REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING October 20, 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 OCTOBER 6, 1998

C. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

D. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. 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.)

F. CURRICULUM PRESENTATION (Approximately fifteen minutes will be allocated.)

Advanced Placement Programs...............................Boyd

G. ACTION ITEMS

1. District Facilities Work Program.....................................Gable

This program has been prepared as required by section 235.185 (F.S.) for submission to the SMART Schools Clearinghouse. The program represents a 5-year schedule of major repair, renovation and capital outlay projects together with projections of available revenue. The district must submit this program annually and may revise the program at any time to reflect new project priorities and available revenue.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the program as presented for submission to the Clearinghouse.

  1. Cancellation of December 1, 1998, Regular School Board
    Meeting .........................................................................Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board cancel the December 1, 1998, regular School Board Meeting due to the FSBA/FADSS Annual Joint Conference scheduled December 1-4 in Tampa.

  1. Resolutions—Proposed Amendments 6 & 7 to the Florida
    Constitution .................................................................Marazza

This item was tabled at the October 6, 1998, Board meeting.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that this item be removed from the table for action.

  1. Student Cases Wittmer

a. Student Case No. 98-24-ADM b.. Student Case No. 98-78-X
b. 98-80-X Student Case No. 98-79-X d. Student Case No.

  1. 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...................Ganger
d.  Certificate of Final Inspection and Payment for Project 
     SBAC CA534--Glen Springs Elementary School 
     Reroofing..................................................................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 $512,888.05.

e.  Annual Agreement with the University of Florida Department 
     of Otolaryngology (ENT).........................................Hughes

This agreement provides for the treatment of students that may require ear wax removal to facilitate hearing at a cost of $1000 for the period July 1998 through June 1999.

f.  Bus Use Agreement ...............................................Shelton

The University of Florida, Athletic Association Office of Student Life, requests the use of school buses to transport students to the Gator Literacy Program on October 22, November 19, December 3, 1998 and January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, and May 6, 1999. 

g.  Quit-Claim Deed – Gainesville High School/Georgetown 
     Apartments...............................................................Wittmer

The quit-claim deed will resolve an encroachment at Gainesville High School.

h.  Crown Consortium....................................................Skaff

The Crown Consortium is comprised of 20 school districts that have chosen to enter into a cooperative arrangement for management and leadership. The Department of Education will provide $50,000 to the Crown Consortium to provide principal training opportunities.

i.  Agreement with North Central YMCA.......................Stark

This agreement will allow for the operation of the before and after school program at Sidney Lanier Center.

j.  School Resource Officer—City of Gainesville.........Omer

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

k.  School Improvement Reading Incentive Grant .......Omer

A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Education for a School Improvement Reading Incentive Grant for Duval Elementary School. A total of $31,500 is requested. Funds will provide stipends for teachers for after-school tutoring and for parent workshops, books, registration, and travel costs for training, supplies, and materials for the Duval Parent Resource Center, and student transportation costs.

H. INFORMATION ITEM

I. DISCUSSION ITEM

J. BOARD MEMBERS/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS

K. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: A Workshop on Strategic Planning with Dr. Bill Cook has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 1998, at the Radisson.

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.