MISSION

TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD

EXPULSION HEARINGS

May 30, 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

May 30, 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: Jewel Morrison, 4^th Grade, Challenger 7 Elementary School

A-4. Pledge of Allegiance: Aaron Giles, 4^th Grade, Challenger 7 Elementary School

A-5. Entertainment: Challenger 7 Elementary School Beginning and Intermediate Strings Under the Direction of Music Teacher Brian Foote.

A-6. Emergency Items

A-7. Adoption of Agenda

B. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

B-1. NAEYC Accreditation Recognition

Recommendation: Recognize Step FOURward VPK Programs for achieving NAEYC accreditation during the 2005-2006 school year.

B-2. Recognize Schools and Principals for Their Success in Promoting and Supporting National Board Certified Teacher Candidates and NBCTs at Their Schools

Recommendation: Recognize the schools and principals for their success in promoting and supporting National Board Certified Teacher candidates and NBCTs at their schools.

C. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

C-1. Presentation – Secondary Schools of National Prominence

Recommendation: The Superintendent will present the recommendations on Secondary Schools of National Prominence as outlined under Action Item G-3.

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. Approval for Board Members Out-of-County Travel to FSBA/FADSS Spring Conference in Tampa – June 14-16, 2006

Recommendation: Approve out-of-county travel for Board members Larry Hughes, Janice Kershaw and Amy Kneessy to attend the FSBA/FADSS Spring Conference to be held in Tampa from June 14-16, 2006.

E-3. Warrant List – April 1, 2006 Through April 30, 2006

Recommendation: Approve the Warrant List for the period of April 1, 2006 through April 30, 2006. Total expenditures were $28,022,684.23.

E-4. Quarterly Investment Report

Recommendation: Approve the Third Quarter Investment Summary for FY 2006, provided by Public Financial Management, Inc. Included in the information is a summary of the Brevard County School Board’s investment performance for the past three months of the fiscal year (January 1, 2006 – March 31, 2006) as compared to benchmark earnings of the SBA pool and Merrill Lynch treasury indices.

E-5. Resolution No. 1 to Amend the 2005-06 District School Budget-Debt Service

Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 1 amending the Debt Service Funds Budget in the amount of $876,967 decreasing the revised budget to $29,621,659.

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

Recommendation: Approve resolution #6 to amend the Operating Fund Budget.

E-7. Purchasing Bids, RFPs, RFQs, Sales & Service Agreements

Recommendation:

Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a. #07-004/BP – Cafeteria Paper Products – Office of Food & Nutrition Services – 2006/07

b. #06-046/BM – Playground Surfacing Material – Maintenance – 2005/06

c. #06-053/BM – Synthetic Surface Covering for Football Field – Palm Bay High School – 2005/06 (Place Holder)

Award the Purchasing RFP listed below:

d. #06009/BM – Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Abatement Services – Environmental Health and Safety – 2005-06

E-8. 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-9. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Accept the retirement of Katherine G. Butts, Assistant Principal (10 month) at Holland Elementary School, effective May 24, 2006. Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

E-10. Support Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

E-11. Job Description

Recommendation: Approve the following job description and grade: Specialist – Transportation, Nonbargaining Pay Grade 12.

E-12. Job Description

Recommendation: Approve the Coordinator – Title 1 Project and Coordinator – VPK-Early Childhood job descriptions.

E-13. 21^st Century Community Learning Center (Discretionary/Continuation) 2006-2007

Recommendation: Approve the CONTINUATION application for the third year of the 21^st Century Community Learning Center for Adult and Community Education in the amount of $288,000.

E-14. Adult Education and Family Literacy: Geographical (Discretionary/Continuation) 2006-2007

Recommendation: Approve the Adult and Community Education CONTINUATION application for Geographical allocation project for Adult and Community Education in the amount of $331,411. This amount includes $267,427 of continuing funding, as well as $63,984 as a one-time non-recurring allocation of roll-over funds.

E-15. English Literacy and Civics Education (Discretionary/Continuation) 2006-2007

Recommendation: Approve the Adult and Community Education CONTINUATION application for the 4^th year continuation of the English Literacy and Civics allocation project for Adult and Community Education in the amount of $65,758. This amount includes $46,476 of continuing funding, as well as $19,292 as a one-time non-recurring allocation of roll-over funds.

E-16. Additional FF&E for Sunrise Elementary

Recommendation: Increase FF&E for Sunrise Elementary by $575,000.

F. CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

F-1. Easy Benefits Contract Renewal

Recommendation: Approve annual renewal effective July 1, 2006 of the contract with Easy Benefits LLC for employee benefits data management and the Online Job Center support.

F-2. Renew the School Boards Property and Casualty Insurance Policies

Recommendation: To grant the Superintendent the authority to bind the School Board’s Property and Casualty insurance policies as of July 1, 2006. This is necessary as the district Property and Casualty insurance policies will expire on June 30, 2006 and negotiations for the renewal of these policies will not be completed prior to the Board’s final meeting of the current fiscal year on June 13, 2006.

F-3. Third-Party Claims Administer Services Agreement with ITT Hartford – Specialty Risk Services

Recommendation: Approve the three year Third-Party Administrator claims handling agreement for all Auto, General and Workers Compensation liability claims with ITT Hartford – Specialty Risk Services.

F-4. Reorganization of the Office of Early Childhood Education and Title I

Recommendation: Approve the reorganization of the Office of Early Childhood Education and Title I.

