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 –January 13, 2009 6:00 p.m. School Board Room 4204 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 AGENDA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts students will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES 12.09.08 Expulsion and Regular Meetings SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 1. JC PGA Golf Club and Learning Center Donation ($15,000) 2. JS Scholar Athlete Recognition – Fort Pierce Westwood High School Students CTA REPORT CWA REPORT CONSENT AGENDA 3. SR Personnel Agenda & Leaves 4. TB Monthly Financial Report – November 2008 5. TB Payment of Bills – November 2008 6. TB Videoconferencing Endpoints. 09-12E 7. TB Videoconferencing Bridge, 09-10E 8. TB WAN Telecommunications Services, 09-09E (Delete) 9. TB Cabling Labor Hourly Rates and Materials for Premise Distribution Wiring, 09-08E (Delete) 10. TB Renewal of Alliance with Panasonic Corporation 11. KP Lincoln Park Academy Middle School Band Trip to Atlanta, GA - April 16-19, 2009 12. KP Port St. Lucie High JROTC Trip to Jupiter, FL – June 15-19, 2009 13. BS Authorization to Advertise for Public Hearing – ADA Amendments of 2008 (Revised 504 Manual) OTHER BUSINESS 14. BS Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Orders #032 through #048 SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS 15. OR Math and Science (Including Advanced Coursework Offerings) 16. ML Report on State Budget Update ATTORNEY’S REPORT (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/01-13-09/Pg2) 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 19, 2008