DATE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2014 TIME: 5:30 P.M. KIND OF MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHERE HELD: 621 SOUTH STATE STREET

PRESIDING OFFICER: MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE, BOARD PRESIDENT

MEMBERS PRESENT: MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE- PRESIDENT MRS. LINDA F. RUSH, VICE-PRESIDENT MR. TIMOTHY D.. COLLINS, SECRETARY DR. OTHA BURTON, JR., MEMBER MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN, MEMBER ~S. 8ENETA D. BURT, MEMBER MR. JED H. OPPENHEIM, MEMBER

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE

Mrs. Vikki Dillon-Mumford, Board Secretary, was keeper of record for this meeting.

ALSO PRESENT: or. Cedrick Gray Dorian Turner, Esq. Mr. Calvin Lockett JoAnne Shepherd, Esq. or. Jason Sargent or. Bishop Knox Ms. Vonda Beaty or. Frederick Murray f-ls . Sharolyn Miller Or. Abby webley Mr. Sherwin Johnson or. Mitchell Shears Dr. Lorene Essex Mr. Andrew Perpener MS. Tonya Green or. Michelle King Mr. Dar yl Anderson Mr. Fred o. Davis

The Regular Meeting of the Jackson Public School District Board of Trustees was called to order at 5:30 P.M., by Mrs . Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President . She offered greetings and highlighted announcements in the Board Briefs and the JPS Key Communicator, bi- monthly publications that are included with these minutes.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: Representing the elementary division and Bates Elementary School was Qayyimah Nunn , a third grade honor student who aspires to become a teacher. She loves to J;ead and play outside with her three brothers during her free time. Her parents 1 Mr. Sherman and Mrs.

Clarisa Nunn 1 were recognized along with the principal and staff members from Bates Elementary School .

The Prayer of Invocation: Reverend Marshall Magee is a Jackson native . He is a graduate of Jackson State University, the JPS Leadership Development Academy and the New Foundation Theological Seminary. He has been a music teacher at G. N. Smith Elementary School for the sixteen (16) years of his employment with the Jackson Public School District. He was awarded the Outstanding Educator Award by the Greater Jackson Chamber of Commerce in 2008 and the Outstanding Educator Award by Parents for Public Schools in 2 009 . He is married to Mrs. Charlotte S. Magee and together they have one daughter 1 J errica. Reverend Magee has pastored New Hope M. B. Church in downtown

Jackson for eleven (11) years. His favorite scripture is Philippians 4: 13 1 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthened me.n 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 2013-2014 School Year

PRESIDENT: DR . OTHA BURTON, JR. Home: 1728 Tanglewood Court Hm. 601/981-2971 Executive Director of Institute of Government - JSU Fax: 601/979-3703 E-Mail: [email protected] Jackson, MS 39206 Wk.601/979-2339 Ward 2

VICE-PRESIDENT : MR . TIMOTHY D. COLLINS Rome: 730 Arbor Vista Blvd. Hm . 601/353-0941 Ex. Dir. Miss. Housing Partnership Jackson, MS 39209 Pax~ 60J/969- 5300 t coll i ns @i ac ks ou.kl2. ms~ ward 5 Cell: 601/613-5647 [email protected]

SECRETARY: MS. BENETA BURT Home: 5 Autumn Cove Ex. Dir., Miss Road Map to Health Equity, Inc. Hm.601/362-5987 E-Mail [email protected] Jackson, MS 39206 Cell: 601/951-9273 [email protected]~2.ms . us Ward 3 wk.:60t/987-6783

MEMBER : Mr. Jed Hoffman Oppenheim Home: 1805 Devine St. Cell: (310)994-1841 Occupation: Advocate Jackson , MS 39202 [email protected] and [email protected] Ward 7

MEMBER: MRS. KISIAH W. NOLAN Home: 2430 Montebello Dr. Hm.601/366-3854 Retired JPS Adm. Jackson, MS 39213 Ward 4 E-Mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

MEMBER: MRS. MONICA GILMORE-LOVE Home: 1314 Winterview Dr. Environmental Consultant Jackson, MS 39211 C: 601/988- 8874 E-Mail: [email protected] Ward 1 [email protected]

MEMBER: MRS. LINDA F. RUSH Home: 131 Marshall Dr. Jackson, MS 39212 Hm. 601/373-2278 Cell: 601/260-1152 Email: Lrush@jackson . k12.ms.us Ward 6 [email protected]

SUPERINTENDENT: DR. CEDRICK GRAY [email protected] 601/960-8725

ATTORNEY: MS. JOANNE NELSON SHEPHERD Office: P. 0. Box 2338 FAX: District Counsel Jackson, MS 39225-2338 601/973-8545 Jackson Public Schools 601/960-8916 E-Mail: [email protected]

Bd. Attorney MS. Dorian Turner 601/354-2971; FAX: 601/354-3656; E-Mail [email protected] - Cell Telephone: 601/942-8346 Web Site: http://www.jackson. k12.ms.us Electio.n of Officers: At the January 21, 2014, Regular Board Meeting, the Board voted to elect officers now for a term to commence ~ediately and end in July 2014, a five- month period, with the option of holding another election in July 2014, to elect officers for a one year term. Out oC a seven (7) member board, elected officers are as follows: Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., President; Mr. Timothy D. Collins, Vice- President; and Ms . Beneta D. Burt, SecretaJ"y; Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, was appointed by the Board July 1, 2012. Dorian Turner is Board Attorney and Vikki D. Mumford is Board Secretary, her contact information is: [email protected] .us and Direct line is 601/973-8625 . ,Building ~ Stronger~ .....' SC!lO. qls .. QI'T . e, e. . - - .. - jackson Puhlic Schools

For Release: January 21,2014

Subject: School Board Meeting, January 21, 2014, at 5:30 p.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, January 21, 2014, 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 Channel 19 and available on the JPS ITV You Tube Channel at a later date.

Prior to the regular meeting, Board members wil1 conduct a meeting with the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Team beginning at 4:00p.m.

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Volume 34, Issue 12 JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS January 7, 2014

JPS WELCOMED NEW MEMBER JED H. OPPENHEIM JPS SCHOOL BOARD: JPS welcomed new School Board member Mr. Jed H. Op­ Ms. Monica Gilmore-love penheim January 7, 2014. He took the oath of office before President Judge June Hardwick with his future wife Harriett Johnson by his side. He filled the seat left by Dr. George Schimmel Ms. linda Rush in July 2013 and will represent Jackson 's Ward 7 on the Vice President Board.

Mr. Timothy D. Collins Oppenheim moved to Mississippi in 2008, bringing a broad range of work in social justice. He worked for five years as a Secretary senior advocate for the Southern Poverty Law Center. He helped create the Art, Ms. Kisiah W. Nolan Poetry and Justice SLAM in Mississippi for Jackson area students. He has worked with several organizations, including the ACLU and NAACP, on educa­ Member tion programs for children. In a more direct capacity, he has served on IEP Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. (Individual Education Plans) committees for students with disabilities. Member Oppenheim serves as vice-chair of the high school committee of Alignment Jack­ son, which is working to increase graduation rates in Jackson schools. He is also Ms. Beneta Burt on the boards of the Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE), Member and the Pericho Institute for Youth Development and Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PRIYDE). Mr. Jed H. Oppenheim Member GILMORE-LOVE WELCOME Dr. Cedrick Gray President Monica-Gilmore Love opened the first School Board meeting of the Superintendent New Year, January 7, 2014, with accolades for the accomplishments of JPS stu­ Ms. JoAnne Shepherd dents and athletes. JPS Counsel First, she congratulated the winners of the 2013 JPS Pepsi Basketball Tourna­ ment. The Provine Rams defeated the Murrah Mustangs in the boys' game. The Ms. Dorian Turner Forest Hill Lady Patriots won the girls' title against Meridian. Board Counsel

Ms. Vikki Mumford Secretary to the Board

jackson Public Schools JPS BOARD MEETINGS: GILMORE-LOVE WELCOME (Continued) The Board of Trustees holds two regular meetings per month.

The next regular JPS Board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. January 21, 2014, in the Board Meeting Room at 621 Sout h State Street.

The JPS Board of Trustees wel­ t'O .-n es publtc·comments regard­ She also reminded the meeting and viewing audience about the alternative assess­ ing policy revisions. ment options being considered by the State Board of Education. She again urged those concerned to submit comments on the proposed policy change. The dead­ CONTACT THE BOARD: line for comments was January 8, 2014.

Jackson Public Schools Finally, Gilmore-Love brought attention to the Jim Hill cheerleaders who are School Board Office raising funds to go to the National Cheerleading Championship in February. Po­ tential donors can visit the Jim Hill Cheerleader's GoFundMe.com website. More 662 S. President St reet information is on the JPS website and on the District's Instructional Television, Jackson, MS 39201 channels 18 and 19 for Comcast subscribers. E-mail: [email protected] PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

JPS Website: r------...... The Pledge of Allegiance for January 7, 2014, was Jed by Madisen Bradley. Bradley is a 2nd grade honor stu­ www.jackson.kl2.ms.us dent at French Elementary where she is a member of the Open Doors for the gifted program. At an early age, she WATCH MEETINGS ON JPS lTV: learned that she also had a gift for singing and dancing. Channel19 Program Schedule She enjoys gospel music, the arts, spending time with her family and worshipping God. Math is one of Brad­ JPS lTV on YouTube ley's favorite subjects. She aspires to become a teacher CONNECT WITH JPS ONLINE! so that she can make a difference in the lives of others. Bradley is the daughter of proud parents Louis Bradley, facebook . com/JacksonPublicSchool~ Jr., and April Williams. She has an older sister who is a Twitter.com/DrCedrickGray student at Provine High School. Bradley also praises Clifton Williams for being a big inspiration in her life. Pastor Marek D. Walker led the Prayer ofln- ,...... ------r------, vocation. Rev. Walker is a native of Mem­ phis, Tenn., and a graduate of Sheffield High School in Memphis. He finished college at Jackson State University and is currently a theology student at Wesley Biblical Seminary. Rev. Walker is the eighth pastor of Cherry Grove M.B. Church where he and his church family have experienced tremendous spiritual and physical growth. He also hosts a weekly radio broadcast. Rev. Walker is mar­ Jackson Public Schools ried to Michelle Walker, and they have one daughter, Marita Walker.

Board Briefs, January 7, 2014 JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Coming Calendar Changes

District administrators have been working on revising the 201 3-2014 calendar, specifically regarding high school graduation ceremonies. The goal of the change is to hold all seven graduations on one day instead of two. The final schedule was unveiled after the meeting. JPS high school graduation ceremonies will be held at the Mississippi Coliseum on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, as follows:

• Wingfield, ~10 a.m . • Callaway, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Jim Hill, 12-1 p.m . • Forest Hill, 1:30-2:30 p.m. • Provine, 3-4 p.m . • Lanier, 4:30-5:30 p.m . • Murrah, 6-7p.m.

Another calendar change is being considered for the 2014-2015 school year. The District is weighing community feedback regarding starting the year one week later than usual. The Mississippi Department of Education is mandating that we start school the second week of August.

JPS Participating in Data Dashboard Pilot

As part of his Superintendent's Report, Dr. Cedrick Gray invited Dr. Jason Sar­ gent, Executive Director of Accountability, to introduce the Data Dashboard pilot program.

MDE is piloting a Data Dashboard solution and selected JPS to participate in the pilot. The Forest Hill and Provine feeder pattern schools as well as district level administrators will have access to the dashboard, which will be used to improve the development of academic and behavior interventions for the District's at-risk population. MDE is providing training for users of the system.

The solution will identify students who are considered at risk in the areas of at­ tendance, behavior, and course performance. The data is updated on a monthly basis, which will allow district level administrators the ability to monitor student progress.

The pilot program will end this school year. However, all currently participating districts will be allowed to continue to use the dashboard for the 2014-2015 school year. Jackson Public Schools

Board Briefs, January 7, 2014 JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 3 JPS KEY COMMUNICATOR VOLUME 79 ·January 17, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dr. Martin luther King Holiday Parade

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will take place Saturday, January 18, 2014. Several bands, JROTC drill teams, and cheerleaders from JPS schools will be performing In the parade slated to begin at 10 a.m. at Freedom Corner at the IN THIS ISSUE intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Medgar Evers Boulevard. I.M.Qm] JPS ATHLETICS II'JHAT'S HAPPENING MLK Holiday

The schools and offices of Jackson Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 20, 201 4, for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. [.MQmJ

Jackson Town Hall Meetings WATCH SUP WITH THI!SUPT. The City of Jackson and Jackson Public Schools is hosting the final In a series of 6:30 p.m. nightly on JPS lTV Town Hall meetings at Johnson Elementary School on Thursday, January 23, 2014. Comcast Channel19 The school is located at 1339 Oakpark Drive. Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, City Council E-mail Dr Grav members, JPS School Board members, and JPS administrators will participate. JPS parents are also invited to participate. IMPORTANT DATES

01120 MLK Holiday» 01 123 Johnson Town Hall » 01/24 Power APAC Arts Power APAC Accepting Applications for Elementary Applications Due » Arts SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Power APAC is accepting applications for the elementary arts program for grades 4 and 5. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 24, 2014. Submit the application Tuesday, January 21 » and supporting documentation to the school located at 1120 Riverside Drive. For Tuesday, February 4 » more information, call (601) 960-5387. [Morel Tuesday, February 18 » The Board ofTrustees holds Wingfield to Host Grappling/Jiu-Jitsu Tournament two regular meetings a month In the School Board Meeting Room located at 621 South Vector Jiu-Jitsu will host its 3rd Grappling/Jiu-Jitsu Tournament from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. State Street. Meeting times Saturday, January 25, 201 4, in the Wingfield High School gymnasium. Wingfield are 5:30p.m. unless noted students will compete with martial arts enthusiasts from around the state. Admission otherwise. is $2 for spectators, $20 for adult competitors, and $10 for youth competitors under age 14. !Morel

Get2College ACT Workshops for JPS High School Students

ESF Get2College provides ftee ACT Prep Workshops for students throughout the school year. The workshops include an overview of tested subject areas, test-taking tips, and resource materials. Reglstrallo•l opens one month before each session. Upcoming workshops are scheduled forthese Saturdays: February 1, 2014 and April S, 2014. For more information, visit ESF Get2College or call (601) 321-5533. [MQW

Tournament of Bands Extravaganza

Forest Hill High School will host the 2nd Annual Tournament of Bands Extravaganza from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2.014. Bands from Callaway, Murrah, and Provine will take part along with bands from surrounding areas. Admission is $10, Children under three get in ftee. For more Information, contact Rhemalyn Lewis at (601) 918-6805. ~ Download or view JPS Board Briefs THREE-POINT CHECK Elementary Magnet Programs Accepting ABCs;.. Applications When student reporta come home, check: Open enrollment for elementary magnet programs Is underway through February 12, Attendance, 201 4. Completed applications and any supporting documentation must be submitted Behavior. and to the applicant's first choice school before this deadline. This enrollment is for Ccurse Perfonnenoe In advanced academics at Power APAC, Arts Access at Casey, and International Englls/1, Reeding, and Math. Baccalaureate at Davis Magnet. For more information, contact the Office of Advanced Academics at (601) 960-8310. [Morel

NAACP ACT -SO Competition

The NAACP Is hosting the local ACT·SO competHion for high school students Download the Three-Point Saturday, March 1, 2014. The event will be held In the F.D. Music Center at Jackson Check State Unlversfly, located at1400 JoM R. Lynch, Street, Jackson, MS. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2014. A $10 non-refundable fee must accompany the application. [ Mor t:~ ] JPS FOUR-POINT PLEDGE:

Scholarships for High School Students 1. Make sure my child Is ready and on time for school each dey. JPS high school students can still apply for financial aid for college. Deadlines are 2. Meet and exchange phone approaching for seniors entering college in 2014. Begin exploring scholarship numbers with my child's opportunities on the JPS Scholarship Links page. teacher. 3. Create a quiet space at home so my child can study at /east one /lour each night. CONGRATULATIONS 4. Check my child's school work and pick up my child's rep011 cards. JPS Welcomes New Board Member Download the Four-Point Pled~ e. ..------. JPS welcomed new School Board member Jed H. Oppenheim January 7, 2014. He took the oath of office before Judge June Hardwick with his future wife, Harriett Johnson, by his side. He IJol)1 Olr MaihnQ LISt I] filled the seat left by Dr. George Schimmel in July 2013 and will represent Jackson's Ward 7 on the Board. Stay Connected Oppenheim moved to Mississippi in 2008, bringing a broad range of work In social justice. He worked for five years as a senior advocate for the Southern Poverty Law Center. He has also been actively involved in working with other organizations on education programs for school age children. Scan to Join Oppenheim serves as vice-chair of the high school committee of Alignment Jackson, which Is working to Increase graduation rates in Jackson's schools. He Is also on the boards of the Mississippi Association of Partners in Education (MAPE), and the Pericho Institute for Youth Development and Entrepreneurship, Inc. (PRIYDE), ~ Jim Hill JROTC Cadet Receives Legion of Valor Award

Jim Hill High School JROTC Cadet l TC De'Ahnera Manyfield received the Legion of Valor Bronze Cross Award for Achievement. This is the highest award a JROTC cadet can ea rn . It Is given each year to the top JROTC cadets across the nation who excel in academics, leadership, and community service.

