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Board Agenda for the Week of 4/10/20005:00 p.m. OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER QUORUM DETERMINATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE INFORMATION Comments from the ChairmanSuperintendent's Report APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES FINANCE Action 1. Arthur Andersen Compensation Study The administration will support the board of education in discussion of the most practical use of $2.5 million set aside to begin implementation of improved compensation for Wake County Public School System employees. Arthur Andersen Consulting has recommended that the entire amount be used to address support employee compensation. The administration will share various group costs associated with reaching entry level of the newly adopted pay ranges, as well as possible funding scenarios. Administration has also provided a summary of recent state raises. Fiscal Implications - $2.5 million in the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 budgets. 2. Presentation of Superintendent's Budget Request, 2000-2001 To present the Superintendent's Budget Request for 2000-2001. 3. Authorization Forms These authorization forms designate the persons authorized to sign vouchers for payment of money on behalf of Olive Chapel Elementary and West Millbrook Middle. 4. Budget Amendments and Transfers, 1999-2000 Adjust State Public School Fund+ $80,615.00 Adjust Local Current Expense Fund+ $387,558.98 Adjust Federal Programs Fund+ $70,270.00 Adjust Capital Outlay Fund+$645,999.14 Adjust Multiple Enterprise Fund+ $28,136.00 5. Gifts to the System Forty-seven gifts have been donated to the Wake County Public School System. The approximate value of the gifts is $104,251.34. POLICY Action Policy 1214 - Attorney Revised; First Reading Proposed is an addition to existing policy that defines when the superintendent should retain specialized counsel. Additional recommended change is that the re-appointment of counsel be defined by the terms of the contract between the board and the school attorney. Information 1.Creation of Citizen Advisory Boards- Policy 1810 - Specific Program Advisory Councils Sent to committee February 28, 2000. For purposes of discussing the parameters of creating specific citizen advisory committees for different program areas. 2. Future Discussion Items Exclusive advertising rights (vendor marketing agreements 02/07/2000). FACILITIES Action 1. Agreement for the Joint Design, Development, and Use of Gymnasium and Recreation Areas for Green Hope Elementary School WCPSS and the Town of Cary have partnered to develop a gymnasium and recreation area at the Green Hope Elementary School campus to provide greater benefit to the board and town. Town is paying for all design and construction costs of upgrading the multipurpose room to a gymnasium. Town is paying for additional parking spaces on board property. Town is paying design and development costs of town park property. Staff recommends approval. Fiscal Implications - Total project cost: $2,367,074. Board has contributed $214,908 to this project. Town has contributed $1,586,976. Wake County has contributed $466,000 to this project. Dream Camps has contributed $100,000. Maintenance will be coordinated and provided by town as per agreement. Board and town will share future costs of utilities (electric, gas, water, sewage), maintenance, and repairs as set forth in agreement. 2.Schematic Design: Hunter Elementary Additions and Renovations Staff will present schematic design documents prepared by The New Synergy Inc. for Hunter Elementary. The project scope includes additions and renovations. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications - Funding is available from the total board-approved Phase IIIB+ budget of $3,115,655. 3. Bids: Lacy Elementary Renovations Bids were received on March 23, 2000, for the state bond renovations at Lacy Elementary. Staff and Lucien Roughton Architects recommend award of the general contract to Polovick Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $158,351; plumbing contract to Vickers & Ruth Plumbing & Heating Company, Inc., in the amount of $25,455; mechanical contract to Watco Corporation, in the amount of $21,980, and electrical contract to Vaughan Electric Company, Inc., in the amount of $93,735. The total of these multi-prime contracts is $299,521. The lowest single-prime bid was $311,550. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications - Funds are available from the total project budget of $629,099. The total project budget consists of $469,099 from the board-approved 1996 State Bond project budget and $160,000 from the ADA component of the 1996 State Bond funds. 4. Bids: Year 2000 In-System Transfer of Mobile Classroom Units, Package "A" One bid was received on March 24, 2000, after re-advertisement for Package "A" mobile classroom (20) relocations. Staff and H. S. Annis Architect, AIA recommend award of this package to C. Blake Lewis with a base bid of $356,995. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications-Funds are available from the current 1999-2000 Capital Outlay Budget. 5. Bids: Millbrook High - Roof Replacement, Building 2 Bids for Phase 3 State Bond renovations at Millbrook High were received on March 15, 2000. Staff and Rooftop Systems Engineers, P.C., recommend award of the contract to Curtis Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $166,798. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications-Funds are available from the board-approved 1996 State Bond total project budget of $963,429. 6.Bids: Noble Road - Roof Replacement Bids were received on March 14, 2000, for roof replacements on Buildings 1 and 2 at the Noble Road facility. Staff and Roof Engineering, Inc., recommend award of the contract to Owens Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $140,604. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications-Funds in the amount of $140,604 are available from the modernization component of the Phase IIIB Long-Range Building Program. 7. Encroachment and Right-of-Way Dedication - Moore Square Museums Magnet Middle The City of Raleigh requires a three-foot right-of-way dedication along East Davie and South Bloodworth Streets to allow for the construction of the bus queuing lane for the new Moore Square Magnet Middle School. In addition, an encroachment agreement is needed for the city's right-of-way on all streets surrounding the school to allow for plantings, pavers, and drainage flumes. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications-None. 8.Funding for Critical Building Projects: Long-Range Building Program The scheduled allocation of funds for the Phase IIIB+ Long-Range Building Program includes $8,859,893 that is uncommitted, at this time. Staff will present a proposed list of critical projects for funding consideration. Board approval is requested. Fiscal Implications-Funding is available from Phase IIIB and eight cents tax revenue. Information 1. Adequate Public Facilities Application Form Regarding New Development - Eastwind Development The school system has received an application from Eastwind Development Company for approval. Our approval would indicate that there will be available seats in schools when the houses are ready for occupancy. Details are attached. This can be compared to our pre-assignment for future development that we presently do, only at an earlier time. A map showing the node is attached. This is presented for information and board input. Fiscal Implication - Transportation costs would be increased due to length of routes for high school students. 