget in the amount of $106.009.09 is to be used for these services.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

HUMAN RESOURCES

9. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

1. Professional
2. Support

BOARD

10. BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

This represents new nominations to the Board Advisory Councils. The nomination forms are
attached for the Board's review and consideration. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for
Action: Board approval is requested.

ACTION ITEMS

FINANCE

11. REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY OF CUSTODIAL REDUCTION IN FORCE

As a result of the economic downturn, the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) has faced
significant budget reductions from the period beginning December 2008 through present.
Significant additional budget reductions continue into the 2011-12 fiscal year. The final State of
North Carolina Budget for 2011-12 includes an $8 Million funding reduction to WCPSS for Non
Instructional Support. Non-Instructional Support is used to fund school based clerical and custodial
staff. To meet a portion of this funding reduction, a recommendation to eliminate 12 months of
custodial employment at the 70 schools utilizing in house custodians is being made. This
recommendation for a reduction in force is being made per Board Policy 4430. Fiscal Implications:
A reduction in salary and benefits costs for the WCPSS. Recommendation for Action: Board
approval for authority of reduction in force is requested.

FACILITIES

12. RESOLUTION: REQUEST TO SURPLUS 80.802 ACRES OF LAND IN RALEIGH

The Board of Education owns 80.802 acres of land in Raleigh located on the western side of
Forestville Road north of its intersection with Louisburg Road (Highway 401 N), which assemblage
was acquired as a building site for a future high school and elementary school. The Board has since
acquired a substitute site for a future high school in the same area of the county, rendering the site in
question unnecessary or undesirable for public school purposes as contemplated in N.C.G.S. 115C
518. Staff requests that the Board of Education declare as surplus and order the sale of the property,
which is depicted on map recorded in Book of Maps 2008, Page 1999, Wake County Registry. The
property is further identified as having Wake County PIN # 1748-43-5922 and Wake County Tax
Account #63652, together with a 1.79 acre tract known as Canyon Drive Extension as shown in Map
Book 1984, Page 1235, Wake County Registry. Fiscal Implications: Upon approval from the Board
of education, staff will implement per policy 7250. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is
requested.

POLICY

13. BOARD POLICY 3219: JOB DESCRIPTION TEACHER

Revised: First Reading
These revisions to this policy were reviewed by the Superintendent's Leadership Team on 6/1/11.
This same information was presented at the Board Work Session on 8/16/11. Fiscal Implications:
None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

14. BOARD POLICY 3230: EVALUATION OF LICENSED EMPLOYEES

These revisions to this policy were reviewed by the Superintendent's Leadership Team on 6/1/11.
This same information was presented at the Board Work Session on 8/16/11. Fiscal Implications:
None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

15. BOARD POLICY 1000: SCHOOL BOARD/AUTHORITY AND DUTIES

Revised: First Reading
The revisions for Policy 1000 reflect the revised mission, vision, and core belief statements adopted
by the Wake County Board of Education on March 1st. Fiscal Implications: None.
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends for Policy 1000 to be adopted by the Wake County
Board of Education.

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

ACTION ITEMS CONT'D

HUMAN RESOURCES

16. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)

17. REDUCTION IN FORCE FOR GRADE 18 CUSTODIAL POSITIONS

ADJOURNMENT

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