The School Board of Broward County, Florida Agenda




Regular School Board Meeting
July 22, 2014
Tuesday, 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).

July 21, 2014


SPEAKERS:

2. Phillip Kroyman (WITHDRAWN)
8. Shaeerahzon McLennan (WITHDRAWN)

CONSENT:

E-1. Termination of Agreement P-Card Services Agreement with Polk County Board of Commissioners (WITHDRAWN)
L-2. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with iSuccess Academies of Southwest Florida, Inc. (REVISED)



  Call to Order



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



  MINUTES FOR APPROVAL


       June 9, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting
 
 
 
       June 9, 2014 - Special Meeting - Grievance
 
 
 
       June 24, 2014 - Special - Expulsions
 
 
 
       June 24, 2014 - Regular School Board Meeting
 
 
 

  ADDED ITEMS



  CLOSE AGENDA



  SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)


       Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) Program (Special Order - 11:00 A.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. Juliet Hibbs
 
 
 
       2. Phillip Kroyman (WITHDRAWN)
 
 
 
       3. Micheal Sirbola
 
 
 
       4. Debra Nunez
 
 
 
       5. Catrina Frey
 
 
 
       6. Sharon Rhoades
 
 
 
       7. Freda Stevens
 
 
 
       8. Shaeerahzon McLennan (WITHDRAWN)
 
 
 

  CONSENT ITEMS



  A. Resolutions



  B. Board Members



 



  E. Office of Strategy & Operations


       E-1. Termination of Agreement P-Card Services Agreement with Polk County Board of Commissioners
WITHDRAWN

Approve the termination of the Agreement with Polk County Board of Commissioners for the use of contract for P-Card Services.

This agenda item requests approval to terminate the contract with The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Polk County Board of Commissioners (PCBC).

The School Board of Broward County, Florida's Agreement for Procurement Card Services, General Condition 3.04, Termination states, "This Agreement may be canceled with or without cause by both parties during the term thereof upon thirty (30) days written notice to the other parties of its desire to terminate this Agreement."  The termination letter was sent on June 22, 2014 to PCBC, and is contingent upon approval by the Board.

A new contract from the Florida Department of Management Services #973-120-13-SS, Procurement Card Services will replace this existing contract.  There will be no lapse of service from this termination with FIA Card Services, N.A., a Bank of America company.  The new contract will provide a larger rebate than the existing contract.  The current Agreement's rebate is 1.19% and the new Agreement will provide a rebate of 1.60%.

There is no financial impact to the District.


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

The Pre-Qualification Application process is in accordance with State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF), F.S. 1013.46, and Board Policy 7003.  This item approves the recommendations of the Superintendent of Schools indicated in Exhibit 2.  Further explanation is provided in Exhibit 1.

The Qualification Selection Evaluation Committee (QSEC) convened on June 25, 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 Procurement & Warehousing Services.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       E-3. RFP Amendments and Renewals to Agreements 12-005V- Group Dental & Group Vision Benefits for School Board Employees
Approve the first amendment to agreements, and first renewal between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and Humana, Inc., and Humana/CompBenefits Insurance Company (Dental Carriers), and Humana/CompBenefits Insurance Company, and Solstice Benefits, Inc. (Vision Carriers).  

Approve the third amendment to agreements, and third renewal between SBBC, and Metropolitan Life Insurance, Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company/SafeGuard (Dental Carriers).  

Contract Term:  January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014, 3 Years
User Department:  Benefits Department
Original Amount:  $85,000,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  3 Awarded Vendors
M/WBW Vendor(s):  None

RFP 12-005V Group Dental and Group Vision Benefits for School Board Employees was awarded to the following dental carriers: Humana, Inc., Humana/CompBenefits, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company/SafeGuard; and vision carriers: Humana, Inc., Humana/CompBenefits and Solstice Benefits, Inc., by the Board on June 21, 2011.

For 2015, Humana/CompBenefits and Solstice Benefits, Inc., (Vision Carriers) the terms of their contracts held both Humana/CompBenefits and Solstice Benefits, Inc., rates flat through the end of 2015 and 2016 respectively. For 2015, Humana/CompBenefits (Dental Carriers) agreed to a 10% increase for the PPO-Enhanced Plan and a rate pass on the DHMO-Enhanced Plan, the Basic DHMO Plan and Basic PPO Plan.

For 2015, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company/SafeGuard (Dental Carriers) agreed to negotiated rates as follows: 1% reduction on both DHMO Plans and a 3.4% increase across both PPO Plans.

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

The premium increases do not represent an additional cost to the Board for 2015, based on current contract provisions.


 
 
 
       E-4. Bid Rejection Recommendation - 15-033T - Healthy Vending Program
Approve the recommendation to reject all bids for the above contract.  It was determined that a revised format should be used in order to better meet the needs for vending machines services.  A new solicitation will be issued in July, 2014, after the Board has approved this recommendation to reject all bids.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received five (5) bid responses for Bid 15-033T, Healthy Vending Program.  (A complete copy of the bid document is available for review at the Procurement & Warehousing Services Department.)  The bidders were:  All Stop Vending, LLC; Bettoli Trading Corp.; Family Vending Company; Fresh Start Vending; and Gilly Vending.

The current Bid 27-002B, Furnish, Install, Stock, and Maintain Campus Vending Machines, has been extended for ninety (90) days.  During this time, a new solicitation will be released with revised specifications.

No bid tabulation is being provided, per Florida State Statute 119.071.(b)(3):
"If an agency rejects all bids, proposals, or replies submitted in response to a competitive solicitation and the agency concurrently provides notice of its intent to reissue the competitive solicitation, the rejected bids, proposals, or replies remain exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. 1 of the State Constitution until such time as the agency provides notice of an intended decision concerning the reissued competitive solicitation or until the agency withdraws the reissued competitive solicitation.  A bid, proposal, or reply is not exempt for longer than 12 months after the initial agency notice rejecting all bids, proposals, or replies."

There is no financial impact as a result of this approval.


 
 
 

  F. Office of Academics


       F-1. Head Start/Early Head Start Program Service Plan and School Readiness Goals Report
Approve the 2014-15 Head Start/Early Head Start Program Service Plan and 2013-14 School Readiness Goals Report.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida is the selected Head Start grantee and the program's governing body.  As such, it is required to make decisions about the program's administration and operations.  The responsibilities include the approval of reports, policies, and practices to ensure compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards.  As per the Head Start Act of 2007, the governing body is required to review and approve the program's Service Plan and annual School Readiness Goals Report.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       F-2. Continuation Partnership Agreements between Barry University, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida International University (hereafter called The Universities) and The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Approve the continuation Agreements between The Universities and The School Board of Broward County, Florida to provide graduate level social work interns with field placement experience in Broward County Public Schools.

These Partnership Agreements will provide operating guidelines for the internship placement of The Universities' School of Social Work graduate students within the District. The graduate student interns will expand the provision of school social work, family counseling, and therapeutic services to students and their families while performing a minimum of 640 hours of service per intern, under the supervision of School Social Workers. Through this partnership the District receives the equivalent of at least six (6) full-time social workers.

These Agreements have 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.


 
 
 

  G. Office of Human Resources


       G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Reappointments, Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2014-2015 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2014-2015 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. Instructional Reappointments
2. Teacher Approvals
3. Instructional Leaves

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


 
 
 
       G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2014-2015 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 2014-2015 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments as listed on the attached Executive Summary, respective lists and individual appointments for Non-Instructional Employees.  All recommendations are made pending security clearance and with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Employees include the following sections:

1. Non-Instructional Approval(s)/Reassignment(s)/Promotion(s)/Demotion(s)
2. Non-Instructional Substitutes/Temporary Employees
3. Non-Instructional Leave(s)-Layoff(s)
4. District Managerial/Professional/Technical Personnel
5. Reassignment of Current School-Based/District Managerial/Professional Technical Personnel
6. School-Based Managerial Personnel
7. School-Based/District Managerial Acting/Special/Task Assignment(s) Personnel
8. School-Based/District Managerial/Professional/Technical Leave(s)-Layoff(s)
9. Salary Adjustment

Funding has been budgeted in the 2014-2015 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2015.


 
 
 
       G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2014-2015 School Year
Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment or discipline as listed on the attached respective lists for Non-Instructional staff.  All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The Personnel Recommendations include the following items:

Non-Instructional Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)
Non-Instructional Suspension(s)/Termination(s)
Managerial and Professional/Technical Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)
Managerial and Professional/Technical Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Employees contesting the recommended discipline may avail themselves of due process rights pursuant to their respective Collective Bargaining Agreements or School Board Policy 4015.

There is no financial impact to the School District.   


 
 
 
       G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions - List #1
Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2014-2015 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 2014-2015 school year.

Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions.

Funding has been budgeted in the 2014-2015 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2015.



 
 
 

  H. Office of the General Counsel



  I. Office of the Superintendent


       I-1. The School Board of Broward County, Florida 2013-2014 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan
Receive the 2013-2014 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan.

The Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA), Section 228.2001, F.S., became law in June 1984, and the rules for implementation were adopted by the State Board of Education in February 1985.  The FEEA was amended in 1993 to mandate stronger monitoring and enforcement for gender equity in athletics.  Rules for athletics were adopted in September 1994.  The FEEA covers all educational programs and activities operated by public educational institutions.  The FEEA implementing rules are consistent with federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and educational programs.  The Department of Education has mandated continued focus on African American and Hispanic students' access to high quality instruction, including Advanced Placement (AP, IB, AICE), Dual Enrollment (DE), and Level III courses (including AP, IB, AICE, DE, and Honors) 9th - 12th grade.  In addition, the FEEA continues to request data on Single-Sex Schools/Classes and Treatment of Pregnant and Parenting Students.

A copy of the complete 2013-2014 Annual Educational Equity Act Plan is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Building 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 school district.


 
 
 
       I-2. Affiliation Agreements with Trinity International University, Union Institute and University, Grand Canyon University, Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Approve the Affiliation Agreements with Trinity International University, Union Institute and University, Grand Canyon University, Florida State University and the University of Florida to provide internship opportunities for their students.


Trinity International University, Union Institute and University, Grand Canyon University, Florida State University and the University of Florida offer its students majoring in education with opportunities to gain practical experience as part of the course curriculum.  Students from these programs are required to participate in a field experience/internship program.  These Affiliation Agreements would provide internship opportunities for Trinity International University, Union Institute and University, Grand Canyon University, Florida State University and the University of Florida students within Broward County Public Schools.

These agreements have 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.


 
 
 
       I-3. Petition for Formal Proceedings - TP
Receive the Petition for Formal proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for five (5) days, subject to the teacher's appeal rights.

The teacher, TP, has shown a gross disregard in the completion tasks for which she is responsible. Due to the severity of the infractions, a five (5) day unpaid suspension is recommended. Our attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a five (5) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on July 22, 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 to appeal this disciplinary action.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       I-4 Petition For Formal Proceedings - LS
Receive the Petition for Formal proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for five (5) days, subject to the teacher's appeal rights.

The teacher, LS, has shown a gross disregard in following appropriate procedures and protocols regarding the management of students in his classroom. Due to the severity of the infractions, a five (5) day unpaid suspension is recommended. Our attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a five (5) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on July 22, 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 to appeal this disciplinary action.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       I-5. Petition for Formal Proceedings - DM
Receive the Petition for Formal proceedings submitted by the Superintendent in reference to this teacher and that teacher be suspended without pay for one (10) days, subject to the teacher's appeal rights.

The teacher, DM, has shown a gross disregard in following appropriate procedures and protocols while on an off-campus activity with students. Due to the severity of the infractions, a ten (10) day unpaid suspension is recommended. Our attorney prepared the Petition for Formal proceedings and notice was sent to the employee that a recommendation for a ten (10) day suspension without pay would be presented to the School Board on July 22, 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 to appeal this disciplinary action.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  J. Office of Facilities & Construction



  K. Office of Financial Management


       K-1. Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended May 31, 2014
Approve the Interim Financial Statements for the Period Ended May 31, 2014.

Financial Statements are submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.008.  As of May 2014, the fund balance as a percentage of projected revenues was 3.59% and the fund balance, excluding Charter Schools revenues, was 4.12%.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       K-2. Advertisement of the Tentative District Budget and Millage Levy for Fiscal year 2014-2015.
1. Approved the advertisement of the Tentative District Budget and Millage Levy for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

2. Pursuant to Chapter 200.065 of the Florida Statutes, the School District is required to advertise its intent to adopt a tentative District budget and millage levy in a newspaper within 29 days of the July 1, 2014 certification of the tax roll.

The Legislature has decreased the RLE millage for fiscal year 2014-15. In order to participate in the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), the School District is required to levy the Required Local Effort provided by the State.

This Board agenda item authorizes only the advertising of the 2014-15 tentative District budget and millage levy in the newspaper for the purpose of informing the public of the hearing scheduled for 5:30pm on July 29, 2014 at the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Building. The adoption of the tentative 2014-15 District budget and the millage rate will not be approved until the public hearing.

Attached is the Executive Summary for more in-depth information.

3. The major components of the District budget are the $2.2 billion general fund and the $0.5 billion capital budget.


 
 
 

  L. Office of Portfolio Services


       L-1. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Haitian American Business Council, Inc., (HABC)
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Haitian American Business Council, Inc., (HABC), on behalf of Maruge International School of Self-Knowledge (MISSK).

Haitian American Business Council, Inc., (HABC), a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of Maruge International School of Self-Knowledge (MISSK), desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change the location of the charter school for the 2014-2015 school year and subsequent years.

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

There is no financial impact to the District.  


 
 
 
       L-2. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with iSuccess Academies of Southwest Florida, Inc.
REVISED

Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with iSuccess Academies of Southwest Florida, Inc., d/b/a iGeneration Empowerment Academy of Davie - 5242

iSuccess Academies of Southwest Florida, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation, on behalf of iGeneration Empowerment Academy of Davie - 5242, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to co-locate its charter school location with Eagles Nest Charter School - 5355 and Eagles Nest Middle Charter School - 5356 International School of Health, Beauty and Technology.

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

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       L-3. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - South Broward County Campus, Inc.
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - South Broward County Campus, Inc., d/b/a Dolphin Park High School.

Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - South Broward County Campus, Inc., on behalf of Dolphin Park High School - 5331, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change the performance measurement indicators and to increase the enrollment capacity of the school.

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.


 
 
 
       L-4. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Broward County Campus, Inc.
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Broward County Campus, Inc., d/b/a Lauderhill High School.

Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - Broward County Campus, Inc., on behalf of Lauderhill High School - 5351, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change the performance measurement indicators and to increase the enrollment capacity of the school.

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.


 
 
 
       L-5. First Amendment to Charter School Agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - North Broward County Campus, Inc.
Approve the First Amendment to the Charter School Agreement with Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - North Broward County Campus, Inc., d/b/a North University High School.

