SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA PACKET FOR February 24, 2015 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HENDRY COUNTY, FLORIDA Dwayne E. Brown, Chairman District 1 Sally Berg, Vice Chairman District 2 Patrick B. Langford District 3 Stephanie Busin District 4 Jon Basquin District 5 Paul K. Puletti, Superintendent
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SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGAGENDA PACKET
FOR
February 24, 2015
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF HENDRY COUNTY,FLORIDA
Dwayne E. Brown, Chairman District 1Sally Berg, Vice Chairman District 2Patrick B. Langford District 3Stephanie Busin District 4Jon Basquin District 5
Paul K. Puletti, Superintendent
Amended 2/19/15
Hendry County School BoardRegular Meeting
Tuesday, February 24, 20155:30 p.m.
Hendry Co. Courthouse, 2nd Fl., 25 E. Hickpochee, LaBelle, FL
AGENDA ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE
3. RECOGNITIONS - a. Patrick B. Langford, School Board Memberb. Heather Ferrand, Florida Forest Service
4. CITIZEN COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
5. ITEMS FOR ACTION
a. Personnel1) Recommendations2) New Allocations
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes - 2/10/15
b. Correspondence & Reports –1) Educational Trip Requests2) 2015 Summer School Schedule
c. Financial Affairs –1) Approval of Purchases2) Bills (2/24/15)3) Budget Amendments (FY2014-15)4) Internal Account Purchase Requests
7. CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS - Update
8. BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS –a. Dues & Fees - Florida School Boards Association Dues - 2015-16
9. ADJOURNMENT
N O T I C E1. Any person who desires to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at the above-noticed meeting will need a record of the proceedings, and for
such purposes may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which an appeal may be based.
2. This is a formal notification to the public, that written information associated with the meeting is available in alternate formats upon request, i.e., large print, Braille, etc., and auxiliary aids areavailable upon request, i.e., assistive learning device systems, sign language interpreters, etc. All services are available upon a 72 hour advanced notice. Please contact county personnel at863/902-4244.
RECOGNITIONS
a. Patrick B. Langford, School Board Member – District 3
b. Heather Ferrand, Florida Forest Service
2/24/15 BOARD MEETING – PERSONNEL
Retirement – Non-InstructionalJames Michael Power – LaBelle Bus Attendant, eff. 2/9/15
Leave of Absence – InstructionalLindsey Paige – CES Teacher, eff. 2/9/15 through 5/11/15 (Medical - Requests FamilyMedical Leave)
Leave of Absence – Non-InstructionalDoris Johnson – CES Para, eff. 2/11/15 through 3/11/15 (Medical)
Change-in-Funding, eff. 1/5/15, through end of 2014/2015 onlyFrom IDEA Funds to ESE General FundsShirley Hixson Jacqueline Hoopes Sandra HowardMary McKenzie Kathy Lytle Lora LeonInez Juarez Samantha Wooddell Shirley SpurrLinda Ruble Jennifer Ruble Brenda MurphyCharlotte Patterson Rhonda Welky
Appointment – Non-InstructionalJesus Avila – Clew. General Maintenance II, eff. 2/23/15 (rep. Gomez)
Appointment – Allied Health Classes (Federal Funds)Amy Perez – LHS, 7 weeks, 4 days per week
2/24/15 BOARD MEETING – PERSONNEL – Page 2
Additional Days/HoursKyle Wellmaker – CMS is purchasing planning period as Gifted Consult Teacher, 2014/2015Augusta Ross – LHS is purchasing planning period for remainder of 2014/2015Kristina Andrews – LHS is purchasing planning period for 3 days/week for remainder
Reading Endorsement Bonus (Title II funds)Susan Gilreath - CMS
Saturday School Teacher – 2014/2015Jaydee Hull - LMS
Migrant After School ProgramLea Burnside – LMSLillian Ramos – EES
Migrant After School I-Ready Tutorial ProgramYolanda Ford - CMS
Homework Assistance ProgramStephanie Haas - EES
Data Analysis Meeting @ EES on February 2, 2015Chelsey Brown Danielle Dasher Beverly DierksRonald Dierks Marissa Holman Coral HuffmanTaylor Lucas Kristin Mann Mary McMillanSandra Perry Ivette Porth Alexis PriceSarah Sanchez Caitlyn Sayers
TENTATIVE MINUTESHendry County School Board
Regular MeetingTuesday, February 10, 2015
The Hendry County School Board met in Regular Session beginning at 6:30 p.m. in School BoardMeeting Room, Sub-office, 475 E. Osceola Ave., Clewiston, FL. Those in attendance were:Dwayne E. Brown, Chairman; Sally Berg, Vice Chairman; Jon Basquin, Stephanie Busin andPatrick B. Langford, Members; Paul K. Puletti, Superintendent; and Michael R. McKinley,School Board Attorney.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Brown.
Pledge & Invocation – Chairman Brown led the Board and guests in the Salute to the U. S. Flagand the Lord’s Prayer.
Moment of Silence - In Memory of Betty Newman - Superintendent Puletti requested a Momentof Silence in memory of Betty Newman. Mrs. Newman was employed as a paraprofessional atWestside Elementary School from 1973-1995.
Recognition - Laurinda Barraza, CHS Clerk/Typist - Hendry County 2015 School RelatedEmployee of the Year - Superintendent Puletti and Board Members congratulated LaurindaBarraza, CHS Clerk/Typist, for being selected as the 2015 Hendry County Employee of the Year.Superintendent Puletti presented Mrs. Barraza with a plaque on behalf on of the Board and guests.
Public Comments - Chairman Brown asked if there was anyone in the audience that would like toaddress the Board regarding any agenda item. There was no response.
Items for Action –
1. 2014-2016 School Health Services Plan (Mrs. Beth Fabian, Hendry County HealthDept.) - Mrs. Beth Fabian, Hendry County Health Dept., presented the 2014-2016 SchoolHealth Services Plan and answered questions posed by Board Members.
On motion by Sally Berg and second by Stephanie Busin, the Board unanimously approvedthe 2014-2016 School Health Services Plan as recommended by Superintendent Puletti.(See Superintendent’s File)
2. Bids & Quotes - RFP 15-0002 (School Food Service Management Operations) - Onmotion by Sally Berg and second by Stephanie Busin, the Board approved the Request forProposal 15-0002 (School Food Service Management Operations) as recommended bySuperintendent Puletti. (Langford voted "Nay") (See Superintendent’s File)
3. Personnel – Recommendations - On motion by Patrick B. Langford and second by JonBasquin, the Board unanimously approved the following Personnel Recommendations enmasse as recommended by the Superintendent.
Leave of Absence – InstructionalCandice Davis – UES Teacher, eff. 1/19/15 through 2/6/15 (Medical)
Leave of Absence – Non-InstructionalJennifer Spence – COES F/S Worker, eff. 1/23/15 through 5/1/15 (Personal)Martha Lofton – LES F/S Worker, eff. 2/3/15 through 2/22/15 (Extension – Medical)Betti Jones – LES F/S Worker, eff. 2/3/15 through 2/10/15 (Extension – Requesting Family
Medical Leave for medical LOA)
Change-in-Designation – InstructionalJillian White – ESE Pre-K Specialist, from 11 mo. to 12 mo., eff. 2/10/15
Change-in-Designation – Non-InstructionalLawanda Williams – Clew. Bus Driver, from 4 hrs/day to 4.25 hrs/day, eff. 1/26/15 (Route inc.)
Reading Endorsement Bonus (Title II Funds)Marrisa Holman – EES
Professional Development @ CES on 12/15/14Maranda Berner Ingrid Gutierrez Susan Kettler-CabezasBarbara Morrell Eileen Pearson Chasity PolingTrisha Reis Mary Beth Rodriguez Candace Swaggerty
Collaborative Planning @ LES on 1/22/15First Grade:Vicki Alexander Theresa BarberCheryl Dunbar Wendy O’FerrellStephanie Williams Katie WilliamsonThird Grade:Rachel Kirkland Maggie PittmanJennifer Schemenauer Sandra VanWagner
Data Analysis – Classroom Environment @ CES on 1/22/15Kelli Atkinson Linda Mosely Erin ClarkMelinda Gebhardt Shawn Grooms Ingrid GutierrezKimberly Ibebunjo Cathleen Jesson Emily LeonJean Liedtke Isabel Loredo Lee LoweScott McKean Barbara Morrell Lindsey PaigeTamara Parrish Celestina Perez Mary Beth RodriguezAllison Shelton Mark vanTol Elizabeth Villa
Consent Agenda - On motion by Sally Berg and second by Stephanie Busin, the Boardunanimously accepted the recommendation of the Superintendent that the following ConsentAgenda Items be approved en masse.
1. Minutes - 1/27/15
2. Agreements & Contracts –a. Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees - Sponsored Program Service
Agreement (Accomplished Interns as Teachers (AIT) Program)
February 10, 2015Page 4
3. Correspondence & Reports –a. Donations
1) One (1) cake, valued at $55.00, to the Hendry County School District from CarmenCorbitt for the 2015 Employee of the Year Luncheon.
b. Educational Trip Requests1) CHS - Approx. 155 CHS Seniors + 15 chaperones to travel by charter bus to
Orlando, FL 5/1/15 to attend Senior Grad Bash at Universal Studios.
2) LMS - Approx. 22 Voces Unidas students + 3 chaperones to travel by school bus toTampa, FL 3/27/15 to visit the USF Campus then to Busch Gardens.
3) LMS - Approx. 95 8th grade students + 12 chaperones to travel by charter bus toTampa, FL 5/1/15 to attend the annual 8th Grade trip to Busch Gardens.
4) LHS – Approx. 45 students + 4-5 chaperones to travel to Melbourne, FL on 2/11/15for Boys Soccer game.
4. Financial Affairs –a. Approval of Purchases
1) 1512622, CDW-Government, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL in the amount of $31,735.50for Chromebooks.
2) 1512623, CDW-Government, Inc., Vernon Hills, IL in the amount of $25,416.00for Chromebooks.
3) 1512628, Advanced Processing and Imaging, Inc., Boca Raton, FL in the amountof $18,374.00 for Optiview Annual Subscription.
4) 1512680, ORR Protection Systems, Brandon, FL in the amount of $9,958.00 forHalon tank replacement.
b. BillsFund Warrant Numbers AmountGeneral Operating 145126-145269 $2,094,859.41Debt Service & Capital Outlay 006254-006259 19,816.86Special Revenue – Other 045267-045315 458,228.12
c. Internal Account Purchase Requests1) CHS – International Palms Resort, Orlando, FL in the amount on $3,204.00 for
nine hotel rooms on March 2-6, 2015 for the Florida Public Service AssociationState Leadership Conference.
2) CHS – FPSA, Belleview, FL in the amount of $4,893.75 for FSPA Conferenceregistration.
February 10, 2015Page 5
3) LHS – Catering Connection, Inverness, FL in the estimated amount of $4,600.00for catering services for the 2015 Prom.
4) LHS – Educational Experiences, Deltona, FL in the amount of $12,447.00 for GradBash tickets.
5) LHS – Balfour/Taylor Publishing, Dallas, TX in the amount of $5,401.28 for the2014-15 Yearbook deposit.
Capital Outlay Projects -
1. Update - Mr. Larry Worth, Assistant Superintendent for Continuous Improvement, HumanResources and Operations, provided a report to the Board on the various capital outlayprojects and answered questions posed.
2. FL DOE Annual Energy Costs and Plant Maintenance & Operations Cost Information (ForInformational Purposes Only)
Board Member Business -
1. 2014-15 Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan - Mr. Gordon Swaggerty, DeputySuperintendent, reviewed the 2014-15 Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan andanswered questions posed by Board Members.
On motion by Patrick B. Langford and second by Sally Berg, the Board unanimouslyapproved the 2014-15 Class Size Reduction Compliance Plan as recommended bySuperintendent Puletti.
2. Swamp Cabbage Festival – Superintendent Puletti informed Board Members that the
Swamp Cabbage Parade will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015. There will be a
drop-in breakfast at the Civic Center from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
3. Value Adjustment Board - Superintendent Puletti announced that he received a letter todayfrom John Benkert, CPR Tools, resigning from the Value Adjustment Board. FloridaStatute requires that the School Board appoint a new Business Representative to serve onthe Value Adjustment Board.
4. Fundraising Exemptions - Superintendent Puletti reviewed the Fund RaisingExemptions-New Food Service Regulations for the Board stating that USDA allows Statesto set a maximum number of exemption days in which schools may sell foods that do notmeet the new nutritional guidelines. The State of Florida has set the maximum number ofdays as follows:
On motion by Sally Berg and second by Stephanie Busin, the Board unanimously acceptedthe recommendation of Superintendent Puletti to set the exemption days for the HendryCounty School District in accordance with the State of Florida set maximum number ofdays as specified above.
Adjournment - There being no further business, Chairman Brown adjourned the meeting at 7:25p.m.
________________________________ _____________________________Paul K. Puletti, Superintendent Dwayne E. Brownand Secretary to the Board Chairman of the Board
2/24/15 BOARD MEETING
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
1) Educational Trip Requests
a) LMS - Approx. 11 FBLA students + 2 chaperones to travel by private vehicle to Orlando,FL 3/19-3/22/15 to attend the FBLA State Conference.
2) 2015 Summer School Schedule (See Attached)
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
1) Approval of Purchases (See Attached)
2) Bills (2/24/15) (See Attached)
3) Budget Amendments (FY2014-15) (See Attached)
4) Internal Account Purchase Requests
a) CMS – Hilton Orlando, Orlando, FL in the amount of $2,633.00 for hotelaccommodations for the FBLA State Leadership Conference March 19-22, 2015.
