School Board of Alachua County, Florida 

 


Mission Statement:  We are committed to the success of every student!

School Board Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2009, 6 p.m.

Kirby-Smith Center Boardroom

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 


Celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 17 – 25, 2009

 

 


A G E N D A

 

 

 

A.    CALL TO ORDER--PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

B.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES

        1.  October 6, 2009, School Board Meeting

        2.  July 28, 2009, Policy Workshop

 

C.    ADOPTION OF AGENDA

        Add Student Case(s) as Consent Agenda Item H.14.

 

D.    BOARD MEMBER/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

E.    REPORT—One Mill Oversight Committee  (Perry McGriff)

 

F.    RECOGNITION

        1.  Healthy Schools Program National Recognition Award at the Bronze Level—Gainesville High School   (Wiley Dixon/Janine Plavac)

        2.  Veterans Memorial Committee  (Bob Gasche)

 

G.    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.)

 

H.    CONSENT AGENDA

 

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

 

1.            Employment of Personnel—Attachment A  (Longstreth)

 

2.            Change Order(s)—Attachment B  (Gable)

 

3.      Bid(s) and Requisition(s)—Attachment C  (Hackett)

 

4.      Purchased Products/Services between $12,500 and $24,999—Attachment D  (Hackett)

 

5.      District Consultant(s)—Attachment E  (Hackett)

 

6.      Donations  (Birkett)

 

Aquirre and Sappington Orthodontics, P.A.

Target

Lawton Chiles Elementary PTA

Martin and Jacobson Progressive

  Orthodontic Associates

Watson Construction

Ms. Christina Ramos

Tom’s Wholesale Bait

Dianne’s Old Time Barbeque

Gator Dental Associates

LDC Hawthorne Inc. Subway

Steve Hamlow, Inc.

 

7.      School Improvement Plans for 2009-2010  (Anusavice)

 

School Improvement Plans for the 2009-2010 school year have been prepared by each School Advisory Council, in accordance with School Board Policy 2120 and Florida Statutes 1001.11.  To view School Improvement Plans, please go to Bureau of School Improvement Website:  www.flbsi.org  [Select ‘Submit or View School Improvement Plans’ from left-side menu/Select ‘School Improvement Plan’/Select ‘Alachua’ (district)/Select school from drop-down menu/Click on link to view School Improvement Plan (read-only)]

 

8.      Professional Services Fees for Project SBAC R0904—Archer Community School Roof Replacement and Fascia Repair, Buildings 2, 3, and Walkways  (Gable)

 

On September 16, 2008, the School Board approved A/R/C Associates, Inc., Orlando, Florida, as the District’s roofing consultant.  It is requested that the School Board approve a negotiated professional services lump sum fee not-to-exceed $38,781, plus additional services and reimbursable expenses, on this project.

 

9.            Certificate of Final Inspection for Project SBAC A0703—Traffic Safety Center New Classroom Buildings Sitework  (Gable)

 

This project has been inspected by the project engineer and the Facilities Department staff.  It is requested that the School Board authorize final payment to the contractor upon total acceptance of this project.  Final contract amount is $30,346.25.

 

10.    School Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC)  (Gable)

 

In accordance with the Interlocal Agreement for Public Schools Facility Planning, updated by the School Board on July 29, 2008, the School Board shall establish a School Planning Advisory Committee (SPAC).  The purpose of the SPAC is to review and make recommendations to the Superintendent regarding potential sites for new schools, proposals for significant school expansions, and potential closures of existing schools.  The agreement outlines the membership of the SPAC to include community members and representatives from the staff of each of the local governing bodies.  It is requested that the School Board approve the revised membership of the SPAC as presented.

 

11.    Contract with National Mentor Healthcare, Inc.  (Crowell)

 

A contract has been prepared with National mentor Healthcare, Inc., to provide individual and group Mental Health/Social Emotional Development consultation services to preschool age children who are enrolled in the Head Start program and have been identified, screened and referred for professional services for the 2009-2010 school year.

 

12.        Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County  (Caudle)

 

A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Education for Boys and Girls Club Mentoring Services.  The School Board of Alachua County will contract with the Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County to mentor at-risk students during after-school hours at four clubs:  North West Center, South East Center, Woodland Park, and Reichert House Unit.  A total of $32,285.10 is included in the Florida Legislature’s Specific Appropriation for Alachua County for this purpose.

 

13.        Interlocal Agreement with the City of Gainesville  (Caudle)

 

The School Board of Alachua County is contracting with the City of Gainesville for $120,969 to provide 21st Century Community Learning Center activities at the Reichert House.  Funding for this program is provided as a part of the 21st Century grant held by the District.  Program activities are designed to improve students’ academic performance, particularly in reading, and to provide engaging activities in a safe environment when school is not in session.

 

I.      ACTION ITEMS

 

1.           Revisions to the 2009-2010 Pupil Progression Plan—Second Reading  (Anusavice)

 

A public hearing was held on October 6, 2009, to consider revisions to the 2009-2010 Pupil Progression Plan.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:      The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 2009-2010 Pupil Progression plan as amended.

 

2.      Hunger Abatement Plan (HAP)  (Eunice)

 

The School Board discussed the Hunger Abatement Plan at the September 1, 2009, School Board meeting.

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:      The Superintendent recommends that the School Board adopt the Hunger Abatement Plan and implement the recommendations presented.

 

3.      Bid Award for Project SBAC R0905—Sivia Center Roof Replacement  (Gable)

 

Bids for the construction of this project were received on October 13, 2009.  Recommendations will be presented.

 

4.      Cancellation of School Board Meeting(s)  (Boyd)

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:      The Superintendent recommends that the School Board cancel the December 1, 2009, and January 5, 2010, School Board meetings.

 

J.     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.)

 

K.    DISCUSSION ITEM(S)--2009-2010 Legislative Priorities  (Johnson)

 

L.    BOARD MEMBER/SUPERINTENDENT REQUESTS

 

M.   ADJOURNMENT

 

Upcoming Meetings:

 

·School Board Meeting, November 3, 2009, 6 p.m., Kirby-Smith Boardroom

·Informal School Board Meeting, November 10, 2009, 9 a.m., Kirby-Smith Boardroom

 

 

 

 

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.