October 24, 2006 Agenda

E-3. Edulog Optimization Consulting

Recommendation: Approve proposal from Edulog to provide Brevard Public Schools with five days of on-site transportation optimization consulting services on December 4, 2006 through December 8, 2006.

E-4. Budget Amendment #1 for the Operating Fund, 2006-07

Recommendation: Approve resolution #1 to amend the Operating Fund Budget.

E-5. Surplus Property

Recommendation: Authorize the removal from inventory and disposal of surplus property according to prescribed procedures in Florida Statutes 274.05 and 274.06.

E-6. Purchasing Bids, RFPs, RFQs, Sales & Service Agreements

Recommendation:

Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

a. #07-021/BM – Test, Inspection and Maintenance of Storm Shutters at 27 District Locations - Maintenance – 2006/07

b. #07-022/AS – Bobcat Compact Track Loader – Plant Operations & Maintenance – 2006/07

Re-Award the Purchasing Bids listed below:

c. #05-018/CN – Kitchen Equipment Parts – Maintenance Warehouse – 2004/05, 2005/06, 2006/07

Award the RFP listed below:

d. #0504/JO – “Opportunity & Special Buy” Food Product Suppliers – 2006/07

E-7. Support Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Approve the routine support staff recommendations.

E-8. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Recommendation: Accept the retirement of Stephen T. Barrowman, Dean/Assistant Principal at Titusville High School, effective October 31, 2006. Approve the routine instructional staff recommendations.

E-9. Florida Learn and Serve Special Initiatives Grant

Recommendation: Accept the submission and award of the Florida Learn and Serve Special Initiatives grant application, Project Helping Others through Personal Empowerment – H.O.P.E. & LEARNING, for $54,000. This application was due on September 30, 2006 and was submitted with Dr. DiPatri’s signature.

F. CONSENT AGENDA (Information Item at Prior Meeting)

F-1. Establish Meeting Dates for December 2006 and January 2007

Recommendation: Approve School Board meeting dates of December 12, 2006 (regular meeting) and January 23, 2007 (regular meeting). Both meetings will commence at 5:30 p.m.

F-2. Central Florida Public School Boards Legislative Agenda for 2007

Recommendation: Approve the adoption of the Central Florida Public School Boards Coalition’s Legislative Platform for 2007.

F-3. Approve School Improvement Plans for 2007

Recommendation: Approve School Improvement Plans for 82 schools and the alternative sites.

F-4. District Submission of Major Areas of Interest

Recommendation: Approve the Major Areas of Interest for the 2007-08 school year and submit to the Commissioner of Education for approval.

F-5. School Board of Brevard County and Department of Juvenile Justice

Recommendation: Approve the Agreement with the School Board of Brevard County and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

F-6. Consultant Agreement with Dr. Susan Hall

Recommendation: To authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement with Dr. Susan L. Hall, the Founder and President of 95% Group, to work with all elementary principals and reading coaches/experts.

F-7. Contracted Services Agreement between Port Malabar Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc.

Recommendation: Approve the Contracted Services Agreement between Port Malabar Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc. for writing workshops on November 8-9, 2006.

F-8. Consultant Agreements for Endeavour Elementary Magnet School and Mila Elementary School – Nancy Prizito Enterprises - Elementary Writing Strategies

Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Nancy Prizito Enterprises in the amount of $1,800 for staff development services at Endeavour Elementary Magnet School on November 4, 2006 and December 9, 2006 to conduct two half-day trainings with third and fourth grade, as well as certified support teachers for those grade levels. Approve the agreement with Nancy Prizito in the amount of $1,560 to provide writing strategies training for teachers in grades 1 – 4 at Mila Elementary on November 10, 2006.

F-9. Consultant Agreement for Mila and Cambridge Elementary Schools – Yvettte Zgonc Links to Literacy

Recommendation: Approve the agreement with Yvette Zgonc in the amount of $4,810.00 to provide literacy training for teachers in grades K – 6. Three days of training, November 6 & 9, 2006 and January 17, 2007, will be provided at Mila Elementary for teachers in both schools with a modeling/visitation site visit scheduled for each school as well.

F-10. Consultant Agreement for Cambridge Elementary Magnet School – AIMS Education Foundation

Recommendation: Approve the contract between the School Board of Brevard County and AIMS Education Foundation for staff development services at Cambridge Elementary Magnet School on November 7, 2006 and December 5, 2006. AIMS consultants will conduct an 8 hour staff development training for all teachers on each of these days. Cost of 2 days of staff development training, travel, accommodations, and teacher resource materials for all teachers is $7,800.

F-11. Contracted Services Agreement – Fairglen Elementary School and Learning Wheels Educational Consultants

Recommendation: Approve the contracted services agreement in the amount of $8200 between Fairglen Elementary and Learning Wheels Educational Consultants, Julie Teague and Debrah Harman to provide a two-day workshop covering the topic of math in the K-6 classroom on November 20 and 21, 2006.

F-12. Field Trip for Melbourne High School Crew Team to Augusta, Georgia

Recommendation: Approve the field trip request by the Melbourne High School Crew Team to travel to Augusta, Georgia, on November 10-12, 2006, to participate in The Head of the South Regatta. There will be no cost to the district.

F-13. Eau Gallie AFJROTC to Attend the JROTC Southeastern Regional Drill Championships, Tifton, Georgia, November 17^th and 18^th, s006

Recommendation: To approve the recommendation for the Eau Gallie AFJROTC Drill Team to attend the JROTC Southeastern Regional Drill Championships, Tifton, Georgia, November 17^th and 18^th, 2006.

F-14. Field Trip for the Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School Wind Ensemble to Participate in a Performance with the Broadway Connect Program in New York, NY, on March 22-27, 2007

Recommendation: To approve the field trip of the Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School Wind Ensemble students to participate in the Broadway Connect Program in New York, New York, on March 22-27, 2007.

F-15. Edgewood to Participate in Youth Fuel Cell Seminar/Competition 2006

Recommendation: Approve request for Edgewood Jr/Sr High Fuel Cell Team consisting of four (4) students, and one (1) teacher, to participate in the International Youth Fuel Cell Competition to be held in Hawaii as part of the 2006 International Fuel Cell Seminar, November 9-14, 2006. A total of four (4) school days will be missed.

F-16. Tentative Facilities Work Program for FY 2006-2007 thru FY 2010/2011

Recommendation: Authorize the Superintendent to approve and submit the Brevard County School District’s Tentative Facilities Work Program for FY 2006/2007 thru FY 2010/2011 to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) as required by F.S. 1013.35.

F-17. Viera High School – Additional FF&E Funding

Recommendation: Approve an additional $1,315,000 to increase the FF&E funding at Viera High School from $4,000,000 to $5,315,000.

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G. ACTION AGENDA

G-1. Approve the Brevard Public Schools Student Progression Plan

Recommendation: Approve the Brevard Public Schools Student Progression Plan for 2006-07. Hold a Public Hearing and adopt the proposed revisions of the Brevard Public Schools Student Progression Plan. In compliance with Section 1008.25 et al., Florida Statutes, the School Board has adopted a plan for student progression in Brevard Public Schools. The plan must be updated or revised periodically to incorporate locally proposed changes mandated by Florida Statutes or State Board of Education Rule.

G-2. Revision to Policy #8651 – Employee Transportation

Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and approve the revision to School Board Policy #8651 – Employee Transportation.

G-3. Policy Revisions to the School Year Calendar Standards and Approval of the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 School Year Calendars

Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and approve the revisions to Board Policy 8210 – School Calendar. Approve the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 school year calendars base don the approval of Board Policy 8210.

G-4. Proposed Board Policy – Lightning Safety and Outdoor Activities

Recommendation: Hold public hearing and approve Board Policy regarding Lightning Safety and Outdoor Activities.

H. INFORMATION AGENDA

H-1. Contracted Services Agreement between Meadowlane Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc.

Recommendation: Approve the Contracted Services Agreement between Meadowlane Elementary School and Melissa Forney Enterprises, Inc. for a one-day writing workshop on November 30, 2006.

I. STAFF REPORTS

J. ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS (If required)

K. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS

L. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

M. ADJOURNMENT

INSTITUTION: ARTICLE IX – SECTION 1. Public education. - The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its borders. Adequate provision shall be made by law for a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education and for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of institutions of higher learning and other public education programs that the needs of the people may require.

ADDRESSING THE BOARD:

Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any regular meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes. A speaker’s time may not be allocated to others. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the east wall of the boardroom. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the beginning of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. Up to thirty minutes of public discussion will be allowed for each agenda action item.

NOTE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

NOTE: Sensory and mobility impaired persons seeking assistance for participation in any meeting, conference, or seminar should contact Patti Buchanan, Employment Supervisor, Employee Services, five days prior to the meeting date. Ms. Buchanan may be reached at 631-1911, ext. 220 (voice) or 632-7603 (TDD).

NOTE: This publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats, including large print, cassette tape, and Braille. Telephone or written requests should include your name, address, and telephone number. Requests should be made to School Board Office, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940-6699, (321) 633-1000, ext. 412 at least two (2) weeks prior to the time you need the publication.

NOTE: We respectfully request that ALL ELECTRONIC ITEMS AND CELL PHONES REMAIN OFF while the School Board is in session.

NOTE: Brevard Public Schools Television (BPS-TV) will broadcast this meeting live on Bright House Networks cable channel 9. BPS-TV will also replay the meeting on Saturday at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday at 8:00 p.m., and the following Tuesday @ 5:30 p.m. This meeting will also be broadcast on the BPS-TV 9. The City of Titusville also broadcast the meetings on Thursday’s at 8:00 a.m. and Saturday’s at 7:00 p.m. on Bright House cable channel 1 or 99.

A. OPENING EXERCISES

A-7. Adoption of Agenda

B. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS/GUESTS - AWARDS

C. RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

D. PUBLIC DISCUSSION

E. CONSENT AGENDA (No Information Item at Prior Meeting)