Regular Meeting – November 21, 2006
MINUTES
The School Board of St. Lucie County held a regular board meeting in the School Board Room on November
21, 2006 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
DR. JOHN CARVELLI, Chairman
Member Residing in District
MRS. KATHRYN HENSLEY
Member Residing in District
MR. TROY INGERSOLL
Member Residing in District
DR. JUDI MILLER
Member Residing in District
No. 2
No. 4
No. 5
No. 1
MS. CAROL A. HILSON, Vice Chairman
MR. MICHAEL J. LANNON, Superintendent
MR. DANIEL B. HARRELL, Attorney
PUBLIC HEARING
To receive comments on the 2006-07 fiscal year salary for School Board members at an amount equal to
that determined under Section 145.19 and prior Section 230.202, Florida Statutes, for the sum of $34,753
per annum.
Chairman Carvelli opened the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed salary for School Board
Members. Attorney Dan Harrell clarified that the fiscal year salary for members was advertised prior to
this regular meeting. The Board’s prior action was to ratify the notification of this matter. Dr. Carvelli
stated the Board’s proposed action was to adopt the resolution as noticed. There were no comments from
the audience, thus the public hearing was closed.
Action: There was a motion to adopt the resolution establishing
the fiscal year 2006-07 salary for school board members
in an amount equal to that determined under Section
145.19 and prior Section 230.202, F. S., or the sum of
$34,753 per annum (Hensley/Miller/Carried 3-1; Ingersoll
against).
MINUTES
November 14, 2006 Regular Meeting
Action: The superintendent recommended that the November 14,
2006 regular meeting minutes be approved as presented
(Miller/Hensley/Carried 4-0).
STAFF REPORTS
1. OR Curriculum Report
No report.
2. ML Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Lannon informed the Board it may be necessary to schedule a workshop in the near future regarding
sites for future schools (K-8 schools in the red zone). The City of Port St. Lucie had been working with the
superintendent’s staff to help find property where a temporary school could be located. Staff was very
concerned about the 2007-08 school year (student growth). The district was looking at building a
temporary holding school/facility using modular hybrids that would house students temporarily (3-5 years)
while a new school was being constructed. The facility could also be used in future years as a relief
school. If growth continued at its present pace, then something had to be done, consequently, Mr.
Lannon was now briefing board members in advance so they would have the information necessary to
handle the situation.
On another matter, Mr. Lannon stated that leasing documents with Florida Atlantic University for a lab
school, opening in 2008-09, were coming to the Board for approval under this evening’s consent agenda.
Mr. Lannon said he had met with FAU President Frank Brogan who confirmed that initial plans were coming
together, pending a few other items. An announcement for the groundbreaking may come at the
beginning of the 2007 year.
Mr. Lannon pointed out that Instructional Television (ITV) and distance learning were two district goals
that staff had been working on for some time. It was now possible to use distance learning to expand
curricular offerings at schools without further expenditure of funds from the technical/capital side. The
next step was to be able to reach up to 50 locations. This would require purchasing an expensive bridge.
Part of high school reform was tied to the district’s capabilities for distance learning—a version of a virtual
school.
In January, Mr. Lannon explained he would be bringing plans to the Board that pertained to English as
Second Language learners, ESOL programs and ESOL staffing. At that time, Mr. Lannon would ask the
Board to accept a pilot program for testing purposes. Dr. Miller stated she was anxious to see the
information relative to ESOL—it was such an important project.
Regarding the temporary school that Mr. Lannon had mentioned, Dr. Miller wanted to know how portable
the hybrids would be after they were in place. Mr. Lannon said he had been assured the hybrids were
portable and it was believed they had a 3-5 life cycle in one place, depending on circumstances. Mr. Alan
Gilbert, Executive Director of Facilities/Maintenance, had in his possession a schematic of what they look
like. Mr. Lannon felt it was a great investment to be able to move the various components of the hybrid
system to other locations. Depending on growth, they could be sold if necessary. If need be, a temporary
school site could be up and running by August 2007.
SURPRISE PRESENTATION TO FORMER CHAIRMAN KATHRYN HENSLEY
Dr. Carvelli took the opportunity to present Mrs. Kathryn Hensley with a motivational picture clock on
behalf of the Board to express appreciation for her leadership as Board Chairman November 2005 – 2006.
It had been a very good year thanks to her governance and diplomacy.
CTA REPORT
CTA/CU President Vanessa Tillman stated she and her executive board looked forward to working with the
newly organized board. She commended the Board on its reorganization process and in particular, the
meeting schedule which had been changed from two regular business meetings per month to one regular
business meeting and one regular workshop meeting per month (2 nd and 4th Tuesdays). Ms. Tillman
reminded everyone that the district was like a family whose concerns, goals, and efforts were all about
educating children and providing safe working conditions for employees. Employee morale and higher
salaries were important matters that legislators should continually be reminded of. The St. Lucie County
School District/Union(s) collaboration was a success story known across the state and she and her board
members remained open to help with any need or question.
CWA REPORT
No report.
PAPER REDUCTION TASK FORCE
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Action: The superintendent recommended the Board approve
consent agenda items #3 through #8, #9B though 9H
(#9A has been postponed), and #10 through #19
(Hensley/Ingersoll/Carried 4-0).
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
SR Personnel Agenda and Leaves
TB Budget Amendment #1 – General Fund #1
TB Budget Amendment #2 – Debt Service #1
TB Budget Amendment #3 – Food Service #1
TB Payment of Bills
TB Monthly Financial Report
TB FAU Developmental Research (Lab) School
A. Agreement for Personnel & Equipment (School Board & Lab School (POSTPONED)
B. Ground Lease to FAU (School Board & FAU)
C. Funding Agreement (School Board & FAU)
D. Agreement to Construct Facilities (School Board & FAU)
E. Trust Agreement (Leasing Corp. & Trustee, with School Board Consent)
F. Series 2006 Supplemental Trust Agreement (Leasing Corp. & Trustee, w/ School Board Consent)
G. Ground Lease Agreement (School Board as Lessor & Leasing Corp. as Lessee)
H. Educational Facilities Lease Purchase Agmt. (Leasing Corp. as Lessor & School Board as Lessee)
10. AL RFP 07-10 Beverage Vending
11. AL ITB – 07-22 North County Compound Bus Parking Improvements Phase II
12. AG Change Order #3 to Urban Bldg. Systems for AC Repair/Replacement at Forest Grove Middle School
13. AG Change Order #3 to Urban Building Systems for AC Repair/Replacement at Southport Middle School
14. GY Northport K-8 8th Grade Student Trip to New York, NY on March 22-24, 2007
15. BS Professional Services Agreement with Elaine Beck for Child Find Services – FDLRS Galaxy
16. BS Cooperative Agreement with St. Lucie County Health Department for School Nurse
17. BS Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Catherine Enns for Speech/Language Services
18. BS Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with ABC Consulting Services, Inc.
19. KG Semiannual Status Report on Unitary School System
OTHER BUSINESS
20. BS Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Final Orders #940/QB/03-14-90/0401/06-07
#942/PR/09-20-93/0391/06-07
#941/MB/02-11-94/0261/06-07
#943/RW/11-20-93/0072/06-07
Action: The superintendent recommended the Board
approve Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions
of Law, and Final Orders #940 through #943
(Miller/Ingersoll/Carried 4-0).
GROWTH MGMT./LAND ACQUISITIONS/INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS REPORT
No report.
BUDGET/FINANCE REPORT
No report.
FACILITIES REPORT
No report.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS
Mrs. Hensley mentioned the Children’s Services Council had made a deposit and signed a contract to
purchase a building in St. Lucie West (across from the stadium on University Avenue). They hoped to
move in by April 2007. The space should be sufficient for the next twenty years.
On another matter, Mrs. Hensley informed board members that the MPO had held a series of joint
meetings with Martin County to discuss regional priorities, one of which was Kings Highway. It was hoped
the state understood the regional impact that Kings Highway had to multi-counties.
The Local
Coordinating Board for Transportation of the Disadvantaged, a sub committee of the MPO, received a
check from the state but the formula used for funding was questioned. There didn’t seem to be any logic
as to the amount of money given to different counties. consequently, the matter was being pursued to
determine how funds were disbursed.
Mrs. Hensley reminded everyone that the FSBA Joint Conference was coming up on November 28 –
December 1. Various committee items had been placed on the agenda for discussion. Mrs. Hensley
suggested board members read Mr. Crawford’s “100 good ideas”. Some were very interesting.
UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS
There were no unscheduled speakers.
ADJOURNMENT
Dr. Carvelli thanked his fellow board members for electing him Chairman of the School Board. He also
appreciated the Board’s approval of the new agenda format that would give board members an
opportunity to communicate with staff, experts, and other consultants.
After conducting all business scheduled to come before the Board, Chairman Carvelli adjourned the
November 21, 2006 regular meeting at approximately 6:37 p.m.