The School Board of Broward County, Florida Agenda




Regular School Board Meeting
June 09, 2014
Monday, 10:15 AM
Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center

600 Southeast Third Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Rev. 0

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS CAN BE VIEWED VIA LIVE STREAM OVER THE INTERNET ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WEBSITE (www.browardschools.com).

June 9, 2014

SPEAKERS:
4. Phillip Kroyman (WITHDRAWN)
8. Ronald B. Barrish (WITHDRAWN)


June 5, 2014

SPEAKERS:
9. Ruth Lynch (ADDED)
10. Ida Bell (ADDED)

OPEN ITEMS:
CC-6. Cell Phone, Media Devices & Electronic Devices Use and Operational Restrictions on District (Owned and Leased) Property (ADDED)
EE-2. RFP Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 15-022B - Disparity Study Consultation Services (WITHDRAWN)
GG-1. Three Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Facilities Service, Maintenance, Transportation, Security Specialists/ Campus Monitors) effective July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016 (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
GG-2. Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Clerical/Secretarial) effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
GG-3. Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Food Service) effective August 15, 2013 through August 14, 1016 (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
GG-4. Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Support Professionals (BTU-ESP) effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016 (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
GG-7. Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Police Benevolent Association effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 (REVISED/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
JJ-1. Final Acceptance/Release of Retainage ? Johnson Controls, Inc. ? Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Additions and Alterations ? (IAQ Repairs HVAC) ? Boyd Anderson High School ? Project No. P.000331 (f.k.a. 1741-99-05) (WITHDRAWN)




  Call to Order



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



  MINUTES FOR APPROVAL



  ADDED ITEMS



  CLOSE AGENDA



  SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)


       Recognize and Thank Everyone Involved with Autism Flight 2014 (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)
 
 
 
       Presentation to the Condominium Owners of Pembroke Pines Association for their Generous Contributions to Flanagan High School  (SPECIAL ORDER - 1:00 P.M.)
 
 
 
       Recognition of Boyd Anderson High School - History Across Broward Initiative (SPECIAL ORDER - 1:30 P.M.)
 
 
 

  REPORTS


       Broward County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
 
 
 
       ESE Advisory Council
 
 
 
       Broward County Association of Student Councils and Student Advisor to the Board
 
 
 
       Technology Advisory Committee
 
 
 
       ESOL Leadership Council
 
 
 
       Gifted Advisory Council
 
 
 
       Employee Unions/Groups
 
 
 
       Facilities Task Force
 
 
 
       Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program Advisory Committee
 
 
 
       Diversity Committee
 
 
 
       Broward Education Foundation
 
 
 
       District Advisory Council
 
 
 

  CONSENT AGENDA



  REPORTS CONTINUED


       Board Members
 
 
 
       Superintendent
 
 
 

  SPEAKERS


       1. Sharon Rhoades
 
 
 
       2. Jeannette Ramos
 
 
 
       3. Lynda Olds
 
 
 
       4. Phillip Kroyman (WITHDRAWN)
 
 
 
       5. Michael Sirbola
 
 
 
       6. Steven Yerks
 
 
 
       7. Freda Stevens
 
 
 
       8. Ronald B. Barish (WITHDRAWN)
 
 
 
       9. Ruth Lynch (ADDED)
 
 
 
       10. Ida Bell (ADDED
 
 
 

  CONSENT ITEMS



  A. Resolutions



  B. Board Members



 



  E. Office of Strategy & Operations


       E-1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors - Approval of Application and Issuance of Certification
Approve the recommendations of the Superintendent indicated in Exhibit 2.

The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF), F.S. 1013.46, and Board Policy 7003.  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 May 14, 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.  


 
 
 
       E-2. Termination of ITB 52-104V - Classroom Supplies and Equipment (Catalog) (SEE ITEM #EE-4)
Approve the termination of contract ITB 52-104V Classroom Supplies and Equipment (Catalog)

This agenda item request approval is to terminate the piggyback contract from the Hillsborough County Public School (HCPS).

Per Bid 9138, Section 3.14 The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and HCPS shall have the right at any time and at all times terminate this agreement with or without cause during the term hereof upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its desire to terminate this contract.

The reason for termination of this Bid is there were too many discrepancies in determining what is a classroom supply versus what is an office supply.  The bids are now being consolidated into one contract, which is scheduled for Board approval on June 9, 2014, as Bid 14-076N Classroom and Office Consumables, (EE-4).

The effective date of the termination will be June 9, 2014. There will not be a lapse of service from this termination.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       E-3. Termination of ITB 14-047N - Office Consumables (SEE ITEM #EE-4)
Approve the termination of contract ITB 14-047N Office Consumables for Broward County Public Schools.

This agenda item request approval is to terminate the contract with Random Source Inc. d/b/a Hinson Office Products; My Office Products, LLC; Office Depot, Inc.; Office Express Supplies, Inc.; Office Max North America; Inc., School Specialty; and Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc.

Per ITB 14-047N, General Condition 3 Section 57, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), shall have the right at any time and at all times terminate this contract with or without cause during the term hereof upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its desire to terminate this contract.

The reason for termination of this Bid is there were many discrepancies in determining what is a classroom supply versus what is an office supply.  The bids are now being consolidated into one contract, which is scheduled for Board approval on June 9, 2014, as Bid 14-076N Classroom and Office Consumables, (EE-4).

