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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

SCHOOL BOARD OPERATIONAL MEETING

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 06, 2020 – 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).

 

This School Board Operational Meeting will be conducted by Board Members via electronic communication. The meeting will also be live streamed. Due to Broward County Administrator's Emergency Order 20-01, public comments will be accepted on all agenda items in the following manner: Any person may present live comments by attending the KC Wright Administration Building's Board Room at 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines each person will be required to wear a face covering for their nose and mouth (individuals are responsible for providing their own mask) and remain at least six (6) feet from other attendees upon arrival as they enter the KCW Building and until his/her departure. You may also submit written comments to: Noemi Gutierrez, Supervisor, Official School Board Records, 600 Southeast Third Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or by e-mail to PublicComment@browardschools.com no later than two (2) hours in advance of the published time of this Regular School Board Meeting. Anonymous comments will not be accepted; therefore, each written comment must include the person's name and address. Pursuant to School Board Policy 1100A, in the event a large group of individuals (more than twenty (20)) sign-up to speak on one agenda item, the Board Chair has the authority to adjust the time limit for each speaker to speak less than the three (3) minutes (which is approximately 400 words) usually permitted, and/or limit the overall time speakers will be heard on that item. A maximum of the first ten (10) written submissions (equaling 30 minutes) that address the School Board on general matters of public relevance (non-agenda items) will also be accepted and read into the record. Each submission should specify a topic of the matter being shared and must adhere to the approximately 400 word maximum as noted above.

 

October 5, 2020

 

ITEMS:

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2020-2021 School Year   (REVISED)

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2020-2021 School Year   (REVISED)

GG-1. MOU between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP) and Education Support Professionals (BTU-ESP) regarding the reopening of brick-and mortar school operations   (ADDED)

 

October 2, 2020

 

ITEMS:

DD-1. Investigation Report - Championship Academy Charter Schools   (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)

EE-2. Recommendation to Approve Agreements - School Resource Officer (SRO) Program 2020-2021   (REVISED)

JJ-6. Replacement of Two Air Conditioner Handling Units - Fairway Elementary School - Miramar - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001785   (ADDED)

 

September 30, 2020

 

ITEMS:

BB-1. Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools   (ADDED)

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

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

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

June 23, 2020 – Regular School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

September 15, 2020 – 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

 

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.)

 

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 2020/2021 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2020/2021 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 2020/2021 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 2020-2021 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 2020-2021 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2021.

 

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2020-2021 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment and discipline as listed on the attached respective lists for Non-Instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

The Personnel Recommendations include the following items:

 

Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Managerial and Professional/Technical Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Managerial and Professional/Technical Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Non-Instructional Discipline

 

Employees contesting the recommended discipline may avail themselves of due process rights pursuant to their respective Collective Bargaining Agreements or School Board Policy 4015.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions 7 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommended Supplemental Pay Positions of employees for the 2020/2021 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 2020/2021 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 2020/2021 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2021.

 

G-6. Approval of Out-of-Field Teaching Assignments (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached lists of out-of-field teaching assignments.

 

State Board of Education Rule (SBER) 6A-1.0503 Definition of Qualified Instructional Personnel requires out-of-field teachers to be School Board approved, and complete mandated out-of-field training. Teachers out-of-field due to the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)/Multicultural Education Training Advocacy (META) Agreement are required to complete five (5) courses within six (6) years from the date of the assignment to students identified as English Language Learners (ELL).

 

There is no additional financial impact to the School District.

 

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

GG-1. MOU between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP) and Education Support Professionals (BTU-ESP) regarding the reopening of brick-and mortar school operations (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP) and Education Support Professionals (BTU-ESP) for the 2020-2021 School Year.

 

This MOU memorializes the agreements between the parties regarding reopening of brick and mortar school operations for the 2020-2021 school year including provisions regarding walkthroughs, emergency plans, donation of sick time from employee to employee, the accommodation process, PPE supplies, payment for employees' insurance who retire and are within one and one-half years of eligibility for Medicare, benefits for employees hired by December 31, 2020 will become effective two weeks after their employment date, no camera use allowed other than those selected by the teacher, and maintain the cadence in early learning with nap time, recess, and snack time at the end of the instructional day.

 

A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda/

 

There will be a financial impact incurred by the District from the following items within the MOU: accommodations; Medicare; waiving wait time for insurance coverage; and additional emergency paid sick leave via FFCRA. However, actual costs are unknown and will be reported to the Board via budget amendments as they occur.

 

A. RESOLUTIONS

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

B. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

BB-1. Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent of Schools (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Receive the School Board Member annual evaluation ratings of the Superintendent of Schools.

 

The School Board and the Superintendent recognize the importance of a formalized process to review the Superintendent's performance. The evaluation process is intended to communicate clear goals and expectations for the Superintendent's performance. The process is conducted, a minimum, once a year and used for the School Board and the Superintendent to acknowledge achievements and provide opportunities for constructive dialogue and feedback. The 2019-2020 Annual Evaluation of the Superintendent is being submitted to the School Board pursuant to the Agreement.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. Final Adoption of Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) Policy 5306.1 and Bylaws (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the updated policy (5306.1) and bylaws associated with the Technology Advisory Committee established by Board

Policy 1.7.

 

It is the intention of this modified policy and bylaws to increase the efficiency and administration of the Technology Advisory Committee. The committee unanimously approved changes to the Policy and Bylaws in order to: Increase Representativeness, adjust quorum requirements, and align the policy to other District policies.

 

See supporting documents for red lined and fully adopted versions of the policy and bylaws.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

 

DD-1. Investigation Report - Championship Academy Charter Schools (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Receive Investigation Report - Championship Academy Charter Schools.

 

Pursuant to a request from the Florida Department of Education's Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Office of the Chief Auditor (OCA) performed an investigation on 8 allegations received by the OIG regarding the management companies of the Championship Academy Charter Schools. All allegations pertained to the actions of the former chief executive of the management companies.

 

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee's September 14, 2020 meeting.

 

The source of funds to perform the Investigation Report was the general fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. The observations and recommendations noted by the OCA impact the charter schools and do not have a direct financial impact on the District.

 

E. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

E-1. Recommendation to Approve Agreement - FY21-173 - PeerForward Affiliate Program (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation of the above agreement. Contract Term: Upon execution from all parties through June 30, 2021, Ten (10) Months; User Department: School Counseling & Brace Advisement (BRACE); Award Amount: None; Awarded Vendor(s): College Summit, Inc. d/b/a PeerForward; Small/Minority/Women Business Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

Through previous initiatives with PeerForward, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), created the nationally recognized BRACE Cadets program. This Proposal will allow SBBC to pilot and evaluate the PeerForward Affiliate Program, a new initiative that applies the proven PeerForward Method to equip staff (e.g., college and career leaders) to harness the power of Youth Activation to advance college access and other critical goals for our students (“the Initiative”). Training will be provided for staff and BRACE Cadets to implement three (3) powerful campaigns: Applying to three (3) or more colleges, Early filing for financial aid, and Connecting academics to college and career.

 

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. Funding for PeerForward to develop the PeerForward Affiliate program was being provided by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The funding is required to operate the PeerForward Affiliate program pilot with philanthropic support obtained by PeerForward to support the 2020-2021 school year initiative.

 

E-2. Authorization to Advertise - FY21-138 - Program Manager - Cost and Program Control Services (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the above-referenced Authorization to Advertise Request for Proposal FY21-138 - Program Manager - Cost and Program Control Services.

 

See Executive Summary

 

A copy of the RFP and Sample Agreement are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/RFP_andSampleAgreement.pdf

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

EE-1. Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - FY21-095 - Custodial Maintenance and Basic Cleaning Supplies (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above Invitation to Bid (ITB). Contract Term: November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2023, Thirty-six (36) Months with an option for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods; User Department: District-wide; Award Amount: $1,421,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Nine (9); Small/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 FY21-095 - Custodial Maintenance and Basic Cleaning Supplies. This ITB provides tools and materials that are used to maintain clean and safe environments throughout the District.

 

A copy of the ITB documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY21-095_CustodialMaintenanceandBasicCleaningSupplies.pdf

 

The estimated financial impact to the District will be $1,421,000. Funding for this Bid will come from individual schools and departments' existing and approved budgets. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-2. Recommendation to Approve Agreements - School Resource Officer (SRO) Program 2020-2021 (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Approve the recommendation to award the above-referenced SRO Agreements for Law Enforcement Officers with The Cities of Coral Springs; Hallandale; Hollywood; Margate; Pembroke Pines; Plantation; Sunrise; Wilton Manors; Consolidated Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO); Contract Term: August 19, 2020 through June 9, 2021, Ten (10) Months; The City of Coconut Creek; Town of Davie: August 19, 2020 through August 18, 2021, Twelve (12) Months; User Department: Special Investigative Unit; Award Amount: $4,956,000 $10,296,000; Awarded Vendor(s): Seven (7) Eleven (11); Small/Minority/Women Enterprise Vendor(s): None.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Requested Action.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, desires to have SRO's 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 $4,956,000 $10,296,000. The funding source will come from the Safe Schools Allocation 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 for Additional Spending Authority - FY20-016 - Audio Visual Equipment Installation, Products & Computer Peripherals (Catalog) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation for additional spending authority for the above Invitation to Bid (ITB), and additional funds in the amount of $1,033,866 to fund the first year of a capital equipment lease. Contract Term: January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022, Three (3) Years; User Department: District-wide; Additional Amount: $5,200,000; New Award Amount: $13,400,000; Awarded Vendors: Thirty-eight (38); S/M/WBE Vendors: Twelve (12).

 

This request is to approve the additional spending authority for ITB FY20-016 - Audio Visual Equipment Installation, Products, and Computer Peripherals, and additional funds in the amount of $1,033,866 to fund the first year of a capital equipment lease, to facilitate the purchase of video conferencing equipment needed to support the District's virtual learning and hybrid environments required during the COVID-19 emergency.

 

A copy of the ITB documents are available online at: http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/supply/agenda/ITB_FY20-016-2_AudioVisualEquipmentInstallation,ProductsandComputer.pdf

 

The request is to increase the spending authority by $5,200,000, bringing the new contract value to $13,400,000. There is an additional impact to the Information Technology budget for a new $5,2000,000 capital equipment lease that will require $1,033,866 from the unallocated capital reserve to fund the first lease payment. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated contract award amount.

 

EE-4. Agreement with Broward County (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Broward County. The Agreement term begins on the date executed by all parties and ends on December 30, 2020.

 

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law, providing over $2 trillion in economic relief to assist with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, $8.3 billion of which was allocated to the State of Florida. Based on its population, Broward County qualified for a direct payment allocation and received $340,744,702 in funding from the Department of the Treasury under the Coronavirus Relief Funds program. Broward County wishes to subaward a portion of the funds it received from the CARES Act to the District as provided in this Agreement. One million dollars ($1,000,000) will be allocated to Food and Nutrition Services to reimburse the cost of adult meals. The remaining $3,271,632 will be administered by Student Support Initiatives & Recovery for school nurse services.

 

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

 

The positive financial impact is $4,271,632. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

EE-5. Agreement with the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County (ELC-BC).

 

The Rising Kindergarten grant program is funded by the Florida Department of Education, Office of Early Learning. Funding is part of the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) portion of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act and will be allocated to each early learning coalition. This subaward agreement with the ELC-BC outlines the Rising Kindergarten award management. This grant was approved at the September 15, 2020, Regular School Board Meeting.

 

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

 

The positive financial impact is $1,192,800. There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. Third Amendment to Agreement between Broward and the School Board of Broward County, Agreement Number 19-CP-CSA-8267-02 (Supporting Docs)

 

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

 

On September 13, 2018, the Broward County Board of Commissioners approved funding recommendations made by the Broward County Behavioral Health Services (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. Subsequently, December 10, 2019 both parties agreed to increase the grant funding to $1,500,000 while exercising the first renewal option. this request is to exercise the first renewal option by further increasing grant funding amount to $1,670,000.

 

This agreement was 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 positive financial impact to the District now totals $1,670,000. A match for $170,000 has been approved by the Budget office.

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

I-1. Student Training Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Atlantic Technical College and DaVita Dialysis Contracting, LLC (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the New Student Training Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Atlantic Technical College and DaVita Dialysis Contracting, LLC. The term of this agreement shall commence upon the execution of all parties and conclude on December 31, 2023.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Atlantic Technical College partners with DaVita Dialysis Contracting, LLC to provide students who are enrolled in the Hemodialysis Technician Program at Atlantic Technical College to participant in clinical learning experiences. This agreement supports the instructional program provided by Atlantic Technical College that is necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

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

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Polaris Pharmacy Services, LLC (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Polaris Pharmacy Services, LLC. The term of this agreement shall begin on October 1, 2020 and conclude on September 30, 2023.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida partners with Polaris Pharmacy Services, LLC to provide students who are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs at the Broward Technical Colleges and select high schools the opportunity to participate in clinical learning experiences.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The results of the surveys indicated an overall rating of 89% as above average.

 

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-3. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and South Broward Hospital District D/B/A Memorial Healthcare System (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and South Broward Hospital District D/B/A Memorial Healthcare System. The term of this agreement shall be three (3) years, commencing on November 1, 2020 and conclude on October 31, 2023.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida partners with South Broward Hospital District D/B/A Memorial Healthcare System to provide students who are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs at the Broward Technical Colleges and select high schools the opportunity to participate in clinical learning experiences.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The results of the surveys indicated an overall rating of 89% as above average.

 

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-4. Administrative Complaint Halyna Shvank (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the Superintendent's recommendation to suspend the teacher, Halyna Shvank, for three (3) 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-5. Affiliation Agreements with The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The College of Health and Human Services, Entity of Western Kentucky University (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Affiliation Agreements for The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The College of Health and Human Services, Entity of Western Kentucky University to provide internship opportunities for their students.

 

The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The College of Health and Human Services, Entity of Western Kentucky University offer its students, majoring in various fields of study, opportunities to gain practical experience as part of the course curriculum. Students from these programs are required to participate in a field experience/internship program. These Affiliation Agreements would provide internship opportunities for The University of Florida Board of Trustees and The College of Health and Human Services, Entity of Western Kentucky University students within Broward County Public Schools.

 

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

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

I-6. Approve Settlement Agreement with Sandra Nunez (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Superintendent's recommended settlement agreement with teacher, Sandra Nunez, of DOAH Case No. 19-4962TTS, agreeing to a one (1) day suspension without pay and thereby rescind Agenda Item I-8 adopted at the September 4, 2019, School Board Operational Meeting referring the matter to DOAH for a two (2) day suspension without pay.

 

See Supporting Docs for Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. Recommendation to Reject All Bids for Construction - ITB FY21-030 - Village Elementary School - Sunrise - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001952 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the rejection of all bids for Construction, ITB FY21-030, Village Elementary School, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001952.

 

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

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

JJ-1. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-165C - William T. McFatter Technical Center - Davie - The BEC Group Services, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001658 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to The BEC Group Services, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $6,617,196 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,740,060.

 

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 item is $6,617,196. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $1,740,060 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project from $7,371,525 to $9,111,585.

 

JJ-2. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB FY20-083 - Park Trails Elementary School - Parkland - Burke Construction Group, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.002116 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Burke Construction Group, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $2,620,187 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,270,690.

 

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 item is $2,620,187. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $1,270,690 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $2,314,000 to $3,584,690.

 

JJ-3. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-171C-REBID2 - Dillard Elementary School - Fort Lauderdale - Advanced Roofing, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001915 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to Advanced Roofing, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $3,171,306 and approve additional funding in the amount of $2,416,371.

 

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 item is $3,171,306. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $2,416,371 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $1,677,000 to $4,093,371.

 

JJ-4. Construction Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - ITB 19-169C - Attucks Middle School - Hollywood - The BEC Group Services, Inc. - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001686 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommendation to award the Construction Agreement to The BEC Group Services, Inc. for the lump sum amount of $3,319,873 and approve additional funding in the amount of $1,669,367.

 

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 General Counsel.

 

The financial impact of approving this item is $3,319,873. This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There is an additional impact to the project budget. These funds in the amount of $1,669,367 will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. This increases the project budget from $3,040,778 to $4,710,145.

 

JJ-5. Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement - Song & Associates, Inc. - Stephen Foster Elementary School - Fort Lauderdale - Project No. P.002067 - SMART Program Renovations - RFQ 18-105C (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Second Amendment in the amount of $4,000 to the Professional Services Agreement dated February 21, 2018, with Song & Associates, Inc., Stephen Foster Elementary School, Project No. P.002067, SMART Program Renovations, RFQ 18-105C.

 

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.

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There is no impact to the project budget.

 

JJ-6. Replacement of Two Air Conditioner Handling Units - Fairway Elementary School - Miramar - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001785 (Supporting Docs)

 

ADDED

 

Approve additional scope for the replacement of two air conditioner handling units, Fairway Elementary School, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001785, in the amount of $16,281.05.

 

See Exhibits 1 and 2 for details.

 

This project has not been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 1, 2020). There are sufficient funds remaining in the project budget to add this scope and cover costs in the amount of $16,281.05 for this project. There is no additional impact to the project budget.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

L-1. Third Amendment to Charter School Renewal Agreement (Imagine Charter School at Weston - 5111) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Third Amendment to the Charter School Renewal Agreement with Learning Excellence of West Broward County, Inc., on behalf of Imagine Charter School at Weston - 5111.

 

Learning Excellence Foundation of West Broward County, Inc., is a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Imagine Charter School at Weston - 5211.

 

A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda.

 

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

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

L-2. Release of Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Regarding Land Use Plan Amendment PC 07-04, Stirling Davie, LLC (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Release of the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (DRC) regarding the voluntary mitigation commitment for Land Use Plan Amendment (LUPA) PC 07-04, Stirling Davie, LLC.

 

In 2006, Broward County Public Schools staff reviewed the application for LUPA 07-04, proposed by Stirling Davie, LLC, for the development of 80 townhouse units located in the City of Hollywood.

 

The Release will be executed and recorded by Broward County after School Board approval. This item 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.

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

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

 

Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and the indicated charter 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 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 2020-2021 Premium Services Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.

 

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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