SPECIAL MEETING, THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BREVARD COUNTY

May 24, 2005

 

The School Board of Brevard County, Florida met in special session on Tuesday, May 24, 2005, 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 Thursday, May 19, 2005, and the affidavit of publication with a copy of the ad attached is filed in supplemental minute book #206, page 206-497.

 

OPENING EXERCISES

Chairman Larry Hughes called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

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

 

The Invocation was led by Rachel Priester, 8th grade, Hoover Middle School, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kyle Grosjean, an 8th grade student at Hoover Middle School.

 

EMERGENCY ITEMS

A-5(1).    District-Wide Beverage Contract

               Authorize the Superintendent to reject all proposals received as a result of the District-wide beverage Request for Proposal (“RFP”).  This agenda item was included as an EMERGENCY item due to late receipt of bidding information.

 

               A motion was made by Robert Jordan, with a second by Bea Fowler, to accept the recommendation.  In response to questions by the board, Mike Degutis, Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services, explained that only two bidders responded to the RFP, and both proposals were less than they expected.  Due to this, staff made the decision to terminate the RFP and negotiate with the current vendor.  He also explained the contract clause concerning the signing bonus.  There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously.

 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Dr. DiPatri explained that the additional Item E-13, Alternative Certification Program Revision 2005, would not be added to the agenda as staff just received information from DOE that the BCC/EPI proposal was approved.  A motion was made by Janice Kershaw and seconded by Robert Jordan to approve the recommendations for the revisions to the agenda.  The motion carried unanimously and was so ordered.

 

The following changes were then made to the agenda:

 

Additions

A-5-1.  District-wide Beverage Contract

E-14.    Change in NRT Score for Purposes of Good Cause Exemption

H-19.    Property/Casualty Insurance Policy Renewals

H-20.    Construction Cost Analysis Services for Seven Year Facilities Plan

H-21.    Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Entitlement Grant for 2005-2006

 

Revisions:

E-1.      Student Expulsion(s)

E-6.      Instructional Staff Recommendations (Supplement)

E-7.      Support Staff Recommendations (Supplement)

F-20.    Structured Cabling Infrastructure Upgrade Projects for Six Schools

H-8.     2003-2006 Technology Plan Updates (Attachment)

 

RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS

 

RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/AWARDS

C-1.     Excellence in Visual Arts Award Program

            Walt Christy, Director of Secondary Programs, presented a brief slide presentation and explained this program to the board and audience.  He reviewed the criteria, timeline and awards for the schools and teachers.  e reviewedHPeggy Nolan, Arts Resource Teacher, read the resolution.  A motion was made by Janice Kershaw, with a second by Robert Jordan, to approve the resolution.  A copy of the presentation and the resolution is filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-498 to 206-514, inc.

 

 

 

 

 

C-2.     Lagoon Quest

            Brenda Blackburn, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum Services, introduced Chris DeLorey, Education Director with Brevard Zoo; Linda Ridgely, Social Studies Resource Teacher; and Ed Short, Science Resource Teacher, who described the proposed initiative for the Lagoon Quest Science Education Project for 4th graders to begin in the 2005-2006 school year.  This program will be a partnership with Brevard Zoo and will involve science, social studies, math and writing.  Staff responded to inquiries from the Board.  A copy of the slide presentation is in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-515 to 206-521, inc.

 

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

The Chair reminded the public that there is three minutes per speaker set aside for discussion.  The following persons addressed the Board:

 

  1. Sue Leyrer, Viera – Endeavour Elementary School
  2. Oliver Muhammad, Cocoa – Endeavour Elementary School
  3. Earthy Spaulding, Cocoa – Endeavour Elementary School
  4. Martha Franco, Cocoa – Endeavour Elementary School
  5. Fran Pickett, BASA, Satellite Beach – Non-bargaining Salary Schedule
  6. Del Yonts, Valkaria – Palm Bay High School Field Trip Request

 

CONSENT AGENDA (No Information Item at Prior Meeting)

Dr .DiPatri reminded the board that Item E-13 was not added to the supplemental agenda.  Janice Kershaw requested, in the form of a motion, that Items E-11 and E-12 be pulled and that Item H-15 be moved from the Information agenda to Item E-15 under the Consent without prior Information agenda.  The motion was seconded by Bea Fowler.  The motion to approve Items E-1 through E-10, Item E-14 and Item E-15.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

The below listed items were therefore approved.