The effective date of the termination will be June 9, 2014. There will not be a lapse of service from this termination.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       E-4. Termination of ITN 51-074V - Office and Educational Consumables (SEE ITEM #EE-4)
Approve the termination of contract ITN 51-074V Office and Educational Consumables with the State of Florida, Department of Management Services.  

This agenda item request approval is to terminate the piggyback contract from the State of Florida; Department of Management Services.

Per Contract 618-000-11-1, Section 4.22 of the ITN, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and State of Florida, Department of Management shall have the right at any time and at all times terminate this contract with or without cause during the term hereof upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its desire to terminate this contract.

The reason for termination of this Bid is there were too many discrepancies in determining what is a classroom supply versus what is an office supply.  The bids are now being consolidated into one contract, which is scheduled for Board approval on June 9, 2014, as Bid 14-076N Classroom and Office Consumables, (EE-4).

The effective date of the termination will be June 9, 2014. There will not be a lapse of service from this termination.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       E-5. Termination of ITB 54-010N - Classroom Supplies, Teaching Aids and Equipment (SEE ITEM #EE-4)
Approve the termination of contract ITB 54-010N Classroom Supplies and Equipment with Volusia County Public School District.

This agenda item request approval is to terminate the piggyback contract from the Volusia County Public School District.

Per Bid CL-301RJ, Section 24 of the General Condition, The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and The School Board of Volusia County shall have the right at any time and at all times terminate this contract with or without cause during the term hereof upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its desire to terminate this contract.

The reason for termination of this Bid is there were too many discrepancies in determining what is a classroom supply versus what is an office supply.  The bids are now being consolidated into one contract, which is scheduled for Board approval on June 9, 2014, as Bid 14-076N Classroom and Office Consumables, (EE-4).

The effective date of the termination will be June 9, 2014. There will not be a lapse of service from this termination.

There is no financial impact to the district.


 
 
 

  F. Office of Academics


       F-1. Road to Child Outcomes Participant Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Identified Community Early Childhood Providers within the South Cluster of Broward County
Approve Road to Child Outcomes Participant Agreements between SBBC and identified Early Childhood Providers.

The Early Learning Coalition (ELC) awarded the SBBC Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department the Road to Child Outcomes grant to support high quality care and education at external childcare providers in the Southern Cluster of Broward County.   The goal of the initiative is to provide supports to systematically integrate quality within the Early Care and Education Community through a focus on the child, family, teacher, and learning environment.

Participating childcare centers were selected following the guidelines from the ELC:

* Located within the zip codes area of 33023, 33020, 33021, 33024, and 33025
* Servicing students with subsidized childcare funding (School Readiness)

Through the implementation of the grant and execution of these agreements, the SBBC ELC4 team of a teacher specialist, master teachers, mental health specialist, and parent educators provide direct support to 16 centers, 94 classrooms, and over 1,200 children within the external early childhood community.

The agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  

There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  G. Office of Human Resources


       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.  Instructional Leaves

There will be no financial impact to the School District.  Funding for the positions has been allocated in the school and department budgets.



 
 
 
       G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 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.


 
 
 
       G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 School Years
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.


 
 
 
       G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2013-2014 & 2014-2015 Schools 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.  


 
 
 
       G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions - List #21
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.


 
 
 

  H. Office of the General Counsel



  I. Office of the Superintendent



  J. Office of Facilities & Construction



  K. Office of Financial Management


       K-1. General Fund Amendment as of April 30, 2014
Approve the attached General Fund Amendment as of April 30, 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 April 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       K-2. Special Revenue Grants Funds Amendment as of April 30, 2014
Approve the Special Revenue Grants Funds Amendment as of April 30, 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 April 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       K-3. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended April 30, 2014
Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended April 30, 2014.

Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008.  As of April 2014, the fund balance as a percentage of projected revenues was 3.59% and the fund balance, excluding Charter Schools revenues, was 4.13%.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  L. Office of Portfolio Services


       L-1. New Charter School Agreement - Avant Garde Academy, Inc.
Approve a new Charter School Agreement for Avant Garde Academy, Inc., on behalf of Avant Garde Academy of Broward - 5791.  

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, Avant Garde Academy, Inc., was approved to defer the opening of the school until the 2014-2015 school year.  Avant Garde Academy of Broward - 5791 will serve students in grades 6-12 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 Charter School will be located at 1100 Ben Tobin Drive, Hollywood, Florida 33019, which is in District 1.  

The governing board members of Avant Garde Academy, 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.


 
 
 
       L-2. Charter School Renewal Agreement - The City of Coral Springs
Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for The City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School - 5091.

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 City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School - 5091, and has recommended a renewal of its Charter Agreement.

It is requested that The School Board of Broward County, Florida, approve the renewal of the Charter School Agreement for The City of Coral Springs, on behalf of Coral Springs Charter School ? 5091, for a fifteen-year period.  An Executive Summary is attached which 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. 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.


 
 
 
       L-3. Charter School Renewal Agreement - Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc.
Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., on behalf of Kidz Choice Charter School - 5409.

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 Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., on behalf Kidz Choice Charter School - 5409.  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 Kidz Choice Charter School, Inc., on behalf Kidz Choice Charter School - 5409, 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.


 
 
 
       L-4. Charter School Renewal Agreement - RISE Education Schools, Inc.
Approve the Charter School Renewal Agreement for RISE Education Schools, Inc., on behalf of RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5420.

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 RISE Education Schools, Inc., on behalf of RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5420.  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 RISE Education Schools, Inc., on behalf of RISE Academy of Science and Technology - 5420, 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.


 
 
 

  OPEN ITEMS



  AA. Resolutions


       AA-1. Resolution No. 14-88 - Requesting and Providing for the Holding of a Bond Election for The School Board of Broward County, Florida, on the Question of Issuing General Obligation Bonds (SPECIAL ORDER: 3:00 P.M.)
Adopt Resolution No. 14-88 requesting the Broward County Supervisor of Elections to hold a bond election on behalf of The School Board of Broward County, Florida, to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, and approve the ballot question regarding the issuance of general obligation bonds (Bonds) of The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in a total principal amount not exceeding $800 million to modernize and improve the safety of outdated educational facilities and upgrade instructional technology as it appears in the Resolution.

See attached Summary Explanation and Background.

There is no financial impact for this item.  Upon approval by the voters of Broward County, Florida, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, will issue Bonds in a total principal amount not to exceed $800 million.


 
 
 

  BB. Board Members



  CC. Board Policies


       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 requires 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.  

Revisions to SP&P 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.  

The publication date on which this policy was advertised was on April 27, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       CC-2. New Job Description for the Specialist, Payroll Operations Position
Adopt the new job description for the Specialist, Payroll Operations position.  This is the final reading.

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.  


 
 
 
       CC-3. New Job Description for the ESE Specialist Field Coach Positions
Adopt the new job description and minimum qualifications for the ESE Specialist Field Coach position.  This is the final reading.

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.  


 
 
 
       CC-4. Revised Job Description for the Director, Professional Development Support Position
Adopt the revised job description for the Director, Professional Development Support position.  This is the final reading.

The job description for the Director, Professional Development Support, was identified for a revision.  The revision will ensure the job description accurately reflects the required minimum and preferred qualifications, expectations and accountability.  The modifications presented, better align to the District Strategic Plan.  The job description was advertised on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

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.


 
 
 
       CC-5. New Job Descriptions for the Instructional Specialist, Science; Instructional Specialist, Mathematics; and Instructional Specialist, Literacy Positions
Adopt the new job descriptions and minimum qualifications for the Instructional Specialist, Science; Instructional Specialist, Mathematics; and Instructional Specialist, Literacy positions.  This is the final reading.

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.


 
 
 
       CC-6. Cell Phone, Media Devices & Electronic Devices Use and Operational Restrictions on District (Owned and Leased) Property (ADDED ITEM)
Approve the proposed policy at First reading.

Restricting the use of cell phones, media devices, electronic devices, etc, will eliminate distracted drivers in moving vehicles while on District property and will promote the safety of Broward County students and staff at all District sites.

Proposed Policy 7015 was discussed at the January 28, 2014 School Board Workshop, a Public Rule Development Meeting on May 21, 2014, and the May 27, 2014 School Board Workshop. This policy was advertised was on Sunday, May 4, 2014

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  DD. Office of the Chief Auditor


       DD-1. Revised School Board of Broward County, Florida Audit Committee Bylaws
Approve the Revised School Board of Broward County, Florida Audit Committee Bylaws.

The following revision was made to the Bylaws of the Audit Committee

The following verbiage was added to Article III: COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:

Appointees shall be independent* of Broward County Public Schools. *Not receiving any compensation, including any consulting, advisory or other compensatory fee.

The Audit Committee reviewed and approved the Bylaws for transmittal to the School Board during the Committee's May 1, 2014 meeting.

This item is based on the approval of the revisions to School Board Policy 1.7 Revision to Policy 1.7 - School Board-Established Advisory Committees and Appointment of A School Board Member Representative(s) to Committee(s) (4/15/14 RSBM, Item CC-15).

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  EE. Office of Strategy & Operations


       EE-1. Grant Applications - Post-submission
Approve the submission of the following grant applications:

A. American Honda Foundation Grant, $75,000 (requested)
B. Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Grant, $2,200,000 (requested)
C. Dart Foundation, $3,000 (awarded)
D. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program ? Elementary, $1,207,435 (requested)
E. Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Program ? Secondary, $1,207,435 (requested)
F. Elmer?s Toolkit, $2,000 (requested)
G. Florida Agriculture in the Classroom School Garden Mini Grant, $500 (awarded)
H. ING Unsung Heroes, $25,000 (requested)
I. P3 Eco-Challenge School Recognition Program, $9,600 (awarded)
J. Race to the Top - Professional Development Action Plan (PDAP), $481,039 (Requested)
K. School Improvement Grant 1003(g) ? Cohort 3, $22,093,024 (requested)
L. State Farm Youth Advisory Board Service-Learning Grants ? Closing the Achievement Gap, $100,000 (requested)
M. State Farm Youth Advisory Board Service-Learning Grants ? Arts and Culture, $100,000 (requested)
N. Wallace Foundation Grant, $3,500,000 (requested)
O. Walmart Community Grant Program, $2,000 (requested)
P. Wells Fargo Grant, $1,000 (requested)
Q. Whole Kids Garden Grant, $2,000 (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 $31,009,533 from various sources.  Except for a District required match for the Wallace Foundation Grant, there is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       EE-2. RFP Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 15-022B Disparity Study Consultation Services
WITHDRAWN

Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term:   June 9, 204 - June 8, 2015
Uset Department: Supplier Diversity and Outreach Program
Award Amount: $250,000
Vendor(s) Awarded: Mason Tillman Associates, LTD.
M/WBE Vendor(s): None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) received two (2) proposals for RFP 15-022B Disparity Study Consultation Services. Awardee will conduct a comprehensive, legally-defensible Disparity Study for SBBC of its procurement practices, through statistical analysis, of contracting expenditures (construction, professional services, and goods and services), and evaluation of economic and sociologic studies of the marketplace applicable to Broward County, Florida, to determine whether a disparity exists in the award of procurement contracts to minority and women-owned business enterprises.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  

The estimated financial impact will be $250,000. Funding for this study will come from the department?s operating budget. Recommended Awardee originally offered a cost of $250,000 to conduct and provide the Disparity Study, and a cost of $375 per hour to provide expert witnesses, if necessary.  Through negotiations, the cost of the study was reduced from $250,000 to $247,000, and if an expert witness is necessary to provide testimony, the cost to the District will be $250 per hour. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-3. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-017B - Custodial Maintenance and Basic Cleaning Supplies
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017;User Department: Physical Plant Operations;Award Amount: $950,000;Vendor(s)Awarded: 7;M/WBE: Ideal Supply, Inc.(Hispanic-American M/WBE: Oakland Park, Fl)

The supplies purchased under this contract will facilitate the district to continue to maintain and provide a safe and healthy environment.  This is accomplished by purchasing cleaning tools that are considered the most effective in the custodial cleaning and maintenance industry.

The estimated financial impact will be $950,000. The funds to purchase custodial maintenance and basic cleaning supplies will come from various locations. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.



 
 
 
       EE-4. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - Classroom and Office Consumables BID 14-076N
Approval for Classroom and Office Consumables 14-076N

Contract Term: June 9, 2014 through June 30, 2014;User Department: District-Wide; Award Amount: $8,500,000; Vendor(s) Awarded:13; M/WBE: Office Express Supplies(Hispanic)Random Source, Inc. dba Hinson Office Products (White Female)

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received 15 proposals for Bid 14-076N  Classroom and Office Consumables.

This is a contract to obtain the most cost- effective classroom and office consumables and other balance of line items for various schools, departments, and locations.

The estimated financial impact amount will be $8,500,000. The funds will come from various school and department locations. This contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available with an average savings of 31 percent. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-5. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 14-053N -Musical Instrument Repair
Approve the recommendation for the above contract.

Contract               User Department       Award      No. Of Vendors       M/WBE Vendors
Term                   Fine Arts Program     Amount     Awarded              Manuel Perez        
June 30, 2014          Music K-12            $1,500,000        6                 Woodwind (Hispanic)
through June 30, 2017

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received eight (8) proposals for Bid 14-053N Musical Instrument Repair.

Service and/or repair of musical instruments not covered under warranty will be requested by various offices, schools, and departments on an as needed basis. Prices quoted include travel time, expenses, and inside delivery to various schools, departments, and centers within Broward County, Florida.

Musical Instruments are recommended for purchase and repair by the Curriculum Supervisor, Music and Performing Arts K-12, or principal.

The estimated financial impact amount will be $1,500,000.  The funds will come from the Physical Plant Operations
budget. This contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available.  The financial impact amount represents
an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-6. Transportation Agreements for Municipal Recreation Programs
Approve agreements between The School Board Broward County, Florida, and Broward County, the City of Deerfield Beach and the City of Fort Lauderdale, to provide school bus transportation for recreational programs for the period of one year.

The transportation agreements allow municipalities to utilize District school buses for municipality  sponsored recreation programs and events that are dependent on transportation. Municipality 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.  Broward County, The City of Deerfield Beach and The City of Fort Lauderdale 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 municipalities will reimburse the District for the cost of this service at the current approved reimbursement rate of $70 per hour.


 
 
 
       EE-7. RFP Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-007V - Title I Educational Services for Private School Students
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017;User Department: Title I, Migrant & Special Programs; Award Amount: $7,000,000; Vendor(s) Awarded: Catapult Learning, LLC, Learn-It Systems, LLC; M/WBE: None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received four (4) proposals for RFP 15-007V, Title I Educational Services for Private School Students from Proposers that provide educational services in the areas of reading and mathematics to students enrolled in private schools that generate Title I funding.

Title I Administration and collaboration with non-public school officials, mutually agreed that Title I instructional services should be provided by a third party contractor(s) who will provide highly qualified personnel, all equipment, materials and supplies, as well as professional development and parental involvement activities necessary in order to deliver remedial basic skills instruction to students failing or at-risk of failing, as required under Title I regulations. The private school?s annual allocation is based upon the District?s Title I allocation and the number of eligible non-public private school students who generate Title I funds.

These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  

The estimated financial impact will be approximately $7,000,000 for the term of the contract. The contract has an average savings of 14% or $325,000 for the term of the contract. The funding for this contract will come from Title I, Part A, Federal Grant. The amount indicated represents an estimated contract value and may be distributed among the Awardees through the term of the contract; however, the amount authorized will not exceed estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-8. Construction Bid Recommendation of $50,000 or Greater - Bid No. P001464 - Replace Rooftop A/C Units
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: 120 Days; User Department: Faicilities & construction management; Award Amount$163,367; Vendor(ss) Awarded: D.A.C. Air conditioning Corp.;M/WBE Vendors: None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida received 2 bids for Bid No. P001464 ? Replace Rooftop A/C Units.

This bid consists of a hard bid contract for the replacement of five (5) existing rooftop A/C units at McArthur High School.  These units are past the point of repair and are not functioning.
 
Document 00200, Instructions to Bidders, specifies that the Agreement is to be provided to the contractor after the award is approved by the Board.  Therefore, the Agreement is executed after award and is not available at the time of award.

The amount of the contract shall be $163,367.  The sources of funds are identified in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018.  Total cost savings for this project is $218,152.


 
 
 
       EE-9. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-036V - Mainline Foods and Distribution Services
Approve the recommendation for award of the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017; User Department: Food & Nutrition Services; Award Amount: $75,000,000; Vendor(s) Awarded: US Foods, Inc.; M/WBE: None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received only one (1) Bid 15-036V ? Mainline Foods and Distribution Services. Bid 15-036V provides the ability to purchase and deliver food and food supply products including, but not limited to, main entrée, beverages, grocery/staple items, produce and paper products that are used for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs in Broward County Public Schools.

This contract will include the storage and delivery of USDA commodity foods and commodity processed products, as well as an opportunity to purchase new and specialized foods. Distributors must commit to maintaining and enforcing the highest level of service and quality standards for the entire term of the contract.

US Foods and Sysco will be merging into one company within a year and is the only food distribution company that can service South Florida?s three district, counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach).

The estimated financial impact will be $75,000,000. The amount indicated, represents an estimated contract value through the term of this contract. However, the amount authorized will not exceed estimated value.  The funding for this contract will come from the Food and Nutrition Services Department?s operating budget. US Foods, Inc. gave their best and final offer when the company submitted their bid and is competitive with other district contracts.


 
 
 
       EE-10. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-013B - Disposable Fiber Compartment Trays for Cafeterias
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016; User Department: Food & Nutritiion Services; Award Amount: $6,000,000; Vendor(s) Awwarded: Lace Foodservice Corp; M/WBE Vendors: Lace Foodservice Corp. (Hispanic M/WBE: Miami, Florida)

The School Board of Broward County, Florida received two (2) bids for Bid 15-013B ? Disposable Fiber Compartment Trays for Cafeterias.  These are five compartment trays that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable, and are composed of a minimum of 70% recycled pre-consumer fibers utilized by students and Staff. Containers that hold food are placed on the compartment trays so students and staff can carry all of their food containers to an eating area at one time.

Supply Management & Logistics released an opportunity for vendors to submit descriptive literature and samples of disposable trays that met the district?s specifications. Samples that met the specifications would be included in Bid 15-013B as an approved brand.  Food and Nutrition Services evaluated and tested samples and determined that only one brand met the required specifications.  

The estimated financial impact will be $6,000,000.  Funds to purchase the compartment trays come from various locations. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-11. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - Bid 54-118E for Public Safety Grade Radio Equipment with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term:         June 10, 2014 through June 30, 2017
User Department:       Information & Technology
Award Amount:          $2,000,000
Vendor Awarded:        Motorola Solutions, Inc.
M/WBE Vendor:          None

This agenda item requests approval to utilize The Broward Sheriff?s Office Bid #12-29077/JHJ with Motorola to procure the radio equipment. The Broward Sheriff?s Office contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc., has the lowest available contract pricing for the APXTM Series Radios.

District sites and offices utilize radios for both daily and emergency operations. As various agencies within Broward County migrate their existing public safety radios systems from an analog to digital platform, we must upgrade our radio equipment to ensure adequate radio communications.

The radio migration is expected to take three years to complete.

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.

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The estimated financial impact will be $2,000,000.  The funding source is Information & Technology Capital Fund budget.  The District is being offered an additional Manufacturer?s Promotion Discount of $116,000 for the initial phase purchase. District staff will continue to capitalize on additional savings through manufacturer incentives where possible.


 
 
 
       EE-12. RFP Recommendation -15-008V ? Construction and Operational Auditing Services
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017; User Department: Office of the Chief Auditor; Award Amount: $350,000; Vendor(s) Awarded: 5 Vendors;M/WBE Vendor(s): *Harvey, Covington & Thomas of South Florida (MBE: African-American, Hollywood, FL)*S. Davis & Associates, P.A.(M/WBE African-American)

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) proposals for RFP 15-008V, Construction and Operational Auditing Services from licensed public accounting firms to assist the Office of the Chief Auditor with construction and operational auditing services. Services may include, but are not limited to, facility audits, general contractor, subcontractor payment audits, program oversight, site safety and security audits, facility-related Information & Technology Department reviews, and operational audits of business/service departments as requested.

These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The financial impact will be approximately $350,000 for the term of the contract. The contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available with an average savings of 10% or $35,000. The funding for this contract will come from the Office of the Chief Auditor?s operating budget. The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-13. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-035V Bakery Products for Cafeterias
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.
Contract         User              Award    Vendor(s)             M/WBE
Term                 Department      Amount    Awarded             Vendor(s)
July 1, 2014 through     Food and Nutrition   $3,500,000    Flowers Baking Company   None
June 30, 2017         Services                           of Miami, Inc.
  
The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received one bid for 15-035V ? Bakery Products for Cafeterias. This contract provides fresh whole grain-rich hamburger buns, wiener buns, Pullman loaf, steak rolls, pan rolls to school cafeterias which meet the nutritional standards based on USDA guidelines for National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs.

Flowers Baking Company is the only baking company that can service South Florida?s three district counties (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach). Interstate Brands and Hom-Lyke Bakeries have closed within the past two years.  

The estimated financial impact will be $3,500,000. The amount indicated represents an estimated contract value through the term of this contract. However, the amount authorized will not exceed estimated value.  The funding for this contract will come from the Food and Nutrition Services Department?s operating budget. Flowers Baking Company gave their best and final offer when the company submitted their bid and is competitive with other district contracts.  
                     


 
 
 

  FF. Office of Academics


       FF-1. Continuation of the Dental Health Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Health
Approve the continuation of the Dental Health Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the State of Florida, Department of Health for the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

The Head Start/Early Head Start grant requires the delivery of comprehensive dental services to all students enrolled in the program.  These services support children to get the most out of their education by meeting some of their basic needs.  The State of Florida, Department of Health agrees to continue to provide comprehensive dental health services consisting of examination, treatment and care to Head Start and Early Head Start children in accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services regulations.  This contract will provide dental services to all non-Medicaid eligible children participating in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.  These services will be provided throughout the 2014-2015 school year.

Program               Students Served                   2014-2015 Funding
Head Start                 2040                             $ 137,160
Early Head Start             80                             $   4,590

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 is $141,750.  The source of funds is the Head Start/Early Head Start Grant.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       FF-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Signature Grand
Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Signature Grand, for use of the Signature Grand to hold the South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in conjunction with Broward Cultural Division and Broward Center for Performing Arts, will hold the South Florida Gifted and Talented Symposium: Game On! Engaging in Interactive Learning, at the Signature Grand on September 18, 2014.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The rental of the Signature Grand space is $2,400.  The event has been planned to be cost neutral and it is estimated that all fees, including ancillary fees that do not require contracts, will be covered by registration fees.  Therefore, this item does not require a Collaborative Form from the Capital Budget Department. There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       FF-3. Amendment #002 to the Road to Child Outcomes Contract between the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Broward County, Florida and The School Board of Broward County (SBBC), Florida
Approve Amendment #002 to the Road to Child Outcomes Contract between ELC of Broward County, Florida and SBBC.

The ELC awarded the District?s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department the Road to Child Outcomes grant to support high quality care and education at external childcare providers in the Southern Cluster of Broward County (Approved by SBBC on 8/20/13).  

The following sections of the contract contain changes within this Amendment:
* Term of the Contract (Renewal and extension for an additional one year period commencing on July 1, 2014 and expiring on June 30, 2015)
* Contract Payment and Availability of Funding (Delete $827,894.00 and replace with $943,157.00)
* Schedule and Description of Deliverables, Deliverables, Service Units (Revision of terms to include ?minimum? number of classrooms served)
* Performance Specifications, Core Component Objectives (Revision of Core Component Objectives, Outcomes and Outputs)
* Exhibits A and B (Revision of budget for 2014-2015 Fiscal Year)

This amendment to the contract has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  The ELC will sign this contract following the School Board approval.

The positive financial impact with the renewal of this grant to the District is $115,263.00 ($115,263.00 increase from the 2013-2014 grant award of $827,894.00 for a total of $943,157.00).  The source of funds is the ELC.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       FF-4. Continuation of Agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Atlantic Shores Hospital, LLC
Approve the Agreement with The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Atlantic Shores Hospital, LLC.

The Agreement is renewed on an annual basis.

The Agreement provides for the provision of required educational services to youth participating in residential treatment programs operated by Atlantic Shores Hospital, LLC. This Community Provider serves students in residential treatment programs that are not able to attend a school operated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida district.  The educational curriculum is provided by The School Board of Broward County, Florida district and is integrated into the therapeutic services of the program. Referrals to the programs come from Department of Children & Families, the courts, parents, medical facilities and physicians. Each provider uses the state definition of medical necessity as a guide to determine individual treatment, education plans and length of stay at each site.

The Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

The financial impact is generated and funded through student Full Time Equivalents (FTE). There is no additional financial impact to the District beyond the FTE.


 
 
 

  GG. Office of Human Resources


       GG-1. Three Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Facilities Service, Maintenance, Transportation, Security Specialists/Campus Monitors) effective July 1, 2013 ? June 30, 2016 (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.M.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adopt the amendments to the Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Facilities Service, Maintenance, Transportation, Security Specialist/Campus Monitors) effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.

This Agreement provides for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2014 to eligible employees for the 2013-2014 school year.

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.

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $1,776,721 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.



 
 
 
       GG-2. Three Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Clerical/ Secretarial) effective July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016 (SPECIAL ORDER: 2:00 P.M.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adopt the amendments to the Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Clerical/Secretarial) effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.

This Agreement provides a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2014 to eligible employees for the 2013-2014 school year.

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

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $867,977 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.


 
 
 
       GG-3. Three Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Food Service) effective August 15, 2013 - August 14, 2016 (SPECIAL ORDER: 2:00 P.M.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adopt the amendments to the Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Federation of Public Employees (Food Service) effective August 15, 2013 through August 14, 1016.

This Agreement provides a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2014 to eligible employees for the 2013-2014 school year.

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

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $279,217 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits from Food Service Funding.  There is no financial impact to the District?s General Fund.


 
 
 
       GG-4. Three Year Successor Agreement of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Support Professionals (BTU-ESP) effective July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016 (SPECIAL ORDER: 2:00 P.M.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adopt the amendments to the Three Year Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Support Professionals (BTU-ESP) effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016.

This Agreement provides for a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2014 to eligible employees for the 2013-2014 school year.

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

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $583,716 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.


 
 
 
       GG-5. 2013-2014 Clerical Salary Schedule for Confidential Office Personnel Association (COPA) (SPECIAL ORDER: 2:00 P.M.)
Adopt the attached 2013-2014 Clerical Salary Schedule for the Meet and Confer group, Confidential Office Personnel Association (COPA).

