Jacksonville North Pulaski S C H O O L D I S T R I C T

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1 Norris Cain Daniel Gray Ron McDaniel Carol Miles Richard Moss Robert Price LaConda Watson Jacksonville North Pulaski S C H O O L D I S T R I C T Regular School Board Meeting Jacksonville City Hall September 8, :30 p.m. 1. Call to Order President Daniel Gray 6:35 2. Roll Call Secretary Carol Miles 6:40 3. Pledge of Allegiance Vice President Ron McDaniel 6:45 4. Special Recognition a. Mr. Bobby Lester President Gray b. School Resource Officers Mr. Tony Wood c. New Administrators Mr. Jeremy Owoh 6:50 5. Approval of the Minutes of the August 3, 2015 Board Meeting 6:55 6. Public Comments 7:00 7. Curriculum/Instruction Report Mr. Owoh 7:05 8. Qualified Architect/Engineer Firms 7:10 9. Consideration of Contract with Architect/Engineer Firm 7: Qualified Construction Management Firms 7: Consideration of Contract with Construction Management Firm 7: Discussion of Board Terms 7: s Report Mr. Wood 14. Adjournment

2 Action Item: Approval of Minutes Rationale: School boards are required to record and transcribe minutes of meetings and keep as a permanent record. Cost: N/A Funding Source: N/A Recommendation: The Administration recommends approval of the minutes of the August 3, 2015 Board meeting.

3 Regular School Board Meeting Jacksonville City Hall August 3, 2015 Call to Order Present Absent Pledge of Allegiance Minutes Public Comments Rick Kron Colonel Eric Brooks Consideration of Detachment Agreement President Gray called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Daniel Gray, Ron McDaniel, Carol Miles, Norris Cain, Richard Moss, LaConda Watson and Tony Wood Dr. Robert Price Vice President Ron McDaniel led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Mr. Moss, approval of the minutes from the July 7, 2015 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Rick Kron, a fifth grade teacher at Dupree Elementary, commented on his research of teacher pay scales and told the Board they were getting teachers at a bargain price as compared to the pay babysitters receive. Representing the Little Rock Air Force Base, Colonel Eric Brooks said the Base was looking forward to working with the Jacksonville North Pulaski community and the new school district as it was ramping up for detachment. Colonel Brooks said the Base looked forward to an active partnership in meeting the challenges ahead. Wood and Mr. Scott Richardson, legal counsel, gave an overview of the proposed agreement between PCSSD and JNPSD for detachment. The new agreement sets the date for detachment as July 1, 2016 when JNPSD will assume all remaining authority and responsibility for delivery of all educational, operational, administrative and financial services of and for JNPSD.

4 Minutes August 3, 2015 Page 2 The plan calls for a 74/26 percent split between the districts of the $20,804,500 that the state is obligated to pay to PCSSD in desegregation aid in each of the and school years. JNPSD s share will be $5,409,170 per year. JNPSD will pay PCSSD $10,809,050 to purchase 10 schools and a transportation facility that are in the new district. The agreement calls for a more casual way of dividing other property and assets. Representatives of the two districts will inspect the property and agree on what is to be transferred. Another significant part of the agreement provides JNPSD with a share of the PCSSD fund balances so that JNPSD will have adequate cash flow July Mr. McDaniel moved to approve the Detachment Agreement between PCSSD and JNPSD as presented. The motion carried unanimously. s Report In a brief update on the July 20 status hearing, Wood said Judge Marshall denied all relief sought by the Joshua Intervenors except the staffing issue. The judge asked the parties to provide more information in briefs to be filed by August 7. The judge also directed more involvement of Mr. Walker in the facilities planning going forward. Mr. Wood said the RFQs for architect/engineer firms and construction management firms were due Friday. He asked for direction on how to proceed in screening the candidates. By consensus, the Board asked that the administration screen the candidates and bring the top three architects/engineers and the top three construction management firms to interview with the Board. Wood expressed appreciation and support for Sargent Brady and the school resource officers in JNPSD schools.

5 Minutes August 3, 2015 Page 2 Meeting Date Change Adjournment The Board asked that the September meeting date be moved to Tuesday, September 8, because of the Labor Day holiday. With no other business before the Board, Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Mr. Moss, for adjournment. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Daniel Gray, President Carol Miles, Secretary

6 Action Item: Qualified Architect/Engineer Firms Rationale: In procuring professional architectural/engineering services for school construction programs, school boards are required to request qualifications and designate those firms qualified to provide the services needed. Cost: N/A Funding Source: N/A Recommendation: The Administration recommends the following firms as qualified candidates to provide architect/engineer services: Lewis Architects Engineers WER Architects/Planners Wittenberg Delony & Davidson Architects

7 Action Item: Consideration of Contract with Architect/Engineer Firm Rationale: To implement the school construction program, the design of school facilities is increasingly complex and requires professional knowledge of the various aspects of the work. The demand for flexibility, response to technological change and cost containment requires professional services that reflect a high level of ability and experience. Cost: Funding Source: Recommendation: The Administration recommends entering into contract negotiations with WER Architects/Planners for professional services.

8 Action Item: Qualified Construction Management Firms Rationale: In procuring professional construction management services for school construction programs, school boards are required to request qualifications and designate those firms qualified to provide the services needed. Cost: N/A Funding Source: N/A Recommendation: The Administration recommends the following firms as qualified candidates to provide construction management services: Adevco with CDI Contractors Baldwin and Shell Construction Company Nabholz-Doyne Construction Firms

9 Action Item: Consideration of Contract with Construction Management Firm Rationale: To implement the school construction program, a construction management firm is needed to coordinate and manage the construction phases of a project with the objective of minimizing project construction time and cost while maintaining the quality, function and aesthetics of the building. This requires a high level of ability and experience. Cost: Funding Source: Recommendation: The Administration recommends entering into contract negotiations with Baldwin and Shell Construction Company for professional services.