SPECIAL MEETING, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY

June 30, 2005

 

The School Board of Brevard County, Florida met in special session on Tuesday, June 30, 2005, at 12:45 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, June 23, 2005, and the affidavit of publication with a copy of the ad attached is filed in supplemental minute book #207, page 207-408.

 

A.        OPENING EXERCISES

Chairman Robert Jordan called the meeting to order at 12:45 p.m.

 

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

 

Dr. DiPatri led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Dr. DiPatri noted that there is one additional item for information on the contract for purchase of the land for Elementary School “S”.  Larry Hughes noted that the board would deal with each item individually.

 

B.        CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

B-1.     Approve the Charter Contract for Palm Bay Community Charter School – Patriot Campus

            Approve the charter contract for Palm Bay Community Charter School – Patriot Campus.  The charter school will become operational in the 2006-2007 school year.  A copy of the contract is filed in supplemental minute book #207, pages 207-409 through 207-480(a).

 

            A motion was made by Bea Fowler with a second by Robert Jordan to accept the recommendation for approval of the charter.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

C.        CONSENT AGENDA (No Information Item at Prior Meeting)

C-1.     Palm Bay H.S. Replacement Football Field

            Authorize the Facilities Maintenance Department to:  1.  Award a contract to Laserturf Leveling to remove sod, till and grade existing site and install approximately 80,000 square feet of owner purchased Certified 419 Bermuda “Big Roll” Sod at a price not-to-exceed $36,800.  2.  Purchase directly from grower, approximately 80,000 square feet of Certified 419 Bermuda “Big Roll” Sod at a cost not-to-exceed $24,000.

 

            A motion was made by Robert Jordan with a second by Bea Fowler to accept the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

D.        INFORMATION

D-1.     Vacant Land Contract for Purchase of Elementary School “S” Site

            Approve the Vacant Land Contract for the purchase of a 25 + parcel of real property from Waterhouse Holdings LLC for the construction of Elementary School “S” in Palm Bay.  Authorize the Chairman and Superintendent to execute the Contract, Four Party Utility Agreement and other associated closing documents.

 

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:52 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                            Chairman

 

ATTEST:

 

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Secretary and Superintendent of Schools