THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Regular School Board Meeting
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 – 10:05 A.M.
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).
March 15, 2019
ITEM(S):
G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2018-2019 School Year (REVISED)
G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2018-2019 School Year (REVISED)
ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION(S):
The General Counsel's Office has requested attorney-client sessions for this School Board meeting. The sessions have been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy relative to the following pending litigation:
Second Session: (1) Laura Menescal, as Parent and Natural Guardian of Daniela Menescal, a Minor vs. The School Board of Broward County, Case No.: CACE-18-009397(25), before the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida; and (2) Frederic Guttenberg, etc., et al. vs. The School Board of Broward County, Case No.: 4D19-229, before the Fourth District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members Heather P. Brinkworth, Chair; Donna P. Korn, Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Patricia Good; Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; Dr. Rosalind Osgood; Nora Rupert; Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools; Anastasia Protopapadakis, Esq.; Eugene K. Pettis, Esq.; Debra P. Klauber, Esq.; and Barbara J. Myrick, Esq. (ADDED)
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
March 5, 2019 – Special - Expulsions
ADDED / CHANGED ITEMS
CLOSE AGENDA
COMMITTEE REPORTS
10:30 A.M. (Committee Reports listed on the March 19, 2019, Regular School Board
Meeting agenda will be heard at 10:30 a.m. or immediately following the G-3 item, whichever comes first.)
Broward County Association of Student Councils and Student Advisor to the Board
Broward County Council PTAs/PTSAs
Broward Education Foundation
District Advisory Council
Diversity Committee
Employee Unions/Groups
ESE Advisory Council
ESOL Leadership Council
Facilities Task Force
Gifted Advisory Council
Human Relations Committee
Parent Community Involvement Task Force
Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program Advisory Committee
Technology Advisory Committee
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)
Resolution in Support of High School Voters Registration Week (Resolution # 19-71) (SPECIAL ORDER – 10:45 A.M.)
Presenter(s) - Louise Ball
Recognition of
Heroism by a Transportation Employee
(SPECIAL ORDER – 11:00 A.M.)
Board Member(s) - Laurie Rich Levinson
Presenter(s) - Kay Blake, Sylvia Cariveau
Boys and Girls Club Week (SPECIAL ORDER – 11:15 A.M.)
Board Member(s) - Nora Rupert
Presenter(s) - Brian Quail, Taquajah Pitts
Resolution in Support of Women's History Month, March 2019 (Resolution # 19-67) (SPECIAL ORDER – 11:30 A.M.)
Board Member(s) - Donna P. Korn
Presenter(s) - Tom Albano
Resolution in Support
of "A Safe Haven for Newborns" (Resolution #19-77)
(SPECIAL ORDER – 2:00 P.M.)
Board Member(s) - Heather P. Brinkworth
Resolution in Support of Digital Learning Day, February 28, 2019 (Resolution # 19-57) (SPECIAL ORDER – 2:15 P.M.)
Board Member(s) - Patricia Good
Presenter(s) - Daryl Diamond
Coordinated Student Health Services Food Pantry (SPECIAL ORDER – 2:30 P.M.)
Presenter(s) - Gail Adams, Janysse Edouard, Audaly Augustin
Resolution in
Support of Concussion Management Protocols Including Neurocognitive Testing for
High School Student Athletes (Resolution # 19-65)
(SPECIAL ORDER – 2:45 P.M.)
Board Member(s) - Laurie Rich Levinson
Presenter(s) - Shawn Cerra, Tony Milian, Alessandra Posey
CONSENT AGENDA
REPORTS
Board Members
Superintendent
SPEAKERS
12:00 P.M. (Public Speakers listed on the March 19, 2019, Regular School Board
Meeting agenda will be heard at 12 p.m. or immediately following the Special Presentations.)
1. Jennifer Grappell
2. Michael Sirbola
3. Kristina Braziel
4. Ronnie Flournoy
5. Trudy Jermanovich
ITEMS
Consent agenda items will be noted by a single letter, and open agenda items will be noted by double letters in accordance with Policy 1100A.
G. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2018-2019 School Year (Supporting Docs)
Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2018-2019 appointments and leaves as listed in the attached Executive Summary and respective lists for instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:
1. Teacher Approvals
2. Substitute/Temporary Hourly Teachers
3. Instructional Leaves
There will be no financial impact to the School District. Funding for the positions have been allocated in the school and department budgets.
G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 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 Assignment(s) Personnel
8. School-Based and District Managerial Leave(s)-Layoff(s)
9. Salary Adjustment(s)
Funding has been budgeted in the 2018-2019 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2019.
G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2018-2019 School Year (Supporting Docs)
REVISED
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 15 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2018-2019 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; other general supplements for the 2018-2019 school year. Requests for individuals receiving multiple supplements have been analyzed by the Office of School Performance & Accountability.
The documentation is on file. Recommendations for staff to receive multiple supplements are consistent with the language set forth in Policy 6210, Supplements. Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions.
Funding has been budgeted in the 2018-2019 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2019.
GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
A. RESOLUTIONS
AA. RESOLUTIONS
B. BOARD MEMBERS
BB. BOARD MEMBERS
CC. BOARD POLICIES
DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR
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 School Board Policies 7003 and 7003.1. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on February 20, 2019, to review staff's recommendations concerning pre-qualification applications.
There is no financial impact to the District.
EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS
EE-1. Grant Applications - Post-Submission (Supporting Docs)
Approve the submission of the following grant application:
A. Florida Department of Education - Florida Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship and Florida Best and Brightest Principal Scholarship Programs, $16,680,285 (allocated)
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.
The potential positive financial impact if this project is awarded is $16,680,285 from the Florida Department of Education.
F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS
F-1. District English Language Learner (ELL) Plan 2019-2022 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the updated English Language Learner (ELL) Plan in compliance with the Florida Consent Decree.
The Florida Consent Decree requires the District English Language Learner Plan be updated and submitted every three years. The ELL Plan, required by Section 1003.56 Florida Statutes and State Rule 6A.6.0905, describes the services provided to ELLs within the guidelines of the Consent Decree. The Consent Decree is the out-of-court settlement reached in 1990 between the Commissioner, Florida Department of Education, and the Multicultural Education Training Advocacy, Inc. (META).
The District ELL Plan has been updated to ensure the District continues to have appropriate current policies in place during the 2019-2022 school year.
As required by Rule 6A-6.0905, the ESOL Parent Leadership Council was involved in the development of the District ELL Plan.
There is no financial impact to the district.
FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS
FF-1. Instructional Materials Five-Year Implementation Plan SY 2020 - SY 2025 (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommended five-year instructional materials implementation plan resulting from the revised Florida instructional materials adoption schedule for adoption years 2019 - 2020 through 2024 - 2025. This plan has been communicated to schools through PIVOT memos and feedback was received from OSPA through collaborative conversations with Cadre Directors and Principals.
Florida Statute 1006.40(5) requires multiple steps in the approval process to ensure input from all stakeholders.
These include:
- Online access to student editions of the committee recommended instructional materials for 20 days.
- An open, noticed Public Hearing during which the public may comment on the recommended instructional materials (February 5, 2019).
- An open, notice School Board Meeting to approval an annual instructional materials plan to identify any instructional materials that will be
purchased through the District's instructional materials review process (March 19, 2019).
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
This plan includes purchase of gap materials while also purchasing specific curriculum area materials. This plan is viable pending annual funding from the FLDOE categorical instructional materials allocation. These funds will be placed in the Innovative Learning budget. The cost for the gap year instructional materials 2019-2022 will cost approximately $8,563,278, and purchase orders will utilize the 2019 - 2020 instructional materials allocation.
H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
I-1. The School Board of Broward County, Florida 2019-2020 Personnel Calendars and Summer Term Calendar for Community Schools and Technical Colleges (Supporting Docs)
Approve the School Board of Broward County, Florida 2019-2020 Schools & Administrative Offices Calendar, Personnel Work Day Summary, 208 (A-D) Work Calendars and 2020 Summer Term Calendar for Community Schools and Technical Colleges.
On December 18, 2018, The School Board of Broward County, Florida approved the 196 Day School/Personnel Calendar for the 2019-2020 School Year.
See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
There is no financial impact to the District.
II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
II-1. The Accelerated Board Capacity Summer Institute at Harvard Business School Executive Education program sponsored by Council of Great City Schools, July 28, 2019 through July 31, 2019 (Supporting Docs)
Authorize the Board Representative to the Council of Great City Schools and the Board Chair or Vice-Chair to attend the Accelerated Board Capacity Summer Institute at Harvard Business School Executive Education.
See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Requested Action.
The Accelerated Board Capacity Summer Institute; a Harvard Business School Executive Education program has been developed for the Council of Great City Schools. This program has been exclusively designed for school board members and superintendents in member districts of the Council of Great City Schools, the nation's foremost coalition of large urban school systems. The program will take place at the Harvard Business School Executive Education Complex in Boston, MA July 28, 2019 through July 31, 2019.
See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.
The financial impact is as follows: $2,813 - Tuition and Lodging, $500 - Airfare, $137 - Meals = $3,450 - total per person (for two = $6,900).
J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION
JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION
JJ-1. Construction Services Agreement (CM for CMAR Services) - James B. Pirtle Construction Company, Inc. d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company - Northeast High School - Oakland Park - New Addition and Renovation to Building 12 - P.002301 - RFQ 19-091C (Supporting Docs)
Approve the recommendation to award the above Construction Services Agreement.
User Department: Office of Facilities & Construction; Lump Sum Pre-Construction Award Amount: $131,000;
Construction Manager's Fee: 5%; Vendor Awarded: Pirtle Construction Company
Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): 20% participation for Pre-Construction services; Commitment of 30% participation for future construction services.
Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).
This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
On December 18, 2018 the Board Approved JJ-4 that amended the DEFP to include $1,025,000 in FY19 and $16,815,962 in FY20 totaling $17,840,962. This item amends the DEFP to include funding of $131,000 for CM fees in FY19, which increases the funding from $1,025,000 to $1,156,000. These funds will come from the SMART Program reserves. The funding for FY20 will be reduced by $131,000 from $16,815,962 to $16,684,962 so that the total project budget is unchanged at $17,840,962.
JJ-2. GMP Amendment 1 to the Construction Services Agreement - James B. Pirtle Construction Co., Inc. d/b/a Pirtle Construction Company - Hollywood Hills High School - Hollywood - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001806 (Supporting Docs)
Approve GMP Amendment 1 to the Construction Services Agreement (Construction Management at Risk) dated June 13, 2017 (Agenda Item JJ-1) with Pirtle Construction Company, Hollywood Hills High School, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001806, in the amount of $18,408,668.
See Exhibit 1 for details.
This Amendment has been reviewed and approved to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.
The financial impact of approving this First GMP Amendment is $18,408,668. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $7,154,351 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $15,061,000 to $22,215,351.
K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES
L-1. 2019-2020 School Attendance Areas/Boundaries and School Usage Recommendations - all Elementary Schools (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the Superintendent of School’s recommendation for all elementary school usage and school attendance areas/boundaries for the 2019-2020 School Year at this second school board meeting.
Pursuant of F.S. 1001.49 and School Board Policy 5000 the Superintendent is required to submit recommendations to The School Board on school usage and attendance areas. Forthcoming items will represent the Superintendent’s recommendations pursuant to these issues. The School Board will vote on the attendance areas for all elementary schools as a separate item representing a rule with its own financial impact statement.
A copy of all maps is available online via Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.
There is no financial impact to the District.
L-2. 2019-2020 School Attendance Areas/Boundaries and School Usage Recommendations - all Middle Schools (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the Superintendent of School’s recommendation for all middle school usage and school attendance areas/boundaries for the 2019-2020 School Year at this second school board meeting.
Pursuant of F.S. 1001.49 and School Board Policy 5000 the Superintendent is required to submit recommendations to The School Board on school usage and attendance areas. Forthcoming items will represent the Superintendent’s recommendations pursuant to these issues. The School Board will vote on the attendance areas for all middle schools as a separate item representing a rule with its own financial impact statement.
A copy of all maps is available online via Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.
There is no financial impact to the District.
L-3. 2019-2020 School Attendance Areas/Boundaries and School Usage Recommendations - all High Schools (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the Superintendent of School’s recommendation for all high school usage and school attendance areas/boundaries for the 2019-2020 School Year at this second school board meeting.
Pursuant of F.S. 1001.49 and School Board Policy 5000 the Superintendent is required to submit recommendations to The School Board on school usage and attendance areas. Forthcoming items will represent the Superintendent’s recommendations pursuant to these issues. The School Board will vote on the attendance areas for all high schools as a separate item representing a rule with its own financial impact statement.
A copy of all maps is available online via Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.
There is no financial impact to the District.
L-4. 2019-2020 School Attendance Areas/Boundaries and School Usage Recommendations - all Combination Schools (Supporting Docs)
Adopt the Superintendent of School’s recommendation for all combination school usage and school attendance areas/boundaries for the 2019-2020 School Year at this second school board meeting.
Pursuant of F.S. 1001.49 and School Board Policy 5000 the Superintendent is required to submit recommendations to The School Board on school usage and attendance areas. Forthcoming items will represent the Superintendent’s recommendations pursuant to these issues. The School Board will vote on the attendance areas for all combination schools as a separate item representing a rule with its own financial impact statement.
A copy of all maps is available online via Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.
There is no financial impact to the District.
LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES
ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION(S)
The General Counsel's Office has requested an attorney-client session for this School Board meeting. The session has been scheduled for 1:00 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy relative to the following pending litigation:
First Session: Graham Perkovich and Jonnell Perkovich, as the Natural Parents and on behalf of A.P., minor child vs. Nikolas Cruz; Estate of Lynda Cruz; James Snead; Kimberly Snead; Broward County Sheriff's Office; Henderson Behavioral Health, Inc.; Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health, Inc.; South County Mental Health Center, Inc.; and Broward County School Board, Case No.: CACE 19-001507 (08), 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 Heather P. Brinkworth, Chair; Donna P. Korn, Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Patricia Good; Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; Dr. Rosalind Osgood; Nora Rupert; Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools; Anastasia Protopapadakis, Esq.; Eugene K. Pettis, Esq.; Debra P. Klauber, Esq.; and Barbara J. Myrick, Esq.
ADDED
Second Session: Laura Menescal, as Parent and Natural Guardian of Daniela Menescal, a Minor vs. The School Board of Broward County, Case No.: CACE-18-009397(25), before the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida; and (2) Frederic Guttenberg, etc., et al. vs. The School Board of Broward County, Case No.: 4D19-229, before the Fourth District Court of Appeal for the State of Florida. The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members Heather P. Brinkworth, Chair; Donna P. Korn, Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Patricia Good; Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; Dr. Rosalind Osgood; Nora Rupert; Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools; Anastasia Protopapadakis, Esq.; Eugene K. Pettis, Esq.; Debra P. Klauber, Esq.; and Barbara J. Myrick, Esq.
ADJOURNMENT
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: Any person who decides to appeal any decision made at a meeting(s) announced in this notice with respect to any matter considered at such meeting(s) will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose 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.
PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 120.54(5)(b)2: Telephone conferencing or other telecommunications media technology may be used in the conduct of this meeting to permit absent members of the Board or committee to participate and to be heard by those persons in attendance at the noticed location of the meeting.
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