THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

Regular School Board Meeting

 

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 09, 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).

 

December 9, 2014

 

CONSENT ITEMS:

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2014-2015 School Year (AMENDMENT)

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2014-2015 School Year (AMENDMENT)

 

OPEN ITEMS:

CC-5. Revised Job Descriptions for the Coordinator, Facility Planning & Educational Programming, Property Coordinator; and Real Estate Analyst Positions (WITHDRAWN)

 

 

December 5, 2014

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

Recognition of National Computer Science Week - December 8 - 14, 2014 (Resolution #15-33) (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:30 P.M.) (ADDED)

 

SPEAKERS:

2. Harold Scott (WITHDRAWN)

4. Mickey Valentine (ADDED)

 

CONSENT ITEMS:

F-3. Continuation of the Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice (REVISED)

 

OPEN ITEMS:

AA-1. Resolution in Support of 1994 Passage of the African American History Required Instruction Florida Statute (ADDED)

CC-1. New Job Description for the Specialist, Head Start/Early Head Start Compliance (ADDED)

CC-2. New Job Description for a Paralegal Position (ADDED)

CC-3. Revised Job Descriptions for the Certified Child Care Monitor and Instructional Program Activity Coordinator Positions (ADDED)

CC-4. Revised Job Descriptions for the Teacher Assistant, Bilingual; Teacher Assistant, K-12/Exceptional Student Ed (ESE); Teacher Assistant, Pre-K/Pre-School ESE; Classroom Assistant, K-12/Exceptional Student Ed (ESE) and Classroom Assistant, Pre-K/Pre-School ESE (ADDED)

CC-5. Revised Job Descriptions for the Coordinator, Facility Planning & Educational Programming, Property Coordinator; and Real Estate Analyst Positions (ADDED)

CC-6. New Job Description for the Coordinator, Performance Improvement Position (ADDED)

FF-2. Full and Basic School Health Services Funding Contract 2014-2015 (REVISED)

JJ-2. Renewal of Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division) (SPECIAL ORDER - 3:00 P.M.)

LL-2. First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Florida Computer Partners, LLC (REVISED)

LL-3. Agreement of Sale and Purchase between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Luna Finance, LLC for the Purchase of the Site Commonly Referred to as North Side Elementary School Parking Lot (Site No. 004.1) (REVISED)

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

October 21, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

 

October 28, 2014 - Special Meeting (Supporting Docs)

 

November 12, 2014 - Special - Expulsions

 

November 12, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

 

November 18, 2014 - Annual Organization of the Board (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED ITEMS

 

CLOSE AGENDA

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)

 

South Plantation High School - Environmental Magnet Awards & Recognition (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)

 

National Inclusive Schools Week (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.M.)

 

Recognition of World AIDS Day - December 1, 2014 (Resolution #15-31)

(SPECIAL ORDER - 2:15 P.M.)

 

Recognition of National Computer Science Week - December 8 - 14, 2014

(Resolution #15-33) (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:30 P.M.) (ADDED)

 

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. Philip Edwards

 

2. Harold Scott (WITHDRAWN)

 

3. Ronald Barish

 

4. Mickey Valentine (ADDED)

 

CONSENT ITEMS

 

A. RESOLUTIONS

 

A-1. Resolution No. 15-99 Certificates of Participation Series 2015 (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Resolution No. 15-99 Certificates of Participation, Series 2015.

 

Resolution No. 15-99 authorizes the refunding of all or a portion of Certificates of Participation (COPs), Series 2005A, 2006A, 2007A and 2008A through the issuance of refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2015 in one or more series; approves the negotiated sale of one or more series of Certificates of Participation, Series 2015 in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $765,000,000; authorizes the execution of one or more Certificate Purchase Contracts; and approves the form of and authorizes the execution, if required, of the documents in the exhibit section below.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

Copies of the full attachment 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/

 

The District will realize approximately $14 million in net present value savings over the next sixteen (16) years from refunding COPs Series 2005A and 2006A. Actual savings may be higher or lower depending upon the market at time of pricing. If and when Series 2007A and/or Series 2008A Certificates can meet the District's 3% minimum net present value, they will be evaluated for refunding.

 

A-2. Resolution No. 15-100 - Canvassing the Results of a Bond Election for The School Board of Broward County, Florida, on the Question of Issuing General Obligation Bonds (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Resolution No. 15-100 canvassing the results of the November 4, 2014 bond election held on behalf of The School Board of Broward County, Florida, on the question of issuing General Obligation Bonds.

 

This resolution is required pursuant to Section 1010.44, Florida Statutes, and other applicable provisions of law certifying the bond election results of November 4, 2014, where a total number of votes cast were 441,852, of which 325,453 were in favor of the issuance and 116,399 were opposed and, therefore, approved by a majority of qualified electors.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The attached document(s) have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by Bond Counsel and the Office of the General Counsel.

 

There is no financial impact for this item.  The School Board of Broward County, Florida will issue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $800 million.

 

A-3. General Obligation School Bond Master Resolution No. 15-101 (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Resolution No. 15-101 providing for the issuance, in series from time to time, of General Obligation School Bonds of The School District of Broward County, Florida.

 

This Resolution is required pursuant to and is subject to the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida, particularly, Section 1010.40 et seq., Florida Statutes, as amended, and other applicable provisions of law.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The attached document(s) have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by Bond Counsel and the Office of the General Counsel.

 

After the adoption of this Resolution, The School Board of Broward County will be issuing bonds in multiple series not to exceed $800 million. The bonds will be secured by ad valorem taxes to be levied on the taxpayers of Broward County as approved by referendum on November 4, 2014.

 

A-4. Resolution No. 15-102 Amendment to Reimbursement Resolution (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Resolution No. 15-102 which amends Resolution 13-86 adopted by The School Board of Broward County, Florida on June 11, 2013.

 

On July 17, 2001, the School Board adopted Resolution No. 02-01 (Original Resolution), authorizing Lease Purchase Financing (LPF) for certain educational services related equipment.  The Original Resolution authorized an aggregate principal amount of $30 million. Subsequent to the Original Resolution, the School Board adopted various resolutions to increase the aggregate principal amount to $115 million.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

Interest expense and costs of issuance will be determined upon entering into additional capital leases.  However, as an example, on a recent 4-year $6 million technology lease, the cost of issuance was $20,000, with an interest rate of 1.37 percent.

 

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 by the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 2.

 

The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities, F.S. 1013.46, and Board Policy 7003.  This item approves the recommendations by the Superintendent of Schools indicated in Exhibit 2.  Further explanation is provided in Exhibit 1.  The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on November 19, 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 the Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report.

 

Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Summaries are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/docs/contracts/PreQual 111914.pdf.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

E-2. Termination of Piggyback Bid - 10-059R - Tires (Supporting Docs)

 

(SEE ITEM EE-4)

 

Approve the termination of Bid 10-059R - Tires. Bid Term:  August 18, 2009, through February 28, 2015, 5 Years, 6 Months; User Department:  Vehicle Maintenance; Awarded Amount:  $1,000,000; Vendor(s) Awarded:  Earl W. Colvard, Inc. d/b/a Boulevard Tire Center and Tiresoles of Broward, Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s):  None

 

This agenda item requests approval to terminate Piggyback Bid 10-059R - Tires, due to staff's request to rebid this commodity since it has been impacted by the changes to Policy 3320.  Pursuant to Florida Department of Management Services Contract 863-000-10-1, General Conditions 4.22 - Termination for Convenience, "The Customer, by written notice to the Contractor, may terminate the Contract in whole or in part when the Customer determines in its sole discretion that it is in the State's interest to do so."  While there are various vendors on this bid, the District utilizes only two (2) vendors.  These vendors have been notified that in 30 days the contract will terminate upon Board approval.  There will be no lapse in service due to this termination.  A new bid is being presented to the Board for approval on December 9, 2014, as Item EE-4.

 

A copy of this bid is available online at:  http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/55016/231205/file/863-000-10-1-8b.pdf.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

E-3. Termination of Bid 28-083T - Intercom, Master Clock, Scoreboard and Sound System Service, Equipment, Parts and Accessories (Catalog) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the termination of Bid 28-083T - Intercom, Master Clock, Scoreboard and Sound System Service, Equipment, Parts, and Accessories (Catalog), with Hi-Tech Import Export Corp.; BES Industries, Inc.; Music Arts Enterprises; NDR Corporation; Pro Video Sales, Inc.; and Rauland-Borg Corporation of Florida; Bid Term:  October 3, 2007, through June 30, 2015, 7 Years, 8 Months; User Department:  Physical Plant Operations and District-wide; Vendor(s) Awarded:  Hi-Tech Import Export Corp.; BES Industries, Inc.; Music Arts Enterprises, NDR Corporation; Pro Video Sales, Inc.; and Rauland-Borg Corporation; M/WBE Vendor(s):  Hi-Tech Import Export Corp (Asian American male)

 

This agenda item requests approval to terminate the bids with Hi-Tech Import Export Corp.; BES Industries, Inc.; Music Arts Enterprises; NDR Corporation; Pro Video Sales, Inc.; and Rauland-Borg Corporation of Florida, due to staff's request to discontinue use of the bid since it has been impacted by the changes to Policy 3320.  Additionally, due to the length of time for which the contract has been in effect, staff has reviewed the current scope of services to foster more competitive pricing.  Pursuant to Bid 28-083T, Section 3, General Conditions 23, "The School Board of Broward County, Florida reserves the right to terminate any contract resulting from this invitation at any time and for no reason, upon giving 30 days prior written notice to the other party."  The awarded vendor has been notified that Bid 28-083T will terminate upon Board approval.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

E-4. Termination of Piggyback Bid 11-063T - Purchase and Installation of Indoor/Outdoor Walk-in Freezers/Coolers (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the termination of piggyback Bid11-063T - Purchase and Installation of Indoor/Outdoor Walk-in Freezers/Coolers, with Advanced Case Parts, and Milo Food Service Equipment, with the Palm Beach School District Bid 11C-2T; Bid Term:  May 17, 2011, through February 20, 2015, 3 Years, 9 Months; User Department:  Physical Plant Operations; Award Amount:  $350,000; Vendor(s) Awarded:  Advanced Case Parts and Milo Food Service Equipment; MWBE:  None

 

This agenda item requests approval to terminate the piggyback bid with Advanced Case Parts, and Milo Food Service Equipment, initiated by the School District of Palm Beach County as Bid 11C-2T, due to staff's recommendation to discontinue use of the bid because it has been impacted by the changes to School Board Policy 3320.  It is staff's intention to develop scope of services to establish a contract in line with the District's needs.

 

A copy of this bid is available online at:  http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/docs/contracts/11-063T Indoor Outdoor Walk In Freezers Coolers.pdf.  

