Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

2 Tuesday, October 12, 2021 Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10 a.m. School Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Rabbi Joshua Lobel, Temple B'nai Israel, 1685 S. Belcher Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Middle school students explore Pinellas Technical College Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.6 Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps - Isabel Mascareñas, Public Information Officer Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Hollins High School Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing School Bus Safety Week Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Goals BACKGROUND : Florida joins other states across the country to observe National School Bus Safety Week, October 18-22, 2021. The National campaign this year is "Be Safe - Know the Danger Zone". Each year our school bus drivers travel over 9 million miles and transport approximately 30,000 students safely to and from school each day. This also includes driving nearly 3,000 extracurricular trips each year. Our drivers carry up to 65 students on a ten-ton vehicle down some of Florida's most congested roads. The school bus is considered the safest way for students to travel both to and from school each day. Bus safety is a critical component of our overall transportation plan, and we are proud to celebrate National School Bus Safety Week in an effort to share bus safety issues with the public. Please join the 15,000 school bus operators on the roads in Florida in observance of National School Bus Safety Week as we all work together to ensure every student has a safe ride to and from school. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments School Bus Safety Week.pdf (382 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Recognition of School Bus Drivers With Safe Driving Records Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Recognition Goals BACKGROUND : Our district is fortunate to have highly trained and dedicated school bus drivers who on a daily basis work hard for our students, schools and community. It is our pleasure to recognize sixty-two (62) of our school bus drivers who have proven their driving abilities with ten (10) or more years of safe driving. Twelve (12) of these drivers have twenty (20) or more years of safe driving and are being recognized at today's meeting. Name Number of Years with Transportation Number of Years Safe Driving Charles Russell 30 28 Stephanie Holmes 27 27 Calandra Jones 26 22 Terriel Drayton 23 21 Valita Jackson 21 21 Debra Jones 21 21 Lashang Simmons 22 21 Annie Bethune-Walker 29 20 Marcus Hart 20 20 Su Pond 20 20 Tiffany Roux-Shinn 20 20 Gary Smith 21 20 Monique Knowles 19 19 Janie Dutcher 18 18 Marcea Mells-Wilson 20 18 Kay Roberts 18 18 Mequal Simmons 18 18 Yahaira Valentine 18 18 Rufus Woodard 37 18 Dennis Wray 18 18 Kelvin Riley 31 18 Latocha Gaston 28 17 Regina Hearns-Walker 27 17 Leman Adams II 21 16 Aga Bacchus 18 16 Melody Massey 16 16 Randi Olson 16 16 Josie Quackenbos 16 16 Bruce Taylor 17 16 Elizabeth Wilson 25 16 Julia Beckley 16 15 Tangela Butler 18 15 Santo Carmona 15 15 Maria Eggers 16 15 Barbara Gieselman 16 15 Tina Heater 16 15 Kriserlon Key-Gross 18 15 Annette Lurch 15 15 James Smith 15 15 Jason Evans 14 14 Geri Nelson 14 14 Lashonda Hannah-Thompson 15 14 Lawanda Latimore 15 14 Iris Mitchell 32 14 Cherry Lindsey 26 13 Todd Reitz 19 13 Sal Rizzo 20 13 Steve Storer 18 13 Kris Szeszko 14 13 Daphni Black-Sermon 20 12 Craig Hirsch 18 12 Angela Newsome 18 12 Candice Roth 16 12 Cary Van Stralen 18 12 Sharon Bennett 27 11 Tia Blunt 13 11 Katrina Hawkins 21 11 Laquishaa Roundtree 15 11 Joezelle Adams 14 10 Thomas Olson 10 10 Kelly Stapp 18 10 Patricia Taylor 22 10 SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.3 Presentation of Proclamation Designating October 2021 as LGBTQ History Month Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Approve the proclamation designating October 2021 as LGBTQ History Month. Goals 4 - Strategic Direction 2. Learning in a Safe Environment BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools values diversity and, therefore, has dedicated staff in the district’s Prevention Office who provide guidance, monitoring, professional development, coaching and other supports which promote a safe learning environment and highest student achievement for all learners. Staff across the district work to identify and address barriers for student learning and achievement that are related to gender/sexual orientation and other factors. Pinellas County Schools proudly supports LGBTQ History Month which is recognized yearly during the month of October. This is a time to highlight the successes and contributions of the LGBTQ community throughout the United States. Each year during the month of October, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) advisors throughout our district are encouraged to share resources and activities to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the LGBTQ community for both students and educators. GSA advisors will continue to disseminate information to educators and students through a variety of methods to honor the contributions of the LGBTQ community. Additionally, Equality Florida consistently provides resources and supports to students, families and staff. The resources provided by these partners, align with the district’s core value of Cultural Competence and strategic direction of Equity with Excellence for All. The recognition of supports for LGBTQ History Month is one way Pinellas County Schools seeks to foster diversity and inclusion leading to the success of all learners. SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments Proclamation LGBTQ History Month.pdf (280 KB) 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Information Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings, and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak to the Board before it takes action. In each case, (1) you must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; (2) you will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; (3) you will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson; and (4) you may not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. If you wish to speak to agenda items, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker on agenda items concludes his or her comments whichever is later. If you wish to speak during the Public Comment period, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. If you wish to speak during a Public Hearing, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker during the Public Hearing concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: Public Comment. The Board will hear public comment on the general business of the district after adjournment of regular meetings. The Board will not act on any matter you may raise during your presentation. Numbered Agenda Items. Time will be set aside immediately following the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings for you to address numbered agenda items upon which the Board will vote. You may address as many agenda items as you wish during your three (3) minute period, other than items pertaining to employee or student discipline, or any other matter listed in Section 286.0114(3), F.S., such as ministerial acts or emergencies. Public Hearings. Time will be set aside at each public hearing for you to speak on the agenda item. You must confine your comments to the agenda item. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes, and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place, and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted, or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive, or otherwise of a disruptive or disorderly nature; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive, or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent, and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings Recordings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment, or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 8/28/15 File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to Approve Items of the Consent Agenda File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the Public Hearing on Budget of September 14, 2021 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the public hearing on budget of September 14, 2021. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Public Hearing Budget 091421.pdf (106 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of September 21, 2021 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board workshop of September 21, 2021. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Workshop 092121.pdf (88 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of September 28, 2021 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of September 28, 2021. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Meeting 092821.pdf (98 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations – Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of the personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations – Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services - October 12, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions reflect recommendations in various areas including: Administrative – Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements Instructional – Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services – Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of the administrative, instructional and supporting services personnel actions are requested in order to continue to provide high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has determined that all persons recommended by the superintendent met the minimum qualifications contained in the job description for the position to which the employee has been recommended. DATA SOURCES: District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY: Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments October 12, 2021 FINAL Administrative.pdf (499 KB) October 12, 2021 FINAL Instructional Set A.pdf (823 KB) October 12, 2021 FINAL Support Set B.pdf (668 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval of the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve the 2020-2021 Annual Financial Report. Goals BACKGROUND : The Annual Financial Report is a summary of the financial condition and financial activities of the school board for the past fiscal year. The report is retained by the district for audit purposes. This report is submitted to the Commissioner of Education, Florida Department of Education, in accordance with statutory requirements and State Board Rules, by a specified date. RATIONALE : The financial records and accounts of the school board are maintained under the direction of the superintendent with approval of the board. DATA SOURCES : Amy Lockhart, CPA, Director, Accounting Sue Ellen Ramos, General Manager, General Accounting Tracy Keach, Financial Reporting Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services File Attachments District Pinellas Cty School Board AFR FY21.pdf (4,594 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Adoption of the Corporate Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note Not to Exceed $90,000,000 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Budgeted Yes Budget Source The proceeds of a TAN are used to fund district expenditures until revenue from local millage taxes are received starting in mid-to-late November. Once local millage revenue exceeds the amount of the TAN, the proceeds become surplus and are invested short-term to offset and, optimally, exceed the cost of issuing the TAN. Recommended Action Adopt the Corporate Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note Not to Exceed $90,000,000 BACKGROUND : A Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) is a short-term debt issued by governmental entities and secured by future tax revenue. In Florida, section 1011.13 of the state statutes authorizes the issuance of debt. Repayment of any note issued by the district would be secured by local millage tax revenue. The district has issued a TAN fifteen (15) times since 1999 in amounts ranging from $40,000,000 to $95,000,000. The notes are issued prior to receiving local millage tax revenue, typically at the end of October, and mature by the last day of the fiscal year. RATIONALE : Proceeds from the TAN allow the district to better manage cash resources from the start of the fiscal year to the first receipt of local millage tax collections in mid-to-late November. Adopting the Corporate Resolution authorizes staff, the district's bond counsel and financial advisor to proceed with finalizing documentation, bidding and issuance of a TAN. DATA SOURCES : Andrew S. Jacobsen, Managing Officer, Cash and Investments Ritesh Patel, Attorney - Nabors, Giblin and Nickerson, P.A. Jerry Ford, Financial Advisor - Ford and Associates SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services File Attachments Resolution with Exhibits.pdf (1,342 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance with Bid Policies and Statutes Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding is available in the various departmental budgets. Recommended Action Approve purchasing items in accordance with bid policies and statutes. Goals BACKGROUND : The purchasing documents and proposals on the attachment have been processed in accordance with applicable law and district purchasing polices. Each proposed contract award reflects the most appropriate recommended action, as determined by the relevant competitive solicitation process or applicable exemption. The purchases are necessary to continue to provide a high-quality education for all students. RATIONALE : Approval of the purchasing items will allow the district to continue to provide a high-quality education for all students in an efficient and effective manner. DATA SOURCES : Linda M. Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing SUBMITTED BY : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services File Attachments 101221agenda-final4.pdf (5,635 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Acoustical Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Acoustical Design for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Acoustical Design Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the two (2) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following two (2) firms: 1. Hepner Architects, Inc. 2. TLC Engineering Solutions RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Architectural Design for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Architectural Design for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Architectural Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the seventeen (17) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following seventeen (17) firms: 1. FleischmanGarcia Architecture 2. Hepner Architects, Inc. 3. Williamson Design Associates 4. Long & Associates Architects/Engineers, Inc. 5. Wannemacher Jensen Architects 6. Spiezle Architectural Group 7. Harvard Jolly Architecture 8. Robert Resch, III Architect 9. Rowe Architects, Inc. 10. Design Styles Architecture 11. Wilder Architecture, Inc. 12. Holmes Architects 13. Mason Blau & Associates 14. Renker, Eich, Parks Architects 15. Sweet Sparkman Architects 16. Carbon Design Architects 17. Studioplus LLC RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Civil Engineers for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Civil Engineers for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Civil Engineering Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the eleven (11) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following eleven (11) firms: 1. Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Precourt (DRMP) 2. Osborn Engineering 3. Pennoni Assocates, Inc. 4. Cumbey & Fair, Inc. 5. Coastal Design Consultants 6. Applied Science Consultants 7. Johnson Mirmiram & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) 8. Cardno, Inc. 9. Florida Design Consultants 10. GHD Services, Inc. 11. George F. Young, Inc. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Geotechnical Engineers for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Geotechnical Engineers for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Geotechnical Engineering Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the six (6) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following six (6) firms: 1. Universal Engineering Sciences 2. NOVA Engineering 3. Terracon Consultants, Inc. 4. GHD Services, Inc. 5. H2R Corporation 6. Ardaman & Associates, Inc. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Electrical Engineers for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Electrical Engineers for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Electrical Engineering Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the thirteen (13) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following thirteen (13) firms: 1. Engineering Matrix, Inc. 2. MPS Engineering, Inc. 3. Hahn Engineering 4. TLC Engineering Solutions 5. Phoenix Engineering Group 6. Obsorn Engineering Co. 7. Long & Associates, Architects/Engineers 8. Advance Systems Engineering, Inc. 9. McKim & Creed 10. BCER Engineering 11. OCI Associates, Inc. 12. Lyle Engineering Group 13. Archtectural Engineering, Inc. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Environmental Engineers for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Environmental Engineers for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Environmental Engineering Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the nine (9) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following nine (9) firms: 1. GLE Associates, Inc. 2. Terracon Consultants, Inc. 3. NOVA Engineering 4. Cardno, Inc. 5. Johnson, Mirmiram & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) 6. Universal Engineering Sciences 7. Environmental Risk Management 8. Ardaman & Associates 9. GHD Services, Inc. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Mechanical Engineers for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Mechanical Engineers for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Mechanical Engineering Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the sixteen (16) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following sixteen (16) firms: 1. TLC Engineering Solutions 2. ASR Engineering, Inc. 3. Engineering Matrix, Inc. 4. BAL Engineering, Inc. 5. Consulting Engineering Associates, Inc. 6. OCI Associates, Inc. 7. Osborn Engineering 8. BCER Engineering 9. Phoenix Engineering Group 10. Long & Associates, Architects/Engineers 11. Advance Systems Engineering 12. McKim & Creed 13. KPI Engineering, Inc. 14. Lyle Engineering Group 15. Architectural Engineering, Inc. 16. Hahn Engineering RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Roofing Architectural Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Roofing Architectural services for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Roofing Architectural Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the eight (8) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following eight (8) firms: 1. PBA Design Group, Inc. 2. REI Engineers, Inc. 3. Williamson Design Associates 4. Gale Associates South, Inc. 5. Terracon Consultants, Inc. 6. NOVA Engineering 7. A/R/C Associates, Inc. 8. Robert Resch, III Architect RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Stormwater Recertification Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Stormwater Recertification services for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Stormwater Recertification services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the nine (9) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years and with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following nine (9) firms: 1. Pennoni Associates, Inc. 2. Coastal Design Consultants 3. Applied Sciences Consultants 4. Florida Design Consultants 5. Johnson Mirmiram Thompson, Inc. (JMT) 6. Cumbey & Fair, Inc. 7. GHD Services, Inc. 8. George F. Young, Inc. 9. Deuel Associates RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Structural Engineers for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Structural Engineers for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Structural Engineering Services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the five (5) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following five (5) firms: 1. Master Consulting Engineering, Inc. 2. Osborn Engineering Co. 3. Pennoni Associates 4. Williamson Design Associates 5. Long & Associates, Architects/Engineers RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.19 Request Approval of the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Topographic Surveying Services for a Two-Year Period Beginning October 12, 2021, With a One-Year Renewal Option Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Professional Services Continuing Contracts for Topographic Surveying services for a two-year period beginning October 12, 2021, with a one-year renewal option. Goals BACKGROUND : The Professional Service Selection Committee met on August 6, 2021, for the purpose of selecting firms to provide Topographical Surveying services for projects costing less than $4,000,000 per F.S. Section 287.055(1)(g). The committee met again on August 19th and 20th to conduct phone interviews to rank the eleven (11) selected firms. This Professional Services Continuing Contract is effective for two years with a one-year renewal option. The committee approved the following eleven (11) firms: 1. Southeastern Surveying & Mapping 2. Dyer Riddle Mills & Precourt (DRMP) 3. SurvTech Solutions, Inc. 4. Hyatt Survey Services, Inc. 5. Cumbey & Fair, Inc. 6. Johson Mirmiram Thompson, Inc. (JMT) 6. Echezabal & Associates 8. Deuel Associates 9. Florida Design Consultants 10. George F. Young, Inc. 11. CPH, Inc. RATIONALE : The Professional Services Continuing Contracts program is designed to preapprove professional services firms for work with the district on projects not exceeding $4,000,000. Preapproval of these firms ensures a more standardized method of selection, a more equitable distribution of the work and increases the efficiency of the Facilities Design and Construction and Maintenance divisions of Operational Services. DATA SOURCES : Linda Balcombe, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.20 Request Approval of the Agreement With Williamson Design Associates for Architectural and Construction Administration Services in Connection With the Campus Remodel at Pinellas Central Elementary School in the Amount of $745,830, Project No. 9419 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total cost of this project is $9,000,000. The cost of this agreement is $745,830. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the design agreement with Williamson Design Associates for architectural and construction administration services in connection with the campus remodel at Pinellas Central Elementary School in the amount of $745,830, Project No. 9419. Goals BACKGROUND : This project includes new construction and remodel of the existing Pinellas Central Elementary School. The goals of this project are to: Install permanent classroom walls. Modify the HVAC systems. Install new casework. Remove and replace flooring throughout. Create an administrative suite that will include a new front lobby, conference room and the relocation of key office staff. Modify the kitchen/cafeteria. Replace all doors and hardware, evaluate all existing storefront or hollow metal entry doors to ensure they meet ADA accessibility. Create a kiln room and audio-visual studio. RATIONALE : Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, Williamson Design Associates was selected as the design professional and negotiations were conducted for architectural and construction administrative services in connection with the campus remodel at Pinellas Central Elementary School. A copy of the agreement is attached. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Richard Gauvey, Senior Construction Coordinator Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Ted Williamson, Principal, Williamson Design Associates SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2021-10-12 #9419 Legal Signed PAE Agreeemnt.pdf (3,580 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.21 Request Approval of Substantial Completion for the Chiller Replacement as of August 17, 2021, at Clearwater Intermediate School, Project No. 9383 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the substantial completion for the chiller replacement as of August 17, 2021, at Clearwater Intermediate School, Project No. 9383. Goals BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of August 17, 2021. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning, and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Douglas Schoel, Mechanical Engineer Stephen J. Morris, Professional Engineer, Hahn Engineering, Inc. Jim Holcomb, Project Manager, Air Mechanical & Service Corporation SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2021-10-12 #9383 Substantial Completion.pdf (645 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.22 Request Approval of Substantial Completion for the Reroof of Building 4 and Walkway as of September 9, 2021, at Kings Highway Elementary School, Project No. 9387 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the substantial completion for the reroof of building 4 and walkway as of September 9, 2021, at Kings Highway Elementary School, Project No. 9387. Goals BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of September 9, 2021. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning, and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction John Cooley, Facilities Estimator James E. Seizan, Registered Architect, Terracon Consultants, Inc. John Santoro, President, Allied Roofing, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2021-10-12 #9387 Substantial Completion.pdf (658 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.23 Request Approval of Substantial Completion for Buildings 1, 5 and 6 as of August 9, 2021, at San Jose Elementary School, Project No. 9337 Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the substantial completion of buildings 1, 5 and 6 as of August 9, 2021, at San Jose Elementary School, Project No. 9337. Goals BACKGROUND : The project architect has certified this project is substantially complete as of August 9, 2021. This date establishes the beginning of the school district’s responsibilities for maintenance, cleaning, and insurance for this work. Warranties for this work shall commence per contract terms and the school district is responsible for oversight of warranty claims. A punch list of work to be completed or corrected was made on the date of substantial completion and such work must be complete before final acceptance. A copy of the substantial completion form is attached. RATIONALE : The work required under the terms of the contract is substantially complete. The establishment of a date of substantial completion is a requirement of the contract terms. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction John Thompson A.I.A., Wilder Architecture, Inc. John Kalaf, Vice-President Operations, A.D. Morgan Corporation SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2021-10-12 #9337 Substantial Completion.pdf (160 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval of the 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budget Source School Improvement Plans (SIPs) have an associated budget to support implementation. State lottery funds provide for School Recognition awards and Discretionary Lottery funds. Discretionary Lottery funds are only available to districts when state lottery funds exceed the amount required for School Recognition awards. Districts receive Discretionary Lottery funds, when available, which are then provided to schools for support of school improvement plans. When available, schools are allocated up to $5 per Unweighted Full-Time Equivalent (UFTE) student, to be used at the discretion of the School Advisory Council (SAC), pursuant to F.S. 24.121(5). These funds are commonly referred to as “school improvement funds.” Historically, the district has provided local funds for this purpose when Discretionary Lottery funds have been unavailable. Recommended Action Approve the 2021-2022 School Improvement Plans. BACKGROUND : Florida Statute 1001.42(16)(a) requires annual school board approval and implementation of a new, amended or continued Schoolwide Improvement Plan (SIP) for each school in the district. Each year, in alignment with the District Strategic Plan (DSP), schools engage in a continuous improvement process through the development and implementation of their SIP. Alignment between the DSP and SIPs is vital to ensure the entire district is working together to meet the needs of students. Each SIP is structured to delineate current progress, strategies, goals, action plans, professional development and monitoring to support growth. These high-leverage areas set forth a path for continuous improvement. In addition to the areas of focus (academic subject areas, sub-group, Family Community Engagement, etc.) included in previous SIPs, the 2021-2022 plans include explicit goals, strategies and action plans for equity at each school. District staff provided training, support and a formal review process to assist in the development of the SIP for each school. Implementation, progress monitoring and review for effectiveness will be ongoing and completed by both school and district teams. As working documents, the SIP should be iterative and adjusted, as needed, to support school improvement. Please note that some data points within the SIPs are populated by the Florida Department of Education and as of October 5, 2021, these have not been updated by the state, so some data reflects the 2018-19 school year. The 2021-2022 SIPs can be viewed online at https://www.pcsb.org/Page/16901 . Following the submission and approval process within the state CIMs platform, all SIPs will also be available for viewing online at http://www.floridacims.org . RATIONALE : All schools are required to have a board-approved SIP each year in accordance with state statute and district Policy 2120- School Improvement and Academic Accountability . DATA SOURCES : Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 Stephanie Woodford, Area Superintendent, Area 2 Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Michael Vigue, Area Superintendent, Area 4 Tracey Webley, Ed.D., Chief Transformation Officer Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services Patricia Wright, Administrator on Special Assignment Michael Feeney, Executive Director, Elementary School Education Linda Burris, Executive Director, Middle School Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Evelyn Mowatt, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2410 – Special Services, Policy 1140 – Discipline of Administrators, Policy 3140 – Discipline of Instructional Staff, Policy 4140 – Discipline of Support Staff , Policy 5630.01 – Use of Seclusion and Restraint on Students with Disabilities and Policy 9800 – Charter Schools (This is the first reading.) Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Goals BACKGROUND : Each year, the district reviews policies in alignment with legislative updates as well as district and state practices. The proposed amendments to the policies below align with the legislative updates that were enacted into law on July 1, 2021. Policy 2410 - Special Services Added language to align with HB 590 requiring the Superintendent to annually report to the Department of Education the number of involuntary examinations initiated at schools, on school buses or at school-sponsored activities. Policy 1140 - Discipline of Administrators, Policy 3140 - Discipline of Instructional Staff, Policy 4140 - Discipline of Support Staff Added language to align with HB 131 that requires all reports of alleged misconduct involving the safety of a student to be investigated regardless of whether the employee involved resigned or was terminated prior to the conclusion of the investigation. Policy 5630.01 - Use of Seclusion and Restraint on Students with Disabilities Removed language to align with HB 149 that prohibits the use of seclusion or mechanical restraint on students with disabilities. Policy 9800 – Charter Schools Adjusted language to align with HB 1028 which removes the February 1st deadline to submit a charter school application and allows the charter school to determine the opening date of the school. Additional language was added in alignment with legislation that states if a charter school changes its curriculum focus, the change is automatically assumed accepted if the curriculum aligns with state standards. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with legislative updates, as well as state and district procedures. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, School Board Attorney Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Services Evelyn Mowatt, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education Donna Sicilian, Executive Director, Student Services Amy Hayes, Director, Charter Schools and Home Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy Julie Robinson, ESE Specialist, ESE Compliance SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments Policy 2410 - Special Services.pdf (98 KB) Policy 1140 - Discipline of Administrators.pdf (259 KB) Policy 3140 - Discipline of Instructional Staff.pdf (305 KB) Policy 4140 - Discipline of Support Staff.pdf (320 KB) Policy 5630.01 - Use of Seclusion and Restraint on Students with Disabilities.pdf (194 KB) Policy 9800 - Charter Schools.pdf (104 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.3 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2421 - Vocational/Technical Education Program (This is the first reading.) Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2421 - Vocational/Technical Education Program. Goals BACKGROUND : Over the past four years Pinellas Technical College has increased the opportunities for high school students to participate in career dual enrollment programs at the college as well as on their home high school campus. The numbers of students taking advantage of this opportunity to begin their postsecondary education plan has increased from 150 students in 2018-19 to over 600 students in the 2021-22 school year. RATIONALE : Changes to the policy are necessary to update the title of career and technical education and to define methods of grade calculation for career dual enrollment students attending Pinellas Technical College. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education Rita Vasquez, Ed.D., Executive Director, High School Education Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments Policy 2421 - Career-Technical Education Program (1).pdf (99 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.4 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2460 - Exceptional Student Education (This is the first reading.) Meeting Oct 12, 2021 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budget Source Budget includes CPI I and CPI II training for all schools to have the Crisis Team members (5-7 each school) trained. Recommended Action Approve the Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 2460 - Exceptional Student Education Goals BACKGROUND : Florida law requires that district school boards annually submit to the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) proposed procedures for the provision of special instruction and services for exceptional students. This document also serves as the basis for the identification, evaluation, eligibility determination and placement of students in special programs for exceptional students and is a component of the district’s application for supplemental student funds available under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 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