March 14, 2014
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
Holocaust Education & Awareness (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.) (REVISED)
Proclamation in Recognition of Irish-American Heritage and St. Patrick's Day 2014 (SPECIAL ORDER ? 1:30 P.M.) (REVISED)
SPEAKERS:
2. Rhonda Ward (ADDED)
3. Rebecca Dahl (ADDED)
4. Lynda Olds (ADDED)
CONSENT ITEMS :
I-1. Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2014-2015 School Calendar (REVISED)
OPEN ITEMS :
EE-4. Request for Proposals (RFP) 14-046E Recommendation - Computer Servers (ADDED)
EE-5. Request for Proposals (RFP) 14-061E Recommendation - Digital Transmission and Internet Access Services (ADDED)
EE-6. Ellevation - Software System (ADDED)
EE-7. Agreement for Cabling Labor and Material with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. (ADDED)
LL-5. Modular Classroom Agreement with the City of Parkland (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.M.)
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
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February 11, 2014 - Special Meeting
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February 19, 2014 - Special - Expulsions
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ADDED ITEMS
CLOSE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)
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Holocaust Education & Awareness (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)
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Women's History Month (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:15 A.M.)
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Proclamation in Recognition of Irish-American Heritage and St. Patrick's Day 2014 (SPECIAL ORDER - 1:30 P.M.)
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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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Broward Education Foundation
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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. Sharon Graham
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2. Rhonda Ward (ADDED)
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3. Rebecca Dahl (ADDED)
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4. Lynda Olds (ADDED)
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Resolutions
B. Board Members
E. Office of Strategy & Operations
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E-1. Approve Contract Documents for Division 0 and Division 1
Approve revisions to the Division 0, Document 00520: Agreement Form for Hard Bid, and Document 00700: General Conditions of the Contract, and Division 1, Document 01450: Quality Control, and Document 01770i: Application for Certificate of Occupancy. The revised documents have been amended to include the recommendations provided by the Chief Building Official regarding the assessment of re-inspection fees and mandatory inspections required for construction projects. The documents have also been amended to include recommendations by the General Counsel's office regarding an amendment to Florida State Statute 119.0701, which refers to the contractor's compliance with public records laws. 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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E-2. 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. This item approves the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools indicated in Exhibit 2. Further explanation is provided in Exhibit 1. The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on February 26, 2014, to review staff's recommendations in response to the submitted pre-qualification applications. Upon review of staff's recommendations, QSEC makes the recommendations to the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 2. Contractor Pre-Qualification Staff Application Review Executive Summaries are available for review at the Supply Management & Logistics Department. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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F. Office of Academics
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F-1. Amendment to contract with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC)
Approve the third amendment to the contract between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC). This contract with Broward Behavioral Health Coalition (BBHC) is a one year contract and was approved on July 23, 2013. It provides funding for the support of: * School and Community Suicide Prevention and Intervention Services to any school in the District. Amendment one to the contract was approved on 11/5/2013. Amendment two to the contract was approved on 2/4/2014. BBHC has added additional requirements per attached third contract amendment. This amendment was received on 1/24/2014. This amendment has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no other financial impact to the District. |
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F-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The City of Lauderhill A Florida Municipal Corporation
Approve the new Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The City of Lauderhill A Florida Municipal Corporation. The contract period is April 1, 2014 through March 30, 2017. Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students, who are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs, participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, municipal agencies and other healthcare related facilities. The New Agreement with The City of Lauderhill will provide Emergency Medical Responder/Firefighter 1 clinical experiences to Lauderhill 6-12 students, enrolled in the Introduction to Firefighting program. On-site clinical experiences are necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion. This New Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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F-3. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and GEO Care, LLC
Approve the continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and GEO Care, LLC. The contract period is April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2016. Currently there are 1,445 Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students district-wide enrolled in Health Science Education Programs. These students participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare related facilities. The continuation agreement with GEO Care, LLC provides clinical experiences necessary to meet the Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion. In accordance with a School Board request, staff in the Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education Department developed a survey to measure the effectiveness of the clinical experience. The results of the survey will be used to make recommendations for modifying clinical agreements that will strengthen the student?s job-site clinical experience and strengthen the overall Health Science Program. A summary of the survey responses from each group indicates an overall rating of 100% as above average and outstanding. This continuation agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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G. Office of Human Resources
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G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2013-2014 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2013-2014 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. Substitute Teachers 3. 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 2013-2014 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 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 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2014. |
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G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2013-2014 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) Employees contesting the recommended discipline may avail themselves of due process rights pursuant to their respective Collective Bargaining Agreements or School Board Policy 4015. There is no financial impact to the School District. |
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G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions - List #16
Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 school year. Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions. Funding has been budgeted in the 2013-2014 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2014. |
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G-6. Recommendation(s) for Instructional/Non-Instructional Discipline for the 2013-2014 School Year(LJ)
Approve the recommendation(s) for discipline as listed on the attached list for Instructional / Non-Instructional staff. All recommendation(s) 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. This disciplinary action recommendation is a result of an investigation by the Broward District Schools Police Department. 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. This case was reviewed with the Superintendent of Schools Designee, who agreed to this discipline. The District has 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. |
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H. Office of the General Counsel
I. Office of the Superintendent
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I-1. Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2014-2015 School Calendar
REVISED Approve Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2014-2015 Work Calendars, Year-Round Calendars, and Summer Term Calendar for Community Schools and Technical Centers On December 17, 2013, the School Board approved the school calendar for the 2014-2015 school year. The Calendar Committee has now developed work calendars, year-round calendars, and the summer term calendars for the 2014-2015 school year. All calendars align to the primary school calendar and provide the appropriate number of work days and paid holidays in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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J. Office of Facilities & Construction
K. Office of Financial Management
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K-1. General Fund Amendment as of January 31, 2014
Approve the attached General Fund Amendment as of January 31, 2014. General Fund Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriations changes in the General Fund. Amendment includes information for the month of January 2014. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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K-2. Special Revenue Grants Funds Amendment as of January 31, 2014
Approve the Special Revenue Grants Funds Amendment as of January 31, 2014. Grants Funds Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriations changes in the Special Revenue Grants Funds. Amendment includes information for the month of January 2014. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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K-3. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended January 31, 2014
Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended January 31, 2014. Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008. As of January 2014, the fund balance as a percentage of projected revenues was 3.62% and the fund balance, excluding Charter Schools revenues, was 4.17%. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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K-4. Revision to Capital Funds Budget Amendments
Approve the attached Capital Funds Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. These amendments are as of January, 2014. This amendment is being submitted to adjust revenue and appropriations in the Capital Budget. The major changes reflected in this amendment are summarized below. Revenues (Exhibit A) Increase $1.5 million for a legal settlement for construction as approved at the 9/3/2013 School Board Meeting (HH-1) Appropriations (Exhibit B) Reclassifications: * Changes this month in the appropriations summary are only reclassifications and do not change the budgeted amount for any capital projects. The amounts being reclassified are to align with the ongoing activity within the budgeted projects. Increase: * Increase $1.5 million for construction settlement placed in the Long Term Reserve Capital Reserves (Exhibit C) * There are no changes to the Short Term Reserve between January 1, 2014 and January 31, 2014. * There is an $11.6 million increase to the Long Term Reserve . $1.5 million from the legal settlement . $10.1 million from closing projects and purchase orders There is no additional financial impact to any capital projects for this agenda as of January, 2014 as indicated on Exhibit B. There is an $11.6 million increase in the Long Term Reserves as described in the Summary Explanation and Background. |
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L. Office of Portfolio Services
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L-1. Approval To Notify The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the Proposed Termination of their Charter
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the proposed termination of the Charter School Agreement. The terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school are set forth by the governing board of the charter school and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement that constitutes a school?s charter. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(a)(4), Florida Statutes, a Sponsor may terminate a charter agreement for failure to meet requirements set forth in the charter. In accordance to Charter School Agreement 6B - Compliance with Building and Zoning Requirements: "The School shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, state, and local governance, including IDEA, the ADA, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The School shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits, zoning, use approval, facility certification, and other approvals required for use and continued occupancy of the facility as required by the local government or other governmental agencies, and copies shall be provided to the Sponsor". Additionally, in accordance with the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, both parties agreed that "...the facility to be used by the school beginning with 2012-2013, and subsequent years, for operation of the charter school shall be located at 404 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311". On Monday, August 19, 2013, The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, Inc., (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), failed to open in the facility agreed upon in its charter contract. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 2), notifying The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Obama Academy for Boys - 5431), of the proposed termination of the charter agreement. An Executive Summary which provides additional details for the termination is attached. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-2. Approval to Notify The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls - 5434), of the Proposed Termination of their Charter
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls - 5434), of the proposed termination of the Charter School Agreement. The terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school are set forth by the governing board of the charter school and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement that constitutes a school?s charter. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(a)(4), Florida Statutes, a Sponsor may terminate a charter agreement for failure to meet requirements set forth in the charter. In accordance to Charter School Agreement 6B - Compliance with Building and Zoning Requirements - ?The School shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of federal, state, and local governance, including IDEA, the ADA, and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The School shall obtain all necessary licenses, permits, zoning, use approval, facility certification, and other approvals required for use and continued occupancy of the facility as required by the local government or other governmental agencies, and copies shall be provided to the Sponsor?. Additionally, in accordance with the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, both parties agreed that ??the facility to be used by the school beginning with 2012-2013, and subsequent years, for operation of the charter school shall be located at 404 N.W. 7th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33311?. On Monday, August 19, 2013, The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, Inc., (The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls - 5434), failed to open in the facility agreed upon in its charter contract. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 2), notifying The Red Shoe, Inc., d/b/a Urban Academy, (The Red Shoe Charter School for Girls - 5434), of the proposed termination of the charter agreement. An Executive Summary which provides additional details for the termination is attached. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support office on the 12th floor of the K. C .Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This Agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-3. New Charter School Agreement - Broward County Charter High School, Inc.
Approve a new Charter School Agreement for Broward County Charter High School, Inc., (Broward County Charter High School). On September 19, 2012, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approved a charter application to start a new charter school during the 2013-2014, academic year. On June 25, 2013, Broward County Charter High School, Inc., was approved to defer the opening of the school until the 2014-2015, school year. Broward County Charter High School, Inc., will be the non-profit entity contracting with The School Board of Broward County, Florida. Broward County Charter High School will serve students in grades 9-12 and will open in August 2014. Pursuant to Section 1002.33, Florida Statutes, the terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school shall be set forth by the charter school and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement. This agreement shall constitute a school's charter. In accordance with Florida Statutes, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, shall monitor and review the charter's revenues, expenditures, and progress toward the goals established in the charter. This is for an opening of a new charter school. The school will be located at 2099 West Prospect Road, Tamarac, Florida 33309, which is in District 3. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-4. Approval to Notify RISE Education Schools, Inc., of the Proposed Non-Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify RISE Education Schools, Inc., (RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5389), of the proposed non-renewal of the Charter School Agreement and Charter Renewal Program Review. The terms and conditions for the operation of a charter school are set forth by the governing board of the charter school and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a written contractual agreement that constitutes a school?s charter. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's charter school agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by RISE Education Schools, Inc., (RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5389), and has recommended the non-renewal of the charter agreement. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3) notifying RISE Education Schools, Inc., (RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5389), of the proposed non-renewal of the charter agreement. RISE Education Schools, Inc., (RISE Academy of Science and Technology ? 5389), agreed in Section 2.D.1.b. of the current Charter School Agreement that good cause would exist for its non-renewal, if the school did not meet contractual or statutoral requirements. An Executive Summary is attached which specifies the grounds for the non-renewal. In the event that RISE Education Schools, Inc., (RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5389), requests a hearing, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is requested to authorize the referral of such request to the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-5. Approval to Notify Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Kidz Choice Charter School - 5409, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent?s Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Kidz Choice Charter School - 5409. The Committee has recommended a five-year renewal of its Charter Agreement. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Kidz Choice Charter School - 5409, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed five-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the five-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-6. Approval to Notify Renaissance Charter School, Inc., of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science - 5325, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by Renaissance Charter School, Inc, on behalf of Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science - 5325. The Committee has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. Renaissance Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science - 5325, desires to include the charter school?s designation as a high-performing charter school in the Charter School Agreement and receive a fifteen-year renewal pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying Renaissance Charter School, Inc, on behalf of Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science - 5325, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed fifteen-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the fifteen-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-7. Approval to Notify The City of Coral Springs of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School - 5091, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School - 5091, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. The City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School - 5091, desires to include the charter school?s designation as a high-performing charter school in the Charter School Agreement and receive a fifteen-year renewal pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School - 5091, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed fifteen-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the fifteen-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-8. Approval to Notify The City of Pembroke Pines of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement - 5121
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter High School - 5121, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent?s Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Renewal Charter Program Review submitted by The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter High School - 5121, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter High School - 5121, desires to include the charter school's designation as a high-performing charter school in the Charter School Agreement and receive a fifteen-year renewal pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes. The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter High School - 5121, has elected to a renewal at this time, in order to coincide the term of the charter agreement with The City of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School ? 5051, and Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School - 5081. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter High School - 5121, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed fifteen-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the fifteen-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-9. Approval to Notify Somerset Academy, Inc., of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy East Preparatory - 5391, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy East Preparatory - 5391, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. Somerset Academy Inc. on behalf of Somerset Academy East Preparatory - 5391, desires to include the charter school?s designation as a high-performing charter school in the Charter School Agreement and receive a fifteen-year renewal pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying Somerset Academy, Inc., on behalf of Somerset Academy East Preparatory - 5391, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed fifteen-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the fifteen-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-10. Approval to Notify The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward ? 5392, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school?s Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The National Ben Gamla Charter School Foundation, Inc., on behalf of Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward - 5392, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed renewal of the Charter Agreement. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(7)(b)(1), Florida Statutes, a charter may be renewed provided that a program review demonstrates that the criteria in paragraph (a) have been successfully accomplished and that none of the grounds for nonrenewal established by paragraph (8)(a) has been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has thoroughly reviewed the Charter Renewal Program Review and determined that it meets the renewal criteria. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has recommended a five-year renewal of its Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the five-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-11. Approval to Notify The City of Pembroke Pines of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement - 5051
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School - 5051, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school's Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School - 5051, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of The City of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School - 5051, desires to include the charter school's designation as a high-performing charter school in the Charter School Agreement and receive a fifteen-year renewal pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School - 5051, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed fifteen-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the fifteen-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-12. Approval to Notify The City of Pembroke Pines of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement - 5081
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School - 5081, of the proposed renewal of the Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school?s Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent?s Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School - 5081, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement. The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School - 5081, desires to include the charter school's designation as a high-performing charter school in the Charter School Agreement and receive a fifteen-year renewal pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The City of Pembroke Pines, on behalf of Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School - 5081, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed fifteen-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The Superintendent?s Charter School Review Committee has recommended a fifteen-year renewal of its Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the fifteen-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-13. Approval to Notify The Charter School of Excellence, Inc., of the Proposed Renewal of its Charter School Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to notify The Charter School of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Charter School of Excellence Tamarac 1 Campus - 5021, of the proposed renewal of its Charter School Agreement and approve the Charter Renewal Program Review. Pursuant to Section 1002.33(8)(b), Florida Statutes, a school?s Charter School Agreement may be renewed subject to a program review and provided that none of the statutory grounds for non-renewal have been documented. The Superintendent's Charter School Review Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Charter Renewal Program Review submitted by The Charter School of Excellence, Inc., on behalf of Charter School of Excellence Tamarac 1 Campus - 5201. The Committee has recommended a five-year renewal of its Charter Agreement. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, authorize the Superintendent to send the letter (Exhibit 3), notifying The Charter School of Excellence, Inc, on behalf of Charter School of Excellence Tamarac 1 Campus - 5201, of the approval of the Charter Renewal Program Review and of the proposed five-year renewal of the Charter Agreement. The attached Executive Summary specifies the grounds for the five-year renewal. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This item has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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L-14. Grant of Utility Easement to Florida Power and Light for Quiet Waters Athletic Park Improvements on the Campus of Quiet Waters Elementary School
Approve the grant of a Utility Easement to Florida Power and Light (FP&L) to provide a new primary electrical service at Quiet Waters Athletic Park on the campus of Quiet Waters Elementary School. On January 25, 2011 the City of Deerfield Beach (City) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) entered into a Forty (40) year Master Lease Agreement for the lease of the five (5) acres of open space acquired by the Board in December 2008. The City, in conjunction with Broward County, funded the construction of Quiet Waters Athletic Park, consisting of a ball field, two multi-purpose fields, sports lighting, and retention areas for the joint use by Quiet Waters Elementary School students and the local residents. The proposed Utility Easement is required by FP&L to provide a new primary electrical service sufficient to feed the Quiet Waters Athletic Park currently under construction on the campus of Quiet Waters Elementary School. This item has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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OPEN ITEMS
AA. Resolutions
BB. Board Members
CC. Board Policies
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CC-1. Revisions to Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P)
Approve Revised Policy 6000.4 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) at this first reading. Florida Statutes and State Board of Education Rules require that School Boards adopt, as policy, the Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures (SP&P) in order to receive Federal and State funding. This document describes the process for determining eligibility, developing individual education plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, developing education plans (EPs) for gifted students, and making placement decisions for exceptional students. The School Board previously approved SP&P for 2009-2010 through 2011-2012. This revision includes requirements of Senate Bill 1108. These revisions were discussed at the January 14, 2014 School Board Workshop, the January 15, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting, and the February 11, 2014 School Board Workshop with no recommendations. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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CC-2. Revised Job Description for the Manager II, Administrative Support Position
Approve the revised job description for the Manager II, Administrative Support position. This is the first reading. The job description is being revised to update the qualifications and performance responsibilities of the position. The revision will ensure the job description accurately reflects the required minimum and preferred qualifications, accountability, goal and appropriate salary band of the position. The modifications presented better align to the District?s Strategic Plan. Revision of the job description does not impact the salary band of the position. The position is filled and will not require staffing changes. See attached Executive Summary. Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. There is no additional financial impact to the District. |
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CC-3. New or Revised Job Descriptions for the Coach, Science; Coach, Mathematics; and Coach, Literacy Positions
Approve the new or revised job descriptions and minimum qualifications for the Coach, Science; Coach, Mathematics; and Coach, Literacy positions. Approval is required to advertise for the positions after the first reading. This is the first reading. The job descriptions for the Coach, Science; Coach, Mathematics; and Coach, Literacy have been created or revised to improve teaching practices and learning in the classroom. The creation or revision of the job descriptions support the District's initiative of alignment and prioritization in regards to the instructional coaching program for the School District. The positions are vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary. Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members? Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda There is no financial impact to the District. |
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CC-4. Revised Job Description for the Specialist, Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Position
Approve the revised job description for the Specialist, Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) position. Approval is requested to advertise for the position after the first reading. This is the first reading. The job description is being revised to update the qualifications and performance responsibilities of the position. The objective of the revision is to ensure the job description accurately reflects the required minimum and preferred qualifications, and performance responsibilities necessary to perform the job in the assigned area. Revision of the job description does not impact the pay grade of the position. The position is vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process. See attached Executive Summary. Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. 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. Yes, Virginia The Musical School Grant Program Declaration of Compliance, Liability & Publicity Release
Approve the Yes, Virginia The Musical school grant program Declaration of Compliance, Liability & Publicity Release so that Dolphin Bay Elementary can be reimbursed for production expenses. Yes, Virginia The Musical aims at students in grades three through six based on an animated nonmusical television special, "Yes Virginia" that carries the theme "Believe." Macy's has sponsored the special since 2009 and now shares the musical version with schools through a website that offers content like downloadable scripts and scores, production reference materials, video clips, and a recent performance by children attending Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center. The content is shared free of charge and in addition, Macy?s is giving 100 schools $1,000 each to help them defray the costs of putting on the musical. Dolphin Bay Elementary received one of the grants, which was used to produce the Yes, Virginia musical locally. The declaration has been approved as to form and legal content. The positive potential financial impact is $1,000 from the Macy's Corporation through ePrize, an online event promoter. There is no additional financial impact to the District. |
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EE-2. Grant Applications Post-submission
Approve the submission of the following grant applications: A. Dart Foundation STEM Grant, $24,067 (requested) B. Gardening for Grades TEAM School Grant, $1,000 (awarded) C. Florida Farm Bureau Agriculture in the Classroom Mini Grant, $500 (awarded) D. Lowe's Toolbox for Education, $2,270 (awarded) and $77,401 (requested) E. Target Field Trip Grant, $1,050 (awarded) F. Walmart Foundation Local Facility Giving Program, $5,000 (requested) Copies of the Grant Applications are available at the Board members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and executive summaries are available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. The potential positive financial impact, if all grants are funded, is $109,018 from various sources. There is no additional financial impact to the District. |
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EE-3. Request for Proposals (RFP) 14-045V Recommendation - Motor Coach Transportation Services
Approve the RFP recommendation as stated on the attached award recommendation and Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Awardees. RFP: 14-045V; TITLE: Motor Coach Transportation Services; CONTRACT PERIOD: June 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017; LOCATION: Various Locations; AMOUNT: $1,500,000; M/WBE VENDORS: Includes an award recommendation to two certified M/WBE vendors: Atlantic Charters, Inc. (African-American M/WBE: Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and Heavenly Charter, Inc. (African-American M/WBE: Miami, FL) The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), received twenty-five (25) proposals from motor coach/charter bus companies interested in ?pre-qualifying? to provide coach transportation services. Twenty-three (23) companies are being recommended for award to provide extra-curricular transportation services to transport students, staff, chaperones, advisors, etc., to and from athletic and scholastic events, field trips, and grad night. Multiple-day trips had a significant reduction in costs of an average of 40%, as compared to the last RFP issued in 2008, which will provide an estimated savings to the District of $300,000 for the term of the contract. A complete copy of Exhibit 2, Proposed Agreements, 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. All expenditures for this contract will come from the existing approved school/department/center budgets. Staff will provide a report to the School Board semi-annually detailing expenditures by contract. |
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EE-4. Request for Proposals (RFP) 14-046E Recommendation - Computer Servers (ADDED)
Approve the RFP recommendation as stated on the attached award recommendation and Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Dell Marketing, L.P. RFP: 14-046E; TITLE: Computer Servers; CONTRACT PERIOD: March 18, 2014 through December 31, 2018; LOCATION: Various Locations; AMOUNT: $1,000,000; M/WBE VENDORS: ------- Computer servers purchased under this Agreement will ultimately support the needs of students, administrators, faculty, and staff. The intent is to purchase efficient and effective rack and blade server products, as well as related enterprise technology. This Agreement will establish a contract beginning March 18, 2014, and continuing through December 31, 2018. The term of the contract may, by mutual agreement between SBBC and the Awardee, be extended for two additional one-year periods, and if needed, 180 days beyond the expiration date of the renewal period. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. All expenditures for this contract will come from the existing approved school/department/center budgets. Staff will provide a report to the School Board semi-annually detailing expenditures by contract. |
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EE-5. Request for Proposals (RFP) 14-061E Recommendation - Digital Transmission and Internet Access Services (ADDED)
Approve the RFP recommendation as stated on the attached award recommendation for Item 1 and Item 3 and Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC, dba AT & T Florida; and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and ENA Services, LLC. The Digital Transmission and Internet Access Agreement will allow the District to procure essential Internet bandwidth and Wide Area Network (WAN) circuits that interconnect all schools, support sites, and administrative facilities. The competitive bidding opportunity via RFP 14-061E delivered cost savings for the two commodities at a cost 50% less, when comparing the new rate proposed and the current price levels. The contract award will allow the District to address the rapidly increasing demand for bandwidth without driving up budget. The District can leverage significant federal cost subsidies, approximately a 75% discount, through the E-Rate program. The contract period is March 17, 2014, through June 30, 2018. The need to increase the District bandwidth capacity is driven by several factors; the expansion of online end-of-course testing; the migration from print to digital instructional resources; the increased use of online resources to inform instruction; and the move toward 1 to 1 computing, including Bring Your Own Device. A future Board item will be submitted with a recommendation for Item 2. These Agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is a financial impact of $16,000,000. The source of funding is the Information & Technology general fund budget. |
