EXPULSION HEARINGS

July 15, 2003

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

July 15, 2003

5:30 p.m.

 

A G E N D A

 

A-1.     Call to Order

A-2.     Roll Call

A-3.            Invocation:   Gerard Robinson, 6^th grade, Imperial Estates Elementary School

A-4.     Pledge of Allegiance:  Stacey Sestile, 6^th grade, Imperial Estates Elementary School

A-5. Adoption of Agenda

 

 

C-1.     Senior V.I.P.S. (Volunteers in Public Schools) Program

            Recommendation:  The Office of District Communications will present a new Senior Citizen initiative called Senior V.I.P.S. (Volunteers in Public Schools) Program.  The program is a joint project between the School Board of Brevard County and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Brevard County is to raise awareness of volunteer opportunities for seniors and to increase volunteer hours to 1 million for the school district.

 

C-2.            Revisions to Strategic Plan

            Recommendation:  A presentation will be made for the Board to approve revisions to the Strategic Plan.

 

 

 

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 expulsion hearings held on June 10, 2003, the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 10, 2003, the minutes from the 2003/04 Budget workshop held on June 24, 2003, the minutes from the special meeting held on June 24, 2003, and the minutes from the strategic plan workshop held on June 24, 2003.

 

E-3.            Brevard Tomorrow Leadership Team – Renewal Contribution 2003-2004

            Recommendation:  Approve the expenditure of $10,000 as a renewal contribution for 2003-2004 to Brevard Tomorrow leadership team for a preferred future plan and have Janice Kershaw continue to serve as the District representative.

 

E-4.            Advertisement of the 2003-04 Tentative Budget

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2003-04 Proposed Tentative budget and millage rates along with the capital projects to be funded from 2 mill proceeds and authorize the Superintendent to advertise them for public hearing to be held on July 31, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Services Facility.

 

E-5.            Warrant List – May 1, 2003 through May 31, 2003

            Recommendation:  Approve the Warrant List for the period of May 1, 2003 through May 31, 2003.  Total expenditures were $14,916,522.45.

 

E-6.     Bus Routes and Schedules for 2003-2004

            Recommendation:  Designate Satellite Boulevard and adjoining streets/roads a non-transportation zone in accordance with Florida Statue 1006.22(12)(b).  Approve three hundred and eighty (380) routes including opening and dismissal schedules for the 2003-2004 school year. 

 

E-7.            Purchasing Bids

            Recommendation:

Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a.      01-039/JO – Portable and Trailer Relocation – Maintenance – 2000/01, 2001/02, 2002/03

b.      02-026/CH – Swimming Pool Chemicals – Maintenance 2001-02, 2002/03

 

Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

c.      03-035/JO – Ice Cream – Food Services – 2002/03

d.      03-037/JO – Carrier A/C Parts – Maintenance – 2002/03

e.      04-001/CH – Paper – Warehouse Services – 2003/04

f.       04-002/CH – Classroom and Art – Warehouse Services – 2003/04

 

Award the Sales and Service Agreement listed below:

g.      Lindamood-Bell– Exceptional Education Program Support – 2003/04

 

 

E-8.            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.

 

E-9.            Establish a Petty Cash Fund for Manatee Elementary School and Manatee Elementary School Cafeteria

            Recommendation:  Establish a petty cash fund in the amount of $300.00 for Manatee Elementary School and $50.00 for Manatee Elementary School Cafeteria.

 

E-10.            Renewal of the Districts Errors and Omission Insurance Policy and Insurance Broker Contract

            Recommendation:  To approve the renewal of the district’s Errors and Omissions insurance policy as well as renew the fourth year of our five-year agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for brokerage services.

 

E-11.            Support Staff Recommendations

            Recommendation:    Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

 

E-12.            Instructional Staff Recommendations

            Recommendation:   Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

 

E-13.   School Psychologist – 10 Month Revised Months/Days of Service

            Recommendation:  Approve the following revised months/days of service – School Psychologist – 10 month.

 

E-14.            Organizational Changes and Reclassifications

            Recommendation:  Approve the reorganization of the Office of Purchasing and Warehouse Services effective July 16, 2003 to include the deletion of six positions, three of which are vacant and three to be reclassified.  Note:  No employee will lose his or her job.  Delete the following positions from Purchasing and Warehouse Services for 2003-04 school year:  Warehouse Coordinator, Clerk Typist, Accounting Clerk, Surplus Property Clerk, Stores Clerk, and Custodian.  Approve the job description, reclassification, and addition of the following positions:  Storekeeper – Surplus, Driver/Courier (I & II), Buyer, Warehouseman, Warehouse Specialist, Warehouse Supervisor, Purchasing Specialist Supervisor, Contract Administrator Supervisor, and Purchasing Clerk Specialist.  Purchasing and Warehouse Services will eliminate three vacant positions and save the district $8,763.  The reorganization and reclassification of positions will generate additional savings through greater productivity and cost efficiency.  These cost savings will be closely monitored and reported to the superintendent in six months to determine the exact amount of savings to the district.  Effective July 16, 2003 an additional responsibility, mailroom operations, will be transferred from Educational Technology to Purchasing and Warehouse Services.

 

E-15.            Approve Contract with RobinsonBush, Inc.

            Recommendation:  Approve the contract between the School Board of Brevard County and RobinsonBush, Inc.

 

E-16.   Lease Agreement with Melbourne Auditorium

            Recommendation:  Approve the lease agreement between Melbourne Auditorium and the School Board of Brevard County for the purpose of holding the District’s annual College Fair.

E-17.   Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act – Grant Application SY 2003-2004

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2003-04 Carl D. Perkins grant application for federal vocational education funds in the amount of $580,087 to be submitted to the Florida Department of Education, Division of Workforce Education.

 

E-18.            Guidelines for School Age Child Care Programs

            Recommendation:  Approve the following changes for the 2003-2004 Guidelines for School Age Child Care Programs:  1)  Indirect Cost Adjustments:  (These adjustments will not increase fees charged to parents) – Assess a $1.00 indirect cost fee to all daily rates ($10.00).  This indirect cost fee for daily drop-in rates will be calculated with the current reimbursements to the district.  Include the weekly minimal use fee ($20.00) with all other weekly calculation of participants who are assessed the indirect cost fee.  2) Expansion of the Teacher Limited Use Fee to include providing this special rate to support staff at the school age child care centers.

 

E-19.   Florida Learn and Serve Grant for Central Middle School

            Recommendation:  Approve the application for a Florida Learn and Serve Grant from Central Middle School in the amount of $6,952.97.

 

E-20.   2003-04 Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program (TAP – Teacher Advancement Program) Continuing Grant Application for 2003-04

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2003-04 FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM Project Application for submission for the fourth year from Gardendale Elementary Magnet School in the amount of $150,000.

 

E-21.   Before and After School Child Care Agreement with Brevard Community College

            Recommendation:  Approve the continuation of the Use Agreement with Brevard Community College for before and after child care at elementary school sites for 2003-2004.

 

E-22.   Field Trip to Attend Best Buddies Leadership Conference

            Recommendation:  Approve the field trip for two CHS students to attend the Best Buddies Leadership Conference July 24-27, 2003 in Bloomington, Indiana.

 

E-23.            District Technology Plan Update for the Florida Department of Education

            Recommendation:  Approve the District’s Instructional Technology Plan Update to meet Florida Department of Education requirements for the Enhancing Education Through Technology grants.

 

E-24.            Opening and Closing Dates for Einstein Montessori Charter School

            Recommendation:  Amend the Einstein Montessori Charter to change the starting date for students to September 2, 2003 and the ending date to June 14, 2004.  This change would be for the 2003-2004 school year only.

 

E-25.            Charter Extension for Campus Charter School

            Recommendation:  Approve an extension of the charter for Campus Charter School until October 31, 2003.

 

E-26.            Charter Extension for Educational Horizons Charter School

            Recommendation:  Approve an extension of the charter for Educational Horizons Charter School until October 31, 2003.

E-27.   2002-2003 OPPAGA Safety and Security Report

            Recommendation:  Approve the District’s 2002-2003 annual OPPAGA Safety and Security Best Practices Report as mandated by Section 1006.07(6), Florida State Statutes.

 

E-28.   Adopt the Increased Fee Schedule for Digital Fingerprinting as Mandated by the State Effective July 1, 2003

            Recommendation:  To approve the change in fees related to the Digital Fingerprinting Process scheduled to begin on July 1, 2003, from $52.00 to $60.00 for all new hire employees and to $55.00 for all Registered Volunteers, which includes the continuation of the previously adopted procedure for the Brevard County School District to waive the $5.00 school district entitlement per submission.

 

E-29.   School Resource Officer Program Agreements for 2003-2004

            Recommendation:  Approve renewals of the School Resource Officer Program contracts for July 31, 2003 – May 27, 2004 pending the approval of these contracts by the appropriate municipality and the Sheriff’s office and funding of this budget item.

 

E-30.            Merritt Island HS CHW Piping Replacement – Approve Contract Changes Totaling $23,431.00

            Recommendation:  Approve TECO-Conserv proposed contract change orders 1 & 2 totaling $23,431.

 

E-31.   Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr HS CHW Piping Replacement – Approve Contract Changes Totaling $31,984.00

            Recommendation:  Approve Centritech Services, Inc. proposed contract change orders 1, 2 & 3 totaling $31,984.

 

E-32.   Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr HS Air Handler Replacement – Approve Change Orders, Accept Project as Complete, and Authorize the Release of Final Retainage

            Recommendation:  Replace air handlers and add HVAC to gym at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. HS – Approve change orders totaling $17,027.73.  Accept this project as complete and authorize the superintendent to release final retainage.

 

E-33.   North Melbourne/Suntree Area Elementary School “Q” Prototype Redesign

            Recommendation:  Authorize the Facilities Management Team to revise the Architects in Association Rood & Zwick, Inc. prototype design and fund interior modifications at a cost not-to-exceed $750,000 for a 941 student station Elementary School “Q” in accordance with 06/20/03 recommendation.

 

E-34.   Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School Phase I Remodeling Project – Approve Change Order No. 1 to Add Visitors Bleachers

            Recommendation:  Authorize the Facilities Services Staff to issue a change order in the amount of $48,261.00 to the Owner-Contractor Agreement with All Star Bleachers, Inc. to add Visitor Bleachers at the Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School football/soccer field.

 

 

 

E-35.   Palm Bay Elementary School Roofing Cap Sheet and Metal Mansard Replacement – Change Order No. 2 and Certificate of Final Inspection

            Recommendation:  Approve Change Order No. 2 for a deduct of $77,818.82 and zero additional calendar days construction time and accept project as complete.  Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release the contractor’s retainage between the School Board of Brevard County and Bonner Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. for the replacement of the roofing cap sheet and metal mansard at Palm Bay Elementary School.

 

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F-1.            Approve the Amended School Board Policy 5500-Cellular Telephones/Pagers/Electronic Devices

            Recommendation:  Hold Public Hearing and approve the wording for the revisions to policy 5500 for one year as a pilot program at all high schools for the 2003-04 school year.

 

F-2.      School Board Policy Regarding Impacts of Residential Rezonings and Future Land Use Amendments on School Capacity (Student Accommodation)

            Recommendation:  Hold Public Hearing and approve wording.

 

G-1.            Central Florida School Boards Coalition

            Recommendation:  To approve Brevard’s participation in the newly formed Central Florida School Boards Coalition.

 

G-2.            Proposed Half Penny Sales Tax Initiative

            Recommendation:  Proceed with the initiative to put a question on the ballot for November for a half penny sales tax for capital purposes, in the event the County Commission does not vote to proceed with the one-penny sales tax initiative.

 

G-3.            Memorandum of Understanding for Retired Senior Volunteer Program

            Recommendation:  Approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Brevard County and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Brevard County.

 

G-4.     2003-04 Florida Mentor Teacher School Pilot Program (TAP – Teacher Advancement Program) Continuing Grant EVAAS Service Agreement

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2003-04 EVAAS Service Agreement to analyze student test data linked to each teacher at Gardendale in order to determine value added calculation for teacher bonuses through the FLORIDA MENTOR TEACHER SCHOOL PILOT PROGRAM Project.

 

G-5.            SUPERB! (Spanish Using Projection Enhancement to Reach Beginners) Foreign Language Assistance Program

            Recommendation:  Approve the Foreign Language Assistance Program Local Education Agency Grant Proposal for a total of $193,634 a year for the next three years.

G-6.     Space Week Contract with TRDA/The Endeavour Academy

            Recommendation:  To approve the contract with TRDA/The Endeavour Academy.

 

G-7.     2003-2004 Safe & Drug-Free Schools Consultant Agreement w/PREVENT! Of Brevard

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2003-2004 contract with PREVENT! Of Brevard, Inc. in the amount of $138,719 approved in the Federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools grant and authorized at the School Board meeting.

 

G-8.            Consultant Agreement with PREVENT! of Brevard

            Recommendation:  Approve the consultant agreement for $60,000 between Even Start and PREVENT! Of Brevard for Case Management services to be provided to Even Start families.  These services were approved in the FY04 Even Start grant on May 27, 2003 and funds have been approved and allocated in the FY04 budget.

 

G-9.     Para Pro Assessment

            Recommendation:  To approve the use of the ETS (Educational Testing Service) Para Pro Assessment for para-professionals to meet the “highly qualified staff” requirement of No Child Left Behind.

 

G-10.   2003-2004 Multiagency Service Network for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Student Project Application

            Recommendation:  Approve the Multiagency Services Network for Severely Emotionally Disturbed Student Project Application for 2003-2004.

 

G-11.   Media Wise – Education in the .com Age:  Links between Mass Media Influences and Academic Success

            Recommendation:  Approve funding for Dr. David Walsh, founder of National Institute of Media and Family (non-profit organization) for one-day professional development for teachers.  He will be presenting the latest discoveries in the field of brain research to show how and why mass media are so powerful in shaping attitudes, values and behaviors in children.  He shares the seven building blocks of academic success explaining the crucial link between media and improving children’s learning skills.  The presentation provides a plan to re-establish respect and improve school performance.

 

G-12.            Application for Adult Education and Family Literacy:  Regional Professional Development Advisory Councils (RPDAC) FY 2003-2004 (Discretionally Competitive)

            Recommendation:  Approve the application for the Regional Professional Development Advisory Councils (RPDAC) project for FY 2003-2004 in the amount of $50,000.

 

G-13.            Application for Project ASPIRE State Leadership FY 2003-2004 (Competitive)

            Recommendation:  Approve the application for the Project ASPIRE project for the amount of $200,000.

 

G-14.            Approve the Consultant Agreement for Dr. Bradley Greene in the Amount of $124,000.00

            Recommendation:  Approve the consultant agreement for Dr. Bradley Greene in the amount of $124,000.00.  Dr. Greene is a senior faculty member of the Glasser Institute.  This is an on-going initiative and training has been scheduled for the time period of September ‘03 through June ‘04.

 

G-15.   May E. Koch, M.A., CEC, Consultant for Exceptional Student Education for September 30, 2003

            Recommendation:  Approve Consultant Agreement for Mary E. Koch, M.A., CED in the amount of $1,500.00 to conduct training in Brevard County for teachers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Speech/Language Pathologists, and selected parents and district staff on September 30, 2003 entitled “Bring Sound to Life:  Principals and Practices of Cochlear Implant/Aural Rehabilitation” to be paid through IDEA, Part B funding through the office of Exceptional Education Program Support.

 

G-16.            Approve Agreements with Agencies for Adult Handicapped Services

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreements between Brevard Achievement Center (BAC), Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC), East Seals Florida, Inc., Community Inclusion Facilitation, Inc. (CIF), East Coast Contracted Industries, Inc. (ECCI) and the School Board of Brevard County for $497,700.00 for services to adults with disabilities.

 

G-17.   Eric Q. Tridas, M.C., Consultant for Volusia County Exceptional Education Personnel for September 8, 2003

            Recommendation:  Approve Consultant Agreement for Eric Q. Tridas, M.D., in the amount of $2,000 to conduct training in Volusia County on September 8, 2003 entitled “Update on ADHD” to be paid through IDEA, Part B funding through FDLRS/East.

 

G-18.   Award Construction Management At-Risk Contract for Elementary “Q”

            Recommendation:  Award a construction management at-risk contract as recommended by the selection committee for New Elementary School “Q”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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