Manatee County School Board Meeting Results December 13, 2010

BRADENTON -- Several items were on the agenda on Monday night. The board approved a controversial order to abolish the Policy 5.7 which buses minority children to Braden River, McNeal and Tara Elementary Schools to promote school diversity. Adam Caldwell and Ronnie Perrault of Haile Middle School wrote a play that has gained state-wide acclaim. Their work, Pandora’s Punishment was selected by the The Florida Council of English Teachers as the best in the state, and will be published in FCTE magazine, Gulfstream 2010.

AGENDA AMENDMENTS (Unanimously approved)
1. Agenda Amendments - p.9
 

ATTENDANCE
2. Attendance - p.10
 

CALL TO ORDER
3. Call to Order - p.11
4. Pledge of Allegiance - p.12
5. Invocation - p.13
6. Approval of Orders of the Day - p.14

STUDENT CELEBRATION
7. Florida Council of English Teachers (FCTE) Student Writing Awards - p.15

• The Florida Council of English Teachers (FCTE) has selected Pandora’s Punishment, a play written by two Haile Middle School sixth grade students, Adam Caldwell and Ronnie Perrault, as the best in the State of Florida in the annual FCTE writing contest.

• Adam and Ronnie’s play will be published in the FCTE magazine, Gulfstream 2010.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
8. Public Comments - p.16

• The topic of the night for public comment was change and improvement. Tom Garland welcomed the new board members and encouraged them to look into  a planning committee that would promote involvement from members of the community.
• Dave "Watchdog" Minor encouraged transparency especially in regards to construction bids."We need to tell the people who’s getting paid and what they’re doing with the money,“ he said.
• Peggy Delegato spoke on topic of the public hearing.(full story)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Unanimously approved)
9. Approval of Minutes - p.17

RECOGNITIONS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
10. 21st Century Program - p.18

• The 21st Century After-School Program provides students with enrichment, homework assistance, and tutoring at many district elementary schools. Joe Stokes, Director of Elementary Schools, presented a showcase of the 21st Century Program at various school sites.

11. EdVantage Update - p.19

• Consistent with the Board’s request, Darcy Hopko, Assistant Superintendent of District Support Services, will report on the status of EdVantage, the District’s Strategic Plan.

12. Central Florida School Boards Coalition - p.20

• Mrs. Harvey and Superintendent McGonegal will provided an update on the monthly meeting of the Central Florida School Boards Coalition.

PUBLIC HEARING
13. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Amendment to Policy 5.7, Student Assignment due to Realignment for Braden River, McNeal and Tara Elementary Schools - p.21 (Unanimoulsy Approved)

• The attendance zones for Braden River, Tara, and McNeal Elementary schools currently have special areas non contiguous with the area that contains the school site.  This request is to eliminate those areas utilizing Policy 5.7 Realignment.  This would allow families easier access to schools in their neighborhoods and foster participation in school activities for both students and parents.  One of the district’s strategic objectives is that family is the first and most powerful influence on a person’s life.  This process would begin immediately and be implemented beginning with the 2011/12 school year.

CONSENT ITEMS (Unanimously Approved)
Approval of Consent Agenda
14. Approval of December 13, 2010 Consent Agenda - p.23

Purchase(s) Bids $100,000.00 and Under
15. Approval of Renewal (1) on Television Studio Equipment, MCSD No. 10-0025-SM - p.24
16. Approval of Renewal (2) on Two-Way Radios, MCSD No. 09-0045-SM - p.25
17. Approval of Renewal (1) on the Use of the Broward County School Board Bids for Athletic and Physical Education Supplies, Equipment, Uniforms and Shirts, MCSD No. 10-0045-BS - p.26
18. Approval of Renewal (1) on the Use of the Hillsborough County School Board Bid on Classroom Supplies and Equipment Catalog Discounts, MCSD No. 10-0043-BS - p.28
19. Approval to Purchase Twelve (12) Thermocompactor Machines - p.30
20. Approval of the Use of the School Board of Pinellas County Bids for Musical Instruments, Furniture, and Equipment MCSD No. 11-0029-BS - p.32

Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00
21. Approval of Bid on Custodial Cleaning Supplies, MCSD No. 11-0028-MR - p.34
22. Approval to Purchase HP Backup Solution - p.36
23. Approval of Renewal (1) on Lawn Maintenance Services, MCSD No. 10-0030-MR - p.37

Contracts and Grants
24. Approval of New Agreements Between the School Board of Manatee County and Various Providers for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) Dental Assisting Students for the 2010-2011 School Year - p.38
25. Approval to Increase Amount to Contract for Professional Services Between the School Board of Manatee County and Children's Therapy Solutions, Inc., for the Remainder of the 2010-2011 School Year - p.40
26. Approval of the Contract with the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall - p.42
27. Approval of Sub-Contract for Services for It's yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Grant Between the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County and the School Board of Manatee County - p.44
28. Approval to Renew the Contract Between the School Board of Manatee County and the City of Palmetto for School Resource Officers for the 2010-2011 School Year - p.45
29. Approval of the Contract between the School Board of Manatee County and Sun Life Insurers for Specific Stop Loss Insurance for the 2011 Plan Year - p.46
30. Approval to Apply, Accept and Expend a New 2010-2011 Florida Career Center Tobacco Free Florida Grant for $100,000.00 - p.47

Construction Services
31. Approval of De Soto Mall Temporary Bus Compound - Change Order 1 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. - p.48
32. Approval of Manatee High School - Davis Building Replacement - Culinary Arts Lab - Change Orders 3 and 4 - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. - p.49
33. Approval of Manatee High School - Davis Building Replacement - Change Orders 5 and 6 - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. - p.50
34. Approval of Manatee High School - Davis Building Replacement - Culinary Arts Lab - Amendment 8 - Agreement Between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc. - p.51
35. Approval of Myakka City Elementary School - Renovation - Substantial Completion - Sitework Improvements - p.53
36. Approval of Myakka City Elementary School - Renovation - Substantial Completion - Phase 2A - Buildings 5, 6, Courtyard #1 and North Parking Area - p.54
37. Approval of Southeast High School - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrades and Renovations - Culinary Arts Lab - Amendment 3 - Agreement Between Owner and Holmes Hepner and Associates Architects - p.55

Finance
38. Omitted
39. Approval of the Year to Date Financial Statements through September 2010 - p.58
40. Approval of the Year to Date Financial Statements through October 2010 - p.60
41. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Sell Portable #915 to Mr. Gary Parks - p.62
42. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate Computers and Monitors to Manatee County YMCA - p.64
43. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Donate Computers to Manatee Education Foundation and Connect Your Community - p.66
44. Approval of Request to Sell Portable 215 to Myakka Family Worship Center - p.67

Human Resources
45. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Deceased, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Recommendations for Professional Service Contracts, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations and Transfers - p.69
46. Approval to Accept the Waiver of the Provisions of Article I, Section 2 of the Master Contract Between the School Board of Manatee County and the Manatee Education Association (MEA) in regard to the 21st Century Program at Johnson Middle School - p.71
47. Approval to Accept the Waiver of the Provisions of Article XII, Appendix B, Section G of the Master Contract Between the School Board of Manatee County and the Manatee Education Association (MEA) in regard to Kinnan Elementary School - p.73
48. Approval of Revised Job Description for Technology Systems Coordinator - p.74

Miscellaneous
49. Approval of the Internal Auditor‰Ûªs Reports on Internal Accounts for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010 - p.75
50. Approval of 2010-2011 Manatee District School Improvement Plans - p.76
51. Approval of the School District of Manatee County Master Plan for Inservice Education - p.77
52. Approval to Renew the School Health Services Plan for 2010-2012 - p.78
53. Approval of Superintendent‰Ûªs Recommendation to Enter into a Settlement Agreement with Carol Braden, Subsequently Dismissing the Pending Case before the Administrative Law Judge (MCSB Case No. 10-0014/DOAH Case No. 10-7380) - p.79

INFORMATION
Leaves
54. Leaves for December 13, 2010 Board Meeting - p.80

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
55. Appointments - p.81

OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)  
NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items)
56. Approval of the Recommended Order Rendered by the Administrative Law Judge in the Matter of MCSB v. Brook Rainville (MCSB Case No. 10-0005/DOAH Case No. 10-3355) and Rejection of Respondent’s Exceptions - p.82 (Unanimously approved)

• Brook Rainville has been employed by the Manatee County School Board. During the 2009-2010 school year she was absent for 95 out of the 190 days she was expected to work.

• The Administrative Law Judge sided with the Superintendent that the evidence of Rainville’s absences in the 2009-2010 school year alone, even if authorized, was excessive and violated School Board policy. The ALJ recommended that the Board enter a Final Order terminating Brook Rainville’s employment.

57. Approval of the Board Member Committee Assignments for 2010-2011 - p.83 (Unanimously approved)

• View a pdf document of what board members are assigned to each committee here (pdf).

BOARD COMMENTS
58. Board Comments - p.84

SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW
59. School Board Workflow Items - p.85

SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS
60. Comments by John Bowen - p.86

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
61. Comments by Tim McGonegal - p.87

ADJOURNMENT
62. EXECUTIVE SESSION - p.88
63. Adjournment - p.89