Superintendent's Workshop

4 Monday, March 16, 2026 Superintendent's Workshop District School Board of Indian River County, FL 6500 - 57th Street Vero Beach, FL 32967 Room: Joe N. Idlette, Jr., Teacher Education Center (TEC) Time: 12:00 p.m. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at these meetings, he will need to ensure that a verbatim record is made which includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be made. 1. MEETING OPENING Subject A. Call Workshop To Order Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 2. PURPOSE OF THE WORKSHOP Subject A. Purpose of the Superintendent's Workshop Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information, Procedural Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject A. Ignite 2027 District Strategic Plan - Mid-Year Update - Dr. Moore Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Presentation Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Review of progress related to the Ignite 2027 District Strategic Plan. File Attachments District Strategic Plan Update_March 2026.pdf (3,928 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject B. Review Approval to Participate in the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) - Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information, Presentation Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Approval is recommended for the District's participation in the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) and to authorize the Superintendent (or designee) to execute the Participation Agreement, complete all steps necessary to transition the District into the trust, and to authorize the Superintendent to pay the associated fees required to be a member of the Trust. The Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT) is a non-profit health insurance trust under the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS). Its purpose is to provide school districts with transparent, cost-efficient, and stable health insurance management through collective purchasing power and enhanced oversight. All programs and strategies implemented by the trust are evaluated by industry experts and approved by regulators. The primary goal of FLEHT is to reduce costs while enhancing financial stability for member districts. Some of the program benefits include: access to FLEHT’s risk-sharing program, full autonomy over employee benefits programs, economy-of-scale purchasing for maximum savings, actuarial services, financial reporting, and funding recommendations, annual analysis and marketing of medical, pharmacy, and stop-loss programs, independent oversight and audits for compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, procurement services, contract negotiations, vendor management, and a consolidated data warehouse for improved transparency and efficiency. The FLEHT fees are based on a per employee / per month rate which fluctuates based on the number of active employees participating in the medical benefits plan. A one-time $10,000 initial payment is due within 60 days of signing the Participation Agreement to secure membership in the Trust and to allow for the Superintendent (or designee) to retain a seat on the FLEHT Board. The estimated membership fees from April through June of 2026 are approximately $95,000, with an estimated on-going annual cost, based on current employee enrollment, of $375,000. These membership fees are expected to be offset by long-term savings and reduction in existing expenses. On 3/6/2026, the District’s Health Insurance Advisory Task Force (HIATF) approved recommending to the Superintendent that the District join FLEHT as a long-term solution to the overall management of the District’s health insurance program. The Superintendent is recommending that the District execute the Participation Agreement to become a member of FLEHT and to begin paying the membership fees as of April 1, 2026. File Attachments FLEHT Fee Structure 2025.pdf (60 KB) FLEHT Participation Agreement 3_16_2026.pdf (145 KB) 26.03.16 Agenda Item - FLEHT Trust.pdf (812 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject C. Review of Somerset Charter School Application - Mrs. Baysura Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information, Presentation Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success On January 9, 2026, Somerset Academy Inc. applied to open two new charter schools, Somerset Academy West Vero and Somerset Academy West Vero Middle School in Indian River County in August 2027. Per Florida Statute 1002.33 and School Board Policy 9800 The Charter School Application Review Committee (ARC) was established to review the application with the Model Florida Charter School Application High-Performing Charter School System Replication Evaluation Instrument . Based on their review, ARC members recommended approving the application. Details of the review can be found in the backup. Superintendent recommends approval. File Attachments FormHPS2-HPSRE Somerset Academy West Vero Elementary.pdf (267 KB) FormHPS2-HPSRE Somerset Academy West Vero Middle School.pdf (268 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject D. Review of Proposed Instructional Materials Adoption (Non-State Adopted Instructional Materials) - Pelican Island Classical Magnet - Mrs. Baysura Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information, Presentation Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success A list of recommended Instructional Materials for Pelican Island Classical Magnet second through eighth grades has been available for public review for twenty (20) calendar days. The materials listed are subject to public comment during this public hearing. The Instructional Materials Adoption Committee has reviewed the attached adoption materials for consideration beginning with the 2026-2027 school years. These materials will assist teachers in providing standards-based instruction in Pelican Island Classical Magnet School second through eighth grades for the School District of Indian River County students. File Attachments 03.16.2026_Instructional_Materials_Pelican_Island_Board_Presentation updated.pdf (1,228 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject E. Review of Transportation Agreements with Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County and Charter Schools - Ms. Crisafulli Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Attached are the transportation agreements between the School Board of Indian River County and Boys & Girls Club of Indian River County, Imagine School at South Indian River County, LLC., Indian River Charter High School, Inc., North County Charter School, Inc., Sebastian Charter Junior High School, Inc., and St. Peter's Academy, Inc. File Attachments Transportation Agreements between the School Board of Indian River County and Boys & Girls Club of I.pdf (21,270 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject F. Review of SRHS Automotive Program Purchases – Utilizing CAP Grant Funds - Ms. Crisafulli Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility The following request pertains to the 2023 Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive (CAP) grant . The award ($1,938,150.00) recently had an approved budget amendment by FLDOE. All renovations and services approved by FLDOE and funded by this grant are completed. Any unexpended renovation costs and architectural fees as stated on the original Project Award Notification (PAN) budget were amended to be reallocated such that: Line item (Object 6410 in FOCUS) for Capitalized Equipment was increased by $548,350.00 Line item (Object 6420 in FOCUS) was added to the budget for the amount of $39,634.00 *The total CAP grant award amount did not change. This request is for SDIRC Board approval of multiple quotes that will exceed $50,000 total in cost. Consulab: $148,950.00 Consulab: $166,470.00 Consulab: $38,460.00 Mohawk: $50,828.05 Mohawk: $102,355.00 All quotes attached. File Attachments CONSULAB Quote_28480 $38460 12.10.2025.pdf (94 KB) CONSULAB Quote_28487 $166470 12.10.2025.pdf (129 KB) CONSULAB Quote_28468 $148950 12.08.2025.pdf (127 KB) SebastianRiver.UAD145.012126.pdf (355 KB) SebastianRiver.RX14KLIS.012126.pdf (359 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject G. Review of the Vero Beach High School Baseball Shipyard/Hanahan Classic Trip - Ms. Crisafulli Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support The VBHS Baseball Team has been invited to participate in the Shipyard/Hanahan Classic in Charleston, South Carolina, from March 29, 2026 - April 1, 2026. The trip Booster Club will be funding a large portion of expenses. There is no cost to the School District of Indian River County. File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject H. Amended - Review Revisions to the 2026-27 Code of Student Conduct - Ms. Crisafulli Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information, Presentation Goals Focus Area 1: Academic Success Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility In compliance with School Board Policy 5500- Student Conduct , and under Chapter 120 F.S. the 2026-27 Code of Student Conduct has been updated in the following sections: Student Success and Correction Interventions, Student Safety & Health, Transportation, Student Attendance, Student Dress Code, Technology, and the Glossary. File Attachments 26-27 COSC with draft watermark 3 11 2026.pdf (4,009 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject I. Review Approval of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project – School 1 (SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE) – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Construction Management at Risk Agreement between the School Board of Indian River County and Remnant Construction, LLC, for a Single Point of Entry Project in accordance with SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE . The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the not to exceed amount of $272,072.28, includes all Construction and Management costs with Remnant Construction, LLC as per the Construction Management at Risk Agreement. The project consists of vestibule hardening for the single point of entry into the school’s administration area. This project will be funded from the Capital Budget. File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject J. Review Approval of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project – School 2 (SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE) – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Construction Management at Risk Agreement between the School Board of Indian River County and Remnant Construction, LLC, for a Single Point of Entry Project in accordance with SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE . The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the not to exceed amount of $273,303.56, includes all Construction and Management costs with Remnant Construction, LLC as per the Construction Management at Risk Agreement. The project consists of vestibule hardening for the single point of entry into the school’s administration area. This project will be funded from the Capital Budget. File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject K. Review Approval of the Construction Management at Risk Agreement for a Single Point of Entry Project – School 3 (SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE) – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Construction Management at Risk Agreement between the School Board of Indian River County and Remnant Construction, LLC, for a Single Point of Entry Project in accordance with SDIRC RFQ #07-0-2025DE . The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), in the not to exceed amount of $226,768.37, includes all Construction and Management costs with Remnant Construction, LLC as per the Construction Management at Risk Agreement. The project consists of vestibule hardening for the single point of entry into the school’s administration area. This project will be funded from the Capital Budget. File Attachments 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject L. Review Approval of Release of Final Payment to Remnant Construction, LLC for the Jimmy Graves Sports & Community Complex Track & Field Facility - Phase 1.B. Project (SDIRC #07-0-2022JC) – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for release of Final Payment in the amount of $146,790.97 to Remnant Construction, LLC for the Jimmy Graves Sports & Community Complex Track & Field Facility - Phase 1.B. Project (SDIRC #07-0‐2022JC). On December 9, 2024, the Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in the amount of $ 3,428,736.00 for the Jimmy Graves Sports & Community Complex Track & Field Facility - Phase 1.B. Project. The final construction cost for this project totals $3,428,736.00, which includes $492,916.57 for material owner direct purchases. Final payment for this project is being brought to the Board for approval in accordance with Florida Statute 1013.50. File Attachments Final Payment - Jimmy Graves 1.B. (Remnant) 3.16.26.pdf (1,649 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject M. Review Approval of Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities, Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 2: Safety, Culture & Climate Approval is recommended for the Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities, Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) Certification of Facilities Data for the School District of Indian River County. The District is required, by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF) Section 6.1(5)(c), to review the Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) and to certify to the Florida Department of Education Office of Educational Facilities that the inventory is current and accurate prior to April 1st of each year. File Attachments FISH Certification - 3.16.26.pdf (726 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject N. Review Approval to extend agreement with Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. through June 30, 2027 (SDIRC 10-0-2022/JC) – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility At the June 13, 2022 business meeting, the School Board unanimously voted to approve SDIRC 10-0-2022/JC. The scope of work of this agreement included mowing all common areas around buildings, field areas, perimeter of retention ponds, weed-eating, edging sidewalks and flower beds, hedge trimming, blowing off sidewalks and parking lots, weed killing, removal of debris from trees such as falling and dead limbs and all other tasks associated with commercial lawn care. Brightview Landscaping has agreed to the second of two one-year extensions through June 30, 2027. This work is funded through the Operating Budget and the 2026-2027 estimated financial impact to the district will be $580,000. File Attachments Board Agenda item 6.13.22 Brightview 2025-26 .pdf (5,851 KB) SDIRC Extension 2 of 2 Brightview exp 6_2027 BV signed.pdf (383 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject O. Review Federal Communications Commission (FCC) E-Rate Programs Purchases – Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Focus Area 4: Talent Development & Support Focus Area 1: Academic Success The district intends to participate in the FY 2026–2027 Federal E‑Rate program to support the purchase of networking infrastructure equipment and services for schools, with a potential district cost savings of up to $1,200,000. All requests are limited to services and equipment eligible under the current Eligible Services List. Category 2 (Cat 2) Category 2 Description: Discounts are available for internal connections, managed internal broadband services, and basic maintenance of eligible internal connections. Eligible technologies include switches, routers, wireless LAN components, and associated operational software when eligible. Request for Proposal: The district will submit for eligible items such as network switches, wireless access points, firewall services, basic maintenance, and the necessary software and licenses. The district filed Form 470 with the Universal Service Administrative Company on January 21, 2026. Competitive Bidding and Service Selection: The Form 470 and any RFP documents will remain posted for at least 28 days. After the Allowable Contract Date, proposals will be evaluated using a weighted matrix in which the price of eligible products and services is the primary factor and is weighted more heavily than any other single factor. Approval to Purchase: The district requests approval to proceed with bids received, submit Form 471, and finalize procurement with the selected vendor. The estimated retail cost of the project is approximately $1,500,000. With an anticipated E‑Rate discount of 80 percent, the expected district cost is $300,000. All purchases will remain within the district’s Category Two budget for the FY 2026–2030 cycle. File Attachments What is E rate 3.16.26.pdf (187 KB) IndianRiver_CAT2_Requests_2026-27_V2-27-26.pdf (103 KB) 3. PRESENTATIONS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT Subject P. Review Approval to Dispose of Surplus Property - Mr. Green Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Approval to dispose of surplus property in accordance with Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and SB Policy 7320. The attached lists represent property to be deleted from various inventories and/or for items that have been declared surplus. After Board approval, property will be recycled, and/or auctioned or repurposed. File Attachments Surplus - Board Approval - March 16, 2026.pdf (117 KB) 4. DISCUSSION Subject A. Revisions to Board Protocols - Dr. Jones Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion, Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 22.06.22 SDIRC Board Protocols_Final_June 2022.docx (1,014 KB) 26.02.16 SDIRC School Board Protocols - notes from meeting with School Board (notes from ADE to Dr. Jones).docx (35 KB) 26.03.03 SDIRC Board Protocols (redline with 2025 and 2026 School Board revisions).docx (1,020 KB) 4. DISCUSSION Subject B. A.D. Henderson Feedback - Board Members Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Discussion File Attachments 5. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Procedural Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments 6. DISCLOSURE Subject A. Legal Disclosures Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 3: Communication & Engagement Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility Anyone who needs a special accommodation to participate in these meetings may contact the School District’s American Disabilities Act Coordinator at 564-3001 lEGA(TTY 564-2792) at least 48-hours in before the meeting. NOTE: Changes and amendments to the agenda can occur 72-hours prior to the meeting. All business meetings will be held in the Joe N. Idlette, Jr. Teacher Education Center (TEC) located in the J.A. Thompson Administrative Center at 6500 – 57th Street, Vero Beach, Fl 32967, unless otherwise specified. Meetings may broadcast live on Comcast/Xfinity Ch. 28, AT&T Uverse Ch. 99, and the School District’s website stream; and may be replayed on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the time of the original meeting. For a schedule, please visit the District’s website at www.indianriverschools.org/iretv. The agenda can be accessed by Internet at https://www.indianriverschools.org . File Attachments 7. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS Subject A. Additional material handed out during Superintendent's Workshop Meeting Mar 16, 2026 - Superintendent's Workshop Type Information Goals Focus Area 5: Organizational & Fiscal Responsibility File Attachments