SPECIAL MEETING, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY

April 25, 2006

 

The School Board of Brevard County, Florida met in regular session on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., at the Educational Services Facility, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida.  Notice of the meeting was advertised in The Eagle newspaper on Thursday, March 23, 2006 and the affidavit of publication with a copy of the ad attached is filed in supplemental minute book #213, page 213-385.

 

OPENING EXERCISES

Chairman Robert Jordan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

Members Present:  Robert Jordan, Janice Kershaw, Larry Hughes, Amy Kneessy, Bea Fowler

 

The Invocation was led by Olivia Ordonez, 6th Grade, Audubon Elementary School, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joshua Waters, 6th Grade, Audubon Elementary School.

 

Audubon Elementary School percussion group, under the direction of teacher Charlotte Rhinehart, entertained the board.

 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

A motion was made by Larry Hughes with a second by Janice Kershaw to approve the recommendations for the revisions to the agenda.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

The following changes were then made to the agenda:

 

Additions:

E-7.      Appoint School Board Representatives to Local Planning Agencies

F-19.    Approval of Charter School Contract

H-22.    Consultant Agreement with Don Bizzell

 

Revisions:

E-1.      Student Expulsions

E-3.      Instructional Staff Recommendations (Supplement & Addendum)

E-4.      Support Staff Recommendations (Supplement)

F-12.    Facility Acquisition

F-15.    Purchase/Install Relocatable Classrooms in Support of FY06/07 Student Accommodation Plan

 

B.        RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

B-1.     Recognition of Saturn Elementary School as a Quality School

            Dr. DiPatri recognized Principal Michael Miller and Saturn Elementary School as being named a Quality School.  Saturn Elementary School now makes the fifth Brevard school to receive this recognition, joining with Enterprise, Indialantic, Carroll and Williams Elementary Schools.  There are 24 Quality Schools nationwide with Brevard having the highest number both nationally and internationally.  Dr. DiPatri introduced Dr. Brad Greene of the Glasser Institute who presented a plaque to Mr. Miller and his staff.

 

B-2.     Outstanding School Volunteers

Dr. DiPatri introduced the district Outstanding School Volunteers in the Youth, Adult, Senior and Mentor categories.  The Outstanding Youth Volunteer is Shannon Horn from Ocean Breeze Elementary who volunteers during recess and after school in a third grade class, in the media center, and on many special projects at the school.  The Outstanding Adult Volunteer is Kenlyn Thomas from Challenger 7 Elementary who helps coordinate programs, helps with a variety of school events and fund raising and has been called Challenger’s “jewel”.  She recently became a certified substitute so that she would be able to step into a classroom when a sudden emergency comes up and a teacher has to leave.  The Outstanding Senior Volunteer is Elaine Young from Golfview Elementary who is a retired Brevard County teacher of 45 years, and who meets with students in small groups for intensive instruction.  The Outstanding Mentor Volunteer is Stephen Camick from Enterprise Elementary who has mentored two at-risk students for three years and serves on the School Improvement Committee, serves as a Science Fair judge and helps at many school-wide events.  Chairman Robert Jordan presented each volunteer with a special clock.  A four minute video of all district volunteers was shown to the audience.

 

 

C.        RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

C-1.     Recognize May 6-12, 2006 as National Nurse Week

            Sara Stern, Director of District Communications, read the proclamation in recognition of May 6-12, 2006 as National Nurse Week.  A motion was made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Larry Hughes to approve the proclamation.  Motion carried unanimously.  A copy of the proclamation is filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-386 through 213-387, inc.

 

C-2.     Proclamation – Teacher Appreciation Week

            Sara Stern, Director of District Communications, read the proclamation in recognition of May 8-12, 2006 as Teacher Appreciation Week.  A motion was made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Larry Hughes to approve the proclamation.  Motion carried unanimously.  A copy of the proclamation is filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-388 through 213-389, inc.

 

C-3.     Proclamation for Substitute Teacher Week

            Sara Stern, Director of District Communications, read the proclamation in recognition of May 8-12, 2006 as Substitute Teacher Week.  A motion was made by Larry Hughes with a second by Janice Kershaw to approve the proclamation.  Motion carried unanimously.  A copy of the proclamation is filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-390 through 213-391, inc.

 

CONSENT AGENDA (No Information Item at Prior Meeting)

Larry Hughes requested Item E-6 be pulled.  A motion was then made by Larry Hughes with a second by Janice Kershaw to approve Items E-1 through E-5 and Item E-7.  Motion carried unanimously.  The below listed items were therefore approved.

 

E-1.     Student Expulsion(s)

Approve student expulsion(s) 2006-88, 2006-89 and 2006-90 for failure to comply with the Stipulation/Conduct Agreement and issue Final Orders confirming expulsion in each case presented.

 

E-2.     Surplus Property

            Authorize the removal from inventory and disposal of surplus property according to prescribed procedures in Florida Statutes 274.05 and 274.06, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-392 through 213-400, inc.

 

E-3.     Instructional Staff Recommendations

            Approve the reclassification of Ena A. Leiba from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Sea Park Elementary School to the position of Principal at Sea Park Elementary School, on annual contract, effective June 1, 2006.  Annual salary based on grade 26 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.  Approve the reclassification/transfer of Carolyn P. Carmichael from the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Cocoa High School to the position of Principal at Allen Elementary School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2006.  Annual salary based on grade 26 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.  Approve the reclassification/transfer of Donna L. Neill from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at South Lake Elementary School to the position of Principal at Pinewood Elementary School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2006.  Annual salary based on grade 26 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.  Approve the reclassification/transfer of Dino G. Colona from the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Cocoa High School to the position of Principal at Titusville High School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2006.  Annual salary based on grade 29 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration program.  Resume attached.  Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-401 through 213-413, inc.

 

E-4.     Support Staff Recommendations

            Approve the routine support staff recommendations, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-414 through 213-420, inc.

 

E-5.     Job Description

            Approve the following job description change:  Preventive Health Promotion & Evaluation Specialist (RN), Pay Grade PTS Grade O, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-421 through 213-423, inc.

 

E-7.     Appoint School Board Representatives to Local Planning Agencies

            Appoint Loretta Goggin as the School Board’s representative to the Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board for a one (1) year term beginning on April 25, 2006 and ending on April 24, 2007.

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

E-6.     Allocation of FY2005-2006 “Classrooms for Kids Program” Funding

            Approve the allocation of $1,689,350 of FY2005-2006 “Classrooms for Kids Program” funding for Elementary School “T” as shown on the attached Classroom for Kids Project Allocation List.  Authorize the Superintendent and Board Chairman to sign the attached Bond Certification for 2004-2005 Classrooms for Kids Program, Classrooms for Kids Project Allocation List and Capital Outlay Request Encumbrance Authorization (OEF 353).

 

            Larry Hughes requested this item be pulled and questioned if it was necessary to take action on this issue tonight since the Board had not approved the building of Elementary School “T” yet. He asked if this should be deferred to the end of May when due diligence was complete.  Michael Degutis, Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services, stated it was not necessary to move forward tonight but doing so would allow staff a head start on paper work required by the Department of Education.  He noted that if Elementary School “T” was not approved, the paperwork would be retrieved from DOE.

 

            A motion was then made by Larry Hughes, with a second by Janice Kershaw to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            A copy of the Bond Certification and the Encumbrance Authorization is filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-424 through 213-428, inc.

 

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Dr. DiPatri took this opportunity to congratulate the instructional personnel listed under Item E-3.

 

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CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

Janice Kershaw requested Items F-12 and F-15 be pulled.  Bea Fowler requested Items F-14 and F-19 be pulled.  Larry Hughes requested Item F-13 be pulled.  A motion was then made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Larry Hughes to accept the recommendations for Items F-1 through F-11 and Items F-16 through F-18.  Motion carried unanimously. The below listed items were therefore approved.

 

F-1.      Insurance Brokerage Services Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – Boca Raton

            Approve the final year of the district’s contract for Professional Insurance Brokerage Services with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – Boca Raton, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-429 through 213-435, inc.

 

F-2.      Amend the Explorer Elementary and Middle School Charter Contract

            Approve the amendment to the Explorer Elementary and Middle School charter contract to include ninth grade.  A copy of the amendment is filed in the Office of School Choice.

 

F-3.      Royal Palm Charter School Renewal Contract

            Approve the charter renewal contract for Royal Palm Charter School.  A copy of the contract is filed in the Office of School Choice.

 

F-4.      Quality School Training

            Approve the consultant Agreement with Dr. Bradley Greene, senior faculty member of the Glasser Institute, in the amount of $25,000, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-436 through 213-445, inc.

 

F-5.      Consultant Agreement with Dr. Howard Johnston

            The Office of Educational Leadership and Professional Development requests to contract with Dr. Howard Johnston for two identical presentations, The Moral Imperatives of Inclusion, on May 8, 2006.  Dr. Johnston will present to the Leadership Team from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and will present to selected curriculum contacts, resource teachers, and exceptional education personnel from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.  A copy of the consultant agreement is filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-446 through 213-448, inc.

 

F-6.      Testing Strategies:  Closing the Achievement Gap with Larry Bell

            Educational Consultant Larry Bell from Multicultural America, Inc. will conduct a seven hour workshop with Riverview Elementary School on July 28, 2006 for approximately 45 teachers, teacher assistants, and administrators, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-449 through 213-452, inc.

 

F-7.      Consultant Agreement with Florida Crisis Response Team

            Approve the consultant agreement with the Florida Crisis Response Team to provide mental health training as required component of the Federal Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant, as filed in supplemental minute book #213, pages 213-453 through 213-455, inc.  The Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant was approved by the Brevard School Board on August 9, 2005.  The total cost for the training shall not exceed $6,800.00.

 

F-8.      Palm Bay High School FIRST ROBOTICS Vex Team Field Trip to Atlanta, Georgia

            Approve the field trip request by Palm Bay High School FIRST ROBOTICS Vex Team to attend the National FIRST Vex Robotics Challenge in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 26-30, 2006.

 

F-9.      Palm Bay High School Yearbook Editors Trip to Visit Walsworth Publishing in Brookfield/Marceline, Missouri

            Approve the field trip by the Palm Bay High School Yearbook Editors to visit Walsworth Publishing in Brookfield/Marceline, Missouri, on May 11-12, 2006.

 

F-10.    Sabal Elementary School’s 6th Grade Field Trip to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA May 14-20, 2006

            Approve the educational field trip for Sabal Elementary School sixth grade students to travel to Washington, DC and Philadelphia, PA, Sunday, May 14 – Saturday, May 20, 2006.

 

F-11.    Field Trip – Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High and Eau Gallie High School Students to Attend the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) 2006 National Conference, Boston, MA – July 14-17, 2006

            Approve a total of thirteen students and two chaperones from Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High and Eau Gallie High School, as well as the PAR Program Manager and the PREVENT! SADD Coordinator, to attend the 2006 SADD National Convention held in Boston, MA on July 14-17, 2006.

 

F-16.    Educational Services Facility Programming Study and Master Plan

            Authorize Facilities Services to contract with Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. (RS&H), under the terms and conditions of their continuing contract with Brevard Public Schools, for a facility programming study of the Educational Services Facility (ESF), including development of a 5-Year master plan.  The RS&H proposal is attached.

 

F-17.    Computer Workstation/Technology Partnership RFP

            Authorize the office of Educational Technology to negotiate a technology partnership contract with the top ranked firm for RFP#06010/JO technology partnership II.  If contract negotiations fail with the top-ranked firm, as stated in section 3-6 of the RFP, and supported by state statute, the negotiation process will continue to the next highest ranked firm.  The district evaluation committee has ranked the submitting firms in the following order: 1. GovConnection, Inc. (Lenovo/IBM);  2. Hewlett-Packard;  3.  Gateway Companies NSC;  4.  Dell Marketing L.P.;  5.  CDW-Government, Inc.  A copy of the RFP is filed in the Purchasing Department office.

 

F-18.    Transfer (2) Buses to Brevard County Parks and Rec

            Approve the sale of two used retired AS IS school buses to Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department for $5,000 per bus. Bus #811 Vin. No. 1HVBBNKN9MH370227 and Bus#829 Vin. No. 1HVBBNKN3MH370207.

 

 

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

F-12.    Facility Acquisition

            Authorize the purchase of the 4,478 sq. ft. “Space Coast Center for Independent Living” facility which is located on the southeast corner of the Freedom 7 E.S. site in Cocoa Beach, Florida, at a cost not-to-exceed $171,000.

 

            Janice Kershaw requested this item be pulled and questioned if staff had compared cost of buying to leasing a facility of the same size.  Dr. DiPatri stated this had been done and the cost comes out to about $5 per square foot and comparable office space would be from $18 to $22 per square foot for a 9 year lease.  Robert Jordan asked what the actual square footage is.  Ed Curry responded that there was an error in the original recommendation and the correct size is 4.478 square foot.  Robert Jordan asked what the cost would be if the district built a facility.  Ed Curry responded that if would be from $95 to $100 per square foot for comparable space in today’s market place.

 

            A motion was then made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Larry Hughes to approve the recommendation.

Amy Kneessy thanked Mr. Curry for obtaining an appraisal and catching the error in the square footage.  She questioned if there would be a need for any internal construction.  Ed Curry stated staff would spend between $5,000 to $10,000 for correcting exterior problems such as stucco, painting and re-painting door, minor repairs to the metal roof, etc.  He also stated that with paying off the lease the district would own the building and everything contained on the 12 acres.

 

There being no further discussion, the vote was called.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

F-13.    Proposed New Elementary School “T” Site Selection

            Authorize the Facilities Services Division to complete required due diligence, prototype school selection and site adaption tasks associated with the implementation of Option III described in Project Status Report dated 2/27/06 at a cost not-to-exceed $50,000 utilizing one of our continuing contract consultants.  A copy of Board agenda item F-11 that was discussed at the 3/14/06 Board meeting is provided and includes the above referenced 2/27/ Project Status Report.

 

            Larry Hughes requested this item be pulled for discussion.  He voiced his concern for increased traffic due to proposing another stand alone building to house 4-6 grades.  He also noted that this would have its own cafeteria, parking and a separate school administration.  Dr. DiPatri stated minimal savings could be seen by sharing the cafeteria manager, etc.

 

Larry Hughes questioned if due diligence would address the roads.  Ed Curry stated a traffic study would be initiated and they expect to move all buses to the new facility and exit them on to Minton Road with a traffic light.  Larry Hughes stated that he will vote the recommendation although reluctantly.  He then made a motion, with a second by Janice Kershaw, to approve the recommendation.

 

Janice Kershaw asked how many more students would be added to Meadowlane Elementary.  Dr. Tom McIntyre stated that they would open the combined two campuses with 1,350 students, with 675 students on each campus.  Currently there are 960 on that campus now but the 6th grade now located at Central Middle School would be moved back to the elementary school.  In response to a question by Janice Kershaw on core facilities, Ed Curry stated they were picking a prototype school that could become an elementary if they decided not to use it as a 4-6 grade facility and the space and design includes all the core facilities to support a population of 750 students.

 

Bea Fowler asked if they would be using a different prototype design.  Ed Curry stated that was correct and that staff was looking for a two-story elementary school design because of site limitations.

 

Dr. DiPatri clarified that the schools would be known as Meadowlane Primary and Meadowlane Intermediate.  He also stated that this was not his recommendation of choice due to the site problem. 

 

Larry Hughes questioned what the contingency plan would be if they had to delay.  Ed Curry responded they would delay one year and accept the Villages site.  Dr. McIntyre, in response to a question by Larry Hughes, responded that the 5th grade would be moved to Central Middle School and portables would be added.

 

Discussion was held on making this a small middle school at some point.  Ed Curry stated this option would be included in the study and that they would pick a school that has been approved by DOE for class size reduction.

 

There being no further discussion, the vote was called.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

F-14.    Approve the Student Accommodation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007

            Approve the attached Student Accommodation Plan for Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

 

            Bea Fowler requested this item be pulled and stated she still felt they had a problem with Lewis Carroll Elementary School.   Ed Curry stated that the same recommendations and options are still available that were discussed in January.  Dr .DiPatri stated that a meeting would be scheduled with parents for input prior to the May 9th Board meeting.

 

Bea Fowler stated she felt they should build a small school north of the Barge Canal for $5 million in lieu of building an addition to make a larger school on the current property.  She stated that transportation costs might decrease because students would be within the 2-mile limit.

 

Amy Kneessy stated that parents feel they have already given their input and that they want another school north of the Barge Canal.  Larry Hughes stated that data shows more students north of the Barge Canal and added his support for building a new school.

 

Robert Jordan stated he felt they needed to go ahead with the meeting.  He also stated the district would still need to transport students because of there being no sidewalks along S.R.3.

 

Janice Kershaw requested a refresher on plans to relieve schools that are forecast to be over capacity out to 2010-2011 and how projects are being addressed in the facility plan when they bring back information. 

 

Dr. DiPatri stated there are two issues – one being whether to add on to Lewis Carroll or to build a new school.  The other question is where it comes in the cue.  Bea Fowler stated that all schools should be taken care of in the 7-year plan.  She feels that they need to prioritize and schools that overcrowded should have a higher priority.

 

Bea Fowler then made a motion, with a second by Amy Kneessy, to approve the plan.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

F-15.    Purchase/Install Relocatable Classrooms in Support of FY06/07 Student Accommodation Plan

            Authorize the Facilities Services Team to purchase a total of 48 new relocatable classrooms from one or both of the two pre-qualified relocatable classroom manufacturers at a cost of $2,249,520 and complete all work associated with the installation of these units (delivery, set-up, infrastructure, furniture, permitting, administration and contingency) as described in Option 2 of the attached memo dated 4/4/06 at a cost of $2,176,658 for a total cost not to exceed $4,426, 178.

 

            Janice Kershaw stated this item had been changed to add more relocatables in order to keep the driver’s ed classes at Palm Bay High and questioned how long staff expects to keep relocatables on the campus.  Ed Curry stated he would expect them to be there until the new high school is built in the Palm Bay/West Melbourne area, at least 4-5 years.  These are units that can be moved in the future.  Janice Kershaw also noted that the Legislature has been talking about raising the driving age and asked if anyone knew when this would become effective.  Dr. DiPatri responded that it was the perspective of Judy Preston that this issue was not going anywhere.

 

            Bea Fowler asked if there were any portables to be disposed of.  Ed Curry responded not at this time but he would let her know if any came available.

 

            Robert Jordan asked if these units are new and improved.  Ed Curry said the new units had not been manufactured yet and would be brand new.  No damage was incurred in this type unit due to hurricanes over the past couple years.

 

            A motion was then made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Larry Hughes to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

F-19.    Approval of Charter School Contract

            Approve the charter contract for Richard Milburn.  The charter school will become operational in the 2006-2007 school year.

 

            Bea Fowler requested this item be pulled and voiced her concern about the recommendation to approve this contract after having been provided information that this charter school is having problems in other counties.

 

            Dr. DiPatri responded that the Board had approved their application and awarded them a charter.  The issue now is to award a contract.  If they don’t reach agreement on a contract, Richard Milburn can appeal and the district could lose because it is a contract issue.  He felt it better to recommendation approval with the benefit of the doubt but to closely monitor.  He noted that the Board did not have this information when they approved the charter.

 

            Bea Fowler pointed out that they have a charter school in Pasco County and Hillsborough County that are having problems and she will vote against this item.

 

            Harold Bistline stated that he had been to Tallahassee many times on application denials but has never seen the Commission uphold the district.  If the application is legally sufficient and provides all the information required by the State approved form, the district will have a hard time not approving the contract successfully.  Amy Kneessy stated she would rather fight this approval and would support Mrs. Fowler and vote against.

 

            Janice Kershaw agreed with the points raised but asked if charter school laws allowed the contract to have contingencies.  Vicki Mace, Director of Choice Schools, stated they had already put interventions in place and have built in numerous annual site visits.  She also stated the school is willing to work with the district.

 

            Janice Kershaw questioned if the Board could make the contract probationary for the first year. Harold Bistline responded that the district could terminate the contract at any time.  He stated there is an appeals process but it is different and would be a better position for the district to be in.

