TUESDAY, JUNE 4, :30 P.M. BOARD ROOM 621 SOUTH STATE STREET JACKSON, MS MEMBERS PRESENT: MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE, PRESIDENT

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1 DATE: TIME: KIND OF MEETING: WHERE HELD: TUESDAY, JUNE 4, :30 P.M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM 621 SOUTH STATE STREET JACKSON, MS PRESIDING OFFICER: PRESIDENT MEMBERS PRESENT: MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE, PRESIDENT MRS. LINDA F. RUSH, VICE-PRESIDENT MR. ~IMOTHY D. COLLINS, SECRETARY DR. DR. OTHA BURTON, Jr., MEMBER GEORGE SCHIMMEL, MEMBER MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN, MEMBER MS. BENETA D. BURT, MEMBER ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Cedrick Gray JoAnne N. Shepherd, Esq. Dr. Michelle King Mrs. Carol Dorsey Ms. Vonda Beaty Mr. Sherwin Johnson Mr. Wilbur Walters Dorian Turner, Esq. Dr. Bishop Knox Dr. Debra Mayes-Jackson Ms. Sharolyn Miller Mr. Fred D. Davis Dr. Mitchell Shears Dr. Abbey Webley The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P. M. by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board. President. She shared exciting news about the district graduating over seventeen hundred (1700) high school students with scholarships amounting to $12, ; while the adult education and GED Programs graduated the largest classes ever, bringing the number of high school graduates to nearly 2, 000. Mrs. Gilmore-Love extended congratulations from the Board to all graduates. (Applauds by the audience) The Summer Reading Programs: The Board President encourages all citizens and parents to volunteer or donate books this summer to United Way and local. libraries to assist our children in their reading programs. The Summer Feeding Programs: Mrs. Gilmore- Love added that we have several feeding programs in our district this summer. More specifically, four middle schools will be participating in a program. The sites are: Chastain, Rowan, Peeples and Hardy Middle Schools. Students who live within walking distance of these schools are encouraged to participate. The Jackson Medical Mall will host an activity to celebrate the Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers' Saturday, June 8, The public is invited. The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Ronza Anderson, a Provine High School student. Introduced by Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, Ronza Anderson is a rambunctious 11th grader, a member of the football team and the power lifting team. He was accompanied by his parents and administrators from Provine. The Invocation was given by Youth Pastor Gus McCoy. Among his many affiliations with civic and religious organizations, "Pastor Gus" is Youth Pastor at New Jerusalem Churches where Reverend Dwayne K. Pickett is pastor. Youth Pastor McCoy is married to Melissa A. Clark McCoy, his partner in the ministry.

2 BOARD OF TRUSTEES, SUPERINTENDENT AND ATTORNEYS Jackson Public School District 662 South President Street Jackson, MS Post Office Box 2338 Jackson, MS (601) Fax: 601/ Contact Information for Board Members PRESIDENT: MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE Home: 1314 Winterview Dr. Environmental Consultant Jackson, MS C: 601/ Ward 1 Mgl.jpschoolboard@gmail.com VICE-PRESIDENT: MRS. LINDA F. RUSH Home: 131 Marshall Dr. Jackson, MS Hm. 601/ Cell: 601/ Ema.il: Lrush@ jackson. k12. ms. us Ward 6 lindarush84@yahoo.com SECRETARY: Hm. 601/ Fax: 601/ Cel.l: 601/ MR. TIMOTHY D. COLLINS Home: Ex. Dir. Miss. Housing Partnership tcollins@jackson.k12.ms.us Timcollins11@comcast.net 730 Arbor Vista Blvd. Jackson, MS Ward 5 MEMBER: Hm. 601/ Fax: 601/ Wk.601/ DR. OTHA BURTON, JR. Home:l728 Tanglewood Court Assoc. Dean School Policy & Planning otburton@jackson.k12.ms.us Jackson, MS Ward 2 MEMBER: Hm. 601/ C: 601/ DR. GEORGE SCHIMMEL Retired schimmelg@aol.com Home: 3630 Kings Hwy Jackson, MS Ward 7 PAST PRESIDENT: MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN Home: 2430 Montebello Dr. Hm.601/ Jackson, MS kisiahnolan@yahoo.com Ward 4 Wk.: 601/ knolan@jackson.k12.ms.us MEMBER: MS. BENETA BURT Home: 5 Autumn Cove Ex. Dir. Miss Road Map to Health Equity, Inc. Hm.601/ Cell: 601/ Wk. :601/ benetaburt@bellsouth.net bburt@jackson.k12.ms.us Jackson, MS Ward 3 SUPERINTENDENT: DR. CEDRICK GRAY cegray@jackson.k12.ms.us 601/ ATTORNEY: FAX: 601/ MS. JOANNE NELSON SHEPHERD District Counsel Jackson Public Schools jnelson@jackson.k12.ms.us Office: P. 0. Box 2338 Jackson, MS / Bd. Attorney MS. Dorian Turner 601/ ; FAX: 601/ ; deturner@detpllc.com - Cell Telephone: 601/ Web Site: Election of Officers : At the April 17, 2012, Regular Board Meet.ing, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love was clavated to Board President; Mrs. Linda F. Rush, was elevated to Vice President; Mr. Timothy D. Collins was elected secretary; Dr. Codrick Gray, officially came aboard as superintendent on July 1, 2012; Board Member, Ms. Beneta D. Burt, took the oath of office July 18, 2012; address for Secretary to the Board, Mrs. Vikki D. Mumford, is: Vmumford@jackson.k12.ms.us.

