Work Session 9:00AM

3 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Work Session 9:00AM Address: The School Board of Polk County, Florida 1915 S. Floral Ave Bartow, FL 33830 A. Superintendent's Report Subject 1. 9:00AM-9:15AM McLaughlin PreK Award Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category A. Superintendent's Report Type Superintendent's Report DESCRIPTION: McLaughlin PreK Award CONTACT: Frederick Heid Superintendent 863.534.0521 WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 2. 9:15AM-9:30AM MOU between School Board of Polk County and McKeel Academy at Kingsford Elementary Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category A. Superintendent's Report Type Superintendent's Report DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this memorandum of understanding between the School Board of Polk County, Florida and the Schools of McKeel Academy is allow McKeel Academy staff and their authorized agents right of entry for the performance of due diligence matters on the potential acquisition of Kingsford Elementary. This MoU will be for 180 days. CONTACT: For Facilities Joshua McLemore Director of Facilities Planning and Real Estate 863-534-0620 EXT 489 joshua.mclemore@polk-fl.net For Charter Schools Candy Amato Senior Director of Charter Schools 863-534-0625 candy.amato@polk-fl.net WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments MoU McKeel Academy at Kingsford Summary Board Presentation.pdf (381 KB) MOU with McKeel Academy at Kingsford Elementary.pdf (124 KB) Subject 3. 9:30AM-9:45AM AM School Capacity Discussion Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category A. Superintendent's Report Type Superintendent's Report DESCRIPTION: School Capacity Discussion CONTACT: Frederick Heid Superintendent 863.534.0521 WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 4. 9:45AM-10:00AM Board Committees Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category A. Superintendent's Report Type Superintendent's Report DESCRIPTION: Board Committees CONTACT: Frederick Heid Superintendent 863.534.0521 WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Subject 5. 10:15AM-10:30AM Introduction to Design Firm and Elementary Prototype Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category A. Superintendent's Report Type Superintendent's Report DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Design Firm and Elementary Prototype CONTACT: Peggy Bannier Senior Director, Architectural Services 863.534.0620 Peter Hepner Partner & Architect 813.382.1374 John Kidwell Partner & Architect 813.422.3402 WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Prototype_Alta Vista ES REVISED_Hepner Architects - Copy (1).pdf (37,793 KB) C-00354 StandardDPService Contract-rev 2025.pdf (3,047 KB) PCPS Affidavits Regarding the Use of Coercion for Labor and Services.pdf (146 KB) School Board of Polk County FL Form Contract Addendum P.R.A_.pdf (245 KB) Subject 6. 10:30AM-10:45AM Autism Spectrum Disorder Add-On Endorsement Program for 2025-2030 Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category A. Superintendent's Report Type Superintendent's Report DESCRIPTION: The Florida Department of Education is requiring each district's Autism Spectrum Disorder Add-On Endorsement Program to be updated, reviewed and approved for 2025-2030. Our district provided this endorsement program for the last five years and desires to continue use of the program to provide an alternative training program to reduce the number of out-of-field teachers in the area of K-12 students with autism spectrum disorder and to develop a pool of qualified and fully endorsed teachers with this specialized focus. The option of completing the program is available for teachers in lieu of taking online courses made available through limited university options. The add-on endorsement is designed for teachers who currently hold a bachelor's or higher degree with certification in any exceptional student education area. Through this course, participants will be able to identify characteristics associated with autism spectrum disorders, demonstrate an understanding of current trends and research-based methodologies used to create appropriate instructional programs for these students, and become familiar with formal and informal assessments used for diagnosis and instructional planning. Upon successful completion of all three required courses within the program, the participant will be provided with a certificate of completion noting that the participant has successfully completed the Autism Spectrum Disorder Add-On Endorsement Program and will be eligible to add the Autism Spectrum Disorder Endorsement to their teaching certificate. CONTACT: Jennifer Rouse Sr. Director, Professional Development 863.647.4270 Poinsetta Tillman, Director, Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: 0.00 Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments ASD Endorsement Program_Work Session Presentation.pdf (158 KB) Polk ASD Endorsement Program DOE_March 2025.pdf (709 KB) B. Budget & Staffing C. Information Items Subject 1. Head Start Services Report Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category C. Information Items Type Information DESCRIPTION: The Polk County School Board is the governing board for the Polk Head Start Administration Grant. Federal regulations require the governing board be provided with the following monthly updates and information for fiscal, HR/Staffing, enrollment/absenteeism, ESE, and meal services. CONTACT: Karie Barquin Director Preschool Programs 863-648-3051 WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: N/A Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center:9310000000 Fund:42060025 Functional Area:5500 GL: File Attachments Board Executive Summary Report for February 2025.pdf (259 KB) 25HSA Budget Report February 2025.pdf (200 KB) D. Board Agenda Review E. Old Business Subject 1. SGR to Address General Counsel Interview Questions Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category E. Old Business Type Old Business DESCRIPTION: SGR suggested questions for one-on-one General Counsel Interviews. CONTACT: WORK SESSION POWERPOINT PRESENTATION: Yes or No FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments Revised Master Interview Schedule - PCPS General Counsel 040725.xlsb.xlsx (16 KB) F. New Business G. Board Comments Subject 1. Board Member Comments Meeting Apr 8, 2025 - Work Session 9:00AM Category G. Board Comments Type Information DESCRIPTION: CONTACT: FINANCIAL IMPACT: Amount: Funds Reservation Number or Requisition Number: Cost Center: Fund: Functional Area: GL: File Attachments