October 26, 2010
5:00 PM

 
 REGULAR MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
Coral Shores High School Media Center
89901 US 1 (mm90)
Tavernier, FL  33070 
 
Broadcast Live on Channel 78

Mission Statement – "Student Success; Whatever it Takes" 

 

1.       Goal Area 1 - Students arrive at school ready to learn.

2.       Goal Area 2 – All students are literate at each grade level, achieve third grade requirements on time, and continue to learn and achieve at levels which guarantee future success.

3.       Goal Area 3 – Curriculum is world-class.

4.       Goal Area 4 – All employees are highly qualified, effective, dedicated to continuous improvement, and committed to achieving the vision.

5.       Goal Area 5 – Communications, partnerships and collaborations with parents, community members, businesses, organizations and institutions are strong and effective.

6.       Goal Area 6 – The culture is healthy; the environment is beautiful, safe, and nurturing.  Students and staff are appreciated.

7.       Goal Area 7 – The district continues its leadership and investment in advanced technology.

8.       Goal Area 8 - The district’s fiscal management is world-class.

 

AGENDA

 

“….And How Are the Children?

 

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – 5:00 P.M.

A.                 SUPERINTENDENT CALL TO ORDER, THOUGHT FOR THE DAY, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

 

B.                  ADOPT AGENDA ~ Superintendent’s and/or School Board Members request to amend the agenda or remove items from the consent agenda.

 

C.                  RECOGNITION

1.      Student Recognition

2.      Outstanding Accomplishments

       a. Monroe County Social Studies Teachers of the Year (Elementary/High School) Florida Council for the Social Studies Recognition

      b. Donations from the Veterans of Foreign War Post 10211 to Key Largo Band, and Plantation Key Chorus.

3.      Outgoing School Board Member – Steve Pribramsky

 

D.                 CONSENT ITEMS

1.            Approve District Travel. Goal Area 4 (10/20/10)

2.            Approve the Recommendations for Support Services Personnel Employed and Terminated for the 2010-2011 School Year. Goal Area 4

3.            Approve the Recommendations for Instructional Personnel Employed for the 2010-2011 School Year. Goal Area 4

4.            Approve List of Volunteers for the 2010-2011 School Year. Goal Area 4

5.            Approve Requests for Leave. Goal Area 4

6.            Approve Title 1 School-Based Contact Description. Goal Area 4

7.            Approve Invoice for Legal Services for Richard Collins. Goal Area 5

8.            Approve Invoices for Legal Services for Vernis and Bowling. 108508, 108509, 108551, 108552, 108553, 108554, 108555, 108556, 108558, 108560, 108561, 108562, 108563,     109032, 109033, 109034, 109035, 109036, 109037, 109038, 109039, 109040, 109041.  Goal Area 5

9.            Approve Invoices 37500 and 37501 for Legal Services with Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman, PA. Goal Area 5

10.        Approve Bank Reconciliation for July 2010 thru August 2010. Goal Area 8

11.        Approve Investment Report for July 2010 thru August 2010. Goal Area 8

12.        Approve Daycare Fee Adjustment Report. Goal Area 8

13.        Approve Credit Card Expenses for September 2010. Goal Area 8

14.        Approve Montessori Elementary Charter School Financials for May thru August 2010. Goal Area 8

15.        Approve Big Pine Academy Charter School Financials for July 2009 thru June 2010. Goal Area 8

16.        Approve Treasure Village Montessori Charter School Financials for April thru July 2010. Goal Area 8 (10/21/10)

17.        Approve Charter School Minutes for Big Pine Academy for August 17, 2010. Goal Area 8

18.        Approve School Board Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2010. Goal Area All.

19.        Approve Employee Termination. Goal Area 4

20.        Approve Out of State Travel for

A.    Key Largo School

·         Safety Patrol Trip to Washington, DC.

B.    Key West High School

·         Wakeboard Club Trip to Powder Mountain, Utah

·         Conchette Trip to Dallas, Texas

C.     Gerald Adams School

·         Close Up Trip to Washington, DC.

D.      Coral Shores High School

·         Band Students Cruise

·         Trip to Washington, DC.

21.        Approve Budget Amendments Goal Area 8, 5

A. Reading is Fundamental

B. TAH Grant Award

C. ARRA Food Service

 

 

E.         STAFF REPORTS

1. Curriculum:

A.  NONE

 

2. Finance:

A.      Update on Bus Purchases – Michael Kinneer 15 Min.

 

3. Internal Auditor:

A.      Audit Update – Ken Gentile 20 Min

 

4. Legal Services:

A. Final Report on PKS Construction – Dirk Smits 30 Min

B. Update on Construction Contracts for PKS – Mr. Collins 30 Min

 

5. District/School Operations:

A. Tentative Plan for Cost Reductions in Central Administration – Dr. Burke 30 Min

B. Background on State Race to the Top Schedule – Dr. Burke 30 Min

 

F. CITIZEN INPUT/REQUEST(S) TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL BOARD ~ TIME APPROXIMATE 6:00 P.M. FOR THE CONCLUSION OF ALL BOARD BUSINESS, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but the School Board may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action.)  Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes for each individual speaker and five (5) minutes for the representative of a designated group.  Transfer of time between individuals and/or groups is not permitted.

 

G.         PUBLIC HEARING

        a.  Universal Breakfast Policy

 

H.         ACTION ITEMS

1.      Approve Universal Breakfast Policy

2.      Approval Authorizing the Issuance of a “Not to Exceed” $10,000,000.00 Tax Anticipation Note, Series 2010 (Resolution #759). Goal Area 8

3.      Approve Budget Amendments Resolution #758; Family Network on Disabilities. Goal Area 8

4.      Approve District Improvement Plan. Goal Area All

5.  Approve Builders' Risk Policy & Windstorm Coverage for the Construction of HOB School. Goal Area 6 (10/21/10)

6. Approve Charter School Application for Mycro School. (10/22/10)

  

 

 

ADJOURNMENT