Florida High School for Accelerated Learning - North Broward County Campus, Inc., on behalf of North University High School - 5341, desires to amend its Charter School Agreement to change the performance measurement indicators and to increase the enrollment capacity of the school.

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.


 
 
 
       L-6. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants and Establishment of Contingent Remainder Interest
Approve the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (DRC) and Establishment of Contingent Remainder Interest.

In 1928, the then Board of Public Instruction for Broward County (now known as The School Board of Broward County, Florida - SBBC) deeded approximately 46,191 square feet (1.03 acres) of real property located at 121 SW 3rd Street, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009 to the then Town of Hallandale (now known as the City of Hallandale Beach).  In 1938, the SBBC modified the deed.  However, language in the original and modified deed stated that the conveyed real property must be utilized by the City for municipal building, as a site for a civic or community center, or building to be erected thereon for use as a civic or community center or the site for public park purposes.  Sometime thereafter, the City constructed its first fire station (Fire Station No. 7) on the property.  

Information provided by the City indicates that Fire Station No. 7 (which is its main fire station) is approximately 12,000 square foot. However, the City states that the fire station is outdated and such, it wants to construct a more modern 22,000 square foot fire facility at another location.  To this end, it has entered into contract with a private entity for the purposes of selling the real property (land) deeded by the School Board. The City intends to use the public proceeds ($830,000.00) realized from the sale of the property in a manner that meets the original intent of the restrictive covenant, towards the acquisition and construction of a new municipal facility, the 22,000 sq. ft. fire station.  To enable closing on this sale, the City is requesting that the School Board take formal action to transfer the reverter clause stated in the 1928 original and later modified 1938 deed to another City owned real property and allow for the proceeds of said property to be used for a new municipal property.

In addition to using the public proceeds from the sale of the 1.03 acres of property for a municipal building for the City of Hallandale, City approved Resolution No. 2014-53 proposed to transfer the original reverter clause to a City owned real property as known as Chaves Lake, a property located adjacent to Hallandale High School.  Also, the Resolution cited the acreage for Chaves Lake as 3.88 acres.  However, a letter dated July 11, 2014 (Exhibit 9) and an updated survey provided by the City Manager, indicates that the 3.88 acre cited in the Resolution was updated, and that the actual land portion of Chaves Lake which is the subject of the transfer is 3.11 acres.  The City has advised District staff that its public works department currently utilizes the Chaves Lake site for municipal purpose to store items such as fill, mulch, etc.  Additionally, that it intends to construct a multi-purpose park facility consisting of picnic shelters, trail, and boat/canoe rental facility; and furthermore that the park facility is a component of its park master plan.  The City states that the planned facility may be constructed within five to six years.  This planned construction is predicated on utilization of funds from a bond the City plans to float in the November 2014 if approved by the voters.  If the bond fails, the park facility may be constructed in 15 years or sooner.  On May 21, 2014, the City of Hallandale Beach City Commission passed Resolution No. 2014-53, which transferred the reverter clause from the School Board, deeded land to the Chaves Lake site.  This DRC has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  Upon approval by the SBBC, the City will execute the agreement.

There is no financial impact to the School District; therefore, a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department is not required.


 
 
 

  OPEN ITEMS



  AA. Resolutions



  BB. Board Members



  CC. Board Policies


       CC-1. Revisions to Policy 6000.1: Student Progression Plan
Adopt revisions to Policy 6000.1:  Student Progression Plan, at this final reading.

The District Policy 6000.1 Committee convened throughout the school year to address issues and formulate proposed changes for the 2014-15 school year.  A broad representation of district and school-based staff, along with parents and students participated in the committee.  The Chart of Substantive Changes addresses all revisions recommended at this time.  One additional "State Change" was made due to the enactment of SB 850 between Reading 1 and Reading 2.

These revisions were discussed at the February 11, 2014 School Board Workshop, the April 7, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting, the May 13, 2014 School Board Workshop and the June 24, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting for the first reading.

This policy was advertised on May 25, 2014.

Compliance with the proposed Policy/Rule is not estimated to result in any economic impact upon persons affected by the Policy/Rule.  The update of the Policy/Rule to effect compliance with changes in state law are estimated to have a regulatory cost of approximately $1,000,000.


 
 
 
       CC-2. Use of Service Animals in School District Facilities
Approve School Board Policy #4001.2 "Use of Service Animals in School District Facilities", at this first reading.

School Board Policy #4001.2 has been developed in compliance with Federal Laws and regulations, which require public entities to modify its policies, practices, or procedures in order to permit the use of a service animal by an individual with a disability.

The revisions were discussed at the January 28, 2014 School Board Workshop, the May 8, 2014 Public Rule Development Meeting and the June 17, 2014 School Board Workshop.  This policy was advertised on June 22, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       CC-3. Revision to Policy 3120.1, Debt Policy Supplement
Adopt the revisions to Policy 3120.1, Debt Policy Supplement.  This is the final adoption reading.

Revisions are being made to Policy 3120.1 to comply with new and/or updated pronouncements on Swaps from the Dodd-Frank Act, to include the designation of a Qualified Independent Representative ("QIR").

See attached Executive Summary.

The revisions were discussed at the May 27, 2014 School Board Workshop, the June 17, 2014 public rule development meeting and a final adoption at this July 22, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting.  This policy was advertised on June 22, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       CC-4. Policy 3113, Electronic Funds Transfers
Adopt (new) Policy 3113, Electronic Funds Transfers.  This is the final adoption reading.

Policy 3113 formalizes processes, procedures and internal controls already currently in place.

See attached Executive Summary.

This proposed policy was discussed at the May 27, 2014 School Board Workshop, the June 17, 2014 public rule development meeting, and a final adoption at this July 22, 2014 Regular School Board Meeting.  This policy was advertised on June 22, 2014.

There is no financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       CC-5 New Job Description for the High School Student Assessment Specialist Positions
Adopt the new job description and minimum qualifications for the High School Student Assessment Specialist positions.  This is the final reading.

The job description for the High School Student Assessment Specialist has been created to provide analysis, professional development and dedicated support for school-based staff to improve educational outcomes for all students.  The job description was advertised on Thursday, June 5, 2014.  

These 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 a financial impact of $1,618,229.00 to the District for the 2014-2015 School Year.


 
 
 
       CC-6. Revised Job Description for the Resource Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Position
Adopt the revised job description and minimum qualifications for the Resource Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) position.  This is the final reading.

The job description for the Resource Teacher, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) has been revised to accurately reflect the required qualifications and performance responsibilities of the position.  The job description was advertised on Sunday, June 8, 2014.

The positions are filled and will not require staffing changes.

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-7. Revised Job Descriptions for the Purchasing Agent I, Purchasing Agent II, Purchasing Agent III and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III Positions
Approve the revised job descriptions and minimum qualifications for the Purchasing Agent I, Purchasing Agent II, Purchasing Agent III and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III positions.  This is the first reading.


The job descriptions for the Purchasing Agent I, Purchasing Agent II, Purchasing Agent III and Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Specialist I, II, III are being revised to update the required qualifications and performance responsibilities of the positions.  The job descriptions were advertised on Sunday, June 8, 2014.

The Purchasing Agent I, II, and III positions are filled and will not require any staffing changes.  The Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) position is vacant and will follow the standard advertising and selection process.   See attached Executive Summary.

Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda

There is no financial impact to the district.  


 
 
 

  DD. Office of the Chief Auditor



  EE. Office of Strategy & Operations


       EE-1. Bid Award Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater 15-025B - Disposable Industrial Wipes
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017, 3 Years
User Department:  District-wide
Award Amount:  $1,000,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  Dora Industries D/B/A Gold Coast Chemicals, Pyramid School Products  
M/WBW Vendor(s):  Dora Industries D/B/A Gold Coast Chemicals (White Female M/WBE
Fort Lauderdale, Florida)

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, received two (2) bids for Bid 15-025B Disposable Industrial Wipes. The District utilizes disposable industrial wipes to clean tools, hands, remove, and clean stubborn soiled areas on doors, counters etc.  

The estimated financial impact will be $500,000.  Funds to purchase the disposable industrial wipes will come from departments' operating budget.  Our anticipated cost savings will be $398,492.  The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.

In order to encourage competition and better pricing, prior to the release of Bid 15-025B on DemandStar, a letter was released requesting vendors to submit descriptive literature and samples of disposable wipes for performance testing.  If the submitted samples met the District's specifications and the performance testing results were satisfactory, the manufacturer's disposable wipes would be considered an approved brand and be included in Bid 15-025B. The District received thirteen bids.  Each Bidder offered a cost for various approved brands, therefore, encouraging competition and offering the District very low competitive pricing.  Awarding Option B (warehouse delivery), and calculating the anticipated quantity by the cost per wipe, the District will pay $219,859 for the purchase of disposable industrial wipes for the term of the contract.  If the District awarded Option A, the cost to the District would be $633,600.  The District will be saving $413,741 over the term of the contract by stocking disposable industrial wipes in the warehouse.  Additionally, the District, on Bid 28-088B, is currently paying more per wipe.  Calculating the current price per wipe (.029278) by the number of anticipated wipes to be purchased (21,120,000), the District would be paying $618,351.  Our anticipated cost savings will be $398,492.


 
 
 
       EE-2. Sole Source Recommendation of $500,000 or Less 55-003E Advanced Processing & Imaging, Inc.
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 23, 2014 through June 30, 2017, 3 Years
User Department:  Information & Technology (I&T)
Award Amount:  $308,180
Vendor(s) Awarded:  Advanced Processing & Imaging, Inc.
M/WBW Vendor(s):  None

This agenda item requests approval of the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and Advanced Processing & Imaging, Inc.  The Agreement will provide for the procurement from the sole source provider of computer services for the following software: OptiWorkFlow, OptiView, and OptiSpool.  

The Agreement will allow for the move of the OptiWorkFlow and OptiView systems from the District's data center to a web-based hosted environment. The hosting option eliminates the current need to make a capital purchase to replace server equipment, future equipment replacement and staff support required for patch maintenance, future upgrades, and daily support tasks. This will allow District staff to be allocated to priority initiatives in the Technology Strategic Plan.

The Agreement provides the District the opportunity to purchase 25 additional concurrent licenses for OptiWorkFlow. This product is currently used for the creation of electronic forms for student information purposes and business process needs. The requested 25 additional concurrent licenses will be added to the 30 currently in use for OptiWorkFlow. The additional licenses will allow Information & Technology (I&T) to expand scalability from current limited levels to full District-wide usage. In addition, this will allow for the creation and use of more electronic forms reducing paper and printing costs.

The Agreement also provides for the purchase of the OptiSpool form creation software tool, which will replace the current limited form builder software which is limited to only printing the forms.  The upgrade will allow us to build the form headings, borders, and graphics. The new software allows the forms to be printed, as well as electronically archived for easy access and audit requirements. This will allow savings by reducing the necessity to print special forms.

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 $308,180.  The funds will come from the I&T Operating and Hardware/Software budgets.


 
 
 
       EE-3. Construction Award Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater 14-069F - Emergency Building Code Services
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 22, 2014 through July 21, 2017, 3 Years
User Department:  Building Department
Award Amount:  $2,000,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  C.A.P. Government, Inc.
M/WBW Vendor(s):  None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, solicited RFP 14-069F for Emergency Building Code Services.  This is an emergency services contract that will only be used if there is a declared emergency, such as a hurricane.  If Broward County experiences a windstorm event, comparable to Hurricane Andrew in 1992, the thirteen (13) existing inspectors/plan examiners would be incapable of keeping pace with the restoration of the District's property.  Structures will need to be restored in a timely manner for immediate occupancy.

C.A.P. Government, Inc. has committed to a minimum support force of twenty (20) inspectors and five (5) plan examiners, and a building official (if necessary).  This manpower, in conjunction with SBBC's Building Department staff and staff (4-8) obtained from Broward County Building Code Services, should be a substantial force to deal with the aftermath of a major hurricane to ensure the safety of our buildings.

There are a limited number of firms capable of providing these services given short notice at fixed cost for services.  Feedback was received from two (2) potential firms, indicating that they were either unable to quote overall, or could not maintain the cost of services.  There is a level of business uncertainty that firms would have to consider, and the reason behind the limited number of respondents.  As a result, Procurement & Warehousing Services was able to achieve a 12% savings, yielding a $240,000 reduction to the $2M budgeted amount, for this contract over a three (3) year period with the single respondent (C.A.P. Government, Inc.).

Due diligence was put forth, whereby one thousand, five-hundred and sixty-nine (1,569) firms were notified via DemandStar, to ensure that sufficient vendor participation was realized.  Twenty-six (26) downloaded the RFP for consideration.

It is important to note, this solicitation was publicized before the SBBC mandate was implemented; wherein cases of a single bidder/respondent at time of Bid/RFP closing, terms and conditions of the contract may be negotiated.

Document 00200, Instructions to Bidders, specifies 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.


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

The maximum estimated financial impact will be $2,000,000.  There is no financial impact at this time.  Use of this contract is subject to the need and availability of funds included in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-14 to 2017-18 for any projects needing these services.

This contract has been negotiated with the best pricing available, with an average savings of 12%.  When another governmental agency provides services to another governmental agency, Florida statutes require those services to be rendered at cost plus a slight administrative fee.  

Note:  The negotiated rates for this vendor (C.A.P. Government, Inc.) are lower than the rates contracted with Broward County Building Code Services approved by the Board in June of 2012.


 
 
 
       EE-4. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 55-007E - Virtual Instruction Programs, Grades 6-12
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term:  June 10, 2014 through June 30, 2015, 1 Year
User Department:  Broward Virtual School
Award Amount:  $1,111,050
Awarded Vendor(s):  Florida Virtual School
M/WBW Vendor(s):  None

Broward Virtual School (BVS) was established in 2001 to accommodate students wishing to take courses on-line.  This program provides full-time enrollment to students in grades 6-12, as a school of choice using Florida Virtual School (FLVS) courses.  FLVS provides core subjects, world languages, elective honors, and Advanced Placement  courses on-line, and also provides professional development and technical support for BVS teachers and students.  This Agreement brings the District into compliance with Florida Statute 1002.45, Virtual Instruction Programs.

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 estimated to be $1,111,050.  The funds will come from the Broward Virtual School budget.


 
 
 
       EE-5. Grant Applications - Post-Submission
Approve the submission of the following grant applications:

A. Bosch Community Fund, $23,000 (requested)
B. Captain Planet Foundation, $2,500 (requested)
C. Carl D. Perkins Secondary Programs, $2,271,676 (requested)
D. Carl D. Perkins Postsecondary Programs, $651,776 (requested)
E. Florida Power and Light, $500 (awarded)
F. Lowe's Toolbox for Education, $4,330 (awarded)
G. School Climate Transformation Grant, $3,749,999 (requested)
H. Title II-A, Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Funds, $10,283,075 (requested)
I. Youth Empowerment Program II, $1,358,405 (requested)

Copies of the Grant Applications are available at the Board members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center and the executive summary is 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 projects are awarded is $18,345,761 from various sources.  


 
 
 
       EE-6. RFP Recommendation of $500,000 or Less - 15-022B - Disparity Study Consultation Services
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 23, 2014 through July 22, 2015, 1 Year
User Department:  Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program
Award Amount:  $250,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  Mason Tillman Associates, LTD.
M/WBW 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, 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 Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program'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-7. RFP Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-012V - Healthcare Services
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 23, 2014 through June 30, 2017, 3 Years
User Department:  Coordinated Student Health Services
Award Amount:  $14,000,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  8 Vendors
M/WBW Vendor(s):  First Care Home Services (African-American Male);
                 Nurse Mentors Staffing  Registry (African-American Female)

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) received eight (8) proposals for RFP 15-012V - Healthcare Services.
This RFP provides nursing services to eligible students in accordance with the School Health Services Act, Florida Statute 381.0056, and Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), and includes pediatric healthcare, medical training and educational assistance to the District. The Awardees provide Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, and non-licensed assistive healthcare personnel to students with special needs.

This RFP was rebid in order to provide a shorter term contract (from five to three years), specification changes to services, vendor inquiries to bid this contract, provide written agreements, provide correct spending authority, and to negotiate better pricing than the contract already in place (13-025N).

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 $14,000,000. Funds will be available from funds already included in various school, department, or center budgets and from the IDEA grant. Through extensive negotiations with the recommended vendors, Procurement & Warehousing Services was able to reduce pricing up to 30 percent from the previous RFP 13-025N pricing, which provides a total contract savings of approximately $4,200,000. Six recommended vendors were able to reduce their training costs from about $32/hour to no charge. The financial impact represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.  


 
 
 
       EE-8. Bid Recommendation of $500,000 or Greater - 15-024R - Propane Mobile Fueling for School Buses
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 22, 2014 through September 30, 2017, 3 Years
User Department:  Student Transportation & Fleet Services
Award Amount:  $4,000,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  AmeriGas Propane, LP
M/WBW Vendor(s):  None

The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), received four (4) bids for Bid 15-024R, Propane Mobile Fueling for School Buses.  SBBC purchased ninety-eight (98) new propane-fueled buses for the 2014-15 school year.  Bid 15-024R is intended to be utilized as a temporary and/or emergency means to fuel the alternative school buses (propane autogas) until a Request for Proposal for permanent on-site fueling stations can be awarded and installed.  Propane fuel will be used to decrease our dependency on diesel fuel, reduce emissions, and the use of propane-fueled buses reduces the cost of routine vehicle maintenance and fuel costs.  In addition, propane offers diversity in fuels during natural disasters.

The estimated financial impact will be $4,000,000, which will be funded from the Student Transportation & Fleet Services Department's existing operating budget.  The financial impact amount represents an estimated contract value; however, the amount authorized will not exceed the estimated value.


 
 
 
       EE-9. Grant Applications - Pre-submission
Approve the submission of the following grant applications:

A. Head Start/Early Head Start Continuation Application, $15,073,902 requested from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with a required $3,362,153 cash match from the District, and in-kind contribution of $406,323, for a total of $18,842,378.

A copy of the Grant Application is available at the Board members' Office on the 14th floor of the K. C. Wright Administration Center, and the executive summary is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://eagenda3.broward.k12.fl.us/cgi-bin/WebObjects/eAgenda.

The positive financial impact is $15,073,902 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  These funds ($15,073,902) will cover 80% of the Head Start/Early Head Start program's cost.  Receipt of the $15,073,902 is contingent upon the District providing the required 20% match (approximately $3,768,476). The required cash match will total approximately $3,362,153. The exact amount of cash match may vary based upon negotiated pay raises and changes in staff's positions.  Funds for the required cash match will be allocated from Fund Number 1010, General Grant Match. The in-kind contribution totals $406,323. The source of in-kind contributions is reached through parents' contributions, the number of volunteers' hours dedicated to the classrooms, and the District's building depreciation values.


 
 
 
       EE-10. Sole Source Recommendation of $500,000 or Less 55-010E - Rentrak TV Viewership Measurement Service
Approve the recommendation for award for the above contract.

Contract Term: July 23, 2014 through January 31, 2015, 6 Months
User Department:  BECON
Award Amount:  $35,000
Vendor(s) Awarded:  Rentrak Corporation
M/WBW Vendor(s):  None

Rentrak Corporation is a sole source vendor offering StationView Essentials, which provides television stations an ongoing audience viewership measurement and analytical service. The metrics captured by Rentrak come directly from set top boxes for satellite and cable systems and are used by television stations to make determinations about programming schedules, underwriting, and messaging.  BECON TV will use the service for tracking and reporting of television programming viewership.

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 estimated to be $35,000.  The funds will come from BECON?s budget.


 
 
 
       EE-11. I AM A Leader Foundation
Approve  the agreement between I AM A Leader Foundation and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (as operator of Eagle Point Elementary School).

Eagle Point Elementary will be the first school in Broward County to implement The Leader in Me (TLIM) five-year transformation program with the sponsorship from FranklinCovey and the work from the Lighthouse Team consultants. The Leader in Me is a whole-school leadership transformation model based on the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."The Leader in Me produces transformational results such as higher academic achievement, fewer discipline problems, and increased engagement among teachers and parents. It equips students with the self-confidence and skills they need to thrive in the 21st-Century economy. FranklinCovey will sponsor the services and materials to include training staff, student materials, teacher/staff guides, classroom materials, and consultation with the Lighthouse Team. This program will empower students to take responsibility for their own learning and progress through the implementation of data binders and student led conferences. Teaching students to have ownership for their learning will serve them well all throughout life. More importantly, it will teach students the value of structure, ownership, and responsibility giving them a strong foundation upon which they can build to be college and career ready.

The Lighthouse team sponsored by FranklinCovey will lead and continually improve the implementation of The Leader in Me program (TLIM). School accountability reports will be submitted from the school principal and the Lighthouse Team describing the schools? successes, challenges, and key learning experiences including data collected from a school assessment of their progress resulting from implementing the TLIM program. Data from reading and math test scores, student discipline and attendance referrals as well as staff and parent satisfaction data will be collected to track and monitor impact of the program in the school.

This project is consistent with District Strategic Plan Goal 1 High Quality Instruction within the objective to increase college and career readiness by providing students with proactive intervention and remediation, integration of 21st century skills and quality education choice. It also addresses Goal 2 Continuous Improvement within the objective to monitor leading indicators associated with the objectives under high quality instruction (attendance, behavior, grades, etc.).

This agreement has been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. This will be executed after School Board approval.

The positive financial impact is $53,487 from Franklin Covey and Eagle Point PTA Foundation. There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       EE-12. Jobs for Florida's Graduates (JFG)
Approve the agreement between The Foundation d/b/a Florida Endowment Foundation for Florida's Graduates, and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (as operator High: Blanche Ely, Hallandale, and Piper and Middle: Gulfstream, and McNicol).

Jobs for Florida's Graduates (JFG) is a robust work and life skills development program for middle and high schools students who need supportive services to increase their likelihood of high school completion. It allows students to explore careers, work within teams, develop leadership skills, create and manage wealth, serve their communities and build a workable plan for their post-graduation life. The selected schools were awarded one or more of the following Foundation Programs to be conducted at their school sites:

- Girls Get IT (GGIT) is an initiative designed to engage girls in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers.
- Victory Over Instability by Choosing Education (VOICE) is designed to science, technology, engineering, art, and math initiative for students interested in exploring courses, majors and careers in those areas.
- SUPERB (Students United with Parents and Educators to Resolve Bullying) is an innovative safe schools initiative in which mental health professionals coordinate high-energy workshops at the schools.

The Foundation's family of programs offer group mentoring to help students develop academically, emotionally and behaviorally, summer academies to help students develop their leadership, character, core academic and goal setting skills and individualized guidance counseling; and mentoring to help students create, implement and realize college and career goals.

These agreements have been approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  These agreements will be executed after School Board approval.

The positive financial impact is $200,000 ($40,000 for each school). There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  FF. Office of Academics


       FF-1. Provider agreement between the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Broward County, Florida and The School Board of Broward County (SBBC), Florida
Approve the provider agreement between Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of Broward County, Florida and The School Board of Broward County (SBBC) to implement the 2014-2015 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Education Program.

SBBC agrees to implement the VPK Program throughout the District for School Year 2014-2015 and Summer 2015.  The term of this agreement will begin August 19, 2014 through August 18, 2015.  Some schools will provide a VPK/Extended Day Option for students enrolled in Head Start classrooms and other eligible 4-year-olds. The Extended Day Option consists of an additional three (3) hours of instruction beyond the regular school day.  In addition, some schools will provide a VPK program model that combine (3) hours of free, VPK with the option of fee-based, enrichment hours.  Other models include full-day Pre-K classes that utilize VPK funding in combination with either Title I or ESE funding.  A 300-hour summer VPK program for any eligible 4-year-old will also be provided.

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

The positive financial impact to the District is  $2,064,874.40.  The source of funds is the ELC.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       FF.2. Postsecondary Workforce Education and Community Education Fee Schedule for SY 2014-2015
Approve the proposed Workforce Education and Community Education Fee Schedule for SY 2014-2015.

Workforce Education fees are established by the Legislature in the General Appropriations Act. The School Board must annually adopt a fee schedule. The fees for Community Education programs, also known as fee support, are set forth by the District. Over 175,000 students enroll annually in technical, adult and community school programs, courses and activities.

Students are classified as residents or non-residents for the purchase of assessing tuition and fees in Career and Technical Education programs.  The Florida resident cost for Technical Certificate and Applied Technology Diploma Programs in 2014-2015 shall be $2.80 per hour, which represents no increase from SY 2013-2014. The non-resident tuition and fees amount is $11.20 per hour.  

Individuals enrolled in Adult General Education (AGE) programs shall be assessed a tuition cost of $30 per term. There was no fee increase for the AGE programs.

The tuition cost for Fee Support courses are established to cover all costs associated with operating the program, including instructional costs, equipment maintenance, and marketing.  Fee supported courses are grouped into eight levels. The 2014-2015 resident and non-resident tuition costs are $2.00 per hour for level 100, $3.00 per hour for level 200 and 300, $6.25 per hour for level 400, $3.41 per hour for level 500, $6.11 per hour for level 600, $7.59 per hour for level 700 and $12.65 per hour for level 800.

The positive financial impact to the District is estimated to be $7,000,000. The source of funds is adult student fees. There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       FF-3. Agreement with College Summit to provide services under the U.S. Department of Education High School Graduation Initiative Grant (USDOE HSGI)
Approve the renewal Agreement between College Summit and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

The School Board of Broward County, Florida is the recipient of a five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), entitled High School Graduation Initiative (HSGI).  The Mentoring Tomorrow's Leaders (MTL) project is being funded through this grant.  The USDOE will provide in excess of $4.5 million over five years to re-engage students who have dropped out, reduce the dropout rate and improve the graduation rate in two targeted schools - Boyd H. Anderson High School and Plantation High School.  The 2014-2015 school year will fall within year five of the five-year grant.  A portion of the grant funds is being used to implement College Summit's dropout prevention and post-secondary education enrollment program.  The intent of the initiative is to engage students in creating a college-going culture at the target schools, thereby increasing the high school graduation, college enrollment, and college persistence rates.  College Summit is a research-based program that employs proven methods, which have been recognized by the USDOE.  The contract proposed period is August 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015.

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

The financial impact is $32,000. The source of the funds is the USDOE High School Graduation Initiative Grant budget.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 

  GG. Office of Human Resources



  HH. Office of the General Counsel


       HH-1. Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Greenspoon Marder, P.A.
Approve the Settlement Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Greenspoon Marder, P.A.

This Agreement is the result of efforts to resolve differences and disputes between Greenspoon Marder, P.A. ("Greenspoon") and The School Board of Broward County, Florida (the "SBBC") (the "Parties") arising out of a "Development and Escrow Agreement" dated February 21, 2006 between MPG Parkland, Ltd. as "Developer" ("MPG"), SBBC as "Principal", and Ruden McClosky, P.A. as "Escrow Agent" ("Ruden").  Greenspoon came into possession of the funds held in escrow (the "Escrowed Funds") through Ruden bankruptcy proceedings.

The Development and Escrow Agreement (the "Agreement") concerned property for the proposed new Elementary School "Z" (AKA Elementary School "A-1"), and defined construction requirements for Primary Drive Aisles and the Plat Improvements defined by Broward County.  

Pursuant to the Agreement, the SBBC placed $747,691.43 into Ruden's interest-bearing trust account.  On or about July 8, 2008, Ruden disbursed $408,443.40 of the Escrowed Funds to MPG, including accrued interest.  After the disbursement, MPG failed and refused to perform its further development obligations pursuant to the Agreement, ceased operations and was ultimately administratively dissolved.  

As a result of MPG's failure and refusal to perform pursuant to the Agreement, Ruden filed an action in Broward County Case Number 10 24454 (02), asking the Court to determine each Defendant's entitlement to the remaining Escrowed Funds.

SBBC filed an Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Ruden's allegations including but not limited to alleging that Ruden's disbursement to MPG was improper.  SBBC also filed a Crossclaim against MPG for Breach of the Agreement.  The Clerk of Court entered Defaults against MPG in favor of both Ruden and SBBC on July 27, 2010 and August 31, 2010, respectively.  

On November 1, 2011, Ruden filed for bankruptcy, and on or about April 23, 2013, Greenspoon was substituted for Ruden into the Lawsuit for all purposes.

On May 30, 2013 Greenspoon obtained Default Final Judgment against MPG.  On April 8, 2014, the SBBC obtained Default Final Judgment against MPG which awarded SBBC $313,764.43 in damages (inclusive of prejudgment interest, attorney's fees and court costs), which has been recorded in the Public Records of Broward County, Florida.  A Judgment Lien shall be filed against MPG in the full amount of the award, with accruing interest.  

On May 19, 2014, the Court entered a Final Judgment requiring Greenspoon to disburse the Escrowed Funds as set forth in this Settlement Agreement.  The Escrowed Funds, including interest, totals $415549.40.  The Settlement Agreement requires Greenspoon to disburse $400,000 to the SBBC (the "Settlement Sum"), minus a portion of its accrued fees and costs as provided for in the Escrow Agreement in the amount of $15,549.40.

This Settlement Agreement resolves all issues remaining in the Lawsuit and all underlying claims and disputes of Greenspoon and SBBC.  District staff and the Office of the General Counsel recommend approval of the Settlement Agreement as a fair, reasonable and cost-effective resolution of the dispute between the parties.

There is a positive financial impact to the District in the amount of $400,000.


 
 
 

  II. Office of the Superintendent


       II-1. 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 eleven (11) elementary, seven (7) middle, six (6) high schools 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.

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 $1,202,552. The source of funds is the schools' budgets for the 2013 -2014 school year.


