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 FEBRUARY 16, 1999

4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS/DISCUSSION

6. RECOGNITION

a. Arts in the Schools Month........Shaw
b. Natural History Museum at the University of Florida........Shaw

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—Legislative Update........Marazza

2. ACTION ITEMS

a. Zone-Line Plan for Elementary School "E"—Second Reading........Marazza

A public hearing was held February 2, 1999, to consider a proposed zone-line plan for Elementary School "E."

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board adopt the zone-line plan for Elementary School "E" as presented.

b. School Calendars for 1999-2000 and 2000-2001—Second Reading........Marazza

A public hearing was held January 19, 1999, to consider the proposed calendars for the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 school years.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board adopt the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 school calendars as presented.

c. Charter School Applications........Boyd

(1) The Alachua Learning Center, Inc.—An application for a new charter school to serve grades K-8 in Alachua beginning with the 1999-2000 school year has been submitted.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board (1) approve the application in concept; (2) authorize the staff to develop a proposed charter contract; and (3) schedule a public hearing on the proposed charter contract for 7:30 p.m., April 6, 1999.

(2) The Expressions Learning Arts Academy, Inc.—An application for a new charter school to serve grades 1-4 in Gainesville beginning with the 1999-2000 school year has been submitted.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board (1) approve the application in concept, (2) authorize the staff to develop a proposed charter contract, and (3) schedule a public hearing on the proposed charter contract for 7:30 p.m. April 6, 1999.

(3) The Love to Learn Educational Center, Inc.—An application for a new charter school to serve grades 1-3 in Gainesville beginning with the 1999-2000 school year has been submitted.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board (1) approve the application in concept, (2) authorize the staff to develop a proposed charter contract, and (3) schedule a public hearing on the proposed charter contract for 7:30 p.m. April 6, 1999.

(4) The Einstein Montessori School, Inc.—An application for a new charter school to serve grades K-5 in Gainesville beginning with the 1999-2000 school year has been submitted.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board (1) approve the application in concept, (2) authorize the staff to develop a proposed charter contract, and (3) schedule a public hearing on the proposed charter contract for 7:30 p.m. April 6, 1999.

d. Move the March 16, 1999 Board Meeting to March 23, 1999, and Schedule a Workshop on March 26 or April 1 to Receive/Discuss Charter School Information........Chairman

e. Revisions to School Board Policy BCFC, School Advisory Councils—First Reading........Boyd

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. at the next Board meeting to consider proposed revisions to Policy BCFC.

f. Budget Development/TRIM Calendar........Chambers

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the 1999-2000 Budget Preparation Calendar and Tentative TRIM Calendar, establishing July 22, 1999, 3:00 p.m., as a special Board meeting for approval of the Tentative Budget for Advertising; July 29, 1999, 5:30 p.m., as a special Board meeting for the purpose of the Public Budget Hearing and adoption of the Tentative Budget and Millage; and September 7, 1999; 7:30 p.m., for the Public Hearing and adoption of the Final Budget and Millage.

g. Master Plan Presentation for Project SBAC CA630--Sidney Lanier Center Master Plan........Tougaw

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the master plan prepared by The Rickman Partnership, Inc., Gainesville, Florida, as presented.

h. New/Revised Job Descriptions—First Reading........Cake

The job descriptions establish work responsibilities for career service and professional/technical and administrative positions.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. at the next Board meeting to consider new/revised job descriptions.

i. Employee Case No. E-97-09........Cake

j. Student Case No. 99-16-SB........Wittmer

k. Proposed School Hours—First Reading........Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing April 6, 1999, 7:30 p.m., to consider the proposed school hours.

l. Pilot Nursing Project for Spring 1999........Dukes

This project will provide for a full-time nurse in each of six schools (Archer, Irby, Lake Forest, Idylwild, Westwood and Kanapaha), one full-time floating nurse to serve all schools, and medical equipment for all schools. The project will be funded with Medicaid Administrative Outreach dollars.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Pilot Nursing Project for Spring 1999.

m. Amendment to Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Document, 1998-99, District Plan B—Second Reading........Boyd

A public hearing was held February 2, 1999, to consider amendment to Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Document, 1998-99, District Plan B.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board adopt the amendment to Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students Document, 1998-99, District Plan B as presented.

C. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT—Consent Agenda........Marazza

RECOMMENDED ACTION: The superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the Consent Agenda as described in items 1.-14.

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:

Scarborough Company Insurance, Inc.	Jack Ross
S.L. Miller Charitable Foundation	Dr. Leonard Jackson
Harold Miller	Robert Griscti
Suzanne Brook	Wal-Mart Foundation
Target	ICBR
Sam Jones	Smith’s Funeral Home
Emily’s Expressions of Beauty	Metcalfe PTA
Hawthorne Firefighters Aides, Inc.	Computhon
Hawthorne Woman’s Club	Graham Angus Farm
Shell PTA	Talbot PTA

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. CREATE Professional Development Council........Cake

It is recommended that Ms. Janice W. Yrausquin be appointed to serve a three-year term (1998-2001) as a parent representative on the CREATE Professional Development Council.

7. Extension of Term of Charter Contract........Boyd

The One Room School House, Inc., has requested a five-year extension of the term of its charter, to June 30, 2005, to permit the school to obtain financing for its new facility on NE 39 Avenue in Gainesville.

8. Resolution Approving the Corporation and Financing for the One Room School House, Inc.........Boyd

The resolution states the Board’s support for the school’s facility project on NE 39 Avenue in Gainesville, and the plan for financing.

9. Amendment to Title 1 1998-99 Budget........Boyd

An amendment is being requested to reflect roll forward in the amount of $60,189.05. The total Title 1 project for 1998-99 is $5,317,021.74. This amendment will reflect the addition of a private school to the Title 1 program.

10. Cooperative Agreement with the Corner Drug Store........Boyd

This agreement provides for violence prevention programs at Lincoln Middle School and Eastside High School. The Corner Drug Store has grant funds to support these programs.

11. Gifted Challenge Grant........Boyd

A proposal has been prepared requesting $12,000 from the Florida Department of Education for development of a hands-on curriculum dealing with animals and their habitat and implementation of a pilot camp at the Santa Fe Community College Teaching Zoo.

12. Florida Department of Cultural Affairs Arts in Education Grant........Boyd

A proposal has been prepared for submission to the Florida Department of Cultural Affairs for an Arts in Education Grant. The proposed program will enable public school students to visit the Harn museum to develop an appreciation for nonwestern cultures through exposure to the arts. A total of $9,944 has been requested.

13. Schematic Design Documents (DOE Phase I) for Project SBAC CB730--Archer Community School Master Plan, Phase I Additions and Renovations........Tougaw

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

14. Design Development/Contract Documents (DOE Phase II/III) for Project SBAC CA712—Santa Fe High School Academy of Veterinary Technology and Animal Science Laboratory Building........Tougaw

Brame Architects, Gainesville, Florida, have prepared design Development/Contract Documents for the construction of this project. It is requested that the Board approve these plans for submission to the Department of Education and establish a bid date for the project.

D. ADJOURNMENT

NOTE: A workshop has been scheduled for March 2, 1999, 9 a.m., Kirby-Smith Administration Center, Conference Room E, regarding evaluation criteria for the Performance Appraisal System for the Superintendent’s Supplemental Salary.

 

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