 

E-1.     Student Expulsion(s)

Approve student expulsion(s) 2005-131, 2005-132, 2005-133, 2005-134, 2005-135, 2005-136, 2005-137, 2005-138, 2005-139, 2005-140, 2005-141, 2005-142, 2005-143, 2005-144, 2005-145, 2005-146 and 2005-147 for failure to comply with the Stipulation/Conduct Agreement and issue Final Orders confirming expulsion in each case presented.

 

E-2.     Warrant List – April 1, 2005 Through April 30, 2005

            Approve the Warrant List for the period of April 1, 2005 through April 30, 2005.  Total expenditures were $16,699,082.65, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-522 to 206-523, inc.

 

E-3.     Quarterly Investment Report

            Approve the Third Quarter Investment Summary for FY 2005, provided by Public Financial Management, Inc.  Included in the information is a summary of the Brevard County School Board’s investment performance for the past three months of the fiscal year (January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005) as compared to benchmark earnings of the SBA pool and Merrill Lynch treasury indices, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-524 to 206-548, inc.

 

E-4.     Purchasing Bids & Agreement

            Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a.       05-035/JO – Telephone Systems Maintenance & Installation – Educational Technology – 2004/05

b.       06-003/BP – Cafeteria Paper Products – Office of Food & Nutritional Services – 2004/05

 

            Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

b.       03-030/JO – Degreasing and Inspection of the Kitchen Hood Systems – Maintenance – 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05

 

Re-Award the RFP listed below:

c.       03002/JO – Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Abatement Services – Environmental Health & Safety – 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05

 

Award the Sales and Service Agreements listed below:

d.       Kinderstreet – Adult Education – 2004/05

e.       Different Ways of Knowing – Cambridge Elementary School – 2004/05

f.        Different Ways of Knowing – McNair Magnet Middle School – 2004/05

 

Copies of the bid tabulations are filed in the Purchasing office.  Copies of the sales and services agreements are filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-549 to 206-567, inc.

 

E-5.     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 #206, pages 206-568 to 206-571, inc.

 

E-6.     Instructional Staff Recommendations

            Approve the reclassification/transfer of Mark W. Mullins from the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Palm Bay High School to the position of Principal at Clearlake Middle School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 27 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Andrew L. Johnson, Jr. from the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at McNair Middle School to the position of Principal at Stone Middle School, on annual contract, effective June 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 27 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification of Charles R. Cassell from the position of Dean/Assistant Principal (10 month) at Edgewood Junior/Senior High School to the position of Assistant Principal (12 month.) at Edgewood Junior/Senior High School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 24 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Margaret J. Brugman from the position of Teacher at Melbourne High School to the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Space Coast Junior/Senior High School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 24 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Kelli R. Mastroianni from the position of Teacher at Manatee Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Coquina Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Nancy E. Leas from the position of Teacher at Columbia Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Croton Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Sherry A. Schneider from the position of Teacher at Jefferson Middle School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Imperial Estates Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification of Lori A. Migliore from the position of Teacher at Palm Bay Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Palm Bay Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Tanya C. Knowles from the position of Teacher at Port Malabar Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Turner Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Pamela J. Blount from the position of Teacher at Turner Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at University Park Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            The reclassification/transfer of Cindy D. Whalin from the position of Teacher at Stevenson Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Westside Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 1, 2005.  Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.  Resume attached.

 

            Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-572 to 206-595, inc.

 

E-7.     Support Staff Recommendations

            Approve the routine support staff recommendations, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-596 to 206-603, inc.

 

 

E-8.     Job Description and Position

            Approve the attached job description for a Human Resources Assistant.  Also approve the replacement of a vacant Employment Specialist-Leave position with this new job description and move the funding for a separate, currently-filled Employment Specialist-Leave position from the Operating Fund to the Health Care Trust Funds, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-604 to 206-607, inc.

 

E-9.     Administrative and Professional Reappointment Nominations for 2005-2006 School Year

            Approve the Superintendent’s administrative and professional reappointment nominations for the 2005-2006 school year, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-608 to 206-615, inc.

 

E-10.   Alternative Certification Program (ACP) – 2005-2010

            Approve the Brevard County Alternative Certification Program (ACP) revision for submission to the Department of Education (DOE), as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-616 to 206-721, inc.

 

E-14.   Change in NRT Score for Purposes of Good Cause Exemption

            Approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to change the Norm Referenced Test score needed for purpose of a “good cause exemption” from the 51st to the 45th national percentile on the FCAT NRT or the Stanford Achievement Test (10th ed.)  Board action would replace existing language in the 2005 Student Progression Plan.

 

E15.     Palm Bay High School Technology Student Association Trip to Chicago, Illinois

            Approve the Palm Bay High School Technology Student Association (TSA) trip to Chicago, Illinois, during the period of June 27, 2005, through July 3, 2005, to compete in the 27th Annual National TSA Conference and Competition.  There will be no cost to the district.

 

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

E-11.   Smaller Learning Communities Program Grant

            Approve the writing and submission of a Smaller Learning Communities grant for 10 of our largest high schools in the amount of $8,625,000.00 total for the five year grant period.  This grant is due in Washington D.C. on June 7, 2005.

 

            Janice Kershaw requested information on this grant.  Dr. DiPatri responded that it was to develop academics (school within a school).  Brenda Blackburn, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum Services explained that staff was in a fact gathering mode by visiting high schools to see what programs are in place and what can be expanded.  There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Robert Jordan to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

E-12.   Land Acquisition for Proposed New Elementary School “S”

            Authorize the School Board Attorney, with the assistance of the Assistant Superintendent of Facilities Services, to finalize a purchase agreement for a 25.1 acre site with Waterstone Holdings, LLC at a cost of $882,000 for the construction of a proposed new Elementary School “S” in the City of Palm Bay.  Authorize the Assistant Superintendent of Facilities Services to proceed with all required due diligence and appraisal tasks associated with this property acquisition at a cost not-to-exceed $25,000.

 

            Janice Kershaw asked if an appraisal had been conducted yet.  Ed Curry, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Management Services, stated that two appraisals had been initiated and should be complete within three weeks.  In response to a question by Bea Fowler, he stated that the site is located on Grant and Babcock.

 

            A motion was made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Robert Jordan to accept the recommendation.

 

            Amy Kneessy questioned the timeline for opening of this school.  Mr. Curry responded that if plans go as scheduled, the school would be ready for August 2006.  She requested the Board be informed of any changes to the construction schedule on a timely basis.  Bea Fowler questioned the number of homes being planned for the area and the plans for another school if needed.  Mr. Curry stated that another school is in the 7-year plan.  Dr. DiPatri also pointed out that the Palm Bay Charter School was being built.  Bea Fowler requested information on building permits issued for the Palm Bay area around the site for Elementary School “S”.  There being no further discussion, the vote was called and the motion carried unanimously.

 

Dr. DiPatri thanked Mr. Yonts for suggesting that Item H-15 on the Palm Bay High field trip be moved to the consent agenda.  He also took this opportunity to recognize the reclassifications/transfers approved under Item E-6.

 

CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

Janice Kershaw requested Item F-6 be pulled.  A motion was made by Robert Jordan with a second by Janice Kershaw to accept the recommendations for Items F-1 through F-5 and F-7 through F-20.  Motion carried unanimously. The below listed items were therefore approved.

 

F-1.      Establish School Board Meeting Dates for June and July 2005

            Approve the establishment of Tuesday, June 14, 2005 and Tuesday, July 26, 2005 as the regular School Board meeting dates for the summer of 2005.  The meetings will convene at 5:30 p.m.

 

F-2.      Adult Education Part-time Teacher Salary Increase

            Approve the recommendation to increase the hourly rate for the Adult Education Part-Time Teachers.  This item was previously discussed as an information item at the Board meeting of February 22, 2005 and at the consent meeting of March 8, 2005.

 

F-3.      Educator Preparation Institutes

            Approve the partnership agreement for the Educator Preparation Institute between the School Board of Brevard County and Brevard Community College, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-722 to 206-749, inc.

 

F-4.      Nonbargaining Salary Adjustment

            Recommend an increase in the salary base for the position of Assistant Superintendent, Finance Services, effective May 25, 2005.

 

F-5.      Appointment of Dori A. Bisbey to the Position of Staff Development Specialist, 10-Month Contract

            Appoint Dori A. Bisbey, effective August 1, 2005, to the vacant position of Staff Development Specialist, 10-month contract, Pay Grade 20 on the non-bargaining salary schedule, to provide leadership development training for administrative and non-instructional leadership personnel.  Her primary focus will be on three Strategic Plan Objectives:  to implement a problem-solving/decision-making model, to implement a training program on the organizational values and code of ethics, and to implement a leadership development program for non-instructional personnel.

 

F-7.      Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives

            Authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Eckerd Alternatives to provide the Hi-Five program at Cambridge, Endeavour, Riverview and Sherwood Elementary Schools, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-750 to 206-752, inc.

 

F-8.      Amendment to Explorer Charter School’s Charter

            Extend the existing five-year renewal contract for Explorer Elementary and Middle Charter School to fifteen years in accordance with Florida State Statutes.

 

F-9.      School Board of Brevard County and Crosswinds Youth Shelter, Agreement

            Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Crosswinds Youth Shelter in the amount of $61,522.13, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-753 to 206-763, inc.

 

F-10.    School Board of Brevard County and Crosswinds/Rainwater Center for Girls, Contract for Educational Services

            Approve the Agreement between the School Board and Crosswinds/Rainwater Center for Girls in the amount of $105,571.32, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-764 to 206-777, inc.

 

F-11.    Brevard Public Schools and The Children’s Center Interagency/Lease Agreements

            Approve the Interagency and Lease Agreements between Brevard Public Schools and the Children’s Center in the amount of $19,140, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-778 to 206-798, inc.

 

F-12.    Addition of Housing/Apartment Complex Development Sites to the Established Quest Elementary School Boundary – Advertise for Public Hearing

            Authorize the Superintendent to advertise to hold a Public Hearing in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act regarding adding the following housing/apartment developments to the existing Quest Elementary School boundaries:  Highlands of Viera West (Apartments), Wyndham at Duran, Heritage Isles.

 

 

 

 

 

F-13.    Consultant Agreement with Larry Bell for Saturn, Fairglen, Andersen and Audubon Elementary Schools

            Approve the contract with consultant Larry Bell in the amount of $8,800.00 to provide training for teachers, administrators and staff of Saturn, Fairglen, Andersen and Audubon Elementary Schools on June 11, 2005, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-799 to 206-800, inc.

 

F-14.    Consultant Agreement for Endeavour Elementary School with Susan Kovalik & Associates

            Approve the consultant agreement for Endeavour Elementary with Susan Kovalik and Associates in the amount of $26,500.00 to provide training for Administrators, Teachers and Instructional Assistants, July 25-29, 2005, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-801 to 206-804, inc.

 

F-15.    Attendance of West Melbourne Elementary School for Science Lego Team at the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event

            Approve the request for the four 6th grade members of the West Melbourne Elementary School for Science Lego team, Thunder Boltz, along with two chaperones, to compete in the eCYBERMISSION National Judging and Educational Event in Washington, DC on June 4-10, 2005.  There will be no cost to the district.

 

F-16.    National Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Leadership Mtg. & Competition, July 1-July 6, 2005, San Diego, CA – Satellite High School

            Approve the trip for three Satellite High School students to travel to San Diego, CA to attend and compete in the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Leadership Meeting and Competitions.

 

F-17.    Field Trip – Edgewood School of Choice, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High and Satellite High School Students to Attend the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) 2005 National Conference, Arlington, VA – June 26-29, 2005

            Approve a total of nine students and three chaperones from Edgewood School of Choice, Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School and Satellite High School to attend the 2005 SADD National Convention held in Arlington, VA on June 26-29, 2005.

 

F-18.    Application for Federal Grant for IPM Program

            Approve submittal for a Federal Grant for Integrated Pest Management provided through the Environmental Protection Agency, as filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-805 to 206-813, inc.

 

F-19.    Modify Space Coast Jr/Sr High School Contract to Include the Additive Alternate Items Included in the Design Criteria Document and Additional Code-Related Interpretations

            Authorize the Facilities Services Department to increase The Haskell Company’s Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract by $1,377,677 to include the addition of music performance package, add water cooled chiller equipment, retrofit the existing school telecommunications structured cabling system, add two new ADA fume hoods, new sewer bladder for EHPA operations, material testing and threshold inspections.  No time extension is required to complete this work.

 

F-20.    Structured Cabling Infrastructure Upgrade Projects for Six Schools

            The Educational Technology Division recommends to contract with Facciobene Construction, Inc. for construction management services to install the structured cabling systems at Turner Elementary, Croton Elementary, Sabal Elementary, McNair Magnet, Cape View Elementary, and Coquina Elementary.  Facciobene Construction, Inc. was prequalified under RFP 0502/JO-Continuing Contracts for Construction Management Services at the December 14, 2004 Board meeting.  Competitive bidding will occur on May 17 and final budgets will be provided to the board prior to the May 24, 2005 meeting.

 

ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION

F-6.      Consultant Agreement with Robert L. Donaldson, Sr.

            Effective July 1, 2005, engage the services of Robert L. Donaldson, Sr. to mentor approximately ten to fifteen new and second year principals during the 2005-2006 school year at the rate of $500 per day, plus travel, for up to 50 days.

 

            Janice Kershaw requested this item be pulled and questioned if services were limited to only second year principals.  Dr. DiPatri responded that the agreement was not confined to only principals in their second year.  A motion was then made by Janice Kershaw with a second by Robert Jordan to approve the recommendation.  Motion carried unanimously.

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The Chair called for a break for a School News Now segment at 6:50 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

 

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INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1.     Extension of Superintendent’s Employment Agreement

            Recommendation:  Notify Dr. Richard A. DiPatri of the Board’s election to extend the Superintendent’s Employment Agreement for an additional term not to exceed 36 months.

 

            Bea Fowler requested this item be pulled for discussion and requested that the Superintendent be required to provide notice to the Board within 30 days if he plans to accept renewal of his contract.  Larry Hughes requested Attorney Bistline include this topic in the next round of negotiations.

 

H-2.     2005-2006 Staffing Plan Recommendations

            Recommendation:  Approve the revision to the Staffing Plan for 2005-2006.

 

            Amy Kneessy requested this item be pulled for discussion and explanation.  Lee Berry, Deputy Superintendent, reviewed the staffing recommendations for the 2005-2006 school year and responded to general questions.  Steve Muzzy, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Technology gave a report on the technology staffing recommendations, a copy of which is filed in supplemental minute book #206, pages 206-814 to 206-822, inc.  He reported that the Technology Advisory Committee had met and prepared recommendations and staff is currently working with Human Resources to develop job descriptions.  The additional costs for these recommendations for the first year would be $858 million.  Mr. Muzzy and Mr. Berry responded to questions concerning the technology staff recommendations.  Bea Fowler questioned the need for as much technology at the elementary school level.  Larry Hughes requested that Educational Technology share research data with the board.  Amy Kneessy had concerns on staffing ESOL.  Larry Hughes also requested additional information on this issue.

 

H-3.     Nonbargaining Salary Schedule Revision

            Recommendation:  Approve revision of the nonbargaining salary schedule effective June 30, 2005.

 

            Amy Kneessy requested this item be pulled for discussion and noted that this was a first step to remedy administrative salary inequities.  Bonnie Mozingo, Director of Compensation & Benefits, stated that the revisions would move the salary schedule to be more in line with the market.  She stated that no money is being attached to this item at this time and that the whole package would be brought back to a subsequent meeting with percentages and price tags.  She also indicated that all inequities should be corrected by the end of next year.

 

H-4.     Spanish K-12 Program Proposal

Recommendation:  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.

 

Robert Jordan stated he thought that a workshop would be held prior to revisiting this issue.  Dr. DiPatri explained that he had said the proposal would be brought back along with the staffing plan.  Janice Kershaw asked about a pilot program.  Lynn Spadaccini explained the program that would be held this summer.  Currently have 72 students participating in a five-hour day for two weeks.  Amy Kneessy voiced her previous concerns about adding another program to the elementary day.

 

H-5.     Lagoon Quest

            Recommendation: Approve the Lagoon Quest Science Education Project for 4th graders beginning in 2005-2006 school year.

 

H-6.     2005-2006 Even Start Continuation Application

            Recommendation:  Approve the grant application for the Even Start grant in the amount of $300,000 to continue the program in 2005-2006.

 

H-7.     Approve the Charter Contract for Palm Bay Community Charter School – Patriot Campus

            Recommendation:  Approve the charter contract for Palm Bay Community Charter School – Patriot Campus.  The charter school will become operational in the 2006-2007 school year.

 

 

H-8.     2003-2006 Technology Plan Updates

            Recommendation:  To approve the updates to the districts 2003-2006 Technology Plan and authorize submission to the Florida Department of Education.

 

H-9.     Approve Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) for Adults with Disabilities Services

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement between Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) and the School Board of Brevard County for $226,800.00 for services to adults with disabilities.

 

H-10.   Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to Serve Exceptional Education Students

            Recommendation:  Approve the Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) to provide services to eligible ESE students in the amount not to exceed $410,000.00.

 

H-11.   Approve Agreement with Agencies for Adults with Disabilities Services

            Recommendation:  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.

 

H-12.   Approve the Consultant Agreement with Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)

            Recommendation:  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 edu