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EE-6. Ellevation - Software System (ADDED)
Approve the purchase of Ellevation for the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. The Ellevation platform puts all information and data about English Language Learners (ELLs) in one place. This platform will enhance instruction, ensure compliance with State and Title III requirements, and improve monitoring of the ESOL program across the District. School Board Policy 3320, Part II (H), authorizes the purchase of any type of copyrighted materials, instructional materials, and computer software without competitive solicitations. However, purchases in excess of $50,000 for commodities or services, for which competitive solicitations have been waived, require School Board approval. Ellevation, through Ellevation, LLC, is the sole source supplier. The proposal being submitted for School Board approval consists of 500 subscriptions for all schools including charter schools. There is a financial impact of $170,125. The source of funds is the Information & Technology general fund budget. |
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EE-7. Agreement for Cabling Labor and Material with Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. (ADDED)
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Universal Cabling Systems, Inc. The District must provide an infrastructure that meets the strategic demands for quality educational outcomes, effective communication, and operational efficiency. The most cost effective approach to meeting these needs is to leverage funding support available through the Federal E-Rate program. Utilization of this contract will allow the District to procure goods and services required to modify the cabling infrastructure at District locations and to meet the needs of required E-rate filings. An examination of available procurement options revealed that the use of this contract would deliver highly competitive rates in an E-rate eligible fashion from a qualified contractor whose work will protect the long-term warranty investment made in the District?s current cabling systems. Work conducted under this contract will provide schools with wireless overlays and upgrades to the wireless services at schools with older systems. The need for additional cabling infrastructure comes from the demands of online testing and the move to digital content in support of Florida Standards. Additionally, all repairs and modifications to the current cabling infrastructure will be procured and conducted under the terms and conditions of this contract. Spending authority is needed to procure the goods and services described above using the St. Lucie Public School?s contract through June 30, 2015, and may be renewed for two (2) additional one-year periods. This aligns with the District Education Technology Plan (DETP) 2013-2016, Goal 3: Information Technology (IT) Service Management and Support ? Deliver customer-focused technical services and support to all schools and District departments. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The total projected expenditure is for $4,000,000. The funding sources are Information & Technology and other school and department budgets as needed. |
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FF. Office of Academics
GG. Office of Human Resources
HH. Office of the General Counsel
II. Office of the Superintendent
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II-1. Professional Development Contract Agreement between Broward County Public Schools and Corwin Press, Inc., for Fulfillment of Visible Learning Program for Schools
Approve the Visible Learning Contract Agreement between Broward County Public Schools and Corwin Press, Inc., for professional development services. Broward County Public Schools was awarded Race To The Top, Project 10 Amendment 14 grant funds from the Florida Department of Education to support continuous professional learning specific to school leadership teams to improve instructional practices. The approval of this agreement will allow for school teams comprised of the Principal, a Teacher Leader and a Coach to implement Dr. John Hattie?s work and the Visible Learning approach through a set of professional development series to include two days in June and a follow-up day in October. By using the meta-analysis of research collected over 15 years, this series will share the major factors and practices that influence biggest gains in student achievement, allow schools to pinpoint areas of need in their schools, and offer change that will increase achievement levels for all students, across all content areas. This targeted professional learning series will further support the Marzano Instructional Framework for teacher assessment and growth as well as the development of school leaders using the Broward Assessment for School Administrators (BASA). The work of Dr. John Hattie and Dr. Vivian Robinson greatly influenced the development of both the Marzano Instructional Framework and the BASA. Teachers and Administrators have gained much knowledge around the strengths of the Marzano Instructional Framework and the BASA as developmental tools. Our professional workforce is now ready to deepen their learning of the research that both of these systems embody and how to apply the level of research to student success. Dr. Hattie notes that giving students 100% visibility into what they are learning is the single most effective method of improving student achievement across all levels and demographics. Visible Learning Professional Development supports the goals of High Quality Instruction and Continuous Improvement by developing school teams to effectively identify and analyze impact data to improve teacher effectiveness and student achievement. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District General Fund. The funding source is the Race to the Top grant funds from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $327,600. |
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II-2. Professional Development Contract Agreement between Broward County Public Schools and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for Fulfillment of Common Formative Assessments and Leadership Development Program for Schools
Approve the Common Formative Assessments and Leadership Development Program Contract Agreement between Broward County Public Schools and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company for professional development services. This contract will support additional courses for school teams as they implement continuous improvement strategies focused on high quality instruction. Broward County Public Schools was awarded the Race to the Top (RTTT), Project 10 Amendment 14 grant funds from the Florida Department of Education to support continuous professional learning specific to school leadership teams to improve instructional practices. Previously, school teams participated in professional learning entitled, Decision-Making for Results and Data Teams, Prioritizing for Effective Leadership Practice and Common Formative Assessments. Based on Principal feedback, these courses provided a foundation for implementing strategies and skills needed to provide High Quality Instruction and Continuous Improvement for all students. This contract will allow the continuation of courses and a deepening of understanding for those schools that participated in previous sessions. A brief description of each course supported by this contract follows: The "Decision-Making for Results and Data Teams" two-day course includes examining data and making leadership and instructional decisions within the framework of a proven and effective five-step process that focuses on adult actions to impact student performance. Participants utilize tools to implement and sustain successful Data Teams at their school sites. Currently, 333 participants representing eighty (80) school leadership teams, including Administrators, have participated in this professional learning. "Prioritizing for Effective Leadership Practice" is a two-day course designed around the eighteen BASA indicators that are closely linked to effective management practices. Learning is grounded in current research and focuses on the organizational side of leaders' responsibilities and reflective practices, self-assessments, and a variety of interactive learning activities to assist leaders in structuring their time most effectively and efficiently to support student learning. Currently, eighty-five (85) Principals and Assistant Principals have participated in this professional learning. "Common Formative Assessments" is a two-day course that is integral to successfully implementing Data Teams. School teams including leaders learn to collaboratively develop, test, refine, and analyze common formative assessments in order to gain reliable and timely feedback on student progress and to adjust instructional practices appropriately. Currently, 136 participants representing forty (40) school leadership teams, including Administrators, have participated in this professional learning. "Building Data Teams and Coaching the Process" is a new professional learning to BCPS. Participants in this session will continue to deepen the understanding of distributed leadership and how to implement it through the use of school site Data Teams. Participants will learn to monitor and support the effectiveness of teams already implemented. Explicit guidance in linking cause (adult action) and effect (student achievement data) will be discussed as well as how to use this relationship to adjust actions throughout the year and apply coaching skills and concepts. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the District General Fund. The funding source is the Race to the Top funds from the Florida Department of Education in the amount of $89,809. |
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JJ. Office of Facilities & Construction
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JJ-1. Change Order #3 - Fort Lauderdale High - Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. - Remodeling / Renovations - Project No. P.000687
Approve Change Order #3, Fort Lauderdale High, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., Remodeling / Renovations, Project No. P.000687, in the amount of $216,960, 46 days. Change Order #3, $216,960, 46 days Fort Lauderdale High Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. Remodeling / Renovations Project No. P.000687 Refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information. The sources of funds are identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. |
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KK. Office of Financial Management
LL. Office of Portfolio Services
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LL-1. Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Faith United Church of Christ Ft. Lauderdale, Inc.
Approve the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Faith United Church of Christ Ft. Lauderdale, Inc. This community based location is one of the off campus sites which will provide classroom space for the Off Campus Learning Centers (OCLC). The OCLC provide a full 24 credit high school diploma, credit recovery/retrieval, and technical school opportunities for students who have dropped out of school, or who are at risk of dropping out of school. The current Lease Agreement between SBBC and Faith United Church of Christ Ft. Lauderdale, Inc., commenced on August 1, 2013 and expires on July 31, 2014. This Lease Agreement is for a term of one year with a 90 day cancellation clause by either party. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The annual financial impact to the District's OCLC Budget is $34,680. The source of funding is Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). There is no additional financial impact to the District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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LL-2. Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and The Word of the Living God Ministries, Inc.
Approve the Lease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and The Word of the Living God Ministries, Inc. This community based location is one of the off campus sites which will provide classroom space for the Off Campus Learning Centers (OCLC). The OCLC provide a full 24 credit high school diploma, credit recovery/retrieval, and technical school opportunities for students who have dropped out of school or who are at risk of dropping out of school. The current Lease Agreement between SBBC and The Word of the Living God Ministries, Inc. commenced on August 1, 2013 and expires on July 31, 2014. This Lease Agreement is for a term of one year with a 90 day cancellation clause by either party. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The annual financial impact to the District's OCLC Budget is $29,019. The source of funding is Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). There is no additional financial impact to the District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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LL-3. Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Deerfield Beach
Approve the Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Deerfield Beach. The current Reciprocal Use Agreement (RUA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Deerfield Beach was entered into on June 2, 2009. The Agreement is scheduled to expire on June 2, 2014. This RUA contains prior School Board approved solutions to issues (such as the District?s implementation of its Four-Day Summer Work Week and the potential resultant increase in facility costs and energy cost) certain municipalities raised a few years ago regarding their utilization of the District?s school facilities. The City has indicated its desire to renew the RUA with the SBBC, and has reviewed the RUA. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel, and upon approval by the SBBC, the City will execute the Agreement. There is no financial impact to the School District; therefore this item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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LL-4. Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Lauderdale Lakes
Approve the Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Lauderdale Lakes. The current Reciprocal Use Agreement (RUA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Lauderdale Lakes was entered into on June 2, 2009. The Agreement is scheduled to expire on June 2, 2014. This RUA contains prior School Board approved solutions to issues (such as the District?s implementation of its Four-Day Summer Work Week and the potential resultant increase in facility costs and energy cost) certain municipalities raised a few years ago regarding their utilization of the District?s school facilities. The City has indicated its desire to renew the RUA with the SBBC, and has reviewed the RUA. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel, and upon approval by the SBBC, the City will execute the Agreement. There is no financial impact to the School District; therefore this item does not require a collaboration form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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LL-5. Modular Classroom Agreement with the City of Parkland (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.M.)
Approve the Modular Classroom Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Parkland ("City"). The owner(s)/developer(s) of various properties in the City of Parkland have entered into separate agreements with the City, which obligate them to contribute monies into a City fund for a community project or other municipal purposes. In order to help accommodate for the increase in students from the planned residential development of the Parkland properties, the City has proposed payment in the amount of one million seven hundred seventy-one thousand dollars ($1,771,000) from the City's fund to the School Board to pay for the School Board to construct, maintain, and operate seven (7) permanent modular classrooms at public school(s) within the corporate limits of the City and to remove seven (7) portable classrooms at a location of the School Board?s sole discretion as long as it is within the North School Impact Fee Service Area, which also includes the corporate limits of the City. It should be noted that the payment is intended to supplement any school concurrency or school impact fee requirements and is not in lieu of any such requirements. Pursuant to the Modular Classroom Schedule contained in the Agreement, payments shall be made in three installments: 1) upon execution of the Agreement by the School Board, 2) by May 15, 2014, and 3) by February 15, 2015, to fund the completion of three modular classrooms by September 29, 2015 and four modular classrooms prior to the opening day of school in the 2016 school year. The Modular Classroom Agreement with the City of Parkland has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact is $1,771,000. The source of these funds is the City of Parkland. |
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LL-6. Premium Service Agreement Approval - Learning Excellence Foundation of East Broward County, Inc. (Imagine Elementary at North Lauderdale Charter School, Location Number 5171)
Approve the Premium Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Learning Excellence Foundation of East Broward County, Inc. As part of the District's Venture Design Initiative, and pursuant to Section 1002.33(20)(b), Florida Statutes, the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department has negotiated the terms of a Premium Services Agreement for fee-supported services with Learning Excellence Foundation of East Broward County, Inc. The attached agreement delineates the negotiated terms as well as the structure and components that will comprise the services purchased by the School. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department on the 4th floor of the K. C. W. Administration Center. This agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is estimated positive revenue to the District in the amount of $1,850.00 for this 2013-2014 Premium Service Agreement. This amount is based on the minimum contracted hours and may increase depending on the actual total hours of service delivered throughout the academic year. |
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LL-7. Premium Service Agreement Approval - Broward Community Charter School, Inc., (Broward Community Charter School, Location Number 5315)
Approve Premium Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Broward Community Charter School, Inc. As part of the District's Venture Design Initiative, and pursuant to Section 1002.33 (20)(b), Florida Statutes, the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department has negotiated the terms of this Premium Services Agreement for fee-supported services with Broward Community Charter School, Inc. The attached agreement delineates the negotiated terms as well as the structure and components that will comprise the services purchased by the School. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department on the 4th floor of the K. C. W. Administration Center. The agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is estimated positive revenue to the District in the amount of $500.00 for the 2013-2014 Premium Service Agreement. This amount is based on the minimum contracted hours and may increase depending on the actual total hours of service delivered throughout the academic year. |
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LL-8. Premium Service Agreement Approval - Discovery Middle Charter School, Inc., (Discovery Middle Charter School, Location Number 5412)
Approve Premium Services Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Discovery Middle Charter School, Inc. As part of the District's Venture Design Initiative, and pursuant to Section 1002.33 (20)(b), Florida Statutes, the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department has negotiated the terms of this Premium Services Agreement for fee-supported services with Discovery Middle Charter School, Inc. The attached agreement delineates the negotiated terms as well as the structure and components that will comprise the services purchased by the School. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department on the 4th floor of the K. C. W. Administration Center. The agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is estimated positive revenue to the District in the amount of $500.00 for the 2013-2014 Premium Service Agreement. This amount is based on the minimum contracted hours and may increase depending on the actual total hours of service delivered throughout the academic year. |
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LL-9. 2014 High School Graduation Facility Rental Agreement with Broward College (Omni Auditorium)
Approve the 2014 High School Graduation Rental Agreement with Broward College for Atlantic Vocational Center. Broward College (Omni Auditorium) will be the 2014 graduation site for Atlantic Vocational Center on June 4, 2014. The times of the graduation ceremonies are 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The criteria established by The School Board of Broward County, Florida, for the selection of 2014 graduation sites are: * ensure that every graduate has access to a minimum of four tickets for family and guests, * consolidate graduation venues to reduce costs, * reduce costs by eliminating all graduation rehearsals, * no split class graduations, * schedule weekday and weekend graduations, and * make every effort to avoid conflicts in scheduling high school graduations based on School Board member districts. There is no charge for event parking. This Agreement will be executed by Broward College 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 of this item is $3,645. The source of funding is the Department of Student Activities and Athletics budget. This budget item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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LL-10. 2014 High School Graduation Use License Agreement with Nova Southeastern University
Approve the 2014 High School Graduation License Agreement with Nova Southeastern University for fifteen graduation ceremonies at the Don Taft University Center. Nova Southeastern University will be the 2014 graduation host site for approximately fifteen public high schools. The graduation ceremonies will be conducted May 30 through June 5, 2014. The criteria established by The School Board of Broward County, Florida for the selection of 2014 graduation sites are as follows: * ensure that every graduate has access to a minimum of four tickets for family and guests, * consolidate graduation venues to reduce costs, * reduce costs by eliminating all graduation rehearsals, * no split class graduations, * schedule weekday and weekend graduations, and * make every effort to avoid conflicts in scheduling high school graduations based on School Board member districts. The graduation schedule at Nova Southeastern University is as follows: Friday, May 30 - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 31 - 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 1 - 9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 2 - 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 - 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 - 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5 - 2:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. A $5.00 parking fee will be charged in the designated Nova Southeastern University parking lots. This Agreement will be executed by Nova Southeastern University 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 of this item is $165,000. The source of funding is the Department of Student Activities and Athletics budget. This budget item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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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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