BOARD MEETING02/24/20152014/2015
Purchase Orders
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS –
1. 1512764, Contrax Furnishings, Gainesville, Fl in the amount of $10,278.41 forPre-K furniture at UES. (Federal)
2. 1512787, Telecommunication Conexxions of Florida, Lehigh Acres, Fl in theamount of $5,515.68 for Prof/Technical/Furn/Fix/Equipment at WES. (Federal)
3. 1512789, Schoolwires, Inc, Pittsburgh, Pa in the amount of $8,440.00 for Trainingon site sessions and travel expenses. (General)
4. 1512839, Edmentum, Minneapolis, Mn in the amount of $37,520.00 for Ed OptionsAcademy and educator advantage virtual session. (General)
5. 1512858, School Savers, Long Beach, Ca in the amount of $9,766.08 for batteryscientific calculator part. (General)
6. 1512860, CDW-Government, Inc., Vernon Hills, Il in the amount of $40,843.84 forChromebooks and tablet carts. (Federal)
Vendor Notes::PLEASE DO NOT DELIVER UNTIL JUNE 6-30,2015. PLEASE HAVE EVERYTHING COMPLETEBY JUNE 30, 2015
1 0205JC - HOUSE CLEANING SET 46.3500 46.351 03540JC - CUBBIE TOWER - 32" 792.9900 792.991 03640JC - CUBBIE TOWER - 24" 656.6400 656.642 0392JC - LOW SINGLE MOBILE STORAGE UNIT 291.2400 582.481 0654JC - FOUR WAY ADJUSTABEL EASEL 311.4000 311.401 09102JC - DRESS UP ISLAND - PRESCHOOL 258.9300 258.931 2030JC - KITCHEN FOUR PIECE SET 830.7000 830.703 2687JC - NEAT-N-TRIM LOCKERS 505.4400 1,516.321 2691JC - SUPER SIZE MOBILE STORAGE UNIT 356.6700 356.671 3925JC - SEE-N-SHELF - 3 545.7600 545.761 53430JC - CORNER LITERACY NOON 584.8200 584.821 57220JC - MULTI PURPOSE TABLE, SQUARE 147.8700 147.872 5912JC - LADDERBACK CHAIR 78.3000 156.601 9093JC - BENCH LOCKER 244.6200 244.621 01934 - ACTIVITY TABLE, HORSESHOE SHAPED 411.8000 411.804 04311 - ACTIVITY TABLE RECTANGLE, HUSKY 183.2800 733.12SERIES
10 11845 - STACKING CHAIR, FLAVORS SERIES 52.2000 522.0020 11846 - STACKING CHAIR, FLAVORS SERIES 55.1000 1,102.001 26159 - SINGLE PEDESTAL TEACHER DESK 477.3400 477.34AS PER QUOTE #35831-01COLOR: SAME AS PREVIOUS ORDER PURCHASEORDER #1403111 (BLUE)
0192-UPTHEGROVE ELEM. SCHOOL $****10,278.41
TELECOMMUNICATION CONEXXIONS OF FLO 15127875485 LEE STREET UNIT 3LEHIGH ACRES, FL 33935
I GENERAL OPERATING 145270 - 145417 $ 1,822,229.57
II & III DEBT SERV. & CAPT. OUT 006260 - 006265 $ 42,177.73
IV SPECIAL REV. – OTHER 045316 - 045361 $ 373,667.44
TOTAL: $2,238,074.74
Capital Projects 2/17/15
SCHOOLS
Glades County moved into their new middle/high school over the weekend of February13th, they let us know that they had classroom furniture that was not going to their otherschools that we could have if needed. The only caveat was that it had to be movedbetween the 14th and 16th since demolition of the old school was going to begin on the17th. We worked the maintenance crews on the 16th and ended up with about 150 studentdesks and 15 computer tables with roll around chairs.
We are working with Clewiston Utilities on the electric and sewer services required forthe new ESE modular at Westside Elementary. The pad will be cleared and preppedbefore spring break so that the concrete platform can be poured prior to the unit being set,currently the last week of school. If the slope of the pipe works we will attempt todirectional bore under Margaret street and tie into the City’s sewer and avoid installinganother lift station.
The new modulars are scheduled to be delivered the week after school is out. Theexisting units at LES that have to be removed will be taken out just as soon as school isout for the summer.
Principals are currently working on their summer work order request list and furniture fornext year. Currently we anticipate budgeting $10,000 per school for the 2015-16 schoolyear for furniture replacement.
Everything is going well right now. There are no major concerns at this time.
Mr. McCarthy was out for a few days last week at the Mid-Year Transportation Meetingin Tallahassee. This is an annual training meeting where DOE goes over any new orproposed changes in laws pertaining to school transportation. He returned with someinformation regarding bus videos and the issue that some of the other districts are facingregarding parents, new media and others wanting to have access to video tapes fromschool buses. We are reviewing this information to determine if we need to considermaking any changes to our procedures.
BOARD MEMBER BUSINESS
a. Dues & Fees – Florida School Boards Association Dues (FSBA) – Permission to pay the FloridaSchool Boards Association (FSBA) membership dues for 2015-16 in the amount of $11,053.00.(Same as last year) (See Attached)