REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING NOVEMBER
17, 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
- Election of Chairman
- Election of Vice-Chairman
- Establishment of Board Meeting Dates and times
- Appointment of Board Attorney and Establishment of Fees
The Board will Recess and Reconvene with the New Chairman Presiding.
- Student Cases ....................................................................................................... Wittmer
a. Student Case No.
98-80-X |
b. Student Case No.
98-81-NP |
- Bid Awards ........................................................................................................... Gable
- Bid Award for Project SBAC CB709--Santa Fe High School Roof Repair/Replacement
Bids for the construction of this project were received on
October 20, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.
- Bid Award for Project SBAC CA707--Hidden Oak
Elementary School Hardcourt Cover
Bids for the construction of this project were received on
July 16, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.
- Bid Award for Project SBAC CB707--Wiles Elementary School Hardcourt Cover
Bids for the construction of this project were received on
July 16, 1998. Recommendations will be presented.
- Employee Case No. E-98-15 .......................................................................... Jones
- Planning Guide for School Improvement, 1998-99 ....................................... Marazza
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the
School Board approve the Planning Guide for School Improvement,
1998-99, as presented.
- Schedule/Cancel Workshops/Board Meetings ............................................ Marazza
a. Schedule a workshop on Strategic Planning 9 a.m.,
December 16, 1998.
b. Schedule a workshop to review development of proposed
revisions to the policy manual 9 a.m., January 12, 1999.
c. Cancel the first meeting in January 5, 1999, due to the holidays.
- Agenda Format ............................................................................................... Marazza
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the
School Board approve the revised agenda format as submitted.
- Consent Agenda ........................................................................................ Marazza
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that
the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in
items a.-k.
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.................................................. Birkett
d. Donations ............................................................................................... Chambers
It is requested that the Board approve the donations made to
the district by the following individuals, businesses, and
organizations:
Dr. Jeff Smith Newberry Elementary PTA Irv Lafferman
Dr. Kathy Tyler Wiles Elementary Faculty/Staff Fund Mary Ann Myrand
Allen & Ann Amos William & Mary Ann Frederick Michael Jeff
Westwood PTA
e. Supplemental Worker’s Compensation Pay
(Illness-in-Line-of-Duty Leave) ............................................................. Hotary
Consistent with Article X, Section 8, of the collective Bargaining
Agreement, these requests are for the one-third supplemental pay
for employees out on Workers’ Compensation.
f. Agreement with the University of Florida, Department of
Communicative Disorders ................................................................... Hughes
This agreement provides for hearing deficit evaluation services
for all SBAC students for 1998-99, and serves approximately
150-200 students. The annual cost is $10,000.
g. Professional Services for Project SBAC CA840--Rawlings
Elementary School Roof Replacement ............................................ Gable
On February 6, 1996, the Board approved A/R/C Associates,
Incorporated, Orlando, Florida, as the annual districtwide roof
consultant. It is requested that the Board approve a negotiated
fee of 6.2% for professional services on the above referenced
project.
h. Educational Specifications for Project SBAC CB632--
Westwood Middle School Master Plan, Phase I Additions
and Renovations ................................................................................ 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.
i. Certificate of Final Inspection and Payment for Project
SBAC CB742--Buchholz High School Parking and Site
Improvements ..................................................................................... 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 $255,583.53.
j. Goals 2000 Remedial Reading Staff Development ....................... Omer
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida
Department of Education for second year funding of $235,000
in federal Goals2000 funds to develop, continue and expand a
model middle school remedial reading program and to train
teachers to implement the program.
k. Agency Agreement with United Way and Alachua County
School Board on Behalf of Alachua County Healthy Kids
Program ............................................................................................ Omer
An application has been submitted to United Way of
Alachua County requesting the Healthy Kids program
become a participating affiliate agency. This affiliation will
provide $20,000 of United Way funds for the Healthy Kids
program this year.
J. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS
K. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Immediately following the Board meeting, there will be an annual meeting of the Alachua County School Board Leasing Corporation.
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.