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. PRELIMINARY ITEMS

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1998

4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

6. SCHEDULED AGENCIES (This provides agencies the opportunity to address the Board prior to the regular business meeting. Approximately five minutes will normally be scheduled for each agency.)

Presentation by Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville President, Dr. Jean Casagrande.

7. 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.)

B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT—PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS

1. REPORTS/UPDATES

2. ACTION ITEMS

a. District Facilities List..... Tougaw

Facilities lists for all district schools have been prepared by district staff in accordance with DOE recommendations. These lists will be utilized in the Five-Year School Plant Survey required by DOE.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the District Facilities List as presented.

The Regular Board Meeting will be recessed.

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PUBLIC HEARING--(This is the opportunity for the public to present testimony on this issue. It is requested that speakers keep their comments to approximately five minutes.) A public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. to consider the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 Proposed School Calendars.

The Public Hearing will be adjourned and the Regular Board Meeting reconvened.

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b. Proposed Zone-Line Plan for Elementary School "E"—First Reading..... Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing 7:30 p.m., February 2,1999, on the proposed Zone-Line Plan for Elementary School "E."

c. Change Order Number One for Project SBAC CA744--Gainesville High School Ninth Grade Center..... Tougaw

This change order adds $33,631.80 to the contract, revising the contract total to $3,599,131.80. This change represents costs for accommodation of unforeseen site conditions regarding domestic water lines and fire protection water lines serving the project. Also, included are costs for implementation of DOE mandatory requirements relative to site safety, protection of exit stairways, emergency egress doors and windows, and fire dampers. Original contract amount was $3,565,500.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board authorize execution of this change order as presented.

d. Option to Purchase Real Property..... Wittmer

The Board has received an option from Norfleet Construction, Inc., to purchase seven (7) vacant lots in the Country Way Subdivision adjacent to Newberry Elementary School in Newberry, Florida, at a price of $112,000. Funds have been budgeted under Capital Outlay.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board exercise the option and enter into the contract for the purchase of the property.

e. Student Cases..... Wittmer

(1) Student Case No.: 99-01-X
(2) Student Case No.: 99-02-SB

f. Amendment to Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Document, 1998/99, District Plan B—First Reading..... Boyd

Florida Statues require that the School Board submit to the Department of Education its proposed procedures for the provision of special instruction and services for exceptional students. This document serves as the basis for the identification, evaluation, eligibility determination, and placement of students in special programs for exceptional students. A district electing to continue implementation of its District Plan to increase the participation of under-represented students in ESE gifted programs through 1999 must submit its Plan B.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing February 2, 1999, to consider the Amendment to Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Document, 1998-99, District Plan B.

g. Resolution—Bell Ringer Recognition Program..... Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Resolution for the Bell Ringer Recognition Program that will formally recognize employees who have "gone the extra mile."

h. Resolution—The Cambridge Group..... Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Resolution for The Cambridge Group to provide Strategic Planning services for the district.

i. Adoption of 1999 Legislative Priorities..... Marazza

j. Schedule a Workshop February 4, 1999, 9 a.m.--Discuss Evaluation Criteria for the Performance Appraisal System for the Superintendent’s Supplemental Salary..... Chairman

k. Appointment of Principal for Elementary School "E."..... Marazza

l. Lobbyist/Negotiator..... Marazza

C. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT—CONSENT AGENDA..... Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items 1.-13.

1. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B..... Cake

2. Change Orders Approved Under Policy FM (Construction Contract Change Orders) to be Included in Official Minutes--Attachment C..... Tougaw

3. Bids and Requisitions--Attachment D..... Chambers

4. Donations..... Chambers

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

Patricia Head	Dr. & Mrs. Thomas K. Young
Dr. Leonard Jackson	Ogden Entertainment of Florida, Inc.
Ulrich Foerster	Marian Rodgers
Golden Key National Honor Society	Edith Williams
Stuart’s Cycle	Canine Care Center
Jan Frentzen	Central Monogramming
Modern Shoe Repair	Gainesville Health & Fitness
Robinson’s Cleaners	L & S Auto Trim
Max’s Paint & Body Shop	Law Office of Carl Johnson
Sims Music & Sound	Stansberry Chiropractic
Elizabeth Roberts	Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Pollack
Bilsky Enterprises, Inc.	Beck Enterprises of Gainesville
Fred Vyverberg, Architect	Mica Mode Cabinets
Crown Automotive	Jeff Longanecker
K.C. Painting	Magnolia Steel
Shea’s Glass Company	Shell PTA
Halter Metals	Fastsigns
Marianne Prince	Carl Williams
Toys R Us	K-Mart 3424
Glanzer Press	Tammy Selph
Tropicana	Avmed Medical Park
Terwilliger PTA	Robert E. Taylor, A.I.A., Architect
Deana McLendon Real Estate, Inc.	Columbia North Florida Regional Medical Center
Central Florida Drywall & Plastering, Inc.	R. Hyden Construction, Inc.
Dave Mays Automotive	C&D Insurance and Bonds, Inc.
Advanced Reprographics, Inc.	MMS Mechanical Services, Inc.
Joe Walker Distributors, Inc.	Law Offices of Donnelly & Gross, PA
Gainesville Carpet & Flooring	S & S Cleaners
Elan	King Insurance Agency
Hogan’s Hero’s	Samuel Clark
Shands at AGH	Target-School Fundraising
North Florida Retiree Chapter

5. Supplemental Worker’s Compensation Pay (Illness-in-Line-of-Duty Leave)..... Chambers

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.

6. Senior Management Election Option..... Chambers

Florida Statute allows the election of a Senior Management Class designation for certain categories of management personnel within a district. The Board would be an eligible class for this designation. Designating the Board as a Senior Management class would allow more flexibility to members while at the same time saving money for the district under certain elections.

7. Schematic Design Documents (DOE Phase I) for Project SBAC CB634-- Mebane Middle School Additions and Renovations..... Tougaw

Craig Salley and Associates, Gainesville, Florida, have prepared schematic Design Documents for the construction of this project. It is requested that the Board approve these plans as presented.

8. Agreement with the University of Florida Department of Psychology..... Dukes

This agreement provides up to 127 hours of psychological evaluations, treatment, and care for students whose behavior is interfering with their learning. The cost is $55 per hour for a total of $6,985.

9. Extended Access to Library Media Services State General Revenue..... Boyd

Four proposals have been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Education Extended Access to Library Media Services Grant program. The goal of the programs is to provide extra hours of service at public school library/media centers. A total of $18,442 is requested. Funds will be spent on Media Specialist and Media Aide salaries and fringe benefits.

10. Parents-to-Kids State General Revenue..... Boyd

A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Education Parents-to-Kids Reading program. The goal of the program is to improve reading readiness skills among economically disadvantaged kindergarten students and the reading achievement of economically disadvantaged second grade students. A total of $87,354 is requested. Funds will be spent on books, stipends for teachers who serve as project committee members, local travel, postage, printing, transportation, and supplies.

11. Reading Readiness Grant..... Boyd

A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Education for funds to implement an emergent reading program in PreK/Head Start classrooms district-wide. Requested funds are $141,233.

12. Virtual Learning Technologies Contract—The Florida High School..... Boyd

Contract for the procurement of Internet based staff development and delivery tools, the development and implementation of staff development components on the Electronic Curriculum Planning Tool (ECPT) and Sunshine State Standards (SSS), and staff training as provided through Goals 2000 grant.

13. Second Amendment to Charter School Contract—The One-Room School House..... Boyd

The One-Room School House Project, Inc., has requested that the maximum number of students at the school be increased from 75 to 80, to accommodate the anticipated enrollment of siblings of students. This will be the second amendment to the school’s charter contract. The first amendment occurred on March 17, 1998, to change the grades being taught at the school from 1-5 to K-6, and to change the school from a public employer to a private employer.

D. 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.