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.
Regular Meeting – May 13, 2008
6:00 p.m.
School Board Room
4204 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
West Gate K-8 students will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and perform a musical selection.
PUBLIC HEARING
Amended and Restated Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning
MINUTES
April 3, 2008, April 7, 2008, April 8, 2008, April 22, 2008, April 30, 2008
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. CT Regional Spelling Bee Champion – Aldrin D’Silva
2. BS Very Special Arts of Florida Recognition – Michael Hess
3. BS Special Recognition of Retiring Therapy Dog - Olivet
4. BS National School Nurse Day Proclamation
5. ML District Teacher of Excellence Utilizing Technology Grant Winners 2008
6. ML Recognition of Night of the Stars Committee Members, Jeff & Kari Dopkins
STAFF REPORTS
7. OR Curriculum Report - 2008 FCAT Writing Results
8. ML Superintendent’s Report
CTA REPORT
CWA REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
9. SR Personnel Agenda & Leaves
10. SR Letter of Understanding Concerning Additional Compensation
11. SR Early Release Calendar 2008-09
12. TB Adoption of Independent Benefits Council (IBC) “Model Plan” with Modifications
13. TB Declaration of Surplus Property - Computers
14. CT Morningside Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team Trip to Laurel, MD, May 31 – June 4, 2008
15. KW Transportation Svcs. Agmts. with SLC Parks & Recreation, YMCA of the Treasure Coast
16. MK Purchase of Curriculum/Communicator Math Innovative Initiative
17. OR Summer Voluntary Pre-kindergarten Program
18. OR Career and Professional Education Act/CAPE Academy Strategic Plan
19. OR Reading First Continuation Grant
20. OR AT & T High School Success Special Grant Program
21. OR Summer School Booklet 2008
22. ML Health Curriculum DVD
23. MS School Bell Times for 2008-09
24. AG Project Agmt. with Paul Jacquin & Sons, Inc. for Add’l. Scope of Work at Manatee Academy K-8
(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/05/13/08/Pg2)
OTHER BUSINESS
25. BS Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Final Orders #206 through #245
26. BS Withdrawals in Lieu of Expulsion
GROWTH MGMT./LAND ACQUISITIONS/INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
BUDGET/FINANCE REPORT
FACILITIES REPORT
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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).
May 8, 2008