 

            Larry Hughes stated that although he had some reluctance he felt he needed to support going forward with the contract despite the fact that Milburn has had past difficulties.  He felt the Board needs to look at their application separately.

 

            Bea Fowler asked what is on the pre-opening checklist.  Vicki Mace will provide it but it includes looking at their insurance, making sure their facility is safe, looking at certified teachers and having enough teachers for the students they will be serving, looking at their exceptional education population, schedules, etc.  Dr. DiPatri stated he is concerned about starting up and suggested they have Milburn come back and decide if they want to start this fall or wait another year.  Janice Kershaw asked if Hillsborough used the same checklist.  Vicki Mace said they were similar and stated staff is working on an accountability packet to send to the Board.  These will be provided to the Board in the near future.

 

            A motion was then made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Larry Hughes to accept the recommendation.

 

            Robert Jordan congratulated the Board on their discussion of this issue.  He also stated that he felt the Board could not use a report from another county.  Janice Kershaw suggested raising the bar on the contract and if those things are not taken care of by opening, they won’t be allowed to open.  Robert Jordan suggested this could be added to the contract.

 

            There being no further discussion, the vote was called.

 

Voting aye:  Robert Jordan, Larry Hughes, Janice Kershaw, Amy Kneessy

Voting nay:  Bea Fowler

 

Motion carried four to one

 

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The Chair called for a BPS News video break at 7:14 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 7:25 p.m.

 

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G.        ACTION AGENDA

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

            Approve the revision to School Board Policy 5500 to reflect current Florida Statute regarding Felony Charges for Incidents off School Property, and authorize the Superintendent to advertise for public hearing.  A motion was made by Larry Hughes with a second by Janice Kershaw to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

G-2.     Revision of School Board Policy 7250

Approve the recommended revised policy at the direction of the Board and authorize the Superintendent to advertise for public hearing.  A motion was made by Amy Kneessy with a second by Janice Kershaw to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

G-3.     Approve the Naming of Elementary School “S” as Sunrise Elementary School

            Hold a Public Hearing and approve the naming of Elementary School “S” as Sunrise Elementary School.

 

            Chairman Jordan called the Public Hearing open.  No one spoke to this item.  Public Hearing was declared closed by Chairman Jordan.  A motion was made by Amy Kneessy with a second by Larry Hughes to accept the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1.     Enhancing Education Through Technology Grant Part II

            Recommendation:  Approve the grant application for Brevard Public Schools for Title II-part D of Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT II) in the amount of $1,250,000.

 

H-2.     Adult/Community Education – South Area Lease Agreement

            Recommendation:  Approve the Lease Agreement for the South Area Adult/Community Education Center.

 

H-3.     Approve the 2006-07 Cooperative Agreement with Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)

            Recommendation:  Approve the Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County, Florida and Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D “learning through listening”) not to exceed $34,000.00.

 

H-4.     2006-07 Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to Serve Exceptional Education Students

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement with the Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to provide services to eligible ESE students in the amount not to exceed $434,600.00.

 

H-5.     Department of Juvenile Justice 2006-2007 School Calendar

            Recommendation:  Approve the 2006-2007 School Calendar for the Juvenile Justice Sites.

 

H-6.     Educational Services Contract, Brevard Public Schools and Hurricane Island Outward Bound

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Hurricane Island Outward Bound in the amount of $46,585.00 for educational services.

 

H-7.     Brevard Public Schools and Space Coast Marine Institute, Contract for Educational Services

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between Brevard Public Schools and Space Coast Marine Institute in the amount of $232,132.00.

 

H-8.     Contract for Educational Services between Brevard Public Schools and Center for Drug Free Living for Brevard Group Treatment Home

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Center for Drug Free Living (for the Brevard Group Treatment Home) in the amount of $160,635.00.

 

H-9.     Contract for Educational Services between Brevard Public Schools and Center for Drug Free Living for Frances Walker Halfway House

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Center for Drug Free Living (for Frances Walker Halfway House) in the amount of $155,406.00.

 

H-10.   Agreement:  School Board of Brevard County and Kids Medical Club

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Kids Medical Club for an estimated amount of $60,000.00 for one teacher.