Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised

1 Monday, February 10, 2025 Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised 6:00 P.M. Commission Chambers Lake County Admin. Bldg. 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL "We are 5,000 strong serving 42,000 students." 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject 1.01 Call to Order - Followed by a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance (Tyler Brandeburg, Chairman) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type File Attachments 2. CHANGES, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 3.01 Minutes from the School Board Workshop, January 21, 2025, Regular Meeting, January 27, 2025 and Special Meeting of the Financing Corporation, January 27, 2025 (Diane Kornegay, Superintendent) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action File Attachments MINwkshp.2025.01.21.pdf (133 KB) MINregmtg.2025.01.27.pdf (165 KB) MINspecmtg.FCSBLC.2025.01.27.pdf (120 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.01 Recognition of the Career and Technical Education District Advisory Council Members (Marta Ramirez, Director, College and Career Readiness & Brian Charnigo CTE Administrative Coordinator, College and Career Readiness) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information Representation: College and Career Readiness would like to thank and recognize all of our Career Technical Education District Advisory Council Members for the outstanding support they have shown to Lake County Schools Career and Technical Education programs. We appreciate their time, active participation, and value the input they provide through their collaborative involvement and advocacy. Members: Workforce / Community Development Cluster Marie Alberti – Director – Eustis Chamber of Commerce Mike Kelly – Director of Business Retention and Expansion – LEAD Gustavo Enriquez – Manager of Career Services – Career Source Central Florida Yolanda Green – Career Source Central Florida Jermane Coote – Workforce Development Specialist – Elevate Lake Agriculture Cluster Merry Mott – Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscaping Association -FNGLA Construction / Manufacturing Cluster Laurie Bryant – Habitat for Humanity LS Patti Wallace – Area Manager – Spherion Staffing Lenny Salvo – CEO – CoreSlab Business / Finance / Marketing Cluster Wendy Phillips – President – Wendy Lyn Unlimited, INC Wendy Taylor – Owner – Strategic Online Marketing Mike Ferrara – Senior Relations Manager, Community – Addition Financial Education Cluster Dr. Christopher Sargent – Lake Sumter State College Thawanna Hurge – Director of Community Impact – United Way of Lake & Sumter John Temple – Lake Sumter State College Melissa Stephan – Director – Lake Technical College Tanya Armstrong – Executive Director of Academic Support Services – UCF Connect Theresa Frisby – 504 Program Specialist – Student Services -Lake County Schools Engineering / IT Cluster Clinton Pownall – Owner – Computer Business Health Science Cluster Amie Richason – VP Human Resources – UF Health File Attachments 5. PUBLIC INPUT: The meeting can be viewed live through the lakecountyfl.gov website. Any person may request permission to speak to the Board in person, by filling out a public input card located at the entrance to the meeting room and submitting it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. A three-minute time limit will be imposed for each speaker. 6. REPORTS Subject 6.01 Education Foundation Report (Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Executive Director) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type File Attachments 6. REPORTS Subject 6.02 Attorney Report (Scott Cole, School Board Attorney) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Information File Attachments 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.01 RFQ #24-1003-Q-AR917-Design Professional Services for Eustis High School Addition (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BA CKGROU N D and R A TIONALE: On October 3, 2024 and in accordance with Florida Statue 287.055 relating to the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act, Procurement Services issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide design professional services for the Eustis High School (EHS) Addition. The District received four (4) proposals for design professional services. The design professional evaluation committee met on 12/3/2024 and shortlisted four (4) potential vendors to provide presentations during the 1/21/2025 Board Workshop. These vendors are Zyscovich, LLC, Corgan Associates, Inc., CPH Consulting, LLC and Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. On 12/13/24 CPH consulting, LLC requested to withdraw from consideration of this project. The remaining three vendors will present their oral presentation to the Board set for 1/21/2025 at 9:30 AM. The goal for the presentations was to select the most responsive vendor, based on pre-determined evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria included Knowledge of the Site and Local Conditions; Overall Approach and Methodology; Construction and Cost Control / Value Engineering. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal #5 School Safety, Security & Student Support by ensuring a safe and positive environment for students and staff. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Select Zyscovich, LLC as Design Professional Services for EHS School Addition Project 2. Select Corgan Associates, Inc. as Design Professional Services for EHS Addition Project 3. Select Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. as Design Professional Services for EHS Addition Project RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board select Zyscovich, LLC as the Design Professional Services of record for the Eustis High School Addition Project and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations for said services. FISCAL IMPACT : A fee must be negotiated with the chosen Design Professional Services in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 287.055, and submitted to the Board for review and consideration. Such negotiated fees are considered a cost of the individual project and is therefore included in the construction budget for said project. DATA SOURCE: The bidding process for this agenda item was prepared and facilitated by Angelita Russell, Procurement Services Supervisor in accordance with School Board Policy 6322. Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent and Kelly Randall Executive Director of Facilities & Growth Planning, submitted the specifications for this RFQ. Questions may be directed to Mr. Zachary at 352-253-6762 or Mr. Farnsworth at 352-253-6521. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” “Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment” File Attachments Q RFQ 24-1003-AR917 Design Prof.Oral Pres. Intent to Award Posting.pdf (236 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.02 Renewal (2 of 2) Contract 21-0204-PB-CP–Utilization per The Manatee County Government, FL RFO #21-R075313AJ Construction Cost Estimating Services (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: $100,000 from General Fund-Maintenance and Growth Planning Budgets Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve the renewal Piggyback Agreement Manatee County Government RFO #21-R075313AJ for Construction Cost Estimating Services.to two vendors with a five (5) year contract beginning February 3, 2021, and ending February 2, 2025. These contracts maybe extended by mutual agreement for a period of two (2) additional one-year periods. This contract will also allow the evaluation of 5-year plan budgets to ensure budgets are in line with the current market. Maintenance and Growth Planning Departments will also utilize these services to help with measurements for FISH reports, and construction projects. Utilizing this contract would allow the School Board to take advantage of the competitive pricing established with this agreement for Construction Cost Estimating Services throughout the District. Manatee County Government awarded contracts to two firms, Cost Management Inc. and Hill International, Inc. If agreements are approved, they will commence on February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2026. There are no additional renewal options remaining. Remaining vendor Hill International, Inc is still pending signed renewal contract per Manatee County Government. Will amend upon receiving signed renewal contract. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal 3A of the Strategic Plan because accurate facility condition assessments maximizes the District's capital resources and extends the life of existing facilities by targeting repairs and equipment replacement. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the recommendation to renew contract #21-0204-PB-CP – Construction Cost Estimating Services to Cost Management Inc. dba CMI located in Orlando, FL. 2. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve renewal of contract #21-0204-PB-CP– Construction cost Estimating Services to Cost Management Inc. dba CMI located in Orlando, FL FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated impact to our district will be $100,000 and funded from General Funds-Maintenance and Growth Planning Budgets. DATA SOURCE : The agenda for this item was prepared by Procurement Services and Operations in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762 or Operations at 352-253-6514. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. File Attachments CMI- Contract Renewal Signed (GR rev. 09.15.23) yr 25-26_cmi_28Jan2025.pdf (282 KB) CMI Renewal contract W-Manatee County.pdf (675 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.03 25-0116-PB-KK943 Utilization per Volusia County Schools Contract ITB-SWC-21-011EB Cafeteria Large Equipment (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: $1,800,000.00 from Food and Nutrition Services Funds - Capital Outlay Budget Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve utilization of the Volusia County Schools Contract # ITB-SWC-21-011-EB Cafeteria Large Equipment with six (6) vendors: 11400 Inc., Big Bend Restaurant Supply, International Restaurant Distributors, Inc., Milo Food Service Equipment Distributors, SamTell and Son Inc., Strategic Equipment LLC. The intent of this piggyback bid is to establish discounted pricing for large kitchen equipment for the various schools throughout the district. If approved, the contract will be effective through March 30, 2025, and upon mutual agreement will continue until March 30, 2026. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal # 5A – Ensure all students have a safe and positive environment. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the utilization of the Volusia County Schools Contract # ITB-SWC-21-011-EB Cafeteria Large Equipment with the following vendors: 11400, Inc. Lancaster, PA Big Bend Restaurant Supply Tallahassee, FL International Restaurant Distributors, Inc. Apopka, FL Milo Food Service Equipment Distributors West Palm Beach, FL SamTell and Son, Inc. Farmingdale, NY Strategic Equipment, LLC Tampa, FL Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the utilization of the Volusia County Schools Contract # ITB-SWC-21-011-EB Cafeteria Large Equipment with the following vendors: 11400, Inc. Lancaster, PA Big Bend Restaurant Supply Tallahassee, FL International Restaurant Distributors, Inc. Apopka, FL Milo Food Service Equipment Distributors West Palm Beach, FL SamTell and Son, Inc. Farmingdale, NY Strategic Equipment, LLC Tampa, FL FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be $1,800,000.00 from Food Services Funds – Capital Outlay Budget. DATA SOURCE This agenda item was prepared by Procurement Services and Food Services in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statues, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” File Attachments BID SWC-21-011EB_Volusia Board Approved Renewal_FINAL.pdf (6,250 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.04 RFQ #24-1003-Q-AR942-Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) Services for Eustis High School Addition (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) B A CKGROU N D and R A TIONALE: On October 3, 2024, and in accordance with Florida Statue 287.055 relating to the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act, Procurement Services issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide at risk construction management services. The District received nine (9) proposals for its consideration. The Professional Services Selection Committee met on 12/4/2024 and shortlisted five (5) potential vendors to provide presentations before the Board during the 2/3/2025 Workshop. These vendors are Wharton-Smith, Inc., Charles Perry Partners, Inc., WELBRO Building Corporation, Williams Company and D.E. Scorpio Corporation. Co p i e s o f the p rop o sa l s r e ceiv e d are a va i la b le for rev i ew in t h e Procurement Services Department. The goal for the presentations was to select the most responsive vendor, based on predetermined evaluation criteria. The evaluation criteria included Knowledge of the Site and Local Conditions; Overall Approach and Methodology; Construction and Materials Costs: and Project Coordination and Safety. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal #5 School Safety, Security & Student Support by ensuring a safe and positive environment for students and staff. ALTERNATIVES: Select Wharton-Smith, Inc. as the At Risk Construction Manager for EHS Addition Project. Select Charles Perry Partners, Inc. as the At Risk Construction Manager for EHS Addition Project. Select WELBRO Building Corporation as the At Risk Construction Manager for EHS Addition Project. Select Williams Company as the At Risk Construction Manager for EHS Addition Project. Select D.E. Scorpio Corporation as the At Risk Construction Manager for EHS Addition Project. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board select Charles Perry Partners, Inc. as the At Risk Construction Manager of record for Eustis High School and authorize staff to enter into contract negotiations for said services. FISCAL IMPACT: A fee must be negotiated with the chosen At Risk Construction Manager in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 287.055, and submitted to the Board for review and consideration. Such negotiated fees are considered a cost of the individual project and is therefore included in the construction budget for said project. DATA SOURCE: The bidding process for this agenda item was prepared and facilitated by Angelita Russell, Procurement Services and Contracting Manager in accordance with School Board Policy 6322. Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent and Kelly Randall Executive Director of Facilities & Growth Planning, submitted the specifications for this RFQ. Questions may be directed to Mr. Zachary at 352-253-6762 or Ms. Randall at 352-253-6698 . “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. “ Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment” File Attachments Q #24-1003-Q-AR942 CMR Intent to Award Posting.pdf (242 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.05 School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for the Highlands at Hammock Oaks Residential Development (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: The First Amended Interlocal Agreement Between Lake County and Lake County School Board and Municipalities for School Planning and Siting states that “ if the School Board determines that adequate capacity does not exist but that mitigation is an acceptable alternative, the development application will remain active pending the conclusion of the mitigation negotiation period .” On June 12, 2024 the applicant for the residential development project was notified that high school capacity was not available to serve the proposed residential development and was offered the option to mitigate for the needed capacity. Subsequently, the applicant agreed to mitigation as outlined in the Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement. This item supports Goal #3 of the School Board's Strategic Plan by providing funding resources for future facilities and capital outlay needs. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the proportionate share mitigation agreement for the Highlands at Hammock Oaks residential development. Do not approve the proportionate share mitigation agreement for the Highlands at Hammock Oaks residential development. RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend approval of the proportionate share mitigation agreement for the Highlands at Hammock Oaks residential development. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Helen LaValley, Growth Planning Department. Additional information can be obtained by calling 352-253-6694. File Attachments Highlands at Hammock Oaks_PSMA-F_02102025 (1).pdf (4,267 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.06 School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for the Prose Townhomes Residential Development (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: The First Amended Interlocal Agreement Between Lake County and Lake County School Board and Municipalities for School Planning and Siting states that “ if the School Board determines that adequate capacity does not exist but that mitigation is an acceptable alternative, the development application will remain active pending the conclusion of the mitigation negotiation period .” On September 10 , 202 4, the applicant for the residential d evelopment project was notified that high school capacity was not available to serve the proposed residential developmen t and was offered the option to mitigate for the needed capacity. Subsequently, the applicant , via email on September 23, 2024, agreed to mitigation as outlined in the Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement . This item supports Goal #3 of the School Board's Strategic Plan by providing funding resources for future facilities and capital outlay needs. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the P roportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for the Prose Townhomes R esidential D evelopment . 2. Do not approve the P roportionate Sha re Mitigation A greement for the Prose Townhomes R esidential D evelopment . RECOMMENDATIONS : I recommend approval of the P roportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for the Prose Townhomes Re sidential D evelopment . FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Heather Croney, Senior Planner , Growth Planning Department . Additional information can be obtained by calling 352-253-669 6 . File Attachments Proportionate Share Mitigation Agrmt executed.pdf (749 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.01 Notification of Human Resources Action Items – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1-Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. Not approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur on a continual basis with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Quiana Peterson, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to her at 253-6530. File Attachments Board List 02.10.2025.pdf (113 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.02 Notification of Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE : All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1-Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . Not approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . RECOMMENDATION : I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . FISCAL IMPACT : Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur on a continual basis with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Quiana Peterson, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to her at 253-6530. File Attachments Charter Board List 02.10.2025.pdf (89 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.03 Revision to the Job Description-Legal Records Assistant and Revision to Existing 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: Approximately $20,653.49 in salary and benefits from General Fund – Facility Usage Proceeds Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: We are requesting a revision to the job description Legal Records Assistant to accurately align the duties, responsibilities and requirements to the position. We would also like to request a revision to the existing 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan, adding one (1) Legal Records Assistant allocation to the Risk Management department. The Staffing Plan outlines the various departments at the district level and the positions allocated to support the designated work requirements of those departments. Any changes, additions and/or corrections require Board approval. The revised job description and revision to the Staffing Plan supports Strategic Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment because highly performing and qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the revised Legal Records Assistant job description and revision to the 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan. Not approve the revised Legal Records Assistant job description and revision to the 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan . RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the revised Legal Records Assistant job description and revision to the 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact in salary and benefits for this is approximately $20,653.49 from the General Fund – Facility Usage Proceeds. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to him at 352. 253-6511 or ZamoraG@lake.k12.fl.us File Attachments Legal Records Assistant - DRAFT.pdf (224 KB) DRAFT2425BrdAprvStaffPlan2.10.25seekingboardapproval.pdf (123 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.04 Revision to the Job Description and Pay Grade of Building Permit Specialist to Existing 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: Cost savings of approximately $1,000 in salary and benefits from General Fund Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: We are requesting a revision to the job description Building Permit Specialist to Building Permit Clerk to accurately align the duties, responsibilities and requirements to the position. Additionally, we would like to request a pay grade change from E09 to E08 on the existing 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan. The Staffing Plan outlines the various departments at the district level and the positions allocated to support the designated work requirements of those departments. Any changes, additions and/or corrections require Board approval. The revised job description and pay grade to the Staffing Plan supports Strategic Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment because highly performing and qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the revised Building Permit Specialist job description and pay grade change to the 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan. Not approve the revised Building Permit Specialist job description and pay grade change to the 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the revised Building Permit Specialist job description and pay grade change to the 2024-2025 District Staffing Plan. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact in salary and benefits is a cost savings of approximately $1,000.00 from the General Fund. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to him at 352. 253-6511 or ZamoraG@lake.k12.fl.us File Attachments Building Permit Clerk - REVISED 2.5.25.pdf (218 KB) DRAFT2425BrdAprvStaffPlan2.10.25seekingboardapproval.pdf (135 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.01 Request for Modification of Hearing Officer's Recommendation (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action There are no modifications of Hearing Officer's recommendations. File Attachments 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.02 Final Order for Student Expulsion (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action There are no Final Orders. File Attachments 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.01 Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Chairman, District 2, travel request to attend FSBA Annual Day in the Legislature, March 19-20, 2025 in Tallahassee, FL Fiscal Impact: $1062.40 from General Fund-School Board budget Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Chairman, is requesting the School Board’s confirmation that the travel to attend the FSBA Annual Day in the Legislature, March 19-20, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida, is for official School Board business and that the travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Effective July 1, 2019, Section 1001.39(1), Florida Statutes, title District School Board Members; travel expenses, provides as follows: 1) In addition to the salary provided in s.1001.395, each member of a district school board shall be allowed, from the district school fund, reimbursement of travel expenses as authorized in s. 112.061, provided that any travel outside the district that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the district school board to confirm that such travel is for official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education. Any request for travel outside the state must include an itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses, including, but not limited to, the anticipated costs of all means of travel, lodging and subsistence. Immediately preceding a request, the public must have an opportunity to speak on the specific travel agenda item. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The School Board confirms that the travel of Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Chairman, District 2, to the FSBA Annual Day in the Legislature, is for official School Board business and complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. 2. The School Board does not confirm the travel of Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Chairman, District 2. FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated fiscal impact to the district is approximately $1062.40. Conference Registration $ 195.00 Hotel stay 2 nights (Mar. 18 & 19) $ 513.00 Parking (approx.) $ 45.00 Mileage $ 309.40 Total $1062.40 DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared by Natalie Challenger, Clerk to the Board, in cooperation with Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Chairman, District 2. For questions, please contact the Clerk at 352-253-6513. File Attachments FSBA Agenda-Annual Day 3-29-25-3-20-25.pdf (109 KB) Motion & Voting to confirm the travel request for Tyler Brandeburg Motion by Mollie Cunningham, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.01 Superintendent's Report for February 10, 2025 Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type File Attachments 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.02 Letters of Condolence Meeting Feb 10, 2025 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised Type Letters of Condolence went to the family of: Melvin Claypoole, Grandfather of Mary Bailey, Principal Umatilla Middle File Attachments 13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT