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1 DATE: TIME: KIND OF MEETING: WHERE HELD: PRESIDING OFFICER: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, :30 P. M. REGULAR BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM 621 SOUTH STATE STREET JACKSON, MS PRESIDENT MEMBERS PRESENT: MRS. MRS. MR. DR. DR. MRS. MS. ALSO PRESENT: Dr. Cedrick Gray JoAnne N. Shepherd, Esq. Dr. Falonda Addison Ms. Paula Van Every Ms. Carol Dorsey Ms. Vonda Beaty Mr. Phillip Hairston Mr. Andrew Perpener Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson Mr. Mitchell Shears Dr. Bishop Knox Mrs. Betina Brandon MONICA GILMORE-LOVE, PRESIDENT LINDA F. RUSH, VICE-PRESIDENT TIMOTHY D. COLLINS, SECRETARY OTHA BURTON, Jr., MEMBER GEORGE SCHIMMEL, MEMBER KISIAH W. NOLAN, MEMBER BENETA D. BURT, MEMBER Dr. Lorene Essex Dorian Turner, Esq. Dr. Michelle King Mr. Calvin Lockett Ms. Sharolyn Miller Mr. Fred D. Davis Mr. Sherwin Johnson Mr. Darryl Anderson Dr. Jason Sargent Mr. Wilbur Walters Mrs. Cerissa Neal Dr. Vicki Davidson This being the time and place set for the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees. All board members having been duly notified, Mrs. Monica Gilmore Love, Board President, called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. A quorum was established; six (6) of seven (7) board members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. Flag was led by Colby JeDarius Hunter a fifth grader at G. N. Smith Elementary School. Colby is active in many school activities. He is an avid reader of books that appeal to a wide audience of readers. He is musically inclined, which is evidenced through his love for the piano and violin. He is an eager learner and does not resist or step away from challenges as he eagerly embraces new ideas. His ability to accept constructive criticism is noteworthy throughout his parental care and is a carry-over into his studies at school. He has participated in scrabble tournaments and competitions through his youth ministry at New Hope Baptist Church. Colby was chosen to lead the pledge today because he was the highest scorer on the MCT2 assessment at G. N. Smith Elementary School for the School Year. He scored advanced in both language arts and mathematics. He was accompanied by his parents Mr. Willie and Mrs. Charlotte Johnson Hunter and his school principal. The Invocation was given by Dr. Richard Middleton, educator at Jackson State University and an Episcopal Episcopal Church 903 Pearl Street Jackson, MS. III, a Priest thirty-year at St. Mark

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. C: 601/ VICE-PRESIDENT: Hm. 601/ Cell: 601/ Environmental Consultant MRS. LINDA F. RUSH Jackson, MS Ward 1 Home: 131 Marshall Dr. Jackson, MS Ward 6 SECRETARY: Hm. 601/ Fax: 601/ Cell : 601/ MR. TIMOTHY D. COLLINS Home: Ex. Dir. Miss. Housing Partnership tcollins@jackson.k12.ms.us Timcollinsll@comcast.net 730 Arbor Vista Blvd. Jackson, MS Ward 5 MEMBER: Hm. 601/ Fax: 601/ Wk.601/ DR. OTHA BURTON, JR. Home:1728 Tanglewood Court Assoc. Dean School Policy & Planning otburton@jackson.k12.ms.us Jackson, MS Ward 2 MEMBER: DR. GEORGE SCHIMMEL Home: 3630 Kings Hwy Hm. 601/ Retired Jackson, MS C: 601/ schimmelg@aol.com Ward 7 PAST PRESIDENT: Hm.601/ Wk.: 601/ MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN Home: 2430 Montebello Dr. Jackson, MS kisiahnolan@yahoo.com Ward 4 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 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; Ms. Beneta D. Burt took the oath of office as board member 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 Monday, October 15, :20 PM Clarionledger-MBrown; dhudson; FOX40-News; JacksonAdvocate; JacksonFreePress-News; Mississippilink-Editor; Northeast/Hindsledger-GSimmons; Northsidesun-Anthony; Northsidesun-Jimmye; WAPT-JParker; WJTV-AFoster; WJTV-KBiiven; WJTV-News; WLBT Bob; WLBT-Charley; WLBT-Dennis; WLBT-Wilson JPS School Board Meeting, October 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m _agenda.pdf Jackson Public Schools For Release: October 15, 2012 Subject: JPS School Board Meeting, October 16,2012, at 5:30p.m. Contact: Sherwin Johnson, JPS Public and Media Relations, The Jackson Public Schools Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, October 16, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The meeting will be held 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. Please see agenda attached. 1

4 II B.oard File ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2012, 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; six (6) of seven(?) board members were present. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent at this time. 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 proceedings of the Board of Trustees of said District held on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this ~uoe.r, 2012.

