agenda 2015 07 07
_____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 July 7, 2015 6:30 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. Introduction of New Administrators—Tony Wood
6:50
5. Approval of the Minutes of the June 1, 2015 Board Meeting
6:55
6. PCSSD Briefings a. Relocation of Jacksonville Middle School—Brad Montgomery, Director of Maintenance b. 2015-16 Transportation Routes and Bell Schedules— Charles Blake, Director of Transportation
7:15
7. Legal Update—Scott Richardson
7:20
8. Consideration of 2016-17 Salary Schedules—Mr. Wood and Beverly Williams
7:30
9. Requests for Qualifications--For Discussion—Mr. Wood
7:40
10. Personnel 11. Adjournment
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Approval of Minutes
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
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 June 1, 2015 Board meeting.
Recommended By: _________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Regular School Board Meeting Jacksonville City Hall June 1, 2015 Call to Order
President Gray called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Present
Daniel Gray, Ron McDaniel, Norris Cain, Richard Moss, Dr. Robert Price, LaConda Watson and Superintendent Bobby Lester
Absent
Carol Miles
Pledge of Allegiance
Ma’Shala Pugh, fifth grade student at Dupree Elementary, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
National Anthem
The Jacksonville High School Honors Choir, under the direction of Director Chris Cross, performed the National Anthem.
Special Recognition Philip Eierdam
Philip Eierdam, a fifth grade student at Dupree Elementary School, was recognized as the sixth best financial writer in the nation in the InvestWrite National Competition.
Ma’Shala Pugh
The Board recognized Ma’Shala Pugh, a fifth grader at Dupree Elementary School, as third best in the nation in the InvestWrite competition and as the state winner. Dupree is the first Arkansas school to have two national winners and the third consecutive year Dupree has had the state winner.
Minutes
Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Ms. Watson, approval of the minutes from the May 4, 2015 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments Angie Lyons
Ms. Angie Lyons, a PCSSD support staff employee, asked when a salary schedule would be proposed for support staff and what types of support positions would be needed. Superintendent Lester said the work on salary schedules was ongoing but hoped to have those ready to present to the Board at the July meeting. He went on to say the District would know more later about the areas of need.
Minutes June 1, 2015 Page 2 Adoption of Resolution and Budget of Expenditures
Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Dr. Price, to adopt the resolution with the attached proposed budget of expenditures with tax levy for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 to an including June 30, 2017 as presented. The motion carried unanimously. The tax levy included in the budget was 40.7, the same as is currently being collected. The millage structure is 25 mills for general maintenance and operation; 0.9 mill for dedicated maintenance and operation dedicated for technology; and 14.8 debt service mills. The 14.8 debt service mills will continue until the retirement of proposed bonds to be issued in the amount of $15,365,000 to purchase school buildings and other structures, purchasing new and used furniture or fixtures and constructing, refurbishing, remodeling and equipping school facilities.
Personnel
At 6:50 pm, Mr. Moss moved, seconded by Ms. Watson, to go into executive session to discuss personnel. The motion carried unanimously. At 7:10 pm, Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Dr. Price, to approve the employment of Jeremy Strickland Owoh as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Bobby E. Lester as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Support Services. The motion carried unanimously
Adjournment
With no other business before the Board, Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Ms. Watson, for adjournment. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. ________________________ Daniel Gray, President _________________________ Carol Miles, Secretary
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Consideration of Salary Schedules, Administrator Index Schedule, Stipends and Fringe Benefits for 2016-17
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
Rationale:
AR Code 6-17-201 requires school districts to have salary schedules for licensed and classified personnel. Over the past six months, much time and effort have been spent to determine a projected budget of revenue and expenditures for JNPSD. Creating a school district by detachment has not been attempted in this state until now. There remain many unknowns, particularly in the number of students residing within JNPSD. Based upon information currently available, salary schedules and stipends have been established. While these will not be effective until the 2016-17 school year, PCSSD employees working in schools within the JNPSD need this information to make future employment decisions that are best for them and their families.
