SPECIAL MEETING,
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
June 14, 2005
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida met in special
session on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., at the Educational Services
Facility,
Vice
Chairman Robert Jordan called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Members Present:
Robert Jordan, Janice Kershaw, Amy Kneessy, Bea Fowler, Larry Hughes
(via telecom)
The Invocation was led by, Briana Petty-Carter, 5th grade,
Larry
Hughes requested item H-18, Bus Loop and Parent Drop-Off Modifications at
Meadowlane Elementary School, be moved to Item E-20 - Consent without Prior
Information agenda. A motion was made by
Bea Fowler and seconded by Janice Kershaw to approve the recommendations for
the revisions to the agenda. In response
to a question by Amy Kneessy, the Superintendent stated that Item H-8 on the Construction Cost Analysis Services was being
brought back again as an information item due to the request by Bea
Fowler. This request was made due to the
fact that Mrs. Fowler thought that Larry Hughes would not be present for the
meeting. Larry Hughes also thought it
would be beneficial to leave it under information in order for further review. There being no further discussion, the vote
was called. The motion carried
unanimously and was so ordered.
The
following changes were then made to the agenda:
C-3. Superintendent Advisory Committee for Emergency Response
E-19. Nominate
School Board Representative to Local Planning Agencies in all Cities within
E-20. Bus Loop and Parent Drop-Off Modifications at
F-21. Information Technology Audit of Brevard Public Schools
H-16. Consolidated Application for Selected NCLB Programs
H-17. Design/Construct New Elementary School “S”
H-19. Contract for Purchase of Elementary School “S” Site
Revisions:
E-1. Student Expulsion(s)
E-9. Support Staff Recommendations (Supplement & Addendum)
E-10. Instructional Staff Recommendations (Supplement & Addendum)
F-7. Supplemental Educational Service Provider Contracts
(Attachment)
F-15. Property/Casualty Insurance Policy Renewals
B-1.
The Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School Steel Band, under the direction of Band Director Ed Anderson, performed a number for the Board. They also performed prior to the board meeting. Dr. DiPatri recognized the members of the band: Karla Pagan, Gerard Robinson, Mark Robinson, Whitney Leblanc, Melvin Arthur, Daniel Morales and Chris Sewell. Mr. Anderson explained how the steel drums are made and the band program.
C-1. Brevard Tomorrow Presentation
Geo Ropert, Director of Brevard Tomorrow, and Bill
Cunningham, with the education and workforce group, gave an activity summary of
the Brevard Tomorrow Education and Workforce.
Mr. Ropert presented a plaque to Vice Chairman Robert Jordan in
appreciation for the board’s support.
Janice Kershaw suggested that the Superintendent share best practices from
school to school at his role alike meetings.
A copy of the presentation is filed in supplemental minute book #207,
pages 207-19 through 207-32, inc.
C-2. The
Brenda Blackburn, Associate Superintendent for
Curriculum Services, shared AYP highlights with the Board. Ninety-five percent of the district’s schools
received a grade of A or B. Two schools,
C-3. Superintendent
Advisory Committee for Emergency Response
Dr. DiPatri gave a brief summary and slide presentation on the advisory
committee he has recently formed to respond to emergency situations. He reviewed the charge and purpose, which is
to review recent crisis and provide recommendations to address future
situations. The committee is made up of
district staff members, parents and community leaders. Larry Hughes suggested a representative from
the Board should participate on this committee.
Board member Bea Fowler volunteered to sit on the committee. A copy of the presentation is filed in
supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-58 through 207-61, inc.
The Chair reminded the
public that there is three minutes per speaker set aside for discussion. The following persons addressed the Board:
Janice Kershaw requested Item E-10 on Instructional
Staff recommendations be pulled for discussion.
Larry Hughes stated that Item E-20 on Meadowlane Elementary Bus Loop
needed to be added. Larry Hughes made a
motion, with a second by Bea Fowler to approve Items E-1 through E-9 and Item
E-11 through Item E-20. Motion carried
unanimously.
The below listed items were therefore approved.
E-1. Student Expulsion(s)
Approve student expulsion(s)
2005-151, 2005-152, 2005-153, 2005-154, 2005-155, 2005-156, and 2005-157 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
expulsion hearing held on May 10, 2005; the minutes from the regular meeting
held on May 10, 2005; the minutes from the expulsion hearing held on May 24,
2005; the minutes from the special meeting held on May 24, 2005 and the minutes
from the special work session held on June 8, 2005.
E-3. Board Member Nomination
for
Approve Rochelle Schwindt,
Senior Human Resources Representative, as a board member for the Brevard
Schools Foundation.
E-4. Advertisement of the
2005-06 Tentative Budget
Authorize the Superintendent
to advertise the 2005-06 Proposed Tentative budget and millage rates along with
the capital projects to be funded from the 2 mill proceeds for the public
hearing to be held on July 28, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Services
Facility.
E-5. Budget Amendment #6 for
the Operating Fund, 2004-05
Approve resolution #6 to
amend the Operating Fund budget, as filed in supplemental minute
book #207, pages 207-62 to 207-79, inc.
E-6. Warrant List – May 1,
2005 Through May 31, 2005
Approve the Warrant List for
the period of May 1, 2005 through May 31, 2005.
Total expenditures were $16,233,360.54, as filed
in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-80 to 207-81, inc.
E-7. Purchasing Bids & Agreement
Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:
a. 05-036/BP – Bulk Commodity
Processing –
b. 05-037/BM – Swimming Pool Chemical Supply and Service
Contractor – Maintenance – 2004/05
c. 05-038/BM – Tree Trimming,
Vegetation Removal and Stump Grinding –
d. 06-001/CN – Classroom &
Art Supplies – Warehouse Services – 2005/06
e. 06-002/CN – Paper –
Warehouse Services – 2005/06
f.
06-004/BP – Ice Cream – Food & Nutrition Services – 2005/06
Re-Award the
Purchasing Bids listed below:
b. 03-037/JO – Carrier A/C
Parts – Maintenance – 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05
c. 04-011/BM – Fire
Extinguisher
d. 04-019/CN – Dry Marker
Boards –
e. 04-021/BM – Masonry &
Concrete Contractors –
f.
04-026/BM – Pluming Contractors –
Re-Award the RFP listed below:
g. #05008 – Auditing Services –
Accounting Services – 2004/05
Award the
h. Follett Service and Support
– School Operations – 2004/05
i.
The
Copies of the bid
tabulations are filed in the Purchasing Department. A copy of the sales and service agreements
are filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-82 to 207-86 A-D, inc.
E-8. 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 #207, pages 207-87 to 207-90, inc.
Approve the reclassification of Kevin M. Thornton from
the position of District Operations Manager at Food and Nutrition Services to
the position of Director of School Food Services, effective June 15th, 2005. Annual salary based on grade 27 of the
Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.
Approve the routine support staff recommendations, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-91 to 207-97, inc.
E-11. Job Description
Approve the following job description: Reading Facilitator, Pay Grade – Contract, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-98 to 207-100, inc.
E-12. Teaching
Approve the writing and
submission of a federal grant entitled Teaching American History. A copy of the grant is filed in the Office of
Secondary Programs.
E-13.
Approve the 2005/06 Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/Tech Project grant application with a
total funding of $267,000 to be paid by IDEA, Part B funds, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-101 to 207-115, inc.
E-14.
Approve the 2005/06 Florida
Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/East Project grant application with a
total funding of $1,107,986, as filed in supplemental minute
book #207, pages 207-116 to 207-158, inc. The breakdown for the total budget
amount is $881,037 in IDEA, Part B; $153,352 in IDEA, Part B, Preschool; and
$73,597 in General Revenue.
E-15. ECTAC Contract for Title I
Approve the renewal of the
district’s contract with Osceola County School Board for services of the
E-16.
Approve the trip for 6
students, 1 advisor of the EGHS – TSA (
E-17. Consultant Agreement –
Approve the agreement in the
amount of $8,800 with Larry Bell of Multicultural America of Manassas, VA to
present the workshop Motivating At Risk Students to teachers at Golfview,
Endeavour,
E-18.
Approve the agreement in the
amount of $14,375.00 with Sharon Ketts of Northeast Foundation to present a
week long institute to train 25 PreK-6 classroom teachers in the Responsive
Classroom reform model June 27-July 1, 2005, as filed
in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-166 to 207-167, inc.
E-19. Nominate School Board Representative to Local
Planning Agencies in all Cities within Brevard County
Approve the nomination of Sammye Grymes as a
representative to the Local Planning Agencies of the West Melbourne
municipality by board member Janice Kershaw as required by the Interlocal
Agreement for Public School Facilities Planning.
E-20. Bus Loop and Parent Drop-Off Modifications at
Approve a total project budget of $125,000 to modify the existing bus
loop and parent drop-off at
Approve
the reclassification of James M. Meegan from the position of Teacher at
Janice Kershaw requested
this item be pulled due to the comments made under Public Discussion on the
reappointment of an instructional employee from an administrative position to
position of a teacher. Dr. DiPatri
stated he would meet with the speaker on the subject although the employee did
not request a hearing for appeal. Amy
Kneessy voiced her concern that the board may be overstepping their
authority. Harold Bistline, Board
Attorney, stated that the Board has to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations
on personnel unless they can find just cause to do otherwise. After further discussion, a motion was made
by Larry Hughes to accept the Superintendent’s revised recommendation with a
second by Bea Fowler. Motion carried
unanimously.
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Dr. DiPatri took this
opportunity to recognize employees under Items E-9 and E-10 for their various
reclassifications/transfers and appointments.
He also, again, recognized Larry Henshaw, Director of Food Services, for
his retirement.
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Amy
Kneessy requested Items F-1 and F-3 be pulled for discussion. Janice Kershaw requested Items F-8 and F-9 be
pulled for discussion. A motion was made
by Amy Kneessy with a second by Janice Kershaw to accept the recommendations
for Items F-2, Items F-4 through F-7, and Items F-10 through F-21. Motion carried unanimously. The below listed
items were therefore approved.
F-2. Nonbargaining
Salary Schedule Revision
Approve revision of the nonbargaining salary schedule
effective June 30, 2005, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-181 to 207-184, inc.
F-4. Lagoon
Quest
Approve the Lagoon Quest Science Education Project for
4th graders beginning in 2005-2006 school year. A copy of the proposal is filed in supplemental minute
book #207, pages 207-185 to 207-189, inc.
F-5. 2005-2006
Even Start Continuation Application
Approve the grant application for the Even Start grant
in the amount of $300,000 to continue the program in 2005-2006. A copy of the grant is available in the
Office of Title I in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction.
F-6.
Approve the updates to the districts 2003-2006
Technology Plan and authorize submission to the Florida Department of
Education, as filed
in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-190 to 207-234, inc.
F-7. Supplemental
Educational Service Provider Contracts
Approve the modified 2005-2006 Supplemental
Educational Service Provider/District contract and on behalf of the Board, authorize
Dr. DiPatri to sign the contracts with individual providers, as filed in supplemental minute
book #207, pages 207-235 to 207-242, inc.
F-10. Approve
Agreement with Agencies for Adults with Disabilities Services
Approve the Agreements between Association of Retarded
Citizens (ARC), Easter Seals Florida, Inc., East Coast Contract Industries
(ECCI), Behavior Services of Brevard, Inc. 9BSBI) and the School Board of
Brevard County for $239,220.00 for services to adults with disabilities, as filed in supplemental minute
book #207, pages 207-243 to 207-264, inc.
F-11. Approve
the Consultant Agreement with Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
Approve the Consultant Agreement with the Association
of Retarded Citizens (ARC) – Brevard, Inc. for the Family Liaison Program to
provide parent liaison services to eligible exceptional education parents in
the amount of $70,000.00, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-265 to 207-267, inc.
F-12. Agreement
with Prevent of Brevard, Inc.! for Alpha Alternative Program
Authorize the Superintendent to enter into an
agreement with Prevent of Brevard, Inc.! (formerly C.O.P.E.) to provide the
Alpha Alternative Program for the 2005-2006 school year, as filed in supplemental minute
book #207, pages 207-268 to 207-271, inc.
F-13.
Approve the proposal for expenditures of
$15,444,838.00 from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Entitlement Grant for 2005-2006, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-272
to 207-287, inc.
F-14. 05-06
Approve the 05-06 funding proposal (request from the
Florida Department of Education) in the amount of $381,173 for the Federal Safe
& Drug-Free Schools grant and authorize the Superintendent to affix the
appropriate signature. A copy of the
grant is filed
in the Office of Student Services-SDFS.
F-15. Property/Casualty
Insurance
Approve the renewal of the School Board’s Property
Insurance, Boiler and Machinery, Excess Workers’ Compensation/General Liability
and Catastrophic Student Accident policies.
In addition, the Superintendent seeks authorization to approve the
purchase of Crime and Errors and Omissions insurance effective July 1, 2005 as
negotiations are still continuing for these policies and the next Board meeting
will not be held until after July 1, 2005.
Copies of the actual policies are filed in the Risk Management Department.
F-16. Consultant
Contract with Learning 24/7 for Dr. Bill Daggett
Approve contract with Learning 24/7 to provide
consultant Dr. Bill Daggett for half-day workshop for principals and Title I
contacts on the Rigor and Relevance
Framework on Friday, September 9, 2005, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages
207-288 to 207-292, inc.
F-17. Approve
the Consultant Agreement for Dr. Bradley Greene in the Amount of $98,000
Approve the consultant agreement for Dr. Bradley
Greene, senior faculty member of the Glasser Institute, in the amount of
$98,000, as filed
in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-293 to 207-294, inc.
F-18. Add
a Third Floor to the Rockledge High 16-Classroom Addition Project
Approve the addition of a third floor to the
16-Classroom Building currently being designed and built at
F-19. Installation
of New Sports Lighting at Satellite High Baseball Field
Authorize the Office of Plant Operations &
Maintenance to contract for the purchase and installation of new lights at the
baseball field at Satellite high using continuing contractors at a cost NTE
$130,000.
F-20.
Approve a total budget of $334,252 and authorize School
Board of Brevard County Facilities to contract for the design and construction
of a HVAC ice Thermal Storage System at
F-21. Information
Technology Audit of Brevard Public Schools
Accept Information Technology Audit of Brevard Public
Schools for period October 2004 through January 2005 as submitted to the
Auditor General, as filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-295 to 207-304, inc.
F-1. 2005-2006
Staffing Plan Recommendations
Approve the revision to the Staffing Plan for
2005-2006 except for technology. On
March 22, 2005, the Board voted for the 2004-2005 school year status quo on the
Staffing Plan Committee recommendations for the 2005-2006 school year plan.
Amy Kneessy requested this item be
pulled and wanted to make clear that Item VIII., the allocation for teaching
units for the Spanish Program, were not included. Dr. DiPatri confirmed this. A motion was then made by Amy Kneessy with a
second by Bea Fowler to accept the recommendation.
Janice Kershaw stated that there is
a need for an additional string consultant and arts and drama needs. Lee Berry, Deputy Superintendent, stated that
the Area Superintendents are working with Principals to make sure each school
will have an art/music teacher. The
string consultant will be brought as part of the budget workshop. Six additional units have been put in art and
music in the elementary schools. Fine
arts, technology and music situations were addressed in the middle schools
several years ago and units were given to middle schools based on student
enrollment. If a school does not reflect
the drama and art, Mr.
Bea Fowler voiced her concern on
schools still having too large classes.
Robert Jordan again requested a report back to the board. There being no further discussion, the vote
was called. Motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the staffing plan recommendations
is filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-305 to 207-322, inc.
F-3. Spanish
K-12 Program Proposal
Approve
the allocation of 12 teacher units so that 11 elementary Spanish teachers and 1
elementary Spanish Resource Teacher may be hired to develop and deliver Spanish
instruction in 2nd grade classrooms in all elementary schools
beginning in the 2005-2006 school year.
Approve the proposed plan for the implementation of Spanish instruction
K-12.
Amy Kneessy requested this item be pulled for
discussion. Lynn Spadaccini, Elementary
Programs Director, presented a brief slide presentation to recap the Spanish
program proposal. A copy of the
presentation is filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-323
to 207-331, inc. She noted that the program is not mandatory and that there is a process
to exempt students choosing not to participate.
Amy Kneessy stated she is opposed to the program because it is not
educationally sound nor is it fiscally sound.
She stated that she is not opposed to the Spanish program itself but
feels that ESOL students need English education. Janice Kershaw stated that she has become concerned
with the instructional liability and feels present elementary programs would be
overburdened. She is also concerned with
what programs would be eliminated. Ms.
Kershaw stated she would support a pilot program. Larry Hughes stated he felt the program was
fiscally responsible and would show the greatest gains in the lower grade
levels. Bea Fowler compared our language
instruction with
Larry
Hughes made a motion to accept the recommendation. The motion was seconded by Bea Fowler. After further discussion the vote was
called.
Voting
aye: Larry Hughes, Bea Fowler
Voting
nay: Robert Jordan, Janice Kershaw, Amy
Kneessy
Motion
failed by a vote of 3 to 2
A
motion was then made by Janice Kershaw to adopt a pilot program in eight (8)
schools to implement Spanish. Robert
Jordan, acting as Chairman, handed the gavel to Bea Fowler in order for him to
second the motion.
Voting
aye: Robert Jordan, Janice Kershaw