School Board Recognition Meeting

0 Tuesday, April 11, 2023 School Board Recognition Meeting SCHOOL BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FLORIDA 901 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa 5:30 p.m. MISSION To provide an education and the supports that enable each student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen. VISION Preparing Students for Life Meeting Opening Subject CALL TO ORDER Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject MOMENT OF SILENCE Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject ROLL CALL Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type File Attachments Meeting Opening Subject BOARD GUIDELINES Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Opening Statement Read by the Board Chairman at each meeting: Let me briefly review the format of our meeting. Please silence all electronic devices. The agenda for the School Board meeting is available to the Board and to the public at least one week prior to the Board meeting. Each agenda item on the School Board agenda is supported by an agenda cover sheet that contains relevant information about the items as well as additional back-up information, all of which is available as part of the online agenda. District staff is also available to help answer any questions about agenda items. If at any time during the meeting someone leaves the dais to go to the back room, that does not mean they are no longer engaging in the meeting or showing disrespect. We have audio speakers in the back room and board members are able to hear everything that is being said at the meeting. Speakers will be granted three minutes to address the board. When 10 or more speakers wish to speak during public comment, the board may reduce the time per speaker. Speakers can sign up online or in person, all speakers must check in with the Communications staff at least 15 minutes prior to the start of public comment. The Board reserves the right to modify the speaking time based on the circumstances of any individual Board meeting. There will be a total of 30 minutes allowed for public comments prior to the business portion of the school meeting. The School Board respects the public’s right to speak to the board, but we cannot tolerate behavior intended to interrupt the orderly conduct of this meeting. Our civility policy is in effect. File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A01 Recognition of Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) Employees with Continuous Years of Service (Human Capital) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence Supportive Organizational Culture Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION : Our Board and Superintendent desired to create an employee recognition program for our long-serving employees in HCPS. Through this request, district staff and Human Resources personnel designed the years of service pin for 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 or more years of continuous service with HCPS based on the adjusted hire date. Years of Service Number of Employees 10-19 Years 7,158 20-29 Years 3,213 30-39 Years 694 40-49 Years 31 50+ Years 1 Total 11,097 HR staff sorted the pins for distribution to district supervisors and principals. The pins were distributed at the March 8, 2023, principal meeting. Each department was encouraged to include the pin distribution in their employee celebration events. We are publicly recognizing our 31 employees with 40-49 years of service and our 1 employee with over 50 years of service to the district. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Celebrate and recognize our 11,097 employees with 10 to 50 years of continuous service in HCPS. CONTACT: Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D, Chief Human Capital Officer, marie.whelan@hcps.net, (813) 840-7328 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: N/A Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost $12,000 (cost of pins) 2021-22 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D., Chief Human Capital Officer, (813) 840-7328 File Attachments Employees Years of Service.pdf (63,804 KB) A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A02 Recognition for the Principals’ Get to Gold Challenge (Human Capital) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture Exceptional Talent DESCRIPTION : Humana’s Go365 health motivation and rewards program recognizes our employees’ achievements in Status Levels for prioritizing their wellbeing. Principals who reached the Status of Gold by April 1, 2023, were entered into a raffle for $500 additional wellness funds from Humana for their school to utilize for employee wellbeing initiatives. The winner is Krista Luloff, Principal at Sickles High School. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D., Chief Human Capital Officer, marie.whelan@hcps.net, (813) 840-7328 Tracy Schatzberg, Ed.D., SHRM-CP, General Manager, Employee Benefits & Insurance, tracy.schatzberg@hcps.net, (813) 272-4665 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Marie E. Whelan, Ed.D., Chief Human Capital Officer, (813) 840-7328 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A03 Recognition of Hillsborough Public School Advocates (HPSA) Offering $10,000 in Grant Funds to Qualifying Hillsborough County Public Schools' Designated Community Schools (Federal Programs, Grants and Administration) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : HPSA is a non-partisan, grassroots group formed to educate, equip, and empower parents, teachers, and community members to advocate for fully funding traditional public schools locally and throughout the state of Florida. They believe all students deserve equal access to a high-quality education as guaranteed by the Florida Constitution. HPSA offered two specific grants for Hillsborough County Community Schools: HPSA Community Event Grant for $2,000 and HPSA Community School Startup Grant for $1,000. The recipients are: HPSA Community Event Grant - $2,000 Brandon High School Potter Elementary HPSA Community School Startup Grant - $1,000 Brandon High School Broward Elementary Corr Elementary Edison Elementary Gibsonton Elementary Tampa Bay Technical High School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Kimberly Thompson, Supervisor of Community Schools, kimberly.thompson@hcps.net, (813) 272-4851 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Tracye H. Brown, Chief of Federal Programs, Grants and Administration, (813) 272-4879 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A04 Recognition of Hillsborough Alliance of Black School Educators (HABSE) Black History Brain Bowl 2023 Champions (Academic Services) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Supportive Organizational Culture Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : For seven years, HABSE has sponsored a Black History Brain Bowl. On February 11, 2023, the 7th Annual HABSE Black History Brain Bowl Finals were held at George S. Middleton High School. This year, 24 high schools, 22 middle schools, and 46 elementary schools participated in preliminary rounds earlier in January to earn a place in the finals. The top four teams in each division advanced to the finals. Teams competed to showcase their knowledge of current and past African American history. The students honored are the first, second, and third place winners in their division. In addition to the pride of winning, HABSE also provided cash prizes for the school and individual team members of the top three teams. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Daniela Simic, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, daniela.simic@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments Black History Brain Bowl 2023 Champions List.pdf (128 KB) A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A05 Recognition of District Representatives for the Sunshine State Scholars Program for 2023 (Academic Services) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Sunshine State Scholars Program provides the opportunity for districts in Florida to showcase excellent student performance in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The selection criteria includes the following: overall student grade point average (both weighted and unweighted), SAT and ACT scores, the number of advanced placement STEM courses completed, the number of advanced placement STEM assessments with a score of three or higher, participation in STEM competitions, and participation in extracurricular STEM-related activities, such as clubs and student organizations. District scholars will be recognized for their academic achievements April 13-15, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. The scholars will meet with industry leaders from STEM companies and representatives from Florida's universities and colleges. This year's representatives from Hillsborough County Public Schools are: Michael Hemingway, 11th grade, Newsome High School Alexander Li, 11th grade, King High School Sage Stark, 11th grade, Plant High School GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Daniela Simic, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, daniela.simic@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Larry Plank, Executive Director, Science Education, larry.plank@hcps.net, (813) 272-4622 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A06 Recognition of Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Winners of the 2023 Hillsborough Regional Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Fair and Participants of the 2023 State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) (Academic Services) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair provides an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and innovation while solving problems and answering questions, all the while enjoying mathematics, science, and engineering. At the regional, state, and international fairs, students competed for a variety of awards and prizes offered by academic, business, community, and government partners. In February 2023, over 1,700 students competed in the 2023 Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair held at the Tampa Convention Center, supported by the generous partners of the Tampa Bay STEM Network. Five Best of Fair awards at their grade levels were presented, as well as hundreds of other categorical and special awards for Grades K-12. In addition to these awards, 24 middle and secondary students qualified to compete at the SSEF competition in Lakeland, on April 4-6, 2023. Two of these students will also represent Hillsborough County Public Schools and the Tampa Bay STEM Network at the International Science Engineering Fair in Dallas, Texas, from May 13-19, 2023, competing against over 2,000 students from every state and over 70 countries. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Daniela Simic, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, daniela.simic@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Larry Plank, Executive Director, Science Education, larry.plank@hcps.net, (813) 272-4622 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments 2023 STEM Fair & State Sciene and Engineering Fair Winners.pdf (144 KB) A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A07 Recognition of the Tampa Bay Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Network Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) and the Mission Patch Competition Mission 17 (Academic Services) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION: The SSEP provides an opportunity for students in Grades 5-8 to have their science experiment flown to the International Space Station. In Hillsborough County, SSEP proposals by students were judged by a committee of local science leaders. The top three projects were then submitted to the SSEP team in Washington, D.C., where a team of practicing scientists evaluated the proposals and selected the top experiment to fly. This is the district's tenth year to launch a projects to the International Space Station. In the Mission Patch competition, students in Grades K-8 created a mission patch representing the space experiments program that will also fly into space as part of the payload containing the experiment. The two winning patches are then returned to the students with an embossed certificate stating that the patch flew into space. The SSEP is supported by generous partners of the Tampa Bay STEM Network and our recent Department of Defense STEM grant project. The experiment and mission patches are currently scheduled to fly to the International Space Station in late Spring 2023. SSEP Mission 17 Team Patch Winners Morgan Woods Elementary School Teacher, Julie Gladden Daniel Torres, 4th Grade Randall Middle School Teacher, Mary Vaughn Aadrita Roy, 7th Grade SSEP: Experiments Selected for Mission 17 to ISS Project 1: The Microgreen of the Future: Amaranthus Tricolor Randall Middle School Teacher, Mary Vaughn Student Co-Principal Investigators: Savannah Kersey, 7th Grade, Sanjana Rao, 7th Grade Student Investigator: Nathan Bohra, 6th Grade, Crystal Heidenreich, 8th Grade, Ricardo Melendez, 7th Grade, Nichita Scobelev, 8th Grade Project 2: The changes of nutritional and germination values of Sesame microgreens in microgravity. Randall Middle School Teacher, Mary Vaughn Student Co-Principal Investigators: John Lonappan, 8th Grade, Roy Aadrita, 7th Grade GAP ANALYSIS: N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATI ON : N/A CONTACT: Daniela Simic, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, daniela.simic@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Larry Plank, Executive Director, Science Education, larry.plank@hcps.net, (813) 272-4622 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A08 Recognition of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) Florida West Coast Sections (FWCS) Lignell 2023 Award Winners (Academic Services) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION: The FWCS of the IEEE annually recognizes outstanding mathematics and science teachers who have significantly impacted the lives of their students through highly engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities both in and out of the classroom. The Lignell Award is open to all educators teaching classes in mathematics or science in public schools. IEEE is the world's largest professional association advancing innovation and technological excellence. Two recipients are selected from 12 counties that comprise the FWCS. This year's winners were invited to attend the Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet on February 16, 2023, at the Jewish Community Center, where they were presented with the 2023 Lignell Award and an honorarium. This year both recipients were teachers from Hillsborough County Public Schools. Kristina Epperson, Math Teacher, Gaither High School Dimitri Papadimitriou, Math Teacher, Gaither High School GAP ANALYSIS: N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Daniela Simic, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, daniela.simic@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Larry Plank, Executive Director, Science Education, larry.plank@hcps.net, (813) 272-4622 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A09 Recognition of the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory Exceptional Ambassador Award of the Year (Academic Services) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Information Goals Academic Excellence DESCRIPTION : The ISS National Laboratory includes a network of more than 2,000 educators across the world to help promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and engage students in space station science. Space Station Explorers (SSE) is a community of educators and organizations that use the unique platform of the ISS to provide valuable educational experiences for their students, such as programming robots on the ISS and the chance to design an experiment to fly to the space station. The ISS National Laboratory team recognizes that educators work tirelessly to breathe life into lesson plans and strive to make SSE partner programs engaging and accessible. The ISS National Lab STEM Education team recently awarded three educators based upon their utilization of SSE partner programs, who demonstrated excellence in their efforts to engage students in SSE educational programming and to help other educators bring ISS-related activities into their classrooms. Mary Vaughn of Hillsborough County Public Schools was one of the three international recipients of the SSE Exceptional Educator Award. Mary Vaughn, Randall Middle School GAP ANALYSIS: N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Daniela Simic, Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction, daniela.simic@hcps.net, (813) 272-4221 Larry Plank, Executive Director, Science Education, larry.plank@hcps.net, (813) 272-4622 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost N/A 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost N/A FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: N/A Amount: N/A REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Terry Connor, Deputy Superintendent for Instruction, Academic Services, (813) 272-4221 File Attachments A. Recognitions and Proclamations Subject A10 Donation of Funds for Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Room at Eisenhower Middle School (Chief of Schools) Meeting Apr 11, 2023 - School Board Recognition Meeting Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Recognize Richard Rios and the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay for facilitating the donation of funds for the PBIS room at Eisenhower Middle School. Goals Academic Excellence Supportive Organizational Culture DESCRIPTION : Mr. Harold Corrigan was a World War II veteran, serving as a special services officer. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin as a physical education major and went on to supervise elementary physical education programs. He had a strong belief in the value of family and community and the importance of looking out for one another. When he passed in 2005, his estate was bequeathed to the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, South Shore Council because Mr. Corrigan believed in education and the importance of teachers who nurture students and he felt that Community Foundation held those same beliefs. The PBIS room at Eisenhower was designed to be a student incentive room that would motivate students and foster a positive culture at Eisenhower. The room includes game consoles, table games, karaoke, and a snack bar for students to enjoy as they earn the time to participate in the activities inside the room. Richard Rios, with the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, South Shore Council, was instrumental in recognizing the value of the PBIS room at Eisenhower and facilitating the partnership between the school and the Community Foundation. Mr. Rios recognized this project as one that would honor the wishes of Mr. Corrigan that his fund be one that makes a difference in the lives of people. Without the donation of $35,000, the PBIS room would not be possible and the students and staff of Eisenhower Middle School are so appreciative of Mr. Rios for making this room a reality. GAP ANALYSIS : N/A PREVIOUS OUTCOMES: N/A EXPECTED OUTCOMES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: N/A CONTACT: Marcos Murillo, Region Superintendent, Middle School Region 1, marcos.murillo@hcps.net, (813) 272-4616 FINANCIAL HISTORIC IMPACT: N/A Financial Historic Impact If Financial Impact is greater than 10% from prior year, explain why. 2023-24 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2022-23 Financial Impact Proposed Cost 2021-22 Financial Impact Former Cost 2020-21 Financial Impact Former Cost 2019-20 Financial Impact Former Cost FINANCIAL IMPACT: Revenue Source: N/A Expense Account: Amount: REVIEW COMMENTS: N/A SUBMITTED BY : ________________________________________________________________________________________ Sue Burkett, Chief of Schools, (813) 272-4071 File Attachments Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Roberts Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. Notice: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board of Hillsborough County, Florida, with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Pursuant to Florida Statute 286.0105) 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. Article IX of the Florida Constitution states in part, "The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its orders. "The Article also states that the educational system must be "uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high-quality," and class size limits must be imposed. Prekindergarten learning opportunities must be made available. There must be a state university system. Adjournment