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

E-5. Recommendation to Approve the Broward College Piggyback Agreement - 53-111E/54-064E - Personal Computers, Laptops, and Technical Support (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the revised Broward College agreement with Lenovo (United States), Inc. and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. Contract Term:  May 21, 2013, through August 31, 2017, 4 Years, 3 Months; User Department:  District-wide; Vendor(s) Awarded:  Lenovo (United States), Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s):  None

 

School Board Policy 3320, Part II, Section M permits the District to piggyback on contracts awarded by other governmental agencies.  This request is for approval of the revised piggyback agreement to continue purchases of personal computers, laptops, and technical support.  Technology is crucial for the success of the District's students and staff.  To ensure students and staff have access to quality systems and the highest level of support, the District needs to continue implementing an appropriate technology refresh-cycle to modernize the aging end-user computing devices.

 

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. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

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

 

Approve the continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare System.  The contract period is January 1, 2015 through October 31, 2017.

 

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 South Broward Hospital District d/b/a Memorial Healthcare System 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.

 

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-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc.  The contract period is December 9, 2014 through October 31, 2017.

 

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 ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. 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.

 

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 the Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Juvenile Justice (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the continuation of the Department of Juvenile Justice Cooperative Agreement.

 

Continuation of agreement between Broward County Public Schools and the Department of Juvenile Justice to provide educational services for students that have been adjudicated to juvenile programs.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

There is no financial impact to the district.  The source of these funds is through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).

 

G. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

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

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2014-2015 appointments and leaves as listed in the attached Executive Summary and 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. Teacher Approvals

2. Substitute Teachers

3. Instructional Leaves

 

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 2014-2015 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 and Released During Probationary Period

 

There will be no financial impact to the school district.

 

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

 

AMENDMENT

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments as listed on the attached Executive Summary, respective lists and individual appointments for Non-Instructional Employees.  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 Non-Instructional Employees include the following sections:

1. Non-Instructional Approval(s)/Reassignment(s)/Promotion(s)/Demotion(s)

2. Non-Instructional Substitutes/Temporary Employees

3. Non-Instructional Leave(s)-Layoff(s)

4. District Managerial/Professional/Technical Personnel

5. Reassignment of Current School-Based/District Managerial/Professional Technical Personnel

6. School-Based Managerial Personnel

7. School-Based/District Managerial Acting/Special/Task Assignment(s) Personnel

8. School-Based/District Managerial/Professional/Technical Leave(s)-Layoff(s)

9. Salary Adjustment

 

Funding has been budgeted in the 2014-2015 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2015.

 

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

 

AMENDMENT

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment and 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)

Non-Instructional Discipline

 

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 - 8 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2014-2015 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 2014-2015 school year.

 

Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions.

 

Funding has been budgeted in the 2014-2015 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2015.

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

H-1. Retirement of Ana I. Segura, Assistant General Counsel, and termination of Employment Agreement. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the retirement of Ana I. Segura, Assistant General Counsel, and terminate the Employment Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Ana I. Segura, effective January 17, 2015.

 

On June 24, 2014, the School Board approved the Fifth Amendment to Employment Agreement for Ana I. Segura for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.  Ms. Segura has submitted her notice of retirement effective January 17, 2015.  Based upon same, and in accordance with Section 5(C) of the Employment Agreement, it is requested that the School Board accept the notice of retirement and terminate the Employment Agreement, effective January 17, 2015.

 

There is no financial impact.  Ms. Segura will be paid out terminal pay upon her separation for unused vacation/sick leave in accordance with her Employment Agreement.

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

I-1. OPPAGA:  Broward's School Safety & Security Best Practices With Their Associated Indicators 2013-2014 School Safety and Security Self-Assessment Form (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Broward's OPPAGA Self-Assessment Safety & Security Self-Assessment Form 2013-2014

 

The Safety & Security Best Practices was developed by the Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA) and approved by the Commissioner of Education and the Partnership of School Safety & Security 2001.  Since 2001, each school district must use the Safety & Security Best Practices to conduct a self-assessment of the school district's current Safety & Security Practices.  Each Superintendent shall report the self-assessment results and School Board Action to the Commission of Education within (30) days following the School Board Meeting.

 

There is no financial impact to the school district.

 

I-2. School Improvement Plans: Elementary, Middle and Center School Levels (Supporting Docs)

 

1) Approve the District Improvement & Assistance Plan

2) Approve the School Improvement Plans submitted by elementary, middle and center schools as required by the State of Florida Statute 1001.42 and SB Policy 1403

 

Schools in Florida are required to submit an annual School Improvement Plan (SIP) for School Board Approval. Each School Advisory Council (SAC), representing all stakeholder groups, has developed a plan that addresses Florida's Educational Goals. All SIP plans were peer reviewed by principal instructional cadre groups.  The process for all SIPs has been met in accordance with Florida Statute 1001.43 (School Improvement Plans) and 1001.452 (School Advisory Councils).

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

I-3. School Advisory Council Membership for 2014-2015 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the School Advisory Council Membership for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

Each school in the State of Florida is required to submit to the District School Board a list of members of the School Advisory Council (SAC).

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

I-4. School Improvement Plans For Charter Schools for 2014-2015 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve School Improvement Plans (SIPs) for four charter school in alignment with State Board Rule 6A-1.099827, Charter School Corrective Action, and School Improvement Plans, Section 1008.33(3)(c), Florida Statutes for the implementation of Section 1002.33(9)(n), Florida Statutes.

 

Charter schools that receive a school grade of "D" or "F" are required to develop and implement a School Improvement Plan (SIP). The SIP must contain the nine components outlined in State Board of Education 6A-6.1099827.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

I-5. Amendment to the 2014-2015 Organizational Chart Page 9. (Supporting Docs)

 

(SEE ITEM CC-6)

 

Amend page 9 of the 2014-2015 Organizational Chart to include the new position of Coordinator, Performance Improvement.

 

As a result of the approval of the General Obligation Bond on November 4, 2014, the new position of Coordinator, Performance Improvement has been created to support the immediate implementation of projects within the Facilities Division.  The responsibilities and duties of the position have been documented, and the job description evaluation resulted in a Pay Band B position in the ESMAB meet and confer group.

 

The attached amended version of Page 9 of the 2014-2015 Organizational Chart reflects the addition of this chart-level position.  This Board item correlates to Board Item CC-6, first reading of the new job description for the Coordinator, Performance Improvement.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District's General Fund.

 

I-6. Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2015-2016 School Calendar (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2015-2016 School Calendar.

 

The Calendar Committee comprised of representatives from various bargaining units, PTA, District Advisory Council, principals, student representatives, and District departments, established the proposed 2015-2016 School Calendar.

 

See Support Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Approve Authorization to Advertise Design/Build Services - Silver Trail Middle - School Roof Replacement - Project No. P.001406 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Authorization to Advertise for Design/Build Services, Silver Trail Middle School, Roof Replacement, Project No. P.001406.

 

Selection for the services shall be in accordance with Board Policy 7003.  The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee shall shortlist, interview, and recommend one firm for selection in the evaluation of the proposer's qualifications.  The Board will award contract to the Design/Build firm.

 

The approved budget balance for this project is 3,389,241.  The source of these funds is identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2014-2015.

 

J-2. Approve Authorization to Advertise Design/Build Services - McFatter Technical College - IAQ Repairs/HVAC - Project No. P.000257 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Authorization to Advertise for Design/Build Services, McFatter Technical College, IAQ Repairs/HVAC, Project No. P.000257.

 

Selection for the services shall be in accordance with Board Policy 7003.  The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee shall shortlist, interview, and recommend one firm for selection in the evaluation of the proposer's qualifications.  The Board will award contract to the Design/Build firm.

 

The approved budget for this project is $3,295,888.  The source of these funds is identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2014-2015.

 

J-3. Approve Authorization to Advertise Design/Build Services - Coconut Creek Elementary School - HVAC Renovations - Project No. P.001413 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Authorization to Advertise for Design/Build Services, Coconut Creek Elementary School, HVAC Renovations, Project No. P.001413.

 

Selection for the services shall be in accordance with Board Policy 7003.  The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee shall shortlist, interview, and recommend one firm for selection in the evaluation of the proposer's qualifications.  The Board will award contract to the Design/Build firm.

 

The approved budget balance for this project is $2,205,618. The source of these funds is identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2014-2015.

 

J-4. Approve Authorization to Advertise Design/Build Services - Cypress Elementary School - HVAC Renovations - Project No. P.001412 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Authorization to Advertise for Design/Build Services, Cypress Elementary School, HVAC Renovations, Project No. P.001412.

 

Selection for the services shall be in accordance with Board Policy 7003.  The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee shall shortlist, interview, and recommend one firm for selection in the evaluation of the proposer's qualifications.  The Board will award contract to the Design/Build firm.

 

The approved budget balance for this project is $1,747,603.  The source of these funds is identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2014-2015.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

K-1. General Fund Amendment as of October 31, 2014 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached General Fund Amendment as of October 31, 2014.

 

General Fund Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006.  This Amendment is for the purpose of updating the Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the General Fund.  Amendment includes information for the month of October 2014.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

K-2. Special Revenue (Grants) Amendment as of October 31, 2014 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Special Revenue (Grants) Amendment as of October 31, 2014.

 

Special Revenue (Grants) Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006.  This Amendment is for the purpose of updating the Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the Special Revenue (Grants).   Amendment includes information for the month of October 2014.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

K-3. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended September 30, 2014 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended September 30, 2014.

 

Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008.  As of September 2014, the fund balance as a percentage of projected revenues was 4.10% and fund balance, excluding Charter Schools revenues, was 4.76%.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

K-4. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended October 31, 2014. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended October 31, 2014.

 

Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008.  As of October 2014, the fund balance as a percentage of projected revenues was 4.14% and the fund balance, excluding Charter Schools revenues, was 4.80%.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

K-5. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 2014 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2014.

 

The audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.  The CAFR will be submitted to both the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for consideration of the Certificate of Excellence and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awards.  In order to be awarded these respective Certificates, the District must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized report.  The District has received the Certificate of Excellence for the preceding thirty-one years from ASBO and has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence for the preceding eighteen years from GFOA.  The CAFR was reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee on November 20, 2014.  In addition, our external auditors have audited the financial statements and have rendered an unqualified opinion.

 

A copy is available on the 14th Floor of the KCW Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda.

 

There is no financial impact to district.

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

L-1. Reappointment of School District Representative to the Oversight Committee (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the reappointment of Lew Naylor as a School Board representative to the Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Second Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning, to comply with the provisions of the Second Amended Interlocal Agreement.

 

The Second Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Implementation of Public School Facility Planning (ILA) addresses the coordination of growth management issues and the provision and availability of public school facilities in Broward County.  In compliance with state law, the current Second Amended ILA is between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Broward County, and 27 Broward County Municipalities.  The Second Amended ILA is overseen by a 15 member Oversight Committee, five each appointed by the School Board, the Broward County Commission, and the 27 Municipalities.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

OPEN ITEMS

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

AA-1. Resolution in Support of 1994 Passage of the African American History Required Instruction Florida Statute (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

To pass a resolution showing support for the 1994 passage of the African American History Required Instruction Florida Statute.

 

This resolution aligns with a resolution passed by the Florida School Board Association (FSBA).

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. New Job Description for the Specialist, Head Start/Early Head Start Compliance (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Adopt the new job description for Specialist, Head Start/Early Head Start Compliance position. This is the final reading.

 

The job description for the Specialist, Head Start/Early Head Start Compliance position has been created to provide assistance with the Head Start/Early Head Start Program and the alignment with federal regulations and standards. The position is vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process.

 

This job description was advertised on Thursday, October 23, 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://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

CC-2. New Job Description for a Paralegal Position (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Adopt the new job description for a Paralegal position. This is the final reading.

 

The job description for a Paralegal position has been created to provide professional litigation support for the General Counsel's Office on a full-time basis.  The position is vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process.

 

This job description was advertised on Thursday, October 23, 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://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

CC-3. Revised Job Descriptions for the Certified Child Care Monitor and Instructional Program Activity Coordinator Positions (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve the revised job descriptions for the Certified Child Care Monitor and Instructional Program Activity Coordinator positions. Approval is required to advertise for the positions after first reading.  This is the first reading.

 

These job descriptions have been requested for revision to update minimum and preferred qualifications, and performance responsibilities.

 

In October 2014, several departments collaborated on a project to appropriately identify, in accordance with the program standards, qualified temporary personnel for the Before and After School Child Care Program for all locations.  The Certified Child Care Monitor and the Instructional Program Activity Coordinator are two (2) job descriptions identified for necessary revisions and attached for Board approval. These job descriptions were advertised on Saturday, November 15, 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://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

CC-4. Revised Job Descriptions for the Teacher Assistant, Bilingual; Teacher Assistant, K-12/Exceptional Student Ed (ESE); Teacher Assistant, Pre-K/Pre-School ESE; Classroom Assistant, K-12/Exceptional Student Ed (ESE) and Classroom Assistant, Pre-K/Pre-School ESE (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve the revised job descriptions for the Teacher Assistant, Bilingual; Teacher Assistant, K-12/Exceptional Student Education (ESE); Teacher Assistant, Pre-K/Pre-School ESE; Classroom Assistant, K-12/Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Classroom Assistant, Pre-K/Pre-School ESE positions.  This is the first reading.

 

These job descriptions have been requested for revision to update the title, minimum and preferred qualifications, and performance responsibilities.  In April 2014, several departments collaborated on a project to appropriately identify qualified Educational Support Professionals according to program standards for all locations.  One of the project outcomes was to align performance responsibilities and required qualifications for Education Support Professionals in several programs:  Early Childhood, PreK, Preschool ESE, and K-12 programs. There are five (5) job descriptions identified for necessary revisions and attached for Board approval. Any vacant positions in accordance to these job descriptions will follow standard advertising and selection process.  The job descriptions were advertised on Saturday, November 15, 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://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

CC-5. Revised Job Descriptions for the Coordinator, Facility Planning & Educational Programming, Property Coordinator; and Real Estate Analyst Positions (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED/WITHDRAWN

 

Approve the revised job descriptions for the Coordinator, Facility Planning & Educational Programming; Property Coordinator; and Real Estate Analyst positions.  This is the first reading.

 

The job descriptions for the Coordinator, Facility Planning & Educational Programming; Property Coordinator; and Real Estate Analyst are being revised to update the required qualifications and performance responsibilities of the positions.

 

The job descriptions were advertised on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.

 

Revision of the job descriptions does not impact the pay grade of the positions.  The positions are filled and will not require staffing. 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://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

CC-6. New Job Description for the Coordinator, Performance Improvement Position (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

(SEE ITEM I-5)

 

Approve the new job description for the Coordinator, Performance Improvement. Approval is required to advertise for the position after the first reading.  This is the first reading.

 

As a result of the approval of the General Obligation Bond on November 4, 2014, the job description for the Coordinator, Performance Improvement has been created to support the immediate implementation of the project within the Facilities Division.

 

The job description was advertised on Tuesday, November 25, 2014.  The position is vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary.  This Board item correlates to the I-5 Board item, Amendment to the 2014-2015 Organizational Chart Page 9.

 

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://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda.

 

The funding for this position is allocated in the General Obligation Bond.

 

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

EE-1.  Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 15-050E - Event Management System (POSTPONED 10/21/14 RSBM) (Supporting Docs)

 

MEMO TO VOTE DOWN

 

Approve the recommendation to award for the above contract. Contract Term:  October 22, 2014, through June 30, 2017, 2 Years and 8 Months; User Department:  Facility Planning & Real Estate; Award Amount: $97,415; Vendor(s) Awarded:  Dean Evans and Associates, LLC; M/WBE Vendors(s):  None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received one (1) proposal for RFP 15-050E - Event Management System.  The purchase under this Agreement will assist in complying with School Board Policy 1341, Use of Broward County School Facilities for Non-School Purposes.

 

A copy of the bid is available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/docs/contracts/15-050E Event Management System.pdf.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact will be $97,415.  The funding source will come from the general operating funds.

 

EE-2. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 15-050E - Event Management System (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above contract. Contract Term:  December 13, 2014, through June 30, 2017, 2 Years, 6 Months; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount:  $97,415; Vendor(s) Awarded:  Dean Evans and Associates, LLC; M/WBE Vendors(s):  None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received one (1) proposal for RFP 15-050E - Event Management System.  The purchase under this Agreement will assist in complying with School Board Policy 1341 (Policy), Use of Broward County School Facilities for Non-School Purposes.  The Policy authorizes the lease of the District's facilities to outside entities.  The Fee Schedule, as appended to the Policy, is used to determine fees and charges for local governments that have Reciprocal Use Agreements with the District.  Per Policy, leasing of school facilities are processed by the schools. Leasing of the District's facilities have been conducted manually and without a computerized District-wide database.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact will be $97,415.  The funding source will come from general operating funds.

 

EE-3. Piggyback Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 55-060V - Disclosure Counsel Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above contract.  Contract Term:  December 10, 2014, through December 31, 2015, 1 Year; User Department:  Treasurer's Office; Award Amount:  None; Vendor Awarded:  Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A.; M/WBE Vendor(s):  None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Purchasing Policy 3320, Part II, Section M, permits the District to piggyback on contracts awarded by other city or government agencies. In response to the increasing demands of regulatory requirements relating to disclosure and continuing disclosure, the District is in need of disclosure counsel services.  The law firm retained will provide advice on The School Board of Broward County, Florida's, disclosure obligations, and prepare the Official Statement and/or Continuing Disclosure Agreement. 

 

A copy of this RFP is available online at:  http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/docs/contracts/Bid No 55-060V Disclosure Counsel Services.pdf.

 

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

The financial impact will be dependent upon the number and types of financings that will take place (for example, Certificate of Participation (COPs) and General Obligation Bonds (GOBs).  See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Financial Impact on page 3.

 

EE-4. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-062R - New Tires (Supporting Docs)

 

(SEE ITEM E-2)

 

Approve the recommendation to award for the above bid. Bid Term:  December 10, 2014, through December 31, 2017, 3 Years; User Department:  Vehicle Maintenance; Award Amount:  $2,600,000; Vendor(s) Awarded: Earl W. Colvard, Inc., d/b/a Boulevard Tire Center; Callahan Tire; and Tiresoles of Broward, Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s):  None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), received three (3) bids for 15-062R - New Tires established by manufacturer-direct purchase of tires from Bridgestone/Firestone, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Michelin Tires, and Continental Tires.  The Vehicle Maintenance Department is requesting this bid to assure less road hazard issues and accidents, along with the overall safety of our school buses, white vehicle fleet, cars, vans, and pick-ups, and District-wide transportation.  The attached price comparison spreadsheet shows the savings between the piggyback bid with the Florida Department of Management Services and the new bid. SBBC obtained a 12 percent price savings. 

 

A copy of the bid document is available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/docs/contracts/15-062R - New Tires.pdf.

 

The estimated financial impact will be $2,600,000.  Funds will come from the Vehicle Maintenance Departmental budget.  The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the bid award amount.

 

EE-5. Piggyback Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 55-058R - Police Rated, Administrative, Utility Vehicles, Trucks and Vans (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award for the Piggyback Agreement.  Contract Term:  December 10, 2014, through September 30, 2015, 9 Months; User Department:  The Broward District School Police Department and Vehicle Maintenance Department; Award Amount:  $5,133,434; Vendor(s) Awarded:  24vendors; M/WBE Vendor(s):  None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Purchasing Policy 3320, Part II, Section M, permits the District to piggyback on contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies.  The Florida Sheriffs Association bid award 14-22-0904 for Police Rated, Administrative, Utility Vehicles, Trucks and Vans will be used for the procurement of new police vehicles, white vehicle fleet, cars, vans, and pick-ups, and a host of other transportation fleet vehicles.

 

A copy of the Florida Sheriffs Association Bid Award 14-22-0904 is available online at: http://www.flsheriffs.org/our_program/purchasing_programs/cooperative-fleet-bid-awards/

 

The estimated impact will be $5,133,434.  Funds will come from Capital Budget on behalf of user departments.  Some additional funding may come from grants and/or department and school budgets.  The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.

 

EE-6. Piggyback Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 55-062R - Cab & Chassis Trucks & Other Fleet Equipment (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award for the Piggyback Agreement. Contract Term:  December 10, 2014, through September 30, 2015, 9 Months; User Department:  Vehicle Maintenance; Award Amount:  $1,395,959; Vendor(s) Awarded:  12 vendors; M/WBE Vendor(s):  None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Purchasing Policy 3320, Part II, Section M, permits the District to piggyback on contracts awarded by other city or county governmental agencies.  The Florida Sheriffs Association Bid 14-12-0904,Cab & Chassis Trucks & Other Fleet Equipment, will be used for the purchasing and leasing of larger trucks, backhoes, motor graders, agriculture type tractors, skid steer loaders, street sweepers, generators, and light towers, along with other larger industrial equipment for the District.

 

A copy of The Florida Sheriffs Association Bid 14-12-0904 is available online at:  http://www.flsheriffs.org/our_program/purchasing_programs/cooperative-fleet-bid-awards/

 

The estimated impact will be $1,395,959.  Funds will come from Capital Budget on behalf of user departments.  Some additional funding may come from grants and/or department and school budgets.  The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.

