REGULAR MEETING, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
February 13, 2007
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., at the Educational
Services Facility,
Chairman
Members Present:
The Invocation was led by, Rachel Everette, 8th Grade,
Dr.
DiPatri requested that Item E-13 on the New Facility for Central Area
Adult/Alternative Education Center and stated this item would be brought back
at the next meeting. 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:
C-4. Rosa L. Jones Resolution
H-17. Resolution to Retain Exclusive Authority of
Charter Schools
Revisions:
E-1. Student
Expulsion(s)
E-9. Instructional
Staff Recommendations (Addendum)
H-1. School Board Policy Revisions
H-16. Site Selection – Proposed New High School
“CCC”
Dr. DiPatri introduced two classes of future educators
from
Board Member Barbara Murray introduced Boy Scout Troop
369 from
C-1. Presentation of Zoo Explorers Program
Brenda Blackburn, Associate Superintendent
for Curriculum, stated that this program started three years ago and is an
after school program at
C-2.
Eva Lewis, Director of Exceptional Student
Education, introduced members of the organizations making up the collaborative
partners for Project Search, a project that helps find job placement for
students with disabilities. Ms. Lewis
announced that the district had been notified that they had been nominated and have
won the 2006 State Division of Career & Development in Transition
Collaboration award for the State of
C-3. 2005-2006 Graduation Rate and Drop Out Results
Betty Dunn, Assistant Superintendent for
Student Services, made a brief report and slide presentation to the Board on graduation
rates and dropout results for the 2005-06 school year. She noted that Brevard is ranked 2nd
in the State for graduation rates. Brevard
Public Schools is one of the nine largest districts in the State and in that
grouping, Brevard ranks 1st. A
copy of the presentation is filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-245 through 220-252,
inc.
C-4. Rosa L. Jones Resolution
Christine Davis, Acting Director of
District Communications, read the resolution to recognize Mrs.
Rosa L. Jones for her lifelong contributions to the education community, to
wish her a happy 100th birthday, and to endorse the observance of
her on February 25, 2007. A motion was
made by Janice Kershaw with a motion by Larry Hughes to adopt the
resolution. A copy of the resolution is
filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-253 through 220-254, inc.
The Chair reminded the
public that there is three minutes per speaker set aside for discussion. He also stated that the Board would not
respond to issues this evening but the Superintendent would investigate and
respond in a timely manner. The
following persons addressed the Board:
1. Janet Eastman, BFT, Rockledge – Ethics Training
2. John Russo, BFT, Rockledge – STAR Program
A motion was made by Barbara Murray with a second by
Janice Kershaw to approve Items E-1 through E-13. Motion carried unanimously. The below listed items were therefore
approved.
E-1. Student Expulsion(s)
Approve student expulsion(s)
2007-58, 2007-59,
2007-60, 2007-61, 2007-62, 2007-63, 2007-64, 2007-65, 2007-66, 2007-67,
2007-69, 2007-70, 2007-71, 2007-72, 2007-73 and 2007-74 for failure to comply with
the Stipulation/Conduct Agreement and issue Final Orders confirming expulsion in
each case presented.
E-2. Approve Minutes
Approve the
minutes from the regular meeting held on January 23, 2007, and the minutes from
the special joint meeting with the
E-3. Financial Statement – July 1, 2006 Through November 30, 2006
Approve the Financial Statement for July 1,
2006 to November 30, 2006, as filed in
supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-255 through 220-301, inc.
E-4. Warrant List – December 1, 2006 Through December 31, 2006
Approve the Warrant List for the period of
December 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006, as
filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-302 through 220-303, inc. Total expenditures were $34,224,719.68.
E-5. Warrant List – January 1, 2007 Through January 31, 2007
Approve the Warrant List for the period of
January 1, 2007 through January 31, 2007, as
filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-304 through 220-305, inc. Total expenditures were $40,425,029.85.
E-6. 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 #220, pages 220-306 through 220-313, inc.
E-7. Purchasing Bids & Agreement
Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:
a. #05-019/BM – Bleacher and
Backstop Repair and Motorization Contractors – Maintenance – 2004/05, 2005/06,
2006/07
Re-Award the RFP listed below:
a. #05003/BM – HVAC Mechanical Contractors – Maintenance
– 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07
Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:
b. #07-028/BP – Bulk Commodity Processing – Food &
Nutrition Services – 2006/07
c. #07-029/BM – HVAC Modifications at
d. #07-031/BM – Electrical and I.T. Upgrades at
Award the
e. Atomic Learning – Educational Technology – 2006/07
A copy of the agreement is filed in
supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-314 through 220-324, inc.
Approve the routine support staff recommendations,
as filed in supplemental minute book
#220, pages 220-325 through 220-328, inc.
Approve the reclassification of Tami M. Davis
from the position of Dean/Assistant Principal (10 month) at
E-10. Approve the Agreement with Simon Property Group (
Approve the permit to use
the common area agreement with Simon Property Group for facilities to be used
for Area I/II Elementary Art show.
Approve the promotional agreement with Merritt Square Merchant’s
Association for the facilities to be used for the Area III/IV Elementary Art
Show, as filed in supplemental minute
book #220, pages 220-336 through 220-346, inc.
E-11. Teaching
Approve the payment of
$25,000 to American Education Solutions, Inc., for the independent evaluation
of Brevard’s American History grant for year two. The writing and submission of this grant was
approved by the Board on May 24, 2005, and the acceptance of the award was
approved on October 11, 2005. A copy of
this grant is on file in the Office of State & Federal Projects, Division
of Curriculum and Instruction. A copy of
the Memorandum of Understanding is filed
in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-347 through 220-349, inc.
E-12. Teaching
Approve the total payment of
$67,570 to the National Council of History Education and the Florida Humanities
Council for training of participating Brevard American History teachers during
year two (2) of the Teaching American History Grant entitled “Creating Modern
American”. The writing and submission of
this grant was approved by the Board on May 24, 2005, and the acceptance of the
award was approved on October 11, 2005.
A copy of this grant is on file in the Office of State & Federal
Projects, Division of Curriculum and Instruction. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding is filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-350
through 220-353, inc.
E-13. Easement to
Approve and authorize the attached electric
easement requested by Florida Power & Light Company at
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Dr.
DiPatri took this opportunity to congratulate personnel listed under Items E-9.
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A
motion was made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Amy Kneessy to accept the
recommendations for Items F-1 through F-25. Motion carried unanimously. The below listed items were therefore
approved.
F-1. District
Communications Reorganization
Approve reorganization of the District Communications
& Public Information function and the following revised job descriptions
which reflect the changes in supervisory responsibilities: Director, District Communications &
Public Information; Assistant Director, District Communications; Assistant
Superintendent, Educational Technology, as filed in supplemental minute book
#220, pages 220-354 through 220-368, inc.
F-2. Resolution
to Participate in
Adopt a resolution of intent to participate in Section
212.12 F.S. Classroom Technology Purchases and Training. A resolution that the district receives funds
from the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF), as filed in supplemental
minute book #220, pages 220-369 through 220-370, inc.
F-3. Issuance
of 2007A and 2007B Certificates of Participation
Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance
of Certificates of Participation Series 2007A, not exceeding $40,000,000 and
Series 2007B, not exceeding $80,000,000, for the lease purchase financing and
refinancing of certain educational facilities and for amendments to ground
leases, as necessary, of certain real property in connection to financing
educational facilities. Approve all
other financing documents required to complete the negotiated sale of certificates
of Series 2007A and 2007B. Approve A.G.
Edwards as the senior managing underwriter and Citigroup, Raymond James and
Wachovia as co-managing underwriters for these issues. Copies of all documents are filed in
supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-371 through 220-489, inc.
F-4. Subcontract
Agreement between Brevard Family of Housing and
Approve the attached subcontractor agreement between
Brevard Family of Housing and
F-5. Contracted
Service Agreement with Southern Regional Education Board/High Schools That Work
Approve the contracted services agreement in the
amount of $46,200 with the Southern Regional Education Board and High Schools
The Work (HSTW) for a district needs assessment and the delivery of four
two-day workshops to leadership teams from each school and district leaders in
professional development on smaller learning communities during the 2007
calendar year, as filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-494 through
220-495, inc.
F-6. Consultant
Agreement between The Children’s Forum/Jenn Faber and the Office of Adult/
Community Education
Approve the consultant agreement between the Office of
Adult & Community Ed./School Age Child Care and The Children’s Forum/Jenn
Faber for a one day workshop for School Age Child Care workers, as filed in
supplemental minute book #220, pages 220-496 through 220-497, inc.
F-7. Consultant
Agreement with
Approve the payment of $3,000 to Statistical
Consultant Paulette Johnson for year two (2) statistical analysis required for
the evaluation of Brevard’s Carol M. White Physical Education Program grant
entitled, “No Child Left Unfit”. A copy
of this grant is on file in the Office of State and Federal Projects, Division
of Curriculum & Instruction. A copy
of the consultant agreement is filed in supplemental minute book #220, pages
220-498 through 220-499, inc.
F-8. Consultant
Agreement with Dr. Valerie George and
Approve the payment of $20,600 plus
expenses to Dr.
F-9. Consultant
Agreement with Mr. Frank Zenere
Approve the consultant agreement
with Mr. Frank Zenere to provide a 4 hour parent training to help students
recover from traumatic events, funded through the Emergency Response &
Crisis Management Grant. The ERCM grant
has been previously approved by the
F-10. Consultant
Agreement – Northeast Foundation for Children: Responsive
Approve the agreement in the amount
of $1,650.00 with Northeast Foundation for Children to present a one day
workshop to train teachers in the Responsive Classroom reform model on February
17, 2007 at
F-11. Consultant
Agreement – Best Practice Network: Galaxy Classroom for Golfview Elementary
Magnet School
Approve the agreement in the amount of $8,000 with
Galaxy Classroom to present a four day modeling workshop for teachers and
students beginning on March 12, 2007 at
F- 12. Consultant
Agreement – AIMS Education Foundation: Activities Integrating
Approve the agreement in the amount of $7,800.00 with
AIMS Education Foundation to present a two day workshop to train all classrooms
on February 19-20, 2007 at
F-13. Contracted
Services Agreement between John F. Turner, Sr. Elementary School and Melissa
Forney Enterprises, Inc.
Approve the Contracted Services Agreement between John
F. Turner, Sr. Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc. for a
primary writing workshop on February 19, 2007, as filed in supplemental minute book
#220, pages 220-510 through 220-511, inc.
F-14. Contracted
Services Agreement for Sue O’Connell to present the math workshop, “Taking the
Problem Out of Math Problem-Solving” on April 30, 2007, at
Approve the contracted service
agreement for Sue O’Connell to present the math workshop, “Taking the Problem
Out of Math Problem-Solving” on April
30, 2007, at Harbor City Elementary School, as filed in supplemental minute
book #220, pages 220-512 through 220-516, inc.
F-15. Consultant
Agreement between Diana Wehrell-Grabowski, Ph.D., with
Approve the contract with Diana
Wehrell-Grabowski, Ph.D., a Science Education Consultant with
F-16. Approve
Consultant Agreement with Leah Sine, Pilates E.D.G.E Studio of
Approve consultant agreement in the
amount of $1,500.00 with Pilates E.D.G.E Studio of Melbourne and Leah Sine to
present “Helping Children Organize Overly Sensitive Nervous Systems” on
February 19, District Professional Development Day, as filed in supplemental
minute book #220, pages 220-519 through 220-520, inc.
F-17. Field
Trip –
Approve request for 2 Rockledge High teachers and 6
registered volunteers to take eighty (80) students form the Rockledge High
School Chorus and Orchestra to
F-18.
Approve request for 1 Rockledge High teacher and 4
registered volunteers to take the Rockledge High/Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. Robotics
team to attend the FIRST Robotics Competition in
F-19. Field
Trip – Edgewood Jr./Sr. High Band to
Approve request for Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School Band
consisting of 94 students, 1 teacher, and 15 chaperones, to take part in the
Southern Star Music Festival in
F-20. Additions
and Renovations at
Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a
comprehensive project of additions and renovations at West Shore Jr./Sr. High
School for a cost not to exceed $9,509,245. Authorize Facilities Services to
contract with Wharton-Smith, Inc., Construction Group to provide Design/Build
services for additions and renovations at
West Shore Jr./Sr. High School for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of
$7,700,000 based on the Design Criteria Documents provided by BRPH, Inc. dated
November 15, 2006, with revisions as necessary to meet the established GMP.
