THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Regular School Board Meeting
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2015 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).
July 27, 2015
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Proclamation Honoring William "Bill" Julian (ADDED / SPECIAL ORDER 11:00 A.M.)
SPEAKERS:
1. Phil Kroyman (WITHDRAWN)
3. Dale Block (WITHDRAWN)
CONSENT ITEMS:
E-3. Termination of Bid - 15-104B - Hand Sanitizer Foam with Dispenser and Stand (REVISED)
OPEN ITEMS:
CC-6. The School Board of Broward County, Florida 2015-2016 Organizational Chart Job Descriptions (AMENDMENT)
July 23, 2015
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL:
June 23, 2015 - Special - Expulsions (ADDED)
OPEN ITEMS:
CC-7. Head Start/Early Head Start Standards of Conduct (REVISED)
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
June 23, 2015 - Special - Expulsions (ADDED)
ADDED ITEMS
CLOSE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)
Proclamation Honoring William "Bill" Julian (ADDED / SPECIAL ORDER 11:00 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. Phil Kroyman (WITHDRAWN)
2. Nathalie Lynch-Walsh
3. Dale Block (WITHDRAWN)
4. Rebecca Dahl
5. Johanna Fields
6. Mary Fertig
7. Kristina Braziel
8. Jennifer Hamilton
9. Ann Monast
10. Heather Hall
CONSENT ITEMS
A. RESOLUTIONS
B. BOARD MEMBERS
E. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
E-1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Pre-Qualification Certification (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation by the Superintendent indicated in the Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report.
The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities, F.S.1013.46, and Board Policies 7003 and 7003.1. This item approves recommendations by the Superintendent of Schools as set forth in the Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report. Further explanation is provided in the Executive Summary. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on July 1, 2015, to review staff's recommendations concerning pre-qualification applications. Upon review of staff's recommendations, QSEC makes the recommendations to the Superintendent indicated in Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report.
Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Executive Summaries are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/docs/contracts/PreQual-070115.pdf
There is no financial impact to the district.
E-2. Recommendation to Reject All Bids - 16-015R - High Capacity Air Conditioning Filters (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation to reject all bids for the above contract.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) bids in response to ITB 16-015R for High Capacity Air Conditioning Filters. The District received a bid protest where the vendor noticed an error in the specifications. After a thorough review, staff agreed with the error; therefore, all bids will be rejected and the solicitation will be rebid with revised specifications. For continuity of product, the Procurement & Warehousing Services' staff will continue to obtain quotes for the purchase of air conditioning filters.
There is no financial impact to the district.
E-3. Termination of Bid - 15-104B - Hand Sanitizer Foam with Dispenser and Stand (Supporting Docs)
REVISED
Approve the termination of Bid 15-104B - Hand Sanitizer Foam with Dispenser and Stand. Bid Term: March 18, 2015, through June 30, 2018, 3 Years, 3 Months; User Department: Various Locations; Award Amount: $50,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Dade Paper and Bag Co.; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
This agenda
item requests approval to terminate the bid with Dade Paper and Bag Company.
Dade Paper and Bag Co. indicated that they had made an error in pricing and
could not complete the work. Pursuant to Section 3, General Conditions 57, of
15-104B, Hand Sanitizer Foam with Dispenser and Stand, "This contract
award may be terminated with or without cause by SBBC during the term hereof
upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its desire to
terminate this Bid." The recommendation to award the new Bid16-026B, Hand
Sanitizer Foam with Dispenser and Stand, was presented as a Post Approval
(7-20-2015) will be presented as a Post Approval at the July 28,
2015, School Board meeting."
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/15-104B-Hand-Sanitizer.pdf
There is no financial impact to the district.
E-4. First Amendment to Agreement - 14-067E - Professional Development Management Software System and Services (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to Agreement for the above contract. Contract Term: May 6, 2014, through June 30, 2018, 4 Years, 1 Month; User Department: Office of Talent Development; Original Award Amount: $1,377,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Frontline Technologies Group, LLC; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received six (6) proposals for 14-067E - Professional Development Management Software System and Services. This RFP provides a Professional Development Management Software System to manage, track, and outline professional development opportunities via a comprehensive single, sign-on system.
A copy of the RFP documents are available online at:
http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/14-067E-Professional-Devlpmt-Mgnt-Software-Sys.pdf
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The First Amendment to 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.
E-5. RFP Renewal - RFP 13-010V - Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans/Programs for School Board Employees (Supporting Docs)
Approve the first renewal for the above RFP. Contract Term: January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, 1 Year; User Department: Benefits & Employment Services; Awarded Amount None; Awarded Vendor(s): 2; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received fifteen (15) proposals for RFP 13-010V - Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Plans/Programs for School Board Employees. The term of this contract was from January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2015, with two additional one (1) year renewals. On October 16, 2012, RFP 13-010V was awarded to the following carriers: Texas Life Insurance Company for voluntary permanent life and Washington National Insurance Company for accident plan and cancer/critical illness. This request is to renew the contract for an additional year (January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016).
