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Manatee County School District


School Board of Manatee County
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL
www.manatee.k12.fl.us

Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

May 22, 2006 Public Hearing and Board Meeting


ATTENDANCE (7:00 p.m.)
1. Attendance
Minutes: 

Board members present: Frank Brunner, Chairman; Barbara A. Harvey, Harry G. Kinnan, Vice-Chairman; Walter E. Miller, and Larry Simmons.  Also present:  Dr. Roger Dearing, Superintendent; Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Bill Horton, Assistant Superintendent for School Support Services; Dr. Patricia Lucas, Assistant Superintendent for District Support Services; Tim McGonegal, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services; and John Bowen, School Board Attorney.


CALL TO ORDER (7:00 p.m.)
2. Call to Order
Minutes: Chairman Brunner called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Invocation (Revised)
5. Approval of Orders of the Day (Revised)
Attachment: Proposer's List - Aboveground Tank Storage.pdf
Attachment: Bid Rejection Subject 5-22-06.pdf
Minutes: 

The Chairman found good cause to amend the agenda to include the following items.  The good cause was that these items were not available when the original agenda was prepared.

 

Reports and Presentations item relocated:

 

Race to Raise Funds for Education - Sarasota Kennel Club Event  was placed under Recognitions.

 

Consent Item was added:

 

Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00, Rejection of Invitation for Proposal on Aboveground Storage Tank Fueling System, II, MCSD No. 06-0116-ML

 

Consent Item was withdrawn:

 

Contracts and Grants - Approval of Extension of Contract with United Streaming

 

New Business item was added:

 

Approval for Legal Action  Regarding  Manatee Technical Institute at Caruso Road.



Motions:
Motion and approval of the orders of the day as amended.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Barbara Harvey
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye


PUBLIC HEARINGS (7:15 p.m.)
6. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting a New Policy 8.21, Security Cameras and Equipment (Revised)
Attachment: Proposed 8.21 .pdf

Motions:
Motion and approve adopting new Policy 8.21, Security Cameras and Equipment.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Harry Kinnan
Second: Barbara Harvey
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye


APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:30 p.m.)
7. Approval of Minutes (Revised)
Attachment: S051006.pdf
Attachment: W050806.pdf
Attachment: M050806.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approval of the Minutes of the Workshop of May 8, 2006, Regular Meeting of May 8, 2006, and the Special Meeting of May 10, 2006.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Larry Simmons
Second: Walter Miller
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye


RECOGNITIONS (7:35 p.m.)
8. Bright House Youth Volunteer Awards (Revised)
9. Recognition of Certified Academies (Revised)
Minutes: 

Mr. Brunner congratulated Doug Wagner and his staff on the excellent work being done in the district’s Certified Academies, and read a letter from Charles Dayton, Coordinator of Career Academy Support Network, which says, in part, “Those of us working at Career Academy Support Network at the University of California-Berkley would like to commend the Manatee County School District for the excellent job it has done in employing these standards and rubrics and evaluating the career academies being launched under its own Small Learning Communities Grant.  These are becoming among the best designed and operated career academies in the country, and a model for others to follow.  Those of you working in the Manatee County high schools have reason to be proud of your accomplishments in this regard.”

10. 2006 Golden Herald Award Winners and Honorable Mentions (Revised)
11. Recognition of Dr. Tina Barrios and Leslie Leduc as Apple Distinguished Educators (Revised)
12. Recognition of Manatee County School Resource Officers (Revised)

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (8:05 p.m.)
13. Naming Process for New Schools D, G, F and BB (Revised)
14. Race to Raise Funds for Education - Sarasota Kennel Club Event
15. Strategic Planning Initiative (Revised)

CONSENT ITEMS (8:20 p.m.)
Approval of Consent Agenda

16. Approval of the May 22 Consent Agenda (Revised)
Minutes: 

Consent Item was added:

 

Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00, Rejection of Invitation for Proposal on Aboveground Storage Tank Fueling System, II, MCSD No. 06-0116-ML

 

Consent Item was withdrawn:

 

Contracts and Grants - Approval of Extension of Contract with United Streaming



Motions:
Motion and approval of the Consent Items as amended.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Barbara Harvey
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

Purchase(s) Bids Under $100,000.00

17. Approval of Request for Quotation for Air Conditioning Replacement - Southeast High School Media Center, MCSD No. 06-0123-ML (Revised)
Attachment: 060123t.pdf
Attachment: 060123b.pdf
18. Approval of Renewal (2) of Invitation to Bid on Public Address Systems, Accessories and Services, MCSD No. 04-0072-BT (Revised)
Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00

19. Approval of the Use of the Manatee County Government Bid on Road Building Materials and Services, MCSD No. 06-0105-ML (Revised)
20. Approval of the Use of the Sarasota County School Board Bid on Custodial Cleaning Supplies, MCSD No. 06-0101-ML (Revised)
Contracts and Grants

21. Approval to Renew an Agreement between the School District of Manatee County and the Department of Children and Families for ACCESS Florida Community Network Monetary Agreement through June 30, 2007 (Revised)
Attachment: DCF ACCESS Monetary Agreement.pdf
22. Approval of Extension of Contract with United Streaming (Revised)
23. Approval to Submit to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Office of Drug Control an Application for a Grant to Provide Substance Abuse and Violence Education for the 2006-2007 School Year (Revised)
Attachment: FDLE Grant.pdf
24. Approval to Submit the Application for the Homeless Children and Youth Grant Funds for Project H.E.A.R.T. (Homeless Education and Resource Team) for the 2006-2007 School Year (Revised)
Attachment: Project HEART Grant Application 06-07 Scan001.PDF
25. Approval to Accept and Expend the 2005-2006 Title 1 School Improvement Initiative Funds in the Amount of $18,725.00 for PACE Center for Girls, Gulf Coast Marine Institute, and Just for Girls (Revised)
Attachment: Attach School Imp.pdf
26. Approval to Accept and Expend an Additional $74,000.00 in Title 1, Part C, Migrant Funds for the Manatee County School District 2006 Summer School (Revised)
Attachment: 0060522 Award Notification 2.pdf
Construction Services

27. Approval of Bayshore High School - Classroom Addition - Amendment 1 - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company (Revised)
Attachment: BHS - CM Amend 1.pdf
Attachment: CM Amend 1-050306 Proposal Ltr.pdf
Attachment: Summary-BHS Addition 2005.pdf
28. Approval of Manatee High School - Classroom Addition - Amendment 1 - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company (Revised)
Attachment: MHS - CM Amend 1.pdf
Attachment: CM Amend 1-050306 Bldg 9 Art Ste Renov Budget.pdf
Attachment: CM Amend 1-050306 Proposal Letter.pdf
Attachment: Summary-MHS Addition 2005.pdf
29. Approval of Jessie P. Miller Elementary - First Letter of Commitment from W. G. Mills, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: 1st Commitment Letter 041606.pdf
Attachment: Miller Elem Summary Sheet.pdf
30. Approval of Jessie P. Miller Elementary - Second Letter of Commitment from W. G. Mills, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: 2nd Commitment Letter 041706.pdf
Attachment: Miller Elem Summary Sheet.pdf
31. Approval of Palmetto High School Repaint Project - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Guaranteed Maximum Price (Revised)
Attachment: CM Contract 5.2.06.pdf
Attachment: PHS Repaint Project Summary Sheet.pdf
32. Approval of Wakeland Elementary School - Educational Plant Supplemental Survey (Revised)
Attachment: 052206 Wakeland Spot Survey - Art Room.pdf
33. Approval of Wakeland Elementary School - International Baccalaureate Entry and Interior Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Guaranteed Maximum Price (Revised)
Attachment: Wakeland El Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: CM Contract 5.3.06.pdf
Finance

34. Approval of Underwriting Team for Long-Term Debt Issues (Revised)
Attachment: 5-22-06 Underwriter Eval Memo.pdf
35. Approval of Resolution to Enter into a Section 1011.14, Florida Statutes Loan (Revised)
Attachment: Resolution - 5-22-06.pdf
Attachment: 5-22-06 RAN Bid Summary Memo.doc
Food Service

36. Approval to Contract with Manatee County Government for Purpose of Providing Meals for Their Summer Food Service Program (Revised)
Attachment: M.C. Summer Food Svc. Prog..pdf
37. Approval of Policy Statement and Agreement Between Manatee County School District and the Florida Department of Education, Food and Nutrition Management (Revised)
Attachment: FL DOE Food and Nutrition Mgmt. Policy Statement and Agreement.pdf
38. Approval to Sponsor the Summer Food Service Program (Revised)
Human Resources

39. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments and Resignations (Revised)
Attachment: Resume - Eubanks.pdf
Attachment: Board Material Addendum 05-22-06.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Peter Berry.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Cris Lopacki.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Moore.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Billie Sue Kinnan.pdf
Attachment: Board Material 05-22-06.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Cascaddan.pdf
Rule Development

Miscellaneous


INFORMATION (8:25 p.m.)
Leaves

40. Leaves for Board Agenda 05/22/06
Attachment: ATD Leaves 05-22-06.pdf
Attachment: Personal Leaves 05-22-06.pdf
Miscellaneous

41. 2006 Summer School Plan (Revised)
Attachment: Summer School Plan 2006.doc
Attachment: Summer Programs Summary.doc

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (8:28 p.m.)
42. Appointments (Revised)

PUBLIC COMMENTS (8:30 p.m.)
43. Public Comments
Minutes: 

Raphael Allen -   Wakeland Elementary School sidewalk and VoluntaryPreKindergarten Program

Sherri Lowe -    All County Honors Orchestra Concert


BOARD COMMENTS (8:45 p.m.)
44. Board Comments
Minutes: 

Mr. Simmons

South Florida Museum - commented on the Daughtrey Elementary fourth grade exhibit, and encouraged others to visit the exhibit.

Manatee Education Foundation - attended the Phil Galvano/Outback Golf Tournament on May 19th.

Migrant Graduation Ceremony - attended the ceremony and commended Mr. Brunner on his closing remarks. 

Graduation Ceremonies - commented on the importance of these events and requested all attendees respect the dignity of these ceremonies.

Mr. Kinnan

Anna Maria Elementary - congratulated them on their recent Career Day.

Southeast High School -  commended them on their Future Farmers of America awards banquet and being Land Judging National Champions.

Braden River High School - commented on the excellence of the Student Recognition Awards ceremony.

Mote Marine - suggested more utilization of their facilities for students.

Mr. Miller

Promotion - commended Crystal Lopacki on her promotion to Certification and Instructional Personnel Specialist.

Retirement - commented on Virginia Schamberger's retirement as Title 1/English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) first grade teacher, and her dedication to the district.

2005-06 School Year - thanked everone on their hard work this school year, and congratulated the graduates and their parents.

Mrs. Harvey

Orange Ridge - Bullock Elementary - thanked the students for inviting her back to talk with them about summer activities.  

Summer Break - reminded parents about planning and monitoring their children's activities during the summer break.

Elementary Music Festival - commended all of the students who performed in the Elementary Music Festival.

Migrant Graduation Ceremony - remarked that the ceremony was an excellent ceremony.

Daughtrey Elementary School - commended the students for being actively involved in the district's Core Values.

Graduation Ceremonies - requested that everyone remember to be considerate of each other during the graduation ceremonies.

Mr. Brunner

Business Partners - reminded Board members of the annual business partners awards breakfast, done jointly with the Chamber of Commerce, at Freedom Village this coming weekend.

Student Recognitions - commented on the wide variety of school events and recognitions this time of year.

Summer Activities - noted that May 31st is the first day for the summer programs offered by the district, including summer school, FCAT preparation, and Voluntary PreKindergarten.

Student Safety - encouraged students to be careful while they celebrate graduation this weekend.

 


SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS (9:05 p.m.)
45. Comments by John Bowen
Minutes: 

John Bowen

Legal Department Evaluation Report - presented this report to the Board.


SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (9:15 p.m.)
46. Comments by Dr. Roger Dearing
Minutes: 

Dr. Roger Dearing

Colonel Larry Burnette - recognized his years of service as JROTC Director, and presented him with an appreciation plaque.

FCAT Writing -  summarized a report from the State of Florida, in which four of the district's schools are included in the Top 100 High Schools, and one school in the Top 100 Middle Schools.

Manatee Technical Institute - commented on today's joint meeting with County Commissoners regarding the Manatee Technical Institute project. 


SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW CHART (9:35 p.m.)
47. School Board Workflow Chart (Revised)
Attachment: Workflow Chart - May 22 2006.doc

OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) (9:40 p.m.)
48. Approval of Revised Job Description for Assistant, Press Relations (Revised)
Attachment: Assistant, Press Relations Job DescriptionREVISION.doc

Motions:
Motion and approval of revised description for the Assistant, Press Relations.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Barbara Harvey
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

49. Approval of Revised Job Description for Public Information Officer (Revised)
Attachment: Job Description.doc

Motions:
Motion and approval of revised job description for the Public Information Officer.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Walter Miller
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

50. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed Rule Amending Policy 6.11, Procedures Governing Employment: District Rules of Work, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Rule Change at the Board Meeting Scheduled for June 26, 2006 (Revised)
Attachment: Proposed 6 11.pdf
Minutes: 

After discussion, the date of the public hearing requested in this action was changed from June 26, 2006 to July 10, 2006.



Motions:
Motion and approval of advertising a notice of a proposed rule amending Policy 6.11, Procedures Governing Employment: District Rules of Work, and setting a public hearing on the proposed rule change at the Board Meeting scheduled for July 10, 2006.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Larry Simmons
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

51. Approval of Legal Action Regarding Manatee Technical Institute at Caruso Road
Minutes: 

Due to a computer error, the motion for this item was inaccurately recorded.  The correct wording for the motion is as follows:

 

Motion and approval for the School Board Attorney to take any necessary legal action to preserve the School Board's legal position and rights with respect to the approval of the Manatee Technical Institute project at Caruso Road, as well as to continue to direct the Superintendent and his staff to work jointly with the Board of County Commissioner's staff to bring about a resolution to the dispute by June 26, 2006.



Motions:
Motion and approval for the School Board Attorney to take legal action to preserve the School Board's legal position with respect to the approval of the Manatee Technical Institute project at Caruso Road as well as to continu.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Harry Kinnan
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye


NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)
Approval of Consent Agenda

Purchase(s) Bids Under $100,000.00

Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00

Contracts and Grants

Construction Services

Finance

Food Service

Human Resources

Rule Development

Miscellaneous


ADJOURNMENT (10:00 p.m.)
52. Adjournment (Revised)
Minutes: 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Brunner adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.

 

____________________________         ___________________________

Roger Dearing, Ex Officio Secretary              Frank Brunner, Chairman

and Superintendent of Schools

 



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