Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting

1 Monday, October 14, 2024 Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting 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 (Mollie Cunningham, Chairman) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments 2. CHANGES, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 3.01 Minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting, September 23, 2024 and School Board Workshop, September 30, 2024 (Diane Kornegay, Superintendent) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action File Attachments MINregmtg2024.09.23.pdf (181 KB) MINwkshp.2024.09.30.pdf (141 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Marc Dodd. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 4. REPRESENTATION Subject 4.01 Recognition of 2023-2024 STEAM Schools (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Information RECOGNITION : In order to qualify as a STEAM School, schools must prepare a portfolio showcasing their efforts and provide evidence that they have met the criteria which include the following components: Elementary School Requirements: School Level STEAM Collaborative Team Problem-based learning experiences (STE(A)M Lessons/Challenges) integrating science, technology, engineering, math and art provided at all grade levels STEAM Bowl team practice documentation Participation in a STEAM Bowl Competition for grades 3-5 School and District Science and Engineering Fair participation in K-5 classrooms Host a school-based STEAM Night *Schools earning the GOLD STEAM School Award have achieved all of these requirements with full participation from all of their students in grades 3-5 science projects. Middle and High School Requirements: 1. Participation in a STEM-related competition High School: team participates in Mathlympics at Lake Sumter State College Middle School: team participates in Mathcounts or STEAM Bowl STEM Practice Team: students meet at least twice a month Documentation: Registration, Sponsor names, team names, lesson plans, student work, pictures 2. School Science Fair Science Fair: projects can be individual, team or class project completed in grades 6-8 or 9-12 3. STEM Family Night (May be held the same night as Science Fair, but must meet criteria of both) Create Student STEM related displays and presentations Engage in hands-on activities aligned to content standards directed by classroom teachers Invite Industry Certified Professional Speakers 4. Problem-based learning experiences integrating math, science, and other subjects provided at all grade levels Conduct a minimum of four collaborative problem-based learning experiences integrating technology documented per grade level (Resources: STEM Resources from Pearson, AIMS Activities, Internet, etc.) In an effort to recognize all levels of effort, this year we award in three levels: Gold, Silver and Bronze. Gold level schools met and exceeded all expectations of STEM instruction in their school. Gold level schools were able to provide evidence of culturally embedded STEM instruction school-wide as well as in each classroom. Silver level schools met most of the expectations in their school and are actively working toward culturally embedded STEM instruction. Bronze level schools met some of the expectations and are in the beginning stages of integrating STEM instruction in their school. File Attachments 10-14-24 CIA Recognition of 2023-2024 STEAM Schools (1).pdf (197 KB) 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 Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 6. REPORTS Subject 6.02 Attorney Report (Scott Cole, School Board Attorney) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Information File Attachments 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.01 School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for the Schofield PUD Residential Development (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting 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 March 5, 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 Schofield PUD residential development. Do not approve the proportionate share mitigation agreement for the Schofield PUD residential development. RECOMMENDATIONS : I recommend approval of the proportionate share mitigation agreement for the Schofield PUD 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 SchofieldPUD_PSMA.pdf (29,312 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 Summit Dark Fiber Agreement Minneola K-8 (Duane Weeks, Chief of Technology & Data Systems) Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 from General Fund-IT budget (E-Rate) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools used their E-Rate Consultant, Infinity Communications, to issue RFP 708E-245.11 through the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) website to obtain the dark fiber connection at Minneola K8 FF. The RFP required that companies submit bids based on a 5-year term (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030). Summit Broadband won the bid for $300,000.00 and the district will receive an estimated discount of 90% through USAC’s E-Rate program starting in the upcoming funding year (July 1, 2025). This item supports Strategic Goal # 3A Fiscal Responsibility - Improve the district's financial position. ALTERNATIVES : 1. Approve the recommendation to award and execute the agreement for RFP 708E-245.11 for fiber connectivity at Minneola K8 FF to Summit Broadband. 2. Do not approve the recommendation to award and execute the agreement for RFP 708E-245.11 for fiber connectivity at Minneola K8 FF to Summit Broadband. RECOMMENDATION: Superintendent recommends the Board approve the agreement for RFP 708E-245.11 for fiber connectivity to Minneola K8 FF to Summit Broadband. FISCAL IMPACT: The 5-year total cost will be $300,000.00, which will be budgeted by the Information & Instructional Technology Services Department. The district will receive a reimbursement of approximately 90% through the E-Rate program. DATA SOURCE: The bid process for this item was prepared by Infinity Communications with the assistance of the Information and Instructional Technology Services Department. Questions may be directed to Duane Weeks, Chief Technology Officer at 352-253-6710. File Attachments E-Rate Contract Summit Broadband Minneola K8 FF.pdf (333 KB) Summit Bid_25A.11 Lake County.pdf (4,874 KB) Minneola K_8 Connection Signed Bid Eval.pdf (247 KB) 708E 25A11 Dark Fiber Minneola K8 FF rvsd.pdf (922 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 License Agreement for Facility Use Between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Church of the Lakes Inc. (Scott Ward, Chief Financial Officer) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Board Policy 7510 – Use of District Facilities, allows for use of Lake County School’s facilities by members of the public. Church of the Lakes has been renting District facilities continually, since 2019. With the update to policy 7510, a long term license for use agreement may be put in place to simplify the process for the renter and the schools. This item supports Goal 3, Fiscal Responsibility of the district's Strategic Plan. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the License Agreement for use by Church of the Lakes Inc. Do not approve the License Agreement for use by Church of the Lakes Inc. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the License Agreement for use by Church of the Lakes Inc. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Robert Oyer on behalf of Scott Ward, Chief Financial Officer. Additional information may be obtained by calling Robert at 352-253-6663. File Attachments 09-01-2024 Lake County Schools License Agreement - Leesburg High School COTLakes.pdf (308 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 Agreement KK940-23-0103-RFQ-Continuing Contract for Specialized Remodeling Renovations, Turnkey Services (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board approval to award RFQ# KK940-23-0103-RFQ - Continuing Contract for Specialized Remodeling Renovations, Turnkey Services to Ajax Building Company (Ajax). On August 12, 2024 the Lake County School Board approved RFQ# KK940-23-0103-RFQ with 5 (five) of the 9 (nine) recommended vendors who had returned the signed agreements, and on September 9, 2024 three (3) of the remaining four (4) were also approved. Ajax is the final vendor to sign their agreement. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal #5 School Safety, Security & Student Support by ensuring a safe and positive environment for students and staff. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the final vendor in the pool listed below for each category as recommended by the evaluation committee: Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the final vendor in the pool listed below for each category as recommended by the evaluation committee: FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Procurement Services and Operations in accordance with School Board Policy 6322. 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 Ajax Building Company LLC - Agreement for Construction Manager Services.pdf (487 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 Agreement Between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and the City of Fruitland Park for School Resource Officer Program 2024-2025 (Joseph Mabry, Director of Safety & Security Services) Fiscal Impact: will be equivalent to the exact services rendered for the portion of the salary and benefits of the SRO paid from General Fund-Safety and Security Budget-Safe Schools FEFP Allocation and Millage Fund Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: A collaborative effort between the City of Fruitland Park and the Lake County School Board provides for law enforcement presence on campus to better promote a safe school environment. There will be one (1) police officer at one (1) designated school under the terms and conditions of the agreement. This agenda item supports Goal 5A of The School Board’s Strategic Plan and is beneficial to the safety of all students, public and all stakeholders because it improves the safe environment of elementary, middle and high school campuses. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the agreement with the City of Fruitland Park for the School Resource Officer Program for 2024-2025. Do not approve the agreement with the City of Fruitland Park for the School Resource Officer Program for 2024-2025. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the agreement with The School Board of Lake County, Florida and the City of Fruitland Park for the School Resource Officer Program for 2024-2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be equivalent to the exact services rendered for one (1) School Resource Officer for a one-year term from the General Fund-Safety and Security Budget-Safe Schools FEFP Allocation and Millage fund. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Joseph Mabry, Director of Safety and Security Services. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Mabry by calling 352-253-6500. File Attachments SRO Fruitland Park agreement.pdf (658 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 First Amendment to the Business Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida, and Insight Credit Union Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: On August 26, 2019, The School Board of Lake County, Florida entered into a Business Partnership Agreement with Insight Credit Union. The agreement allowed a Visa debit card bearing the district's logo to have Insight customers have a portion of each financial transaction donated to the Foundation for our schools when such a card is used. This Amendment would renew the Agreement for a period of two years, beginning August 27, 2024 and expiring , August 26, 2026. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the First Amendment Business Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Insight Credit Union . 2. Do not approve the First Amendment Business Partnership Agreement between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Insight Credit Union. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the Business Partnership First Amendment between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Insight Credit Union. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact, but there is opportunity to profit every time an Insight Credit Union/Lake County Schools debit card is used. For each transaction there would be three cents donated to the Educational Foundation of Lake County to support our schools. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by the Board Clerk for Superintendent Kornegay. For information, please call 352-253-6513. File Attachments BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT.pdf (2,654 KB) LCS Amendment 2024 signed.pdf (653 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 8.07 Pulled for No Action - First Amendment to the License Agreement Between The School Board of Lake County, Florida, Mt. Dora Community Trust, and ECO Construction Group, LLC (Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent) Fiscal Impact: $200,000 from Capital Improvement High School Athletic Facilities Project Fund Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The Lake County Schools Operations Department is requesting the Board to approve the First Amendment to the License Agreement with Mt. Dora Community Trust (MDCT) and ECO Construction Group, LLC. An amendment has been drafted to the original License Agreement that was previously approved by the Board on December 11, 2023. The Agreement will continue to grant MDCT temporary access to the campus of Mt. Dora High School for the purpose of rebuilding the concession stand at the school’s football stadium. As previously approved, the Agreement contains terms and conditions that grant such access to MDCT and ensures that MDCT will comply with the specific District requirements. The Amendment adds ECO Construction Group, LLC, the general contractor for the Project, to the Agreement. It also allows the Lake County Schools Operations Department to complete limited, select portions of MDCT/ECO’s original scope and directly purchase select materials for use on the Project to save costs and ensure timely completion of the Project. The attached Amendment outlines what portions of MDCT/ECO’s original scope will be taken over in Exhibit “A”. This agenda item supports Goal 4A and Goal 5A of The School Board’s Strategic Plan. It is beneficial to the safety of all students, and the public, and fosters a sense of ownership and pride among community members, strengthening the bond between the school and its stakeholders. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the First Amendment to the License Agreement with the Mt. Dora Community Trust and ECO Construction Group, LLC. Do not approve the First Amendment to the License Agreement with the Mt. Dora Community Trust and ECO Construction Group, LLC. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the First Amendment to the License Agreement with the Mt. Dora Community Trust and ECO Construction Group, LLC. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be approximately $200,000 Capital Improvement High School Athletic Facilities Project Fund. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Chad Farnsworth, Deputy Superintendent. Any questions can be directed to Mr. Farnsworth, by calling 352-253-6514. File Attachments First Amendment to License Agreement (final for execution).pdf (37 KB) LCS Self Performance MDHS Concessions 10.07.2024.pdf (82 KB) SS Architectural R2 Plans.pdf (52,242 KB) MDHS_Concession_Mech Calculations_2024_06_13.pdf (568 KB) 047198 MDHS SITE-00 SET 2-16-24 (1).pdf (2,191 KB) structure plans_Mt Dora HS Stadium Reno_rev2.pdf (6,242 KB) E2205.01_MDHS_ELECTRICAL_REV-2_FINAL_10-01-2024.pdf (5,059 KB) E2205.01_MDHS_PLUMBING_REV-2_FINAL_10-01-2024.pdf (4,555 KB) E2205.01_MDHS_MECHANICAL_REV-2_FINAL_10-01-2024.pdf (3,969 KB) 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 Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting 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 Out of Field Addendum 10.14.24.pdf (235 KB) REVISED II Board List 10.14.24.pdf (110 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONAL E: 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 10.14.2024.pdf (94 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 Compensation for Professional/Managerial Employees (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: approximately $426,483.53 from General Fund Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: We are requesting approval of a salary increase for the category of employees that are Professional/Managerial. Professional/Managerial employees will receive a salary increase of four percent (4%) in their annual salary. Eligible employees must be currently employed in the district. Eligible employees will receive retro compensation from July 1, 2024, or their start date in the 2024-2025 school year. Current employees who are not above the maximum placement of the salary schedule but whose salary increase will result in an amount greater than the maximum placement will receive a combination of a salary increase to the maximum placement and a difference of a one-time bonus not to exceed four percent (4%) when both amounts are combined. The position of Mental Health Liaison will change from a pay grade of Range 4 to Range 5. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal 1 & 2. This benefits the students because qualified and effective employees are necessary to support the instructional program. It recognizes and respects our employees and helps to attract the right people to the right roles. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the salary increase for Professional/Managerial employees as presented. Do not approve the salary increase for Professional/Managerial employees as presented. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the salary increase for Professional/Managerial as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact for the 2024-2025 school year is approximately $426,483.53 from General Fund, including salaries and benefits. DATA SOURCE: Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, prepared this agenda item. Any questions or concerns should be directed to him at (352) 253-6511. File Attachments 2425 P Salary Schedule 10.14.24.pdf (21 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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 Compensation for School and District Level Administrators (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: approximately $702,612.14 from General Fund Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE : We are requesting approval of a salary increase of four percent (4%) in their annual salary for the category of employees, which are School and District Level Administrators. Eligible employees must be currently employed in the district. Eligible employees will receive retro compensation from July 1, 2024, or their start date in the 2024-2025 school year. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal 1 & 2. This benefits the students because qualified and effective employees are necessary to support the instructional program. It recognizes and respects our employees and helps to attract the right people to the right roles. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the salary increase for School and District Level Administrators as presented. 2. Do not approve the salary increase for School and District Level Administrators as presented. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the salary increase for School and District Level Administrators as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact for the 2024-2025 school year is approximately $702,612.14 from General Fund including salaries and benefits. DATA SOURCE: Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, prepared this agenda item. Any questions or concerns should be directed to him at (352) 253-6511. File Attachments Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.05 Compensation for Non-Bargaining, Non-Instructional Employees and Update to the District Staffing Plan (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: approximately $289,063.12 from General Fund Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action I recommend the Board approve the salary increase and pay grade changes to the Non-Bargaining, Non-Instructional staff for 2024-2025. BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: We are requesting approval of a step increase and for some identified positions, a lane and step increase for non-instructional employees not covered by the SEIU agreement. These employees are considered "Classified Exempt". Eligible employees must be currently employed in the district. Eligible employees will receive retro compensation from July 1, 2024, or their start date in the 2024-2025 school year. Current employees on index 35, will receive a three percent (3%) one-time bonus. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal 1 & 2. This benefits the students because qualified and effective employees are necessary to support the instructional program. It recognizes and respects our employees and helps to attract the right people to the right roles. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the salary increase and pay grade changes to the Non-Bargaining, Non-Instructional staff for 2024-2025. 2. Do not approve the salary increase and pay grade changes to the Non-Bargaining, Non-Instructional staff for 2024-2025. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the salary increase and pay grade changes to the Non-Bargaining, Non-Instructional staff for 2024-2025. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact for the Compensation for Non-Bargaining, Non-Instructional Employees is approximately $289,063.12 from General Fund, including salaries. DATA SOURCE: Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, prepared this agenda item. Any questions or concerns should be directed to him at (352) 253-6511. File Attachments Non-Bargaining Non-Instructional Paygrade Changes 2024-25.pdf (39 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.06 Notification of Tentative Agreement: 2024-2025 SEIU/FPSU Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement (Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Fiscal Impact: approximately $2,397,220.42 from General Fund Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The School Board and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/FPSU) reached a tentative agreement on the 2024-2025 contract on August 21, 2024. The contract was approved by SEIU/FPSU ratification vote on October 4, 2024. We are requesting Board approval of the tentative agreement. A summary of the changes, updated specialized pay table and new traditional pay table are attached. Eligible employees must be currently employed in the district. Eligible employees will receive retro compensation from July 1, 2024 or their start date in the 2024-2025 school year. Current employees on index 35 in the specialized pay table will receive a three percent (3%) one-time bonus. Current identified employees who upon assignment conversion and placement on the new traditional pay table in an index greater than 35 will receive a three percent (3%) one-time bonus or a combination of a one-time bonus and placement at index 35 not to exceed three percent (3%) when both amounts are combined. This agenda item supports Strategic Goal 1 & 2. This benefits the students because qualified and effective employees are necessary to support the instructional program. It recognizes and respects our employees and helps to attract the right people to the right roles. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Lake County Schools and SEIU/FPSU. 2. Do not approve the 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Lake County Schools and SEIU/FPSU. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the 2024-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement between Lake County Schools and SEIU/FPSU as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact for the 2024-2025 school year is approximately $2,397,220.42 from General Fund. DATA SOURCE: Guido Zamora, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, prepared this agenda item. Any questions or concerns should be directed to him at (352) 253-6511. File Attachments Signed TA's 24 25 SY.pdf (15,958 KB) Salary Tables.pdf (595 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. 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) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action File Attachments 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.02 Final Order for Student Expulsion (Rob Feltner, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action (Consent) Student #3551871422-Leesburg High School - Firearm possession Student #3528391502-Leesburg High School - Firearm possession Student #35353902187-Leesburg Elementary School-Firearm possession File Attachments D.L 3551871422 Expulsion Final Order rev.pdf (247 KB) J.F. 3528391502 Expulsion Final Order.pdf (246 KB) J.H 3535392187 Expulsion Final Order.pdf (247 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Tyler Brandeburg. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.01 Public Hearing-Tentative Approval of Policy 0131-Legislative/Policymaking Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The policy 0131-Legislative/Policymaking is being brought for tentative approval per the NEOLA updates. NEOLA updates to address Federal or State legislation, court decisions that may necessitate policy revisions and/or actions of agencies at either the Federal or State level. If tentatively approved, the policy will be advertised in the Daily Commercial and brought to the Board for final approval at the Regular School Board Meeting, November 19, 2024. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide tentative approval of Policy 0131-Legislative/Policymaking per NEOLA updates. 2. Do not provide tentative approval and make revisions to the policy. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board provide tentative approval of the Policy 0131-Legilative/Policymaking as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with tentative approval of the policy. DATA SOURCE: The policy was reviewed by Diane Kornegay, Superintendent before being brought to the Board for their review. The proposed policy procedures can be found on the district website at: www.lake.k12.fl.us click on School Board tab then click on Proposed Policy Revisions. File Attachments draft Policy 0131-Legislative Policymaking.pdf (222 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 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.02 Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Member District 2, travel request to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, December 3-6, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL Fiscal Impact: $1541.97 from General Fund-Board Member Budget Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Member, District 2, is requesting the School Board’s confirmation that the travel to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference (including the Chairmanship Academy, December 3, 2024) from December 3-6, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 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 Member, District 2, to the FSBA Annual Joint Conference (including the Chairmanship Academy) from December 3-6, 2024 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 Member, District 2. FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated fiscal impact to the district is approximately $1541.97. Conference Registration $ 570.00 Hotel stay 4 nights at $189.00 $ 756.00 Parking $ 60.00 Mileage $ 114.97 Meals $ 41.00 Total $1541.97 DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared by Natalie Challenger, Clerk to the Board, in cooperation with Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Member, District 2. For questions, please contact the Clerk at 352-253-6513. File Attachments FSBA Conference Agenda 12-3-24.pdf (213 KB) Motion & Voting motion to approve/confirm the travel Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.03 Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member District 4, travel request to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference, December 3-6, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, FL Fiscal Impact: $1120.20 from General Fund-Board Member Budget Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4, is requesting the School Board’s confirmation that the travel to attend the FSBA Annual Joint Conference from December 3-6, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay, 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 Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4, to the FSBA Annual Joint Conference from December 3-6, 2024 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 Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4. FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated fiscal impact to the district is approximately $1120.20. Conference Registration $ 375.00 Hotel stay 3 nights at $189.00 $ 567.00 Parking $ 45.00 Mileage $ 133.20 Total $1120.20 DATA SOURCE : This agenda item was prepared by Natalie Challenger, Clerk to the Board, in cooperation with Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4. For questions, please contact the Clerk at 352-253-6513. File Attachments FSBA Conference Agenda 12-3-24.pdf (213 KB) Motion & Voting motion to approve/confirm the travel Motion by Tyler Brandeburg, 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 October 14, 2024 Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type File Attachments 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.02 Letters of Condolence Meeting Oct 14, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting Type Letters of Condolence went to the family of: None at this time. File Attachments 13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT