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Board of Education Special Board Meeting December 13, 2004

(December 9 2004) – The Board of Education of the St. Louis Public Schools will hold a Special Board meeting on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. in the Foundation Room of its administrative Center located at 801 N. 11th St. Louis, MO 63101. There will be an Executive Session in this meeting, which will be closed to the public pursuant to RSMo §610.021 (1). The remainder of the meeting will be open to the public. The agenda is as follows:

Special Board Meeting Agenda

Executive Session Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Motion to go into Executive Session

4. Legal Matters

5. Motion to return to Open Session

Open Session Agenda

6. Adoption and Approval of the following items:

Business & Finance

12-14-04-01 To approve the Appropriations, Expenditures and Encumbrances, and Lunchroom Fund Income Statement for the month of October 2004. – Harry Rich

12-14-04-02 To approve a contract for consulting services with Dr. Carl Cohn. Dr. Cohn shall serve as an educational advisor to examine and inform the Board and District leadership on matters relating to improving academic achievement of students. As consultant his responsibilities would be: 1) participate in a review of the academic achievement needs of District students and assess the extent that the District is meeting student achievement goals established by state and federal law; 2) review and assess District plans to improve achievement; 3) review and assess implementation of those plans; 4) review, analyze and report student achievement data to the public, teachers, and building level staff; and 5) attend meetings of the St. Louis Desegregation Task Force. Amount of the contract is $100,000.00 with an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 for reasonable travel expenses, and an amount not to exceed $12,000.00 for reasonable research costs incurred. Funding source to be determined. – Harry Rich

Building & Grounds

12-14-04-03 To approve the recommendation to award bid #S000-004-0405 for parking facility management services to St. Louis Parking Company in the amount of $69,428.00. The contract period will begin December 1, 2004 and ending on June 20, 2005 with optional extensions for the 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 years. – Milton Lewis/Manny Silva

12-14-04-04 To approve the recommendation to award bid #03-0405 for full beverage vendor services for the St. Louis Public Schools to Pepsi Americas. The recommendation is subject to the completion of a mutually satisfactory contract. Changeover from the existing suppliers to Pepsi Americas is expected over the holiday period. The financial benefit in the selection of Pepsi is $480,000.00/year. – Milton Lewis/Manny Silva

Site Services

12-14-04-05 *To approve a contract with Dazzle Web Design USP Consultant to design and develop a vast amount of information including the following web products and services: an administrative home page; instructional web sites for mathematics and science teachers; register and host the instructional web sites and online literacy center; and train ten math and science teachers to remotely access and edit their instructional web sites from school, home, or globally. This training will allow teachers to add MAP Attack lesson plans, assignments, homework and projects for parents and students to access on the internet; interactive and user-friendly internet resources to supplement the school district’s curriculum; and Web Quest projects to enable students to use the internet effectively. Dates of Service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $20,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/ 295-2213 (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be experts in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-06 *To approve a contract with Dazzle Web Design for MAP Attack professional development and technical maintenance. The consultant will conduct 60 MAP workshops for 200 Priority School teachers to improve the MAP scores in the Spring of 2005. The school-based workshops will enable the teachers to: understand the Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Adequate Yearly Program (AYP) requirements for math, communication arts, and science; teach skills based on the benchmark deficiencies identified in the 2004 MAP results; develop MAP test preparation planning based on the must teach skills, and develop action plans and develop teacher –prepared MAP test materials for mock tests through 2004-05 school year. Dates of service: 8/15/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $131,800.00. Funding Source: 6319/ 802-M4-110/110-2325 (General Operating Funds-Mega Magnet Project) – Joyce Roberts

12-14-04-07 *To approve a contract with Dazzle Web Design to provide orientation and web-based workshops for 20 science teachers. Target Groups are K-12 science teachers. Workshops, laboratory activities, and inquiry lesson plans are included in the contract. Dates of service: 1/4/05-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $55,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/814-LW-625/ 625-1147 (Funded by Federal Title VI 2004/05 funds) – Everette Carter/Alice Roach

12-14-04-08 To approve a contract with Webster University to provide consulting services for the development of a Reading Specialists Program. The 30 selected staff participants will receive three college credits. Dates of service: 10/26/04-12/21/04. Total amount of contract: $22,950.00. Funding Source: 6319/822-BJ-734/ 734-2213 (Parsons-Blewett) – Everette Carter/Alice Roach

12-14-04-09 *To approve a contract to provide external evaluations by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health. They will provide external evaluation for 21st Century After-School Program at Simmons-Marshall Elementary School. Target groups: 250 students in grades Pre-5. Dates of service: 12/15/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $6,500.00. Funding Source: 6319/822-J5-295/ 295-2493 (Funded by Federal Mini Federal Programs 2004-05) – Everette Carter/Alice Roach

12-14-04-10 *To approve a contract to provide external evaluations by the Missouri Institute of Mental Health. They will provide external evaluation for 21st Century After-School Program at Blow, Humboldt, Northwest and Stowe Middle Schools. Target group 500 students in grades 6-8. Dates of service: 12/15/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $8,5000.00. Funding Source: 6319/822-J5-295/ 295-2493 (Funded by Federal Mini Federal Programs 04-05) – Everette Carter/Alice Roach

12-14-04-11 To approve a contract with Americorps – St. Louis Partnership For Youth, Inc. Personnel will be placed in 16 Community Education Centers. Dates of Service: 10/1/04-6/30/05. Funding for the contract is from the Board of Education subsidy for the 2004-2005 fiscal year. There is a participation agreement between Americorps St. Louis and the SLPS that outlines the program. Total amount of contract: $150,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/827-00-264/ 264-1672 – John Windom/Alice Roach

12-14-04-12 To approve a contract with the University of California Berkeley to provide evaluation service. The evaluation service will determine the impact on student performance of its personalization and literacy initiative to be carried out within the context of career academies for Smaller Learning Communities at Gateway Institute of Technology. This is the first year of a three-year contract. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $10,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/835-NI-295/ 295-2232 (Funded by Mini Federal Programs 2004-05) – Susan Katzman/Alice Roach

12-14-04-13 *To approve a contract with the St. Louis Science Center for admission and programs for students at Compton Drew ILC Elementary School. Students will visit the Planetarium, OMNIMAX Theater, and special exhibits. Select students will participate in the Physics Phun program, DNA to Go, DNA in Depth experience, and other programs. Dates of service: 9/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $5,653.50. Funding Source: 5319/339-DF-110/ 110-1132 (General Operating Funds – Magnet Programs) – Georgia Bland-Whitfield/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-14 *To approve a contract with the U.S. Space Camp/Academy in Huntsville, Alabama. Students at Compton Drew ILC Elementary School will stay overnight for one week to experience the many wonders of space. Dates of service: May 22-27, 2005. Twenty-four eighth graders will participate. Total amount of contract: $13,878.00. Funding Source: 6319/339-DF-110/ 110-1132 – (General Operating Funds – Magnet Programs) – Georgia Bland-Whitfield/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-15 *To approve a contract with Cornerstone Center for Early Learning FY2005. The staff will provide parent education to parents of children age birth to five, and screening services to children ages one to five, per DESE approval (SB658-ECDA guidelines). Dates of service 9/1/04-6/30/05. Rate of reimbursement is 90% of the rate provided by DESE. Total amount of contract is $5,000.00. No District funds are requested. – Nahid Hashemi/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-16 *To approve a contract with Southside Day Nursery FY2005. The staff will provide parent education to parents of children birth to five years old, and screening services to children age one to five, per DESE approval (SB658-ECDA guidelines). Dates of service 9/1/04-6/30/05. Rate of reimbursement is 90% of the rate provided by DESE. Total amount of contract is $20,000.00. No District funds are requested. – Nahid Hashemi/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-17 *To approve a contract with The Stella Maris Day Care Center FY2005. The staff will provide parent education to parents of children age birth to five, and screening services to children ages one to five, per DESE approval (SB658-ECDA guidelines). Dates of service 9/1/04-6/30/05. Rate of reimbursement is 90% of the rate provided by DESE. Total amount of contract: $20,000.00. No District funds are requested. – Nahid Hashemi/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-18 *To approve a contract with Focus On Learning to provide mathematics consultations to the SLPS District staff. Algebra, Geometry and Statistics Support Projects will be offered to provide teachers with materials and weekly sessions to assist with more effective teaching techniques. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $30,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/ 295-2213 (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be expert in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-19 *To approve a contract with Crystal Francis to provide technology consultation. Ms. Francis will assist staff in integrating technology into mathematics instruction to enhance student learning. Teachers will produce a math lesson plan, use the Internet with a math unit of study, manage time and organization on the Internet, and teach students to cite Internet sources. Middle school math and science teachers will participate in these workshops. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $15,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/ 295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be experts in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-20 *To approve a contract with Wilma J. LaGrone to provide consulting services. Ms. LaGrone will provide classroom support to middle school math teachers needing assistance in implementing standards-based, literacy-embedded mathematics instruction in the classroom. Dates of services: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $15,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be experts in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-21 *To approve a contract with Hal Harris Consulting to provide consultant services to science teachers in the District. This professional development component will offer small conferences and/or individual meetings with chemistry teachers. Electronic communication support for science teachers is included in this service. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $10,000.00. Funding source: 6319/859-GK-295/295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be experts in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-22 *To approve a contract with Judy Leonard for mathematic consulting services. Ms. Leonard will provide support to K-12 mathematic teachers, specifically those in middle schools with emphasis on 8th grade teacher. Consultant will furnish materials Dates of service: 12/10/04-8/31/04. Total amount of contract: $15,000.00. Funding source: 6319/859-GK-295/295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be expert in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-23 *To approve a contract with John C. Oliver to provide consulting services. Professional development workshops and individual and/or small group meetings with chemistry teachers will be offered. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Funding source: 6319/859-GK-295/295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be expert in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-24 To approve a contract with Saint Louis University for tutoring services. SLU Mathematics Tutoring Program consultant services will offer tutoring services for middle and high school students attending SLPS. Twenty-five tutors will assist students in the areas of math, science and reading. These services are expected to aid students in improving achievement outcomes measured by state and local assessments. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $10,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be expert in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-25 *To approve a contract with Mary Schroeder for consulting services. The consultant will visit science classrooms to monitor teacher compliance with instructional standards. Observation reports of District teaching standards in curriculum and instructional delivery will be made to the District’s science supervisor. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $10,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be expert in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-26 *To approve a contract with Lois Zitzmann for consulting services. The consultant will provide services to algebra, geometry and advanced algebra teachers. These services include training and assistance in following the curriculum and guidelines of the District and state. Parents will be encouraged to become a part of this program. Dates of service: 12/14/04-8/31/05. Total amount of contract: $15,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/859-GK-295/295-2213. (Office of Systemic Reform funded through the National Science Foundation Urban Systemic Program Year #4. The consultants who provide professional development must be expert in the subjects of math, science, and technology). Angelene Hayes/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-27 *To approve a contract with Casandra D. Blassingame for consulting services. The consultant will provide MAP preparation workshop objectives and strategies. Workshops will provide help for parents to prepare students for MAP achievement tests. Workshops will address: Parent MAP frequently asked questions; MAP test-taking tips for families; ten tips for improving student MAP performance in communication arts and mathematic tests, etc. Dates of service: 11/15/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $9,900.00. Funding Source: 5319/802-M4-110/110-2325 (General Operating Funds) - Joyce Roberts

