February 27, 07 Agenda

C-2. Proclaim March 5-9, 2007 as National School Breakfast Week

Recommendation: Adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of March 5-9, 2007 as National School Breakfast Week.

C-3. School Age Child Care – Gold Key Assessment Presentation

Recommendation: Presentation of the Gold Key Assessment Plan for School Age Child Care Programs.

C-4. Presentation on Secondary Schools of National Prominence

Recommendation: Staff members will make a presentation to provide current information to the Board about the implementation of the district’s SSNP initiative.

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. 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-3. Purchasing Bids & Agreement

Recommendation:

Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a. #06-028/BM – Electrical Contractors – Maintenance –2005/06, 2006/07

b. #06-029/BM – General Contractor Services – Maintenance – 2005/06, 2006/07

c. #06-034/CN – Air Conditioning & Heating Parts – Maintenance Warehouse - 2005/06, 2006/07

Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

d. #07-030/BM – HVAC Modifications at Indialantic Elementary School – Facilities Services – 2006/07

e. #07-032/BP – Band Uniforms – Eau Gallie High School – 2006/07

Award RFP’s listed below:

f. #07002/LH – Building and Fire Inspection and Plan Review Services – Facilities Services – 2006/07

E-4. Support Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

E-5. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Accept the retirement of Walter L. Christy, Director of Secondary Programs, Curriculum and Instruction, effective February 28, 2007. Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

E-6. Job Descriptions

Recommendation: Approve new job descriptions; Code Compliance Specialist I, Code Compliance Specialist II, Technology Analyst – Transportation Systems, and FTE Specialist.

E-7. Purchase/Move/Install Relocatable Classrooms in Support of Student Accommodation Plan

Recommendation: Authorize the Facilities Services Team to purchase 26 new relocatable classrooms from a pre-qualified manufacturer at a cost not to exceed $1,345,682 (including freight, set up and general conditions) and complete all work associated with the installation of the new classrooms and relocation/installation of 14 existing classrooms (infrastructure, furniture, permitting, administration and contingency) at a cost of $2,143,008, for a total cost not to exceed $3,488,690.

F. CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

F-1. 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.

F-2. 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.

F-3. Revised Instructional Operational Plan for West Shore and Edgewood Jr./Sr. High Schools

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

F-4. Summer Opportunities for Advancement and Remediation (SOAR) 2007

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

F-5. Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten

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

F-6. 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.

F-7. 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.

F-8. Contract for 11^th Grade Students to See Pirates of Penzance

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

F-9. Resolution to Retain Exclusive Authority of Charter Schools

Recommendation: Approve the recommendation to submit a resolution to the State Board of Education to retain exclusive authority to authorize charter schools within Brevard County.

F-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.

F-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.

F-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.

F-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.

F-14. Titusville High German Club Field Trip to Helen, Georgia

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

F-15. Proposed New Facility for Central Area Adult/ Alternative Education Center

Recommendation: Authorize the Office of Facilities Services to purchase/install/furnish a 22,458 modular classroom/office complex and complete necessary infrastructure improvements on the School District owned McLarty Stadium site in the City of Rockledge at a cost not-to-exceed $3,801,000.

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G. ACTION AGENDA

G-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, 8400, 8420.01, 8462, 8475, 8500, 8605, 8606, 9211, 9700, and 9701.

G-2. Catherine E. Weedman Fine Arts Suite – Coquina Elementary

Recommendation: Coquina Elementary would like the School Board to approve the dedication and naming of the new fine arts suite, “The Catherine E. Weedman Fine Arts Suite” and authorize the Superintendent to advertise for public hearing.

H. INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1. Public Sale of Series 2007 Revenue Anticipation Notes

Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Series 2007 Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN), not to exceed $42,000,000 for the costs of certain projects knows as the “RAN Projects”, for an amount of approximately $18,000,000 and to pay a portion of the principal due for the 2006 RAN in the amount of approximately $22,400,000.

H-2. Issuance of Series 2007C Certificates of Participation

Recommendation: Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of Certificates of Participation Series 2007C, not exceeding $135,000,000, for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of certain educational facilities and to execute ground leases of certain real property, as necessary, in connection with the issuance of the 2007C certificates. Approve all other documents required to complete the negotiated sale, and approve Citigroup Global Markets as the senior managing underwriter and A.G. Edwards, Raymond James and Associates, and Wachovia as co-managing underwriters.

H-3. Contract for Consultant Services with Electronic Training Solutions, Inc.

Recommendation: Engage Electronic Training Solutions, Inc. of Cocoa, to implement the final phase (#4) of our organizational effectiveness initiative, at a cost of $20,000. This phase is to review improvement plan results and prepare the district for a successful site visit by the Sterling Council.

H-4. High School Major Areas of Interest

Recommendation: Approve the Major Areas of Interest selected by each High School.

H-5. K-12 Visual Arts Textbook Adoption

Recommendation: Approve the recommendation of the K-12 Visual Arts Committee to adopt the instructional materials listed for the following courses at the following instructional levels: High School: Davis Publishers; Middle School: Scott Foresman Art (M/J); Elementary School (K-5): Harcourt Art Everywhere.

H-6. School Advisory Council Membership Report

Recommendation: Approve School Advisory Council Membership Report for 84 schools and the alternative school sites.

H-7. Charter Renewal Recommendation for Einstein Montessori and Explorer

Recommendation: The recommendation regarding the renewal of Einstein Montessori and Explorer charter schools will be provided to the Board prior to February 27, 2007.

H-8. Amendment #1 and Amendment #2 to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B and PreK

Recommendation: Approve Amendment #1 for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B for $24,144.21, accumulated 2006 roll forward. Approve Amendment #2 for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B Preschool for $5,966.01, accumulated 2006 roll forward.

H-9. Agreement for Cambridge Elementary Magnet School – Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski

Recommendation: Approve the contract in the amount of $1,200 between the School Board of Brevard County and Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski for professional development services at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School on April 25, 2007.

H-10. Educational Performance Field Trip to New York City for Astronaut High School Choral Students

Recommendation: Approve an educational field trip for 24 Astronaut High School choral students and six chaperones to New York City. The students will be leaving from Orlando Airport on the morning of Sunday, March 25^th and returning on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 28, 2007. The students will travel during the spring break at no cost to the school.

H-11. Palm Bay High School Law Academy Trip to Atlanta, Georgia

Recommendation: Approve the Palm Bay High School Academy of Law and Public Safety trip to Atlanta, Georgia on April 16-18, 2007. There will be no cost to the district.

H-12. Growth Management Legislation (SB360) Compliance Actions

Recommendation: Accept the 1/8/07 projections report prepared by Kimley-Horn & Associates (provided as Attachment I) as the basis for population and student enrollment projections that will be included in the proposed Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and School Concurrency (ILA) that is expected to be approved by the County, Local Municipalities and the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) in compliance with Growth Management Legislation (SB360). Adopt a Level of Service (LOS) at 100% of permanent capacity as identified in the Florida Inventory of School Houses (F.I.S.H.) database for inclusion in the above mentioned (ILA). Adopt Concurrency Service Area (CSA) as the individual school attendance boundaries for the application of adopted Level of Service (LOS) standards for inclusion in the above mentioned (ILA).

H-13. Student Accommodation Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-2008

Recommendation: Approve the attached Student Accommodation Plan for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

I. STAFF REPORTS

J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (If required)

K. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

L. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

M. ADJOURNMENT

INSTITUTION: ARTICLE IX – SECTION 1. Public education. - The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its borders. Adequate provision shall be made by law for a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education and for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of institutions of higher learning and other public education programs that the needs of the people may require.

ADDRESSING THE BOARD:

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A. OPENING EXERCISES

A-7. Adoption of Agenda

B. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

C. RESOLUTIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS