MISSION

TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD

 

EXPULSION HEARINGS

September 23, 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

September 23, 2003

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:  Kyla Horn, 8th Grade, McNair Magnet School

A-4.     Pledge of Allegiance:  Shaara Argo, 8th Grade, McNair Magnet School

A-5. Adoption of Agenda

 

B. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

 

C.                 SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

C-1.     Special Presentation:  NEA – Saturn UAW Partnership Award National Finalist

            Recommendation:  Special presentation to Mrs. Fran Baer, Brevard Federation of Teachers (retired) and Dr. Richard A. DiPatri, Superintendent.

 

C-2.            Resolution - Puerto Rican Heritage Month

            Recommendation:  Proclaim November 2003 as Puerto Rican Heritage Month.

 

C-3.            Proclaim October 13-17, 2003 as National School Lunch Week

            Recommendation:  Adopt a resolution proclaiming the week of October 13-17, 2003 as National School Lunch Week.

 

C-4.            Alternative Certification Program (ACP)

            Recommendation:  A report will be given on the current and future Alternative Certification Program.

 
D. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

 

E. CONSENT AGENDA

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.     Designation of Legal Representative to Apply for Title VIII of Public Law 102-3382 (Impact Aid) Funds

            Recommendation:  Approve the designation of Judy R. Preston, Assistant Superintendent of Planning, Budgets and Reporting as the legal representative of the School Board of Brevard County, Florida for purposes of applying for funds under Title VIII of Public Law 102-3382 and authorize Mrs. Preston to submit an application for the 2003-04 fiscal year.

 

E-3.            Purchasing Bids

            Recommendation:

Re-Award the Purchasing RFP listed below:

a.      02001/JO – HVAC Mechanical Contractors – Maintenance – 2002/03, 2003/04

 

            Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

b.      03-007/JO – General Contractor Service – Maintenance – 2002-03, 2003-04

 

            Award the Sales and Service Agreement listed below:

c.      Effective Training Solutions, Inc. – Adult/Community Education – 2003/04

d.      Southern Expression by Christalee, Inc. - Adult/Community Education – 2003/04

e.      CompassLearning Corporation – Secondary Programs – 2003-04

f.       Waterford Program – Mila Elementary – 2003/04

 

E-4.            Support Staff Recommendations

            Recommendation:    Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

 

E-5.            Instructional Staff Recommendations

            Recommendation:   Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

 

E-6.     Job Description

            Recommendation:  Approve the following job descriptions:  Exceptional Education Specialist – Teacher Contract.

 

E-7.     Better Educated Students and Teachers (BEST) Florida Teaching Salary Career Ladder Pilot Program

            Recommendation:  Approve the District’s pursuit of a grant for the BEST Florida Teaching Salary Career Ladder Pilot Program.

 

E-8.     Master Inservice Plan Approval 2003-2004

            Recommendation:  Approve the Brevard County Master Inservice Plan (MIP) for 2003-2004.

 

 

E-9.     2003-2004 Title II, Part A Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund Application

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2003-2004 Title II, Part A grant application in the amount of $2,706,782.00.

 

E-10.            Application for Adult Education and Family Literacy – State Leadership for FVALS

            Recommendation:  Approve the application for Adult Education and Family Literacy – Florida Virtual Adult Learning System – (FVALS) State Leadership Funds in the amount of $100,000.

 

E-11.            Application for State Leadership Grant, Section 233 for English Literacy and Civics State Leadership Project Continuation

            Recommendation:  Approve the Adult and Community Education application for State Leadership funds for the English Literacy and Civics Project in the amount of $50,000.

 

E-12.            Application for Adult Secondary Education, GED and VPI State Leadership Grant

            Recommendation:  Approve the Adult and Community Education renewal application for Adult Secondary Education, GED and VPI State Leadership Grant on behalf of the Adult Secondary Education, GED, and Vocational Preparatory Instruction Committee of the Practitioners’ Task Force in the amount of $285,000.

 

E-13.            Agreement with School Board of Brevard County and Family Counseling Center

            Recommendation:  Approve the agreement with School Board of Brevard County and Family Counseling Center to provide Mental Health services within schools, and Pre-K Early Intervention classes.

 

E-14.            Campus Charter School

            Recommendation:  Approve the renewal of a charter contract with Campus Charter for a period of 10 years, July 1, 2003 through July 1, 2013.

 

E-15.            Educational Horizons Charter School

            Recommendation:  Approve the renewal of a charter contract with Educational Horizons, Inc. for a period of 5 years, July 1, 2003 through July 1, 2008.

 

E-16.            Satellite Beach High School Covered Outdoor Dining Pavilion – Certificate of Final Inspection (CFI)

            Recommendation:  Accept the project as complete.  Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Completion and release the Design Builder’s retainage for the Outdoor Dining Pavilion at Satellite Beach High School.

 

 

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VIDEO BREAK – MCNAIR MAGNET SCHOOL

 

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F. ACTION AGENDA

F-1.            Consideration of Adoption of  Recommended Order re: Ruth Henderson v. Brevard County School Board – DOAH Case No. 03-0412

            Recommendation:  1.  Reject Petioner’s exception to paragraphs 7, 13, 38 and 39 of the Recommended Order and Petitioner’s general exceptions to the Recommended Order.  2.  Adopt the Superintendent’s exceptions to the Administrative Law Judge’s conclusions of law contained in paragraph 35 of the Recommended Order and that portion of the Recommended Order that recommends that the Petitioner be suspended without pay for 7 months and then placed on 24 months probation upon her return to teaching.  3.  Adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law contained in paragraphs 1-34 and 36-39 of the Recommended Order as being supported by competent, substantial evidence in the record, but reject the Administrative Law Judge’s recommended penalty.  4.  Find that Petitioner is guilty of misconduct in office as a matter of law.  5.  Increase the recommended penalty to termination of Petitioner’s employment for the reasons stated below and authorize the Chairman to enter a final order consistent with the recommendations contained herein.

 

G. INFORMATION AGENDA

G-1.            Parent/Family Involvement in the School Policy

            Recommendation:  Approve revisions to the School Board Policy #2111 – Parent Involvement in the Schools Program according to F.S. 1002.23.

 

G-2.            Alternative Certification Program (ACP) – 2003-2004

            Recommendation:  Approve the Brevard County Alternative Certification Program (ACP) for submission to the Department of Education (DOE) with request for their approval of the modification for 2003-2004.

 

G-3.     Lease Agreement between the School Board and the Melbourne Auditorium

            Recommendation:  Approve the Lease Agreement with the Melbourne Auditorium for the amount of $2,642.00 for Area I and II Science and Art Fairs.

 

G-4.     Boys and Girls Club Mentoring Services Grant

            Recommendation:  Approve the Boys and Girls Club Mentoring Service Grant in the amount of $85,573.00.

 

G-5.            Assistance and Intervention Plan and School Improvement Plan for Endeavour Elementary

            Recommendation:  Approve the Endeavour School Improvement Plan.  The plan will be provided to the Board prior to the September 23, 2003 board meeting.

 

G-6.            Contract Between School Board and Kid’s Behavioral Health of Utah, Inc., dba Copper Hills Youth Center

            Recommendation:  Approve residential contract in the amount of $79,627.00.  Funding source is $17,611.00 from General Operating Fund (FTE), and $62,016.00 from IDEA.

 

G-7.     Field Trip for SHS Varsity Cheerleaders to Participate in the Cheersport Nationals in Atlanta, GA on Jan. 17 & 18, 2004

            Recommendation:  To approve the trip for 28 students to travel to Atlanta, GA to represent Satellite High School in the National Cheerleading Competition.

 

G-8.            Consultant Agreement for Mila Elementary School – Yvette Zygonc Links to Literacy – Year 5 of Literacy First Training

            Recommendation:  Approve the agreement with Yvette Zygonc in the amount of $2,700.00 to provide continuation of a five year literacy initiative for Mila Elementary School.  Training days are October 9, 2003, October 10, 2003, and January 9, 2004.  This will be paid from Title I funds.

 

G-9.            Financial Advance to Bayside High School for Partial Funding of Phase II of the Athletics Facility Enhancement Project

            Recommendation:  Authorize Financial Services Department, in accordance with Board Policy 6233, to advance to Bayside High School the sum of $120,000 for the partial funding of Phase II of the Athletics Facility Enhancement Project.  This funding will be used to complete all necessary tasks to design and construct athletic enhancements at Bayside High School, in accordance with Phase II (item 1) of the attached Project Management Plan.  Necessary tasks include the design and construction of a Softball/Baseball Concession/Press Box.  This work will be implemented through continuing services contract firms.

 

G-10.            Interagency Agreement – Information Sharing and Cooperative Response to Child Luring Incidents

            Recommendation:  Adopt/Approve the Interagency Agreement on Reporting for the Purpose of Information Sharing and Cooperative Response to Child Luring Incidents between Brevard Public Schools, Brevard County Sheriff, and the Chiefs of Police of the Municipalities in Brevard County in support of Florida Statute 787.025.

 

G-11.            Interagency Agreement – Reporting Crimes and Delinquent Acts

            Recommendation:  Adopt/Approve the Interagency Agreement on Reporting Crimes and Delinquent Acts between Brevard Public Schools, Brevard County Sheriff, and the Chiefs of Police of the Municipalities in Brevard County pursuant to Florida Statute 1006.13.

 

G-12.            Manatee Elementary School – Certificate of Final Inspection (CFI)

            Recommendation:  Accept the project as complete.  Authorize the Superintendent to sign the Certificate of Final Inspection and release the Construction Manager’s retainage for the construction of Manatee Elementary School.

 

H. STAFF REPORTS

 

I. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (If required)

 

J. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

 

K. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

L. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

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VIDEO BREAK – SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 

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FLORIDA CONSTITUTION:  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.

 

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