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DATE: TIME: KIND OF MEETING: WHERE HELD:
PRESIDING OFFICER:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
ABSENT:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013 5:30 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM 621 SOUTH STATE STREET JACKSON, MS
PRESIDENT, MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE
MRS. MRS. MR. DR.
MONICA GILMORE-LOVE, PRESIDENT LINDA F. RUSH, VICE-PRESIDENT TIMOTHY D. COLLINS, SECRETARY OTHA BURTON, JR., MEMBER
MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN, MEMBER MS. BENETA D. BURT, MEMBER
Presently, this is a six-member board; four members were present on this Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting. seat is vacant pending a seventh member being appointed by the Mayor and Council. Mrs. Vikki Mumford, Board Secretary, was keeper of record for meeting. ALSO PRESENT:
Dr. Cedrick Gray Dorian Turner, Esq. Dr. Sheila McClung JoAnne Shepherd, Esq. Mr. Calvin Lockett Dr. Michelle King Dr. Greta Terry Ms. Vonda Beaty Ms. Saundra Lyons Ms. Sharolyn Miller Mr. Sherwin Johnson Dr. Mitchell Shears Dr. Lorene Essex Mr. Andrew Perpener Ms. Tonya Green Dr. Jason Sargent Mr. Darryl Anderson Dr. Joseph Fisher Dr. Bishop Knox Mr. J. Wiltz Cutrer, Jr. Mr. Gerald Jones Ms. Betina Brandon Mr. Fred D. Davis Dr. Vicki Davidson
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The Regular Meeting of the Jackson Public School Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:30 P.M. Greetings were offered by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, Board Secretary; he then turned the meeting over to Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President, presiding officer.
Mrs. Gilmore-Love called for the student to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Dr. Mitchell Shears introduced Jamvion Green, a fourth grade honor student from Woodville Heights. Jamvion enjoys mathematics, fishing, and spending time with his dad. He attends the New Galilean Missionary Baptist Church with his parent, Mr. Janmaine Green. Mr. Green along with staff members from Woodville Heights Elementary School was recognized.
Leonard Dishmon, a student, who read his narrative relative to "How to improve the learning environment," was presented a certificate and was treated to numerous photo opportunities.
The Prayer of Invocation was given by the Reverend Dr. Leon Bell, a native of Liberty, Mississippi. He was educated in the public schools of Amite County and later graduated from Jackson State University, the University of Southern Mississippi and Wheaton College, Wheaton, ILL. He has served as Director of Student Personnel and a Professor of English at Jackson State University. He is now serving in his 44th year as Pastor of New Mount Zion Baptist Church. The church is located at 140 East Maple Street Jackson, MS. 39213.
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For Release: September 27,2013
Subject: School Board Meeting, October 1, 2013 at 5:30p.m.
Contact: Sherwin Johnson, JPS Public and Media Relations, 601-960-8935
The Board of Trustees of Jackson Public Schools will hold their regular meeting at 5:30p.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2013, in the School Board meeting room at 621 South State Street. The agenda will be available prior to the meeting. The Board also will take into consideration any other matter properly coming before the Board. The meeting will be telecast live on JPS Instructional Television on Comcast Channel19 and available on the JPS lTV You Tube Channel at a later date.
Prior to the regular meeting, Board members will conduct a meeting with the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Team beginning at 4:00 p.m.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SUPERINTENDENT AND ATTORNEYS Jackson Public School District
662 South President Street Jackson, MS 39201 Post Office Box 2338 Jackson, MS 39225
(601) 973-8625 Fax: 601/960-0324 Contact Information for Board Members 2012-2013
PRESIDENT:
C: 601/988-8874
VICE-PRESIDENT:
Hm. 601/373-2278 Cell: 601/260-1152
SECRETARY: Hm. 601/353-0941 Fax: 601/969-5300
Cell: 601/613-5647
MEMBER: Hm. 601/981-2971 Fax: 601/432-6862 Wk.601/979-2339
PAST PRESIDENT: Hm.601/366-3854
MEMBER:
Hm.601/362-5987 Cell: 601/951-9273 Wk.:601/987-6783
MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE Home: 1314 Winterview Dr. Environmental Consultant E-Mail: [email protected]
Jackson, MS 39211 Ward 1
MRS. LINDA F. RUSH Home: 131 Marshall Dr.
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
MR. TIMOTHY D. COLLINS Home: Ex. Dir. Miss. Housing Partnership [email protected] [email protected]
Jackson, MS 39212
Ward 6
730 Arbor Vista Blvd. Jackson, MS 39209
Ward 5
DR. OTHA BURTON, JR. Home:1728 Tanglewood Court Assoc. Dean School Policy & Planning E-Mail: [email protected] Jackson, MS 39206
Ward 2
MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN Home: 2430 Montebello Dr.
E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]
MS. BENETA BURT
Jackson, MS 39213 Ward 4
Home: 5 Autumn Cove Ex. Dir. Miss Road Map to Health Equity, Inc.
E-Mail [email protected] Jackson, MS [email protected]
39206 Ward 3
Note: There remained one unfilled board seat at this meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT:
ATTORNEY: FAX: 601/973-8545
DR. CEDRICK GRAY [email protected] 601/960-8725
MS. JOANNE NELSON SHEPHERD District Counsel Jackson Public Schools E-Mail: [email protected]
Office: P. o. Box 2338 Jackson, MS 39225-2338 601/960-8916
Bd. Attorney MS. Dorian Turner 601/354-2971; FAX: 601/354-3656; E-Mail [email protected] - Cell Telephone: 601/942-83 46
Web Site: http: / /www.jackson.kl2.ms.us
Election of Officers: At the April 17, 2012, Regular Board Meeting, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love was elevated to Board President; Mrs. Linda F. Rush, was elevated to Vice President; Mr. Timothy D. Collins was elected secretary; Dr. Cedrick Gray, officially came aboard as superintendent on July 1, 2012; Board Member, Ms. Beneta D. Burt, took the oath of office July 18, 2012; E-mail address for Secretary to the Board, Mrs. Vikki D. Mumford, is: [email protected] . us.
Volume 34, Issue 6
JPS SCHOOL BOARD:
Ms. Monica Gilniore._lo\le
President
Ms. Linda Rush
Vice President
Mr. Timothy o. Collins
Secretary
Ms. Kislall W. Nolan
f\:1ember
Or. Otha Burton,,Jr.
Member
Ms. Beneta Burt
M ember
Dr. Cedrlck Gray
Superintendent
Ms. Joanne Shepherd JPS Counsel
Ms. Dorian Turner
Boa~d Counsel
Ms. Vlkki Mumford
Board Secretary
Jackson Public Schools
I riels JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS October 1, 2013
PLEDGE OF ALLELGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Board Secretary Timothy Collins opened the October I, 2013 Board meeting with a brief welcome to attendees. President Monica Gilmore-Love followed and turned the meeting over to the Elementary division for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jamvion Green, a fourth grade honor student at Woodville Heights Elementary School, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Green is an honor student with a love for mathematics. In his free time, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his father, Jarunaine Green. He attends the New Galilean Baptist Church with his grandmother, Sharon Green. Attending the meeting with him were his family and staff members from Woodville Heights Elementary School.
Reverend Dr. Leon Bell delivered the Prayer oflnvocation. A native of Liberty, MS, Dr. Bell was educated in the Amite County public schools. He graduated from Jackson State University, the University of Southern Mississippi and Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Bell has served as director of student personnel and as a professor of English at Jackson State University. He has been the pastor of New Mount Zion Baptist Church for last the 44 years.
Mr. Collins presented certificates of appreciation to Jam vi on Green and Dr. Leon Bell.
Mr. Collins also presented a certificate to Northwest student Leonard Dishmond.
Dishmond read his essay on improving schools during the regular meeting held
September 17.
JPS BOARD MEETINGS:
The Board of Trustees holds two
regular meetings per month.
The next regular JPS Board
meeting is scheduled for 5:30
p.m. October 15, 2013, in the
Board Meeting Room at 621
South State Street.
The JPS Board of Trustees wel
comes public comments regard
ing policy revisions.
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Board Briefs, October 1, 2013
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
RYLC Gallup Student Poll
JPS students in grades 5-12 will take part in an online survey administered during the month of October. The Gallup Student Poll measures student hope, engagement, and wellbeing. The 20-item survey should take ten minutes or less to complete. The Kellogg Foundation is funding the survey, so the survey's administration and resulting data reports are free to the District.
Race to the Top Application
JPS Deputy Superintendent Dr. Lorene Essex and Executive Director of Advanced Academics Dr. Vicki Davidson presented the Race to the Top - District grant application for approval. The U.S. Depmtment of Education asked school districts to submit applications ahead of the initial deadline. As a matter of record, the Board approved the District's grant application. The Board had accepted and signed the reciprocal agreement for the grant at a prior Board meeting.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Northwest Middle School Renovations
Fred Davis, Executive Director of Facilities and Operations, reported on planned renovations at Northwest Middle School. Funding will come from $3.5 million remaining in the 2006 Bond fund and $10 million in QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bonds). The new design will meet current student enrollment and gymnasium size. The school was originally built for 650 students. The gymnasium, which is used for some JPS high school basketball games, seats about 1 ,250 spectators. Designs may include solutions like a combined gymnasium and auditorium to reduce costs. The Facilities department will present a contract at the October 15 Board meeting.
Exceptional Education Handbook
Corrective Action Plan administrator Dr. Joseph Fisher presented a discipline handbook for the Board to review. The resource outlines best practices for handling problem behavior in students with disabilities. It will be used to train teachers to perform behavior assessments and develop intervention plans, and it will serve as a manual for school staffs. A training session is scheduled for October 17. Consultants from Fluency Plus worked with JPS administrators to develop the handbook.
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2
II Board File
ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 2013, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
Jackson Public School District was called to order at 5:30P.M.,
by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President. A quorum was
established; four (4) of six (6) board members were present.
Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the
meeting. There remains an unfilled board seat for a seven-member
Board.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct account of attendance of the Board of Trustees of said District held on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book f said Board.
GIVEN under my hand, thi
J,Kkson Puhlir Schools
FINAL AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees
JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
I. Call to Order
1. Greetings
DATE:
TIME:
PLACE:
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. The Prayer of Invocation
II. Establishment of Quorum
Ill. Adoption of Agenda
October 1, 2013
5:30PM
621 South State Street
E!!!J Print
1. Review of Appealed Discipline Cases
IV. Reading and Approving Minutes of:
1. September 17, 2013, Special Meeting to Receive Salary Study Presentation and September 17, 2013, Regular Meeting
Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President
Elementary Division
Minister
Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Services
Page 1 of 324
~ ATTACHMENTS
Mrs. Vikki D. ~ Mumford, ATTACHMENTS Board Secretary
V. Public Participation for General Comments and/or Proposed Policy Issues
VI. Superintendent's Reports/Announcements
1. Board Calendar Update
VII. Information Items Only:
1. Northwest Middle School Facilities Update
Dr. Cedrick Gray
Mr. Fred D. Davis, ATTACHMENTS Executive Director of Facilities and Operations
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2. Review of Exceptional Education Discipline Handbook for 2013- Dr. Joseph ~ 2014 Fisher, CAP ATTACHMENTS
Administrator
VIII. Information/Action Items:
IX. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Finance:
X.
1. Approval of Accounts Payable and Activity Fund Claims for period of September 7, 2013, through September 20, 2013
2. Approval of Various Donations
3. Approval of an Agreement between Kona Ice of the Bayou and the Jackson Public School District
4. Approval of Vendors to Provide Photograpy Services for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 School Years
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS· General:
1. Approval of Consulting Services Agreement between the Kirkland Group and the Jackson Public School District
2. Approval of Interagency Agreement between Head Start and the Jackson Public School District
Ms. Sharolyn @1 Miller, Chief ATTACHMENTS Financial Officer
Ms. Miller
Ms. Miller
Ms. Miller
Mrs. Betina Brandon, Director of Leadership Development
Ms. Tonya Green, Executive Director of Exceptional Education
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~ ATTACHMENTS
~ ATTACHMENTS
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3. Approval of Non-Disclosure Agreement between Pearson VUE Mr. Isaac ~ and the Jackson Public School District Norwood, ATTACHMENTS
4. Approval of an Online Subscription Agreement between Microsoft and the Jackson Public School District
XI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Personnel:
1. Approval of Staff Personnel Matters
Director of Adult Education
Mr. J. Wiltz 1@1 Cutrer, Jr., ATTACHMENTS Executive Director, ITS
Mrs. Saundra ~ Lyons, ATTACHMENTS Director of Human Resources
XII. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters and Litigation
1. Open Session • Report Out
XIII. Adjourn
Hon. Dorian Turner, Board Attorney
III Board File
ORDER ADOPTING THE AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 1, 2013, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mr. Timothy D.
Collins, to adopt the agenda as printed for the October 1, 2013,
Regular Meeting. All four (4) board members present voted "aye"
in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote
of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were
absent from the meeting and there remains an unfilled board seat
for a seven-member Board.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Bo ~ o~ said ~oard.
GIVEN under my hand this 2~ d[0 £ Octobe
III.1 Review of Student Discipline Case(s) Executive Session
Board File ORDER CONVENING EXECUTIVE SESSION
TO REVIEW A STUDENT DISCIPLINE CASES
MOTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING AND TO CONSIDER CONVENING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Timothy D. Collins moved, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., to close the meeting to consider what matter(s) will be discussed in Executive Session. All four ( 4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The meeting was closed to consider what would be discussed in Executive Session.
MOTION TO CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mrs. Linda Rush moved, seconded by Mr. Timothy Collins, to enter into an executive session to review a student discipline case. All four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remains one unfilled seat for a seven-member board. Mrs. Gilmore-Love announced that the Board was in Executive Session to review and consider a student appealed discipline case.
In Executive Session, the Board reviewed student discipline case number: 14-27. After due discussion and consideration, Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., moved, seconded by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, to allow student to be readmitted home school at the beginning of the second nine-week grading period which is Tuesday, October 15, 2013. All four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt, were absent from the meeting.
There being no further business to discuss in regards to student discipline, Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, to exit the Executive Session. All four (4) board members voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0.
Upon entering open session, the Honorable Dorian Turner, Board Attorney, reported on the action that took place in Executive Session.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District pted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on record in ut Book ~f said oard.
GIVEN under my hand, th"
III. 1 - Gray/Knox
- Board File
ORDER DENYING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR SUSPENSION OF STUDENT CASE NO. 14-27, ALLOWING STUDENT TO BE READMITTED TO HOME SCHOOL, EFFECTIVE, OCTOBER 15, 2013, BEGINNING THE SECOND NINE-WEEK GRADING PERIOD
Dr. Bishop Knox, Ph.D., Executive Director of Student Services brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees a recommendation from the Superintendent that Student Case No. 14-27, be suspended from the Jackson Public School District, effective September 3, 2013.
The Student Admission Appeals Committee met concerning this case on September 5, 2013, and recommended that Student Case No. 14-27, be suspended for 45 days with placement at Capital City Alternative School. The Superintendent having reviewed this case was determined to uphold the Committee's recommendation to suspend student for forty-five (45) days. A copy of the summary of the case is on file in the office of the Executive Director of Student Services.
After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the recommendation of the Superintendent should be denied and that student Case No. 14-27 should be allowed to return to home school with time served, effective, October 15, 2013, the beginning of the second nine-week grading period of the Jackson Public School District.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., seconded by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, to deny the Superintendent's recommendation and to allow student to return to home school effective, October 15, 2013, the beginning of the second nine-week grading period, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting, and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
This decision is the opinion of this Board, as the summary of evidence has been carefully reviewed, that the Board has independently considered all pertinent facts and has formulated its own judgment with respect to the penalty and hereby denies the recommendation.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT the recommendation of the Superintendent for Student Case No. 14-27, IS HEREBY DENIED AND STUDENT WILL BE READMITTED TO HOME SCHOOL WITH TIME SERVED, effective, October 15, 2013, a copy of the Student Admission Appeals Committee Hearing Report is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board.
Given under my hand, this
IV Board File
ORDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2013, SPECIAL MEETING AND
THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2013, REGULAR MEETING WITHAN ADDITION
Upon motion duly made by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, seconded by
Mrs. Linda F. Rush, and for good cause shown all four (4) board
members present voted "aye" in favor of the of the motion to
approve minutes with the note to add all schools visited by
members of the board. All board members present voted "aye", in
favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of
4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent
from the meeting and there remains an unfilled seat for a seven-
member Board.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the proceeding of the Board of Trustees of said District adopte~on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute o · k of said Boa~d.
GIVEN under my hand the 2 d f Octo~r 201
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Public Participation
Mr. Dennis Barnes - Mr. Barnes appeared before the board as a parent and a citizen, asking for administrative support from the JPSD on behalf of Rowan Middle School and Brown Elementary School. These schools are located in Midtown Jackson. "We as a community have chiseled out a plan; we are here asking for your support of a Memorandum of Understanding that we will present as we move forward."
Ms. Yulonda Michael - Ms. Michael appeared as a member of the Midtown Council and as a parent. "We asked that you approve the partnership of Midtown with this district. We are the people who believe that it takes a village to educate a child. This has been an ongoing project; we are not just talkers. We are determined by all means necessary to see that our children get the best education possible. Our main concerns are our children and their education. Please put aside your egos. We ask to work with the administration and teachers of our schools. It is time that we think outside the box. Please come and step outside of the box."
Ms. Shema Kelly - Ms. Kelly appeared as a parent. "We ask for your support of the Midtown Education Council's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Every step toward a goal requires a struggle and a sacrifice. Think outside the boxt If we are to move forward, we must stop doing what we have always done. Let us do better for our children."
Charles R. Husband - Mr. Husband appeared as Parent of the Year and as a member of the Midtown Education Council. He stated that he is a life-long member of Midtown; "as a parent of Midtown, we ask for addi tiona! resources and for the Board to consider our proposal." Please consider this on behalf of parents and students of Midtown.
Dorthory Jones - Ms. Jones, a grandparent of two students at Brown Elementary School expressed her concern. "I am concerned when a child brings home a D. But, is it okay for Brown Elementary School credibility rating to be that of a D? "Dr. Gray, we met with you earlier; we are not getting your support."
Ms. Monica Cannon - Ms. Cannon brought greeting from Midtown t "We have created a grass-root effort and what I have found that the simplest idea is the hardest for me to achieve. We face an
uphill climb for educating for our residents. Our community and city are suffering. We have increased our advocacy efforts for Brown and Rowan. The plan focuses on the arts, critical problem solving and other worth-while endeavors. This alliance raised $300,000 of seed money to cover this plan. Rowan went from a C to an F rating in just one year. The middle schools opt out of this alliance. You should be very concerned. It is very unfortunate for our community and for JPS to be undervaluing our schools; the powers should not over-look us. The options are on the table. You have to work with us or we have no other recourse. We know that you value education. We will soon submit a MOU between the alliance and Brown Elementary School.
This ends the Public Participation Segment.
VI Board File
Superintendent's Report/Announcements:
• The Board Calendar Update material was provided to board members by hard copy.
• Students in grades 5-12 of the JPSD will be engaging in an online survey. This survey will be conducted at no cost to the district; it will take about 10 minutes for students to complete. It will ask for age, grade, gender and answers to 20 core i terns. Sample: Statements will follow with strongly disagree as #1; strongly agree #5. Some sample questions: "I know that I will graduate from high school. #2 my school is committed to building the strongest school possible. #3 what do students desire in public education?"
• Next, the Race To The Top (RTTT) district grant application was discussed. Dr. Lorene Essex stated that Secretary Duncan request that the application be sent immediately to the Department of Education. Dr. Vicki Davidson, she approached the podium to respond to questions any board member might have. There were none. Dr. Davidson stated that the application is due Thursday, but, because of a possible government shutdown; the application should be submitted as soon as possible.
• The grant application was signed by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President and Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent. The reciprocal grant was presented and approved at the September 17, 2013, Regular Board Meeting.
• Mrs. Gilmore-Love asked for a motion to accept "The Race to the Top Grant (RTTT). Mr. Timothy D. Collins moved seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. All four ( 4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. An order will follow.
The ended the Superintendent's Report
VI. 1 Gray/Essex/Davidson
Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION APPLICATION ASSURANCE FOR THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
(2520) RACE TO THE TOP DISTRICT 2013 APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Lorene Essex, Deputy Superintendent and Dr. Vicki Davidson, Director of Advanced Academics for approval of Application Assurance for Race to the Top Funding, on behalf of the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the Application Assurance is hereto attached.
After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved.
the Board received and
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion to accept application named above. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented Dr. Lorene Essex, Deputy Superintendent and Dr. Vicki Davidson, Director of Advanced Academics for approval of Application Assurance for Race to the Top Funding, on behalf of the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Distr~ adopted on the 1 t day of October, 2013, as the same appears on re b rd in Minute Book said Board.
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GIVEN under my hand,
VII.l Board File
Mr . Fred Davis
Northwest Middle School Facilities Update
See Attachment
September 27, 2013
Board Members
Jackson Public Schools
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REF: Northwest Jackson Middle School Project Update:
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The Facilities Department received notice from the Finance Office that the Attorney Generals' opinion
had been received and that the $3.SM in 2006 Bond Fund could be used for reconstruction at North
Jackson Middle School. The Facilities Department was also made aware that a request for $10M in
(QSCD) Quality School Construction Bond is being submitted to fund the Northwest Project. Together
this gives a total of $13.SM for the Northwest Jackson Middle School reconstruction.
A Professional Services Contact will be presented at the October 15, 2013 Board Meeting. We have
worked with the Principal and the Middle Schools' Executive Director of Academic regarding current
academic programs and any changes in programs at Northwest Jackson Middle School:
• Design for and maintain 650 student capacity
• Design for a gymatorium
• Maintain existing bleacher seating capacity for gymnasium
• Dining area of cafeteria can be reduced
• Include 2 multi-purpose classrooms in new wing
• If the structural engineer advises that the 4 classrooms in question need to be demolished, they
do not have to ne added back.
Attached is a cost/programmatic summary .
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BURRIS/WAGNON ARCHITECTS, P.A. 500L EAST WOODROW WILSON AVENUE JACKSON MS 39216 PH 6019697543 FAX 6019699374
13 Sep 2013
Mr. Fred Davis, Ms. Sandra Robinson Facilities Management Jackson Public Schools Jackson, Mississippi
Re: Revised Budget Estimate for Reconstruction Northwest Middle School Jackson Public Schools
Dear Mr. Davis and Ms. Robinson:
Per your request, please find below a revised projected construction budget for reconstruction of certain portions ofNorthwest Middle School, based on several meetings with you this spring, and your email of September 11,2013, describing your meeting with Ms. Beaty, Middle School Executive Director. We interpreted from your notes that, in addition to the basic functions of gymnatorium with stage and chair storage, related locker/dressing functions, cafeteria, kitchen, band/choral room, and mechanical plant sized for the entire facility, she was requesting only two additional multipurpose classrooms. In the accompanying diagram, we continue to show a "technology" space carried over from the existing Northwest plan, since no one has directed that it be removed, but it does in fact sound like this space is not needed, and deleting it and its cost is accommodated in the budget costs below. Please note the following additional assumptions made:
Because Blackburn is designed for 650 students, we reduced cafeteria size to 3800 sf to match Blackburn. New gym and locker areas are exact size of existing Northwest plan, though Blackburn's locker areas are approximately 800 sf Jess than the original Northwest plan, so this may be a $140,000 savings that could be considered (we suggest designing the building to assure that this will work for Northwest before making this reduction). The band/choral spaces appear slightly undersized when compared with Blackburn and Cardozo, but this increase, if desired, can be accommodated in the "contingency square footage for program development", item 16 on budget summary. The multipurpose classrooms indicated on attached diagram are 800 sf each. The spaces eliminated from the proposed footprint/budget (originally were in the small classroom wing experiencing structural problems) include the clothing lab, science lab, a food Jab, and three (3) 800 sf classrooms. Note that the old "drafting" room in Northwest has never been included in any scheme, because no one seemed to think that it was needed. Not knowing the exact plans for re-air conditioning the existing physical plant to remain, we assumed that the water source heat pumps would be removed, in favor of a 4 pipe system, and thus upsized the new boiler room for the entire plant (but did not include boiler
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capacity for the remainder of the school. No other expense is included in the budget herewith for there-air conditioning of the existing school, or its re-roofing). The attached plan should be considered a diagram for verifying programmatic requirements, and not a building design. A complete design process may lead to some square footage efficiencies/reductions that do not become apparent in a diagram.
COST/PROGRAMMATIC SUMMARY
I. Demolition of existing single-storey construction, including cafeteria/gym wing,+ small classroom wing:
61,566 gsf x $5 $307,830
2. Gym/locker/dressing/stage w/chair storage (match existing gym and locker area, + fixed stage with related chair storage):
22,593 sf x $175 =
3. Cafeteria: 3 800 sf x $200 =
7. Kitchen: 4556 sf x $400
8. New kitchen equipment:
9. Band/choir/technology, including related internal circulation:
7677 sf x $175
10. Enclosed connector (will seal off exposed end of remaining school) :
3119 sf x $250 =
11. Other storage Uanitor), circulation, restrooms etc.: 3197 sf x $175 =
12. Replacement classrooms (included with new addition):
1600 sf x $170
13. New concrete driveways (with 3' undercut): 1500 sy x $86.40 =
$3,953,775
$760,000
$1,822,400
$360,000
$1,343,475
$779,750 $559,475
$272,000
$129,600
14. Mechanical (boiler room, sized for new wing+ existing school to remain; new mechanical room for new wing): 2000 gsfx $160 = $320,000
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15. Piling/crawlspace for entire new building:
49,383 gsfx $25 = $1,234,575
16. Contingency square footage for program development (3% x 49,383) x $175: $258,263
CONSTRUCTION SUB-TOTAL $12,101,143
17. Professional Fees (A/E) $786,574
18. Construction Contingency at 5% $605,057
19. Owner-Furnished Geotechnical Report and Site Survey $20,000
GRAND TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST/KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: $13,512,774
PROPOSED REDUCTION
20. Omit Tech. Room (3,500 sf x $175) -[$612,500]
21. Related Fees - [$39,812]
NEW GRAND TOTAL $12,860,462
Thank you for the opportunity to work with JPS on this project.
Sincerely,
sw, via email
Stan Wagnon, AlA BURRIS/ WAGNON ARCHITECTS, P.A .
cc: file
VII.2 Board File
Dr. Joseph Fisher
Review of Exceptional Education Handbook
Dr. Joseph Fisher reported that included in the handbook are 'best practices' for addressing challenging behaviors, especially for students with special needs. The handbook explains how to develop a behavior intervention plans. A training session is scheduled for the October 17, 2013.
The report was accepted.
VIII Board File
There were no Information/Action Items on this Agenda
IX.l Gray/Miller
Board File
ORDER APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACTIVITY FUND CLAIMS FOR PERIOD OF
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2013
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to ratify Disbursements, Accounts Payable and Activity Fund Accounts, for the period of September 7, 2013, through September 20, 2013. An itemized list of disbursements follows.
After due discussion determined that the above and should be approved.
and consideration, the Board recommendation was well received
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED THAT the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to ratify Disbursements, Accounts Payable and Activity Fund Accounts, for the period September 7, 2013, through September 20, 2013, IS HEREBY APPROVED. An itemized list of disbursements follows.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Dist t adopted on the st 2013, as the same Minu~ o f
GIVEN under my han
IX. 2 Gray/Miller
Board File ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT VARIOUS DONATIONS TO DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept various donations as follows:
Information Technology Services-Six (6) rack-mounted, enterprise-class services valued at $2,400.00 from the MS Department of Rehabilitation Services; Watkins Elementary School-A cash donation of $20.00 from Louis Gilbert for student gifts; People Middle School-Two (2) Dell Monitors, two (2) CPUs, (1) Dell Keyboard and one (1) Dell mouse with an estimated value of $2,500.00; Cardozo Middle School-A donation of $1,000.00 the Mississippi Library Commission to complete implementation of a book club
After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved.
the Board received and
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. , seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a sevenmember board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept various donations to departments/schools within the District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A more detailed list of descriptions of donations and the value of each is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify t t the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Boar r ustees of said l s t rict adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same p Mi ut of said Board.
GIVEN under my hand, this the 2nd
X.3 Gray/Miller
Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN KONA ICE OF THE BAYOU
AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of an agreement between Kona Ice of the Bayou and the Jackson Public School District, to provide novelty i terns at athletic and fund raising events. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", i.n favor of the moti.on. The moti.on carri.ed by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of an agreement between Kona Ice of the Bayou and the Jackson Public School District, to provide novelty items at athletic and fund raising events, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Distri adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same Minute Book o said Board.
GIVEN under my hand
IX. 4 Gray/Miller
Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A LIST OF VENDORS TO PROVIDE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES TO
SCHOOLS FOR THE 2013-2014 AND 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEARS
The Board received a reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of a list of vendors to provide photography services to schools for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years. A copy of the list of vendors is hereto attached.
After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above reconunendation was well received and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of a list of vendors to provide photography services to schools for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 school years, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the list of vendors is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Distri adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on rec rd 'n Minute B k o id Board.
' GIVEN under my hand
X. 1 Gray/Brandon
Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE KIRKLAND GROUP AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board received a reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Betina Brandon, Director of Leadership Development, for approval of a consulting services agreement between the Kirkland Group and the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above reconunendation was well received and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Betina Brandon, Director of Leadership Development, for approval of a consulting services agreement between the Kirkland Group and the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Distr' adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on re inute Book o ~said Board.
GIVEN under my hand
X. 2 Gray/Green Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN
HINDS COUNTY RESOURCE AGENCY AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by, Ms. Tonya Green, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, for approval of an Interagency Agreement between Hinds County Resource Agency and the Jackson Public School District, to provide inclusive services for 3-5 year old students with disabilities in a community-based setting.
After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved.
the Board received and
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a sevenmember board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Tonya Green, Executive Director of Exceptional Education, for approval of an Interagency Agreement between Hinds County Resource Agency and the Jackson Public School District, to provide inclusive services for 3-5 year old students with disabilities in a community-based setting, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Distr' adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on rec r inu~e of said Board.
GIVEN under my hand
rustees
X. 3 Gray/Norwood
Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PEARSON VUE AND
THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by, Mr. Isaac Norwood, Director of Adult Education, for approval of a Non-Disclosure Agreement between Pearson VUE and the Jackson Public School District, to begin a transition from the paper and pencil version of the general education development examination to the electronic version of the GED Examination.
After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved.
the Board received and
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a sevenmember board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by, Mr. Isaac Norwood, Director of Adult Education, for approval of a Non-Disclosure Agreement between Pearson VUE and the Jackson Public School District, to begin a transition from the paper and pencil version of the General Education Development Examination to the electronic version of the GED Examination, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the Non-Disclosure Agreement is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Dist t adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same Minute of id Board.
rustees
x. 4 Gray/Cutrer
Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MICROSOFT
AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by J. Wiltz Cutrer, Jr., Executive Director of Information Technology Systems, for an online subscription between Microsoft and the Jackson Public School District, that will empower and more efficiently serve the district's employees. A copy of the agreement is hereto attached.
After due discussion and consideration, determined that the above recommendation was well should be approved.
the Board received and
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and for good cause shown, all four (4) board members present voted "aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a seven-member board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by J. Wiltz Cutrer, Jr., Executive Director of Information Technology Systems, for an online subscription between Microsoft and the Jackson Public School District, that will more efficiently serve the district's employees, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the Non-Disclosure Agreement is hereto attached.
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said Dist adopted on the 1st day of October, 2013, as the same appears on r Minute Book f said Board.
GIVEN under my han
XI. 1 Gray/Lyons Board File
ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL STAFF PERSONNEL MATTERS, EXCEPT
N-1, N-2, C-2, C-6
The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Mrs. Saundra Lyons, Director of Human Resources, for approval of all Staff Personnel Matters. A copy of the report is hereto attached.
After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and that all items should be approved, except, the following four Items: N-1 and N-2; C-2 and C-6, which were pulled for further discussion in Executive Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all four ( 4) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion to approve all personnel matters, except four (4) items which were pulled for further discussion in Executive Session. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled board seat for a sevenmember board.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Mrs. Saundra Lyons, Director of Human Resources, for approval of all Staff Personnel Matters, except the four i terns mentioned above, is HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the report is hereto attached.
The undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 1st day October 2013, in Minute Book of said Board.
GIVEN under my hand, this the
XII Executive Session
Board File
ORDER CONVENING EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS FOUR PERSONNEL ITEMS: N-1, N-2, C-2, AND C-6, WHICH WERE PULLED IN OPEN MEETING FOR
DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION; AND TO DISCUSS THE SETTLEMENT OF THE MARLON DORSEY LITIGATION CASE
MOTION TO CONSIDER CONVENING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Timothy D. Collins moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, to close the meeting for a discussion and consideration of what matters will be discussed in Executive Session. All four (4) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion1. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. The meeting was then closed to determine if and for what reasons the Board should convene an executive session. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Benet a D. Burt were absent from the meeting, and there remained one unfilled seat for a seven-member board.
MOTION TO CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mr. Timothy D. Collins moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, to convene an Executive Session, to discuss four ( 4) personnel i terns: N-1 and N-2, were recommendations for change of status of Dr. Frederick J. Murray, Principal of Murrah High School and Mr. Charles Smith, Assistant Principal of Murrah High School; C-2 was a recommendation for Change of pay for LaShonda Catchings, Assistant Principal of Lanier High School, based on verified experience, and C-6 was a recommendation of Tennia Ross, Coordinator VI Duling/CAP Alternative School, for a change of position and location. The settlement of the Marlon Dorsey Litigation was the final matter for discussion. All four (4) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion to convene an executive session for the foregoing reasons. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained one unfilled seat for a sevenmember board.
The Board Meeting was reopened and Board President, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love announced publically what items would be discussed in Executive Session and declared the Board to be in Executive Session for the reasons stated above.
After due discussion and consideration, Mr. Timothy D. Collins moved to approve all four ( 4) personnel i terns, seconded by Mrs. Linda F. Rush. The motion to approve was all personnel items as follows: Dr. Frederick Murray, Jr., to leave the position of principal of Murrah High School and be elevated to Executive Director of Academic Support for High Schools; Mr. Charles Smith's position be changed from Assistant Principal of Murrah High School to Interim Principal of Murrah High School; that LaShonda Catchings, Assistant Principal of Lanier High School, receive a
salary increase, based on experience verified, and that Tennia Ross will leave the position of Coordinator VI of the Duling/CAP Alternative School and be placed in the position as Director of the Henley-Young Youth Detention Center. The Vote: Mr. Timothy D. Collins and Mrs. Linda F. Rush voted "aye" in favor of the motion; Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love opposed the motion and Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 2 to 1 to 1. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained an unfilled seat for a seven-member board.
Next, Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd reported that the Marlon Dorsey Paddling case has been settled; the district's share in the settlement was $15,000. No other action was taken.
There being no further business to discuss in Executive Session, Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love to exit the Executive Session. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and there remained an unfilled seat for a sevenmember board.
Open Meeting - Report out of Executive Session: Ms. Dorian Turner, Board Attorney, reported on the actions taken in Executive Session as stated herein.
Motion to Adjourn: Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved seconded by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, to adjourn the meeting. All four (4) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
I, the undersigned Assistant the Jackson Public School above and foregoing is a of the Board of Trustees of October, 2013, as the said Board.GIVEN under my
Secretary of the Board of Trustees of istrict, do hereby certify that the
· d correct c py of the resolution Distr ' ct dopted on the 1st day
. d Minute Book of ctober, 2013.
XIII October 1, 2013, Regular Meeting
Adjournment
Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mrs. Monica GilmoreLove, to adjourn the meeting. All four (4) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 4 to 0. Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt were absent from the meeting and
filled board seat for a seven-member at 10:10 P.M.
