OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. QUORUM DETERMINATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. INFORMATION
Chair's CommentsSuperintendent's Comments
5. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
INFORMATION
FACILITIES
6. NAME FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL IN ROLESVILLE (H-6)
On September 30, 2010, the Board of Education acquired 143.26 acres for use as a high school in the Town of Rolesville, with the school scheduled to open in 2013. Naming of the new high school is now requested. The following names are proposed for consideration (1) Rolesville High (2) Buffalo Creek High, and (3) Quarry Road High. Rolesville High is proposed because of the site's proximity to the Town of Rolesville, to identify the location of the site, and to establish a community identity for the school. Buffalo Creek High is proposed because of the site's proximity to Buffalo Creek, which is the nearest notable geographic or natural feature. Quarry Road High is proposed as it identifies the road from which the school will be accessed and will help to specifically identify the location of the site. Concurrent with approval of the new name for H-6 high school, staff recommends abandonment of the name "Forest Ridge High School," which was approved by the Board on February 17, 2009, when H-6 was planned for the Forestville Road location. Fiscal implications: None. Recommendation for action: None, as this item is presented for information only and Board approval will be requested at the second presentation to the Board.PUBLIC COMMENT - 6 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 20, 2010-Closed Session Meeting MinutesMay 18, 2010-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
June 15, 2010-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
July 29, 2010-Economically Disadvantaged Student Performance Task Force Minutes
August 3, 2010-Board of Education Work Session Minutes
August 10, 2010-Board of Education Meeting Minutes
August 10, 2010-Closed Session Meeting Minutes
August 26, 2010-Economically Disadvantaged Student Performance Task Force Minutes
August 30, 2010-Special Called Board Meeting Minutes
October 5, 2010-Work Session/ Committee of the Whole Minutes
FINANCE
8. REPORT OF ADMINISTRATION APPROVED CONTRACTS
The attached summaries are provided as information in accordance with Board Policy 8361. Thesummaries list all change orders, and contracts having a value greater than $50,000 and not over
$100,000, and purchase orders in excess of $250,000 for September 2010. Fiscal Implications: Not
applicable. Recommendation for Action: Not applicable.
9. GIFTS TO THE SYSTEM
One hundred and twenty one gifts have been donated to the Wake County Public School System.The approximate value of the gifts is $95,173. Fiscal Implications: Not Applicable. Recommendation
for Action: No Action is Required
10. BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS, 2010-2011
To report changes in the budget resolutions resulting from transactions processed during September, 2010. Fiscal Implications: Adjust State Public School Fund+ $429,976Adjust Local Current Expense Fund+ $390,313
Adjust Federal Grants Fund - State+ $68,969
Adjust Capital Outlay Fund-$11,888,407
Adjust Multiple Enterprise Fund+$460,579
Adjust Direct Grants Fund+$590,758
Adjust Other Restricted Fund+$830,843
Net Changes-$9,116,969
Recommendation for Action: No action. In accordance with the Budget Resolution, administration is reporting changes in appropriations.
11. POTENTIAL CHANGES IN LOCAL EXPENDITURES 2010-2011
To report potential changes in local expenditures for 2010-2011 as of September 30, 2010. FiscalImplications: Potential adjustments within the local budget. Transactions transferring budget
between accounts will be reported to the Board of Education with all Budget Amendments and
Transfers quarterly. Recommendation for Action: No action. Administration is reporting potential
changes in local expenditures.
FACILITIES
12. REQUEST TO DECLARE LAND SURPLUS: CENTRAL SERVICES BUILDING (3600
WAKE FOREST ROAD)
The Board of Education owns 5.5 acres of land and a 98,995 square foot office building, known asWake County Public School System Central Services Building, located at 3600 Wake Forest Road,
Raleigh, NC. Due to the future consolidation of school system administrative functions, this
building will no longer be needed for school system use. The attached surplus declaration resolution
stipulates that the property will become surplus effective upon certain conditions that include the
availability of the new lease space in Crossroads Office Park in Cary, NC, vacation of the premises,
and removal of all appropriate school property from the building. Fiscal implications: Upon
approval from the Board of Education, staff will implement per Board Policy 7250.
Recommendation for action: Staff requests Board approval and declaration of property as surplus.
13. REQUEST TO DECLARE LAND SURPLUS: CENTRAL SERVICES BUILDING (2302
NOBLE ROAD)
The Board of Education owns 10.01 acres of land and 24,353 square feet of office, bus repair, andwarehouse space, known as the Wake County Public School System Noble Road Central Services
Building, located at 2302 Noble Road, Raleigh, NC. Due to the future consolidation of school
system administrative functions, this building will no longer be needed for school system use. The
attached surplus declaration resolution stipulates that the property will become surplus effective
upon certain conditions that include the availability of the new lease space in Crossroads Office Park
in Cary, NC, vacation of the premises, and removal of all appropriate school property from the
building. Fiscal Implications: Upon approval from the Board of Education, staff will implement per
Board Policy 7250. Recommendation for action: Staff requests Board approval and declaration of
property as surplus.
14. REQUEST TO DECLARE LAND SURPLUS: RIVER OAKS CENTRAL SERVICES
BUILDING (4600 NEW BERN AVENUE)
The Board of Education owns units 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 of the Hedingham Oaks II Condominium,which units contain a total of 9,250 square feet of office space, known as the Wake County Public
School System River Oaks Central Services Building, located at 4600 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh,
NC. Due to the future consolidation of school system administrative functions, this building will no
longer be needed for school system use. The attached surplus declaration resolution stipulates that
the property will become surplus effective upon certain conditions that include the availability of the
new lease space in Crossroads Office Park in Cary, NC, vacation of the premises, and removal of all
appropriate school property from the building. Fiscal implications: Upon approval from the Board
of Education, staff will implement per Board Policy 7250. Recommendation for action: Staff
requests Board approval and declaration of property as surplus.
15. LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL: ANDERSON FAMILY HOME AT H-7 SCHOOL
SITE
A portion of the H-7 site (the Anderson Tract) was the Anderson family home, and as part of the acquisition negotiations, the Seller bargained to continue to reside in the family home and a surrounding area of approximately 3 acres after closing until December 31, 2009. Consequently the Board entered into a lease agreement with Mr. William Anderson on March 3, 2009 which expired on December 31, 2009. On October 6, 2009, the Board entered into a lease agreement for an additional one year term, which lease agreement expires December 31, 2010. Tenant has requested to renew the lease upon its current terms and conditions to permit him to continue to reside in the home until December 31, 2011. Until such time as construction begins on the school project, this portion of the property is not immediately necessary for school use and/or school-related activities. As the initial lease agreement did not contain provisions for an extension, it is necessary to enter into a new lease agreement for the additional one year lease term. The Tenant will remain responsible for the provision, maintenance, upkeep and usage costs of utilities to the site. After vacation of the premises, Tenant is responsible for leaving the property in a neat and clean condition, including the removal and appropriate disposal of all debris. Tenant will obtain an appropriate liability insurance policy insuring Board against any and all claims which may arise from the Seller's lease of the Property. A copy of the proposed lease is attached. Fiscal implications: None. The lease rate is for the token sum of $1, as it was part of the bargain for acquisition of the site. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.16. SANITARY SEWER AGREEMENT AT SALEM ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE
SCHOOLS
In 1999, Board and International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, Inc., (Church) entered into an agreement to allow the Church to tie-in to an existing force main sewer that was constructed to serve the Salem Elementary and Middle campus. On April 18, 2005, the Board approved a Three-Party Utility Agreement (Agreement) with the Church and Pointe at Davis Drive, LLC, which later assigned the Agreement to Davis Drive Partners, LLC (Davis Drive). The five year Agreement, which terminated in June, 2010, allowed a neighboring commercial center development to tie-in to the Church's sewer line and pump station to ultimately access the school's force main sewer. A new Sanitary Sewer Agreement has been reached between the parties that is three years in length and provides Davis Drive opportunities for six month extensions. Pursuant to the terms of the new agreement, Davis Drive continues to have sewer access and responsibilities for maintenance and repair, and will pay $100,000 to the Board for payments outstanding from the first Agreement, together with quarterly usage payments of $5,000. Davis Drive will make every commercially reasonable effort to disconnect the commercial development on the Davis Drive Tract from the sanitary sewer line prior to the expiration of the initial three (3) year Term of this Agreement. A copy of the proposed Agreement is attached. Fiscal implications: Board will receive payments to cure arrearages in the amount of $100,000 to be paid over the next two years, and will receive sewer usage fees of $5,000 per quarter for the next three years or until the Agreement is terminated, whichever first occurs. Funds received will be used to offset utilities operating expenses. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.17. BIDS: FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH ROOF REPAIRS AND COATING
Bids for the repairs and coating of roofs at Fuquay-Varina High School were received on October 15, 2010. Staff and REI Engineers recommend award of the single-prime contract to Owens Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $126,389. The original (1994) single-ply membrane roof is at the end of its useful life and is currently leaking. Therefore, it is being repaired with a roof system with a 10 year warranty. Fiscal implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $67,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.18. CHANGE ORDER NO 1: HUNTER ELEMENTARY HVAC RENOVATION
Board approval is requested for Design Phase Change Order No. 1 to Engineered Designs, Inc., for their contract for design of the Hunter Elementary HVAC renovation. This change order, in the amount of $138,080, is to fully fund their contract and include the Construction Document, Bidding and Permitting, Construction Administration, and Close-Out phases of the project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services through the design development phase only. This change increases the contract amount from $65,120 to $203,200. Fiscal implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $67,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.19.CHANGE ORDER NO 1: CARNAGE MIDDLE HVAC RENOVATION
Board approval is requested for Design Phase Change Order No. 1 to Engineered Designs, Inc., for their contract for design of the Carnage Middle HVAC renovation. This change order, in the amount of $118,840, is to fully fund their contract and include the Construction Document, Bidding and Permitting, Construction Administration, and Close-Out phases of the project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services through the design development phase only. This change increases the contract amount from $50,960 to $169,800. Fiscal implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $67,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.20.CHANGE ORDER NO 1: ZEBULON MIDDLE HVAC RENOVATION
Board approval is requested for Design Phase Change Order No. 1 to Cheatham and Associates, P.A., for their contract for design of the Zebulon Middle HVAC renovation. This change order, in the amount of $133,835, is to fully fund their contract and include the Construction Document, Bidding and Permitting, Construction Administration, and Close-Out phases of the project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services through the design development phase only. This change increases the contract amount from $72,065 to $205,900. Fiscal implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $67,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.21. CHANGE ORDER NO 1: WEST CARY MIDDLE HVAC RENOVATION
Board approval is requested for Design Phase Change Order No. 1 to Dewberry & Davis, Inc., for their contract for design of the West Cary Middle HVAC renovation. This change order, in the amount of $36,675, is to fully fund the contract and include the Bidding and Permitting, Construction Administration, and Close-Out phases of the project. The design consultant had previously been authorized to provide services through construction documents. This change increases the contract the amount from $85,575 to $122,250. Fiscal implications: Funding is available from the total project budget of $67,813,687 for CIP 2006 Life-Cycle Replacement of Building Components. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
22. GRANT PROPOSALS
Competitive (#006011): Hanban Asia Society, Confucius Classroom Network / Individual Schools.Competitive (#006111): American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, US Department of Education, NC Department of Public Instruction, Race to the Top / Central Services.
Competitive (#006211): RGK Foundation, Foundation Grant Program / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#006311): Kiwanis International, Key Club International, Youth Opportunities Fund / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#006411): Saucony, Run for Good Foundation / Individual Schools.
Competitive (#006511): National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Student Launch Initiative / Individual Schools.
Collaborative (#006611): Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Partners for Postsecondary Success / Central Services.
Collaborative (#006711): American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, North Carolina Department of Commerce, Energy Division, Energy Efficiency in Government Buildings Grant Program / Central Services.
Fiscal Implications: Any required cash and/or in-kind matching contributions vary by grant
program. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval.
23. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS AND WAIVERS
G.S. 115C-105.27(a) states in part, "All school improvement plans shall be, to the greatest extentpossible, data-driven. School improvement teams shall use the Education Value Added Assessment
System (EVAAS) or a compatible and comparable system approved by the State Board of
Education, to analyze student data to identify root causes for problems and to determine actions to
address them. School improvement plans shall contain clear, unambiguous targets, explicit
indicators and actual measures, and expeditious time frames for meeting the measurement
standards."
Instructional school staff voted and approved each plan. Plans are to be a living document
the school utilizes to focus the daily work of each staff member. Plans include waivers the
school requests in order to be able to successfully implement their plan for improvement.
Schools submit their School Improvement Plan online via intranet.
Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval of School Improvement
Plans and waivers is requested.
24. ACCELERATED LEARNING POLICY
Second Reading.This is the second reading of Board Policy Draft 5532 that establishes the policy for grade
acceleration. Fiscal Implications: None. Recommendation for Action: This item is presented for
Action.
25. CARNAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIP TO COSTA RICA
Participants will be Carnage Spanish Students, grades 7-8 and their families.Approximately 9 students will participate with two school staff chaperones.
Students will depart from RDU on Saturday, April 16, 2011 and return on Saturday,
April 23, 2011. No school days will be missed as this is during Spring break.
The students will utilize their Spanish speaking skills with native and non-native persons to
develop
cultural awareness via interaction and touring.
A tour guide from Costa Rica will accompany the group during the entire trip and students must
be escorted by an adult chaperone at all times.
Fiscal Implications: The cost per student is $2495.00. This trip is enrichment only and not a required trip. Families will assist with funding. Fund raisers will be held as necessary to enable all students an opportunity to participate in this activity. Recommendation for Action: This item is recommended for consent
26. APEX HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO THE LONDON INTERNATIONAL CHORAL
FESTIVAL
Students participating will be representative of Apex Choral Group, Grades 9-12.Approximately 39 students will participate and 15 Chaperones.
Students will depart from RDU on Tuesday, December 29, 2010 and return Tuesday, January 4, 2011. Only 1 day of school will be missed as this is over Winter Break.
The students have been extended a special invitation to participate in recognition of their outstanding performance abilities.
Students will also have an opportunity to participate in clinics presented by some of the world's most accomplished choral musicians and educators.
Fiscal Implications: The cost per student is $2900.00. This trip is enrichment only and not a
required trip. The Apex High School Choral Boosters will coordinate fundraising activities to help
students in terms of satisfying the financial requirements for participating in this trip.
Recommendation for Action: Board Approval is requested.
27. BROUGHTON HIGH SCHOOL TRIP TO PARIS AND BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Students participating will be representative of grades 10-11.Approximately 20 students will participate with two school staff chaperones.
Students will depart from RDU on Sunday, April 17, 2011 and return on Saturday, April 30,
2011.
This program is part of the French Exchange Program. During this trip students will live with French families, attend school with their French brother or sister, and go on organized excursions to historic sites. As Broughton is an International Baccalaureate World School, this exchange is a vital part of the program.Fiscal Implications: The cost per student will be approximately $1200.00. Scholarships from
corporate sponsorship are available for students who need financial assistance.
Recommendation for Action: This item is recommended for consent.
28. PRELIMINARY SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST (PSAT)
The College Board will process PSAT assessments for 10th grade students who have met theAlgebra I requirements and those students in grades 8, 9, 11 and 12 who have either met the Algebra
I requirement or will complete the Algebra I course by November 13, 2010. Fiscal Implications:
WCPSS will pay the College Board a fixed rate of $96,593.25 for all 10th graders at a cost based on
75% of student enrollment and a rate of $13 per student for test takers participating schools in
grades 8, 9, 11 and 12. Payment will be rendered against a purchase order from the Evaluation and
Research Department and from schools who collect fees from students to take the PSAT. Schools
will deposit fees into the Fund 6 code established for collecting PSAT fees, which will be transferred
to the Evaluation and Research Department local account to pay the district bill. Total PSAT
invoice amount for 2009-2010 was $119,938. Recommendation for Action: Board Approval is
requested.
HUMAN RESOURCES
29. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT
a. Professionalb. Support
c. Contract Central Services Administrator
BOARD
30. BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS
This represents new nominations to the Board Advisory Councils. The nominationforms are attached for the Board's review and consideration. Fiscal Implications:
None. Recommendation for Action: Board approval is requested.
ACTION ITEMS
FINANCE
31. CHANGE ORDER 1 TO OUTSOURCED ORACLE PRODUCTION SUPPORT
SERVICES AGREEMENT
In August 2009 a Request for Proposal was released offering qualified vendors the opportunity tobid on outsourced Oracle production support services. Six proposals were received and evaluated.
Three finalists were chosen from which best and final offers were requested. The review committee
chose ST Tech, Inc. to recommend to the Board. On October 20, 2009 the Board awarded ST Tech
a one-year contract to begin November 1, 2009. The contract allowed for renewal of up to two
consecutive one-year terms. Fixed monthly fee is $59,833.33. Change Order 1 will renew services for
another one-year term. Total amount required to carry services through October 31, 2011 is
$718,000. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of change order is $718,000. $478,666.64 is required
this fiscal year. The remaining $239,333.36 will be paid in 2011-2012. Funding for contracted
services was identified and planned for in the Technology Services 2010-11 operating budget
request. Funding out clause is included in original terms. Recommendation for Action: Staff is
requesting Board approval of change order.
32. COMPUTER ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR
SOFTWARE
On December 2, 2008 the Board approved a three-year agreement with Computer Associates toprovide software applications used in relation to student data housed on the mainframe. This three
year term runs through November 29, 2011. Total usage and maintenance fee was set up to be paid
in three annual installments. Final payment of $307,171.33 is to be made in November 2010. This
year's payment does not include tax pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. §105-264(b) which went into effect
January 1, 2010. This amounts to a savings of $20,734.06. Fiscal Implications: Total amount of
payment is $307,171.33. Funding for contracted services was identified and planned for in the
Technology Services 2010-11 operating budget request. Recommendation for Action: Staff is
requesting Board approval of final payment.
33. ANNUAL RENEWAL OF ORACLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND PRODUCT
UPDATES CONTRACT
Original purchase of Oracle business applications was approved by the Board in November 1998and included the first three years of technical support, product patches and product updates.
Beginning with the fourth year, renewal has been brought before the Board annually for approval.
Current renewal will extend support through November 15, 2011 on all licensed modules. This
year's annual renewal fee is $578,996.11. Fiscal Implications: Total amount to renew support is
$578,996.11. Funding for contracted services was identified and is available in the Technology
Services 2010-11 operating budget. Recommendation for Action: Staff is requesting Board approval
of renewal.
34. CELLULAR SERVICES PROVIDER FOR DISTRICT
Sprint Nextel is the current provider of cellular and direct connect (push-to-talk) services. In orderto meet federal requirements for application of E-rate discounts against these services, and with the
objective of improving service levels and reducing system costs, a bid request was posted last
November. Three vendor proposals were received. A committee of individuals from Technology
Services, Administrative Services, Finance, Purchasing and Budget was formed to analyze and
discuss the proposals. After considering all aspects of each bid as well as testing each provider's
handsets for signal strength and coverage across the district, the committee recommends Verizon be
chosen to provide these services going forward. In addition to other service strengths, Verizon was
the low price bidder. Based upon current district cellular device utilization, annual cost savings of
changing service providers is estimated to be $400,000. Fiscal Implications: System-wide annual
cellular services are estimated to be $490,000 under the Verizon contract. Funding for services is
identified and is available in the 2010-11 operating budget. Recommendation for Action: Staff is
requesting Board approval of contract.
FACILITIES
35. REVISION TO POLICY 6203: TRANSFER OF SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT
First Reading.The proposed addition to Policy 6203 will enable students participating in exchange programs
abroad to return to their previous school upon return. The change was reviewed at the Board work
session on October 5, 2010. Fiscal implications: None. Recommendation for action: Presented for
first reading. If there are no changes, the policy will be placed on the consent agenda of the
December 7, 2010 Board meeting.
36. CROSSROADS ADMINSTRATIVE MOVE
Staff will present information about contracts and budget for administrative move to Crossroadsfacilities. Fiscal implications: TBD. Recommendation for action: Board approval is requested.
37. CAPPING OF ENROLLMENT AT FOREST PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The Growth and Planning Department recommends that the enrollment cap be re-established forthe remainder of the 2010-2011 school year at Forest Pines Drive Elementary. Staff will present
information regarding crowding and current actions to accommodate enrollment already taken by
staff at Forest Pines. The enrollment cap recommended by staff is 764. The overflow schools
presented by staff for consideration are: Rolesville Elementary and Wakefield Elementary.
Enrollment capping is governed by Board Policy 6204. Board Policy 6204.1 states, in part, "shall
become effective on a date specified by the board, but not later than midnight on May 1 prior to the
beginning of the school year of implementation." Waiver of Board Policy 6204.1 will be necessary to
approve this capping request. Fiscal implications: Transportation costs may increase due to travel
time. Other facility-related costs will be avoided. Recommendation for action: Board approval is
requested.
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
38. ABC ACCOUNTABILITY COMPONENTS FOR ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS
Alternative schools are included in the 2010-2011 ABCs under a special policy adopted by the NorthCarolina Board of Education (GCS-C-022). The evaluation of alternative schools will be based on
two state mandated achievement-based components and three local options. Local options defined
by the state include attendance, dropouts, school safety/student conduct, higher expectations for
student achievement, student progress and proficiency, parent involvement, community
involvement, and customer satisfaction. Schools achieving five of the five components will be
determined to have made high growth, at least three of the five will be expected growth, at least two
of the five will be no recognition, and one or none of the five will be low performing. As part of
their school improvement plans for 2010-2011, the alternative schools identified three local options
that reflect their school's mission. The local options selected by the schools have been approved by
the school improvement teams and must in turn be approved by the local school board. Mt. Vernon
School, Mary E. Phillips High School, and River Oaks Middle School are designated as alternative
schools. Longview is designated as a special education school, which does not submit local
objectives. Fiscal Implications: ABCs recognition will be earned from the state for the system's three
alternative schools, Mt. Vernon School, Mary E. Phillips High School and River Oaks Middle School if
they achieve their objectives. Recommendation for Action: Board Approval is requested.
39. TITLE I SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES: ACADEMIC
ACHIEVER/S&L CONSULTANTS, ACADEMICS PLUS, INC., ACCELERATED
ACHIEVEMENT & MEASUREMENT, INC., SHAW UNIVERSITY, L & U
CONTRACTORS, LLC (LEARNING AND YOU)
Under "No Child Left Behind", a Title I school that has not met Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)goals for three consecutive years must offer Supplemental Educational Services (SES) for all eligible
students. Students are eligible if they qualify for free/reduced lunch. These services must be
offered by a provider that is approved by the Department of Public Instruction. Parents select the
provider from the approved list. SES must be offered at Aversboro, Barwell, Brentwood, Conn,
Creech Road, Fox Road, Lynn Road, Poe Montessori, Wendell and Zebulon Elementary.
Fiscal Implications: The state approved maximum allocation per student is $1,360.00. The total
cost of the services for 650 students is $884,000.00. Academic Achiever/S & L Consultants
$136,000.00, Academics Plus, Inc. $204,000.00, Accelerated Achievement & Measurement, Inc.
$204,000.00, L & U Contractors, LLC (Learning and You) $136,000.00, Shaw University
$204,000.00. Recommendation for Action: Staff requests that the Board approve the contracts.
40. EFFECTIVENESS INDEX
On June 15, 2010, staff presented to the Board of Education a staff response to the Board ofEducation direction for community-based assignments. On page 5 (as part of the July to September
Quarter) it states the following:
"G. Adopt EVAAS as the primary data tool for principals and teachers. Provide each principal and school data team with training on the use of EVAAS to inform instructional decisions, placement decisions, and to assess the value-added when possible by a particular teacher."
In addition, G.S. 115C-105.27(a) states, " all school improvement plans shall be, to the greatest
extent possible, data-driven. School improvement teams shall use Education Value Added
Assessment System (EVAAS) or a compatible or comparable system approved by the State Board of
Education to analyze student data to identify root causes for problems and to determine action to
address them.
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
41. RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMINSTRATIVE APPOINTMENT(S)
42. RECOMMENDATION FOR CAREER STATUS
ADJOURNMENT
Meetings will be held in the Administration Building, 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC unless otherwise indicated.