Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2)

1 Monday, April 8, 2024 Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) 6:00 P.M. Commission Chambers Lake County Admin. Bldg. 315 W. Main St., Tavares, FL "We are 5,000 strong serving 42,000 students." 1. OPENING ITEMS Subject 1.01 Call to Order - Followed by a Moment of Silence and the Pledge of Allegiance (Mollie Cunningham, Chairman) Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type File Attachments 2. CHANGES, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Subject 3.01 Minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting, March 25, 2024 (Diane Kornegay, Superintendent) Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action File Attachments MINregmtg.2024.03.25.pdf (177 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 4. REPRESENTATION 5. PUBLIC INPUT: The meeting can be viewed live through the lakecountyfl.gov website. Any person may request permission to speak to the Board in person, by filling out a public input card located at the entrance to the meeting room and submitting it to the clerk before the start of the meeting. A three-minute time limit will be imposed for each speaker. 6. REPORTS Subject 6.01 Education Foundation Report (Carman Cullen-Batt, Executive Director) Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type File Attachments 6. REPORTS Subject 6.02 Attorney Report (Scott Cole, School Board Attorney) Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type File Attachments 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.01 School Concurrency Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement for the Orange Bend Ranch Residential Development (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: The First Amended Interlocal Agreement Between Lake County and Lake County School Board and Municipalities for School Planning and Siting states that “if the School Board determines that adequate capacity does not exist but that mitigation is an acceptable alternative, the development application will remain active pending the conclusion of the mitigation negotiation period.” On December 18, 2023, the applicant for the residential development project was notified that high school capacity was not available to serve the proposed residential development and was offered the option to mitigate for the needed capacity. Subsequently, the applicant agreed to mitigation payment as outlined in the Proportionate Share Mitigation Agreement. This item supports Goal #3 of the School Board's Strategic Plan by providing funding resources for future facilities and capital outlay needs. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the Proportionate Share Mitigation agreement for the Orange Bend Ranch Residential Development. 2. Do not approve the Proportionate Share Mitigation agreement for the Orange Bend Ranch Residential Development. RECOMMENDATIONS: I recommend approval of the Proportionate Share Mitigation agreement for the Orange Bend Ranch Residential Development. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Helen LaValley, Growth Planning Department. Additional information can be obtained by calling 352-253-6694. File Attachments OrangeBendRanch-PSMA_AppSignedR_04082024.pdf (1,604 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.02 Extension for Contract #20-1202-B-AR Janitorial Cleaning Chemicals (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: $310,000 from General Fund-Central Warehouse Budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve the extension of contract #20-1202-B-AR Janitorial Cleaning Chemicals. If approved, this agreement will become effective through April 11, 2025. On April 12, 2021, The Lake County School Board awarded bid #20-1202-B-AR to four (4) companies who submitted proposals for Janitorial Cleaning Chemicals. The original agreement provided firm pricing for a three (3) year period with the option for two (2) additional 12-month renewals if mutually agreed to in writing. This is the first 12-month renewal for this contract. Per the attached tabulation sheets, reasonable price increases have been applied to this extension. Copies of the renewals and updated pricing received will be available for review on VendorLink. This item supports strategic plan goal #5A – Student Achievement based on the School Board’s Strategic Priorities and is beneficial to the students because it is necessary to ensure that all students have a safe, healthy and inviting learning environment. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the recommendation to extend terms of Bid #20-1202-B-AR Janitorial Cleaning Chemicals as indicated below: Vendor Name and Location Award Recommendation Bayse Janitor Supply Co. Inc, Eustis, FL Lot #1: Items: 1-3 Lot #2: Items: 4-11 Items:13-16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 25-27, 29, 30, 33-37, 40-42 Gem Supply Company, Orlando, FL Items: 17, 24, 31, 32 & 39 Lawton Bros. Inc, Orlando, FL Items: 21 & 22 Pyramid School Products, Tampa, FL Items: 12, 28 & 38 Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the 12-month extension of Bid # 20-1202-B-AR Janitorial Cleaning Chemicals as indicated above. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated impact to our district will be $310,000 from General Fund-Central Warehouse budget. DATA SOURCE: The agenda item for this item was prepared by Procurement Services and the Warehouse Department in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” File Attachments Bayse Complete Contract.pdf (23,218 KB) Gem Supply Complete Contract.pdf (19,988 KB) Lawton Complete Contract.pdf (3,730 KB) Pyramid School Products Complete Contract....pdf (3,724 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.03 Agreement #22-0401-PB-YR-Piggyback Utilization Renewal per the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Agreement #20-0701 Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel, Kerosene, LP Gas, and Bio-Diesel with Port Consolidated, Inc. (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: $3,200,000 from General Fund - Transportation Budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve the 1-year renewal of Piggyback Agreement #22-0401-PB-YR for Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel, Kerosene, LP Gas, and Bio-Diesel with Port Consolidated, Inc. On April 22, 2020, the Lake County Board of County Commissioners awarded Contract # 20-0701 – Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene, LP Gas, and Bio-Diesel products to Port Consolidated, Inc. The intent of this agreement is to establish firm pricing to furnish fuel products on an as-needed basis to the School District. If approved, this agreement will become effective immediately and will provide firm prices through April 21, 2025. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal #5A – Ensure all students have a safe and positive environment. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Agreement # 20-0701 Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel, Kerosene, LP Gas, and Bio-Diesel with Port Consolidated, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve utilizing the Lake County Board of County Commissioners Agreement No. 20-0701 Gasoline, Diesel, Fuel, Kerosene, LP Gas, and Bio-Diesel with Port Consolidated, Inc. located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be $3,200,000 funded through the General Fund Transportation Budget. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Procurement Services in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statutes, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes. “ File Attachments 22-0401-PB-YR Complete Contract.pdf (3,616 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.04 Renewal of Agreement 22-1001-B-BB-Grease Interceptors, Septic Tank and Wastewater Treat Plant Facilities Pump-Out Services with American Pipe and Tank, Inc. (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 from General Fund-Maintenance Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve Renewal of Agreement 22-1001-B-BB – Grease Interceptors, Septic Tank and Wastewater Treat Plant Facilities Pump-Out Services with American Pipe and Tank, Inc. On April 10, 2023 the Board awarded ITB# 22-1001-B-BB to American Pipe and Tank, Inc. for a 12-month period with the option to renew it for two (2) additional 12-month terms, if mutually agreed in writing. If approved, this renewal would become active April 10, 2024 and will provide firm pricing until April 9, 2025. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal #5A – Ensure all students have a safe and positive environment . ALTERNATIVES: Approve the recommendation to renew the agreement for ITB # 22-1001-B-BB – Grease Interceptors, Septic Tank and Wastewater Treat Plant Facilities Pump-Out Services with American Pipe and Tank, Inc. located in Ocala, FL. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve renewing the agreement for ITB# 22-1001-B-BB – Grease Interceptors, Septic Tank and Wastewater Treat Plant Facilities Pump-Out Services with American Pipe and Tank, Inc. located in Ocala, FL. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be $300,000 from Capital Outlay Funds – Maintenance Budget. DATA SOURCE This agenda item was prepared by Procurement Services and Maintenance in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statues, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” File Attachments LCSB RENEWAL AGREEMENT.pdf (90 KB) M 22-1001-B-BB Tabsheet Renewal.pdf (119 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.05 Renewal of Agreement 22-1002-B-AR-Covered Walkways with Citory Solutions, LLC (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: $100,000 Local Capital Improvement Funds-Maintenance Budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: Lake County Schools (LCS) Procurement Services Department requests the Board to approve Renewal of Agreement 22-1002-B-AR – Covered Walkways with Citory Solutions, LLC. On April 10, 2023 the Board awarded ITB# 22-1002-B-AR to Citory Solutions, LLC for a 12-month period with the option to renew it for two (2) additional 12-month terms, if mutually agreed in writing. If approved, this renewal would become active April 10, 2024 and will provide firm pricing until April 9, 2025. This item supports Strategic Plan Goal #5 – Ensure all students have a safe and positive environment . ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the recommendation to renew the agreement for ITB # 22-1002-B-AR Covered Walkways with Citory Solutions located in Orlando, FL. 2. Do not approve at this time. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve renewing the agreement for ITB# 22-1002-B-AR Covered Walkways with Citory Solutions located in Orlando, FL. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact will be $100,000 from Local Capital Improvement Funds-Maintenance Budget. DATA SOURCE This agenda item was prepared by Procurement Services and Maintenance in accordance with School Board Policy 6320. Questions may be directed to Procurement Services at 352-253-6762. “Failure to file a protest within the time prescribed in section 120.57(3), Florida Statues, or failure to post the bond or other security required by law within the time allowed for filing a bond shall constitute a waiver of proceedings under chapter 120, Florida Statutes.” File Attachments 22-1002-B-AR Vendor Signed Renewal Agreement.pdf (191 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.06 GMP Amendment for CM Continuing Services Agreement for Rimes Early Learning - Windows and Doors Replacement Project (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: $2,483,931 from ESSER and Local Capital Improvement Funds Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: On October 9, 2023, The School Board of Lake County, Florida, approved RFQ #22-0305-Q-YR Construction Management Continuing Services Contract. This GMP amendment is for the Rimes Early Learning – Windows and Doors Replacement Project with Core Construction Services of Floris, LLC. This project consists of window and door replacement, miscellaneous flooring and HVAC replacement, asbestos remediation and various other minor trade work in association with the windows and doors. ESSER funds will be utilized for all qualifying portions of this project and capital local outlay (millage) will be utilized for the remaining portion. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the GMP Amendment between The School Board of Lake County, FL and Core Construction Services of Florida, LLC for the Rimes Early Learning – Windows and Doors Replacement project. 2. Do not approve the GMP Amendment between The School Board of Lake County, FL and Core Construction Services of Florida, LLC for the Rimes Early Learning – Windows and Doors Replacement project. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board approve the GMP Amendment between The School Board of Lake County, Florida and Core Construction Services of Florida, LLC for the Rimes Early Learning – Windows and Doors Replacement project. FISCAL IMPACT: The fiscal impact of the GMP Amendment is $2,483,931 which will be funded from ESSER and Local Capital Improvement Funds. DATA SOURCE: This request was prepared by Dave Parker, Director of Facilities. Any questions may be directed to Mr. Parker at 352-253-4180. File Attachments Rimes ELC Reno - GMP Package v3 - 03.27.2024.pdf (904 KB) Exhibit C - GMP Amendment_Signed.pdf (137 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 8. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-BUSINESS AND SUPPORT ITEMS Subject 8.07 Approval of Non-Exclusive Utility Easement in Favor of SECO Energy at Minneola Area Relief K-8 "FF" (John Carr, Assistant Superintendent Operations & Facilities) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: As part of the construction of K-8 “FF”, SECO Energy has requested an easement over the property for the installation of temporary power lines. This easement will be released once the permanent lines are installed and a perpetual easement is granted and recorded. This item supports Goal 3 of the School Board’s Strategic Plan and is beneficial to the students because granting this easement is a necessary step in the efficient construction of K-8 “FF”. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement in favor of SECO Energy at Minneola Area Relief K-8 “FF” Not approve the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement in favor of SECO Energy at Minneola Area Relief K-8 “FF” RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement in favor of SECO Energy at Minneola Area Relief K-8 “FF” FISCAL IMPACT: There is no additional fiscal impact caused by the approval of the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Kelly Randall, Executive Director of Facilities & Planning. Any questions regarding this matter should be directed to Ms. Randall at 352-253-6698. File Attachments Non-Exclusive Easement - Lake Co School Board 4.3.24_Temp Power.pdf (765 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.01 Notification of Human Resources Action Items – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting. (Chad Farnsworth, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1- Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. Not approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur on a continual basis with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Guido Zamora, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to him at 253-6530. File Attachments Board List 04.08.2024- Revised.pdf (429 KB) HR Board List Addendum 4.8.24 Board List.pdf (143 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 9. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-HUMAN RESOURCE ITEMS Subject 9.02 Notification of Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools – will be available by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the meeting. (Chad Farnsworth, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources) Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONAL E: All human resources action items shall be presented to the School Board for approval according to established policies and procedures. Approval is needed for management of employment records and data according to established policies and procedures. (School Board Policy 6.10, 6.11, 6.111, 6.17, and F.S. 1012.23) This Agenda item supports Strategic Goal #1- Student Success, and Goal #2-Retention & Recruitment. It is beneficial to the students because high performing and highly qualified employees are essential for delivering and supporting the mission of the School Board. ALTERNATIVES : Approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . Not approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the Board approve the Human Resources Action Items for Conversion Charter Schools as presented . FISCAL IMPACT: Without approval of Human Resources Action Items by the School Board, there would be no official documentation of School Board appointments, reappointments, transfers, resignations, and leaves for administrative, professional/managerial, instructional and non-instructional employees. The financial impact to the School District is absorbed within school, department, and grant budgets. Changes in employment status occur on a continual basis with little or no budgetary impact, since terminations/leaves result in budgeted positions being vacant and appointments/promotions result in budgeted positions being filled. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared and submitted to the Superintendent by Guido Zamora, Director of Human Resources. Any questions or comments should be directed to him at 253-6530. File Attachments Charter Board List 04.08.2024.pdf (90 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.01 AVID Agreement Q-88165 for School Year 2024-2025 at Eleven Middle Schools and Eight High Schools (Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership), Fiscal Impact: $91,021.00 from General Fund-College & Career Readiness Department AVID Budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The AVID® (Advancement via Individual Determination) system is designed to enhance the skills necessary for future academic success in an advanced , college preparatory curriculum . One of the primary purposes of AVID® is to inspire students to attain a college education in pursuit of their dream careers. AVID ® students take advanced classes and receive the support necessary to excel in these classes through an AVID® elective class This AVID® Agreement for renewed membership and initial implementation for the 2024-2025 school year will provide continued support to increase school-wide implementation, district-wide professional learning and student performance . The eleven middle schools participating are Carver Middle School, Cecil E. Gray Middle School, East Ridge Middle School, Eustis Middle School, Lake Pointe Academy, Mt. Dora Middle School , Oak Park Middle School , Tavares Middle School, Umatilla Middle School , Windy Hill Middle School and Aurelia Cole Academy. The eight high schools participating are East Ridge High School, Eustis High School, Lake Minneola High School, Leesburg High School, Mt. Dora High School , South Lake High School, Tavares High School and Umatilla High School. This item supports Goal #1 of the School Board ' s Strategic Plan and is beneficial to the students of Lake County because AVID® will provide strategic support resulting in increased student achievement , increased enrollment and success in Advanced Placement, AICE, IB and Dual Enrollment courses, increased enrollment and success in Algebra I in middle school, and closing the achievement gap . ALTERNATIVES: 1. Approve the AVID® Agreement Q-88165 for School Year 2024- 2025 2. Not approve the AVID® Agreement Q-88165 for School Year 2024- 2025 RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the AVID® Agreement Q-88165 for School Year 2024- 2025. FISCAL IMPACT : $91 , 021 . 00 from General Fund-College & Career Readiness Department AVID Budget DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Frances Celis, Executive Director of Student Support Services and Marta Ramirez, Director College and Career Readiness. Additional information may be obtained by calling them at 352-253-6770 or emailing celisf@lake.k12.fl.us or ramirezm@lake.k12.fl.us This agenda item was reviewed by School Board Attorney . File Attachments 2024-2025_AVID_Agreement_for_Signature_-_Lake.pdf (479 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.02 Charter Contract First Addendum for Mascotte Charter School (Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent, Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: is not possible to quantify this at this time, as the student population in the future is unknown. Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE: The School Board of Lake County, Florida, and Mascotte Charter School, have executed a Charter Contract for the period from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2037. Because the Mascotte Charter Board wishes to expand their facilities and the students served from Kindergarten through eighth grade, Mascotte Charter School has requested an amendment to their contract. The expansion information was shared in their application that was approved during the May 9, 2022, School Board Meeting. Additionally, the 2024-25 school year student enrollment projections, which included Grade 6, were shared with the Finance Department. This agenda item will memorialize the revision of the contract. The section of the contract to be amended is Section 3: Students. The required documentation needed to amend this contract has been reviewed by District Staff; however, the facility's information is currently pending approval. This agenda item supports Goal 1b of the district Strategic Plan and is beneficial to the students because charter schools provide additional educational alternatives. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the First Addendum to Charter School Contract between the School Board of Lake County, Florida, and Mascotte Charter School, contingent upon the review from the Facilities Department. Not approve the First Addendum to Charter School Contract between the School Board of Lake County, Florida, and Mascotte Charter School. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend that the School Board approve the First Addendum to Charter School Contract between The School Board of Lake County, Florida, and Mascotte Charter School, contingent upon the review from the Facilities Department. FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of the Mascotte Charter School Addendum would impact the operating budget of the Lake County School District when students transfer to the charter school, the same as with any other charter school. It is not possible to quantify this at this time, as the student population is unknown. Denial of the Mascotte Charter School Addendum has no fiscal impact on the district. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Sebrina Dillon-Banks, Executive Director of School Improvement and Alternative Programs. Additional information may be obtained by calling her at 352-253-6785. File Attachments Mascotte Renewal App and Contract (signed)2022-2037.pdf (6,559 KB) Mascotte First Addendum.pdf (536 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.03 Out-of-State Temporary Duty Leave for Scott Flowers, Frances Celis & Tammy Langley to attend the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference 2024 in Atlanta, GA, May 27-31, 2024 (Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning and Leadership), Fiscal Impact: $564 from General Fund, Teaching, Learning & Leadership Department Budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: This request is for Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership, Frances Celis, Executive Director Student Support Services, and Tammy Langley, Principal, Oak Park Middle School, to attend the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference 2024 in Atlanta, GA, May 27-31, 2024. The conference provides dynamic, face-to-face teamwork, sessions, panel discussions, and concurrent mini-sessions in order to catalyze collaboration, action, and a renewed commitment to transform practices, partnerships, and systems. The conference will provide guidance in creating skillsets to lead collaboratively and implement effective strategies for the development of community schools. This item supports Goal 4A and 4B, Community Engagement & Governance, of the District’s Strategic Plan and is beneficial to students because it promotes positive and proactive communication of information to all stakeholders, and provides parents and guardians opportunities to acquire information, knowledge, and skills to support their children. ALTERNATIVES: Approve the Out-of-State Temporary Duty Leave for Scott Flowers, Frances Celis & Tammy Langley to attend the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference 2024 in Atlanta, GA, May 27-31, 2024. Not approve the Out-of-State Temporary Duty Leave for Scott Flowers, Frances Celis & Tammy Langley to attend the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference 2024 in Atlanta, GA, May 27-31, 2024. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend approval of the Out-of-State Temporary Duty Leave for Scott Flowers, Frances Celis & Tammy Langley to attend the National Community Schools & Family Engagement Conference 2024 in Atlanta, GA, May 27-31, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated cost to the district is $564 for meals from the General Fund, Teaching, Learning & Leadership Department budget. All other costs are funded by The American Federation of Teachers and Florida Education Association. DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning Leadership. Additional information may be obtained by calling him at 352-253-6520. File Attachments 4-8-24 TLL Out-of-State TD to Atlanta, GA.pdf (1,358 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.04 Request for Modification of Hearing Officer's Recommendation (Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) File Attachments Student #3552781808 Request for Mod of Hearing Off Rec.pdf (229 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 10. NEW BUSINESS-CONSENT AGENDA-SCHOOL ITEMS Subject 10.05 Final Orders for Student Expulsion (Scott Flowers, Assistant Superintendent Teaching, Learning & Leadership) Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action (Consent) Student #5300879100 South Lake High – Weapons Possession Student #3552781808 Eustis MS – Weapons Possession File Attachments L.L. Exp with Services Final Order.pdf (264 KB) Student #3552781808 Expulsion with Services Final Order.pdf (246 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation of the Consent Agenda Motion by Marc Dodd, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.01 Public Hearing - Tentative Approval of Policy 5136-Wireless Communication Devices and Policy 5610-Removal, Suspensions, Alternative Disciplinary Placement and Expulsion of Students Fiscal Impact: None Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: The policies being brought for tentative approval and have been reviewed and revised per the NEOLA updates. NEOLA updates to address Federal or State legislation, court decisions that may necessitate policy revisions and/or actions of agencies at either the Federal or State level that may necessitate policy revisions. These policies were advertised in the Daily Commercial, March 22, 2024. If approved, the policies will be advertised and brought to the Board for final approval at the Regular School Board Meeting, May 13, 2024. Policies: 5136 - Wireless Communication Devices 5610-Removal, Suspensions, Alternative Disciplinary Placement and Expulsion of Students ALTERNATIVES: 1. Provide tentative approval of the policies, per NEOLA updates. 2. Do not provide tentative approval of the policies and make revisions. RECOMMENDATION: I recommend the Board provide tentative approval of the policies as presented. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with tentative approval of the policies. DATA SOURCE: The policies were reviewed and revised by Dr. Porshialee Byfield, Director of Choice and Alternative Education and team and presented to the Clerk for entering into BoardDocs. For questions or concerns, please contact the clerk at 352-253-6513 or email: challengern@lake.k12.fl.us . The proposed policy procedures can be found on the district website at: www.lake.k12.fl.us under School Board - Proposed Policy Revisions. File Attachments Policy 5136.pdf (230 KB) Policy 5610.pdf (560 KB) Motion & Voting to approve the Superintendent's recommendation Motion by Bill Mathias, second by Stephanie Luke. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.02 Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4, travel request to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 5-7, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa, FL Fiscal Impact:$881.40 from General Fund-Board Member budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4, is requesting the School Board’s confirmation that the travel to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 5-7, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa, Florida, is for official School Board business and the travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Effective July 1, 2019, Section 1001.39(1), Florida Statutes, title District School Board Members; travel expenses, provides as follows: 1) In addition to the salary provided in s.1001.395, each member of a district school board shall be allowed, from the district school fund, reimbursement of travel expenses as authorized in s. 112.061, provided that any travel outside the district that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the district school board to confirm that such travel is for official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education. Any request for travel outside the state must include an itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses, including, but not limited to, the anticipated costs of all means of travel, lodging and subsistence. Immediately preceding a request, the public must have an opportunity to speak on the specific travel agenda item. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The School Board confirms that the travel of Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4 to the FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 5-7, 2024, is for official School Board business and that the travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. 2. The School Board does not confirm the travel of Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member, District 4. FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated fiscal impact to the district is approximately $881.40 from General Fund-Board Member budget. Conference Registration $275.00 Hotel stay 2 nights $368.00 ($184.00 per night) Parking approx. $105.00 Mileage $133.40 Total $881.40 DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Natalie Challenger, Clerk to the Board, in cooperation with Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member. For questions or concerns, please call 352-253-6513. File Attachments FSBA Summer Conf. agenda 6-5-7-24.pdf (44 KB) Motion & Voting motion by Ms. Luke to approve the travel Motion by Stephanie Luke, second by Bill Mathias. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 11. DISCUSSION Subject 11.03 Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Member, District 2, travel request to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 5-7, 2024 at the Grand Hyatt Tampa, FL. Fiscal Impact: $862.77 from General Fund-Board Member budget Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Action BACKGROUND and RATIONALE: Tyler Brandeburg, School Board Member, District 2, is requesting the School Board’s confirmation that the travel to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 5-7, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt Tampa, Florida, is for official School Board business and the travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Effective July 1, 2019, Section 1001.39(1), Florida Statutes, title District School Board Members; travel expenses, provides as follows: 1) In addition to the salary provided in s.1001.395, each member of a district school board shall be allowed, from the district school fund, reimbursement of travel expenses as authorized in s. 112.061, provided that any travel outside the district that exceeds $500 requires prior approval by the district school board to confirm that such travel is for official business of the school district and complies with rules of the State Board of Education. Any request for travel outside the state must include an itemized list detailing all anticipated travel expenses, including, but not limited to, the anticipated costs of all means of travel, lodging and subsistence. Immediately preceding a request, the public must have an opportunity to speak on the specific travel agenda item. ALTERNATIVES: 1. The School Board confirms that the travel of Tyler Brandeburg, District 2 to the FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 5-7, 2024, is for official School Board business and that the travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. 2. The School Board does not confirm the travel of Tyler Brandeburg, District 2. FISCAL IMPACT: The anticipated fiscal impact to the district is approximately $862.77 from General Fund-Board Member budget. Conference Registration $275.00 Hotel stay 2 nights $368.00 ($184.00 per night) Parking approx. $105.00 Mileage $114.77 Total $862.77 DATA SOURCE: This agenda item was prepared by Natalie Challenger, Clerk to the Board, in cooperation with Mollie Cunningham, School Board Member. For questions or concerns, please call 352-253-6513. File Attachments FSBA Summer Conf. agenda 6-5-7-24.pdf (44 KB) Motion & Voting motion by Ms. Luke to approve the travel Motion by Stephanie Luke, second by Marc Dodd. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Bill Mathias, Stephanie Luke, Marc Dodd, Mollie Cunningham, Tyler Brandeburg 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.01 Superintendent's Report for April 8, 2024 Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type File Attachments 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.02 Letters of Condolence Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type Letters of Condolence went to the Family of: Cleta Tucker, grandmother of Julie Tucker, Principal, Grassy Lake Elementary Randal Spencer, husband of Rebecca Spencer, ELC Site Coordinator, Triangle Elementary Kenneth Ray Enloe, Jr., brother of Sharon Rodgers, Program Specialist IDEA, ESE Department James "Jim" Boliek, father of Lori Carroll, School Counselor, The Villages of Lady Lake Elementary File Attachments 12. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Subject 12.03 Business Partner Recognition Meeting Apr 8, 2024 - Lake County Schools - Regular School Board Meeting-Revised (2) Type File Attachments 13. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT