THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.

2 Tuesday, April 9, 2024 THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY Regular Meeting - April 9, 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 Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 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 Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 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 Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 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 Subject 1.4 Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Future Farmers of America (FFA) Parliamentary Procedure Team Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Presentation Description: Jenna Blankenbaker, the Future Farmers of America (FFA) Instructor at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, along with FFA students, will present a brief parliamentary demonstration. Submitted by: Annette Jackson, Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the Superintendent Contact person: Dr. Kevin G. Perry, Assistant to the Superintendent Financial implications: There is no financial impact to the Board. File Attachments Subject 1.5 Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Student Performance Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 1. OPENING OF MEETING Type Presentation Students from Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie, under the direction of Jamie Dean-Brackett, will provide a special presentation. File Attachments 2. PUBLIC HEARING Subject 2.1 Proposed Adoption of Amendments to School Board Policy #s 3430.03, 1430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave and Policy #0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings; and Proposed Adoption of School Board Policy #3270 - Lesson Plans Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 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 School Board Policy #s 3430.03, 1430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave and Policy #0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings; and adopt the proposed School Board Policy #3270 - Lesson Plans, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The School Board will conduct a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed adoption of amendments to School Board Policy #s 3430.03, 1430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave and Policy #0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings; and the proposed adoption of School Board Policy #3270 - Lesson Plans. Following the public hearing, the Superintendent will make a recommendation as to adoption of the same. Submitted By: Barbara L. Sadaka, General Counsel Contact: Dr. Helen Wild, Deputy Superintendent Financial Implications: There is no financial implication to the Board. File Attachments 04.09.24--Public Particpation Policy 0169.1 Revised with current (2) 3-25-24.pdf (95 KB) 3-11.24 Lesson Plans Policy 3270.pdf (131 KB) Sick Leave Policy 1430.03.pdf (657 KB) Sick Leave Policy 3430.03.pdf (660 KB) Sick Leave Policy 4430.03.pdf (579 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the proposed amendments to School Board Policy #s 3430.03, 1430.03, and 4430.03 - Sick Leave and Policy #0169.1 - Public Participation at Board Meetings; and adopt the proposed School Board Policy #3270 - Lesson Plans, as presented and attached to the agenda. Motion by Troy Ingersoll, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Subject 3.1 Dr. Samuel S. Gaines 2024 Essay Winners Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: Dr. Kevin G. Perry, Assistant to the Superintendent, along with Mr. Brian Garcia of Remnant Construction, the sponsor of the essay contest, will present the 2024 awards to the following contest winners: HIGH SCHOOL 1st Place = Milani Carpenter - Lincoln Park Academy 2nd Place = Arianna John - Lincoln Park Academy 3rd Place = Madison Coloso - Lincoln Park Academy MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st Place = Joshua Leblanc - Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies 2nd Place = Alexander Zamora-Torres - Southport Middle School 3rd Place = Nya Cole - Southport Middle School ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1st Place = Sophia Fernandez-Cendejas - Lawnwood Elementary School 2nd Place = Carter Jock - Palm Pointe Educational Research School 3rd Place = Yulitzi Alfred-Torres - Frances K. Sweet Elementary School Submitted by: Annette Jackson, Executive Assistant to the Assistant to the Superintendent Contact person: Dr. Kevin G. Perry, Assistant to the Superintendent Financial implications: There is no financial impact to the Board. File Attachments Subject 3.2 Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month Proclamation Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Action, Presentation Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the Proclamation designating April 2024 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Description: The Exceptional Student Education Department (ESE) will come forward to read the Proclamation for Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director, Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Contact person: BMC Financial implications: There is no expense to the Board. File Attachments 04.09.24 Autism Awareness Proclamation 2024.docx (15 KB) 04.09.24--Autism Awareness Proclamation 2024 Orig. Signed.pdf (452 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board adopt the Proclamation designating April 2024 as Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Motion by Donna Mills, second by Troy Ingersoll. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 3.3 Attendance Awards: "Aim for 100" Initiative Award for the Month of March, as presented and attached to the presentation. Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 3. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Type Presentation Description: St. Lucie Public Schools have worked diligently and strategically to increase attendance at our school sites. Many schools have implemented interventions and positive initiatives to encourage attendance and promote the importance of being in school. The District's Attendance Team has created an "Aim for 100" initiative that recognizes schools that have gone above and beyond to promote positive attendance practices. For the month of March, several schools will be recognized for implementing the most creative methods to increase student attendance. Each of these schools has truly embraced a culture of ensuring our students are attending school. Congratulations! Submitted by: Heather Roland, Executive Director, Exceptional Student Education and Student Services Contact person: BMC Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments March Aim for 100 Attendance Awards.pdf (62 KB) 4. SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION (STAR) Subject 4.1 STAR Presentation Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 4. SPECIAL THANKS AND RECOGNITION (STAR) Type Presentation Description: The focus of the STAR Program is to recognize employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the District's vision and to acknowledge those who exemplify its core values. Each month, the District recognizes outstanding employees who exceed expectations with the STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award. To be eligible for the nomination, employees should meet the following criteria: (1) while dedicated to fulfilling job responsibilities, employee goes above and beyond their required duties in support of the District's Mission and Vision; (2) displays a helpful, cooperative, and positive attitude towards students, parents and staff while fostering camaraderie and collaboration; (3) serves as a role model for the others in similar positions. The employees who will be receiving the STAR award for the month of April are: Sandra Banner, Site Maintenance Worker (Performance Based Preparatory Academy) Shemair Dorelus, Social Worker (Student Services) Yadira Sotolongo, Food Service Assistant (St. Lucie West Centennial High School) Lilias Batchelor, School Counselor (Lawnwood Elementary) Jenny Clancy, Fine Arts Specialist (Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie) Carlos Gonzalez, School Resource Officer (Lawnwood Elementary) Jorge Goz, School Resource Officer (Chester A. Moore Elementary) Laura Van Duzer, Guidance Counselor (Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie) Jennifer Sears, Transportation Routing Manager (Transportation) Submitted by: Lydia Martin, Chief Communications Officer Financial implications: Expense for certificate and pin disbursed from Superintendent's Employee Recognition budget #1000 E 9100 5900 0526 21477 File Attachments 5. EASL REPORT Subject 5.1 EASL Reports/Comments Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 5. EASL REPORT Type Report File Attachments 6. CWA REPORT Subject 6.1 CWA Reports/Comments Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 6. CWA REPORT Type Report File Attachments 7. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Subject 7.1 SLPS Youth Advisory Council Reports/Comments Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 7. ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Type Report File Attachments 8. CONSENT AGENDA Subject 8.1 Adoption of Consent Agenda Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. File Attachments Motion & Voting There is a motion and second to adopt the consent agenda as presented. Motion by Troy Ingersoll, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.2 Superintendent's Recommendation for Approval of Consent Agenda Items Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action (Consent), Discussion Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 8.3 Remove Items from Consent Agenda for Discussion Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 8. CONSENT AGENDA Type Action, Procedural, Discussion Recommended Action Action is at the Board's discretion. File Attachments 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Subject 9.1 Payment of Bills February 2024 Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Payment of Bills for the month of February 2024 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Payment of Bills report for the month of February 2024 is presented for Board action. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Christine O'Rourke, Executive Assistant CFO Financial implications: There is a financial impact on the Board agenda item presented. See attached Sequential Check Listing report of February 2024. File Attachments Payment of Bills - February 2024.pdf (393 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 9.2 Monthly Financial Reports February 2024 Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 9. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Finance Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Monthly Financial Reports for February 2024 as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Monthly Financial Reports for February 2024 are presented for Board action as required by State Board Rules 6A-1.008. Attached are the Revenue and Expense Summary reports for February 2024. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Christine O'Rourke, Executive Assistant CFO Financial implications: There is no financial implication to the Board. File Attachments Expense Report-February 2024.pdf (158 KB) Revenue Report - February 2024.pdf (46 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Payroll Subject 10.1 St Lucie Public Schools Payroll Schedule 2024-2025 Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 10. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Payroll Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the 2024-2025 payroll schedule as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: 2024-25 Payroll Schedule Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Barbara Audette, Coordinator of Payroll Financial implications: Payroll Schedule File Attachments 24-25 Payroll Schedule.xlsx (32 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 11. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Subject 11.1 CINTAS Agreement for Workplace Uniform Rentals Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the CINTAS Agreement as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The attached agreement is to provide rental uniforms for select groups of staff. The agreement is a piggyback on the University of Nebraska agreement with Cintas, contract 3702-22-4618 Workplace Solutions. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kim Albritton, Director of Financial Operations Financial implications: This is an annual purchase for approximately $80,000. Fund source 1000E7900 3950 CNTR PROJ0 00000 00000 File Attachments SLPS Amendment.pdf (306 KB) Cooperative Acceptance Agreement.pdf (588 KB) 04.09.24--CINTAS SLPS Amendment Orig. Signed.pdf (1,929 KB) 04.09.24--CINTAS Cooperative Acceptance Agreement Orig. Signed.pdf (2,888 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 11.2 Educational Travel Adventures Contract - Port St. Lucie High School Drama Student Trip to London, England, March 15 - 22, 2025 Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 11. Consent Agenda - Business Services - Purchasing Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Educational Travel Adventures contract, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: Port St. Lucie High School drama teacher Patrick Madden is proposing to take 40 students to London, England, on March 15 - 22, 2025, which was already approved at the January 2024 Board meeting. Students will pay $3,000 each with the balance of nearly $2,000 each being subsidized by the drama department. The attached contract with Educational Travel Adventures was not included on the January agenda but needs to be executed in order for the students to start the installation payments. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Contact person: Kimberly Albritton, Director Financial Operations Financial implications: There is no expense to the Board. File Attachments PortStLucieLON25TourAgreement166229.pdf (127 KB) 04.09.24--Port StLucieLON25TourAgreement166229 ORIG SIGNED.pdf (3,426 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Subject 12.1 Florida Department of Education Five Year Work Plan for St. Lucie Public Schools Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the report for submittal to the Florida Department of Education, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: According to F.S. 1013.35 all Florida school districts are required to submit their five year work plan on an annual basis to the Florida Department of Education. The information being provided is based on the data provided by the State Department of Economic & Demographic Research during their Education Revenue Estimating Conference, which is hosted quarterly throughout the fiscal year. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Inter-Governmental Relations Financial implications: There is no direct financial impact to the Board. The plan is consistent with the 2023-2024 Board approved fiscal year budget. File Attachments 04.09.24--FDOE 5yr Work Plan for SLPS.pdf (190 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 12.2 Facilities Use Agreement with YMCA for Before and After Care at Southern Oaks Middle School Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 12. Consent Agenda - Growth Management Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve The Facilities Use Agreement with YMCA for Before and After Care at Southern Oaks Middle School, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: The YMCA of the Treasure Coast and St. Lucie Public Schools have partnered throughout the years to provide Before & After Care services as well as summer camp programs for our students at several of our school locations. This agreement will allow the YMCA to expand their Before & After Care services and programs to Southern Oaks Middle School. Submitted by: Terence O'Leary, Chief Operations Officer Contact person: Nicole Fogarty, Director of Growth Management, Land Acquisitions & Inter-Governmental Relations Financial implications: There is no direct fiscal impact to the Board. File Attachments YMCA FUA Southern Oaks 2023-24.PDF (651 KB) 04.09.24--YMCA FUA Southern Oaks 2023-24 Orig. Signed.pdf (3,084 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Subject 13.1 Human Resources Actions Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 13. Consent Agenda - Human Resources Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the attached personnel action items report, including leaves, as presented and attached to the Agenda. Description: The Agenda pertains to all personnel action matters/items that require Board approval. Submitted by: Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Jr., Executive Director, Human Resources Financial implications: The attached HR action items are budgeted in various accounts. File Attachments 04.09.24 Final Agenda2.pdf (184 KB) 04.09.24 Agenda Items.pdf (1,056 KB) 04.09.24 2024 April OOF Certification.pdf (100 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 13.2 Letter of Understanding Regarding Bus Aide Additional Compensation - EASL/CU Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 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 the School Board of St. Lucie County and the Education Association of St. Lucie (EASL) regarding additional compensation for eligible bargaining unit (CU) employees for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Description: The attached Letter of Understanding is a tentative agreement between St. Lucie Public Schools and the Education Association of St. Lucie (EASL) regarding additional compensation for eligible Classified Unit (CU) bargaining unit employees. Eligible employees include Bus Aides assigned to a bus route to Dale Cassens Education Complex/Pride for the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Submitted by: Dr. Rafael Sanchez Jr., Executive Director of Human Resources Contact person: Dr. Helen Wild, Deputy Superintendent File Attachments LOU - CU DCEC Bus Aides Compensation 2023-2025 022624.pdf (287 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 14. Consent Agenda - Minutes Subject 14.1 March 12, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the March 12, 2024, Regular Board Meeting Minutes, as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Mar 12, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEE Description: Submitted by: Contact person: Financial implications: File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 14.2 March 12, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the March 12, 2024, Special Board Meeting Minutes, as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Mar 12, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - SPECIAL MEE Description: Submitted by: Contact person: Financial implications: File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 14.3 March 26, 2024, Special (Work Session) Meeting Minutes Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 14. Consent Agenda - Minutes Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the March 26, 2024, Special (Work Session) Meeting Minutes as submitted. Minutes View Minutes for Mar 26, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - SPECIAL (WO File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 15. Consent Agenda - Chief of Schools (Operations) Subject 15.1 Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Penalty, and Final Orders #1912 - #1956 Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 15. 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 #1912 through #1956 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: Dr. Sunny Booker, Director of Alternative Education Financial implications: There is no financial impact to the Board. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 16. Consent Agenda - Superintendent Subject 16.1 Board Ratification of Authorization to Advertise Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption of Amendments to School Board Policy #3430.03, #1430.03, and #4430.03 - Sick Leave and Proposed Adoption of Policy Entitled Lesson Plans Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 16. 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 School Board Policy #3430.03, #1430.03, and #4430.03 and the proposed adoption of policy entitled Lesson Plans. Description: The Policy Review Committee has reviewed and prepared amendments to Policy #3430.03, #1430.03, and #4430.03 - Sick Leave and adoption of policy entitled Lesson Plans. On March 7, 2024, Superintendent Prince authorized publication of a legal ad for public hearing and is now requesting Board ratification of the same. Submitted by: Superintendent Jon R. Prince Contact person: Barbara L. Sadaka, General Counsel (and Chairman of Policy Review Committee) Financial implications: Estimated cost of legal ad is $150 charged to Board Members' legal ad/print budget #1000E7100 3900 0536 20100. File Attachments Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 17. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Subject 17.1 ESOL Add On Plan / English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 17. Consent Agenda - Teaching and Learning Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Inservice Program for ESOL Endorsement / Add-on Certification Program / English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement, as presented and attached to the agenda. Description: District Add-on Certification Programs for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Endorsement must reflect the new State Board of Education approved FLORIDA TEACHER STANDARDS for ESOL ENDORSEMENT ; Rule 6A-4.02451 . Submitted by: Denise Rodriguez, Executive Director, Office of Teaching, Learning and Leading Financial implications: There are no financial implications to the Board. File Attachments St Lucie County ESOL add-on plan 2024 (1).docx (97 KB) ESOL 5 year add on program numbers 2024.docx (59 KB) ESOL letter from Super 2024.docx (797 KB) 04.09.24--St Lucie County ESOL add-on plan 2024 Orig. Signed.pdf (9,092 KB) 04.09.24--ESOL letter from Super 2024 Orig. Signed.pdf (223 KB) Motion & Voting The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the consent agenda as submitted. Motion by Jack Kelly, second by Donna Mills. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson 18. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Subject 18.1 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports February 2024 (Independence Classical Academy) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Independence Classical Academy's projected fund balance at year-end is $495,261 or 10.48% based on Independence Classical Academy's estimates and $497,643 or 10.52% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. The district budgeted $2,382 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 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II, Financial Operations Financial implications: None. File Attachments 02-2024 Independence Classical FS Monthly Review.xlsx (267 KB) 02_2024 Independence Classical Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) Subject 18.2 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports Febuary 2024 (Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. 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 $1,164,095 or 7.96% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCSSL budgeted $589,257 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 1390 . 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 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II, Financial Operations Financial implications: None. File Attachments 02_2024 RCSSL FS Monthly Review.xlsx (226 KB) 02_2024 RCSSL Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) Subject 18.3 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports February 2024 (Renaissance Charter School at Tradition) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance Charter School at Tradition’s projected fund balance at year-end is $1,819,165 or 15.91% based on RCST's estimates and $1,396,670 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 $290,549 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 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II, Financial Operations Financial implications: None. File Attachments 02_2024 RCST FS Monthly Review.xlsx (218 KB) 02_2024 RCSTrad Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (44 KB) Subject 18.4 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports February 2024 (Somerset Academy Bethany) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. 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 $2,074,902 or 38.26% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. Somerset Academy Bethany budgeted $485,694 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 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II, Financial Operations Financial implications: None. File Attachments 02_2024 Somerset Academy Bethany Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) 02-2024 Somerset Bethany FS Monthly Review.xlsx (240 KB) Subject 18.5 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports February 2024 (Somerset Academy St. Lucie) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. 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 Academy St. Lucie's estimates and $1,825,357 or 22.70% based on District numbers. The difference in projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. Somerset Academy St. Lucie budgeted $604,835 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 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II, Financial Operations Financial implications: None File Attachments 02-2024 Somerset St. Lucie FS Monthly Review.xlsx (236 KB) 02_2024 Somerset St. Lucie Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) Subject 18.6 Charter School Monthly Financial Reports February 2024 (Renaissance at Tradition Prep High School) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Renaissance at Tradition Prep HS projected fund balance at year-end is $1,518,867 or 15.39% based on RCSTHS's estimates and $894,766 or 10.34 % based on District estimates. The difference in the projected fund balance is due to a difference in budgeted revenue. RCSTHS's budgeted $1,219,552 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 Contact person: Erin Thursam, Accountant II, Financial Operations Financial implications: None File Attachments 02_2024 Trad Prep FS Monthly Review.xlsx (402 KB) 02_2024 Renaissance at Trad Prep Charter School Financial Review Checklist.docx (43 KB) Subject 18.7 Financial and Compliance Audit Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 18. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS Type Report Description: Attached is the District's annual Financial and Compliance Audit for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year, as required under St. Lucie County School Board Policy PO6830. Submitted by: Michelle Thomas, Chief Financial Officer Financial implications: There are no financial implications File Attachments 2023 stlucie county dsb.pdf (1,077 KB) 19. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS Subject 19.1 Superintendent and Staff Reports/Comments Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 19. SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS Type Action, Report, Discussion, Presentation File Attachments 20. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Subject 20.1 Attorney's Reports/Comments Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 20. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Type Action, Report, Discussion File Attachments 21. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ACTION ITEM(S) Subject 21.1 Approval of Board Member's Out-of-District Travel Request to Attend FSBA Annual Summer Conference, June 4-7, 2024, Tampa FL Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 21. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ACTION ITEM(S) Type Action, Discussion Recommended Action Following public comment, the Chairman will call for a motion and second to confirm that travel to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference on June 4-7, 2024, in Tampa, FL, by Debbie Hawley, is for official School Board business and that said travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Description: Requests for Board member out-of-district and out-of-state travel reimbursement are Board-initiated items with no recommendation from the Superintendent, but for which the public must be afforded an opportunity to speak. The Chairman will call for comments from the public pertaining to the out-of-district travel request received from Debbie Hawley to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference in Tampa, FL, on June 4-7, 2024. Section 1001.39(1), Florida Statutes, 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. Submitted by: Chairman Debbie Hawley Financial implications: Est. $1015 from fund source 1000 E 7100 3330 0536 20100. File Attachments Motion & Voting Following public comment, the Chairman will call for a motion and second to confirm that travel to attend the FSBA Annual Summer Conference on June 4-7, 2024, in Tampa, FL, by Debbie Hawley, is for official School Board business and that said travel complies with the rules of the State Board of Education. Motion by Troy Ingersoll, second by Jack Kelly. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Donna Mills, Deborah Hawley, Troy Ingersoll, Jack Kelly, Jennifer Richardson Subject 21.2 Board Members' Reports/Comments Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 21. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS' REPORTS/ACTION ITEM(S) Type Action, Report, Discussion File Attachments 22. UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS Subject 22.1 Unscheduled Speaker(s) Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 22. UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS Type Presentation Each unscheduled speaker is allotted three minutes. File Attachments 23. ADJOURNMENT Subject 23.1 Time Adjourned Meeting Apr 9, 2024 - THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY - REGULAR MEETING - APRIL 9, 2024 - 5:00 P.M. Category 23. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural File Attachments

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