THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
II.A.
YOU MAKE US PROUD
Item Number
The following students and staff will be recognized at the September 23 school board meeting for their
achievement for the You Make Us Proud Award.
Babe Ruth National Softball
Champions
Lauren Bennett –Lake Mary High
Nikki Hall – Lake Brantley High
Arielle Jenkins – Lyman High
Alex Lofton – Lake Brantley High
Natalie Ruff – Lake Brantley High
Jessie Sadlowsky –
Lake Brantley High
Ashley Tabor – Seminole High
Danielle Valentino –
Lake Mary High
Andrea Wain – Lake Mary High
Perfect Score on the 2003
National Latin Exam
Lake Mary High
Garrett Braun
Nathan Jittu
Christine Phan
Esnel Pla
Corey Souders
Ms. Kathy Stroschein
2. Prepared by:
th
rd
5 Place in the National SECME
Competition
Crooms Academy of Information
Technology
Shakir Ansari
Joshua Chisholm
Steve Ruch
Mr. Arthur Emens
3 Place in the National SECME
Competition
South Seminole Middle
Ross Chuchla
Poonam Khatri
Kenneth McClendon
Ms. Mary Chavers
Mr. Dan Chisholm
National Winner of ‘Star in a
Sprint TV Ad’ Contest
Midway Elementary
Mr. Timothy Welch
Presidential Award of Excellence
In Teaching Mathematics
State Finalist
Seminole High
Ms. Jeane Swaynos
United States-Eurasian Award
For Excellence in Teaching
Lake Mary High
Ms. Anna Vanlandingham
Florida Art Teacher of the Year
Sterling Park Elementary
Ms. Karen Branen
John Reichert
3. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Human Resources and Professional Standards
Richard Wells, Director
Community Involvement
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
9/23/03
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ACTION ITEM:
MINUTES
III.A.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board approve the minutes of September 8 and 9, 2003.
2. Background/Analysis:
None
3. Fiscal Impact:
Not applicable.
4. Prepared by:
Bill Vogel, Superintendent
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): 9/8/03 Discipline Hearing minutes
9/9/03 School Baord Meeting minutes
9/9/03 Public Hearing minutes
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: Original minutes
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ACTION ITEM:
PERSONNEL RECOMMENDATIONS
III.B.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.
2. Background/Analysis:
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 1012.22 (1) (a) (e) (f), all Personnel Recommendations must be approved
by the School Board. Attached are the Superintendent’s recommendations for the current Board
meeting.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The Personnel Recommendations are within our budget allocation.
4. Prepared by:
John Reichert
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Human Resources/Professional Standards
9/23/03
Attachment(s): Instructional Personnel Recommendations
Educational Support Professionals Recommendations
Temporary Duty Out-Of-State Leave Request Information
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
BID OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS
III.C.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the recommendations for bids or requests for
proposals listed below.
2. Background/Analysis:
Each board meeting the administration presents to the board for approval all bids, bid renewals or
extensions for products or services in excess of $25,000. All bids presented are the lowest bids that
meet advertised specifications and are made in accordance with Florida Board of Education rules and
district board polices unless otherwise noted. Approved bids will have purchase orders issued on as
needed basis.
ITEM
1.
BID TITLE & NUMBER
Bid Renewal / Extension: Carpeting, 102774
AWARD AMOUNT ($)
Est. $100,000.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The estimated total of the bids awarded is $ 100,000. The Finance Department will determine that
funds are available before a purchase order is issued.
4. Prepared by:
John Pavelchak
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Finance & Budgeting
Barry G. Boyer, C.P.M.
Director, Purchasing and Distribution Services Department
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Executive Summaries
Materials for signature: None
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE
III.D.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the purchase listed below and the agreement
associated with the purchase.
2. Background/Analysis:
ITEM
1.
DESCRIPTION
Lease of Portable Classrooms
AMOUNT ($)
790,340.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The total of purchase orders presented is $ 790,340. The Finance Department has determined that
funds are available to cover the amount to be encumbered.
4. Prepared by:
John Pavelchak
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Finance & Budgeting
Barry G. Boyer, C.P.M.
Director, Purchasing and Distribution Services Department
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Executive Summaries
Materials for signature: Agreements (3)
09/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
TECHNOLOGY PARK: LEASE OF SPACE TO SEMINOLE
COUNTY COALITION FOR SCHOOL READINESS
III.E.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the office lease, as presented, to provide office
space at Technology Park to the Seminole County Coalition for School Readiness.
2. Background/Analysis:
The Seminole County Public Schools Pre-K School Readiness program is currently located in the
newly acquired facility at Technology Park. There is additional office space available in the building
and the Coalition for School Readiness needs office space. Co-location of the two functions will be
mutually beneficial and leasing of the space will provide additional revenue for the district.
The attached lease provides the Coalition with one office (130 sq. ft.) at a cost not to exceed $2,600
per annum. The board’s real estate consultant provided the market value to determine the lease cost
and the board attorney has reviewed and approved the agreement.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact associated with this action is up to $2,600 in additional revenue.
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
Deputy Superintendent/Operations
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Lease Agreement
Materials for signature: 2 Lease Agreements
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ACTION ITEM:
FY 2004 CONTINUING SERVICES CONTRACT:
RENEWAL OF REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT SERVICES
III.F.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the renewal of The Triece Company for real estate
consulting services for FY 2004.
2. Background/Analysis:
On September 25, 2001, the board approved a contract with the following firm for real estate
consulting services:
•
The Triece Company
These services are procured under the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act, FS 287.055
(commonly referred to as the CCNA process) and the contracts are typically for an annual term, with
the option to extend up to and including three years. This firm has performed at expectation and is
recommended for renewal. This is the third contract year for this service so the department will
readvertise for the service next year.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Scott Stegall, Director Capital Outlay
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
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ACTION ITEM:
FY 2004 CONTINUING SERVICES CONTRACT: RENEWAL
OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION LEGAL SERVICES
III.G.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the renewal of Kirwin & Norris P.A. to provide
design and construction legal services for FY 2004.
