Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m.

2 Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10:30 a.m. Administration Building 301 4th Street SW Largo, FL 33770 https://www.pcsb.org Vision: 100% Student Success Mission: "Educate and prepare each student for college, career and life." 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Rev. Kenny Irby, Faith & Community Justice Liaison, City of St. Petersburg Office of Equity Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance - Boca Ciega High School JROTC Honor Guard - U.S. Army Unit; Instructor – Sergeant First Class Carlos Vasquez Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - You're Simply The Best! Our Top 10 Teacher of the Year Finalists Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.6 Introduction of Professional and Community Organization Reps - Isabel Mascareñas, Public Information Officer Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - Hollins High School Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Information Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and May not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive or otherwise interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 08/08/22 File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Request Approval of the Minutes of the Special Called School Board Meeting of October 29, 2024 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the special called school board meeting of October 29, 2024. File Attachments DRAFT MInutes Special Called Board Meeting 10292024.pdf (104 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of November 12, 2024 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board meeting of November 12, 2024. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Meeting 11122024.pdf (196 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Organizational Meeting of November 19, 2024 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the school board reorganizational meeting of November 19, 2024. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Organizational Meeting 11.19.2024.pdf (86 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Leasing Corporation Meeting of November 19, 2024 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Leasing Corporation meeting of November 19, 2024. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes School Board Leasing Corp Meeting 11.19.20224.pdf (62 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services - December 17, 2024. BACKGROUND : Florida law states that the school board shall act on personnel actions. The attached lists of personnel actions reflect recommendations in various areas including: Administrative - Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements Instructional - Appointments, Change in Contract Status, Leave of Absences, Resignations, Retirements, Contracted Services, Substitutes and Teaching Out-of-Field (Teachers, ESOL, Co-Teacher, Long-Term Substitutes) Supporting Services - Appointments, Substitutes, Status Changes, Job Title Changes, Cost Center Changes, Leave of Absences, Resignations and Retirements RATIONALE : Human Resources Services strives to recruit, support and retain a highly effective and diverse workforce. Approval of the administrative, instructional and support services personnel actions are requested to continue to provide high-quality educational services. Human Resources Services has determined that all person recommended by the superintendent met the minimum qualifications contained in the job description for the position to which the employee has been recommended. DATA SOURCES : District-level Administrators School-based Administrators SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Administrative Board Agenda December 17, 2024 [FY 24-25].pdf (144 KB) Instructional Board Agenda December 17, 2024 [FY 24-25].pdf (189 KB) Supporting Services Board Agenda December 17, 2024 [FY 24-25].pdf (160 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval of TPG Cultural Exchange Services, LLC Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of this agreement fall within the approved budget for personnel. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with TPG Cultural Exchange Services, LLC. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools, along with other school districts across the nation, continue to face a teacher shortage. With this in mind, Human Resources Services continues to seek alternative ways to locate potential high-quality teachers to fill vacancies. One option available is through J-1 Exchange Visitor programs, overseen by the U.S. Department of State. The Exchange Visitor Program is a nonimmigrant cultural exchange, which allows experienced foreign teachers to teach in accredited primary and secondary schools in the United States. Teachers may work in a U.S. school for 3 years, with the possibility of a 1- or 2-year extension. This program is an added way to increase diversity in the district, incorporate unique teaching perspectives, and increase global awareness among students while filling high-demand teaching positions. TPG Cultural Exchange Services, LLC (TPG), an authorized U.S. Department of State and the Florida Department of Education sponsor, recruits quality teachers from around the world. TPG assists candidates in obtaining their U.S. teaching credentials and provides teachers with continued professional development. In addition, TPG provides teachers with relocation assistance and health insurance as required by the U.S. Department of State. Each party’s obligations are outlined in the Agreement. RATIONALE : The demand for teachers, alongside diminishing supply and high attrition rates, has resulted in increased instructional vacancies. Shortages are more evident in specific content areas (ESE, math, science) and high-needs schools. As a strategy to reduce instructional vacancies, the district will work with TPG to place teachers working under a J-1 visa. TPG will provide professional and qualified international educators. The cost of each educator is comparable to the amount allocated for a regular instructional unit. Partnering with TPG would provide additional candidates for current and projected vacancies, which result in a reduction of teacher vacancies. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Ann-Marie Clarke, Human Resources Partner Debra Cucchiara, Manager, Talent Acquisition SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Professional and Educational Services Agreement 12.17.24.pdf (2,049 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval to Create/Revise Job Descriptions Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of the changes in job descriptions fall within the operating budget. Recommended Action Approve the creation/revision of job descriptions. BACKGROUND : Human Resources Services continuously engages in reviewing current employee job descriptions and, as appropriate, proposes new/revised job descriptions, being mindful of best practices to accomplish the district’s mission and goals. These new/revised job descriptions accurately reflect the minimum qualifications and/or better align the essential responsibilities with the major functions of the positions. This results in a more comprehensively trained staff. The following new/revised job descriptions support a more effective or efficient operation within various departments: Director, Food and Nutrition Director, Strategic Partnerships Assistant Director, Food and Nutrition Coordinator, Gus A. Stavros Institute 21st Century Community Learning Advisor Student Transport Driver RATIONALE : Human Resources Services Compensation team reviews , updates and revises all job classifications assuring that Pinellas County School Board job descriptions reflect updated titles, major functions, essential responsibilities, qualifications, pay grades and reporting structures to eliminate the duplication of efforts, and define and delineate position roles and responsibilities. DATA SOURCES : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy Impact Officer Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer Michael Vigue, Area Superintendent, Area 4 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments Job Descriptions Board Meeting 12.17.24.pdf (377 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement With Boland & Mannari Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for Student Internship Opportunities Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with Boland & Mannari Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for student internship opportunities. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools offers Health Science Education classes and clinical experiences at health facilities in the community. Clinical opportunities and externships provide students real-world, hands-on experiences that cannot be duplicated in a classroom or career technical lab and are a required part of the Health Science curriculum. Boland & Mannari Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has requested a Health Science Education Clinical Agreement for Pinellas County Schools’ Health Science Education program students to obtain necessary clinical experience at the agency. RATIONALE : This agreement with Boland & Mannari Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery provides dental/medical students valuable work-based experience in an active environment. Students work alongside healthcare professionals to prepare for entrance into the workplace after graduation. Clinical experiences begin after the student completes the classroom/laboratory portion of the program. This agreement establishes the guidelines and responsibilities of Boland & Mannari Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the district to ensure the students have a safe and successful clinical experience. DATA SOURCES: David Koperski, School Board Attorney William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY: Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments Boland & Mannari Health Science Education Clinical Agreement 12.17.2024.pdf (160 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc. for Student Internship Opportunities Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc. for student internship opportunities. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools offers Health Science Education classes and clinical experiences at health facilities in the community. Clinical opportunities and externships provide students real-world, hands-on experiences that cannot be duplicated in a classroom or career technical lab and are a required part of the Health Science curriculum. John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc. has requested a Health Science Education Clinical Agreement for Pinellas County Schools' Health Science Education program students to obtain necessary clinical experience at the agency. RATIONALE : This agreement with John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc. provides medical students valuable work-based experience in an active environment. Students work alongside healthcare professionals to prepare for entrance into the workplace after graduation. Clinical experiences begin after the student completes the classroom/laboratory portion of the program. This agreement establishes the guidelines and responsibilities of John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Inc. and the district to ensure the students have a safe and successful clinical experience. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments John Hopkins ACH Health Science Education Clinical Agreement 12.17.2024.pdf (666 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement With St. Mark Village for Students Internship Opportunities Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source There is no financial impact to the district. Recommended Action Approve the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement with St. Mark Village for student internship opportunities. BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools offers Health Science Education classes and clinical experiences at health facilities in the community. Clinical opportunities and externships provide students real-world, hands-on experiences that cannot be duplicated in a classroom or career technical lab and are a required part of the Health Science curriculum. St. Mark Village has requested a Health Science Education Clinical Agreement for Pinellas County Schools' Health Science Education program students to obtain necessary clinical experience at the agency RATIONALE : This agreement with St. Mark Village provides medical students valuable work-based experience in an active environment. Students work alongside healthcare professionals to prepare for entrance into the workplace after graduation. Clinical experiences begin after the student completes the classroom/laboratory portion of the program. This agreement establishes the guidelines and responsibilities of St. Mark Village and the district to ensure the students have a safe and successful clinical experience. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Donnika M. Jones, Chief Academic Officer File Attachments St. Mark Village Health Science Education Clinical Agreement 12.17.2024.pdf (252 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance With Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Funding is available in the various departmental budgets. Recommended Action Approve Purchasing items in accordance with bid policies and statutes. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The purchasing documents and proposals on the attachment have been processed in accordance with applicable law and district purchasing policies. Each proposed contract award reflects the most appropriate recommended action, as determined by the relevant competitive solicitation process or applicable exemption. The purchases are necessary to continue to provide a high-quality education for all students. RATIONALE : Approval of the purchasing items will allow the district to continue to provide high-quality education for all students in an efficient and effective manner. DATA SOURCES : Stephen “Joe” Benjamin, NIGP-CPP, CPPO, CPPB, Director, Purchasing SUBMITTED BY : Gary Jeppesen, MBA, Chief Financial Officer File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 12 17 24.pdf (3,434 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval of the Agreement With Nova Engineering & Environment for Architectural/Engineering and Construction Administration Services in Connection With the Roof Replacements on Buildings 8 and 11 at Azalea Elementary School in the Amount of $43,830, Resulting in a Total Project Architect/Engineer (PA/E) fee of $92,335.00, Project No. 9518 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total cost of this project is $1,345,333.55. The cost of this agreement is $43,830. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with Nova Engineering & Environment for Architectural/Engineering and Construction Administration Services for roof replacements on buildings 8 and 11 at Azalea Elementary School. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : This project is for the roof replacement at Azalea Elementary School at buildings 8 and 11. The goal of this project is to evaluate, make recommendations and provide design documents as necessary for the corrective actions required on the roofs of four buildings totaling approximately 44,580 square feet and walkway canopies totaling approximately 2,100 sq. ft. Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, Nova Engineering & Environment was selected as the design professional. Negotiations were conducted for Architectural/Engineering and Construction Administration services in connection with the roof replacement project at Azalea Elementary School. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : The roofing at Azalea Elementary School is nearing the end of its useful life and requires a survey to determine specific recommendations and requirements for the replacement of the various roofing systems and walkway canopies. This agreement includes provisions for the survey and the preparation of the construction documents. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities, Design, and Construction Kyle Cummings, Senior Construction Coordinator Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Stanley De Vargas, Project Engineer, Nova Engineering & Environment SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2024-12-2 #9518 PAE Agreement NOVA Signed.pdf (1,620 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request Approval of the Agreement With Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for Construction Management (CM) Services in Connection With the Remodel and Renovation at Pinellas High Innovation in the Amount of $421,636.57, Project No. 9475 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total project cost is $5,010,592.00. The cost of this agreement is $421,636.57. The source of funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for Construction Management (CM) services in connection with the remodel and renovation at Pinellas High Innovation in the amount of $421,636.57. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The goals of this project are for the renovation and remodel of buildings 2 through 17 at Pinellas High Innovation to include: Reroof buildings Replace ceilings and lights Replace flooring Replace window coverings Renovate restrooms Paint interior and exterior walls and ceilings Upgrade the chiller and HVAC systems Improve the main entrance including site work Showcase the historical significance of the former Pinellas High School in the redesign of the media center Reconfigure interior spaces in building 2 This agreement will compensate the CM in the amount of $421,636.57 for: Preconstruction services in the amount of $30,276.54 Construction services including procurement of long lead material and equipment, subcontractor agreements for work, and CM administrative and staffing in the amount of $391,360.03 Upon completion of the contract documents, a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the cost of the construction will be established and agreed upon. The cost of the work, either in parts or will be added to this agreement by amendments as they are established. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : Many of the building components at Pinellas High Innovation are at the end of their useful life. This renovation and remodel will allow the campus to continue to serve as a school for years to come. Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. was selected to provide CM services in connection with Pinellas High Innovation remodel and renovation. This agreement is the result of negotiations conducted with the firm. Approval of this agreement is necessary to proceed with the CM services for this project. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Bryce Bannister, Senior Construction Coordinator Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Nate Carr, Project Director, Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. Angela Hendershot, Principal, Rowe Architects SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2024-11-6 #9475 CM Agreement.pdf (2,221 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval of the Agreement With Rowe Architects, Inc. for Architectural Design and Contract Administration Services for the New Construction, Remodeling and Renovations at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg in the Amount of $772,086, Project No. 9500 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total cost of this project is $9,572,086. The cost of this agreement is $772,086. The source of funding for this project is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with Rowe Architects, Inc. for architectural design and contract administration services at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg in the amount of $772,086. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : This project is for the new construction, remodeling and renovations at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg. The goals of this project are to: Provide a new front canopy and student entrance Renovate restrooms Remove lockers Replace acoustical ceilings campus-wide Replace airside HVAC equipment Replace flooring campus-wide Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, Rowe Architects, Inc. was selected as the design professional and negotiations were conducted for Architectural Design and Contract Administration services in connection with the new construction, remodeling and renovations project at Pinellas Technical College St. Petersburg. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : Many of the building components at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg are at the end of their useful life. This renovation and remodel will improve the entire facility cosmetically and mechanically reflecting in a contemporary technical college feel while providing world-class career training. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities, Design, and Construction Brian Long, Electrical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Rick Rowe, Principal, Rowe Architects, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2024-11-07 #9500 PAE Agreement.pdf (538 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 With Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the New Locker Room Building at Gibbs High School. This Change Order Will Decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $1,106,098.55, Resulting in a Final GMP of $4,158,648.70. Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total cost of this project is $5,156,881.18. The net result of this change order is $368,266.06 being returned to the district. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for the new locker room building at Gibbs High School. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On March 21, 2023, the board approved an agreement with Wharton-Smith, Inc. to furnish preconstruction services which included estimating, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, and procurement of long lead items in connection with Construction Management (CM) services for the project at Gibbs High School in the amount of $902,138.93. On June 27, 2023, the board approved Amendment to Agreement No. 1 with Wharton-Smith, Inc. for a construction allocation of $4,362,608.32 resulting in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $5,264,747.25. This change order is to reconcile the GMP by the following amounts: Additional Tax Savings (decrease): $43,661.81 Unused Construction Contingency (decrease): $145,492.52 Unused Design Contingency (decrease): $107,540.18 Allowance Electrical-Intrusion (decrease): $21,571.55 Allowance Sitework-Utility (decrease): $50,000 Direct Purchase Orders (DPO) for equipment/material (decrease): $737,832.49 This adjustment will decrease the GMP of $5,264,747.25 by $1,106,098.55 resulting in a final GMP of $4,158,648.70 and a final total project cost of $5,156,881.18. A copy of the change order form is attached. RATIONALE : It is necessary to delete the additional tax savings, unused construction contingency, unused design contingency, allowance electrical intrusion, allowance site work utility and direct purchase orders for equipment and materials to reconcile the accounts. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Kyle Cummings, Senior Construction Coordinator Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Frank Sepcic, Vice President, Harvard Jolly Darin A. Crafton, Chief Operating Officer-Commercial, Wharton-Smith, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2024-11-11 #9455 Change Order #01.RV1.pdf (124 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement With Ajax Building Company, LLC for the New Construction, Renovations and Remodeling at Lakewood High School. This Change Order Will Decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $4,577,041.47, Resulting in a Final GMP of $17,071,638.53, Project No. 9362. Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total cost of this project is $22,963,532.15. The net result of this change order is $891,132.68 being returned to the district. The source of funding for this project is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Ajax Building Company, LLC for the new construction, renovations and remodeling at Lakewood High School. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On May 12, 2020, the board approved an agreement with Ajax Building Company, LLC to furnish Construction Management (CM) services for the new construction, renovations and remodeling at Lakewood High School in the amount of $1,959,802.72. On February 23, 2021, the board approved Amendment to Agreement No. 1 with Ajax Building Company, LLC. This amendment compensated the CM in the amount of $830,972.16 for a partial Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) that funded the procurement of long lead time material. On April 13, 2021, the board approved Amendment to Agreement No. 2 with Ajax Building Company, LLC for a final construction allocation of $18,857,905.12 resulting in a GMP of $21,648,680. This change order is to reconcile the GMP for new construction, renovations and remodeling at Lakewood High School, Project No. 9362 by the following amounts: Buyout Savings (decrease): $376,424.35 Additional Tax Savings (decrease): $12,318.01 Unused Contingency (decrease): $130,486.10 Unused Allowances (decrease): $341,280.22 Unused CM Services (decrease): $30,624.00 Direct Purchase Orders (DPO) for equipment/material (decrease): $3,685,908.79 This adjustment will decrease the GMP of $21,648,680 by $4,577,041,47 resulting in a final GMP of $17,071,638.53 and a final total project cost of $22,963,532.15. A copy of the change order form is attached. RATIONALE : It is necessary to delete the buyout savings, additional tax savings, unused contingency, unused allowances, unused CM services and direct purchase orders for equipment and materials to reconcile the accounts. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Brian Long, Electrical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Todd Wilsie, Studio Director, Wannemacher Jensen Architects William Byrne, President, Ajax Building Company, LLC SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments CO #01 - Lakewood HS Final Reconciliation 2024_10_04.pdf (92 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 With Ajax Building Company, LLC for the Welding Shop Hood Replacement at Pinellas Technical College – Clearwater. This Change Order Will Decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $156,037.18, Resulting in a Final GMP of $533,379.39, Project No. 9470. Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total cost of this project is $904,121.01. The net result of this change order is $75,037.18 being returned to the district. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Ajax Building Company, LLC for the welding shop hood replacement at Pinellas Technical College – Clearwater Campus. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On November 15, 2022, the board approved an agreement with Ajax Building Company, LLC for Construction Management (CM) services in connection with the welding shop hood replacement at Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater in the amount of $59,174. On February 14, 2023, the board approved Amendment to Agreement No. 1 with Ajax Building Company, LLC for a construction allocation of $617,589.99 resulting in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $676,764 which did not include preconstruction services in the amount of $12,652.57. This change order will reconcile the GMP for the welding shop hood replacement at Pinellas Technical College - Clearwater, Project No. 9470 by the following amounts: General Conditions (decrease): $26,475.89 Buyout Savings (decrease): $25,910.31 Unused Allowances (decrease): $241.72 Unused Contingency (decrease): $17,499.26 Direct Purchase Order (DPO) Tax Savings (decrease): $4,910 Direct Purchase Orders (DPO’s) (decrease): $81,000 The adjustment will decrease the total GMP by $156,037.18 resulting in a final GMP amount of $533,379.39. A copy of the change order form is attached. RATIONALE: It is necessary to delete the direct purchase orders for equipment and materials, DPO tax savings, general conditions, buyout savings, unused allowances and unused contingency to reconcile the accounts. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Douglas Schoel, P.E., Mechanical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Chad West, P.E., Engineer, Phoenix Engineering Group Jeff Wright, Operations Manager, Ajax Building Company, LLC SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2024-12-17 #9470 CO 1.pdf (2,016 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the Agreement With Hennessy Construction Services, Inc. for the Exterior Soffits, Wall Panel and Walkway Repairs at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg. This Change Order Will Decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $1,050,634.36, Resulting in a Final GMP of $4,362,497.64, Project No. 9440 Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The total cost of this project is $7,498,551.83. The net result of this change order is $470,171.28 being returned to the district. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No. 1 to the agreement with Hennessy Construction Services, Inc. for the exterior soffits, wall panel and walkway repairs at Pinellas Technical College - St. Petersburg. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : On April 11, 2023, the board approved an agreement with Hennessey Construction Services, Inc. to furnish Construction Management (CM) services and a partial Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the purchase of long lead time items for the project at Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg in the amount of $3,176,764. On September 12, 2023, the board approved the Amendment to Agreement No.1 with Hennessy Construction Services, Inc. for a construction allocation of $2,236,368 resulting in a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $5,413,132. This change order is to reconcile the GMP by the following amounts: General Conditions (decrease): $71,370.21 Buyout Savings(decrease): $49,999.66 Additional Tax Savings (decrease): $35,027.78 Unused Contingency (decrease): $313,773.63 Direct Purchase Orders (DPO) for equipment/materials (decrease): $580,463.08 This adjustment will decrease the GMP of $5,413,132 by $1,050,634.30 resulting in a final GMP of $4,362,497.70 and a final total project cost of $7,498,551.83. A copy of the change order form is attached. RATIONALE : It is necessary to delete the general conditions, buyout savings, additional tax savings, unused contingency and direct purchase orders for equipment and materials to reconcile the accounts. DATA SOURCES : Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Brian Long, Electrical Engineer Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Steven Siegel, Principal, Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc. Mark Stalker, President, Hennessy Construction Services SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 2024-12-17 #9440 CO #1.pdf (1,167 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.19 Request Approval of the First Fiscal Quarter 2024-25 Report of the Facility Leases, Joint-Use Activities, and Other Community Uses Processed by the Real Estate Department Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted No Budget Source Cost recovery for community uses processed during the first fiscal quarter 2024-25 was $523,693. Recommended Action Approve the First Fiscal Quarter 2024-25 report of the facility leases, joint-use activities, and other community uses processed by the Real Estate Department. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : Board policy requires a quarterly summary of facility leases processed by the Real Estate department. Attached is a list of community uses of school facilities including joint-use agreement activities, extended-care reimbursements, and facility leases processed by the Real Estate Department during the first fiscal quarter 2024-25. The quarterly summary lists all agreement and leasing activities processed with the exception of agreements presented as individual board agenda items and no-fee school support activities within the Pinellas County Council of PTA’s blanket-use agreement. The contract amounts listed are for the entire contract period. Additional information on the contract or activity is available in the Real Estate department. RATIONALE : The quarterly report permits the board to ensure that community uses of board facilities meet valid customer requirements and provides an accountability system to monitor recovery of resources when community uses of school facilities are not aligned with the school district’s primary goals. DATA SOURCES : Kelly Fasce, Real Estate Leasing Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Agenda Facility Use Report 1st Quarter 2024-2025 12.17.24.pdf (148 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.20 Request Approval to Sell District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets by PublicSurplus.com Internet Auction Site or Royal Auction Group Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Selling of the district’s surplus equipment through Royal Auction Group and PublicSurplus.com generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve selling district surplus and obsolete fixed assets by PublicSurplus.com internet auction site or Royal Auction Group. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The warehouse receives requests from schools and district sites to pick up surplus and obsolete property. A district property forum has been established for schools and district sites to post useful surplus items before being disposed of to provide an opportunity for other district sites to obtain this surplus property. Warehouse trucks transfer the equipment to the surplus property warehouse for storage or disposal. District staff evaluates unclaimed surplus property. Property that is deemed no longer useful to the district is made available for sale to the public using an auction company and internet auction site. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and 274.07 provides direction for the disposition and recording of surplus assets which are obsolete and no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Samantha L. Chastain, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Brian Lowe, Vehicle Maintenance Specialist Robert Strader, Warehouse Coordinator SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments 12.17.24 Board Agenda Surplus Lists Workbook SCRP CANN.pdf (107 KB) 12.17.24Board Agenda Surplus Lists Workbook.RCYL.pdf (136 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.21 Request Approval to Recycle, Cannibalize, Scrap or Donate District Surplus and Obsolete Fixed Assets Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Budget Source Scrap district surplus and obsolete fixed assets sent to recycling generates revenue for the district. Recommended Action Approve request to recycle, cannibalize, scrap or donate district surplus and obsolete fixed assets. Goals 4. Strategic Priority 6: Fiscal and Operational Responsibility BACKGROUND : The warehouse receives requests from schools and district sites to pick up surplus and obsolete technology equipment. Computer equipment over 5 years old and unrepairable is sent to the surplus warehouse to be physically checked in by onsite district support staff. Computers found to be useful by onsite technical support staff may get reassigned to schools or district sites. Schools may keep obsolete technology equipment that meets their educational needs. Computers that are deemed no longer useful to the district are sent to the recycling company. RATIONALE : The school board authorizes the sale of surplus property. Florida Statutes 274.05, 274.06 and 274.07 provides direction for the disposition and recording of surplus assets which are obsolete and no longer serve a useful function within the district. DATA SOURCES : Samantha L. Chastain, Executive Director, Budget and Resource Allocation Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Brian Lowe, Vehicle Maintenance Specialist Robert Strader, Warehouse Coordinator SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Recycle Cannibalize Scrap or donate District Surplus.pdf (96 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.22 Request Approval of the Administrative Appointment of the Principal, Tarpon Springs Middle School Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's compensation schedule for administrators. Recommended Action Approve the administrative appointment of Matthew L. Miller to Principal, Tarpon Springs Middle School, effective December 18, 2024. BACKGROUND : The Principal, Tarpon Springs Middle School position is available due to the resignation of Ronald W. Mason effective January 6, 2025. This position was advertised for one week and 14 applicants applied for the position. Superintendent’s staff interviewed four finalists on December 16, 2024. RATIONALE : Matthew Miller began his career in Pinellas County Schools in 2006. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at Pinellas Park Middle School (2023 to present). His background also includes serving as an Assistant Principal (2013-2023) and a Classroom Teacher (2006-2013) at Safety Harbor Middle School. Mr. Miller earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University and a bachelor’s degree in History, minoring in English Language Arts from Oakland University. DATA SOURCES : Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Chief Human Resources Officer File Attachments 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval With Centegix for the Purchase of the Crisis Alert Wearable Solution Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The five-year contract totaling $3,867,600 will be funded through district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the request to purchase the Centegix Crisis Alert Wearable Solution. BACKGROUND : Following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy and the subsequent enactment of Alyssa's Law, Florida school districts were required to implement a school-based panic alert system that integrates directly with the closest responding law enforcement communications center for immediate notification and response. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) established a list of approved vendors to provide this service, the district selected a phone-based mobile application solution provided by SaferWatch from this list. A wearable alert card requires fewer steps by the user to activate an alert versus a phone-based mobile app that will be attached to a staff member's ID and provide immediate access and ease of use during a critical event. RATIONALE : This purchase will provide an alert solution that the FDOE approves, is compliant with Alyssa's Law, and will allow staff to quickly and simply signal an alert without accessing their mobile device. DATA SOURCES : Keith Mastorides, Chief Technology Officer Luke Williams, Chief of Police Michael Hewett, Director, Maintenance Sean Jowell, School Safety Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Chief Operations Officer File Attachments Centegix Proposal 11.12.24.pdf (180 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Request Adoption of the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2025 Legislative Program Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Adopt the Proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2025 Legislative Program. BACKGROUND : The following districts are members of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Miami-Dade, Manatee, Monroe, Palm Beach, Pinellas and St. Lucie. The Consortium combines members with common interests that normally are not addressed through the Florida School Boards Association, such as the distribution of dollars during the legislative session. The Pinellas County School Board joined the Consortium in 2007 to strengthen its efforts in Tallahassee. The Consortium provides legislative liaison assistance in Tallahassee before and during the legislative session and provides administrative support services. Members of the Consortium meet with key legislators during the session on common issues. Legislative liaisons set up meetings as needed. The 2025 proposed legislative program for the Consortium is a document that its member school boards must unanimously support. Any item in the attached proposed program can be eliminated if Pinellas or any other member-district objects. Items may only be approved or deleted; they may not be amended. Once the document is finalized, it is distributed electronically to member districts. RATIONALE : School districts that are members of the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards are closely aligned with Pinellas on a majority of issues. DATA SOURCES : School Board Members SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments PROPOSED 2025 Consortium Program Transmittal Memo.pdf (110 KB) 2025 GFCSB Legislative Program.pdf (253 KB) FSBA 2025 Legislative Platform.pdf (1,169 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.3 Request Adoption of the Florida School Boards Association 2025 Legislative Platform Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Adopt the Florida School Boards Association 2025 Legislative Platform. BACKGROUND : Each year, the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), requests school districts submit legislative platform ideas for the legislative session. Recommendations from the district were submitted to be considered for the 2025 legislative session. The 2025 legislative platform for FSBA has been developed to reflect input from FSBA membership across the state. RATIONALE : School districts partner with FSBA and the 2025 Legislative Platform developed closely aligns with the Pinellas County School Board on a majority of issues DATA SOURCES : School Board Members SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments FSBA 2025 Legislative Platform.pdf (1,169 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of December 17, 2024. Kevin K. Hendrick, Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Dec 17, 2024 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10:30 a.m. Type Procedural Meeting Procedures: The Board welcomes public comment. For those who wish to speak to the Board, please note the following: You are given three separate opportunities to speak. The first is during "Public Comment" on a topic not included in the agenda but pertaining to the general business of the district, and this opportunity occurs after adjournment of regular meetings. The second is on one or more agenda items upon which the Board will vote, and this opportunity occurs after the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings. The third is at public hearings, such as budget hearings and second readings on Board policy, when you are able to speak during the public hearing and regarding the topic of the public hearing. In each case, you Must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; Must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers for that speaking opportunity or before the last speaker for that opportunity concludes their comments, whichever is later; Will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; Will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson or a majority vote of the Board; and May not yield your time to any other person. To avoid repetition, speakers supporting or opposing the same issue are encouraged to designate a spokesperson and have the spokesperson request that members of the audience supporting the position stand during the presentation. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: If a speaker wants to supplement their three (3) minute presentation, the speaker should provide the Board office with written materials prior to the meeting. Board members will make every effort to review these materials. Board members may not be able to review materials received less than two (2) business days prior to the Board meeting. The Board will not act on any matter raised by a speaker prior to the next regular meeting. If a majority of the Board desires to further consider a matter raised by a speaker, they will request the Superintendent to bring a recommendation at a future workshop or meeting or otherwise address the issue. It is generally the Board's practice not to respond to the issues brought forward by speakers except to correct inaccuracies or clarify issues. Speakers may not use any of the speaking opportunities to advertise or otherwise promote the interests of any commercial or other non-school organizations, except when recognizing school or district partners or when one of the exceptions in Policy 9700.01 applies. Further, no speaker may advertise or otherwise promote a political candidate, question or party. Regulation of Disruptive Speech Board meetings are a limited open forum for First Amendment purposes and your exercise of your First Amendment right of free speech in that context will be recognized and protected, subject to reasonable restrictions as to time, place and manner. Applause is permitted only when awards are granted. To ensure the expeditious and orderly process of Board meetings, the Chairperson may: Interrupt or terminate a speaker when his/her statement is not relevant, exceeds the time allotted or is abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, loud, interruptive or otherwise interferes with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, as stated in s. 1001.372(3), Florida Statutes; and Order the removal of any person interfering with the expeditious or orderly process of the meeting, provided the Chairperson has first issued a warning that continued interference with the orderly processes of the meeting will result in removal. Nothing herein is intended, nor shall anything be construed, to limit or restrain negative, positive or neutral comments about the manner in which Board employees, agents, the Superintendent and Board members carry out their duties in public employment or office. Recording of Board Meetings are permitted under the following conditions: No obstructions are created between the Board and the audience. No interviews are conducted in the meeting room while the Board is in session. No commentary, adjustment of equipment or positioning of operators is made that would distract either the Board or members of the audience while the Board is in session. Revised 08/08/22 File Attachments