REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING                                                            MAY 5, 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

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER--Pledge of Allegiance

  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1998

  3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

  4. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

  5. RECOGNITION/PRESENTATION
  1. 1997-98 ITBS Test Results .................................................................... Lucas
  2. PTA Reflections State Award Winner ..................................................... P. Niemann
  3. First Union National Bank of Florida "Kids Count" Award ...................... M. Baker/C. B. Daniel
  4. Alachua County Library Media ............................................................... A. Madden
  1. 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    .)

  2. ACTION ITEMS
  1. Student Cases ........................................................................................ Wittmer

a.  Student Case No. 98-39-X
b.  Student Case No. 98-44-X
c.  Student Case No. 98-45-X
d.  Student Case No. 98-46-X
e.  Student Case No. 98-48-X
f.  Student Case No. 98-50-X

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:

  1. Ground Lease for Certificates of Participation, Series 1998 ................................. Chambers
  2. Job descriptions that establish responsibilities for school-based
    administrative positions ....................................................................................... Jones

The Public Hearing will be adjourned and the Regular Board Meeting reconvened.

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  1. Certificates of Participation, Series 1998 .................................................................................... Chambers

    RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends School Board approval
    of Resolution COP-5 approving the ground lease authorizing the issuance of the Series
    1998 COPs; approving the major financing documents in order to receive funds for
    purchase of property for Gainesville High School at 16th Avenue and 16th Terrace,
    Buchholz High School parking and site improvements, Gainesville High School tennis court
    replacement and existing parking and traffic safety improvements, Archer Community
    School classroom additions, Mebane Middle School additions, and Westwood Middle
    School additions; and approving a negotiated sale of the COPs subject to certain
    financial parameters.

  2. New/Revised Job Description—Second Reading ..................................................................... Jones

    A public hearing was held April 7, 1998, to consider new/revised job descriptions that
    establish work responsibilities for career service and professional/technical positions.

    RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board
    approve the new/revised job descriptions as presented.

  3. Personnel Reclassifications ...................................................................................................... Jones

    RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board
    approve the reclassifications as presented.

  4. 1998 Value Adjustment Board .............................................................................................. Chairman

    The Value Adjustment Board, provided for in Chapter 194, F.S., is comprised of three
    Alachua County Commissioners and two School Board Members with the duties and
    responsibilities to hear appeals of various types from the determinations of the Property
    Appraiser and to make findings of fact and conclusions of law on each petition it hears.

    RECOMMENDED ACTION: It is recommended that two Board Members be elected
    to serve on the 1998 Value Adjustment Board and that an alternate also be elected.

  5. Select Finalist for the Superintendency ................................................................................. Chairman

  6. Consent Agenda ............................................................................................................... Hughes

    RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School
    Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items a.-p.

    1. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B ........................................................ Jones

    2. Change Orders Approved Under Policy FM (Construction Contract
      Change Orders) to be Included in Official Minutes--Attachment C ........................... Gable

    3. Bids and Requisitions--Attachment D ...................................................................... Ganger

    4. Donations ............................................................................................................... Chambers

      It is requested that the Board approve the donations made to the district by
      the following individuals, businesses, and organizations:
HHS Athletic Booster Club		Littlewood PTA
Hawthorne Middle-High School 		Teachers at Loften High School
  Parent Band Boosters, Inc.		Drs. Janet Pappas & Trish Tapley
Walt Westcott				Newberry Elementary PTA
Lori Hippeheuser			Milam Funeral Home, Inc.
Irby PTA				Phyllis Evelyn Faulkner
Drug Enforcement Administration		Waldo PTA
Breezy Oaks Nursery
  1. Professional Services for Project SBAC CB710--Newberry High and
    Hawthorne High School Gymnasium Boiler/Heater Replacement ........................... Gable

    Interviews for these services were conducted on April 3, 1998. It is requested
    that the Board accept the following rankings: (1) Ingley, Campbell, Moses &
    Associates, Inc., Gainesville, Florida; (2) Cadwallader & Associates, Inc.,
    Gainesville, Florida. Fees will be negotiated and presented to the Board at a
    later date.