Cost: Funding Source: Recommendation:
Recommended By:
The Administration recommends approval of the licensed and classified salary schedules as well as the index schedule, stipends and fringe benefits for the 2016-17 school year. _________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
2016-‐2017 JNPSD TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE EXP 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
B $ 38,000 $ 38,500 $ 39,000 $ 39,500 $ 40,000 $ 40,500 $ 41,000 $ 41,500 $ 42,000 $ 42,500 $ 43,000 $ 43,500 $ 44,000 $ 44,500 $ 45,000 $ 45,500 $ 46,000 $ 46,500 $ 47,000 $ 47,500 $ 48,000 $ 48,500 $ 49,000 $ 49,500 $ 50,000
B+12 $ 38,600 $ 39,100 $ 39,600 $ 40,100 $ 40,600 $ 41,100 $ 41,600 $ 42,100 $ 42,600 $ 43,100 $ 43,600 $ 44,100 $ 44,600 $ 45,100 $ 45,600 $ 46,100 $ 46,600 $ 47,100 $ 47,600 $ 48,100 $ 48,600 $ 49,100 $ 49,600 $ 50,100 $ 50,600 $ 51,100
B+24 $ 39,200 $ 39,700 $ 40,200 $ 40,700 $ 41,200 $ 41,700 $ 42,200 $ 42,700 $ 43,200 $ 43,700 $ 44,200 $ 44,700 $ 45,200 $ 45,700 $ 46,200 $ 46,700 $ 47,200 $ 47,700 $ 48,200 $ 48,700 $ 49,200 $ 49,700 $ 50,200 $ 50,700 $ 51,200 $ 51,700 $ 52,200
M $ 40,900 $ 41,400 $ 41,900 $ 42,400 $ 42,900 $ 43,400 $ 43,900 $ 44,400 $ 44,900 $ 45,400 $ 45,900 $ 46,400 $ 46,900 $ 47,400 $ 47,900 $ 48,400 $ 48,900 $ 49,400 $ 49,900 $ 50,400 $ 50,900 $ 51,400 $ 51,900 $ 52,400 $ 52,900 $ 53,400 $ 53,900 $ 54,400
M+15 $ 41,500 $ 42,000 $ 42,500 $ 43,000 $ 43,500 $ 44,000 $ 44,500 $ 45,000 $ 45,500 $ 46,000 $ 46,500 $ 47,000 $ 47,500 $ 48,000 $ 48,500 $ 49,000 $ 49,500 $ 50,000 $ 50,500 $ 51,000 $ 51,500 $ 52,000 $ 52,500 $ 53,000 $ 53,500 $ 54,000 $ 54,500 $ 55,000 $ 55,500
JNPSD will make a monthly contribution of at least $153 toward health insurance and $12 toward dental insurance.
The maximum salary on the JNPSD teacher salary schedule is 80.6% of the maximum salary on the PCSSD teacher salary schedule.
ARKANSAS TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE ANALYSIS -‐-‐ 2014-‐2015 DISTRICT
ENROLLMENT
BACHELOR'S DEGREE BA 0 years BA +15 Top of BA
MASTER'S DEGREE MA 0 years MA +15
HIGHEST DEGREE Top of Schedule
BATESVILLE PARAGOULD VILONIA NETTLETON ALMA LAKESIDE HOT SPRINGS GREENBRIER GREENE COUNTY TECH HOT SPRINGS MOUNTAIN HOME JACKSONVILLE N PULASKI SHERIDAN SILOAM SPRINGS MARION SEARCY PINE BLUFF TEXARKANA LAKE HAMILTON EL DORADO BENTON
3,027 3,049 3,228 3,264 3,275 3,316 3,363 3,559 3,689 3,960 4,000 4,112 4,113 4,122 4,142 4,240 4,321 4,443 4,502 5,000
$31,000 $31,840 $36,745 $36,525 $38,800 $40,013 $38,800 $33,250 $38,749 $34,905 $38,000 $35,750 $39,500 $39,305 $40,100 $32,900 $35,958 $38,050 $33,500 $36,425
$40,375 $38,890 $47,095 $44,549 $45,100 $48,656 $48,175 $40,467 $46,459 $43,305 $45,500 $46,100 $46,970 $46,505 $48,725 $46,010 $44,736 $48,550 $40,450 $49,835
$43,000 $41,770 $55,375 $51,014 $58,280 $57,846 $55,652 $47,369 $51,139 $54,150 $52,200 $50,351 $52,197 $54,185 $57,550 $50,334 $52,870 $50,800 $42,250 $56,570
$35,650 $35,965 $40,185 $39,883 $40,800 $43,601 $42,663 $35,500 $40,913 $38,580 $40,900 $38,732 $41,700 $41,580 $42,800 $35,911 $41,401 $41,150 $36,125 $39,143
$45,025 $43,915 $50,535 $47,908 $47,100 $52,243 $52,038 $43,347 $48,623 $46,980 $48,400 $49,082 $49,820 $48,780 $51,425 $49,021 $51,055 $51,650 $43,525 $52,553
$47,650 $52,745 $59,485 $56,544 $63,540 $61,434 $64,503 $54,972 $56,441 $56,670 $55,500 $56,894 $58,207 $61,010 $60,700 $55,281 $54,391 $58,250 $47,675 $61,529
LITTLE ROCK N LITTLE ROCK PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL CABOT
23,363 8,576 16,592 10,128
$35,232 $34,510 $32,175 $40,575
$54,202 $49,887 $47,744 $50,775
$62,231 $55,013 $53,933 $59,500
$40,550 $37,687 $37,247 $43,230
$59,521 $53,064 $55,270 $53,430
$68,634 $64,848 $68,814 $61,795
Index for the JNPSD Administrators Position Index Asst. Supt. 2.14 HS Prin 1.91 MS Prin 1.67 Elem Prin 1.61 AP HS 1.57 AP MS 1.41 AP Elem 1.37 Business Mngr 1.59 Spec Ed Director 1.65
Explanation of how the Index works: 1) The educational level and years of education experience will be considered. 2) The administrator's placement is first located on the JNPSD teacher's salary schedule and then that salary amount will be multiplied by the appropriate index for the position. JNPSD will make a monthly contribution of at least $153 toward health insurance and $12 toward dental insurance.
JNPSD Stipends for 2016-17 Position Asst. Choral -MS
$
Stipend 674
Asst. Choial - HS
$
1,561
Choral Director - MS Asst. Speech Asst. Drama Spirit Team - MS
$ $ $ $
1,883 1,883 1,883 1,883
Newspaper - HS Head Track - HS Asst. Volleyball - 9th gr
$ $ $
2,012 2,012 2,012
Asst. Track - HS Yearbook - HS Head CC - HS Head Golf - HS
$ $ $ $
2,238 2,238 2,238 2,238
Asst. Baseball - HS Volleyball - 9th grade Assts. Basketball - 9th Asst. Softball - HS
$ $ $ $
2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456
Head Soccer - HS Head Track - HS Choral Dir - HS Speech - HS Drama - HS
$ $ $ $ $
2,899 2,899 2,899 2,899 2,899
Asst. Football - 9th Dance Sponsor - (9-12) Cheer Coach - HS Asst. Volleyball - HS
$ $ $ $
3,579 3,579 3,579 3,579
Head Basketball - 9th
$
3,805
Athletic Director Head Baseball - HS Head Softball - HS Asst. Basketball - HS Volleyball - HS
$ $ $ $ $
4,024 4,024 4,024 4,024 4,024
Head Football - 9th Asst. Band Director
$ $
5,474 5,474
Band Dir - MS Asst. Football - HS
$ $
6,599 6,599
Head Basketball - HS Band Director - HS
$ $
8,718 8,718
Boys Sports - MS Girls Sports - MS
$ $
9,149 9,149
Head Football - HS
$
10,734
Extracurricula Activities Stipends may be added as the need arises.
Proposed JNPSD Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule 2016-‐17 Range 1
Positions Bus Aide Cafeteria Worker General Custodian
2 Lead Custodian 3 Attendance Clerk (Elem / Sec ) In-‐School Suspension Intercessor Laborer Para -‐ Ed (ALE/ Voc) Receptionist/ Mail Clerk Records Retention School Secretary (Elem /Sec) Secretary -‐ Sec. Counselors Secretary -‐ Health Services Secretary -‐ Maintenance 5 Secretary -‐ Special Ed Warehouse Attendant 6 Billings Specialist Bookkeeper -‐ Accounts Payable Bookkeeper/ FRL Specialist Cafeteria Manager (Elem / Sec) Carpenter Helper Groundskeeper School Based Security Officers Secretary -‐ Business Office Secretary -‐ Special Ed Secretary -‐ Transportation 7 Para -‐ Ed (Spec Educ) Maintenance/ Custodian Coord 9 Contracted Sub Bus Drivers Employe Ins/ Payroll Specialist Interpreter Operations Specialist-‐ Transpor. Personnel Specialist -‐ HR Route Supervisor / Transportation 10 Cabinet Maker Student Registration 11 HVAC Electrician 12 Bus Driver 16 IT Field Support 18 Diesel Mechanic
Contract Days Minimum Hrly 178 to 244 Rate $ 9.00 178 179 182 / 244 $ 9.60 226 $ 10.20 190 178 244 178 244 244 182/189 196 244 244 $ 11.40 244 244 $ 12.00 244 244 244 182 244 244 178 244 244 244 $ 12.60 178 244 $ 13.80 178 244 180 244 244 244 $ 14.40 244 244 $ 15.00 244 244 $ 15.60 178 $ 18.00 244 $ 19.20 244
Maximum Hrly Rate $ 15.31
$ 15.80 $ 16.28
$ 17.25
$ 18.74
$ 19.22
$ 20.19
$ 20.67
$ 22.17
$ 22.65 $ 25.59 $ 26.56
Proposed JNP Support Staff Daily Classified Salary Schedule 2016-‐17 Range 1
Positions Student Nutrition Coordinator
4 Coordinator of Security/ Safety School Nurses 5 Senior Applic. Developer 7 Facilitor of Health Services 11 Director of Child Nutrition Director of Purchasing/ Warehouse Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Lang. Pathologist 13 Director of School Maintenance Services Director of Transportation
Contract Days Minimum Daily 178 to 244 Rate $ 173.00 244 $ 204.50 244 187 $ 215.00 244 $ 236.00 244 $ 278.00 244 244 187 187 187 $ 299.00 244 244
Maximum Daily Rate $ 228.10 $ 253.49
$ 261.95 $ 286.94 $ 328.85
$ 345.77
Proposed JNP Professional Technical Admin Staff Classified Salary Schedule 2016-‐17 Range 7
Positions
Contract Days 187 -‐ 244
Facilitator -‐ Visually Impaired
187
School Psychology Specialist
192
Coordinator -‐ Special Education
192
Program Administrator
244
Coordinator of Federal Programs
244
8 10 11 13
Minimum Contract $ 45,888
Maximum Contract $ 54,100
$ 48,239
$ 56,872
$ 52,184
$ 61,523
$ 56,704
$ 66,851
$ 62,921
$ 74,179
14
$ 66,000 $ 77,526 Chief of Staff 244 JNPSD will make a monthly contribution of at least $153 toward health insurance and $12 toward dental insurance. These schedules can be expanded for additional positions and listed positions may be filled as needed. All are conditional based upon the requirements of the JNPSD. JNPSD support staff salary schedules are 80.6% of the maximum salary on the PCSSD similar salary schedules.
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Requests for Qualifications—For Discussion
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
Rationale:
When planning for construction of various school facility projects, school districts issue Requests for Qualifications to select qualified architectural firms and construction management firms to meet the district’s needs in the planning, design and construction of those projects. It is the intent of this RFQ process, and the documents required herewith, to assist JNPSD in determining qualification prior to the submission of proposals for future projects. However, neither the fact of pre-qualification, nor any pre-qualification rating, will preclude JNPSD from determining whether a firm has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness, after it has already pre-qualified. RFQs will run in the statewide paper July 12 and 19. Submitters shall be responsible for any and all expenses they may incur in preparing Statements of Qualifications.
Cost:
N/A
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommendation: Recommended By:
_________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to gather information from selected design firms that may be used by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District to determine a single firm that will be utilized for design services on future building projects. The RFQ will run in the legal section of the state newspaper. Design professionals are expected to have architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experience for new construction projects as well as renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and sites. The design firm will provide all programming, planning, design, document development, bidding assistance, construction contract administration, project closeout, and warranty inspection for all aspects of the projects. CONTEMPLATED PROJECTS: Actual projects under this contract may or may not be similar in scope to the ones shown here: • New Educational Facilities • Building Restorations • Exterior Glazing and Building Envelope Repairs • Interior Renovations and Repairs • ADA Upgrades • Space Planning • Vertical and Horizontal construction • Waterproofing and/or Roofing projects • Mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications upgrades • Parking facilities design and construction • Structural evaluations and improvements • Utilities design and Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCAs) • HVAC, hot water, and lighting systems for increased energy efficiency • Energy audits and preparation of retro-‐commissioning plans WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
A letter of introduction, signed by an officer or principal of the firm with contracting authority. Include an email address. This address will be used by the School District for all communication related to the selection process. Firm profile to include office location, size, and current workload in relation to firm capacity. Specific project experience Experience with K-‐12 Public School Systems within Arkansas, and familiarity with policies and procedures of the Arkansas Department of Education — Facilities Division. Key project team members Name and telephone number of the contact person for the project Projects currently under contract with state agencies or educational institutions. Proof of current professional liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 minimum required). Proof of licensure or eligibility.
All firms shall be licensed in the State of Arkansas. The District welcomes proposals from firms with a diverse workforce, including women-‐ and minority-‐owned firms and joint ventures including such firms. During the evaluation process, the school board reserves the right, in the best interest of the school district, to request additional information or clarification, to perform reference checks, and to request a meeting with the Proposer, or to reject any and all proposals.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE The deadline for responses August 7, 2015 Address 3 copies of responses to: Tony Wood, Superintendent, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, 602 West Main, Jacksonville, AR 72076
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS Jacksonville North Pulaski School District The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to gather information from selected construction managers that may be used by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District to determine a single firm that will be utilized for construction management on future building projects. The RFQ will run in the legal section of the state newspaper. Construction professionals are expected to have experience for new construction projects as well as renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and sites. The construction manager will provide bid package development, pricing (guaranteed maximum price), subcontractor pricing and selection, scheduling, project coordination, construction, project closeout, and warranty. The construction manager provides the client with an extensive range of pre-‐construction and construction-‐ related services and solutions for projects of varying scope, budget, schedule and complexity. Along with managing the complexity of each project, the construction management professionals build longstanding relationships with clients and design professionals. The construction firm customizes services to fit each client‘s needs and requirements. CONTEMPLATED PROJECTS: Actual projects under this contract may or may not be similar in scope to the ones shown here: • New Educational Facilities • Building Restorations • Exterior Glazing and Building Envelope Repairs • Interior Renovations and Repairs • ADA Upgrades • Space Planning • Vertical and Horizontal construction • Waterproofing and/or Roofing projects • Mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications upgrades • Parking facilities design and construction • Structural evaluations and improvements • Utilities design and Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCAs) • HVAC, hot water, and lighting systems for increased energy efficiency • Energy audits and preparation of retro-‐commissioning plans WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. 2. 3.
A letter of introduction, signed by an officer or principal of the firm with contracting authority. Include an email address. This address will be used by the School District for all communication related to the selection process. Firm profile to include office location, size, and current workload in relation to firm capacity. Specific project experience
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Experience with K-‐12 Public School Systems within Arkansas, and familiarity with policies and procedures of the Arkansas Department of Education — Facilities Division. Key project team members Name and telephone number of the contact person for the project Projects currently under contract with state agencies or educational institutions. Proof of current professional liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 minimum required). Proof of licensure or eligibility.
All firms shall be licensed in the State of Arkansas. The District welcomes proposals from firms with a diverse workforce, including women-‐ and minority-‐owned firms and joint ventures including such firms. During the evaluation process, the school board reserves the right, in the best interest of the school district, to request additional information or clarification, to perform reference checks, and to request a meeting with the Proposer, or to reject any and all proposals.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE The deadline for responses is August 7, 2015 Address 3 copies of responses to: Tony Wood, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, 602 West Main, Jacksonville, AR 72076
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Acceptance of Letter Declining Position
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
Rationale:
Cost:
N/A
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommendation:
Recommended By:
At the June 1, 2015 school board meeting, the Board approved the hiring of Bobby E. Lester as assistant superintendent for human resources and support services. On June 19, Mr. Lester submitted a letter officially declining the position.
The Administration recommends your acceptance of Mr. Lester’s letter declining the position of assistant superintendent for human resources and support services. _________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
Jacksonville | North Pulaski S C H O O L D I S T R I C T Regular School Board Meeting Jacksonville City Hall July 7, 2015 6:30 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. Introduction of New Administrators—Tony Wood
6:50
5. Approval of the Minutes of the June 1, 2015 Board Meeting
6:55
6. PCSSD Briefings a. Relocation of Jacksonville Middle School—Brad Montgomery, Director of Maintenance b. 2015-16 Transportation Routes and Bell Schedules— Charles Blake, Director of Transportation
7:15
7. Legal Update—Scott Richardson
7:20
8. Consideration of 2016-17 Salary Schedules—Mr. Wood and Beverly Williams
7:30
9. Requests for Qualifications--For Discussion—Mr. Wood
7:40
10. Personnel 11. Adjournment
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Approval of Minutes
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
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 June 1, 2015 Board meeting.
Recommended By: _________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Regular School Board Meeting Jacksonville City Hall June 1, 2015 Call to Order
President Gray called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Present
Daniel Gray, Ron McDaniel, Norris Cain, Richard Moss, Dr. Robert Price, LaConda Watson and Superintendent Bobby Lester
Absent
Carol Miles
Pledge of Allegiance
Ma’Shala Pugh, fifth grade student at Dupree Elementary, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
National Anthem
The Jacksonville High School Honors Choir, under the direction of Director Chris Cross, performed the National Anthem.
Special Recognition Philip Eierdam
Philip Eierdam, a fifth grade student at Dupree Elementary School, was recognized as the sixth best financial writer in the nation in the InvestWrite National Competition.
Ma’Shala Pugh
The Board recognized Ma’Shala Pugh, a fifth grader at Dupree Elementary School, as third best in the nation in the InvestWrite competition and as the state winner. Dupree is the first Arkansas school to have two national winners and the third consecutive year Dupree has had the state winner.
Minutes
Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Ms. Watson, approval of the minutes from the May 4, 2015 Board meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Public Comments Angie Lyons
Ms. Angie Lyons, a PCSSD support staff employee, asked when a salary schedule would be proposed for support staff and what types of support positions would be needed. Superintendent Lester said the work on salary schedules was ongoing but hoped to have those ready to present to the Board at the July meeting. He went on to say the District would know more later about the areas of need.
Minutes June 1, 2015 Page 2 Adoption of Resolution and Budget of Expenditures
Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Dr. Price, to adopt the resolution with the attached proposed budget of expenditures with tax levy for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 to an including June 30, 2017 as presented. The motion carried unanimously. The tax levy included in the budget was 40.7, the same as is currently being collected. The millage structure is 25 mills for general maintenance and operation; 0.9 mill for dedicated maintenance and operation dedicated for technology; and 14.8 debt service mills. The 14.8 debt service mills will continue until the retirement of proposed bonds to be issued in the amount of $15,365,000 to purchase school buildings and other structures, purchasing new and used furniture or fixtures and constructing, refurbishing, remodeling and equipping school facilities.
Personnel
At 6:50 pm, Mr. Moss moved, seconded by Ms. Watson, to go into executive session to discuss personnel. The motion carried unanimously. At 7:10 pm, Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Dr. Price, to approve the employment of Jeremy Strickland Owoh as Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Bobby E. Lester as Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Support Services. The motion carried unanimously
Adjournment
With no other business before the Board, Mr. McDaniel moved, seconded by Ms. Watson, for adjournment. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m. ________________________ Daniel Gray, President _________________________ Carol Miles, Secretary
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Consideration of Salary Schedules, Administrator Index Schedule, Stipends and Fringe Benefits for 2016-17
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
Rationale:
AR Code 6-17-201 requires school districts to have salary schedules for licensed and classified personnel. Over the past six months, much time and effort have been spent to determine a projected budget of revenue and expenditures for JNPSD. Creating a school district by detachment has not been attempted in this state until now. There remain many unknowns, particularly in the number of students residing within JNPSD. Based upon information currently available, salary schedules and stipends have been established. While these will not be effective until the 2016-17 school year, PCSSD employees working in schools within the JNPSD need this information to make future employment decisions that are best for them and their families.
Cost: Funding Source: Recommendation:
Recommended By:
The Administration recommends approval of the licensed and classified salary schedules as well as the index schedule, stipends and fringe benefits for the 2016-17 school year. _________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
2016-‐2017 JNPSD TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE EXP 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
B $ 38,000 $ 38,500 $ 39,000 $ 39,500 $ 40,000 $ 40,500 $ 41,000 $ 41,500 $ 42,000 $ 42,500 $ 43,000 $ 43,500 $ 44,000 $ 44,500 $ 45,000 $ 45,500 $ 46,000 $ 46,500 $ 47,000 $ 47,500 $ 48,000 $ 48,500 $ 49,000 $ 49,500 $ 50,000
B+12 $ 38,600 $ 39,100 $ 39,600 $ 40,100 $ 40,600 $ 41,100 $ 41,600 $ 42,100 $ 42,600 $ 43,100 $ 43,600 $ 44,100 $ 44,600 $ 45,100 $ 45,600 $ 46,100 $ 46,600 $ 47,100 $ 47,600 $ 48,100 $ 48,600 $ 49,100 $ 49,600 $ 50,100 $ 50,600 $ 51,100
B+24 $ 39,200 $ 39,700 $ 40,200 $ 40,700 $ 41,200 $ 41,700 $ 42,200 $ 42,700 $ 43,200 $ 43,700 $ 44,200 $ 44,700 $ 45,200 $ 45,700 $ 46,200 $ 46,700 $ 47,200 $ 47,700 $ 48,200 $ 48,700 $ 49,200 $ 49,700 $ 50,200 $ 50,700 $ 51,200 $ 51,700 $ 52,200
M $ 40,900 $ 41,400 $ 41,900 $ 42,400 $ 42,900 $ 43,400 $ 43,900 $ 44,400 $ 44,900 $ 45,400 $ 45,900 $ 46,400 $ 46,900 $ 47,400 $ 47,900 $ 48,400 $ 48,900 $ 49,400 $ 49,900 $ 50,400 $ 50,900 $ 51,400 $ 51,900 $ 52,400 $ 52,900 $ 53,400 $ 53,900 $ 54,400
M+15 $ 41,500 $ 42,000 $ 42,500 $ 43,000 $ 43,500 $ 44,000 $ 44,500 $ 45,000 $ 45,500 $ 46,000 $ 46,500 $ 47,000 $ 47,500 $ 48,000 $ 48,500 $ 49,000 $ 49,500 $ 50,000 $ 50,500 $ 51,000 $ 51,500 $ 52,000 $ 52,500 $ 53,000 $ 53,500 $ 54,000 $ 54,500 $ 55,000 $ 55,500
JNPSD will make a monthly contribution of at least $153 toward health insurance and $12 toward dental insurance.
The maximum salary on the JNPSD teacher salary schedule is 80.6% of the maximum salary on the PCSSD teacher salary schedule.
ARKANSAS TEACHER SALARY SCHEDULE ANALYSIS -‐-‐ 2014-‐2015 DISTRICT
ENROLLMENT
BACHELOR'S DEGREE BA 0 years BA +15 Top of BA
MASTER'S DEGREE MA 0 years MA +15
HIGHEST DEGREE Top of Schedule
BATESVILLE PARAGOULD VILONIA NETTLETON ALMA LAKESIDE HOT SPRINGS GREENBRIER GREENE COUNTY TECH HOT SPRINGS MOUNTAIN HOME JACKSONVILLE N PULASKI SHERIDAN SILOAM SPRINGS MARION SEARCY PINE BLUFF TEXARKANA LAKE HAMILTON EL DORADO BENTON
3,027 3,049 3,228 3,264 3,275 3,316 3,363 3,559 3,689 3,960 4,000 4,112 4,113 4,122 4,142 4,240 4,321 4,443 4,502 5,000
$31,000 $31,840 $36,745 $36,525 $38,800 $40,013 $38,800 $33,250 $38,749 $34,905 $38,000 $35,750 $39,500 $39,305 $40,100 $32,900 $35,958 $38,050 $33,500 $36,425
$40,375 $38,890 $47,095 $44,549 $45,100 $48,656 $48,175 $40,467 $46,459 $43,305 $45,500 $46,100 $46,970 $46,505 $48,725 $46,010 $44,736 $48,550 $40,450 $49,835
$43,000 $41,770 $55,375 $51,014 $58,280 $57,846 $55,652 $47,369 $51,139 $54,150 $52,200 $50,351 $52,197 $54,185 $57,550 $50,334 $52,870 $50,800 $42,250 $56,570
$35,650 $35,965 $40,185 $39,883 $40,800 $43,601 $42,663 $35,500 $40,913 $38,580 $40,900 $38,732 $41,700 $41,580 $42,800 $35,911 $41,401 $41,150 $36,125 $39,143
$45,025 $43,915 $50,535 $47,908 $47,100 $52,243 $52,038 $43,347 $48,623 $46,980 $48,400 $49,082 $49,820 $48,780 $51,425 $49,021 $51,055 $51,650 $43,525 $52,553
$47,650 $52,745 $59,485 $56,544 $63,540 $61,434 $64,503 $54,972 $56,441 $56,670 $55,500 $56,894 $58,207 $61,010 $60,700 $55,281 $54,391 $58,250 $47,675 $61,529
LITTLE ROCK N LITTLE ROCK PULASKI COUNTY SPECIAL CABOT
23,363 8,576 16,592 10,128
$35,232 $34,510 $32,175 $40,575
$54,202 $49,887 $47,744 $50,775
$62,231 $55,013 $53,933 $59,500
$40,550 $37,687 $37,247 $43,230
$59,521 $53,064 $55,270 $53,430
$68,634 $64,848 $68,814 $61,795
Index for the JNPSD Administrators Position Index Asst. Supt. 2.14 HS Prin 1.91 MS Prin 1.67 Elem Prin 1.61 AP HS 1.57 AP MS 1.41 AP Elem 1.37 Business Mngr 1.59 Spec Ed Director 1.65
Explanation of how the Index works: 1) The educational level and years of education experience will be considered. 2) The administrator's placement is first located on the JNPSD teacher's salary schedule and then that salary amount will be multiplied by the appropriate index for the position. JNPSD will make a monthly contribution of at least $153 toward health insurance and $12 toward dental insurance.
JNPSD Stipends for 2016-17 Position Asst. Choral -MS
$
Stipend 674
Asst. Choial - HS
$
1,561
Choral Director - MS Asst. Speech Asst. Drama Spirit Team - MS
$ $ $ $
1,883 1,883 1,883 1,883
Newspaper - HS Head Track - HS Asst. Volleyball - 9th gr
$ $ $
2,012 2,012 2,012
Asst. Track - HS Yearbook - HS Head CC - HS Head Golf - HS
$ $ $ $
2,238 2,238 2,238 2,238
Asst. Baseball - HS Volleyball - 9th grade Assts. Basketball - 9th Asst. Softball - HS
$ $ $ $
2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456
Head Soccer - HS Head Track - HS Choral Dir - HS Speech - HS Drama - HS
$ $ $ $ $
2,899 2,899 2,899 2,899 2,899
Asst. Football - 9th Dance Sponsor - (9-12) Cheer Coach - HS Asst. Volleyball - HS
$ $ $ $
3,579 3,579 3,579 3,579
Head Basketball - 9th
$
3,805
Athletic Director Head Baseball - HS Head Softball - HS Asst. Basketball - HS Volleyball - HS
$ $ $ $ $
4,024 4,024 4,024 4,024 4,024
Head Football - 9th Asst. Band Director
$ $
5,474 5,474
Band Dir - MS Asst. Football - HS
$ $
6,599 6,599
Head Basketball - HS Band Director - HS
$ $
8,718 8,718
Boys Sports - MS Girls Sports - MS
$ $
9,149 9,149
Head Football - HS
$
10,734
Extracurricula Activities Stipends may be added as the need arises.
Proposed JNPSD Support Staff Hourly Salary Schedule 2016-‐17 Range 1
Positions Bus Aide Cafeteria Worker General Custodian
2 Lead Custodian 3 Attendance Clerk (Elem / Sec ) In-‐School Suspension Intercessor Laborer Para -‐ Ed (ALE/ Voc) Receptionist/ Mail Clerk Records Retention School Secretary (Elem /Sec) Secretary -‐ Sec. Counselors Secretary -‐ Health Services Secretary -‐ Maintenance 5 Secretary -‐ Special Ed Warehouse Attendant 6 Billings Specialist Bookkeeper -‐ Accounts Payable Bookkeeper/ FRL Specialist Cafeteria Manager (Elem / Sec) Carpenter Helper Groundskeeper School Based Security Officers Secretary -‐ Business Office Secretary -‐ Special Ed Secretary -‐ Transportation 7 Para -‐ Ed (Spec Educ) Maintenance/ Custodian Coord 9 Contracted Sub Bus Drivers Employe Ins/ Payroll Specialist Interpreter Operations Specialist-‐ Transpor. Personnel Specialist -‐ HR Route Supervisor / Transportation 10 Cabinet Maker Student Registration 11 HVAC Electrician 12 Bus Driver 16 IT Field Support 18 Diesel Mechanic
Contract Days Minimum Hrly 178 to 244 Rate $ 9.00 178 179 182 / 244 $ 9.60 226 $ 10.20 190 178 244 178 244 244 182/189 196 244 244 $ 11.40 244 244 $ 12.00 244 244 244 182 244 244 178 244 244 244 $ 12.60 178 244 $ 13.80 178 244 180 244 244 244 $ 14.40 244 244 $ 15.00 244 244 $ 15.60 178 $ 18.00 244 $ 19.20 244
Maximum Hrly Rate $ 15.31
$ 15.80 $ 16.28
$ 17.25
$ 18.74
$ 19.22
$ 20.19
$ 20.67
$ 22.17
$ 22.65 $ 25.59 $ 26.56
Proposed JNP Support Staff Daily Classified Salary Schedule 2016-‐17 Range 1
Positions Student Nutrition Coordinator
4 Coordinator of Security/ Safety School Nurses 5 Senior Applic. Developer 7 Facilitor of Health Services 11 Director of Child Nutrition Director of Purchasing/ Warehouse Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Speech Lang. Pathologist 13 Director of School Maintenance Services Director of Transportation
Contract Days Minimum Daily 178 to 244 Rate $ 173.00 244 $ 204.50 244 187 $ 215.00 244 $ 236.00 244 $ 278.00 244 244 187 187 187 $ 299.00 244 244
Maximum Daily Rate $ 228.10 $ 253.49
$ 261.95 $ 286.94 $ 328.85
$ 345.77
Proposed JNP Professional Technical Admin Staff Classified Salary Schedule 2016-‐17 Range 7
Positions
Contract Days 187 -‐ 244
Facilitator -‐ Visually Impaired
187
School Psychology Specialist
192
Coordinator -‐ Special Education
192
Program Administrator
244
Coordinator of Federal Programs
244
8 10 11 13
Minimum Contract $ 45,888
Maximum Contract $ 54,100
$ 48,239
$ 56,872
$ 52,184
$ 61,523
$ 56,704
$ 66,851
$ 62,921
$ 74,179
14
$ 66,000 $ 77,526 Chief of Staff 244 JNPSD will make a monthly contribution of at least $153 toward health insurance and $12 toward dental insurance. These schedules can be expanded for additional positions and listed positions may be filled as needed. All are conditional based upon the requirements of the JNPSD. JNPSD support staff salary schedules are 80.6% of the maximum salary on the PCSSD similar salary schedules.
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Requests for Qualifications—For Discussion
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
Rationale:
When planning for construction of various school facility projects, school districts issue Requests for Qualifications to select qualified architectural firms and construction management firms to meet the district’s needs in the planning, design and construction of those projects. It is the intent of this RFQ process, and the documents required herewith, to assist JNPSD in determining qualification prior to the submission of proposals for future projects. However, neither the fact of pre-qualification, nor any pre-qualification rating, will preclude JNPSD from determining whether a firm has the quality, fitness, capacity and experience to satisfactorily perform the proposed work, and has demonstrated the requisite trustworthiness, after it has already pre-qualified. RFQs will run in the statewide paper July 12 and 19. Submitters shall be responsible for any and all expenses they may incur in preparing Statements of Qualifications.
