We believe: Every child can
learn, and each child can learn
more than he or she is now
learning.
We believe: The School District and its
employees have mutual obligations for
support and development toward
continuous improvement.
We believe: A healthy public
school system is key to the
maintenance of a healthy
democracy.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting –December 9, 2008
6:00 p.m.
School Board Room
4204 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning
Charter School Application for Imagine-Tradition, LLC for Proposed Imagine International
Academy at Tradition Charter School
MINUTES
11.18.08 Re-organizational, Regular; 11.25.08 Regular Workshop
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. JS St. Lucie County Schools Scholar Athlete Recognition – Port St. Lucie High
2. MH St. Lucie County Education Foundation Recognition of Ball Sponsors/Silent Auction School Participants
3. MH St. Lucie County Education Foundation Recognition of Bank of America Donation ($10,000) (Delete)
4. BS Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Model Schools
5. BS “You Make a Difference” Award Winner – Anna Phillips, Oak Hammock K-8 School
CTA REPORT
CWA REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
Added Emergency Item – Resolution Seeking Federal Financial Assistance to Fund School Operating
and Construction Costs
6. SR Personnel Agenda & Leaves
7. SR Revision to Early Dismissal Calendar for 2008-09
8. SR Revision to 2008-09 School Year Calendar
9. TB Approval to Release RFP 09-14 Wireless Equipment Installation and Lease Agreement
10. OR Title I School Improvement Fund 2008-09
11. BS Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Jennifer L. Capezza for Hospital Homebound Instruction
12. BS Amendment to PSA with A+ Associate Therapy Professionals, Inc.
13. BS Amendment to PSA with Jennifer Houck for Assistant Physical Therapy
14. BS Amendment to Collaborative Agreement with Agricultural and Labor Programs, Inc. (ALPI)
15. BS Amendment to PSA with Diane Kaufman for Child Find Services
16. BS PSA with Steven Rife for Hospitalized Homebound Instruction
17. BS Amendment to PSA with Treasure Coast Interpreting, Inc.
18. BS Amendment to Deaf Communications Specialists, Inc. for Hearing Impaired Interpreting Svcs.
19. BS Amendment to Tallahassee Community College Agreement – Responsibilities of Educational Consultant
20. AG Change Order #1 – Port St. Lucie High School Chiller Line Replacement
(Please see reverse side)
We believe: The core business of the St.
Lucie County School District is creating
challenging, engaging, and satisfying
work for every student, every day.
We believe: Quality
schools are the
responsibility of the entire
community.
We believe: The School District must
promise continuous improvement in
student achievement and in the success
of each individual.
(SLCSB/Reg/12-09-08/Pg2)
SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS
21. OR Literacy (Reading/Writing) and Advanced Coursework Offered in Schools
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS
UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS
ADJOURNMENT
Note: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board regarding any matter considered at this meeting or
hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings. For this purpose, an individual should ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based (Sec. 286.0105 F. S.). In compliance with ADA requirements, special needs can be reasonably accommodated by contacting
the School Board of St. Lucie County at least ten (10) working days prior to the meeting. Contact the Board’s Assistant by phone
at 772-429-3914 or by fax at 772-429-7559. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) is available at 772-429-3919.
This agenda may change from time to time (see items in bold italic).
Publish December 4, 2008