THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.

2 Tuesday, June 18, 2024 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting - June 18, 2024 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 Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 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 Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 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 Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Procedural The Chairman will lead the Kids at Hope Treasure Hunters Pledge. File Attachments 2. PUBLIC HEARING Subject 2.1 Proposed Adoption of Amendments to School Board Policies - Code of Student Conduct and Student Progression Plan (SPP) for Middle and High School Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 2. PUBLIC HEARING Type Action, Report, Discussion Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the proposed amendments to the Code of Student Conduct and the Student Progression Plan for Middle and High School. Description: The School Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed approval of amendments to the Code of Student Conduct for the 2024-2025 school year and the Student Progression Plan for Middle and High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Following the public hearing, the Superintendent will make a recommendation as to adoption of the same. Submitted by: Barbara L. Sadaka, General Counsel, Legal Department (and Chairman of Policy Review Committee) Financial implications: There is no financial impact to the Board. File Attachments 6.3.24 FY 25 Draft Recomended Code of Student Conduct Updated.pdf (2,079 KB) FY 25 Recommended Code of Student Conduct Changes.6.4.2024.pdf (103 KB) 5.13.24 - Draft Middle SPP 2023-2024 Final Version.pdf (1,006 KB) 5.13.24 - Draft High School SPP 2023-2024 Final Version.pdf (1,631 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the proposed amendments to the Code of Student Conduct and the Student Progression Plan for Middle and High School. Motion by Donna Mills, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Jack Kelly, Donna Mills 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Subject 3.1 Commissioner's Business Partner of the Year Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: Big Apple Pizza of Ft. Pierce and Big Apple Pizza Bayshore (Port St. Lucie) are being recognized by St. Lucie Public Schools as the Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Business Partner of the Year for our School District for their work with the Read to Succeed initiative. Furthermore, the winning school, Fairlawn Elementary School, will be recognized. Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments 4. EASL REPORT Subject 4.1 EASL Reports/Comments Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 4. EASL REPORT Type Report File Attachments 5. CWA REPORT Subject 5.1 CWA Reports/Comments Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 5. CWA REPORT Type Report File Attachments 6. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Subject 6.1 SLPS Youth Advisory Council Reports/Comments Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 6. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Type Report File Attachments 7. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 7.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Donna Mills, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Jack Kelly, Donna Mills Subject 7.2 Superintendent's Recommendation for Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 7.3 Remove Items from Consent Agenda for Discussion Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Procedural, Discussion Recommended Action Action is at the Board's discretion. File Attachments 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Subject 8.1 Payment of Bills April 2024 Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Payment of Bills for the month of April 2024 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Payment of Bills report for the month of April 2024 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 April 2024. File Attachments Payment of Bills - April 2024.pdf (418 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 8.2 Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Monthly Financial Reports for April 2024 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Monthly Financial Reports for April 2024 are presented for Board action as required by State Board Rules 6A-1.008. Attached are the Revenue and Expense Summary reports for April 2024. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Christine O'Rourke, Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer Financial implications: There is no financial implication to the Board. File Attachments Expense Report-April 2024.pdf (159 KB) Revenue Report - April 2024.pdf (46 KB) Motion & Voting 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Subject 9.1 RFP 24-14 HVAC Mechanical Services Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board reject all responses for (Request for Proposal) RFP 24-14. The School District will be exercising the right to reject all proposals for RFP 24-14, due to insufficient number of responses to meet the needs of the District. The Purchasing Department will re-solicit for HVAC mechanical services. AUTHORITY FOR ACTION: Florida Administrative Code 6A-1.012, Florida Statute 287.057. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact Person: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations, (772) 429-3980 Financial Implications: There is no financial impact to the Board at this time. File Attachments RFP 24-14 HVAC Mechanical Contract.pdf (780 KB) RFP24-14 No Award.pdf (190 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 9.2 RFP 23-10- General Contractor Services - Amendment to Awarded Vendor Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the item as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: During the April 11, 2023 Board meeting, the Board approved (Request for Proposal) RFP 23-10 to four vendors, with Kerns Construction & Property Management Corp. being the primary vendor. All work under $8,000 is awarded to the primary. When the work is estimated to exceed $8,000, all awarded vendors (4) are invited to bid on the work. On May 22, 2024, Kerns Construction & Property Management Corp. notified the district they would be closing their doors and not accepting any more work. The Purchasing Department is exercising the right to award to the next vendor, per Section 4 of the RFP document. The next vendor is Kib Construction. They will be the primary and Brunt & Company and A. Thomas Construction Inc. will remain alternate vendors. Dates of contract remain unchanged. Kib Construction Corp, Primary Brunt & Company, Alternate A. Thomas Const Inc, Alternate Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Prepared by: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations, (772) 429-3980 This is an annual term contract for an indeterminate amount. Purchase orders are issued against the contract on an as needed basis. Fund: 3xxx (Capital) Function: 7400 Object: 6xxx Center: 0502 Project: 93xxx (Misc county-wide renovation/remodel projects) File Attachments RFP23-10 Amendment to Award 5-28-24.pdf (192 KB) Kerns Closure - Board Agenda June 24.pdf (185 KB) RFP 23-10 General Construction Services.pdf (759 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 9.3 ITB 24-13 Purchase of Concrete and Concrete Services Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board award ITB 24-13 to the three responsive and responsible bidders, a primary and two (2) alternates (as listed below), authorize the Purchasing Department to renew the contract for two (2) additional one-year periods contingent upon annual contract performance review, the initial term contract to commence June 19, 2024 through June 18, 2025 with Option Year 1 - June 19, 2025 through June 18, 2026 and Option Year 2 - June 19, 2026 through June 18, 2027. Description: This invitation to bid (ITB) is to select vendors to provide concrete and concrete services as needed throughout the District. This bid will be awarded to three (3) contractors, a primary and two (2) alternates. The primary contractor will be requested to perform the work required for projects with an estimated cost of $3,000.00 or less. Each project estimated to be over $3,000.00 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. 397 suppliers were notified of the bid solicitation. Three (3) responses were received. The tabulation is attached for review. The primary contractor will be Carter’s Concrete Construction, Inc. The alternates will be McTeague Construction Co. and Kib Constructions Corp. #1 Ranked: Carter’s Concrete Construction, Inc. (primary) #2 Ranked: McTeague Construction Co (alternate) #3 Ranked: Kib Constructions Corp (alternate) The initial term contract shall commence on June 19, 2024 through June 18, 2025. Option Year 1 - June 19, 2025, through June 18, 2026 Option Year 2 - June 19, 2026, through June 18, 2027 Submitted By: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Prepare by: Kim Albritton, Director of Financial Operations, 772-429-3980 Financial Implications: The contract is on an as needed basis. The cost for concrete services will depend on the project. Services will be paid using the following fund source: 3XXXE7400 68XX 0502 9XXXX (capital funds). File Attachments ITB 24-13 Concrete and Concrete Services.pdf (740 KB) ITB 24-13 Intent to Award.pdf (187 KB) Pricing Schedule_Tabulation.pdf (123 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 9.4 School Board Waiver of Policy 6320 (Ft Pierce Westwood Academy) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board waive School Board Policy 6320 (purchasing and contracting for commodities and contractual services) and approve payment for services provided prior to a purchase order being submitted and approved on behalf of Ft Pierce Westwood Academy, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The District is submitting a request for waiver of policy 6320 and payment for services received prior to a purchase order being issued by the school. Corrective action steps have been taken to prevent future violations. The school was notified that goods or services shall not be rendered prior to issuance of an approved purchase order. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kim Albritton, Director Financial Operations, (772) 429-3980 Financial implications: 3724E7400 6420 0201 O1100 (Capital) - $10,530.00 File Attachments FPWW - Scotts waiver request.pdf (1,087 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 9.5 Contract with Brightly Software (School Dude, FSA & FS Direct modules) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Brightly Software, Inc. agreement as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached agreement is to provide facilities management software (FS Direct & FSA modules). The agreement is a piggyback on the Region 4 Education Service Center, Texas, Omnia Partners Contract No. R210702. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kim Albritton, Director of Financial Operations Financial implications: This agreement is for three years. The cost per year is $23,281.80. Fund source to be used is 1000E8100 3600 0502 A5100 . File Attachments 06.18.24--Brightly Facility Progms 6 10 24.pdf (196 KB) 06.18.24--Brightly Facility Progms 6 10 24 Orig. signed.pdf (2,568 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 9.6 Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., Vehicle Order Agreement Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Enterprise Fleet Management Trust Vehicle Order, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: On June 25, 2019, the District entered into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to provide services to address all fleet holding costs, from acquisition to disposal. Services include maintenance, registration, delivery and reporting. The program provides proactive maintenance notifications, tracking and monitoring of expenses on a per-unit basis, maintenance records for life of vehicle, proactive KPI's for fleet optimization and financial oversight on all repairs. Enterprise reviewed over 1,300 lines of maintenance repair requests for the District's fleet, to ensure the repair is necessary and priced appropriately. The program has reduced downtime for maintenance and repairs, reduced fuel costs and increased employee productivity. The attached order is for the following; 1 - one vehicle to assist our Homeless liaison with transporting supplies; 2 - one Officer vehicle to replace unrepairable Officer vehicle. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kim Albritton, Director of Financial Operations Financial implications: $80,522.86, plus monthly Maintenance/Fees (155.26). One vehicle will be paid with grant funds (4460E7800 6520 0523 40011 00000 0000), the other vehicle will be paid utilizing safe school/school safety funding. (1000E7910 6520 0553 T5500), both will be paid in lump sum payment (vehicle cost only). General funds will cover monthly maintenance for both. File Attachments 2024 Menu Pricing- The School Board of St Lucie County 6-18-24.pdf (38 KB) 06.18.24--2024 Menu Pricing-Enterprise Orig. signed.pdf (298 KB) Motion & Voting 10. Consent Agenda - Deputy Superintendent Subject 10.1 Consideration and Approval of Proposed Amendment to Charter with Somerset Career Academy, Inc. to change the school name and location Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Deputy Superintendent Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the proposed Charter Amendment with Somerset Career Academy, Inc. as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The proposed Amendment to the Charter with Somerset Career Academy, Inc. allows Somerset to change the school's name from Somerset Career Academy Port St. Lucie to Somerset Career Academy and change the location of the school to 725 NW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 until 2026. Submitted by: Dr. Helen Wild, Deputy Superintendent Contact person: Bridgette Hargadine, Administrator on Special Assignment Financial implications: There is no financial implication to the Board at this time. File Attachments Amendment to Charter Somerset Career Academy 6.3.24.pdf (837 KB) RESO 5.14.24 Somerset Career St. Lucie (1).pdf (952 KB) RESO 5.3.23 Defer Somerset Career PSL.pdf (851 KB) SCAPSL Charter.pdf (1,723 KB) 06.18.24--Amendment to Charter Somerset Career Academy Orig. signed.pdf (1,414 KB) Motion & Voting 11. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Subject 11.1 Collaborative Agreement with ALPI Head Start Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Collaborative Agreement with ALPI Head Start for the 2024-2025 school year, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Renewal of the Collaborative Agreement with ALPI Head Start to provide services to children with disabilities, ages 3-5. These services consist of speech/language and related services. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director, Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Contact person: Barbara McPherson, Executive Assistant to Executive Director, Student Services Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments ALPI Head Start.pdf (406 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 11.2 Cooperative Agreement with PATCHES, Inc., a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Cooperative Agreement with PATCHES, Inc., a prescribed pediatric extended care facility as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Renewal of Coopertive Agreement with PATCHES PPEC, LLC, to coordinate health and educational services for identified medically fragile students in St. Lucie County. A teacher will be furnished by the district and paid through the generation of FTE (full-time equivalent) funds. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director, Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Contact person: Barbara McPherson, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Student Services Financial implications: Payment for teacher will be paid through generation of FTE funds. File Attachments PATCHES PPEC.pdf (267 KB) 06.18.24--PATCHES PPEC Orig. signed.pdf (2,722 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 11.3 Student Affiliation Agreement with Tennessee Wesleyan University for Health Care Related Disciplines Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Exceptional Student Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Student Affiliation Agreement with Tennessee Wesleyan University for Clinical Learning Experience in Health Care related disciplines, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Agreement with Tennessee Wesleyan University for their Health Care Interns to observe and obtain clinical fieldwork experience for OT. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director, Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Contact person: Barbara McPherson, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Student Services Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments Tennessee Wesleyan University.pdf (3,452 KB) 06.18.24--Tennessee Wesleyan University Orig. signed.pdf (3,857 KB) Motion & Voting 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Subject 12.1 Renewal of Facilities Use Agreement with The Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Inc., d/b/a Career Source Research Coast at the Garden City Annex 2024-2025 SY Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the renewal of the Use of Facilities Agreement with The Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Inc., d/b/a Career Source Research Coast, at the Garden City Annex, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached renewal of the one-year facility use agreement with Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Inc., d/b/a Career Source Research Coast, renews the original agreement approved in April 2009. The Board approved the plan in 2009 to lease the vacant facilities at the Annex to agencies that supported its mission providing services to children and their guardians. The Agreement is cost neutral with utilities paid for as outlined. By having the building occupied, it prevents the School District from providing the utilities and having to check on building security. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operating Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Intergovernmental Relations Financial implications: The Agreement is cost neutral with utilities paid for as outlined. File Attachments St Lucie School Board Facilities Use Agreement - PY24-25 bb signed.pdf (241 KB) 06.18.24--St Lucie School Board Facilities Use Agmt CareerSource Orig. signed.pdf (3,805 KB) Motion & Voting 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Subject 13.1 Letter of Understanding Regarding Higher Education Teaching Experience Credit - EASL/CTA Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Letter of Understanding between St. Lucie Public Schools and the Education Association of St. Lucie Classroom Teachers' Association regarding Higher Education Teaching Experience Credit for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached Letter of Understanding between St. Lucie Public Schools and the Education Association of St. Lucie Classroom Teachers' Association regarding Higher Education Teaching Experience Credit for the 2024-2025 School year and beyond. CTA bargaining unit members will be awarded salary credit for previous full-time teaching experience at accredited colleges and universities. Submitted by: Dr. Rafael Sanchez Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources Contact person: Dr. Helen Wild, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments LOU - CTA Higher Education 052024 Signed.pdf (171 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 13.2 Human Resources Actions Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 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 06.18.24--Final Agenda-1.pdf (149 KB) 06.18.24 Agenda Item.pdf (3,820 KB) Motion & Voting 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Subject 14.1 Discovery Education, Inc - Subscription renewal services for 2024-2026 school years Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize and sign the two-year contract renewal of video streaming content subscription with Discovery Education for the 2024-2026 school years as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The Board previously approved a two-year agreement with Discovery Education in April 2022. This contract renewal provides for a continuation & product enhancement as a two-year subscription for Discovery Education Experience. Discovery Education, a highly accessed and utilized resource, is an integral part of the district's curriculum resources which support the teaching and learning process outlined by the county's scope and sequence. Discovery Education provides immediate access to a wide variety of videos, lessons, images and audio covering nearly all of the Florida Standards. The product provides a strong instructional foundation leveraging and integrating 21st Century technology into the teaching and learning process. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nile Gentry, ITS (Information Technology Services) Program Manager Financial implications: This renewal contract provides for a two-year subscription to Discovery Education Experience for all schools within the District at an amount of $165,800.00. Cost for 2024-2025 funding is $82,900.00 Cost for 2025-2026 funding is $82,900.00 Total Cost = $165,800.00 Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strip: 1000E 5100 5210 0528 P2400 00000 00000 File Attachments FL_SCHOOL BOARD OF SAINT LUCIE COUNTY_2024_2026_Q-484249_V1.pdf (287 KB) St Lucie 24-26 2 YR Proposal.pdf (5,129 KB) 06.18.24--FL_School Board of SLC Discovery Education Orig. signed.pdf (2,118 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 14.2 Ellevation Education, Inc./Curriculum Associates, LLC - Software Subscription Agreement for 2024-2025 Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board authorize and sign contract agreement for the 2024-2025 subscription service for all District School sites to Ellevation Education platform, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This contract agreement with Ellevation Education, Inc./Curriculum Associates, LLC provides for the renewal of application & support services for the 2024-2025 school year. Ellevation is an online system that supports school ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) contacts with the management of ESOL Compliance paperwork. Ellevation allows ESOL contacts complete required documentation. It organizes student data, supports with critical ELL committee meetings, and enables our district to meet audit expectations. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Aleida Trinidad, Coordinator of English Language Learners and Translation Services Financial implications: This contract provides for the 2024-2025 calendar year subscription renewal of Ellevation Education. Cost for 2024-2025 funding is $95,475.00 Total Cost = $95,475.00 Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strip: 3980E 7400 6920 0528 93192 00000 00000 File Attachments Ellevation - St Lucie 2024-2025 Renewal.pdf (8 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 14.3 Instructional Empowerment/Marzano Evaluation Center - iObservation 2024-2025 Renewal Agreement Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Instructional Empowerment/Marzano Evaluation Center iObservation Agreement (Quote #Q-31327) as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached renewal agreement is between St. Lucie Public Schools and Instructional Empowerment/Marzano Evaluation Center for iObservation software for the 2024-2025 School Year. iObservation is an instructional and leadership improvement system. It collects, manages, and reports longitudinal data from classroom walkthroughs, teacher evaluations, and teacher observations. Teacher growth and leadership practices inform professional development differentiated to individual learning needs for every teacher and leader to increase his/her classroom effectiveness each year. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources Financial implications: This purchase agreement provides for the 2024-2025 iObservation subscription renewal. Cost for 2024-2025 funding is $99,764.00. Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strip: 3980E 7400 6920 0528 93192 00000 00000 File Attachments St Lucie Co Public Schools IE Observation renewal 24-25.pdf (92 KB) 06.18.24--St Lucie Co Public Schools IE Observation Renewal Orig. signed.pdf (946 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 14.4 Performance Matters/PowerSchool renewal for 2024-2025 hosting services Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the proposed renewal for the District to provide hosting services with Performance Matters through 2024-2025 fiscal year, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Performance Matters is a benchmark assessment system which was approved by the board. This system provides formative assessment data needed for SIP (School Improvement Plan), differentiated accountability and progress monitoring to guide instructional decision-making. Performance Matters was acquired by PowerSchool. This approval extends our usage period for an additional year through the 2024-2025 fiscal period. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary - Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Adrian Ocampo - Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability Financial implications: This renewal contract provides for a one-year subscription for all schools within the District. Total Cost = $223,238.59 Funds to be budgeted for this expense from the following cost strips: 3980E 7400 6920 0528 93192 00000 00000 - $198,485.39 Performance Matters: Analytics Core+ 3980E 7400 6920 0528 93192 00000 00000 - $24,753.20 Performance Matter: Early Warning System File Attachments PowerSchool Performance Matters 2024-2025 Renewal - Q-863880.pdf (25 KB) 06.18.24--PowerSchool Performance Matters Orig. signed.pdf (573 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 14.5 World Wide Technologies, Inc - ARMIS Asset Intelligence Cyber Security Appliance 2024-2025 - Subscription Renewal Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Information & Instructional Technology (IT) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the proposed ARMIS asset intelligence network & threat analysis subscription renewal as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: On June 13, 2023, the Board approved the acquisition of the ARMIS Asset Intelligence Platform designed to add an additional layer of cybersecurity awareness to the current District infrastructure. The visibility of identifying both managed and unmanaged network assets has allowed better control and mitigation to potential internet threat activity affecting curriculum/business impact. This subscription renewal allows for the continuation of these services for the 2024-2025 school year. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nile Gentry, ITS (Information Technology Services) Program Manager Financial implications: This renewal agreement provides for the 2024-2025 ARMIS asset intelligence services. Cost from 2024-2025 funding is $208,954.13 Funds to be budgeted from this expense from the following cost strip: 3980E 7400 6920 0528 93192 00000 00000 File Attachments St Lucie 2024-2025 Quote Renewal - 6866928_1_Armis.pdf (45 KB) Motion & Voting 15. Consent Agenda - Minutes Subject 15.1 May 14, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the May 14, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes, as submitted. File Attachments Motion & Voting 16. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Subject 16.1 Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #1995 - #2010 and #2012 - #2045 Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 16. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #1995 - #2010 and #2012 - #2045 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 2023-24. Submitted by: Dr. Craig Sommer, Chief of Schools Contact person: Amber Minarchick, Director of Alternative Education Financial implications: There is no financial impact to the Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting 17. Consent Agenda - Superintendent Subject 17.1 Board Ratification of Authorization to Advertise Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of Amendments to School Board Policies - Student Progression Plan for Middle/High School & Code of Student Conduct Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. Consent Agenda - Superintendent Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve/ratify the previously authorized advertisement for public hearing on the proposed adoption of amendments to the Student Progression Plan for Middle/High School and the Code of Student Conduct. Description: The Policy Review Committee has reviewed and prepared proposed amendments to the 2023-2024 Student Progression Plan for Middle/High School and the 2024-2025 Code of Student Conduct for the Superintendent's recommendation following a public hearing. On May 14, 2024, Superintendent Prince authorized publication of a legal ad for the June 18, 2024, public hearing and is now requesting Board approval/ratification of the same. Submitted by: Superintendent Jon R. Prince Financial implications: Estimated cost of legal ad is $160 charged to Board Members' legal ad/print budget #1000 E 7100 3900 0536 20100. File Attachments Motion & Voting 18. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Subject 18.1 Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Statewide Provider Contract with Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County for 2024-2025 SY Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Statewide Provider Contract with Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County for the 2024-2025 School Year as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: This contract with the Early Learning Coalition (ELC) of St. Lucie County for the 2024-2025 school year is presented for approval by the School Board on behalf of St. Lucie Public School Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Education Program providers, as follows: Allapattah Flats K-8, Bayshore Elementary, Lakewood Park Elementary, Lawnwood Elementary, Mariposa Elementary, Northport K-8, Parkway Elementary, Rivers Edge Elementary, St. Lucie Elementary, Savanna Ridge Elementary, Village Green Elementary, Weatherbee Elementary, and Windmill Point Elementary. The contract is designed to inform each provider of the requirements of participation in the VPK Program. Any child who turns 4 years of age by September 1st is eligible for Florida's Free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Program. Submitted by: Denise Rodriguez, Executive Director of Office of Teaching, Learning, and Leading Contact person: Dr. Mary Huffstetter, Coordinator of VPK Curriculum Financial implications: There is no expense to the Board. ELC issues payment based on the full-time equivalent (FTE) calculation per student. File Attachments 2024-2025 SLPS VPK CONTRACT.pdf (679 KB) 06.18.24--2024-2025 SLPS VPK Contract Orig. signed.pdf (12,874 KB) 06.18.24--2024-2025 SLPS VPK Contract Orig. signed by both parties.pdf (3,480 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 18.2 First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the School Board of St. Lucie County and Carnegie Learning, Inc. Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve that both parties wish to amend the Professional Services Agreement to extend the term by one month, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: St. Lucie Public Schools wishes to extend the term of the Carnegie Learning agreement by one month. Submitted by: Denise Rodriguez, Executive Director, Office of Teaching, Learning and Leading Financial implications: There are no financial implications to this extension. File Attachments FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SLPS AND CARNEGIE LEARNING.pdf (141 KB) 06.18.24--First Amendment to the Professional Services Agmt-Carnegie Orig. signed.pdf (558 KB) Motion & Voting 19. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PURCHASE(S) Subject 19.1 K-12 Science Instructional Materials Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 19. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL PURCHASE(S) Type Action Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Adoption of the K-12 Science Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: S t. Lucie Public Schools review committees met Monday, April 15, 2024, and Tuesday, April 16, 2024, during a publicly noticed meeting. The adoption process involves a print and digital review of the texts with a completion of an evaluation rubric for each series. Committee members were able to access each publisher's content and bid information and rate each program. Committee members, comprised of teachers, community members, and parents, had the opportunity to review materials from the state's short bid list. The list of materials to be recommended for adoption is attached for informational purposes. The School Board held a public hearing for individuals who wish to address the Board concerning the materials as listed on May 14, 2024, in the School Board Room. Student editions of recommended instructional materials were available to be viewed online by the public for at least 20 calendar days before the school board hearing. This process includes reasonable safeguards against the unauthorized use, reproduction, and distribution of instructional materials considered for adoption. Student edition information was posted on the SLPS Instructional Materials website on April 16, 2024. During the June 18, 2024, Regular School Board Meeting, the Superintendent will provide his recommendation regarding implementation of a 5-year adoption cycle for science for grades K-12 and any additional changes to Instructional Materials for the 2024-25 school year. Submitted by: Denise Rodriguez, Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, and Leading Contact person: Elizabeth Pruitt, Director of Secondary Curriculum Financial implications: The funding request of $4,200,000 is the allotted funds needed under the Instructional Materials Budget for the 5-year adoption of K-12 Science Materials. File Attachments Science_BoardDoc_BoardHearing.docx (21 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Adoption of the K-12 Science Textbook Instructional Resources and Materials as presented and attached to the agenda. Motion by Donna Mills, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Deborah Hawley, Jack Kelly, Donna Mills 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Subject 20.1 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 (Independence Classical Academy) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Independence Classical Academy's projected fund balance at year-end is $151,061 or 3.45% based on Independence Classical Academy's estimates and $505,217 or 10.67% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. The district budgeted $354,156 more in revenue than Independence. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, St. Lucie County School District, (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II Financial implications: None. File Attachments 04_2024 Independence Classical Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) 04-2024 Independence Classical FS Monthly Review.xlsx (267 KB) Subject 20.2 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 (Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance Charter School at St. Lucie's projected fund balance at year-end is $574,838 or 4.10% based on RCSSL's numbers and $1,179,793 or 8.06% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCSSL budgeted $604,955 less in revenue than the District. Please note max enrollment per contract is 1290 and as of 06/30/24, RCSSL's actual FTE is 1393 . T he school currently has a positive year-to-date fund balance and is projected to end the year with a positive fund balance. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, St. Lucie County School District, (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II Financial implications: None. File Attachments 04_2024 RCSSL Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) 04_2024 RCSSL FS Monthly Review.xlsx (226 KB) Subject 20.3 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 (Renaissance Charter School Tradition) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance at Tradition’s projected fund balance at year-end is $1,819,165 or 15.91% based on RCST's estimates and $1,396,879 or 12.53 % based on District estimates. The difference in the projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCST's budgeted $290,340 more in revenue than the District, due to a higher budget for FEFP. The school currently has a positive year-to-date fund balance. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statute 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, St. Lucie County School District, (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II Financial implications: None. File Attachments 04_2024 RCST FS Monthly Review.xlsx (218 KB) 04_2024 RCSTrad Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) Subject 20.4 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 (Somerset Bethany) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Somerset Academy Bethany's projected fund balance at year-end is $1,298,732 or 26.30% based on Somerset Academy Bethany's estimates and $2,074,989 or 38.26% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. Somerset St. Lucie budgeted $485,781 less in revenue than the District. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, St. Lucie County School District, (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II Financial implications: None. File Attachments 04-2024 Somerset Bethany FS Monthly Review.xlsx (239 KB) 04_2024 Somerset Academy Bethany Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) Subject 20.5 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 (Somerset St Lucie) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Somerset Academy St. Lucie's projected fund balance at year-end is $857,476 or 9.92% based on Somerset St Lucie's estimates and $1,836,383 or 22.81% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. Somerset St. Lucie budgeted $593,809 more in revenue than the District. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statue 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, St. Lucie County School District, (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II Financial implications: None. File Attachments 04_2024 Somerset St. Lucie Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) 04-2024 Somerset St. Lucie FS Monthly Review.xlsx (235 KB) Subject 20.6 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports April 2024 (Renaissance Tradition Prep HS) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance at Tradition Prep HS projected fund balance at year-end is $1,195,382 or 12.11% based on RCSTHS's estimates and $894,939 or 10.35 % based on District estimates. The difference in the projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCSTHS's budgeted $1,219,379 more in revenue than the District, due to a higher budget for FEFP. The school currently has a positive year-to-date fund balance. Charter school financial statements are presented to the Board for information only. No approval of a charter school's financial statement is required. This presentation/acceptance of charter school financial statements is to demonstrate compliance with section 1002.33, Florida Statutes. Specially, subsection (5)(b) requires the District, as sponsor, to monitor the revenues and expenditures of the charter school and perform duties provided in s. 1002.345. Statute 1002.345, referenced in 1002.33 (5)(b), details the requirements for the "Determination of deteriorating financial conditions and financial emergencies for charter schools and charter technical career centers". Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, St. Lucie County School District, (772)429-3970 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II Financial implications: None. File Attachments 04_2024 Trad Prep FS Monthly Review.xlsx (401 KB) 04_2024 Renaissance at Trad Prep Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) 21. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS Subject 21.1 Superintendent and Staff Reports/Comments Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 21. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS Type Action, Report, Discussion, Presentation File Attachments 22. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Subject 22.1 Attorney's Reports/Comments Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 22. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Type Action, Report, Discussion File Attachments 23. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS Subject 23.1 Board Members' Reports/Comments Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 23. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS Type Action, Report, Discussion File Attachments 24. UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS Subject 24.1 Unscheduled Speaker(s) Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 24. UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS Type Presentation Each unscheduled speaker is allotted three minutes. File Attachments 25. ADJOURNMENT Subject 25.1 Time Adjourned Meeting Jun 18, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 25. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments