May 5, 2014
SPEAKERS:
2. Shaeerahzon McLennan (WITHDRAWN)
3. Lynda Olds (WITHDRAWN)
7. Christopher Kean (WITHDRAWN)
10. Margie Roach (WITHDRAWN)
CONSENT ITEMS:
G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2013-2014 School Year (AMENDMENT)
I-1. Petition for Formal Proceedings (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
OPEN ITEMS:
AA-1. Resolution No. 14-85 ? Requesting Approval by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) of the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (SPECIAL ORDER ? 2:45 P.M.) (AMENDMENT)
AA-2. Resolution In Support of Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5 - 11, 2014 and National Teachers' Day May 7, 2014 (ADDED)
CC-5. New Job Description for the Specialist, Payroll Operations Position (REVISED)
CC-8. New Job Descriptions for the Instructional Specialist, Science; Instructional Specialist, Mathematics; and Instructional Specialist, Literacy Positions (REVISED)
CC-9. Revised Job Description for the Director, Professional Development Support Position (SECOND REVISION)
CC-10. New Job Description for the ESE Specialist Field Coach Position (REVISED)
May 2, 2014
OPEN ITEMS:
AA-1. Resolution No. 14-85 - Requesting Approval by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) of the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (ADDED)
CC-9. Revised Job Description for the Director, Professional Development Support Position (REVISED)
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
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March 17, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting
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April 1, 2014 - Special - Expulsions
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April 1, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting
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April 15, 2014 - Special - Expulsions
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ADDED ITEMS
CLOSE AGENDA
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)
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Recognition of the Stoneman Douglas Winter Guard International Bronze Medal Champions (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:45 A.M.)
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Proclamation in Recognition of Fifty + Years of Service to the Students of Broward County, Florida by Laura Martin and Nancy Wengren (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)
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Fourth Annual Acts of Green Video Competition (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:15 A.M.)
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Take 5 To Stay Alive Video Contest (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:50 A.M.)
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Alliance for a Healthier Generation Program, Healthy School Program (SPECIAL ORDER - 1:45 P.M.)
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National Foster Care Month - May 2014 (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:10 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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Technology Advisory Committee
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ESOL Leadership Council
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Gifted Advisory Council
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Employee Unions/Groups
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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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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. Juliet Hibbs
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2. Shaeerahzon McLennan (WITHDRAWN)
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3. Lynda Olds (WITHDRAWN)
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4. McKinley Williams
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6. Michael Sirbola
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7. Christopher Kean (WITHDRAWN)
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8. Patricia Dawson
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10. Margie Roach (WITHDRAWN)
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CONSENT ITEMS
A. Resolutions
B. Board Members
E. Office of Strategy & Operations
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E-1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Approval of Application and Issuance of Certification
Approve the recommendation 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 April 16, 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. Continuation of the Agreement with Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital for Educational Services to Hospitalized Students, Grades K - 12
Approve the Continuation of the Agreement for the provision of educational services to students who are patients hospitalized for short, intermittent or long term care by the following provider: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Memorial Health Care Systems/South Broward Hospital District. The term of this agreement shall commence on July 1, 2014 and conclude on June 30, 2015. Joe DiMaggio's Children?s Hospital serves Broward County Public School students who have chronic medical conditions that require specialized treatments intermittently throughout the school year or for extended periods of time. Some students need to be hospitalized for the full school day even though the medical treatment may require a much shorter period of time to administer. This Agreement allows for instructional flexibility by assigning an onsite teacher to provide the educational services. The instructional and the medical staff coordinate schedules, benefiting the "whole child". Educational software and district approved curriculum materials are utilized to provide the academic coursework. The hospital provides the hardware and internet connections as well as a fully equipped instructional classroom. The 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. The program will be supported by funds generated by Exceptional Student Education FTE. In the event of insufficient FTE funding generated, per the agreement, the hospital will reimburse The School Board of County, Florida any short fall costs by June 15th of the current school year. |
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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 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 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 2013-2014 School Year
AMENDMENT Approve the personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments as listed on the attached Executive Summary, respective lists and individual appointments for Non-Instructional Employees. All recommendations are made pending security clearance and with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida 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 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 #19
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
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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G-7. Recommendation(s) for Instructional/Non-Instructional Discipline for the 2013-2014 School Year (AR)
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 a positive finding on a Reasonable Suspicion test by the Broward District Schools Police Department pursuant to School Board Policy 2400. The individual(s) involved have been provided the opportunity to appear and participate, with representation, in a pre-disciplinary hearing prior to submission of this recommendation. The District has followed the School Board process 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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G-8. Recommendation(s) for Instructional/Non-Instructional Discipline for the 2013-2014 School Year(BW)
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 a positive finding on a Reasonable Suspicion test by the Broward District Schools Police Department pursuant to School Board Policy 2400. The individual(s) involved have been provided the opportunity to appear and participate, with representation, in a pre-disciplinary hearing prior to submission of this recommendation. The District has followed the School Board process 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. Petition for Formal Proceedings
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Receive the Petition for Formal Proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended immediately without pay pending final action on these charges. The Broward District Schools Police Department completed an investigation into allegations of child abuse. The allegation was thoroughly investigated and the results were presented to the Professional Standards Committee (PSC). A pre-disciplinary meeting was held with the employee, his legal representative, a School Board cadre attorney, and a representative from Broward District Schools Police Department. The cadre attorney prepared the Petition for Formal Proceedings and the employee was provided notice that a recommendation for termination would be presented to the School Board on May 6, 2014. The teacher has the right to request a hearing with the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) within 21 calendar days of the School Board action. There is no financial impact to the School District. |
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I-2. Proposed School Board of Broward County, Florida 2014-2015 Work Calendars and Professional Study Days
Approve the revised 2014-2015 241-Day Work Calendar, Year-Round Calendars, and 2015 Summer Term Calendar for Community Schools and Technical Centers and approve the Proposed 2014-2015 Professional Study Days. On March 17, 2014, the School Board approved the 2014-2015 Work Calendars, Year-Round Calendars, and the 2015 Summer Term Calendar for Community Schools and Technical Centers. All calendars aligned to the primary school calendar and provided the appropriate number of workdays and paid holidays in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements. Subsequent to School Board approval, staff identified corrections with the calendars delineated below and made the appropriate modifications. The modifications still adhere to the appropriate workdays and paid holidays in accordance with the respective collective bargaining agreements. * 241-Day Work Calendar - Modified the description of the calendar. This modification does not impact any days identified on the calendar. * Year Round Calendars - Modified calendar to reflect Teacher Planning Days. This modification identifies Teacher Planning Days. * 2015 Summer Term Calendar for Community Technical Centers - Modified calendar to reflect last day of school for students and faculty as August 7, 2015. This modification does not impact instructional time for students. Additionally, staff worked to bring forward the 2014-2015 Proposed Professional Study Days. The Proposed Schedule of Professional Days is being submitted pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Broward Teachers Union. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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J. Office of Facilities & Construction
K. Office of Financial Management
L. Office of Portfolio Services
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L-1. Authorization to Conduct a Spot Survey to Amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey and Enable the Repurposing of Castle Annex from an Administrative Facility to an Adult Educational Facility
Authorize staff to conduct a spot survey to amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey and enable the repurposing of Castle Annex from an administrative facility to an adult educational facility. Directive from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) requires that a spot survey must be conducted to amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey (Plant Survey) to enable a different use or purpose for a facility in the current effective Plant Survey. In the current Plant Survey, Castle Annex is authorized for use as an administrative facility. However, the current use of the facility as an adult educational facility is inconsistent with the authorized use. Therefore, the repurposing of the facility is to reflect its current use as an adult educational facility. The reason for the planned repurposing of the facility was presented to the School Board at the April 8, 2014 Board Workshop. Therefore, to enable the change in use, it is recommended that the Board authorize staff to conduct a spot survey to amend the Plant Survey to enable the repurposing of Castle Annex as stated herein. 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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L-2. Authorization to Conduct a Spot Survey to Amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey and Enable the Repurposing of Community School North From an Administrative Facility to an Adult Educational Facility
Authorize staff to conduct a spot survey to amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey and enable the repurposing of Community School North from an administrative facility to an adult educational facility. Directive from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) requires that a spot survey must be conducted to amend the 2009-2014 District?s Five-Year Educational Plant Survey (Plant Survey) to enable a different use or purpose for a facility in the current effective Plant Survey. In the current Plant Survey, Community School North is authorized for use as an administrative facility. However, the current use of the facility as an adult educational facility is inconsistent with the authorized use. Therefore, the repurposing of the facility is to reflect its current use as an adult educational facility. The reason for the planned repurposing of the facility was presented to the School Board at the April 8, 2014 Board Workshop. Therefore, to enable the change in use, it is recommended that the Board authorize staff to conduct a spot survey to amend the Plant Survey to enable the repurposing of Community School North as stated herein. 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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L-3. Authorization to Conduct a Spot Survey to Amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey and Enable the Repurposing of Sunset Learning Center to Sheridan Technical High School
Authorize staff to conduct a spot survey to amend the 2009-2014 District's Five-Year Educational Plant Survey (Plant Survey) and enable the repurposing of Sunset Learning Center to Sheridan Technical High School. Directive from the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) requires that a spot survey must be conducted to amend the Plant Survey to enable a different use or purpose for a facility in the current effective Plant Survey. In the current Plant Survey, Sunset Learning Center is authorized for use as an Exceptional Student Kindergarten through Grade 12 facility. The reason for the planned repurposing of this school was presented to the School Board at the December 10, 2013 School Board Workshop and approved on March 12, 2014, at the Second School Boundaries Public Hearing. This facility will be repurposed as a component of Sheridan Technical High School. Therefore, to enable this repurposing, it is recommended that the Board authorize staff to conduct a spot survey to amend the Plant Survey as stated herein. 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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L-4. New Charter School Agreement - BridgePrep Academy of Hollywood, Inc.
