Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m.

2 Tuesday, April 12, 2022 Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Pinellas County Schools 10 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 Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.2 Invocation - Pastor Andy Mason, First Christian Church of Seminole, 13272 Park Blvd., Seminole, FL 33776 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.4 National Anthem Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.5 Video - Seminole High School students explore data collection using drones Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 1. Opening of Meeting Subject 1.7 Presentation by Student Rights and Responsibilities - East Lake High School Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Procedural File Attachments 2. Amendments to the Agenda Subject 2.1 Possible Changes to the Agenda Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Amend the Agenda File Attachments 3. Adoption of Agenda Subject 3.1 Adoption of Agenda Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adopt Agenda File Attachments 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.1 Presentation of the Proclamation Recognizing May 2022 as Better Hearing and Speech Month Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action, Proclamation Recommended Action Approve the proclamation designating May 2022 as Better Hearing and Speech Month. BACKGROUND : Every May the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month. This is an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role that speech-language pathologists and audiologists have in schools. This year the theme is ‘Connecting People’. Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) make connections with people every day. They have integral roles in education and are essential members of school faculties. SLPs in Pinellas County Schools provide a continuum of educationally relevant services for students with speech and/or language disorders across all age levels. They provide language therapy for children so they may access their education by targeting areas of need such as interpersonal communication, augmentative communication, oral language and literacy skills. Speech therapy addresses speech sound disorders, stuttering and voice disorders. Audiologists assess and diagnose hearing loss. They may connect students and families to resources or equipment to meet a variety of needs. They recommend the appropriate device to accommodate for the degree of hearing loss so that the children may hear for communication and learning. Our audiologists are a community resource as well as a school resource; they provide hearing assessments for c hildren from birth through graduation who reside in Pinellas County. Each and every day, SLPs and audiologists work with the shared goal of helping children to achieve, communicate and connect with the world around them. The district and the departments of Exceptional Student Education and Specialized Services recognize May as Better Hearing and Speech Month. We recognize the Pinellas County speech-language pathologists and audiologists who provide support to students with exceptional needs related to speech-language and hearing, and we thank them for serving our students. SUBMITTED BY : Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services File Attachments Proclamation for Better Hearing and Speech Month 4-12-22.pdf (289 KB) 4. Special Order Agenda Subject 4.2 Recognition of 2021 Energy Star Certified Buildings Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Recognition Goals BACKGROUND : ENERGY STAR is a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that helps businesses and individuals save money and protect our environment through superior energy efficiency. Using the latest in scientific research and statistical analysis, the ENERGY STAR building certification program allows owners to compare the energy efficiency of their buildings with similar buildings across the United States and Canada via a certified ENERGY STAR score. A building or school campus earning ENERGY STAR Certification has met strict energy performance standards, uses less energy, and is less expensive to operate while emitting fewer greenhouse emissions. To qualify for ENERGY STAR Certification, these buildings and school campuses must score in the top 25 percent of similar buildings nationwide, with no sacrifice to comfort. The ENERGY STAR Building Certification is recognition and affirmation at the highest level of Pinellas County Schools' commitment to energy conservation and protection of our natural resources. In 2021, the district was awarded 59 ENERGY STAR building certifications. Each of these schools will receive an award suitable for display. District staff wishes to thank our energy conservation partner, Cenergistic, for their support in achieving this recognition, and also thank the Board for their support of the district energy conservation program. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 5. Public Comments on Agenda Items Subject 5.1 Meeting Procedures Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 to the Board before it takes action. In each case, (1) you must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; (2) you will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; (3) you will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson; and (4) you 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. If you wish to speak to agenda items, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker on agenda items concludes his or her comments whichever is later. If you wish to speak during the Public Comment period, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. If you wish to speak during a Public Hearing, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker during the Public Hearing concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: Public Comment. The Board will hear public comment on the general business of the district after adjournment of regular meetings. The Board will not act on any matter you may raise during your presentation. Numbered Agenda Items. Time will be set aside immediately following the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings for you to address numbered agenda items upon which the Board will vote. You may address as many agenda items as you wish during your three (3) minute period, other than items pertaining to employee or student discipline, or any other matter listed in Section 286.0114(3), F.S., such as ministerial acts or emergencies. Public Hearings. Time will be set aside at each public hearing for you to speak on the agenda item. You must confine your comments to the agenda item. 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 of a disruptive or disorderly nature; 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 Recordings 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 8/28/15 File Attachments 6. Unfinished Business 7. Consent Subject 7.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Motion to Approve Items of the Consent Agenda File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.2 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Work Session - Superintendent's Search of March 10, 2022 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Work Session - Superintendent's Search of March 10, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Work Session 031022.pdf (91 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.3 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Workshop of March 8, 2022 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Workshop of March 8, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Workshop 03082022.pdf (337 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.4 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of March 10, 2022 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Meeting of March 10, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT Minutes Board Meeting 03102022.pdf (58 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.5 Request Approval of the Minutes of the School Board Meeting of March 22, 2022 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve the minutes of the School Board Meeting of March 22, 2022. File Attachments DRAFT (2) Minutes Board Meeting 03222022.pdf (242 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.6 Request Approval of the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Apr 12, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Costs of the personnel actions fall within the approved budget. Recommended Action Approve the Personnel Recommendations - Administrative, Instructional and Supporting Services - April 12, 2022. Goals 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 in order 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, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments 4.12.22 Administrative Personnel.pdf (92 KB) 4.12.22 Intructional Personnel.pdf (193 KB) 4.12.22 Support Personnel.pdf (141 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.7 Request Approval of the 2022-2023 Property Insurance Program Including Boiler and Machinery Insurance Effective April 15, 2022, through April 15, 2023 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The premium for the Property Insurance Program is paid through Risk Management and Insurance Department's annual operating budget and subsequently booked as a capital outlay expense. Recommended Action Approve the 2022-2023 Property Insurance Program, including Boiler and Machinery Insurance coverage effective April 15, 2022, through April 15, 2023. Goals BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools is required to carry property insurance, including contents and boiler and machinery coverage pursuant to Florida Statute Section 1001.42(11)(b)(8)(d). The district's new property insurance broker, Gallagher Risk Services (Gallagher), markets the district's property insurance program, assists with property valuation, coordinates property insurance claims and provides loss control services. Our current property coverage is multi-layered with over 17 insurance carriers. With a complete redesign of our multi-layered program through Gallagher, the 2022-2023 property premium is projected to not exceed $6.52M, which is a decrease of $740,000 (10%) from the district's 2021-2022 property premium. The Risk Management Insurance Review Committee met with Gallagher in December 2021 and in February 2022 to review the program, the district's insurance and premium constraints and the current and future property insurance market. The committee requested a fresh look at the layered model structure, the carrier selections, our schedule of values and any new policy options available in the marketplace. The committee was interested in solutions to reduce any anticipated premium increase, as the market had resulted in three (3) consecutive years of property rate increases, with an industry average 8.8% increase for employers during fourth quarter 2021. Employers continue to be faced with rising property insurance premiums. Between wildfires, civil commotion and major freeze events, carriers responded to 2020 and 2021 with increased deductibles, reduced capacity and reduction in coverages. The district's incumbent carriers requested rate increases between 9-15%. However, as a result of a redesign of our layered property coverage and utilizing Gallagher's direct relationships with domestic, retail and international carriers, the market competition for our property program was enhanced and the overall premium was reduced. In addition, the terms of our property policies were improved and multi-year options were offered by a primary layer insurer. The 2022-2023 Property and Boiler and Machinery insurance proposal is as follows: 2022-2023 Proposed Property Coverage $100 Million Deductible; Property, all perils $100 Thousand Deductible; Windstorm/Hail/Storm Surge 5% Total Insured Property Value as of 1/1/22 - (3% increase vs. last year) $3.210 Billion Percentage of Total Insured Value 3.2% 250 Year Probable Maximum Loss* $204 Million Percentage of Probable Maximum Loss Insured 49% Cost of Insurance - Not to Exceed $6.52 Million *250 Year Probable Maximum Loss Projection is based upon the average of two standard storm models (RMS-AIR) RATIONALE : Pinellas County Schools is required, under Florida Statute, to insure the district's property. In declared disasters, Federal Emergency Management Act (FMEA) funding will become available for our insurance deductibles and property loss exceeding our insurance limits, provided the district is appropriately insured. The Risk Management Insurance Review Committee comprised of the Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services; Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services; Executive Director, Budget; Director, Risk Management and Insurance; and Safety and Loss Prevention Specialist, in consultation with Gallagher Risk Services recommends approval of the 2022-2023 Property Insurance Program. The committee reviewed the proposal provided to assure the coverage is competitive and appropriate for FEMA reimbursement. Attached is the 2022-2023 Property, Boiler and Machinery Insurance program structure with required applications and the PCS Historical Overview of coverage and premiums during the last ten (10) years. DATA SOURCES : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services Lou Ann Jourdan, Executive Director, Budget April Paul, Director, Risk Management and Insurance Gallagher Risk Services SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments Historical Overview 2011 to Present 4.12.22.pdf (93 KB) PCS 2022 -2023 Property, Boiler and Machinery Insurance Renewal 4.12.22.pdf (4,643 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.8 Request Approval of an Application for Community Funding Projects Grant from Congressman Gus Bilirakis for Expansion for Pinellas Technical College, July 1,2022 - June 30, 2023 - $2,000,000 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $2,000,000 to expand the truck and bus technician training facility at PTC-Clearwater to allow growth into off-road equipment repair. The new 11,500 square foot facility would serve 50 additional students annually who would immediately enter the local workforce earning $23.66 - $25.15 per hour. Recommended Action Approve an application for the Community Funding Projects grant for expansion for Pinellas Technical College, July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, requesting funding in the amount of $2,000,000 and authorize district administration to finalize and implement the grant as written. Goals BACKGROUND : Pinellas Technical College (PTC) currently operates a heavy-duty truck and bus technician training program at the Clearwater campus. This program trains 40-50 individuals annually in the repair and maintenance of over-the-road truck and commercial buses. Within the past 18 months, local business and employers have expressed tremendous need for repair technicians to service and operate off-road heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, cranes, etc. These machines are used in the construction and repair of roads, bridges and infrastructure. BUDGET : New Construction $ 2,000,000 TOTAL : $ 2,000,000 RATIONALE : The new 11,500 square foot facility would serve 20 additional students annually who would immediately enter the local workforce earning $23.66 - $25.15 per hour. Additionally, the addition of the off-road equipment repair program will pair with the new heavy equipment operator training program at the PTC–St. Petersburg campus that was implemented as a result of the needs of employers for operators of this heavy construction equipment. DATA SOURCES : William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career Technical and Adult Education Jakub Prokop, Ed.D., Director, Pinellas Technical College-Clearwater Teresa Price, Director, Federal Programs SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.9 Request Approval of an Application for Community Funding Projects Grant from Congressman Gus Bilirakis Expand the Summer Career Acceleration Program (SCAP), July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 - $300,000 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $300,000 to expand the Summer Career Acceleration Program (SCAP) to include 175 high school students wishing to enter the teaching profession who will serve as interns in the school district summer VPK program. Recommended Action Approve an application for the Community Funding Projects grant, July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023 requesting funding in the amount of $300,000 and authorize district administration to finalize and implement the grant as written. Goals BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools has implemented an effective system to provide high school students the opportunity to serve paid internships in Pinellas County businesses while gaining valuable workplace experience. Since the program inception four years ago, over 600 students have served internships in over 200 businesses ranging from county municipalities to construction, airport management and manufacturing as well as service industries. BUDGET : Stipend - Student Interns $ 300,000 TOTAL : $ 300,000 RATIONALE : The SCAP will increase the pipeline of quality, early learning teachers as well as allow for expanded summer programs for low-income students. DATA SOURCES : Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career Technical and Adult Education Teresa Price, Director, Federal Programs SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.10 Request Approval to Apply for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant, July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023 - $1,129,866 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding in the amount of $1,129,866 to assist adults in becoming literate and obtaining knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. Recommended Action Approve to apply for the Adult Education and Family Literacy Grant, July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023, requesting funding in the amount of $1,129,866 and authorize district administration to finalize and implement the grant as written, including processing contracts with vendors listed by name in the budget section of the agenda item. Goals BACKGROUND : Authorized under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act, Family Literacy programs provide and support activities that lead to readiness for postsecondary education or training, career advancement and economic self-sufficiency. Participating students will be empowered with career choices in order to enter or retain employment. Through a comprehensive program of academic instruction and support services, the population of non-high school graduates over 16 years of age, incarcerated and adult offenders, institutionalized adults, adults in the workplace, immigrants, limited English proficient adults and at-risk youth will be served. Services are provided at three Adult Education Centers (Clearwater, Clearview and Lakewood) and the Pinellas Technical College campuses (St. Petersburg and Clearwater) . BUDGET : Personnel (Salaries & Fringe) $ 784,864 Coordinator (3) Transition Specialist Part-time Instructor (2) Info Systems Microcomputer Specialist User Support Analyst Clerk Specialist Materials and Supplies $ 143,722 Travel & Registrations $ 36,000 Other Purchased Services $ 10,000 Agreement with READ Pinellas, Inc. Equipment and Other Capital Costs $ 108,305 Indirect Costs $ 46,975 TOTAL : $ 1,129,866 RATIONALE : If approved, this project will provide educational and literacy services for those in the community who are over 16 years of age, lack basic education or language skills, are not enrolled in a secondary school and do not have a high school diploma or equivalent . DATA SOURCES : William Mark Hunt, Executive Director, Career, Technical and Adult Education Teresa Price, Director, Federal Programs Anne Morgan, Coordinator, Career, Technical and Adult Education SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments 7. Consent Subject 7.11 Request Approval to Apply for the School Hardening Grant, July 1, 2021- January 31, 2024 - $1,454,268 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source Approval of this project will provide supplemental funding to improve the physical safety and security of school buildings in the amount of $1,454,268. Recommended Action Approve to apply for the School Hardening Grant, July 1, 2021, through January 31, 2024, requesting funding in the amount of $1,454,268 and authorize district administration to finalize and implement the grant as written. Goals BACKGROUND : The Bureau of School Business Services - Fixed Capital Outlay office released a request for applications for school districts to receive nonrecurring capital outlay funds to improve the physical security of school buildings based on the security risk assessment and creation of the security plan conducted in consultation with local law enforcement. The Request for Application was received on October 18 , 2021, and was submitted on March 8, 2022, per FDOE request. In year one, the district was awarded approximately $3.2M and spent $1.7M on IP paging, $300K on window protection and $1.2M on access control. In year two, the district was awarded $1.7M and spent $1.15M on IP paging and $550K on access control. In year three, the district was awarded $1.7 and spent $1.4M on Bi-Directional Amplifiers (BDA) for 7 schools. This money has been instrumental in allowing the district to upgrade its technology-based security systems that are aligned with Tier 2 and Tier 3 strategies as recommended by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission. All proceeds of this grant will be used to further enhance the security of school sites by adding additional BDA to 5 more schools as identified during the security risk assessments and identified by the district security plan. School districts are required to provide charter schools their proportionate share of funds upon receipt of the charter school’s security risk assessment. BUDGET : Equipment and Other Capital Outlay Costs $ 1,358,740 Bi-Directional Amplifiers Proportionate Share for Private Schools $ 95,528 TOTAL : $ 1,454,268 RATIONALE : If awarded, the funds will be used to continue to enhance the physical safety and security of school buildings by ensuring school officers and first responders have radio accessibility in all areas of all buildings by adding wireless amplifiers. These additional funds have allowed the district to leverage existing capital outlay funds to either hasten or initiate the implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 measures. DATA SOURCES : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services Teresa Price, Director, Federal Programs John 'Dennis' Russo, Administrator, School Safety and Security SUBMITTED BY : Lori Matway, Associate Superintendent, Student and Community Support Services File Attachments Budget Narrative.pdf (557 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.12 Request Approval of the 2022-2023 Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) School Calendar Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The DJJ programs generate FTE funds during two additional summer periods, including Survey 1 (July 11-15, 2022) and Survey 4 (June 12-16, 2023) Recommended Action Approve the 2022-2023 Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) school calendar. Goals BACKGROUND : School districts with Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) programs are required to develop an annual school calendar that meets the following criteria: All DJJ programs operate on a 250-day school calendar. The student/instructional calendar may be reduced to 230 days for day treatment schools (PACE Center for Girls and Strive Academy) and 240 days for DJJ residential schools (Pinellas Regional Juvenile Detention Center and Charles Britt Academy). The remaining 10-20 days are designated for staff development. FTE is generated for all DJJ students during additional summer FTE periods including Survey 1 (July 11 - 15, 2022) and Survey 4 (June 12 - 16, 2023) RATIONALE : Once approved, the 2022-2023 school calendar facilitates the education of students located at DJJ programs and meets DJJ requirements. DATA SOURCES : Michelle Topping Director, Educational Alternative Services Eric McManus, Administrator, DJJ, Educational Alternative Services Chawnda Saunders, Administrator, DJJ, Educational Alternative Services SUBMITTED BY : Stephanie Woodford, Area Superintendent, Area 2 File Attachments Pinellas DJJ 2022.2023.pdf (193 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.13 Request Approval of Lakewood High School Yearbook Bid Selection of Balfour Yearbooks for School Years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, and 2024-2025, With the Option of a One-Time, Three-year Renewal Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact No Budgeted Yes Budget Source There is no cost to the district. All costs will be incurred by students. Recommended Action Approve the Lakewood High School Yearbook Bid Selection of Balfour Yearbooks for school years 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025, with the option of a one-time, three-year rollover through the 2027-2028 school year. Goals BACKGROUND : Board Policy 6464 requires that schools solicit bids for yearbooks and other commemorative items and that, if the cost for any purchase exceeds $50,000 from a single vendor, the school board must approve the selection. Lakewood High School requests approval to accept a three-year contract from Balfour Yearbooks with the option of an additional term of three (3) years through the 2027-2028 school year. Bids were requested from Walsworth Publishing Company, Jostens and Balfour Yearbooks. The yearbook committee considered contract specifications, pricing, customer service and printing quality in arriving at the recommendation of Balfour Yearbooks. The total value of the contract will exceed the $50,000 threshold. The anticipated cost for the 2022-2023 yearbook is $18,105. RATIONALE : The yearbook selection committee rated Balfour Yearbooks highest of all the candidates based on contract specifications, pricing, customer service and printing quality. DATA SOURCES : Erin Savage, Principal, Lakewood High School SUBMITTED BY : Dywayne B. Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 File Attachments Lakewood HS Balfour Contract.pdf (440 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.14 Request Approval of the Health Science Education Clinical Agreement With Westminster Suncoast Manor for Student Internship Opportunities Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 Westminster Suncoast Manor for student internship opportunities. Goals BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools offers health science education classes and clinical experiences at health facilities in the community. Clinical opportunities and externships offer our 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. Westminster Suncoast Manor has requested an agreement for Pinellas County Schools' health science education program students to obtain the necessary clinical experience at the agency. RATIONALE : This agreement with Westminster Suncoast Manor will provide medical students the opportunity to gain valuable work-based experience in an active medical environment. Students will work alongside healthcare professionals in order to better prepare them to enter the medical 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 Westminster Suncoast Manor 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 Suzanne West, Family and Consumer Sciences and Health Science Education Specialist SUBMITTED BY : Kevin Hendrick, Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning Services File Attachments Westminster Suncoast Manor 4-12-22.pdf (99 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.15 Request for Approval of Purchasing Items in Accordance with Bid Policies and Procedures Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 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 : Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services File Attachments PURCHASING AGENDA SUMMARY 4-12-22.pdf (2,354 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.16 Request Approval of the Agreement With Hepner Architects, Inc. for Architectural Services in Connection With the Campus Renovations at North Shore Elementary School in the Amount of $155,320, Project No. 9443 Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total cost of this project is $2,042,320. The cost of this agreement is $155,320. The source of this funding is district capital outlay. Recommended Action Approve the agreement with Hepner Architects, Inc. for architectural services in connection with the campus renovations at North Shore Elementary School in the amount of $155,320, Project No. 9443. Goals BACKGROUND : The project consists of renovations and repairs to the existing North Shore Elementary School campus. The project goals are as follows: Front entrance enhancement to the existing administration building Second floor walkway renovations in Buildings 1 and 3 New paint and carpet in Building 5 New paint and permanent wall in Building 6 The estimated project cost, including administration, design and construction will be $2,042,320. If the cost of the project exceeds this amount, an agenda item will be brought to the Board to approve the increase. The cost of the design agreement which is included within the estimated project cost is $155,320. Hepner Architects, Inc. was selected as the design professionals to perform the services. Pursuant to Section 287.055 Florida Statutes, negotiations were conducted for architectural services in connection with the campus renovations at North Shore Elementary School. This agreement is the result of following negotiations. A copy of the agreement is attached. RATIONALE : The main campus entry requires improved access while maintaining the historical architectural elements of the administration building. Improvements to the 2nd floor walkway are also needed in order to better protect the walkway from the elements. In addition, improvements to certain classrooms in buildings 5 and 6 will be incorporated into the project to provide better functionality and to replace carpet and fixtures that are at the end of their life cycle. The estimated project cost and design agreement are necessary to proceed with these campus renovations at North Shore Elementary School. 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 John Kidwell, Principal, Hepner Architects, Inc. SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2022--04-12 #9443 PAE Agreement.pdf (9,365 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.17 Request Approval of Change Order No 1. With JE Dunn Construction for the Campus Renewal at Clearwater High School. This change order will increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $137,500 with no time extension, Project No. 9251. Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The estimated total project cost is $62,561,110.40. The cost of this change order is $137,500. The source of funding for this change order is the City of Clearwater. Recommended Action Approve Change Order No 1. with JE Dunn Construction for the campus renewal at Clearwater High School. This change order will increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $137,500 with no time extension, Project No. 9251. Goals BACKGROUND : On, April 3, 2020, the board approved an agreement with JE Dunn Construction to furnish Construction Management (CM) services for the campus renewal project at Clearwater High School. This included preconstruction, construction phase services and an initial construction allocation in the amount of $2,937,308.57. On December 15, 2020, the board approved Amendment to Agreement No. 1 to provide a construction allocation to the CM to provide contracts for primary subcontractors to purchase materials and equipment in the amount of $4,857,350.81. On April 13, 2021, the board approved Amendment to Agreement No. 2 to provide a final construction allocation in the amount of $49,003,603.93 which resulted in a GMP of $56,798,263.31. Change Order No. 1 consists of landscape improvements in the right of way adjacent to Gulf to Bay Boulevard from Arcturus Ave to Hercules Ave. These improvements are funded by the City of Clearwater as designated in their purchase agreement of the North Ward School property. This change order increases the GMP by $137,500 and results in a revised GMP of $56,935,763.31 with no time extension. A copy of the change order is attached. RATIONALE: The Clearwater High School project is being funded through a 2021 Certificates of Participation (COPS) bond. This change order is necessary in order to proceed with the Gulf to Bay landscaping portion of the project and is brought forward as a change order in order to keep the City of Clearwater and COPS funded portions of the project separate for accounting purposes. DATA SOURCE: David Koperski, School Board Attorney Craig D. Pollei, A.I.A., Director, Facilities Design and Construction Michael Parkinson, Senior Construction Coordinator Joseph Maceda, Financial Reporting Analyst, Facilities and Operations Eric Delisle, Project Manager, JE Dunn Construction John Kidwell, Principal, Hepner Architects, Inc SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent, Operational Services File Attachments 2022-04-12 #9251 Change Order 1.pdf (1,422 KB) 7. Consent Subject 7.18 Request Approval of the Continuing Contracts to Design and Install Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems in Schools Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The first year estimated cost is $1,363,446.70. Subsequent years will be funded through safety and security funds, the amount each year will vary depending on the degree of work required at each site. Recommended Action Approve the Continuing Contracts to Design and Install Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems in Schools. BACKGROUND : A request for qualifications was issued on January 11, 2022, for the purpose of selecting qualified contractors to provide professional services under a continuing contract where the estimated cost does not exceed $1,363,446.70 for the first year and subsequent years will vary depending on the degree of work required at each site per Section 287.055(1) (g) F. S. These continuing contracts are for a period of five (5) years. The Selection Committee met on January 27, 2022, for the purpose of selecting up to five (5) qualified contractors. Nine (9) applicant firms applied to design and install Public Safety Emergency Communications Systems (PSECS) in district schools and seven (7) firms were shortlisted and invited to interview with the Selection Committee. Those interviews were conducted on February 25, 2022, with five (5) of the seven (7) shortlisted firms being recommended for award. The final ranking of the firms is listed below: Alpha-Omega Communications, Inc. Wharton-Smith, Inc. Mann Wireless, Ltd. Motorola Solutions, Inc. Matern Professional Engineering, Inc. Schools requiring PSECS upgrades have been ranked in order of need with the school having the highest needs ranked first. The contractor ranked first will be awarded the school ranked first on the needs list, the contractor ranked second will be awarded the school ranked second on the needs list, and so on until the list is exhausted. RATIONALE : Emergency Services radio communications plays a vital role in a fast and effective response of first responders to any emergency situation. The design and installation of systems to boost two-way radio signal strength on Public Safety frequencies will ensure that first responders remain in contact with each other, Pinellas County 911, and schools police during an emergency. The district conducted PSECS frequency testing to determine the strength of radio signals on each PCS facility in 2021. Results of the testing indicated that 73 facilities had at least one area of the facility with inadequate radio coverage. Approval of this award will allow the district to implement the upgrades necessary to ensure full radio coverage for first responders at each PCS facility. DATA SOURCES : Stephen ‘Joe’ Benjamin, CPPB, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, Director of Purchasing Alison Shanabrook, Fire Marshall, Pinellas County Schools SUBMITTED BY : Clinton Herbic, Associate Superintendent Operational Services File Attachments 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.1 Request Approval of the Tentative Agreement With the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Preferred Date Apr 12, 2022 Absolute Date Apr 12, 2022 Fiscal Impact Yes Budgeted Yes Budget Source The approximate cost for the salary increases for employees in the PCTA bargaining unit is $13,758,115. Recommended Action Approve the Tentative Agreement with the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association (PCTA). BACKGROUND : The district bargaining team and PCTA reached a tentative agreement for salaries for the 2021-2022 school year and contract language for the 2022-2025 school years. A summary of the tentative agreement includes: Salary Increase and Healthcare 3.25% average salary increase for all instructional staff. Increased teacher starting salary to $48,675. The School Board will pay 100% (approximately $9 million) of the increase in healthcare costs for all employees. The School Board will pay approximately $4 million for the increased Florida Retirement System contribution for all employees with no additional cost to employees. District contributed an additional $90,000 to increase supplements for teachers who perform supplementary duties for athletics, art and curricular activities outside the school day (3.25% increase). The average total compensation increase, factoring in the above components, totals approximately 5.2%. Contract Revision Added additional planning time for all instructional staff, paid at a teacher's hourly rate for this year and the next two years. Additionally, ESE teachers will receive additional planning time, paid at a teacher's hourly rate for this year and the next two years. Increased pay for covering classes when there is no substitute from $12/hour or class to $17.50/hour or class. Increased the amount payable for accrued sick time upon retirement or death by increasing the percentages. Increased the amount paid for professional development training from $20 to $22.50 per hour. Revised or updated contract language regarding grievance procedures, leaves of absences, class sanctity, teacher assault protection, professional development, terminal pay, teacher assignments, lesson plans, teacher facilities and materials, school schedules, covering classes, teacher contracts, discipline of teachers, specialized clinical services, payroll deductions, Pinellas virtual instruction, employee benefits and differentiated support. RATIONALE : The respective bargaining teams worked collaboratively to examine healthcare options and financial information impacting the availability of funds for salary increases and also revised contract language and believe that the tentative agreement reached maximizes the benefits for instructional employees. DATA SOURCES : Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Kevin W. Smith, CPA, Associate Superintendent, Finance and Business Services David Richmond, Managing Officer, Payroll Operations Lisa McCann, Senior Compensation Analyst SUBMITTED BY : Paula Texel, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources Services File Attachments PCTA.PCSB Tentative Agreement 22-25 4.12.22.pdf (18,100 KB) 8. Nonconsent Subject 8.2 Setting a Public Hearing and Authorizing the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policies 5500.04 Code of Student Conduct - Dress Code; 5500.07 Code of Student Conduct - Discipline; 5500.08 Code of Student Conduct – Misconduct that Requires Specific Consequences; 5500.10 Code of Student Conduct - Disciplinary Actions; 5500.11 Code of Student Conduct - Discipline for Students with Disabilities; 5500.12 Code of Student Conduct - Suspension/Expulsion; 5500.13 Code of Student Conduct - Suspension/Expulsion Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Action Approve the public hearing and authorization of the advertisement of the public hearing to consider the amendment to Policies 5500.04 Code of Student Conduct - Dress Code; 5500.07 Code of Student Conduct - Discipline; 5500.08 Code of Student Conduct – Misconduct that Requires Specific Consequences; 5500.10 Code of Student Conduct - Disciplinary Actions; 5500.11 Code of Student Conduct - Discipline for Students with Disabilities; 5500.12 Code of Student Conduct - Suspension/Expulsion; 5500.13 Code of Student Conduct - Suspension/Expulsion Goals BACKGROUND : Pinellas County Schools formally engages stakeholders to inform the Code of Student Conduct on an annual basis. Concurrently, the district reviews the policies within the Code of Student Conduct for alignment with legislative updates, as well as state and district practices. The policies within the Code of Student Conduct provide guidance and descriptions for the conduct of students. The proposed amendments are intended to provide greater clarity to all stakeholders, and inform their decisions about engaging in education, behaving appropriately, and reporting misbehavior and related consequences. The proposed amendments to the policies within the Code of Student Conduct are reflective of legislative updates, district practices and stakeholder input. For the 2022-23 school year, the following Policy changes are recommended: Policy 5500.04 - Dress Code Rewriting the requirements to describe all clothing instead of specific articles of clothing Reorganizing the requirements to group similar guidelines together for clarity and ease of reference for stakeholders Updating the language to reflect that the School Advisory Council can approve adjustments to school-specific dress codes Policy 5500.07 - Discipline Adding language stating that reassignment or referral to mental health services will follow the conclusion of a threat assessment. Adding a reference to the Interagency Agreement between PCSB and law enforcement for further information about petty acts of misconduct. Policy 5500.08 – Misconduct that Requires Specific Consequences Adding language that a threat assessment will be conducted for firearms, guns and dangerous objects Removing the statement that students may receive a civil citation for tobacco, nicotine or vaping Policy 5500.10 - Disciplinary Actions and Policy 5500.12 – Suspension/Expulsion Updating to consistently specify five (5) school days for appeal of suspension or reassignment Updating the attendance code for In-School Suspension to reflect current attendance codes Adding information about returning to a traditional school following successful completion of the terms of an expulsion Policy 5500.11 - Discipline for Students with Disabilities Adding language to clarify that a student being evaluated for consideration of ESE eligibility is considered a student with a disability, and will be disciplined according to this policy Clarifying that manifestation determination reviews can identify a pattern of behavior Policy 5500.13 - Grievance Procedures Updating to consistently specify five (5) school days for resolving problems with the principal or Area Superintendent/Chief Transformation Officer Adding Policy 5500.015 Parental Rights to the group of policies within the Code of Student Conduct, as approved at the March Board meeting. Updating the Area Superintendent/Chief Transformation Officer titles throughout all policies. Updating Policies 5500.01, 5500.02, and 5500.06 to reflect gender-neutral language, as were the six policies with substantive revisions outlined above. These are technical edits and do not require board approval; however, are included as part of the Code of Student Conduct policy updates. RATIONALE : The proposed amendments to these policies ensure alignment with legislative updates, as well as state and district procedures. DATA SOURCES : David Koperski, School Board Attorney Laurie Dart, Staff Attorney Christen Gonzalez, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 1 Dywayne Hinds, Ed.D., Area Superintendent, Area 3 Luke Williams, Chief of Schools Police Lynne Mowatt, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education Donna Sicilian, Executive Director, Student Services Valerie Brimm, Director, Strategic Partnerships Leanna Ison, Director, Strategic Planning and Policy PCSB Code of Student Conduct Committee SUBMITTED BY : Jennifer Dull, Chief Strategy and Impact Officer File Attachments Policy 5500.13 - Code of Student Conduct - Grievance Procedures (First Reading).pdf (79 KB) Policy 5500.04 - Code of Student Conduct - Dress Code (First Reading).pdf (63 KB) Policy 5500.07 - Code of Student Conduct - Discipline (First Reading).pdf (148 KB) Policy 5500.08 - Code of Student Conduct - Misconduct that Requires Specific Consequences (First Reading).pdf (165 KB) Policy 5500.10 - Code of Student Conduct - Disciplinary Action (First Reading).pdf (174 KB) Policy 5500.11 - Code of Student Conduct - Discipline for Students with Disabilities (First Reading).pdf (110 KB) Policy 5500.12 - Code of Student Conduct - Suspension - Expulsion (First Reading).pdf (143 KB) 9. New Business Subject 9.1 Items Introduced by Superintendent Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.2 Items Introduced by the School Board Attorney Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.3 Items Introduced by the Board Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.4 Review of Board Requests Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion, Information File Attachments 9. New Business Subject 9.5 School Board Meeting Evaluation Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Discussion File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.1 Adjourn Meeting Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 a.m. Type Action Recommended Action Motion to Adjourn the Meeting The above listed recommendations to the School Board of Pinellas County are submitted for consideration and approval at the meeting of April 12, 2022. Michael A. Grego, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools. File Attachments 10. Adjournment Subject 10.2 Public Participation Meeting Apr 12, 2022 - Regular School Board Meeting - 10 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 to the Board before it takes action. In each case, (1) you must register to speak with the Superintendent’s designee at the entrance to the meeting room as described below; (2) you will be called in the order you registered with the Superintendent's designee; (3) you will be allotted three (3) minutes, which may only be extended with the approval of the chairperson; and (4) you 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. If you wish to speak to agenda items, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker on agenda items concludes his or her comments whichever is later. If you wish to speak during the Public Comment period, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. If you wish to speak during a Public Hearing, you must register prior to the time the Chairperson calls for speakers or before the last speaker during the Public Hearing concludes his or her comments, whichever is later. The following additional procedures apply depending upon the specific speaking opportunity: Public Comment. The Board will hear public comment on the general business of the district after adjournment of regular meetings. The Board will not act on any matter you may raise during your presentation. Numbered Agenda Items. Time will be set aside immediately following the special order agenda at regular meetings and as appropriate at special meetings for you to address numbered agenda items upon which the Board will vote. You may address as many agenda items as you wish during your three (3) minute period, other than items pertaining to employee or student discipline, or any other matter listed in Section 286.0114(3), F.S., such as ministerial acts or emergencies. Public Hearings. Time will be set aside at each public hearing for you to speak on the agenda item. You must confine your comments to the agenda item. 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 of a disruptive or disorderly nature; 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 Recordings 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 8/28/15 File Attachments