 
 
 
       II-2. Agreement with Nova Southeastern University, Inc. and The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Approve the Agreement with Nova Southeastern University to provide a high quality professional development program for teachers at Westwood Heights Elementary School.

As a result of the Student Success Opportunity Schools (SSOS) process, Westwood Heights Elementary School's instructional program was redesigned to support a Community of Learning initiative.  In part, the redesign includes partnering with universities to infuse research-based practices into their professional learning.

To that end, this Agreement is for Nova Southeastern University, Fischler School of Education's (NSU/FSE) Faculty to provide a high quality professional development program for teachers at Westwood Heights Elementary School (the Professional Development Institute "PDI").  It is intended to enhance teacher knowledge of the latest classroom literacy strategies in reading across the curriculum that can be directly implemented to enhance student success.

NSU Faculty is committed to personalizing the PDI to meet the unique instructional delivery and student population needs of Westwood Heights Elementary.  Focus groups and a needs assessment contributed to the content design for the professional development.  

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

The funding source is Student Success Opportunity Schools (SSOS) funds for Westwood Heights Elementary School.  The total will not exceed $75,000.  There is no additional financial impact to the District.


 
 
 
       II-3. Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Membership Fee
Approve the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Membership fee.

The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serves to influence the expenditure of
federal and state funds to provide a regional transportation system that ensures a safe and efficient mobility of people and goods, optimizes transportation opportunities and enhances our community's environmental and economical wellbeing.

The Broward MPO is a transportation policy-making Board comprised of 19 voting members, including representatives from the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/TriRail (SFRTA), the Broward County School Board and three Broward County Commissioners.  The Broward MPO is responsible for transportation planning and funding allocation in Broward County.  The Broward MPO works with public planning organizations, governmental agencies, elected officials and community groups to develop transportation plans.

On May 14, 2012, the Broward MPO adopted a five cent per capita membership fee per member commencing in 2014.  This is the first year the Broward MPO has implemented the membership fee.  The fee provides for advocacy/lobbying, members training, and other expenses authorized by the Board.

Here are some examples of how the District's participation in the MPO is directly impacting BCPS:

- The MPO Mobility Program is continuing its efforts to complement the goals and vision of the MPO Complete Streets initiative, filling in the gaps and connecting our pedestrian/bicycle network providing safer routes to school and safer facilities for children walking or riding their bicycles.

- The MPO has undertaken coordination efforts for bicycle/pedestrian education, outreach programs, exploring the possibilities of incorporating these initiatives in Broward County Schools.

- The MPO continues to fund the "Safe Routes to School" Program through FDOT to promote infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects that provide accessible, convenient and safe bicycle/pedestrian facilities around Broward schools.

- MPO Quiet Zone safety improvements directly affect all of the schools along the FEC corridor and provide bike education to schools; MPO activities related to Mobility Hubs, TOD (Transit Oriented Development) and economic development will increase property values, thus increasing School Board revenues due to ad valorem increases.

- The MPO is working directly with Broward Schools STEM Supervisors on implementing, in 10 to 15 schools, an educational outreach program called TRAC (Transportation and Civil Engineering).  TRAC is designed for use in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) classes. The hands-on activities introduce students to the work world of transportation and civil engineering and inspire them to consider careers in those fields. The program is aligned with national standards and are currently being aligned with Core Curriculum Standards of Learning.

- The MPO has already worked with Stranahan High School this past academic year on implementing two of the TRAC modules, and the MPO recently met with staff at McFatter Technology College to work on graphic design/art project centered around bike and pedestrian safety.

The Financial Impact to the School Board is $17,317.


 
 
 

  JJ. Office of Facilities & Construction


       JJ-1. Final Acceptance / Release of Retainage - Grace & Naeem Uddin, Inc. - New Media Center - Banyan Elementary School - Project No. P.000397 (f.k.a. 2001-26-01)
Approve the Final Acceptance of the Banyan Elementary School, (New Media Center), Project No. P.000397, release the balance of retainage in the amount of $66,817, and grant non-compensable time extensions of 592 days.

The Contractor, Grace & Naeem Uddin, 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 $66,817 are included in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan, Fiscal Years 2013-2014 to 2017-2018, Page 27.


 
 
 

  KK. Office of Financial Management



  LL. Office of Portfolio Services


       LL-1. Parking Lot Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Fort Lauderdale
Approve the Parking Lot Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the City of Fort Lauderdale.

The Surface Parking Lot located adjacent to the Kathleen C. Wright (KCW) Administrative Building belongs to the School Board and consists of 120 parking spaces including six (6) designated handicapped parking spaces.  Currently, the Parking Lot is solely operated by the District but the parking machine is maintained by Amano Inc. (the manufacturer of the machine) under a service call arrangement.  From 2001 to 2006, the School Board had an active contract with Parking Co. of America, Inc. to manage the Lot.  This Agreement was terminated in 2005 after Hurricane Wilma struck Broward County and caused damage to the KCW Administrative Building, and the Lot became the designated staging area to manage construction activities to repair the Building.  Upon completion of the repairs and deliberations on how to utilize/operate the Parking Lot, the District in late October 2009 purchased and installed a new fully automated parking machine on the Lot.  Thereafter, the District commenced sole operation of the Lot.  However, in the course of the last few years, the machine has frequently broken down, had to be shut down for repairs, and currently, is no longer working efficiently.  Thus, the prudent way forward is to change course.  

In this vein, staff commenced a comprehensive assessment of how best to operate/manage the Parking Lot.  Options explored were to return to leasing the Lot to another entity to manage its operation, or replace the increasingly defective parking machine with a more cost efficient, modern, and energy efficient machine.  In the end, the conclusion was to pursue the latter.  Upon additional due diligence and with long term cost savings and maximization of revenue as a goal, staff reached out to the City of Fort Lauderdale and arranged to purchase two (2) Global Metro MKS Parking Meters at a cost of $13,300 per Meter from the City.  The Parking Meters are from the batch the City acquired recently via its Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 524-10918.  Per this Agreement, the City will remove the existing parking machine, hand it over to the District, install the new Parking Meters, monitor and enforce parking requirements on the Lot, and maintain the Meters.  This arrangement with the City is intended to capitalize on the City's expertise in managing/maintaining parking meters/lots at a minimum annual cost to the District, and as a partnership that would benefit both the District and the City in the long run.    

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.  Also, the City of Fort Lauderdale City Commission has approved and executed the Agreement on June 17, 2014.  Thus, upon approval and execution by the School Board, the Agreement will become effective and the City will proceed to install the Parking Meters and commence management of the Lot.

The initial financial impact to the School District is a total of $27,390.00 (consisting of $26,600.00 for the two Parking Meters, a one-time installation fee of $250, and an annual maintenance fee of $540).  The Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department is attached.


 
 
 
       LL-2. Renewal of Lease Agreement with the City of Plantation for Use by Plantation High School and South Plantation High School
Approve the renewal of Lease Agreement with the City of Plantation for use by Plantation High School and South Plantation High School swim and water polo teams.

The City of Plantation's municipal pool located at Central Park will be utilized by the Plantation High School and South Plantation High School swimming, dive and water polo teams for practice sessions, meets and other aquatic activities.  The current lease expires on August 31, 2014.  The new lease covers the term of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016.  The agreement has been approved by the City of Plantation.

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 Board of Broward County, Florida is $5,600 per year.  The source of funding is the Department of Athletics and Activities budget.


