October 16, 2012
SPEAKERS:
4. Ron Barrish (WITHDRAWN)
October 15, 2012
CONSENT ITEMS:
A-1. Resolution in Support of Anti-Bullying Week - November 12-16, 2012 (ADDED: SPECIAL ORDER - 10:45 A.M.)
October 12, 2012
CONSENT ITEMS:
G-6. Re-opener for the Second and Third Years of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Secretarial/Clerical) effective July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013 (SPECIAL ORDER -11:15 A.M.) (ADDED)
G-7. Two year Extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Food Services) effective August 15, 2011 - August 14, 2013 (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:15 A.M.) (ADDED)
OPEN ITEMS:
FF-5. New Agreement with the University of Central Florida for Science Understanding, Math Mentoring Integrated with Technology (SUMMIT) Trainings (WITHDRAWN)
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
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September 5, 2012 - Special - 2nd Public Hearing - District Educational Facilities Plan for Five Years Ending June 30, 2017
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September 11, 2012 - Special - 2nd Public Hearing - Adopting Millage and Final Budget for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013
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September 19, 2012 - Special - Student Expulsions
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ADDED ITEMS
CLOSE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)
REPORTS
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Broward County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
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ESE Advisory Council
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Broward County Association of Student Councils and Student Advisor to the Board
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Technology Advisory Committee
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ESOL Leadership Council
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Gifted Advisory Council
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Employee Unions
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Facilities Task Force
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Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program Advisory Committee
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Diversity Committee
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Charter School Task Force
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Redistricting Steering Committee
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District Advisory Council
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CONSENT AGENDA
REPORTS CONTINUED
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Board Members
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Superintendent
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SPEAKERS
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1. Dr. Natasha Yacinthe
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2. Ernestine Price
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3. Kathy Silver
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4. Ron Barrish (WITHDRAWN)
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5. Ida Bell
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6. Jeff Wood
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8. Silas Brown
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9. Joann Gavin
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10. Dahlene Razz
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Resolutions
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A-1. Resolution in Support of Anti-Bullying Week - November 12-16, 2012 (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:45 A.M.)
Adopt Resolution #13-33, in support of Anti-Bullying Week - November 12-16, 2012. November 12-16, 2012 will mark Anti-Bullying Week. It is an ideal way for our students, staff and the entire community to unite and take a visible stand against bullying and to show their personal commitment to safe, secure and respectful schools and communities. During this week-long campaign, citizens are encouraged to come together to keep children, families and communities safe and violence-free through educational activities, school-wide and community events, parent training, networking and anti-bullying awareness campaigns (through the provision of resources, educational links and presentations). There is no financial impact to the District. |
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A-2. Resolution in Support of the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)
Adopt Resolution #13-34, in support of the Broward Human Trafficking Coalition. See text of the resolution. This item is being brought forth by Donna P. Korn, School Board Member, District 4. There is no financial impact to the school district. |
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B. Board Members
E. Office of Strategy & Operations
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E-1. RFP 13-010V - Voluntary Supplemental Insurance for School Board Employees
Approve the RFP recommendations and the contracts for Texas Life Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company and cease additional enrollment for existing vendors: Allstate Financial Workplace, CNA Group Benefits, ING Employee Benefits, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., and U.S. Legal Services, Inc. This RFP was developed and reviewed in a public meeting by the Superintendent's Insurance Advisory Committee on March 28, 2012. The purpose of the RFP was to establish accountability through a contractual relationship with carriers offering voluntary employee paid benefits. The RFP was issued on April 11, 2012. On May 25, 2012, proposals were received from fifteen (15) companies: 1. AFLAC (McKinley) 2. AFLAC (Willis) 3. AIG Benefit Solutions 4. Allstate Benefits 5. ARAG Insurance Co. 6. Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co. 7. Humana (Kanawha Insurance Co.) 8. Liberty Mutual 9. MassMutual D/B/S Financial 10. MetLife Resources 11. Texas Life Insurance Co. 12. Travelers 13. Trustmark Insurance Co. 14. U.S. Legal Services, Inc. 15. Washington National Insurance Co. The Superintendent's Insurance Advisory Committee evaluated the proposals on July 18, and July 19, 2012. The Committee evaluated the proposals, based on experience and qualifications, scope of services provided, Minority Women Business participation (M/WBE), and cost of services provided. As a result of the evaluation, the Committee recommended to the Superintendent the following awards: Accident Plan 1. AIG Benefit Solutions 2. Allstate Benefits 3. Washington National Insurance Co. Cancer/Critical Illness 4. AIG Benefit Solutions 5. Allstate Benefits 6. Washington National Insurance Co. Hospital Indemnity/Intensive Care 7. Allstate Benefits Long Term Care 8. MassMutual D/B/S Financial Group Universal Life 9. AIG Benefit Solutions 10. Allstate Benefits Voluntary Permanent Life 11. Texas Life Insurance Co. The Superintendent?s Insurance Advisory Committee met on September 18, 2012, and an impasse was declared in contract negotiations with the following companies: 1. AIG Benefit Solutions 2. Allstate Benefits 3. MassMutual D/B/S Financial As a result of the impasse, The Superintendent?s Insurance Advisory Committee recommendation to award is amended to award to the following companies: Accident Plan 1. Washington National Insurance Co. Cancer/Critical Illness 2. Washington National Insurance Co. Voluntary Permanent Life 3. Texas Life Insurance Co. The RFP provides for freezing enrollment for vendors that were not selected in the RFP process. To ensure that there is not a negative impact to School Board employees enrolled in plans not selected, the vendors will be allowed to continue to service those employees currently enrolled in their plans. However, no new enrollment will be allowed through payroll deductions into vendors/plans that were not selected. There will be no financial impact to the district. |
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F. Office of Academics
H. Office of the General Counsel
G. Office of Human Resources
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G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2012-2013 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2012-2013 appointments and leaves as listed in the attached Executive Summary and respective lists for instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The 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. 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. |
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G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2012-2013 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 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. |
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G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2012-2013 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments as listed on the attached Executive Summary, respective lists and individual appointments for Non-Instructional Employees. All recommendations are made pending security clearance and with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Employees include the following sections: 1. Non-Instructional Approval(s) 2. Non-Instructional Reassignment(s) - Promotion(s) 3. Non-Instructional Reassignment(s) - Demotion(s) 4. Non-Instructional Substitutes/Temporary Employees 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)-Layoff(s) 11. Salary Adjustment Funding has been budgeted in the 2012-2013 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2013. |
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G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2012-2013 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 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(s) There is no financial impact to the School District. |
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G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions - List #7
Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2012-2013 school/fiscal year. Employees are recommended for supplemental pay positions by Principals or Department Supervisors and approved by the appropriate Division Head. Supplemental positions are listed alphabetically by last name, with location and supplement type. The 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 2012-2013 school year. Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions. Funding has been budgeted in the 2012-2013 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2013. |
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G-6. Re-opener for the Second and Third Years of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Secretarial/Clerical) effective July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013 (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:15 A.M.) (ADDED ITEM)
Adopt the amendments of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Secretarial/Clerical) effective July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2013. This Agreement provides for no wage increase for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. The Board will pay 100% of health insurance premiums for HMO and Consumer Driven coverage for the employee for the terms of this Agreement. There is no financial impact. The cost of health insurance is included in the 2012-2013 budget. |