  2. Educational Specifications for Project SBAC CA742/716--Buchholz High
    School Ninth Grade Additions/Academies of Entrepreneurship and Finance ......... Gable

    Educational Specifications for this project have been prepared by facilities
    department staff. It is requested that the Board approve the Educational
    Specifications as presented.

  3. Schematic Design Documents (DOE Phase I) for Project SBAC
    CA742/716--Buchholz High School Ninth Grade Additions/Academies
    of Entrepreneurship and Finance ...........................................................................Gable

    Schematic Design Documents for the construction of this project have been
    prepared by Daimwood, Derryberry, Pavelchak Architects, Longwood,
    Florida. It is requested that the Board approve these plans as presented.

  4. Design Development/Contract Documents (DOE Phase II/III) ............................ Gable
  1. Design Development/Contract Documents (DOE Phase II/III) for
    Project SBAC CA736--Rawlings Elementary School HVAC
    Replacement

    Design Development/Contract Documents for the construction of
    this project have been prepared by Brian Cumming and Associates, Inc., Orlando, 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.

  2. Design Development/Contract Documents (DOE Phase II/III) for
    Project SBAC CB742--Buchholz High School Parking and Site
    Improvements

    Design Development/Contract Documents for the construction of this project have been prepared by Daimwood, Derryberry, Pavelchak Architects, Longwood, 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.
  1. Bid Award for Project SBAC CA736—Equipment Purchase for Rawlings
    Elementary School HVAC Replacement ..................................................................... Gable

    Bids for this purchase were received on April 10, 1998. It is requested that the
    Board accept the low base bid of $194,000 for 41 package rooftop units and
    additive alternate no. 1 in the amount of $4,700 for a 5-year extended parts
    warranty and issue a purchase order totaling $198,700 to Carrier of North Florida.

  2. Textbook Adoption ................................................................................................... Buchanan

    Approval and implementation of textbook adoption recommendations for elementary
    mathematics, middle school mathematics, human anatomy & physiology, sociology
    and world cultural geography as presented.

  3. Juvenile Justice Grants .............................................................................................. Omer

    A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Juvenile
    Justice for support for an Alternative to Suspension program at Howard Bishop
    Middle School. A total of $52,500 is requested.

  4. Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant Proposal ................................................ Omer

    A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of
    Education for Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant funds. A total of
    $500,000 is requested to provide technological support, wiring, hardware,
    software, and teacher training at Duval and Williams Elementary Schools, the
    Anchor Center, and the Horizon/New Pathways Center.

  5. Athletic Training Contract with UF ......................................................................... Monaghan

    This agreement will continue to provide six certified NATA Athletic Trainers--
    one at each of the six high schools. The annual cost to the Board is $58,905.

  6. 1998 Technology Literacy Challenge Model Projects ............................................ Omer

    A proposal has been prepared for funding to produce a model training program
    in prescribing and using assistive technology. A total of $75,000 is requested.

  7. Negotiations for Direct Purchase of System Software ........................................... Cromer

    As authorized by State Board Rule 6A1-012(10), approval is requested to
    negotiate with Bi-Tech Software, Inc., for the purchase of an administrative
    computer software package. The software package will include modules for
    Financial Management and Human Resources and offers function enhancements,
    such as applicant tracking with image attachments. Software replacement is
    required to provide a solution to "Year 2000" problems with current software.
    Administration will return to the Board with cost information and a request for
    approval to purchase pending successful negotiations.

  8. Security Agreement for Stephen Foster Elementary School ................................... Wittmer

    It is recommended that the Building and Grounds Security Agreement dated
    December 17, 1996, for Stephen Foster Elementary School be terminated,
    effective June 10, 1998.
  1. DISCUSSION ITEM—Contract for the New Superintendent ......................................... Chairman

  2. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS

  3. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: A School Board workshop has been scheduled for 2 p.m., May 5, 1998, to receive the consultant’s report on visits to candidates for the superintendency

Immediately following this Board meeting, there will be a meeting of the Alachua County School Board Leasing Corporation.

A Special Board meeting has been scheduled for 4 p.m., May 7, 1998, to approve a contract to offer the finalist for the superintendency.

A School Board workshop has been scheduled for 3-5 p.m., May 12, 1998, for an annual report by the Superintendent’s Committee on Student Discipline.

 

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