Approve a new Charter School Agreement for BridgePrep Academy of Hollywood, Inc. On November 7, 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, the applicant was granted a one-year deferral of the opening of the school until the 2014-2015, school year. Bridgepoint Academy Charter School, Inc., was the original applicant. BridgePrep Academy of Hollywood, Inc., will be the non-profit entity contracting with The School Board of Broward County, Florida. BridgePrep Academy of Hollywood, Inc., will serve students in grades K-5 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 Charter School will be located at 1400 N. 46th Avenue, Hollywood, Florida 33021, which is in District 1. The governing board members of BridgePrep Academy of Hollywood, Inc., reside in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties, Florida. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K. C. W. Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda 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-5. Charter School Renewal Agreement - The Mount Hermon Educational Corporation of South Florida, Inc.
Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for The Mount Hermon Educational Corporation of South Florida, Inc., on behalf of Henry McNeal Turner Learning Academy - 5418. 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 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 reviewed and analyzed the renewal program review from The Mount Hermon Educational Corporation of South Florida, Inc., on behalf of Henry McNeal Turner Learning Academy - 5418. Notwithstanding the mitigating factors, the Committee has recommended a renewal with a specific remedial action clause in its Charter Agreement. It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approve the renewal of the Charter School Agreement for The Mount Hermon Educational Corporation of South Florida, Inc., on behalf of Henry McNeal Turner Learning Academy ? 5418, for a five-year period. An Executive Summary is attached which 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. W. 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-6. Second Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Imagine at Broward, Inc.
Approve the Second Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Imagine at Broward, Inc. Section 1002.331(2)(d), Florida Statutes, states, "A High-Performing charter school is authorized to: Consolidate under a single charter, the charters of multiple high-performing charter schools operating in the same school district by the charter schools governing board regardless of the renewal cycle." The Sponsor has conducted annual reviews of the charter schools' academic progress, operational performance and financial viability and concurs with the State's designation of High Performing Charter Schools for Imagine at Broward, Inc., and for Imagine - Broward County, LLC. Imagine at Broward, Inc., on behalf of Imagine Middle School at Broward ? 5024, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement by modifying the grade levels served to include those K-5 students previously enrolled in Imagine Charter School at Broward ? 5415, which has been operated by Imagine ? Broward County, LLC. Thereby establishing a consolidated K-8 charter school. It also desires to change the name of its school to Imagine School at Broward as of July 1, 2014. Imagine ? Broward County, LLC., on behalf of Imagine Charter School at Broward ? 5415, desires to terminate its Charter School Agreement, as of June 30, 2014, as part of the consolidation of the two high-performing schools. A copy of all supporting documents is available at the Charter Schools Management/Support Department on the 12th floor of the K.C.W. Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda. This Amendment 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. Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Sunrise
Approve the Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Sunrise. The current Reciprocal Use Agreement (RUA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Sunrise was entered into on June 15, 2009. The Agreement is scheduled to expire on June 15, 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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L-8. Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Tamarac
Approve the Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Tamarac. The current Reciprocal Use Agreement (RUA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Tamarac 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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OPEN ITEMS
AA. Resolutions
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AA-1. Resolution No. 14-85 - Requesting Approval by the Florida Department of Education (DOE) of the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (ADDED ITEM) (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:45 P.M.)
AMENDMENT Adopt Resolution No. 14-85 - Authorizing the request to the Florida Department of Education (DOE) for approval of the issuance of general obligation bonds (Bonds) of the School District of Broward County, Florida in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $800 million to modernize and improve the safety of outdated educational facilities and upgrade instructional technology. The District generates just over $200 million from millage each year; 73% of that goes towards paying down the Board?s Certificates of Participation and 27% is used for a much pared back maintenance program, minimal technology, safety projects, indoor air quality and other uses. As of today, the District has $45 million in deferred maintenance. In May 2008, the legislature lowered the 2.0 mill capital outlay millage by 0.25 mills and again in 2009, the legislature reduced the capital outlay millage by another 0.25 mills, making the capital outlay millage equal to 1.5 mills. The decline in taxable property values further compounded the problem and many school districts, including Broward, lost hundreds of millions of dollars for capital projects. The District had to cut $1.8 billion in construction projects, computers, and buses. Before the millage reduction, the District's 5-year building program was $3.5 billion, now the program has been reduced to $1.3 billion. The District has recently prepared an Information Technology Plan estimated to cost over $200 million. In addition, there is a significant gap in funding for remodeling, repair, replacement and new construction of the District's facilities. Broward School District and other districts have asked the legislature to restore the capital millage without success. Other school districts have exercised local tax options that require public support to increase school capital funding. Broward County Schools is in need of new investment and this item is the first step towards securing that investment. The statutory process for approval of school district general obligation bonds involves several steps. Because the Broward County Supervisor of Elections requires that a November ballot question be submitted to it by mid-June, before the District's Needs Assessment study has been completed, it is necessary to take the first step in the process at this time. The Board is being requested to approve Resolution No. 14-85 requesting DOE approval of the issuance of $800 million of Bonds for safety enhancements and improvements to schools and technology upgrades, listing most of the schools in the District as potential candidates. Upon DOE approval the Board will be asked on June 9th to approve the ballot question, which will be transmitted to the Supervisor of Elections for inclusion on the November ballot. Upon completion of the Needs Assessment the Board and Superintendent can determine, with input from the citizens of Broward County, which projects should be funded from the Bonds in this first phase of the District's capital program, allowing sufficient flexibility based on changes in circumstances over an estimated six or seven year construction period. There is no financial impact for this item. Upon approval by the voters of Broward County, the School District of Broward County will issue Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $800 million. |
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AA-2. Resolution in Support of Teacher Appreciation Week - May 5 - 11, 2014 and National Teachers' Day - May 7, 2014 (ADDED)
Adopt Resolution #14-86 in Support of Teacher Appreciation Wee - May 5 - 11, 2014 and National Teachers' Day - May 7, 2014. See Text of the Resolution. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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BB. Board Members
CC. Board Policies
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CC-1. Revisions to School Board Policy 3320 - Purchasing Policies
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy 3320 - Purchasing Policies at this final reading. School Board Policy 3320 governs the purchasing rules used by the District. The proposed changes to the policy include, but are not limited to, clarification of certain provisions and amending dollar limits on contracts that require Board approval. In accordance with School Board Policy 1001, this policy has completed the review process at the September 10, 2013, School Board Workshop; the October 17, 2013, Public Rule Development Meeting; the December 10, 2013, School Board Workshop; and was approved as amended at its first reading at the April 1, 2014, Regular School Board Meeting. This policy was advertised on March 2, 2014. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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CC-2. Revisions to School Board Policy 7000, Superintendent's School Site Review Committee
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy 7000, Superintendent?s School Site Review Committee at this Final Reading. School Board Policy 7000 governs the process to identify and recommend the selection of site(s) needed for new/replacement school(s). In general, changes proposed to the Policy are primarily to do the following: * Delineate specific data sources that shall be relied upon to ascertain the need for new/replacement school site(s). * Reconstitute the composition of the Committee by reducing the number of District and Broward County staff on the Committee, increasing community membership on the Committee from four (4) to five (5) members via the addition of one representative from the Parent Teachers Association (PTA)/Parent Teachers Organization (PTO); adding a licensed real estate broker/sales person and a licensed appraiser to the Committee. To address potential conflicts, the Policy requires that both individuals shall be current employees of Broward County government; and adding a representative designated by either (a) manager or administrator of the municipality in which the subject school site may be located or (b) by the county administrator if the subject school site is located in the unincorporated areas of Broward County. * Require that upon completion of due diligence processes, a school site that was previously acquired to construct a new/replacement school, and determined to be no longer needed for educational purposes and should be disposed, be scheduled before the Committee to enable it to review data pertaining to such property, discuss the matter, and make recommendation to the Superintendent to either dispose or retain the school site. * To assure compliance with Section 112.313 (3), Florida Statutes, require that School Board members, staff involved with any active purchase or disposal of real property, and members of the Committee must disclose any direct or indirect business associations they, their spouses, or children have with any party involved with any real estate purchase and disposal. The revisions were discussed at the December 10, 2013 School Board workshop, February 13, 2014 public rule development meeting, a second School Board workshop on March 11, 2014, and a final adoption at this May 6, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting. Additionally, the Policy changes were advertised on March 23, 2014. The revised Policy 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 School District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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CC-3. Revisions to School Board Policy 7002-B, Real Estate Acquisition
Adopt the revisions to School Board Policy 7002-B, Real Estate Acquisitions at this Final Reading. School Board Policy 7002-B currently governs the process the District utilizes to acquire real property. A critical component of this Policy is its establishment of the Negotiation Parameters Committee (NPC), whose primary responsibility is to review appraisals conducted for subject properties and subsequently vote to value the real property based on the presented appraisals. In general, changes proposed to the Policy are primarily to do the following: * Enable the Policy to govern the process the District utilizes in disposing real property. Thus, upon adoption of the proposed revisions, the title of the Policy would become "School Board Policy 7002-B, Real Estate Acquisition and Disposal"; * Require that a third appraisal be obtained If the values as determined by two appraisals differ in value by twenty-five (25%) for properties valued at less than $2,000,000, or differ by $500,000 for properties valued at $2,000,000 or more; * Add a licensed real estate broker/sales person and a licensed appraiser to the NPC, which would increase membership on the Committee from five (5) to seven (7) members. To address potential conflicts, the Policy requires that both individuals shall be current employees of Broward County government; * Require that the NPC appoint a chair and vice chair to preside over their meetings; * Require the Director, Facility Planning & Real Estate (FP&RE) Department to lead all negotiations for properties slated for acquisition or disposition; * That the Superintendent must agree to NPC recommended parameters before commencement of negotiations, and also to the final agreed upon price; * That all negotiations be conducted at arm's length. Therefore, no face to face negotiations; and * That all real estate purchases over $250,000, all land purchases in excess of $500,000, and all sale of surplus real property must be brought before the School Board for consideration on an open agenda, and cannot be passed on a consent agenda. The revisions were discussed at the May 28, 2013 School Board workshop, September 19, 2013 public rule development meeting, a second School Board workshop on December 10, 2013, and a final adoption at this May 6, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting. Additionally, the Policy changes were advertised on March 23, 2014. The revised Policy 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 School District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department. |
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CC-4. Policy 1.51 Human Relations Committee
Adopt Policy 1.51: Human Relations Committee at this final reading. Policy 1.51: Human Relations Committee provides clarification and information for stakeholders in understanding and implementing this policy. Policy changes have been vetted in accordance with the process outlined in Policy 1001: Rule Adoption & Rule Making. The new policy language was discussed at the first Board Workshop on September 24, 2013; at the Public Rule Development on December 18, 2013, at the second Board Workshop on January 28, 2014 and at the first reading at the Regular School Board Meeting on April 15, 2014. This policy was advertised on March 16, 2014. This policy will be effective for the 2014-2015 school year. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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CC-5. New Job Description for the Specialist, Payroll Operations Position
REVISED Approve The job description for the Specialist, Payroll Operations has been created to formally document an existing position within the Payroll department. The position is vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process. This job description was advertised on April 20, 2014. 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-6. Policy 2401: Tobacco-Free Policy
Discontinue Policy 1120: Smoking on School Board-Owned Premises and adopt Policy 2401: Tobacco-Free Policy at this final reading. Policy 2401: Tobacco-Free comprehensively provides clarification and information for stakeholders in understanding and implementing this policy. Policy changes have been vetted in accordance with the process outlined in Policy 1001: Rule Adoption & Rule Making. The new policy language was discussed at the first Board Workshop on September 24, 2013; at the Public Rule Development on December 18, 2013, at the Second Board Workshop on January 28, 2014 and at the first reading at the Regular School Board Meeting on April 15, 2014. This policy was advertised on March 16, 2014. The policy will be effective upon Board approval. There is a positive financial impact of $29,505.80. |
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CC-7. Policy 5315: Family Life/Human Sexuality
Adopt Policy 5315: Family Life/Human Sexuality at this final reading. Policy 5315: Family Life/Human Sexuality provides clarification and information for stakeholders in understanding and implementing this policy. Policy changes have been vetted in accordance with the process outlined in Policy 1001: Rule Adoption & Rule Making. The new policy language was discussed at the first Board Workshop on November 12, 2013; at the Public Rule Development on December 18, 2013, at the Second Board Workshop on February 25, 2014 and at the first reading at the Regular School Board Meeting on April 15, 2014. This policy was advertised on March 16, 2014. This Policy will be effective for the 2014-2015 school year. There is no financial impact to the District. |
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CC-8. New Job Descriptions for the Instructional Specialist, Science; Instructional Specialist, Mathematics; and Instructional Specialist, Literacy Positions
REVISED Approve The job descriptions for the Instructional Specialist, Science; Instructional Specialist, Mathematics; and Instructional Specialist, Literacy have been created to support school academic coaches and teachers in the implementation of the Florida Standards and the instructional practice framework. The creation of the job descriptions supports a career continuum design outlined in the District?s federal Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant. The job description was advertised on Saturday, April 26, 2014. The Mathematics, Science, and Literacy Instructional Specialists will report to the Office of Academics and collaborate and closely align to the work of the Office of Talent Development. The positions are fully funded by the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) grant. 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-9. Revised Job Description for the Director, Professional Development Support Position
SECOND REVISION REVISED Approve The job description for the Director, Professional Development Support, was identified for a revision. 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-10. New Job Description for the ESE Specialist Field Coach Position
REVISED Approve The job description for the ESE Specialist Field Coach has been created to provide personalized support based on identified needs of the individual ESE Specialist and differentiated supports to foster growth. The creation of the job description supports the District's and ESE & SS Division's initiative of building capacity of school-based staff. The job description was advertised on Saturday, April 26, 2014. 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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DD. Office of the Chief Auditor
EE. Office of Strategy & Operations
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EE-1. Transportation Agreements for City and Non-Profit Organization Recreation Programs
Approve agreements between The School Board Broward County, Florida, and the City of Coral Springs, the City of Wilton Manors, and the YMCA, (non-profit organization), to provide school bus transportation for recreational programs for the period of one year. The transportation agreements allow the cities and non-profit organizations to utilize District school buses for city/organizational sponsored recreation programs and events that are dependent on transportation. City/organization sponsored recreation programs provide a valuable service to their respective communities. Transportation services will be provided during the times school buses are not being utilized for service to Broward County Public Schools. The City of Coral Springs, the City of Wilton Manors, and the YMCA (non-profit organization), will reimburse the District for the full cost of this service at the approved reimbursement rate. This reimbursement rate fully covers the costs incurred by the District. These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The cities and non-profit organizations will reimburse the District for the cost of this service at the current approved reimbursement rate of $70 per hour. |
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EE-2. Grants Applications - Post-submission
Approve the submission of the following grant applications: A. The Broward County Farm Bureau, $250 (awarded) B. Dart STEM Grant, $5,000 (awarded) C. Dollar General Literacy Foundation, $3,856 (requested) D. Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance, $500 (awarded) E. Fins Frenzy Contest, $1,000 (awarded) F. Gardening for Grades Mini School Garden Grant, $1,000 (awarded) G. Gardening for Grades Team School Garden Grant, $1,000 (awarded) H. Investing in Innovation Fund, $2,847,519 (requested) I. School Grants for Healthy Kids, $735 (requested) J. Sony Electronics Corporate Giving Grant, $5,734 (requested) K. Target Field Trip Grant, $700 (awarded) L. Walmart Community Grant Program, $250 (awarded) 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 $2,867,544 from various sources. There is no additional financial impact to the District. |
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EE-3. Professional Development Management System
Approve the Agreement with My Learning Plan, Inc., for a Professional Development Management System (PDMS) tool for the District. The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC )issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain bids from qualified vendors to provide a dedicated Professional Development Management Software System (PDMS) to manage, track, and outline professional development opportunities via a comprehensive single, sign-on system for searching, registration, documentation, and compliance participation for all internal certificated and non-certificated users and external users including charter schools. A system that is personalized and differentiated provides professional development built on talent management, assesses the efficacy of teacher, administrator, and district-level professional development/training tied to student outcomes and includes multiple delivery models anchored in innovative technology. The District was interested in a solution that was most responsive and met the requirements as specified in the RFP. The term of this Agreement will conclude June 30, 2018. The proposed system will meet all of the minimum requirements for Section 4.0 Facilitator Profile of the Local Instructional Improvement Systems as defined by Race to the Top. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact is $1,377,000. The funding source is Race to the Top grant funding under Amendment 15-MOU6. |
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EE-4. Additional Recommendation RFP 10-080N Research and Program Evaluation Consultant Services
Approve a higher spending authority for RFP 10-080N - Research and Program Evaluation Consultant Services. This RFP establishes a pool of consultants approved to provide research and program evaluation services for the District. Consultants approved under this RFP are not guaranteed a contract to provide services. District departments, in the past, contracted directly with approved consultants during the term of the RFP for services required for grant-funded or District initiatives. Services may include, but are not limited to, data collection, data analysis, instrument development, policy review, and preparation of reports. RFP 10-080N has experienced higher than expected grant-funded and district evaluations to date. After internal review of the District's practice for engaging Research and Program Evaluation Consultant Services, a new process has been put in place to ensure that the District solicits and secures the best evaluator from the broad consultant pool. This seven-step process is elaborated on in Exhibit 1. Additionally, with the District receiving new grant awards continuously, we cannot forecast accurately the ceiling on the spending authority against this RFP. At the current time, it is recommended that the School Board increase the spending authority by $500,000 to allow potential expenditures during the final 16 months for the RFP term. There is no new financial impact to the District. RFP 10-080N was approved on April 23, 2010, with a spending authority of $400,000. The current recommendation is to increase the spending authority to $900,000. The $500,000 requested is coming from grant and departmental budgets requesting the services. |
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EE-5. Continuation of the Lease or Maintenance of District Software and Hardware for FY 2014-2015
Approve the continuation of the lease or maintenance of District software and hardware for FY 2014-2015. District schools and departments utilize many curriculum and business software and hardware technology systems provided by various publishers and vendors. As part of the annual contract renewal, these publishers and vendors agree to provide maintenance and new releases to the District for an annual fee. The agenda item requests spending authority approval to provide maintenance support for the next fiscal year (2014-2015) for each major curriculum and business software and hardware technology system. Contracts were negotiated with many of the vendors for better pricing with some contracts being canceled. The District staff will continue to negotiate additional savings where possible and monitor contracts throughout the year. Some items are at $0 since they have a multiple-year contract in place. This aligns with the District Education Technology Plan (2013-2016) Goal 3: Information Technology (IT) Service Management & Support - Deliver customer-focused technical services and support to all schools and District departments. The total projected expenditure for FY 2014-2015 is $8,901,179.91. Funding Sources: Food & Nutrition Services Budget - $314,896.33; Instruction & Intervention General Fund Budget - $7,253.00; Literacy State Funds - $405,538.00; Technical Education Workforce Funds - $641,825.33; and Information & Technology General Fund Budget - $7,531,667.25. |
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FF. Office of Academics
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FF-1. First Amendment to the Agreement of Exceptional Student Education and Support Services Electronic Management System
Approve the Amendment to the Agreement for the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) and Support Services Electronic Management System with Public Consulting Group (PCG), Inc. The fees line for the use and payment of PCG's EasyFax module was omitted from Attachment B of the current contract. The District agrees that they have used these services and that PCG is entitled to payment for the service. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The Amendment cost of $55,000 is paid with funding from Medicaid Reimbursements. There is no additional financial impact to the District beyond the FTE. |
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FF-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Carlton Palms Educational Center Inc.
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Carlton Palms Educational Center Inc. Florida Administrative Code 6A-6.0361 - Contractual Agreements with Non Public Schools allows Broward County Public School (District) to contract with a residential facility when another public agency has placed the student for non-educational purposes. Carlton Palms is a residential facility that serves clients referred by agencies of the State of Florida, including but not limited to the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). APD independently agrees to place students at Carlton Palms for non-educational purposes. For District students, the District determines that these students do not need residential placement for educational purposes and develops an IEP that provides an appropriate program at one of the District's center schools. This contract is a multi-student agreement that outlines the District's agreement to provide for the costs associated with the provision of special education for any District student residing at Carlton Palms when APD has recommended placement for non-educational reasons. The source of the funding for the education of any District student is from the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) and is based on the matrix level for each individual District student. The agreement limits the District's financial responsibility to only those funds generated by a District student during the twelve-month period to end on June 30, 2015. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The source of funding is the student?s allocation from Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP). Specific dollar amount is based on the individual student?s matrix level at the time of placement at Carlton Palms. Specific matrix level funding amounts for FY2015 are not available until the end of the current legislative session. |
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FF-3. Continuation of the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
Approve the continuation of the agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), for the District?s Debate Pilot Program Phase 3. In an effort to bridge the gap between high school and college, The School Board of Broward County (SBBC), Florida, in partnership with the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA), is continuing the Broward Schools Debate Initiative started during the 2012-13 school year. For the 2014-15 school year, phase three of the Initiative will serve to bolster high schools in the second year of the program, as well as initiate competitive debate programs in 13 district middle schools. Debate participation enhances broader efforts by the District and State to improve teaching and learning by promoting key components of the Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS). The LAFS emphasize argument identification, construction, and interaction, all skills that are uniquely cultivated by participation in an active debate program. In addition to aligning with the Reading Standards for Informational Text and the Writing Standards found in the LAFS, successful debate programs also address all six of the Speaking and Listening Standards of the Florida Standards. By offering this curriculum at our middle schools and high schools, the District is exposing students to the type of rigor embedded in the LAFS and necessary for a successful transition into college and the workforce. As part of the initiative, the NSDA will be providing funding for the teachers to attend the Summer Institute at Nova High School for training and support. They will also be providing course materials and lesson plans, web-based instruction and multimedia support, membership into the NSDA?s Honor Society for schools and individual students, and financial support for district-based mentors. This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact to the District will be $85,254.50. The source of funding is the General Fund, Department of Literacy. 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
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II-1. School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Agreements - BSO - (2013-2014)
Approve the SRO Agreements with the Broward Sheriff's Office for Deputies to serve as School Resource Officers as listed in the Executive Summary. The Agreements provide for Deputies to serve as School Resource Officers in thirty one (31) elementary, twelve (12) middle, eight (8) high schools and three (3) centers that are operated by the School Board and located in the Broward Sheriff?s Office jurisdiction. The School Resource Officer Program is one of the most effective, proactive safety and security programs in our schools. This cooperative partnership was initiated by the Broward Sheriff?s Office dating back to the 1985-86 school year. Now, in its twenty-ninth year, the SROs concentrate on preventative initiatives such as anti-drug and alcohol programs, conflict mediation and anti-violence, crime initiatives and Stranger Danger. In addition, these Deputies provide a positive presence and serve as role models for students of all ages, as well as liaisons between schools and law enforcement. These Agreements have been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact of the SRO Program is $1,850,080. The source of funds is the schools? budget for the 2013-2014 school year. |
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II-2. School Resource Officer (SRO) Program Agreements - (2013-2014)
