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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

School Board Operational Meeting

 

TUESDAY, AUGUST 06, 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).

 

August 5, 2019

 

ITEMS:

EE-5. Recommendation to Approve Extension and Additional Spending Authority –

13-038T - Fire Alarm Equipment, Parts and Components   (REVISED)

FF-1. State Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, School Year 2020   (REVISED)

 

 

August 1, 2019

 

SPEAKERS:

2. Ronald B. Barish   (ADDED)

3. Doug Green   (ADDED)

4. Anna Marie Pierpont   (ADDED)

 

ITEMS:

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

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

May 28, 2019 - Special (Supporting Docs)

July 23, 2019 - Special - Expulsions

 

ADDED / CHANGED ITEMS

 

CLOSE AGENDA

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

10:30 A.M.  (Committee  Reports  listed  on  the  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  School  Board Operational Meeting  agenda

will be heard at 5 p.m. or immediately following the meeting, whichever is earliest.)

 

1. Trudy Jermanovich

2. Ronald B. Barish   (ADDED)

3. Doug Green   (ADDED)

4. 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 for 2019/2020 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2019/2020 appointments and leaves as listed in the attached Executive Summary and respective lists for instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:

 

1. Teacher Approvals

2. Substitute/Temporary Hourly Teachers

3. Instructional Leaves

 

There will be no financial impact to the School District. Funding for the positions have been allocated in the school and department budgets.

 

G-2. Personnel Recommendations for the 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. 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

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)

 

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 2019-2020 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 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2019/2020 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 2019/2020 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 2019/2020 school/fiscal year for all the supplements through June 30, 2020.

 

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

A. RESOLUTIONS

 

A-1. Resolution #20-03, Adoption of Recommendations in the Student Generation Rate/School Impact Fee Study Update (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Resolution #20-03, which recommends that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Broward County Commission) should amend the Broward County Land Development Code (BCLDC) to include recommendations contained in the Student Generation Rate/School Impact Fee Study Update, Final Report dated July 23, 2019.

 

The Third Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning (TRILA) and School Board Policy 1161, require that an update to the Student Generation Rates (SGR) and School Impact Fees (SIF) shall be conducted by the School Board in coordination with Broward County and the Municipalities at least once every three (3) years.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

B. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

 

E. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

E-1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Pre-Qualification Certification (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation by the Superintendent indicated in the Superintendent Recommendations - Tracking Report.

 

The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities, F.S. 1013.46, and School Board Policies 7003 and 7003.1. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee convened on July 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 May 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 (Supporting Docs)

 

Receive Supplier Diversity Outreach Program (SDOP) Reports.

 

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 Agreement FY20-031 - Community-Based Vocational Education Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Recommendation to approve the above agreement with Publix Supermarkets, Inc. for their Community-Based Vocational Education Program (CBVE). Contract Term: Upon execution of all parties through June 15, 2022, 2 years, 10 months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Exceptional Student Learning Support (ESLS); Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): Publix Supermarkets, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The CBVE is a Community Based Instruction (CBI) program. Every student in high school, grade 12 through transition age twenty-two (22), can participate in CBI depending on their individualized education program (IEP) goals, job assessments and area of interest. This agreement allows all of our schools to participate in CBI at any Publix in Broward County. Since Publix is one of our largest employers for people with disabilities this agreement is very important to allow our students the opportunity to train there. The students are transported on a school bus and they are supervised by a teacher, job coach or paraprofessional.

 

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. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-106 - Business Associate Agreement (HIPAA/HITECH) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above Agreement. Contract Term: Commencing upon signature with no established expiration date; User Department: Accounting & Financial Reporting; Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company (GRS); Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

In order to comply with District's Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), covered entities must enter into formal agreements with any parties in which they communicate confidential, Protected Health Information (PHI). The Business Associate Agreement (BAA) delineates the obligations and activities of the entities, permitted uses and disclosures of PHI, and indemnification.

 

The information disclosed with GRS is "PHI" covered by HIPAA, therefore The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is required to enter into HIPAA BBA's with their "business associates".

 

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.

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

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

 

Approve the submission of the following grant applications (A-R):  A. Anthem Foundation, $5,000 (requested) B. Board of County Commissioners…, $7,700 (awarded) C. Broward County Farm Bureau, $250 (requested) D. Community Foundation of Broward…, $23,315 (requested) E. Florida Department of Education…, $64,400 (requested) F. Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, $303,257 (awarded) G. FUND II Foundation…, $235,000 (requested) H. Lowe's Toolbox for Education, $2,615 (awarded) I. National Oceanic…, $2,500 (awarded) List is continued in the Summary Explanation and Background section below.

 

J. NWEA…, $10,000 (requested) K. Spencer Foundation…, $400,000 (requested) L. State Farm…, $500 (awarded) M. The SMART Ride, $20,000 (requested) N. United States Department of Education - Mental Health..., $2,500,000 (requested) O. United States Department of Education - Project School Emergency…, $3,049,313 (requested) P. United States Department of Health and Human Services…, $17,050,610 (awarded) Q. United States Department of Justice…, $500,000 (requested) R. Wells Fargo…, $5,000 (requested) Copies of the grant applications and executive summaries are available at the School Board members' office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center.

 

The potential positive financial impact if all projects are awarded is $24,179,460 from various sources.

 

EE-2. Agreement with Broward Sheriff's Office - Law Enforcement Trust Fund (LETF) to benefit Whiddon-Rogers Education Center (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (as operator of Whiddon-Rogers Education Center), and the Broward Sheriff's Office. The Agreement begins the day of School Board approval and ends on September 1, 2020.

 

Broward County Public Schools is the recipient of a grant award to support the Criminal Justice Academy at Whiddon-Rogers Education Center. The Criminal Justice Academy is designed to introduce students to various careers in all major areas in the criminal justice system.

 

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 LETF grant provides $9,832 to support the Criminal Justice Academy at Whiddon-Rogers Education Center. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

EE-3. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-079 - College Preparatory Transition Deferment Program (CPTDP) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Agreement. Contract term: August 6, 2019 through June 15, 2022, 2 Years, 10 Months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Exceptional Student Learning Support (ESLS); Award Amount: $149,559; Awarded Vendor(s): The District Board of Trustees of Broward College, Florida; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The ESLS Department is expanding transition services by offering a new Transition Deferment Program for students who are interested in developing skills that will help them transition into an accredited college of their choice. This program will provide twenty-four (24) students with disabilities, who have deferred their high school diploma, to prepare for the transition into higher education with the opportunity to increase academic skills, executive functioning, and social-interpersonal skills necessary to transition successfully into college. Students will have the opportunity to experience college courses to help them determine a career path and course of study. These programs are sustainable year after year with full-time equivalent generated by the students.

 

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 $149,559 for all schools included in the program. 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-4. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - FY20-080 - Fire Extinguisher and Systems (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $175,000; Awarded Vendor(s): City Fire 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 Inspection, Repair, Replacement and Recharge for Fire Extinguishers and Fire Extinguishing Systems.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-080_FireExtinguisherandSystems.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be of $175,000. The funding source will come from the PPO operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-5. Recommendation to Approve Extension and Additional Spending Authority - 13-038T - Fire Alarm Equipment, Parts and Components (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the extension for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). New Contract Term: December 4, 2012 through December 31, 2019, 7 Years, 3 Months; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Additional Requested Amount: $37,000; New Award Amount: $1,037,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Bass-United Fire & Security Systems; DiversiFire Systems, Inc.; Silmar Electronics, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): DiversiFire Systems, Inc.

 

The request is to extend ITB 13-038T for three (3) months beyond the expiration date of the current contract period December 4, 2012, through December 31, 2019. By extending this contract, the District will not have an interruption in the current service and will provide more time for Procurement & Warehousing Services to complete a new bid.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/13-038T_FireAlarmEquipment.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $37,000. The contract award amount was for $1,000,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $37,000, bringing the new contract value to $ $1,037,000. The funding source will come from PPO's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-6. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 16-109T - Stage Rigging Inspection (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). New Contract Term: September 8, 2016 through September 30, 2020, 4 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year periods; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Additional Requested Amount: $205,000; New Award Amount: 655,000; Awarded Vendor(s): International Fire Shield, Inc.; TomKat Rigging, LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-109T - Stage Rigging Inspection for one (1) additional year (September 8, 2016 through September 30, 2020), as per Bid Special Condition 5, Contract Renewal: The term of the bid shall be for three (3) year(s).

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/16-109T_StageRigging.pdf  

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $205,000. The contract award amount was for $450,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $205,000, bringing the new contract value to $655,000. The funding source will come from PPO'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-7. Direct Negotiation Agreement - FY20-111 - Interactive Learning Experiences Software (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above agreement. Contract Term: August 6, 2019 through July 31, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Innovative Learning; Award Amount: $566,300; Awarded Vendor(s): Nearpod Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Nearpod is an interactive tool for teachers to measure student understanding through formative activities that offer teachers a window on how well their students are understanding the material being presented. It is also a tool that can be viewed repeatedly by students and embedded within Canvas.

 

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 $566,300. 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-8. Recommendation for Second Amendment and Additional Spending Authority- 56-026E - Naviance Software (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to renew the above Agreement with additional spending authority. New Contract Term: September 29, 2015 through September 28, 2020, 5 Years; User Department: School Counseling & BRACE; Additional Requested Amount: $395,000; New Award Amount: $2,495,000; Awarded Vendor: Naviance, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to approve the renewal of the Agreement with Naviance with additional spending authority to allow continued use of the Naviance platform, which provides comprehensive college and career readiness to students. Naviance is available to all 6th through 12th grade students and parents utilizing any device.

 

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 $395,000. The funding source will come from the School Counseling & BRACE Operating Budget. The contract award amount was for $2,100,000. This request is to increase the spending authority by $395,000 (rounded), bringing the new contract value to $2,495,000. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-9. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 18-022R - Paints, Caulks, Sealers, Related Coatings, and Accessories (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the second and final renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). New Contract Term: October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2020, 1 Year with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Additional Requested Amount: $300,000; New Award Amount: $925,000; 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 and used by 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 $300,000. The contract award amount was for $625,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $300,000, bringing the new contract value to $925,000. The funding source will come from PPO's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-10. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 17-009V - School and Department Furniture (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal and an increase in spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: October 21, 2016, through September 30, 2020; 3 Years; 11 Months; User Department: All Departments; Additional Requested Amount: $4,000,000; New Award Amount: $14,170,000; Awarded Vendor(s): 21; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): Apricot Office Interiors, Inc. See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received twenty-six (26) bids in response to ITB 17-009V - School and Department Furniture. This request is to renew to twenty (20) vendors that will supply classroom and office furniture to the District. This Bid includes a single-fixed percentage discount from manufacturer's catalog/list price and also includes furniture with firm-fixed pricing that is consistently purchased throughout the District. The award of ITB 17- 009V - School and Department Furniture.

 

A copy of the bid documents is available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/17-009V_SchoolandDepartmentFurniture.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $4,000,000. The contract award amount was for $10,170,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $4,000,000 bringing the new contract value to $14,170,000. The funding source will come from the general, capital, and grant funds as well as the SMART Program. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-11. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 19-072R - Theater Dimming Racks and Related Stage Lighting Equipment (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the first renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). New Contract Term: October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020, 2 Years; User Department: Multiple Departments; Additional Requested Amount: $205,000; New Award Amount: $1,124,884; Awarded Vendor(s): Stage Equipment & Lighting, Inc.; Miami Stagecraft, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received two (2) bids in response to ITB 19-072R. This Bid will be utilized by multiple departments and allows SBBC to have a procurement method of replacing aging theater dimmer racks and stage lighting equipment that is often from the original school construction.

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $205,000. The contract award amount was for $919,884. The request is to increase the spending authority by $205.000, bringing the new contract value to $1,124,884. The funding source will come from PPO and Applied Learning respective budgets. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-12. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-024 - Paper and Plastic Items for Cafeterias (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020, 1 Year with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $1,425,000; Awarded Vendor(s): 8; Small/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): All Florida Paper; Glocecol LLC.

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Requested Action.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), received eleven (11) bids for ITB FY20-024 - Paper and Plastic Items for Cafeterias. FNS purchases various paper and plastic cafeteria items to prepare, serve and store food.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-024_PaperandPlasticsItemsforCafterias.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District is $1,425,000. 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-13. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-078 - Miscellaneous Asbestos and Mold Abatement (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2022, 3Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S); Award Amount: $3,583,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Decon Environmental & Engineering, Inc.; Prism Response, LLC; Simpson Environmental Services, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received four (4) bids for FY20-078 - Miscellaneous Asbestos and Mold Abatement. This Bid will support the EH&S department with asbestos, lead and mold control programs for the District during emergencies, demolition, renovation and repair projects.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/FY20-078_MiscellaneousAsbestosandMoldAbatement.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $3,583,000. The funds will come from EH&S and SMART Program budgets. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. State Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan, School Year 2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the proposed detailed Mental Health Assistance Plan that will be submitted to the State for use of funds set aside in Senate Bill 7030. Funding is for support of the expansion of comprehensive mental health services designed to address prevention, intervention, and postvention across the District, utilizing the Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework of service delivery.

 

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) recognizes that an inclusive approach to the delivery of mental health services is essential to student success and requires the involvement of our community partners, employees, and families. BCPS Mental Health Assistance Allocation Plan includes detailed information regarding the delivery of evidence-based mental health services; current supports that address mental health needs; collaborative partnerships with community providers and agencies; and the process for coordinating mental health services with a student's primary care provider and other mental health providers.

 

The District received $5.1 million in FY19 categorical funding to support the expansion of Mental Health services (SB 7030: Public Safety). Sixty support positions will be funded as follows: 10 school counselors, 10 school psychologists, 10 social workers, 10 behavior analysts, 10 family therapist, 5 nurses, and 5 EAP counselors.

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

I-1. Administrative Complaint Joanna Marie Herring (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher, Joanna Marie Herring, for three (3) days without pay, and transmit the matter to the Division of Administrative Hearings ("DOAH") if a hearing is timely requested by the employee.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

I-2. Administrative Complaint Georges Marc Gay (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher, Georges Marc Gay, for ten (10) 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-3. Administrative Complaint Mary L. Blackmon   (POSTPONED 7/23/19) (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.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

II-1. Amendment to the 2019-2020 Organizational Chart Page 17 - Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness (Supporting Docs)

 

Amend Page 17 of the 2019-2020 Organizational Chart to include the seven (7) new Security Area Manager positions.

 

Based on the addition of over 400 new school-based Safety and Security personnel, including Campus Monitors, Security Specialists and Guardians for the 2019-2020 school year, the additional seven (7) Security Area Manager positions have been added to support this new staff.

 

The financial impact to the District will be $735,924. The funding source will come from the August 28, 2018 Bond Referendum dollars.

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Amendments to Professional Services Agreements (CMAR) - Contract Versions 4/24/16, 10/11/16, 3/1/17, and 8/28/17 - Eight (8) Design Professionals - SMART Program Renovations (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve thirteen (13) Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements (CMAR), Versions 4/24/16, 10/11/16, 3/1/17, and 8/28/17 for eight (8) Design Professionals.

 

Amend Professional Services Agreements (CMAR): See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

These Amendments 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.

 

J-2. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Boulevard Heights Elementary School - Hollywood - Rodriguez Architects, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002065 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Boulevard Heights Elementary School, Rodriguez Architects, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002065.

 

Project Architect: Rodriguez Architects, 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 - Challenger Elementary School - Tamarac - Song & Associates, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002040 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Challenger Elementary School, Song & Associates, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002040.

 

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-4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy - Tamarac - Song & Associates, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002046 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy, Song & Associates, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002046.

 

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 - Lakeside Elementary School - Pembroke Pines - Rodriguez Architects, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002070 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Lakeside Elementary School, Rodriguez Architects, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002070.

 

Project Architect: Rodriguez Architects, 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-6. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Panther Run Elementary School - Pembroke Pines - CES Engineering Services, LLC - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002069 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Panther Run Elementary School, CES Engineering Services, LLC, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.002069.

 

Project Architect: CES Engineering Services, LLC.

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 19-161C - Embassy Creek Elementary School - Cooper City - G.E.C. Associates, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001897 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to G.E.C. Associates, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $3,436,445 and approve additional funding the amount of $1,340,700.

 

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 $3,436,445. 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 $1,340,700 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $3,524,000 to $4,864,700.

 

JJ-2. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-146C - Fort Lauderdale High School - Fort Lauderdale - West Construction, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001839 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to West Construction, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $2,939,898.42 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,363,887.

 

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 $2,939,898.42. 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 $1,363,887 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $2,409,000 to $3,772,887.

 

JJ-3. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-142C - Everglades High School - Miramar - LEGO Construction Co. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001985 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to LEGO Construction Co. for the lump sum amount of $5,091,140 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,707,254.

 

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 $5,091,140. 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 $2,707,254 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $3,669,000 to $6,376,254.

 

JJ-4. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - Song & Associates, Inc. - Margate Elementary School - Margate - Project No. P.001647 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 16-088F (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement dated July 26, 2016 with Song & Associates, Inc., Margate Elementary School, Project No. P.001647, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 16-088F, in the amount of $297,000.

 

Purpose of 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 $297,000. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018). There is no current impact to the project budget. There is a potential future impact to the project budget based on the additional scope approved in this item.

 

JJ-5. Sixth Amendment and Third Renewal of Program Manager - Owner's Representative Services Agreement - CBRE | Heery, Inc. - RFQ 15-115C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Sixth Amendment and Third Renewal for the Program Manager - Owner's Representative Services Agreement, CBRE | Heery, Inc.

 

See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1) for details.

 

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

 

This Sixth Amendment and Third Renewal of the Program Manager Owner's Representative Services Agreement will result in a financial impact of a not-to-exceed amount of $20,770,000. Funding for the Program Manager - Owner's Representative Services Agreement is included in the individual SMART Program project budgets and the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018).

 

JJ-6. Third Amendment and Third Renewal of Program Manager - Cost and Program Controls Services Agreement - Atkins North America, Inc. - RFQ 15-114C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Third Amendment and Third Renewal of the Agreement for Program Manager Services, Cost and Program Controls, Atkins North America, Inc.

 

See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1) for details.

 

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

 

This Third Amendment and Third Renewal of the Program Manager Cost and Program Controls Services Agreement will result in a financial impact of a not-to-exceed amount of $3,137,174. Funding for the Cost and Program Controls Services Agreement is included in the individual SMART Program construction project budgets and is included in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 5, 2018).

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

K-1. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended May 31, 2019 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended May 31, 2019.

 

Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to the State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008. As of May 2019, the fund balance as a percentage of the projected revenues was 3.56% and fund balance, excluding Charter Schools’ revenues was 4.23%.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

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.

 

LL-3. First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of Florida (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment to Lease Agreement with the Early Learning Coalition of Florida to lease space at the Gulfstream Early Childhood Center of Excellence.

 

On September 5, 2018, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) approved a one (1) year Lease Agreement (Agreement) with the Early Learning Coalition of Florida (ELC) to provide resources and referrals to Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness programs at the Gulfstream Early Childhood Center of Excellence (GECCE).

 

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

 

There is a positive financial impact to SBBC which entails that ELC shall provide In-Kind Services to the SBBC equivalent to the going market rate for the leased space in the amount of $5,768 per year. See Continuation of Financial Impact.

 

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.

 

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