2. Long-Range Building Program - Status Report Staff will present, for information, summary reports addressing the Phase IIIB, and state bond building program, and Parent Volunteer Program. Fiscal Implications - None. PROGRAM Consent1. Extended Day Fee Increase Increased costs require an adjustment in fees. Indirect costs are charged to Extended Day programs at the rate of 12% of the budget causing increased costs. The Extended Day program has been upgraded to include assistant principals as program coordinators as well as new curriculum development. Proposed fees are $195.00 for the first child in a family, $190.00 for the second child, and $185.00 for the third child. The new fees represent a $65.00 increase per month. The last fee increase was approved in April 1996. There are no fiscal implications as these programs are self-supporting. 2. Ligon Middle School Field Trip to Compiegne, France Students participating will be representative of seventh and eighth grade French II students. Approximately 12 students will participate and 2 chaperones. Students will leave the afternoon of Monday, April 17, and return on Thursday, April 27 (students will be out of school for Spring Break from April 17-April 24). The students will live with a French family and learn about their customs and culture. They will practice speaking French in real situations. This school exchange is sponsored in part by the City of Raleigh's Sister City program. Cost per student will be $580. The total cost will be approximately $3480. Fundraisers have been held and a grant from the Sister City program of Raleigh will assist students who are unable to afford the trip. 3. Renewal of 2000-2001 Driver Education Contract The 1999-2000 Driver Education Status Report will be reviewed. Jordan Driving School has provided quality service to students and has cooperated regarding all program modifications. Therefore, plans are to continue the three-year renewable contract issued to them in 1998. Driver Education funds are available to cover the costs of the contract. 4. ABC Accountability Components for Alternative Schools Alternative and special schools are included in the 1999-2000 ABCs under a special policy adopted by the North Carolina Board of Education. The evaluation of alternative schools will be based on three state mandated achievement-based components and three local options. Local options suggested by the state include attendance, suspension dropout rates, graduation rates, reduction in incidents of violence, customer satisfaction, transition to a regular program, improvement in GPA, and promotion rates. Schools will be evaluated on all six components. Schools achieving at least five of the six components will be determined to have made exemplary gain, at least three of the six will be expected gain, at least two of the six will be no recognition, and one or none of the six will be low performing. As part of their school improvement plans for 1999-2000, 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 be approved by the local school board. ABC incentive funds will be received from the state for the alternative schools with the exception of Bridges. If the program meets the criterion for ABC funds, at-risk funds will be required. Information 1. Magnet Programs Update Magnet Guiding Principles provide an avenue to meet the 2003 goal. Recruitment strategies have produced the largest number of magnet applicants to date. Applicants to magnet programs indicate strengths and areas for emphasis for 2000-2001. Plans for 2000-2001 will be determined based on assisting magnet schools to reach the 2003 district goal, satisfying the tenets of the Magnet Guiding Principles, and information gathered from data about applications to magnet programs. Fiscal implications would be recruiting funds to support existing programs. 2. International Baccalaureate Programme The following information will be shared: 1) a brief history and overview of the International Baccalaureate Programmes; 2) an indication of the impact of the program on the number of students: PYP - MYP; 3) an indication of the impact on student learning K-12; and 4) an indication of the needs of the program: training, personnel, and fees for authorization. Fiscal implications would be personnel, training, and materials. 3. Length of the Elementary School Day The Board of Education requested (spring 1999) Curriculum and Instruction to study the feasibility of lengthening the elementary school day in order to be in compliance with State law requiring 1,000 hours of instructional time per year. This report summarizes survey data from the Educational Benchmarking Network, selected North Carolina elementary schools, and the Wake County Public School System community. 4. Program Enhancement for Eastern Wake County There are a disproportionate number of children living in poverty and at-risk of educational failure in Eastern Wake County. Many of these children come to school with a myriad of health, social, and economic problems. In order to address the needs of the children and to support the Board Goal 2003, additional interventions and resources are needed for the East Wake children before they enter school. The development of an Early Learning Center in the old Carver Elementary School buildings will allow us to provide educational, health, and family support services to the youngest East Wake children and better prepare them for entry into school and academic success. Funding for the renovation of the old Carver Elementary School buildings will come from Wake County SmartStart, corporate sponsors, and in-kind contribution from the school district. 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Break CLOSED SESSION Personnel - to consider confidential personnel file information under G.S. 115C-3196:30 p.m. OPEN SESSION SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS Nine students will be recognized as Spotlight on Students award winners:Austin Cole Skakle, Davis Drive Middle; Janette Lavery, Dillard Drive Middle; Chante McCants, Green Hope High; Ashley Smith, Reedy Creek Elementary; Mary Kathryn Camacho, Wakefield Elementary; Alice Wang, Wakefield Middle; Nathan Mitchell Boylston, Wendell Elementary; Conor Finnerty, West Millbrook Middle; and Joel Hill, Wildwood Forest Elementary. PERSONNEL Action 1. Recommendations for Employment 2. Request for Leave 3. Recommendations for Administrative Appointments 4. Administrative Transfer PUBLIC HEARING FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA SUMMARY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Meetings will be held in the Administration Building, 3600 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC unless otherwise indicated. |