Approve the SRO Agreements with designated municipalities for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers as listed in the Executive Summary. The Agreements provide for police officers to serve as School Resource Officers in thirty-one (31) elementary, eleven (11) middle, seven (7) high schools and two (2) centers that are operated by the School Board and located in the designated municipal police jurisdictions. The School Resource Officer Program is one of the most effective, proactive safety and security programs in our schools. This cooperative partnership was initiated by the Broward Sheriff?s Office dating back to the 1985-86 school year. Now, in its twenty-ninth year, the SROs concentrate on preventative initiatives such as anti-drug and alcohol programs, conflict mediation and anti-violence, crime initiatives and Stranger Danger. In addition, these officers provide a positive presence and serve as role models for students of all ages, as well as liaisons between schools and law enforcement. The remaining SRO Agreements for the cities of Coconut Creek, Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Miramar and Pembroke Pines will be submitted to the Board upon receipt. These Agreements have been approved as to form and legal content by the School Board Attorney Office of the General Counsel. The financial impact of the SRO Program is $1,850,080. The source of funds is the schools? budgets for the 2013 -2014 school year. |
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JJ. Office of Facilities & Construction
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JJ-1. Change Order #4 - Fort Lauderdale High - Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. - Remodeling / Renovations - Project No. P.000687
Approve Change Order #4, Fort Lauderdale High, Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., Remodeling / Renovations,Project No. P.000687, in the amount of $693,156, -218- days. Change Order #4, $693,156, -218- 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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JJ-2. Change Order #1 - Nob Hill Elementary - Anatom Construction Services, Inc. - ADA Restroom Renovations - Project No. P.000463 (f.k.a. 2671-99-04)
Approve Change Order #1, Nob Hill Elementary, Anatom Construction Services, Inc., ADA Restroom Renovations, Project No. P.000463, in the amount of $5,319 - 77 days. Change Order #1, $5,319 - 77 days Nob Hill Elementary Anatom Construction Services, Inc. ADA Restroom Renovations Project No. P.000463 (f.k.a. 2671-99-04) Refer to Exhibits 1 and 3 for detailed information. The source of funds is identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018. |
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JJ-3. Change Order #8 - Cooper City High - Skanska USA Building, Inc. - Concurrent Phased Replacement - Phase "A" - Project No. P.000877
Approve Change Order #8, Cooper City High, Skanska USA Building, Inc., Concurrent Phased Replacement - Phase "A," Project No. P.000877, in the amount of $137,338, -60- days. Change Order #8, $137,338, -60- days Cooper City High Skanska USA Building, Inc. Concurrent Phased Replacement ? Phase ?A? Project No. P.000877 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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JJ-4. Change Order #2 - Cooper City High - Skanska USA Building, Inc. - Replace Roofing and A/C Units - Project No. P.001539
Approve Change Order #2, Cooper City High, Skanska USA Building, Inc., Replace Roofing and A/C Units, Project No. P.001539, in the amount of $109,992, -25- days. Change Order #2, $109,992, -25- days Cooper City High Skanska USA Building, Inc. Replace Roofing and A/C Units Project No. P.001539 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. 2014-2015 School Attendance Areas/Boundaries for Heron Heights Elementary School and Park Trails Elementary School (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:30 P.M.)
Adopt the Superintendent of Schools? amended recommendation for Heron Heights Elementary and Park Trails Elementary school attendance areas/boundaries for the 2014-2015 school year at this public hearing. Pursuant to F.S.1001.49 and School Board Policy 5000 the Superintendent is required to submit recommendations to The School Board on school usage and attendance areas. The attached item represents the Superintendent?s recommendations pursuant to these issues. The School Board will vote on the attendance areas for Heron Heights Elementary and Park Trails Elementary as an item representing a rule with its own financial impact statement. See Financial Impact Statement in the attached 2014-2015 School Attendance Areas/Boundaries and School Usage Recommendations document. |
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LL-2. 2014 High School Graduation Use License Agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale (War Memorial Auditorium)
Approve the 2014 High School Graduation License Agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale for eight graduation ceremonies. War Memorial Auditorium will be the 2014 graduation host site for approximately eight Broward County School District public high schools. The graduation ceremonies will be conducted from May 31 through June 5, 2014. 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. The graduation schedule at War Memorial is as follows: Saturday, May 31 - 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 1 - 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 2 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 4 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 5 - 7:00 p.m. The cost per graduation including license fee, personnel, and operational costs is $3,260. A $6.00 parking fee will be charged in the designated War Memorial parking lots. This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. This Agreement has been approved by the City of Fort Lauderdale. The financial impact of this item is $26,080. 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-3. Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Hollywood
Approve the Reciprocal Use Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Hollywood. The current Reciprocal Use Agreement (RUA) between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and the City of Hollywood 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. The cost impact of this agenda item shall be $1,155 per year for Emergency Management Services (EMS) provided by the City of Hollywood for junior varsity and varsity home games at South Broward, Hollywood Hills and McArthur High schools. Costs of EMS services shall be paid through the existing funds in the Department of Athletics and Activities budget. Therefore, this 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.
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal
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