A G E N D A
A. CALL TO ORDER--PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
B. APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
1.
June 9, 2009, Informal School Board
Meeting
2. June 16, 2009, School Board Meeting
C. ADOPTION
OF AGENDA
- Delete from the Consent Agenda, Attachment
B, Item G., Interior Renovations at
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.)
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 three (3) minutes.)
A
Public Hearing has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to consider proposed
revisions to the 2009-2010 Elementary
and Secondary Code of Student
Conduct.
The
Public Hearing will be adjourned and the Regular Board meeting reconvened.
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F. CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items 1-27.
1.
Employment
of Personnel—Attachment A (Longstreth)
2. Bid(s)
and Requisition(s)—Attachment B (Hackett)
3. Purchased Products/Services between
$12,500 and $24,999—Attachment C (Hackett)
4. Monthly
Financials (Ward)
5. Transportation Bus Use Agreement(s) (
a. A bus use agreement has been prepared with the City of Gainesville, Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs for the 2009 Summer Camp, beginning June 16, 2009, through August 7, 2009.
b. A bus use agreement has been prepared with
the
c. A bus use agreement has been prepared with
the
6. Donations
(Birkett)
|
Anu Bhattacharyya Candice Pigott Homerun Club David and Mary
Scarborough Nautilus Realty Boys Golf Boosters Varsity Cheerleaders Softball Boosters Teresa Tillis Sweet Dreams Amy Anderson Carolyn Carbaugh Tarrolyn Boone Shamsi Menhaji Band Boosters |
Clarence A. Parrott, DDS Margie B Parrott GRU D.A. Fosser William P. Cervone Jonathan and Julia
Reiskind Carl F. and Brenda Walls Christy Montgomery Patricia M. Hall Club Henry A. Silverman, D.M.D., P.A. Stephen R. and Jane P.
McKinney James R. and Sibet S.
Grantham |
William M. and Nancy C.
Smith Joseph E. Hartman and
Beth Dovell James F. Bishop Jr. Mary Polly French Doughty
TTEE Elizabeth A. Shaughnessy Gregg and Susan Von
Mering Jon Moore Thomas and Joy Green
Byron GHS Boosters Fl Chris and Illia Cowles David and Julie Ludlow Shell PTA Leota Waller |
7. School Advisory Council
Membership Lists 2009-2010 (Anusavice)
Florida Statute 1001.452 and School Board policy require that a list of School Advisory Council members be submitted annually by each school to the School Board for approval.
8. Increase in
Fingerprinting Fee for Contractor/Vendor for Retention of Prints (Longstreth)
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has imposed a fee
associated with the retention of fingerprints for individuals who are
fingerprinted as a contractor or vendor with any
9. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Funds (Black)
The Exceptional Student
Education Federal Entitlement projects funds has been allocated for the purpose
of supporting special education and related services to students with
disabilities in
10. Title I, Part A—Improving the Academic
Achievement of the Disadvantaged 2009-10 Project Application (Hall)
The Title I project includes 19 elementary schools, six charter
schools, one private school, the
Title I funds allocated under the ARRA will be allocated to schools
through this project application to save jobs and provide continued
instructional support to students and staff in all qualifying schools. The Title I project includes 18 elementary
schools, seven charter schools, one private school, the
12. Title
I Part A—School Choice with Transportation 2009-2010 Project Application (Hall)
The activities and funds described in this project application meet the
No Child Left Behind Requirements to provide school choice options and
supplemental educational services (tutoring) to students who attend Title I
schools identified as in need of improvement.
The activities and funds allocated in this project application are
designed to meet the educational needs of students who are identified as
at-risk or being served in programs designed for neglected and delinquent
students.
The activities and funds allocated in this project application are
designed to meet the educational needs of students who are identified as
at-risk or being served in programs designed for neglected and delinquent
students.
15. 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 a program of supervised clinical
education for athletic training students who are part of the University of
Florida Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). These students provide additional athletic
trainer support to the UF certified athletic trainer assigned to BHS, EHS, GHS,
and SFHS. There are no direct costs to
the School Board.
16. New
Components for 2009-2010 Master In-Service Plan (Shewey)
The Florida Department of Education requires School Board approval for
new and revised components for the Master In-Service Plan of Alachua County
Public Schools.
17. Adults with Disabilities Grant (Caudle)
A proposal has
been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
for continuation funding for the District’s Adults with Disabilities
grant. A total of $38,657 is requested
to provide educational services for adults who have a medical verification of
disability.
18. Application for Head
Start Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
(Caudle)
An application has been submitted to the Department of Children and
Families Office of Head Start,
19. State
Fiscal Stabilization Fund (Caudle)
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department
of Education for the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund. These one-time funds are intended to help
stabilize state and local government budgets in order to minimize and avoid
reductions in education and other essential public services. The program will help ensure that local
educational agencies (LEAs) have the resources to avert cuts and retain
teachers. The program may also help
support the modernization, renovation, and repair of school facilities. The District is applying for funding under
three categories: Education
Stabilization Fund (K-12), Government Services Fund (K-12), and Government
Services Fund (Workforce Development) for a total of $9,214,042.00.
20. Title
II, Part A—Teacher and Principal Training Grant (Caudle)
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department
of Education for a Title II, Part A:
Teacher and Principal Training grant.
This award provides funds to each Local Educational Agency on an
entitlement basis. The intent of the
program is to increase student academic achievement through the improvement of
teacher and principal quality and by increasing the number of Highly Qualified
teachers in the classroom. Total funds
requested are $2,409,655, and include roll-forward funds. The grant period for this program is July 1,
2009, through June 30, 2010.
21. Title
II, Part D—Enhancing Education Through Technology (Caudle/Medeiros)
A proposal for $69,100.65 (including roll forward) has been prepared
for submission to the Florida Department of Education for Title II, Part
D. This is an entitlement grant that
supports the development and implementation of technology standards through
district schools. It also provides
teacher training in the technology standards.
22. Title II, Part
D—Enhancing Education Through Technology ARRA (Caudle)
A proposal for $155,892.64 has been prepared for submission to the
Florida Department of Education for Title II, Part D ARRA. This is a one-time economic stimulus funding
grant that supports the development and implementation of technology standards
through district schools. It also
provides teacher training in the technology standards.
23. Title III,
English Acquisition Grant (Caudle)
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department
of Education for a Title III, English Acquisition grant. This grant funds a variety of activities for
students who are classified as English Language Learner (ELLs). Proposed program activities include teacher
training in strategies designed to improve academic performance of students
with limited English ability. Funds are
utilized, additionally, to provide tutoring, mentoring, and other academic
enhancement services for limited English proficient students. Grant funds also enable the District to
purchase appropriate supplemental consumable supplies, books, dictionaries,
software, and other materials for use in enhancing curricular offerings for
ELLs. The grant period for this program
is July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010.
24. Title IV—Safe and Drug-Free
Schools (Caudle)
A proposal for $121,789 has been prepared for submission to the Florida
Department of Education for a Safe and Drug-Free Schools (SDFS) Entitlement
grant. Project funds will be used to
support peer-mediation counselors and to provide after-school tutoring; to
provide stipends for teachers to attend in-service training sessions; to enable
staff to attend SDFS meeting and workshops; to provide consultants; to support
student field trips; and to purchase curriculum materials and supplies designed
to improve safety and create a drug-free environment.
25. Title
X—Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant ARRA Funds (Caudle)
A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department
of Education to request ARRA funds to supplement the District’s Education for
Homeless Children and Youth grant for one year.
A total of $66,393 is requested to hire two part-time Attendance
Liaisons who will support the Homeless Liaison in middle and high schools to
reduce absenteeism, behavior referrals, suspensions, and retentions. This proposal is for funding that will be in
addition to the District’s competitive Homeless Education grant, which was
submitted previously.
26. Design Development/Construction
Documents (Gable)
a. Design
Development/Construction Documents for Project SBAC R0805—J. J. Finley Elementary School Roof Replacement
Buildings 1 and 3
A/R/C Associates, Inc.,
b. Design
Development/Construction Documents for Project SBAC R0806—Ft. Clarke Middle School Gymnasium Roof Replacement
Building 2
A/R/C Associates, Inc.,
27. A.
Quinn Jones Center Parking Easement for University House Apartments (Gable)
On August 21, 2006, the School Board approved a Letter of Intent to
grant an Easement to the Developer of the University House apartment complex,
which is directly west and across
G. ACTION ITEMS
1.
Reappointments of School-Based and
District-Level Administrators for 2009-10—Attachment D (Longstreth)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The
Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the reappointment of
School-Based and District Level Administrators for 2009-10 as presented in
Attachment D.
2.
Advertisement of the 2009-2010 Proposed Tentative Millage and
Budget (Birkett)
A Public Hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2009,
for adoption of the 2009-2010 proposed Tentative Millage and Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The
Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2009-2010 proposed
Tentative Millage and Budget for advertising.
3.
Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures
2009-2010 through 2011-2012—First Reading
(Black)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The
Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Exceptional Student
Education Policies and Procedures 2009-2010 through 2011-2012 for advertising.
H. 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. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings:
·Tuesday, July 28, 2009,
1:30 p.m., Boardroom, Policy Workshop and an Insurance Workshop
·Tuesday, July
28, 2009, 5:30 p.m., Boardroom, Special Board Meeting for the Public Hearing
and
Adoption of the Tentative Budget and Millage
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.