June 13 2006 Agenda

C-2. 2006 FCAT Results

Recommendation: The Reading and Math sections of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) were administered to students in grades 3 through 10, and the Science section of the FCAT was administered to students in grades 5, 8 and 11 in March 2006. The FCAT results continue to place Brevard student performance among the highest scoring districts in the state. Jim Hulse and Karen Schafer of the Office of Accountability, Testing and Evaluation will give a brief presentation on the 2006 FCAT results.

C-3. Presentation – The Challenge of Organizational Excellence

Recommendation: The Superintendent and staff will make a presentation on the American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC) and describe a three-year plan to achieve organizational excellence by meeting the Sterling Award criteria by June 2008 and the Baldrige Award criteria by June 2009.

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 minutes from the expulsion hearing held on May 9, 2006, the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 9, 2006, and the minutes from the special meeting held on May 30, 2006.

E-3. Advertisement of the 2006-07 Tentative Budget

Recommendation: Authorize the Superintendent to advertise the 2006-07 Proposed Tentative budget and millage rates along with the capital projects to be funded from the 2 mill proceeds for the public hearing to be held on July 27, 2006 at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Services Facility.

E-4. Financial Statement – July 1, 2005 Through April 30, 2006

Recommendation: Approve the Financial Statement for July 2, 2005 through April 30, 2006.

E-5. Resolution No. 1 Through 6 Amending the 2005-06 Capital Projects Budget

Recommendation: Approve Resolutions No. 1 through 6 amending the 2005-06 Capital Projects Budget.

E-6. Budget Amendment #7 for the Operating Fund, 2005-06

Recommendation: Approve resolution #7 to amend the Operating Fund Budget by an increased amount of $129,304.

E-7. Isolated Transportation 2005-06 – Student J.D.

Recommendation: Approve isolated transportation for J.D., a student who attends Quest Elementary, effective for two (2) round trips each day for 05/06 ESY. Make appropriate payment to the student’s home as provide in School Board Policy 6550 for each day J.D. is in attendance at school. The mileage has been verified at 44.2 miles round trip from home to school for a total of 88.4 miles per day.

E-8. Isolated Transportation 2006-07 – Student J.D.

Recommendation: Approve isolated transportation for J.D., a student who attends Quest Elementary, effective for two (2) round trips each day for 06/07 ESY. Make appropriate payment to the student’s home as provide in School Board Policy 6550 for each day J.D. is in attendance at school. The mileage has been verified at 44.2 miles round trip from home to school for a total of 88.4 miles per day.

E-9. 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-10. Purchasing Bids, RFPs, RFQs, Sales & Service Agreements

Recommendation:

Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a. #04-011/BM – Fire Extinguisher Sales, Inspection, Service and Recharging II – Environmental Health & Safety – 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06

b. #04-019/CN – Dry Marker Boards – Maintenance Warehouse – 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06

c. #04-021/BM – Masonry & Concrete Contractors – Maintenance – 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06

d. #04-026/BM – Plunbing Contractors – Maintenance - 2003/04, 2004/05, 2005/06

e. #05-035/JO – Telephone Systems Maintenance & Installation – Educational Technology - 2004/05, 2005/06

f. #05-037/BM – Swimming Pool Chemical Supply and Service Contractors – Maintenance - 2004/05, 2005/06

g. #05-038/BM – Tree Trimming, Vegetation Removal and Stump Grinding – Maintenance - 2004/05, 2005/06

h. #06-004/BP – Ice Cream – Food & Nutrition Services - 2005/06, 2006/07

i. #06-006/BP – Cafeteria Milk - Food & Nutrition Services - 2005/06, 2006/07

Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

j. #06-045/CN – Paint – Maintenance– 2005/06

k. #06-047/BM – Degreasing and Inspection of Kitchen Hood System II – Maintenance – 2005/06

l. #06-048/AS – Automatic Floor Scrubbers – Environmental Health & Safety/Custodial Services – 2005/06

m. #06-055/BP – Avid Educational LanShare & Avid Educational Lab for Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School and Viera High – Career & Educational Technology – 2005/06

n. #07-006/JJ – Carrier A/C Parts – Maintenance – 2006/07

E-11. Support Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the appointment of Alan W. Daniel to the position of Construction Manager, Maintenance, effective June 14, 2006. Annual salary based on grade 25 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program. Resume attached. Approve the reclassification/transfer of Barbara A. Davis from the position of Reading Coach at Westside Elementary School to the position of Human Resources Recruiter, Office of Recruitment and Retention, effective July 3, 2006. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Administration Salary Program. Resume attached. Accept the retirement of Edward T. Curry, Jr., Assistant Superintendent of Facilities Services, effective July 28, 2006. Approve the appointment of Edward T. Curry, Jr. to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Facilities Services, on annual contract, effective September 1, 2006. Annual salary determined by the Superintendent. Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

