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2 Tuesday, March 7, 2023 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting - March 7, 2023 School Board Room - 5:00 p.m. 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 1. OPENING OF MEETING Subject 1.1 Call to Order and Welcome Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will call the meeting to order and extend greetings. File Attachments Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. File Attachments Subject 1.3 Kids at Hope Treasure Hunters Pledge Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Kids at Hope Treasure Hunters Pledge. File Attachments Subject 1.4 Treasure Coast High School Student Presentation Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Presentation Description: The student Dance Team from Treasure Coast High School. under the direction of Ms. Amber Salo, will provide a special presentation. Submitted by: Contact person: Financial implications: File Attachments 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Subject 2.1 Arts Education Month Proclamation (March 2023) and Student Musicianship Recognition Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Action, Presentation Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the March 2023 Arts Education Month Proclamation as presented. Description: A proclamation designating March 2023 as Arts Education Month is being presented for Board approval. The proclamation will be read by Stephanie Ramirez, Art Instructor at West Gate K8 School, and Brian Hoce, Band Director at St. Lucie West Centennial High School. In addition we are asking the Board to recognize and congratulate the following students for their high honors in musicianship: Lucas Huang (Lincoln Park Academy) for All-State Middle School Band; Giselle Ariana-Cisneros (Lincoln Park Academy) for All-State Concert Orchestra; Angelina Gonzalez (Lincoln Park Academy) for Women's All-State Chorus; Shelley Orelien (Lincoln Park Academy) for Women's All-State Chorus; Michael Moore (Fort Pierce Central High School) for All-State SSAA Choir; Parker Button (Treasure Coast High School) for All-State Band; and Amaya Hernandez (Treasure Coast High School) for Tri-State Band. Submitted by: Dr. Kevin G. Perry, Assistant to the Superintendent Financial implications: There is no expense to the Board. File Attachments Proclamation for Arts Education Month.docx (14 KB) ArtsEdMonthProclamationOrigSigned.pdf (397 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the March 2023 Arts Education Month Proclamation as presented. Motion by Jennifer Richardson, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 2.2 FITNESS & GO Exercise Equipment Donation - Mr. Adam Arnett Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 2. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: The District's Wellness Manager, Mark Dionisio, takes pleasure in announcing that he has secured a large donation of fitness/exercise equipment. Upon meeting Mr. Adam Arnett, the new owner of Reborn Fitness, now re-named Fitness & Go, Mark discovered that Mr. Arnett was looking to donate a tremendous amount of fitness/exercise equipment to our school district. An estimated total of $252,000 worth of equipment was donated on November 26, 2022, and is currently being delivered to all of our high schools. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Mark Dionisio, MS, CCWS, CWMS, CPT Financial implications: Total estimated value of donated equipment is $252,000 File Attachments Donation Explaination for Board.docx (677 KB) 3. SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION (STAR) Subject 3.1 STAR Presentation Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION (STAR) Type Presentation Description: The focus of the STAR Program is to recognize employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the District's vision and to acknowledge those who exemplify its core values. Each month the Board recognizes outstanding employees who exceed expectations with the STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award. To be eligible for the nomination, employees should meet the following criteria: (1) while dedicated to fulfilling job responsibilities, employee goes above and beyond their required duties in support of the District’s Mission and Vision; (2) displays a helpful, cooperative, and positive attitude towards students, parents and staff while fostering camaraderie and collaboration; (3) serves as a role model for others in similar positions. The employees who will be receiving the STAR award for the month of March 2023 are: Dr. Joseph Noel - Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Jennifer DiDonato - Human Resources, District Offices Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: Expense for certificate and pin disbursed from Superintendent's Employee Recognition budget #1000 E 9100 5900 0526 21477. File Attachments 4. EASL REPORT Subject 4.1 EASL Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 4. EASL REPORT Type Report File Attachments 5. CWA REPORT Subject 5.1 CWA Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 5. CWA REPORT Type Report File Attachments 6. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Subject 6.1 SLPS Youth Advisory Council Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 6. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Type Report File Attachments 7. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 7.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 7.2 Superintendent's Recommendation for Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 7.3 Remove Items from Consent Agenda for Discussion Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Procedural, Discussion Recommended Action Action is at the Board's discretion. File Attachments 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Subject 8.1 Payment of Bills January 2023 Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Payment of Bills for the month of January 2023 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: P ayment of Bills report for the month of January 2023 is presented for Board action. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Lisa Green, Executive Assistant to CFO Financial implications: There is a financial impact on the Board agenda item presented. See attached Sequential Check Listing report of January 2023. File Attachments Payment of Bills - January 2023.pdf (430 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.2 Monthly Financial Reports January 2023 Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Monthly Financial Reports for January 2023 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Monthly Financial Reports for January 2023 are presented for Board action as required by State Board Rules 6A-1.008. Attached are the Revenue and Expense Summary reports for January 2023. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Lisa Green, Executive Assistant to CFO Financial implications: There is no financial implication to the Board. File Attachments Expense - January 2023.pdf (157 KB) Revenue - January 2023.pdf (33 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.3 Capital Fund Budget Amendment #2 2022-2023 Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Capital Fund Budget Amendment #2 FY 2022-2023 as presented. Description: This item pertains to the Capital Fund Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2022-2023 which incorporates the following: an increase to revenues in the amount of $1,302,242,91 and an increase to appropriations in the amount of $15,156,320.36 (see attached). For revenues, the district revised the budget for additional revenues received. For appropriations, the increase is attributed to the utilization of capital funds for remodeling and renovations. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, (772)429-3970 Financial implications: Decrease to Fund Balance $13,854,077.45 File Attachments Capital Budget Amend FY2022-23.pdf (17 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.4 Debt Service Fund Budget Amendment #2 2022-2023 Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Debt Service Fund Budget Amendment #2 FY 2022-2023 as presented. Description: This item pertains to the Debt Service Fund Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2022-2023 which incorporates the following: an increase to revenues in the amount of $1,761,249.86 (see attached), due to additional revenues. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, (772)429-3970 Financial implications: Increase to Fund Balance $1,761,249.86 File Attachments DEBT BUDGET AMEND FY 2022-23 #2.pdf (66 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Subject 9.1 RFP 23-08 Integrated Pest Management Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board award RFP 23-08 to the responsive and responsible vendor, The Bug Guys, as presented and authorize Purchasing Department to renew the contract for three (3) additional one-year periods contingent upon annual contract performance review, initial term contract to commence 3/12/2023 through 3/11/2024, Option Year 1 - 3/12/2024 through 3/11/2025, Option Year 2 - 3/12/2025 through 3/11/2026, Option Year 3 - 3/12/2026 through 3/11/2027, as presented. Description: This RFP is to provide Integrated Pest Management Services district wide on a regular monthly basis, as well as, when needed. 115 vendors were solicited. Six (6) responses were received. The scoring sheets are attached for review. The proposal evaluation committee determined that the District would be best served by awarding to one vendor. AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012, Florida Statute 287.057. Vendors Recommended for Award: The Bug Guys Initial term contract shall commence on March 12, 2023, though March 11, 2024 Option Year 1 – March 12, 2024, through March 11, 2025 Option Year 2 – March 12, 2025, through March 11, 2026 Option Year 3 – March 12, 2026, through March 11, 2027 Submitted By: Michelle Thomas, CFO Contact: Kim Albritton, Director of Financial Operations, St Lucie County School District, (772) 429-3980 Financial Implications: The estimated yearly cost for pest management services is approximately $100,000, this cost includes regularly scheduled prevention services and as needed services. FUND: 1000E (General Fund) FUNCTION: 7900 OBJECT: 3970 CENTER: 0586 PROJECT: A5800 File Attachments RFP 23-08 Integrated Pest Management Services.pdf (748 KB) 23-08 Intent to Award.pdf (164 KB) RFP 23-08 Integrated Pest Management Services - Scoring .pdf (306 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 10. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Subject 10.1 Cooperative Agreement with BRIDGES PPEC Center Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Cooperative Agreement with BRIDGES PPEC Center, LLC, a prescribed pediatric extended care facility as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Renewal of the Cooperative Agreement with BRIDGES PPEC, LLC, to coordinate health and educational services for identified medically fragile students in St. Lucie County. This Agreement is to strictly outline the responsibilities of each party. No funds are provided to BRIDGES PPEC, LLC, by St. Lucie Public Schools. A teacher will be furnished by the district and paid through the generation of FTE funds. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Contact person: BMC Financial implications: Payment for teacher will be paid through generation of FTE funds File Attachments BRIDGES PPEC.pdf (269 KB) CoopAgmtBridgesOrigSigned.pdf (2,861 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 10.2 Cooperative Agreement with PATCHES, Inc., a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Cooperative Agreement with PATCHES, Inc., a prescribed pediatric extended care facility as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Renewal of Cooperative Agreement with PATCHES PPEC, LLC, to coordinate health and educational services for identified medically fragile students in St. Lucie County, LLC, by St. Lucie Public Schools. A teacher will be furnished by the district and paid through the generation of FTE funds. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Contact person: BMC Financial implications: Payment for teacher will be paid through generation of FTE funds File Attachments PATCHES, LLC.pdf (264 KB) CoopAgmtPatchesOrigSigned.pdf (2,639 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 11. Consent Agenda - Facilities and Maintenance Subject 11.1 Agreement with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for High School DDD Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Facilities and Maintenance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Additional Services with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for High School DDD as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The Agreement with Schenkel Shultz for Architectural Services was Board Approved on 01/11/2022 item 11.2. As stated in Exhibit B, item 1B, the Owner agrees to reimburse Architect for all necessary and reasonable reimbursable expenses in connection to the performance of the service. This request for $20,000.00 of Additional Services is for unforeseen reimbursable expenses not included in the original contract amount. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Derek McSween, Director of Building Services and Projects, 772-708-8263, Matthew Weber, Sr. PM, 772-216-4342 Financial implications: The $20,000.00 Additional Services shall be funded using budget 3980E7400-6313-0506-32227 File Attachments High School DDD - AE Agreement.pdf (1,313 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 11.2 Agreement with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for FP Westwood High School Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Facilities and Maintenance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Additional Services with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for FP Westwood High School. Description: The Agreement with Schenkel Shultz for Architectural Services was Board Approved on 008/09/2022 item 9.1. As stated in Exhibit B, item 1B, the Owner agrees to reimburse Architect for all necessary and reasonable reimbursable expenses in connection to the performance of the service. This request for $38,984.00 of Additional Services is for environmental mitigation expenses not included in the original contract amount. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Derek McSween, Director of Building Services and Projects, 772-708-8263, Matthew Weber, Sr. PM, 772-216-4342 Financial implications: The $38,984.00 Additional Services shall be funded using budget 3980E7400-6313-0506-32226 File Attachments FPW High School - AE Agreement.pdf (540 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Subject 12.1 Annual Certification of the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the annual certification of the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) report. Description: The Florida Department of Education requires that the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) data be updated and certified annually. FDOE staff made a validation visit in 2022. Staff continues to update changes in our FISH inventory as reflected in the changes made through building permits and those are reflected in the FISH. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Marty Sanders, P.E., Growth Management, Land Acquisition & Inter-Governmental Relations, (772) 216-5755. Financial Implications : There are no financial implications. File Attachments 2023 OEF FISH Certification.pdf (1,980 KB) FISHcertificationOrigSigned.pdf (327 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Subject 13.1 Human Resources Actions Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the attached personnel action items report, including leaves, as presented and attached to the Agenda. Description: The Agenda pertains to all personnel action matters/items that require Board approval. Submitted by: Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Jr., Executive Director, Human Resources Financial implications: The attached HR action items are budgeted in various accounts. File Attachments 03.07.23 Agenda Items.pdf (1,680 KB) 03.07.23 Final Agenda3.pdf (318 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 13.2 Student Affiliation Agreement between Grand Canyon University for Field Experience in Nursing in Education Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Student Affiliation Agreement with Grand Canyon University for field experience in nursing and health care professions in education as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached Student Affiliation Agreement is between Grand Canyon University and St. Lucie Public Schools for field experience in nursing and health care professions in education. Submitted by: Dr. Rafael Sanchez Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources Contact person: Mollie Dunn, Coordinator of Retention and Recruitment Financial implications: There is no financial impact on the Board. File Attachments Grand Canyon University Affiliation Agreement 020323.pdf (214 KB) StuAffilGrandCanyonUnivOrigSigned.pdf (3,150 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Subject 14.1 Vandal Watch Program Resident Agreement at Morningside Elementary Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the Vandal Watch Resident Program Agreement with Trevor Boyce at Morningside Elementary as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This agreement is with certified law enforcement Officer Trevor Boyce, who is the new occupant of a residential mobile home located at Morningside Elementary. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Brian Reuther, Director, Safety/Security Department Financial implications: The Board shall reimburse the residents for each monthly electric bill up to $100. File Attachments Morningside Elem 1-2023.pdf (176 KB) VandalWatchAgmtMSEBoyceOrigSigned.pdf (1,857 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 14.2 Erate 2023-2024: Cisco Wireless WiFi 6E Refresh Project Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize and approve the Erate 2023-2024 purchase agreement for the Cisco Catalyst 9166I WiFi 6E wireless hardware providing enhanced internet & network traffic bandwidth support necessary for curriculum content delivery for all District Instructional sites. Description: This purchase agreement presented by Presidio Network Solutions provides for the acquisition of the Cisco Catalyst C9166I WiFi 6E access points for the 2023-2024 school year. The quote proposal aligns with the MiCTA Master Service Agreement contract # 172AN-MTTISAFBOS2022-0827 awarded to Presidio, Inc. on September 13th, 2022. The WiFi 6E access points will deliver enhanced internet & bandwidth performance for our digital learning environment. This implementation will upgrade our existing infrastructure of over 3,600+ access points currently installed in instructional facilities addressing both current & future technology demands. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary - Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nile Gentry - ITS Program Manager Financial implications: This purchase agreement provides for the 2023-2024 Cisco Wireless Upgrade using the MiCTA contract terms. The District anticipates an 80% Erate discount for this service. The District must apply now for the Erate year (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024). The proposed net expense for FY23-24 acquisition is $678,655.23. This includes Erate discount rates on eligible devices. Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strip: 3723E 7400 6810 0528 90060 00000 00000 File Attachments Presidio MSA (Fully Executed 9.13.22).pdf (436 KB) SLCPS - Complete Wireless Refresh - C9166 3Yr - No DNA Option - 2001722039885-06 - Board Submission.pdf (292 KB) PresidioWirelessRefreshErate2023-24OrigSigned.pdf (974 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 15. Consent Agenda - Minutes Subject 15.1 February 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the February 14, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 14, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEE File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 15.2 February 28, 2023, Special (Work Session) Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the February 28, 2023, Special (Work Session) Meeting Minutes as presented. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 28, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - SPECIAL (WO File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 16. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Subject 16.1 Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #1629 - #1655 Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 16. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #1629 through #1655 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This item pertains to confidential agreements with students and their parents/guardians regarding suspensions and recommended orders for expulsion in the school years 2021-22 and 2022-23. Submitted by: Daniel Frank, Chief of Schools Contact person: Dr. Sunny Booker, Director of Alternative Education Financial implications: There is no financial impact to the Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommended the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted (17 total items approved, #8.1 through #16.1 inclusive). Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Subject 17.1 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports December 2022 (Renaissance Tradition Prep HS) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance at Tradition Prep HS projected fund balance at year-end is $1,364,626 or 30.26% based on RCSTHS's estimates and - $15,637,846 or -287.10 % based on District estimates. The difference in the projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCSTHS's budgeted $936,700 less in revenue than the District, due to a higher budget for FEFP. The school currently has a positive year-to-date fund balance. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statute 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas Chief Financial Officer St. Lucie County School District (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Johnson Financial implications: None. File Attachments 01_2023 Trad Prep FS Monthly Review.xlsx (220 KB) 01_2023 Renaissance at Trad Prep Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) Subject 17.2 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports January 2023 (Somerset St Lucie) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Somerset Academy St. Lucie's projected fund balance at year-end is $814,214 or 10.88% based on Somerset St Lucie's estimates and $1,534,332 or 19.61% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. Somerset St.Lucie budgeted $339,557 less in revenue than the District. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas Chief Financial Officer St. Lucie County School District (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Johnson Financial implications: None. File Attachments 01-2023 Somerset St. Lucie FS Monthly Review.xlsx (246 KB) 01_2023 Somerset St. Lucie Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) Subject 17.3 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports January 2023 (Somerset Bethany) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Somerset Academy Bethany's projected fund balance at year-end is $250,260 or 5.93% based on Somerset Academy Bethany's estimates and $266,086 or 6.40% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. Somerset St.Lucie budgeted $57,526 more in revenue than the District. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas Chief Financial Officer St. Lucie County School District (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Johnson Financial implications: None. File Attachments 01_2023 Somerset Academy Bethany Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) 01-2023 Somerset Bethany FS Monthly Review.xlsx (240 KB) Subject 17.4 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports January 2023 (Independence Classical Academy) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Independence Classical Academy's projected fund balance at year-end is $366,665 or 8.50% based on Independence Classical Academy's estimates and $702,675 or 16.22% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. The district budgeted $20,259 more in revenue than Independence. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas Chief Financial Officer St. Lucie County School District (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Johnson Financial implications: None. File Attachments 01_2023 Independence Classical Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) 01-2023 Independence Classical FS Monthly Review.xlsx (256 KB) Subject 17.5 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports January 2023 (Renaissance Charter School Tradition) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance at Tradition’s projected fund balance at year-end is $145,193 or 1.51% based on RCST's estimates and $708,198 or 6.96 % based on District estimates. The difference in the projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCST's budgeted $563,005 less in revenue than the District, due to a higher budget for FEFP. The school currently has a positive year-to-date fund balance. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statute 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas Chief Financial Officer St. Lucie County School District (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Johnson Financial implications: None. File Attachments 01_2023 RCST FS Monthly Review.xlsx (224 KB) 01_2023 RCSTrad Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) Subject 17.6 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports January 2023 (Renaissance Charter School of St.Lucie) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance Charter School at St. Lucie's projected fund balance at year-end is $1,340,462 or 9.23% based on RCSSL's numbers and $473,717 or 3.21% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCSSL budgeted $218,708 less in revenue than the District. Please note max enrollment per contract is 1290 and as of 10/31/22, RCSSL's actual FTE is 1405 . T he school currently has a positive year-to-date fund balance and is projected to end the year with a positive fund balance. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas Chief Financial Officer St. Lucie County School District (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Johnson Financial implications: None. File Attachments 01_2023 RCSSL Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) 01_2023 RCSSL FS Monthly Review.xlsx (298 KB) 18. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS Subject 18.1 Superintendent and Staff Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS Type Action, Report, Discussion, Presentation File Attachments 19. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Subject 19.1 Attorney's Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 19. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Type Action, Report, Discussion File Attachments 20. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ACTION Subject 20.1 Approval of Board Member Out-of-District Travel Request to Attend 36th Annual Day in the Legislature (FSBA), March 15-17, 2023, Tallahassee FL Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ACTION Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Following public comment, the Chairman will call for a motion and second to confirm that travel to attend the 36th Annual Day in the Legislature on March 15-17, 2023, in Tallahassee, FL, by Vice Chairman Debbie Hawley is for official School Board business and that said travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Description: Requests for Board member out-of-district and out-of-state travel reimbursement are Board-initiated items with no recommendation from the Superintendent, but for which the public must be afforded an opportunity to speak. The Chairman will call for comments from the public pertaining to the out-of-district travel request received from Vice Chairman Debbie Hawley to attend the 36th Annual Day in the Legislature in Tallahassee, FL, on March 15-17, 2023. Section 1001.39(1), Florida Statutes, 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. Submitted by: Chairman Troy Ingersoll Financial implications: Est. $1,162.00 fund source 1000 E 7100 3330 0536 20100. File Attachments Motion & Voting Following public comment, the Chairman will call for a motion and second to confirm that travel to attend the 36th Annual Day in the Legislature on March 15-17, 2023, in Tallahassee, FL, by Vice Chairman Debbie Hawley is for official School Board business and that said travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Jennifer Richardson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 20.2 Board Members' Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ACTION Type Action, Report, Discussion File Attachments 21. SCHEDULED SPEAKER(S) Subject 21.1 Dale Galiano Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 21. SCHEDULED SPEAKER(S) Type Presentation File Attachments Subject 21.2 Susan Cedeno Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 21. SCHEDULED SPEAKER(S) Type Presentation File Attachments Subject 21.3 Eddie Evans Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 21. SCHEDULED SPEAKER(S) Type Presentation File Attachments 22. UNSCHEDULED SPEAKER(S) Subject 22.1 Unscheduled Speaker(s) Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 22. UNSCHEDULED SPEAKER(S) Type Presentation Each unscheduled speaker is allotted three minutes. File Attachments 23. ADJOURNMENT Subject 23.1 Time Adjourned Meeting Mar 7, 2023 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING- MARCH 7, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. Category 23. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments

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