Agenda for June 24, 2014

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

Regular School Board Meeting

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2014 10:15 AM

Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center

600 Southeast Third Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

EXPLANATION OF AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS CAN BE VIEWED VIA LIVE STREAM OVER THE INTERNET ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WEBSITE (www.browardschools.com).

June 24, 2014

OPEN ITEMS:

GG-1. Re-opener for the Second Year of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Technical Support Professionals (BTU-TSP) for the 2013-2014 School Year (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.M.) (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

June 23, 2014

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

Recognition of BCPS Tobacco Free Policy by the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Broward County (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:30 A.M.) (ADDED)

SPEAKERS:

2. Lynda Olds (WITHDRAWN)

3. Sharon Rhoades (WITHDRAWN)

6. Michael Sirbola (ADDED)

7. Steven Yerks (ADDED)

8. Juliet Hibbs (ADDED)

CONSENT ITEMS:

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments, Reappointments and Leaves for the 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 School Years (AMENDMENT)

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline(s) for the 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 School Years (AMENDMENT)

I-2. Petition for Formal Proceedings - RR (WITHDRAWN)

I-4. Agreement with Children's Services Council to Receive Student Data (REVISED)

OPEN ITEMS:

EE-7. RFP Amendment/Additional Spending Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 14-037V - Federal and State Lobbying Services (REVISED/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

EE-9. Extension Recommendation - Bid 27-002B - Furnish, Install, Stock and Maintenance Campus Vending Machines (ADDED)

FF-5. Amendment to Full and Basic School Health Services Funding Agreement for 2013-2014

(ADDED)

II-4. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Children's Services Council of Broward County (REVISED)

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

May 20, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

June 9, 2014 - Special - Expulsions

ADDED ITEMS

CLOSE AGENDA

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)

Recognition of BCPS Tobacco Free Policy by the Tobacco-Free Partnership of Broward County (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:30 A.M.)

REPORTS

Broward County Council PTAs/PTSAs

ESE Advisory Council

Broward County Association of Student Councils and Student Advisor to the Board

Technology Advisory Committee

ESOL Leadership Council

Gifted Advisory Council

Employee Unions/Groups

Facilities Task Force

Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program Advisory Committee

Diversity Committee

Broward Education Foundation

District Advisory Council

CONSENT AGENDA

REPORTS CONTINUED

Board Members

Superintendent

SPEAKERS

1. Jeannette Ramos

2. Lynda Olds (WITHDRAWN)

3. Sharon Rhoades (WITHDRAWN)

4. Freda Stevens

5. Ronald B. Barish

6. Michael Sirbola (ADDED)

7 Steven Yerks (ADDED)

8. Juliet Hibbs (ADDED)

CONSENT ITEMS

A. RESOLUTIONS

A-1. School Boundary Committee (Supporting Docs)

Adopt Resolution #14-89, in support of establishing the formation of the

School Boundary Committee.

Section 1001.41 and 1001.42, Florida Statutes, give the Broward County School Board the power and duty of assigning students to schools. Therefore, the Broward County School Board, through the approval of the attached Resolution, shall create a School Boundary Committee to act as a Districtwide advisory committee to the School Board to review any necessary or desirable changes to the school attendance areas. The annual community School Boundary Process provides the opportunity for significant community input in an open and inclusive atmosphere. A review of this resolution has been completed and approved by Senior Leadership and District legal counsel.

A. The Resolution provides, in pertinent part, the following:

Section 1. Creation of the School Boundary Committee;

Section 2. Membership;

Section 3. Duties, responsibilities and guidelines;

Section 4. Vacancies;

Section 5. Meetings and public hearings.

The fiscal impact to the District should not exceed the funding already included in the Demographics & Student Assignments Department's annual budget inclusive of costs associated with the School Boundary Committee which will include but is not limited to advertising of meetings, printing costs, and miscellaneous incidentals costs associated with hosting public meetings.

A-2. Resolution No. 14-90, Recommendation to Amend the Broward County Land Development Code to Include Recommendation No. 2, Contained in the Student Generation Rate/School Impact Fee Study, Countywide, Technical Report 1, Dated June 16, 2014 (Supporting Docs)

Adopt Resolution No. 14-90 which recommends that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners should amend the Broward County Land Development Code to include Recommendation No. 2, contained in the Student Generation Rate/School Impact Fee Study, Countywide, Technical Report 1, dated

June 16, 2014.

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact to the School District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department.

B. BOARD MEMBERS

E. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

E-1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Approval of Application and Issuance of Certification. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendations of the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 2.

The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with

State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF), F. S. 1013.46, and

Board Policy 7003. This item approves the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools indicated in Exhibit 2. Further explanation is provided in Exhibit 1.

The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on

May 28, 2014, to review staff's recommendations in response to the submitted pre-qualification applications. Upon review of staff's recommendations, QSEC makes the recommendations to the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 2.

Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Executive Summaries are available for review at the Supply Management & Logistics Department.

There is no financial impact to the District.

E-2. Third Amendment to RFP Agreement - 29-067N - Fingerprinting and Background Check Services (Supporting Docs)

Approve the amendment for the above RFP.

Contract Term User: December 15, 2009 through June 30, 2015, 6 Years; Department: Broward District School Police; Award Amount: Income; Vendor(s) Awarded: MorphoTrust, LLC; MWBE Vendors: N/A.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, (SBBC) entered into an agreement with MorphoTrust USA, Inc., to provide a turn-key solution for fingerprinting and badging services for vendors, consultants, contractors, aftercare workers, and construction workers (non-employees).

Section 1012.467, Florida Statute, was amended on July 1, 2013, requiring the Florida Department of Education to create a uniform, statewide identification badge that is to be worn by non-instructional contractors signifying that a contractor has met the screening requirements of this section. Section 1012.467, Florida Statute, addresses non-instructional contractors who are permitted access to school grounds when students are present, whose performance of the contract with the school or School Board is not anticipated to result in direct contact with students, and for whom any unanticipated contact would be infrequent and incidental.

See Support Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact to the district.

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

F-1. Agreement between The North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (Supporting Docs)

Approve the continuation Agreement between The North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The contract period is August 21, 2014 through July 31, 2019.

Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students, district-wide, who are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs, participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare related facilities. The Agreement with

North Broward Hospital District d/b/a Broward Health provides clinical experiences necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact to the District.

F-2. New Agreement between CareerSource Broward and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, No. 2014-2017- WIA/WE-YOUTH-2337 (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Agreement between CareerSource Broward and

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, No. 2014-2017-WIA/WE-YOUTH-2337. The contract period is July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017.

CareerSource Broward is providing employment to economically disadvantaged youth between the ages of 16-18 enrolled in Broward County Public Schools' Innovative Concepts (iCON) Program, subsidized summer employment opportunities for a maximum of 30-hours per week, for a period of up to 6 weeks.

The program provides an opportunity for various employers to provide supervised, safe and meaningful summer employment opportunities to participating iCON students. The Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education Department will coordinate the summer program and provide assistance to employers' that elect to participate in the program. CareerSource Broward will pay the wages for participants.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

F-3. Continuation of Interagency Agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida, The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, Circuit Seventeen, and The Florida Department of Children and Families (Supporting Docs)

Approve the continuing Interagency Agreement with

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, The Department of Juvenile Justice, Circuit Seventeen, and The Florida Department of Children and Families for the purpose of sharing information regarding Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services (CINS/FINS).

The agreement period is for the 2014-2015 school year, starting July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

The initial Interagency Agreement was approved on August 16, 2011. Revisions have been made as specified by statute. The Department of Juvenile Justice, Circuit Seventeen, and The Florida Department of Children and Families are required by Florida Statute 1003.27(4) to enter into a cooperative interagency agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida for the purpose of defining each department's role, responsibility and function in working with habitual truants and their families.

The District shall provide student information as per statute and rule and as defined by this agreement. The intent of all parties is the reduction of truancy in Broward County.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

G. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Reappointments 2014-2015 and Instructional Leaves 2013-2014 School Year. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2014-2015 reappointments as listed in the attached Executive Summary and respective lists for instructional employees and authorize, pursuant to section 1011.60(3)(f), Florida Statutes to serve more than (10) calendar months of service. All recommendations are made pending security clearance and with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the

Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:

1. Instructional Reappointments 2014-2015

2. Instructional Leaves 2013-2014

There will be no financial impact to the School District. Funding for the positions has been allocated in the school and department budgets.

G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2013-2014 School Year. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment or discipline as listed in the attached respective lists for instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the

Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:

1. Instructional Resignations and Retirements and Layoffs

2. Instructional Suspensions and Terminations

There will be no financial impact to the School District.

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments, Reappointments and Leaves for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 School Years (Supporting Docs)

AMENDMENT

Approve the 2014-2015 personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments and approve the 2014-2015 reappointments as listed on the attached Executive Summary, respective lists and individual appointments for Non-Instructional Employees and authorize, pursuant to section 1011.60(3)(f), Florida Statutes, principals, other school site administrators, and instructional staff to serve more than ten (10) calendar months of service. All recommendations are made pending security clearance and with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the

Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

Funding has been budgeted in 2013-2014 fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2014. Funding must be budgeted in 2014-2015 fiscal year for reappointments new hires through June 30, 2015.

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 School Years (Supporting Docs)

AMENDMENT

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment or discipline as listed on the attached respective lists for Non-Instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the

Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations include the following items:

Non-Instructional Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Non-Instructional Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Managerial and Professional/Technical Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Managerial and Professional/Technical Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Employees contesting the recommended discipline may avail themselves of due process rights pursuant to their respective Collective Bargaining Agreements or School Board Policy 4015.

There is no financial impact to the School District.

G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions - List 22 (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2013-2014 school/fiscal year.

Employees are recommended for supplemental pay positions by Principals or Department Supervisors and approved by the appropriate Division Head. Supplemental positions are listed alphabetically by last name, with location and supplement type.

The Supplemental Pay Positions include the following type of supplements: Secondary department chairpersons high school; secondary department chairpersons and/or team leaders middle school; elementary grade level chairpersons and/or team leaders; athletic supplements; general supplements; and special supplements for the 2013-2014 school year.

Funding has been budgeted in the 2013-2014 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2014.

G-6. Recommendation(s) for Instructional/Non-Instructional Discipline for the 2013-2014 School Year (AR & RR) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation(s) for discipline as listed on the attached list for Instructional / Non-Instructional staff. All recommendation(s) are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and

The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

This disciplinary action recommendation is a result of an investigation by the Broward District Schools Police Department. The individual(s) involved have been provided the opportunity to appear and participate, with representation, before the Professional Standards Committee and in a pre-disciplinary hearing prior to submission of this recommendation. This case was reviewed with the Superintendent of Schools Designee, who agreed to this discipline. The District has followed the School Board processes for disciplinary action. The requested action(s) is listed on the attachment.

There is no financial impact to the School District.

G-7. Recommendation(s) for Instructional/Non-Instructional Discipline for the 2013-2014 School Year (ML) (Supporting Docs)

This disciplinary action recommendation is a result of a positive finding on a Reasonable Suspicion test by the Broward District Schools Police Department pursuant to School Board Policy 2400. The individual(s) involved have been provided the opportunity to appear and participate, with representation, in a pre-disciplinary hearing prior to submission of this recommendation. The District has followed the School Board process for disciplinary action. The requested action(s) is listed on the attachment.

There is no financial impact to the School District.

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

I-1. Naming of the Athletic Field at Hallandale Elementary School (Supporting Docs)

Approve the naming of the athletic field at Hallandale Elementary to

The Sharon Ludwig Field.

Per Board policy #1401, a Committee of all stakeholders was appointed at Hallandale Elementary School to name their athletic field. The name chosen by the committee was The Sharon Ludwig Field.

There is no financial impact to the district.

I-2. Petition for Formal Proceedings RR (Supporting Docs)

WITHDRAWN

Receive the Petition for Formal Proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended immediately without pay pending final action on these charges.

The Broward District Schools Police Department completed an investigation into allegations of Inappropriate Behavior. The allegation was thoroughly investigated and the results were presented to the Professional Standards Committee (PSC). A pre-disciplinary meeting was held with the employee, his legal representative, a School Board cadre attorney, and a representative from Broward District Schools Police Department. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal Proceedings and the employee was provided notice that a recommendation for termination would be presented to the School Board on June 24, 2014. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action.

There is no financial impact to the School District.

I-3. Petition for Formal Proceedings - JE (Supporting Docs)

Receive the Petition for Formal proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for one (1) day, subject to the teacher's appeal rights.

The teacher, JE, has shown a gross disregard in following appropriate testing procedures and protocols. Due to the severity of the infractions, a one (1) day unpaid suspension is recommended. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a one (1) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on June 24, 2014. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action to appeal this disciplinary action.

There is no financial impact to the District.

I-4. Agreement with Children's Services Council to Receive Student Data (Supporting Docs)

REVISED

Approve the Agreement with the Children's Services Council to Receive Student Data.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the

Children's Services Council (CSC) are committed to improving school readiness, helping students achieve once they are in school and maintain involvement in school to successfully graduate from high school.

On June 5, 2010, the School Board approved an agreement with CSC to allow the CSC to receive aggregate student data for purposes of program evaluation. On August 2, 2011, the School Board approved a renewal agreement for the same purpose. On September 3, 2013, the School Board approved an addendum to that agreement to include Community Foundation of Broward, which is funding nine middle school after-school care programs for academic enrichment. The CSC is now requesting a second amendment to that agreement to include the

United Way.

20 USC, Section 1232g, permits district school boards to release personally identifiable records or reports of a student under specified conditions to individuals or organizations conducting studies for or on behalf of a board of education for the purpose of improvement instruction.

In order to incorporate the provisions of the District's new Agreement template, Exhibit "1" is a new Agreement.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

~~This Agreement will be executed after School Board approval.~~

There is no financial impact to the District.

I-5. Petition for Formal Proceedings - KG (Supporting Docs)

Receive the Petition for Formal proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for five (5) days, subject to the teacher's appeal rights.

The teacher, KG, has violated the Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida and has been insubordinate. The teacher continued to leave her classroom unattended, continued to fail to comply with sign in/sign out procedures, and failed to comply with policies and procedures for the safeguarding of school funds. Due to the severity and continuance of the infractions, a five (5) day unpaid suspension is recommended. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a five (5) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on June 24, 2014. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action to appeal this disciplinary action.

There is no financial impact to the District.

I-6. Petition For Formal Proceedings - NP (Supporting Docs)

Receive the Petition for Formal proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for

five (5) day subject to the teacher's appeal rights.

The teacher, NP, has shown a gross disregard in following appropriate testing procedures and protocols. Due to the severity of the infractions, a five (5) day unpaid suspension is recommended. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a five (5) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on June 24, 2014. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action to appeal this disciplinary action.

There is no financial impact to the District.

I-7. Administrative Complaint - SY (Supporting Docs)

Receive the Administrative Complaint submitted by The Superintendent to immediately suspend without pay Steven Yerks pending the termination of

Mr. Yerks' Professional Service Contract.

Mr. Steven Yerks, a Professional Service Contract teacher, is being recommended for suspension without pay pending termination of employment in accordance with Florida Statutes 1001.51, 1012.27(5), 1012.33, and 1012.34. Performance concerns arose in 1999 as an educator at Cooper City High School. Mr. Yerks was placed on a Performance Development Plan (PDP) and provided support to improve. Mr. Yerks unsuccessfully completed the PDP and earned an unsatisfactory evaluation rating at the conclusion of the 2000-2001 school year and was granted a transfer to Boyd Anderson High School for an additional opportunity to improve his practice.

Over the next several years, Mr. Yerks was involved in several incidents concerning interactions with students and administration and continued to have performance concerns. In 2013-2014, Mr. Yerks was placed on a ninety (90) day probationary period to formally assess and evaluate his performance. See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact to the District.

I-8. Administrative Complaint - CM (Supporting Docs)

Receive the Administrative Complaint submitted by The Superintendent to immediately suspend without pay Christopher Marshall pending the termination of Mr. Marshall's Professional Service Contract.

Mr. Christopher Marshall, a Professional Service Contract teacher, is being recommended for suspension without pay pending termination of employment in accordance with Florida Statutes 1001.51, 1012.27(5), 1012.33, and 1012.34. Performance concerns began in 2001 as an educator at Hollywood Hills High School. Mr. Marshall resisted placement on a Performance Development Plan (PDP) and was transferred to Flanagan High School to provide an opportunity at a different setting. At Flanagan High, performance concerns continued leading to placement on several cycles of Professional Development Plans in 2006 and 2007 which resulted in a satisfactory evaluation.

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact to the District.

I-9. Administrative Complaint - JR (Supporting Docs)

Receive the Administrative Complaint submitted by The Superintendent to immediately suspend without pay Jane Ruffolo pending the termination of

Ms. Ruffolo's Professional Service Contract.

Ms. Jane Ruffolo, a Professional Service Contract teacher, is being recommended for suspension without pay pending termination of employment in accordance with Florida Statutes 1001.51, 1012.27(5), 1012.33, and 1012.34. Performance concerns began in 2010 as an educator at Cresthaven Elementary School.

Ms. Ruffolo had considerable parent complaints and issues raised regarding her professionalism and behavior. In the 2012-2013 school year, Ms. Ruffolo was placed in a Cycle of Assistance to provide support prior to proceeding to a Professional Development Plan (PDP). Ms. Ruffolo's student achievement data indicated concerns about her instruction. Ms. Ruffolo falsified her students' Florida Assessments for Instruction in Reading (FAIR) data resulting in a three day suspension. Ms. Ruffolo received an overall Needs Improvement evaluation for the 2012-2013 school year.

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact to the District.

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

L-1. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Championship Academy of Distinction at Davie, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the First Amendment to Charter School Agreement for Championship Academy of Distinction at Davie, Inc.

Florida Intercultural Academy West, Inc., has changed its name through the Florida Department of State Division of Corporations and desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to reflect its new legal name and new name for its charter school.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the

Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Amendment has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-2. Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Championship Academy of Distinction at Hollywood, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement for

Championship Academy of Distinction at Hollywood, Inc.

Florida Intercultural Academy, Inc., has changed its name through the

Florida Department of State Division of Corporations and desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to reflect its new legal name and new name for its charter school.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Amendment has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-3. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Renaissance Charter School, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science - 5325.

The terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school are set forth by the governing board of the charter school, and The School of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement that constitutes a school's charter.

See Supporting Docs for the continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-4. New Charter School Agreement - Renaissance Charter School, Inc. (5014) (Supporting Docs)

Approve a new Charter School Agreement for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter Middle School at Pines - 5014.

On October 1, 2013, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved a charter application to start a new charter school during the 2014-2015 academic year.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

A copy of all Supporting Docs is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the

Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-5. New Charter School Agreement - Renaissance Charter Schools, Inc. (5710) (Supporting Docs)

Approve a new Charter School Agreement for Renaissance Charter Schools, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter Schools at Pines - 5710.

On September 19, 2013, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved a charter application to start a new charter school during the 2013-2014 academic year.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-6. Charter School Renewal Agreement - The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-7. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Somerset Academy, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy East Preparatory - 5391.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-8. Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement with The Red Shoe Inc., (The Obama Academy for Boys) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Second Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with

The Red Shoe Inc., on behalf of The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431.

The Red Shoe, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of

The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change the location of the charter school for the 2013-2014, school year and subsequent years. See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-9. Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement with The Red Shoe Inc., (The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Second Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with The Red Shoe Inc., on behalf of The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls - 5434.

The Red Shoe Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of

The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls - 5434, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change the location of the charter school for the 2013-2014, school year and subsequent years. See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-10. Approval of Request to Defer the Opening of Charter Schools until the 2015-2016 School Year (Supporting Docs)

Approve the request to defer the opening of charter schools until the 2015-2016 school year.

On October 1, and November 5, 2013, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved charter school applications enabling approved charter applicants to open a charter school for the 2014-2015, school year.

A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools/Management Support office on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-11. Charter School Renewal Agreement - The Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc. (5281) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for

The Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Charter School of Excellence Riverland - 5281.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-12. Charter School Renewal Agreement - The Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc. (5201) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for The Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Charter School of Excellence Tamarac 1 - 5201.

A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center. See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

L-13. Charter School Renewal Agreement - The Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc. (5291) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for The Charter Schools of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Charter School of Excellence Tamarac 2 - 5291.

Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

There is no financial impact to the District.

OPEN ITEMS

AA. RESOLUTIONS

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

BB-1. Value Adjustment Board (VAB) Direct Cost Billing (Supporting Docs)

Approve payment for semi-annual billing for the School Board's share of VAB direct costs.

The County Commission uses a Hearing Officer to adjudicate taxpayer petitions concerning property appraisal values and exemptions. The School Board participates in these hearings. The School Board's share in the cost of the proceedings is 40% of the net expenses. The net VAB expenses for the period October 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014 were $643,781.28, and the School Board's share (40%) is $257,512.51.

The financial impact to the District is $257,512.51. The source of funds is the Board Members' Department budget.

BB-2. Member in the Council of the Great City Schools for the 2014-2015 School Year (Supporting Docs)

Approve the renewal of the School Board's membership in the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS)

The Council of the Great City Schools represents over 50 large urban school districts, and is recognized as one of the most effective advocacy organizations in Washington, D.C., voicing the concerns of urban public education. The Council of the Great City Schools has been enormously productive this year and remains the best and most aggressive advocate for urban schools in the nation. The Council of the Great City Schools is an organization that belongs solely to urban educators for urban education and urban kids - all the time.

The financial impact to the district is $53,983.00. The source of funds is the School Board Member's department budget.

CC. BOARD POLICIES

CC-1. Revisions to Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) (Supporting Docs)

Adopt Revised Policy 6000.4 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) at this final reading.

Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules requires that School Boards adopt, as policy, the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) in order to receive Federal and State funding. This document describes the process for determining eligibility, developing individual education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, developing education plans (EPs) for gifted students, and making placement decisions for exceptional students. The School Board previously approved SP&P for 2009-2010 through 2011-2012. This revision includes requirements of Senate Bill 1108. Revisions to SP&P were discussed at the January 14, 2014 School Board Workshop, the January 15, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting, and the February 11, 2014 School Board Workshop with no recommendations. This item was approved at the June 9, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting. The publication date on which this policy was advertised was on April 27, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.

CC-2. Revisions to Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan (Supporting Docs)

Approve revisions to Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan, at this first reading.

The District Policy 6000.1 Committee convened throughout the school year to address issues and formulate proposed changes for the 2014-15 school year. A broad representation of district and school-based staff, along with parents and students participated in the committee. The Chart of Substantive Changes addresses all revisions recommended at this time.

These revisions were discussed at the February 11, 2014 School Board Workshop, the April 7, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting, and the May 13, 2014 School Board Workshop. The School Board modified the Committee's recommendation for new graduation recognition criteria at the second workshop.

Compliance with the proposed Policy/Rule is not estimated to result in any economic impact upon persons affected by the Policy/Rule. The update of the Policy/Rule to effect compliance with changes in state law are estimated to have a regulatory cost of approximately $1,000,000.

CC-3. Proposed New or Revised Job Descriptions for Positions Identified through the 2014-2015 Superintendent's Organizational Chart (Supporting Docs)

Adopt the proposed new or revised job descriptions for positions identified through the 2014-2015 Superintendent's Organizational Chart. This is the final reading.

The job descriptions are being created or revised to support the 2014-2015 Superintendent's Organizational Chart. The chart was reviewed at the May 13th School Board Workshop and approved at the Regular School Board Meeting of May 20, 2014. These job descriptions were advertised on Wednesday,

May 21, 2014. See attached Executive Summary.

Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

There is no financial impact to the District.

CC-4. New Job Description for the High School Assessment Specialist Positions (Supporting Docs)

Approve the new job description and minimum qualifications for the High School Assessment Specialist positions. This is the first reading.

The job description for the High School Assessment Specialist has been created to provide analysis, professional development and dedicated support for school-based staff to improve educational outcomes for all students. The job description was advertised on Thursday, June 5, 2014.

These positions are vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary.

There is a financial impact of $1,618,229.00 to the District for the 2014-2015 School Year.

CC-5. Revised Job Description for the Resource Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Position (Supporting Docs)

Approve the revised job description and minimum qualifications for the Resource Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) position. This is the first reading.

The job description for the Resource Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) has been revised to accurately reflect the required qualifications and performance responsibilities of the position. The job description was advertised on Sunday, June 8, 2014.

The positions are filled and will not require staffing changes.

There is no financial impact to the District.

CC-6. Cell Phones, Media Devices & Electronic Devices use and Operational Restrictions on District (Owned and Leased) Property (Supporting Docs)

Adopt the proposed policy at this final reading.

Restricting the use of cell phones, media devices, electronic devices, etc., will eliminate distracted drivers in moving vehicles while on District property and will promote the safety of Broward County students and staff at all District sites.

Policy 7015 was discussed at the January 28,2014 School Board Workshop, a Public Rule Development Meeting on May 21, 2014, the May 27, 2014 School Board Workshop and for a First reading at the June 9, 2014 Regular School Board meeting.

This policy was advertised on Sunday, May 4, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

EE-1. Grant Applications - Post-submission (Supporting Docs)

Approve the submission of the following grant applications:

A. Adult Education Family Literacy - Adult General Education, $2,154,362 (requested)

B. Adult Education Family Literacy - English Language and Civics Education, $640,638 (requested)

C. Elmer's Toolkit, $1,500 (requested)

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

Copies of the Grant Applications are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and Executive Summaries are available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

The potential positive financial impact, if all grants are funded, is $2,817,250 from various sources. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

EE-2. Bid Award Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-029E - Repair Maintenance of Radio Communication Equipment (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract. Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017, 3 years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations and Schools; Award Amount: $600,000; Vendor(s) Awarded: Econo-Comm Inc., DBA Mobile Communications; M/WBE Vendor(s): None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received 3 bids for 15-029E Repair and Maintenance of Radio Communications Equipment.

Physical Plant Operations, as well as schools, utilize handheld radios for daily communications. The contract award is for the repair and maintenance of "out-of-warranty" portable radio, repeaters and mobile radio. The warranty plan allows the District to maintain its inventory of radios in good and working order without the need for additional outlay for the purchase of new equipment.

The estimated financial impact will be $600,000. The funding source will come from the departments and schools operating budgets. There is an annual reduction in cost of $37,734 from the previous awarded bid. An additional annual savings of $8,580 has been negotiated with the best prices available from the awarded vendor.

EE-3. RFP Recommendation of $500,000, or Greater - 15-026R - Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel (Co-op) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation for award of the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017; User Department: Student Transportation & Fleet Services; Award Amount: $30,200,000; Vendor(s) Awarded: Macmillan Oil Co.; M/WBE Vendor(s): None

School Board Policy 3320, Part I, Rule M, allows for the purchase of items from contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies, other school boards, community colleges, the state university system or cooperative agreements. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is a participating agency member of the Southeast Florida Governmental Co-operative Purchasing Group and has included the District's anticipated unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel needs along with 31 other member agencies with the City of Coral Springs acting as lead agency for the solicitation.

The estimated financial impact will be approximately $30,200,000 over the term of the contract. This financial impact represents and estimated $2,800,000 reduction in cost for diesel fuel due to the purchase of alternative fueled school buses over a 33-moonth period (Currently, Student Transportation & Fleet Services (STFS) spends approximately $1,000,000 per month in fuel). The funds will come from the STFS budget.

EE-4. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-034B - Letter and Legal Sized Paper (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 -1 Year; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount: $1,500,000; Vendor(s) Awarded:

Random Source Inc., dba Hinson Office Products; M/WBE Vendors: None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) bids for

Bid 15-034B Letter and Legal Sized Paper. The District purchases letter and legal-sized copy paper to print special projects, documents, emails, facsimiles to file, etc.

The estimated financial impact will be $1,500,000. The funds to purchase letter and legal-sized copy paper will come from various locations. Negotiations to lower prices followed after the evaluation of the bid with the recommended Awardee. This contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available with an average savings of $6,780. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.

EE-5. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - Bid 15-021R - Painting of Selected District Facilities (Phase III) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation for award of the above contract.

Contract Term: 1-Time Purchase; User Department: Physical Plant Operations; Award Amount: $925,600; Vendor(s) Awarded: Prime Drywall and Painting, Inc., and Roof Painting by Hartzell; M/WBE Vendor(s): None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received seven (7) bids for Painting of Selected District Facilities (Phase III). This bid awards two contractors exterior painting remediation projects for Deerfield Beach High and J.P. Taravella High School to begin July 14, 2014, and be completed by December 17, 2014, weather conditions permitting. The project at Plantation High School will begin in early 2015.

The estimated financial impact will be $925,600. The funds will come from the Physical Plant Operations budget. The bids received proved to be less than the $1.1 million budgeted for these three painting projects, saving the District $174,000.

EE-6. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-023B - Special Education Materials, Supplies and Equipment For Individuals with Disabilities (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017 User Department: Various Locations; Award Amount: $3,000,000 Vendors Awarded: 23 vendors; M.WBE Vendors DK Marsh, Inc. (White Female M/WBE: Ellenton, Florida)

The School Board of Broward County, Florida received twenty-three (23) bids for Bid 15-023B - Special Education Materials, Supplies and Equipment for individuals with Disabilities. These items provide learning and life tools to staff and students that require physical and educational assistance to reach their full potential.

The estimated financial impact will be $3,000,000. Funds to purchase the supplies, materials, and equipment for individuals with disabilities will come primarily from the Individual with Disabilities Education Act grant. Through negotiations, two vendors agreed to discounts of 10% (Prentke Romich Company) and 7.75% (Phonak LLC), for an anticipated cost savings of $138,895. Most other recommended Awardees offered discounts off Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.

EE-7. RFP Amendment/Additional Spending Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 14-037V - Federal and State Lobbying Services (Supporting Docs)

REVISED/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Approve the Amendment and additional spending authority for the above RFP.

Extension Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015, 1 year; User Department: Public Relations & Governmental Affairs; Award Amount: $343,581; Vendor(s) Awarded: 5 4 Vendors; M/WBE Vendor(s): ~~McKee Communications (African American, M/WBE Coral Springs, FL)~~ None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) entered into agreements with Alcalde & Fay, Ltd.; Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb, P.A.; ~~and McKee Communications, Inc.,~~ to provide professional federal and state lobbying services under RFP 14-037V.

It is recommended that the First Amendment to Agreement for Alcade & Fay, Ltd., be renewed for federal lobbying services for another term. This firm lobbies the legislative and executive branches of the federal government, including federal agencies, and possesses the necessary skills to counsel SBBC on strategies concerning legislative and administrative advocacy to assist SBBC in its goals of federal funding for the District.

It is recommended that the First Amendment to Agreements for Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.; Colodny, Fass, Talendfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb, P.A.; ~~and McKee Communications~~ be renewed for state lobbying services for another term. These firms lobby the legislative and executive branches of the Florida state government on the District's behalf.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

RFP 14-037V was approved on December 2, 2013, with a spending authority of $126,581. The current recommendation is to increase the spending authority by $217,000 to cover the spending for an additional year. This additional recommendation will provide a total spending authority of $343,581 for this contract. All expenditures for this contract will come from the existing approved Public Information Officer's budget.

EE-8. Transportation Agreement for Municipal Recreation Programs (Supporting Docs)

Approve agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the City of Miramar to provide school bus transportation for recreational programs for the period of one year.

The transportation agreement allows the municipality to utilize District school buses for municipality sponsored recreation programs and events that are dependent on transportation. Municipality sponsored recreation programs provide a valuable service to their respective communities.

Transportation services will be provided during the times school buses are not being utilized for service to Broward County Public Schools. The City of Miramar will reimburse the District for the full cost of this service at the approved reimbursement rate. This reimbursement rate fully covers the costs incurred by the District.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The municipality will reimburse the District for the cost of this service at the current approved reimbursement rate of $70 per hour.

EE-9. Extension Recommendation - Bid 27-002B - Furnish, Install, Stock, and Maintain Campus Vending Machines (ADDED) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendations for the extension of the above contract.

Extension Term: July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2014 (90 days); User Department: Food and Nutrition Services; Award Amount: Income; Vendor(s) Renewed: All Stop Vending, Family Vending, Fresh Start Vending, Gilly Vending, Pepsi Americas: M/WBE Vendor(s): Gilly Vending (Hispanic)

This request is to extend Bid 27-002B for Vending Machines for an additional

90 days (expires June 30, 2014). A new solicitation (15-033T Healthy Vending Program) was prepared, and staff is requesting additional time to review and evaluate the currents pricing and services to determine if the bid will meet the needs of the District.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) is required to comply with the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 for foods sold in schools. Currently the USDA has established and published standards for food items. State agencies were enlisted to establish competitive food guidelines. Florida is in the process of receiving feedback from the public via public hearings for final ruling.

In Special Condition 5 of Bid 27-002B. See Supporting Docs for the continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

The estimated financial impacting the past has been estimated $2.9 million annually in commissions returned directly to the school locations. The 3 month financial impact is estimated to be $960,000.

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

FF-1. Agreement between Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Agreement between Florida International University and

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into an inter-institutional agreement.

The inter-articulation agreement between Florida International University and

The School Board of Broward County, Florida will provide the opportunity for Florida International University dual enrollment courses to be offered on high school campus locations. Participating School Board of Broward County high schools will provide an opportunity for students to engage in a rigorous curriculum that integrates core academics necessary for a (4) year degree, while students complete a high school diploma.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.

The financial impact to the District is $31,000 per high school campus location. High Schools will supply funds from their operating budgets. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

FF-2. Innovations for Learning Agreement (Supporting Docs)

Approve the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Innovations for Learning, Inc. (IFL)

Innovations for Learning is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving student literacy by providing teacher-led blended learning services to substantially improve student reading in underperforming elementary schools. IFL partners with foundations and major corporations to launch sustainable implementations in major school districts. IFL connects the power of teachers, tutors, and technology. They focus on integrated digital-learning centers using mobile technology (computers, tablets, mp3 players) in classrooms at the K-1 grade levels, and an online tutoring program that pairs corporate volunteer tutors and students remotely. Teacher Ambassadors from IFL deliver on-going teacher development through on-site and in-class coaching.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of General Counsel.

The financial impact to the District is $307,603. The funding source is Title 1.

FF-3. Contract with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (Supporting Docs)

Approve the contract with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning to support implementation of the SRI International/SUNBAY i3 grant for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016.

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is the recipient of a SRI International/SUNBAY i3 grant to provide a Florida Standards aligned, middle school mathematics digital curriculum. The sub-award to BCPS for this grant was approved by the School Board on May 20, 2014, EE-2 Agenda Item. This is an additional contract related to this i3 grant with the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning that provides funds to hire two SBBC Instructional Facilitators for the period of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2016 to support the implementation of the project. The primary responsibilities of the facilitators are to plan, coordinate, and deliver a series of professional learning opportunities to the participating middle schools. The attached contract provides details on the scope of services, preferred qualifications of the facilitators, and compensation and payment schedule.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The positive financial impact to the District is $327,060.

FF-4. New Agreement between CareerSource Broward and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, for the Innovative Concepts (iCon) program. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Agreement between CareerSource Broward and

The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The contract period is

July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida has been awarded a grant in the amount of $684,152 for the Innovative Concepts (iCon) Program funded by CareerSource Broward from federal WorkForce Investment Act (WIA) funds. The program will facilitate validated research-based strategies aimed at increasing student achievement and career options for youth by incorporating work readiness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy skills. The criteria for the program that will serve a total of 360 students who are: 1) between the ages of 16 and 19 years old; 2) economically disadvantaged and have at least one barrier to employment; 3) have not completed high school or obtained a GED, and 4) in need of additional assistance to complete high school.

This Agreement No. 2014-2015-CR-2335-iCon has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

(See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.)

There is a positive financial impact of $684,152 to the District. The source of funds is the federal Workforce Investment Act (WIA). There is no additional financial impact to the District.

FF-5. Amendment to Full and Basic School Health Services Funding Agreement for 2013-2014 (ADDED) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the attached BW351 Amendment 0001 to extend Full and Basic School Health Services Agreement, which provides school health services for students.

The Full and Basic School Health Services Funding Agreement for 2013-2014 with the Department of Health-Broward (DOH-Broward) was approved by the Board on July 23, 2013. DOH-Broward has requested the following amendment to the current Board approved contract. Changes are noted in the BW351 Amendment. The DOH-Broward and the SBBC have agreed to amend this contract. DOH-Broward will provide an additional $652,724.88 to the current contract in the amount of $1,305,449.86 for a total contract amount of $1,958,174.74. This is for the continuation of school health services for an additional six months ending December 31, 2014 subject to the availability of funds. Contract revisions are updates and outline responsibilities for reporting and recording.

The State of Florida, Department of Health-Broward will execute after School Board approval. The amendment has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.

There is a positive financial impact to the District of an additional $652,724.88 to continue providing school health services for an additional six months ending December 31, 2014.

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adopt the amendments of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Technical Support Professionals (BTU-TSP) for the 2013-2014 school year.

This Agreement provides a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2014 to eligible employees for the 2013-2014 school year.

Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $420,740 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

HH-1. Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreements for Deputy General Counsels Marylin Batista-McNamara and Robert Paul Vignola; and Assistant General Counsels Barbara J. Myrick, Thomas C. Cooney, and Ana I. Segura. (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreements for

Deputy General Counsels Marylin Batista-McNamara and Robert Paul Vignola; and Assistant General Counsels Barbara J. Myrick, Thomas C. Cooney, and

Ana I. Segura.

Please see attached Summary Explanation and Background.

The overall salary adjustment of 2.5% will generate an increased payroll cost of approximately $9,230, including fringe benefits for 2013-2014.

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

II-1. Renaming of the District's Three Technical Centers (Supporting Docs)

Approve the renaming of Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan Technical Centers to Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan Technical Colleges.

Pursuant to the guidelines set forth in School Board Policy 1401, the respective stakeholders at each of the District's three Technical Centers (Atlantic, McFatter and Sheridan) have unanimously voted to change their names to Technical Colleges.

There is an estimated $150, 000 cost impact for signage at the three schools. The source of funding is the Workforce Education Reserve Fund.

II-2. School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Agreements - (2013-2014) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the SRO Agreements with designated municipalities for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers as listed in the Executive Summary.

These Agreements have been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

The financial impact of the SRO Program is $578,150. The source of funds is the schools' budgets for the 2013-2014 school year.

II-3. Affiliation with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents for the 2014-2015 School Year (Supporting Docs)

Approve membership in the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS)

FADSS is to assist and support superintendents in providing leadership to ensure that every student in Florida acquires the skills, knowledge and attitude to be contributing members of our democratic society through leadership development programs focused on student achievement, building relationships with business and government leaders, and communication and networking services.

The cost of the FADSS affiliation is $24,884.00. The source of funds is the Superintendent's budget.

II-4. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Children's Services Council of Broward County. (Supporting Docs)

REVISED

Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Children's Services Council of Broward County.

During the 2014-2015 school year and in the summer proceeding the 2015-2016 school year, the Children's Services Council of Broward County (CSC), in collaboration with The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), the Young Men's Christian Association of Broward County, Florida, Inc., and Hispanic Unity of Florida, will continue to provide after-school enrichment or remediation learning activities that will complement and enhance the school day Read, Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science curriculum.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

The Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. ~~This Agreement will be executed after School Board approval.~~

The positive financial to the District is $1,503,468. The source of the funds is The Children's Services Council of Broward County. There is a financial impact to the District of $193,167.00 for transportation costs. As this is a continuation of existing transportation services for the year, the costs are already factored into the Transportation budget.

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

JJ-1. Change Order #1 - Blanche Ely High Lambert Brothers, Inc. - Facade Improvements for Selected Buildings (Replace Storefront Building #17 Auditorium) - Project No. P.000722 (Supporting Docs)

Approve Change Order #1, Blanche Ely High, Lambert Brothers, Inc.,

Facade Improvements for Selected Buildings (Replace Storefront Building #17 Auditorium), Project No. P.000722, in the amount of $5,287, -0- days.

Change Order #1, $5,287, -0- days

Blanche Ely High

Lambert Brothers, Inc.

Facade Improvements for Selected Buildings

(Replace Storefront Building #17 Auditorium)

Project No. P.000722

Refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information.

The source of funds is identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.

JJ-2. Final Acceptance / Release of Retainage Johnson Controls, Inc. - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Additions and Alterations (IAQ Repairs HVAC) - Boyd Anderson High School - Project No. P.000331 (f.k.a. 1741-99-05) (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Final Acceptance of the Boyd Anderson High School, (IAQ Repairs HVAC), Project No. P.000331, and release the balance of retainage in the amount of $179,644.04.

The Contractor, Johnson Controls, Inc., has completed the scope of their contract within the contract limits. Final Acceptance and Release of Retainage will occur upon execution of the General and Full Release of Lien by the Contractor.

The funds being released totaling $179,644.04 are included in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018, Districtwide IAQ.

JJ-3. Construction Bid Recommendation of $50,000 or Greater - Replace Front Canopy at Atlantic Technical Center -Project No. P.001490 (Supporting Docs)

Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: 180 Calendar Days; User Department: Office of Facilities & Construction; Award Amount: $356,900; Vendor(s) Awarded: ABC Construction, Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s): * Woman Owned Business

The School Board of Broward County, Florida received one (1) bid for Project No. P.001490, Replace Front Canopy at Atlantic Technical Center. This project will replace the front entrance canopy at Atlantic Technical Center. The existing front canopy had deteriorated and had to be removed due to safety reasons. The funding for this project is coming from the Workforce Education Fund.

Document 00200, Instructions to Bidders, specifies that the Agreement is to be provided to the contractor after the award is approved by the Board. Therefore, the Agreement is executed after award and is not available at the time of award.

Based on the attached Project Funds Allocation, the total estimated cost of the project is $405,000 which is an increase of $155,000 from the original budget of $250,000. The funds will come from the Workforce Education Fund.

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

LL-1. Contract for Use of Facilities between the Professional Facilities Management and The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Use of Coral Springs Center for the Arts to Hold the All County Concerts Events (Supporting Docs)

Approve the Contract for use of the facilities between Professional Facilities Management and The School Board of Broward County, Florida for use of

Coral Springs Center for the Arts to hold the All County Concerts Events.

The School Board will use the Coral Springs Center for the Arts to hold the All County Concerts Events for the school year 2014-2015. Events are scheduled on January 22nd, 29th, February 3rd and 10th, 2015.

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The financial impact to the School District is $20,000. The District was able to rent this facility for the same fee as last year. The source of the funding is the budget of the College and Career Readiness Department.

ADJOURNMENT

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.