E-12. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Accept the retirement of Jacqueline Lewis, Principal at Golfview Elementary School, effective June 30, 2006. Approve the appointment of Jacqueline Lewis to the position of Principal at Golfview Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2006. Annual salary based on grade 26 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program. Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

E-13. Job Description

Recommendation: Approve the following job description changes: Technology/Network Support – Coordinator, Network Analyst, Technology/Network Support – Associate, Technology/Network Support – Technician.

E-14. Florida First Start

Recommendation: Approve the School Board of Brevard County’s 2006-2007 agreement with the Brevard County School Readiness Coalition and receive funding in the amount of $145,000 to provide the Florida First Start Program.

E-15. ECTAC Contract Renewal

Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the district’s contract for services with the East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC).

E-16. Application for Continuation of English Literacy and Civics Project (Third Year Continuation)

Recommendation: Approve the Adult and Community Education CONTINUATION application for the English Literacy and Civics for Adult and Community Education in the amount of $43,654.00. This grant includes a budget of $30,849 for recurring expenses and $12,805 in non-recurring expenses.

E-17. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/East (FDLRS/East) Project Application for 2006-07

Recommendation: Approve the 2006-07 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/East Project grant application with a total funding of $1,098,198. The breakdown for the total budget amount is $871,249 in IDEA, Part B; $153,352 in IDEA, Part B, Preschool; and $73,597 in General Revenue.

E-18. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/TECH (FDLRS/Tech) Project Application for 2006-07

Recommendation: Approve the 2006-07 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/Tech Project grant application with a total funding of $267,000 to be paid by IDEA, Part B funds.

E-19. Reappoint School Board Representatives to Local Planning Agencies in the Cities of Melbourne, Satellite Beach, Titusville, and West Melbourne

Recommendation: Approve the reappointment for one (1) additional one–year term of the following School Board representatives to the local planning agencies (LPAs) of the following municipalities as required by the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning. Loretta Goggin – City of Melbourne (Larry Hughes); Sherrie D’Amato – City of Satellite Beach (Amy Kneessy); John Chambers – City of Titusville (Robert Jordan); Sammye Grymes - City of West Melbourne (Janice Kershaw).

F. CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

F-1. 2006-2007 Staffing Plan Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the revision to the Staffing Plan for 2006-2007. As you recall, on February 28, 2006, you voted for the 2006-2007 school year status quo on the Staffing Plan Committee recommendations for the 2006-2007 school year plan. Attached are the Staffing Plan Committee recommendations along with the Superintendent’s recommendations for the 2006-2007 school year.

F-2. Health Care Vendor Selection

Recommendation: Approve the recommendation of the joint Insurance Advisory Committees of the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners and Brevard Public Schools to enter into Administrative Services Only (ASO) contract agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and CIGNA beginning January 1, 2007 for a period of five years. This recommendation was approved by the Brevard County Board of Commissioners on May 16, 2006.

F-3. Brevard Virtual School

Recommendation: Provide distance learning course opportunities through Florida Virtual School (FLVS) rather than Brevard Virtual School (BVS).

F-4. 06-07 Safe & Drug-Free Schools Grant Approval

Recommendation: Approve the 06-07 funding proposal (request from the Florida Department of Education) in the amount of $383,168.90 for the Federal Safe & Drug-Free Schools grant. This total includes $287,875.65 appropriated for 2006-2007 and a roll forward amount of $95,293.25, and authorize the Superintendent to affix the appropriate signature.

F-5. Florida Learn and Serve Grant

Recommendation: Approve the submission of Florida Learn and Serve grant applications for Endeavour Elementary Magnet School in the amount of $7,000; Kennedy Middle School in the amount of $6,000; and Jackson Middle School in the amount of $5,000.

F-6. 2006-2007 Multiagency Service Network for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Student Project Application

Recommendation: Approve the 2006-2007 funding proposal (request from the Florida Department of Education) in the amount of $113,803 for the Severely Emotionally Disturbed Multiagency Network (SEDNET) and authorize the Superintendent to affix the appropriate signature.

F-7. Consolidated Application for Selected NCLB Grants

Recommendation: Approve the submission of the 2006-2007 Consolidated Application for the NCLB grants listed above. This application is due by June 30, 2006.

F-8. Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act – Grant Application SY 2006-07

Recommendation: Approve the 2006-07 Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act grant application for federal funds in the amount of $620,523 to be submitted to the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

F-9. Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Entitlement Grant for 2006-2007

Recommendation: Approve the proposal for expenditures of $14,786,596.00 from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Entitlement Grant for 2006-2007 and $492,209.00 from the Preschool Entitlement portion.

F-10. Agreement: School Board of Brevard County and Devereux Foundation

Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Devereux Foundation in the amount of $625,712.00.

F-11. Agreement: Brevard Public Schools and Behavioral Educational Services, Inc. (formerly known as Ramsay Youth Counseling/Psychiatric Solutions)

Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between Brevard Public Schools and Behavioral Educational Services, Inc. in the amount of $7,413,185.

F-12. Kathryn Granat CRISS Training

Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Agreement for Kathryn Granat to train Creating Independence through Student-Owned Strategies (CRISS) trainers.

F-13. Approve the Consultant Agreement with Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)

Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Agreement with the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC0 – Brevard, Inc. for the Family Liaison Program to provide liaison services to eligible exceptional student education parents in the amount of $70,000.00.

F-14. Consultant Agreement for Endeavour Elementary Magnet School of Technology with Susan Kovalik and Associates

Recommendation: Approve the consultant agreement for Endeavour Elementary Magnet School of Technology with Susan Kovalik and Associates in the amount of $80,975.00 for teacher training for the 2006-2007 school year.

F-15. Field Trip for Satellite High School FBLA Member to Participate in the National FBLA Conference in Nashville, TN on June 29 – July 2

Recommendation: To approve the field trip for one (1) student to travel to Nashville to represent Satellite High School at the National FBLA Leadership Conference.

F-16. Eau Gallie High School Students to Participate in the Technology Student Association (TSA) 28^th National Conference in Dallas, TX on June 21-25, 2006

Recommendation: To approve the trip for the EG TSA (Eau Gallie High School – Technology Student Association) to attend the National TSA Conference.

F-17. One Eau Gallie High School Student to Attend the Technology Student Association (SkillsUSA) National Conference – June 18-24, 2006 – Kansas City, MO

Recommendation: To approve the trip for one student and one advisor of the Eau Gallie High School – SkillsUSA Marine Service Technology Student Association to attend the National SkillsUSA conference, to be held in Kansas City, MO from June 18^th to June 24^th, 2006.

F-18. RHS Skill USA (VICA) National Leadership Conference

Recommendation: Approve this request for one (1) Rockledge High School teacher and seven (7) students to go on an educational trip to Kansas City, Missouri. Students have won the Skills USA State Competition and have earned the honor to compete at the Skills USA National Leadership Conference. This trip will be from June 18, 2006 to June 24, 2006. Students will miss no school.

F-19. Field Trip – Merritt Island High School FBLA National Leadership Conference, Nashville, TN

Recommendation: Approve the request by Merritt Island High School for one teacher and one graduating senior from the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) to attend the National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN from June 29, 2006 through July 2, 2006.

F-20. District Technology Plan, 2006-2009

Recommendation: To approve the District’s Technology Plan, 2006-2009 and authorize submission to the Florida Department of Education.

F-21. Best Practices for Safety and Security Self-Assessment – OPPAGA

Recommendation: Accept the Superintendent’s recommendation based on review of findings from the 2005-2006 Best Practices for Safety and Security Self-Assessment.

F-22. Contract with First Advantage to Outsource Electronic Fingerprinting for Jessica Lunsford Act Level II Background Screening Compliance

Recommendation: Approve the contract with First Advantage to capture Electronic Fingerprints at no cost to the District.

F-23. Modify Haskell’s Contract to Include Items Excluded from the 3^rd Floor Addition and Required by Code & Accept Certificate of Final Inspection for Rockledge High Additions

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services Department to increase The Haskell Company Guaranteed Maximum price (GMP) by $551,671 to add the following additional scope: additional site work including additional fencing, sidewalk work and widening of the bus loop, additional casting beds, relocating chiller yard and adding masonry screen wall, replace existing sewer line, add form liner to make tilt-up panels compatible to school architecture, additional foundation requirements for the taller panels, additional structure fore proofing, additional threshold inspection requirements, utility locates, additional Enhanced Hurricane Protection Areas requirements, added material and threshold testing, added general conditions, design & construction fee and insurances and bond fee. No time extension is required to complete this work. Attached find cost breakdown of additional work. Also authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release the contractor’s retainage.

F-24. Manatee Elementary – Meadowlane Elementary – Westside Elementary Classroom Additions Amendment No. 5 and Certificate of Final Inspection (CFI)

Recommendation: Authorize the Facilities Services Department to increase P.A.V.C.O. Construction’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the 10-Classroom Addition Projects at Manatee Elementary, Meadowlane Elementary, and Westside Elementary Schools by $75,411.62, subject to final review by auditor, for additional scope items related to site requirements, EHPA, and adding teacher restrooms. Accept the project as complete. Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release Design Builders retainage.

F-25. Space Coast Jr/Sr High School Additions & Renovations – Certificate of Final Inspection

Recommendation: Accept the project as complete. Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release the contractor’s retainage for Space Coast Jr/Sr High project.

F-26. Project Management Plan – Proposed New Elementary School “T”

Recommendation: Approve the Project Management Plan for the design and construction of the BRPH prototype 865 student station elementary school that will accommodate a 4-6 grade configuration on the existing Meadowlane/Central School campus at a cost not-to-exceed $22 million. Funding for this project is expected to be from current class size reduction funds in-hand ($1,689,350) and impact fees generated from Benefit District I.

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G. ACTION AGENDA

H. INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1. School Bus Lease Agreement with Sculptor Charter School, Explorer Charter School, Odyssey Charter School, Osprey Elementary Charter School, Sawgrass Middle Charter School and River’s Edge Charter Academy\

Recommendation: Agreement to lease one (1) bus to Sculptor Charter School, two (2) buses to Explorer Charter School, four (4) buses to Odyssey Charter School, four (4) buses to River’s Edge Charter Academy, one (1) bus to Osprey Charter School and one (1) bus to Sawgrass Charter School.

H-2. Rockledge High Loan Request for Purchase of Two 7-Passenger Minivans

Recommendation: Approve loan request by Rockledge High in the amount of $33,000.00 for the purchase of two 7-passenger minivans at a cost of $44,000.

H-3. 2005-2006 Even Start Continuation Application

Recommendation: Approve the grant application for the Even Start grant in the amount of $316,518 to continue the program in 2006-2007.

H-4. Florida Educational Equity Act Annual Update 2005-2006

Recommendation: Approve the 2005-2006 Florida Equity Act Update.

H-5. Approve the MACS (Medicaid Administrative Claiming Service) Agreement with the School Board of Seminole County in Providing Data and Sharing Statistics for Medicaid Reimbursement

Recommendation: Approve the Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County (SBBC) and the School Board of Seminole County (SBSC) to provide data and statistics for Medicaid (MACS) Administrative Claiming activities.

H-6. Consultant Agreement for Cambridge Elementary Magnet School – Nancy Prizito Enterprises, Writing Strategies

Recommendation: Approve the contract between the School Board of Brevard County and Nancy Prizito Enterprises for staff development services at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School on the following dates: 8/7/06; 9/8/06; 11/6/06; and 1/10/07. Nancy Prizito will conduct four 8-hour staff development trainings with teachers K-6. Training will include modeling and co-teaching lessons, rubric scoring, and strategies to improve FCAT Writes expository and narrative writing. Cost of staff development includes teacher resource materials.

H-7. Sanitary Sewer Service at Columbia and Christa McAuliffe Elementary Schools

Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a project to remove the sewage treatment plants and connect the sanitary sewers to the City of Palm Bay’s system at Columbia and Christa McAuliffe Elementary Schools for a cost not to exceed $300,000. Authorize the Board Chairman to sign the attached Utility Agreements with the City of Palm Bay for sanitary sewer service at Columbia and Christa McAuliffe Elementary Schools.

I. STAFF REPORTS

I-1. Charter School Accountability Reports

Recommendation: Staff will report on the Charter School Accountability Reports.

A. OPENING EXERCISES

A-7. Adoption of Agenda

B. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

C. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS