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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

School Board Operational Meeting

 

TUESDAY, MAY 07, 2019 – 10:05 A.M.

Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center

600 Southeast Third Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

EXPLANATION OF AGENDA FOR OPERATIONAL MEETING

 

 

 

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

 

May 3, 2019

 

ITEMS:

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2018-2019 School Year   (REVISED)

GG-1. Re-opener Agreement and Three-Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP)   (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:20 A.M.)   (ADDED)

CC-3. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Social Media Position   (REVISED)

CC-5. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Marketing & Strategic Communications   (REVISED)

CC-7. Proposed New Job Description for the Manager, Marketing & Media and Community Relations Position   (REVISED)

EE-4. Piggyback Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 59-105R- Relocating Modular and Portable Classroom   (REVISED)

EE-7. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 59-076V - Select Workers' Compensation Services   (REVISED)

EE-9. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 19-065B - Sanitary Washroom Supplies   (WITHDRAWN)

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

April 23, 2019 - Special - Expulsions

 

ADDED / CHANGED ITEMS

 

CLOSE AGENDA

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

10:30 A.M.  (Committee Reports listed on the May 7, 2019, School Board Operational 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

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

REPORTS

 

Board Members

Superintendent

 

SPEAKERS

 

5:00 P.M. (Public Speakers listed on the May 7, 2019, School Board Operational Meeting agenda will be heard at 5 p.m. or immediately following the meeting, whichever is earliest.)

 

1. Tania Labriola

2. Sandra Nunez

3. Christian Rowell

4. Trudy Jermanovich

5. Ronnie Flournoy

6. Ronald B. Barish

7. Rashanna Henderson

 

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. 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)

 

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)

 

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 21 (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

 

GG-1. Re-opener Agreement and Three-Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (Supporting Docs)

(BTU-EP)   (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:20 A.M.)

 

ADDED

 

Adopt the amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP) for the 2018-2019 school year and the Three-Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP) for the 2019-2020 through 2021-2022 school years.

 

These agreements provide the following components for eligible teachers:

 

2018-2019: Effective January 1, 2019, 1) Salary increases of 2.16% on the Grandfathered Salary Schedule; 2) 2.17% for teachers rated "Highly Effective" and 1.63% for teachers rated "Effective" on the Pay for Performance Salary Schedule.

 

2019-2020: 1) This agreement provides Referendum Funds for the 2019 through 2023 school years; 2) Effective July 1, 2019, eligible teachers on the Grandfathered and Pay for Performance Salary Schedules will receive a Referendum Supplement ranging from $2,300 to $8,000.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background

 

The estimated financial impact for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $18,042,489 for the 2018-2019 school year and Referendum Supplement totaling approximately $64,659,929 for the 2019-2020 school year, including fringe benefits.

 

A. RESOLUTIONS

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

B. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. Revisions to School Board Policy 4003.4 - Infield Designation for Instructional Personnel Assigned Outside their Certification Subject Area (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Revisions to School Board Policy 4003.4, at this Final Reading.

 

In accordance with Section 1012.42(2), FS and SBER 6A-1.0503, school districts may implement a Board policy through which teachers may demonstrate sufficient subject area expertise in the assigned subject area(s) to be taught. School Board Policy 4003.4 guides the District in methods through which an instructional employee may be considered infield for a subject area.

 

In accordance with School Board Policy 1001, recommendations have been reviewed and approved by the Senior Leadership Team and School Board General Counsel Office.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the School District.

 

CC-2. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Social Media Position  (POSTPONED 04/23/19 RSBM) (Supporting Docs)

 

MEMO TO VOTE DOWN

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Social Media Position. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Specialist, Social Media position has been created in support of Public Information departmental operations. The position was approved as part of the Superintendent 2018 - 2019 Organizational Chart. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on

April 2, 2019. 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.

 

There is no financial impact associated with this item. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-3. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Social Media Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Social Media Position. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Specialist, Social Media position has been created in support of Public Information departmental operations. The position was approved as part of the Superintendent 2018 - 2019 Organizational Chart. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on

April 2, 2019. 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.

 

There is no financial impact associated with this item. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-4. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Mass Media Position  (POSTPONED 04/23/19 RSBM) (Supporting Docs)

 

MEMO TO VOTE DOWN

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Mass Media Position. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Specialist, Mass Media position has been created in support of Public Information departmental operations. The position was approved as part of the Superintendent 2018 - 2019 Organizational Chart. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on

April 2, 2019. 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.

 

There is no financial impact associated with this item. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-5. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Marketing and Strategic Communications (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Marketing and Strategic Communications Position. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Specialist, Marketing and Strategic Communications position has been created in support of Public Information departmental operations. The position was approved as part of the Superintendent 2018 - 2019 Organizational Chart. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on April 2, 2019. 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.

 

There is no financial impact associated with this item. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-6. Proposed New Job Description for the Director, Mass Media and Community Relations Position  (POSTPONED 04/23/19 RSBM) (Supporting Docs)

 

MEMO TO VOTE DOWN

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Director, Mass Media and Community Relations Position. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Director, Mass Media and Community Relations position has been created in support of Public Information departmental operations. The position was approved as part of the Superintendent 2018 - 2019 Organizational Chart. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on April 2, 2019. 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.

 

There is no financial impact associated with this item. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-7. Proposed New Job Description for the Manager, Marketing & Media and Community Relations Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Manager, Marketing & Media and Community Relations Position. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Manager, Media and Community Relations position has been created in support of Public Information departmental operations. The position was approved as part of the Superintendent 2018 - 2019 Organizational Chart. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on April 2, 2019. 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.

 

There is no financial impact associated with this item. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

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 Board Policies 7003 and 7003.1. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee convened on April 17, 2019, to review staff's recommendations concerning pre-qualification applications.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-2. Supplier Diversity Outreach Program as of March 31, 2019 (Supporting Docs)

 

Receive Supplier Diversity Outreach Program (SDOP) Report.

 

The SDOP Report provides The School Board of Broward County, Florida, an update on the continual progress of the program.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-3. Recommendation to Approve First Renewal - 16-129T - Sale of Surplus Metals - Pre-Approval of Vendors (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: August 17, 2016 through May 31, 2020, 3 Years, 9 Months; User Department: Procurement & Warehousing Services (PWS); Award Amount: Revenue Generating; Awarded Vendor(s): Capital Scrap Metal, LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-129T - Sale of Surplus Metals for one (1) additional year, June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, as per Bid Special Condition 5, Contract Renewal which state that: "The term of the bid shall be for three (3) year(s), and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods". PWS, Physical Plant Operations, and Transportation utilize these services to dispose of ferrous and non-ferrous surplus metals.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-129T_SaleofSurplusMetals.pdf

 

There is no cost to the District, as this is a revenue generating service.

 

E-4. Recommendation for Bid Renewal - ITB 16-107T - Bleacher Repair Service (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term:

July 27, 2016 through July 31, 2020, 4 Years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $1,500,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Charron Sports Services, Inc.; Hufcor Florida Group; Lyle Bleachers, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-107T - Bleacher Repair Service for one (1) additional year, August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020, as per Bid Special Condition 5, Contract Renewal which states that: "The term of the bid shall be for three (3) years and may be, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods". PPO utilizes this contract to maintain and service indoor/outdoor bleachers as well as the indoor basketball backstops throughout the District.

 

A copy of the ITB documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-107T_BleacherRepairService.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-5. Recommendation for Renewal - 16-179T - Refuse Services, Roll-Off Units (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2020, 4 Years; User Department: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS); Award Amount: $920,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Sunshine Recycling Services of S.W. Florida, LLC; Republic Services of Florida, Limited Partnership; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-179T - Refuse Services, Roll-Off Units for one (1) additional year, August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020, as per Bid Special Condition 5 which states that: "The term of the bid The term of the bid shall be for three (3) year(s), and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods".

 

A copy of bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-179T_RefuseServicesRoll-OffUnits.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-6. Recommendation for Renewal - ITB 15-106C - Storm Sewer & Sewer Main Cleaning and Repairs (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the second renewal for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: June 18, 2015 through June 17, 2020, 5 Years; User Department: Environmental Health & Safety (EHS); Award Amount: $750,000; Awarded Vendor(s): All Liquid Environmental Services, LLC d/b/a Johnson Environmental Services; Shenandoah General Construction Company; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 15-106C - Storm Sewer & Sewer Main Cleaning and Repairs for one (1) additional year, June 18, 2019 through June 17, 2020, as per Bid Special Condition 5, Contract Renewal which states that: "The term of the bid shall be for three (3) years and may be, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods". EHS utilizes this contract on an as-needed basis to service, repair and maintain storm sewer at schools and administrative sites throughout the District.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/15-106C_StormSewerMainCleaning&Repair.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-7. Recommendation to Approve Second Amendment to the Agreement - 56-001E - Education To Go (ED2GO) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment of the above Agreement. Contract Term:

July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, 5 Years; User Department: Broward Community Schools; Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): Cengage Learning, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to approve the Second Amendment to renew the Agreement with Cengage Learning, Inc. to continue providing a wide range of highly interactive and well-crafted online courses accessible to adult students 24/7 through a Broward Community Schools portal. Through a link on Broward Community School's portal, users have access to a range of self-paced and instructor-led courses for costs ranging from $29.95 to $475. All costs and fees for ED2GO courses are funded by the individual users, not The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

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

 

There is no cost to the District, as this is a revenue generating service.

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

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

 

Approve the submission of the following grant applications (A-M): A. Association of Latino Administrators…, $250 (awarded) B. Broward County Farm Bureau, $250 (awarded) C. Exxon Mobile Education Alliance, $500 (awarded) D. Florida Association of Science Teachers…, $500 (awarded) E. Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education…, $60,000 (requested) F. Jobs for Florida's Graduates - Deerfield Beach High School, $45,000 (awarded) G. Jobs for Florida's Graduates - Miramar High School, $45,000 (awarded) H. McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation…, $29,400 (requested) List is continued in the Summary Explanation and Background section below.

 

I. Norusis Family Charitable Fund…, $500 (awarded) J. NoVo Foundation, $30,000 (requested) K. Publix Charities, $250 (awarded) L. Safe Fleet…, $5,000 (requested) M. Society for Science & The Public, $1,000 (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.

 

The potential positive financial impact if all projects are awarded is $217,650 from various sources.

 

EE-2. Agreement with Florida Atlantic University (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Florida Atlantic University. The Agreement begins upon Board approval and concludes on June 30, 2020.

 

The Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees is to provide education courses for up to 75 teachers that have been hired on temporary teaching certificates. These college education courses will be delivered online over the course of 8 weeks. The program is designed to help educators gain the education semester hours required by the Florida Department of Education.

 

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

 

Funds in the amount of $230,000 will be paid to Florida Atlantic University. These funds will be allocated through Title II, Part A under the recruitment and retention of effective teachers. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

EE-3. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 16-122B - Foam Hand Soap with Dispensers (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: May 18, 2016 through May 31, 2020, 4 Years; User Department: Procurement & Warehousing Services; Additional Requested Amount: $138,000; New Award Amount: $1,085,000; Awarded Vendor(s); South Florida Janitorial & Pool Supply, Inc.; Dade Paper & Bag Co.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-122B - Foam Hand Soap with Dispensers for one (1) additional year, June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020, as per Bid Special Condition 5 which states that: "The Term of the bid shall be for three (3) year(s), and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods", and additional spending authority of $138,000.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-122B_FoamHandSoapwithDispensers.pdf

 

The financial impact to the District will be $138,000. The contract award amount was $947,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $138,000, bringing the new contract value to $1,085,000. The funding source will come from schools and departments budgets. The financial impact amount represents an estimate contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-4. Piggyback Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 59-105R- Relocating Modular and Portable Classroom (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above agreements from St. Lucie County Schools and Palm Beach County Schools. Contract Term: May 8, 2019 through August 20, 2020, 1 Year, 3 Months; User Department: Facilities & Construction Management; Award Amount: $90,440; Awarded Vendor(s): Brownie Companies; Palm Beach Trucking LLC d/b/a Merchant Transport; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to approve the piggyback of the School Board of St. Lucie County, Florida contract with Brownie Companies LLC and the School Board of Palm Beach County, Florida, contract with Palm Beach Trucking LLC d/b/a Merchant Transport. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Purchasing Policy 3320, Part II, Section M permits the District to piggyback on a contract awarded by public or governmental agencies. The District will utilize the agreement to acquire the services to relocate modular and portable classrooms.

 

These Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel: PENDING

 

There is no additional funding request for this item the required funding for the scope of work is included in the SMART program project budget. The total cost for this project is $90,440.

 

EE-5. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 19-103C - Purchase and Installation of Indoor/Outdoor Walk-in Freezers/Coolers (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: May 8, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 3 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) Year Renewal Periods; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $3,685,000; Awarded Vendor(s): State Contracting & Engineering Corporation; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): State Contracting & Engineering Corporation.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received one (1) proposal for the purchase and installation of indoor/outdoor walk-in freezer/coolers. This RFP is available for the purchase and installation of indoor/outdoor walk-in freezer/coolers; essential equipment and services needed for the day-to-day operation of the District's school cafeterias.

 

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

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/19-103C_PurchaseandInstallationofIndoorOutdoorWalk-inFreezersCoolers.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be of $3,685,000. The funding source will come from the FNS operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-6. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 15-066R - Maintenance, Cleaning, Repair, and Inspection of Cafeteria Hood Ventilation Systems (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, 5 Years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations; Additional Requested Amount: $150,000; New Award Amount: $840,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Gold Coast Environmental Solutions, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor: Gold Coast Environmental Solutions, Inc.

 

ITB 15-066R - Maintenance, Cleaning, Repair, and Inspection of Cafeteria Hood Ventilation Systems, was awarded by the School Board on May 19, 2015. The current contract expires on June 30, 2019; therefore, this request is presented to exercise the second renewal of this contract for one (1) additional year.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/15-066R_MaintCleaningRepairInspectionCafeteriaHoodVentilationSystems.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $150,000. The funding source will come from the Food & Nutrition Service's operating budget. The contract award amount was for $690,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $150,000, bringing the new contract value to $840,000. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-7. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 59-076V - Select Workers' Compensation Services (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB) Agreement. Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 3 Years; User Department: Risk Management; Award Amount: $4,770,000; Awarded Vendor(s): S1 Medical, LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

On May 3, 2016, the School Board approved Item II-3, Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and CompServices, Inc. for Select Workers' Compensation Services. The 2016 contract contained select/ancillary Third Party Administrator (TPA) services to support the District's Self-Administered,

WC Program that was established in October of 2013. These select TPA services include Intake & Triage; Claims System; Medical Bill Review, Medical Credentialing; Bill Payment, and Provider/Vendor Management.

 

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 financial impact to the District is $4,770,000. The funding source will come from the Workers' Compensation Self Insurance Fund. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-8. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - FY20-028 - STOP School Violence Prevention and Mental Health Training Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement with the Sandy Hook Promise Foundation. Contract Term: May 8, 2019 through September 30, 2021, 3 Years, 5 Months; User Department: Student Services; Award Amount: $45,000, Awarded Vendor(s): Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation, Inc. trains students and adults to know the signs of gun violence to prevent future tragedies. Four (4) of the Sandy Hook Foundation, Inc. programs will be made available to schools to select from and implement, particularly the "Start with Hello" and "Say Something" programs. The Sandy Hook Promise Foundation will provide all resources, materials, and training to implement program.

 

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 will be $45,000. The funding to support this educational program comes from the Department of Justice Grant Award 2018-YS-BX-0081. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-9. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 19-065B - Sanitary Washroom Supplies (Supporting Docs)

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: June 22, 2019 through October 31, 2021, 28 Months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount: $3,090,000; Awarded Vendor(s): 7; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): Neeld Paper & Supplies; RSD Majestic Supply Company of South Florida.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received fifteen (15) proposals in response to ITB 19-065B - Sanitary Washroom Supplies. This ITB allows the District to purchase health, hygiene, and safety items that are stocked in the Central Warehouse. These items are delivered and distributed to schools and departments placing orders as needed.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/19-065B_SanitaryWashroomSupplies.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $3,090,000. The funding source will come from schools and departments budgets. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-10. Recommendation of Continuation - FY20-073 - Continuation of the Lease or Maintenance of District Software & Hardware for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the continuation of the lease or maintenance of the District software and hardware for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020; Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through

June 30, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Information & Technology; Award Amount: $6,326,668; Awarded Vendor(s): Multiple; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This agenda item is requesting spending authority approval to provide maintenance support for major curriculum and business software and hardware technology systems for the fiscal year 2019-2020. District schools and departments utilize many of the curriculum operational software and hardware technology systems that are provided by various vendors. In an effort to maintain these systems, the Information & Technology Department established a process to streamline and consolidate requests for spending authority on an extensive number of annual SW/HW maintenance, license and lease renewals. This process was established and has been used since the year 2000.

 

The total financial impact to the District is $6,326,668. Funding sources: Innovative Learning $295,469; BECON $351,068; Food & Nutrition Services $241,622; Risk Management $126,300; Technical Education $977,824; Information & Technology $4,334,385. The financial amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award.

 

EE-11. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - 59-101V - PRE-AP Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above agreement. Contract Term:

May 01, 2019 through April 30, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Advanced Academics/Pompano Beach High School; Award Amount: $6,400; Awarded Vendor(s): College Board; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The PRE-AP program objective is to help students access and complete college-level work before leaving high school and to improve their college readiness. It offers instructional frameworks and resources, student practice, and formative assessments for students to learn the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful in AP and other college-level coursework.

 

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 $6,400. The funding source will come from the Pompano Beach High School's operating budget.

 

EE-12. Recommendation to Approve First Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 16-184R - Automotive Oils, Lubricants, and Grease (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB): Contract Term: July 27, 2016 through May 8, 2020, 47 Months; User Department: Student Transportation & Fleet Services (SF&TS); Additional Requested Amount: $166,000; New Award Amount: $617,440; Awarded Vendor(s): Flamingo Oil Corporation d/b/a Flamingo Oil Company; Genuine Parts Company; U.S. Essential Supply and Services LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): U.S. Essential Supply and Services LLC.

 

This request is to approve the First Renewal and Additional Spending Authority for ITB 16-184R. This Bid is utilized by Vehicle Maintenance for the purchase of automotive oils, lubricants, and grease for the service and maintenance of the District fleet of vehicles and school buses.

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $166,000. The funding source will come from ST&FS operating budget. The contract award amount was for $451,440. The request is to increase the spending authority by $166,000, bringing the new contract value to $617,440. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-13. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-2014 - Mainline Food and Distribution Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 3 Years, with two (2) one (1) year renewals; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $83,000,000; Awarded Vendor(s): US Food, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received three (3) proposals in response to ITB FY20-014 - Mainline Food and Distribution Services. This ITB allows FNS the ability to purchase food and food supply products for use in the school cafeterias, school lunch, breakfast, after-school snacks, and supper programs.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-014_Mainline_FoodsandDistribution Services.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $83,000,000. The funding source will come from FNS operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-14. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-017 - Milk, Other Dairy Products and Fruit Juices (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 3 Years with two (2) additional one (1) year renewals; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $28,400,000; Awarded Vendor(s): M & B Products, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received two (2) proposals in response to ITB FY20-017 - Milk, Other Dairy Products and Fruit Juices. This Bid is utilized by FNS to purchase dairy products and one hundred (100) percent juice products to meet the United States Department of Agriculture meal pattern requirements for the National School Lunch Program.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-017_MilkOtherDairyProductsandFruitJuices.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $28,400,000. The funding source will come from the FNS operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-15. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority – (Supporting Docs)

16-113T - Recycling Services

 

Approve the first renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract term: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020, 4 Years; User Department: Environmental Health & Safety; Additional Requested Amount: $180,000; New Award Amount: $1,395,000; Awarded vendor(s): Coastal Waste & Recycling of Broward County, LLC f/k/a Thoroughbred Waste Services, Inc.; Sunshine Recycling Services of SWFL, LLC; Coastal Waste & Recycling Holdco, LLC f/k/a World Waste Recycling, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-113T - Recycling Services for one (1) additional year as per Bid Special Condition 5 which states that: "The term of the bid shall be for three (3) year(s), and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods", and additional spending authority of $180,000.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-113T_RecyclingServices.pdf

 

The financial impact to the District will be $180,000. The contract award amount was $1,215,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $180,000 bringing the new contract value to $1,395,000. The funding source will come from the Department's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimate contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-16. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-011 - Plasticware and Flatware Cutlery for Cafeterias (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, 12 Months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $680,000; Awarded Vendor(s): All Florida Paper, LLC; F & W Plastics d/b/a Daxwell, LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): All Florida Paper, LLC.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received seven (7) proposals in response to ITB FY20-011 - Plasticware and Flatware Cutlery for Cafeterias. FNS purchases both bulk and individually packaged cutlery items that are used in the District's cafeterias.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-011_PlasticwareandFlatwareforCafeterias.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $680,000. The funding source will come from FNS operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-17. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-021 - Bakery Products for Cafeterias (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, 2 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $1,670,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Flowers Baking Co. of Miami, LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received one (1) proposal in response to ITB FY20-021 - Bakery Products for Cafeterias. FNS purchases fresh whole grain-rich hamburger buns, hotdog buns, Pullman loaf, steak rolls, pan rolls to school cafeterias which meet the nutritional standards based on USDA guidelines for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-021_BakeryProductsforCafeterias.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $1,670,000. The funding source will come from FNS' operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract amount.

 

EE-18. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - FY20-012 - SOMAT Waste Disposal System Maintenance (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $370,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Soflo, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), received one (1) bid for this ITB. The purpose of this Bid is for the purchase of maintenance services and repair parts that are necessary to keep SOMAT machines operating in optimal conditions. SOMAT pulverize and dispose of fiber trays that are used by students and staff to transport food.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-012_SOMATWasteDisposalSystemMaintenance.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be of $370,000. The funding source will come from the Food & Nutrition Service operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-19. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 18-022R - Paints, Caulks, Sealers, Related Coatings, and Accessories (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the request for additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2019, 2 Years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Additional Requested Amount: $150,000; New Award Amount: $625,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Acrylux Paint Manufacturing Co. Inc.; The Sherwin Williams Company; Stein Paint Company; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received four (4) bids in response to ITB 18-022R. This Bid will be utilized mainly by the Material Logistics Stockroom PPO. This manufacturer list catalog bid enables PPO to purchase a wide array of painting products and supplies.

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $150,000. The funding source will come from PPO's operating budget. The contract award amount was for $475,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $150,000, bringing the new contract value to $625,000. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-20. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 59-052E - Energy Expense Management Software (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Agreement. Contract Term:

May 8, 2019 through May 6, 2022; 3 Years; User Department: Energy Conservation and Utility Management; Award Amount $90,125; Awarded Vendor(s): Dude Solutions, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Dude Solutions, Inc. provides software utilized to manage more than 2,270 utility invoices received by the District every month.

 

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 $90,125. The funding source will come from the Energy Conversation and Utility Management Department Operating Budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-21. Recommendation to Approve First Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 57-003E - TV Viewership Measurement Service (Rentrak) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment to renew the Agreement with additional spending authority. Contract Term: December 21, 2016 through June 30, 2020, 3 Years,

7 Months; User Department: Broward Education Communications Network (BECON); Additional Requested Amount: $35,000; New Award Amount $140,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Rentrak Corporation; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This contract is utilized as a measurement tool to gather data on the number of households tuned to specific broadcast stations in real time, allowing for BECON to generate reports on precise audience measurements for specific programs or day parts.

 

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 $140,000. The contract award amount was for $105,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $35,000 bringing the new contract value to $140,000. The funding source is BECONS's Operating Budget. The financial amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-22. Recommendation to Approve Third Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 58-102E - Instructure Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Third Amendment with additional spending authority. Contract Term: June 15, 2016 through December 19, 2021, 4 Years; User Department: Innovative Learning; Additional Requested Amount: $173,200; New Award Amount: $5,799,645; Awarded Vendor(s): Instructure, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The Instructure Canvas Agreement included an onsite personnel and remote individual to assist in multiple aspects of the Learning Management System deployment. This request is to amend the Agreement to extend the embedded individuals providing professional services through June 2020.

 

The Third Amendment to the 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 $173,200. The contract award was for $5,626,495. The request is to increase the spending authority by $173,200, bringing the new contract value to $5,799,645. The funding source will come from the Digital Classroom Plan. The financial amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. State of Florida Statewide Voluntary Prekindergarten Provider Agreement between the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Florida, Inc. (ELC) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the State of Florida Statewide Voluntary Prekindergarten Provider Agreement between the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County, Florida, Inc. (ELC) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) to implement the 2019-2020 Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Program and to authorize the Superintendent of Schools or his designee to provide any electronic signatures necessary to execute the provider agreement.

 

SBBC agrees to implement the VPK Program for School Year 2019-2020 and Summer 2020. The term of this Agreement will be August 14, 2019 through

August 13, 2020. SBBC will provide full-day (6 hours) and half-day (3 hours) VPK instructional models. Program models include: VPK/Extended Day (3 hours); VPK/Enrichment (6-hours that combines 3 hours of free VPK with optional 3 fee-based hours); VPK/Enrichment (6 hours free model that combines VPK funding with either Title I or Exceptional Student Learning Support funding) and a 300-hour Summer VPK program.

 

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

 

The estimated positive financial impact to the District is $3,244,407. The source of funds is The Office of Early Learning (OEL) and Early Learning Coalition of Broward (ELC).

 

FF-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) Gulfstream Early Learning Center and Broward County (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) Gulfstream Early Learning Center and Broward County.

 

Broward County, through the Commission's Office and Children's Service Administration, has been actively involved in the design, vision, model, and implementation of services at Gulfstream Early Learning Center (ELC). As part of the support for the overall Gulfstream ELC project, Broward County Children's Services Administration is allocating $100,000 to continue funding a site administrator to manage the daily operations and programs which shall include, but not be limited to, Early Childhood Professional Learning and Development, Community and State Collaboration, Partnerships, Early Childhood Education (Head Start, VPK, Family Literacy), Family Strengthening, and Social Service Connections.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. Broward County will sign this agreement following the School Board approval.

 

The potential positive impact to the District is $100,000.

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

I-1. Approve New Waivers for 2019-2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve New Waivers for the 2019-2020 school year in accordance with Policy 1403.

 

School Board Policy 1403 provides a procedure whereby schools can request waivers to School Board Policy and/or the BTU contract to remove barriers to school improvement. All waivers must be approved by 66 2/3 percent of faculty and be shared with the school community at public meetings.

 

These waivers were reviewed and recommended by the District Review Panel, appropriate level Executive Principals Committee, and the Superintendent.

 

There is no financial impact to the district.

 

I-2. Affiliation Agreements with Capella University, Inc., Nova Southeastern University, Inc., The Florida International University Board of Trustees, and Western Governors University Corporation (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Affiliation Agreements for Capella University, Inc., Nova Southeastern University, Inc., The Florida International University Board of Trustees, and Western Governors University Corporation to provide internship opportunities for their students.

 

Capella University, Inc., Nova Southeastern University, Inc., The Florida International University Board of Trustees, and Western Governors University Corporation offer its students, majoring in various fields of study, opportunities to gain practical experience as part of the course curriculum. Students from these programs are required to participate in a field experience/internship program. These Affiliation Agreements would provide internship opportunities for Capella University, Inc., Nova Southeastern University, Inc., The Florida International University Board of Trustees, and Western Governors University Corporation students within Broward County Public Schools.

 

These 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.

 

I-3. Broward County School Board v. Dana M. Sigler (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Superintendent's recommended settlement of a two (2) day suspension without pay and thereby rescind Agenda Item I-8 approved at the December 4, 2018, School Board Operational Meeting for a three (3) day suspension without pay.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Dillard Elementary School – (Supporting Docs)

Fort Lauderdale - Song & Associates, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001915

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Dillard Elementary School,

Song & Associates, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001915.

 

Project Architect: Song & Associates, Inc.

Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

J-2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Nova Middle School - Davie - Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001898 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Nova Middle School, Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001898.

 

Project Architect: Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc.

Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

J-3. Authorization to Advertise to Bids - Flamingo Elementary School - Davie - SGM Engineering, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002135 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Flamingo Elementary School,

SGM Engineering, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002135.

 

Project Architect: SGM Engineering, Inc.

Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

J-4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Park Lakes Elementary School - Lauderdale Lakes - Song & Associates, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001988 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Park Lakes Elementary School,

Song & Associates, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001988.

 

Project Architect: Song & Associates, Inc.

Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

J-5. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Maplewood Elementary School – (Supporting Docs)

Coral Springs - SMART Program Renovations - M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc. - Project No. P.001639 - Song & Associates, Inc. - Project No. P.001998

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Maplewood Elementary School, SMART Program Renovations, M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc., Project No. P.001639, and Song & Associates, Inc., Project No. P.001998.

 

Project Architects: M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc. and Song & Associates, Inc.

Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

These projects have been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

J-6. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Davie Elementary School - Davie - Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001899 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Davie Elementary School, Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc. , SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001899.

 

Project Architect: Wolfberg/Alvarez and Partners, Inc.

Scope of Work: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

JJ-1. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 18-185C - Everglades Elementary School - Weston - Advanced Roofing, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001948 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Advanced Roofing, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $1,825,306 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,132,500.

 

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.

 

The financial impact of approving this Construction Bid Recommendation is $1,825,306. 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 $1,132,500 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $1,212,000 to $2,344,500.

 

JJ-2. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 18-192C - Fairway Elementary School - Miramar - Thornton Construction Company, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001785 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Thornton Construction Company, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $5,889,000 and approve additional funding in the amount of $3,507,900.

 

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.

 

The financial impact of approving this Construction Bid Recommendation is $5,889,000. 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 $3,507,900 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $4,003,000 to $7,510,900.

 

JJ-3. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-128C - Riverland Elementary School - Fort Lauderdale - OAC Action Construction, Corp. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001987 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to OAC Action Construction, Corp. for the lump sum amount of $3,330,813.70 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,551,192.

 

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.

 

The financial impact of approving this Construction Bid Recommendation is $3,330,813.70. 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 $2,551,192 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $1,506,000 to $4,057,192.

 

JJ-4. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 18-194C - Hawkes Bluff Elementary School - Fort Lauderdale - Advanced Roofing, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001784 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Advanced Roofing, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $5,490,306 and approve additional funding in the amount of $3,906,437.

 

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.

 

The financial impact of approving this Construction Bid Recommendation is $5,490,306.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 $3,906,437 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $2,903,000 to $6,809,437.

 

JJ-5. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - Song & Associates, Inc. - Riverside Elementary School - Coral Springs - Project No. P.002039 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 18-093C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated January 17, 2018, with Song & Associates, Inc., Riverside Elementary School, Project No. P.002039, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 18-093C, in the amount of $20,990.

 

Purpose of the Amendment: See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

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

 

The financial impact to the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is $20,990. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

K-1. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended February 28, 2019 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended February 28, 2019.

 

Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to the State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008. As of February 2019, the fund balance as a percentage of the projected revenues was 3.59% and fund balance, excluding Charter Schools’ revenues was 4.26%.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

L-1. Third Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Sunshine Academy of Oakland Park, Inc. (SunFire High School - 5060) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Third Amendment to Charter School Agreement for Sunshine Academy of Oakland Park, Inc., on behalf of SunFire High School - 5060.

 

Sunshine Academy of Oakland Park, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of SunFire High School - 5060, desires to amend its charter agreement to change its Education Services Provider (ESP) form A Plus Resource Group, Inc., to Number 1 Services, LLC., for the 2018 - 2019 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.

 

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.

 

L-2. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Sunshine Charter Academy of Broward, Inc. (SunEd High School of North Broward - 5861) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment to Charter School Agreement for Sunshine Charter Academy of Broward, Inc., on behalf of SunEd High School of North Broward - 5861.

 

Sunshine Charter Academy of Broward, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of SunEd High School of North Broward - 5861, desires to amend its charter school agreement to change its Education Provider (ESP) from A Plus Resource Group, LLC., to Gold Key Group, Inc., for the 2018 - 2019 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.

 

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.

 

L-3. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Sunshine Charter Academy of Broward, Inc. (SunEd High School of North Broward - 5861) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Sunshine Charter Academy of Broward, Inc., on behalf of SunEd High School of North Broward - 5861.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

L-4. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Riverside Science, Inc., (Broward Math and Science Schools - 5038) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Riverside Science, Inc., on behalf of Broward Math and Science Schools - 5038.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

L-5. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Renaissance Charter School, Inc., (Renaissance Charter Middle at Pines - 5014) (Supporting Docs)

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

L-6. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Renaissance Charter School, Inc., (Renaissance Charter at Pines - 5710) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Renaissance Charter School at Pines - 5710.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

L-7. First Amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement with the City of Lauderhill (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment to Reciprocal Use Agreement with the City of Lauderhill.

 

The current Reciprocal Use Agreement (RUA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Lauderhill was entered into on June 13, 2016. The Agreement is scheduled to expire on June 12, 2021.

 

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

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

L-8. Reappointment of School Board Representative to the Oversight Committee (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the reappointment of Roy Rogers as a School Board Representative to the Oversight Committee for the Implementation of the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning (OC), to comply with the provisions of the Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning (TRILA).

 

The TRILA addresses the coordination of growth management issues and the provision and availability of public school facilities in Broward County.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to Broward County Public Schools.

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION(S)

 

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.

 

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