Schools and Education School Board Meeting Agenda Results Jan. 9, 2012

BRADENTON -- At Monday night's meeting, board members Julie Aranibar and Karen Carpenter opposed final plans to privatize four elementary schools' custodial staff, but the item passed 3-2. Aranibar and Carpenter also opposed an $85,000 increase in insurance consultant fees for the upcoming year, but that also passed 3-2. The board honored Manatee High School's football team for becoming 7A champions and will celebrate literacy week from Jan. 23-27.

AGENDA AMENDMENTS 

1. Agenda Amendments - p.6 (Unanimously approved)

ATTENDANCE 

2. Attendance - p.7

CALL TO ORDER 

3. Call to Order - p.8

4. Pledge of Allegiance - p.9

5. Invocation - p.10

6. Approval of the Orders of the Day - p.11 (Unanimously approved)

STUDENT CELEBRATION 

7. Manatee Hurricane Football Team Class 7A State Champions - p.12 

• The MCSB celebrated the Manatee High School Hurricane football team, under the direction of Head Coach Joe Kinnan, for becoming Class 7A State Champions.

PUBLIC COMMENTS 

8. Public Comments - p.13

• Mark Martel, a teacher at Imagine School, spoke about sharing funds equitably sharing funds with charter schools.  Dave ”Watchdog“ Miner said the legal descriptions and the maps of the shared districts conflicted with each other. Karen Carpenter said redistricting would be on the next meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

9. Approval of Minutes - p.14 (Unanimously approved)

• Dave Miner said there were errors in what he said and his quotes regarding redistricting were edited improperly at the last meeting (Dec. 12, 2011) in the official records. The board asked John Bowen said that statutes require the board to approve the minutes in the next meeting. Board chair Robert Gause wasn’t comfortable with approving the minutes as is, and moved to approve the minutes with Miner’s comments with an amended account verbatim. 

RECOGNITIONS 

10. Take Stock in Children Announces Thirty-Five New Scholars - p.15

• The Take Stock in Children of Manatee County program is proud to announce the thirty-five new scholars who have been selected to participate in the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) college scholarship and mentor program.
• The students, along with their parent or guardian have signed an agreement to remain drug-free, crime-free, maintain good grades and behavior and meet with a mentor on a weekly basis, on the school campus, during the school day. Take Stock in Children has a ninety-six percent success rate of keeping students in school, graduating high school, attending college and entering the workforce.

REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 

11.  Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Take the Lead and Read Campaign and Read Across Manatee - p.16

• Manatee District Schools will join the state to participate in Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Take the Lead and Read Campaign is scheduled for the week of January 23-27, 2012.  During this week, students and adults across Florida will highlight the importance of literacy and celebrate the joy of reading.
• Read Across Manatee will be incorporated into this statewide event.  Read Across Manatee is Thursday, January 26, 2012.

 12. Central Florida School Boards Coalition - p.18

CONSENT ITEMS 

Approval of Consent Agenda (Unanimously approved)

13. Approval of January 9, 2012 Consent Agenda - p.19

Purchase(s) Bids $100,000.00 and Under

14. Approval of Renewal (2) on Bleacher Inspections and Certifications, MCSD No. 08-0026-MR - p.20

Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00

15. Approval of Renewal (2) on the Use of the Hillsborough County School Board Bid on Classroom Supplies and Equipment Catalog Discounts, MCSD No. 10-0043 BS - p.21

16. Approval of Rejection of Proposal for Real Estate Broker Services , MCSD No. 12-0042-PB - p.22

Contracts and Grants

17. Approval of the Contract Between the School Board of Manatee County and Kagan Professional Development for the 2011 - 2012 School Year - p.23

 18. Approval of the Contract Revision to the Renewed 2011-2012 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Manual and Articulation Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota - p.25

19. Approval of the New Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and Dr. David Napoliello, MD FACS, for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) Medical Assisting Students for the 2011-2014 School Years - p.27

20. Approval of Renewal Agreements Between the School Board of Manatee County and Various Providers for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) EMT, Medical Assisting, Nursing, and Surgical Technician Students, 2011-2014 School Years - p.29

21. Approval of the Renewal of the Contract Between The Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee County and the School Board of Manatee County for It's yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant for the 2011-12 School Year - p.31

Construction Services

22. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for School Board of Manatee County to Utilize Manatee County Government Fueling Facilities for School Buses and Reciprocal Emergency Fueling Agreement for White Fleet Vehicles and Equipment - p.33

Attachment: 01.09.12 Combined Fueling Agreement.pdf

Human Resources

23. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Deceased, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Recommendations for Professional Service Contracts, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations and Transfers - p.35

