THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.

2 Tuesday, March 11, 2025 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting - March 11, 2025 School Board Room - 5:00 p.m. 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 1. OPENING OF MEETING Subject 1.1 Call to Order and Welcome Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will call the meeting to order and extend greetings. File Attachments Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. File Attachments Subject 1.3 Kids at Hope Treasure Hunters' Pledge Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Kids at Hope Treasure Hunters Pledge. File Attachments Subject 1.4 Lincoln Park Academy Student Performance Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Presentation Students from Lincoln Park Academy, under the direction of George Rahming, will provide a special presentation. File Attachments 2. PUBLIC HEARING Subject 2.1 Proposed Adoption of School Board Policy #7540.08 - AI, and Proposed Adoption of Amendments to School Board Policy #s 1430.03, 3430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave; Policy # 7100 - Facilities Planning; Policy #8415 - Emergency & Crisis Management; Policy #8420 - Emergency Management, Preparedness & Response Agencies; Policy #8600 - Transportation Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 2. PUBLIC HEARING Type Action, Report, Discussion Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the proposed School Board Policy #7540.08 - AI, and proposed amendments to School Board Policy #s 1430.03, 3430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave; Policy # 7100 - Facilities Planning; Policy #8415 - Emergency & Crisis Management; Policy #8420 - Emergency Management, Preparedness & Response Agencies; Policy #8600 - Transportation, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The School Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed adoption of School Board Policy #7540.08 - AI, and proposed adoption of amendments to School Board Policy #s 1430.03, 3430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave; Policy # 7100 - Facilities Planning; Policy #8415 - Emergency & Crisis Management; Policy #8420 - Emergency Management, Preparedness & Response Agencies; Policy #8600 - Transportation. Following the public hearing, the Superintendent will make a recommendation as to adoption of the same. Submitted By: Barbara L. Sadaka, General Counsel (and Chairman of Policy Review Committee) Contact: Dr. Helen Wild, Deputy Superintendent Financial Implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments 2.10.25--Policy 1430.03 (Sick Leave).pdf (769 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 3430.03 (Sick Leave).pdf (713 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 4430.03 (Sick Leave).pdf (711 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 7100 (Facilities Planning).pdf (174 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 7540.08 (AI).pdf (289 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 8415 (Emergency & Crisis Management).pdf (315 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 8420 (Emerg.Mgmnt., Emerg. Prepar. & Emerg. Response Agencies).pdf (1,421 KB) 2.10.25--Policy 8600 (Transportation).pdf (2,094 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the proposed School Board Policy #7540.08 - AI, and proposed amendments to School Board Policy #s 1430.03, 3430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave; Policy # 7100 - Facilities Planning; Policy #8415 - Emergency & Crisis Management; Policy #8420 - Emergency Management, Preparedness & Response Agencies; Policy #8600 - Transportation, as presented and attached to the agenda. Motion by Troy Ingersoll, second by Terissa Aronson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Subject 3.1 Arts Education Month Proclamation (March 2025) and Student Musicianship Recognition Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Action, Presentation Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the March 2025 Arts Education Month Proclamation, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: A proclamation designating March 2025 as Arts Education Month is being presented for Board approval. The proclamation will be read by Laura Hopkins, Director of Orchestra at Lincoln Park Academy and Robed Fenelus, Choir Director at Treasure Coast High School. In addition, we are asking the Board to recognize and congratulate the following students for their high honors in musicianship: Anabella Sanchez (Allapattah Flats K8) for Middle School Honors Band; Ariana Finley (St. Lucie West Centennial High School) for All State SSAA Chorus; Janiel Figueroa (Fort Pierce Westwood Academy) for High School Honors Band; Ainsley Skinner (Lincoln Park Academy) for Florida High School All State Reading in Chorus; Isabella Arana-Ciseros (Lincoln Park Academy) for Florida Middle School All State Concert Choir; Giselle Arana Cisneros (Lincoln Park Academy) for FOA All State Symphonic Orchestra; Sophia Leeflang (Lincoln Park Academy) for FOA All State Middle School Honors Orchestra; and Molly Grow (Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie) for 7/8 Honor Band. Submitted by: Annette Jackson, Assistant to the Assistant to the Superintendent Contact person: Dr. Kevin G. Perry, Assistant to the Superintendent Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Proclamation for Arts Education Month.docx (16 KB) 3.11.25--Arts Education Month Proclamation Orig. Signed.pdf (482 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the March 2025 Arts Education Month Proclamation, as presented and attached to the agenda. Motion by Troy Ingersoll, second by Deborah Hawley. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 3.2 Kids Heart Challenge Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: St. Lucie Public Schools has enjoyed a long-standing partnership with the American Heart Association and their Kids Heart Challenge. Emma Edgar, Kids Heart Challenge Director for St. Lucie County, will recognize St. Lucie Public Schools for their accomplishments as well as honor this year's top school, Palm Pointe K-8, for their incredible efforts to continue building a community of lifesavers. Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Subject 3.3 Martha Vickers Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: We will be recognizing Martha Vickers for fifty years of combined service to St. Lucie Public Schools in the Transportation Department. Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Subject 3.4 Dan McCarty Middle School Science Bowl Team Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: Recognition of Dan McCarty Middle School's Science Bowl Team for competing regionally against schools from multiple districts and placing first in the STEM category and advancing as high as the seventh round in the Science Bowl competition. Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Subject 3.5 Master Board Plaque Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: On January 24, 2025, the St. Lucie County School Board Members, along with Superintendent Jon R. Prince, received their Master Board Program training, facilitated by Florida School Boards Association (FSBA). Having completed this training, the Board Members and Dr. Prince will be presented with a plaque recognizing their achievement as a Master Board. Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments 4. SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION (STAR) Subject 4.1 STAR Presentation Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 4. SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION (STAR) Type Presentation Description: The focus of the STAR Program is to recognize employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the District's vision and to acknowledge those who exemplify its core values. Each month, the District recognizes outstanding employees who exceed expectations with the STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award. To be eligible for the nomination, employees should meet the following criteria: (1) while dedicated to fulfilling job responsibilities, employee goes above and beyond their required duties in support of the District's Mission and Vision; (2) displays a helpful, cooperative, and positive attitude towards students, parents and staff while fostering camaraderie and collaboration; (3) serves as a role model for the others in similar positions. The employees who will be receiving the STAR award for the month of March are: Livia Castro-Sanchez, Site Maintenance Worker, Lincoln Park Academy John Bernard, Food Service Manager, Lincoln Park Academy Darren Frymoyer, Senior Area Specialist, Food Service Lewis Hinton, Jr., Program Specialist Maryse Joseph, ESE Teacher, St. Lucie West Centennial High School Cheryl Mobley, Job Coach Dorothy Rhyant, Site Maintenance Worker, Lincoln Park Academy Michael Washington, Plant Manager - Lincoln Park Academy Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: Expense for certificate and pin is disbursed from Superintendent's Employee Recognition Budget: 1000 E 9100 5900 0526 21477. File Attachments 5. EASL REPORT Subject 5.1 EASL Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 5. EASL REPORT Type Report File Attachments 6. CWA REPORT Subject 6.1 CWA Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 6. CWA REPORT Type Report File Attachments 7. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Subject 7.1 SLPS Youth Advisory Council Reports/Comments Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Type Report File Attachments 8. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 8.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Terissa Aronson, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.2 Superintendent's Recommendation for Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.3 Remove Items from Consent Agenda for Discussion Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Procedural, Discussion Recommended Action Action is at the Board's discretion. File Attachments 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Subject 9.1 Payment of Bills January 2025 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Payment of Bills for the month of January 2025, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Payment of Bills report for the month of January 2025 is presented for Board action. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Christine O’Rourke, Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer Financial implications: There is a financial impact on the Board agenda item presented. See attached Sequential Check Listing report of January 2025. File Attachments Payment of Bills - Jan 2025.pdf (413 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.2 Monthly Financial Reports January 2025 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Monthly Financial Reports for January 2025, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Monthly Financial Reports for January 2025 are presented for Board action as required by State Board Rules 6A-1.008. Attached are the Revenue and Expense Summary reports for January 2025. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Christine O'Rourke, Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Expense Report-Jan 2025.pdf (126 KB) Revenue Report - Jan 2025.pdf (40 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.3 Federal Funds (4200,4450 & 4460) Q2 Budget Amendment FY 2024-25 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Federal Fund Budget Amendments, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The total budget amounts for the federal grants are equal to the federal awards. Please note funds 4200, 4450 & 4460 Revenue & Expenditures are in balance as of 1/31/2025. Funds 4450 & 4460 had no changes. Fund 4200 had an increase due to the newly added grants for FY24-25. In addition, some of the estimated award amounts were under/overstated based on the actual award amount. Please note that this will be the last Budget Amendment for Esser Funds (4450 & 4460). Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, (772) 429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Federal Grant Accountant (772) 429-3646 Financial implications: No direct impact. The net change is the ending fund balance of $0. File Attachments FEDERAL BUDGET-4450 AMEND 24_25 Amendment 2.pdf (188 KB) FEDERAL BUDGET-4460 AMEND 24_25 Amendment 2.pdf (187 KB) FEDERAL BUDGET-4200 AMEND 24_25 Amendment 2.pdf (198 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.4 Food Service (4100) 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment FY 2024-25 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2nd Quarter Food Service budget amendment, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached amendment adjusts budgets in Fund 4100 for the 2024-25 school year. The amendment results in an increase in fund balance of $9,328.00. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Lisa Green, Accountant II Food Service Financial implications: Increase in fund balance of $9,328.00 File Attachments 24-25FY Food Service Budget Amendment #2.pdf (244 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.5 Capital Fund Budget Amendment #2 2024-2025 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Capital Fund Budget Amendment #2 FY 2024-2025, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This item pertains to the Capital Fund Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2024-2025 which incorporates the following: an increase to revenues in the amount of $570,608.00 and an decrease to appropriations in the amount of $9,613,537.27 (see attached). Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, (772)429-3970 Financial implications: Decrease to Fund Balance $9,042,929.27 File Attachments Capital Budget Amend #2 FY2024-25.pdf (72 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.6 General Fund Budget Amendment #2 - 2024-2025 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the General Fund Budget Amendment #2 - 2024-2025, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached amendment adjusts the budgets in fund 1XXX to reflect changes to revenues and expenditures as reported in the attached document. This amendment results in a decrease to fund balance in the amount of $3,332,379.48. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Financial implications: Decrease to fund balance $3,332,379.48 File Attachments GF BUDGET AMEND 24-25 Fund 1XXX Q2-MT .pdf (101 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.7 Max Davis Associates Lease Agreements for Lawnwood Elementary, River’s Edge Elementary and Floresta Elementary. Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Max Davis Associates Leases on behalf of Lawnwood Elementary, River’s Edge Elementary and Floresta Elementary, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Description: It is requested that the Board approve copier/printer/scanner equipment lease agreements with Max Davis Associates Leases on behalf of Lawnwood Elementary, River’s Edge Elementary and Floresta Elementary . Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Christine O'Rourke, Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer Financial implications: Lawnwood Elementary total lease payment $3,479.04/annually. RICOH IMC4510 $2,544.00 annually; 3725E7400 6420 0061 93190 . This fund source is the school's capital budget. Click Charges $935.04/annually; 1000E5100 3902 0061 10100 . This fund source in the school's operation discretionary budget. River’s Edge Elementary total lease payment $2,651.26/annually. RICOH IMC4510 $2,544.00 annually; 3725E7400 6420 0381 93190 . This fund source is the school's capital budget. Click Charges $107.26/annually; 1000E5100 3902 0381 10100 . This fund source in the school's operation discretionary budget. River’s Edge Elementary total lease payment $1,442.04/annually. Riso5130EiU $1,433.76/annually; 3725E7400 6420 0381 93190 . This fund source is the school's capital budget. Click Charges $8.28/annually; 1000E5100 3902 0381 10100 . This fund source in the school's operation discretionary budget. Floresta Elementary total lease payment $2,868.24/annually. RICOH IMC5000 $1,989.84 annually; 3725E7400 6420 0241 93190 . This fund source is the school's capital budget. Click Charges $878.40/annually; 1000E5100 3902 0241 10100 . This fund source in the school's operation discretionary budget. File Attachments Max Davis Lawnwood March 2025.pdf (367 KB) Max Davis River's Edge March 2025.pdf (514 KB) Max Davis Floresta March 2025.pdf (389 KB) Max Davis River's Edge March 2025(2).pdf (386 KB) 3.11.25--Max Davis Lawnwood March 2025 Orig. Signed.pdf (318 KB) 3.11.25--Max Davis River's Edge March 2025 Orig. Signed.pdf (449 KB) 3.11.25--Max Davis Floresta March 2025 Orig. Signed.pdf (332 KB) 3.11.25--Max Davis River's Edge March 2025(2) Orig. Signed.pdf (323 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Subject 10.1 ITB 25-10E Cabling Labor and Materials Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board award ITB 25-10E to the responsive and responsible vendors (as listed below - Network Cabling Solutions [#1 ranked, primary, all e-rate work], Gerelcom, Inc. [#2 ranked, alternate, non e-rate only] ) and authorize the Purchasing Department to renew the contract for three (3) additional one-year periods contingent upon annual contract performance review, with the initial term contract to commence 7/01/2025 through 06/30/2026; Option Year 1 - 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2027; Option Year 2 - 07/01/2027 through 06/30/2028 and Option Year 3 - 07/01/2028 through 06/30/2029, as presented and attached to the agenda. ITB 25-10E is for installation and basic maintenance for cabling labor and materials which are eligible for e-rate discounts as specified and as needed district-wide. This bid will be awarded to two (2) contractors, a primary and one (1) alternate. The primary contractor will be requested to perform the work required for all e-rate projects and projects with an estimated cost of $5,000.00 or less. Each project estimated to be over $5,000.00 (and not an e-rate project) will be given to all awarded contractors to quote as specified. The quote most advantageous to the Board, at its sole discretion, will be selected. Based on e-rate (Schools and Libraries program of the Universal Service Fund) criteria, the District must award to the overall low vendor. Network Cabling Solutions is the overall low responsive and responsible vendor based on the pricing schedule in the ITB. 3,204 vendors were solicited. Three (3) responses were received. The tabulation is attached for review. AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012, Florida Statute 287.057. Vendors Recommended for Award: The primary contractor will be Network Cabling Solutions and the alternate is Gerelcom, Inc. #1 Ranked: Network Cabling Solutions (Primary, all e-rate work) #2 Ranked: Gerelcom, Inc. (Alternate, non e-rate only) The initial term contract shall commence on July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 Option Year 1 - July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Option Year 2 - July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 Option Year 3 - July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029 Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact Person: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations, (772) 429-3980 Financial Implications: This is an annual term contract for an indeterminate amount. The District anticipates an 80% e-rate discount for this service. The District must apply now for the entire e-rate year (July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026). The purchase will be paid using the following account: 1000E5100 XXXX XXXX 10051 (digital learning) and/or 1000E8100 3530 0528 B8600 (repairs and other maintenance work). File Attachments ITB 25-10 Cabling Labor Materials.pdf (872 KB) ITB 25-10 Intent to Award.pdf (187 KB) Tabulation Sheet 25-10.pdf (134 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 10.2 Agreement with Ford & Associates Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the contract with Ford and Associates, Inc., as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Ford and Associates, Inc. is the District's municipal advisor. The Scope of Services to be provided under this Agreement shall consist of the activities described within the contract documents with respect to the Board’s new and outstanding issues of bonds issued or outstanding during the term of this Agreement. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations (772) 429-3970 Financial implications: The fees vary based upon the services required that year. In an average year, the District spends approximately no more than $15,000. In years with more bonds issued or refunding we can expect estimates around $100,000 per year. File Attachments Ford and Associates 2025.02.26 original.pdf (343 KB) 3.11.25--Ford and Associates Orig. Signed.pdf (1,501 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 10.3 Declaration of Surplus Property - Damaged, Broken, Lost and Obsolete Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board declare the attached list of damaged, broken, lost and/or obsolete equipment as surplus property and authorize staff to dispose of the property in a manner consistent with law. Description: Attached is a list of property which has been damaged, broken, obsolete, lost/missing or no longer of use to the District from the following locations: Child Nutrition Floresta Elementary Ft Pierce Central High School Palm Pointe K-8 Mariposa Elementary Parkway Elementary Port Saint Lucie High School Savanna Ridge Elementary St Lucie West Centennial High School Southern Oaks Middle School Transportation Treasure Coast High School Village Green Elementary Westgate K-8 The audit procedure utilizes the Fixed Asset Specialist as the primary auditor (with each site assisting in the location of items). The attached lists not only include broken, damaged and obsolete items, but also lost items. All items have reached full depreciation. The items are obsolete or broken and not able to be repaired. AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: Florida Statutes 274.05 and 274.06 Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations, (772) 429-3980 Financial implications: The Board may realize an amount of revenue through a bid auction which cannot be determined at this time, or property may be donated to non-profit organizations or combination of donations and surplus sale. Funding source: There are no financial implications to the Board. This agenda item will not require the expenditure of funds. File Attachments January & February 2025 Disposals.pdf (340 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 10.4 ITB 25-11 Charter Bus Services Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board award ITB 25-11 to all responsive and responsible vendors as listed below and authorize Purchasing Department to renew the contract for three (3) additional one-year periods contingent upon annual contract performance review, with the initial term contract to commence on 4/14/2025 through 4/13/2026; Option Year 1 - 4/14/2026 through 4/13/2027, Option Year 2 - 4/14/2027 through 4/13/2028 and Option Year 3 - 4/14/2028 through 4/13/2029, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The purpose and intent of the Invitation to Bid is to secure prices and establish a Term Contract with multiple vendors for Field Trip Charter Bus Service in and out of county. Vendors who are approved through the bidding process will be included in a list of approved vendors sent to all schools/departments. Schools/department will be directed to utilize only companies that are listed on the approved vendor list for transportation services. Because of the variables among field trips that affect cost, schools will be responsible for contacting the awarded bid vendors to determine which vendor can provide the service at the best rate. 117 vendors were solicited. Twelve (12) responses were received. The tabulation is attached for review. AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012, Florida Statute 287.057. Vendors Recommended for Award: Florida Trails, Inc. d/b/a Annett Bus Lines Jet Set Line, Inc. BTM Coach, Inc. Miami Coach and Tours, LLC Dynamic Tours and Transportation Motorcoach Class A Transportation, Inc. d/b/a MCA Transportation Empire Coach Line, Inc. Phoenix Bus Inc Escot Bus Lines, LLC PICO BROS Company Exotic Coach Lines Southern Bus Lines The initial term contract shall commence on April 14, 2025, through April 13, 2026. Option Year 1 - April 14, 2026 through April 13, 2027 Option Year 2 - April 14, 2027 through April 13, 2028 Option Year 3 - April 14, 2028 through April 13, 2029 Submitted By: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Prepared by: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations Financial Implications: This is an annual term contract for an indeterminate amount. The purchases will be paid utilizing internal accounts and District school discretionary funds. File Attachments ITB 25-11 Charter Bus Services.pdf (701 KB) ITB 25-11 Intent to Award.pdf (187 KB) ITB 25-11 Tabulation Sheet - Charter Bus Services.pdf (250 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 11. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Subject 11.1 Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Let's Talk Speech, 2024-2025 SY Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2nd Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Let's Talk Speech, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 annually for the 2024 - 2025 school year, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The amendment will increase the contractual amount to cover the cost of speech and language therapy services to identified students with disabilities during the 2024 - 2025 school year. Contracted services are utilized in all cases to provide IEP (Individualizes Education Program) driven services when the District is unable to fill current vacancies. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services Contact person: Marcy Luckey, Director, Exceptional Student Education Financial implications: Increase to $300,000 - 1000E 5200 3120 0520 22500 File Attachments Lets Talk Speech org sig.pdf (660 KB) 09.10.24--Lets Talk Speech 1st Amendment Orig. Signed.pdf (639 KB) Lets Talk Speech 2nd Amendment.pdf (187 KB) 3.11.25--Lets Talk Speech 2nd Amen. Orig. Signed.pdf (253 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 12. Consent Agenda - Facilities & Maintenance Subject 12.1 Agreement with Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers for Material Testing & Threshold Inspections at Western Grove K8 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Facilities & Maintenance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the agreement with Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers for material testing and threshold inspections at Western Grove K8, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The project agreement with Andersen Andre Consulting Engineers, Inc. is to perform independent material testing and threshold inspections for the new construction of the Western Grove K8 School, as required by the Florida Building Code and Project Specifications. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Matthew Weber, Building Services and Projects; Anthony Rake, Sr. Project Manager Financial implications: The attached agreement for $223,517.75 shall be funded using 3910E7400 6313 0506 32309. File Attachments Western Grove - CS Project Agreement AACE.pdf (3,293 KB) 3.11.25--Western Grove - CS Project Agmt. AACE Orig. Signed.pdf (3,807 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 12.2 Project Agreement with Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. for Irrigation Repairs at Multiple Schools Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Facilities & Maintenance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the project agreement with Paul Jacquin & Sons for irrigation repairs at multiple schools, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The project agreement with Paul Jacquin & Sons is to perform construction management for the repairs to existing irrigation systems at multiple school sites, which include Fairlawn Elementary, St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Lincoln Park Academy, and West Gate K8. This agreement is under RFQ 25-08 for CM Continuing Services, which was board approved on February 2, 2025. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Matthew Weber, Building Services and Projects Financial implications: The attached agreement for $677,730.00 shall be funded using 3725E7400 6820 0502 93001. File Attachments CW - CM Project Agreement PJ&S.pdf (752 KB) 3.11.25--CW - CM Project Agmt. PJ&S Orig. Signed.pdf (770 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 12.3 Project Agreement with The Morganti Group, Inc. for Exterior Building Envelop Improvements at Windmill Point Elementary Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Facilities & Maintenance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the project agreement with The Morganti Group for exterior building envelop improvements at Windmill Point Elementary, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The project agreement with the Morganit Group is to perform construction management for the improvements to the building envelop at Windmill Point Elementary. The work is required due to reoccurring water intrusion problems and includes roofing, caulking, sealing, insulation, and painting. This agreement is under RFQ 25-08 for CM Continuing Services, which was board approved on February 2, 2025. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Matthew Weber, Building Services and Projects Financial implications: The attached agreement for $999,007.00 shall be funded using 3725E7400 6820 0502 93001. File Attachments WPE - CM Project Agreement MORGANTI.pdf (760 KB) 3.11.25--WPE - CM Project Agmt. MORGANTI Orig. Signed.pdf (1,021 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 12.4 Project Agreement 1 with Wharton-Smith, Inc for Construction Management Services at Western Grove K8. Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Facilities & Maintenance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Project Agreement 1 with Wharton-Smith for Construction Management Services at Western Grove K8, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The project agreement with Wharton-Smith is to perform construction management for the new construction of Western Grove K8. This agreement is for early bid package and includes concrete, steel, masonry, site work, as well as long lead time mechanical and electrical equipment. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Matthew Weber, Building Services and Projects Financial implications: The attached agreement for $26,056,408.00 shall be funded using 3910E7400 6320 0506 32309. File Attachments Western Grove - CM Project Agreement 1 WHARTON-SMITH.pdf (3,267 KB) 3.11.25--Western Grove - CM Project Agmt. 1 WHARTON-SMITH Orig. Signed.pdf (26,634 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 13. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Subject 13.1 Fort Pierce Utility Authority Easement for CAST Cafeteria Construction Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve and execute the utility easement, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The Fort Pierce Utility Authority has requested an easement to assist in the completion of the utility services to the new cafeteria at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST). Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operating Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Intergovernmental Relations Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments FPUA Easement - CAST.pdf (593 KB) 31842 CAST Cafeteria FPUA Bill of Sale Owner Signature Page.doc (36 KB) 31842 CAST Cafeteria - FPUA Bill of Sale Exhibit A Signed by EOR.pdf (121 KB) 3.11.25--FPUA Easement - CAST Orig. Signed.pdf (1,008 KB) 3.11.25--CAST Cafeteria FPUA Bill of Sale Signature Page Orig. Signed.pdf (821 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 13.2 Fort Pierce Utility Authority Gas Facilities Agreement for Lakewood Park Elementary Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Superintendent recommends approval of the Fort Pierce Utility Authority agreement for gas services at Lakewood Park Elementary, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This agreement is required by the Fort Pierce Utility Authority (FPUA) to begin construction to provide gas services to Lakewood Park Elementary. This service will enhance kitchen and sheltering operations by providing more efficient heating capabilities and a direct gas line to the generator at the school. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Intergovernmental Relations Financial implications: The estimated cost for the construction and implementation is $9,384 (cost strip 3725E7400 6820 0502 93090). File Attachments FPUA Gas Agreement - Lakewood Park.pdf (737 KB) 3.11.25--FPUA Gas Agrmt. - LWPE Orig. Signed.pdf (704 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 13.3 City of Port St. Lucie Utility Easement for Legacy High School Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Superintendent recommends the Board to approve the utility easement for Legacy High School, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: By execution of this agreement, it will provide an easement to the Port St. Lucie Utility Department to assist in providing sewer services to Legacy High School. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Intergovernmental Relations Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Legacy Utility Easement PSL 2.26.25.pdf (781 KB) 3.11.25--Legacy Utility Easement PSL Orig. Signed.pdf (1,023 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 13.4 Florida Power & Light Temporary Easement for Legacy High School Construction Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Superintendent recommends the Board approve the temporary easement to Florida Power & Light (FPL) for electric services at Legacy High School for construction purposes, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This easement is required by Florida Power & Light (FPL) to complete construction of electric services to Legacy High School. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Intergovernmental Relations Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments FPL Temporary Easement Legacy HS.pdf (637 KB) 3.11.25--FPL Temporary Easement Legacy (FPWA) Orig. Signed.pdf (140 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 13.5 City of Port St. Lucie Utility Agreement for Western Grove K-8 School Site Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Superintendent recommends the Board approve the utility agreement with the City of Port St. Lucie, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This agreement is required by the City of Port St. Lucie in order to provide water and sewer services to the K-8 School Site located within the Western Grove Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Intergovernmental Relations Financial implications: The fees associated with this agreement will be funded by the developer of the Western Grove DRI, Mattamy Homes, in which they will be provided education impact fee credits for the expense. File Attachments 5000-28_022825_2_Final-Agmt-Pkg.pdf (1,533 KB) 3.11.25--5000-28_022825_2_Final-Agmt-Pkg Western Grove K8 Orig. Signed (3).pdf (1,633 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 14. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Subject 14.1 Human Resources Actions Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the attached personnel action items report, including leaves, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The agenda pertains to all personnel action matters/items that require Board approval. Submitted by: Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Jr., Executive Director, Human Resources Financial implications: The attached HR action items are budgeted in various accounts. File Attachments 03.11.25 Final Agenda.pdf (153 KB) 3.11.25 Agenda Items.pdf (611 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 15. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Subject 15.1 AT&T Voice/IP Maintenance Quote, Price Schedule & Maintenance Renewal for District Office IP-Based Phone System, 2025-2028 School Years Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the AT&T Voice/IP Maintenance Quote, Price Schedule and Maintenance Renewal for District Office IP-Based Phone System for 2025-2028, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: On April 12, 2022, the District previously approved a 3YR AT&T IP phone system maintenance agreement. The District Office continues to utilize an IP-based phone system for voice and data services. AT&T is the current provider and as such has provided a 3yr renewal agreement for fixed pricing and maintenance support services to sustain equipment installed at this facility and the failover appliances located at Treasure Coast High School. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nile Gentry, NIO & Telecommunications Manager; Carol Faulkner, Telecommunication Specialist Financial implications: This purchase agreement provides for the 2025-2028 AT&T VOICE-IP Maintenance & Support renewal. Cost for 2024-2025 funding is $30,131.70 Cost for 2025-2026 funding is $30,131.70 Cost for 2026-2027 funding is $30,131.70 Total Cost = $90,395.10. Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strip: 1000E 8100 3560 0552 B8600 00000 00000. File Attachments School Board of St Lucie Pre-Signed 2025-2028 Subscription D7 SoW 02-21-2025.pdf (230 KB) School Board of St Lucie 2025 3YR SubX Maint Renewal Quote 01-15-2025.xlsx (41 KB) 3.11.25--AT&T SLCSB Pre-Signed 2025-28 Subscription Orig. Signed.pdf (1,185 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 15.2 AT&T Voice/IP Maintenance Quote, Price Schedule & Maintenance Renewal for Legacy High School, 2025-2028 School Years Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the AT&T Voice/IP Maintenance quote, Price Schedule & Maintenance agreement for Legacy High School's IP-Based phone system for 2025-2028, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: On April 12, 2022, the District previously approved a 3YR AT&T IP phone system maintenance agreement. This amendment provides for the system expansion to support the addition of Legacy High School. AT&T has provided a 3yr hardware and maintenance subscription agreement with fixed pricing to support these new services & equipment that will be installed at this school site. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nile Gentry, NIO & Telecommunications Manager; Carol Faulkner, Telecommunications Specialist Financial implications: This purchase agreement provides for the 2025-2028 AT&T Voice-IP Maintenance & Support. Cost for 2024-2025 funding is $83,675.81 Cost for 2025-2026 funding is $15,110.67 Cost for 2026-2027 funding is $15,110.67 Total Cost = $113,897.14 Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strip: 3980E 7400 6910 0528 93203 00000 00000 File Attachments St Lucie Schools-Legacy HS Avaya SOW Pricingv2.xlsx (61 KB) ATT - Legacy High School - IP Voice Services 2025-2028 - Board Agenda Draft for 3-11-2025.pdf (97 KB) SLC Schools-presigned Legacy HS-Pricing Schedule for Presign.pdf (122 KB) 3.11.25--AT&T SLCSB Legacy HS Avaya SOW Pricing Orig. Signed.pdf (452 KB) 3.11.25--AT&T SLCSB Legacy HS Pricing Schedule Orig. Signed.pdf (1,080 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 15.3 Microsoft Enrollment for Education M365 Solutions Agreement - 2025-2028 Agreement Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 3-year commitment for the Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions subscription, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This contract allows for a new 3-year commitment of the prior Board approved Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions. The agreement extends the contract to April 30, 2028. These services provide the District resources for Email, Teams, Azure Cloud Services, SharePoint, PowerBi, Copilot, and more. The cost budgeted from 2024-2025 funding is $789,118.66 Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nile Gentry, NIO & Telecommunications Manager Financial implications: Each year the contract calls for a reassessment of our current count of knowledge workers and student counts. Based upon our current enrollment, the cost for the first year, 2025-2026, Microsoft EES subscription services is $789,118.66. Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following 2024-2025 cost strip: 3980E 7400 6910 0528 93192 00000 00000 File Attachments School Board of St. Lucie EES Bid Updated - Original QTY.pdf (102 KB) SCHOOL DIST OF ST LUCIE SIG for MS _encrypted_.pdf (370 KB) St Lucie amendment.pdf (186 KB) -SCHOOL DIST OF ST LUCIE EES.pdf (397 KB) 3.11.25--Microsoft SLCSB SIG for MS Orig. Signed.pdf (388 KB) 3.11.25--Microsoft Program Signature Form Orig. Signed.pdf (277 KB) 3.11.25--Microsoft St. Lucie Amendment (2).pdf (445 KB) 3.11.25--Microsoft St. Lucie Amendment (3).pdf (253 KB) 3.11.25--Microsoft Program Signature Form Orig. Signed (2).pdf (276 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 16. Consent Agenda - Minutes Subject 16.1 February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 16. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the February 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting Minutes, as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEE File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 16.2 February 25, 2025, Work Session Meeting Minutes Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 16. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the February 25, 2025, Work Session Meeting Minutes, as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Feb 25, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - WORK SESSIO File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 17. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Subject 17.1 Treasure Coast High School Band Trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, April 14-19, 2025 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Treasure Coast High School Band trip to Pigeon Forge, TN, on April 14-19, 2025, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Mr. Bobby Ingram, Band Director at Treasure Coast High School, is proposing to take 50 band students and 8 adult chaperones to Pigeon Forge, TN on April 14-19, 2025, to participate in the Dollywood Performing Stars music festival. Travel arrangements will be provided by Holiday Coach Lines, Inc. and overnight accommodations will be provided by Fairfield by Marriot in Pigeon Forge, TN. Submitted by: Annette Jackson, Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the Superintendent Contact person: Monarae Miller-Buchanan, Executive Director of Schools Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments TCHS Dollywood.pdf (784 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson Subject 17.2 Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #2091 - #2112 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #2091 - #2112, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This item pertains to confidential agreements with students and their parents/guardians regarding suspensions and recommended orders for expulsion in the school year 2024-25. Submitted by: Dr. Craig Sommer, Chief of Schools Contact person: Amber Minarchick, Director of Alternative Education Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Deborah Hawley, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Troy Ingersoll, Deborah Hawley, Terissa Aronson, Jennifer Richardson 18. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Subject 18.1 Autism Spectrum Disorder Add-On Endorsement Program K-12 Meeting Mar 11, 2025 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 11, 2025 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approv