THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

Regular School Board Meeting

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 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).

 

August 18, 2015

 

OPEN ITEMS:

JJ-1. Partial Release of Retainage Fort Lauderdale High School Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. Remodeling/Renovations Project No. P.000687 (f.k.a. 0951-27-01)  (WITHDRAWN)

 

August 17, 2015

 

OPEN ITEMS:

II-1.   Renewal  Agreement with Learn360  (SECOND REVISION)

 

 

August 13, 2015

 

SPEAKERS:

4.  Nathalie Lynch-Walsh  (ADDED)

5.  Brittney Sirkis  (ADDED)

6.  Michael Sirbola  (ADDED)

 

CONSENT ITEMS:

G-3.  Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2015-2016 School Year  (REVISED)

 

OPEN ITEMS:

AA-2. Miscellaneous Board Resolutions for 2015-2016  (ADDED)

CC-1. Proposed New Job Description for the Chief Fire Official Position  (REVISED)

CC-6. Proposed Job Description for the Master Coach Position  (REVISED)

CC-9. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Agenda Coordinator - Procurement Position  (REVISED)

EE-5.  Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-115C - Program Manager/Owner's Representative Services  (ADDED / SPECIAL ORDER - 2:20 P.M.)

II-1.   Renewal Agreement with Learn360  (REVISED)

LL-3. Declaration of Seven (7) Portables Located at Stranahan Senior High School Depicted in Exhibit No. 1 as Surplus  (ADDED)

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

August 4, 2015 - Special - Expulsions

 

ADDED ITEMS

 

CLOSE AGENDA

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)

 

Proclamation in Recognition of Impact Broward's 50th Anniversary of the Foster Grandparent Program (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)

 

Audit Committee's Annual Report for 2014-15  (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:30 A.M.)

 

Recognize the Army Cadet Command Instructor of the Year 14-15  (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.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.  Dale Block

2.  Karen Baptiste

3.  Youssef Wardani

4.  Nathalie Lynch-Walsh  (ADDED)

5.  Brittney Sirkis  (ADDED)

6.  Michael Sirbola  (ADDED)

 

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 August 10, 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-081015.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

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

 

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)

 

REVISED

 

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 4 (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

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Approve Joint Motion for Agreed Final Order for Broward County Tree Removal Violations NOV14-0046 and NOV14-0047 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Joint Motion for Agreed Final Order between Broward County, Green Horizon Services, Inc., R.V. Sprinkler & Landscape, Inc., and The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Broward County Tree Removal Violations NOV 14-0046 and NOV14-0047.

 

Green Horizon Services, Inc. ("Green Horizon") and R.V. Sprinkler & Landscape, Inc. ("R.V. Sprinkler") abused trees at two schools, and as a result, Green Horizon, R.V. Sprinkler and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (collectively, the "Respondents") have been fined. As set forth in the attached Motion and Agreed Order, the Respondents agreed to pay civil penalty and costs to Broward County in the amount of $10,300. Further, the Respondents agree to perform the in-kind purchase and installation of twenty-seven (27) Florida Native Category One trees, or their equivalent in canopy credits, at Broward County's Quiet Waters Park. Lastly, Respondents agree to pay $375 for each tree not installed within the specified timeframe within 180 days from the date of approval of the Respondents' planting plan by the Department (to be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of rendition of this Agreed Final Order).

 

Broward County will execute the Agreement after School Board approval.

 

There is no financial impact to the District, as both Green Horizon and R.V. Sprinkler (respectively) are obligated to pay for this infraction.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

L-1. Denial of Request of Wingate Oaks Conversion Charter School to Defer the Opening of Charter School Until the 2016-2017 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Deny the request of Wingate Oakes Conversion Charter to defer the opening until the 2016-2017 school year.

 

On November 12, 2014, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved the conversion charter school application of Wingate Oaks Conversion Charter School, Inc., for the 2015-2016 School Year.