Cadet Manyfield, Jim Hill JROTC Cadet Battalion Commander, is ranked No. 1 out of BACK TO TOP 284 cadets In JROTC, as well as one of the top cadet leaders in Mississippi. A student in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Jim Hill, Cadet Manyfleld Is ranked No. 71n her senior class of 243 students. She has a GPA of 4.21 on the IB 5.0 scale. Cadet Manyfield Is also the captain or the school's softball team, a player on the soccer team, and a former player on the volleyball team.

She was recognized at the school during Jim Hill's Veterans' Day program on November 7, 2013, and again on December 16,2013, when the Hinds County Board of Supervisors honored her with a resolution for her accomplishments. I.M2m)

Provine High Recognizes SATP Scholars at Awards Banquet

Provine High School honored more than 200 students for making proficient or advanced scores on subject area tests. The students were saluted during the SATP Awards Banquet held recently at the JSU a-Center. Dr. Gordon Skelton, a professor at Jackson State University, opened the program by welcoming the honorees and their supporters. ~

Bailey APAC Honors Students for High Academic Performance

...--:::"""""=----:....----. Bailey APAC Middle School honored more than 50 students for outstanding performance on state tests. The school held its First ,JW.,.., .• Annual Kings and Queens Awards to salute the students who made advanced scores on the MCT2 In Language Arts and In Math. Each of the honorees received a medallion and a certificate for their accomplishment. JPS Board President, Monica Gilmore-Love attended the program and congratulated the honorees. ~

Pecan Park Teacher Receives Scholarship to Integrate STEM in Elementary Classes

..---..------. Pecan Park Elementary teacher Peggy Carlisle is the recipient of a $2,500 scholarship from Raytheon. The funds cover training and materials to help her to integrate STEM lessons in her gifted classes. She will take part In workshops through the Museum of Science in Boston, Mass. The training will prepare her to teach engineering concepts to her students. She wilt also receive a hands-on module to use In the classroom with her students.

The scholarship is part of Raytheon's Engineering is Elementary® (EiE) program. The EIE® curriculum, for students in grades 1 through 5, aligns with state and national STEM standards. !Morel

Susan Bender Named Face and Body Center Teacher of the Week r=------.. Jim Hill High School science teacher Susan Bender was named the Face and Body Center's Outstanding Teacher of the Week for December 20, 2013. She received gifts and a spa day package va lued at $250 from the Face and Body Center. BACK TO TOP ..._...... _ ____. In her nomination, she was called a "motivated and dedicated teacher'' to her students who "pushes them to give their best every day."

Each week, the Face and Body Center honors a teacher in central Mississippi who has made a difference in the lives of his or her students. Parents, students, and schools are encouraged to nominate their favorite teacher by visiting WAPT .com. (Morel lsable Elementary School Teachers Recognized for Most TRC Visits

~~;;;:::-;;:"11:---., Six teachers visited the Teacher Resource Center (TRC) more than any other JPS teacher In the months of November and December 2013. All six of them are from Isab le Elementary Schools. They are:

• Debra Jennings, kindergarten • Joyce Denson, kindergarten • Lynn Green, 2nd grade • Terrol McElroy, 2nd grade • Katie Nave, kindergarten • Cassandra Watkins. music

The TRC recognizes teachers with the most vis ~ s and their schools each month. The teachers receive gift certificates for TRC services are featured on the TRC Stars display 1n the center. ~

JPS ATHLETICS

Forest Hill Sweeps 9th Grade Basketball Championships

Forest Hill girls and boys swept the 9th Grade Basketball Championship games held Saturday, January 11 , 201 4. Forest Hill boys soundly defeated Provine 59·32. Rick Pugh is the coach of the Forest Hill boys' team. The Forest Hill girls won against Ridgeland by a score of 66-58. The Forest Hill girls coach Is Jessica Bowie.

Callaway Player and Coach Receive All-Metro Top Honors

Jackson Public Schools congratulates the Clarion-Ledger's 2013 All-Metro Football coach and athletes. Callaway head coach Daryl Jones and senior player Breeland Speaks received top All-Metro honors. Speaks was named the Player of the Year and Coach Jones was named the All-Metro Coach of the Year .

..------.. Speaks played defensive end for the Chargers. He had 118 tackles and 26.5 tackles for loss by the end of the season. The senior Is the No. 2 football recruit in the state based on the Clarion-Ledger's Targeted 22, a list of the top 22 seniors across the state. He has moved up on the list throughout the season, landing just behind his teammate, senior offensive tackle, Rod Taylor. Speaks, like Taylor, committed verbally to play football next fall for Ole Miss. Speaks was the only JPS football player to play In the Mississippi-Alabama All-Star footba ll game In 2013. .------.., Coach Jones has led the Chargers through an historic season that Included a run for the state playoffs. The team went undefeated for 14 games until their loss in the North semifinal game against Oxford High School. Jones and his staff have managed an outstanding group of athletes. This season, two of his players - Speaks and Taylor - were named to the 2013 Football Dandy Dozen. Four members of the team were on the Targeted 22. By the end of the season. Callaway had six players named to the 2013 All-Metro teams. I.M2r.ru

Callaway Alum Selected in First Round of Major League Soccer SuperDraft

·Mallon ; :a:roton, Ci1oi'i'!'.Gl"Siar :stud~ t aml ct:otlat.a cH~cl!:::w.::y ~ : ;1'1 Se!':oel, •::!)~ selected In the first round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperPrafl Hairston, who became a standout mldflelder for the University of loulsvllle soccer team, was selected by the Colorado Rapids. He was hailed as the on ly player to rank among the top 10 ln all categories of the Adidas MLS Player Combine leading up to the SuperDraft.

"Marion was one of our top scholars and soccer players at Callaway High School," said former assistant soccer coach Dr. Willis Smith. 'We always knew he had a bright future."

Hairston took up soccer as a toddler and played competitively at Central Jackson Soccer Organization. He played at Callaway with head coach Michael McGeown and helped the team make it to the state semifinals In 2011 . lM2mJ

Provine Boys and Forest Hill Girls Win 2013 Pepsi Holiday Tournament

PROVINE 65, MURRAH 60 (BOYS)

The Provine Rams defeated the Murrah Mustangs for the 2013 JPS Pepsi Tournament championship. D'Angelo West led the ., team in scoring with 28 points and was named the game's Most '• . ,. ·- Valuable Player. The head coach of the Provine Rams is Oils ••~ ~•~-••• Gaines. The team's current season record Is 10-4. The Rams .. are ranked No.9 on the Clarion-Ledger Super 10.