5 III ORDER ADOPTING THE AGENDA FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2012, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, to adopt the agenda as printed. All six (6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., 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 resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand rustees

6 ;' -. ;Building. ~,; Stronger it ~G~~~ :: Jackson Public Schools FINAL AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT DATE: October 16, 2012 TIME: PLACE: 5:30PM 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 Elementary Division Minister II. Ill. IV. Establishment of Quorum Adoption of Agenda Reading and Approving Minutes of: 1. October 2, 2012, Regular Meeting Mrs. Vikki D. Mumford, Board Secretary V. Public Participation for General Comments and/or Proposed Policy Issues VI. Superintendent's Reports/Announcements 1. District's Academic Report Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent VII. Information Items Only: 1. Bond Project Update 2. Monthly Financial Report Update Mr. Fred D. Davis, Executive Director of Facilities and Operations Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer

7 VIII. Information/Action Items: 1. There are no agenda items under this category IX. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Finance: 1. Approval of Disbursements, Accounts Payable, and Activity Fund Claims for period of September 22, 2012, through October Ms. Miller 5, Approval of Various Donations Ms. Miller 3. Approval of Various Budgets 4. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Property 5. Approval of Various Bids 6. Approval of Debt Restructuring Proposal X. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -General: 1. Approval of Agreement between the Kirkland Group and the Jackson Public School District 2. Approval of Revisions to Policy GAE Complaint Policy/Line and Staff Relations 3. Approval of Revisions to Policy JDAA-Self-Administration of Asthma 4. Approval of Asthma Management Policy-JDAC 5. Approval of Test Security Plan 6. Approval of Agreement between Larry Bell and the Jackson Public School District Ms. Miller Ms. Miller Ms. Miller Dr. Gray Dr. Abby Webley, Executive Director of School Improvement Mrs. JoAnne N. Shepherd, Esquire, District Counsel Mrs. Shepherd Mrs. Shepherd Dr. Bishiop E. Knox, Executive Director of Student Services Dr. Michelle King, Executive Director of Academics XI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Personnel: 1. Approval of Staff Personnel Matters Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources

8 Page 3 of363 Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources ATTACHMENTS XII. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters and Litigation XIII. Adjourn

9 ORDER APPROVING MINUTES OF: THE OCTOBER 2, 2012, REGULAR BOARD MEETING IV Upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown all six ( 6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion to approve minutes as presented. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0. Dr. Otha Burton, 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 resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this 2012.

10 v PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There were no Public Participants during this segment of the meeting.

11 VI The Superintendent's Report and Announcements By Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent The District's Academic Report will be ready next month. Mrs. Starling recognized the following School Sponsors: Brown Bottling Company- Sponsor for North Jackson and Watkins Elementary Schools; Wells United Methodist Church - Gallaway Elementary School North Minister Church - Spann Elementary Links Incorporated, LeFleur's Bluff Chapter- Christ United Methodist Church- Chastain Middle School Fox 40 and Woodville Heights WAPT - Steve Kellogg - Clausell Elementary School This ends the Superintendent's Report.

12 VII. 1 Sandra Robinson Bond Project Update The Bond Project Update was presented by Ms. Sandra Robinson, Assistant Director of Facilities and Maintenance. The report was accepted for information. Supporting documents to this report are hereto attached as part of the record.

13 VII. 2 Sharolyn Miller Monthly Financial Report Update The report presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, was received for information. Supporting documents to this report are hereto attached.

14 VIII There were no Information/Action Items on the October 16, 2012, Regular Meeting Agenda.

15 IX.l Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACTIVITY FUND CLAIMS FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2012, THROUGH OCTOBER 5, 2012 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 Claims, for the period of September 22, 2012, through October 5, An itemized list of disbursements 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 to ratify disbursements, etc. The motion carried by a 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 ratify Disbursements, Accounts Payable and Activity Fund Claims for the period of September 22, 2012, through October 5, 2012, IS HEREBY APPROVED. An itemized list of disbursements 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 16th day of October 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the of October, 2012.

16 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION TO ACCEPT VARIOUS DONATIONS TO MURRAH HIGH SCHOOL IX. 2 Gray/Miller The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept various donations to Murrah High School that will allow this school to continue its goals to improve parental and community involvement and to improve academic achievement for all students. Various Donations from: Pearson Education for use by teachers and students to Murrah High School which include: six (6) Vivitek SVGA Projectors, approximate value of $2,154.00; five (5) Apple!-Pads, approximate value $2,495.00; one EZ Data Scanner, approximate value of $ and one (1) Sparks Classroom Performance Set 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 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, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to accept various donations to Murrah High School, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A list of the various donations 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 adopt~ on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute B ok df said Boar GIVEN under my hand, this the 11 t j

17 - IX Gray/Miller - ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR VARIOUS BUDGETS FOR FY The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to approve various budgets for FY A copy of the various budgets is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. 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 vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, to approve various budgets for FY , IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the various budgets 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 16th day of October 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN

18 IX. 4 Gray/Miller ORDER RATIFYING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DETERMINATION THAT CERTAIN ASSETS SHOULD BE DEEMED "UNUSABLE SCRAP" AND NO LONGER REQUIRED, AND GRANTING THE SUPERINTENDENT OR HIS DESIGNEE AUTHORITY TO DISPOSE OF THE SAME IN THE MOST ECONOMICAL MANNER AND ORDER RATIFYING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DETERMINATION THAT CERTAIN ASSETS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE DISTRICT'S INVENTORY The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, for adoption of an order ratifying his determination that assets listed on the attached pages be deemed "unusable scrap" and no l.onger required in the operation of the school district or for school or related purposes, and further granting him or his designee authority to dispose of the scrap in the most economical manner. Dr. Gray further recommended to the Board that inasmuch as the State Auditor's Office requires that the Board of Trustees approve the prior removal of any stolen and/or vandalized items from the district's inventory, that the Board adopt an order ratifying his determination that the assets listed on the attached pages should be removed from the district's inventory. After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon a 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 to properly dispose of surplus property. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for assets listed on the attached pages be deemed "unusable scrap" and no l.onger required in the operation of the school district or for school or related purposes, IS HEREBY RATIFIED, and the Superintendent or his designee IS HEREBY GRANTED authority to dispose of the scrap in the most economical manner.

19 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the assets listed on the attached pages are hereby removed from the district's inventory. 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 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Boar GIVEN under my hand, this t

20 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR VARIOUS BIDS FOR FISCAL YEAR IX. 5 Gray/Miller 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 present voted "aye" in favor of the motion to approve the recommendation for various bids as presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0 to approve the recommendation. A copy of the bids report is hereto attached. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, or her designee, is hereby authorized to issue purchase orders and/or execute contracts and all related documents on behalf of the Board of Trustees to the vendor deemed to have submitted the "lowest 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 service indicated above IS HEREBY RATIFIED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the bid of bidders 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 ORERED that the informal purchase of items for which no formal bids were received, as indicated in the detailed support documentation on file in 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 resolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 16th day of October 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 17

21 IX.6 Gray/Miller ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S PROPOSAL FOR A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD DIRECTING PREPARATION FOR THE REFUNDING AND/OR RESTRUCTURING OF ALL OR PORTIONS OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS OR OBLIGATIONS OF THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a proposal for debt restructuring from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent; presented by Mr. Porter Bingham, Financial Advisor from Malachi Financial Services, stated that if the board ratify same, the restructuring and refinancing would create debt service savings on existing debt of the district. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the proposal was well received and should be ratified. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and for good cause shown, all seven ( 7) board members voted II aye II, in favor of the motion to ratify the restructuring program. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the debt restructuring proposal from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Mr. Porter Bingham, Financial Advisor from Malachi Financial Services, IS HEREBY RATIFIED. A copy of the restructuring proposal 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 16th day of October 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 17th day of October, 2012.

