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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONAL MEETING

 

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 – 10:05 A.M.

Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center

600 Southeast Third Avenue, Board Room

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

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).

 

December 9, 2019

 

ITEMS:

EE-3. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-157 - Big Picture Learning   (REVISED)

EE-10. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 17-142R - Debris Monitoring Services for Natural Disasters   (REVISED)

 

December 6, 2019

 

ITEMS:

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

EE-6. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 58-080E - Healthcareer Certification Testing   (REVISED)

EE-8. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 19-030B - Floor Machines and Supplies   (WITHDRAWN)

EE-12. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-165 - Treasury Management Software Solution   (WITHDRAWN)

EE-13. Recommendation for $500,000 or Less - FY20-175 - Medical Simulator - Phase II   (REVISED)

EE-14. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-090 - Istation Dual Language Program   (REVISED)

EE-16. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - FY20-134 - Emergency Preparedness Technology and Training   (REVISED)

EE-18. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for 2019-2020   (REVISED)

EE-20. Grant Application - Pre-Submission   (ADDED)

EE-21. Recommendation for Fourth Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 58-132E - Electronic Management System Agreement with Public Consulting Group   (ADDED)

EE-22. Recommendation to Establish a Food Pantry Program at Select School Locations in Partnership with Feeding South Florida, Inc.   (ADDED)

EE-23. Approve Creation of a Sharing Table Program at Select School Locations in Partnership with Feeding South Florida, Inc.   (ADDED)

I-8. Administrative Complaint Wyman Lee Gresham-1   (SPECIAL ORDER - 3:00 P.M.)

I-9. Administrative Complaint Wyman Lee Gresham-2   (SPECIAL ORDER - 3:05 P.M.)

II-1. Administrative Compliant Mary C. Coker   (ADDED)

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

October 15, 2019 – Regular School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

October 22, 2019 – Special School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

October 29, 2019 – Special School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

November 6, 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

Small Business Advisory Committee

Technology Advisory Committee

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)

 

Special Recognition of Turnaround Arts   (SPECIAL ORDER – 10:45 A.M.)

     

      Board Member(s) – Ann Murray, Dr. Rosalind Osgood

      Presenter(s) – Leslie Brown, Shernette Grant

 

Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School National Blue Ribbon School Award and Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grants for Apprenticeship Programs   (SPECIAL ORDER – 10:55 A.M.)

     

      Board Member(s) – Nora Rupert

 

Special Presentation for "Let's Go Walking to School Day 2019"  

(SPECIAL ORDER – 11:05 A.M.)

     

      Board Member(s) – Patricia Good    

      Presenter(s) – Angel Gomez

 

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. Taliah Jones

2. Melissa Grier

3. Charlene Barrera

4. Sandra Nunez

5. Michael Sirbola

6. Sean Pzoucalis

7. Valeria Vasquez-Barros

8. Kristina Braziel

9. Trudy Jermanovich

10. Maria Vassell

 

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 9 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommended Supplemental Pay Positions 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.

 

Supplement amounts can be found at https://www.browardschools.com/Page/31928

 

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

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

B. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB-1. Board Member Travel Request: Ms. Nora Rupert's Travel Request to Attend Rally to Tally and Broward Days January 20 to January 23, 2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

School Board confirmation that Ms. Rupert's travel to attend Rally to Tally and Broward Days January 20 to January 23, 2020 is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of that State Board of Education.

 

Florida Statute § 1001.39 (2019) requires that School Board members that travel outside of the District and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500 obtain approval from The School Board that the travel is for official school board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education.

 

Ms. Rupert plans to attend Rally to Tally and Broward Days January 20 to January 23, 2020.

A detailed outline of expenses is attached on page 2.

 

The financial impact to the District is approximately $1263.25. The source of funds is the School Board Members budget.

 

BB-2. Board Member Travel Request: Ms. Robin Bartleman's Travel Request to Attend the Annual BCPS Rally2Tally, Broward Days, and FSBA Days in the Legislature from January 21 to January 23, 2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

School Board confirmation that Ms. Bartleman's travel to attend the Annual BCPS Rally2Tally, Broward Days, and FSBA Days in the Legislature January 21 to January 23, 2020 is for official School Board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education.

 

Florida Statute § 1001.39 (2019) requires that School Board members that travel outside of the District and are requesting reimbursement of travel expense in excess of $500 obtain approval from The School Board that the travel is for official school board business and that it complies with the rules of the State Board of Education.

 

Ms. Bartleman plans to attend the Annual BCPS Rally2Tally, Broward Days, and FSBA Days in the Legislature January 21 to January 23, 2020.

A detailed outline of expenses is attached on page 2.

 

The financial impact to the District is approximately $1,038.60. The source of funds is the School Board Members budget.

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Chief - Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Proposed Revised Job Description for the Chief - Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Chief - Safety, Security and Emergency Preparedness is being revised to better align the qualifications, based upon the expected scope of work. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on September 13, 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 School Board item.

 

CC-2. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Chief of Police, Broward District Schools Police Department Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Proposed Revised Job Description for the Chief of Police, Broward District Schools Police Department position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Chief of Police, Broward District Schools Police Department position has been revised to better align the qualifications of the position, based upon the expected scope of work. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on September 13, 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 School Board item.

 

CC-3. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Director, Business Support Center Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Proposed Revised Job Description for the Director, Business Support Center position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Director, Business Support Center position has been revised to better align the qualifications and experience of the position, based upon the expected scope of work. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on October 17, 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 revision of this job description represents no additional financial impact. The source of funding for the position associated with this item has been encumbered as part of the department’s budget.

 

CC-4. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Executive Director, Physical Plant Operations Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Proposed Revised Job Description for the Executive Director, Physical Plant Operations position. This is the Final Reading.

 

The job description for the Executive Director, Physical Plant Operations position has been revised to better align the qualifications of the position, based upon the expected scope of work. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on September 13, 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 School Board item.

 

CC-5. Proposed Revised Job Description for the Area Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Services Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Proposed Revised Job Description for the Area Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Services position. Approval is requested to advertise for the position after the first reading. This is the First Reading.

 

The job description for the Area Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Services position has been revised to better align the qualifications of the position, based upon the expected scope of work. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on November 15, 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 School Board item.

 

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

 

DD-1. Internal Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations 2019-2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

Receive - Internal Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations 2019-2020.

 

Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations were performed, pursuant to the Florida Statute 274.02(2), The Rules of the Florida Administrative Code, Section 691-73, and School Board Policies 1002.1 and 3204.

 

The Audit report covered twenty-four (24) locations. Our audits indicated that all twenty-four (24) locations complied with policies and procedures. This report had no audit exceptions.

 

The Audit Committee reviewed this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s November 21, 2019 meeting.

 

The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the School District.

 

DD-2. Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools (Supporting Docs)

 

Receive - Internal Audit Report - Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools.

 

An audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools was performed, as authorized by the Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.001 and School Board Policy 1002.1.

 

The Audit report contains seventeen (17) schools. All seventeen (17) schools complied with policies and procedures governing Internal Funds Accounting. This report had no schools with audit exceptions.

 

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Audit Committee’s November 21, 2019 meeting.

 

The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the School District.

 

E. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

E-1. Supplier Diversity Outreach Program through October 31, 2019 (Supporting Docs)

 

Receive Supplier Diversity Outreach Program (SDOP) Report.

 

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

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-2. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Superintendent's Recommendations Regarding Pre-Qualification Certification (Supporting Docs)

 

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

 

The Pre-Qualification application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities, F.S. 1013.46, and School Board Policies 7003 and 7003.1. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on November 13, 2019, to review staff's recommendations concerning pre-qualification applications.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-3. Recommendation to Reject all Bids - 18-111V - Temporary Clerical Staffing Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to Reject all Bids for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB).

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, released ITB 18-111V on November 16, 2017, and was opened on December 13, 2017. Procurement & Warehousing Services received eight (8) bids and seven (7) responsive and responsible proposals.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_18111V_TemporaryClericalStaffingServices.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

E-4. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - FY20-152 - Class Rings (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Request for Proposal (RFP). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, three (3) Years, with two (2) optional one year (1) renewal periods. User Department: Office of School Performance & Accountability (OSPA); Award Amount: NONE; Awarded Vendors(s): Chuck Puleri & Associates; Jostens, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received two (2) proposals in response to RFP FY20-152. This RFP will be utilized by OSPA to provide a pool of qualified vendors offering class rings. A wide variety of rings will be available with the ability to customize based on individual preferences.

 

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

 

A copy of the RFP documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/RFP_FY20-152_ClassRings.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District as payments are made by parents/guardians and/or students.

 

E-5. Recommendation to Reject all Bids - FY20-141 Armored Car Service (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to Reject all Bids for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB).

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, released ITB FY20-141 - Armored Car Service on October 24, 2019, and was due on November 9, 2019. Procurement & Warehousing Services received one (1) response from Brinks, Inc. The Brinks, Inc. response was deemed non-responsive.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20_141_ArmoredCarService.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

EE-1. Recommendation for Renewal and Additional Spending Authority - 16-020R - Inspection and Repair of Fire Sprinkler Systems (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the second and final renewal and additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: February 10, 2016 through February 9, 2021, 5 Years; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Additional Requested Amount: $556,000; New Award Amount: $2,657,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Bass United Fire & Security Systems, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to renew ITB 16-020R - Inspection and Repair of Fire Sprinkler Systems, for one (1) additional year, February 10, 2020 through February 9, 2021, as per Bid Special Condition 5, Contract Renewal which states that: "The term of the bid shall be for three (3) years, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the awardee, be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods".

 

A copy of bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_16-020R_lnspectionandRepairofFireSprinklerSystems.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $556,000. The contract award amount was $2,101,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $556,000, bringing the new contract value to $2,657,000. The funding source will come from the PPO's operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimate contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-2. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-138 - Air Conditioning Filters (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2023, 3 Years, with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $1,130,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Fastenal Company; Trane U.S. Inc., Tri-Dim Filter Corporation, Waco Filters Corporation; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) responses for ITB FY20-138 - Air Conditioning Filters. The purpose of the bid is for preventive and routine maintenance services. Timely filter replacements are essential to avoid endangering public health and safety, increase the life expectancy of equipment, and to reduce repair costs and downtime of equipment.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20-138_AirConditioningFilters.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $1,130,000. 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-3. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-157 - Big Picture Learning (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Agreement. Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education Ed. (CTACE); Award Amount: $50,000; Awarded Vendor(s): The Big Picture Company d/b/a Big Picture Learning; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This Agreement will facilitate student-centered services and include project-based learning, work-based learning, internships, and teacher professional development and coaching. There is a continued interest by students, teachers, and administration at South Plantation High School to continue this work and agreement with Big Picture Learning.