FOREST HILL 70, MERIDIAN 52 (GIRLS)

- . The Forest Hill lady Patriots claimed the 2013 JPS Pepsi Tournament title against Meridian. Alexis Collins earned Most Valuable Player honors for leading in scoring with 25 points. Tangela Banks Is head coach of the Forest Hill lady Patriots. The Forest Hill girls' season record stands at 12·2. With their ~~ outstanding tournament performance, the lady Patriots earned the No. 3 spot on the Clarion-Ledger Super 1o . !M.I2W

Clarion-Ledger's 2013-2014 All-Metro Football Players

First Team Offense

• Rod Taylor. Callaway, Senior, Tackle: Ole Miss commit and top prospect In the Targeted 22 anchored offensive line for team that rushed for more than 265 yards per game. • Malik Dear, Murrah, Junior, All-Purpose Athlete: One of most dynamic players in state and top juniors in the nation led Mustangs with 1,893 total yards and 21 touchdowns. First Team Defense

• Breeland Speaks, Callaway, Senior, Defensive Tackle: Metro Player of the Year had 118 tackles and 26.5 tackles for loss, helping Chargers reach Class 5Asemis. • Shawn Bishop, Callaway, Senior, Unebacker: Playing predominantly with his hand on the ground, Bishop managed 96 tackles, 19 for loss. and seven sacks • Ronald Walker, Callaway, Senior, Safety: Former Ole Miss commit and Coplah-Lincoln signee totaled 128 tackles - 95 of which were solo- and picked off three passes. • Kelvin Smith, Murrah, Junior, Cornerback: Opportunistic junior finished second on Mustangs with 93 tackles, but he led team with five Interceptions.

Second Team Offense

• Dayal! Harris, Callaway, Senior, Wide Receiver • Carlos Ransburgh, Callaway, Junior, Running Back • Marqulslan Chapman, Murrah, Junior, All-Purpose Athlete

Second Team Defense

• Brandon Gaddy, Forest Hill, Senior, Defensive Lineman

Clarion-Ledger's 2013-2014 All-State Football Players

First-Team Offense

• Malik Dear, Murrah, Junior, Wide Receiver • Rod Taylor, Callaway, Senior, Tackle

First-Team Defense

• Breeland Speaks, Callaway, Senior, Tackle

Second-Team Defense

• Ronald Walker, Callaway, Senior, Defensive Back

Clarion-Ledger's 2013-2014 Targeted 22 (Top Recruits) for Football

• Rod Taylor, Callaway, offensive lineman (No. 1): Taylor, who Is committed to Ole Miss, earned strong reviews for his recent play at the Under Armour All-American Game. The big offensive lineman has been the No. 1 player in BACK TO TOP the Targeted 22 all year. • Breela nd Speaks, Callaway, defensive lineman (No.3): With Hampton dropping out of the list, Speaks moves up one spot in the latest rankings. The Ole Miss commit recently picked up a scholarship offer from LSU, which he has called his dream school In the past. He's expected to tal

Clarion-Ledger's Top Performers, January 6-12, 2014 Boys Basketball

• Jereklua Davia, Provine: Scored 24 and 18 points in wins over Lanier and Forest Hill. • Malik Newman, Callaway: Scored 30 points In a win over Vicksburg and 35 in an overtime victory over previously unbeaten McComb.

Girls Basketball

• Aja Williams, Provine: Averaged 19 points for wins over Lanier and South Pike and a loss to Forest Hill.

Clarion-Ledger's Athlete of the Week, January 7, 2014

Boys Basketball

• D'Angelo West, Provine: 6-2 jUnior guard, scored 32, 25 and 28 points In leading the Rams to wins over Wingfield, Lanier and Murrah for the Pepsi/JPS Holiday Classic title and was named tournament MVP.

Clarion-Ledger's Top Performers, December 23, 2013..January 5, 2014

Boys Basketbalf

• Jalen Ford, Wingfield: Drilled five 3-poinlers and scored 25 points In a 77-55 loss to Provine.

Clarion-Ledger's Top Performers, December 16-22, 2013

Boys Basketball

• Malik Newman. Callaway: Scored 31 points In a win over Durant and 21 In a loss to Meridian. • Fredrick Wilson, Wingfield: Scored 25 points in a 66-53 loss to McComb,

Girls Basketball

• Tatyana Lofton, Murrah: Had 26 points and 6 rebounds In a 58-56 win over Meridian.

There's Still Time to Help Jim Hill Cheerleaders Get to Nationals

,...... ,..-=-----.., You can help the Jim Hill High School cheerleaders In their national championship bid. They are raising funds for a chance to compete at the National High School Cheerleading Championship In February 2014 in Orlando, Fla. To make a donation, visit their GoFundMe.com weboaoe.

The Jim Hill High School cheerleaders placed 3rd at the Mid-South Regional Cheer Competition held in November 2013, in Southaven, Miss., which qualifted them for the national competition In February. I.M2.D':]

Visit JPS Athletics for game schedules for soccer, and basketball. WHATS HAPPENING

Native Mississippian Bruce Levingston Inspires Power APAC Students

.------. Governor Phil Bryant proclaimed 2014 as the "Year of the Creative Economy" during a ceremony at Power APAC. He spoke at a concert featuring acclaimed pianist Bruce Levingston. Levingston Is a recording artist who regularly performs at Carnegie Hall and other major venues. He inspired students at the school to go and find their dreams. He stated, "I know you all are so amazingly talented."

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"Our creative economy is one of the state's true economic drivers," said Governor Bryant. 'We are the birthplace of blues, rock 'n' roll, and country music. Without a creative economy, this would be a dull state." !Morel

JROTC Cadets Saluted at 2013 JPS Military Gala

The JPS Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps held its Second Annual Military Gala in December 2013. Nearly 900 cadets, I,I a · ,.,.~· from all seven JPS high schools, and their guests attended the . . event at the Jackson Convention Complex. Cadets and guests 4ta !-· entered the venue dressed In their evening best. District and ! ·. community leaders formed a receiving line to grAAI I hAm as they arrived.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba was the featured guest speaker. JPS Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray prepared a video message that was played during the program. He was unable to attend the event In person.

The combined Gala brings all seven high school JROTC units together, giving them a chance to socialize. It also gives cadets an occasion to dress in their forr'nal uniform or other formal wear. During the event, they get to practice positive social skills in a ceremonial setting with each other and their guests. [.M!l!W

Jim Hill IB Students Raising Money for Clean Water Malawi Project

...... o::r:..,...... ,.._ Jim Hill High School kicked off a service project December 5, 2013, designed to benefit people a world away. Students at the school are raising money to provide clean water to a village in Malawi, Africa. Their goal is to raise $5,000 by March 31, 2014, which will pay for one well and training for the well's ~L:.....=~:a:~...:...:..-l maintenance.

Students in the International Baccalaureate (I B) program at Jim Hill are Involved in the Clean Water for Malawi project. They will be engaged in projects to raise money toward the goal amount. School wide activities, like a loose change collection, will also take place.

The activity helps 18 students fulfill community service requirements of the program. fM.QL§J

UMMC Program Brings Med Students Into JPS Science Classes Susan Bender's biology students at Jim Hill High School look forward to their visits by medical students from University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The high school students often wear scrubs, as a show of their engagement, on days when the medical students are scheduled for a visit. During a recent class, the medical students gave a lesson about mutations and cancer. They enhance the subject matter using a show-and-tell format.

"So far this year, we have had three visits from UMMC students to Jim Hill's SOAR (Student Oriented Academic Research) students," said Bender. 'The high school students look forward to and actively take part in presentations by the medical students. This program provides not only information to the high school students, but also motivation and encouragement for those seeking to pursue health related careers."

Hurllt;;tUtl if> 11 ttqJitJYiartolhal tJciirt. tlt1:1rl\ticlivrilsluC:c.nl5 ..· ah wcl&nwclas~a;; In Jackson Public Schools. It began as a partnership between UMMC, the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Schools, JPS and Jim Hill High School. [MQrgJ

JPS CESTEME Teachers Present Model Lessons at National Conference

.....----...... ,..----. Three JPS biology teachers represented the school district well at the National Association of Biology Teachers Conference. Ebonie Butler, Tammy Cox, and Sonya Evans presented at the conference, which draws thousands of science teachers a year. This year, the 75th annual conference was held In Atlanta, Ga.

Through their session called, 'WOW Biology XV." the teachers shared inexpensive and fun ways to enrich biology classes. It was attended by teachers from all over the country. Most attendees agreed that the literacy activities and review games were exactly what they needed to liven up their classrooms.

Buller and Cox are members of the Center of Excellence In STEM Education (CESTEME). This Is a grant-funded partnership between Jackson State University, Hinds Community College, and Jackson Public Schools. It seeks to increase STEM Interest and abilities of high school students. ~

Brown and Clausell Elementary Students Get Early Christmas Gifts

MAC & Associates, LLC and its corporate partners donated more than 600 coats to students at Brown and Clausell elementary schools on December 16, 2013. MAC & Associates President Marcus Wallace, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, and Councilmen Charles Tillman and De'Keither Stamps passed out coats to the excited students at Brown Elementary.

'This is about serving the community at large during a time of need." said Wallace. "My corporate partners and I are committed to supporting our children, who need coats during the winter season. We wa nt to do our part. Warming the hearts, minds, and bodies of children inspires hope and empowers communities." BACK TO TOP

Founded in 1996, MAC & Associates, LLC & MAC Construction Company of Mississippi, LLC have a history of supporting JPS schools. They have donated uniforms and provided transportation to sporting events for the Provine High School basketball team. lM.Q!l!]

Entergy Nuclear Gives Major Donation to Van Winkle Elementary Susan Bender's biology students at Jim Hill High Schooi look forward to their visits by medical students from University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The high school students often wear scrubs, as a show of their engagement, on days when the medical students are scheduled for a visit. During a recent class, the medical students gave a lesson about mutations and cancer. They enhance the subject matter using a show-and-tell format.

"So far this year, we have had three visits from UMMC students to Jim Hill's SOAR (Student Oriented Academic Research) students," said Bender. "The high school students look forward to and actively take part in presentations by the medical students. This program provides not only Information to the high school students. but also motivation and encouragement for those seeking to pursue health related careers."

nonumJu hnn ~:~ prvgrarrr lt r~ l pcill:t lht: nr~:tf i~.o'ahfudcu ts with :.~.oi-=o n c.o cla5SuO. ln: Jackson Public Scl,ools. It beg an as a partnership between UMMC, the Mississippi Department of Education's Office of Safe and Healthy Schools, JPS and Jim Hill High School. (MQm]

JPS CESTEME Teachers Present Model Lessons at National Conference

r--~----. Three JPS biology teachers represented the school district well at the National Association of Biology Teachers Conference. Ebonie Butler, Tammy Cox, and Sonya Evans presented at the conference, which draws thousands of science teachers a year. This year, the 75th annual conference was held In Atlanta, Ga.

Through their-- session....J called, 'WOW Biology XV," the teachers shared inexpensive and fun ways to enrich biology classes. It was attended by teachers from all over the country. Most attendees agreed that the literacy activities and review games were exactly what they needed to liven up their classrooms.

Butler and Cox are members of the Center of Excellence in STEM Education (CESTEME). This is a grant-funded partnership between Jackson State University, Hinds Community College, and Jackson Public Schools. It seeks to Increase STEM Interest and abilities of high school students. !Morel

Brown and Clausell Elementary Students Get Early Christmas Gifts

MAC & Associates, LLC and its corporate partners donated more than 600 coats to students at Brown and Clausell elementary schools on December 16,2013. MAC & Associates President Marcus Wallace, Jackson Mayor Chokwe Lumumba, and Councilmen Charles Tillman and De'Keither Stamps passed out coats to the excited students at Brown Elementary.

''This is about serving the community at large during a lime of need," said Wallace. "My corporate partners and I are committed to supporting our children, who need coats during the winter season. We want to do our part. Warming the hearts, minds, and bodies of children Inspires hope and empowers communities." BACK TO TOP

Founded in 1996, MAC & Associates, LLC & MAC Construction Company of Mississippi, LLC have a history of supporting JPS schools. They have donated uniforms and provided transportation to sporting events for the Provine High School basketball team. ~

Entergy Nuclear Gives Major Donation to Van Winkle Elementary Wellness Fair

C""""~-~,...... , Whitten Middle School hosted a health fair Friday, December 6, 2013, in the school gymnasium. Students participated in hands­ on demonstrations and learned from guests about healthy foods, dental hygiene, and fire safety. Health fair booths Included a jump rope area, the hula-hoop challenge, and a ._..:...;;..;;.....~r...:..JL..ao::;;a bowling area.

The students learned that exercise can be fun during a Zumba class. They enjoyed Zumba's Latin beats and easy-to-follow dance moves.

Dr. Timothy Quinn of Quinn Health Care was a guest speaker of the program. Other participants Included Kool Smiles, the Department of Health, Central Mississippi Medical Center, and The City of Jackson Fire Department. I.M2!:ru

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ESTABLISHMENT OF A QUORUM FOR THE JANUARY 21, 2014, 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 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( he 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute B~ok o ~ ai~ Board.

GIVEN under my hand, th1s t ~ day 6 III Board File

ORDER ADOPTING THE AGENDA AS AMENDED FOR THE JANUARY 21, 2014, REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President requested that the agenda be amended to add Ratification of Resolution Honoring

Dr . Pe ggy F . Crowell* as item three (3) under VIII.

Information/Action Items: Following this addition, Mr. Timothy

D. Collins moved, seconded by Mrs . Linda F . Rush , to adopt the agenda as amended. All seven ( 7) board members voted "aye" in favor of the motion. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of

7 to 0 .

Note: *Dr. Peggy Crowell passed away recently and her interment was held in Birmingham, Alabama Friday, January 17, 2014. The resolution acknowledges Dr. Crowell's outstanding service to the Jackson Public School District as an assistant superintendent of Student Services.

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 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board.

GIVEN under my hand this 22nd

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FINAL AGENDA Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

DATE: January 21,2014 TIME: 5:30PM PLACE; 621 South State Street

I. Call to Order 1. Greetings Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, Board President 2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Elementary Division 3. The Prayer of Invocation Minister

II. Establishment of Quorum Ill. Adoption of Agenda IV. Reading and Approving Minutes of: 1. January 7, 2014, Regular Meeting 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 -Jr J1li Dr. Gray ATTACHMENTS 2. Jim Hill Cheerleaders Update 3. Legislative Updates 4. Acknowledgement of Coat Donation Mr. Marcus Wallace, *SACS Accreditation Process President of Dates Forthcoming MAC and Associates, LLC. VII. Information Items Only:

1. Report from Council of Great City Schools Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent

*Dr. Gray gave remarks regarding the Upcoming Disttict Evaluation. Page 2 of175

and Dr. Michael Casserly, Executive Director of Council of Great City Schools 2. Strategic Approach to Financial Planning Or. Gray

3. Review of Revisions to Policy JDJ-ECCA Student Conduct on Ms. Shepherd ~ School Buses ATTACHMENTS

4. Review of Revisions to Policy JDI-Transportation to and From Ms. Shepherd ~ School ATTACHMENTS Mr. Frt:d L>. ~ Davis, ATTACHMENTS Executive Director of Facilities and Operations VIII. Information/Action Items: 1. Approval of Monthly Financial Report Ms. Sharolyn ~ Miller, Chief ATTACHMENTS Financial Officer 2. Approval of 2014-2015 Proposed School Calendar Dr. Lorene ~ Essex,Deputy ATTACHMENTS Superintendent 3. R8t t fying Cro w ell~s Resol ution* and Ms. Miller IX. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - Finance: 1. Approval of Disbursements, Accounts Payable, and Activity ~ Fund Claims for period of December 21 through January 10, Ms. Miller ATTACHMENTS 2014

2. Approval to Dispose of Surplus Property Ms. Miller ~ ATTACHMENTS 3. Approval of Amended District Maintenance Budget (Fund 1120) Ms. Miller ~ for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 ATTACHMENTS X. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS -General: 1. Approval of ACT Prep Pools of Service for the Jackson Public Dr. Abby ~ School District Webley, ATTACHMENTS Director of State and Federal Probrams 2. Approval of Consulting Agreement between the Bailey-Kirkland Dr. Webley ® Group and the Jackson Public School District ATTACHMENTS XI. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS- Personnel: 1. Approval of Staff Personnel Matters ~ Mrs. Carol ATTACHMENTS Dorsey, Executive Director of VIII . *I t e m Adde d - Presented by Dorian Turner, Bo a rd At t orney Page 3 of175

Human Resources XII. Executive Session to Discuss Personnel Matters and Litigation XIII. Other Business 1. Report out of Executive Session Ms. Dorian Turner, Board Attorney 2. The Election of Officers by the Board of Trustees for 2014 Ms. Turner

XIV. Adjourn IV Board File

ORDER APPROVING MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 7, 2014, REGULAR MEETING

Upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Mrs.

Kisiah W. Nolan, and for good cause shown all seven ( 7) board members voted "aye" in favor of the motion to approve minutes as printed. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0.

