MISSION

TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD

EXPULSION HEARINGS

April 25, 2006

2:00 p.m.

 

In-the-Sunshine Expulsion hearings begin at 2:00 p.m., if necessary.

All other Expulsion hearings are closed to the public.

 

SPECIAL MEETING

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FACILITY

April 25, 2006

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:  Olivia Ordonez, 6th  Grade, Audubon Elementary School

A-4.     Pledge of Allegiance:  Joshua Waters, 6th Grade, Audubon Elementary School

A-5.     Emergency Items 

A-6.     Adoption of Agenda 

 

B.        RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

B-1.     Recognition of  Saturn Elementary School as a Quality School

            Recommendation:  Recognize Saturn Elementary School as a Quality School.

 

B-2.     Outstanding School Volunteers

            Recommendation:  Honor and thank the district Outstanding School Volunteers in the Youth, Adult, Senior and Mentor categories.

 

C.        RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

C-1.     Recognize May 6-12, 2006 as National Nurse Week

            Recommendation:  Adopt the Resolution stating that the School Board of Brevard County wishes to call attention to the important contributions of school nurses and to endorse the observance of May 6-12, 2006 as National Nurse Week in Brevard County Public Schools.

 

C-2.     Proclamation – Teacher Appreciation Week

            Recommendation:  Approve the proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week May 8-12, 2006.

 

C-3.     Proclamation for Substitute Teacher Week

            Recommendation:  Approve the Proclamation for Substitute Teacher Week, May 8-12, 2006.

 


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.     Instructional Staff Recommendations

            Recommendation:   Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

 

E-4.     Support Staff Recommendations

            Recommendation:  Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

 

E-5.     Job Description

            Recommendation:  Approve the following job description change:  Preventive Health Promotion & Evaluation Specialist (RN), Pay Grade PTS Grade O.

 

E-6.     Allocation of FY2005-2006 “Classrooms for Kids Program” Funding

            Recommendation:  Approve the allocation of $1,689,350 of FY2005-2006 “Classrooms for Kids Program” funding for Elementary School “T” as shown on the attached Classroom for Kids Project Allocation List.  Authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign the attached Bond Certification for 2004-2005 Classrooms for Kids Program, Classrooms for Kids Project Allocation List and Capital Outlay Request Encumbrance Authorization (OEF 353).

 

F.         CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

F-1.      Insurance Brokerage Services Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – Boca Raton

            Recommendation:  Approve the final year of the district’s contract for Professional Insurance Brokerage Services with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – Boca Raton.

 

F-2.      Amend the Explorer Elementary and Middle School Charter Contract

            Recommendation:  Approve the amendment to the Explorer Elementary and Middle School charter contract to include ninth grade.

 

F-3.      Royal Palm Charter School Renewal Contract

            Recommendation:  Approve the charter renewal contract for Royal Palm Charter School.

 

F-4.      Quality School Training

            Recommendation:  Approve the consultant Agreement with Dr. Bradley Greene, senior faculty member of the Glasser Institute, in the amount of $25,000.

 

 

 

 

F-5.      Consultant Agreement with Dr. Howard Johnston

            Recommendation:  The Office of Educational Leadership and Professional Development requests to contract with Dr. Howard Johnston for two identical presentations, The Moral Imperatives of Inclusion, on May 8, 2006.  Dr. Johnston will present to the Leadership Team from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and will present to selected curriculum contacts, resource teachers, and exceptional education personnel from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

 

F-6.      Testing Strategies:  Closing the Achievement Gap with Larry Bell

            Recommendation:  Educational Consultant Larry Bell from Multicultural America, Inc. will conduct a seven hour workshop with Riverview Elementary School on July 28, 2006 for approximately 45 teachers, teacher assistants, and administrators.

 

F-7.      Consultant Agreement with Florida Crisis Response Team

            Recommendation:  Approve the consultant agreement with the Florida Crisis Response Team to provide mental health training as required component of the Federal Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant.  The Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant was approved by the Brevard School Board on August 9, 2005.  The total cost for the training shall not exceed $6,800.00.

 

F-8.      Palm Bay High School FIRST ROBOTICS Vex Team Field Trip to Atlanta, Georgia

            Recommendation:  Approve the field trip request by Palm Bay High School FIRST ROBOTICS Vex Team to attend the National FIRST Vex Robotics Challenge in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 26-30, 2006.

 

F-9.      Palm Bay High School Yearbook Editors Trip to Visit Walsworth Publishing in Brookfield/Marceline, Missouri

            Recommendation:  Approve the field trip by the Palm Bay High School Yearbook Editors to visit Walsworth Publishing in Brookfield/Marceline, Missouri, on May 11-12, 2006.

 

F-10.    Sabal Elementary School’s 6th Grade Field Trip to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA May 14-20, 2006

            Recommendation:  Approve the educational field trip for Sabal Elementary School sixth grade students to travel to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA, Sunday May 14 – Saturday, May 20, 2006.