 

EE-7. Grant Applications - Post-Submission (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the submission of the following grant applications:

A. 7-Eleven School and Sports Grant Program, $711 (awarded)

B. Arthur Vining Davis Foundation - Secondary Education, $187,500 (requested)

C. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom 2014-15 Teacher Grants Program, $500 (awarded)

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

 

Copies of the grant applications and Executive Summaries are available at the Board Members' office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/.

 

The potential positive financial impact if all projects are awarded is $3,349,887 from various sources.

 

EE-8. Turner France Grant Agreement (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the grant agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the Community Foundation of Broward, Inc.  The agreement period is January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015.

 

The Community Foundation of Broward, through Turner France funds, has awarded a total of $10,200 to seven Pompano Beach elementary and middle schools for teach-developed projects to improve education.  The grant application submission was approved by the Board during the October 7, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting.

 

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

 

The potential positive financial impact is $10,200.  There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. Target Grant Funding of Broward First Grade Leveled Literacy Interventions Initiative (Supporting Docs)

 

Support the acceptance of these gifted funds to implement an intensive intervention program in first grade classrooms that will provide for the professional knowledge building of implementing teachers and increased student achievement.

 

The District was awarded $95,000.00 from Target as a one-time gift based on a competitive grant application process.  The funds will be used to purchase 27 Grade 1 Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) resource kits and 27 Grades K-2 Benchmark Assessment Systems (BAS) running record kits to implement in 27 select Broward County Public Schools.

 

The funding will additionally pay for professional development of 27 teachers and 27 literacy coaches to attend at a local school site, Atlantic West Elementary. Using this school site will allow participants to observe the effective implementation of LLI in primary classrooms at Atlantic West, where they have sustained implementation beyond the Race to the Top funding of the Coconut Creek Primary Reading Initiative, which concluded last school year.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the school district beyond what the grant funding provides.

 

FF-2. Full and Basic School Health Services Funding Contract 2014-2015 (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the Full and Basic School Health Services Funding Contract.

 

The Full Service (FSS) and Basic School Health Services funds are allocated to the Department of Health-Broward by the State legislature each year to provide health services to students and families.  Funds will be used to provide direct services to schools such as health screenings, medication administration and care of students with chronic health conditions; provided by nurses, trained health support personnel (HST's) and counseling to students by a family counselor. Schools receiving services are identified by priority or need, based on a needs assessment and utilizing the SBBC's Research & Evaluation "Indicators of Need" report.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney.

 

There may be a financial impact to the District for unmet deliverables.

 

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH-1.  Amended Special Counsel Services Agreement by and between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Amended Special Counsel Services Agreement by and between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. for the assignment of an eminent domain matter.

 

Approval is requested to amend the Board's contract with the law firm of Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D'Agresta, P.A. (the Firm) to handle an eminent domain matter.  The matter concerns notice by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) of its intent to acquire an unused parcel of land adjacent to North Fork Elementary School.  FDOT plans to use the land as part of its project to upgrade the Broward Boulevard / I-95 interchange.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The financial impact to the District will not exceed $15,000 without additional Board approval.  The source of these funds is the General Counsel's department budget.  Also, pursuant to FDOT's Notice to Owner, the [District] may receive reimbursement for reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable costs [it] occurs for appraisal and other services associated with [FDOT's] acquisition.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

II-1. School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Agreements - (2014-2015) (Supporting Docs)

 

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

 

The Agreement provides for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers in twelve (12) elementary, four (4) middle, two (2) high schools and two (2) centers that are operated by the School Board and located in the designated municipal police jurisdictions.  The School Resource Officer Program is one of the most effective, proactive safety and security programs in our schools.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

The financial impact of the SRO Program is $1,230,303.20.  The source of funds is the Broward District Schools Police Department budget for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

 

JJ-1. Final Change Order - Riverside Elementary - Advanced Roofing, Inc. - Accident Roof Repair - Project No. P.001476 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Final Change Order, Riverside Elementary, Advanced Roofing, Inc., Accident Roof Repair, Project No. P.001476, in the amount of $2,000, CREDIT, -0- days.

 

Final Change Order, $2,000, CREDIT, -0- days

Riverside Elementary

Advanced Roofing, Inc.

Accident Roof Repair

Project No. P.001476

 

Refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information.

 

This project is being closed out and the remaining balance of $2,000 will be added to the Capital Projects Reserve.

 

JJ-2. Renewal of Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division) (Supporting Docs)

 

SPECIAL ORDER - 3:00 P.M.

 

Approve a one (1) year renewal of the partnership agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division) commencing December 11, 2014, in the amount of $205,300.

 

On October 16, 2012, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (the "School Board") and the Broward County Board of Commissioners entered into a Partnership Agreement (Water Resources Division) for a water conservation education and outreach program (the "Agreement").

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement which commenced December 27, 2012, the School Board may elect to renew the Agreement for up to four (4) additional, one (1) year terms upon the conclusion of the initial twelve (12) month term.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

Funding for this item totaling $205,300 ($51,325 per quarter) is included in the District's adopted budget. Fifty percent (50%) is funded in the Capital Budget's Maintenance "Environmental Strategic Program" - $102,650, and the other fifty percent (50%) is in the General Fund Budget's Maintenance "Environmental Conservation/Utility Management" Program - $102,650.

 

JJ-3. Final Change Order Final Acceptance/Release of Retainage - Cooper City High School - Pavarini Construction Co. (SE), Inc. - Kitchen Cafeteria Replacement - Project No. P.000385 (f.k.a. 1931-23-02) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Final Change Order for Cooper City High School in the amount of $833,589 CREDIT, -961- days and approve the Final Acceptance and Release of Retainage in the amount of $103,672.86 for Pavarini Construction Co., (SE), Inc., Kitchen Cafeteria Replacement, Project No. P.000385.

 

Final Change Order - refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information.

 

Final Acceptance/Release of Retainage - the Contractor, Pavarini Construction Co. (SE), 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.

 

This project is closed out and the remaining balance of $833,589 will be added to the Capital Projects Reserve.

 

JJ-4. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement Forbes Architects (f.k.a. Forbes Architects, Inc.) General Renovations - Attucks Middle School, Hollywood - Project No. P.000061 (f.k.a. 0343-24-01) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated April 12, 2005, previously amended on August 29, 2006 with Forbes Architects (f.k.a. Forbes Architects, Inc.), Attucks Middle School, General Renovations, Project No. P.000061 (f.k.a. 0343-24-01).

 

Upon completion of construction of the General Renovations project at Attucks Middle School, Project No. P.000061 (f.k.a. 0343-24-01) (the "Project"), Staff determined that various change order costs on the Project were attributable to architectural errors and omissions.  Staff and the Project Consultant (collectively, the "Parties") mutually agreed that such change orders resulted in additional costs to the District in the amount of $12,409.75.  The Parties also mutually agreed that the Project Consultant provided additional design services and extended construction contract administration benefitting the Project, and that such services were valued at $67,747.27.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The source of funds are identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, and this amount is included in the current project budget.

 

JJ-5. Change Order #7 - Fort Lauderdale High - Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. - Remodeling/Renovations - Project No. P.000687 (f.k.a. 0951-27-01) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Change Order #7, Fort Lauderdale High, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., Remodeling/Renovations, Project No. P.000687, in the amount of $132,106, -10- days.

 

Change Order #7, $132,106, -10- days

Fort Lauderdale High

Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc.

Remodeling/Renovations

Project No. P.000687

 

Refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information.

 

The additional financial impact in the amount of $132,106 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

LL-1.  First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Florida Computer Partners, LLC  (POSTPONED 10/21/14 RSBM) (Supporting Docs)

 

MEMO TO VOTE DOWN

 

Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Florida Computer Partners, LLC

 

The SBBC has leased space from the Florida Computer Partners, LLC for the administration of the Off Campus Learning Centers (OCLC) program for a number of years.  The current lease with Florida Computer Partners, LLC was entered into on May 20, 2014 with a commencement date of August 1, 2014, and an expiration date of July 31, 2015.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

The annual financial impact to the district's OCLC Budget is $61,979.88 for the first year of the three year lease term.  The source of funding is the OCLC School's Operating Budget.  Therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department.

 

LL-2. First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Florida Computer Partners, LLC (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Florida Computer Partners, LLC

 

The SBBC has leased space from the Florida Computer Partners, LLC for the administration of the Off Campus Learning Centers (OCLC) program for a number of years.  The current lease with Florida Computer Partners, LLC was entered into on May 20, 2014 with a commencement date of August 1, 2014, and an expiration date of July 31, 2015.

 

This Agreement 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.

 

The annual financial impact to the District's OCLC Budget is $61,979.79 for the first year of the three year lease term. The source of funding is Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).  Therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department.

 

LL-3. Agreement of Sale and Purchase between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Luna Finance, LLC for the Purchase of the Site Commonly Referred to as North Side Elementary School Parking Lot (Site No. 004.1) (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the Agreement of Sale and Purchase between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Luna Finance, LLC for the purchase of the site commonly referred to as North Side Elementary School Parking Lot (Site No. 004.1)

 

Section 1013.28, Florida Statutes (FS) allows a school board to dispose of any land or real property that is by resolution of the board, determined to be unnecessary for educational purposes. On April 20, 2010, the School Board approved the surplus of the approximately 1.48 acre North Side Elementary School Parking Lot Site which is located on the north side of NE 11th Street between NE 3rd Avenue and NE 4th Avenue in the City of Fort Lauderdale.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is a positive $1,300,000.00 financial impact to the District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department..  At the time this sale is closed, there will be a positive $1,300,000.00 financial impact to the District.  The 2014/15 Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (ADEFP) includes estimated revenue from the sale of land in the 2015/16 fiscal year.  Therefore, an ADEFP amendment is not required for this agenda item.

 

LL-4. Declaration of One hundred Thirty Three Portables Located at School Sites Depicted in Exhibit No 2 as Surplus (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the declaration of one hundred thirty three (133) portables located at school sites depicted in Exhibit No. 2 as surplus with the intent to dispose of the portables (which includes demolition).

 

Section 1013.28 (2) and 274.05, Florida Statutes, directs school districts to dispose of tangible property that is obsolete, or the continued use of which is uneconomical, inefficient, or which serves no useful function.  The one hundred thirty three (133) portables depicted in Exhibit No. 2 are at least twenty (20) years and older and have been declared unsatisfactory due to their deteriorated physical condition, and therefore carry zero student stations.  However, before the portables can be demolished, they must be declared surplus to comply with the provisions of Sections 1013.28 (2) and 274.05, Florida Statutes.

 

The funds to demolish the portables are contained in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP) FY 2014/2015.

 

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.

 

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