MISSION

TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD

EXPULSION HEARINGS

February 13, 2007

11:00 a.m.

In-the-Sunshine Expulsion hearings begin at 11:00 a.m., if necessary.

All other Expulsion hearings are closed to the public.

REGULAR MEETING

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FACILITY

February 13, 2007

5:30 p.m.

A G E N D A

A. OPENING EXERCISES

A-1. Call to Order

A-2. Roll Call

A-3. Invocation: Eric Coppa, 12^th Grade, Melbourne High School

A-4. Pledge of Allegiance: Joseph Goldberg, 12^th Grade, Melbourne High School

A-5. Entertainment: Melbourne High School Jazz Band - Scott Smith, Director

A-6. Emergency Items

A-7. Adoption of Agenda

B. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

C. RESOLUTIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

C-1. Presentation of Zoo Explorers Program

Recommendation: Staff members will make a presentation to provide information about the Zoo Explorers program and to show results of student performance.

C-2. Project Search Presentation

Recommendation: A presentation will be made by the Director of Exceptional Student Education Program Support on Project Search.

C-3. 2005-2006 Graduation Rate and Drop Out Results

Recommendation: Update Board on Graduation Rate and Drop Out Results for the 2005-06 school year.

D. PUBLIC DISCUSSION

E. CONSENT AGENDA (No Information Item at Prior Meeting)

E-1. Student Expulsion(s)

Recommendation: Approve student expulsion(s) for failure to comply with the Stipulation/Conduct Agreement and issue Final Orders confirming expulsion in each case presented.

E-2. Approve Minutes

Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 23, 2007, and the minutes from the special joint meeting with the County Commission held on January 26, 2007.

E-3. Financial Statement – July 1, 2006 Through November 30, 2006

Recommendation: Approve the Financial Statement for July 1, 2006 to November 30, 2006.

E-4. Warrant List – December 1, 2006 Through December 31, 2006

Recommendation: Approve the Warrant List for the period of December 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Total expenditures were $34,224,719.68.

E-5. Warrant List – January 1, 2007 Through January 31, 2007

Recommendation: Approve the Warrant List for the period of January 1, 2007 through January 31, 2007. Total expenditures were $40,425,029.85.

E-6. Surplus Property

Recommendation: Authorize the removal from inventory and disposal of surplus property according to prescribed procedures in Florida Statutes 274.05 and 274.06.

E-7. Purchasing Bids & Agreement

Recommendation:

Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a. #05-019/BM – Bleacher and Backstop Repair and Motorization Contractors – Maintenance – 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07

Re-Award the RFP listed below:

b. #05003/BM – HVAC Mechanical Contractors – Maintenance – 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07

Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

c. #07-028/BP – Bulk Commodity Processing – Food & Nutrition Services – 2006/07

d. #07-029/BM – HVAC Modications at Atlantis Elementary School – Facilities Services – 2006/07

e. #07-031/BM – Electrical and I.T. Upgrades at South Lake Elementary School – Facilities Services – 2006/07

Award the Sales and Service Agreements listed below:

f. Atomic Learning – Educational Technology – 2006/07

E-8. Support Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

E-9. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

E-10. Approve the Agreement with Simon Property Group (Melbourne Square Mall) and Merritt Square Mall Merchant’s Association, Inc. for the Elementary Art Shows

Recommendation: Approve the permit to use the common area agreement with Simon Property Group for facilities to be used for Area I/II Elementary Art show. Approve the promotional agreement with Merritt Square Merchant’s Association for the facilities to be used for the Area III/IV Elementary Art Show.

E-11. Teaching American History Grant – Independent Evaluation – Year Two (2)

Recommendation: Approve the payment of $25,000 to American Education Solutions, Inc., for the independent evaluation of Brevard’s American History grant for year two. The writing and submission of this grant was approved by the Board on May 24, 2005, and the acceptance of the award was approved on October 11, 2005. A copy of this grant is on file in the Office of State & Federal Projects, Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

E-12. Teaching American History Grant Professional Development Programs

Recommendation: Approve the total payment of $67,570 to the National Council of History Education and the Florida Humanities Council for training of participating Brevard American History teachers during year two (2) of the Teaching American History Grant entitled “Creating Modern American”. The writing and submission of this grant was approved by the Board on May 24, 2005, and the acceptance of the award was approved on October 11, 2005. A copy of this grant is on file in the Office of State & Federal Projects, Division of Curriculum and Instruction.

E-13. Easement to Florida Power & Light Company at Titusville High School

Recommendation: Approve and authorize the attached electric easement requested by Florida Power & Light Company at Titusville High School.

F. CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

F-1. District Communications Reorganization

Recommendation: Approve reorganization of the District Communications & Public Information function and the following revised job descriptions which reflect the changes in supervisory responsibilities: Director, District Communications & Public Information; Assistant Director, District Communications; Assistant Superintendent, Educational Technology.

F-2. Resolution to Participate in Tax Collection Allowance per Senate Bill 1590

Recommendation: To adopt a resolution of intent to participate in Section 212.12 F.S. Classroom Technology Purchases and Training. A resolution that the district receives funds from the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF).

F-3. Issuance of 2007A and 2007B Certificates of Participation

Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation Series 2007A, not exceeding $40,000,000 and Series 2007B, not exceeding $80,000,000, for the lease purchase financing and refinancing of certain educational facilities and for amendments to ground leases, as necessary, of certain real property in connection to financing educational facilities. Approve all other financing documents required to complete the negotiated sale of certificates of Series 2007A and 2007B. Approve A.G. Edwards as the senior managing underwriter and Citigroup, Raymond James and Wachovia as co-managing underwriters for these issues.

F-4. Subcontract Agreement between Brevard Family of Housing and Brevard Adult Education Centers

Recommendation: Approve the attached subcontractor agreement between Brevard Family of Housing and Brevard County North Area Adult Education Center.

F-5. Contracted Service Agreement with Southern Regional Education Board/High Schools That Work

Recommendation: Approve the contracted services agreement in the amount of $46,200 with the Southern Regional Education Board and High Schools The Work (HSTW) for a district needs assessment and the delivery of four two-day workshops to leadership teams from each school and district leaders in professional development on smaller learning communities during the 2007 calendar year. A contract detailing the full scope of services to be provided is attached.

F-6. Consultant Agreement between The Children’s Forum/Jenn Faber and the Office of Adult/ Community Education

Recommendation: Approve the consultant agreement between the Office of Adult & Community Ed./ School Age Child Care and The Children’s Forum/Jenn Faber for a one day workshop for School Age Child Care workers.

F-7. Consultant Agreement with Paulette Johnson and Brevard Public Schools

Recommendation: Approve the payment of $3,000 to Statistical Consultant Paulette Johnson for year two (2) statistical analysis required for the evaluation of Brevard’s Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant entitled, “No Child Left Unfit”. A copy of this grant is on file in the Office of State and Federal Projects, Division of Curriculum & Instruction.

F-8. Consultant Agreement with Dr. Valerie George and Brevard Public Schools

Recommendation: Approve the payment of $20,600 plus expenses to Dr. Valerie George through the Florida International University (FIU) for year two (2) independent evaluation of Brevard Public School’s Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant entitled, “No Child Left Unfit”. A copy of this grant is on file in the Office of State and Federal Projects, Division of Curriculum & Instruction.

F-9. Consultant Agreement with Mr. Frank Zenere

Recommendation: Approve the consultant agreement with Mr. Frank Zenere to provide a 4 hour parent training to help students recover from traumatic events, funded through the Emergency Response & Crisis Management Grant. The ERCM grant has been previously approved by the Brevard School Board and funds from the grant in the amount of $5250.00 are earmarked for the content development, materials and presenter travel for this initiative. There is no cost to the district.

F-10. Consultant Agreement – Northeast Foundation for Children: Responsive Classroom Staff Development for Golfview Elementary Magnet School

Recommendation: Approve the agreement in the amount of $1,650.00 with Northeast Foundation for Children to present a one day workshop to train teachers in the Responsive Classroom reform model on February 17, 2007 at Golfview Elementary Magnet School.

F-11. Consultant Agreement – Best Practice Network: Galaxy Classroom for Golfview Elementary Magnet School

Recommendation: Approve the agreement in the amount of $8,000 with Galaxy Classroom to present a four day modeling workshop for teachers and students beginning on March 12, 2007 at Golfview Elementary Magnet School.

F- 12. Consultant Agreement – AIMS Education Foundation: Activities Integrating Math/Science Staff Development for Golfview Elementary Magnet School

Recommendation: Approve the agreement in the amount of $7,800.00 with AIMS Education Foundation to present a two day workshop to train all classrooms on February 19-20, 2007 at Golfview Elementary Magnet School.

F-13. Contracted Services Agreement between John F. Turner, Sr. Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc.

Recommendation: Approve the Contracted Services Agreement between John F. Turner, Sr. Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc. for a primary writing workshop on February 19, 2007.

F-14. Contracted Services Agreement for Sue O’Connell to present the math workshop, “Taking the Problem Out of Math Problem-Solving” on April 30, 2007, at Harbor City Elementary School

Recommendation: Approve the contracted service agreement for Sue O’Connell to present the math workshop, “Taking the Problem Out of Math Problem-Solving” on April 30, 2007, at Harbor City Elementary School.

F-15. Consultant Agreement between Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, Ph.D., with Mobile Science Education to Present a Workshop at Longleaf Elementary School on February 19, 2007.

Recommendation: Approve the contract with Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, Ph.D., a Science Education Consultant with Mobile Science Education, to provide training for Longleaf Elementary faculty on February 19, 2007, District Inservice Day. Total cost of the inservice will be $700.00.

F-16. Approve Consultant Agreement with Leah Sine, Pilates E.D.G.E Studio of Melbourne

Recommendation: Approve consultant agreement in the amount of $1,500.00 with Pilates E.D.G.E Studio of Melbourne and Leah Sine to present “Helping Children Organize Overly Sensitive Nervous Systems” on February 19, District Professional Development Day.

F-17. Field Trip – Rockledge High School – Choral & Orchestra Department - Atlanta Adjudicated Festival Performance

Recommendation: Approve this request for 2 Rockledge High teachers and 6 registered volunteers to take eighty (80) students form the Rockledge High School Chorus and Orchestra to Atlanta, Georgia, to perform at the Southern Star Adjudicated Festival, May 4 thru 6, 2007. Students will miss only one day of school.

F-18. Rockledge High School – Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. Robotics Team – FIRST Robotics Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada and the FIRST World Championship in Atlanta, Georgia

Recommendation: Approve this request for 1 Rockledge High teacher and 4 registered volunteers to take the Rockledge High/Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. Robotics team to attend the FIRST Robotics Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 28, 2007 and returning on April 1, 2007. This trip will be during Spring Break. Students will not miss any school. Approve this request for 1 Rockledge High teacher and 4 registered volunteers to take the Rockledge High/Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. Robotics Team to attend the World Championships Competition at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on April 11, 2007 and returning on April 15, 2007. Students will miss 3 days of school.

F-19. Field Trip – Edgewood Jr./Sr. High Band to Atlanta, GA

Recommendation: Approve request for Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School Band consisting of 94 students, 1 teacher, and 15 chaperones, to take part in the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta, GA, on April 13 & 14, 2007. A total of one (1) school day will be missed.

F-20. Additions and Renovations at West Shore Jr./ Sr. High School

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a comprehensive project of additions and renovations at West Shore Jr./Sr. High School for a cost not to exceed $9,509,245. Authorize Facilities Services to contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc., Construction Group to provide Design/Build services for additions and renovations at West Shore Jr./Sr. High School for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $7,700,000 based on the Design Criteria Documents provided by BRPH, Inc. dated November 15, 2006, with revisions as necessary to meet the established GMP.

F-21. Additions and Renovations at Satellite High School

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a comprehensive project of additions and renovations at Satellite High School for a cost not to exceed $33,348,978. Authorize Facilities Services to contract with Weitz to provide Design/Build services for additions and renovations at Satellite High School for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $28,000,000 based on the Design Criteria Documents provided by Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. dated November 15, 2006, with revisions as necessary to meet the established GMP.

F-22. Additions and Renovations at Merritt Island High School

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a comprehensive project of additions and renovations at Merritt Island High School for a cost not to exceed $33,422,295. Authorize Facilities Services to contract with Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc. to provide Design/Build services for additions and renovations at Merritt Island High School for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $28,400,000 based on the Design Criteria Documents provided by BRPH, Inc. dated November 15, 2006, with revisions as necessary to meet the established GMP.

F-23. Additions and Renovations at Bayside High School

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a comprehensive project of additions and renovations at Bayside High School for a cost not to exceed $20,395,410. Authorize Facilities Services to contract with W.G. Mills, Inc. to provide Design/Build services for additions and renovations at Bayside High School for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $16,735,000 based on the Design Criteria Documents provided by BRPH, Inc. dated November 15, 2006, with revisions as necessary to meet the established GMP.

F-24. Additions and Renovations at Melbourne High School

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a comprehensive project of additions and renovations at Melbourne High School for a cost not to exceed $21,615,413. Authorize Facilities Services to contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc., to provide Design/Build services for additions and renovations at Melbourne High School for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $21,200,000 based on the Design Criteria Documents provided by Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. dated November 11, 2006, with revisions as necessary to meet the established GMP.

F-25. Revisions to 7 Year Facility Improvement Plan

Recommendation: Authorize the Office of Facilities Management Services to move forward with modifications to the approved 7 Year Facilities Improvement Plan as presented on 1/23/07 (Provided as Attachment I is the 1/11/07 recommendation provided as a Staff Report on 1/23/07).

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G. ACTION AGENDA

G-1. Melbourne High School Naming of Administration Building in Honor of Dr. B. Frank Brown

Recommendation: Approve the request to name the new Melbourne High School Science Building the “Dr. B. Frank Brown Science and Research Center” and authorize the Superintendent to advertise for Public Hearing.

H. INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1. School Board Policy Revisions

Recommendation: Approve/adopt the new/revised School Board Policies listed below: 1121, 1121.01, 2210, 2261.03, 2421, 3120, 3121, 3121.01, 4121, 4121.01, 5130, 5410, 5460, 5463, 6480, 6610, 7434, 7530.01, 7540.08, 7540.09, 8350, 8420.01, 8462, 8475, 8500, 8605, 8606, 9211, 9700, and 9701.

H-2. 2007-2008 Staffing Plan Recommendations

Recommendation: The Staffing Plan for 2007-2008 is being recommended at this time to be the same as the 2006-2007 plan.

H-3. Secondary Schools of National Prominence-Modifications to Credit Requirements

Recommendation: Approve the deletion of Life Management Skills as a ½ credit requirement for students in the Secondary Schools of National Prominence Plan. The change will increase the number of elective credits that a student may take from 7.0 to 7.5.

H-4. Revised Instruction Operational Plan for West Shore and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High Schools

Recommendation: Revised graduation requirements for West Shore and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High Schools.

H-5. Summer Opportunities for Advancement and Remediation (SOAR) 2007

Recommendation: Approve the Summer Opportunities for Acceleration and Remediation (SOAR) program for the summer of 2007.

H-6. Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten

Recommendation: Approve district participation in the Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten Program as it is mandated and funded by the State of Florida.

H-7. Joint Use Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and the City of Satellite Beach, Town of Indialantic and Town of Melbourne Beach to use Eau Gallie High School’s Auditorium as an Emergency Operations Center during Disasters

Recommendation: To allow the City of Satellite Beach, the Town of Indialantic and Town of Melbourne Beach to use the Eau Gallie High School auditorium as an Emergency Operations Center during man-made and natural disasters.

H-8. Summer Fine Arts Theatre Licensing Agreements

Recommendation: Approve the licensing agreements with Tams-Witmark for three (3) performances of Brigadoon in the amount of $2,785 and Music Theatre International for three (3) performances of Thoroughly Modern Millie in the amount of $2,810; authorize reserved seat ticket prices of $10.00 for the Orchestra and Lower Tier sections and $8.00 for the Upper Tier section.

H-9. Contract for 11^th Grade Students to See Pirate of Penzance

Recommendation: Approve the contract fro 11^th grade students to see Pirates of Penzance at a total cost of $102,678.00.

H-10. Proposed Contract with American Evaluation Services, Inc. for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) Federal Grant, 2007-2010 Cycle

Recommendation: Approve the proposed three-year contract with American Evaluation Services, Inc. (AES), in the event the proposed grant is awarded, and the School Board then approves the award. The contract is for annual evaluations to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education of three magnet schools if they are funded by the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) federal grant 2007-2010: Riviera, University Park and Riverview. Budget: $53,000.00 a year for three years = $159,000.00.

H-11. Proposed Contract with Craig Dixon of Dixon Building Services for McNair Middle Magnet School (Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant)

Recommendation: Approve the proposed contract between Dixon Building Services (Bid #06-029-EM) and McNair Middle Magnet School for on-site consultation in the installation of a magnet school promotional sign.

H-12. Agreement for Cambridge Elementary Magnet School – AIMS Education Foundation

Recommendation: Approve the contract in the amount of $3,900 between the School Board of Brevard County and AIMS Education Foundation for professional development services at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School on April 10, 2007.

H-13. Affiliation Agreement with Holmes Regional Medical Center for the 2006-07 Operation NOW – Not On Our Watch

Recommendation: Approve the Affiliation Agreement between Holmes Regional Trauma Center, a department of Holmes Regional Medical Center and Brevard County Public School Board to set forth terms and conditions with respect to the participation in Operation NOW (Not On Our Watch) an educational awareness program for teenaged drivers.

H-14. Coquina Naming of the Fine Arts Suite – “The Catherine E. Weedman Fine Arts Suite”

Recommendation: Approve the request to dedicate and name the new fine arts suite, “The Catherine E. Weedman Fine Arts Suite”.

H-15. Titusville High German Club Field Trip to Helen, Georgia

Recommendation: Approvde field trip request by Titusville High School German Club to go to Helen, GA on March 22 through March 25, 2007.