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
Board Members' Comments

5. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT - 6 P.M.

Citizens who sign up to address the Board during public comment will be called on in priority order first for items on the agenda and the 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.

INFORMATION ITEM

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

6. WCPSS WEBSITE REFRESH UPDATE

Staff will provide an overview of the recent phase I changes made to the website. Refresh
includes enhanced navigation and usability/design; streamlined internal process and ability for
FACE office to better serve both internal and external stakeholders and end-users. Fiscal
Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action: Presented as information
only.

CONSENT ITEMS

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

7. May 10, 2012-Student Achievement Committee Meeting Minutes
June 14, 2012-Joint Policy & Student Achievement Committee Meeting Minutes
July 18, 2012-Student Achievement Committee Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2012 -Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2012-Student Achievement Committee Minutes

FINANCE

8. AUTHORIZATION FORMS

These authorization forms designate the persons authorized to sign vouchers for the payment of
money on behalf of Wake Forest Rolesville High School. Fiscal Implications: These
authorization forms are required for bank records. Savings: Not Applicable. Recommendation for
Action: Approval of Authorization Forms.

FACILITIES

9. BIDS: HILBURN ACADEMY MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDING INSTALLATION

Bids were received on October 22, 2012 for set-up, installing all services (power, water, sewer, data, and ADA access), and interior fit-up for a 123'x 64' modular unit at the Hilburn Academy. Staff and Gurel Architecture, Inc., recommend award of the single-prime contract to C. Blake Lewis, Inc., in the amount of $392,207. Fiscal Implications: Funding for the setup of the unit is available from the total project budget of $2,509,046, all of which is from CIP 2006. Savings: Not applicable. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

TRANSFORMATION

10. GRANT PROPOSALS

Competitive (#11813): Road Runners Club of America, Kids Run the Nation Fund / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#11913): Kroger Foundation, Kroger Foundation Grants / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12013): Fiskars, Project Orange Thumb / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12113): Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance, Math and Science Initiative / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12213): NC Farm Bureau, Ag in the Classroom Teacher Award / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12313): National Football League (NFL), Grassroots Program / Central Services.
Competitive (#12413): Laura Bush Foundation, Laura Bush Foundation Grant / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12513): General Electric (GE), GE Foundation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#12613): Carnegie Corporation of New York, Carnegie Corporation Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#12713): NC Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Auxiliary Grant / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12813): Muzak Heart and Soul Foundation, Music Matters Music Education Grant / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#12913): Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Foundation Grants / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#13013): Raytheon, Math and Science Education Grants / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#13113): NC Restaurant and Lodging Association, Hospitality Education Foundation Development Grants / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#13213): Harris Teeter, Community Giving Program / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#13313): Public Broadcasting System (PBS), 2012 Teacher Innovator Awards / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#13413): Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation, Columbus Foundation Community Grant / Individual Schools.
Collaborative (#13513): National Science Foundation, Discovery Research K-12 Grants / Central Services.
Competitive (#13613): General Growth Properties, Celebrate Schools / Individual Schools.
Fiscal Implications: Any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by grant program. Savings: Grant funding supplements existing resources. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

POLICY

11. BOARD SUPPLEMENT 3800/4800 SECTION 3.1 - ANNUAL VACATION LEAVE

EARNED

Revised; Second Reading
This policy was presented to the Board for first reading at its 10/16/12 meeting. Fiscal
Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

12. BOARD SUPPLEMENT 3800/4800 SECTION 8.3 - PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

IN SCHOOLS LEAVE

Revised; Second Reading
This policy was presented to the Board for a first reading at its 10/16/12 meeting. Fiscal
Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is
requested.

13. BOARD SUPPLEMENT 3800 / 4800 SECTION 9.1 COMPENSATORY LEAVE (FAIR

LABOR STANDARDS ACT)

Revised; Second Reading
This policy was presented to the Board for a first reading at its 10/16/12 meeting. Fiscal
Implications: N/A. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

14. BOARD SUPPLEMENT 3800 / 4800 SECTION 20.0 - EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM

HUMAN RESOURCES

15. RECOMMENDATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

1. Professional
2. Support

BOARD

16. 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. Savings: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

ACTION ITEMS

POLICY

17. BOARD POLICY 6605: INVESTIGATIONS AND ARRESTS BY LAW

ENFORCEMENT

New Policy; First Reading
This is a new policy. It was reviewed by the Superintendent's Leadership Team on 8/13/12 and
8/27/12. The proposed policy was presented at the Policy Committee Meeting on 9/25/12.
Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval of
first reading of this policy.

TRANSFORMATION

18. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL

On October 16, 2012, staff members presented a proposal for a 10-12 grade configuration at the
Career and Technical Education High School. Additional discussion about a potential 11-12
grade configuration resulted. At this point, staff members are seeking a final determination on
the grade configuration for the Career and Technical High School.
As background, on October 15, 2012, the County Commissioners approved a Memorandum of
Understanding with KSC-Wilmington Street, LLC to proceed with the design, construction,
lease, finance, and delivery of a Career and Technical Education High School to be acquired by
Wake County for the utilization by the Wake County Public School System and Wake Technical
Community College. On October 16, 2012, the Wake County Board of Education approved the
terms and conditions of an Interlocal Agreement reached with Wake County to facilitate the
delivery of a the Career and Technical Education High School in August 2014. Through this
process of approvals, KSC-Wilmington Street, LLC is able to initiate the establishment of the
Career and Technical Education High School. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: N/A.
Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.

19. 2013-2014 STUDENT ASSIGNMENT PLAN REVISED TIMELINE

At the 10/16/12 work session, the Board of Education reviewed a revised timeline for the
2013-2014 student assignment plan. Staff members incorporated board members' feedback
generated from the 10/16/12 work session and the 10/30/12 work session into an official
timeline for the 2013-2014 student assignment plan. The final version of the timeline is
attached. Fiscal Implications: None. Savings: N/A. Recommendation for Action: Board
approval is requested.

CLOSED SESSION

To consider confidential personnel information protected under G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(6) and 115C-319.
To consult with the attorney as needed to preserve the attorney-client privilege, in accordance with G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3).
To establish or instruct staff or the attorney concerning the Board's position in negotiating the material terms of an employment contract protected under G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(5) and 115C-319.

ACTION ITEMS CONT'D

HUMAN RESOURCES

20. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)

ADJOURNMENT

Meetings will be held at Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518 unless otherwise indicated.