TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE
STANDARD
EXPULSION HEARINGS
January 20, 2004
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.
REGULAR MEETING
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FACILITY
January 20, 2004
5:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
A-1. Call to Order
A-2. Roll Call
A-3. Invocation: Amanda Camacho, 6th Grade,
A-4. Pledge of Allegiance: Zachary
Harpster, 6th Grade,
A-5. Emergency
Items
C-1. Career
and Technical Education Week-Proclamation
Recommendation: To broaden awareness that February 8-14, 2004,
is Career and Technical Education Week.
C-2. Presentation
– STUDENT PERFORMANCE
Recommendation: For information only. The Superintendent and Senior Staff will make
a presentation on student performance – where are we and where are we going? This presentation will review the current
status of student performance for the Board and the public and outline
initiatives for the future.
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 December 9, 2003, and the minutes from the special workshop on December
10, 2003.
E-3. Federal
Relations Network Conference (FRN) – Board Member Attendance
Recommendation: Approve attendance of School Board Member Larry
Hughes at the Federal Relations Network Conference to be held in
E-4.
Recommendation: Approve attendance of School Board Member
Janice Kershaw at the Eleventh Annual School Attendance Symposium to be held in
E-5. Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report - June 30, 2003
Recommendation: Accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003.
E-6. Financial
Statement – July 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003
Recommendation: Approve the Financial Statement for July 1,
2003 through October 31, 2003.
E-7. Financial
Statement – July 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003
Recommendation: Approve the Financial Statement for July 1,
2003 through November 30, 2003.
E-8. Purchasing Bids
Recommendation:
Award the Purchasing Bids
listed below:
a. 04-004/BM – Acoustical
Ceiling Tile, Non-Asbestos – Maintenance – 2003-04
b. 04-008/JO – Produce – Food
Services – 2003/04
Award the Sales and Service
Agreement listed below:
c. Learning Express – Addendum
#1 – Exceptional Education – 2003/04
E-9. Surplus
Property
Recommendation: Authorize the removal from inventory and
disposal of surplus property according to prescribed procedure in Florida Statutes
274.05 and 274.06.
Recommendation: Approve the reclassification of Richard E.
Smith from the position of Industrial Hygienist at Plant Operations to the
position of Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Plant Operations,
effective October 27, 2003. Annual
salary based on grade 27 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration
Program. Resume attached. Approve the extension of the temporary
reclassification of Joseph L. Harrison to the position of Acting Director of
Plant Operations and Maintenance, from September 1, 2003, through January 31,
2004. Annual salary based on grade 27 of
the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program. Approve the routine support staff
recommendations.
Recommendation: Approve
the transfer of Sarah H. Mercer from the position of Principal at Challenger 7
Elementary School to the position of Principal at Elementary School “Q”, on
annual contract, effective January 21, 2004.
Annual salary based on grade 26 of the Nonbargaining Salary
Administration Program. Approve the
routine certificated personnel recommendations.
E-12. Job Description (Television Station Manager)
Recommendation: Approve the
following new job description: Television
Station Manager, Nonbargaining Grade 24.
E-13. Board Member Nomination for Brevard Schools
Foundation
Recommendation: Approve
Guillermo Eraso, Manager, South East Region Administrative Services, Integrated
Systems Sector for Northrop Grumman Corporation, as a board member for the
Brevard Schools Foundation.
E-14. School Health Annual Staffing/Budget Plan
2003-04
Recommendation: Approve the
2003-04 School Health Services Annual Staffing/Budget Plan for 2003-04.
E-15. Consultant Agreement between Port Malabar
Elementary and Melissa Forney Enterprises, LLC
Recommendation: Approve the
consultant agreement with Melissa Forney to conduct a six-hour writing workshop
for 60 K-6 teachers and assistants on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at Port
Malabar Elementary. The consultant’s fee
is $2,000. Funding is provided through
Title I funds.
E-16. Palm Bay High School – Law Academy to include
Relocatable Classroom Replacement,
Recommendation: Approve
Amendment No. Two in an amount not-to-exceed $124,000 to the existing
design/build contract with Ruby Builders, Inc./Starmer Ranaldi Planning &
Architects, Inc. for the addition of two second floor science classrooms at
Palm Bay High School.
F-1. Issue of Taxable Certificates of
Participation, Series 2004 – QZAB – Resolution No. COP-QZAB
Recommendation: Adopt the
attached resolutions authorizing the issuance of taxable Certificates of
Participation, Series 2004-QZAB, in the amount of $4,408,601 for the purpose of
lease–purchase financing of educational facilities, approving the major
financing documents; and approving a negotiated sale of the certificates to the
purchasers.
F-2. Reorganization
Recommendation: Approve the
reorganization of the Office of Staff Development within Human Resources
Services.
