The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Board Meeting :  C. Board Policies  
2. C-2. Revisions to School Board Policy 7003 - Selection of Engineers and Architects
June 04, 2002
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Quick Summary / Abstract
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy 7003 at this final reading.




Requested Action
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy 7003 at this final reading.


Summary
The Facilities and Construction Management Division recommends the revisions to Board Policy 7003 for the following reasons:

_ Change from Consultants' to Consultants
_ Eliminate school principal or designee as a voting member
_ Eliminate term limit for CRC membership
_ Define the term location and eliminate the "tie breaker"
_ Retain the "tie breaker" as Broward
_ Revise M/WBE terms
_ Clarify the selection process, adjust the scoring threshold and align staff/CRC activities
_ Add commas as follows: "The committee will, by a majority vote, approve_"

The revisions to Board Policy 7003 have been reviewed by staff, legal counsel, and the Policy Review Committee.

It is anticipated that implementation of the recommended revisions to Board Policy 7003 and full implementation of the procedures will improve and enhance the quality of facilities construction programs resulting with more efficient operations and economical outcomes.

School Board Goals
Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement.


Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the district.


Source of Additional Information
Thomas J. Calhoun, (954) 768--8643 null



Associated File Attachments
Policy 7003 (Files)  
Summary of Recommended Changes (Files)  
ExecutedARF (Files)