| REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING | June 16, 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 JUNE 2, 1998
C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
D. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. RECOGNITION
- Florida Special Olympic State Games Awards ………………………………… Boyd/Naomi Williams
- School Academic Achievement Awards ... Boyd
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. Bid Awards...Gable
a. Bid Award for Project SBAC CB742—Buchholz High School Parking and Site Improvements.
Bids for the construction of this project were received on June 9, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.
b. Bid Award for Lumber Materials for Project SBAC CA720/721—Relocatable Moves (Local/Leased).
Bids for these materials were received on June 12, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.
c. Bid Award for Electrical Materials for SBAC Project CA720/721—Relocatable Moves (Local/Leased).
Bids for these materials were received on June 12, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.
2. Master Plan Presentation for Project SBAC CA636--Westwood Middle School Master Plan...Gable
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the master plan prepared by Flad and Associates, Gainesville, Florida, as presented.
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 the following:
The Public Hearing will be adjourned and the Regular Board Meeting reconvened.
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3. Student Cases...Wittmer
a. Student Case No. 98-52-X b. Student Case No. 98-55-X c. Student Case No. 98-56-X d. Student Case No. 98-57-X e. Student Case No. 98-58-X f. Student Case No. 98-59-X g. Student Case No. 98-61-X 4. Schedule Special Board Meeting and Workshop...Chairman
a. Schedule a special meeting for consideration and possible action regarding the Alachua County Commission’s proposed 1% recreation sales tax issue June 22, 1998, 1-3 p.m., in the Boardroom.
b. Schedule a workshop to discuss changes in federal regulations June 30, 1998, 2 p.m., in Conference Room E.
5. Personnel Reclassification and Unit Allocations—Attachment E...Jones
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the personnel reclassification and unit allocations as presented.
6. Consent Agenda...Chambers
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items a.-z.
a. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B...Jones
b. Change Orders Approved Under Policy FM (Construction Contract Change Orders) to be Included in Official Minutes--Attachment C...Gable
c. Bids and Requisitions--Attachment D...Ganger
d. Donations...Chambers
It is requested that the Board approve the donations made to the district by the following individuals, businesses, and organizations:
Skate Station Marvin Shaw David Hock, DDS Monica Murphy National Vacuum Bryn-Alan Gainesville Health & Fitness Center Coca Cola Bottling Discount Dave’s Golf Shop Publix Super Markets Culligan Bottled Water Gainesville Ice Joe Walker Distributors, Inc. Nationwide Insurance Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Patty Kunkel Kathleen Requesens Vicki Johnson North Florida Regional Medical Center Newberry Elem. PTA American Legion Post #149 City of Newberry Alachua County Farm Bureau Newberry Bank Singleton Subway Wiles Elementary e. Budget Amendment #8...Birkett
This budget amendment represents a reclassification of Lottery Revenue Bonds from other financing sources to a state established revenue source.
f. Budget Amendment #9...Birkett
This budget amendment represents a decrease in the General Fund in the amount of $99,412.94 as follows:
1. Preschool ($154,271.00) 2. Student Performance Program 26,000.00 3. Internal Accounts 11,351.42 4. PASS 8,690.00 5. Miscellaneous Local 1,013.25 6. Insurance Loss Recovery 7,803.39 ($99,412.94)
Changes in appropriations reflect the above revenue adjustments and changes between accounts at the request of principals and department heads.
g. Removal of Reprimand from Employee’s Personnel File...Babb
h. Title VI...Omer
Title VI of the improving America’s Schools Act, 1995, replaces the Chapter 2 program. The purpose of this program is to support local education reform and innovation. These funds will be used for the following purposes:
- Supplemental resources, computer software and hardware for instructional use;
- Improving local educational practices;
- Professional development;
- Programs to enhance personal excellence and academic achievement of students, and
- Other innovative projects to enhance program and school climate.
i. Head Start Program Expansion (August 1, 1998-July 31, 1999)...Omer
The Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families provides funding to support expansion of the existing Head Start Program. A total of $373,866 is requested to provide comprehensive early childhood services to 100 three- and four-year-old children and their families. A total of 46 slots will be designated for after-school services to support the Welfare to Work Initiative. Head Start classrooms will be established at the Family Progress Center-Early Head Start Site, Fearnside Family Services Center, and the Gainesville Job Corp Center. All participants will receive health, social services, education, parent involvement, nutrition, and disabilities services.
j. Head Start Program (August 1, 1998-July 31, 1999)...Omer
Funds to support the Head Start Program are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services/Administration for Children and Families. The grant is allocated to provide comprehensive preschool services to 600 three- and four-year-old children and their families for a total of $2,980,738.
In addition to supporting the preschool classrooms, funds are designated to support the operation of the Fearnside Family Services Center, a program designed to provide assistance to Head Start parents as they seek to improve their quality of life and their children’s chances for school success.
k. Louis T. Camp Creative Teaching Grants...Omer
Four district teachers have prepared applications for the Louis T. Camp Creative Teaching Grants. The teachers represent Irby and Newberry Elementary Schools and Kanapaha Middle School. Teachers whose applications are selected for funding will receive $500 each.
l. Agreement with the Alachua County Health Department...Omer
The Alachua County Health Department provides services to eligible families at the Early Head Start Family Progress Center.
m. Approval of Contract with Consultant for Early Head Start...Omer
This contract provides an outside evaluation to be conducted by Jeffery Roth as a consultant to the Curriculum Department for Early Head Start. Grant funds are provided specifically for this purpose.
n. One Room School House...Omer
The Florida Department of Education is increasing by $5,000 the budget for the One Room School House for a total of $57,000. The additional funds will be used for building rental and salaries.
o. Chance Charter School...Omer
The Florida Department of Education is increasing by $19,000 the budget for the Chance Charter School for a total of $71,000. The additional funds will be used for building rental and therapy for students.
p. Early Head Start...Omer
A budget has been prepared for fourth-year funding for the district’s Early Head Start program, which serves infants and toddlers. The fourth-year funding amount is $674,712.
q. Education for Homeless Children and Youth...Omer
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program of the Florida Department of Education. Funds are requested to provide educational services to homeless children attending district schools. A total of $56,818 is requested.
r. Agreement with Hippodrome State Theatre...Omer
An agreement for services has been prepared with the Hippodrome State Theatre for assistance with the Improvisational Teen Theatre as part of Loften High School’s Florida Learn and Serve project. Grant funds are provided for this purpose.
s. District Limited English Proficient (LEP) Plan...Wagner
To meet the requirements of the 1990 Florida Consent Decree, each district is required to submit every three years an updated LEP Plan. The Plan includes (1) standards for entry, exit, and post-reclassification, (2) instructional, categorical, and student services, (3) provisions for and plans to employ qualified staff, and (4) evidence of consultation with parent council or advisory body.
t. Textbook Adoptions...Buchanan
Approval is requested for the adoption of the recommendations listed here for implementation in the fall of 1998 and thereafter, subject to availability of funding in 1997-98 and subsequent years: (1) for middle schools--Computer Applications in Business I, Computer Applications in Business II, and Exploring Technology; (2) for high schools--Business Systems & Technology 1, Business Systems & Technology 2, Business Computer Applications 2, Drafting I, II, & III, Carpentry, Masonry, and World History, Honors
u. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B, Project; Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Preschool Grant for Children with Disabilities, Ages 3-5; and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B, Discretionary Supplement...Speisman
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a Federal Entitlement project that provides staff, support services, special equipment and materials for eligible disabled students. The project application is in the amount of $2,645,283. The IDEA, Part B, Preschool Grant for Children with Disabilities is a federal entitlement project which provides staff, support services, special equipment and materials for use with Prekindergarten students with disabilities. The project application is in the amount of $337,481. The IDEA, Part B, Discretionary Supplement is intended to assist districts in successful implementation of statewide initiatives relative to the education of students with disabilities. The project application is in the amount of $186,964.
v. Design Development/Contract Document (DOE Phase II/III) for Project SBAC CB710--Newberry High and Hawthorne High School Gymnasium Boiler/Heater Replacement...Gable
Design Development/Contract Documents for the construction of this project have been prepared by Ingley, Campbell, Moses & Associates, Inc., 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.
w. Board approval of the 1997/98 State Requirements for Educational Facilities(SREF) Safety Inspection Report...Gable
The administration recommends that the Board approve this report, dated June 16, 1998, as presented.
x. Leasing and Re-Leasing of Relocatable Classrooms for Project SBAC CA821...Gable
The administration recommends that the Board approve the lease agreement with Spacemasters Buildings for leasing and re-leasing of relocatable classrooms from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999.
y. Bus Use Agreements...Shelton
- The University of Florida, 4-H Club Foundation, requests the use of school buses to transport participants to the 1998 Florida 4-H Congress, July 28-30, 1998.
- The University of Florida, Lady Gator Basketball, requests the use of school buses to transport participants to the 1998 Lady Gator Basketball summer camps, June 22-28, 1998.
- The University of Florida, Volleyball, requests the use of school buses to transport participants to the 1998 Florida Volleyball Camp, July 13-26, 1998.
- The University of Florida, Baseball, requests the use of school buses to transport participants to the 1998 Summer Baseball Camp, July 5-30 1998.
z. Amendment to Contract with Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc....Wittmer
The amendment extends through July 17, 1998, the contract with Meridian for educational services for students in the Prairie Achievement Center.
H. DISCUSSION ITEM—Issue of School Violence...Carroll
I. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS
J. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: A workshop has been scheduled for 7 p.m., June 22, 1998, GHS auditorium, for review of secondary band programs.
A workshop has been scheduled for 9 a.m., July 9, 1998, Conference Room E, Kirby-Smith Administration Center, on the budget.
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.