THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA DR. DEBRA PACE, SUPERINTENDENT 817 Bill Beck Boulevard Kissimmee Florida 34744-4492 PHONE: (407) 870-4600 FAX: (407) 870-4010 www.osceolaschools.net SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Jay Wheeler District 1 Kissimmee 407-973-4141 Meeting Time: 5:30 P.M. SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA Board Meeting Tuesday, Kelvin Soto Chairman District 2 Kissimmee 407-361-2462 Tim Weisheyer District 3 Kissimmee 407-361-0235 Clarence Thacker District 4 Kissimmee 407-870-4009 Ricky Booth Vice-Chair District 5 St. Cloud 407-870-4009 CALL TO ORDER: 5:31 p.m. ATTENDEE NAME TITLE STATUS ARRIVED Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Present Kelvin Soto School Board Member, District #2 Present Tim Weisheyer School Board Member, District #3 Present 5:36 p.m. Clarence Thacker School Board Member, District #4 Present Ricky Booth School Board Member, District #5 Present Debra Pace Superintendent Present Frank Kruppenbacher Board Attorney Present Tonya Culver Board Secretary Present Invocation delivered by Mr. Ricky Booth, School Board Member, District 5 Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Tim Burdette, Program Specialist with Career and Technical Education Department National Anthem performed by Ms. Trinity Santos, a student from Poinciana High School ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX OFFICES: Alternative Programs 2320 New Beginnings Road Kissimmee, FL 34744 PHONE: 407-343-8713 FAX: 407-343-8776 Exceptional Student Education 805 Bill Beck Boulevard Kissimmee, FL 34744-4495 PHONE: 407-343-8700 FAX: 407-343-8775 Facilities 809 Bill Beck Boulevard Kissimmee, FL 34744-4495 PHONE: 407-518-2964 FAX: 407-518-2985 Professional Development 2320 New Beginnings Road Kissimmee, FL 34744 PHONE: 407-518-2940 FAX: 407-518-2988 Student Services 1200 Vermont Avenue St. Cloud, FL 34769 PHONE: 407-870-4897 FAX: 407-870-4629 Mission Statement read by Ms. Tammy Otterson, Chief of Human Resources Translation Services provided by Ms. Dalia Medina, Director, Multicultural Department Comments from Board Members/Superintendent Jay Wheeler Mr. Wheeler thanked and congratulated the new leadership for the Celebration High School Booster Club. He also congratulated and praised the Teamsters Union and Leadership Members who reached an agreement on the salary negotiations. Mr. Wheeler pointed out that he visited Mr. Ballone at Horizon Middle School and noted what an amazing job he was doing on his transition from Celebration K-8. He stated that Mr. Ballone was off to a great start and looked forward to many great things happening at Horizon Middle School. Ricky Booth Mr. Booth thanked The Silver Spurs Rodeo for honoring our Osceola County students and their athletic achievements as well as their community service accolades. Mr. Booth also thanked everyone who invited him to participate in the Kindness Month activities and although he was not able to attend all of them, he knows that our district was represented in the best possible manner. Mr. Booth also recognized our CTE Department for the STEM night that was held at the fair, he believed that they all did an amazing job. Debra Pace Dr. Pace gave praise and thanks to all of the Kindness Month activities that took place across the district. She also thanked the CTE students and staff for the Health Fair Exhibit prior to the Board Meeting. It was a very impressive and informative event. Dr. Pace noted that she has had an opportunity to visit several schools over the past few weeks and has been pleased with her visits. She also reminded everyone that testing days are approaching and reminded everyone to prepare our students.
Page 2 of 7 I. PRESENTATIONS Career and Technical Education Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. To honor CTE programs in the State of Florida, Governor Rick Scott issued a proclamation observing February 2017 as Career and Technical Education Month. Students from Teacher, Scott Grieves Project Lead the Way class at Harmony High School read the Proclamation issued by Governor, Rick Scott. Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Aye Tim Weisheyer School Board Member, District #3 Initiated by Aye Ricky Booth School Board Member, District #5 Seconded by Aye II. III. APPOINTMENTS/TRANSFERS OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT If you wish to address the School Board, please complete one of the request forms in the back of the room and give it to one of the Assistant Superintendents located at the front of the room, prior to the meeting. Dee Stevens 218 Cedarwood Circle Kissimmee, FL spoke in regards to a bad School Board Decision from 1998. Apryle Jackson 722 Mabbette Street Kissimmee, FL spoke in regards to a Grade-In that was held over the weekend and teacher morale. IV. AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Add Blue Sheeted Item for the approval of salary increase for Administrative Staff for 2016-2017 to the Regular Agenda Add Blue Sheeted Item for the approval of salary increase for Non-Bargaining Educational Support Staff for 2016-2017 to the Regular Agenda Add Blue Sheeted Item to approve the contract between the School Board of Osceola County, Florida and Teamsters Local 385 for the 2016/2017 school year to the Regular Agenda CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS V. ACTION ITEMS ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Minutes as submitted for the following: Board Meeting 2.7.17 Expulsion Minutes 2.8.17
Page 3 of 7 HUMAN RESOURCES Tammy L. Cope-Otterson 1. Approval of Personnel Agenda CHIEF OF STAFF FOR TEACHING, LEADING & LEARNING Scott Fritz CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Jane Respess, Michael Allen and Laura Rhinehart DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES Thomas A. Phelps 2. Approve Hearing Officer Recommended Orders CONFIDENTIAL 3. Approve Recommendation for Expulsion CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS AND FINANCE - Sarah Graber 4. Approve the Various Donations to the School District of Osceola County, Florida in the amount of $63,068.89 5. Approve the Disposal and/or Sale of Non-Technology Surplus Property and Equipment for February 2017 6. Approve the Disposal and/or Sale of Technology Surplus Property and Equipment for February 2017 7. Approve the Trade In of Property Items INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Robert Curran FACILITIES Marc Clinch SCHOOL OPERATIONS Clyde Wells VI. ITEMS REMOVED FROM TABLE AND FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA INFORMATION AGENDA ITEMS (NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED) 8. Information on the Monthly Business Advisory Board Meeting for January 25, 2017 9. Information on the Audit Advisory Committee Meeting for November 2, 2016 10. Information on the Audit Advisory Committee Meeting for January 25, 2017 11. Mr. Richard Pengelly, Representative from PFM presented a Power Point presentation to accept the Investment Performance Review for the quarter ending December 31, 2016. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS VII. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Jane Respess, Michael Allen and Laura Rhinehart A. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Requests B. Approval of Out-of-State Field Trip Requests
Page 4 of 7 C. Approval of Amendment to College Entrance Examination Board (the College Board ) VIII. CHIEF OF STAFF FOR TEACHING, LEADING & LEARNING Scott Fritz D. Approve the renewal of the Renaissance Charter School at Poinciana Charter Contract Tim Weisheyer School Board Member, District #3 Seconded by Aye E. Approve the renewal of the Four Corners Upper Campus (formerly Four Corners Middle School) Charter Contract Tim Weisheyer School Board Member, District #3 Seconded by Aye F. Approve the renewal of the Florida Virtual Academy Charter Contract and name change to Florida Cyber Charter Academy There was discussion by Mr. Thacker, Mr. Weisheyer, Mr. Booth, and Mr. Wheeler along with Superintendent Pace and after deliberation, it was decided to research the issue further and bring it back to the March 7, 2017 School Board Meeting. Mr. Clarence Thacker made a motion to table this item for further discussion and data and have it brought back to the March 7, 2017 School Board Meeting. Mr. Ricky Booth seconded the motion. All Board Members voted 5-0 in agreement. A parent spoke in regards to the school and noted her praises for the school. IX. DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT FOR HUMAN SERVICES Thomas A. Phelps X. HUMAN RESOURCES Tammy L. Cope-Otterson G. Approval of New Job Description Continuous Improvement Director
Page 5 of 7 Clarence Thacker School Board Member, District #4 Initiated by Aye H. Approval of Salary Increase for Administrative Staff for 2016-2017 Clarence Thacker School Board Member, District #4 Initiated by Aye I. Approval of Salary Increase for Non-Bargaining Educational Support Staff for 2016-2017 Clarence Thacker School Board Member, District #4 Initiated by Aye XI. BUSINESS AND FINANCE Sarah Graber J. Approve the Budget Amendments for the Period of December 1 through December 31, 2016 K. Accept the Monthly Reports for December 2016 L. Approve Bid Renewal #SDOC-14-B-059-MP, Global Positioning System (GPS) Equipment
Page 6 of 7 M. Approve Bid Award #SDOC-17-B-062-CJ, Water Based Fire Suppression and Backflow Prevention Systems Test and Inspections N. Approve Bid Award #SDOC-17-B-064-KB, Vehicles for School Nutrition Services O. Approve Request to Negotiate as a result of Request for Proposals (RFP#SDOC-17-P-060-CJ) for Independent Auditing Services XII. XIII. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Robert Curran FACILITIES Marc Clinch P. Approve the Amendment to the Task Assignment to the Continuing Service Roofing and Building Envelope Investigation Services Contract with ECS Florida, LLC for the Roofing Project at Celebration School (K-8)
Page 7 of 7 Q. Approve a Request to Negotiate Contracts for Architectural Services with the Four (4) Top Ranked Firms to Provide Professional Services for a New Middle School Prototype XIV. SCHOOL OPERATIONS Clyde Wells R. Approve the contract between the School Board of Osceola County, Florida and Teamsters Local 385 for the 2016/2017 school year Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Aye Clarence Thacker School Board Member, District #4 Initiated by Aye Ricky Booth School Board Member, District #5 Seconded by Aye XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII. XIX. XX. XXI. SUPERINTENDENT S RECOMMENDATION Debra Pace ATTORNEY S REPORT/LEGAL ISSUES S. Mr. Frank Kruppenbacher, School Board Attorney requested an Executive Session on March 7, 2017, immediately following Board meeting, to discuss Litigation SUPERINTENDENT S UPDATE Debra Pace UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Mr. Mike Horner presented to the Board Members a brief presentation and update on Legislative Issues and concerns as they will be moving forward with the multiple upcoming events taking place in Tallahassee. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORT ADJOURN 6:42 p.m. MISSION STATEMENT Inspiring all learners to reach their highest potential as responsible, productive citizens. NOTICES In accordance with Florida Statute 286.0105: Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (Florida Statute 286.26), persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Office of the Superintendent, 817 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407)870-4008, and prior to the meeting.