I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Jackson Publio Sohool 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 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute Bo of said Board. GIVEN under my hand the 22nd d ~ v Board File

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

There were no public participants at this meeting. VI Board File

SUPERINTENDENT ' S REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr . Cedrick Gray, Superintendent

• Congratulations to the great number of principals in our audience this evening. Applauses were acknowledged by principals and Dr . Gray .

Sa.tes-- :foz -"the up ~ ccmin«; Sr..·CS ~ccz~dit.s~iou E;.·wlu-at-ion- ¥dH. !>~ forthcoming; and Board Members will be notified by e-mail.

1. Board Calendar Update: Information relative to the January Board Calendar was delivered to Board Members prior to the meeting.

2 . Jim Hill Cheerleaders Update: "They are on their way to Nationals, and we are excited. This is a tremendous honor," Dr . Gray said.

Cheerleader Sponsor: We want to give a plea for your support to this group. Registration fees and hotel expenses have been paid. We need financial support to defray transportation costs for this group of 24 cheerleaders and their sponsors. Donations can be made on the District's website or sent to Jim Hill High School.

• Note: Board Member Jed Oppenheim announced that a choral group made up of students from across the State performed at Carnegie Hall last. weekend. There was one member of the group in the audience. Applauses were given as the student was recognized.

3. Legislative Agenda Updates: Dr. Gray highlighted items that are on the District's Legislative Agenda . Ms. Echols , the District' s 2014 Legislative' s representative, was not present. "We want to have a legislative update at every school board meeting as long as the Legislature is in session, " he said.

4. Acknowledgment of Coat Donations: Mr . Marcus Wallace, President of Mac and Associates, LLC, accepted a Certificate of Appreciation from Dr . Gray and the Board of Trustees of the JPSD for his generous coat donations to students at Brown and Clausell Elementary Schools. Mr . Wallace Remarks: "My company and partners have a strong desire to support the JPSD to enable students to be the best they can be. We want other businesses to come forward and assist our schools, " Mr . Wallace said. Dr. Gray added that, "Due to the extremely cold weather we have had, the coat donations were great gifts to many, families."

• Note: The Jackson Public Sehool District was represented in the MLK Day Parade. All of our students had a wonderful time. • Finally, kudos to those individuals who attended the MLK Banquet last night. The banquet was sponsored by Mr. Kenneth Stokes and was enjoyed by all.

This ends the Supeiintendent' s Reports/Announcements VII. 1 Information Items

Report from the Council o£ Great City Schools - Mike Casserly Dr. Ray Hart:

• Dr. Casserly: Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you .

Dr. Ray Hart 1 Director of Research 1 is here with me. This Council is the premiere Council of the nation's largest schools.

• Urban School Districts have distinct needs . We ask that the Superintenaent and a Board Representative from each urban school be a part of the Council . We have a 132 Member Board of Directors. We sea a future for the nation's urban children. The Council cares for all children and welcomes their participation in the American Dream. We have helped to narrow achievement gaps; improve and strengthen urban schools. We have a racially diverse staff. Our purpose is to serve you by fulfilling your requests and meeting your needs. Also, we publish a Monthly newsletter to apprise you of what other districts are doing.

• We offer free registration for superintendents and a board member at our annual conference.

• Question from Board Member Ms. Beneta Burt: How does the work of the Council benefit our kids? Mr. Casserly's Reply: We research what is better for kids. We look at what is raising academic achievement in other cities and share that information with other districts. We have a Strategic Support teams . We all gather information on non-instructional programs such as food service and transportation. Where we have done the work in reading and mathematics, academic achievement has improved. We have some of the best instructional individuals on our council . We have the best academic officers and we can make them available to help you do your strategic plan; that pays direct dividends for your students.

• Our Council consists of 66 members from across the country. One thing that is clear, urban schools that are members of the Council, improve faster at grade levels 4-8, than other schools nationwide. While we are not solely responsible for all of that, it has contributed to improving student academically. • Question from Dr. Otha Burton, Board Member: To what do you attribute the hesitation of some districts desiring to become a part of the Council? Mr. Casserly's Reply: Most major city school districts participate. As a membership organization, every time our executive committee meets, we turn down four (4) to six (6) school districts because they do not meet our criteria. (We meet 4 times a year; your district is eligible because you are an urban school district and/or the State' s largest school district. ) You are eligible! If your application ever came, we would say yes to your membership.

• Dr . Ray Bart, Di rector of Research : "We get requests as this: What are other schools doing with the STEMS Program? How does it work? Membership in CGCS really puts you in touch with what others are doing around the country , " Dr. Hart said.

• Question from Ms. Beneta Burt, Board Member: Do you look at schools comparable in size? Mr . Hart's Reply: We do. We find 'like' school districts. For students who are doing well , we want to replicate positive things. We do spend time looking at peer districts; and yours being comparable to Richmond, VA or Dayton, OH. Schools with similar populations are more like each other more than they are different.

• Question from Dr. Burton's : How long has JPS been a member of the Council? Dr. Casserly' s Reply: The JPSD has not participated in over three years. Are there any district s in Mississippi participating? Mr. Casserly' s Reply: There is no other district eligible. We look at cities with a population of 250,000 or a cli.strict' s enrollment of 35,000. You are the largest school system in this state. Providence Rhode Island, not the biggest but it has urban characteristics.

• The Council of Great City Schools, ( CGCS) is one of the least defensive organiza tions you will find. We are more offensive; moving the needle on Urban Education across the Country. Your words ring true to me . One benefit our organization brings i s that we all share common challenges and common needs·. We strive to pull together to address needs of one another.

• Question from Jed Oppenheim, Board Member: How do we avoid duplication of efforts? Dr. Casserly's Reply: Our approach is two-fold. we must develop a wrap-around program. The council knows what body of work is out there and what has been done . • Question from Mr. Timothy Collins, Board Secretary: What has been the success rate for Africian American males of districts that are member of your Council? Dr. Hart' s Reply: We have not figured it all out. We tie in with the white House's initiatives, and the brain power of our own school district. We do not have it all figured out. We do not look at ourselves as a savior, or having a magic spoon, etc.

This ends the presentation. VII.2 Dr . Gray Board File

Strategic Approach to Financial Planning

Strategic Approach to Financial Planning - Our plan will be very aggressive . Board Members, please look forward to information on this prior to the next board meeting. VII.3 Dr . Gray/Shepherd Board File

Policy: JDJ-ECCA Student's Conduct on School Buses

POLICY: JDJ/ECCA Student's Conduct on School Buses - This policy is being presented at this time for information. The policy revisions reflect the board and district having the authority to discipline students for misconduct on school property and on the road to and from school, or at any school related activity or event. Me anwhile, this policy is open for public comment for 30 days . After that time, it will be brought before the board for approval. A copy of revision(s) to this policy is hereto attached. VII.4 Dr. Gray/Shepherd Board File

Policy: JDI-Transportation to and From School

POLICY: JDJ/ECCA Transportation to and from School- This policy i s being presented at this time for information to change the position title assistant superintendent for exceptional education services to executive director of exceptional education services. Under the revised policy, bus transportation for exceptional students as defined by law is provided to and from school upon proper certification by the executive director for exceptional education services and the approval of the superintendent or designee. A copy of revision(s) to this policy is hereto attached. VII.S Dr . Gray/Davis Board File

Northwest Middle School Renovation Project Update

Northwest Middle School Renovation Project Update - See copy of the entire report is hereto attached. VII. SA Dr . Gray/Davis Board File

JPSD Awarded A Grant from the

Mississippi Archives and History Registry

For Window Replacement at Lanier High School

Mr. Fred Davis reported that: On 9/27 / 2013, an application for a grant to install new windows at Lanier High School was submitted to the Mississ1ppi Arc hives and Hi story Registry. On Friday, January 17, 2014, the District was notified that it has been awarded an 80-20 percent grant of $500,000 for the project. This obligates the District to pay $125 , 000 toward this project. VIII.l Gray/Miller Board File

ORDER APPROVING THE DISTRICT MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE

The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Of.ficer: ...£or a!;)p r oval of the D.istri.ct-~' ::~ Mo.nt.hl y Fi n ano i a , Statement of Fund Balance, with a month end year-to-date statement of actual receipts and expenditures. 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 Ms . Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins, and for good cause shown, all seven (7) board members voted "aye", in favor of tha 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, for approval of the District's Monthly Financial Statement of Fund Balance, 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 ado ~ed on the 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in ~jnute Book of s id Board. GIVEN under my hand, t it/l b 2nd( ay, af'J ary, 2014.

rustees VIII .2 Gray/Essex Board File

ORDER APPROVING THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR STUDENTS, INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF AND OTHER CERTIFIED STAFF MEMBERS

The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray,

S11pP.ri n tPndAnt-. 7 .p rPl';Pn+Pd hy D.r T, Qr~ nP F.s.~e-Y 1 ~s.i st~nt Superintendent for Instruction, for approval of the 2014- 2015 School Cal endar for students, instructional staff and other certified staff members. A copy of the calendar 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. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., 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.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Dr. Lorene Essex, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, for approval of the 2014-2015 School Calendar for students, instructional staff and other certified staff members, 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 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in nute Book of s ' d Board.

GIVEN under my hand, Vl:II. 3 Dorian Turner Board File

ORDER RATIFYING RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF DR . PEGGY CROWELL

Doria n ~ urner , Bo~rd Attor ney, presente d a Resoluti_on j;Q the Board for ratification in honor of Dr. Peggy Crowell, upon her recent passing and for her outstanding service to the Jackson Public School District. (JPSD) Dr. Peggy Crowell last served the district as Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services and Alternative Education. A copy of the resolution is hereto attached.

After due discussion and consideration, the Board determined that the above resolution was well received and should be ratified.

NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, seconded by Mrs . Kisiah w. Nolan, and for good cause shown, all sev en (7) board members voted "aye" , in favor of the motion to ratify the resolution. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0.

IT IS, THEREFORE , ORDERED that the resolution honoring Dr . Peggy Crowell for her outstanding serv ice to the Jackson Public School District is HEREBY RATIFIED . A copy of the r e solution is hereto attached and will be made a part of the minutes of this Board.

I, the unders igned Assistant Secretary of the Boar d of Trustees o f the Jackson Public School District, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the r e soluti on of the Board o f Trustees of said District adopte d on the 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on r e cord in ~ ute Book of said Bpard.

GIVEN under my hand, th's J IX.l Gray/Miller Board File

ORDER APPROVING DISBURSEMENTS, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACTIVITY FUND CLAIMS FOR PERIOD OF DECEMBER 21, 2013 THROUGH JANUARY 10, 2014

The BQard received a recommendatio~ 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 December 21, 2013 through January 10, 2014.

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. Linda F. Rush, 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.

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 Claims , for the period of December 21, 2013 through January 10, 2014, IS HEREBY RATIFIED, An itemized list of disbursements will follow .

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 Distrio ~dopted on the 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on reco d ~ n Minute ~ook o s~id Board.

GIVEN under my hand, b ~~ 2nd ay f Ja ry , 2014. Ct us tees I X 2 . 1 Gr ay/ Miller Boar d File ACCOUNTS APPROVED AS PAID THROUGH DECEMBER 3 1 , 2013

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the School ACTIVITY Fund 02-90 , appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 29 through Nos . 1026 and representing a total expenditure of 75 , 464 . 4 1 , be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the DISTRICT MAINTENANCE Fund 112 0 , appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos . 4626 to 4630 and representing a total expenditure of 1 1 904 1 0 13. 5 2, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the SPECIAL ED Fund 1130 appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 788 through 789, and representing a total expenditure of 1,03 7 .23, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the ALT. SCHOOLS Fund !!!Q appearing on Warrant Register JPS100- B, bearing Voucher Nos~ 1011 through 1011 , and representing a total expenditure of 160 . 80 , be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT TS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the ATHLETI CS Fund 1 901, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos . 2652 through 2654 , and representing a total expenditure of 3 8 7 , 990 . 56 1 be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the ADULT ED Fund 1906, appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 963 through 963, and representing a total expenditure of 809.61, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees those payments from the . TEACHER RESOURCE Fund 1909, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B , bearing Voucher Nos . 411 through 412, and representing a total expenditure of, 1 , 553 .52 , and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

1 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees those payments from the PARTNERS IN EDU Fund 1912, appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 182 through 182, and representing a total expenditure of, 160 . 00 , and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees those payments from the SPECIAL GRANT Fund 1930 , appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 239 through 240 , and representing a total expenditure of, 776.98, and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees those payments from the GREATER JACKSON FOUNDATION Fund 1991, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos. 79 through 79, and representing a total expenditure of, 72.09, and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees those payments from the EXTENDED EDU Fund 2090, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 167 through 167, and representing a total expenditure of, 91,512.00, and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board o f Trustees those payments from the LUNCHROOM Fund 2110, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 1297 through 1300, and representing a total expenditure of, 1,099,777.06 , and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees those payments from the USDA FRUIT & PRODUCT Fund 2112, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 109 through 110, and representing a total expenditure of, 53,157 .60, and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the SPECIAL PROGRAM Fund 2192 , appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B , bearing Voucher Nos. 768 through 769, and representing a total expenditure of , 357 . 16.J.. be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the TITLE I BASIC Fund 2211, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 1602 through 1608, and representing a total expenditure of 994,188.92 ~ be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

2 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the TITLE I DELINQUENT Fund 2212, appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 136 through 137, and representing a total expenditure of 2,335.92, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT Fund 2213, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 946 through 949, and representing a total expenditure of 65 1 126.12 1 be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the CONSOLIDATED ADM . COST Fund 2291, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 174 through 176, and representing a total expenditure of 3,958.15, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the IMPROVING TEACHERS Fund 2511, appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 904 through 906, and representing a total expenditure of 16,769.26, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED BY the Board of Trustees that payments from SCHOOL IMPRV GRANT 1003G Funds 2563, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos . 209 through 211 and representing a total expenditure of 33,873.38, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the EXCEPTIONAL ED Fund 2610, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 1542 through 1545, and representing a total expenditure of 695,466.66, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the PRE-EXCEPTIONAL ED Fund 2620, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 484 through 485, and representing a total expenditure of 10,376.40, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the voc EDU Fund 2711, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos. 1571 through 1573, and representing a total expenditure of 3,215.30, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

3 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the 21ST CENTURY TITLE IV Fund 2812, appearing on Warrant

Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 462 through 464 1 and representing a total expenditure of 149,702.71 1 be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the ED HOMELESS Fund 2814, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 97 through 97, and representing a total expenditure of 4,035.60 1 be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the LIFE & DISABILITY Fund 2821, appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 142 through 142, and representing a total expenditure of 92,192.69, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the 16TH SECTIONAL RENTAL Fund 2840, appearing on Warrant

Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 278 through 279 1 and representing a total expenditure of 34 1 906.59 1 be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the JROTC Fund 2901, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos. 299 through 301, and representing a total expenditure of 332 . 63, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the GOOD BEHAVIOR GAME Fund 2902, appearing on Warrant

Register JPS100-B 1 bearing Voucher Nos. 127 through 126, and representing a total expenditure of 8,158. 69, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the SCHOOL/BASED HEALTH CENTER Fund 2904, appearing on

Warrant Register JPS 10 0-B 1 bearing Voucher Nos. 19 through 2 0 1 and representing a total expenditure of 13,310.62, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board o f Trustees that payments from the TEACHER INCENTIVE Fund 2915 1 appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 64 through 66, and representing a total expenditure of 7, 000.30, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

4 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the STATE LEADERSHIP Fund ~ appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos . 160 through 160 and representing a total expenditure of 264.19, are and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the ADULT ED Fund 2917, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 1057 through 1058, and representing a total expenditure of 2,537.91, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the EL/CIVICS Fund 2919, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO­ B, bearing Voucher Nos. 155 through 15 6, and representing a total expenditure of 4 , 311.08 be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the TEACHING HISTORY Fund 2937 appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 286 through 286, and representing a total expenditure of, 18,7 61 . 00, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Fund 2955, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO - B, bearing Voucher Nos . 299 through, 300 and representing a total expenditure of 18 , 583. 00, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board o f Trustees that payments from the GEAR-UP Fund 2964, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 239 through 240, and representing a total expenditure of 2, 637.97, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the CESTEME GRANT Fund 2967, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher No. 53 through, 54 and representing a total expenditure of 2,676.20, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the STORM DAMAGE SPRING 2013 Fund 3017, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B , bearing Voucher Nos. 22 through 24, and representing a total expenditure of , 71,426,66, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

5 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the SCHOOL BOND SERIES Fund 3906, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO- B, bearing Voucher Nos . 190 through, 190 , and representing a total expenditure of 2, 54 7. 00, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the LAKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Fund 7192, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 222 through, 224, and representing a total expenditure of 71,426.66, be and the same are hereby ordered allowe~ for pavment .

