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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

 

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 – 10:05 A.M.

Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center

600 Southeast Third Avenue, Board Room

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING

 

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

 

July 23, 2019

 

SPEAKERS:

3. Ilona Machado   (WITHDRAWN)

 

July 22, 2019

 

ITEMS:

G-3.  Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2019-2020 School Year   (SECOND REVISION)

CC-11.  Final Adoption of Policy 1100A School Board Meetings and Rules of Order (formerly Rules for the Scheduling of Meetings and Establishment and Disposition of Agenda)   (REVISED)

EE-21. Revise the 2019/20 Opening and Closing School Times   (SECOND REVISION)

K-1. Advertisement of the Tentative District Budget and Millage Levy for Fiscal Year 2019-2020   (REVISED)

 

July 18, 2019

 

MINUTES:

May 21, 2019 - Regular School Board Meeting   (ADDED)

 

SPEAKERS:

6. Anna Marie Pierpont   (ADDED)

 

ITEMS:

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2019-2020 School Year   (REVISED)

CC-4. Proposed New Job Description for the Manager, District Security Operations Center Position   (REVISED)

CC-5. Proposed New Job Description for the Protective Research Analyst Position   (REVISED)

CC-6. Proposed New Job Description for the Trainer - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position   (REVISED)

CC-7. Proposed New Job Description for the Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position   (REVISED)

CC-8. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management Communications Position   (REVISED)

CC-9. Proposed New Job Description for the Senior Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position   (REVISED)

EE-16. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-093 - Dual Enrollment Articulation for Florida International University (FIU)   (WITHDRAWN)

EE-21. Revise the 2019/20 Opening and Closing School Times   (REVISED)

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

May 21, 2019 – Regular School Board Meeting   (ADDED) (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED / CHANGED ITEMS

 

CLOSE AGENDA

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

10:30 A.M.  (Committee Reports listed on the 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)

 

Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) Awards Recognition  

(SPECIAL ORDER – 10:45 A.M.)

 

      Board Member – Ann Murray

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

REPORTS

 

Board Members

Superintendent

 

SPEAKERS

 

12:00 P.M.  (Public Speakers listed on the Regular School Board Meeting agenda will

be heard at 12 p.m. or immediately following the Special Presentations.)

 

1. Steve Moyer

2. Ronnie Flournoy

3. Ilona Machado   (WITHDRAWN)

4. Mark Cantor

5. Trudy Jermanovich

6. Anna Marie Pierpont   (ADDED)

 

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 2019-2020 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2019-2020 appointments and leaves as listed in the 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 2019-2020 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment or discipline as listed in the attached respective lists for instructional staff.

 

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:

 

1.  Instructional Resignations and Retirements

2.  Instructional Suspensions, 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 2019-2020 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

SECOND REVISION

 

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 2019-2020 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2020.

 

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2019-20120 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.

 

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

A. RESOLUTIONS

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

B. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, 2019-2020 Organizational Chart Job Descriptions for the Division of Chief Strategy & Operations Officer (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the proposed new job descriptions for the Officer, Economic Development & Diversity Compliance and the Director, Student Transportation & Fleet Services positions, identified through the 2019 - 2020 Organizational Chart for the Division of Chief Strategy & Operations Officer. This is the Final Reading.

 

The proposed new job descriptions for the Officer, Economic Development & Diversity Compliance and the Director, Student Transportation & Fleet Services positions, identified through the 2019 - 2020 Organizational Chart for the Division of Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, are being submitted for adoption. The job descriptions were publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on May 23, 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.

 

The creation of these job descriptions represent no additional financial impact to the District. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-2. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, 2019-2020 Organizational Chart Job Descriptions for the Division of Chief Portfolio Services Officer (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the proposed new job description for the Manager, School Choice position identified through the 2019 - 2020 Organizational Chart for the Division of Chief Portfolio Services Officer. This is the Final Reading.

 

The proposed new job description for the Manager, School Choice position, identified through the 2019 - 2020 Organizational Chart for the Division of Chief Portfolio Services Officer, is being submitted for adoption. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on June 19, 2019 and on May 24, 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.

 

The new job description represents no additional financial impact to the District. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-3. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, 2019-2020 Organizational Chart Job Descriptions for the Division of Chief Portfolio Services Officer (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the proposed revised job description for the Director, Demographics & Student Assignments Enrollment Planning position identified through the 2019 - 2020 Organizational Chart for the Division of Chief Portfolio Services Officer. This is the Final Reading.

 

The proposed revised job description for the Director, Demographics & Student Assignments Enrollment Planning position, identified through the 2019 - 2020 Organizational Chart for the Division of Chief Portfolio Services Officer, is being submitted for adoption. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on June 19, 2019 and on May 24, 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.

 

The revised job description represents no additional financial impact to the District. See the Executive Summary for additional information on the

expense associated with staffing this position.

 

CC-4. Proposed New Job Description for the Manager, District Security Operations Center Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Adopt the Proposed New Job Description for the Manager, District Security Operations Center position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Manager, District Security Operations Center position has been created in support of the Division of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on May 23, 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 Protective Research Analyst Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Adopt the Proposed New Job Description for the Protective Research Analyst Position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Protective Research Analyst position has been created in support of the Division of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on May 23, 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 Trainer - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Adopt the Proposed New Job Description for the Trainer - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Trainer - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness position has been created in support of the Division of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on May 23, 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 Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Adopt the Proposed New Job Description for the Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness position has been created in support of the Division of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on May 23, 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-8. Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management Communications Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Adopt the Proposed New Job Description for the Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management Communications Position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management Communications position has been created in support of the Division of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on May 23, 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-9. Proposed New Job Description for the Senior Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the Proposed New Job Description for the Senior Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness Position. Approval is requested to advertise for the position after the first reading. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Senior Data Analyst - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness position has been created in support of the Division of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on June 19, 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- 10. Revisions to Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt revisions to Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan, at this Final Reading.

 

The District Policy 6000.1 Committee convened throughout the school year to address issues and formulate proposed changes for the 2019-20 school year. A broad representation of district and school-based staff, along with parents and students participated in the committee. The Chart of Substantive Changes addresses all revisions recommended at this time. One additional “State Change” was made due to the enactment of SB 850 between Reading 1 and Reading 2. These revisions were discussed at the May 14, 2019 School Board Workshop and the June 18, 2019 Public Rule Development Meeting.

 

This policy was advertised on May 6, 2019 for the First Reading and June 16, 2019 for the Second Reading.

 

Compliance with the proposed Policy/Rule is not estimated to result in any economic impact upon persons affected by the Policy/Rule.

 

CC-11. Final Adoption of Policy 1100A School Board Meetings and Rules of Order (formerly Rules for the Scheduling of Meetings and Establishment and Disposition of Agenda) (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

To adopt Policy 1100A School Board Meetings and Rules of Order (formerly Rules for the Scheduling of Meetings and Establishment and Disposition of Agenda) at this Final Reading.

 

In response to the Board's request to address various concerns regarding specific rules and order in the scheduling and conducting of School Board meetings as outlined in the original policy, this policy restructure better codifies the expectations for all School Board meetings. These include defining the types of meetings; the establishment of agendas; submission of agenda items by School Board Members; School Board role in personnel nominations; public participation; decorum during meetings; public information; and use of communications media technology.

 

Policy changes have been vetted in accordance with the process outlined in Policy 1001: Rule Adoption and Rule Making. Revisions were discussed at the first Board Workshop on April 30, 2019, and at the second Rule Development Board Workshop on June 18, 2019. The exhibits provided reflect the revisions for this policy.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

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 convened on June 26, 2019, to review staff's recommendations concerning pre-qualification applications.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-2. Recommendation for Bid Renewal - 16-149T - Furnish & Install Stage Draperies (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: September 8, 2016 through September 30, 2020, 4 Years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $450,000; Awarded Vendor(s): The Specialty Group, LTD d/b/a Luxout Stage Curtains; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-149T - Furnish & Install Stage Draperies for one (1) additional year, October 1, 2019 through September 30, 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 Bid to repair or replace worn out or torn stage draperies at various school auditoriums, cafeterias, theaters, and closed-circuit television studios.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16149T_FurnishandInstallStageDraperies.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-3. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-112 - Digital Mathematics Curriculum Program (IMACS) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: July 23, 2019 through August 1, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Secondary Learning; Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): Institute of Mathematics; Computer Science of South Florida, Inc. (IMACS); Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

IMACS of South Florida, Inc. provides a rigorous digital mathematics curriculum to qualified middle school students. After successful completion of this digital, self-paced, highly accelerated mathematics program, students will have developed an ability to think abstractly, quantitatively, and logically.

 

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.

 

E-4. Fourth Amendment to Agreement - 16-005V - Retirement Plan Administration and Investment Management Services for School Board Employees (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Fourth Amendment to Agreement for the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Benefits; Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): Bencor, Inc.; Small/Minority/ Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The RFP 16-005V - Retirement Plan Administration and Investment Management Services for School Board Employees was awarded to Bencor, Inc. on May 19, 2015. The term of the initial contract period was July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018, with an option for two (2) one (1) year renewals. This is the second and final one (1) year renewal option.

 

The Fourth Amendment to the 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 Board.

 

E-5. Recommendation to Approve Third Amendment to Agreement - 16-004V - Third Party Administrator for Tax Sheltered Annuities for School Board Employees (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Third Amendment to Agreement for the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Benefits; Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): TSA Consulting Group, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

RFP 16-004V - Third Party Administrator for Tax Sheltered Annuities for School Board Employees was awarded to TSA Consulting Group, Inc. on June 23, 2015. The initial term of the contract was from July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2018, with an option for two (2) one (1) year renewals. This request is to approve the Third Amendment to Agreement and contract renewal for the term as stated in the Requested Action.

 

The Third Amendment to the 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. Administrative fees are paid by the contracted TSA vendors from RFP 15-010P - 403(b)/457(b) Program for School Board Employees.

 

E-6. Broward County Public Schools 2024 Strategic Plan (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the District's 2024 Strategic Plan. The new 2024 Strategic Plan was developed after a year-long development process facilitated by the Office of Strategic Initiative Management (SIM). This involved collaboration with stakeholders across the District, including students, teachers, school-based and District staff and administrators, families, community members, and local business and non-profit partnering organizations.

 

A comprehensive Environmental Scan was conducted by SIM to examine various internal and external factors impacting our future direction, including demographic, economic, political, and legislative shifts, peer District an national trends, industry and market demands, our own historical trend data an past performance, statistical modeling to forecast and set appropriate Targets, and research around best practices in strategic planning and change management. The phases of development included review and revision as appropriate of our Vision, Mission, Core Values, Goals, and Initiatives.

 

The Vision and Mission are remaining constant from our 2016-19 Strategic Plan, but the new 2024 Strategic Plan includes a streamlined and modernized set of 5 Core Values, 3 Strategic Goals, 6 Campaigns, and 19 initiatives. Review and revision of the plan as needed is scheduled for an annual cadence, to ensure that the plan remains a living document which is flexible and responsive to the evolving needs of our stakeholders over time.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-7. Recommendation to Reject All Bids - FY20-107 - Online Payment of Game Officials (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to Reject all bids for the above-mentioned Request for Proposal.

 

In accordance with the Purchasing Policy 3320 Part 11 (J), it is recommended that all proposals are rejected. As stated in the Policy "if less than two (2) responsive proposals for a commodity or contractual services are received, the District may negotiate on the best terms and conditions or decide to reject all proposals. The District shall document the reasons that negotiating terms and conditions with the sole proposer is in the best interest of the District in lieu of re-soliciting proposals." The decision to reject is because the service being procured is new to the District and the only proposal received has no experience in providing this service. The District hereby gives notice of its intent to reissue the competitive solicitation at a later date.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

EE-1. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less- FY20-040 - Education and Transportation Services for Transitioning Students with Disabilities (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the agreement with ARC Broward, Inc. Contract Term: August 14, 2019 through June 2, 2020, 11 Months; User Department: Exceptional Student Learning Support (ESLS); Award Amount: $315,158; Awarded Vendor(s): ARC Broward, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is required under federal legislation to educate and provide transition services to all identified transitioning students with disabilities. The intent of transition students is to create opportunities for youth with disabilities that lead to positive adult outcomes. ARC Broward, Inc. has the commitment and the expertise needed to educate eligible transitioning exceptional education students as defined by the State Board of Education rules.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $315,158. Transition services cost will not exceed $215,690, and transportation cost will not exceed $99,468 for a combined total cost of $315,158. The funds for transition services are Full-Time Equivalent generated dollars from the General Fund. The source of funds for transportation services are included in Transportation's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-2. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 16-158C - Miscellaneous Environmental Consulting Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal, additional spending authority and contract assignment for the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2020. User Department: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S). Additional Requested Amount: $1,225,000; New Award Amount: $2,805,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Air Quest Environmental, Inc.; Eco Advisor, LLC; EE&G Environmental Services, LLC; GLE & Associates, Inc.; Professional Services Industry, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): Air Quest Environmental Inc.

 

This request is to renew RFP 16-158C - Miscellaneous Environmental Consulting Services for one (1) additional year as per Article 2 - Special Condition 2.01 - term of the agreement which states that: " The term of the Agreement may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Vendor, be extended for two (2) additional one (1) year periods; additional spending authority of $1,225,000; and contract assignment to Partner Assessment Corporation d/b/a Eco Advisor, LLC.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16158C_MiscellaneousEnvironmentalConsultingServices.pdf

 

The financial impact to the District will be $1,225,000. The contract award amount was $1,580,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $1,225,000 bringing the new contract value to $2,805,000. The funding source will come from EH&S operating budget and the SMART Program construction project budgets depending on the origin of the work. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-3. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 17-163B - Cafeteria Cleaning Chemicals (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve an increase in spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: June 14, 2017 through June 30, 2020, 3 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Additional Requested Amount: $163,000; New Award Amount: $713,000; Awarded Vendors: (6); Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendors: Glocecol LLC; Sandra L. Campbell.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

 

