THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
YOU MAKE US PROUD
II.A.
Item Number
The following students and staff will be recognized at the April 24 School Board Meeting for their
achievements for the You Make Us Proud Award:
Jackson Heights Middle
Mu Alpha Theta
Statewide Competition
Jaime Altman
Kellie Chan
Matthew Clark
Drew Hayden
Erin Honold
Matthew Kaufmann
Nimish Ramanlal
Sam Selikoff
Frankie Siciliano
Greenwood Lakes Middle
Mu Alpha Theta
Statewide Competition
Michele Choi
Taylor James
Alyssa LaRenzie
Daniel Luh
Chris Manikowski
Aris Perez
Sangni Zhao
2001 SCC PTA REFLECTIONS
STATE WINNERS
1st Place Superior Award
Seminole High
Radio Shack National Teacher
Award
Jeane Swaynos
Elisabeth Gilbert – Millennium
Jennifer DeAngelo – Oviedo
Ruth DeLany – Wilson
Distinguished Award
Greenwood Lakes Middle
1st Place Florida Math League
Competition
Blair Brenton
Drew Horne
Casey Hua
Corey Mahoney
Elizabeth Nadleman
Corey Souders
Florida Math League
Competition
Justin Collier
Michael Ryan
Adam Szpakowski
Alexandra Todisco
Yvette Tran
Jackson Heights Middle
Selected Florida’s Middle
School Principal of the Year by
the Florida Association of
Secondary School Principals
Bill Gibson
Michael Thorpe – Evans
Casey Hua – Greenwood Lakes
Alison James – Heathrow
Mary Bowman – Lake Mary High
Jonathan Calhoun - Millennium
Catherine Trimble – Rainbow
Jacqueline Thompson – Woodlands
2. Prepared by:
3. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support
Richard Wells, Director of Community Involvement
4/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN/WAGES SCHOLARSHIP
RECIPIENTS
II.B.
Item Number
There are fourteen Take Stock in Children and WAGES scholarship students graduating in May 2001.
Eleven of the students are Take Stock scholars. These students were selected in the spring of 1997 as
the first Take Stock scholars in Seminole County. In May, each Take Stock student will receive a 2+2Florida Prepaid College Scholarship to attend a Florida College.
Take Stock In Children
Scholarship Recipients
Melissa Walters – Lake Howell High
Melissa Canuelas – Lyman High
Hanh My Thi Huynh – Lyman High
Hrisa Nacea – Lyman High
Tam Vu – Lyman High
Sara Mulvaney – SCC – Adult High School
Juanita Kirts – Seminole High
Candace Sheppard – Seminole High
Melody Tejada – Seminole High
Marquita Lamar – Winter Springs High
Jeremy McCall – Winter Springs High
2. Prepared by:
WAGES Scholarship Recipients
Brandi Miller – Lake Mary High
Toccarro Bouey - Lyman High
Toni Holiday – Oviedo High
3. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
Richard Wells, Director of Community Involvement
4/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
MINUTES
III.A.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board approve the minutes of March 19, April 9 and April 10, 2001.
2. Background/Analysis:
None
3. Fiscal Impact:
Not applicable.
4. Prepared by:
Paul J. Hagerty, Superintendent
5. Board Meeting Date
4/24/01
Attachment(s): 3/19/01 & 4/9/01 Expulsion Hearing minutes
4/10/01 School Board Meeting minutes
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: Original minutes
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
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 230.23(5) 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:
5. Board Meeting Date
John Reichert
Exec. Director of Human Resources/Professional Standards
4/24/01
Attachment(s): Instructional Personnel Recommendations
Non-Instructional Personnel Recommendations
Temporary Duty Out-of-State Leave Requests
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
INSTRUCTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT
III.C.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
The School Board of Seminole County approve the Instructional Recommendations for Professional
Services Contract as presented.
2. Background/Analysis:
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 231.36(3)a, the attached recommendations reflect the Instructional staff
members who have been recommended for the awarding of a Professional Services Contract. All
individuals have completed a minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory performance, hold a valid
Florida professional educator’s certificate and have been recommended by their principal as indicated.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The Personnel Reappointments are within our budget.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
John Reichert
Exec. Director of Human Resources/Professional Standards
4/24/01
Attachment(s): First Year PSC Reappointments
Back-up not in yellow book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
ANNUAL CONTRACT REAPPOINTMENTS
III.D.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
The School Board of Seminole County approve the Annual Contract Personnel Reappointments as
presented.
2. Background/Analysis:
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 230.23(5)a, e, f, all Personnel Reappointment Recommendations must be
approved by the School Board.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The Personnel Reappointments are within our budget.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
John Reichert
Exec. Director of Human Resources/Professional Standards
4/24/01
Attachment(s): Instructional Reappointments
First Year RE Reappointments
Non-Instructional Reappointments
Back-up not in yellow book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
TEACHING OUT-OF-FIELD POLICY - FINAL ADOPTION OF
REVISIONS
III.E.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County adopt the policy revision of Section G Personnel
Professional Staff Positions File: GCA, Title: Teaching Out-of-Field.
2. Background/Analysis:
Chapter 2000-301, Laws of Florida, known as “Educate 2000,” amended Section 231.095, Florida Statutes,
that addresses the assignment of teachers outside the field in which the teacher is certified. Prior to the
change, if a teacher in a district school system was assigned to teach outside the area in which he or she
was certified, parents or guardians were to be notified in writing of such assignment and the teacher was
designated “out-of-field”. Pursuant to Section 6A-1.0503, FAC., such teacher had specific timelines and
course requirements to meet in order to be considered qualified to teach in the out-of-field assignment with
no penalty to the school district.
The amendment to Section 231.095, Florida Statutes, adds two options by which a teacher is considered
“infield” and is not to be designated as an out-of-field teacher. A teacher, other than a teacher of
English/language arts to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, is considered in field if one of the
following conditions is met:
• Holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate with an appropriate coverage as provided in the Course
Code Directory for teaching the course, or
• Holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate and has a minor in the field in which the instruction is
provided, as shown on an official college transcript or as verified in writing by the college or university,
or
• Holds a valid Florida Educator’s Certificate and has demonstrated sufficient subject area expertise in
the area in which the instruction is provided through an established plan as approved by the school
board.
It is the position of the Florida Department of Education that local school boards should approve revisions to
district policy, and establish guidelines for demonstrating subject area expertise. The attached policy
revision is being recommended for approval in order to reflect the changes in Florida Statutes, and expand
our flexibility in hiring teachers who are qualified certified instructional personnel and who will support the
high educational standards of this District.
The Board accepted public input and approved the final draft of the proposed revisions to the policy at its
April 10, 2001 School Board Meeting.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
John Reichert, Executive Director
Human Resources & Professional Standards
Carolyn Hevey, Administrator, Human Resources
4/24/01
Attachment(s): Teaching Out-of-Field Policy Revision
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR
III.F.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County authorize the Board Chairman and Superintendent to
execute a contract with AON Consulting Group to provide administration for the Voluntary Employee
Benefits, COBRA Administration, Section 125, and Flexible Spending Accounts for a three year
period, effective October 1, 2001.
2. Background/Analysis:
At the January 1, 2001 meeting the School Board approved: (1) the recommendation to terminate the
contract with Fringe Benefits Management Company effective September 30, 2001 and (2) the
solicitation of proposals from third party administrators for services beginning October 1, 2001.
In February 2001, Waters Risk Management released Requests for Proposals for a Third Party
administrator for the voluntary employee benefits program. A total of eight companies responded to
the RFP. Proposals were received from eight Third Party Administrators (TPA). Six of the proposals
offered administration for all voluntary products, COBRA, and Flexible Spending Accounts. The other
two proposals were limited to COBRA and Flexible Spending Accounts administration. The Insurance
Sub-Committee and Waters Risk Management interviewed all eight of the proposers and are
recommending that AON Consulting be selected as the provider for these services. The Insurance
Selection Sub-Committee consisted of the following individuals:
Rick Harris, Chairperson Insurance Selection Committee, SEA
Jeff Siskind, SEA
Ed Ronda, SECA
Ginger Kruse, SEA
Ann Wynn, Uniserv
BethAnne Newman, Administrator
Paul Duren, Administrator
3. Fiscal Impact:
There will be no fiscal impact to the Board, since AON Consulting Group will receive their
remuneration from the commissions on the voluntary products.
4. Prepared by:
John Pavelchak
Exec. Director of Finance and Budgeting
BethAnne Newman
Insurance Coordinator
5. Board Meeting Date
4-24-01
Attachment(s): Recommendation from Water's Risk Management
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: Contract will be submitted at a later date
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
BUDGET AMENDMENTS 31 THROUGH 35A
III.G.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve Budget Amendment Numbers 31 through 35A as
presented.
2. Background/Analysis:
State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.006, requires that the School Board approve budget amendments
whenever the amounts in the budgetary accounts are changed from the original budget.
The budget amendments for each fund reflect the following types of activity:
New Revenues: These are included in order to budget revenues, which were not anticipated at the
time of the original budget. This category normally includes state and federal grants, insurance
recoveries, and other miscellaneous revenues.
Routine transfer of funds between budgeted accounts: These are transfers between accounts
made by the various cost centers. These are included in the budget amendments in order to comply
with the State Board of Education Rule requiring budget amendments for any changes in the function
and object amounts. This necessitates that budget amendments be made at the lowest line item level
of the budget. As a result, any change in the use of budgeted monies such as buying supplies,
instead of equipment requires a budget amendment.
Funds Appropriated from Fund Balance or Transfers to Fund Balance: These are transfers from
fund balance for specific program needs.
The Budget Amendments, Numbers 31 through 35A are summarized on the attached page(s).
3. Fiscal Impact:
a) New Revenue Budgeted.
b) Transfers are within budget allocations.
4. Prepared by:
John Pavelchak
Exec. Director of Finance and Budget
Rashmikant Khatri, Director of Budgeting
5. Board Meeting Date
04/24/01
Attachment(s): Budget Amendment Summary
Back-up not in agenda book: Resolutions & New Revenue
Documentation
Materials for signature: Resolutions
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS
ACTION ITEM:
III.H.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the bid recommendations for art paper products,
closed circuit TV equipment, presentation equipment, digital cameras, and carpet/tile removal and
installation.
2. Background/Analysis:
Each Board Meeting the administration presents to the Board for approval all bids for products or
services in excess of $10,000. 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
Policies unless otherwise noted. All bids recommended with No Purchase at this time will have
Purchase Orders issued on an as needed bases.
Item
Bid #
Recommendation / Vendor
Cost Center
Amount
1.
102741
Various
(Art Paper Products)
Warehouse
No Purchase
at this time
2.
102743
Central Audio Visual
(Closed Circuit TV…)
Info Services
No Purchase
at this time
3.
102744
Various
(Presentation Equip.)
Info Services
No Purchase
at this time
4.
102745
Microwarehouse Inc
(Digital Cameras)
Info Services
No Purchase
at this time
5.
102748
Acousti Engineering
(Carpet/Tile Removal…)
Fac Services
No Purchase
at this time
3. Fiscal Impact:
The Finance Department will determine that funds are available before a purchase order is issued.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
John Pavelchak
Exec. Director of Finance and Budgeting
Don Nicholas Director of Purchasing &
Distribution Services
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Bid Tabulation Sheets
Materials for signature: None
04/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
AUTHORIZATION FOR PURCHASE ORDERS
III.I.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the purchase orders listed below and any
applicable contracts/agreements that may be associated with the various purchase orders.
2. Background/Analysis:
ITEM
P.O.#
VENDOR
COST CENTER
01.
02.
03.
04.
05.
06.
07.
08.
09.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
0002052336
0002053256
0002053790
0002053818
0002VARIOUS
0002054215
0002053377
0002053626
0002054116
0002054124
0002054170
0002054355
0002053583
0002054143
0002054469
0002053563
0002054467
0002053802
0002VARIOUS
NASCO…
THE WOODWIND…
HEALTH SERVICES…COMARK…
DELL…
ADVANCED…
GOVSTREET… ADVANCED…
THE PSYCH…
RIVERSIDE…
BEAULIEU…
VIRCO…
APPLE…
DESIGNS…
XPEDX…
CORPORATE… REDD TEAM…
EMC…
COMARK…
-
WICKLOW ELEM
MILLENNIUM MDL
TRANSP SERVICES
INFO SERVICES
COMPUTER STORE
SEMINOLE HS
ESSS
LK BRANTLEY HS
ESSS
ESSS
FAC SERVICES
CROOMS
OVIEDO HS
FAC PLANNING
WAREHOUSE
ROCK LAKE MDL
FAC SERVICES
INFO SERVICES
COMPUTER STORE
AMOUNT
10,783.95
26,200.00
11,430.00
15,064.00
28,184.08
42,420.00
99,801.30
79,000.00
11,484.00
30,117.33
13,651.00
33,451.80
24,804.00
17,950.03
17,468.00
13,850.00
32,870.00
88,396.09
242,626.98
3. Fiscal Impact:
The total of purchase orders presented is $ 839,552.56. Finance Department has determined that
funds are available to cover the amount to be encumbered.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
John Pavelchak
Exec. Director of Finance & Budgeting
Don Nicholas
Dir. Of Purchasing & Distribution Service
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Purchase Orders
Materials for signature: None
04/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
RECOMMENDED SCHOOL OPENING/CLOSING TIMES FOR
THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR
III.J.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the attached list of recommended school
opening/closing times for the 2001-2002 school year.
2. Background/Analysis:
Attached is a list of proposed school opening/closing times for your consideration. The only proposed
changes involve Bentley Elementary, Rays of Hope Charter School, Crooms Academy of Information
Technology, and Cyber High Charter School.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dianne L. Kramer
Exec. Director of Facilities, Planning & Transportation
Jean Johnson, Director of Transportation
4/24/01
Attachment(s): School Opening/Closing Times
Back-up not in agenda book: None
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
MILWEE, SANFORD MIDDLE, AND LAWTON ELEMENTARY
ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECTS: APPROVAL OF PLANS &
SPECIFICATIONS AND PERMISSION TO BID
III.K.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the plans and specifications for the roof
replacement projects at Milwee Middle, Sanford Middle, and Lawton Elementary Schools and grant
permission to bid.
2. Background/Analysis:
The CCNA-selected roofing consultant, D. B. Young & Associates, Inc., has completed the plans and
specifications for the roof replacement projects at Milwee Middle School, (Cafeteria and Gymnasium
Lower Roof), Sanford Middle School, (Building 5), and Lawton Elemenatary School, (Building 4, 5, and
6). These improvements were identified for reroofing in the District’s Five Year Capital Improvement
Plan.
At this time, we are requesting that the School Board approve the plans and authorize the Facilities
Planninf Department to advertise for bids from all pre-qualified roofing contractors. The tentative bid
date is May 17, 2001. The estimated construction cost is $500,000.00.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dianne Kramer
Exec. Director of Facilities Planning & Transportation
Mark D. Gisclar, Supervisor of Construction
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Plans and Specifications Available in
Facilities Planning Dept.
4/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
ALTAMONTE & LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY: APPROVAL OF
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) & AMENDMENT NO.12
FOR COVERED P.E. PAVILIONS
III.L.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submitted
by Strategic Facilities Development, Inc in the amount of $192,973 for covered P.E. pavilions at
Altamonte and Longwood Elementary Schools and authorize the Facilities Planning Department to
execute Amendment No.12 to the current contract agreement.
2. Background/Analysis:
The 2000/2001 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan included funding for covered P.E. pavilions at
Altamonte and Longwood Elementary Schools as part of the small projects allocation.
Strategic Facilities Development, Inc. has submitted a final negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price of
$192,973. The GMP includes the direct cost of the work in addition to the CM’s overhead, profit and
contingency.
At this time, the Facilities Planning Department requests that the School Board approve the
Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal submitted by Strategic Facilities Development, Inc. in the
amount of $192,973 and execute of Amendment No. 12 to the current contract agreement.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact to the district associated with this action is $192,973, which is within the small
projects budget.
Funding source: 4670/320/374/375/379/7400/9009/8035
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dianne Kramer
Exec. Director of Facilities Planning
John LeRoy, Project Manager
Attachment(s): None
Back-up: Amendment #12 & Proposal dated April 9, 2001
Materials for signature: 4 original Amendment #12 w/proposal
04/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL: APPROVAL OF GUARANTEED
MAXIMUM PRICE (GMP) & AMENDMENT NO. 8 FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE CONCESSION/REST ROOM
BUILDING
III.M.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submitted
by Pro-Spec, Inc. in the amount of $134,008 for the replacement of the concession/restroom building
at Lake Mary High School stadium and authorize the Facilities Planning Department to execute
Amendment No. 8 to the current contract agreement.
2. Background/Analysis:
On January 16, 2001, the concession/toilet building at the Lake Mary High School stadium was
severely damaged by a fire. After investigating the extent of the damage, the Facilities Planning staff
and Pro-Spec, Inc., one of the district’s continuing services construction managers, compared the cost
of renovations vs. total replacement. Upon review of the estimates, and discussions with school staff,
it was determined that the total replacement option would provide the best long-term solution for the
school’s needs. The proposed facility can be better sited to ease crowd congestion, and the new floor
Pro-Spec, Inc. has submitted a final, negotiated Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $134,008 for
the new concession/restroom building. The total project will require approximately $58,000 in addition
to the insurance reimbursement. The school has requested a stadium fund loan to cover the
difference. The loan would be repaid within 5 years by using the annual stadium improvement
allocation of $12,0000 as the loan payment.
At this time, the Facilities Planning Department requests that the School Board approve the
Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal submitted by Pro-Spec, Inc. in the amount of $134,008 and
execute of Amendment No. 8 to the current contract agreement.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The fiscal impact to the District associated with this action is $134,008.
Funding source: 4670/340/7400/9009/8060
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dianne Kramer
Exec. Director of Facilities Planning
John LeRoy, Project Manager
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in yellow book: Amendment No. 8 & Proposal dated April 5
Material for Signature: 4 (originals) of Amendment No. 8 w/proposal
4/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
WOODLANDS ELEMENTARY DISTRICT WIDE STRUCTURED
CABLING: FINAL ACCEPTANCE & RELEASE OF RETAINAGE
III.N.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Final Acceptance and Release of Retainage
for the Woodlands Elementary District wide structured cabling project as presented.
2. Background/Analysis:
All Media Group has completed the construction project and all related change order work for the
district wide structured cabling project at Woodlands Elementary School. The project has been
inspected and approved by Information Services.
The contractor has requested payment for the completed work including contract-withheld retainage in
the amount of $11,514.00.
3. Fiscal Impact:
The amount of $11,514.00 was previously encumbered as part of the construction contract and is due
per the contract.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date:
Dianne L. Kramer, Executive Director
Scott E. Stegall, Director of Capital Outlay
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in yellow book: Pay application #6
Materials for signature: None
4/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP REQUEST
III.O.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve high school students attendance for the field trips
listed below.
2. Background/Analysis:
Mr. Don Smith, Principal of Lake Howell High School, recommends to the Board that four students
from the Lake Howell High School Business Professionals of America Club be allowed to participate in
the Business Professionals of America 2001 National Leadership Conference on May 9-13, 2001, in
Anaheim, CA. Students will depart on May 9, 2001, and return on May 13, 2001.
Mr. Robert Lundquist, Principal of Oviedo High School, recommends to the Board that three students
from the Oviedo High School SECME Club be allowed to participate in the SECME Summer Institute
National Final Competition on July 14-17, 2001, in Tucson, AZ. Students will depart on July 13, 2001,
and return on July 17, 2001.
Mr. Darvin Boothe, Principal of Lake Brantley High School, recommends to the Board that 17 students
from the Lake Brantley High School Business Professionals of America Club be allowed to participate
in the Business Professionals of America 2001 National Leadership Conference on May 9-13, 2001, in
Anaheim, CA. Students will depart on May 9, 2001, and return on May 13, 2001.
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
4/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
CRITERIA STANDARDS AND REVIEW PROCESS FOR
CHARTER SCHOOLS
III.P.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Charter School Application and Program
Review Process.
2. Background/Analysis:
The Board attended a Work Session on April 10th to discuss a proposed charter school process. The
new process will eliminate the numerous, repetitive meetings that are required for approving a charter
school application. It will allow the Board and the applicant to see areas of strengths/weakness as well
as make the applicant accountable for corrective action prior to approval of the actual charter.
The new process also includes a formal Program Review which will ensure that the charter is meeting
the tenants of it’s charter. After the legislative session is over we will bring to the Board a revised
charter school policy which will reflect some of the changes in the process as outlined in the Work
Session.
Each charter school applicant will also receive a Technical Assistance Guide outlining what the district
will provide for the 5% administrative fee and in addition will outline what additional services can be
purchased from the district and the cost of these services.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
4/24/01
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:
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP 2000-2001
III.Q.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve School Advisory Council membership for the
2000-2001 school year.
2. Background/Analysis:
Listed below are those members to be added.
School
Name
Position
Minority/Non-Minority
Reason
Partin
Tony Velez
Community
Minority
Replaces Nicole Keefer
Deletions are as follows:
School
Name
Position
Minority/Non-Minority
Reason
Partin
Nicole Keefer
Parent
Non-Minority
Resignation
These appointments are for one year only and members will have to follow the schools by-laws for reelection for next school year.
3. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
4/24/01
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:
PRE-KINDERGARTEN EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM/
EXTENDED DAY CHILD CARE PROGRAM COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT FOR THE 2001-2002 SCHOOL YEAR
III.R.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County accept the proposal letter between the Seminole County
Pre-Kindergarten Early Intervention Program and the Seminole County Extended Day Child Care
Program.
2. Background/Analysis:
The Seminole County Pre-Kindergarten Early Intervention Program has been providing families with
after-school care services in contracted child care settings. This is often difficult for families as they
have regular school-age siblings in elementary settings receiving similar services. In order to meet the
needs of more of the families, the Pre-Kindergarten Early Intervention Program will offer these
services through our district Extended Day Child Care Program. This will be considered part of
enhancement services and will be paid by sliding fees which are collected from all program
participants. Students within the program are already covered by the program with school insurance
and also pay a registration fee for program services, therefore, they will not pay a registration fee for
the Extended Day Child Care Program. The costs for these services will be the same as elementary
program students at 35.00 a week or $7.00 a day for 180 days of services. The total contract will be
$94,500 for the year. Up to 75 students will be served at this time in five regions, with 15 students
served in each identified region (Bear Lake, Idyllwilde, Sterling Park, Hamilton and Lawton).
3. Fiscal Impact:
The total contract for $94,500 will be transferred from the PreK Program to the Extended Day Child
Care Program.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
John McGraw, Director, Extended Day Child Care Program
Brenda Griffin, Pre-K Program Specialist
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Proposal Letter
Materials for signature: None
4/24/01
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS GRANT
III.S.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve submission of the Safe and Drug Free Schools
grant application.
2. Background/Analysis:
The Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act funds this entitlement grant that supports the
development and implementation of programs aimed at drug and violence prevention. The district
allocation of approximately $270,000 will be used to provide salaries for prevention specialists; staff
development and training for teachers and administrators; materials; and direct services to students.
Special programs supported through these funds include: Peer Mediation, Conflict Resolution,
Violence Free Community Month, and Red Ribbon Week. This grant also provides funds for
collaborative efforts with The Grove Counseling Center, Boys and Girls Club, Police Athletic League,
Juvenile Justice Council, and law enforcement.
A copy of the grant application is available in Jeanne Farmer’s office.
3. Fiscal Impact:
If awarded, this grant will bring approximately $270,000 to the district.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
Jeanne Moon Farmer, Coordinator, Resource Development
4/24/01
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:
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM DEMONSTRATION
PROGRAM GRANT
III.T.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve submission of the Comprehensive School Reform
Demonstration Program grant application.
2. Background/Analysis:
“The purpose of the Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Program is to provide financial
incentives for schools that need to substantially improve student achievement, particularly Title I
schools, to implement comprehensive school reform programs that are based on reliable research and
effective practices in reading or math, and include an emphasis on basic academics and parental
involvement. Through supporting comprehensive school reform, the program aims to enable all
children in the schools served, particularly low-achieving children, to meet challenging State content
and student performance standards.”
A district application is submitted for schools meeting the eligibility requirements. Two eligible schools
were awarded grant funds in the first round of grant competition and have prepared grant projects for
the current grant cycle. In the new grant, the schools must submit an action plan that will assist them
in meeting any unmet benchmarks from the previous grant project. Each school is eligible to receive
approximately $35,000 if funded.
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Highlands Elementary – A reading teacher will be hired to work with small groups of students
and resources will be purchased to support and extend Guided Reading practices
Midway Elementary – A math teacher will be hired to assist fourth and fifth grade students in
meeting grade level expectations
A copy of the grant application is available in Jeanne Farmer’s office.
3. Fiscal Impact:
If awarded, this grant will bring approximately $70,000 to the district.
4. Prepared by:
5. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
Jeanne Moon Farmer, Coordinator, Resource Development
4/24/01
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:
APPROVAL OF MEDIATION SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RE
CLAIM OF S.V.P, ET AL
III.U.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the mediation settlement agreement as presented.
2. Background/Analysis:
As you know, the Circuit Court of Seminole County now requires mediation in all lawsuits. Pursuant to
that requirement, the claim of S.V.P. and her parents was mediated on April 3, 2001. The mediator
was Joan Bickerstaff, Esq. of Melbourne, Florida. The mediation resulted in a tentative settlement
subject approval by School Board and the court. Court approval is anticipated. District personnel
present for the mediation were: Ned Julian, Jr., Esq., Dr. Ronald Pinnell, Dr. Barbara Kirby-Bentley,
and Ken Longardner of JLT Insurance Services Company.
3. Fiscal Impact:
A one time charge of $125,000.00 against the District’s Self-Insurance Fund and a contingent charge
of $75,000.00 against the fund.
4. Prepared by:
Ned N. Julian, Jr., Esq.
Exec. Director of Legal Services
5. Board Meeting Date
04/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Confidential Mediation Agreement
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
PROPOSED SALES TAX EXTENSION:
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECT PLAN
VI.A.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve the capital project plan as presented for the
School Board share of the proposed sales tax extension revenue.
2. Background/Analysis:
On January 16, 2001, the School Board reviewed and endorsed a list of capital improvement projects
to be funded with the potential revenue share from a proposed one cent infrastructure sales tax
extension. A committee of school administrators, parents, and business people (list of attendees
included in the back up material) reviewed the list and helped establish parameters for scheduling the
project construction. Those parameters are as follows:
1.
Get as much done as quickly as possible and be sure that improvements are visible across the county.
2.
Focus first on the areas that are most impacted by current over-crowded conditions and/or anticipated
growth.
3.
Plan new schools and other capacity improvements together and minimize the impacts of attendance zone
modifications. Rezone as little as possible and only once if possible.
4.
Coordinate new schools and renovation work so that the enrollment is reduced prior to the start of major
renovation.
5.
Demonstrate a decrease in the number of portables as soon as possible.
6.
Include COPs in the ten year plan options if it allows the district to better accomplish the goals outlined
above.
7.
The PLC at English Estates, the addition and renovation at Altamonte, and the new schools at SR 419 and
in Chuluota should open at the same time. Preferably the addition and renovation at Winter Springs, Sterling
Park, Red Bug and Eastbrook would also be completed in that time frame.
8.
In the Oviedo area, the new middle school to replace Chiles must be completed first, then open the new high
school, start work on the expansion of the new high school, and then start the renovation of Oviedo High
after there is a 9th and 10th grade at the new high school.
9.
Build the two middle schools at the same time.
10. Renovate Lake Orienta after the English Estates PLC and Altamonte are completed and students are
rezoned out of Lake Orienta.
11. Complete the addition to Forest City Elementary before renovating Spring Lake.
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The parameters and the fiscal restraints of the revenue projections left very few options in scheduling
the designated projects. There was consensus, therefore, in recommending the attached program
schedule. If the sales tax is approved, the district will add almost 200 elementary classrooms between
now and the start of school in August 2004.
The attached plan is based on the revenue projections provided by Seminole County and assumes the
proposed forward funding of 45% for the first three years. All project budgets are current construction
costs. It is anticipated that interest earnings and increased retail growth over the planning period will
cover the increased costs associated with inflation. If interest and growth do not cover inflation, the
normal capital revenues will be used to cover the increased budgets.
A summary plan of the combined ten year program is also attached to illustrate the total capital
program for facility improvement and capacity expansion.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
Dianne L. Kramer
Exec. Director of Facilities
5. Board Meeting Date
4/24/01
Attachment(s): Capital Project Plan & Combined Ten Year Plan
Back-up not in agenda book: Committee Attendee List
Materials for signature: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
ACTION ITEM:
RECONSIDERATION OF DRAFT LETTER TO THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
VI.B.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County reconsider its action taken on April 10, 2001 regarding the
submission of a letter to the City of Winter Springs.
2. Background/Analysis:
At the April 10, 2001 School Board Meeting, the Board voted in a three to two vote to send a letter to
the City of Winter Springs regarding the proposed construction of a respite/convalescence center
within the city. Record of votes: Bauer - yes, Furlong - yes, Morris - no, Schaffner - no, Robinson yes. The Board requested various revisions to the draft letter which have been incorporated.
Any member who votes in favor of an item is entitled to request the item to be reconsidered. At this
time, Chairman Robinson requests the Board to reconsider submission of the letter so that she may
vote against sending such a letter.
3. Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.
4. Prepared by:
Paul J. Hagerty, Superintendent
5. Board Meeting Date
4/24/01
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:
CROOMS ACADEMY - RENAMING OF FACILITY
VII.A.
Item Number
1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:
That the School Board of Seminole County approve renaming Crooms Academy to "Crooms Academy
of Information Technology."
2. Background/Analysis:
The superintendent's recommendation to change the name of Crooms Academy to Crooms Academy
of Information Technology will better reflect the new mission and identity of the school.
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
4/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
PERFECT ATTENDANCE REPORT
VIII.A.
Item Number
Attached is a chart which indicates the number of teacher base employees receiving the award, the
percentage changes over the previous year and the percentage changes over the base year. The
number of assistants (those requiring a substitute when absent) and the number of bus
drivers/monitors receiving the incentive during the first, second and third nine weeks of this year have
also been included.
2. Prepared by:
Stephen Bouzianis
Director of Employee Relations
3. Board Meeting Date
4-24-01
Attachment(s): Charts
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER DAY
VIII.B.
Item Number
Jeb Bush, Governor of the State of Florida, has proclaimed May 4, 2001 as Substitute Teacher Day.
This is a great opportunity to remind the entire educational communities of the services that substitute
teachers provide each day. We also should express our gratitude to all of our substitute teachers
individually.
It is our hope that each substitute teacher feels the pride of being a part of the Seminole County Public
School’s family. The role they have selected is rewarding and challenging. The substitute teacher
ensures that the educational process continues for each student during the absence of the regular
teacher by providing consistency with lesson plans and an invitational environment for each child. Our
substitutes have always conducted themselves at school and in the community in ways that bring
credit to themselves, the teaching profession, and Seminole County Public Schools.
The Human Resources Department will make each school aware of Jeb Bush’s proclamation. All
principals are invited to recognize the substitute teachers that work at their schools. This recognition
may be in any form the school deems appropriate such as; inviting substitutes to the staff’s end of the
year social activities, awarding substitute teachers a school logo shirt or lapel pin, assigning a buddy
teacher to new substitutes to introduce them to the staff, or providing substitutes a bag containing
pencils, coupons, or other items from your business partners.
The School Board, Superintendent, Administrators, and Instructional Staff would like to express our
sincere thanks to the substitute teachers of Seminole County Public Schools who make it possible to
have meaningful and effective instruction occur for our students on a daily basis.
2. Prepared by:
3. Board Meeting Date
John L. Reichert, Executive Director
Human Resources and Professional Standards
James Elliott, Administrator
Human Resources
4/24/01
Attachment(s): Substitute Teacher Day Proclamation by Jeb Bush,
Governor of the State of Florida
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
(BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATION REQUESTED)
VIII.C.
Item Number
Board member participation is requested for the following committees to be formed to select
companies to provide the following services:
Employee Assistance Program
The District currently contracts with The Allen Group to provide an employee assistance program to
District’s employees and their dependents. The contract with The Allen Group was for a three-year
period, from September 1997 through August 2000. The contract was extended last year for one
additional year and terminates August 31, 2001. The EAP is designed to assist individuals whose
personal problems are affecting their ability to function on the job, at home or in their social life. Waters
Risk Management will release a Request for Proposals for an Employee Assistance Program in May.
Tax Sheltered Annuity/403(b) Compliance Program
The District currently contracts with TSA Consulting Group, Inc. for consulting services for the Tax
Sheltered Annunity/403(b) Compliance Program. The following services are included in this program:
•
•
•
Evaluating and recommending policies and procedures to the District that comply with the
rules and regulations established by the Internal Revenue Service.
Providing on-going Maximum Allowable Contribution Calculations for participants.
Providing yearly supplemental retirement educational materials to all employees.
The current contract has been effective since November 1997 and terminates October 31, 2001. A
Request for Proposals will be mailed to prospective companies sometime this month.
2. Prepared by:
John Pavelchak
Exec. Director of Finance and Budget
BethAnne Newman
Insurance Coordinator
3. Board Meeting Date
4-24-01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY
INFORMATION ITEM:
MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
VIII.D.
Item Number
GREENWOOD LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Greenwood Lakes Middle School continued to see many students achieve academic excellence for the third grading
period for 2000 - 2001. During this quarter, 967 students made the list; 483 students earned a place on the
Academic Scholars List [3.4 to 4.0 GPA] and 484 students made the Honor Roll [3.0 to 3.3 GPA].
The National Council Teachers of English (NCTE), utilizing their “Program to Recognize Excellence in Student
Literary Magazines - 2000” , selected two middle schools in the State of Florida to honor for their students’ writing
efforts. The Greenwood Lakes Middle School publication Nestled Thoughts was recently awarded a rating of
“Excellent” for the 1999 - 2000 school year. The sponsor is Ms. Betty Crytzer.
Each year the School Resource Deputy (SRO) assigned to Greenwood Lakes Middle School conducts a classroom
program to help students combat and avoid the pressures associated with others who may possibly be involved in
gang activities. The most recent school group that received instruction with the Gang Resistance Education and
Training (GREAT) Program was Ms. Arnold’s 6th grade classes. One of the many ways that the children learned to
express their viewpoint in a more direct fashion was through factual classroom essays. The individual classroom
essay contest winners and outstanding citizens included: Jeff Corbell, Brian Joseph, Tyler Kinson, Zahra Manekia,
Ana Nickolou. Patrick Casey won the award for the “Most Humorous Essay”.
Greenwood Lakes Middle School proudly announced that two of its students were selected to receive community
recognition awards. Sungho Yoo, an 8th grade student, was nominated by school personnel for his superior
academic work, sports activities, and community involvement. His efforts earned him accolades from the school and
the top award as the Seminole County Middle School - Dreamer and Doer that is given by the Walt Disney
Company on an annual basis. Nikki Coffee, an 8th grade student, was nominated by school personnel to receive the
school level Dreamer and Doer Disney Award. She also received the “JOY” Award which is given annually by the
City of Longwood to an outstanding student at each area school. We’re extremely proud of these outstanding young
people and future leaders.
INDIAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Indian Trails Middle School concluded its Pasta for Pennies campaign with a total received of $12,181. This was the
largest amount raised in Central Florida.
The Indian Trails Jazz Band was given a “Superior” rating at the Lakeside Jazz Festival at Port Orange on March 24.
The rating is the highest rating a band can earn. ITMS student Erin Ramsey was acknowledged as the best soloist
and the ITMS saxophones were rated as the outstanding section.
Congratulations to the TMD teachers, Mrs. Hausknecht and Mrs. Justice. They applied for, and received, Special
Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) Mini Grants to buy curriculum materials for ITMS students.
Of the three ITMS Odyssey of the Mind teams who participated in the regional competition, two of the teams will be
going to the state competition on April 28.
Both the girls and boys junior varsity basketball teams won the Eastern Division Championships in Middle School
basketball this season.
JACKSON HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Florida Association of Secondary School Principals (FASSP) has selected Mr. Bill Gibson, Principal of Jackson
Heights Middle School, as Florida Middle School Principal of the Year. He is being recognized for his success in
improving JHMS's learning environment, his willingness to take risks to help students and for fostering a positive
school climate. Mr. Gibson will be recognized at the Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) summer
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conference and his name will be forwarded to the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) for
recognition during the NASSP convention to be held next year. Congratulations Mr. Gibson!
The State Mathcounts tournament was held Saturday, March 24, 2001. Only the top forty-three schools from
throughout the state qualified to participate in this exclusive tournament. The Jackson Heights team came in 4th
place overall, missing out on 1st place by only three problems. In the exciting ciphering round with over 1000 people
watching, the team ran away with 1st place, beating the 2nd place team by twenty points. In the individual
competition, against 230 students, Kellie Chan won the 11th place trophy, and Nimish Ramanlal won the 12th. The
other team members were Matt Kaufmann, Erin Honold, Drew Hayden, and Jamie Altman. This is the sixth
straight year that JHMS has finished among the top five teams at the state level. Congratulations to all of these
students and their teacher, Mr. Bob White, for successfully representing JHMS.
JHMS is proud to announce that the Varsity Boys Basketball team won the Eastern Division and the County Middle
School Basketball Championship. The team was coached by Mr. Brian Thompson and included: Easton Horner,
Corey Bevis, Jose Davila, Drew Speraw, Willice Daniels, Justin Core, Billy Brand, Antonio Conquest,
Marquise McBurse, Mark Yantorni, Steven Powers, Kenny Weidner, Dominic Dupa, Mike Jones and Jeff
Cameron.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team won the Eastern Division and then placed as runner-up for the County
Championship. The team was coached by Mr. Carl Green and included: Danielle Broome, Krista Commack,
Jennifer Darty, Kelly Dwyer, Brittney Gould, Rachael Harrison, Meghan Hyatt, April Johnson, Katie Koestner,
Amanda Laber, Emily Smith, Lindsey Taylor, Alex Wood and Manager Samantha McElhaney.
The school’s Varsity Cheerleaders went to the U.S. Spirit Open National Championships at Universal Studios held
March 30 - April 1, 2001. The girls placed 2nd for the Junior High/Middle School Division. The cheerleaders who
contributed to the team win included: Kim Hackman, Samantha Manos, Brittaney Smith, Amanda Bibey, Amanda
McCorkle, Rachael Todd, Toushie Sanders, Brandi Eastham, Meggan Eastham, Whitney Vance, Crystal
Indrunas, Heather Romot, Jenna Jones and Hillary Green. Coach Heather Jones led the team. We are proud of
our girls!
Dreamer and Doer for 2000-2001 is 8th grade student, Easton Horner. Easton is a true leader at JHMS, participating
in the Naval Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (NJROTC), Leadership Class, Beta Club and the Drama program.
Easton prides himself in instilling the values of honor, respect, loyalty, integrity,
leadership, selfless-courage and personal courage into his daily life. He has been Commander of the Color Guard,
Platoon Commander, Gideon Bearer, performed campus patrol duty and duty at school events. He also utilizes the
principles taught in The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens to improve his chances for success, to be less
affected by peer pressure and to make better decisions for his life. Easton is a true Dreamer and Doer!
LAWTON CHILES MIDDLE SCHOOL
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April 19 and 20 will be a school-wide Earth Day Celebration and PTSA Spring Fling at Lawton Chiles Middle
School. On April 19th, exhibitors will be stationed around the courtyard all day. Science classes will visit the various
exhibitors and make reports. Included in the exhibitors are Orlando Wetlands Park, Watershed Action Committee,
Canine Companions, Butterflies, Herndon Veterinary Hospital, Florida Trail Association, UCF Environmental Society,
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and the Audubon Society. Student initiated re-cycling projects will also be on display. On April 20 , all students will
attend assembly programs put on by CAR (Creating Animal Respect) and Florida Folk Music. On the 20th, our PTSA
will be providing activities during lunch. Parents are invited both days to have lunch with their children. (This entire
celebration has been orchestrated to de-emphasize the anniversary of Columbine and to emphasize something
worthwhile and positive.)
The overall grade distribution for the last nine weeks grading period was impressive. Thirty-one-point one percent
(31.l%) of all grades issued were A’s, 31.2% were B’s, 17.3% were C’s, and less than 10% were D’s and F’s. Three
hundred students were on the “A” Honor Roll or the “A/B” Honor Roll for the entire year.
In March, The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools awarded three Lawton Chiles’ students with Take
Stock in Children College Scholarships. If these students follow the guidelines until high school graduation they will
receive four years of paid tuition to college.
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The Lawton Chiles Track Team (Panthers) had a very successful start to their 2001 season with strong finishes in
both the Winter Springs and Lawton Chiles Track meets. There are almost 80 athletes participating this school year
from Lawton Chiles and their season ends with the County Meet on April 21st at Seminole High School.
The Symphonic Band performed at the Florida Bandmasters District 6 Concert Band Festival and received all
“Superior” ratings in all categories from all four judges. The Concert Band performed at the same festival and
received “Excellent” ratings in all categories from all four judges.