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the PAYROLL ACCOUNT Fund 7310, appearing on Warrant Register JPS100-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 1563 through, 1563, and representing a total expenditure of 4, 252 .13, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED by the Board of Trustees that payments from the PAYROLL DEDUCTION Fund 7 311, appearing on Warrant Register JPSlOO-B, bearing Voucher Nos. 1321 through, 1323, and representing a total expenditure of 1, 7 67, 082. 42, be and the same are hereby ordered allowed for payment.

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 21st day of January, 2014.

Ass stees

6 IX. 2 Gray /Mille.r Board File

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, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for adoption of an order ratifying his determination that assets listed on the attached pages be deemed "unusable scrap" and no longer 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 tha.t 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 1 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 ratified.

NOW, THEREFORE, upon a motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan, and for good cause shown, all seven (1) 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, that the assets listed on the attached pages be deemed ''unusable scrap" and no longer 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. 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 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute B o\ o~ said Board.

GIVEN under my hand, this t ~ IX.J Gray/Miller Board File

ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AMENDED DISTRICT MAINTENANCE BUDGET (FUND 1120) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Suped ntPndPnt ~ pr p c;Pnt ~ d by Me: Sharo~y !>. .Mi.!. ~e r, Chief F i~a :2 ci: l Officer, for approval of an Amended District Maintenance Budget (Fund 1120) for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, on behalf of the Jackson Public School District. A copy of the amended budget with supporting documents 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. Linda F . Rush, 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.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Ms. Sharolyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, for approval of an Amended District Maintenance Budget (Fund 1120) for Fiscal Year 2013-2014, on behalf of the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of the resolution 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 adop~ed on the 21st day of January, 2014, as I I , the same appears on record in ut Book of sa~d ard.

GIVEN under my hand, th

ees X.l Gray/Webley Board File

ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR 2013-2014 ACT PREP POOL OF SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR THE STUDENTS OF THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Director of State and Federal Programs, for approval of ACT Prep Pool of Service Providers on behalf of the students of the Jackson Public School District. A proposal from each of the five (5) providers: Cambridge Educational Services of Illinois, Kaplan Kl2 Learning Services, LLC, Marathon-Kirkland Education Group, LLC, Appleton Learning, and Get 2 College Center 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. Linda F. Rush, 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.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Director of State and Federal Programs, for approval of ACT Prep Pool of Service Providers on behalf of the students of the Jackson Public School District, IS HEREBY APPROVED. A copy of a proposal from each of the five (5) 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 opted on the 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record t e Book of s id Board.

GIVEN under my hand X.2 Gray/Webley Board File

ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BAILEY-KIRKLAND GROUP AND THE JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Director of State and Federal Programs, for approval a consulting services agreement between the Bailey-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 Mrs. Linda F. Rush, 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.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Dr. Abbey Webley, Director of State and Federal Programs, for approval of a consulting services agreement between the Bailey-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 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in M' ute Book of said qard.

GIVEN under my hand,

es XI. 1 Gray/Dorsey Board File

ORDER APPROVING THE SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION FOR ALL STAFF PERSONNEL MATTERS

The Board received a recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, presented by Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Di~ector 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 r e ceived and that all i tems should be approved .

NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made by Mrs. Linda F. Rush, seconded by Mr. Timothy o. 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.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that the recommendation from Dr. Cedrick Gray, Superintendent, as presented by Mrs. Carol Dorsey, Executive Director of Human Resources, for approval of all Staff Personnel Matters, 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 21st day of January 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said

GIVEN under my hand, this the XII Executive Session Board File

ORDER CONVENING EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE SUPERINTENDENT'S EVALUATION REPORT

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 matter(s) will be discussed in executive session. All seven (7) board members voted "aye" in favor of the motion . The meeting was then closed to determine if and for ~bat reasons the Board should convene an executive session.

MOTION TO CONVENE AN EXECUTIVE SESSION: Ms. Beneta D. Burt moved, seconded by Mrs . Linda F. Rush, to convene an executive session, to discuss the superintendent' s evaluation. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0.

The Board Meeting was reopened and Board President, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, announced in open meeting the single item referenced above as the item that would be discussed in Executive Session. Mrs. Gilmore-Love then declared the Board to be in Executive Session for the foregoing reason .

In executive session, the Board discussed with the Superintendent the results of his evaluation. The Board took no action.

There being no further business to discuss in Executive Session, Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mr. Timothy D. Collins 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.

XIII. Report out of Executive Session: Back in open meeting, Ms. Dorian Turner, Board Attorney, reported on the items discussed and actions, if any, taken 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 adopted on the 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board .

GIVEN under my hand,

us tees XIII Board File Election of Board Officers

MINUTES REGARDING ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS

The board attorney was directed to conduct the process for election of officers .

The board attorney first advised the Board that they take up :for dl::.ou'b::..i.ou Lhe" b~ Lm tJf i::. h e tJ ffi cecs i:.o be elect e--d . Current board policy provides for a term of office that commences in July of each year and ends the following June. Given that elections are just t aking place in January, 2014, the board attorney advised that either (1) the officers be elected for a term to commence immediately and end in July, 2014, or (2) the officers be elected for a term to commence immediately and end in July, 2015. Upon discussing the matter, Mr. Timothy D. Collins moved, seconded by Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, that the Board elect officers for a term commencing immediately and terminating July, 2014 . The motion carried by a unanimous vote of 7 to 0 .

Commencing the process for election of officers, the board attorney first called for nominations for the office of board president. Mr. Timothy D. Collins nominated Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. There being no other nominees submitted, Mrs. Kisiah w. Nolan moved, seconded by Ms. Beneta D. Burt, to close the nominations and elect Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. as board president. Six (6) board members voted "aye" in favor of the nominee, and one board member, Mrs. Monica Gilmore-Love, abstained from the vote. Dr. Burton was elected board president by a vote of 6 to 0 to 1 .

Next, Ms. Turner called for nominations for the office of vice-president. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. nominated Mr. Timothy D. Collins. There being no other nominees submitted, Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan moved, seconded by M.r. Jed Oppenheim, to close the nominations and elect Mr. Timothy D. Collins as board vice­ president. Six ( 6) board members voted "aye" in favor of the nominee, and one board member, Mrs. Monica Gilmore- Love, abstained from the vote. Mr. Collins was elected board vice­ president by a vote of 6 to 0 to 1.

Next, Ms. Turner called for nominations for the office of secretary. Mrs. Linda F . Rush nominated Mr . Jed Oppenheim. Dr. Otha Burton, Jr. nominated Ms. Beneta D. Burt. There being no other nominees, Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan moved, seconded by Mrs. Linda F. Rush to close the nominations. The board attorney then called for a vote on the individual nominees . Calling for a vote on Mrs. Burt as secretary, three (3) board members, Ms. Beneta D. Burt, Mr. Timothy D. Collins and Dr. Otha Burton, Jr., voted in favor of Ms. Burt as board secretary. Calling for a vote on Mr . Oppenheim as secretary, two (2) board members, Mrs. Linda F. Rush and Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan, voted in favor of Mr. Oppenheim as secretary. Mrs . Monica Gilmore-Love and Mr. Oppenheim abstained from the vote. Having received a majority of the votes cast, Ms. Ben:eLo D. Bu.cL -wd'S -= 1o:: c L ~d uocu:a toe'C L. e Lc:u.-y .

Motion to Adjourn : There being no further business to discuss, Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mrs. Kisiah W. Nolan, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a vote of 7 to 0.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.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 and correct copy of the r esolution of the Board of Trustees of said District adopted on the 21st day of January, 2014, as the same appears on record in Minute Book of said Board.

GIVEN under my hand, this the XIV Adjourn January 21, 2014

There being no further business to discuss, Mrs. Linda F. Rush moved, seconded by Mrs . Kisiah w. Nolan, to adjourn the meeting. The motion The meeting was adjourned at 8 : 30 P.M.

Dr .