AGENDA

A.    CALL TO ORDER--PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

B.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2007, AND SPECIAL  MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 21, 2007, AND FEBRUARY 27, 2007

C.    ADOPTION OF AGENDA

D.    BOARD MEMBER/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

E.    CITIZEN INPUT (Fifteen (15) minutes will be provided for citizens to address the Board prior to the regular business meeting.  It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately three (3) minutes.)

F.    PRESENTATION—March of Dimes—Chain Reaction and Walk America (Lynda Knight)

G.    CONSENT AGENDA

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items 1-10.

1.     Employment of Personnel—Attachment A (Longstreth)

2.     Bid(s) and Requisition(s)—Attachment B (Hackett)

3.     District Consultant Services—Attachment C (Hackett)

4.     Purchased Products/Services between $12,500 and $24,999—Attachment D (Hackett)

5.     Monthly Financials (Ward)

6.     Extended School Year Programs 2007 (Anusavice)

Extended School Year Programs are submitted with a description and guidelines for educational opportunities that will be offered during the summer of 2007.

7.    Professional Services Fee for Project SBAC W0601—Districtwide Energy Conservation Project (Gable)

The School Board has approved BCA Consulting & Design Engineers, Inc., Maitland, Florida, as the design professional for this project.  It is requested that the School Board approve a negotiated lump sum fee of $22,660 for professional services on the Planning and Incentive Program phases of this project.

8.    Tech Prep Articulation Agreements  (Edwards)

Approval of the following articulation agreements for Career and Technical Education is recommended:

- Cardiovascular Technology A.S./A.A.S. – Nursing Assistant

- Nuclear Medicine A.S./A.A.S. – Nursing Assistant

- Respiratory Care A.S./A.A.S. – Nursing Assistant

- Radiography A.S./A.A.S. – Nursing Assistant

- Nursing A.S. Degree Program – Nursing Assistant

- Nursing A.S./Bridge – Nursing Assistant

- Practical Nursing Certificate – Nursing Assistant

- Surgical Technology Certificate – Nursing Assistant

- Dental Assisting Certificate – Dental Aide

- Dental Hygiene A.S./A.A.S. – Dental Aide

9.    Employee Case No. E-00607-01 (Wittmer)

10.   New Component for Master In-Service Plan Integrating Technology with Instruction (Shewey)

There is a need to add a new component to the Master In-Service Plan.  Through the efforts of the Curriculum and Instructional Technology departments, the District has received a new grant, Enhancing Education Through Technology.  The focus will be on curriculum integration with technology in the classroom.

 H.    ACTION ITEMS

1.     Bid Award for Project SBAC A0506—Santa Fe High School Parking and Bus Drive (Gable)

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  The Superintendent recommends that the School Board accept the low base bid of $428,438.48 and additive alternate 1 in the amount of $504,185.46 and award a contract for construction totaling $932,268.94 to Curt’s Construction and Hauling, White Springs, Florida.  Completion of this project shall be within seventy-five (75) consecutive calendar days from the date indicated in the “Notice to Proceed.”

2.     Elementary MAGNET Transportation Program  (Hollinger)

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the new Model of transporting elementary MAGNET students, effective for the 2007-08 school year.

3.     Contract Renewal with the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance (Wise)

This annual contract renewal with the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance provides for University athletic trainers and support services at seven (7) high schools for the sum of $117,600.  This agreement shall take effect on July 1, 2007, and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2008, unless sooner terminated or amended.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the contract renewal with the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance for the provision of athletic trainers and support services at seven (7) high schools for the sum of $117,600, effective July 1, 2007, as presented.

4.    Capital Outlay Request Encumbrance Authorization (Gable)

It is requested that the School Board approve the Capital Outlay Request Encumbrance Authorization.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Capital Outlay Request Encumbrance Authorization as presented.

  5.   Schedule Workshop(s) (Boyd)

      a.     Instructional Technology Update

      b.     Code of Student Conduct

      c.     Health Insurance Options

      d.     Budget Work Groups 

  6.    Diamond Sports Park Name Change (Wise)

The Citizens Advisory Council for Diamond Sports Park met on February 26, 2007, and unanimously recommended that the name of the park be changed to:  North Central Florida Sportsplex.  The new name will draw attention to the property’s new ownership and operation, improve its perception among certain private sports leagues, and accordingly enhance its efficient use and enjoyment.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:  The Superintendent recommends that the School Board change the name of the Diamond Sports Park to the North Central Florida Sportsplex, effective immediately.

 I.    CITIZEN INPUT  (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board following the regular business meeting It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately three (3) minutes.)

J.     BOARD MEMBER/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.