F-3. Supplemental Academic Instruction Plan
Recommendation: Approve the
Supplemental Academic Instruction Plan.
F-4. Consultant Agreement with Innovative
Learning Group
Recommendation: Approve the
consultant agreement with Innovative Learning Group for $1,250 plus expenses to
deliver a workshop on January 22, 2004.
This workshop will be “Brain Research:
Implications for Leadership” for administrators in the Preparing New
Principals Program, other assistant principals, and principals.
F-5. Consultant Agreement with Melissa Forney
Enterprises
Recommendation: Approve the
consultant agreement with Melissa Forney Enterprises for $2,400 per day (which
includes travel, expenses, and teacher handouts and supplies) to deliver a
workshop on February 16, 2004. This
workshop will be “Writing: The
Comprehensive Connection to
F-6. Interagency Agreement with Healthy
Families of Brevard
Recommendation: Authorize
the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Healthy Families of Brevard,
which is sponsored by
F-7. Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP)
Grant Application
Recommendation: Seek the
School Board’s input, after the staff report, in a determination as to whether
or not to apply for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant
application for 2004-2006. The MSAP
grant would fund a maximum of $4,000,000 per year for three years for
F-8. Approval of Middle School & High
School Instructional Program Course Lists for 2004-2005
Recommendation: Approve the
Middle School and High School Instructional Program Course Lists for 2004-2005
in Art, Foreign Language, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical
Education, Science, Social Studies, Applied Technology, and Exceptional
Education.
F-9. Approve Amendment Regarding Speech and
Language Eligibility and Services to Special Programs and Procedures for ESE
Students Document 2003-2004
Recommendation: Approve the
Amendment of Speech and Language Eligibility and Services to Special Programs
and Procedures (SP&P) for Exceptional Students Document 2003-2004.
F-10. Contract between School Board and Devereux
Recommendation: Approve
residential contract in the amount of $83,678.00. Funding source is $14,518.00 form General
Operating Fund (FTE), and $69,160.00 from IDEA.
F-11. E-Rate Funding for Year 6 (2002-2003)
Recommendation: Recommend
the utilization of previously committed Year 6 E-Rate funding of $385,037.07
for internal connections at
F-12. E-Rate Year 7 Requests for Services
Recommendation: Approve
submittal of E-Rate funding requests for Year 7.
F-13. 8th Annual Air Force JROTC
Southeastern Regional Drill Championships,
Recommendation: To approve
the recommendation for the Eau Gallie High School AFJROTC Drill Team to attend
the 8th Annual Air Force JROTC Southeastern Regional Drill
Championships in
F-14. Eau Gallie High School Symphonic Band
participation in the National Adjudicator’s Invitational Music Festival in
Washington, D.C., April 15-19, 2004
Recommendation: To approve
the trip for 54 members of the Eau Gallie High School Symphonic Band to
participate in the National Adjudicator’s Invitational Music Festival, April
15-19, 2004, in
F-15. Eau Gallie High School Drama and Vocal
Department trip to New York City, February 13-16, 2004
Recommendation: To approve
the Eau Gallie High School Drama Club to travel to
F-16. Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Consultant Agreement with Joan Madden
Recommendation: Approve the
consultant agreement with Joan Madden to oversee the federal Emergency Response
and Crisis Management grant as approved by the Brevard School Board on October
28, 2003. The evaluation service will be
at a cost of $37.50 per hour with an estimated 1,200 paid hours. Any hours over and above 1,200 hours will be
in-kind to the program.
F-17. Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Consultant Agreement with Rain & Brehm Consulting Group, Inc.
Recommendation: Approve the
consultant agreement with Rain & Brehm Consulting Group, Inc. to evaluate
the federal Emergency Response and Crisis Management grant. This service will be at a cost of $100.00 per
hour with an estimated 500 paid hours of evaluation service. Any hours over and above 500 hours will be
in-kind to the program.
F-18.
Recommendation: Approve
Change Order No. 1 for a deduct to the contract of <$178,567.26> and
accept the contract as complete.
Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection
and release the Contractor’s retainage for the re-roofing of
F-19. Submission of the Five-Year Work Plan to the
Department of Education for FY03/04 thru FY07/08
Recommendation: Authorize
the Superintendent to submit the attached 2003-2004 Facilities Five-Year Work
Plan, dated 12/1/03, to the Department of Education (D.O.E.) on 1/21/04.
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H-1. First
Amendment to Superintendent’s Employment Agreement
Recommendation: Approve First Amendment to Superintendent’s
Employment Agreement dated March 25, 2003.
H-2. Revision to Policy #6700 – Audit Committee
Recommendation: Revise
policy #6700 – Audit Committee.
H-3. Revise
Board Policy 2430 – District Sponsored Clubs and Activities and Policy 5730 –
Equal Access for Non-District Sponsored Student Clubs and Activities
Recommendation: Approve
proposed revisions to Board Policy 2430 - District Sponsored Clubs
and Activities and Policy 5730 – Equal Access for Non-District Sponsored
Student Clubs and Activities
H-4. Better Educated Students and Teachers
(BEST) Act Salary Career Ladder for Classroom Teachers
Recommendation: Approve the
Better Educated Students and Teachers (BEST) Act Salary Career Ladder for
classroom teachers for the 2004-2005 school year as required in Section
1012.231, F.S.
H-5. Reading First Grant Application
Recommendation: Approve the
Reading First Grant Application for the following schools. The schools are: Saturn, Jupiter, and
H-6. 2004 Desegregation Plan Change
Recommendation: Approve the
change in the Brevard County Voluntary Desegregation Plan to reflect the
addition of one (1) new Magnet School (
H-7. Summer School Program for 2004
Recommendation: Approve the
Summer School Plan for Summer 2004. The
total program cost exceeds the budgeted funds by $135,739. I recommend that the additional cost be
covered from other available operating funds.
The plan represents a comprehensive summer opportunity that provides a
meaningful summer experience for every student in need of additional academic
assistance.
H-8. Bayside High School Band Field Trip to
Recommendation: Approve the
request by the Bayside High School Band to attend the Fiesta-val 2004
Williamsburg Music Festival in
H-9.
Recommendation: Approve
filed trip to
H-10. Educational Field Trip for
Recommendation: Approve an
educational field trip for six (6) to ten (10) Astronaut High journalism
students to attend the Columbia Scholastic Convention/Workshop at
H-11. Boundary Changes for Suntree and
Longleaf; Establish the Boundary for the
Recommendation: Approve
boundary changes for Suntree and Longleaf;
establish the boundary for the
H-12. Area IV Attendance Boundary Revisions 9-12
Recommendation: Approve the
recommended attendance boundary changes.
Authorize the Superintendent to proceed in accordance with the
Administrative Procedures Act to advertise these items for a public hearing.
H-13. Re-naming of
Recommendation: It is
recommended that
H-14. Milestones Community School, Inc. Name Change
Recommendation: The Board of
Directors for Milestones Community School, Inc. is requesting approval to
change the name of Milestones Community School, Inc. to River’s
H-15. FPL Easement at
Recommendation: Approve the
easement to FPL for underground electrical service at Space Coast Jr./Sr. High
School.
H-16. Merritt Island HS Chilled Water Piping
Replacement – Approve Change Orders, Accept Project as Complete, and Authorize
the Superintendent to Sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and Release all
Retainage
Recommendation: Approve
change orders totaling $35,964, accept project as complete, and authorize the
Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release all
retainage.
H-17. Normandy School and Saturn Elementary School
– Re-Roofing – Change Order No. 1 & Change Order No. 2 and Certificate of
Final Inspection (CFI)
Recommendation: Approve
Change Order No. 1 for a deduct of <$6,638.00> and Change Order No. 2 for
a deduct of <$104,134.06> to the contract and accept the contract as
complete. Authorize the Superintendent
to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release the Contractor’s
retainage for the re-roofing of
H-18. Electric Utility Easement at
Recommendation: Approve and
execute the attached easement to Florida Power & Light Company for the
construction, operation and maintenance of overhead and/or underground electric
utility facilities at
H-19. Utility Line Easements, Conveyance and Bill
of Sale for Phase I Site Improvements at
Recommendation: Approve and
execute the following attached documents related to Phase I Site Improvements
at Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School:
1) Easement to Brevard County for
sanitary sewer; 2) Utility conveyance to Brevard County for sanitary sewer; 3)
Water Line & Ingress/Egress Easement to the City of Cocoa for water line;
4) Bill of Sale to the City of Cocoa for water line.
H-20. Easement and Maintenance Agreement Related to
Recommendation: Approve and
execute the following attached documents related to a
H-21. Palm Bay High School – Replace Gymnasium Air
Conditioning
Recommendation: Contract
with Mid-State Mechanical for a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $216,424 to replace
the gymnasium air handlers, ductwork and piping. Work is to be completed by August 1, 2004.
H-22. 2003-2004 “Classrooms for Kids” Program
Funding Request
Recommendation: Authorize
the Facilities Services staff to prepare a request to the Department of
Education (D.O.E.) for $12,813,233 to fund capital improvements to District
facilities; in support of the 2003-2004 “Classrooms for Kids” program.
I-1. Report
on School Recognition Funding
Recommendation: Judy Preston will present a brief report on
School Recognition Funding.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (If
required)
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