MISSION
TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD
EXPULSION HEARINGS
June 15, 2004
2:00 p.m.
In-the-Sunshine Expulsion hearings begin at 2:00 p.m., if necessary.
All other Expulsion hearings are closed to the public.
REGULAR MEETING
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FACILITY
June 15, 2004
5:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
A-1. Call to Order
A-2. Roll Call
A-3. Invocation: Kristyn Folensbee, 6th Grade, Challenger 7 Elementary School
A-4. Pledge of Allegiance: Ryan Bradley, 6th Grade, Challenger 7 Elementary School
A-5. Emergency Items
C-1. 2004 FCAT Results
Recommendation: The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) was administered to students in grades 3 through 10 in March. The 2004 results continue to place Brevard student performance among the highest scoring districts in the state. Jim Hulse, Director of the Office of Accountability, Testing and Evaluation, will give a brief presentation on the 2004 FCAT results.
C-2. Approve the District’s Plan for Providing Public School Choice Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Recommendation: Approve the District’s Plan for Providing Public School Choice Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
C-3. Presentation of Proposed Food Services Reorganization
Recommendation: Larry Henshaw, Director of Food Services, will give a brief presentation on the proposed restructuring and reorganization of the Office of Food Services.
E-1. Student Expulsion(s)
Recommendation: Approve student expulsion(s) for failure to comply with the Stipulation/Conduct Agreement and issue Final Orders confirming expulsion in each case presented.
E-2. Approve Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on May 11, 2004, and the minutes from the special meeting held on May 25, 2004.
E-3. Increase Petty Cash Fund for Kennedy Middle School Cafeteria
Recommendation: Increase petty cash fund for Kennedy Middle School Cafeteria to $250.00.
E-4. Financial Statement – July 1, 2003 Through March 31, 2004
Recommendation: Approve the Financial Statement for July 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004.
E-5. Contract for Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Offered by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Co.
Recommendation: Approve the Contract for Voluntary Student Accident Insurance offered by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company.
E-6. Surplus Property
Recommendation: Authorize the removal from inventory and disposal of surplus property according to prescribed procedure in Florida Statutes 274.05 and 274.06.
E-7. Purchasing Bids
Recommendation:
Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:
a. 04-011/BM – Fire Extinguisher Sales, Inspection, Service and Recharging II – Environmental Health & Safety – 2003/04
b. 04-016/JO – Band Uniforms – Melbourne High School – 2003/04
c. 04-019/CN – Dry Marker Boards – Maintenance – 2003/04
d. 04-021/BM – Masonry & Concrete Contractors – Maintenance – 2003/04
e. 04-023/JO – Video Recorders – Transportation Services – 2003/04
f. 04-026/BM – Plumbing Contractors – Maintenance – 2003/04
g. 05-002/JO – Cafeteria Paper Products – Food Services – 2004/05
Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:
h. 02-026/CH – Swimming Pool Chemicals – Maintenance – 2001/02, 2002/03, 2003/04
i. 03-003/JO – Cafeteria Foods – Food Services – 2002/03, 2003/04
j. 03-037/JO – Carrier A/C Parts – Maintenance – 2002/03, 2003/04
Recommendation: Approve the routine support staff recommendations.
Recommendation: Accept the retirement of Rita H. Galbraith, Principal at West Shore Jr./Sr. High School, effective June 30, 2004. Accept the retirement of William R. Brown, Assistant Principal (10 month) at Apollo Elementary School, effective July 30, 2004. Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.
E-10. Job Description
Recommendation: Approve the following job description: Teacher Trainer – ESE Program Support, Contract.
E-11. Job Description Revision
Recommendation: Approve the recommendation that all job descriptions requiring a high school diploma be revised to include a Special Diploma as an alternate for meeting this qualification.
E-12. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/TECH (FDLRS/Tech) Project Application for 2004-05
Recommendation: Approve the 2004/05 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/Tech Project grant application with a total funding of $267,000 based on the total adjusted budget for the 2003/04 allocation to be paid by IDEA, Part B funds.
E-13. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/East (FDLRS/East) Project Application for 2004-05
Recommendation: Approve the 2004/05 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System/East Project grant application with a total funding of $1,078,523 based on the total adjusted budget for the 2003/04 allocation. The breakdown for the total budget amount of $841,786 in IDEA, Part B, $163,140 in IDEA, Prekindergarten, Part B, and $73,597 in General Revenue.
E-14. National Family, Career & Community Leaders of America Leadership Mtg. & Competition – Satellite High School
Recommendation: To approve the trip for 2 Satellite High School students to travel to Chicago, Illinois to compete in the National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Leadership Meeting and Competition.
E-15. Technology Student Association (TSA) National Conference, Nashville, TN – Eau Gallie High
Recommendation: To approve the trip for 11 students and 2 adults of the EGHS – TSA (Eau Gallie High School – Technology Student Association) to attend the National TSA conference, to be held in Nashville, TN from June 19th to the 25th (19 and 25 are travel days). There will be no cost to the district.
E-16. Eau Gallie High School Band Performance in Atlanta, GA – July 11-15, 2004
Recommendation: To approve the trip for 18 members of the Eau Gallie High School Band to participate in the Microsoft Corporation Convention performance in Atlanta. There will be no cost to the district.
E-17. Titusville High School Trip to the FBLA National Competition
Recommendation: Approve sending one (1) student and one chaperone from Titusville High School To Denver, Colorado to compete in the FBLA National Competition, July 12-18, 2004. There will be no cost to the district.
E-18. Field Trip for Merritt Island High School – FBLA National Leadership Conference
Recommendation: Approve the request for Merritt Island High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) consisting of two (2) students, one (1) teacher; Ms. Karen Forbes, to participate in the National Leadership Conference in Denver, Colorado July 14-20, 2004. No school days will be missed. There will be no cost to the district.
F-1. Melbourne High School Marching Band Uniforms
Recommendation: Approve the Melbourne High School bid purchase of new marching band jackets/hats and the $12,000 loan from the District to assist in the purchase of these items.
F-2. Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2004A
Recommendation: Approve resolution authorizing the issuance of Revenue Anticipation Notes (RAN) in the amount of $29,000,000.
F-3. Catastrophic Student Accident Renewal
Recommendation: Approve the District’s Catastrophic Student Accident Renewal.
F-4. Property/Casualty Insurance Policy Renewals
Recommendation: To approve the renewal of the School Board’s Property Insurance, Boiler and Machinery, Crime, Error and Omission and Excess Workers’ Compensation/General Liability policies.
F-5. School Bus Lease Agreement with Sculptor Charter School, Explorer Charter School, and Odyssey Charter School
Recommendation: Agreement to lease two (2) buses to Sculptor Charter School, two (2) buses to Explorer Charter School, and one (1) bus to Odyssey Charter School.
F-6. Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives
Recommendation: Authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Eckerd Alternatives to provide the Hi-Five program at Roy Allen, Croton, Endeavour, Riverview and Sherwood Elementary Schools.
F-7 Florida First Start
Recommendation: Approve the School Board of Brevard County’s 2004-2005 Agreement with the Brevard County Readiness Coalition to receive funding in the amount of $125,317 to provide the Florida First Start Program.
F-8. 04-05 Safe & Drug-Free Schools Grant Approval
Recommendation: Approve the 04-05 funding proposal (request from the Florida Department of Education) in the amount of $490,451 for the Federal Safe & Drug-Free Schools grant and authorize the Superintendent to affix the appropriate signature. (This amount of funds includes an estimated roll forward amount of $109,392).
F-9. Title I Private School Services – Brevard Learning Clinic
Recommendation: Approve the contract with Brevard Learning Clinic to provide tutorial services to private schools through the Title I program. The total amount of the contract will not exceed the FY2005 Title I allocation for participating schools. Participating schools for FY2005 are Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and St. Mary’s Catholic School. Note: This contract contains the same terms as the one approved by the Board for FY2004.
F-10. Title I Private School Services – Catapult Learning
Recommendation: Approve the contract with Catapult Learning (formerly Sylvan Educational Solutions/Sylvan at School) to provide tutorial services for Title I students at participating private schools. The total amount of the contract will not exceed the FY2005 Title I allocation for participating schools. Participating schools for FY2005 are Ascension Catholic School, Diamond Community School, Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, Our Saviour’s Catholic School, RFM Christian School, St. Joseph’s Catholic School, St. Mary’s Catholic School, and St. Teresa’s Catholic School.
F-11. Consolidated Title I Grant Application Part A and C
Recommendation: Approve the proposed district application for Title I Part A funds in the amount of $12,626,405 and the Title I Part C Migrant Project Application for the amount of $22,960.10.
F-12. Title I Part D - Local Delinquent Program
Recommendation: Approve the proposed district application for FY04 Title I Part D funds in the amount of $63,914.89.
F-13. Kindergarten Progress Report to Parents
Recommendation: Approve the Kindergarten Progress Report to Parents.
F-14. 2004-2005 Even Start Continuation Application
Recommendation: Approve the grant application for the Even Start grant in the amount of $316,918 to continue the program in 2004-2005.
F-15. ECTAC Contract for Title I
Recommendation: Approve the renewal of the district’s contract with Osceola County School Board for services of the East Coast Technical Assistance Center.
F-16. Learn & Serve Grant for Ocean Breeze Elementary School
Recommendation: Approve the submission of a Florida Learn & Serve Grant for Ocean Breeze Elementary School in the amount of $6,000.00. The Board approved the writing of this grant at the April 13, 2004 meeting.
F-17. Learn & Serve Grant for Endeavour Elementary School
Recommendation: Approve the submission of a Florida Learn & Serve Grant for Endeavour Elementary School in the amount of $11,132.00. The Board approved the writing of this grant at the April 13, 2004 meeting.
F-18. Learn & Serve Grant for Rockledge High School
Recommendation: Approve the submission of a Florida Learn & Serve Grant for Rockledge High School in the amount of $2,235.00. The Board approved the writing of this grant at the April 13, 2004 meeting.
F-19. 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant
Recommendation: Approve the grant application for a “21st Century Community Learning Center” in the amount of $525,000.00 over a five year period. Permission to apply for this grant was granted by the Board on April 27, 2004.
F-20. Approve Agreement with Agencies for Adult Handicapped Services
Recommendation: Approve the Agreements between Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC), Easter Seals of Florida Inc., East Coast Contracted Industries, Inc. (ECCI), Behaviour Services of Brevard, Inc. (BSBI) and the School Board of Brevard County for $279,360.00 for services to adults with disabilities.
F-21. Approve Agreement with Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) for Adult Handicapped Services
Recommendation: Approve the Agreement between Brevard Achievement Center (BAC) and the School Board of Brevard County for $221,940.00 for services to adults with disabilities.
F-22. Approve Consultant Agreement for Alice Terry, Reading Consultant
Recommendation: Approve the consultant agreement with Alice Terry, Reading consultant for $5,000.00.
F-23. Consultant Agreement with Susan Kovalik & Associates for the Services of Patti Harrington
Recommendation: Approve the consultant agreement for Endeavour Elementary School with Susan Kovalik and Associates, July 26-30, 2004 in the amount of $27,000.00 for the services of Patti Harrington.
F-24. Consulting Agreement with Robert L. Donaldson, Sr.
Recommendation: Effective July 1, 2004, engage the services of Robert L. Donaldson, Sr. to mentor approximately five to ten new principals during the 2004-2005 school year at the rate of $500 per day, plus travel, for up to 50 days.
F-25. Bayside High School Designation as Frozen School
Recommendation: Approve the addition of Bayside High School to the list of Area I frozen schools in the Student Accommodation Plan FY 2004-2005.
F-26. Agreement with Wuesthoff for Sports Medicine Services
Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Wuesthoff Hospital to provide sports medicine services to Rockledge and Cocoa High Schools for the 2004-2005 school year.
F-27. Agreement with Wuesthoff for Sports Medicine Services at Melbourne High School
Recommendation: Add Melbourne High School to the May 25, 2004, board agenda item (H-24) title Agreement with Wuesthoff for Sports Medicine Services. Approve the agreement with Wuesthoff Hospital to provide sports medicine services to Melbourne High School for the 2004-2005 school year.
F-28. Palm Bay High School Volunteer Project
Recommendation: Approve the Palm Bay High School Volunteer Project to construct a synthetic surface for a multi-sport field. There will be no cost to the district.
F-29. Palm Bay High School Technology Student Association Trip to Nashville, Tennessee
Recommendation: Approve the Palm Bay High School Technology Student Association trip to Nashville, Tennessee on June 19-26, 2004, to participate in the Technology Student Association national conference and competition. There will be no cost to the district.
F-30. Field Trip for Three Satellite High School Students to Travel to Houston, TX in June 2004 to Participate in a National SECME Competition
Recommendation: To approve the SECME Summer Institute 2004 field trip for three Satellite High School students. These three students achieved a first place in the District Mousetrap Car Competition, and will be attending the National SECME Competition at the University of Houston, Texas. The three students are Daniel Mercer, Michael Glamour and Garrett Gardner. There will be one adult chaperone with them, and a teacher, Olga Perez, will be there at Houston upon their arrival. There will be no cost to the school district. Participants and chaperones will depart form Orlando International Airport on June 26, 2004 and will return to Orlando Airport on June 30, 2004.
F-31. Stevenson Elementary School of the Arts – Water Line and Ingress/Egress Easement
Recommendation: Approve Water Line and Ingress/Egress Easement to the City of Cocoa at Stevenson Elementary School of the Arts.
F-32. Lewis Carroll Elementary Easement
Recommendation: Approve Easement for Lewis Carroll Elementary School with Florida Power and Light (FPL).
F-33. Acceptance of Donated Site or Utilization of District Owned Site for Construction of Proposed New Elementary “S” in the Palm Bay Area
Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services to move forward with one of the following three options: Option I – Accept the donation of a school site by the Bayside Lakes Development Corporation for the construction of a new elementary School “S” in accordance with the 5/19/04 revision of the Developer provided Binding Development Plan and Agreement Regarding School Facilities by 6/18/04 with land closing on or before 8/1/04. Option II – Begin design/construction tasks on the School District owned 42 acre site south of the existing Westside Elementary School, located at the intersection of DeGroodt Road and San Filippo Drive, upon receipt of a firm commitment from the City of Palm Bay relative to their willingness to extend water/sewer systems and compete required access road improvements to the site at no cost to the School District by 6/18/04. Option III – Delay the planned occupancy date of August 2005 for the new school so that site acquisition activities in Area I can be finalized.
F-34. Project Management Plan and Contracting for Pre-Construction Services – New High School “BBB”
Recommendation: Authorize Facilities Services staff to finalize a school site donation agreement with the Viera Company and contract for the following professional services associated with the planning, permitting, design and construction administration related to the proposed construction of a new High School "BBB" in the Viera West Development area. 1) Contract with Allen Engineering Inc. to provide on-site surveying, civil engineering, and permitting for the construction of a new prototype high school on the 85 acre Viera-owned site and 16 acre vacant School District-owned site north of the existing E.S.F. facility at a cost not-to-exceed $147,800 and in accordance with the terms and conditions of our existing continuing contract. The School District will be reimbursed $16,000 for the 85 acre site boundary survey by the Viera Company at closing. 2) Contract with Schenkel Shultz, Architect of Record for our Bayside H.S. facility to provide master planning/architectural/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering and construction administration services for the re-use of their prototype Bayside H.S. design with necessary "Class Size Reduction" amendment and Florida Building Code upgrades at a cost not-to-exceed $1,500,000. This increase of $135,000 to the original fee proposal is required to add a Multi-Purpose/Fine Arts component to the design.
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G-1. Revision to Policy #7540.01 – Technology Privacy
Recommendation: Approve revised Policy #7540.01 – Technology Privacy. Updates as recommended by the Office of Educational Technology. Authorize the Superintendent to advertise for Public Hearing.
G-2. Public Hearing Regarding the Naming of Rooms 22 and 23 at Cape View Elementary School as the Captain Winston Scott Science and Technology Center
Recommendation: Hold a Public Hearing and approve the naming of rooms 22 and 23 at Cape View Elementary School as the Captain Winston Scott Science and Technology Center.
G-3. School Year Calendar Standards (Public Hearing)
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and approve the proposed change to School Year Calendar Standard V B, Thanksgiving Holiday, which will change Thanksgiving Vacation from a 2-day school holiday to a 3-day school holiday. This change would not affect the 2004-2005 school year. The change would take effect for the 2005-2006 school year.
H-1. Mims Elementary School Request
Recommendation: Approve Mims Elementary request for a loan in the amount of $7000.00 to supplement the total cost of $23,997.39 for new playground equipment. Mims would reimburse the School Board by December 2004 after the Fall fund raiser.
H-2. Food Service Reorganization
Recommendation: Approve the reorganization of the Office of Food Services.
H-3. Before and After School Child Care Agreement with Brevard Community College
Recommendation: Approve the continuation of the Use Agreement with Brevard Community College for before and after child care at elementary school sites for 2003-2004.
H-4. Lease Agreement between the School Board and the Melbourne Auditorium
Recommendation: Approve the Lease Agreement with the Melbourne Auditorium for the amount of $2,700.00 for Area I and II Science and Art Fairs.
H-5. Supplemental Educational Service Provider Contracts
Recommendation: Approve the Supplemental Educational Service Provider/District contracts.
H-6. Agreement with Prevent of Brevard, Inc.! for Alpha Alternative Program
Recommendation: 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 2004-05 school year.
H-7. Advanced Placement Language and Literature Adoption
Recommendation: Approve the following recommendation to adopt textbooks for Advanced Placement Language and Composition, and Advanced Placement Literature and Composition: AP Language and Composition – The Norton Reader, Peterson and Brereton, People’s Publishing Group, 2003; Readings for Writers, McCuen and Winkler, Thomson/Heinle, Publisher, 2003.
H-8. Training on Brain-Compatible Reading and Math Strategies
Recommendation: Approve Consultant Agreement with Cheryl Cox Educational Consultants to present a two-day workshop on Brain Compatible Reading and Math Strategies at Pinewood Elementary for the dates of August 2-3, 2004.
H-9. Florida Educational Equity Act Implementation Plan, 2003-2004
Recommendation: Approve the 2003-2004 Florida Equity Act Implementation Plan.
H-10. Funding Exceptional Education Students at Charter Schools
Recommendation: The district will continue to utilize the current funding formula for ESE students at charter schools. This procedure is in compliance with state statutes which state that exceptional education students at charter schools shall be funded in the same manner as students enrolled in other public schools in the district.
H-11. Approve the District’s Plan for Providing Public School Choice Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
Recommendation: Approve the district’s plan for providing public school choice under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
H-12. Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Entitlement Grant for 2004-2005
Recommendation: Approve the proposals for total expenditures of $15,703,560.00 from the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Entitlement Grant for 2004-2005.
H-13. Purchase Contract for a Relocatable Classroom Building to be Used as an Audiology Booth
Recommendation: Authorize the Facilities/ESE/Purchasing Departments to purchase one (1) 14 x 28 audiology module from Modtech Manufacturing and Construction for $60,100.00. An additional $17,033.00 is being budgeted for electrical, ramp, alarm, and other required costs associated with the set up of the portable. Total cost for this project is $73,103,00 and will be paid from IDEA funds.
H-14. 2004-2005 Consolidated Application for Title H part A, Title V part A
Recommendation: Approve the 2004-2005 Consolidated Application for Title II, Part A (Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting fund), and Title V, Part A (Innovative Programs) for a total of $3,428,153.00.
H-15. Approve the Consultant Agreement for Dr. Bradley Greene in the Amount of $157,000.00
Recommendation: Approve the Consultant Agreement for Dr. Bradley Greene in the amount of $157,000.00.
H-16. Policy Revisions 1121, 3121, 4121
Recommendation: Approve the revision of Board Policies 1121, 3121 and 4121. Policy Revision: 1121 – Conditions for Employment and Re-employment of Administrators; 3121 - Conditions for Employment and Re-employment of Instructional Staff; 4121- Conditions for Employment and Re-employment of Support Staff.
H-17. Policy Revisions 1420, 3420 and 4420
Recommendation: Approve the revision of Board Policies 1420, 3420 and 4420. Policy Revision: 1420 – Benefits (Administrators); 3420 – Benefits (Instructional Staff); 4420 – Benefits (Support Staff).
H-18. School Resource Officer Program Agreements for 2004-2005
Recommendation: Approve renewals for the School Resource Officer Program contracts for August 3, 2004 – May 31, 2005 pending the approval of these contracts by the appropriate municipality and the Sheriff’s Office and funding of this budget item.
H-19. Contract with Cape Design Engineering Co. for Design Services to Install an HVAC System in the Gymnasium at Satellite HS
Recommendation: Contract with Cape Design Engineering Co. for engineering design services in the amount of $20,173 to install an HVAC system in the gymnasium at Satellite HS.
H-20. Contract with BRPH Inc. for Design Services to Install an HVAC System in the Gymnasium at Melbourne HS
Recommendation: Contract with BRPH, Inc. for engineering design services in the amount of $41,890 to install an HVAC system in the gymnasium at Melbourne HS.
H-21. OPPAGA Best Practices for Safety and Security Self-Assessment
Recommendation: Accept the Superintendent’s recommendations based on a review of findings from the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Best Practices for Safety and Security Self-Assessment.
H-22. Sabal Elementary School – Private Fire Hydrant Agreement and Utility Agreement
Recommendation: Approve the attached private Fire Hydrant and Utilities Agreements with the City of Melbourne for permitting the connection of a new School Board of Brevard County fire protection system and potable water and sanitary sewer system to the City systems at Sabal Elementary School.
H-23. Croton Elementary School – Private Fire Hydrant Agreement and Utility Agreement
Recommendation: Approve the attached private Fire Hydrant and Utilities Agreements with the City of Melbourne for permitting the connection of a new School Board of Brevard County fire protection system and potable water and sanitary sewer system to the City systems at Croton Elementary School.
J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (If required)
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FLORIDA CONSTITUTION: ARTICLE IX – SECTION 1. Public education. - The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its borders. Adequate provision shall be made by law for a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education and for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of institutions of higher learning and other public education programs that the needs of the people may require.