An original work of poetry created by Central Private School 5^th grader Katherine Tinkler has been chosen for publication in the 2012 edition of the Anthology of Poetry by Young American from among thousands of entries nationwide.  Established in 1989, the Anthology of Poetry, Inc. is one of America’s oldest and most reputable publishers of students’ poetry and short stories.  Congratulations, Katherine!

   All 8th grade parents are invited to LEAP Parent Night, February 7th, from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. in the Central Middle School Library. This will be an informational meeting to provide interested parents with information for the upcoming LEAP assessment.

Central Private School will host an Open House for prospective students and families at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 26, 2012.  Come tour the campus, meet the teachers, enjoy light refreshments, and learn why the CPS tradition of excellence may be the right fit for your child.

AGENDA
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
January 11, 2012
6:00 PM
Central High School Theatre
10200 E. Brookside Drive
Central, LA   

1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge
4. Roll Call
5. Recognitions and Awards (Mr. Faulk
6. To consider approval of the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting held on December 12, 2011.
7. To consider the Superintendent’s recommendations for administrative, instructional and support staff positions and take appropriate action. (Mr. Faulk)
8. To hear from a parent regarding transportation issues. (Mr. Faulk)
9. To consider a report from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on January 10, 2012 and take appropriate action relative to the following items:

a.  Report on the status of the Building and Site Development Contracts and Roadwork Contract for Turning Lanes for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools.

b.Change Order No. 36 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,839.35 for adding a 6” CMU wall in the dishwashing area.

c.Change Order No. 37 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $15,476.00 for incorporating LA DHH requirements for a grease trap and a three compartment sink.

d.Change Order No. 38 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the credit amount of ($2,403.00) for deleting electric lavatory faucets in certain restrooms.

e.Change Order No. 39 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $13,129.00 for wall modifications in the Middle School Gymnasium.

f.Change Order No. 40 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,693.00 for revising the size of masonry wall reinforcing in Building G.

g.Change Order No. 41 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the credit amount of ($1,254.00) for lowering the ceiling height in the Intermediate School Multi Purpose Room J-128.

h.Change Order No. 42 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,912.00 for revising roof valley transitions at Buildings B and E.

i.Change Order No. 43 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,325.00 for adding saw cut control joints to the outdoor basketball court.

j.Change Order No. 44 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,710.00 for revising scoreboard conduits, ductwork and acoustic wall panels in the Middle School Gymnasium.

k.Change Order No. 45 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,937.00 for revising storm sewer pipe size in the courtyard.

l.Change Order No. 46 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,211.00 for changing to a metal stud wall at Column Line J-32.

m. Change Order No. 47 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,061.00 for adding casework in Room J-115.

n.Change Order No. 48 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $553.00 for revising technology drops in Room 1.

o.Change Order No. 49 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the credit amount of ($85,000.00) for changing electrical feeder cable from copper to aluminum.

p.Change Order No. 50 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $9,142.00 for adding steel framing to the mechanical loft in Building C.

q.Change Order No. 51 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $13,979.00 for adding steel framing to the mechanical loft in Building J.

   10.   To consider the staff’s recommendation regarding Professional
           Services for Network Support and take appropriate action. (Mr.
           Faulk)

   11.   To consider for a 2^nd Reading a revision to a portion of the Cell
           Phone Policy and take appropriate action. (Mr. Faulk)

   12.  Construction Coordinator’s Report (Mr. Bogan)

   13.  Superintendent’s Report (Mr. Faulk)

   14.  Announcements

   15.  Adjourn

Submitted by the Central Community School System

The Facilities/Equipment Committee will hold a meeting Tuesday, Januaqry 10 at 6:30 PM at City Hall (13421 Hooper Road, Suite 7).  The meeting is open to the public, and the items up for discussion are as follows:

1) To receive a report on the status of the Building and Site Development Contracts and Roadwork Contract for Turning Lanes for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools.  (Requested by Mr. Faulk, presented by PBK)

2) To consider and take appropriate action on the following change orders:

a) Change Order No. 36 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,839.35 for adding a 6" CMU wall in the dishwashing area.

b) Change Order No. 37 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $15,476.00 for incorporating LA DHH requirements for a grease trap and three compartment sink.

c) Change Order No. 38 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the credit amount of ($2,403.00) for deleting electric lavatory faucets in certain restrooms.

d) Change Order No. 39 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $13,129.00 for wall modifications in the Middle School Gymnasium.

e) Change Order No. 40 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,693.00 for revising the size of masonry wall reinforcing in Building G.

f) Change Order No. 41 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the credit amount of ($1,254.00) for lowering the ceilling height in the Intermediate School Multipurpose Room J-128.

g) Change Order No. 42 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,912.00 for revising roof valley transitions at Buildings B and E.

h) Change Order No. 43 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,325 for adding saw cut control joints to the outdoor basketball court.

i) Change Order No. 44 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,710.00 for revising scoreboard conduits, ductwork and acoustic wall panels in the Middle School Gymnasium.

j) Change Order No. 45 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $1,937.00 for revising storm sewer pipe size in the courtyard.

k) Change Order No. 46 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,211.00 for changing to a metal stud wall at Column Line J-32.

l) Change Order No. 47 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $2,061.00 for adding casework in Room J-115.

m) Change Order No. 48 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $553.00 for revising technology drops in Room D-113.

n) Change Order No. 49 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the credit amount of ($85,000.00) for changing electrical feeder cable from copper to aluminum.

o) Change Order No. 50 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $9,142.00 for adding steel framing to the mechanical loft in Building C.

p) Change Order No. 51 to the Building Contract for the New Intermediate and Middle Schools in the amount of $13,979.00 for adding steel framing to the mechanical loft in Building J.