22 X.l Gray/Webley ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KIRKLAND GROUP AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abby Webley, Executive Director of School Improvement, for approval of an 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 recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Executive Director of School Improvement, for approval of an agreement between 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 District adopted on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN f Trustees

23 X. 2. Shepherd ORDER APPROVING POLICY GAE COMPLAINT POLICY/LINE AND STAFF RELATIONS The Board received a recommendation from Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd, District Counsel, for approval of the revisions to Policy GAE Complaint Policy/Line and Staff Relations. A copy of the revised policy is hereto attached. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. Upon motion duly made by Dr. George Schimmel, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0 to approve the recommendation. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd, District Counsel, for approval of revisions to Policy GAE Complaint Policy/Line and Staff Relations, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the GAE Complaint Policy 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 adopte~n the 16th day of October GIVEN under my band this 17th dfot) us tees

24 X. 3. Shepherd ORDER APPROVING POLICY JDAA: SELF-ADMINISTRATION OF ASTHMA The Board received a recommendation from Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd, District Counsel, for approval of revisions to Policy JDAA: Self-Administration of Asthma. A copy of the policy is attached hereto. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. Upon motion duly made by Dr. George Schimmel, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan, and for good cause shown, all six (6) board members present voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 6 to 0 to approve the same. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., was absent from the vote. IT IS, THEREF~RE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd, District Counsel, for approval of revisions to Policy JDAA: Self-Administration of Asthma, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the policy 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 d.~co y of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said district adoptef{]- t/1 16t~ day o~october GIVEN under my hand this 17th d

25 X. 4. Shepherd ORDER APPROVING POLICY JDAC: ASTHMA MANAGEMENT POLICY The Board received a recommendation from Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd, District Counsel, for approval of Policy JDAC: Asthma Management Policy. A copy of the policy is attached hereto. After due discussion and consideration, the board determined that the above recommendation was well received and should be approved. Upon motion duly made by Dr. George Schimmel, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan, 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 to approve the policy. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Ms. JoAnne N. Shepherd, District Counsel, for approval of Policy JDAC: Asthma Management Policy, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the policy 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 C9fY of the resolution of the Board of Trustees of said district adopted/~ the 16th day o~ctober GIVEN under my hand this 17th d

26 x.s Gray/Knox ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A TEST SECURITY PLAN FOR THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Services, to approve a Test Security Plan for the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the plan 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. George Schimmel, seconded by Mr. Timothy Collins, 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 by Dr. Bishop Knox, Executive Director of Student Services, to approve a Test Security Plan for the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the plan 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 16th day of October 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute B~ok of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this

27 X.6 Gray/King ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN LARRY BELL AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Michelle King, Executive Director of Academics, for approval of an agreement between Larry Bell 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 recommendation was well received and should be approved. NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan, seconded by Dr. George Schimmel, and for good cause shown, four (4) board members, Mrs. Monica Gilmore Love, Mrs. Linda Rush, Dr. George Schimmel and Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan voted "Aye" in favor of the motion; one board member, Mr. Timothy D. Collins, voted "Nay" in opposition to the motion; two board members Dr. Otha Burton and Ms. Beneta D. Burt abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 4 to 1 to 2 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Michelle King, Executive Director of Academics, for approval of an agreement between Larry Bell 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 District adopted on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN

28 X.7 Gray/Mays-Jackson ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE JROTC OF THE JPSD FOR USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER COMPLEX The Board received a reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, Executive Director of Academics, for approval of a License Agreement between the City of Jackson and the Jackson Public School District for the use of the Jackson Convention Center Complex. 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 Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Mrs. Linda Rush, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) board members vote "Aye" i.n favor of the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0 to approve the reconunendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the reconunendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Debra Mays-Jackson, Executive Director of Academics, for approval of a license agreement between the City of Jackson and the Jackson Public School District for the use of the Jackson Convention Complex, 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 District adopted on the 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, rustees

29 ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR 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 Resources, to approve all Staff Personnel Matters as set out in the personnel report. A copy of the report 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. George Schimmel, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and for good cause shown, five (5) board members: Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Mrs. Linda F. Rush, Mr. Timothy D. Collins, Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., and Dr. George Schimmel voted "Aye", in favor of the mo tion; one board members, Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, opposed the motion and Ms. Beneta D. Burt abstained from the vote. The motion carried by a vote of 5 to 1 to 1 to approve the recommendation. IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Ms. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, to approve all Staff Personnel Matters, as set forth in the personnel report, 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 16th day of October 2012, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this the 17t

30 XII Executive Session ORDER CONVENING EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: (1) TO RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT AND TO DISCUSS LEGAL STRATEGY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACCREDITATION PROCEEDING BEFORE MDE; (2) TO RECEIVE A STATUS REPORT FROM DR. GRAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF JACKSON APPEAL; (3) TO HEAR THE GRIEVANCES APPEALS OF THREE DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; AND (4) TO RECEIVE A REPORT FROM THE BOARD ATTORNEY REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE STEPHANIE FOSTER GRIEVANCE MOTION FOR A DETERMINATION OF WHETHER TO CONSIDER CONVENING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Ms. Beneta D. Burt for a determination to go into executive session to receive a status report and to discuss legal strategy in connection with the accreditation proceeding before MDE; to receive a status report from Dr. Gray in connection with the City of Jackson' s Appeal; to hear the grievance appeals of three district employees and finally to receive a report from the board attorney regarding the settlement of the Stephanie Foster grievance. All seven (7) board members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. The Board President, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, determined that the board should be in a closed session for a determination of whether to convene an executive session. MOTION TO CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Dr. George Schimmel moved, seconded by Ms. Beneta D. Burt to go into executive session to discuss the matters named above. All seven (7) board members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0. The Board President, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, declared the Board to be in an executive session. First, Adrianne Green, district employee, appeared before the board regarding her grievance in being reassigned from commander in the district's campus enforcement department to sergeant as part of the district's reduction in force and reorganization of the campus enforcement department. After hearing from Ms. Green and her attorney, Edna Stringer, and discussing the matter, Dr. Burton moved, and Ms. Beneta Burt seconded the motion, to restore Ms. Green to her former position of commander, with the proviso that there would be maintained two commanders in the campus

31 enforcement department. All seven (7) board members voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Next, Ms. Ida Clincy, district employee, and her attorney, Edna Stringer, appeared before the Board regarding Ms. Clincy's appeal of the cut in days sustained by all district attendance counselors for the '12 - '13 School Year. Following Ms. Clincy' s appearance, the Board heard from Mr. Cecil Wright, another attendance counselor in the district and also represented by Ms. Stringer, who was bringing the same issue on appeal. After hearing from both employees and their counsel and discussing the matter, Dr. Burton moved, and Ms. Beneta Burt seconded the motion, to restore the cut in work days to all district attendance counselors from 217 to 233 for the School Year. All seven ( 7) board members voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Next, the Board received a report from the board attorney regarding a proposed settlement of the Stephanie Foster grievance. After discussing the matter, Dr. Schimmel moved, and Mrs. Nolan seconded the motion, to approve a $5,000 settlement of this matter, contingent upon execution by Ms. Foster of an appropriate release. All seven (7) board members voted unanimously in favor of the motion. Next, the Board received a report from Dr. Gray and legal counsel, Jim Keith, the Dorian Turner, board attorney and district counsel, regarding the status and settlement of the accreditation proceeding before MDE. The Board received the report and discussed legal strategy, but took no action on this matter. Next, the Board received a report from Dr. the status of the City of Jackson appeal. no action on this matter. Gray regarding The board took There being no further business to discuss in executive session, Dr. Schimmel moved, and Mrs. Linda Rush seconded the motion, to exit executive session. All seven (7) board members voted "Aye" in favor of the motion. Back in open session, the board attorney reported on the matters taken in executive session. There being no further business, Ms. Beneta Burt moved, and Mrs. Linda Rush seconded the motion, to adjourn the

32 meeting. All seven (7) board members voted in favor of the motion and the meeting was adjourned. 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 16th day of October, 2012, as the same appears on record ~Minute Book of said Board. GIVEN under my hand, this - r

33 --- XIII October 16, 2012 Regular Board Meeting Adjournment ' "' There being no further business, Ms. moved and Mrs. Linda F. Rush seconded adjourn. All s~ven ( 7) board members voted of the mo ~~on. ; 1 ~ e meeting was adjourned. Benet a D. Burt the motion to "aye" in favor Pres. t ~ D. Collins, Secretary Dated: Dated: t/--1 /, ~ -, -