12-14-04-28 *To approve a contract with Geels & Associates for consulting services. The provider will plan, coordinate, implement and monitor programs and activities allowed for eligible nonpublic schools; administration of Title IV Part A funds consistent with the Grant and the Act. The program will focus on activities authorized by Public Law 107-110, Sec. 4115. Some of the approved providers are: Catholic Family Services, Institute for Peace and Justice, Girls, Inc., Luther Family Services. These Federal funds are made available through the Safe/Drug Free Schools. Total amount of contract: $132,710.00. Dates of service: 12/01/04-6/30/05. Funding Source: 6319/814-T3-625/2214 – Everette Carter/Alice Roach

12-14-04-29 *To approve a contract with Thinking With Computers (HOTS) at Wyman Elementary School. These services will provide delivery and implementation of the research-based comprehensive reform model entitled HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) designed to improve student achievement. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $27,167.00 Funding Source: 6319/614-47-295/ 205-2411. (Funded by Mini Federal Programs 04-05) – Myrtle Reed/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-30 *To approve a contract with Thinking With Computers (HOTS) at Froebel Elementary School. These services will provide delivery and implementation of the research-based comprehensive reform model entitled HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) designed to improve student achievement. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $27,167.00. Funding Source: 6319/614-47-295/ 205-2411 (Funded by Mini Federal Programs 04-05) – William Parker/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-31 *To approve a contract with Thinking With Computers (HOTS) at Henry Elementary School. These services will provide delivery and implementation of the research-based comprehensive reform model entitled HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) designed to improve student achievement. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $27,167.00. Funding Source: 6319/614-47-295/ 205-2411 (Funded by Mini Federal Programs 04-05) – Myrtle Reed/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-32 *To approve a contract with Thinking With Computers (HOTS) at Shenandoah Elementary School. These services will provide delivery and implementation of the research-based comprehensive reform model entitled HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) designed to improve student achievement. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $27,167.00. Funding Source: 6319/614-47-295/ 205-2411 (Funded by Mini Federal Programs 04-05) – William Parker/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-33 *To approve a contract with Thinking With Computers (HOTS) at Shepard Elementary School. These services will provide delivery and implementation of the research-based comprehensive reform model entitled HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) designed to improve student achievement. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade will participate. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $27,167.00. Funding Source: 6319/614-47-295/ 205-2411(Funded by Mini Federal Programs 04-05) – Myrtle Reed/Dr. Lynn Spampinato

12-14-04-34 *To approve a contract with CO-NECT, INC. to provide consulting services at Turner Middle School. The CO-NECT Reform Model will assist in the delivery and implementation of the research-based comprehensive reform model designed to improve student achievement. Thirty teachers will participate in this workshop. Students in grades 6 through 8 are the targeted group. Dates of service: 12/1/04-6/30/05. Total amount of contract: $59,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/344-47-295/295-2411 (Funded by Mini Federal Programs 04-05) - Joyce Roberts, Priority Schools

12-14-04-35 To approve a contract with Unicom ARC, a public relations firm to provide comprehensive communication services for the SLPS. Additionally, the firm will develop a communications plan that addresses internal and external communication needs. The contract is for a six-month period. Total amount of contract: $60,000.00. Funding Source: 6319/110-2321/810-B8-110 (General Operating Funds)– Dr. Charlene Jones

Human Resources

12-14-04-36 To approve the Human Resources transactions for the Month of November 2004. A complete report has been furnished to the Board members. A copy of the report is on file in the Board Office. – Charles Pineau

Additional Items

12-14-04-37 To approve a change order in the amount of $1,238.00 for Kennedy Associates, Inc. This change order is for additional design fee for hardware consultant, Ralph Wafer, for the Clyde C. Miller Career Academy. (Funded by Desegregation Settlement Capital – Vocational Education) Fund Number: 6522/117-HA-321/321-2624 – Manny Silva

12-14-04-38 To approve a contract with Gamma Tree Services to trim and maintain trees throughout the District. Total amount of contract: $105,000.00. General Operating Budget. Fund No. 110-2624-6333-905-FE – Manny Silva

12-14-04-39 To approve a contract with Tremco, Inc. to repair roofs for various schools throughout the District. Total amount of contract: $300,000.00. General Operating Budget. Fund No. 110-2624-6333-905-FE – Manny Silva

12-14-04-40 To approve contracts with various vendor to renovate and repair buildings within the District. Total amount of contracts will not exceed $410,000.00. General Operating Budget. Fund No. 110-2624-6333-905-FE – Manny Silva

12-14-04-41 o approve the Policy Statement for School Nurses in Relation to Working Conditions 2004-2005. – Charles Pineau

12-14-04-42 To approve a contract for the purchase of Read 180 to complete the high school implementation. The three remaining high schools are Gateway, Central and Meda P. Read 180 is a core reading intervention program used in grades 9-12. This intervention program is used with students who read two or more years below grade level. Total amount of contract: $99,452.00. Funding Source: Title IID – 625-2213-6541-984-JU-625 – Dr. Lynn Spampinato/Dr. Pamela R. Hughes

12-14-04-43 To approve a contract for the purchase and installation Special Education Individual Education Program (IEP) System Module from School Information Systems. Total amount of the contract is $35,000.00. Funding Source: 828-00-275-2332-6319 – Jim Flanagan and Leslie Lewis

12-14-04-44 To approve a resolution authorizing the Board President to sign a letter of support and intent to partnership with Americorp St. Louis in a manner substantially similar to our 2004-2005 school year contract for and during the 2005-06 school year subject to budget availability and approval. This will not cost the district any money at this time. Americorp needs to have a statement of “intent to partnership” in order to secure the federal funds that pay the other 75% of this program.

12-14-04-45 To approve a resolution for the adoption and approval of the Keyboarding and Computer Applications Curriculum Guide. No cost to the district.

12-14-04-46 To approve a resolution for the adoption and approval of the Desktop Publishing Curriculum Guide. No cost to the district.

7. Adjourn

Board of Education Special Board Retreat December 13, 2004

(December 9 2004) – The Board of Education of the St. Louis Public Schools will hold a Special Board Retreat on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 3:30 p.m. in the Foundation Room of its administrative Center located at 801 N. 11th St. Louis, MO 63101. This meeting will be open to the public. The agenda is as follows:

Special Board Retreat Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Presentation and discussion of High School Curriculum – Dr. Ricki Price-Baugh

4. Presentation and Discussion on Board Goals and district Objectives

5. Adjourn