24. Approval of the Report of Teachers who are Out-of-Field in Their Subject Area(s) - p.36

25. Approval of the Report of Teachers who are Out-Of-Field in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - p.37

INFORMATION

Leaves

26. Leaves for January 9, 2012 Board Meeting - p.38

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS 

27. Administrative Appointments - p.39

OLD BUSINESS 

28. Approval of Proposal on Custodial Cleaning Services for Miller Elementary, MCSD No. 12-0029-MR - p.40 (3-2 Aranibar and Carpenter opposing)

29. Approval of Proposal on Custodial Cleaning Services for Prine Elementary, MCSD No. 12-0037-MR - p.42 (3-2 Aranibar and Carpenter opposing)

30. Approval of Proposal on Custodial Cleaning Services for Braden River Elementary, MCSD No. 12-0038-MR - p.44 (3-2 Aranibar and Carpenter opposing)

31. Approval of Proposal on Custodial Cleaning Services for Haile Middle, MCSD No. 12-0039-MR - p.46 (3-2 Aranibar and Carpenter opposing)

32. Approval of the Use of Pasco County School District Negotiated Contract For Employee Benefits Consulting Services, MCSD No. 11-0037-RH (Revision1) - p.48  (3-2 Arainbar and Carpenter opposing)

• On January 10, 2011, the Board approved the use of Pasco County School District contract for Employee Benefits Consulting Services with Siver Insurance Consultants for $75,000 per year through 2013.  The School District of Manatee County retains independent consulting services by Siver Insurance Consultants to assist the Risk Management Department on a variety of employee benefits and risk management needs.  Due to an increased need of utilizing the services for the facilitation of multiple request for proposals regarding major medical insurance, life insurance, broker of flexible benefit services, and Medicare and Retiree coverage’s, we are requesting the Board to approve an additional $25,000.00 for 2011, and an additional $85,000.00 for 2012

NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)

Finance

33. Approval to Transfer Balance in Cost of Issuance Subaccounts - p.34 (Unanimously approved)

• When the District incurs debt, funds are set aside to pay the cost of issuance related to that debt such as bond counsel fees, financial advisor fees, printing, etc.  Balances remaining unspent can be transferred to the project account or lease payment account.  The district trustee, US Bank, is recommending that they transfer any unused balances that remain in the cost of issuance subaccounts into, either, the project or lease payment accounts.  According to the superintendent, will allow them to close the costs of issuance subaccounts and utilize the funds for the projects or lease payments.  It will also eliminate the fees they incur for these accounts to remain open. This is the cost of issuance account that is open at this time, Series 2010 QSCB 19,253.53.
• ”This is not a long-term solution and now your asking us to keep pooring money in,“ said Aranibar.

NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) 

34. Approval of the Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as of June 30, 2011 - p.49 (Unanimously approved)

• The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has stated that every governmental entity, including school entities, should prepare and publish a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).  The CAFR serves as the school system's official annual report and contains introductory information, schedules necessary to demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal and contractual provisions, and statistical data. The CAFR provides useful information for taxpayers, rating agencies, and investors resulting in a positive impact on debt issuances.

35. Approval of the Contract Between the School Board of Manatee County and SunLife Financial for Specific Stop Loss Insurance for the 2012 Plan, MCSD No. 12-0049-RH (Unanimously approved)

• First Florida Insurance Brokers (FFIB) has procured stop loss insurance for the School District for the past seven years.  Currently FFIB purchases only specific stop loss insurance at a deductible of $425,000.00.  Stop loss insurance provides the District financial reimbursement for claims exceeding the deductible.
• FFIB requested stop loss insurance quotes from the current provider, SunLife Financial, and three other companies.  Costs were calculated based on the current number of employees and family members on the health plan.  SunLife presented a quote with a 1.13 percent increase in premium (current year cost is $489,827.00).  That quote was less than the three other companies.  By increasing the Plan Contract Annual Maximum to $1,250,000.00, the School District will be protected further by limiting the annual exposure by purchasing an unlimited lifetime maximum reinsurance contract.
• The contract is recommended for award to SunLife Financial, Toronto, Canada, Florida Document No 803146.
• The Superintendent recommends approval of the contract between the School Board of Manatee County and SunLife Financial for specific stop loss insurance for the 2012 plan year with a $450,000.00 deductible at a cost of $4.14 per employee and $13.73 per employee plus one dependent or more and will be invoiced monthly based on monthly health insurance enrollment figures, as required, for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, in an amount not to exceed $495,343.00.

BOARD COMMENTS 

36. Board Comments - p.50

SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW 

37. School Board Workflow Items - p.51

SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS 

38. Comments by John Bowen - p.52

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 

39. Comments by Tim McGonegal - p.53

ADJOURNMENT 

Adjournment of Meeting

40. Adjournment - p.54