 

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

 

A copy of all supporting document 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 item 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

 

AA-1. Resolution No. 16-07, Regarding Future Development of Parcels A and B of the Triple H Wedge Property (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Resolution No. 16-07, regarding future development of Parcels A and B of the Triple H Wedge Property

 

In August 2012, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) approved the School Site Dedication and Impact Fee Agreement (Dedication Agreement) for School Site No. 1 and School Site No. 2, which enabled Triple H Ranch Property, Ltd. to convey elementary and middle school sites in the Wedge Area of the City of Parkland to the SBBC.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

Resolution No. 16-07 has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

Currently, the estimated financial impact to the SBBC is $656,164.00. In the future and prior to when school(s) are slated for construction on the school sites, the funds needed to construct such school(s) would be contained and authorized in the then adopted Five-Year District facilities Plan.

 

AA-2. Miscellaneous Resolutions for 2015-2016 - Resolutions 16-08 through 16-84 (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Adopt Resolutions as presented to the Board.

 

To assist schools with planning for their school year, and to allow schools the opportunity to incorporate Resolutions into their daily curriculum, it was determined that most Resolutions should be approved at an August School Board meeting. The School Board will continue to acknowledge the Resolutions during the month in which they actually occur.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. Proposed New Job Description for the Chief Fire Official Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the proposed revised job description for the Chief Fire Official. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

In order to reassign the District's Chief Fire Official designation, a redrafted revision to the Manager, Emergency Management & Chief Fire Official job description was made resulting in the creation of a new Chief Fire Official job description. The job descriptions were publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-2. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Manager, Emergency Management Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the revised job description for the Manager, Emergency Management position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

In order to reassign the District's Chief Fire Official designation, a redrafted revision to the Manager, Emergency Management & Chief Fire Official job description was made resulting in the creation of a revised Manager, Emergency Management job description. The job descriptions were publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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 available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-3. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Chief Human Resources Officer Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the revised job description for the Chief Human Resources Officer position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

Revisions to the job description for the Chief Human Resources Officer position were made in order to better align the job description with the duties associated with the position. The job description was publicized for rule adoption with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-4. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Chief Talent Development Officer Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the revised job description for the Chief Talent Development Officer position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

Revisions to the job description for the Chief Talent Development Officer position were made in order to better align the job description with the duties currently being performed by the incumbent. The job description was publicized for rule adoption with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is an additional financial impact to the district of $2,308.

 

CC-5. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Director, Teacher Professional Learning & Growth Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the revised job description for the Director, Teacher Professional Learning & Growth position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

Revisions to the job description for the Director, Teacher Professional Learning & Growth position are recommended in order to better align the job description with the position requirements and essential performance responsibilities associated with the teacher development role performed by the position. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-6. Proposed Job Description for the Master Coach Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the revised job description for the Master Coach position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

The job description for the Master Coach position is recommended in order to support the Coach Credentialing Program and to provide support to underserved schools. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-7. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Space Planning Analyst Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the revised job description for the Space Planning Analyst position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

Revisions to the job description for the Space Planning Analyst position are recommended in order to better align the job description to the enhanced responsibilities and new technology associated with the role. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-8. Proposed New Job Description for the Process Analyst - Procurement & Warehousing Services Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the new job description for the Process Analyst - Procurement & Warehousing Services position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

The job description for the Process Analyst - Procurement & Warehousing Services position is recommended in order to align the job description to needs of the department. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

CC-9. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Agenda Coordinator - Procurement Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the revised job description for the Agenda Coordinator - Procurement position. Approval is requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the first reading.

 

Revisions to the job description for the Agenda coordinator - Procurement are recommended in order to better align the job description to the needs of the department. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Saturday, July 25, 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/.  See attached Executive Summary.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

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

 

Approve the submission of the following grant applications (Items A - E):

A. GTECH After School Advantage Program, $15,000 (requested) B. LEGO Children's Fund, $490 (requested) C. P3 Eco-Challenge School Recognition Program, $2,100 (awarded) D. Toshiba Teacher Grants Grades 6-12, $4,670 (requested) E. Toyota Family Learning, $175,000 (requested)

 

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 financial impact if all projects are awarded is $197,260 from various sources.

 

EE-2. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 16-017V - Consulting Services for Employee Benefits Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above contract. Contract Term:  October 1, 2015, through December 31, 2018;

3 Years, 3 Months; User Department: Benefits &Employment Services; Award Amount: $1,800,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s): None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, receive done (1) proposal from Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in response to RFP 16-017V - Consulting Services for Employee Benefits Program.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

A copy of the RFP documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-017V-CSFEBP.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 $1,800,000 for the term of the initial contract period.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Financial Impact.

 

EE-3. Wallace Foundation Grant Agreement (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The Wallace Foundation. The agreement period is from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

 

Since 2000, The Wallace Foundation has sought to improve the effectiveness of principals, who are key to raising the quality of urban schools. Currently, a principal pipeline initiative is helping six school districts create a large corps of "instructional leaders" - principals whose main task is to improve teaching and learning. Through a four-year agreement with Wallace, approved by the School Board on June 9, 2014, the District will participate in the latest initiative to strengthen principal supervisors through enhanced training.

 

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

 

The positive financial impact of this project is $1,700,000 from The Wallace Foundation.

 

EE-4. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 16-029R - Lamps, Ballasts, Battery Packs, and Related Electrical Supplies (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award for the above contract. Contract Term: August 19, 2015, through August 18, 2018, 3 Years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $1,161,686; Awarded Vendors(s):  Northgate Limited, Inc.; and Innovative Software Solutions, Inc.; M/WBE Vendors(s):  Northgate Limited, Inc.; and Innovative Software Solutions, Inc.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), received nine (9) bids for Bid 16-029R, Lamps, Ballasts, Battery Packs, and Related Electrical Supplies. The purpose of the bid is to purchase lamps, ballasts, battery packs, and related electrical supplies for PPO's inventory stock. The lamps are used District-wide by the tradesmen and schools to replace lights in the schools and classrooms. The ballasts are used in the parking lots for security lighting during student activities. The battery packs are used in fire alarm panels and for emergency backup lights. The electrical supplies consist of assorted electrical hardware and supplies, exit signs, and emergency lighting.

 

The estimated financial impact will be $1,161,686. Funding for this commodity will come from the department or school requesting services through PPO work orders.  The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value, however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated award amount.

 

EE-5. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-115C - Program Manager/Owner's Representative Services (Supporting Docs)

 

(ADDED / SPECIAL ORDER - 2:20 P.M.)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above RFP.  Contract Term: August 19, 2015, through August 18, 2018, 3 Years;

User Department: Facilities Office; Award Amount: $16,200,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Heery International, Inc.; M/WBE Vendor(s): None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received six (6) proposals in response to RFP 15-115C - Program Manager/Owner's Representative Services. This request is to recommend award to Heery International, Inc., to provide Owner's Representative Services.

 

A copy of the RFP documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/15-115C-PMORS.pdf

A copy of the complete RFP documents are available at the School Board members' office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center.

The recordings of past Program Manager Evaluation Committee meetings are available online at:

https://becon223.eduvision.tv/Default.aspx?q=d0F7qPKKlcdZXDwQ3ebIrQ%253d%253d

 

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 $16,200,000 for the initial three (3) year period. The funding source will come from Capital Funding. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. Agreement with The Flying Classroom (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the new agreement with The Flying Classroom, LLC to provide STEM and literacy integrated digital curriculum, live in person and online interactions with Captain Barrington Irving, parent outreach and professional development services for selected Title 1 elementary schools.

 

The attached agreement between The Flying Classroom, LLC and The School Board of Broward County, Florida will provide access to a digital STEM and literacy curriculum, parent outreach and professional development to The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The Flying Classroom shall provide SBBC with a 12-month license and teacher professional development for 50 teachers.

 

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

 

The total financial impact is $111,240. Funding is provided by Title 1 grant funds. There is no additional financial impact to the district.

 

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

II-1. Renewal  Agreement with Learn360 (Supporting Docs)

 

SECOND REVISION

 

REVISED

 

Approve the proposed agreement with Facts On File d/b/a and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

Learn360 is a nationally recognized K-12 educational content provider offering media on demand service for teachers and students. Learn360 promotes educational content to over 10 million teachers and students in their community of subscribers. BECON produces original educational and instructional content. BECON desires to partner with Learn360 in a non-exclusive digital content, media streaming and downloading license agreement with a competitive royalty structure. The agreement will allow BECON to generate revenue and further promote BECON's educational content to the K-12 educational community.

 

There is a potential positive financial impact. The School Board of Broward County, Florida BECON  will receive royalties for digital content media streaming and downloads based on royalty calculations in the agreement.

 

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

 

JJ-1. Partial Release of Retainage Fort Lauderdale High School Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. Remodeling/Renovations Project No. P.000687 (f.k.a. 0951-27-01) (Supporting Docs)

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Approve the Partial Release of Retainage in the amount of $429,533 for Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., Remodeling/Renovations, Project No. P.000687.

 

Due to the extended construction duration and current percent of completion, retainage reduction will financially assist those subcontractors that performed early on in the project schedule and have been financially impacted by the project delays. The remaining 2% retainage will be held until the project receives Final Completion.

 

The funds being released totaling $429,533 are included in the Amendment to the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2014-15 to 2018-19.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

KK-1. Request to fund 2015-16 Adult with Disabilities Program and 21 teacher positions to increase Class Size Compliance percentage initiatives (Supporting Docs)

 

Board's approval to fund two items, 2015-16 Adult with Disabilities Program (includes operational costs associated with administering the program) in the amount of $1,172,234 and 21 teacher positions to increase Class Size Compliance percentage in the amount of $1,545,075.

 

The School Board did not formally approve all the Superintendent and Cabinet's recommendations at the 1st Public Hearing on July 28, 2015 and requested a workshop to discuss all recommendations. The two items presented for approval today, Adult with Disabilities Program (includes operational costs associated with administering the program) and 21 teacher positions to increase Class Size Compliance percentage are urgent because schools are opening on August 24, 2015 before the scheduled 2nd Public Hearing on September 16, 2015. Therefore, we are requesting an approval to fund the Adult with Disabilities Program in the amount of $1,172,234 and 21 teacher positions to increase Class Size Compliance percentage in the amount of $1,545,075 to ensure schools will be able to hire teachers before the start of the 2015-16 school year. Attached are the Executive Summaries explaining the need for these initiatives.

 

The financial impact in the total amount of $2,717,309 is currently reserved/set-aside in the tentative 2015-16 Budget.

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

LL-1. Premium Services Agreements Approval (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and specified 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 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. Installation of Required Improvements Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Installation of Required Improvements Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

 

In August 2012, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) approved the School Site Dedication and Impact Fee Agreement (Dedication Agreement) for School Site No. 1 and School Site No. 2, which enabled Triple H Ranch Property, Ltd. to convey elementary and middle school sites in the Wedge Area of the City of Parkland to the SBBC. Subsequently, District staff participated in the closing on the school sites and upon closing, the school sites were conveyed to the SBBC. The purpose for the dedication of the school sites was to mitigate the student impact anticipated from residential units proposed by pertinent residential developers in the Wedge Area of the City.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This install of Required Improvements Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel, and upon approval by the SBBC, the City will execute the Agreement.

 

Currently, the estimated financial impact to the SBBC is $656,164.00. In the future and prior to when school(s) are slated for construction on the school sites, the funds needed to construct such school(s) would be contained and authorized in the then adopted Five-Year District Educational facilities Plan.

 

LL-3. Declaration of Seven (7) Portables Located at Stranahan Senior High School Depicted in Exhibit No. 1 as Surplus (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve the declaration of seven (7) portables located at Stranahan Senior High School depicted in Exhibit No. 1 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 seven (7) portables depicted in Exhibit No. 1 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 financial impact to demolish the portables is $43,400.00 and this additional financial impact will come from the Capital Projects Reserve.

 

ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION(S)

 

The General Counsel's Office has requested an attorney-client session in the following matter:

Burke Construction Group, Inc. vs. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Case No. 13-027283, before the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida.  The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members Donna P. Korn, Chair;  Dr. Rosalind Osgood; Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Heather Brinkworth; Abby M. Freedman; Patricia Good; Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; Nora Rupert; Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools; Oscar E. Soto, Esq.; Felena Talbott, Esq.; Thomas C. Cooney, Esq.; and J. Paul Carland, II, Esq.

 

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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