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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.

October 23, 2006 Regular 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; 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
2. Call to Order
Minutes: 

Chairman Brunner called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.

3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Invocation (Revised)
5. Approval of Orders of the Day (Revised)
Attachment: Proposed Amended Policy 4.5.pdf
Attachment: AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK activity summary.pdf
Attachment: Walukonis Contract.pdf
Attachment: Walukonis Scope of Services.pdf
Attachment: Oneco Elementary - American Education Week.pdf
Attachment: Subject Sheet-Jodi Walukonis.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Barbara Millios 2.pdf
Attachment: Elementary F and G Map
Attachment: W101906.pdf
Attachment: Board Material Addendum 10-23-06.pdf
Attachment: Elementary F and G SubSheet Int to Dev 5.7.pdf
Attachment: Elementary F and G Committee Meetings.pdf
Attachment: Elementary F and G Redistricting Procedures.pdf
Attachment: Walukonis Resume.pdf
Attachment: CiperTrust Quote 06-3.pdf
Minutes: 

The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include the following items:

 

ADDED ITEMS:

Approval of Minutes:  Minutes of Workshop of October 19, 2006

 

Reports and Presentations:  Added attachment to Proclamation, American Education Week - Summary of School Activities

 

Consent – Contracts and Grants – Approval of the Contract with Jodi Ann Walukonis, dba Communique Marketing Communications, to Develop a Standardized Curriculum for Substance Abuse and Violence Education for Life Management Skills Class Implementation

 

Consent - Human Resources:  Human Resources Addendum

 

Consent – Human Resources – Resume, Barbara Millios

 

New Business:  Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed Rule Amending Policy 5.7 Student Assignment, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Rule Change at a Special Board Meeting Scheduled for December 4, 2006

 

AMENDED ITEMS:

Public Hearing:  Replaced attachment, Proposed Amended Policy 4.5

 

Consent – Purchase(s) Bids Under $100,000.00:  Approval of the Purchase of CipherTrust Ironmail E2000 Email Filter – Replaced attachment, CipherTrust Quote 06-3.pdf

 

WITHDRAWN ITEMS:

Consent – Contracts and Grants:  Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Florida Renewable Energy Technology Grant in the Amount of $482,857.60

 

Consent – Construction Services:  Approval of Blackburn Elementary School – Renovations – Change Orders 1 and 2 – Agreement Between Owner and HC Beck, Ltd.



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 an Amendment to Policy 4.5, Instructional Materials (Revised)
Attachment: Proposed Amended Policy 4.5.pdf
Minutes: 

There was no public comment regarding this item.



Motions:
Move and approve adopting an amendment to Policy 4.5, Instructional Materials.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Harry Kinnan
Second: Larry Simmons
Frank Brunner- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye


APPROVAL OF MINUTES (7:30 p.m.)
7. Approval of Minutes (Revised)
Attachment: M100906.pdf
Attachment: W101906.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 9, 2006 and Workshop of October 19, 2006.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Barbara Harvey
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye


RECOGNITIONS
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (7:35 p.m.)
8. Proclamation: American Education Week (Revised)
Attachment: AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK activity summary.pdf
Attachment: Oneco Elementary - American Education Week.pdf
Attachment: Proclamation - American Education Week.pdf
Minutes: 

Following a motion by Walter Miller and a second by Barbara  Harvey, a roll call vote was taken on this item as follows:

Mrs. Harvey - aye

Mr. Simmons - aye

Mr. Kinnan - aye

Mr. Miller - aye

Mr. Brunner - aye



Motions:
Motion and approval of the proclamation observing November 12-18, 2006 as American Education Week. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Barbara Harvey
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

9. Strategic Planning Update (Revised)

CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Consent Agenda (7:45 p.m.)

10. Approval of 10/23/06 Consent Agenda (Revised)
Minutes: 

ADDED ITEMS:

Consent – Contracts and Grants – Approval of the Contract with Jodi Ann Walukonis, dba Communique Marketing Communications, to Develop a Standardized Curriculum for Substance Abuse and Violence Education for Life Management Skills Class Implementation

Consent - Human Resources:  Human Resources Addendum

 

Consent – Human Resources – Resume, Barbara Millios

 

AMENDED ITEMS:

Consent – Purchase(s) Bids Under $100,000.00:  Approval of the Purchase of CipherTrust Ironmail E2000 Email Filter – Replaced attachment, CipherTrust Quote 06-3.pdf

 

WITHDRAWN ITEMS:

Consent – Contracts and Grants:  Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Florida Renewable Energy Technology Grant in the Amount of $482,857.60

 

Consent – Construction Services:  Approval of Blackburn Elementary School – Renovations – Change Orders 1 and 2 – Agreement Between Owner and HC Beck, Ltd.

 

Public Comment:

 

Bob Gause - requested that the Board consider postponing voting on agenda item number 38, Approval of the School Board of Manatee County Operating Manual, until after the new Board members take office in November.

 

After discussion, the Board's consensus was to leave the item on the agenda.



Motions:
Motion and approval of the Consent Items as amended.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Larry Simmons
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

11. Approval of the Purchase of CipherTrust Ironmail E2000 Email Filter (Revised)
Attachment: 08-24-06 CipherTrust.pdf
Attachment: CiperTrust Quote 06-3.pdf
Attachment: CipherTrust Quote 06 -2.pdf
12. Approval to Purchase Continual Contract with United Streaming, MCSD No. 07-0056-RH (Revised)
Attachment: 070056-agreement.pdf
13. Approval of the Use of School Board of Sarasota County Bid on Hollow Metal Doors, MSCB No. 07-0059-MR
14. Approval to Purchase Academy of Reading Software, Version 5.2 Licenses from Auto Skill for the 2006-2007 School Year (Revised)
Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00

15. Approval of Invitation for Bid on Construction/Industrial Equipment Rentals, MCSD No. 07-0045-MR (Revised)
Attachment: 070045BL.rtf
Attachment: 070045t.xls
16. Approval to Purchase Fire Alarm Inspections and Repairs from Simplex Grinnell, MCSB No. 07-0061-MR (Revised)
17. Approval of Renewal (2) of the Use of the Putnam County Bid for the Rental of Xerox Copiers, MCSD No. 05-0018-SS
18. Approval of Request for Proposal on Telephone Replacement System, MCSD No. 07-0040-RH (Revised)
Attachment: 070040bl.pdf
Attachment: 070040t.pdf
Contracts and Grants

19. Approval of Contract Between Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) and Hyatt Sarasota on Sarasota Bay for the 2007 Junior – Senior Prom (Revised)
20. Approval of Agreement Between The School Board of Manatee County and Mixon & Associates for Consultative Services and Representation in Governmental Affairs (Revised)
Attachment: Mixon Contract 10-23-06.pdf
21. Approval of Manatee River Fair Association - Exhibitor's License Agreement for the Division of School Support Services (Revised)
Attachment: 20061010140500079.pdf
22. Approval of Renewal of the Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County University of Florida, IFAS, and 4-H Extension Services (Revised)
Attachment: university of florida contract.pdf
23. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend the Florida Renewable Energy Technology Grant In the Amount of $482,857.60 (Revised)
24. Approval to Accept and Expend the Title 1, Part A, Amendment No. 1, Corrective Action Funds in the Amount of $80,232.00
Attachment: Corrective Action.pdf
25. Approval of the Contract with Jodi Ann Walukonis, dba Communique Marketing Communications, to Develop a Standardized Curriculum for Substance Abuse and Violence Education for Life Management Skills Class Implementation (Revised)
Attachment: Walukonis Resume.pdf
Attachment: Walukonis Contract.pdf
Attachment: Walukonis Scope of Services.pdf
Construction Services

26. Approval of Bayshore High School - Classroom Addition - Phase III Plans - Construction Documents (Revised)
Attachment: Per Florida Statute 119.071 this attachment has been removed.
Attachment: Summary-BHS Addition 2005.pdf
27. Approval of Bayshore High School - Classroom Addition - Agreement Between Owner and West Coast Inspection Services, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: Summary-BHS Addition 2005.pdf
Attachment: BO Agreement.pdf
28. Approval of Blackburn Elementary School - Renovations - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement between Owner and HC Beck, Ltd. (Revised)
Attachment: Blackburn El Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: CM Change Orders 1 and 2.pdf
29. Approval of Martha B. King Middle School - Change Orders 11 and 12 - Agreement between Owner and W.G. Mills, Inc (Revised)
Attachment: King Middle School Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Change Order 11.pdf
Attachment: Change Order 12.pdf
30. Approval of Martha B. King Middle School - Change Orders 13 and 14 - Agreement between Owner and W.G. Mills, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: Change Order 13.pdf
Attachment: Change Order 14.pdf
Attachment: King Middle School Summary Sheet.pdf
31. Approval of Martha B. King Middle School - Change Orders 15 and 16 - Agreement between Owner and W.G. Mills, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: Change Order 15.pdf
Attachment: Change Order 16.pdf
Attachment: King Middle School Summary Sheet.pdf
32. Approval of Lakewood Ranch High School - Fire Access Road - Substantial Completion (Revised)
Attachment: Substantial Completion.pdf
33. Approval of Manatee High School - Classroom Addition - Agreement Between Owner and West Coast Inspection Services, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: BO Agreement.pdf
Attachment: Summary-MHS Addition 2005.pdf
34. Approval of Sea Breeze Elementary School - Renovations - Phase III Plans - Construction Documents (Revised)
Attachment: Per Florida Statute 119.071 this attachment has been removed.
Attachment: Sea Breeze El Summary Sheet.pdf
Finance

35. Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements for July/August 2006 (Revised)
Attachment: FS July-August 2006.pdf
36. Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements for September 2006
Attachment: FS September 2006.pdf
Human Resources

37. Approval of the Appointments, Resignations, Retirements, and Transfers. (Revised)
Attachment: Board Material 10-23-06.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Barbara Millios.pdf
Attachment: Board Material Addendum 10-23-06.pdf
Miscellaneous

38. Approval of the School Board of Manatee County Operating Manual (Revised)
Attachment: School Board Operating Manual 10-23-06.pdf
Minutes: 

Public Comment:

 

Bob Gause - requested that the Board consider postponing voting on this agenda item until after the new Board members take office in November.

 

After discussion, the Board's consensus was to leave the item on the agenda.


INFORMATION
Leaves

39. Leaves for Board Agenda 10/23/06 (Revised)
Attachment: Illness Leaves 10-23-06.pdf
Attachment: Personal without Pay Leaves 10-23-06.pdf
Attachment: Child Care Leaves 10-23-06.pdf
Attachment: Military Leaves 10-23-06.pdf
Attachment: ATD Leaves 10-23-06.pdf

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (8:00 p.m.)
40. Administrative Appointments

PUBLIC COMMENTS (8:15 p.m.)
41. Public Comments
Minutes: 

Todd Blackmore - Palmetto Elementary School - did not speak.

Jerry Cole - Palmetto Elementary School - did not speak.

Mr. Bowen said that prior to the meeting he had informed these two gentlemen that it would not be appropriate to address the Board on this subject at this time, as there is a possibility it may come before the Board for action.  He advised them to contact his office to have their input included in the official file.

Raphael Allen - thanked Tom Hanson, Trevor Gooby and Kevin Lenhart, Bradenton citizens, for helping him work with  disadvantaged youth.  He noted they have received a good response from the Sickle Cell Foundation, and thanked the School Board members for their support.  Mr. Allen also thanked those who are working with students who have the HIV/AIDS virus; offered thanks to area men and women who are in military service; and made a plea for volunteers to help tutor students.

Madison Kiger, Rowlett 4th Grader - invited School Board members and staff to the Veteran's Day Celebration at 9 a.m.,  November 10th at Rowlett Elementary School.

Lacey Sanchez, Rowlett 4th Grader- invited School Board members and staff to the Veteran's Day Celebration at 9 a.m.,  November 10th at Rowlett Elementary School.

Starloe Galletta - spoke on several upcoming events at Rowlett Elementary School:  Veteran's Day Celebration on November 10th, Hispanic Heritage Celebration on October 26th, and Holidays of Winter Celebration on December 9th.

Amy Van Dell - reported on the progress of the Project Weather Bay News 9 program.


BOARD COMMENTS (8:35 p.m.)
42. Board Comments
Minutes: 

Mr. Kinnan

Manatee Community College (MCC) - congratulated MCC on celebrating their 50th anniversary.

District Band Concert - noted the Board members have received an invitation to this November 18, 2006 event from Dr. Sherry Lawrence.

Larry Simmons - commended Mr. Simmons on his years of service to the district and the community.

Frank Brunner - expressed his appreciation for Mr. Brunner's contributions to the district.

Mr. Miller

Law Bytes - complimented John Bowen, School Board Attorney, and his staff on the latest edition of Law Bytes.

Mrs. Harvey

Report Cards - reminded parents to be sure they receive and review their child's report card by the end of this week.

Red Ribbon Breakfast - encouraged attendance at this October 31st breakfast in support of the Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition.

Mr. Simmons

Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) - reminded the Board to review the FSBA legislative priorities that were received in the mail this week.

Middle School Sports - acknowledged the work Dr. Dearing has done to provide sports programs for middle school students, which will start later this school year.

Middle School Class Sizes - requested assistance for middle school teachers, to ensure that class sizes are manageable.

Manatee County Government - spoke about cooperation between the Manatee County Government and the School Board.

Mr. Brunner

Manatee CrimeStoppers - invited community members to attend the 4th Annual CrimeStoppers Safe Kids Night, October 31st at the Bradenton Auditorium, which provides a safe alternative to Trick or Treating.

Campus CrimeStoppers - commented on the success of this program so far this year.  He announced their new web site, www.manateecrimestoppers.com, and described some of the resources available at that site.

Law Bytes - thanked Mr. Bowen, School Board Attorney, for the work he and his staff did to prepare this publication.


SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS (9:00 p.m.)
43. Comments by John Bowen
Minutes: 

Mr. John Bowen

Law Bytes - encouraged district supervisors to be sure their staff members each receive a copy.

 


SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (9:10 p.m.)
44. Comments by Dr. Roger Dearing
Minutes: 

Dr. Roger Dearing

Southeast High School - congratulated the school on their six National Merit semi-finalists, and nine National Merit committed scholars. 

Manatee Community College (MCC) - commented on their 50th Anniversary Celebration.

University of South Florida (USF) - noted the opening of their new campus in south Manatee County.

Minnie Rogers Luncheon - reminded attendees of this luncheon,  which is October 26, 2006, at the Bradenton City Center.

Herb Tschappat - wished Mr. Tschappat a Happy Birthday on October 28th.

Connect Ed - updated the Board on the implementation of this telephone emergency notification and community awareness system.

Emergency Generators - informed the Board about a grant-funded program the district has been working on with Manatee County, which will provide funds to purchase and install emergency generators for special needs shelters at Manatee Technical Institute, East Campus, and Braden River High School. 


SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW CHART (9:25 p.m.)
45. School Board Workflow Chart (Revised)
Attachment: Workflow Chart October 23 2006.pdf

OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) (9:30 p.m.)
46. Approval of Horizons Academy - Amendment 2 - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. (Revised)
Attachment: CM Agmt Rev Exhibits B, D & F 2.pdf
Attachment: Horizons Academy Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: CM Amendment 2.pdf
Minutes: 

Due to a scrivener's error the Fiscal Impact is changed to read, "The amount of Amendment 2 is $588,778.00. This Amendment will increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price to $9,309,555.74. With approval of Amendment 2, the total project budget requirement becomes $12,086,384.00."



Motions:
Motion and approval of Horizons Academy - Amendment 2 - Agreement between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Larry Simmons
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

47. Approval of Ratification of Paraprofessional Contract Agreement with Manatee Educational Association (MEA) (Revised)
Attachment: Tentative Agreement 092806.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approval of ratification of the proposed paraprofessional contract agreement between the Manatee Education Association (MEA) and the Manatee County School Board.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Harry Kinnan
Second: Walter Miller
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye

48. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed Rule Amending Policy 5.7 Student Assignment, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Rule Change at a Special Board Meeting Scheduled for December 4, 2006 (Revised)
Attachment: Elementary F and G Redistricting Procedures.pdf
Attachment: Elementary F and G Committee Meetings.pdf
Attachment: Elementary F and G Map

Motions:
Motion and approval of advertising a notice of a proposed rule amending Policy 5.7 Student Assignment, and setting a public hearing on the proposed rule change at a Special Board Meeting scheduled for December 4, 2006.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Walter Miller
Frank Brunner- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Larry Simmons- Aye


NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)
ADJOURNMENT (9:40 p.m.)
49. Adjournment (Revised)
Minutes: 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Brunner adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m.

 

_____________________________           ______________________

Roger Dearing, Ex Officio Secretary           Frank Brunner, Chairman

and Superintendent of Schools

 




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