2. Background/Analysis:
On September 24, 2002 the board approved a contract with the following firm for design and
construction legal services:
•
Kirwin & Norris, P. A. (formerly know as Lyon, Kirwin & Norris P.A)
These services are procured under the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act, FS 287.055
(commonly referred to as the CCNA process) and the contracts are typically for an annual term, with
the option to extend up to and including three years. This firm has performed at expectation and is
recommended for renewal. This is the second contract year for these services.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Scott Stegall, Director Capital Outlay
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
FY 2004 CONTINUING SERVICES CONTRACTS: RENEWAL
OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT RISK SERVICES FOR
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS UNDER $500,000
III.H.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the renewal of Pro-Spec, Inc.; Ruby Builders, Inc.;
Strategic Facilities Development, Inc.; Welbro Building Corporation; and Wharton-Smith, Inc., to
provide construction management at risk servi ces for projects under $500,000 for FY 2004.
2. Background/Analysis:
On September 25, 2001, the board approved contracts with the following firms for construction
management at risk services for projects under $500,000:
•
•
•
•
•
Pro-Spec, Inc.
Ruby Builders, Inc.
Strategic Facilities Development, Inc.
Welbro Building Corporation
Wharton-Smith, Inc.
These services are procured under the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act, FS 287.055
(commonly referred to as the CCNA process) and the contracts are typically for an annual term, with
the option to extend up to and including three years. These firms have performed at expectation and
are recommended for renewal. This is the third contract year for these services so the department will
readvertise for the services next year.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Scott Stegall, Director Capital Outlay
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
ALTAMONTE ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
PROJECT: CHANGE ORDER NO. 7
III.I.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve Change Order No. 7 in the net additive amount of $51,084.00 for the
Altamonte Elementary School Additions and Renovations project.
2. Background/Analysis:
Change Order No. 7 in the net additive amount of $51,084.00 modifies the board’s contract with R. E. Harris Construction to
address six major items and other minor changes noted in the change order. The major items are as follows:
1. Furnish & install exit door to existing building two - to conform to building code. [Unforeseen condition] (+$7,074.00)
2. Add VCT to classrooms (+$1,469.00)
3. Furnish & install sink bubblers to (23) classrooms. [Negotiating error and omission with Architect] (+$7,222.00)
4. Replace wood handicap railing with metal rails on ramps @ building two. (+$6,729.00)
5. Furnish & install drywall overlay at the administration area of building one. [Unforeseen condition] (+$17,636.00)
6. Furnish & install rigid insulation to the existing exterior walls of building one. (+$10,954.00)
The revised contract amount of $3,656,972.69 is increased to $3,708,056.69
The Change Order breakdown of costs has been reviewed by the Architect and the Facilities Planning staff and is recommended
for approval. Type: Discretionary; Item 2, 3, 5 & 6 Amount $37,281.00. Type: Non-Discretionary; Item 1 & 4 Amount
$13,803.00
Original Contract Amount:
Change Order No. 1:
Change Order No. 2:
Change Order No. 3:
Change Order No. 4:
Change Order No. 5:
Change Order No. 6:
Change Order No. 7:
Revised Contract Amount:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Contract Summary
4,740,000.00 Direct Purchases
(336,936.77) $
(354,936.80)
(363,770.59) $
(346,727.67)
(189,466.28) $
(237,735.00)
(433.00) $
11,634.38
(204,055.05) $
(320,461.88)
51,084.00 $
-
$
Change Items
35,387.00
$
$
$
$
$
3,708,056.69 $
(1,259,861.35) $
Tax Savings Summary
62,023.34
(Amount Credited in GMP Proposal)
Tax Savings To Date:
Amount Previously Credited:
$
$
Total Project Tax Savings:
$
Revised Contract Amount:
Total Direct Purchase Cost: (+)
$
$
3,708,056.69
1,259,861.35
Total Project Cost To Date:
$
4,967,918.04
Sales Tax Savings
$
(17,386.97)
$
(17,042.92)
59,930.00 $
(11,661.28)
(433.00) $
11,634.38
132,339.00 $
(15,932.17)
51,084.00 $
289,941.38
$
(62,023.34)
62,023.34
Project Cost Summary
% Changes: 6.12%
Previous District Total Tax Savings : $
Tax Savings This Change: $
District Total Tax Savings To Date (After Change Order): $
3,750,976.41
3,750,976.41
3. Fiscal Impact: The net fiscal impact of this action is $51,084.00 which is within the project budget. Funding
Source: 380/7400/4633/9009/8130
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
5. Board Meeting Date
Deputy Superintendent of Operations
Jay A Taylor, Supervisor of Construction
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Change Order No. 7
Materials for signature: Change Order No. 7 (5 originals for signature)
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
EASTBROOK ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS
PROJECT: CHANGE ORDER NO. 9
III.J.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve Change Order No. 9 in the net additive amount of
$33,626.00 for the Eastbrook Elementary School Additions and Renovations project.
2. Background/Analysis:
Change Order No. 9 in the net additive amount of $33,626.00 modifies the board’s contract with
Wharton-Smith, Inc., to address (11) major items and other minor changes noted in the change order.
The major items are as follows:
Item 1.
Proposed location for system conduit encroached walkway south side of Music /Art wing.
Extend system service around walk to mechanical room. [Unforeseen condition]
(+$19,115.00)
Item 2.
Relocate data outlet from phase B1construction area to adjacent classroom. (+$773.00)
Item 3.
Add bubblers to sinks in classrooms. [Negotiating with Architect for the error and
omission] (+$3,471.00)
Item 4.
Add landscape to NW corner of classroom wing. [None shown] (+$1058.00)
Item 5.
Change 120V ballast to 277V in exterior canopy lights. [Power supply is 277V]
(+$462.00)
Item 6.
Install bahia sod in playground area. (+$2,311.00)
Item 7.
Add ADA drinking fountains to multi purpose. (+$3,453.00)
Item 8.
Add corner guards to multi purpose. (+$676.00)
Item 9.
Add curb and flume to existing bus loop. (+$1,308.00)
Item 10.
Relocate existing door #01-001J to multi purpose. (+$556.00)
Item 11.
Relocate existing light switches from phase B1 construction area to kindergarten area.
(+$443.00)
The revised contract amount of $4,159,950.13 is increased to $4,193,576. 13. The Change Order
breakdown of costs has been reviewed by the Architect and Facilities planning staff and is
recommended for approval. Type: Discretionary Items $33,626.00
(Please see next page.)