Cost:
N/A
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommendation: Recommended By:
_________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES Jacksonville North Pulaski School District
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to gather information from selected design firms that may be used by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District to determine a single firm that will be utilized for design services on future building projects. The RFQ will run in the legal section of the state newspaper. Design professionals are expected to have architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experience for new construction projects as well as renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and sites. The design firm will provide all programming, planning, design, document development, bidding assistance, construction contract administration, project closeout, and warranty inspection for all aspects of the projects. CONTEMPLATED PROJECTS: Actual projects under this contract may or may not be similar in scope to the ones shown here: • New Educational Facilities • Building Restorations • Exterior Glazing and Building Envelope Repairs • Interior Renovations and Repairs • ADA Upgrades • Space Planning • Vertical and Horizontal construction • Waterproofing and/or Roofing projects • Mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications upgrades • Parking facilities design and construction • Structural evaluations and improvements • Utilities design and Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCAs) • HVAC, hot water, and lighting systems for increased energy efficiency • Energy audits and preparation of retro-‐commissioning plans WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
A letter of introduction, signed by an officer or principal of the firm with contracting authority. Include an email address. This address will be used by the School District for all communication related to the selection process. Firm profile to include office location, size, and current workload in relation to firm capacity. Specific project experience Experience with K-‐12 Public School Systems within Arkansas, and familiarity with policies and procedures of the Arkansas Department of Education — Facilities Division. Key project team members Name and telephone number of the contact person for the project Projects currently under contract with state agencies or educational institutions. Proof of current professional liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 minimum required). Proof of licensure or eligibility.
All firms shall be licensed in the State of Arkansas. The District welcomes proposals from firms with a diverse workforce, including women-‐ and minority-‐owned firms and joint ventures including such firms. During the evaluation process, the school board reserves the right, in the best interest of the school district, to request additional information or clarification, to perform reference checks, and to request a meeting with the Proposer, or to reject any and all proposals.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE The deadline for responses August 7, 2015 Address 3 copies of responses to: Tony Wood, Superintendent, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, 602 West Main, Jacksonville, AR 72076
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS Jacksonville North Pulaski School District The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to gather information from selected construction managers that may be used by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District to determine a single firm that will be utilized for construction management on future building projects. The RFQ will run in the legal section of the state newspaper. Construction professionals are expected to have experience for new construction projects as well as renovations and upgrades to existing buildings and sites. The construction manager will provide bid package development, pricing (guaranteed maximum price), subcontractor pricing and selection, scheduling, project coordination, construction, project closeout, and warranty. The construction manager provides the client with an extensive range of pre-‐construction and construction-‐ related services and solutions for projects of varying scope, budget, schedule and complexity. Along with managing the complexity of each project, the construction management professionals build longstanding relationships with clients and design professionals. The construction firm customizes services to fit each client‘s needs and requirements. CONTEMPLATED PROJECTS: Actual projects under this contract may or may not be similar in scope to the ones shown here: • New Educational Facilities • Building Restorations • Exterior Glazing and Building Envelope Repairs • Interior Renovations and Repairs • ADA Upgrades • Space Planning • Vertical and Horizontal construction • Waterproofing and/or Roofing projects • Mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications upgrades • Parking facilities design and construction • Structural evaluations and improvements • Utilities design and Life Cycle Cost Analyses (LCCAs) • HVAC, hot water, and lighting systems for increased energy efficiency • Energy audits and preparation of retro-‐commissioning plans WRITTEN RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE: 1. 2. 3.
A letter of introduction, signed by an officer or principal of the firm with contracting authority. Include an email address. This address will be used by the School District for all communication related to the selection process. Firm profile to include office location, size, and current workload in relation to firm capacity. Specific project experience
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Experience with K-‐12 Public School Systems within Arkansas, and familiarity with policies and procedures of the Arkansas Department of Education — Facilities Division. Key project team members Name and telephone number of the contact person for the project Projects currently under contract with state agencies or educational institutions. Proof of current professional liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 minimum required). Proof of licensure or eligibility.
All firms shall be licensed in the State of Arkansas. The District welcomes proposals from firms with a diverse workforce, including women-‐ and minority-‐owned firms and joint ventures including such firms. During the evaluation process, the school board reserves the right, in the best interest of the school district, to request additional information or clarification, to perform reference checks, and to request a meeting with the Proposer, or to reject any and all proposals.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE The deadline for responses is August 7, 2015 Address 3 copies of responses to: Tony Wood, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, 602 West Main, Jacksonville, AR 72076
Date: July 7, 2015
Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Action Item:
Acceptance of Letter Declining Position
Prepared by:
Phyllis Stewart, Chief of Staff
Rationale:
Cost:
N/A
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommendation:
Recommended By:
At the June 1, 2015 school board meeting, the Board approved the hiring of Bobby E. Lester as assistant superintendent for human resources and support services. On June 19, Mr. Lester submitted a letter officially declining the position.
The Administration recommends your acceptance of Mr. Lester’s letter declining the position of assistant superintendent for human resources and support services. _________Tony Wood________ Superintendent
