REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING November 3, 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 OCTOBER 20, 1998
   
3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
   
4. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
   
5. RECOGNITION—Florida Council of Social Studies Teacher of the Year for
   Elementary, Middle and High School Levels ................................... Boyd
   
6. 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.)
   
7. ACTION ITEMS

1. PROCLAMATION—American Education Week ................ Johnson
2. Student Cases ........................................................................ Wittmer

1. Student Case No. 98-78-X
2. Student Case No. 98-80-X
3. Student Case No. 98-84-X
4. Student Case No. 98-85-X
5. Student Case No. 98-86-X
6. Student Case no. 98-87-X

3. Consent Agenda ................................................................. Marazza

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

1. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B ....... Jones
   
2. Under Policy Change Orders Approved FM (Construction Contract Change Orders) to be Included in Official Minutes--Attachment C ................................. Gable
   
3. Bids and Requisitions--Attachment D ...................... Birkett
   
4. Donations ............................................................ Chambers

It is requested that the Board approve the donations made to the district by the following individuals, businesses, and organizations:

Karen Scarborough Ella Mae Huber American Paper Converters Ernest Wigglesworth Alachua PTA Flash Foto Dr. Leonard Jackson Jim Whitlow Inc. (Herff Jones) Ben O. Franklin, III BHS Band Boosters Jean Gaughf The Tack Trunk

Representative Cynthia Chestnut Kiwanis Club of Gainesville Holy Trinity Episcopal Church University of Florida Ona Colasante Fun Languages Gainesville Casey and Pam Fitzgerald Robert Andrew Kent Steven C. Stringer Surya Mantrala Terri A. Handy

5. Budget Amendment #1 ............................................. Birkett

This budget amendment represents an increase in Special Revenue Funds

for new funded projects and balances forward in the amount of $7,765,526.79 as follows:

1.  Head Start  2.  Environmental Educ.  3.  Safe Haven  4.  Vocational Grants  5.  Drug Free Schools  6.  94-142  7.  Title 1  8.  Adult Basic  9.  Title II 10. Caring and Sharing Startup Grant 11. School to Work Grants 12. Goals 2000 13. Pre-School Handicapped 14. Tech Literacy Challenge Grants 15. Florida Learn and Serve 16. Migrant JTPA 17. Emergency Immigrant Education

$562,729.93 4,950.00 82,041.62 333,239.02 780,948.39 2,960,039.45 960,365.68 14,504.14 445,970.95 50,000.00 79,196.47 438,503.70 341,832.58 622,406.52 28,401.70 26,201.00 34,195.64 $7,765,526.79

Changes in appropriations reflect the above revenue increase along with changes between accounts at the request of project administrators.

6. Inventory Droppage Report for July 1, 1998 Through October 16, 1998 .................................................... Birkett

A list of equipment is submitted to be dropped from property records due to fair wear and tear, vandalism, theft, trade-ins, sales, etc. Please note inventory droppage report is reported by property number, school, and classification summary.

7. Professional Services ............................................ Gable

(1)   Professional Services for Project SBAC 
       CB632--Westwood Middle School Master Plan, 
       Phase I Additions and Renovations

       On April 1, 1997, the Board approved Flad and 
       Associates of Florida, Inc., Gainesville, Florida, as 
       the design professional for the above referenced project. 
       It is requested that the Board approve a professional 
       services fee of 7.2% of the construction cost for the project.

 

(2)   Professional Services for Project SBAC CB634--Mebane
        Middle School Master Plan, Phase I Additions and Renovations

        On February 18, 1997, the Board approved Craig Salley and 
        Associates, Gainesville, Florida, as the design professional for 
        the above referenced project. It is requested that the Board approve 
        a professional services fee of 7.2% of the construction cost for the project.

(3)   Professional Services for Project SBAC CA732--Newberry High School 
        Master Plan

        On October 6, 1998, the Board approved Portal Architecture 
        Gainesville, Florida, as the design professional for the above referenced 
        project. It is requested that the Board approve a professional services fee
        not to exceed $45,000 for site master planning.

8. Educational Specifications for Project SBAC CA712--Santa Fe High School Academy of Veterinary Technology and Animal Science ............................... 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.

9. Certificate of Final Inspection and Payment for Project SBAC CB210--Elementary School "E" Site Work .. Gable

          This project has been inspected by the project architect and 
          the facilities department staff. It is requested that the Board authorize 
          final payment to the contractor upon total acceptance of this project. 
          Final contract amount is $519,823.80.

10. Cooperative Agreement with Santa Fe Community College ...................................................................... Hughes

             This agreement with SFCC, Department of Dental program, will provide
          free dental screenings (noninvasive) and education & fluoride treatments 
          at cooperating schools. 

11. Reading Proficiencies Grant ..................................... Omer

          A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of 
          Education for funds to implement the Great Leaps Reading Program as a 
          tutorial supplement to existing reading programs at Alachua, Hidden Oak, 
          Prairie View, Shell Elementary, and Waldo Community Schools. Requested 
          funds are $148,780.

12. School Resource Officer Program—City of Gainesville ..................................................................................... Omer

          The Gainesville Police Department will provide school resource 
          officers at targeted schools.

13. Lease Agreement with Department of Children and
    Families ..................................................................... Omer

          This agreement will lease to the Department of Children 
          and Families space for two portable buildings, which will enhance 
          the Family Services Center at Alachua Elementary School.

14. Goals 2000 Local Education Reform Grant .......... Omer

          A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida 
          Department of Education for a grant from federal Goals 2000 funds 
          to develop and implement a secondary writing-across-the-curriculum 
          program. The proposal requests funding of $250,000.

15. Goals 2000 Inservice Grant Application ................ Omer

         A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department 
         of Education Division for a Goals 2000 Inservice Training Grant. A total of 
         $200,000 is requested to establish a three-year Leadership Academy to help 
         north central Florida principals, their supervisors, and teachers learn and apply 
         skills that are recognized as critical for school success. Funds will provide for 
         consultants, rental of workshop space, presentation equipment, project 
         coordinator, clerical salaries, and printing of curricular materials.

16. Agreements for Head Start Nutrition and Food Service Management Institute .............................................. Crowell

          The Head Start Regional office requested that Alachua County host a Head 
          Start Nutrition and Food Service Management Institute. A total of $70,000 
          was funded. The proposal was approved at the July 21, 1998, School Board 
          meeting. The Management and Training Development Company is providing 
          consultants, travel, materials, and support for services. One agreement provides
          hotel lodging and meals for 120 participants. Grant funds are provided specifically
          for this purpose.

17. Agreement with City College .................................. Davis

          City College will provide advanced credit standing to Eastside High School’s 
          Institute of Culinary Arts students enrolling in post-secondary programs of study.

18. Agreement with Johnson and Wales University .... Davis

          Johnson and Wales University will provide advanced credit standing to 
          Eastside High School’s Institute of Culinary Arts students enrolling in 
          postsecondary programs of study.

19. Agreement for Dental Aide ..................................... Davis

          This agreement adds the area of Dental Aide to Gainesville High School’s 
          Institute of Health Professions program and provides for continued study at 
          Santa Fe Community College.

20. Bus Use Agreement ................................................ Shelton

          The University of Florida requests the use of two buses on November 7, 1998, 
          to transport students to a fall retreat of the Florida Cicerones.

8. H. INFORMATION—School Improvement Planning Guide Marazza

9. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS

10. J. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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