3 Mumford, Vikki From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Johnson, Sherwin Friday, June 14, :00PM Mumford, Vikki FW: School Board Meeting, June 4, 2013, 5:30 p.m _board_ agenda. pdf From: Johnson, Sherwin Sent: Monday, June 03, :35 PM Subject: School Board Meeting, June 4, 2013, 5:30 p.m.. :Building \ -,.. _:Stronger. -II Schools.. :-~->:\.. IIJI_Ti;. e \~ ~ -: 1 Jackson Public Schools For Release: June 3, 2013 Subject: School Board Meeting, June 4, 2013 at 5:30p.m. Contact: Sherwin Johnson, JPS Public and Media Relations, The Board of Trustees of Jackson Public Schools will hold their regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, in the School Board meeting room at 621 South State Street. The Board also will take into consideration any other matter properly coming before the Board. The agenda for the meeting is attached. 1

4 II ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM FOR THE JUNE 4, 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 5:30 P.M. by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President. A quorum was established; all seven (7) board members were present. 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 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this

5 Page 1 of 414 Jackson Public Schools FINAL AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE: TIME: PLACE: June 4, :30PM 621 South State Street a Print I. Call to Order 1. Greetings 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag 3. The Prayer of Invocation Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President High School Division Minister II. Establishment of Quorum Ill. Adoption of Agenda 1. Review of Student Non-Appealed Discipline Cases * Dr. Bishop E. Knox, Executive Director of Student Services I J ATTACHMENTS IV. Reading and Approving Minutes of: 1. May 21,2013, Regular Meeting and May 23,2013, Special Meeting Mrs. Vikki D. ~ Mumford ATTACHMENTS V. Public Participation for General Comments and/or Proposed Policy Issues VI. Superintendent's Reports/Announcements 1. Board Calendar Update Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent VII. Information Items Only: VIII. Information/Action Items: 1. Approval of Service Providers for Exceptional Education for Ms. Sharolyn ~ Miller, Chief ATTACHMENTS Financial Officer IX. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS- Finance: *Non-~ppealed Disciplin e Cases movedt0 Information Only Section

6 Page 2 of Approval of Accounts Payable and Activity Fund Claims for period of May 11, 2013, through May 24, Approval of Various Bids 3. Approval of Various Donations 4. Approval of Application and Budget for Extended School Year (ESY) for X. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - General: 1. Approval of McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless 2. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Jackson Public School District and Southwest Educational Development Laboratory Ms. Miller Ms. Miller Ms. Miller Ms. Miller Dr. Abbey Webley, Executive Director of State and Federal Programs Dr. Mitchell Shears, Executive Director of Academics ~ ATIACHMENTS 1 1 ATIACHMENTS! J ATIACHMENTS (@ ATIACHMENTS ~ ATIACHMENTS XI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Personnel: 1. Approval of Staff Personnel Matters Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources ~ ATIACHMENTS XII. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters and Litigation XIII. Adjourn

7 III ORDER ADOPTING THE AMENDED AGENDA FOR THE JUNE 4, 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 amended agenda. All Board Members voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. The amendment to the agenda was to move: Non- Appealed Discipline Cases to the Information Only Items Section. 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 4~ day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the

8 IV ORDER APPROVING MINUTES (WITH THE NOTED CORRECTION) FOR THE MAY 21, 2013, REGULAR MEETING AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE MAY 23, 2013, SPECIAL MEETING Upon motion duly made by Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and for good cause shown all seven board members voted "Aye" in favor of the of the motion to approve minutes with the noted correction stated below. Also included in the motion was approval of minutes of the May 23, 2013, Special Meeting. The motion carried for both items by a vote of 7 to 0. Correction for Minutes of May 21, 2013: Order for Consent _A_g.._e_n_d~a_ I_t_e~m..;.;s _.;... F_i~n_a..:. n...;c:...e;;...;..: ;;;C..;;;l;.;;a;.;.;~;;;.; m=s_...;i;;..x~. 1. Approval of Di sburs emen ts, etc.: The motion was made by Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., to approve all eight (8) items under Finance. All seven board members were present and voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0 rather than 6 to 0 as no one was absent from the vote. 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 adopted on the 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. A

9 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION v 1. Elaine Johnson Mrs. Johnson spoke of the less than desirable living conditions at Blackburn Middle School that include building leakage(s) and the quality of janitorial care in the school, and especially in the cafeteria. 2. Mrs. Catina Grant-Simpson - Mrs. Simpson stated that she was assaulted by a teacher at Siwell Middle School and there has been no formal resolution of this 'terrible situation.' Along with other events and actions taken by her, Mrs. Simpson is asking for an apology from the JPS Administration. 3. Ms. Mary Green Victory Ms. Victory expressed her concern of the downward spiral of Lanier High School after principal, Shemeka McClung, became its instructional leader. Her request is for the Board to investigate both academic standing and discipline. 4. Ms. Jacqueline Burns - Ms. Burns was seeking information as to the employment status of Coach Billups and Mrs. Bettye D. Cook, former faculty members of Lanier High School. She was wondering who will take over their duties if these two individuals are not re-hired.

10 VI SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT/ANNOUNCEMENTS The Superintendent reported that the number of resignations and retirements are on the decline in comparison with last year's employment turnovers; resignations are 100 less this year. Dr. Schimmel stated that he would like to add one item to the board's calendar as a part of measureable goals of the Superintendent. That item is to at least once a year, "receive a teacher r etention report that shows the percentage of teacher retained from year to year.

11 VII. 1 STUDENT NON- APPLEAD DISCIPLINE CASES Dr. Bishop Knox presented non-appealed discipline cases to the Board for information only. The report was accepted.

12 VIII. 1 Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR The Board received a reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent; presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of Service Providers for Exceptional Education for School Year. A copy of the service provider package 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 Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) board members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of Service Providers for the Exceptional Education Department for the School Year, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A list of service providers 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 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, rustees

13 I.X. l Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACTIVITY FUND CLAI MS FOR PERIOD OF MAY 11, 2013, THROUGH MAY 24, 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 May 11, 2013, through May 24, 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 Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) Board Members voted "Aye", in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED THAT the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to ratify Disbursements, Accounts Payabl e and Activity Fund Accounts, for the period of May 11, 2013, through May 24, 2013, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the Claims 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 pted on the 4 th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record i n te Book of Board. GIVEN under my hand ( rustees

14 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR VARIOUS BIDS IX.2 Gray/Mill er Board Fil e Upon motion duly made by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) Board Members voted "aye" in favor of the motion to approve the recommendation for various b i ds. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. A list of the vari ous b i ds i s hereto attached. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, or her designee, is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order and/or execute contracts and all related documents for various bids that are to be issued on behalf of the Board of Trustees to the vendor deemed t o have submi tted the "lowe s t and best" bid as indicated on the tabulation sheets, which tabulations have been marked "FILED". IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the prior solicitation of bid proposals for the services indicated above IS HEREBY RATIFI ED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that t he bid of b i dders who failed to comply with bid requirements be rejected for the reason(s) indicated on the tabulation sheet(s) for each bid category. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the informal purchase of i terns for which no formal bids were received, as indicated in the detailed support documentation on file i n the business office, IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED according to all legal requirements and to the extent allowed under the law (Mississippi Code 1972, Annotated, Section b). 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 r esol ution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 4th day of June 2013, as the same appears on r ecord in Minute Book of id Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 5th

15 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT VARIOUS DONATIONS TO DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS IX. 3 Gray/Miller The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, present ed by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept donations to various departments and/or schools within the district: Peeples Middle School 1 Bike $99.00 white bike from Wal mart; 1 Nintendo OS $99.00 Blue game new in box; 1 Bike $95.00 Red 26" from Wal mart 1 $25.00 Wal mart Gift Certi ficate 3M 1700 Overhead Projector valued at $ 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 Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) board members voted II aye II, in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept donations to various departments and/or schools within the district, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the 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 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 5th

16 IX. 4 Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR APPLICATION AND BUDGET FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR (ESY) FOR The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of Application and Budget for Extended School Year (ESY) A copy of the application and budget 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 Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) board members voted. "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of Application and Budget for Extended School Year (ESY) , IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the application and budget 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 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on recor Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my han d of Trustees

17 X. 1 Gray/Webley ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR MCKINNEY-VENTO EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Executive Director of State and Federal Programs, for Approval of McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Proposal. A copy of the proposal 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 Mr. Timothy D. Collins, seconded by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) board members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Executive Director of State and Federal Programs, for Approval of McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program Proposal, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the Program' Proposal is hereto attached. I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that t he above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record 'n M' ute Book of said Board. ( GIVEN under my hand Trustees

18 X. 2 Gray/Shears ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SOUTHWEST EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LABORATORY AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Mitchell Shears, Executive Director of Academics, for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Southwest Educational Development Laboratory and the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the MOU 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 Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan moved, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, all seven ( 7) board members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Mitchell Shears, Executive Director of Academics, for Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Southwest Educational Development Laboratory and the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the MOU 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 4th day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, Trustees

19 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL STAFF PERSONNEL MATTERS XI. 1 Gray/Dorsey The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Re sources, to approve 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 all matters should be approved, except A. 30 and H. 4 which were pulled for further discussion in executive session. NOW, Schimmel, shown, all motion to The motion THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Dr. George seconded by Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan, and for good cause seven (7) board members voted "Aye", in favor of the approve all personnel matters except A. 30 and H. 4 carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, for approval of all Staff Personnel Matters, except A. 30 and H.4, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the personnel report is hereto attached. Separate Orders will follow for action taken on personnel items A.30 and H.4. 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 4th day of June 2013, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the St

20 XII Executive Session ORDER CONVENING EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS TWO PERSONNEL MATTERS PULLED FROM THE PERSONNEL REPORT FOR DISCUSSION IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, TO DISCUSS THE TERMINATION OF MS. GLADYS PRICE, A TEACHER AT BLACKBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL; TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM DR. JOSEPH FISHER REGARDING THE PENDING MOE ACCREDITATION PROCEEDING; AND TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE DORSEY LITIGATION MATTER MOTION TO CONSIDER CON\~NING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Ms. Beneta Burt, to close the meeting for a discussion and consideration of what matters will be discussed in Executive Session. All seven ( 7 ) Board Members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. The meeting was then closed to determine if the Board should convene an executive session. MOTION TO CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Ms. Beneta Burt, to discuss two personnel items pulled for discussion in Executive Session; to receive a report from Dr. Joseph Fisher regarding the pending MDE accreditation proceeding; and to receive an update on the Dorsey litigation matter. All seven (7) Board Members voted unanimously in favor of the motion to convene an executive session for the matters outlined. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0. The meeting was re-opened and Board President, Mrs. Monica Gilmore- Love, declared the Board to be in an executive session for the foregoing reasons. (1) In Executive Session, the Board discussed the resignation of Mr. Stephen George; this matter was pulled in open session for a discussion in Executive Session. Mr. George's name appeared in the personnel report under Consent Agenda Items - Personnel as A. 30. After a full discussion on the matter, Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Ms. Ben eta D. Burt, to uphold the Super in ten dent' s recommendation to accept Mr. George's resignation. Six (6) of seven (7) Board Members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion; one board member, Mr. Timothy D. Collins, abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0 to 1. An order accepting his resignation follows.

21 2. The Board took up for discussion the suspension of licenses of Mrs. Lisa Andrus- Johnson, by the Mississippi Department of Education and the voidance of her contract with the Jackson Public School District. This matter was listed under Consent Agenda-Personnel as H.l, and was pulled in open meeting for a discussion in Executive Session. After due discussion of the matter, Dr. George Schinunel made a motion, seconded by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to void the contract of Mrs. Lisa Andrus- Johnson, effective May 22, Five (5) Board Members, Dr. George Schinunel, Ms. Beneta Burt, Mrs. Monica Gilmore- Love, Mrs. Linda Rush and Mrs. Kisiah Nolan, voted "Aye" in favor of the motion; two Board Members, Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. and Mr. Timothy D. Collins, abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 5 to 0 to 2 to uphold the superintendent's reconunendation. A separate order will follow as exhibit 2 as action taken in Executive Session. 3. The Board regarding the Board received received a report from Dr. Joseph Fisher pending MDE accreditation proceeding. The and discussed the report and took no action. 4. The Board received N. Shepherd, District Litigation matter. The no action. a report from the Honorable JoAnne Counsel, regarding the Dorsey/JPS Board received the report and took 5. Finally, the Board took up for discussion the termination of Ms. Gladys Price, a former teacher at Blackburn Middle School. Relevant documents to this discussion were delivered to Board Members prior to the meeting. Ms. Price did not appear or offered any additional statements in her defense. After a full discussion on the termination, Mrs. Linda Rush moved, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel to uphold the superintendent's recommendation. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0. An order will follow as exhibit 3 to the executive session proceedings. There being no further business to discuss in Executive Session, Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda Rush, to exit the Executive Session. All seven (7) Board Members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0.