 

F-11.    Field Trip – Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High and Eau Gallie High School Students to Attend the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) 2006 National Conference, Boston, MA – July 14-17, 2006

            Recommendation:  To approve a total of thirteen students and two chaperones from Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High and Eau Gallie High School, as well as the PAR Program Manager and the PREVENT! SADD Coordinator, to attend the 2006 SADD National Convention held in Boston, MA on July 14-17, 2006.

 

F-12.    Facility Acquisition

            Recommendation:  Authorize the purchase of the 14,000 sq. ft. “Space Coast Center for Independent Living” facility which is located on the southeast corner of the Freedom 7 E.S. site in Cocoa Beach, Florida, at a cost not-to-exceed $171,000.

 

F-13.    Proposed New Elementary School “T” Site Selection

            Recommendation:  Authorize the Facilities Services Division to complete required due diligence, prototype school selection and site adaption tasks associated with the implementation of Option III described in Project Status Report dated 2/27/06 at a cost not-to-exceed $50,000 utilizing one of our continuing contract consultants.  A copy of Board agenda item F-11 that was discussed at the 3/14/06 Board meeting is provided and includes the above referenced 2/27/ Project Status Report.

 

F-14.    Approve the Student Accommodation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007

            Recommendation:  Approve the attached Student Accommodation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

 

F-15.    Purchase/Install Relocatable Classrooms in Support of FY06/07 Student Accommodation Plan

            Recommendation:  Authorize the Facilities Services Team to purchase a total of 48 new relocatable classrooms from one or both of the two pre-qualified relocatable classroom manufacturers at a cost of $2,249,520 and complete all work associated with the installation of these units (delivery, set-up, infrastructure, furniture, permitting, administration and contingency) as described in Option 2 of the attached memo dated 4/4/06 at a cost of $2,176,658 for a total cost not to exceed $4,426, 178.

 

F-16.    Educational Services Facility Programming Study and Master Plan

            Recommendation:  Authorize Facilities Services to contract with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. (RS&H), under the terms and conditions of their continuing contract with Brevard Public Schools, for a facility programming study of the Educational Services Facility (ESF), including development of a 5-Year master plan.  The RS&H proposal is attached.

 

F-17.    Computer Workstation/Technology Partnership RFP

            Recommendation:  Authorize the office of Educational Technology to negotiate a technology partnership contract with the top ranked firm for RFP#06010/JO technology partnership II.  If contract negotiations fail with the top-ranked firm, as stated in section 3-6 of the RFP, and supported by state statute, the negotiation process will continue to the next highest ranked firm.  The district evaluation committee has ranked the submitting firms in the following order: 1. GovConnection, Inc. (Lenovo/IBM);  2. Hewlett-Packard;  3.  Gateway Companies NSC;  4.  Dell Marketing L.P.;  5.  CDW-Government, Inc.

 

F-18.    Transfer (2) Buses to Brevard County Parks and Rec

            Recommendation:  Approve the sale of two used retired AS IS school buses to Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department for $5,000 per bus. Bus #811 Vin. No. 1HVBBNKN9MH370227 and Bus#829 Vin. No. 1HVBBNKN3MH370207.

 

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BREVARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS NEWS SEGMENT

 

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G.        ACTION AGENDA

G-1.     Amend/Revise Board Policy:  5500 Student Conduct

            Recommendation:  Approve the revision to School Board Policy 5500 to reflect current Florida Statute regarding Felony Charges for Incidents off School Property, and authorize the Superintendent to advertise for public hearing.

 

G-2.     Revision of School Board Policy 7250

            Recommendation:  Approve the recommended revised policy at the direction of the Board and authorize the Superintendent to advertise for public hearing.

 

G-3.     Approve the Naming of Elementary School “S” as Sunrise Elementary School

            Recommendation:  Hold a Public Hearing and approve the naming of Elementary School “S” as Sunrise Elementary School.

 

H.        INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1.     Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Part II

            Recommendation:  Approve the grant application for Brevard Public Schools for Title II-part D of Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT II) in the amount of $1,250,000.

 

H-2.     Adult/Community Education – South Area Lease Agreement

            Recommendation:  Approve the Lease Agreement for the South Area Adult/Community Education Center.

 

H-3.     Approve the 2006-07 Cooperative Agreement with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)

            Recommendation:  Approve the Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County, Florida and Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D “learning through listening”) not to exceed $34,000.00.

 

H-4.     2006-07 Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to Serve Exceptional Education Students

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement with the Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to provide services to eligible ESE students in the amount not to exceed $434,600.00.

 

H-5.     Department of Juvenile Justice 2006-2007 School Calendar

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2006-2007 School Calendar for the Juvenile Justice Sites.

 

H-6.     Educational Services Contract, Brevard Public Schools and Hurricane Island Outward Bound

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Hurricane Island Outward Bound in the amount of $46,585.00 for educational services.

 

H-7.     Brevard Public Schools and Space Coast Marine Institute, Contract for Educational Services

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between Brevard Public Schools and Space Coast Marine Institute in the amount of $232,132.00.

 

 

H-8.     Contract for Educational Services between Brevard Public Schools and Center for Drug Free Living for Brevard Group Treatment Home

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Center for Drug Free Living (for the Brevard Group Treatment Home) in the amount of $160,635.00.