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G-7. Two Year Extension of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Food Services) effective August 15, 2011 - August 14, 2013 (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:15 A.M.) (ADDED ITEM)
Adopt the amendments of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Food Services) effective August 15, 2011 - August 14, 2013. These Agreements provide for no wage increase for the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 school years. The Board will pay 100% of health insurance premiums for HMO and Consumer Driven coverage for the employee for the terms of these Agreements. There is no financial impact. The cost of health insurance is included in the 2012-2013 budget. |
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I. Office of the Superintendent
J. Office of Facilities & Construction
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J-1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Approval of Application and Issuance of Certification
Approve the recommendations of the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 2. The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF), F.S. 1013.46 and Board Policy 7003. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on September 27, 2012, 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: ANF Group, Inc. - Issue Pre-qualification Re-Certification ** D. Stephenson Construction, Inc. - Issue Recommendation to Not Re-Certify. Applicant is not recommended for Re- Certification due non-compliant Certificate of Insurance and its having the highest level of payment risk as reported in its financial information as required in SREF Chapter 4.1(c) and 4.1(e) and Policy 7003. Francis Uriel Electric, Inc. - Issue Pre-qualification Re-Certification ** Lambert Bros., Inc. - Issue Recommendation to Not Re-Certify. Applicant is not recommended for Re-Certification due to non-compliant Surety Letter as required in SREF Chapter 4.1(c) and Policy 7003. Namin Construction Co., Inc. - Issue Pre-qualification Re-Certification *New Certification **Certified M/WBE and/or SBE Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Executive Summaries are available for review at the Office of Facilities & Construction. Although the number of construction projects has been reduced in the Capital Plan, there is an appropriation of approximately $16,550,000 in various categories including, Remodeling & Renovations, Indoor Air Quality, Safety and ADA for fiscal year 2012-2013. Budgeted for fiscal year 2013-2014 is $8,493,000 and for fiscal year 2014-2015 is $4,083,000. There is no financial impact. This item is not affecting the overall budget; therefore, it does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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J-2. Approve Contract Extension - District Wide Relocatable Buildings - Bid No. 2010-04-FC (Concrete, Steel & Alternative Buildings)
Approve the contract extension for District Wide Relocatable Buildings, Bid No. 2010-04-FC for one year. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved the award of contracts for District Wide Relocatable Buildings (Concrete, Steel & Alternative Buildings), on December 7, 2010, with a contract period of one (1) year from the date of execution, and may, by mutual agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and the Contractor, upon final School Board approval, be extended for two (2) additional one-year periods, at the sole discretion of The School Board of Broward County, Florida. The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved the extension of this contract on December 6, 2011, for one (1) additional year, extending the term to December 7, 2012. This item extends the term by one (1) year to December 7, 2013. This is the second and final extension of this contract. Awarded Contracts: - MVP Contractors, Inc. - District Wide Relocatable Buildings - Group 14 Steel Relocatable Buildings for time only. - MVP Contractors, Inc. - District Wide Relocatable Buildings - Group 15 Alternative Construction Relocatable Buildings for time only. Scope of Work: Provide and Deliver Relocatable Buildings to various sites on an as needed basis. There is no financial impact. This item is not affecting the overall budget; therefore, it does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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K. Office of Financial Management
L. Office of Portfolio Services
OPEN ITEMS
AA. Resolutions
BB. Board Members
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BB-1. Membership in the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards for 2012-2013
Approve the renewal of the School Board's membership in the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards. The Consortium consists of representatives from eleven Florida school boards ? Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Indian River, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Sarasota, and St. Lucie. The group is primarily a lobbyist and legislative group that promotes an annual platform to the state lawmakers. Some of the priorities listed by the consortium were adopted as part of the larger Florida School Boards Association?s legislative platform. Earlier this year, the consortium launched a campaign to increase how much money the state allocates to school districts for education, and to provide our children with the resources they need to obtain a quality education and, thereby be in a position to compete in our 21st Century global economy. This item is being brought forth by School Board Chair, Ann Murray. Impact to the school district is $3,000. The source of funds is the Board Members' department budget. |
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CC. Board Policies
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CC-1. Proposed Revised Job Description and Minimum Qualifications for the Activity Bus Driver Position
Approve the proposed, revised job description and minimum qualifications for the Activity Bus Driver position. This is the first reading. The job description for the Activity Bus Driver is being revised to assist the District in attracting qualified candidates. The revision of the job description will align the requirement of the job with those of neighboring Districts, and it will broaden the pool of qualified candidates to apply and meet minimum job requirements. Revision of the job description does not impact the pay rate of the position. Any vacant position will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary. There is no financial impact to the district. |
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CC-2. Proposed Revised Job Description and Minimum Qualifications for the Bus Attendant Position
Approve the proposed, revised job description and minimum qualifications for the Bus Attendant position. This is the first reading. The job description for the Bus Attendant is being revised to assist the District in attracting qualified candidates. The revision of the job description will align the requirement of the job with those of neighboring Districts, and it will broaden the pool of qualified candidates to apply and meet minimum job requirements. Revision of the job description does not impact the pay rate of the position. Any vacant position will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary. There is no financial impact to the district. |
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CC-3. Proposed Revised Job Description and Minimum Qualifications for the Relief Bus Operator Position
Approve the proposed, revised job description and minimum qualifications for the Relief Bus Operator position. This is the first reading. The job description for the Relief Bus Operator is being revised to assist the District in attracting qualified candidates. The revision of the job description will align the requirement of the job with those of neighboring Districts, and it will broaden the pool of qualified candidates to apply and meet minimum job requirements. Revision of the job description does not impact the pay rate of the position. Any vacant position will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary. There is no financial impact to the district. |
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CC-4. Proposed Revised Job Description and Minimum Qualifications for the Bus Operator Position
Approve the proposed, revised job description and minimum qualifications for the Bus Operator position. This is the first reading. The job description for the Bus Operator is being revised to assist the District in attracting qualified candidates. The revision of the job description will align the requirement of the job with those of neighboring Districts, and it will broaden the pool of qualified candidates to apply and meet minimum job requirements. Revision of the job description does not impact the pay rate of the position. Any vacant position will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary. There is no financial impact to the district. |
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DD. Office of the Chief Auditor
EE. Office of Strategy & Operations
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EE-1. Grant Applications
Approve the submission of grant applications to: A. Achieving Excellence in Education Grants, $2,000 B. Broward County Farm Bureau Grant, $250 C. College Board Inspiration Grant, $25,000 D. Community Gardens Grant, $10,861 E. GAP Community Investment Grant, $1,000 F. Target Early Childhood Reading Grants Program, $4,000 Copies of the full grant applications are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the KC Wright Building. The potential positive financial impact is $43,111 from various sources. There is no additional financial impact to the district. |
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FF. Office of Academics
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FF-1. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Agreements - Second Round, Part 1
Approve the agreements for SES providers as required by Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes. Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes, requires Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to be offered to students enrolled in a Title I school and scored a Level 1 or Level 2 on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). SES is a program that offers free tutoring to eligible students to increase academic achievement in areas of Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. There are currently 183 State-approved SES providers who are eligible to offer SES services in Broward County, Florida, and have expressed an interest. Parents may choose a supplemental educational services provider for their child(ren) from among the providers approved by the state for their school district. The current agreements are for the following providers: 1) A.R.M Educational, Inc., 2) A-Z Tutoring Kidz Inc., 3) Above and Beyond Learning, Inc., 4) Achievement Plus Tutoring Services LLC, 5) Aim 4 Success Educational Services, 6) Cathedral Community Development Corporation, 7) Cool Kids Learn Inc., 8) Dominion Educational Services, LLC, 9) Empowering Youth Inc., 10) Learn-It Systems LLC, 11) Learning Centers of Coral Springs Inc. Vendors can receive up to $1,146.07 per pupil for student tutoring services. This is equal to the per pupil appropriation given the District under the Title I program. Based on the required Title I set aside for SES, it is anticipated that 3,376 students can potentially be served in the 2012-2013 school year. There will be additional contracts forthcoming due to the high volume of approved SES providers. The full agreement is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact for this initiative is up to $1,146.07 per approximately 3,376 students. The source of funds is the District's Title I SES state required set aside of $3,868,465. There is no additional financial impact to the district. |
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FF-2. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Agreements - Second Round, Part 2
Approve the agreements for SES providers as required by Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes. Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes, requires Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to be offered to students enrolled in a Title I school and scored a Level 1 or Level 2 on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). SES is a program that offers free tutoring to eligible students to increase academic achievement in areas of Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. There are currently 183 State-approved SES providers who are eligible to offer SES services in Broward County, Florida, and have expressed an interest. Parents may choose a supplemental educational services provider for their child(ren) from among the providers approved by the state for their school district. The current agreements are for the following providers: 1) ABC Tutoring, Inc., 2) A Quantum Leap Education Services, LLC, 3) A Stepping Stone to Excellence, LLC, 4) Focus Learning Academy, Inc., 5) Krystal Megan De Lima, 6) Levy Learning Center, Inc., 7) Mater Academy, Inc., 8) McDonald's Playworld Community Development, Inc., 9) Oasis of Love Deliverance Ministries, Inc., 10) One on One Learning Corp., 11) Project Arise Inc. Vendors can receive up to $1,146.07 per pupil for student tutoring services. This is equal to the per pupil appropriation given the District under the Title I program. Based on the required Title I set aside for SES, it is anticipated that 3,376 students can potentially be served in the 2012-2013 school year. There will be additional contracts forthcoming due to the high volume of approved SES providers. The full agreement is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact for this initiative is up to $1,146.07 per approximately 3,376 students. The source of funds is the District's Title I SES state required set aside of $3,868,465. There is no additional financial impact to the district. |
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FF-3. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Agreements - Second Round, Part 3
Approve the agreements for SES providers as required by Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes. Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes, requires Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to be offered to students enrolled in a Title I school and scored a Level 1 or Level 2 on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). SES is a program that offers free tutoring to eligible students to increase academic achievement in areas of Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. There are currently 183 State-approved SES providers who are eligible to offer SES services in Broward County, Florida, and have expressed an interest. Parents may choose a supplemental educational services provider for their child(ren) from among the providers approved by the state for their school district. The current agreements are for the following providers: 1) !"A+" Hope Learns, 2) ! A+ Tutor U, 3) ATS Project Success, 4) Fundamental Core Academic Tutoring & Training Corporation, 5) Kidz Youth Service Inc., 6) Next Level Educational Programs, LLC, 7) Rocket Learning Partners, LLC, 8) Smart E. Pants Academy Corp, 9) South Florida Tutoring, 10) Spirit of Learning Academy, Inc., 11) The Abyssinian Community Development Corporation Vendors can receive up to $1,146.07 per pupil for student tutoring services. This is equal to the per pupil appropriation given the District under the Title I program. Based on the required Title I set aside for SES, it is anticipated that 3,376 students can potentially be served in the 2012-2013 school year. There will be additional contracts forthcoming due to the high volume of approved SES providers. The full agreement is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact for this initiative is up to $1,146.07 per approximately 3,376 students. The source of funds is the District's Title I SES state required set aside of $3,868,465. There is no additional financial impact to the district. |
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FF-4. Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Agreements - Second Round, Part 4