 

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 $50,000. The funding source is as follows: $15,000 will be funded from CTACE operational budget and $35,000 from South Plantation CAPE. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-4. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-149 - Tutormate and Teachermate Literacy Support Programs (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for the above agreement. Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through June 1, 2021, 18 Months; User Department: Early Learning & Language Acquisition; Award Amount: $300,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Innovations for Learning, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request is to approve the agreement for Tutormate and Teachermate Literacy Support Programs for Title 1 Schools with Innovations for Learning, Inc. This new Agreement will purchase the District partnership fee for the Tutormate online tutoring portal, partnership fee for the TeacherMate classroom, the supplemental portal for targeted schools, site-based resources for participating Innovations for Learning Schools, and staff to support program implementation.

 

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 $300,000. The funding source will come from the Title I Grant. 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 Second Amendment to Agreement with Additional Spending Authority - 14-027E - Postsecondary Workforce Student Information System (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment to renew the Agreement with additional spending authority. New Contract Term: February 4, 2014 through December 31, 2020, 6 Years, 11 Months; User Department: Eight (8) Postsecondary Workforce Education Schools; Additional Requested Amount: $255,402; New Award Amount: $2,919,160; Awarded Vendor(s): Focus School Software, LLC.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This contract will be utilized to continue the use of the Workforce Student Information System by the eight (8) Postsecondary Workforce Education Schools, which includes: Atlantic Technical College, McFatter Technical College, Sheridan Technical College, Dave Thomas Education Center West, Henry D. Perry Education Center, Whiddon-Rogers Education Center, Community School North and Community School South.

 

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 $255,402. The contract award amount was for $2,663,758. The request is to increase the spending authority by $255,402 bringing the new contract value to $2,919,160. The funding sources are Postsecondary Student Activity Fees and the Workforce Education District Reserve budgets.

 

EE-6. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 58-080E - Healthcareer Certification Testing (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the additional spending authority for the above agreement. Contract Term: February 23, 2017 through February 21, 2020, 3 Years; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult, & Community Education; Additional Requested Amount: $209,860; New Award Amount: $524,860; Awarded Vendor(s): ABC Institute, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) collaborates with educational institutions nationwide with over 350,000 certified individuals. It is one of the largest certification and continuing education providers. NHA works with health training institutions, hospitals, unions, and the United States Defense Department; it has approved over 2400 training/testing locations throughout the United States and in several countries. NHA is the industry certification agency that provides students in all high school and technical schools that offer health science.

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $209,860. The contract award amount was for $315,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $209,860 bringing the new contract value to $524,860. The funding source will come from the 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-7. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-026 - Cafeteria Equipment (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through September 30, 2022, 33 Months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services (FNS); Award Amount: $3,500,000; Awarded Vendor(s): 7; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Requested Action.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received ten (10) bids for ITB FY20-026 - Cafeteria Equipment. FNS purchases equipment such as tables, carts, ranges, kettles, refrigerators, freezers, warmers, and more for cafeterias throughout the District.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20-026_CafeteriaEquiupment.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $3,500,000. The funding source will come from FNS'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-8. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 19-030B - Floor Machines and Supplies (Supporting Docs)

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Approve the additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2020, 2 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Physical Plant Operations; Additional Requested Amount: $322,000; New Award Amount: $912,000; Awarded Vendors: (3); Small/ Minority Women Business Enterprise Vendors: None. See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Requested Action.

 

ITB 19-030B - Floor Machines and Supplies was approved by the School Board on July 24, 2018. The current spending authority has not been exceeded; however, additional spending is required to cover the remaining contract period. This recommendation of an additional $322,000 will allow the District's schools, centers, and departments to continue purchasing floor machines and supplies necessary to maintain safe and clean educational environments through August 31, 2020, and will provide a total expenditure of $912,000 for the award period.

 

A copy of the ITB documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_19-030B_FloorMachinesandSupplies.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $322,000. The contract award amount was for $590,000. This request is to increase the spending authority by $322,000, bringing the new contract value to $912,000. The funding source will come from schools and departments approved operating budgets. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-9. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-139 - HVAC Repair and Preventive Maintenance (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, 2 Years, 6 Months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: Physical Plant Operations (PPO); Award Amount: $680,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Blizzard Air Conditioning, LLC; Daikin Applied Americas, Inc.; Johnson Controls, Inc.; Thermal Concepts, Inc.; Trane U.S. Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): Blizzard Air Conditioning, LLC.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) responses for ITB FY20-139 - HVAC Repair and Preventive Maintenance. This ITB will be utilized by PPO to procure services for repair and preventive maintenance of HVAC and Chiller equipment within the District.

 

A copy of the bid documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20-139_HVACRepairandPreventiveMaintenance.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $680,000. 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-10. Recommendation for Additional Spending Authority - 17-142R - Debris Monitoring Services for Natural Disasters (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation for additional spending authority for the above contract. Contract Term: July 1, 2017 through May 31, 2020, 3 Years; User Department: Risk Management; Additional Requested Amount: $85,000; New Award Amount: $623,000; Awarded Vendor(s): GP Strategies Corporation; Metric Engineering, Inc.; Witt O'Briens' LLC; Small Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received three (3) proposals in response to Request for Proposal (RFP) 17-142R - Debris Monitoring Services for Natural Disasters. Risk Management utilizes this RFP to receive debris and disaster management consultant services to offer guidance to the District throughout the Federal Emergency Management Agency process.

 

A copy of the RFP documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/RFP_17-142R_DebrisMonitoringServicesforNaturalDiasters.pdf

 

A copy of the original executed documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/OriginalExecutedDocuments_17-142R.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $85,000. The funding source will come from Risk Management's operating budget. The contract award amount was for $538,000. The request to increase the spending authority by $136,000 $85,000, bringing the new contract value to $623,000. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-11. Recommendation to Approve First Amendment, Renewal and Additional Spending Authority -19-037V - Developing Personalized Learning in Select Schools (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment, Renewal and Additional spending authority of the above agreement. Contract Term: August 21, 2018 through February 28, 2021, 2 Years, 6 Months; User Department: Innovative Learning; Additional Requested Amount: $263,500; New Award Amount: $909,500; Awarded Vendor(s): Education Elements, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The Agreement provides personalized learning support and consultation working with multiple schools throughout the District to change school culture, deliver assistance and expertise in the transition from traditional teaching and learning environments towards individual student pathways, and professional development that will build internal capacity at each school site. The purpose of this Amendment is to include twelve (12) additional sites to the program and renew the agreement for an additional year through February 28, 2021.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $263,500. The contract award amount was for $646,000. The request is to increase the spending authority by $263,500 bringing the new contract value to $909,500. The funding source will come from Digital Classrooms Plan in the Office of Information & Technology 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 Agreement - FY20-165 - Treasury Management Software Solution (Supporting Docs)

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Approve the recommendation for the above agreement. Contract Term: December 10, 2019 through December 9, 2024, 5 Years; User Department: Treasurers' Office; Award Amount: $394,800; Awarded Vendor(s): FIS AvantGard LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The District's investment portfolio exceeds $1.0 billion and the limitations of the current treasury management software (SymPro) have been reached. This item will provide new treasury management software with better functionalities, automation and sophistication for the District's needs.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $394,800. The funding source will come from the Treasurers' Office budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-13. Recommendation for $500,000 or Less - FY20-175 - Medical Simulator - Phase II (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Agreement. Contract Term: December 10, 2019 through November 30, 2022, 3 Years. User Department: Atlantic Technical College; Award Amount: $97,088; Awarded Vendor(s): Laerdal Medical Corporation: Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This Agreement will provide audio/video, CCTV, networking, and automation components to the medical simulation lab for the Practical Nursing program at Atlantic Technical College. The medical simulation lab will enhance the student's training and practical experience required to meet the certification requirements of the program and in accordance with State guidelines.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $97,088. The funding source will come from Atlantic Technical College'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-14. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-090 - Istation Dual Language Program (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation for the above agreement. Contract Term: December 10, 2019 through November 30, 2020, 1 Year; User Department: Bilingual/ESOL; Award Amount: $151,250; Awarded Vendor(s): Imagination Station, Inc. d/b/a Istation; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Istation provides computer-based instruction and assessments in Reading and Writing in Spanish for Pre-k to 5th-grade students. The Agreement will provide a curriculum that maintains an interdisciplinary focus incorporating science content and writing instruction into the program.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $151,250. The funding source will come from Title III, Part A Grant. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-15. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY20-171 - Construction Trade Education Curriculum Programs (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation of the above agreement. Contract Term: December 11, 2019 through June 30, 2022, 2 Years, 6 Months; User Department: Career, Technical, Adult, & Community Education; Award Amount: $109,080; Awarded Vendor(s): ABC Institute, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The agreement will allow high school students to go to ABC Institute to get instruction and certification in the construction trades. This Agreement may also provide students with opportunities for internships, OJT experiences, and credit toward a registered apprenticeship program.

 

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 $109,080. The funding source will come from the CTACE's operational budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-16. Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - FY20-134 - Emergency Preparedness Technology and Training (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Agreement. Contract Term: December 11, 2019 through December 10, 2022, 3 Years; User Department: Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness (SSEP); Award Amount: $492,100; Awarded Vendor(s): Alice Training Institute LLC; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This request will facilitate the purchase of Alice Training Institute LLC's SafePlans Emergency Response Information Portal (ERIP) to electronically store emergency plans for all locations District-wide. The ERIP platform will provide real-time, customized assessments with the ability to easily schedule, report and track emergency drills.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $492,100. The funding source will come from the Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-17. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-016 - Audio Visual Equipment Installation, Products & Computer Peripherals (Catalog) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023, 3 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount: $8,200,000; Awarded Vendor(s): 24; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): Audio Visual Systems Integrators, LLC; C&C International Computers & Consultants, Inc.; Classroom Outfitters, LLC; Instaff Solutions, LLC d/b/a IT Data Solutions; iPhone and iPad Warehouse, LLC, d/b/a Phone and Pad Warehouse.

 

This Bid allows schools and departments to have the ability to purchase audiovisual equipment and supplies that are used throughout the District to support teaching and learning. This ITB also contains installation services for audiovisual products.

 

A copy of the ITB documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20-016_AudioVisualEquipmentInstallation,ProductsandComputerPeripherals(Catalog).pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $8,200,000. The funding source will come from select department and school budgets. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-18. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - School Resource Officer (SRO) Program for 2019-2020 (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above-referenced Agreements for the City Cities of Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Margate, Wilton Manors, Coral Springs, Coconut Creek and Plantation for Law Enforcement Officers. Contract term: August 14, 2019 through June 3, 2020, 10 Months; User Department: Special Investigative Unit; Award Amount: $2,533,440  $3,789,240; Awarded Vendor(s): City of Hallandale Beach; City of Hollywood; City of Margate; City of Wilton Manors; City of Plantation; City of Coconut Creek; City of Coral Springs; Small/Minority/Women Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, desires to have School Resource Officers to provide security and crime prevention for schools within the jurisdiction of the city agencies.

 

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

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $2,533,440  $3,789,240. The funding source will come from the Safe Schools Allocation and security funding provided by the referendum. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-19. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY20-123 - Technology Computing Devices, Accessories and Deployment Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023, 3 Years with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount: $65,200,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Lenovo (United States) Inc. with Arey Jones Educational Solutions; Dell Marketing, L.P. with UDT; Broadway Typewriter Company Inc. d/b/a Arey Jones Educational Solutions; United Data Technologies, Inc. d/b/a UDT; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This Bid is used for the purchase of computers including laptops, desktops, tablets, hybrids, and special-purpose devices and includes the imaging, etching and deployment services of such devices. The purchase of these devices is in line with the District's goal of maintaining a 2.5:1 ratio of students to devices as presented by Information Technology at various School Board workshops. This Bid has a primary and alternate vendor designated to ensure that the District receives the lowest cost based on availability and the District's needs.

 

A copy of the ITB documents are available online at:

http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20-123_TechnologyComputingDevices,AccessoriesandDeploymentServices.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $65,200,000. The funding source will be through the master lease with Bank of America and supported by the capital fund. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the contract award amount.

 

EE-20. Grant Application - Pre-Submission (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve the submission of the following grant application:

A. College Football Playoff Foundation - Extra Yard for Teachers Program, $250,000 (to be 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 $250,000 from the College Football Playoff Foundation in partnership with the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship South Florida Host Committee and the Broward Education Foundation.

 

EE-21. Recommendation for Fourth Amendment and Additional Spending Authority - 58-132E - Electronic Management System Agreement with Public Consulting Group (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with additional spending authority. Contract Term: June 29, 2016 through June 30, 2021, 5 Years; User Department: Exceptional Student Learning Support; Additional Requested Amount: $983,515; New Award Amount: $5,302,265; Awarded Vendor(s): Public Consulting Group, Inc.; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

This Amendment will enhance the Student Threat Assessment module to add Self-harm Identifiers and additional features.

 

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 $983,515. The contract award amount was for $4,318,750. The request is to increase the spending authority by $983,515, bringing the new contract value to $5,302,265. The funding source will come from CTACE and the general fund balance. The financial amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed $5,302,265.

 

EE-22. Recommendation to Establish a Food Pantry Program at Select School Locations in Partnership with Feeding South Florida, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve the creation of a Food Pantry Program (FPP) and provide mobile food distribution at designated school locations. The Food Pantry Program will be a collaboration between The School Board of Broward County (SBBC) and Feeding South Florida, Inc. (FSF) .

 

The purpose of the FSF SPP is to help alleviate child hunger by distributing donated food to children and their families.

 

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 for participating in the Food Pantry in Partnership with Feeding South Florida, Inc.

 

EE-23. Approve Creation of a Sharing Table Program at Select School Locations in Partnership with Feeding South Florida, Inc. (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

The School Board of Broward County (SBBC) and Feeding South Florida, Inc. (FSF) desire to collaborate with each other to reduce food waste and distribute food to approved charities through the Sharing Table program.

 

The purpose of the Sharing Table program is to help alleviate food waste by distributing excess food items to designated FSF approved charities using the Meal Connect application. The requested agreement provides for FSF, it's partner agencies, and volunteers to establish a pick up of Sharing Table food items in designated school locations using the Meal Connect application in collaboration with SBBC during the 2019-2020 school year.

 

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

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

F-1. Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and PACE Center for Girls, INC. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and PACE Center for Girls, INC.

 

Provide educational oversight & services to at-risk female students between the ages of 12-18, in a prevention/intervention day treatment program. The Department of Equity & Diversity is responsible for monitoring the education and administrative support services for the students attending PACE. PACE is a volunteer day treatment program that is part of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice education program.

 

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

 

The source of these funds is through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).

 

F-2. Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and AMIKIDS Greater Fort Lauderdale (AMI) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and AMIKIDS Greater Fort Lauderdale (AMI).

 

Provide educational oversight & services to at-risk male and female students between the ages of 14-19 in a prevention/intervention day treatment program. The Department of Equity & Diversity is responsible for monitoring the education and administrative support services for the students attending AMIKIDS. AMIKIDS is a court-ordered day treatment program that is part of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice education program.

 

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

 

The source of these funds is through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).

 

F-3. Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and Youth Opportunity Investments LLC (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and Youth Opportunity Investments LLC.

 

Provide educational programs for adjudicated, at-risk youth in a residential treatment program. The Department of Equity & Diversity is responsible for the educational and administrative support services for the youth who are under the supervision of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

 

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

 

The source of these funds is through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and Children's Service Council of Broward County (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Cooperative Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, FL (SBBC) and Children's Service Council of Broward County.