 

H-9.     Contract for Educational Services between Brevard Public Schools and Center for Drug Free Living for Frances Walker Halfway House

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Center for Drug Free Living (for Frances Walker Halfway House) in the amount of $155,406.00.

 

 

 

H-10.   Agreement:  School Board of Brevard County and Kids Medical Club

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Kids Medical Club for an estimated amount of $60,000.00 for one teacher.

 

H-11.   Agreement:  School Board of Brevard County and the National Deaf Academy

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and the National Deaf Academy in the amount of $161,512.50 for residential placement of one Brevard County student.

 

H-12.   School Board of Brevard County and Crosswinds Youth Shelter, Contract for Educational Services

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Crosswinds Youth Shelter in the amount of $32,830.00.

 

H-13.   School Board of Brevard County and Crosswinds/Rainwater Center for Girls, Contract for Educational Services

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Crosswinds/Rainwater Center for Girls in the amount of $66,513.00.

 

H-14.   Center for Performance Assessment Workshop – Classroom Instruction That Works

            Recommendation:  Approve agreement with Center for Performance Assessment for one day workshop for elementary Title I teachers on “Effective Teaching Strategies for the Standards-Based Classroom.”  This workshop will be one of five offered as part of the week-long professional development academy for Title I teachers – Reaching the Summit – Tools for Teaching and Learning.

 

H-15.   Achieving Rigor and Relevance in the Elementary Classroom

            Recommendation:  Approve agreement with The International Center for Leadership in Education to present a one day workshop on Achieving Rigor and  Relevance in the Elementary Classroom.  This workshop will be one of five offered as part of the week-long professional development academy for Title I teachers – Reaching the Summit – Tools for Teaching and Learning.

 

H-16.   Dr. Tom Guskey – Assessment As Learning – The Instructional Role of Assessment

            Recommendation:  Approve agreement with Dr. Tom Guskey for presenting a one day workshop on Assessment as Learning – The Instructional Role of Assessment.  This workshop will be one of five offered as part of the week-long professional development academy for Title I teachers – Reaching the Summit – Tools for Teaching and Learning.

 

H-17.   Understanding the Pre-Adolescent and Impact on Classroom Behaviors – Dr. David Walsh

            Recommendation:  Approve agreement with Dr. David Walsh for a one-day workshop on Understanding the Pre-Adolescent Brain.  This workshop will be one of five offered as part of the week-long professional development academy for Title I teachers – Reaching the Summit – Tools for Teaching and Learning.

 

H-18.   Kagan Structures for Success

            Recommendation:  Approve agreement with Kagan Professional Development for the Structures for Success workshop.  This workshop will be one of five offered as part of the week-long professional development academy for Title I teachers – Reaching the Summit – Tools for Teaching and Learning.

 

H-19.   Thinking Maps, Inc.

            Recommendation:  Approve agreement with Thinking Maps, Inc. for a one day workshop for elementary Title I teachers.  This workshop will be one of five offered as part of the week-long professional development academy for Title I teachers – Reaching the Summit – Tools for Teaching and Learning.

 

H-20.   Contracted Services Agreement between Elementary School “S” and Mr. Rick. Inc.

            Recommendation:  Approve the contracted services agreement between Elementary School “S” and Mr. Rick, Inc. to provide a motivational program for students based on Character Education and starting a “New Beginning” on August 11, 2006.

 

H-21.   Prototype Design Services for New Elementary School “T”

            Recommendation:  Authorize the Facilities Services staff to contract with the Architect for the prototype design recommended by the Selection Committee for Elementary School “T”.

 

 

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:

Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any regular meeting by following established procedures.  The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes.  A speaker’s time may not be allocated to others.  Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the east wall of the boardroom.  Thirty minutes will be set aside at the beginning of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items.  Up to thirty minutes of public discussion will be allowed for each agenda action item.

 

NOTE:  If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

NOTE:  Sensory and mobility impaired persons seeking assistance for participation in any meeting, conference, or seminar should contact Patti Buchanan, Employment Supervisor, Employee Services, five days prior to the meeting date.  Ms. Buchanan may be reached at 631-1911, ext. 220 (voice) or 632-7603 (TDD).

 

NOTE:  This publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats, including large print, cassette tape, and Braille.  Telephone or written requests should include your name, address, and telephone number.  Requests should be made to School Board Office, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL  32940-6699, (321) 633-1000, ext. 412 at least two (2) weeks prior to the time you need the publication.

 

NOTE:  We respectfully request that ALL ELECTRONIC ITEMS AND CELL PHONES REMAIN OFF while the School Board is in session.

                                                                                                                                                

NOTE:  Brevard Public Schools Television (BPS-TV) will broadcast this meeting live on Bright House Networks cable channel 9.  BPS-TV will also replay the meeting on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., and the following Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m.  This meeting will also be broadcast on the BPS-TV 9.  The City of Titusville also broadcast the meetings on Thursday’s at 8:00 a.m. and Saturday’s at 7:00 p.m. on Bright House cable channel 1 or 99.