Page 11
Contract Summary
Original Contract Amount:
$
Change Order No. 1:
Change Order No. 2:
Change Order No. 3:
$
$
$
(595,467.11) $
(421,978.60) $
15,407.00
(567,669.00)
(411,200.00) $
$
9,159.00
15,407.00
Change Order No. 4:
Change Order No. 5:
Change Order No. 6:
Change Order No. 7:
$
$
$
$
12,886.00
(536,761.16)
13,150.00
5,633.00
$
$
$
$
(511,795.00)
-
$
$
$
$
Change Order No. 8:
Change Order No. 9:
Revised Contract Amount:
$
$
12,081.00
33,626.00
$
Tax Savings To Date:
Amount Previously Credited:
$
$
72,701.87
-
Total Project Tax Savings:
$
72,701.87
Project Cost Summary
Revised Contract Amount:
Total Direct Purchase Cost: (+)
Total Project Cost To Date:
$
$
4,193,576.13
1,490,664.00
$
5,684,240.13
$
5,655,000.00
Direct Purchases
Change Items
Sales Tax Savings
$
$
(27,798.11)
(19,937.60)
12,886.00
13,150.00
5,633.00
$
$
$
$
(24,966.16)
-
$
$
12,081.00
33,626.00
$
4,193,576.13 $
(1,490,664.00) $
Tax Savings Summary
101,942.00
$
-
(72,701.87)
(Amount Credited in GMP Proposal)
% Changes: 1.80%
Previous District Total Tax Savings : $
Tax Savings This Change: $
District Total Tax Savings To Date (After Change Order): $
3,750,976.41
3,750,976.41
3. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact associated with this change order is $33,626.00 and is within the
project budget. Funding Source: 380/7400/4633/9009/8150
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
5. Board Meeting Date
Deputy Superintendent Operations
Jay A Taylor, Supervisor of Construction
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Change Order No. 9
Materials for signature: Change Order No. 9 (5 originals for signature)
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
WINTER SPRINGS ELEMENTARY ADDITIONS &
RENOVATIONS PROJECT: CHANGE ORDER NO. 8
III.K.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve Change Order No. 8 in the net additive amount of
$30,665.60 for the Winter Springs Elementary School Additions & Renovations project.
2. Background/Analysis:
Change Order No. 8 in the net additive amount of $30,665.60 modifies the board’s contract with APM Construction, to
address ten major items and other minor changes noted in the change order. The major items are as follows:
Item 1.
Modify irrigation supply tie in to reclaimed water service. [Unforeseen condition] (+$500.94)
Item 2.
Install Delta control system to one HVAC unit on the kitchen roof. [Unforeseen condition] (+2,988.48)
Item 3.
Add exterior fire alarm horns. [None shown; negotiating error and omission with Architect] (+$13,264.00)
Item 4.
Add lighting under stair landings. (+920.35)
Item 5.
Add fire alarm devices to flow tamper switch. (+$1,614.24)
Item 6.
Rework existing corridor to provide one-hour fire rated assembly. [Unforeseen condition] (+$4,683.78)
Item 7.
Add TV drop for E reader in Media center. (+$533.00)
Item 8.
Install communication conduit from existing main panel to portables. [Unforeseen condition] (+$2050.42)
Item 9.
Provide fence around fire standpipe in stairwells. (+$936.40)
Item 10.
Rework existing asphalt paving @ bus drop off loop. [Unforeseen condition] (+$3,173.99)
The revised contract amount of $3,161,369.63 is increased to $3,192,035.23.The Change Order breakdown of costs has
been reviewed by the Architect and the Facilities Planning staff and is recommended for approval. Type: Discretionary
Items 1,2, 4, 7, & 10, Amount $8,116.76. Type: Non-Discretionary ;Items 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9, Amount $22,548.84
Contract Summary
Original Contract Amount:
$
Change Order No. 1:
Change Order No. 2:
Change Order No. 3:
Change Order No. 4:
Change Order No. 5:
Change Order No. 6:
Change Order No. 7:
Change Order No. 8:
Revised Contract Amount:
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Tax Savings To Date:
Amount Previously Credited:
$
$
47,423.78
-
Total Project Tax Savings:
$
47,423.78
Project Cost Summary
Revised Contract Amount:
Total Direct Purchase Cost: (+)
$
$
Total Project Cost To Date:
$
$
4,025,300.00
(775,944.15)
(26,883.33)
39,507.84
7,314.28
(168,860.48)
15,771.49
45,163.98
30,665.60
Direct Purchases
$
$
$
Change Items
(745,019.02) $
(41,702.17) $
$
$
(160,649.31)
$
$
$
6,135.78
16,970.54
39,507.84
7,314.28
3,192,035.23 $
(947,370.50) $
Tax Savings Summary
161,529.51
$
$
15,771.49
45,163.98
30,665.60
Sales Tax Savings
$
$
$
(37,060.91)
(2,151.70)
-
$
$
(8,211.17)
-
$
(47,423.78)
(Amount Credited in GMP Proposal)
3,192,035.23
947,370.50
4,139,405.73
% Changes: 4.01%
Previous District Total Tax Savings : $
Tax Savings This Change: $
3,750,976.41
-
District Total Tax Savings To Date (After Change Order): $
3,750,976.41
3. Fiscal Impact: The fiscal impact of this action is $30,665.60 and is within the project budget funds.
Funding Source: 380/7400/4633/9009/8140
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
5. Board Meeting Date
Deputy Superintendent Operations
Jay Taylor, Supervisor of Construction
Attachment(s): None Back-up not in agenda book: Change Order No. 8
Materials for signature: Change Order No.8 (5 originals for signature)
9/23/03
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ACTION ITEM:
FIELD TRIP REQUEST
III.L.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve student attendance on the field trips listed below.
2. Background/Analysis:
Ms. Karen Coleman, principal of Seminole High School, recommends that 20 Seminole High School
Newspaper/Yearbook students be allowed to attend and participate in the Journalism Convention in
Washington, D.C., November 20-23, 2003. Students will depart on November 19, 2003, and return on
November 23, 2003.
Ms. Karen Coleman, principal of Seminole High School, recommend that 86 Seminole High School
Choir members be allowed to participate in the Petal Show Choir Invitational in Petal, Mississippi, on
February 28, 2004. Students will depart on February 27, 2004, and return on February 29, 2004.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
Raymond L. Gaines
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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ACTION ITEM:
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION LABS GRANT
III.M.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve submission of the Technology Education Labs
Grant application.
2. Background/Analysis:
The Florida Department of Education, through the Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education
Act, is offering districts an opportunity to upgrade existing and/or develop new modular or traditional
Technology Education labs in middle schools to assure advancing excellence in technological literacy.
The district is applying to upgrade the labs at nine of the eleven middle schools. Each school may
receive up to $20,000 that must be matched by the district. A team, consisting of Bob Falatic, Dr. Ann
Kohler, Jeanne Farmer, and Nan Elwood Parker, has reviewed the needs at each school site and
determined how best to meet the match requirement (50% cash + 50% in-kind services). District
technology funds that had been allocated to initiate the upgrades in these labs will be used to satisfy
the cash match requirement.
The district will submit applications on behalf of the following middle schools: Greenwood Lakes,
Jackson Heights, Indian Trails, Milwee, Rock Lake, Sanford, South Seminole, Teague, and Tuskawilla.
Because of recent construction, the labs at Lawton Chiles and Millennium meet the required standards
and will not be included.
Copies of the grant applications are available in Jeanne Farmer’s office.
3. Fiscal Impact:
If awarded, this grant will bring approximately $156,408 to the district.
4. Prepared by:
Dr. Anna-Marie Cote
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Instructional Excellence & Equity
Jeanne Moon Farmer, Coordinator, Resource Development
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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ACTION ITEM:
GOVERNOR’S MENTORING INITIATIVE GRANT
III.N.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve submission of the Governor’s Mentoring
Initiative Grant application.
2. Background/Analysis:
The Florida Department of Education, through Senate Bill 2A, Specific Appropriation 4C, has been
rd
authorized to award approximately 55 Governor’s Mentoring Initiative, School-based 3 Grade
Projects. These competitive grant projects will be awarded to schools to support mentoring efforts that
rd
focus on struggling 3 grade readers. Preference will be given to low performing schools.
Funds, limited to $5,000, may be used to improve the delivery of services, the quality of instruction,
and the methods of assessment for the targeted population. Districts must submit applications on
behalf of interested schools.
Copies of the grant applications are available in Jeanne Farmer’s office.
3. Fiscal Impact:
If awarded, each grant will bring approximately $5,000 to the interested school.
4. Prepared by:
Dr. Anna-Marie Cote
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Instructional Excellence & Equity
Jeanne Moon Farmer, Coordinator, Resource Development
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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ACTION ITEM:
REJECTION OF PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT RE
HOWARD V. SCHOOL BOARD
III.O.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County reject the proposal for settlement submitted by Luthenia
Hayes, as parent and natural guardian of Don Howard.
2. Background/Analysis:
This matter arises out of a school bus/automobile collision on Airport Boulevard in Sanford, Seminole
County on January 11, 2001. Based on a review of the medical records by counsel and Tom Grimes
of Preferred Governmental Claim Solutions, it is our recommendation that the proposal for settlement
should be rejected.
3. Fiscal Impact:
Should the case go to trial and should the plaintiff obtain a verdict in excess of $25,000.00, the plaintiff
will be entitled to recover reasonable costs and her attorney’s fees. The fee is limited to 25% of the
gross verdict.
4. Prepared by:
Ned Julian, Executive Director
Legal Services and Risk Management
Sandra J. Pomerantz, Esq., Staff Counsel
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Proposal for Settlement
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "I" AND "J"
SEL ECTION OF NAMES
VI.A.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County select, from the shortlisted slate of suggestions, names for
Elementary Schools “I” and “J”.
2. Background/Analysis:
On September 9, the Board shortlisted the suggested names for two new elementary schools. It is
now appropriate for the Board to select one name from each list presented below:
Elementary School “I” (Winter Springs area)
§ Columbia
§ Freedom
§ Heritage
§ Horizon
§ Joan Walker
§ Live Oak
§ Osprey
§ Sunshine
§ William P. “Bud” Layer
Elementary School “J” (Chuluota area)
§ Chuluota
§ Freedom
§ Joan Walker
§ Lake Mills
§ Live Oak
§ Snowhill
§ Sunshine
§ Visions
§ William P. “Bud” Layer
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
FINAL ADOPTION OF POLICY REGARDING STAFF CONTACT
WITH STUDENTS (FRATERNIZATION)
VI.B.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County adopt the Staff Conduct – Relationships with Students
(Fraternization) policy.
2. Background/Analysis:
The proposed policy has been previously advertised for final adoption. The Board reviewed the policy
and advertised for public input at the meeting of September 9, 2003.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
Ned N. Julian, Jr., Esq.
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Legal Services and Risk Management
09/23/03
Attachment(s): Proposed Policy
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
FINAL ADOPTION OF REVISED CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY
VI.C.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County adopt the revised Charter School Policy as advertised.
2. Background/Analysis:
The proposed policy has been advertised for final adoption. The policy has been revised to reflect
changes in the State of Florida Charter School law as amended during the May, 2003 special session
of the legislature.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
Ned Julian, Esq.
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Legal Services/Risk Management
Sandra J. Pomerantz, Esq., Staff Counsel, Legal Services
9/23/03
Attachment(s): Proposed Revised Policy
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
2003-2004 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
VII.A.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the 2003-2004 School Improvement Plans.
2. Background/Analysis:
Due to the late release date of FCAT data by the Department of Education, the School Improvement
Plan timeline was revised to provide local School Advisory Councils more time to process the data and
identify targets for school improvement.
During the week of August 4-8, the School Improvement Plans were reviewed for technical accuracy
by a committee (members listed below) that included the appropriate executive director, principals,
assistant principals, and parents. The plans were returned to the individual schools for corrections and
final review by the School Advisory Council. The School Improvement Plans were submitted for final
review by the appropriate executive director on August 27, 2003. Final copies of the plans were
submitted to the Office of School Improvement on September 8. Copies were distributed to Dr. Vogel
and school board members on September 12, 2003.
After receiving the School Improvement Plans, board members are asked to contact the respective
executive director if they have any questions about a particular plan to ensure ample time is available
to respond to any questions prior to Board action at the September 23 meeting.
Executive Directors
Rita Ramsey
Geraldine Wright
Ron Pinnell
Raymond Gaines
Tom McDowell
Principals/Ass’t. Principals
Pat Milliot
Gloria Staats
Kay Winger
Brennan Asplen
Lois Chavis
Robin Dehlinger
Mark Russi
Larnell Watford
Boyd Karns
Hugh Harris
Parents
Trudy Lundberg
Laura Walsh
Beth Weiss
Karen Almond
Debbie Blakely
Linda Erickson
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
Dr. Ron Pinnell
5. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Package of Executive Summaries and
School Improvement Plans
Materials for signature: None
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
VII.B.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County assign Board Members to execute school board
responsibilities at the district’s seven high school graduations.
2. Background/Analysis:
Graduation exercises for seven of our eight high schools will take place on Saturday, May 22, 2004,
Tuesday, May 25, 2004, and Wednesday, May 26, 2004, in accordance with schedules listed below.
Facilities used will be the T.D. Waterhouse Arena in Orlando and the UCF Arena at the University of
Central Florida.
SCHOOL
Lake Brantley
LOCATION
T.D. Waterhouse
DATE
May 25, 2004
TIME
10 a.m.
Lake Howell
T.D. Waterhouse
May 22, 2004
3 p.m.
Lake Mary
T.D. Waterhouse
May 25, 2004
4 p.m.
Lyman
T.D. Waterhouse
May 22, 2004
10 a.m.
Oviedo
UCF Arena
May 25, 2004
2 p.m.
Seminole
UCF Arena
May 26, 2004
3 p.m.
Winter Springs
UCF Arena
May 26, 2004
10 a.m.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
Raymond L. Gaines
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
5. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back -up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
VIII.A.
SAT HIGHLIGHTS – CLASS OF 2003
Item Number
•
•
•
•
•
•
th
For the 27 consecutive year, mean SAT scores for graduates of Seminole County are
significantly above other students in Florida and nationwide on both the Verbal and Math sections
of the SAT;
Lake Brantley, Lyman, Oviedo, and Winter Springs High Schools had significant increases in their
overall scores.
Oviedo High School’s increases came in spite of the largest percent increase in test takers of any
Seminole County school whose scores increased.
Lake Mary High School’s mean total scores remained stable even in the face of the largest
percent increase in test takers in the state.
Seminole High School’s scores also remained stable in spite of an increase in the percent of
students tested.
Seminole County continues to outperform other Central Florida districts on those measures.
SEMINOLE COUNTY - SAT SCORES
GRADUATING SENIORS: 2001-2003
SCHOOL
LBHS
LHHS
LMHS
LHS
OHS
SHS
WSHS
SEMINOLE
01
531
508
522
497
525
480
506
514
VERBAL
02
03
512 519
509 502
525 528
483 493
510 519
512 513
496 503
509 513
CH
+7
-7
+3
+10
+9
+1
+7
+4
01
557
509
543
509
530
480
515
527
MATH
02
03
544 543
511 505
542 539
499 502
513 521
515 514
516 521
523 524
CH
-1
-6
-3
+3
+8
-1
+5
+1
01
1088
1017
1065
1006
1055
960
1021
1041
TOTAL
02
03
1056 1062
1020 1007
1067 1067
982 995
1023 1040
1027 1027
1012 1024
1032 1037
CH
+6
-13
NC
+13
+17
NC
+12
+5
NO. TESTED
01
02
03
447
489
478
284
253
274
390
390
419
230
215
218
374
383
432
170
269
285
353
379
401
2248
2378
2507
BREVARD
LAKE
ORANGE
OSCEOLA
VOLUSIA
513
508
495
472
501
513
501
494
471
508
512
501
490
---505
-1
NC
-4
--3
520
515
502
473
500
519
500
503
474
504
519
507
498
---498
NC
+7
-5
--6
1033 1032 1031
1023 1001 1008
997 997 988
945 945
---1001 1012 1003
-1
+7
-9
--9
----------------
FLORIDA
NATION
498
506
496
504
498
507
+2
+3
499 499
514 516
498
519
-1
+3
997 995 996
1020 1020 1026
+1
+6
69.3K
1.27M
% TESTED*
01 02 03
76 81 77
61 62 57
71 67 73
56 57 56
65 67 69
44 53 55
64 74 74
64 67 67
----------------
2332
528
4360
---1733
-----------
-----------
-----------
75.6K
1.32M
83.3K
1.40M
54
45
57
46
61
48
The 27 years of SAT performance referred to on the next page is represented here for Seminole County,
the Nation, and Florida. The lines with peaks and valleys indicate the actual Total Mean Scores (Verbal
plus Math). The straight lines represent “lines of best fit”, or trends, over the 27 years.
Notice that the trend line for Seminole County is significantly above the trend lines for the Nation and for
Florida. The slope of the Seminole County line is significantly steeper than the line for Florida and
somewhat steeper than the line for the Nation. This simply means Seminole County continues to grow
faster than typical districts in Florida and in the nation even though our percent tested is one of the
highest in the nation.
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SAT TOTAL SCORES - A TWENTY-SEVEN YEAR HISTORY
1050
SEMINOLE COUNTY
1044
1041
1040
1037
1036
S
A
T
T
O
T
A
L
1032
1029
1028
1025
1020
1020
1015
1026
1025
1020
1018 1018
1019
1017
1016
1013
1010
1010
10081008
1 008
1006
1005
1002
999
996
998
995995
993
993
992
992992992
991
990
990
990
1003
1003
1001
998
993
993
FLORIDA
1001
998
996
997 998 997995
996
994
SEMINOLE COUNTY
990
987
980
1017
1016 1016
1014
1002
1001
999
NATION
1020
1020
1019
1021
1008
1000
1032
1031
1030
1023
1010
S
C
O
R
E
S
1032
1030
NATION
987
987
985
985
STATE
982
981
Linear (SEMINOLE COUNTY)
Linear (NATION)
970
1977
Linear (STATE)
79
81
83
85
87
89
91
93
95
97
99
2001
2003
YEAR
2. Prepared by:
Ron Pinnell
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
Dave Winger
3. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
ACT HIGHLIGHTS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2003
VIII.B.
Item Number
The 1167 Seminole County seniors in the graduating class of 2003 who chose to take the ACT had a
Composite Score mean of 21.4.
•
•
•
Average composite scores for Lyman and Oviedo High Schools have improved the most in 2003,
in a year of significant increases in the number of students tested at both schools.
The graduating class of 2003 had the highest number of seniors, in recent years, who chose to
take the ACT. This appears to be a function of school population growth because the percent
tested remains around 32% throughout those years.
Seminole County does not test as high a percentage of students with ACT as does Florida and
the nation, where the percentage of students tested is about twice that of Seminole County.
SEMINOLE COUNTY – ACT COMPOSITE SCORES
Graduating Class of: 2001-2003
01
COMPOSITE
02
03
Change
01
NUMBER TESTED
02
03
Lake Brantley HS
22.8
22.0
20.7
-1.3
182
214
208
Lake Howell HS
21.3
21.1
20.7
-.4
116
103
113
Lake Mary HS
23.0
22.3
22.2
-.1
208
207
194
Lyman HS
20.1
20.1
20.7
+ .6
115
93
113
Oviedo HS
21.8
21.4
21.8
+.4
182
176
201
Seminole HS
20.4
21.4
21.4
NC
108
155
154
Winter Springs HS
21.4
21.6
21.6
NC
220
179
184
COUNTY
21.7
21.6
21.4
-.2
1131
1127
1167
FLORIDA
20.4
20.4
20.5
+ .1
51.1K
51.9K
55.7K
NATION
21.0
20.8
20.8
NC
1069.8K 1116.0K
1175.0K
(Continued on Next Page)
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ACT COMPOSITE SCORES FOR
THE SIX CENTRAL FLORIDA DISTRICTS
BREVARD COUNTY
LAKE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY
OSCEOLA COUNTY
SEMINOLE COUNTY
VOLUSIA COUNTY
2. Prepared by:
Ron Pinnell
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
Dave Winger
21.5
20.8
20.3
----21.4
20.1
3. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
STUDENTS PROMOTED/ASSIGNED/RETAINED
VIII.C.
Item Number
2001-02 and 2002-03
Please find summary data for students in elementary and middle schools who have been promoted,
assigned, or retained for school year 2002-2003, along with a comparison of last year’s figures.
As per our Student Progression Plan, students who are assigned or retained should receive an Academic
Improvement Plan (AIP), unless they have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Limited English
Proficiency Plan (LEPP) currently in place.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
DISTRICT TOTALS
Total Students
Promoted
Assigned
Retained
2001-2002
27,000
20,375
75.5%
5,336
19.8%
1,289
4.8%
2002-2003
26,661
19,975
74.9%
5,154
19.3%
1,532
5.7%
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
DISTRICT TOTALS
Total Students
Promoted
Assigned
Retained
2. Prepared by:
2001-2002
14,269
13,102
91.8%
925
6.5%
242
1.7%
2002-2003
14,506
13,115
90.4%
1,102
7.6%
289
2.0%
Dr. Rita Ramsey & Geraldine Wright
3. Board Meeting Date
Executive Directors of Elementary Education
Dr. Ron Pinnell, Executive Director for Secondary Education
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
VIII.D.
Item Number
Over 3,600 students from 19 Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) received backpacks full of school
supplies on Saturday, August 2, at Milwee Middle School and Sanford Middle School. The Foundation for
Seminole County Public Schools, Orlando Sentinel, The Ryan Foundation, Wayne Densch Charities,
Florida Hospital Altamonte, Colonial Bank, Costco, AT&T Wireless, Leadership Seminole Alumni, area
businesses and individuals, contributed the funds and volunteer hours to make the program a success.
Jeppeson Vision Quest screened over 347 students and made glasses for 58 students. In addition to the
backpacks, each child received a $10 certificate for clothes or additional supplies to be used at the Lake
Mary Kmart. The Seminole County Health Department provi ded 108 immunizations, members of the
Dental Society of Greater Orlando distributed dental supplies provided by “Healthy Smiles – Crest 2010”,
and the SCPS Transportation Department answered questions about pick-up times and bus numbers.
Scholastic Book Fairs provided each child with a book.
Over one hundred volunteers helped register students and distribute the school supplies. The Seminole
County Back to School Fair was a total community effort.
2. Prepared by:
John Reichert
3. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Human Resources and Professional Standards
Richard Wells, Director
Community Involvement
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
2002-03 ANNUAL SICK LEAVE BANK REPORT
VIII.E.
Item Number
The Seminole County Public Schools Employee’s Voluntary Sick Leave Bank went into effect July 1,
1980 and has been in existence to date. At the end of the 2001-02 school year, there was a balance of
4220.49 days in the Bank. The new membership contribution for 2002-03 was 381 days. For the 200203 school year, the Sick Leave Bank had a beginning balance of 4601.49 days.
During the 2002-03 School year, twenty-eight (28) applications were filed through the Department of
Human Resources to draw days from the Bank. Twenty-three (23) of those claims were approved, and
five (5) of those claims were denied. The applications approved resulted in 996.64 days being withdrawn
from the Bank while paying $151,394.18 to those employees.
Section VI-d of the Sick Leave Bank Policy allows fellow members to donate up to ten (10) additional sick
days to a fellow member who is in need of additional sick days. During the 2002-03 school year there no
additional hours donated to a fellow member.
Section III of the Sick Leave Bank Policy notes that all participating employees shall contribute one (1)
additional sick leave day following establishment of the Sick Leave Bank to continue membership when
the balance diminishes to three hundred (300) days. This school year, there was no assessment needed
to replenish the Bank.
As of June 30, 2003, there are 3604.85 days remaining in the Sick Leave Bank. This balance gives us
3304.85 days above the required 300 days minimum balance, thus enabling the Seminole County Public
Schools Employee’s Voluntary Sick Leave Bank to continue for the 2003-04 school year.
2. Prepared by:
John L. Reichert
3. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Human Resources and Professional Standards
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
VIII.F.
Item Number
Altamonte Elementary
Altamonte Elementary is proud to announce that three teachers completed a Math and Science Professional
Development Training through Stetson University during the summer break.
Recently, Altamonte was awarded a grant to hire a reading coach to assist teachers in assessment and
instruction in reading. The extra support will enable teachers to acquire knowledge and skills necessary to
assess and diagnose reading and to appropriately plan instruction. This support will increase student
achievement and assist students in meeting with success and reaching academic goals.
Our new building has been received extremely well by parents, students, staff members, as well as community
members. We’ve added 21 classrooms with the addition of our new two-story building. This building also
houses a state-of-the-art media center, television production lab, and a computer lab. The county audiology
department is now located on our campus. The completion of our renovated front office area should occur
within the next few weeks. We are looking forward to occupying that space which will include offices for
administration and guidance, a clinic, a staff planning area/mailroom, and a speech classroom. The remaining
portion of the round building is being renovated to include grades 1 and 2. The anticipated date of completion
for that renovation is scheduled sometime during the spring.
Last but not least, we are excited about receiving a banner from the school board congratulating Altamonte
Elementary School for the “Most Improved Writing Scores in the District.”
Bear Lake Elementary
Bear Lake had a wonderful opening of school. We hosted a Boo Hoo Breakfast for our kindergarten and first
grade parents; thankfully we didn't have any boo-hooing, but lots of information given and questions answered
by our PTA officers and Bear Lake administration.
On Thursday, August 14th, Bear Lake held its Dividend Coffee. It was well attended and Jane Lane presented
many programs and opportunities for parent involvement. This year, our first graders will be participating in the
Black Stallion Literacy Project. Students will receive two books by Walter Farley and will even read to a horse!!
The PTA sponsored Back-Pack Safety Program presented in August informed parents and students of the
proper way to pack and carry a backpack in order to avoid injuries.
Eastbrook Elementary
Eastbrook Elementary has started off the year with a beautiful new building. All fourth and fifth grade
classrooms are located in this building along with a new media center, computer lab, and television studio.
Students and staff are really enjoying the new surroundings.
Open Houses were held for each grade level from August 18th to August 26th. Parents enjoyed seeing the new
classrooms, meeting their teachers, and learning about their child’s curriculum. During the week of September
15th, teachers will meet with parents individually after school to review their child’s progress and distribute
progress reports.
On September 4th, the PTA sponsored the annual Eastbrook Ice Cream Social. Attendance was outstanding
with 430 students, parents, teachers, and staff enjoying ice cream sundaes. Eastbrook began recruiting
volunteers and held the annual Dividend Coffee on August 25th with 60 Dividends attending. Dividends are
looking forward to working in classrooms, helping students, and supporting teachers. This year, Eastbrook has
the following new business partners: Red Lobster of Waterford Lakes, Donatellos Trattoria, and Aloma Bowling.
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Goldsboro Elementary
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet School held its back to school “Meet the Teacher Night” on Tuesday, August 26.
The night began with a pizza dinner followed by the first general PTA meeting for the 2003 – 2004 school year.
From 7-8 PM, families were invited to attend grade level meetings where the teachers reviewed the curriculum
for the year. The evening was a huge success with 404 parents attending.
Parents, friends, and neighbors were invited to attend the Dividend and Mentors Breakfast on August 29th.
Mrs. Lane from the Community Involvement Department spoke to the group about the opportunities for service
at both Goldsboro and the district. Goldsboro currently has 172 Dividends and 35 Mentors registered to support
the students and staff.
Afternoon clubs have started at Goldsboro. Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Christine Wilson, meets on
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. There are 50 fourth and fifth grade students participating in this program.
The SECME Club, sponsored by Mrs. Debbie Rivera and Mrs. Linda Hurtt, meets on Monday afternoons.
There are 113 second through fifth grade students involved.
Preparations are underway for the next SAC sponsored parent education program to be held on Thursday,
September 25th. During this program, kindergarten, first and second grade teachers will team together to
present parents with valuable information about the reading program and “No Child Left Behind.”
Midway Elementary
Congratulations to Midway teacher, Mr. Tim Welch, for being selected as the national winner of "Star in a Sprint
TV Ad" contest. For his winning video, he will receive $5,000, a trip to LA, and a cameo role in a Sprint TV ad.
Tim is a music and technology teacher at Midway Elementary, teaching percussion to grades K-3 and
computer journalism to fourth and fifth grade students.
Sprint encouraged its local customers in five states to produce a home video that showed how their households
used their phone services to stay connected to family and friends. The videos were judged on creativity,
appropriateness, and effective promotion of Sprint local telephone services.
As the winner for the state of Florida, his video was automatically submitted for national judging. Mr. Jason
Duff, Sprint Media Relations Manager, stated, "Tim's entry surpassed our expectations with its creative and
entertaining approach."
Pine Crest Elementary
Our 21st Century Community Learning Center began its Tutorial/Enrichment Program on September 2nd.
Students with AIPs were able to stay after school to participate in extra reading classes, receive homework
help, and enjoy enrichment activities. The first of four planned six-week sessions will end on October 9th with an
old fashioned family picnic. The picnic is part of a nationwide "Lights On After School" effort to bring attention to
the need for after school programs that help keep children safe, aid working parents, and improve academic
achievement.
On August 28th, 21st CCLC sponsored Pine Crest's first Home Buying Seminar. A professional mortgage broker
with experience in special programs explained the home-buying process, gave tips on buying a house, and
answered questions.
Pine Crest families are invited to attend a Family Health Fair on September 18th from 8:00 am to Noon. Adults
will be able to receive free blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, vision check-ups, dental screenings,
glucose screenings, skin screenings, information from the American Heart Association and the American Lung
Association, and applications for free smoke detectors from the Sanford Fire Department!
Free computer technology classes will begin on September 25th. Childcare will be provided and participants will
learn about computers, common Microsoft programs, and the Internet.
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Sterling Park Elementary
The beginning of the school year has been very busy at Sterling Park Elementary. During pre-planning, staffs
from Sterling Park and Lake Howell were treated to a wonderful breakfast at Lake Howell. A great big thank
you to Lake Howell Principal, Dr. Shaun Storch, who organized this event and also to Dr. Vogel who was the
guest speaker.
Sterling Park held a very successful Kindergarten Night for our incoming Kindergarten parents on July 31st and
also a “Boo Hoo” breakfast on the first day of school. We hope this eased the parents’ fears and made them
feel better about sending their children off to school! Our “Taste of Business Partners” luncheon for Dividends
on August 18th was a great way to introduce new volunteers to our school and welcome returning ones. It was
also a way to showcase our wonderful business partners who we appreciate very much. Our Teacher
Introduction Night/Ice Cream Social held on August 21st was a huge success. It was standing room only in our
cafeteria!
Two separate Curriculum Nights were held for parents. Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, & ESE parents were invited on
September 4th and 1st, 3rd, & 5th grade parents on September 9th. We were happy to see so many parents turn
out for these events. We are so very proud of Ms. Karen Branen, art teacher, who has been named Art
Teacher of the Year by the Florida Art Education Association. She will be honored by the association in
October at their annual convention in Kissimmee. We are also proud to have the honor of being a Five Star
School. We are looking forward to an exciting year at Sterling Park Elementary.
Wekiva Highlights
Wekiva Elementary is starting off the year with the March to a Million Minutes . Students and staff members are
keeping track of the minutes spent reading at home for enjoyment. Each student and staff member receives a
monthly calendar and a special Read Every Day magnet to keep the calendar handy on the refrigerator. Our
school goal is to read a million minutes by March 2004. Wekiva is participating in Florida Literacy and Reading
Excellence (FlaRE) this year. The literacy council team members attended training this summer and have
established a school-wide literacy plan. March to a Million Minutes is one part of the literacy plan to encourage
leisure time reading.
Wekiva Elementary loves Dividends! Over 200 Dividends have registered so far this year. School staff
members have trained Dividends in using the Reading Acceleration Program (RAP), Phonographix, Math
Superstars Program, and Super Scientist Program with students. Wekiva will also participate in the Master
Tutor program to assist students with reading.
New this year is a science lab that has been incorporated as part of the specials rotation of art, music, and
physical education. Students vi sit the science lab once every six days for hands-on experiences in science.
This provides extra practice and experience in using science vocabulary and the scientific method.
Wilson Elementary
Wilson's students participated in a "Light the World" presentation on September 2nd. The message promotes
being a positive light in assisting others and is addressed in our School Improvement Plan. Wilson has
arranged for two other major presentations that will focus on positive peer interaction - Pro Kids and the
"Extreme Game Show."
Wilson's "Parents-to-Kids" and "Backpack Readers" programs will begin with an initial kick-off on September
30th. The goal of this program is to provide parent training and resources to promote good reading habits in the
home.
2. Prepared by:
Rita A. Ramsey/Geraldine D. Wright
3. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Directors of Elementary Education
Attachment(s): None Back-up not in agenda book: None
9/23/03
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
VIII.G.
Item Number
MILWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fran Durrenberger, media specialist at Milwee Middle School, has been appointed as a visiting instructor
for the graduate program in the School of Information Studies, Florida State University, for the 2003-2004
academic term. She will be teaching an online class in network multimedia.
Eighth grader, Dorothy-Anne Robertson, designed a banner for Milwee’s new CARE (Communicating
Accepting Respecting Encouraging) program. Her banner was selected from a number of entries in a
contest sponsored by the school CARE team. Honorable mention goes to sixth graders Brittany
Bourgeois and Kellie Britton. The CARE program is designed to teach the students social skills that will
help them be more successful in and out of the classroom, while addressing the affective needs of the
middle school child.
Milwee was selected to participate as a FlaRE (Florida Literacy and Reading Excellence) school, a
project of the Florida Department of Education through the University of Central Florida, for the school
year 2003-04. A team of six teachers and one administrator attended the FlaRE conference this past
summer.
Congratulations to Milwee’s new Student Council representatives: Jamie Mitchell, president; Melissa
Barber, vice president; Brandi Mitchell, secretary; and Eric Cohen, treasurer.
2. Prepared by:
Dr. Ron Pinnell
3. Board Meeting Date
Exec. Director of Secondary Education/Middle Schools
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
VIII.H.
Item Number
LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL
In the recently released ACT scores throughout the District, Lyman is very proud to have shown the
greatest gain over the past year.
English teachers Mrs. Cynthia Pitman and Mr. Plyler were selected to attend classes at Oxford University
in England this past summer. This was a part of the English Speaking Union Scholarship and the Oxford
Summer Studies Program.
Ms. Deborah Kenn, graphic communications teacher, has been elected as a state officer for Skills USA,
and she has been made a lifetime member.
Dr. Lynore Levenhagen, marketing teacher, has been made a lifetime member of DECCA for her
outstanding service.
OVIEDO HIGH SCHOOL
Oviedo High School achieved an “A” in the Florida School Recognition Program for the fourth time in five
years. We congratulate students, faculty and parents for this outstanding accomplishment.
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Oviedo High School was recognized for the 2 year in a row as the FHSAA/Floyd E. Lay All-Sports
Award winner for 6A schools. The achievement recognizes OHS as the #1 sports program for boys and
girls in the state in the 6A Classification.
Oviedo High School is the proud recipient of the Orlando Sentinel Varsity Cup all-sports championship
trophy for 2002-2003.
The NJROTC marksmanship team competed in the Junior Olympic Nationals over the summer. M. Smith,
D. Morris, J. Bevan, M. Ruping, and J. Pearce traveled to Wilmington, North Carolina, to compete. The
shooters received one day of practice shooting. They shot two targets each day in each of the positions
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on two days of half matches. The marksmanship team took 12 place overall at the Junior Olympic
Nationals. Congratulations to the students for their fine performance.
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ROSENWALD CENTER
Rosenwald is proud to announce the opening of its new guidance suite. Services provided in the
guidance suite include career counseling, general counseling, medical intervention, and family
counseling. Services are provided by guidance counselor Carroll Goldstein, nurse Dyan Guardino and
Devereux counselor Glorida Babcock.
Rosenwald was very excited to receive visitations from Senator Lee Constantine, Superintendent Dr.
Vogel, and Mr. Tom McDowell, Director of Exceptional Student Support Services. They enjoyed a
wonderful tour of the campus and were able to see Rosenwald’s academic and elective programs
firsthand. Senator Constantine praised Rosenwald and said, “I am so impressed with the positive attitude
of the staff and students!”
Congratulations to Aerica Kohler, who was judged the first place winner in Division IV of the 2003 Florida
School Bus Safety Poster Contest. Aerica will receive a $100 United States Savings Bond to
commemorate this tremendous achievement. In addition, her poster will be entered in the National Poster
Contest where she will be eligible to win up to a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. This is the third year in a row
a student from Rosenwald Center has placed first in Division IV of the Florida School Bus Safety Poster
Contest, which is a tribute to Ms. Tracey Wight, Rosenwald’s art teacher and Seminole County’s 2002 Art
Teacher of the Year.
2. Prepared by:
Raymond L. Gaines
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
3. Board Meeting Date
9/23/03
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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