 
 
 
       LL-3. Reinstatement of the Agreement of Sale and Purchase between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and JAG Development Company, LLC for the Purchase of the Site Commonly Referred to as Elementary D-1 School Site (No. 352.1)
Approve the reinstatement of Agreement of Sale and Purchase between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) and JAG Development Company, LLC for the purchase of the site commonly referred to as Elementary D-1 School Site (No. 352.1).

Section 1013.28, Florida Statutes (FS) allows a school board to dispose of any land or real property that is by resolution of the board, determined to be unnecessary for educational purposes.  On April 20, 2010, the School Board approved the surplus of the 12-acre gross Elementary D-1 School Site which is located at the southeast corner of Broward Boulevard and Hiatus Road in the City of Plantation.  In the subsequent marketing of the property at the asking price of $7,239,000 (the then highest appraised value), the District received several inquiries on the property and in the fall of 2013, six (6) entities submitted Letters of Intent (LOI) to purchase the property.  Of the submitted LOI's, JAG Development Company, LLC (JAG) offered the highest price of $9,750,000 to purchase the property.  Subsequently on December 17, 2013, the SBBC and JAG entered into contract to enable the sale.  At JAG's request, the Agreement was amended on March 4, 2014 to extend the inspection period on the property from sixty (60) days to ninety (90) days to allow JAG to complete its phase 1 environmental on the property.  However on April 7, 2014, JAG terminated the Agreement for the following reasons:  (1).  That currently, the property does not have legal access from either Broward Boulevard or Hiatus Road, because the existing plat for the site indicates a Non-Vehicular Access Lines (NVAL) along the full length of the property on both thoroughfares; (2).  Based on the phase 1 environmental report, JAG desired to conduct a phase 2 environmental, and as such wanted an additional sixty (60) day period to be codified in the Agreement to allow for the phase 2 environmental which would require additional testing of the soil on the property.  In a memorandum dated May 30, 2014, the Board was informed about JAG's termination of the Agreement.

During the time the contract was terminated, staff utilized the opportunity to reappraise the property.  Three appraisals were conducted, and the highest appraisal appraised the property at $7,239,000.  Thereafter, the Negotiation Parameters Committee (NPC) was convened to review the appraisals, and upon their review, the NPC established the minimum asking price for the property at $7,239,000.  Upon this action by the NPC, staff deliberated regarding the next steps for the property and at the end, decided to remarket the property.  Thereafter, notice was sent to interested parties (including JAG) to submit LOI's by 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2014.  Thereafter, seven (7) entities (including JAG) submitted LOI's to the Facility Planning & Real Estate Department to purchase the property.  Of the submitted LOI's, JAG offered the highest price of $10,360,000 as an upper purchase price contingent on it obtaining approval to build 296 mid-rise residential units, and $9,400,000 as a not lower than (NLT) purchase price.  Furthermore, upon examination of the terms of the LOI's, staff felt the terms expressed in the LOI submitted by JAG, and additional conditions regarding modification/reinstatement of the Agreement were more beneficial to the District.  Hence the recommendation to reinstate the terminated Agreement with JAG.   

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel, and upon its approval by the School Board, due diligence processes towards purchase and closing on the property will continue.

There is a potential positive financial impact of $10,360,000 - $9,400,000 to the District; therefore, this item does not require a Collaboration Form from the Capital Budget Department.


 
 
 
       LL-4. Agreement with Memorial Healthcare for Athletic Trainer Services
Approve Agreement with Memorial Healthcare to provide athletic trainer and physician services to student athletes attending eight Broward County Public High Schools.  The Agreement runs from August 4, 2014 through August 3, 2015.

The athletic trainer program between Memorial Healthcare and The School Board of Broward County, Florida, is consistent with the intent of Florida Statute 1012.46, Athletic Trainers.  Pursuant to this provision, the goal of the Legislature is to have school districts employ and have available an athletic trainer in each high school.  School districts may establish and implement the athletic injuries prevention and treatment program.  Central to this program should be employment and availability of persons trained in the prevention and treatment of physical injuries that may occur during athletic activities.

There is an increase in financial costs to the school system for athletic trainer services for 2014-2015 in the amount of 3% or $5,778.  

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, contracts with Memorial Healthcare to provide athletic trainer and physician services at high schools located in Memorial Healthcare's service zone (approximately 8 high schools).  The athletic trainer provides immediate and essential services to protect the safety and welfare of students engaged in interscholastic sports.  The function of the athletic trainer is to provide services regarding the prevention, recognition, emergency care, treatment and rehabilitation to student athletes.  The athletic trainer directs the high schools sports medicine programs.  

Licensed and nationally certified athletic trainers hold the highest level of skill and training in the sports medicine industry.  Athletic trainers have extensive educational background in human anatomy, human physiology biomechanics and exercise physiology.  Nationally certified trainers are trained in six major practice domains: prevention, clinical evaluation and diagnosis, immediate care, treatment, rehabilitation and reconditioning, organization and administration and professional responsibility.  Athletic trainers are critical to the health, welfare and safety of student athletes.  Trainers are the first responders to students injured at practices and games.

Under the agreement, Memorial Healthcare will provide the following contractual services:

- Staff each high school with a licensed and nationally certified trainer.  The athletic trainers must be certified by the National Board of Certification (BOC) and be licensed by the State of Florida.
- The certified athletic trainer conducts clinical assessment and administers standard techniques of first aid to the acutely ill/injured athlete, protecting the athlete from further injury.  The athletic trainers educate the student athlete and provide direct services to the athlete on hydration, concussion recognition and awareness, conditioning, nutrition, performance, enhancement training and injury care.  All athletic trainers are certified in CPR and First Aid.  Before practices and games, the athletic trainers prepare athletes with pre-game taping, padding and bracing joints and limbs.
- Memorial Healthcare certified trainers will attend all football games, practices and other high trauma athletic events to provide immediate assessment, evaluation and basic treatment.
- The certified athletic trainers shall serve as the cornerstone of the school system's concussion management program.

Memorial Healthcare is responsible for hiring, employing, insuring and paying all athletic trainers.  The School Board does not pay any fringe benefit costs for athletic trainer services. The cap on the number of hours performed by each athletic trainer is 1,212.  It is important to note that the hourly rate of athletic trainers is $30.00 per hour.  The equivalent dollar value of an athletic trainer based on 1,212 hours is $36,360 per trainer.  The accumulative dollar value under this contract is $290,880 ($36,360 x 8 trainers).  Even with a cap on hours, the district is receiving a $290,880 value for a total cost of $198,378.  The athletic trainers season begins with the first day of fall sports practice on August 4, 2014.

Consistent with Florida Statute 1012.46, Dade County Public Schools and Palm Beach School Board provide nationally certified trainers at their high schools.  A comparison of the costs and benefits of the program are provided below.  It should be noted that to replicate the Dade model in Broward would cost in excess of $2,000,000.  The Dade model employs full time trainers and pays them on the teacher's salary schedule.  Further, Dade County trainers' compensation includes full fringe benefit package.

Employment Status Hours School Board Cost Trainer Certification
Dade County Full time employees No cap on hours $70,000 per year with benefits per athletic trainer Yes, licensed and nationally certified
Palm Beach County Contract with multiple agencies for part time services 1,000 hours per year
$22,500 per athletic trainer Yes, licensed and nationally certified
Broward County Contract with Memorial Healthcare for part-time services Cap on hours per trainer, per year is 1,212  (Value is $36,360) $24,797 per athletic trainer

Yes, licensed and nationally certified


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

The total financial impact for the 2014-2015 school year is $198,378.  The source of funding is the general fund restricted budget allocation for Memorial Healthcare trainers.


 
 
 

  ADJOURNMENT


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