A copy of the RFP documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/13-010V-Voluntary-Supplemental-Ins-Plans.pdf
Amendments to the agreements have 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. Funds will be paid by the School Board Employees who choose to elect these plans.
F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS
F-1. Continuation of Agreement between The School Board of Broward County (SBBC), Florida and The Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center (CDTC) Inc. (Supporting Docs)
Approve the continuation of Agreement between SBBC and CDTC, Inc., regarding community referrals to Early Steps Program (IDEA Part C).
The Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part C is a federal legislation for infants and toddlers, ages birth through two. CDTC is the lead agency for implementing the Early Steps Program In Broward County. IDEA Part B applies to school age children with disabilities, ages three through twenty-one. SBBC is the lead agency implementing the Part B Program. This interagency agreement continues the collaborative partnership to ensure that Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources (FDLRS)/Child Find will continue to function as the entry point for community referrals to CDTC Early Steps Program. The agreement facilitates and ensures a smooth transition process for children exiting the Part C Program and entering the district's Part B services by the age of three years as mandated by IDEA.
The 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.
F-2. Agreement between Broward College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Agreement between Broward College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into a Collegiate High School Agreement.
As required by Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.273), Broward College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, must enter into a Collegiate High School Agreement to provide a rigorous collegiate academic program for serious high school students, who have the discipline required of a college campus and collegiate study. Students attend the high school full time, for their junior and senior years, simultaneously completing the remaining high school diploma requirements and AA Degree requirements. For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
There is no additional financial impact to the district.
F-3. Continuation of 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 (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 is for the 2015-2016 school year.
The initial Interagency Agreement was approved on August 16, 2011. 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 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.
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-4. Cooperative Agreements between the School Board of Broward County, FL and The Department of Juvenile Justice (Supporting Docs)
Approve Cooperative Agreements between the School Board of Broward County, FL and The Department of Juvenile Justice.
Approve Continuation of Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL and The Department of Juvenile Justice to provide educational services for students that have been adjudicated to juvenile programs.
See supporting Docs for Summary Explanation, Background and ARF for the 2014-2015 Board Approved Cooperative Agreements on January 21, 2015.
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).
F-5. Revised Head Start/Early Head Start Corrective Action/Quality Improvement Plan (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Revised Head Start/Early Head Start Program Corrective Action/Quality Improvement Plan.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida is the selected Head Start grantee and the program's governing body. As such, it is required to make decisions about the program's administration and operations. The responsibilities include the approval of reports, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards. On July 8, 2015, as a result of federal follow-up call, changes needed to be made to the Corrective Action/Quality Improvement Plan approved on May 5, 2015 to reflect all actions taken by the program and accompanying documentation cited. As per the Head Start Act of 2007, the governing body is required to review and approve the revised Corrective Action/Quality Improvement Plan.
There is no financial impact to the district.
G. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2015-2016 School Year (Supporting Docs)
Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2015-2016 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. 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 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 School Year (Supporting Docs)
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 (Non-Managerial) Approval(s)/Reassignment(s)/Promotion(s)/Demotion(s)
2. Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Substitutes/Temporary Employees
3. Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Leave(s)-Layoff(s)
4. Managerial/Professional/Technical (ESMAB, PBA, TSP) Recommended Appointments
5. Reassignment of Current School-Based and District Managerial Appointments
6. School-Based Managerial Personnel Recommended Appointments
7. School-Based and District Managerial Acting/Special/Task Assignments(s) Personnel
8. School-Based and District Managerial Leave(s)-Layoff(s)
9. Salary Adjustment
Funding has been budgeted in the 2015-2016 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2016.
G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2015-2016 School Year (Supporting Docs)
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 (Non-Managerial) Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)
Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) 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 2 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2015/2016 school/fiscal year.
Employees are recommended for supplemental pay positions by Principal or Department Supervisor. Supplemental positions are listed alphabetically by last name, with location and supplement type.
The Supplemental Pay Positions include the following type of supplements: department chairpersons, team leaders, grade level chairpersons, athletic supplements; general and supplements for the 2015-2016 school year.
Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions.
Funding has been budgeted in the 2015-2016 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2016.
H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
I-1. Inter-District Agreement for Virtual Instruction Program Access (Supporting Docs)
Approval of Virtual Instruction Program Inter-District Enrollment Agreement between Broward County Public Schools and Miami-Dade Public Schools.
Florida Statue 1002.45 requires public school districts to offer three virtual instruction program (VIP) options to students in grades K-12. The statute authorizes school districts to enter into formal agreements that provide open enrollment between the districts to satisfy the required number of VIP options.
This agreement formally permits students who reside in Miami-Dade County to enroll in the Broward County Public Schools' VIP
(Broward Virtual School). Further, students who reside in Broward County may enroll in Miami-Dade County Public Schools' VIP
(Miami-Dade Online Academy).
