August 24, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board of Education Meeting

Rationale:  The pledge and program are being presented by Jefferson Middle School Orchestra students led by Ms. Damiano.

Rationale:  Attached are the 8-3-15 Board Minutes for your approval.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the USDA/CACFP Food Grant for the Oak Ridge Schools Preschool.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of licensure advancement application for Aimee Welton be submitted to the State Department of Education for advancement to a Professional License.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policies Section VI, Part I - First Reading.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of suspending the second reading requirement for Board Policies Section VI, Part I.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 4.407 School and System Websites - Second Reading. Changes are in red.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of Board Policy 5.188 Background Investigations - First Reading.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of suspending the second reading of Board Policy 5.188 Background Investigations

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the Elementary Grading Guidelines which is in line with the recently adopted Board Policy 4.600 (attached). Once approved, the guidelines will be communicated to all teachers and parents for implementation in the 2015-2016 school year. Please see the attached survey sent to all elementary teachers.

Rationale:  I recommend the approval of the amended FY’16 Budget as presented.  Revenue sources in the FY’16 Budget have been adjusted to reflect changes in projected county revenue and the actual City allocation to the schools (Please see attached summaries)

Rationale:  I recommend suspending second reading of the amended FY'16 Budget in order to expedite operations and required reporting, etc.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the Cal First Four Year Master Technology Equipment Lease valued at $1,588,000 for Phase I Implementation of the Access Oak Ridge Technology Project.

Rationale:  I recommend approval to purchase 1520 student devices for a total of $1,223,600 from Personal Computer Systems (PCS) for students in grades 5-8.  Please see attached for details.  This purchase will be executed via the CalFirst Master Technology Equipment Lease.

Rationale:  I recommend approval to purchase 116 teacher devices for a total of $135,140 from Personal Computer Systems (PCS) for teachers in grades 5-8.  Please see attached for details.  This purchase will be executed via the CalFirst Master Technology Equipment Lease.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the attached contract with Patterson, Hardee & Ballentine, PC (PBH) to perform the FY ’16 Financial Audit at a fee of $27,950.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the attached reclassification of positions.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the emergency replacement of hydronic piping with McMahan Mechanical not to exceed $20,000.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of the purchase of Interactive Achievement instructional software pending contract review by the school attorney.

Rationale:  I recommend approval of a board member to serve on the Health and Wellness Committee.

Rationale:  In accordance with Board Policy 1.108, Oak Ridge Schools is required to publicly make known to the Board the school system’s intent to employ a person that is related to a City official. See backup documentation.

Rationale:  See attachment.

Rationale:  Please see attached documents related to removal of lead based paint at the Preschool/Robert J. Smallridge School Administration Building.