 

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Children Service Council (CSC) was initially executed in August 2009 to provide CSC Literacy Enhancement Academic Pursuit (LEAP) High School programs with transportation, programming provided by either YMCA or Hispanic Unity, USDA approved snacks and/or meals and minimal facility usage fees.

 

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 SBBC transportation cost for the 2018-2019 school year was $354,756. The projected financial impact for the district for school year 2019-2020 is $355,696. This is an increase of $940.00 from the previous year.

 

FF-2. Second Amendment to Agreement between Broward County and The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Family Counseling Program, Agreement Number: 19-CP-CSA-8267-02 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Contract Agreement renewal between Broward County Behavioral Health Services (Children's Services Administration Section [CSAS]) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

On September 13, 2018, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved funding recommendations made by the Broward County Children's Services Administration Section (CSAS) for The School Board of Broward County, Florida, Family Counseling Program (FCP) to receive a grant in the amount of $1,175,902 with a two-year renewal option. However, on September 24, 2019 both parties agreed to increase the grant funding amount to $1,500,000, yet sustaining the two-year renewal option. This request is to exercise the first renewal option for this grant.

 

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.

 

At present, the positive financial impact to the District is $1,500,000 coming from the Broward County Children's Services Administration Section.

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

H-1. School District Litigation regarding JUUL (Supporting Docs)

 

Authorize the Superintendent and the General Counsel to enter into an Agreement with the litigation group of Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP; Kopelowitz Ostrow Ferguson Weiselberg Gilbert; and, Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. to represent The School Board of Broward County, Florida in litigation against JUUL Labs, Inc.

 

At the Board Workshop on November 12, 2019, the School Board heard a presentation from the litigation group of Wagstaff & Carmell, LLP and The Maher Law firm regarding the District's possible involvement in Multi-District Litigation being held in the Federal District Court in San Francisco, California against JUUL Labs, Inc.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

Representation will be provided on a contingency-fee basis and as such, there is no financial impact to the District.

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH-1. Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Riverlands, LLC. (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Riverlands, LLC.

 

RE: SBBC vs. Riverlands, LLC, Broward County Circuit Court Case No. 16-017813 (08)

 

This Settlement Agreement is the result of efforts to resolve differences and disputes between Defendant, RIVERLANDS, LLC ("Riverlands") and The School Board of Broward County, Florida ("SBBC") arising from the encroachment upon the Southeast corner of New River Middle School's property (the "East Encroachment").

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The District shall receive payment in the amount of $41,000.

 

HH-2. Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Jonathan P. Strang and Kenneth L. Caccavale (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Jonathan P. Strang and Kenneth L. Caccavale.

 

Unable to resolve the dispute between Jonathan P. Strang and Kenneth L. Caccavale, ("Homeowners/Defendants") and The School Board of Broward County, Florida ("SBBC") regarding the encroachment upon the Southwest corner of New River Middle School, SBBC approved the initiation of litigation against Homeowners/Defendants in Broward County Circuit Court Case Number 16-017814 (04).

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The District shall receive payment in the amount of $40,000.

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

I-1. School Improvement Plans (SIPs) 2019-2020 for District Elementary, Middle, Combination, High, and Center School Levels (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the School Improvement Plans for 2019-2020 submitted by elementary, middle, combination, high, and center schools as required by the State of Florida Statute 1001.42 and SBBC Policy 1403.

 

Schools in Broward County are required to submit an annual School Improvement Plan (SIP) for school board approval. Each School Advisory Council (SAC), representing all stakeholder groups, has developed a plan that addresses the District's Strategic Plan. All SIPs were peer reviewed by principal instructional cadre groups. The process for all SIPS has been met in accordance with Broward School Board Policy 1403.

 

The School Improvement Plans are located online at https://www.browardschools.com/sip

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-2. School Advisory Council Membership (SAC) for the 2019-2020 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the School Advisory Council 2019-2020 (SAC) Membership for all district elementary, middle, combination, high, and center schools.

 

Per Florida State Statue 1001.452, each school in the state of Florida is required to submit to the district school board a list of members of its School Advisory Council (SAC).

 

A copy of the SAC memberships for 2019-2020 school year is available in each school's School Improvement (SIP) located at https://www.browardschools.com/sip

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-3. School Improvement Plans for Charter Schools 2019-2020 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve School Improvement Plans (SIPs) for six charter schools in alignment with State Board Rule 6A-1.099827, Florida Administrative Code, Charter School Corrective Action Plan and School Improvement Plans; Section 1008.33(3)(c). Florida Statutes; and Section 1002.33(9)(n), Florida Statutes.

 

Section 6A-1.0998271 (1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, states as follows: "[a] charter school that receives a grade of "D" or "F" pursuant to Section 1008.34(2), F.S., must develop and submit a school improvement plan to its sponsor." As stated in Section 6A-1.09987(3), Florida Administrative Code, "[t] the director and a representative of the governing board shall appear before the sponsor at the publicly noticed meeting to present their SIP to the sponsor." The School Improvement Plan must include, at a minimum, the nine (9) elements outlined in Section 6A-1.099827(4), Florida Administrative Code.

 

The charter schools' SIPs for 2019-2020 school year is located at https: www.browardschools.com/Page/35378

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-4. Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida Proposed 2020-2021 School/Personnel Calendar (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida Proposed 2020-2021 School/Personnel Calendar.

 

At the October 22, 2019 School Board Workshop, staff outlined the Calendar Development Process, presented three (3) Proposed Calendar Options and requested Board feedback on a preferred calendar option.

 

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-5. Bleeding Control Kits Agreement (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement between Broward Sheriff's Office (Sheriff Gregory Tony) and The School Board of Broward, County, Florida.

 

Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) has secured grant funding to purchase bleeding control stations which will be installed throughout Broward County Schools. Each school will receive two (2) bleeding control stations which contains eight (8) bleeding control kits per station. This program is being facilitated in response to the Stop the Bleed initiative. Risk Management in conjunction with Environmental Health and Safety, as well as BSO, will collaborate to determine specific locations for installation within schools. Risk Management will work with our Physical Plant Operations Department to complete installation of Bleeding Control kits on or before February 18, 2020. (Continued)

 

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-6. Broward County School Board v. David Michael Stokes (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve a Final Order adopting the Recommended Order of Dismissal entered on October 16, 2019, by Cathy M. Sellers, Administrative Law Judge, in the matter of Broward County School Board v. David Michael Stokes, Case No. 18-4451TTS, before the State of Florida Division of Administrative Hearings.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-7. Surveillance Camera System Access Agreement (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Margate, Florida.

 

In an effort to enhance law enforcement and fire safety personnel response to emergencies at District schools or facilities, staff has collaborated with the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association to develop a template agreement for access to real-time (live) video feeds. The template articulates the use cases and restrictions to accessing District video surveillance cameras. The terms are the same as previously Board approved video surveillance agreements with other municipalities.

 

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-8. Administrative Complaint Wyman Lee Gresham-1 (Supporting Docs)

 

SPECIAL ORDER – 3:00 P.M.

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the teacher, Wyman Lee Gresham, suspend him without pay and determine whether to transmit the matter to the Division of Administrative Hearings ("DOAH") or conduct a hearing directly before the School Board, if the employee timely requests a hearing.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

I-9. Administrative Complaint Wyman Lee Gresham-2 (Supporting Docs)

 

SPECIAL ORDER – 3:05 P.M.

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate the teacher, Wyman Lee Gresham, and suspend him 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.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

II-1. Administrative Complaint Mary C. Coker (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to demote the Director of Procurement and Warehouse Services, Mary C. Coker, to Manager, Material and Logistics 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.

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Authorization to Advertise Construction Management at Risk Services - Deerfield Beach High School - P.002134 - Silver Lakes Middle School - P.002144 - Sheridan Technical High School - P.002128 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ FY20-186 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise Construction Management at Risk Services for Deerfield Beach High School, Silver Lakes Middle School, and Sheridan Technical High School; Approve the RFQ Form; Authorize the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services Agreement; and RFQ FY20-186.

 

A detailed scope for this project is included in the Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

A copy of the RFQ is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center.

 

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

 

These projects have been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019) and in the District's Capital Budget. Total funding allocated for these scopes is $8,132,000 and includes soft costs. Financial obligations will take place at a future Board meeting when approval is requested to award Construction Manager at Risk Services.

 

J-2. Authorization to Advertise Construction Management at Risk Services - New Renaissance MS - P.002143 - Monarch HS - P.002148 - Lyons Creek MS - P.002141 - Cresthaven ES - P.001676 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ FY20-184 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise Construction Management at Risk Services for New Renaissance Middle School, Monarch High School, Lyons Creek Middle School, and Cresthaven Elementary School; Approve the RFQ Form; and Authorize the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services Agreement; and RFQ FY20-184.

 

A detailed scope for this project is included in the Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

A copy of the RFQ is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center.

 

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

 

These projects have been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019) and in the District's Capital Budget. Total funding allocated for these scopes is $12,651,000 and includes soft costs. Financial obligations will take place at a future Board meeting when approval is requested to award Construction Manager at Risk Services.

 

J-3. Authorization to Advertise Construction Management at Risk Services - Deerfield Beach Middle School - Project No. P.002142 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ FY20-187 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise Construction Management at Risk Services for Deerfield Beach Middle School, Approve the RFQ Form, and Authorize the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) Services Agreement; and RFQ FY20-187.

 

A detailed scope for this project is included in the Executive Summary (Exhibit 1).

 

A copy of the RFQ is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center.

 

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

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019) and in the District's Capital Budget. Total funding allocated for this scope is $4,333,000 and includes soft costs. Financial obligations will take place at a future Board meeting when approval is requested to award Construction Manager at Risk Services.

 

J-4. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Gator Run Elementary School - Weston - Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, LLC - Aluminum Covered Walkway - Project No. P.001210   (POSTPONED 11/12/19) (Supporting Docs)

 

MEMO TO VOTE DOWN

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Gator Run Elementary School, Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, LLC, Aluminum Covered Walkway, Project No. P.001210.

 

Project Architect: Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, LLC

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

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

J-5. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - Gator Run Elementary School - Weston - Jorge A. Gutierrez, LLC - Aluminum Covered Walkways - Project No. P.001210 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids, Gator Run Elementary School, Jorge A. Gutierrez Architect, LLC, Aluminum Covered Walkways, Project No. P.001210.

 

Project Architect: Jorge A. Guiterrez Architect, LLC

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

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

JJ-1. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-140C - Maplewood Elementary School - Coral Springs - Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001639 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. for the lump sum amount of $3,507,115 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,295,826.

 

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 $3,507,115. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $2,295,826 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $2,279,629 to $4,575,455.

 

JJ-2. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-140C - Maplewood Elementary School - Coral Springs - Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001998 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. for the lump sum amount of $190,000.

 

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 $190,000. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ-3. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-155C - Oakland Park Elementary School - Oakland Park - Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001895 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. for the lump sum amount of $4,510,755 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,701,330.

 

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 $4,510,755. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $2,701,330 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $3,061,000 to $5,762,330.

 

JJ-4. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 20-128C - Stirling Elementary School - Hollywood - Anatom Construction Company - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001905 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Anatom Construction Company for the lump sum amount of $3,441,002 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,155,295.

 

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 $3,441,002. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $2,155,295 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $2,221,000 to $4,376,295.

 

JJ-5. Additional Funding - Liberty Elementary School - Margate - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001999 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the request for additional funding in the amount of $88,093 for Liberty Elementary School, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001999.

 

See Executive Summary (Exhibit 1) for details.

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted district Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $88,093 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve.

 

JJ-6. First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement - ACAI Associates, Inc. - Hollywood Hills High School - Hollywood - Project No. P.001806 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 16-197C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the First Amendment in the amount of $180,543 to the Professional Services Agreement dated February 7, 2017 with ACAI Associates, Inc. for Hollywood Hills High School, Project No. P.001806, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 16-197C.

 

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 of the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is $180,543. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). 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-7. Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement - ACAI Associates, Inc. - Nova High School - Davie - Project No. P.001817 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 16-198C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment in the amount of $334,780 to the Professional Services Agreement dated February 7, 2017 with ACAI Associates, Inc. for Nova High School, Project No. P.001817, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 16-198C.

 

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 of the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is $334,780. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ-8. Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement - Williamson Dacar Associates Inc. - James S. Rickards Middle School - Oakland Park - Project No. P.001743 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 16-142C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Fourth Amendment in the amount of $272,402 to the Professional Services Agreement dated August 16, 2016 with Williamson Dacar Associates Inc. for James S. Rickards Middle School, Project No. P.001743, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 16-142C.

 

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 of the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement is $272,402. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ-9. Final Change Order/Final Acceptance/Final Release of Retainage - Single Point of Entry - The Morganti Group, Inc. - Blanche Ely High School - Pompano Beach - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001646 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Final Change Order for a credit in the amount of $9,531 and no change in contract time, approve the Final Acceptance, and approve the Final Release of Retainage in the amount of $23,946.92 for the Single Point of Entry for Blanche Ely High School, The Morganti Group, Inc., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001646.

 

Final Change Order (See Exhibits 1 and 2 for detailed information).

 

Final Acceptance/Final Release of Retainage for the Single Point of Entry - The Morganti Group, Inc. has completed the scope of their contract.

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget (this action reduces the contract by $9,531 and increases the project contingency by $9,531 for a zero net impact).

 

JJ-10. Correction of Agenda Request Form Financial Impact for the Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-157C - William Dandy MS - Fort Lauderdale - Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp. - SMART Program Renovations - P.001900 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the correction of the value on the Agenda Request Form (ARF) Financial Impact section for the Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater, ITB 19-157C, William Dandy Middle School, Lunacon Engineering Group, Corp., SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001900, from the November 6, 2019 Regular School Board Meeting Agenda Item JJ-3, where the incorrect dollar value is reflected as $5,737,368. The dollar value should reflect $5,776,868 on the aforementioned document.

 

The purpose of this item is to assure that the correct dollar value is submitted and is reflected in the revised ARF associated with this project.

 

The financial impact of approving this Construction Bid Recommendation is $5,737,368 $5,776,868. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). The sole purpose of this item is to assure the correction of the Financial Impact section of the ARF associated with this project.

 

JJ-11. Final Acceptance/Final Release of Retainage - Remodeling and Renovations - Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. - Fort Lauderdale High School - Fort Lauderdale - Legacy Project - Phased Replacement - Project No. P.000687 (f.k.a. 0951-27-01) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Final Acceptance, and approve the Final Release of Retainage in the amount of $161,953.48 for Remodeling and Renovations for Fort Lauderdale High School, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., Project No. P.000687 (f.k.a. 0951-27-01).

 

Final Acceptance and Final Release of Retainage - the Contractor, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., has completed the scope for the contract.

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ-12. Change Order #1 - Charles W. Flanagan High School - Pembroke Pines - CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001847 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Change Order #1, Charles W. Flanagan High School, CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001847, in the amount of $45,149 and an increase in contract time of 28 days.

 

Change Order #1 $45,149 / 28 days

Charles W. Flanagan High School

CORE Construction Services of Florida, LLC

SMART Program Renovations

Project No. P.001849

Refer to Exhibits 1 and 2 for detailed information.

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 4, 2019). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

K-1. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2019 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2019.

 

The audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The CAFR will be submitted to both the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for consideration of the Certificate of Excellence and the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awards. In order to be awarded these respective Certificates, the District must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized report.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no additional financial impact to District.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

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 Donna P. Korn, Chair; Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Heather P. Brinkworth; Patricia Good; Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; 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; Samantha Grady, Case No. 19-008062; Jaime Guttenberg, Case No. 19-007720; 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; and the following unconsolidated cases: Luke Hoyer, Case No. 19-019402; Daniela Menescal, Case No. 19-012884; and Alaina Petty, Case No. 19-023307.  The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members Donna P. Korn, Chair; Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Heather P. Brinkworth; Patricia Good; Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; 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.

 

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