F-21. Additions
and Renovations at
Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a
comprehensive project of additions and renovations at
F-22. Additions
and Renovations at
Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a
comprehensive project of additions and renovations at
F-23. Additions
and Renovations at Bayside High School
Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a comprehensive
project of additions and renovations at
F-24. Additions
and Renovations at
Authorize Facilities Services to proceed with a
comprehensive project of additions and renovations at
F-25. Revisions
to 7 Year Facility Improvement Plan
Authorize the Office of Facilities Management Services
to move forward with modifications to the approved 7 Year Facilities
Improvement Plan as presented on 1/23/07 (Provided as Attachment I is the
1/11/07 recommendation provided as a Staff Report on 1/23/07).
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The Chair called for a BPS News video break at 6:52
p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:05 p.m.
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G-1.
Approve the request to name the new
A motion was made by Janice Kershaw
with a second by Amy Kneessy to approve the recommendation. Motion passed unanimously.
H-1 School
Board
Recommendation: Approve/adopt
the new/revised School Board Policies listed below: 1121, 1121.01, 2210, 2261.03, 2421, 3120,
3121, 3121.01, 4121, 4121.01, 5130, 5410, 5460, 5463, 6480, 6610, 7434,
7530.01, 7540.08, 7540.09, 8350, 8420.01, 8462, 8475, 8500, 8605, 8606, 9211,
9700, and 9701.
Larry Hughes questioned Board Policy
7434 and the use of tobacco being allowed on school grounds where permitted by
the collective bargaining agreement. His
argument is that the policy has always been that tobacco is not allowed by
students anywhere on campus and by anyone inside the buildings and questioned
why designated areas should be allowed for staff. Lee Berry responded that the BFT contract has
always had a designated smoking area in their contract and this change reflects
what’s in the contract. Joy Salamone
stated that since it is in the contract, they could not have a policy that
broke that contract.
H-2. 2007-2008
Staffing Plan Recommendations
Recommendation: The Staffing
Plan for 2007-2008 is being recommended at this time to be the same as the
2006-2007 plan.
H-3. Secondary
Schools of National Prominence-Modifications to Credit Requirements
Recommendation: Approve the
H-4. Revised
Instruction Operational Plan for
Recommendation: Revised
graduation requirements for
H-5. Summer
Opportunities for Advancement and Remediation (SOAR) 2007
Recommendation: Approve the
Summer Opportunities for Acceleration and Remediation (SOAR) program for the
summer of 2007.
H-6. Summer
Voluntary Prekindergarten
Recommendation: Approve
district participation in the Summer Voluntary Prekindergarten Program as it is
mandated and funded by the State of
H-7. Joint
Use Agreement between the School Board of
Recommendation: To allow the
City of
H-8. Summer
Fine Arts Theatre Licensing Agreements
Recommendation: Approve the
licensing agreements with Tams-Witmark for three (3) performances of Brigadoon in the amount of $2,785 and
Music Theatre International for three (3) performances of Thoroughly Modern Millie in the amount of $2,810; authorize
reserved seat ticket prices of $10.00 for the Orchestra and Lower Tier sections
and $8.00 for the Upper Tier section.
H-9. Contract
for 11th Grade Students to See Pirate of
Recommendation: Approve the
contract for 11th grade students to see Pirates of Penzance at a
total cost of $102,678.00.
Amy Kneessy asked if this is another
attempt to allow each grade level to have a field trip opportunity. Dr. DiPatri responded that this is correct
and they are trying to offer this type experience on a yearly basis, if they
can find a play that links to the curriculum in a given year.
H-10. Proposed
Contract with
Recommendation: Approve the
proposed three-year contract with
H-11. Proposed
Contract with Craig Dixon of
Recommendation: Approve the
proposed contract between
H-12. Agreement
for
Recommendation: Approve the
contract in the amount of $3,900 between the School Board of Brevard County and
AIMS Education Foundation for professional development services at
H-13. Affiliation
Agreement with
Recommendation: Approve the
Affiliation Agreement between