22 Upon entering open session, Board Attorney, reported on Session. the Honorable Dorian Turner, actions taken in Executive There being no further business to discuss, Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., to adjourn the meeting. All seven Board Members voted "Aye" in favor of the matter. The motion carried by a vote of seven (7) to 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30P.M. 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 a nd correct copy of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District dopted on the 4tb day of June, 2013, as the same appears on record in ute Book of Board. GIVEN under my hand, this day c-

23 XII. 1 Gray/Dorsey ORDER UPHOLDING RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MR. STEPHEN GEORGE The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, to accept the resignation of Mr. Stephen George, effective June 3, The recommendation came before the board at its June 4, 2013, regular meeting as a result of this item being placed on the Consent Agenda Items Personnel report, Item A.30, which was pulled from the agenda in open meeting for further discussion and information in executive session. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well-received and should be upheld. A motion was then made by Dr. George Schimmel, and seconded by Ms. B,eneta D. Burt, to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to accept the resignation of Mr. Stephen George, effective June 3, 2013; six ( 6) board members, Dr. George Schimmel, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Mrs. Linda F. Rush, Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. One board member, Mr. Timothy D. Collins, abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0 to 1. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, to accept the resignation of Mr. Stephen George, effective June 3, 2013, IS HEREBY UPHELD. A copy of item A.30 as contained in the personnel report of June 4, 2013, is hereto attached. The undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District does hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the order of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 4th day of June 2013, as the same appears on record in the Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the St

24 XI. 2 Gray/Dorsey ORDER UPHOLDING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OF MRS. LISA ANDRUS-JOHNSON The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, to terminate the employment contract of Lisa Andrus-Johnson, Principal of Watkins Elementary School, effective May 22, The recommendation came before the Board at its June 4, 2013, regular meeting as a result of Mrs. Andrus-Johnson' s license being suspended by the Mississippi Department of Education on May 22, This Consent Agenda Items - Personnel, H.1, was pulled from the agenda in open meeting for further discussion and information in Executive Session. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well-received and should be upheld A motion was then made by Dr. George Schimmel, and seconded by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the employment contract of Mrs. Lisa Andrus Johnson effective May 22, Five (5) board members, Dr. George Schimmel, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Mrs. Linda F. Rush, Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan and Ms. Beneta D. Burt voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. Two board members, Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. and Mr. Timothy D. Collins, abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 5 to 0 to 2. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, to terminate the employment contract of Mrs. Lisa Andrus-Johnson effective May 22, 2013, due to suspension of license by the Mississippi Department of Education, IS HEREBY UPHELD. A copy of item H-1, contained in the personnel report of June 4, 2013, is hereto attached. The undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Public School District does hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the order of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 4th day of June 2013, as the same appears on record in the Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 5

25 XII. 3 Gray/Dorsey ORDER AFFIRMING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DECISION TO TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT OF MS. GLADYS PRICE Having duly convened an Executive Session, the Board considered for discussion an appeal of Ms. Gladys Price, a former teacher at Blackburn Middle School, who was terminated effective March 6, 2013, for insubordination, poor professional judgment, and neglect of duties. The Board, having reviewed the hearing officer's report, transcript and exhibits, considered the matter for discussion and review in Executive Session at its June 4, 2013, Regular Board Meeting. Having been duly notified of the review, Ms. Price did not appear or submit additional information in defense of her appeal. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the Superintendent's decision to terminate MS. Price was well- received and the decision should be affirmed. NOW, THEREFORE, Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda Rush, to uphold the Superintendent's decision to terminate Ms. Gladys Price, a former teacher in this district, and for good cause shown, all seven Board Members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of seven (7) to 0. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the decision of Dr. Cedrick Gray to terminate the employment contract of Ms. Gladys price IS HEREBY AFFIRMED. 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 order of th Board of Trustees adopted on the 4th day of June, 2013, as same appears inute Book of said Board. Given under my hand, this the 5th

26 XIII June 4, 2013 Adjournment Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., to adjourn the meeting. All seven Board Members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of seven (7) to 0. 1'he meeting was adjourned at 7:30 P. M.!