eAgenda - Meeting on November 09, 2010 Tuesday, 09:45 AM

The School Board of Broward County, Florida Agenda

Regular School Board Meeting
November 09, 2010
Tuesday, 09:45 AM
Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center
600 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida Rev. 0

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

	September 21, 2010 – Regular School Board Meeting

	October 5, 2010 – Regular School Board Meeting

ADDED ITEMS

CLOSE AGENDA

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)

	Superintendent's Environmental Technical Advisory Committee (SETAC) to award "Governor's Serve to Preserve Green Schools Award" to the School Board (TIME CERTAIN - 1:45 P.M.)

	Schlosberg Foundation to Announce the Winner of the "In the Click" Seat Belt Compliance Contest (TIME CERTAIN - 2:00 P.M.)

REPORTS

	District Advisory Council

	Broward County Council of PTAs/PTSAs

	ESE Advisory Council

	Broward County Association of Student Councils and Student Advisor to the Board

	Technology Advisory Committee

	ESOL Leadership Council

	Gifted Advisory Council

	Employee Unions

	Facilities Task Force

	Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program Advisory Committee

	Diversity Committee

	Charter School Task Force

	Broward Education Foundation

CONSENT AGENDA

REPORTS CONTINUED

	Board Members

	Superintendent

SPEAKERS

	1. Billy Davison

	2. Mark Eckert

	3. Lorie Gonzalez

	4. Rhonda Ward

	5. Clinton Ward

	6. Keith Roberts

	7. Marlene Baptiste (ADDED)

	8. Edna Ward (ADDED)

	9. Linda Lewis (ADDED)

CONSENT ITEMS

A. Resolutions

	A-1. Resolution in Support of World AIDS Day, December 1, 2010 Adopt Resolution #11-51, in support of World AIDS Day, December 1, 2010. December 1, 2010 will mark World AIDS Day. The world-wide focus of the World AIDS Day is to bring awareness of the continuing impact of the devastating disease HIV/AIDS on human lives. Since community events and communication raise awareness of the increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on lives, World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to take action and help educate for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care. There is no financial impact to the district.

	A-2. Resolution in Support of The Day in the Life of a Nurse Program (TIME CERTAIN - 1:30 P.M.) Adopt Resolution #11-52, in support of The Day in the Life of a Nurse Program. The Nursing Consortium of South Florida (Consortium), is a 501(c)3 not for profit corporation founded in 1997 as the South Florida Nursing Shortage Consortium. It has more than sixty (60) dues-paying member organizations including hospitals and other providers of nursing services, nursing schools, nurse staffing agencies, nursing publications, and foundations. The Consortium’s signature program is the Day in the Life of a Nurse (DITLOAN), introduced as a way of providing high school students an opportunity to view the real work nurses do. For the past eleven years, The Day in the Life of a Nurse Program has provided over 1000 high school students with the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the nursing profession. Our region, and indeed the nation, faces a nursing shortage which is projected to grow in the coming decades. This shortage will create many job opportunities for youth who possess the technical aptitude and human qualities critical to nursing. This year’s program is scheduled to take place at more than forty (40) hospitals throughout South Florida on November 12, 2010. There is no financial impact to the district.

	A-3. Resolution in Support of National Family Literacy Day - November 1, 2010 Adopt Resolution #11-53, in support of National Family Literacy Day - November 1, 2010. The attached resolution acknowledges November 1, 2010, as National Family Literacy Day in Broward County. The resolution encourages citizens to learn more about the importance of Family Literacy and the services provided by Broward County Public Schools’ adult centers and community schools throughout the month of November 2010. The adult and community schools will be promoting Family Literacy programs with community literacy events throughout the District. There is no financial impact to the district.

	A-4. Resolution No. 11-54, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010B, Refunding of Certificates of Participation, Series 1997A&B and 2001A&B (TIME CERTAIN - 11:40 A.M.) Adopt Resolution No.11-54, Certificates of Participation, Series 2010B. Refunding of Certificates of Participation, Series 1997A&B and 2001A&B Adopt Resolution No. 11-54. The School Board has an opportunity to refinance the remainder of the obligations under the series 1991A-1 lease and the series 1992A-1 lease by current refunding all of the outstanding series 1997A certificates and all of the outstanding 1997B certificates, and refinancing a portion of the obligations under the series 2001A-1 lease and the series 2001B-1 lease by current refunding a portion of the outstanding 2001A and 2001B certificates and authorizing execution of a certificate Purchase Contract; approving the negotiated sale of Certificates of Participation, Series 2010B in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $300 million and approving the form of the documents in the exhibits section below. The district will realize approximately $12 million in present value savings over the remaining life of the issue.

	A-5. Recommendation to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners Regarding the Current Student Generation Rates and School Impact Fees Contained in the Broward County Land Development Code (Resolution No. 11-55) (TIME CERTAIN - 2:15 P.M.) Adopt Resolution No. 11-55, which recommends that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners should amend the Broward County Land Development Code to include recommendations made in the "School Impact Fee Study” dated October 21, 2010. The Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning (ILA) and School Board Policy 1161, require that an update to the student generation rates and school impact fees shall be conducted by the School Board in coordination with Broward County and the Municipalities at least every three years. On February 12, 2008, the School Board approved the recommendations contained in the "Student Generation Rate/School Impact Fee Study Phase II, Final Report, December 2007", (Phase II Study), via Resolution No. 08-48, and recommended that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners should amend the Broward County Land Development Code (BCLDC) to include recommendations contained in the Study. Subsequently, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners approved amendment of the BCLDC to include the recommendations and in June 2008, the current student generation rates and school impact fees became effective. To comply with the provisions of the Amended ILA and School Board Policy 1161, the School Board on April 21, 2009, approved the selection of Duncan Associates to conduct and update the Phase II Study. During the update to the Phase II Study, the School District ensured that the update was coordinated with Broward County and the Municipalities. Additionally, Duncan Associates made power point presentations regarding update of the Phase II Study to the School Board, the Oversight Committee for the implementation of the Amended ILA, the School District’s Facilities Task Force, the general public at a workshop that included the development community, the Broward County Planning Council (BCPC), and the Broward League of Cities. Concerns stated during these presentations were as applicable incorporated into the update to the Phase II Study, and the result is the "School Impact Fee Study” dated October 21, 2010, and the Ordinance proposed in Attachment “A”. Therefore, it is recommended that the School Board should approve and transmit Resolution No. 11-55 which recommends that the Broward County Board of County Commissioners should amend the BCLDC to include pertinent recommendations stated on Page 43 of the “School Impact Fee Study” dated October 21, 2010, regarding the updated student generation rates and school impact fees schedules, and similarly, the Proposed School Impact Fee Ordinance Amendments depicted in Attachment “A”. It should be noted that the next update to the subject Study will commence no later than three years from the effective adoption date of the recommended updated student generation rates and school impact fees schedules. There is no financial impact to the school district. This item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department.

B. Board Members

D. Office of The Chief Auditor

	D-1. Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools in the North, Central and South Areas Receive Audit of the Internal Funds of Selected Schools in the North, Central and South Areas. Audited the Internal Funds of the schools listed below for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2009 and 2010 as authorized by the State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.087(2), Florida Administrative Code and School Board Policy 1002.1. Atlantic West Elementary School, Coconut Creek Elementary School, Coral Park Elementary School, Cresthaven Elementary School, Crystal Lake Middle School, Cypress Elementary School, Deerfield Beach High School, Eagle Ridge Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Lloyd Estates Elementary School, Margate Middle School, Palmview Elementary School, Pompano Beach Elementary School, Pompano Beach High School, Ramblewood Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, Tradewinds Elementary School, Castle Hill Elementary School, Larkdale Elementary School, Lauderdale Manors Elementary School, Martin Luther King Elementary School, Mirror Lake Elementary School, Parkway Middle School, Plantation High School, Plantation Middle School, Stranahan High School, Virginia S. Young Elementary School, Apollo Middle School, Collins Elementary School, Nob Hill Elementary School, Royal Palm Elementary School, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Bethune Elementary School, Dania Elementary School, Hawkes Bluff Elementary School, Olsen Middle School, West Broward High School *Denotes Schools With No Audit Exceptions The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s October 25, 2010 meeting. The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Reports was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.

	D-2. Internal Property Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations 2010-2011 Receive Internal Property Audit Report - Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations 2010-2011. Property and Inventory Audits of Selected Locations were performed, as authorized by the Florida Statute 274.02(2), School Board Policy 1002.1 and School Board Policy 3204. The Audit report represents 34 locations in which a total of 27 locations had no exceptions and 7 locations had exceptions. The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s October 25, 2010 meeting. The source of funds to perform the Internal Property Audit Reports was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.

	D-3. Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Review of ADA Projects “Various Americans with Disabilities Act Renovation Projects” and “Mandated DOJ Projects” Receive Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC - Review of ADA Projects “Various Americans with Disabilities Act Renovation Projects” and “Mandated DOJ Projects”. At the request of the Superintendent and in accordance with the Office of the Chief Auditor’s Audit Plan for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC was hired to conduct an agreed-upon procedures engagement for various Americans with Disabilities Act Renovation Projects (ADA) and various Department of Justice Mandated ADA Act Corrections Projects. The report focused on eight ADA projects and three Department of Justice Mandated ADA Act Corrections Projects. The report provided a Schedule of Specific Findings and Recommendations and a Schedule of General Findings and Recommendations. The report disclosed contract administration and contract compliance issues, such as change orders that were not always accompanied by detailed supporting documentation to properly substantiate the pricing of the change order, significant delays in closing-out projects, delays in creating formal change orders for tax savings on owner direct purchase, possible reimbursement for liquidated damages and inadequate recordkeeping of construction projects. Management provided responses to each audit recommendation. This report is intended to be used as a resource tool for management and staff. The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s October 25, 2010 meeting. The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. The Audit fee charged by Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC for performing the audit was $25,000.

	D-4. S. Davis & Associates – Independent Current Status on a Review of the Operations of the Office of the General Counsel Issued March 23, 2006, for Updated Period July 1, 2008 through April 15, 2010 Receive S. Davis & Associates – Independent Current Status on a Review of the Operations of the Office of the General Counsel Issued March 23, 2006, for Updated Period July 1, 2008 through April 15, 2010. In accordance with the Office of the Chief Auditor’s Audit Plan for fiscal year 2010-2011, S. Davis & Associates, P.A,. was engaged to perform a Current Status on A Review of the Operations of the Office of the General Counsel issued March 23, 2006. The original report (which can be found on the Office of the Chief Auditor’s website) contained ten detailed audit findings/recommendations. This current status report disclosed that eight of the audit findings/recommendations were resolved and two remain partially resolved. The two audit findings/recommendations that are partially resolved relate to the evaluation of the Cadre attorneys and the operations of the General Counsel’s office. The Audit Committee reviewed and approved this report for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee’s October 25, 2010 meeting. The source of funds to perform the Internal Audit Report was the General Fund budget allocation for the Office of the Chief Auditor. The Audit fee charged by S. Davis and Associates, P.A. for performing the audit was $25,000.

E. Chief Operations Officer

	E-1. TUTOR.COM Learning Suite Approve the Agreement for TUTOR.COM Learning Suite® (TUTOR.COM), which includes the full K-12 Student Center, Live Homework Help® (one-to-one tutoring), Proofpoint™; real-time writing help, and 24/7 access to the SkillsCenter™ Resource School. TUTOR.COM is an online classroom that features text chat, a real-time interactive whiteboard, and other tools that make for a robust educational experience online. Students connect to a TUTOR.COM tutor for a one-to-one session online whenever they need help. The service is available 24/7 year-round. TUTOR.COM services include the full K-12 Student Center. This includes Live Homework Help®, which offers one-to-one tutoring; ProofPoint™, real-time writing help; and 24/7 access to the SkillsCenter™ Resource School. Students access the TUTOR.COM Learning Suite® Web site after authenticating into the School District’s system, select the subject in which they need tutoring and connect to a qualified tutor. Learning takes place in TUTOR.COM’S proprietary, Web-based, Online Classroom. Subjects offered include Math, Science, Social Studies and English for all students. Through this Agreement, TUTOR.COM will provide access for all 9th grade students taking Algebra at Coconut Creek High School, Blanche Ely High School, Dillard High School, Boyd Anderson High School, Hallandale High School, and Hollywood Hills High School (approximately 2,000 students). The Agreement(s) have been approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney. The total financial impact to provide this service is $120,000. The funding source is Title I.

F. Curriculum/Educational Programs & Student Support

	F-1. Grant Applications Approve the submission of grant applications to: A. BECON Educational Programming, $30,000 B. Broward County Farm Bureau School Garden Awards, $500 C. Council for Economic Education-Distribution of Curriculum and Teaching Materials Program, $6,500 D. Council for Economic Education-Replication of Best Practices Program, $10,000 E. Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants, $7,500 F. Equipment Assistance Grants for School Food Authorities, $174,916 G. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher Grants, $1,250 H. International Baccalaureate IB Grants Program, $3,900 I. Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation, $4,872 J. Kids in Need Teacher Grants, $8,698 K. NEA’s Green Across America, $1,000 L. Target Field Trips, $8,300 M. Wachovia Bank, $1,000 Copies of the full grant applications are available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th floor of the KC Wright Building. The positive financial impact is $258,436 from various sources. There is no additional financial impact to the school district.

	F-2. New Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation Approve a new agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation. The attached agreement from the State of Florida Department of Transportation will award $107,652 to the District for the purposes of increasing the number of State-certification and bicycle training sessions provided to accommodate more schools in the bicycle safety program, infusing new walking and bicycling programs into the existing Commit 2B Fit™ campaign, and expanding the training program for walking school bus and bike train programs. The School Board Attorney has approved this contract as to form and legal content. The State of Florida Department of Transportation will execute this agreement after School Board approval. The positive financial impact is $107,652 from the State of Florida Department of Transportation. There is no additional financial impact to the district.

	F-3. Charter Application Approval – The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc. (Ben Gamla Charter School Broward) Approve the application for The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 900 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 900 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-4. Charter Application Approval – Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., (Broward Advantage Academy) Approve the application for Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc. to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 664 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 910 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-5. Charter Application Approval – Riverside Science, Inc., (Broward Math and Science Schools) Approve the application for Riverside Science, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Riverside Science, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Riverside Science, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 600 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1200 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-6. Charter Application Approval – Florida Intercultural Academy K-8th West, Inc., (Florida Intercultural Academy K-8th West) Approve the application for Florida Intercultural Academy K-8th West, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract), establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Florida Intercultural Academy K-8th West, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Florida Intercultural Academy K-8th West, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 464 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 692 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-7. Charter Application Approval – Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., (Franklin Academy C) Approve the application for Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Florida Charter Foundation, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 750 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1340 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-8. Charter Application Approval – Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., (Franklin Academy D) Approve the application for Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Florida Charter Foundation, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Florida Charter Foundation, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 750 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1340 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-9. Charter Application Approval – Imagine – West Broward, Inc., (Imagine Middle School – West Campus) Approve the application for Imagine – West Broward, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades 6-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Imagine – West Broward, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Imagine – West Broward, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 132 students, grades 6-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 396 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-10. Charter Application Approval – Imagine – Central Broward, Inc., (Imagine Schools – Central Campus) Approve the application for Imagine – Central Broward, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Imagine – Central Broward, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Imagine – Central Broward, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 800 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1340 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-11. Charter Application Approval – Imagine – South Broward, Inc., (Imagine Schools – South Campus) Approve the application for Imagine – South Broward, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Imagine – South Broward, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Imagine – South Broward, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 800 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1340 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-12. Charter Application Approval – Kathleen C. Wright Schools, Inc., (Kathleen C. Wright Leadership Academy) Approve the application for Kathleen C. Wright Schools, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Kathleen C. Wright Schools, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Kathleen C. Wright Schools, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 348 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 436 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-13. Charter Application Approval – Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., (Miramar Charter High School) Approve the application for Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades 9-12 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 450 students, grades 9-12. The maximum capacity of the school will be 900 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-14. Charter Application Approval – Kaizen Education Foundation, Inc. (PBL Academy High School) Approve the application for Kaizen Education Foundation, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades 9-12 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Kaizen Education Foundation, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Kaizen Education Foundation, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 550 students, grades 9-12. The maximum capacity of the school will be 550 students. The school will be organized as a public employer. As a public employer, the school’s employees will participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-15. Charter Application Approval – Renaissance Charter School, Inc., (Renaissance Charter School of Broward - East) Approve the application for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Renaissance Charter School, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 913 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1504 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-16. Charter Application Approval – Renaissance Charter School, Inc., (Renaissance Charter School of Broward - South) Approve the application for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Renaissance Charter School, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 913 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1504 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-17. Charter Application Approval – Renaissance Charter School, Inc., (Renaissance Charter School of Broward - West) Approve the application for Renaissance Charter School, Inc., to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012 school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Renaissance Charter School, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 913 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 1504 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-18. Charter Application Approval – Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., (West Broward Academy) Approve the application for Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc. to open a charter school serving grades K-8 for the 2011-2012school year. Subsequent School Board approval shall be required prior to the signing of a written charter school agreement (contract) establishing the operation of the charter school. Section 1002.33, Florida authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be submitted by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state. Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc., submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district school board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district school board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the application from Advantage Academy of Broward, Inc. The committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the Model Florida Charter School application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Based on our review, the application is recommended for approval. The mission and academic design of the application meets the minimum requirements of state law and state standards. The school shall open as a public charter school serving a total of 664 students, grades K-8. The maximum capacity of the school will be 910 students. The school will be organized as a private employer. As a private employer, the school’s employees will not participate in the Florida Retirement System. The final updated budget and insurance documents will be required prior to approval of the charter school agreement. The charter agreement shall address any issues identified by district staff, which require revision or further explanation. The charter school has adopted the same 180-day student calendar in place for the Broward County Public School System. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-19. Deny the Charter School Application of The Hilda Vila Foundation, Inc., (Hilda Vila) Deny the Charter School Application of The Hilda Vila Foundation, Inc., (Hilda Vila) for the opening of a charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. Section 1002.33, Florida Statutes authorizes the establishment of charter schools in Florida. An application for a new charter school may be made by an individual, teachers, parents, a group of individuals, a municipality or a legal entity organized under the laws of this state The Hilda Vila Foundation, Inc., (Hilda Vila), submitted a formal application to start a public charter school for the 2011-2012 school year. A district School Board may sponsor a charter school in the county over which the board has jurisdiction. The district School Board shall receive and review all applications for a charter school. The Superintendent of Schools appointed a Charter School Review Committee to review and analyze the charter application from The Hilda Vila Foundation, Inc., (Hilda Vila). The Committee is comprised of representatives from curriculum, budget, facilities, district administration, transportation, Exceptional Student Education, ESOL and other areas of the organization. Utilizing the new Model Florida Charter School Application format, the committee reviewed the application in detail. Having reviewed The Hilda Vila Foundation, Inc., (Hilda Vila) application and all other applications submitted, the Committee recommends the denial of the school’s charter school application. The Superintendent has received the Committee’s recommendation and requests that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, deny the application of The Hilda Vila Foundation, Inc., (Hilda Vila). The grounds of the denial of the charter school application are specified in the attached executive summary. A copy of the full application is available at the Board Members’ Office on the 14th Floor of the KC Wright building. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-20. Articulation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), Broward College (BC), and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Approve the proposed agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), Broward College (BC), and Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Florida Statutes 1007.271, 1007.272, and 1007.27 authorize and encourage agreements between school boards, community colleges, and/or state universities for the purpose of providing dual enrollment opportunities for eligible high school students enrolled in post-secondary courses creditable toward a vocational certificate, an associate, or baccalaureate degree. As a direct result of ongoing discussions with Broward College and Florida Atlantic University, this agreement provides dual enrollment/early admissions opportunities for secondary students. The agreement allows for increased collaboration, shared inter-institutional research projects and marketing efforts, and the development of additional acceleration in specialized areas of study. The contract has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney. There is no financial impact to the district.

	F-21. Race to the Top – Local Education Agency Application ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Approve the submission of the Race to the Top – Local Education Agency Application to the Florida Department of Education. The purpose of the Race to the Top Funds is to provide support for participating local education agencies (LEAs) or school districts in the implementation of Florida’s Race to the Top application as approved by the US Department of Education. The intent is to implement ambitious plans in four core education reform areas: adopting standards and assessments that prepare students for success in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction; recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining effective teachers and principals; and turning around the lowest-achieving schools. A preliminary application was submitted to the Florida Department of Education on October 13, 2010 for review. The feedback from the review was incorporated into the application. The final application is being submitted after School Board approval. The application is consistent with the State prescribed deliverables and requirements of Race to the Top program. The positive financial impact will be $37,364,356 over four years. The source of funding is the Florida Department of Education through the US Department of Education. There is no additional financial impact to the district.

G. Human Resources

	G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2010-2011 School Year Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2010-2011 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 State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The teacher approvals on this G-1 item are teachers in subject areas for which there is no surplus and/or layoff teacher in that certification area that could be placed in these positions. The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items: 1. Teacher Approvals 2. Teacher – Recall From Layoff 3. Substitute Teachers 4. Interim Substitute Teachers 5. Instructional Leaves There will be no financial impact to the school district. Funding for the positions has been allocated in the school and department budgets.

	G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2010-2011 School Year 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 State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items: 1. Instructional Resignations/Retirements/Layoffs 2. Instructional Suspensions/Terminations There will be no financial impact to the school district.

	G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2010-2011 School year AMENDMENT 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 State 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 Approval(s) 2. Non-Instructional Reassignment(s)-Promotion(s) 3. Non-Instructional Reassignment(s)-Demotion(s) 4. Non-Instructional Substitutes/Temporaries 5. Non-Instructional Leave(s)-Layoff(s) 6. District Managerial/Professional/Technical 7. Reassignment of Current School-Based/District Managerial/Professional Technical Personnel 8. School-Based Managerial 9. School-Based/District Managerial Acting/Special/Task Assignment(s) 10. School-Based/District Managerial/Professional/Technical Leave(s) 11. Salary Adjustment Funding has been budgeted in 10-11 fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2011.

	G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline(s) for the 2010-2011 School Year Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment or 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 State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The Personnel Recommendations include the following items: Non-Instructional Resignation(s)/Retirement(s) Non-Instructional Suspension(s)/Termination(s) Managerial and Professional/Technical Resignation(s)/Retirement(s) Managerial and Professional/Technical Suspension(s)/Termination There is no financial impact to the school district.

	G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions – List #8 Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2010-2011 school/fiscal year. Employees are recommended for supplemental pay positions by Principals or Department Supervisors and approved by the Area Superintendent or appropriate Division Head. Supplemental positions are listed alphabetically by last name, with location and supplement type. The Specific Supplemental Pay Positions include the following type of supplements: Secondary department chairpersons high school; secondary department chairpersons and/or team leaders middle school; elementary grade level chairpersons and/or team leaders; athletic supplements; general supplements; and special supplements for the 2010-2011 school years. Individuals may be recommended for task assignments that improve the school’s/department’s programs and/or operations. A computer-generated list of those names is printed and attached revealing all individuals recommended for Non-Specific (SPL). Non-Specific Supplements are additional Task Assignments performed beyond the employee’s regular day based on the recommendations of the direct supervisor. Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions. The total number of Supplements recommended in this item is 724. Funding has been budgeted in 2010-2011 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2011.

	G-6. Recommendation(s) for Instructional/Noninstructional Discipline for the 2010-2011 School Year Approve the recommendation(s) for discipline as listed on the attached list for Instructional/Noninstructional staff. All recommendation(s) are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida State Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. This disciplinary action recommendation is a result of an investigation by the Office of Professional Standards & Special Investigative Unit. The individual(s) involved have been provided the opportunity to appear and participate, with representation, before the Professional Standards Committee and in a pre-disciplinary hearing prior to submission of this recommendation. We have followed the School Board processes for disciplinary action. The requested action(s) is listed on the attachment. There is no financial impact to the school district. There is no financial impact to the school district.

H. Attorney

	H-1. Employment Agreement for General Counsel Emeritus – Edward J. Marko WITHDRAWN Approve the Employment Agreement for General Counsel Emeritus – Edward J. Marko The First Amendment to Employment Agreement for General Counsel, dated November 10, 2009, between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Edward J. Marko provides that: Upon expiration of this Employment Agreement, MARKO will transition into an emeritus position. The role, salary, duties, and responsibilities of this position will be further developed by THE SCHOOL BOARD and MARKO prior to August 31, 2011. On September 21, 2010, The School Board approved the role, duties, and responsibilities at its first reading of the Job Description and Minimum Qualifications for the General Counsel Emeritus Position. The final reading of the Job Description is scheduled for the November 9, 2010 School Board meeting as CC-4. The Legal Services Committee met on September 7, 2010 and after discussion, unanimously recommended the approval of the attached Employment Agreement for the General Counsel Emeritus for a term commencing January 1, 2011 and ending December 31, 2011. The financial impact to the district, including benefits is $266,654. The source of funds is the General Fund unappropriated fund balance.

I. Office of the Superintendent

	I-1. Petition For Formal Proceedings (SH) Receive the Petition for Formal Proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended immediately without pay pending final action on these charges. The Professional Standards/Special Investigative Unit (PS/SIU) completed an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, disrupting the administration of the FCAT. The allegation was thoroughly investigated and the results were presented to the Professional Standards Committee (PSC). PSC found probable cause and recommended termination. A pre-disciplinary meeting was held with the employee, a School Board cadre attorney and a representative from PS/SIU. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal Proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for termination would be presented to the School Board on November 9, 2010. There is no financial impact to the school district.

J. Facilities and Construction Management

	J-1. Change Orders Approve change orders as listed for various school projects, and approve an increase of $952,968 to the Capital Projects reserve. Banyan Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $24,427 CREDIT Owner Request $24,427 CREDIT Banyan Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Beachside Montessori Village; Change Order 009; Total: $261,220 Consultant Error $31,036 Consultant Omission $5,095 Owner Request $37,509 Unforeseen Condition $187,580 Bethune, Mary M. Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $30,734 CREDIT Owner Request $30,734 CREDIT Cresthaven Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Davie Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $27,422 CREDIT Owner Request $27,422 CREDIT Drew, Charles Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Drew, Charles Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT Driftwood Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $5,475 CREDIT Owner Request $5,475 CREDIT Ely, Blanche High; Change Order 002; Total: $119,976 Owner Request $119,976 Forest Hills Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Unforeseen Condition $43,481 CREDIT Forest Hills Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT Hallandale Adult & Community Center; Change Order 002; Total: $38,195 CREDIT Owner Request $38,195 CREDIT Lanier-James Education Center (SAAC); Change Order 306; Total: $64,699 Owner Request $32,964 Unforeseen Condition $31,735 Larkdale Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $24,427 CREDIT Owner Request $24,427 CREDIT North Lauderdale Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT North Lauderdale Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $24,427 CREDIT Owner Request $24,427 CREDIT Forman, Blanche (Nova) Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Palm Cove Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Park Ridge Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $44,289 CREDIT Owner Request $44,289 CREDIT Park Ridge Elementary; Change Order 001; Total: $52,164 CREDIT Owner Request $52,164 CREDIT Park Ridge Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $32,837 CREDIT Owner Request $32,837 CREDIT Pembroke Lakes Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT Plantation High; Change Order 002; Total: $28,142 CREDIT Owner Request $28,142 CREDIT Riverglades Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Riverglades Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT Riverland Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $24,427 CREDIT Owner Request $24,427 CREDIT Sea Castle Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Seagull School; Change Order 003; Total: $11,117 Consultant Error $8,840 Consultant Omission $2,277 Silver Ridge Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $24,427 CREDIT Owner Request $24,427 CREDIT Sunshine Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $0 Time Extension Unforeseen Condition $0 Time Extension Tropical Elementary; Change Order 003; Total: $10,707 Consultant Omission $3,145 Owner Request $7,562 Westchester Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Westwood Heights Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT Winston Park Elementary; Change Order 004; Total: $43,481 CREDIT Owner Request $43,481 CREDIT Winston Park Elementary; Change Order 002; Total: $49,765 CREDIT Owner Request $49,765 CREDIT Financial Impact: The resulting financial impact for the projects listed on the attached collaboration form (exhibit 3) will increase the Capital Projects reserve by $952,968. All credit items will go toward balancing the Capital Projects reserve this 2010-2011 school year. There is no additional financial impact to the district for the remaining projects.

	J-2. Renew Partnership Agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division) Approve the third renewal of the partnership agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division) for an extended period of 12 months commencing January 1, 2011 and approve an additional appropriation of $202,828, of which fifty percent is to be funded from the Capital Projects Reserve and fifty percent from General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance. Broward County’s water conservation education and outreach program, Water Matters, is part of a Broward County Integrated Water Resource Plan (IWRP). The goals of the IWRP are to coordinate the sources and users of water in Broward County for effective and efficient local water management, minimize dependence on the regional water system, and meet future consumptive use and the natural system’s water needs. The proposed scope of work outlined in the agreement builds upon these achievements and seeks to expand the outreach efforts within the facilities owned and operated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The scope of work for consulting services is submitted to provide the delivery of environmental programs and facility improvements within the Broward County school system. This scope of work covers one year of implementation. This is the third of four extensions included in the agreement. Attached in Exhibit 3 is a list of completed projects since the inception of this agreement. The financial impact is $202,828 to be funded 50% from Capital Projects Reserve and 50% from General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance.

	J-3. Extension of Sublease Agreement between Mortgage Systems International, LLC and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), for Building H, Sawgrass Technology Park, Sunrise Approve the Extension of Sublease Agreement between Mortgage Systems International, LLC and The School Board of Broward County, Florida for Building H, Sawgrass Technology Park, Sunrise. Approve and additional appropriation in the amount of $18,633 which will come from the Capital Projects Reserve. On June 5, 2007, SBBC entered into a sublease agreement (the “Sublease”) with Mortgage Systems International, LLC (“MSI”) for the occupancy of 22,294 square feet of office space within Building H, Sunrise Technology Park in Sunrise, Florida. This space is currently occupied by the South Central Area Superintendent’s office. The primary lease between MSI and the Landlord expires on November 30, 2010. However, as a result of a calculation error by MSI, the Sublease between MSI and the SBBC expires two weeks earlier on November 15, 2010. Notwithstanding the calculation error, SBBC desires to continue occupancy until November 30, 2010, and MSI agrees to extend the term of the Sublease by two weeks up to November 30, 2010. In exchange, the SBBC agrees to pay $18,633 to MSI, which represents SBBC's pro-rata share of the November lease expense. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney. The financial impact to the school district is $18,633. The source of funding will be the Capital Projects Reserve.

	J-4. Grant of Utility Easement to the City of Lauderdale Lakes for Watermain Line at Boyd Anderson High School Approve the Grant of Utility Easement to the City of Lauderdale Lakes for watermain line for the new cafeteria at Boyd Anderson High School. The proposed Utility Easement is required by the City of Lauderdale Lakes to provide installation of watermain lines for the new cafeteria at Boyd Anderson High School. This item has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney. There is no financial impact to the school district, therefore this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department.

	J-5. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Approval of Application and Issuance of Certification Approve the recommendations of the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 1. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on October 27, 2010, to review Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Executive Summaries received for the following contractors and makes the following recommendations to the Superintendent of Schools: Elkins Constructors, Inc. – Approve Appeal to Recommend Re-Certification Hatcher Construction & Development, Inc. – Issue Recommendation to Not Re-Certify Jag Air Mechanical, Inc. (General) – Issue Pre-qualification Re-Certification Jag Air Mechanical, Inc. – (Mechanical) Issue Pre-qualification Re-Certification Jorda Mechanical Contractors – Issue Pre-qualification Re-Certification Lambert Bros., Inc. – Approve Appeal to Recommend Re-Certification Logitech Construction Group, LLC – Issue Recommendation to Not Certify Valcom Design and Construction, Inc. – Issue Recommendation to Not Re-Certify New Certification *Certified M/WBE and/or SBE The Pre-Qualification Application reviews were conducted and the recommendations were determined in accordance with F.S. 1013.46, State Requirements for Educational Facilities and Board Policy 7003. Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Executive Summaries are available for review at the Design & Construction Contracts Department. There is no financial impact to the district, therefore this item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department.

	J-6. Award of Contract - MBR Construction, Inc. - Press Box, ADA Lift and Scoreboard Installation - Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland -Project No. P.001033 Approve the rejection of the bid received from Bazanj Construction Corporation and award of a construction contract for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Press Box, ADA Lift and Scoreboard Installation, Project No. P.001033 to the low bidder meeting the bid specifications, MBR Construction, Inc., in the amount of $224,000. Project Consultant: Facilities and Construction Management Division, Design Services Department. Contractor: MBR Construction, Inc. Scope of Work: Provide and install a code compliant press box with an ADA compliant lift, and a new scoreboard sign. The amount of the contract shall be $224,000. The sources of funds are identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2010-2011 to 2014-2015, page 98.

K. Office of Chief Financial Officer

	K-1. Revision to General Fund Amendment Approve the attached General Fund Amendment I-1 for Fiscal Year 2010-11. This amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for changes in Revenue and Appropriations due to the recognition of new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue through 9/30/10. Financial Impact: Recognize changes in Revenues and Appropriations through 9/30/10.

	K-2. Revision to Special Revenue (Other) Amendment Approve the attached Special Revenue (Other) Amendment IV-1B for Fiscal Year 2010-11. This amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for changes in Revenue and Appropriations due to the recognition of new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue through 9/30/10. Financial Impact: Recognize changes in Revenues and Appropriations due to new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue through 9/30/10.

	K-3. Revision to Special Revenue – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Amendment – Part I (IDEA, IDEA-Pre-K, Title I, Title I-Part D and Title I School Improvement) Approve Special Revenue (ARRA – Part I) Amendment IV-1D for Fiscal Year 2010-11. This amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for changes in Revenue and Appropriations due to the recognition of new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue through 9/30/10. Financial Impact: Recognize changes in Revenues and Appropriations due to new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue through 9/30/10.

	K-4. Revision to Special Revenue – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Amendment – Part II (Head Start, Early Head Start, Title II D - Educational Technology, Title X – Homeless) Approve Special Revenue (ARRA – Part II) Amendment IV-1E for Fiscal Year 2010-11. This amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for changes in Revenues and Appropriations due to the recognition of new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue. Totals reflect budget amendments through 9/30/10. Financial Impact: Recognize changes in Revenues and Appropriations due to new revenue or the adjustment of projected revenue through 9/30/10.

	K-5. Revision to Capital Projects Funds Budget Amendments Approve the attached Capital Projects Funds Amendments for Fiscal Year 2010-2011. These amendments are for July through September, 2010. These amendments are being submitted to reflect additional revenues and appropriations of the Capital Projects Funds in order to: 1) Recognize an increase in estimated revenue 2) Adjust appropriations 3) Reallocate budgeted funds 4) Allocate time and travel to projects The financial impact of this agenda item is adjusting Revenue and Appropriation as indicated on schedules A and B for Capital Budget activities as of July through September, 2010.

	K-6. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended September 30, 2010 Approve the Interim Financial Statement for the period ended September 30, 2010. Financial Statements are required to be submitted to the School Board, pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008. There is no financial impact to the district.

OPEN ITEMS

AA. Resolutions

BB. Board Members

CC. Board Policies

	CC-1. Policy 4300.1: Overtime Pay or Compensatory Time Adopt the revisions to Policy 4300.1, Overtime Pay or Compensatory Time, at this final reading. A desktop audit of overtime expenditures was conducted during January 2009-March 2009. As a result, the auditors proposed several recommendations to improve the approval, monitoring, tracking, and payment processes for overtime. An Overtime Committee was established to review the auditor’s report, analyze the processes and determine which recommendations could be implemented or modified for implementation. The recommendations and the revised Policy 4300.1-Overtime Pay or Compensatory Time were presented to the School Board at a School Board Workshop on June 8, 2010. The revised policy was reviewed by general counsel to ensure alignment with the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable collective bargaining agreements. There is no financial impact to the school district.

	CC-2. Policy 6.: Instructional Materials (formerly known as Textbooks Policy 6.5) Adopt revisions of Instructional Materials Policy 6.5, at this final reading. The revised Textbooks Policy 6.5 was shared with the School Board at the March 23, 2010 School Board Retreat. Policy changes noted are the result of statutory revisions included in summary: • Title change from Textbooks Policy 6.5 to Instructional Materials Policy 6.5 • Language specific to textbooks or books has been replaced with instructional materials or materials • Formula has changed for the replacement value of instructional materials from a depreciated amount to the full replacement cost. There is no financial impact to the district.

	CC-3. Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan Adopt revisions to Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan, at this final reading. There have been amendments to Florida Statues 1003.4156 and 1003.42, as well as newly adopted legislation from Senate Bill 4. The School Board previously decided that all legislative changes are not required to follow the traditional process for policy adoption (i.e., Workshops), as they are legally required elements of our policies and therefore discussion is not necessary. These policy changes must be enacted immediately as they impact students who have already begun the 2010-11 school year. Therefore, Policy 6000.1 is being amended to align with the legislative changes. This language will be added to the Policy. There is no financial impact.

	CC-4. New Job Description and Minimum Qualifications for the General Counsel Emeritus Position for The School Board of Broward County, Florida (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN RESCINDED: SEE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 12/7/10 - ITEM B-1) Adopt the proposed job description and minimum qualifications for the General Counsel Emeritus position for The School Board of Broward County, Florida. This is the final reading. The job description, for General Counsel Emeritus, has been created to serve the Broward County School District, the General Counsel, and the Superintendent of Schools as a consulting and advisory resource regarding legal and procedural issues of importance to the School District. See attached Executive Summary. There is no financial impact to the district.

	CC-5. Revisions to School Board Growth Management, Policy 1161 Adopt the proposed revisions to School Board Growth Management Policy 1161 at this final reading. On December 15, 2009, the School Board approved Agenda Item No. J-27, which authorized the formal initiation of proposed amendments to the Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning (ILA). The proposed amendments were twofold: 1. To change the Level of Service Standard (LOS) from 110% permanent FISH capacity to 100% gross capacity (to enable the use of relocatables) from school year 2010/11, and sunset the use of relocatables in school year 2018/19, while retaining the concurrency service areas (CSA’s) as individual school boundaries; and 2. To include amendments proposed by the Staff Working Group (SWG) to address pertinent timeframes and processes in the Amended ILA. The proposed amendments were codified in the Second Amended ILA. As required by provisions of the Amended ILA, the Second Amended ILA was approved by the School Board, Broward County and 22 municipal signatories to the Agreement, and transmitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for review and determination of whether the amendments met the requirements of state statutes. In a letter dated August 4, 2010, the DCA notified the School Board, Broward County and the 22 municipalities of its intent to find the Second Amended ILA consistent with the minimum requirements of state statutes. The DCA also advised that the intent would be published in the Florida Administrative Weekly on August 13, 2010, and as defined by state statutes any affected parties have 21 days to challenge the DCA’s findings. If no challenge is filed within the designated timeframe, the DCA’s findings become final. School Board Policy 1161 must be changed to enable the District to implement the provisions contained in the Second Amended ILA, hence the proposed revisions to the Policy. A Summary of the proposed revisions to the Policy is articulated in Exhibit 2. The revisions before the Board were generated by staff in coordination with School Board Cadre Attorney Alan Gabriel, and the Board Item including the amendments were subsequently reviewed by Mr. Gabriel and approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney. Therefore, it is recommended that the School Board should adopt the revisions to the Policy at this final reading. There is no financial impact to the school district. This item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department.

	CC-6. Revision to Policy 7003 - Pre-Qualification of Contractors and Selection of Architects, Engineers, Design Builders, Construction Managers, and Total Program Managers Pursuant to the Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act Adopt revisions to Policy 7003 and policy attachment 7003.1, at this final reading. Replace existing Policy 7003 and policy attachment 7003.1 (Contractor Pre-Qualification Application Form) with attached revision. Policy 7003, with 7003.1, was brought to the School Board Workshops on November 3 and December 8, 2009, and June 8, 2010. Staff provided Board Members with recommended changes to review revisions and obtain School Board Member feedback. At the direction of the Board, those changes and changes directed by the Board are reflected in these policy revisions. Revisions include update of statutory reference, restate and revise language to add clarity, correct employee job titles per organization chart, revise composition of QSEC to eliminate School Board Member participation for pre-qualification of contractors and replace School Board Member participation for selection for award of contracts with community member appointed by Chief Operations Officer and Minority Builders Coalition representative, appointee from the general public to be appointed by the school principal for site specific selections and by the Superintendent of Schools for pre-qualification of contractors and county wide selections, quorum to be six for prequalification of contractors, broaden article for lobbying to include Cone of Silence, add language that public officers and employees comply with state Code of Ethics, replace financial disclosure form with Conflict of Interests Form, and revise contractor pre-qualification application to reduce time staff expends reviewing. There is no financial impact to the district, therefore this item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department.

	CC-7. Revisions to School Board Policy 1341 - Use of Broward County School Facilities for Non-School Purposes Approve revised School Board Policy 1341, Use of Broward County School Facilities for Non-School Purposes, at this first reading. The existing Use of Broward County School Facilities for Non-School Purposes Policy 1341 addresses School Board rules for the use of school facilities by other groups or organizations. The changes proposed in the Revised Policy 1341 were brought forward primarily to clarify provisions in the existing policy, define commonly used terms, automate the application process by using a central database to store information and produce the lease agreement, adjust the fees to today's reality, and add a matrix to identify requirements and clarify the type of charges to be applied to the four (4) categories of users. The amendment before the Board was reviewed by ELT and presented to a Board Workshop on October 26, 2010. The Revised Policy was approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney. There is no financial impact to the school district, therefore this item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department.

DD. Office of The Chief Auditor

EE. Chief Operations Officer

FF. Curriculum/Educational Programs & Student Support

GG. Human Resources

HH. Attorney

II. Office of the Superintendent

JJ. Facilities and Construction Management

KK. Office of Chief Financial Officer

ADJOURNMENT

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she 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. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Equal Educational Opportunities Department at (754) 321-2150 or TDD# (754) 321-2158.

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