This agreement provides for an overall 2.5% wage increase for the 2013-2014 school year effective January 1, 2014.

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $181,097 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.


 
 
 
       GG-6. 2013-2014 ESMAB Salary Schedule for Educational Support & Management Association of Broward, Inc. (ESMAB) (SPECIAL ORDER: 2:00 P.M.)
Adopt the attached 2013-2014 ESMAB Salary Schedule for the Meet and Confer group, Educational Support & Management Association of Broward, Inc. (ESMAB).

This agreement provides for an overall 2.5% increase to the salaries of employees covered under the ESMAB group effective January 1, 2014.

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $299,432 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.


 
 
 
       GG-7. Re-opener of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Police Benevolent Association effective July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 (SPECIAL ORDER: 2:00 P.M.)
REVISED/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Adopt the amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Police Benevolent Association effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

This Agreement provides a 2.5% salary increase effective January 1, 2014 to eligible employees for the 2013-2014 school year.

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

The estimated financial impact for the 2.5% salary increase for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $17,822 for the 2013-2014 school year, including fringe benefits.


 
 
 

  HH. Office of the General Counsel



  II. Office of the Superintendent


       II-1. First Move Chess Curriculum Implementation
Approve the participation of all District 2nd & 3rd grade classes in the First Move Chess Curriculum, provided through America?s Foundation for Chess (AF4C).

AF4C developed First Move for 2nd & 3rd grade students to develop their critical thinking, analytical, and STEM skills as well as other intellectual and social benefits through learning to play the game of chess.  Three BCPS elementary schools piloted the program this year with outstanding results.  Expanding the program to all elementary schools will allow all 2nd & 3rd students access to the well-researched, long term benefits of chess.  It will also help promote the benefits of chess to all BCPS students and to the community at large.

AF4C has pledged to fund $1,096,350 over the two years.  They will fund $912,600 in 2014-15 and $183,750 in 2015-16.  Additionally, the District is seeking additional partnerships and funding opportunities from external sources to offset the local funding gap.

Not to exceed $499,450 District funding over a two-year time period.
2014 - 15 BCPS cost not to exceed $308,800.  
2015 - 16 BCPS cost not to exceed $190,650.

Source of funds: Additional State Funds for Schools allocated for next year.



 
 
 

  JJ. Office of Facilities & Construction


       JJ-1. Final Acceptance / Release of Retainage - Johnson Controls, Inc. - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning System Additions and Alterations - (IAQ Repairs HVAC) - Boyd Anderson High School - Project No. P.000331 (f.k.a. 1741-99-05) (OPEN AGENDA)
WITHDRAWN

Approve the Final Acceptance of the Boyd Anderson High School, (IAQ Repairs HVAC), Project No. P.000331, release the balance of retainage in the amount of $179,644.04, and grant non-compensable time extensions of 1,307 days.

The Contractor, Johnson Controls, Inc., has completed the scope of their contract within the contract limits.  Final Acceptance and Release of Retainage will occur upon execution of the General and Full Release of Lien by the Contractor.

The funds being released totaling $179,644.04 are included in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018, Districtwide IAQ.


 
 
 

  KK. Office of Financial Management



  LL. Office of Portfolio Services


       LL-1. Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS)
Approve the 2014-2015 SEAS program at schools and at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Since 1991, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, in partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, has presented the national award-winning Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS) program.  The SEAS program continues to offer a unique style of learning by integrating theatrical performances in dance, music and drama into the student's education.  SEAS brings to life storybooks and novels on stage.  Each and every performance includes a study guide that links the performance to Florida Sunshine State Standards.  Approximately 185 performances benefiting 133,226 students will take place in theaters and at schools during the 2014-2015 school year.

What makes the SEAS program truly unique is its commitment to providing educational and artistic opportunities to all students free of charge.  Regardless of socio-economic standing, the SEAS program is open and available to all schools, teachers and students.  There is no admission charge for SEAS shows.  The SEAS program ensures that students have the opportunity to become appreciators and producers of the arts.  This year's programming includes national, international and local performing arts.

SEAS is the cornerstone program for the School Board?s partnership with the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (BCPA).  Approximately twenty-three years ago, the BCPA received a $7.5 million PECO grant initiated by The School Board of Broward County, Florida to fund the construction of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts complex.  Through an interlocal agreement, the School Board has a forty-year, rent-free lease of the 550-seat Amaturo Theater.  Under the interlocal agreement, The School Board of Broward County, Florida has exclusive use of the theater during school year daytime hours.  The school system's partnership with BCPA allows usage of the world-class 2,500 seat Au-Rene Theater and 1,040 seat Parker Playhouse.

The funding source for the SEAS program is the Student Enrichment Trust Fund.  SEAS expenses include production costs, overhead/backstage and transportation costs.  The principal of the Trust Fund is the sole funding source for SEAS.  This results in a savings to the general fund.  The balance in the Trust Fund at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year is $672,000.  It is recommended that the Trust Fund principal be utilized to fund SEAS expenses during the 2014-2015 school year.  There is no financial impact to the general fund.  SEAS expenses for 2014-2015 school year are:

$142,690 - Production costs paid to performance organizations for 2014-2015 shows
$40,000 - Backstage/overhead costs related to use of the theater
$146,000 - Transportation ? District pays 50% of the transportation costs to ensure that all schools have equal access to attend programs regardless of economic standing.  The only expense to schools under SEAS for the 2014-2015 season is 50% of the transportation cost.

Exhibit 1 contains the following information: performance companies, grade level targeted, summary of the production, number of shows, location, estimated student attendance and production/artistic costs.

The following are a few of our 2014-2015 highlights:

SESAME STEET LIVE - MAKE A NEW FRIEND, AuRene Theater, October 3, 2014, 10:30 a.m. (1 ½ hour show)

No matter where you're from or where you've been, everyone is special - so join me!  Elmo, Grove, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover's friend from India, to Sesame Street.  Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies!  Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family!

SYMPHONY OF THE AMERICAS - CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE, Parker Playhouse, November 10, 2014, 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. (1 hour show)

Cirque de la Symphonie with the Symphony of the Americas features 8 internationally acclaimed aerialist from the internationally acclaimed Cirque Company.  Aerial flyers, acrobats, dancers, jugglers and strongmen perform to classical music selections, featuring composers of different periods of history-Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary.  An objective of this project is for students to see the versatility of classical music and be introduced to masterwork compositions in an exciting way with acclaimed artists.

MIAMI CITY BALLET - NUTCRACKER, AuRene Theater, December 12, 2014, 10:30 a.m. (1 ½ hour show)

Enjoying a performance of The Nutcracker has been a holiday tradition for more than one hundred years.  This is a lavish production of spectacular dancing, beautiful sets, magical special effects, colorful costumes and glorious music.  The famous ballet is about a young girl named Marie who receives a nutcracker doll at a Christmas Eve family gathering.  After an evening of gift giving and dancing, Marie falls asleep on the couch and dreams of a magical winter wonderland, including the Land of the Sweets where she meets the Sugar Plum Fairy.

ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATER - ALVIN AILEY PRESENTS, AuRene Theaters, February 20, 2015, 10:30 a.m. (1 hour show)

The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will bring students the pulse-racing thrill of contemporary dance when the company performs some of its all-time favorite pieces, including the spirit-lifting and critically acclaimed Alvin Ailey masterpiece, "Revelations".  Hailed as America's cultural ambassador to the world, the Ailey Company has performed for an estimated 25 million people in theaters around the globe.  Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in Marcy 1958 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City.  Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, that single performance changed the perception of American dance.  This is one performance students and teachers won't want to miss.

STARS ON PARADE, Amaturo Theater, March 11, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Come celebrate the arts as the Amaturo Theater comes alive with the best student talent in the school system.  From drama to music to hip hop; a wide range of entertainment will be showcased.  For the student performers this is a unique opportunity to perform on the world-class stage of the Amaturo Theater.  The evening will also highlight the accomplishments of over forty scholarship recipients.  The recognized students have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their art discipline and academic subjects.    

The total financial impact of this item is $328,690.  The source of funds is the Student Enrichment Trust Fund.  There is no financial impact to the district's general fund.


 
 
 
       LL-2. Parking Sublease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Hope South Florida, Inc. for Employee Parking at North Side Elementary School
Approve the Parking Sublease Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and Hope South Florida, Inc. for employee parking at North Side Elementary School.

Due to overcrowding on the North Side Elementary School site, the School Board has had to lease additional employee parking spaces from the church located on the north side of Northeast 11th Street since 2002.  

The current Sublease Agreement between SBBC and Hope Florida, Inc. (formerly known as The Shepherd?s Way, Inc.) commenced on August 17, 2009 and expires on August 16, 2014.  This Sublease Agreement is for a term of five (5) years commencing on August 17, 2014 and expiring on August 16, 2019 with a ninety (90) day cancellation clause by either party.  The rent remains at $7,000 per year, the same rate as the previous five (5) year term.

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 School District is $7,000 per year, which is funded in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP), FY 2013/2014.


 
 
 
       LL-3. Student Summer Program with Nova Southeastern University, Oceanographic Center, for students in the Marine Science Magnet Program at South Broward High School
Approve the agreement with Nova Southeastern University, Oceanographic Center (NSU) to provide a Marine Science Summer Program, to enhance the Marine Science Magnet Program at South Broward High School for up to twenty-five (25) students currently in the program.

Broward County Public Schools will partner to host and coordinate a Marine Science Summer Program for up to twenty-five (25) students currently enrolled and continuing in the South Broward High School Marine Science Magnet Program from June 23, 2014 through July 3, 2014.

This agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

Stipends will be paid to the supervising (two) teachers with Title II-A grant funds through the Office of Talent Development.


 
 
 
       LL-4. Declare One Hundred Seventy Nine (179) Portables Located at Several Schools and Administrative Facilities as Surplus
Approve the designation of one hundred seventy nine (179) portables located at several schools and administrative facilities as surplus with the intent to dispose of the portables (which includes demolition).

Section 1013.28 (2) and 274.05, Florida Statutes, directs school districts to dispose of tangible property that is obsolete, or the continued use of which is uneconomical, inefficient, or which serves no useful function.
The one hundred seventy nine (179) portables located at several school and administrative facilities are at least twenty (20) years and older and have been declared unsatisfactory and failed standards, and therefore carry zero student stations.  Also, in the current 2009-2014 District?s Five-Year Educational Plant Survey, the portables are recommended for demolition.  However, before the portables can be demolished, they must be declared surplus to comply with the provisions of Sections 1013.28 (2) and 274.05, Florida Statutes.

There is no financial impact to surplus portables; However, the cost to demolish the portables will come from the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP), FY 2013/2014.


 
 
 

  ADJOURNMENT


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