F-5. Supplemental Educational Service Provider Contract

Recommendation: Approve the updated 2006-2007 Supplemental Educational Service Provider/District contract and on behalf of the Board, authorize Dr. DiPatri to sign the contracts with individual providers.

F-6. AVID Agreement between Brevard Public Schools and the AVID Center

Recommendation: Approve the AVID agreement between Brevard Public Schools and the AVID Center.

F-7. Approve Agreement with Agencies for Adults with Disabilities Services

Recommendation: Approve the Agreements between Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC), Easter Seals Florida Inc., East Coast Contract Industries (ECCI), Behavior Services of Brevard, Inc. (BSBI) and the School Board of Brevard County for $221,400.00 for services to adults with disabilities.

F-8. Approve Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) for Adults with Disabilities Services

Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) and the School Board of Brevard County for $251,100.00 for services to adults with disabilities.

F-9. Amendment #1 to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Pre-K and Part B

Recommendation: Approve Amendment #1 for the Individuals with Disabilities Education (IDEA) Part B for $3,694.36 and Amendment #2 for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Pre-K for $29,214.53.

F-10. Agreement with Horizon Software Systems

Recommendation: Approve the Agreement with Horizon Software Systems to file for Medicaid reimbursement on behalf of Brevard Schools for $61,965.00.

F-11. Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives

Recommendation: Authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Eckerd Alternatives to provide the Hi-Five program at Cambridge, Endeavour, Riverview and Sherwood Elementary Schools.

F-12. Partnership with the Institute for the Study of Digital Inclusion

Recommendation: Approve a partnership with the Institute for the Study of Digital Inclusion. The cost of the alliance is estimated to be $10,000 annually. This will cover an annual fee and training support. At the end of 3 years, the goal will be for Brevard to be self sufficient if the program is evaluated to be a success.

F-13. Renewal of Consulting Agreement with Robert L. Donaldson, Sr.

Recommendation: Effective July 1, 2006, engage the services of Robert L. Donaldson, Sr. to mentor approximately ten to fifteen new and second-year principals during the 2006-2007 school year at a rate of $500 per day, plus travel, for up to fifty days.

F-14. Consultant Agreement with Loving Guidance, Inc. and Brevard Public Schools

Recommendation: Approve the consultant agreement with Loving Guidance, Inc. for the “Principles of Positive Discipline” workshop for school age child care staff to attend on September 9^th, 2006.

F-15. Field Trip for Satellite High School Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) to Participate in the National Leadership Conference and Competitive in Nashville, TN on July 8-13, 2006

Recommendation: To approve the trip for 4 students to travel to Nashville, TN to represent Satellite High School in the FCCLA National Competition and Conference. There will be no cost to the District.

F-16. Field Trip – Satellite, Eau Gallie, & Melbourne High School JROTC Cadets to Fly on Fixed-Wing Aircraft at Patrick AFB on June 8th, 2006

Recommendation: Approve the field trip requested for Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets to fly aboard fixed-wing aircraft at Patrick AFB on June 8th, 2006.

F-17. Field Trip – Satellite High School JROTC Cadets to Fly on Fixed-Wing Aircraft at Patrick AFB on August 31, 2006

Recommendation: Approve the field trip requested for Air Force Junior ROTC Cadets to fly aboard fixed-wing aircraft at Patrick AFB on August 31, 2006.

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G. ACTION AGENDA

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

Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and approve the revision to School Board Policy 5500 to reflect current Florida Statute regarding Felony Charges for Incidents off School Property.

G-2. Revision of School Board Policy 7250

Recommendation: Hold public hearing and approve the recommended revised policy at the direction of the Board.

G-3. Secondary Schools of National Prominence

Recommendation: Approve the Superintendent’s recommendations to create Secondary Schools of National Prominence and authorize him to pursue the actions necessary to accomplish implementation of all facets of the program for the Class of 2013.

G-4. Proposed New Elementary School “T” Site Selection

Recommendation: Accept the results of the feasibility/traffic study completed by Allen Engineering in conjunction with Traffic Planning and Design Inc. and authorize the Facilities Services Division to complete all necessary planning, design, permitting and pre-construction tasks associated with the construction of an 865 student station prototype Learning Center that will accommodate a 406 grade configuration on the existing Meadowlane E.S./Central M.S. campus.

H. INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1. 2006-2007 Staffing Plan Recommendations

Recommendation: The Committee and Superintendent’s recommendations for the 2006-2007 Staffing Plan will be submitted before the May 30, 2006 board meeting.

H-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.

H-3. Brevard Virtual School

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

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

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

Recommendation: Eva Lewis, Director of Exceptional Student Education Program Support Services, is currently preparing the 2006-2007 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Project Application to be presented to the DOE. Information, including the Project Application, will be provided to the Board prior to the May 30^th Board meeting.

H-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.

H-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.

H-12. Kathryn Granat CRISS Training

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

H-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.

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

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

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-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.

H-27. Transfer of Educational Facilities Impact Fees

Recommendation: Approve the use of Educational Facilities Impact Fees as recommended by the Educational Facilities Impact Fee Benefit District Advisory Committees in the attached Minutes of Meeting #2 for Benefit Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4. Authorize the Superintendent to request the transfer of the approved funds from Brevard County to the School District.

H-28. District Field Trips

Recommendation: For information and discussion only. A recommendation may follow.

I. STAFF REPORTS

J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (If required)

K. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

L. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

M. ADJOURNMENT