REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING APRIL 7, 1998
Kirby-Smith Center Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Mission Statement--In cooperation with parents, teachers, and the community, Alachua County Schools will provide student-focused learning for all students, enabling them to live productive lives as responsible citizens in a democratic society.
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER--Pledge of Allegiance
B. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 17, 1998, AND
.....SPECIAL BOARD MEETING MARCH
24, 1998
C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. RECOGNITION
1. Teacher Recognition Program Honorees Johnson
2. Regional Sunshine State Scholar in Science Herschleb
F. CITIZEN INPUT (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board prior to the regular business meeting. It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately five minutes.)
G. ACTION ITEMS
1. Resolution—Recognition of Eastside High School (Newsweek Magazine)-- ....(Hughes)
The Regular Board Meeting will be recessed.
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PUBLIC HEARING--(This is the opportunity for the public to present testimony on this issue. It is requested that speakers keep their comments to approximately five minutes.) A public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. to consider job descriptions that establish responsibilities for career service, professional/technical and administrative positions.
The Public Hearing will be adjourned and the Regular Board Meeting reconvened.
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2. Option to Purchase Real Property--(Tougaw)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board exercise the option and enter into a contract for purchase of real property located at 2000 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, Florida, at a price of $250,000.
3. Authorization to Proceed with the Issuance of Series 1998 Certificates of Participation for Approved Project List --(Chambers)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board proceed with the issuance of Series 1998 Certificates of Participation, based on approved capital outlay projects.
4. Pupil Progression Plan, Revision of Appendix D--Second Reading--(Boyd)
A public hearing was held March 17, 1998, to consider revision of Appendix D of
the Pupil Progression Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board adopt Appendix D of the Pupil Progression Plan, as revised.
5. Alachua County Induction Program--(Jones)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board adopt the Alachua County Induction Program as presented.
6. School-Based Administrator Assessment System--(Jones)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board adopt the School-Based Administrator Assessment System as presented.
7. Revised Job Descriptions--First Reading-- (Jones)
The job descriptions establish work responsibilities for school-based administrative positions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing 7:30 p.m., May 5, 1998, to consider revised job descriptions.
8. Employee Case No. E-98-04--(Jones)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board suspend the employee without pay effective April 8, 1998.
9. Student Cases--(Wittmer)
a. Student Case No. 98-26-X b. Student Case No. 98-29-X
c. Student Case No. 98-31-X d. Student Case No. 98-32-X
e. Student Case No. 98-35-X f. Student Case No. 98-36-X
g. Student Case No. 98-37-X h. Student Case No. 98-39-X
i. Student Case No. 98-41-SB
10. Board Meetings--(Hughes)
a. Cancel April 21, 1998, Board Meeting
b. Schedule Annual Discipline Workshop 3-5 p.m., May 12, 1998
11. Employee Case No. 97-18--(Wittmer)
The Administrative Law Judge has entered a recommended order (DOAH 97-1680) and the employee has filed exceptions.
12. Consent Agenda--(Hughes)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items a.-s.
a. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B (Jones)
b. Bids and Requisitions--Attachment C--(Ganger)
c. Donations (Chambers)
It is requested that the Board approve the donations made to the district by the following individuals, businesses, and organizations:
Tim Simonson
Shands at Alachua General Hospital
Duval PTA
Dr. Ronnie Grunset
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hackett
Lake Forest PTABailey & Associates
Wal-Mart Foundation
Fun Languages, Inc.
First Union National Bank
Shell PTA
Talbot PTAWaldo PTA
Kaydie Vistelle
Wal-Mart
City of Gainesville
Robert Hutchinson
d. Agreement for Financial Advisor Services, and Special Counsel for the Saleof Series 1998 Certificates of Participation--(Chambers)
This is an agreement with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and an agreement
with Squire, Sanders, and Dempsey as Special Counsel to provide
necessary services for the sale of Series 1998 Certificates of Participation.
e. Budget Amendment #--(Birkett)
This budget amendment represents an increase in Debt Service Funds in the amount of $15,060,963.76 representing budgetary entries to record Refunding Series 1997A, Certificates of Participation.
f. Supplemental Worker’s Compensation Pay (Illness-in-Line-of-Duty Leave)--(Hotary)
Consistent with Article X, Section 8, of the collective Bargaining Agreement, these requests are for the one-third supplemental pay for employees out on Workers’ Compensation.
g. Purchase of Voice Telephone and Data Telecommunication Services-- (Cromer)
Approval is requested to purchase voice telephone and data telecommunication services at the current Alltel and BellSouth tariff rates, current BellSouth special assembly rates, and rates offered by GRU in a proposal dated March 17, 1998. The Board during the budget process traditionally approves telephone and data telecommunication services expense allocations. Approval is required to take advantage of discounts offered through federal Schools and Libraries Universal Services Program (e-rate). No change in budget is requested. Any savings provided by the discounts would be used to refurbish and enhance current telephone and data network systems.
h. Professional Services--(Gable)
(1) Professional Services for Project SBAC CA712--Santa Fe High School Academy of .....Veterinary Technology and Animal Science
On November 18, 1997, the Board approved Brame Poole Architects, Gainesville, Florida, as the architect of record for this project. It is requested that the Board approve a professional services fee of 7% of the construction cost for the project.
(2) Professional Services for Project SBAC CA713--Eastside/Loften High School ......Academy of Building Construction
On November 18, 1997, the Board approved Karl Thorne Associates, Inc. Gainesville, Florida, as the architect of record for this project. It is requested that the Board approve a professional services fee of 7.1% of the construction cost for the project.
Professional Services for Project SBAC CA730--Archer Community School Master Plan
(3) Interviews for these services were conducted on March 2, 1998. It is requested that the ......Board accept the following rankings: (1) Flad & Associates, Gainesville, Florida; (2) ......The Rickman Partnership, Inc., Gainesville, Florida; (3) Craig Salley and Associates, ......Gainesville, Florida. Fees will be negotiated and presented to the Board at a later date.
i. Schematic Design Documents (DOE Phase I) for Project SBAC CB744-- Gainesville ...High School Ninth Grade Addition--(Gable)
Schematic Design Documents for the construction of this project have been prepared by Long and Associates, Orlando, Florida. It is requested that the Board approve these plans as presented.
j. Design Development/Contract Documents (DOE Phase II/III) for Project SBAC ...CB717--Newberry High School Criminal Justice Center-- (Gable)
Design Development/Contract Documents for the construction of this project have been prepared by Paul Wesley Portal, Architect, Gainesville, Florida. It is requested that the Board approve these plans for submission to the Department of Education and establish a bid date for the project.
k. Security Trailer for Fort Clarke Middle School-- (Elmore)
Approval is requested for installation of a security trailer at Fort Clarke Middle School, with Officer John Duncan, of Florida State Wildlife Law Enforcement, as security personnel.
l. Security Trailer for Kanapaha Middle School-- (Elmore)
Approval is requested for installation of a security trailer at Kanapaha Middle School, with Officer Tim Murphy of the Gainesville Police Department as security personnel.
m. Amendment to Cooperative Agreement with the University of Florida Division of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine-- (Cuthbert)
This amendment provides for the establishment of a new educational program and diagnostic and training classroom for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
n. Cooperative Agreement with the University of Florida for the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Program-- (Cuthbert)
This agreement provides for additional services related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to help identify, evaluate, treat, and provide classroom accommodations for students with ADHD.
o. Bus Use Agreement-- (Shelton)
The University of Florida, School of Building, requests the use of two school buses to transport students to Jacksonville on April 17, 1998.
p. Extension of Lease of Re-locatable Buildings-- (Wittmer)
The lease agreement with G. E. Modular Capital Space is extended for the 1997-98 year for four relocatable buildings.
q. Textbook Adoption for Middle School Reading and High School Psychology-- (Buchanan)
Approval of district adoption committee recommendations subject to funding availability.
r. 21st Century Community Learning Centers-- (Omer)
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the US Department of Education for establishment of community learning centers at Alachua Elementary /Mebane Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School. If funded, these community learning centers will provide after-school and summer programs for students and educational/cultural programs for adults. A total of $348,576 is requested.
s. Gifted Challenge Grants-- (Omer)
Proposals have been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Education for Gifted Challenge grants to support curriculum development and enhancement at three district middle schools. A total of $10,645 is requested for Kanapaha, $11,055 for Mebane, and $9,178 for Oak View.
H. INFORMATION ITEMS
1. Legislative Update (Hughes)
2. Superintendent Search Update (Chairman)
I. DISCUSSION ITEM--Market Analysis of Job Descriptions and Salary Schedules-- (Chairman)
J. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of the Superintendent at (352) 955-7527 (Voice) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance, so their needs can be accommodated.