The Jefferson Parish School Board will meet in regular session on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 5:00 p.m., at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, 2801 Bruin Dr., Kenner, LA for the following purposes:
I. Roll Call
II. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
III. Presentations
1. School showcase – Green Park Elementary
2. National Merit Semifinalist
3. National Achievement Semifinalist
4. Legislative Wrap-Up by Jennifer Ansardi
IV. Approval of minutes the JPSB Regular Session School Board Meeting on September 3, 2014 and the Special Session held September 10, 2014.
V. Second Readings
1. Second reading authored by Dr. Licciardi concerning donated sick leave policy that was deferred at the September 3, 2014 JPSB meeting
2. Second reading authored by Mr. Floyd concerning expiring contracts
3. Second reading authored by Mr. Floyd concerning NSBA membership
4. Second reading authored by Dr. Licciardi concerning the Martin Marino Dance Challenge
5. Second reading authored by Mr. Tovrea concerning insurance renewals
VI. Public Comment
VII. Consent Agenda
SR-1 Remainder of School Year Expulsions/Alternative Site Placements
SR-2 The Board approval is requested for a professional development contract with Edmentum to
provide PD for teachers who will be using the ELL Reading programs approved by the Board on
9/3/14
SR-3 The Board approval is requested for a professional development contract with Curriculum
Associates, LLC to provide PD for teachers (grades 3-8) who will be using the iReady reading
platform approved by the Board on 9/3/14
SR-4 The Board approval is requested for a professional development contract with Edmentum to
train site facilitators on Plato Courseware that was renewed by the Board on 9/3/14
SR-5 The Board approval is requested for a professional development contract with Systems for Learning, Inc. to provide PD for Lexia reading software renewed by the Board on 9/3/14
SR-6 The Board approval is requested to consider and take action with respect to adopting a
resolution with respect to Municipalities Continuing Disclosure Cooperative Initiative of the
Securities and Exchange Commission
SR-7 Annual Compliance Questionnaire for the Fiscal Year 2014 Audit
SR-8 The Board approval is requested for disciplinary hearing officer panel and procedures as
required under La. R.S. 17:443 and 17:444
SR-9 The Board approval is requested to reflect the current school year in the Advanced Studies
Academies Admissions and Dismissal Policies and Procedures – Revised September 2014
SR-10 The Board approval is requested for contracts for the provision of services to Non-Public
Schools
SR-11 CR-Acceptance, Schneckenburger Elementary School Project No. 2012-21
VIII. Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
IX. New Business
1. First Readings
2. Other Business
X. Public Comment
XI. Announcements/Good News
XII. Adjournment
XIII. Administrative Reports
1. Check Registers August 26, 2014 to September 22, 2014
2. Superintendent Reports
a. Transition Plan
b. Plan to study and review district salaries of certificated and non-certificated employees