School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM

1 Tuesday, August 12, 2025 School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Orange County Public Schools Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center 445 West Amelia Street Orlando, FL 32801 1. Meeting Notes *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 1.01 Changes to the Board Book Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type File Attachments 1. Meeting Notes *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 1.02 School Board Meeting General Information Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type File Attachments 1. Meeting Notes *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 1.03 Chair's Agenda Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Information File Attachments 2. Opening *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 2.01 Call to Order Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action, Information File Attachments Motion & Voting Motion to Amend the Agenda Motion by Angela Gallo, second by Stephanie A Vanos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos Motion to Adopt the Agenda Motion by Alicia Farrant, second by Anne Douglas. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 2. Opening *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 2.02 Recognitions/Introduction Information Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Information File Attachments 2. Opening *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 2.03 District Associations/Council Reports (CTA/OESPA/OCASA/Superintendent Student Advisory Council) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type File Attachments 2. Opening *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 2.04 Celebrations/Observations Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Information File Attachments 2024-25 School Board Observations-Celebrations 8.12docx.pdf (136 KB) 2025-26 School Board Observations-Celebrations.pdf (280 KB) 2. Opening *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 2.05 Strategic Plan: 2025 Legislative Session Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Information, Discussion Goals 5. Engaged and Invested Community To provide a brief update on the most consequential bills that are now law impacting education and our operations from the 2025 Legislative Session. File Attachments August 12 Legislative Update for the Board Final.pdf (625 KB) 3. Public Hearings 4. Consent - Communications & Governmental Relations Items 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.01 Request Approval of the Personnel Agenda Dated August 12, 2025, Including the Designation/Creation of Positions to be Filled, the Minimum Job Qualifications for the Positions, Salary Schedules, Appointments, Reappointments and Terminations of Select Personnel as Shown Thereon (Ongoing revisions and additions will occur - final version will not be available until the date of the meeting) Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Personnel Agenda Dated August 12, 2025, Including the Designation/Creation of Positions to be Filled, the Minimum Job Qualifications for the Positions, Salary Schedules, Appointments, Reappointments and Terminations of Select Personnel as Shown Thereon (Ongoing revisions and additions will occur - final version will not be available until the date of the meeting) Goals 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations BACKGROUND : Chapter 1012.22 of the Florida Statutes authorizes the School Board to act on personnel actions. These August 12, 2025, personnel actions are requested in order to maintain continuity and enhance educational services delivered to students. These actions will become effective on the specified dates. Attached hereto and incorporated herein is the personnel agenda with the applicable data contained therein. The Employment Services Department has conducted, and the persons recommended for appointment by the Superintendent have passed, the background screenings as required by s. 1012.32, s. 1012.465 and s. 1012.56, Fl. Stat. as appropriate. The Employment Services Department also has determined that all persons recommended for appointment by the Superintendent are at least minimally qualified to perform the job pursuant to the job description for the position to which the employee has been nominated. The hiring of all individuals would comply with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws, including veteran preference and anti-discrimination laws. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT : Cost of the personnel actions falls within the approved 2024 - 2025 and 2025 - 2026 budget. STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION : Approval of the Personnel Agenda Dated August 12 , 2025, Including the Designation/Creation of Positions to be Filled, the Minimum Job Qualifications for the Positions, Salary Schedules, Appointments, Reappointments and Terminations of Select Personnel as Shown Thereon (Ongoing revisions and additions will occur - final version will not be available until the date of the meeting) SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff James Preusser, Senior Executive Director, Human Resources Division File Attachments Admin Addendum Final V3.pdf (120 KB) Instruc Class Agenda 8-12-25.pdf (221 KB) HR Compliance Fingerprinting.pdf (91 KB) Revised PS Personnel Actions FINAL -.pdf (67 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.02 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Liberty University, Inc Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Liberty University, Inc Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Liberty University, Inc. is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Liberty University, Inc. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Director, Talent Acquisition and Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.03 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Florida State College at Jacksonville Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Florida State College at Jacksonville Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Florida State College at Jacksonville is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Florida State College at Jacksonville. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Director, Talent Acquisition and Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.04 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with the University of West Florida Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with the University of West Florida Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: The University of West Florida is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with the University of West Florida. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Director, Talent Acquisition and Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.05 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Stetson University Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Stetson University Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Stetson University is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Stetson University. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.06 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Tallahassee State College Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Tallahassee State College Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Tallahassee State College is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Tallahassee State College. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.07 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Western Governors University Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Western Governors University Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Western Governors University is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Western Governors University . SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and HR Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.08 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Florida A & M University Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Florida A & M University Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Florida A & M University is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Student Teaching with Florida A & M University. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and HR Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.09 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Clinical Experience with University of St. Augustine Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Clinical Experience with University of St. Augustine Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: University of St. Augustine is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Clinical Experience with the University of St. Augustine. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and HR Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 5. Consent - Approve Human Resource Items Subject 5.10 Request Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Clinical Experience with Baylor University Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Clinical Experience with Baylor University Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: Baylor University is a valuable collaborator of Orange County Public Schools in building a talent pipeline. Building an instructional pipeline supports the district’s talent management strategy for identifying, recruiting, and retaining prospective educators with the competencies and aptitudes to impact student learning. Additionally, it expands the instructional candidate pool consistent with the district’s succession strategy. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of the Three (3) Year Agreement for Clinical Experience with Baylor University. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Robert Bixler, Chief of Staff Dr. Margarete Talbert-Irving, Senior Executive Director, Recruitment and Evaluation Bonnie Toffoli, Senior Director, Talent Acquisition and HR Programs File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 6. Consent - Approve Student Expulsion Items 7. Consent - Approve Grant Application Items 8. Consent - Approve Education Services Related Items 9. Consent - Approve Career and Technical Education Items Subject 9.01 Request Approval of the CareerSource Central Florida Regional Workforce Development Agreement with the School Board of Orange County, Florida Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of the CareerSource Central Florida Regional Workforce Development Agreement with the School Board of Orange County, Florida Goals 1. High Expectations for Student Mastery 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations 5. Engaged and Invested Community BACKGROUND : OCPS, through its Career and Technical Education, Adult Education Department, provides Adult Basic Education/General Education Diploma (GED) Classes to support Orange Technical College students. This collaboration offers many opportunities to serve students in completing their Career and Technical program requirements. CareerSource Central Florida desires to have OCPS provide adult basic education classes on CareerSource Central Florida property sites in the Southeast (5784 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32822) and West Oaks Mall area (9401 W. Colonial Dr, Ocoee, Florida 34761). The Career and Technical Education Department requests approval to provide Adult Basic Education/General Education Diploma (GED) Classes. The agreement was reviewed and approved by the OCPS legal office. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT : There is no financial impact to the district resulting from this agreement. STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: The Training Provider will track and supply program completion and placement information as requested by CareerSource of Central Florida. RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION : Approval of the Affiliation Agreement With CareerSource of Central Florida to Provide Adult Basic Education/General Education Diploma (GED) Classes. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY : Rosa Grant, Executive Leader, Career and Technical Education File Attachments Orange County Public Schools - GED Classes Agreement - Signed by CSCF.pdf (673 KB) 2025.08.12_9.01_CSCF GED_FULLY EXECUTED.pdf (968 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 9. Consent - Approve Career and Technical Education Items Subject 9.02 Request Approval for CTE Virtual To Be Renamed OTC AGE and Apprenticeship Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval for CTE Virtual To Be Renamed OTC AGE and Apprenticeship Goals 3. Purposeful and Student-Centered Team BACKGROUND: We would like to request approval to change the name of CTE Virtual to OTC AGE and Apprenticeship, to align with the students we are serving. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: None RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval for CTE Virtual To Be Renamed OTC AGE and Apprenticeship SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Michael Armbruster, Deputy Superintendent, Division of Learning Rosa Grant, Executive Leader, Career and Technical Education File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 10. Consent - Approve ESE and Multilingual Services Items 11. Consent - Approve Operations Items Subject 11.01 Request Approval of Procurement Recommendations to be Awarded – August 12, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Procurement Recommendations to be Awarded – August 12, 2025 Goals 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations BACKGROUND: The bid documents and proposals on the following pages have been processed in compliance with the applicable purchasing policies of Orange County Public Schools. Each contract award is to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications and each solicitation is to be awarded to the recommended suppliers as provided on the attached pages for the items and amounts as specified. The purchases are necessary to provide a quality education for all students. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: Procurement Recommendations are for various departments, expending funds as approved in the annual budget. STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of Procurement Recommendations to be Awarded SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Roberto Pacheco, Chief Operations Officer David Wheeler, Sr. Director, Procurement Services File Attachments REVISED Procurement Recommendations 081225_rev2.pdf (218 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 12. Consent - Approve Business and Finance Items 13. Consent - Approve Construction Related Items Subject 13.01 Request Approval of Architectural and Engineering Services for the Pinewood Elementary School Renovation Comprehensive Project – RFQ 2522PS Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Architectural and Engineering Services for the Pinewood Elementary School Renovation Comprehensive Project – RFQ 2522PS Goals 2. Safe and Supportive Environment 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations BACKGROUND: The Consultants Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA) Committee met on July 29, 2025, to select an architectural and engineering firm for the Pinewood Elementary School Renovation Comprehensive Project. The Committee utilized policies in accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes for the selection of architectural and engineering firms. The CCNA Committee met initially on July 15, 2025, to review proposals submitted by the following firms: Baker Barrios Architects Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Larson Design Group, Inc. Zyscovich, LLC *MWBE, **LDB, ***MWBE/LDB, ****VBE All proposals were evaluated using the evaluation form contained in the Request for Qualifications package provided to all interested firms. The evaluations were based on each firm’s related experience, proposed project staff and functions, and location of the firm, workload, equitable distribution, financial capabilities, and cost control measures, minority and local developing business history, local preference policy score, and completeness of the firm’s response to the District’s Request for Qualifications. Scores were totaled for each firm, and a shortlist ranking was established. Zyscovich, LLC Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Baker Barrios Architects Larson Design Group, Inc. On July 29, 2025, the Committee interviewed the shortlisted firms. The interview results were based on the Request for Qualifications evaluation form criteria. Criteria included the firm’s references, overall approach and methodology, project team, cost control, project scheduling, MWBE, LDB, and VBE implementation plan. After interviews, the Committee members scored each firm’s performance using the established form. The resulting scores were then totaled , and the firms were ranked as follows: Zyscovich, LLC Larson Design Group, Inc. Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Baker Barrios Architects In light of the above, the Committee recommends that Zyscovich, LLC, be selected for the Pinewood Elementary School Renovation Comprehensive Project. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this selection recommendation. STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of Architectural and Engineering Services for the Pinewood Elementary School Renovation Comprehensive Project – RFQ 2522PS SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Rory A. Salimbene, Chief Facilities Officer David R. Wheeler, Senior Director, Procurement Services File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 14. Consent - Approve Changes, Amendments and Addendums Subject 14.01 Request Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 for the Four Site SY 2024-25 Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 for the Four Site SY 2024-25 Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project Goals 2. Safe and Supportive Environment 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations BACKGROUND: On December 14, 2021, Thornton Construction Company, Inc. was selected for the Four Site SY 2024-25 Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project. Subsequently, on May 21, 2024, Thornton Construction Company, Inc. was issued Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Amendment No. 2 for the construction portion of the project. At the time of the construction notice-to-proceed (NTP), the design drawings for the temporary phasing portables were included in the approved Phase III construction documents. Subsequently, separate construction documents and permits were required for the phasing portables. The time required to prepare the documents and obtain the applicable permits delayed the installation of the phasing portables, requiring an extension of the project’s substantial completion date. Change Order No. 2 authorizes a time extension of one hundred and twenty-one (121) calendar days, extending the project substantial completion date from December 24, 2025 to April 24, 2026, additional general conditions in the amount of $295,866.46 ($234,730.75 for College Park Middle School, plus $61,135.71 for Hunter's Creek Middle School), and additional general requirements in the amount of $222,393.35 ($136,699.41 for College Park Middle School, plus $85,693.94 for Hunter's Creek Middle School). Based upon exceeding the applicable limits (greater than 120 days and $200,000.00), School Board approval is required for Change Order No. 2. The total project budget for the Four Site SY 2024-25 Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project is $46,567,000.00 (in accordance with the FY25 Budget). FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: This change order will increase Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 in the amount of $518,259.81 for the Four Site SY 2024-25 Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project. The District will seek recovery from the design professional of any additional costs incurred as a result of the design errors or omissions pursuant to the terms of the design agreement. STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: Approval of Change Order No. 2 to Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 2 for the Four Site SY 2024-25 Middle School Functional Equity Classroom Additions Project SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Rory A. Salimbene, Chief Facilities Officer K. Michael Winter, Facilities Executive Director File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 15. Consent - Approve Legal/Audit Items Subject 15.01 Request Approval of Final Order of Dismissal for Bid Protest in RFP 24182, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Final Order of Dismissal for Bid Protest in RFP 24182, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance Goals 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations BACKGROUND: The District issued Request For Proposal RFP24182 for Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance on or about January 13, 2025. On March 26, 2025, the District issued its Notice of Intended Decision to award the dental insurance contract to Cigna. The third-place proposer, Delta Dental Insurance Company, filed its Notice of Intent to Protest on April 3, 2025. Delta Dental Insurance Company filed its Formal Written Petition (Protest) on April 14, 2025. The matter was sent to the Division of Administrative Hearings for resolution of the bid protest. On July 17, 2025, Administrative Law Judge Andrew Manko issued a Recommended Order recommending dismissal of the Formal Written Petition (Protest). Pursuant to §120.57(3)(e), Fla. Stat., any exceptions to the recommended order in a bid protest action had to be filed within 10 days of the issuance of the decision: “Each party shall be allowed 10 days in which to submit written exceptions to the recommended order. A final order shall be entered by the agency within 30 days of the entry of a recommended order.” Delta Dental Insurance Company did not file exceptions to the Recommended Order within 10 days of July 17, 2025. As such, all exceptions are waived. See Sonny’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria, Inc. v. State Department of Business Regulation , 414 So.2d 1156, 1157 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982): “The final agency order under review revoking appellant's liquor license is affirmed upon a holding that:…(4) any error resulting from entry of the final order on July 2, 1981, prior to receipt of appellant's exceptions to the recommended order, is not material in light of the fact that the exceptions, dated July 6, 1981, were not filed within the requisite ten day period of section 120.57(1)(b) 8, Fla.Stat. (1981) , when measured from either the date the recommended order was entered (June 19), or the date submitted to the agency and parties (June 23). Sec. 120.68(8), Fla.Stat. (1981).” (Emphasis added) See also Envtl. Coal. of Florida, Inc. v. Broward Cnty. , 586 So. 2d 1212, 1213 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991): “Environmental Coalition did not file any written exceptions to the recommended order entered in this case. The final order adopted the findings of fact contained in the recommended order in toto. Having filed no exceptions to the findings of fact contained in the recommended order, Environmental Coalition has thereby expressed its agreement with, or at least waived any objection to, those findings of fact.” Because no timely exceptions have been filed, there is no basis for Delta Dental Insurance Company to challenge the factual findings, legal conclusions, or recommendation issued by the Administrative Law Judge. As such, a Final Order of Dismissal adopting the Recommended Order in toto is warranted. The attached Final Order dismissing the bid protest should be entered by the School Board. The School Board also sought attorney’s fees and costs under §§57.105(5), 120.595, and 120.57(3)(f), Fla. Stat., because the protest was without factual or legal basis when filed. The Recommended Order ruled that jurisdiction is reserved to the Division of Administrative Hearings on the School Board’s Motion for Attorney’s Fees and Costs pursuant to those statutes. Such an action can be filed separately with the Division of Administrative Hearings after issuance of the Final Order. Under School Board Policy BDG, School Attorney Legal Services, the undersigned General Counsel may file a motion for attorney’s fees in his discretion: “Motions seeking reimbursement for attorneys’ fees and costs or sanctions for frivolous actions or pleadings may only be filed on behalf of the Board by the General Counsel, or designee, or by outside counsel on behalf of the Board upon express written consent from the General Counsel, or designee.” The General Counsel may submit the motion for attorney’s fees and costs under the above-identified statutes based upon the fact that the protest was without factual or legal basis when filed, as permitted by School Board Policy BDG. The General Counsel may also seek forfeiture of the fifteen thousand dollar ($15,000.00) protest bond submitted by Delta Dental Insurance Company in this matter. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: None STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: Not applicable. RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: It is the recommendation that the School Board enter the Final Order dismissing the bid protest of Delta Dental Insurance Company. The General Counsel, by this resolution, informs the School Board that he may refile the motion for attorney’s fees with DOAH and may also seek forfeiture of the fifteen thousand dollar ($15,000.00) protest bond submitted by Delta Dental Insurance Company in this matter, as permitted by School Board Policy BDG. SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: John C. Palmerini, B.C.S., General Counsel File Attachments Final Order.pdf (295 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 16. Consent - Approve Minutes - School Board Meetings *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 16.01 Request Approval of Minutes - Public Comment Period - July 29, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approval of Minutes - Public Comment Period - July 29, 2025 File Attachments 07.29.25 Open Public Comment Period Minutes.pdf (237 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 16. Consent - Approve Minutes - School Board Meetings *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 16.02 Request Approval of Minutes - School Board Meeting - July 29, 2025 Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approval of Minutes - School Board Meeting - July 29, 2025 Minutes View Minutes for Jul 29, 2025 - School Board Meeting and Budget Public Hearing Goals 5. Engaged and Invested Community 4. Efficient and Fiscally Sound Operations File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Consent Agenda Motion by Maria Salamanca, second by Alicia Farrant. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos 17. Non Consent/Non Consent Emergency Items Subject 17.01 Request Approval of 2025-2026 School Board Observations-Celebrations Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Action, Information, Discussion Recommended Action Approval of 2025-2026 School Board Observations-Celebrations BACKGROUND: The school board has determined through a series of communications committee meetings to change all previous proclamations to celebrations/observations which will be updated each year and placed on the board agenda. The list will remain on the agenda for the entire school year. Any celebrations or observations will be added during one of the two regular board meetings in August each year. District staff will continue to create graphics for the web, social media and marquees to celebrate the designated month, weeks, and days. In addition, the school board may issue “proclamations” for special occasions and “in memoriams” to recognize the death of notable individuals connected to the district. Proclamations and “in memoriams” will be brought forward during agenda development process as needed. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT: N/A STUDENT DATA TO BE SHARED: N/A RECOMMENDED RESOLUTION: N/A SUBMITTED AND PREPARED BY: Scott D. Howat, Chief Communications Officer Jason Smith, Director of Public Relations File Attachments 2025-26 School Board Observations-Celebrations.pdf (280 KB) Motion & Voting Approval of 2025-2026 School Board Observations-Celebrations Motion by Angela Gallo, second by Stephanie A Vanos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Angela Gallo, Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant, Vicki-Elaine Felder, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos Not Present at Vote: Teresa Jacobs Motion by Board Member Alicia Farrant to remove LGBTQ+ Awareness and History month from the 2025-2026 School Board Observations/Celebrations list, in order to vote on this item independently. Motion by Alicia Farrant, second by Maria Salamanca. Final Resolution: Motion Fails Yea: Maria Salamanca, Alicia Farrant Nay: Angela Gallo, Melissa Byrd, Anne Douglas, Stephanie A Vanos Not Present at Vote: Teresa Jacobs, Vicki-Elaine Felder 18. Information - Superintendent *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 18.01 Information from Superintendent Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Information File Attachments 19. Report by School District General Counsel *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 19.01 Report by School District General Counsel Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Report File Attachments 20. Reports (Non Actions Items) by School Board and/or Superintendent *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 20.01 Reports by School Board and/or Superintendent Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Report File Attachments 21. Statement of Policy Level Issues the Board Would Like to Agenda for Subsequent Meetings or Work Sessions *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 21.01 Discussion by School Board Members Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type Discussion File Attachments 22. Adjournment *(PUBLIC CANNOT ADDRESS THESE ITEMS) Subject 22.01 Meeting Adjourned Meeting Aug 12, 2025 - School Board Meeting, 5:00 PM Type File Attachments