ITB 17-163B - Cafeteria Cleaning Chemicals was approved by the School Board on June 13, 2017. The current spending authority has not been exceeded; however, additional spending is required to cover the remaining contract period. This recommendation of an additional $163,000 will allow FNS to continue purchasing the cleaning and sanitizing products necessary to maintain the District's cafeterias through June 30, 2020, and will provide a total expenditure of $ 713,000 for the award period.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/17163B_CafeteriaCleaningChemicals.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $163,000. The contract award amount was for $550,000. This request is to increase the spending authority by $163,000, bringing the new contract value to $713,000. 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-4. Recommendation to approve Agreement - 59-112V - Cambridge Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above agreement. Contract Term: Upon execution of all parties through September 30, 2021, 2 Years, 2 Months; User Department: Innovative Programs; Award Amount: $4,350,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Cambridge Assessment International Education; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Cambridge programs equip students for success in a global society by aiding with the development of learners who are confident, responsible, reflective, innovative and engaged. Cambridge programs set the global standard for international education with pathways that give students a clear path for educational success from age five (5) to nineteen (19). Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. Cambridge helps students discover new abilities and gives them the skills they need for life so they can achieve at school, college and work. Currently, Broward County Public Schools offers Cambridge programs in fourteen (14) schools and will be expanding to twenty-three (23) schools for the 2019-2020 School Year.

 

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

 

The spending authority requested is $4,350,000. This Cambridge contract represents a positive financial impact for the District with an annual spending authority of $4,350,000. Based on trend data, district schools stand to realize a significant return on this expenditure. The primary funding source will come from the monies generated by schools as a result of the revenue generated from student performance on Cambridge/AICE exams.

 

EE-5. Recommendation to Approve Second Amendment to Agreement - 16-057V - Group Disability Coverage for School Board Employees (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment to Agreement for the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Benefits; Award Amount: $3,500,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): Moore Financial Services, Inc.

 

RFP 16-057V - Group Disability Coverage for School Board Employees was awarded to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on November 17, 2015. The original term of this contract was from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2018 with two (2) additional one (1) year renewal options. This request is to approve the Second Amendment to Agreement and the final contract renewal for the term as stated in the Requested Action.

 

The Second 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 for 2020 will be approximately $3,500,000. The funding for this contract will come from the Fringe Benefits Clearing Account. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-6. Recommendation to Approve First Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 58-138E - Medicaid 504 Plan Management System (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement. Contract Term: July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021, 3 Years; User Department: Exceptional Student Learning Services (ESLS); Additional Requested Amount: $140,000; New Award Amount: $1,302,350; Awarded Vendor(s): Accelify Solutions, LLC.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprises: None.

 

Approval of the First Amendment to the Agreement will allow the District to enhance the Electronic Database System by adding a progress monitoring and full-time equivalent monitoring tools which ultimately facilitate Medicaid Billing and Section 504 modules for the District.

 

The 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 $140,000. The contract award amount was for $1,162,350. The request is to increase the spending authority by $140,000, bringing the new contract value to $1,302,350. The funding source will come from the ESLS operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-7. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 19-122E - Filemaker Pro Database Licensing Maintenance (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 3 Years; User Department: Information & Technology; Requested Amount: $589,888; Awarded Vendor(s): Database Development Services, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): C&C International Computers & Consultants, Inc. (Subcontractor).

 

This request is to approve the recommendation to award the above ITB, which will facilitate the purchase of Maintenance and Support for the District-wide Filemaker database licensing.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/19122E_FilemakerProDatabaseLicensingMaintenance.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $589,888.The funding source will come from the Information & Technology operating budget. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-8. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-088 - Virtual Instruction Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Broward Virtual School; Award Amount: $400,000; Awarded Vendor(s): K12 Florida LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This Agreement will keep the District in compliance with Florida Statute 1002.455 Virtual Instruction Programs which requires public school districts to offer virtual instruction programs to public school students.

 

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 $400,000. The funding source will come from the Broward Virtual School's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-9. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-085 - Development of Student-Owned and Operated Businesses Curriculum Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2022, 3 Years; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education; Award Amount: $255,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The NFTE program allows students to experience and learn the development and operation of entrepreneurship. Project-based learning and other guided classroom activities culminate in a regional competition, where students present their business plans and product designs. All schools were vetted as to their interest and commitment to the fidelity of the program. Based on this process, schools accepted to participate.

 

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 $255,000. The funding source will come from CTACE general funds and/or district Perkins funds. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-10. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-086 - Business and Entrepreneurial Experiences Curriculum Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Agreement. Contract Term: August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2022, 3 Years; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education; Award Amount: $144,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Virtual Enterprises International, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The agreement will provide an in-school entrepreneurship program and global business simulation that draws on the European tradition of apprenticeships, transforming students into business professionals with an entrepreneurial mindset by bringing the workplace into the classroom. Students learn about business by doing business with coaching from school staff and industry professionals;

 

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 $144,000. The funding source will come from Carl D. Perkins Secondary Grant. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-11. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-095 - Cybersecurity Curriculum (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: July 23, 2019 through July 31, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education; Award Amount: $246,500; Awarded Vendor(s): Global Business Solutions, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Global Business Solutions, Inc. has expertise in cyber, computer science, and STEM education and will provide a robust library of

curricula, hands-on professional development model, and informal educational programs.

 

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 $246,500. The funding source will come from CTACE’s general budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-12. Recommendation to Approve First Amendment and Renewal- 57-129E - Software for Reading, Comprehension and Fluency Development (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment and Renewal of the above agreement. Contract Term: August 9, 2017 through July 31, 2020, 3 Years; User Department: Innovative Learning; Additional Requested Amount: $368,600; New Award Amount: $1,105,800; Awarded Vendor(s): Newsela, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Newsela Pro, is a cloud-based platform that supports and enhances each students' reading ability by providing individualized non-fiction content catered to their reading level. This software was designed from the ground up to strengthen reading skills and habits through routine use. Newsela Pro uses engaging daily news and other non-fiction content to help students become better readers.

 

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 $368,600. The contract award amount was for $737,200. The request is to increase the spending authority by $368,600 bringing the new contract value to $1,105,800.The funding source will come from the State for the Digital Classroom Plan. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-13. Recommendation to Approve First Amendment and Renewal - 57-127E - Software for Vocabulary Improvement (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment and Renewal of the above agreement. Contract Term: August 9, 2017 through July 31, 2020, 3 Years; User Department: Innovative Learning; Additional Requested Amount: $416,750; New Award Amount: $1,250,250; Awarded Vendor(s): Thinkmap, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Thinkmap, Inc. has created Vocabulary.com, a platform for systematic and lasting vocabulary improvement that goes beyond rote memorization to teach all the meanings and subtle nuances of words. Backed by research and currently used in schools, the vendor believes there is no magic bullet when it comes to building a student's vocabulary, and has developed a system that will analyze the content being taught, identifies the vocabulary necessary for comprehension, and provides differentiated instruction for each student.

 

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 $416,750. The contract award amount was for $833,500. The request is to increase the spending authority by $416,750 bringing the new contract value to $1,250,250.The funding source will come from the State for the Digital Classroom Plan. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-14. Recommendation to Approve the Second Amendments to Agreements - 17-010V Group Dental Insurance and Group Vision Insurance for School Board Employees (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendments to the Agreements for the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, 1 Year; Award Amount: $5,400,000; Awarded Vendor(s): (Vision) Aetna Life Insurance Company, (Vision/Dental) CompBenefits Company and CompBenefits Insurance Company and (Dental) Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

RFP 17-010V - Group Dental Insurance and Group Vision Insurance for School Board Employees was awarded to Aetna Life Insurance Company, CompBenefits Company, and CompBenefits Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on July 26, 2016. The term of the initial contract period was from

January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019, with an option for two (2) one (1) year renewals. This request is to approve the Second Amendments to Agreements and contract renewal for the term as stated in the Requested Action.

 

The Second Amendments to the 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 Board for 2020 is $5,400,000. The funding for this RFP will come from the Fringe Benefits clearing account. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-15. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-094 - Dual Enrollment Articulation for University of Florida (UF) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2021, 2 Years; User Department: Secondary Learning; Award Amount: $424,000; Awarded Vendor(s): University of Florida Board of Trustees; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

As encouraged by Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.235), The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, can enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement to offer dual enrollment courses to all eligible secondary school students. This Agreement will provide an opportunity for students to complete university-level courses necessary to complete a four (4) year degree, while also completing a high school diploma. For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $424,000. The funding source will come from the Secondary Learning Department's Dual Enrollment Budget and Innovative Learning Department’s Instructional Materials Budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-16. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-093 - Dual Enrollment Articulation for Florida International University (FIU) (Supporting Docs)

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2021, 2 Years; User Department: Secondary Learning; Award Amount: $130,000; Awarded Vendor(s): The Florida International University Board of Trustees (FIU); Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

As encouraged by Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.235), Florida International University and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, can enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement to offer dual enrollment courses to all eligible high school students. This Agreement will provide an opportunity for students to complete university-level courses necessary to complete a four (4) year degree, while also completing a high school diploma. For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $130,000. The funding will come from the individual participating school's budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-17. Direct Negotiation Agreement - Dual Enrollment Articulation Florida Atlantic University (FAU) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: August 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020, 1 Year with an option for one (1) additional two (2) year period; User Department: Secondary Learning; Award Amount: $60,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees (FAU); Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

As encouraged by Florida Statute (F.S. 1007.235), Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, can enter into a Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement to offer dual enrollment courses to all eligible secondary school students. This Agreement will provide an opportunity for students to complete university-level courses necessary to complete a four-year degree, while also completing a high school diploma. For additional information, please see the Executive Summary.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $60,000. The funding source will come from the Secondary Learning Department's Dual Enrollment Budget and Innovative Learning Department’s Instructional Materials Budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-18. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 18-001V - Speech Language Pathology and Audiology Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the additional spending authority for the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020, 3 Years; User Department: Exceptional Student Learning Support (ESLS), Additional Requested Amount: $7,955,722; New Award Amount: $24,455,722; Awarded Vendor(s) 23; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): 4.

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

 

This RFP was issued to provide students who qualify for services as exceptional students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (IDIA) and any other students identified by District staff or as required by the legislature. This RFP provides speech-language pathology and audiology services for students who have a communication disorder in the areas of language, articulation, fluency, voice, and dead/hard of hearing. The original award amount was $16,500,000.

 

This agenda item is to request an additional spending authority in order to provide services until June 30, 2020.

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $7,955,722. The contract award amount was for $16,500,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $7,955,722, bringing the new contract value to $24,455,722. The funding source will come from the General Fund through school-based Florida Public Schools Full-time Equivalent generated for speech-language services and from the ESLS Department's operating budget. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-19. Recommendation to Approve Second Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 58-151V - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment and additional spending authority of the above agreement. Contract Term: January 4, 2018 through June 30, 2020, 2 Years; 5 Months; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education; Additional Requested Amount: $35,612; New Award Amount: $71,859; Awarded Vendor(s): Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU); Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This Agreement will give Career & Technical Education (CTACE) students access to college-level curriculum and college credit through a concurrent enrollment model. This will include teacher training, teacher certification, course curriculum, course materials, and required technology and equipment to run the courses in the areas of aeronautics/aviation.

 

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 $35,612. The contract award amount was for $36,247. The request is to increase the spending authority by $35,612 bringing the new contract value to $71,859. The funding source will come from CTACE's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-20. Recommendation to Approve First Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 59-044N - City of Coral Springs - Firefighting, Law and Public Safety Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment and additional spending authority. Contract Term: July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021, 3 Years; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult & Community Education; Additional Requested Amount: $32,000; New Award Amount: $179,000; Awarded Vendor(s): City of Coral Springs; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to approve the First Amendment and additional spending authority to the agreement between The City of Coral Springs and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC). The purpose of the amendment is to include additional course sections offered due to the increased demand/interest from students to enroll in these classes.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $32,000. The contract award amount was for $147,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $32,000 bringing the new contract value to $179,000.The funding source will come from Coral Springs High School's general operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-21. Revise the 2019/20 Opening and Closing School Times (Supporting Docs)

 

SECOND REVISION

 

REVISED

 

Approve the revised opening and closing school times for the 2019/20 school year due to the updated "Lowest 300 Performing Elementary Schools" state mandate.

 

During the 2019/20 school year, Seven (7) District elementary schools have been removed from the Lowest 300 Performing Elementary Schools and three (3) District elementary schools have been added to the Lowest 300 Performing Elementary Schools category. The seven (7) schools that have been removed will have 60 minutes instructional time eliminated from their school day. The three (3) District schools added will have 30 minutes added to their instructional day. All elementary schools in the Lowest 300 Performing Elementary Schools category will now have a 6.5 hour instructional day. The Lowest 300 Performing Elementary Schools are determined based on gains points each school earns in the school grade model. This list will not change even if a school's reading points change as a result of the school grades appeals' process. This is done to ensure districts can plan appropriately and in as timely a manner as possible.

 

School bell times are scheduled to minimize operational costs to the District whenever feasible. By adjusting additional school times, there will be no financial impact to the District due to the Lowest 300 Performing Schools mandate. As a result of the Lowest 300 Performing Elementary Schools mandate, 15 additional bus attendants will be required at a cost of $450,000 and 8-10 additional buses at a cost of $400,000-$500,000 to the District.

 

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH-1. Broward County School Board vs. Steven Yerks (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Recommended Order, rendered on June 4, 2019, by Robert E. Meale, Administrative Law Judge, in the matter of Broward County School Board vs. Steven Yerks, Case No. 19-2949FC, before the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings and render the proposed final order.

 

In the case of Yerks v. School Board of Broward County, Florida, Case No. 4D15-4449, the Appellate Court determined that Steven Yerks ("Yerks") was entitled to an award of attorney's fees and costs and remanded the case to the Division of Administrative Hearings for a determination as to the amount.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The financial impact to the District is $217,219.10. The source of funds is the General Counsel's department budget.

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

I-1. Administrative Complaint Brenda Joyce Fischer (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher, Brenda Joyce Fischer, for five (5) days without pay, and transmit the matter to the Division of Administrative Hearings ("DOAH").

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

I-2. Administrative Complaint Dr. Chin-Tang Liu (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher Dr. Chin-Tang Liu, for three days without pay and transmit the matter to the Division of Administrative Hearing ("DOAH"), if a hearing was timely requested by the employee.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

I-3. Administrative Complaint Mary L. Blackmon (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher, Mary L. Blackmon, for five (5) days without pay, and transmit the matter to the Division of Administrative Hearings ("DOAH").

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

I-4. Inter-district Virtual Instruction Program Enrollment Agreement with Miami-Dade Public Schools (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL and The School Board of Miami-Dade County, FL.

 

F.S. 1002.45 (1)(b) requires school districts to provide at least three full-time enrollment options to students/parents seeking virtual instruction program participation. Inter-district agreements are permitted under this statute.

 

This agreement will provide a third virtual instruction program option to Broward County students to comply with statutory requirements. 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.

 

I-5. Broward County School Board v. Sheila Lewis (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to dismiss Sheila Lewis' Amended Request for Hearing with Prejudice.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

I-6. Administrative Complaint Karleef Jamel Kebreau (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher Karleef Jamel Kebreau, for ten (10) days without pay, with the additional condition that he successfully complete Recognizing and Preventing Sexual Harassment Training and transmit this matter to the Division of Administrative Hearing ("DOAH").

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

II-1. Annual Dues of AdvanceED for Accreditation (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the payment to AdvancED of $270,000 for accreditation dues for the 2019-2020 school year.

 

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) has had a long standing relationship with the AdvancED Accreditation Agency. BCPS is Florida's first fully accredited school system since 1962. Payment of annual dues of $270,000 is required to maintain accreditation for all non-charter schools in the district.

 

The financial impact is $270,000, of which $202,500 is appropriated in the Office of School Performance and Accountability Budget. The additional $67,500 will be appropriated from the general funds budget.

 

II-2. Postsecondary Workforce Education and Community Education Fee Schedule for School Year 2019-2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the proposed Postsecondary Workforce Education and Community Education Fee Schedule for School year 2019-2020.

 

Workforce Education fees are established by the Legislature in the General Appropriations Act. The School Board must annually adopt a Postsecondary Fee Schedule, which includes fees for Community Education programs determined by the District. Annually, over 175,000 students enroll in Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education programs, courses and activities.

 

The positive financial impact to the district is estimated to be $7,000,000. The source of funds is adult student fees. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Henry D. Perry Education Center - Miramar - Laura M. Perez and Associates, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001986 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Henry D. Perry Education Center, Laura M. Perez and Associates, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001986.

 

Project Architect: Laura M. Perez and 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 - Virginia Shuman Young Montessori (f.k.a. Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School) - Fort Lauderdale - Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002000 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Virginia Shuman Young Montessori, Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002000.

 

Project Architect: Nyarko Architectural Group, 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 for Bids - Floranada Elementary School - Fort Lauderdale - Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002001 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Floranada Elementary School, Nyarko Architectural Group, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002001.

 

Project Architect: Nyarko Architectural Group, 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 19-180C - Mirror Lake Elementary School - Plantation - West Construction, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002011 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to West Construction, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $3,038,785.23 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,113,400.

 

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

 

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

 

The financial impact of approving this Construction Bid Recommendation is $3,038,785.23. 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 $2,113,400 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $1,720,000 to $3,833,400.

 

JJ-2. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 18-187C - Pioneer Middle School - Cooper City - LEGO Construction Co. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001793 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to LEGO Construction Co. for the lump sum amount of $9,096,994 and approve additional funding in the amount of $3,467,193.

 

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 $9,096,994. 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 $3,467,193 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $8,298,000 to $11,765,193.

 

JJ-3. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-139C - Dave Thomas Education Center East - Pompano Beach - Overholt Construction Corp. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001972 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Overholt Construction Corp. for the lump sum amount of $2,202,967 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,861,494.

 

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 $2,202,967. 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 $1,861,494 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $758,000 to $2,619,494.

 

JJ-4. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-176C - Bright Horizons Center - Deerfield Beach - LEGO Construction Co. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001974 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to LEGO Construction Co. for the lump sum amount of $2,886,000 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,893,100.

 

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 $2,886,000. 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 $1,893,100 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $1,663,000 to $3,556,100.

 

JJ-5. Change Order #3 - Lauderdale Lakes Middle School - Lauderdale Lakes - DiPompeo Construction Corporation - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001637 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Change Order #3, Lauderdale Lakes Middle School, DiPompeo Construction Corporation, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001637, in the amount of $28,358 and no change in contract time.

 

Change Order #3 $28,358 / 0 days

Lauderdale Lakes Middle School

DiPompeo Construction Corporation

SMART Program Renovations

Project No. P.001637

Refer to Exhibits 1 and 2 for detailed information.

 

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

 

JJ-6. Change Order #1 - Eagle Ridge Elementary School - Coral Springs - LEGO Construction Co. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001722 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Change Order #1, Eagle Ridge Elementary School, LEGO Construction Co., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001722, in the amount of $113,887 and an increase in contract time of 120 days.

 

Change Order #1 $113,887 / 120 days

Eagle Ridge Elementary School

LEGO Construction Co.

SMART Program Renovations

Project No. P.001722

Refer to Exhibits 1 and 2 for detailed information.

 

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

 

JJ-7. Final Acceptance & Final Release of Retainage - Indian Ridge Middle School - Davie - LEGO Construction Co. - SMART Program Renovations - Project no. P.001748 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Final Acceptance and approve the Final Release of Retainage in the amount of $236,581 for Indian Ridge Middle School, LEGO Construction Co., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001748.

 

Final Acceptance and Final Release of Retainage - the contractor, LEGO Construction Co., has completed the scope of the contract.

 

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

 

JJ-8. Third Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc. - Atlantic Technical College - Coconut Creek - Project No. P.000415 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 16-082F (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated June 21, 2016, with M.C. Harry and Associates, Inc., Atlantic Technical College, Project No. P.000415, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 16-082F, in the amount of $50,173.

 

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 Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is $50,173. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no current impact to the project budget.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

K-1. Advertisement of the Tentative District Budget and Millage Levy for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the advertisement of the Tentative District Budget and Millage Levy for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

 

Pursuant to Chapter 200.065 of the Florida Statutes, the School District is required to advertise its intent to adopt a tentative District budget and millage levy in a newspaper within 29 days of the July 1, 2019 certification of the tax roll.

 

The Legislature has decreased the Required Local Effort (RLE) millage for fiscal year 2019-20. In order to participate in the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), the school district is required to levy the RLE provided by the State. See Executive Summary.

 

The major components of the District budget are the $2.6 billion General Fund Budget and the $1.3 billion Capital Fund Budget.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

L-1. Release of Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Regarding Land Use Plan Amendment PC 04-22, Golf-Tam, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Release of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (DRC) regarding the voluntary mitigation commitment for Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) PC 04-22, Golf-Tam, Inc.

 

In 2004, School District staff reviewed the application for LUPA PC 04-22, proposed by Golf-Tam, Inc. (aka Bainbridge) for the development of thirty (30) townhouse units located in the City of Oakland Park.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

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

 

Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and the listed governing boards.

 

Pursuant to Section 1002.33(20)(b),F.S., Venture Design, under the leadership of the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department, has negotiated the terms of these Premium Services Agreements for fee-supported services to charter schools. The attached Agreements delineate the negotiated terms and the structure and components that comprise the services purchased by the listed governing boards.

 

Copies of the supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.

 

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

 

The estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2019-2020 Premium Services Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.

 

LL-2. Premium Services Agreements Approval - 2 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and the listed governing boards.

 

Pursuant to Section 1002.33(20)(b),F.S., Venture Design, under the leadership of the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department, has negotiated the terms of these Premium Services Agreements for fee-supported services to charter schools. The attached Agreements delineate the negotiated terms and the structure and components that comprise the services purchased by the listed governing boards.

 

Copies of the supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center and online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.

 

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

 

The estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2019-2020 Premium Services Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.

 

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 12:45 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy relative to the following pending litigation:

 

First Session: Frederic Guttenberg, et al. vs. The School Board of Broward County, Case No.: SC19-487, before the Supreme Court 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; Eugene K. Pettis, Esq.; Debra P. Klauber, Esq.; Marylin C. Batista, Esq. and Barbara J. Myrick, Esq.

 

Second Session: The following litigation which is consolidated for discovery purposes and pending against The School Board of Broward County, Florida, before the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida under Case No. CACE 19-80000 (26): Alyssa Alhadeff, Case No. 19-008077; Ashley Baez, Case No. 19-007722; Scott Beigel, Case No. 9-007939; Anthony Borges, Case No. 18-008568; Isabel Chequer, Case No. 19-007725; Nicholas and Alexander Dworet, Case No. 19-007699; Samantha Fuentes, Case No. 19-007920; Frederick Guttenberg, Case No. 19-007720; Samantha Grady, Case No. 19-008062; Kyle Laman, Case No. 19-007924; Stacey Lippel, Case No. 19-007784; Samantha Mayor, Case No. 19-008071; Gina Rose Montalto, Case No. 19-007737; Joaquin Oliver, Case No. 19-007802; William Olson, Case No. 19-007696; Graham/Jonnell Perkovich, on behalf of A.P., Case No. 19-001507; Meadow Pollack, Case No. 18-009607; Helena Ramsay, Case No. 19-007727; Alex Schachter, Case No. 19-007723; Carmen Schentrup, Case No. 19-007736; Peter Wang, Case No. 19-007733; Benjamin Wikander, Case No. 19-007732; Tia-Bell Williams on behalf of M.W., Case No. 19-007272; Daniela Menescal, Case No. 19-012884; and Zachary London, Jacob Schwartz, Nicole Carrillo, Samara Barrack, Victoria Alvarez, Emily Vazquez, Chloe Leffler, and Lucio Carrillo, Case No. 19-012876. 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; Eugene K. Pettis, Esq.; Debra P. Klauber, Esq.; Marylin C. Batista, 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.

 

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.