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
This agreement will be executed by Miami-Dade Public Schools after School Board approval.
No financial impact anticipated. Funding will be earned by the school district in which the student is enrolled.
I-2. The Broward County School Board v. Maria Valdes (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the Superintendent's Recommendation to Dismiss Ms. Valdes' Second Request for Hearing with Prejudice and enter the proposed Final Order.
Please see the attached supporting documents for the Summary Explanation and Background.
There is no financial impact to the District.
I-3. The Broward County School Board v. Dillan Versai (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the Superintendent's Recommendation to Dismiss Mr. Versai's Second Request for Hearing with Prejudice and enter the proposed Final Order.
See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.
There is no financial impact to the School 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 Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Academy Hollywood Middle School - 5419 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Academy Hollywood Middle School - 5419.
Somerset Academy, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Somerset Academy Hollywood Middle - 5419, desires to amend its charter school agreement to change the location of the charter school and to co-locate with Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle - 5441 for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
L-2. Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle School - 5441 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Second Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle School - 5441.
Somerset Academy, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Somerset Preparatory Charter Middle - 5441, desires to amend its charter school agreement to co-locate its charter school location with Somerset Academy Hollywood Middle Charter School - 5419 for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
L-3. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Academy Hollywood - 5387 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset Academy Hollywood - 5387.
Somerset Academy, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Somerset Academy Hollywood - 5387, desires to amend its charter school agreement to change the location of the charter school and to co-locate with Somerset East Preparatory Academy - 5391 for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
L-4. Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset East Preparatory Academy - 5391 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Second Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Somerset Academy, Inc. on behalf of Somerset East Preparatory Academy - 5391.
Somerset Academy, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Somerset East Preparatory Academy - 5391, desires to amend its charter school agreement to co-locate its charter school location with Somerset Academy Hollywood Charter School - 5387 for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
L-5. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc. (Atlantic Montessori West Campus K-5 - 5164) (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Atlantic Montessori West Campus K-5 - 5164.
Atlantic Montessori Charter School, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Atlantic Montessori West Campus K-5 - 5164, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change its location and to decrease the contract enrollment capacity of the charter school for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
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. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter High School - 5182 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter High School - 5182.
The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter High School - 5182, desires to amend its charter school agreement to co-locate with Ben Gamla Charter High School - 5005 which will require a decrease in the contract enrollment capacity for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. This agreement contains an acknowledgment of co-location with Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter School - 5204. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
L-7. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter High School - 5005 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter High School - 5005.
The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter High School - 5005, desires to amend its charter school agreement to relocate the school to a new location and co-locate with Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter High School - 5182 and Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter School - 5204 which required a decrease in the contract enrollment capacity of the school for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. 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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
L-8. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter School - 5204 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with The National Ben Gamla Charter Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter School - 5204.
The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter School - 5204, desires to amend its charter school agreement to co-locate with Ben Gamla Charter High School - 5005 for the 2015-2016 school year and subsequent years. This agreement contains an acknowledgment of co-location with Ben Gamla Preparatory Charter High School - 5182.
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: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This Amendment 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.
OPEN ITEMS
AA. RESOLUTIONS
BB. BOARD MEMBERS
CC. BOARD POLICIES
CC-1. Policy 5100.1 - Student Records: Confidentiality and Family Educational Rights (Supporting Docs)
Final adoption of revisions to Policy 5100.1 - Student Records: Confidentiality and Family Educational Rights.
The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related Florida Statutes protect the confidentiality of student records. Revisions to the policy reflect updates in the federal and state laws. In accordance with School Board Policy 1001, the Student Records: Confidentiality and Family Educational Rights policy was first reviewed at the March 31, 2015 School Board Workshop. Revisions to said policy were made in accordance with Board input and again reviewed at the May 26, 2015 School Board Workshop. This policy was advertised on June 21, 2015.
Compliance with this policy will not have an economic impact on The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
CC-2. Policy 5307, Secondary School Parking (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the revisions to Policy 5307, Secondary School Parking. This is the final reading.
Policy 5307 provides guidelines for schools for student parking on campus. The recommended revisions were discussed in the February 10, 2015 School Board Workshop and the May 26, 2015 School Board Workshop.
There is no financial impact to the district.
CC-3. Proposed Revised Job Description for School Principal (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the revised job description for School Principal. Approval was requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the final reading.
Revisions to the job description for the School Principal position are recommended in order to comply with grant funding criteria and update references to prior standards and evaluation methods. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. See attached Executive Summary. Copies of all supporting documents are available in the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor, 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. Proposed Revised Job Description for Assistant Principal (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the revised job description for the Assistant Principal position. Approval was requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the final reading.
Revisions to the job description for the Assistant Principal position are provided in order to comply with grant funding requirements and to update references to outdated performance responsibilities. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. See attached Executive Summary. Copies of all supporting documents are available in the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center and are 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. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Director, School Performance and Accountability (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the revised job description for the Director, School Performance and Accountability. Approval was requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the final reading.
Revisions to the job description for the Director, School Performance and Accountability are recommended in order to emphasize the support, coaching and supervisory role of this position with regard to principals engaged in facilitating student achievement and professional learning. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. 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 additional financial impact to the district.
CC-6. The School Board of Broward County, Florida 2015-2016 Organizational Chart Job Descriptions (Supporting Docs)
AMENDMENT
Adopt the job descriptions associated with The School Board of Broward County, Florida 2015-2016 Organizational Chart. Approval was requested to advertise these positions after the first reading. This is the final reading.
Each year, the Superintendent makes recommended changes to the Organizational Chart, intended to better position the District in executing its priorities and achieving the Strategic Plan Goals. This year, 48 new and revised job descriptions were submitted for approval with the 2015-2016 Organizational Chart. The job descriptions were publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Sunday, June 7, 2015. See attached Executive Summary. Copies of all supporting documents are available in the Board Members' Office on the 14th Floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center and are available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda/
There is no additional financial impact to the district.
CC-7. Head Start/Early Head Start Standards of Conduct (Supporting Docs)
REVISED
Adopt Emergency Rule - Head Start/Early Head Start Standards of Conduct.
On April 22, 2015, The School Board of Broward County, Florida received the Head Start Environmental Health and Safety Monitoring Review findings. An immediate deficiency was cited. As a result, corrective action was taken, implemented, and forwarded to the Head Start Region IV Office within the ten-day time frame. A review follow-up call took place on July 8, 2015. At that time, the Head Start Region IV Office indicated that Policy Council and the Governing Body needed to approve the revised Head Start Standards of Conduct Policy. This policy is part of the program's Major Policies and Procedures document which was scheduled to go through the rule making process in September.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
There is no additional financial impact to the district.
DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR
DD-1. Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools (Supporting Docs)
Receive Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools.
An audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools was performed, as authorized by the Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.087(2) and School Board Policy 1002.1.
The Audit report contains 47 schools in which a total of 46 schools had no audit findings and 1 school had audit findings.
The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Audit Committee's June 18, 2015 meeting.
The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the School District.
DD-2. Internal Property Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations 2014-2015 (Supporting Docs)
Receive Internal Property Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations 2014-2015.
Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations were performed, pursuant to the Florida Statute 274.02(2), The Rules of the Florida Administrative Code, Section 691-73, and School Board Policies 1002.1 and 3204.
The Audit report contains 25 locations, in which a total of 21 locations had no audit findings and 4 locations had audit findings.
The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee's June 18, 2015 meeting.
The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the School District.
DD-3. Internal Audit Report - Summary of Audit Activities for 2014-2015 and Proposed Audit Plan for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year (Supporting Docs)
Receive Internal Audit Report - Summary of Audit Activities for 2014-2015 and Proposed Audit Plan for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.
This report is being submitted in accordance with School Board Policy 1002.1 - Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA), which states: "The Chief Auditor of the OCA will develop a written Audit Plan consisting of a listing of the audits to be performed during the fiscal year and submit such plan to the Audit Committee. Upon approval by the Audit Committee, the plan will be transmitted to the School Board and the Superintendent for approval."
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee's June 18, 2015 meeting.
The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the School District.
EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
EE-1. Grant Applications - Post-Submission (Supporting Docs)
Approve the submission of the following grant applications (Items A - T): A. 2015-16 Enhanced Instructional Opportunities..., $1,361,315 (requested) B. 2015-16 Federal Supplement for Enhanced..., $326,201 (requested) C. Best Buy, $5,000 (requested) D. Bi Lo Holdings, $48,725 (requested) E. Community Foundation of Broward..., $25,594 (requested) F. COPS: Community Policing Development, $296,690 (requested)G. Florida Aquaculture Association, $498 (requested) H. IDEA Part B Entitlement..., $58,890,598 (requested) I. Leonorer Annenberg School Fund for Children, $50,000 (awarded) List is continued in the Summary Explanation and Background section below.
J. Motorola Solutions Foundation... $60,000 (awarded) K. National Foundation... - North Fork Elementary, $100,000 (requested) L. National Foundation... - Sawgrass Springs Middle, $100,000 (requested) M. National Institute of Justice..., $4,984,784 (requested) N. School Improvement Grant..., $4,777,910 (requested) O. Title I Part C Basic..., $75,622 (requested) P. Title I Part D..., $549,429 (requested) Q. Title II, Part A..., $10,214,672 (requested) R. Title III, Part A..., $3,276,131 (requested) S. U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile..., $1,500,000 (requested) T. Whole Kids Foundation..., $2,000 (awarded)
Copies of the grant applications and executive summaries are available at the School Board members' office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center and online via the Broward Schools eAgenda at: http://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
The potential positive financial impact if all projects are awarded is $86,645,169 from various sources.
EE-2. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 14-064V - School Bus Transportation Services (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation for additional spending authority for the above contract. Contract Term: June 1, 2014, through June 30, 2017, 3 Years, 1 Month; User Department: Student Transportation & Fleet Services; New Award Amount: $1,300,000; Awarded Vendor(s): 10; M/WBE Vendor(s): Maranata School Bus Service Corp.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.
This request is for an additional spending authority of $650,000 for Bid 14-064V, School Bus Transportation Services, for one (1) additional year (July 29, 2015, through July 28, 2016). This Bid is for approved school bus companies to provide extracurricular transportation services to transport students, staff, chaperones, advisors, etc., to and from athletic and scholastic events and field trips as needed. This service may also be used for home-to-school, school-to-home, school-to-school (shuttles), supplemental bus routes, or any other additional service trips. Transportation services may be day trips to various sites throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, as well as overnight trips throughout the State of Florida.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The estimated financial impact will be $650,000. Funds will come from various locations utilizing this Bid. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the bid award amount.
EE-3. Grant Applications - Pre-Submission (Supporting Docs)
Approve the submission of the following grant applications (Items A - B):
A. Children's Literacy Initiative i3 Scale Up Study, (the exact award amount will be determined at a later date) B. U.S. Department of Education Skills for Success, $1,500,000 (to be requested)
Copies of the grant application and executive summary are available at the School Board members' office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center and online via the Broward Schools eAgenda at: http://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
The potential positive financial impact and exact award amount for GRANT A will be determined at a later date by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement. The potential positive financial impact if GRANT B is awarded is $1,500,000 from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement.
EE-4. RFP Renewal - 12-005V - Group Dental & Group Vision Benefits for School Board Employees (Supporting Docs)
Approve the amendments to agreements for the above referenced RFP. Contract Renewal Term: January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, 1 Year; User Department: Benefits & Employment Services; Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): 3; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
RFP 12-005V, Group Dental &Group Vision Benefits for School Board Employees, was awarded to the following dental carriers: Humana, Inc., and CompBenefits Insurance Company; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and SafeGuard Health Plans, Inc., and vision carriers: Humana, Inc., and CompBenefits Insurance Company; and Solstice Benefits, Inc., on June 21, 2011. This request is to renew the contract for an additional year.
A copy of the RFP documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/12-005V-Group-Dental&Vision-Ins.pdf
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The amendments to the agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
Funding for this item will come from the Benefits &Employment Services' Fringe Benefits Clearing Account. In 2016, premium increases for dental plans do not represent an additional cost to the District; premium increases for vision plans represent an additional cost of $52,000 to the district.
EE-5. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - 56-007V-Apex Learning Digital Curriculum and Professional Development (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Agreement for Apex Learning, Inc. Contract Term: July 29, 2015, through June 30, 2018, 2 Years, 11 Months; User Department: Office of School Performance & Accountability; Award Amount: $395,400; Awarded Vendor(s): Apex Learning, Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
This request is to approve the agreement with Apex Learning, Inc., a provider of blended and virtual learning solutions for school districts throughout the nation. Apex Learning's digital curriculum is widely used for original credit, credit recovery, remediation, intervention, acceleration, and exam preparation. The District has been using Apex since 2009, when it was adopted for use in our schools. Pursuant to School Board Policy 3320, Section II, Rule G, the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations or prior School Board approval is hereby waived as authorized by chapter 6A-1.012 (11)(a) State Board of Education Administrative Code, for the purchase of professional services. This Agreement is for two years and eleven months with an option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods.
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The estimated financial impact to the District will be $395,400 for the contract term. The funding source will come from the Workforce Education District Reserve budget.
EE-6. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 56-004E - Virtual Instruction Program, Grades K-5 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation to award for the above contract. Contract Term: July 29, 2015, through June 30, 2016, 1 Year; User Department: Broward Virtual School; Award Amount: $180,390; Awarded Vendor(s): K12 Florida, LLC; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
In accordance with Florida Statute 1002.45, school districts are required to offer a full-time K-12 Virtual Instruction Program to Florida students.
To comply with Florida Statute 1002.45 (1) (c), The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) must contract with an approved Florida Department of Education provider, such as K12 Florida, LLC, to make quality virtual education available to students using online and distance learning technology in the non-traditional classroom. Pursuant to School Board Policy 3320, Section II, Rule G, the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations or prior School Board approval is hereby waived as authorized by chapter 6A-1.012 (11) (a) State Board of Education Administrative rules, for the purchase of professional services which shall include without limitation, artistic services and academic program reviews.
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 $180,390. The financial amount represents 42 enrolled students at $4,295. Funding for this program will come from Broward Virtual School's budget.
EE-7. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 56-005E - Virtual Instruction Program, Grades6-12 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation to award for the above contract. Contract Term: July 29, 2015, through June 30, 2016, 1 Year; User Department: Broward Virtual School; Award Amount: $1,600,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Florida Virtual School; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
In accordance with Florida Statute 1002.45, school districts are required to offer a full-time K-12 Virtual Instruction Program to Florida students. Broward Virtual School provides full-time enrollment to students in grades 6-12 with a school of choice using Florida Virtual School courses.
Pursuant to School Board Policy 3320, Section II, Rule G, the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations or prior School Board approval is hereby waived as authorized by chapter 6A-1.012 (11) (a) State Board of Education Administrative Code, for the purchase of professional services which shall include without limitation, artistic services and academic program reviews.
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 $1,600,000. Currently, $850,000 is allocated to the Broward Virtual School's approved budget. Due to student enrollment growth, an additional $750,000 is required from the General Fund for course licensing.
EE-8. Revised 2015-2016 Opening and Closing School Times (Supporting Docs)
Approve the revised opening and closing school times for the 2015-2016 school year as a result of new placements within the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Preschool programs in three elementary schools and the expansion of College Academy at Broward College (BC) to College Academy at BC's north campus.
New placements within the ESE Preschool programs are starting in three elementary schools: Robert C. Markham (1-2 routes), North Lauderdale (1-2 routes), and Oriole (1-2 routes). These programs meet the required hours for instructional learning as provided by state allocated FTE.
Child Find notes that there is a legal obligation to provide a free and appropriate public education to identified exceptional students birth-five years of age. In addition, state law requires that children must be evaluated within sixty (60) calendar days once a concern has been identified. Placement in an appropriate preschool program must be completed in a timely fashion.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
ESE Preschool program transportation impact: Six additional routes are needed to accommodate the new placements within the ESE Preschool programs at a cost between $192,000 - $288,000. The transportation department will absorb the additional costs within its existing budget. See Supporting Docs for continuation of Financial Impact.
EE-9. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 16-012N - Art Equipment (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation to award for the above bid. Bid Term: September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2018, 3 Years; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount: $900,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Commercial Art Supply and DGS Educational Products; M/WBE Vendor(s): None
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received two (2) bids for Bid 16-012N, Art Equipment. This Bid is for the purchase of art equipment, as deemed necessary by the District's Art Curriculum department, for all art programs. Art equipment is an essential part of the art curriculum for all grade levels. The primary users of art equipment are the art teachers at all school locations. It is important that the District utilize firm pricing and have consistency within the schools for most of the common art equipment.
A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-012N-Art-Equipment.pdf
The estimated financial impact will be $900,000. Funding will come from the schools' art programs, as well as the Capital budget. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the bid award amount.
EE-10. Bid Recommendation for $500,000 or Greater - 16-011B - Floor Machines and Supplies (Catalog) (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation to award the above contract. Contract Term: July 29, 2015, through August 31, 2018, 3 Years, 1 Month; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $1,700,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Ideal Supply, Inc.; Interline Brands d/b/a Supply Works (AmSan); Pyramid School Products; Rex Chemical Corporation; and South Florida Janitorial Supply; M/WBE Vendor(s): Ideal Supply, Inc.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) bids in response to Bid16-011B - Floor Machines and Supplies (Catalog).
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-011B_Floor_Machines_&_Supplies.pdf
The estimated financial impact will be $1,700,000; funding for this item will come from school and department operating budgets. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated bid award amount.
FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS
FF-1. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Signature Grand (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Signature Grand, for use of the Signature Grand to hold the South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in conjunction with Broward Cultural Division and Broward Center for Performing Arts, will hold the South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium: Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead, at the Signature Grand on September 17, 2015.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The rental of the Signature Grand space is $2,400. The event has been planned to be cost neutral and it is estimated that all fees, including ancillary fees that do not require contracts, will be covered by registration fees. Therefore, this item does not require a Collaborative Form from the Capital Budget Department. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
FF-2. Agreement between Broward College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Agreement between Broward College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.
As required by Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.235), Broward College and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, must enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement to offer dual enrollment courses to all eligible high school students. This agreement will provide an opportunity for students to complete university level courses necessary to complete a four-year degree, while also completing a high school diploma. For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.
This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. This agreement will be executed by Broward College after School Board approval.
The estimated financial impact to the District is $3,431,505. Currently, $3,268,456.50 is allocated in the Math, Science and Gifted department's budget for tuition and the Innovative Learning and Arts budget for instructional materials for the 2015-2016 school year. An additional $163,048.50 is requested, which represents a 5% increase due to projected increases in enrollment.
FF-3. Amendment to contract with State of Florida, Department of Health - Dating Matters Initiative (Supporting Docs)
Approve contract amendment - Dating Matters Initiative with State of Florida, Department of Health.
The purpose of the program, Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships, is to build local public health capacity to establish a comprehensive community-wide teen dating violence prevention initiative that focuses on 11-14 year olds to promote respectful, non-violent dating relationships among youth in high-risk urban communities.
The provisions of this amendment reflect revised funding for the 2014-15 school year. The additional dollars fund salary increases resulting from negotiated salaries.
This amendment has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the Office of the General Counsel. This amendment will be executed after School Board approval.
The positive financial impact to the District is $84,423. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
FF-4. Cooperative Agreements and Calendars with Transition Services Providers for Students with Disabilities Age 18 through 21 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the renewal of Cooperative Agreements and Calendars between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Transition Services Providers for Students with Disabilities age 18 through 21.
The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) is required under federal legislation to educate and provide Transition Services to all identified transitioning students with disabilities. "Transition Services" is a term used in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that defines a coordinated set of activities that may address, among others, the assessment, planning process, educational and community experiences for youth with disabilities at age fourteen. The intent of Transition Services is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities that lead to positive adult outcomes. The SBBC seeks to enter into agreements with ARC Broward Inc., and Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Inc. to provide Transition Services to students 18 to 21.
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.
There is financial impact of $179,042 to the District for transportation. The source of these funds is included in the transportation budget.
FF-5. New Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Innovations for Learning (Supporting Docs)
Approve a new agreement with Innovations for Learning (IFL).
Innovations for Learning (IFL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving early literacy and reading skills through a teacher-led blended learning literacy program in underperforming elementary schools. IFL partners with major corporations and community agencies to launch sustainable implementations in major urban school districts by helping districts and schools connect the power of teachers, technology, and online mentors to personalize and differentiate instruction using mobile technology (iPads) at the K-1 grade levels. An online mentoring program (TutorMate) pairs corporate and community volunteers and targeted first grade students remotely once a week to encourage and support reading achievement. Two Teacher Ambassadors from IFL deliver ongoing teacher development and coaching to participating schools.
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 district is $320,000.00.
FF-6. Postsecondary Workforce Education and Community Education Fee Schedule for SY 2015-2016 (Supporting Docs)
To approve the proposed Postsecondary Workforce Education and Community Education Fee Schedule for SY 2015-2016.
Workforce Education fees are established by the Legislature in the General Appropriations Act. The School Board must annually adopt a Fee Schedule. The fees for Community Education programs, also known as fee support, are set forth by the District. Over 175,000 students enroll annually in Career Technical, Adult and Community Education programs, courses and activities.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The positive financial impact to the District is approximately $7,000,000. The source of funds is adult student fees. There is no additional financial impact to the district.
GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
HH-1. Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and HADP Architecture, Inc. (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and HADP Architecture, Inc.
This Agreement is the result of efforts to resolve differences and disputes between HADP Architecture, Inc., formerly known as Harper Partners, Inc. ("HADP"), and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (the "SBBC") arising from the design and construction improvement Hallandale Elementary School Replacement School Project, Project No. 0131-99-02 (hereinafter "the Project").
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
There is a positive financial impact to the District in the amount of $280,000.
II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
II-1. First Amendment to Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. (Supporting Docs)
Increase spending authority for RFI 14-063P, Property and Casualty Insurance Brokerage Services, to procure a Master Builder's Risk Insurance Policy and amend the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., (AJG) for placement of the District's Property and Casualty insurance policies.
In an effort to support the District's strategic goal of continuous improvement, the Risk Management Department, in collaboration with the District's insurance broker, AJG, sought alternative means of transferring risk and reducing costs on builder's risk insurance policies.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This First Amendment to Agreement has been reviewed as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The estimated financial impact to secure a Master Builder's Risk Insurance Policy for five years is $3,900,000. This represents a conservative estimated savings of $2,900,000 over the five year period from the current form of risk transfer. The source of the funds for the Builder's Risk premiums will be capital project budgets approved in the District Educational Facilities Plan.
JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
JJ-1. Approve Use of Owner's Contingency for Change Order #1 - Coral Park Elementary School - State Contracting & Engineering Corporation - HVAC Replacement - Project No. P.001602 (Supporting Docs)
Approve use of Owner's contingency for Change Order #1, Coral Park Elementary School, State Contracting & Engineering Corporation, HVAC Replacement, Project No. P.001602, in the amount of $61,230, -0- days.
Approve Use of Owner's Contingency for Change Order #1, $61,230, -0- days
Coral Park Elementary School
State Contracting & Engineering Corporation
HVAC Replacement
Project No. P.001602
All projects have been appropriated in the Amendment to the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (May 19, 2015) and in the District's Capital Budget.
JJ-2. Terminate Professional Services Agreement Song & Associates, Inc. - Annex Replacement/30 Classroom Addition with Athletic Fields - Olsen Middle School Dania - Project No. P.000090 (f.k.a. 0472-21-01) (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Termination of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Song & Associates, Inc., Annex Replacement/30 Classroom Addition with Athletic Fields, Olsen Middle School, Project No. P.000090, approved by the Board on June 15, 2004, and approve final payment to Song & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $22,802.
The PSA, dated June 15, 2004, is being terminated for convenience, in accordance with Article 10.2.1 of the Agreement. The original Agreement included architectural fees of $570,800 for demolition of the existing annex school and design and construction administration of a new 30-classroom addition and athletic facility. The project was fully designed and bid, but due to budget shortfalls, the project was cancelled in 2009 and re-scoped to include demolition of the existing annex and restoration of the site into athletic fields. Due to ongoing budget shortfalls, the project was cancelled a second time in 2011.
Upon approval of this item, final payment of $22,802 will be made, resulting in a positive financial impact of $174,992 which will be returned to the Capital Projects Reserve.
JJ-3. Change Order #10 Fort Lauderdale High School - Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. - Remodeling/Renovations - Project No. P.000687 (f.k.a. 0951-27-01) (Supporting Docs)
Approve Change Order #10, Fort Lauderdale High School, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. Remodeling/Renovations, Project No. P.000687, in the amount of $89,652, -0- days.
Change Order #10, $89,652, -0- days
Fort Lauderdale High School
Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc.
Remodeling/Renovations
Project No. P.000687
Refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information.
There is a financial impact of $89,652 which will come from the Capital Projects Reserve.
JJ-4. Approve Authorization to Increase Funding Plantation High School - Outdoor Dining Canopy - Project No. P.001630 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the authorization to increase funding by $135,488, for the Plantation High School, Outdoor Dining Canopy, Project No. P.001630.
The scope of work for this project was to provide a 1,500 SF shade structure with slab to be located in the open air courtyard adjacent to the south side of the existing cafeteria. During the initial stages of the project, a Project Charter meeting involving all stakeholders was held to discuss the project. At that meeting, it was determined that the proposed square footage of the canopy would not sufficiently accommodate the number of students, anticipated to be using the space. As a result, the canopy size was increased to 2,275 SF. The proposed design space would provide an aluminum canopy in accordance with SBBC design criteria and building codes, including all site and underground utilities, demolition and installation of site work, concrete foundation/slab, electrical and lightning protection, as required for outdoor dining. The canopy will be adjacent to the west side of the existing cafeteria.
There will be an additional financial impact in the amount of $135,448 which will come from the Capital Projects Reserve.
KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES
LL-1. Premium Services Agreement Approval - Part 1 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and listed governing boards.
Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department on the 4th floor of the K. C. W. Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
These agreements have 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 estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2015-2016 Premium Service Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.
LL-2. Premium Services Agreements Approval - Part 2 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and listed charter schools' governing boards.
Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department on the 4th floor of the K. C. W.
Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
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 estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2015-2016 Premium Service Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.
LL-3. Premium Services Agreement Approval - Part 3 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and listed governing boards.
Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department on the 4th floor of the K. C. W.
Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/
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 estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2015-2016 Premium Service Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.
LL-4. Agreement with Memorial Healthcare for Athletic Trainer Services (Supporting Docs)
Approve Agreement with Memorial Healthcare to provide athletic trainer and physician services to student athletes attending eight Broward County Public High Schools (Cooper City, Everglades, Flanagan, Hallandale, McArthur, Miramar, South Broward and West Broward). The Agreement runs from August 4, 2015 through August 3, 2016.
The athletic trainer program between Memorial Healthcare and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is consistent with the intent of Florida Statute 1012.46, Athletic Trainers. Pursuant to this provision, the goal of the Legislature is to have school districts employ and have available an athletic trainer in each high school. School districts may establish and implement the athletic injuries prevention and treatment program. Central to this program should be employment and availability of persons trained in the prevention and treatment of physical injuries that may occur during athletic activities.
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 Agreement will be approved by Memorial Healthcare following School Board approval.
The total financial impact for the 2015-2016 school year is $202,346. Currently, $198,378 is budgeted in the Athletics and Student Activities Department budget. The remaining $3,968 is being requested from the General Fund - Fund Balance.
LL-5. First Amendment to Modular Classroom Agreement with the City of Parkland (Supporting Docs)
Approve the First Amendment to Modular Classroom Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Parkland (City).
In order to help accommodate for the increase in students from planned residential development in the City, the original Modular Agreement was executed by the City on March 3, 2014 and by the School Board on March 17, 2014. The Agreement stated that in exchange for the City's payment to the School Board in the amount of two million twenty-five thousand dollars ($2,025,000) (Contribution Payments), the School Board would construct, maintain, and operate eight (8) permanent modular classrooms at public school(s) within the corporate limits of the City and remove eight (8) portable classrooms. The Agreement conditioned the Contribution Payments upon the City's receipt of funds from the owners/developers of various properties in the City. The Agreement also required the School Board to construct only the maximum possible number of modular classrooms that could be funded with the Contribution Payments and prescribed a schedule for payment installments and the delivery of the modular classrooms.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The source of these funds is the City of Parkland and is identified in the Amendment to the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (AADEFP), Fiscal Year 2014-15 to 2018-19, Addendum No. 2, Page No. 259.
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