Approve the agreements for SES providers as required by Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes. Section 1008.331, Florida Statutes, requires Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to be offered to students enrolled in a Title I school and scored a Level 1 or Level 2 on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). SES is a program that offers free tutoring to eligible students to increase academic achievement in areas of Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. There are currently 183 State-approved SES providers who are eligible to offer SES services in Broward County, Florida, and have expressed an interest. Parents may choose a supplemental educational services provider for their child(ren) from among the providers approved by the state for their school district. The current agreements are for the following providers: 1) Accelerate 2 Achieve, 2) Achieve HighPoints, 3) Community After School, Inc., 4) Journey to Learning Educational Services, Inc., 5) Learn It Online, 6) SO4S, 7) Stanley's Academy of Excellence, LLC, 8) Sylvan Learning Center, 9) The Family Preservation of South Florida, Inc., 10) The Literacy Through Sports Foundation, Inc. Vendors can receive up to $1,146.07 per pupil for student tutoring services. This is equal to the per pupil appropriation given the District under the Title I program. Based on the required Title I set aside for SES, it is anticipated that 3,376 students can potentially be served in the 2012-2013 school year. There will be additional contracts forthcoming due to the high volume of approved SES providers. The full agreement is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact for this initiative is up to $1,146.07 per approximately 3,376 students. The source of funds is the District's Title I SES state required set aside of $3,868,465. There is no additional financial impact to the district. |
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FF-5. New Agreement with the University of Central Florida for Science Understanding, Math Mentoring Integrated with Technology (SUMMIT) Trainings
WITHDRAWN Approve the new agreement with the University of Central Florida. The agreement period is from October 16, 2012 through May 31, 2013. The attached participation agreement between the University of Central Florida (UCF) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, will award a total of $155,062 to The School Board of Broward County, Florida, from the Florida Department of Education's (FLDOE) Mathematics & Science Partnership. The grant, entitled Science Understanding, Math Mentoring Integrated with Technology (SUMMIT), will allow the District to have elementary school teachers participate in workshops to be prepared for the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The workshops will assist teachers in understanding and unwrapping current NGSSS, present ways of teaching science using the inquiry method, apply the CCSS in literacy and mathematics, and will incorporate lesson study and lesson development. Funds will be used to train 80 elementary grade teachers, purchase 80 training kits, provide stipends or substitute coverage for teachers to attend training, and stipends or substitutes for lesson study implementation. The full training package will involve five (5) days of intensive study and application, followed by two (2) days of collaborative lesson study within a Professional Learning Community (PLC), and culminates with classroom application and observation. The group will then reconvene for further professional learning in a two (2) day follow-up workshop. This agreement is the second phase of professional learning provided by UCF to the district teachers. In phase one, 82 middle school teachers participated in a similar collaborative lesson study, resulting in approximately 200 peer-reviewed inquiry-based STEM lessons contributed for further review to FLDOE and available for implementation in our classrooms. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The positive financial impact is $155,062. The source of funds is the Florida Department of Education through the University of Central Florida. There is no additional financial impact to the district. |
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GG. Office of Human Resources
HH. Office of the General Counsel
II. Office of the Superintendent
JJ. Office of Facilities & Construction
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JJ-1. Authorization to Advertise for Bids - HVAC Replacement - Forest Hills Elementary School, Coral Springs - Project No.P.000827 (f.k.a.2631-AA-01)
Approve Authorization to Advertise for Bids for HVAC Replacement, Forest Hills Elementary School, Project No. P.000827. Project Consultant: GLE Associates, Inc. Scope of Work: General construction and replacement of the existing air handling units. Contract Estimate: $965,000. Bidding Documents, which include the advertisement for bids, are available for review at the Office of Facilities and Construction. The funds are included in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Year 2012-2013 to 2016-2017, page 50. |
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JJ-2. Partnership Agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division)
Approve the partnership agreement with Broward County Board of Commissioners (Water Resources Division) for an initial period of one (1) year commencing December 27, 2012, and approve an appropriation of $193,360 ($48,340 per quarter year) of which 50% is to be funded from the Capital Projects Reserve and 50% 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 with the Broward County school system. The initial term of the agreement is for a period of one (1) year commencing December 27, 2012. The Broward County Board of Commissioners will execute this agreement after School Board approval. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact is $193,360 to be funded 50% from Capital Projects Reserve and 50% from General Fund Unappropriated Fund Balance. |
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KK. Office of Financial Management
LL. Office of Portfolio Services
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.
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Related Downloadable Files
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090512 2nd Public Hearing - District Education Facilities Plan | ||
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091112 2nd Public Hearing - Final Budget |