Recent individual student awards include Kristina Patterson who won 1st place in the United Health Care essay
contest sponsored by the Orlando Magic. Our Disney Dreamer and Doer for this year is Tara Szczepanski. Justin and
Stephen Ingvoldstad each qualified in the 100 backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle events in the State of Florida
Junior Olympic Swimming Meet held at the University of Florida. Both young men are in the top 16 in the state.
The Lawton Chiles Math Counts Team in their first year of competition placed 4th out of 29 schools competing in the
Regional Math Counts Competition. One hundred Lawton Chiles’ students competed in the National Math Olympiad
Contest over the past five months. Seventh grader, Adam Horton, competed in the top division and nearly swept the
competition, missing only one problem!
Some of our physical education classes recently participated in Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Be
Active Competition. The classes performed a battery of physical fitness tests. Lawton Chiles was chosen, along with
seven other schools, to compete and submit our fitness testing results.
Our school took 1st place and as a result NIKE and the WNBA will be conducting a 90-minute clinic for those
students that participated in the competition on April 17th. NIKE will be donating prizes to these students.
MILLENNIUM MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fine Arts and Communication Magnet
Ms. Rosemary Shaw, Web Page Design Teacher, has been selected to participate in the NASA Educational
Workshop at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The scholarship is for two weeks in July at the
Space Flight Center.
Female IBM employees presented a two-hour seminar to fifty 8th grade girls. The presentation was designed to
encourage female participation in technological fields. The presentation was high tech and very motivating. Each
participant received a radio headset and IBM pen.
Microsoft presented a Family Technology Night at Millennium. Microsoft gave away software packages as door
prizes for participation.
Dr. Mia Coleman and Ms. Demetria Hayes were recipients of a SECME grant to enhance their summer girls’
academy at Millennium. The grant will be used to enhance science, reading and math activities.
Millennium was recently granted an Honorable Mention by the Magnet Schools of America.
2. Prepared by:
3. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Ron Pinnell
Exec. Director of Secondary Education/Middle Schools
4/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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INFORMATION ITEM:
HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS
VIII.E.
Item Number
LAKE BRANTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
The Seminole County Legal Community has been designated as one of Florida's Outstanding
Partnerships, and was recognized by Florida Commissioner of Education Charlie Crist. This organization
participates in a National Mentor Program with Lake Brantley High School. Legal professionals adopt
American Government and Law Studies classes and provide job shadowing, career awareness programs,
classroom speakers, mentors, and mock trials presided over by a judge. The students are assigned a
case and judicial mentors guide students through the legal process. State Attorney Tom Hastings, Judge
Donald Marblestone, Attorney George Russell, and Law Librarian Jan Cara are major participants.
Congratulations to Colure Campbell, Anne McMonagle, Cole Richards, Eric Santos and Lauren Williams
for winning the 2001 MADD Poster Essay Contest.
Congratulations to Alyssa Zelkowitz, Lake Brantley's Disney Dreamer and Doer.
Congratulations to Michelle Tomlinson, Talia Shabat, Julia Biron, Ashden Bush, Lisa Couchman, Amanda
Nicholsen, and Jena Knox, who donated their time to work with Greenwood Lakes Middle School's
Science Forensic Mystery Festival. These students assisted in the two-week program, setting up,
organizing, and facilitating the event.
Eric Williams, Yash Joshi, and Jared Haight, entered the Seminole Community College Video Festival,
representing Lake Brantley High School, and placed first in their documentary "Time". Kory Shuba
received second place for his PSA on gun safety.
2. Prepared by:
Raymond L. Gaines
Exec. Director of Secondary Education
3. Board Meeting Date
4-24-01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: None
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INFORMATION ITEM:
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
VIII.F.
Item Number
HIGH SCHOOL COACH OF THE YEAR-Contact: Dee Schumacher
On April 4, 2001, the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation recognized the High School Coach of the Year
from Seminole County Public Schools at the Annual Meeting. Congratulations to Coach Ed Kershner
from Oviedo High School.
Ed Kershner is currently the Boys Basketball Coach at Oviedo High School. He has been a coach for 35
years (basketball, track, football, and baseball) and has served as an athletic director. He has twice been
named the Florida Coach of the Year. Currently he is serving on the Basketball Advisory Committee for
the Florida High School Activities Association. He has had over 100 former students sign scholarships to
play college athletics.
This year, Ed Kershner was inducted into the Florida Coaches Hall of Fame. His 2000-2001 Oviedo
Lions Basketball Team completed the regular season 28-0, ranked #1 in the state and #20 in the nation.
Congratulations to Coach Ed Kershner - Florida Citrus Sports Coach of the Year for Seminole County
Public Schools. A $2,500.00 donation was made to the Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools
in his honor.
INCLUSION PRACTICES FOR 2000-01-Contact: Tom McDowell
This is the 13th update regarding what is happening with inclusive education within Seminole County
Public Schools since the board work session on April 29, 1995. A copy of the Inclusion Practices booklet,
which covers the entire 2000-2001 school year, has been provided to each board member.
RESPITE CARE-Contact: Tom McDowell
The Respite Care Day was held at Lyman High School on March 24, 2001 with eight students in
attendance. Three Seminole County staff and eleven 4-C respite workers were employed for the event.
Two scholarships were awarded to assist the parents with the fee for the day. As with the first two, the
day was a success for all.
FULL SERVICE SCHOOLS-Contact: Tom McDowell
Seminole County Public Schools and the Seminole County Department of Health are currently in the
process of negotiating the Full Service Schools contract. We are hoping that the current level of funding
for the nurses in the full service schools remains the same. The Health Department is proposing the
addition of a physician services in the full service schools middle schools. These physician services
would be one-half day per week per school. Negotiations are currently taking place regarding the STAY
Center. At least the full service schools will fund a portion of the STAY Center.
TEACHER ADVISORY BOARD-Contact: Marion G. Dailey
The Seminole Educational Association (SEA) has been an advocate for teacher-based personnel having
input in curriculum and instructional decision-making. As part of this effort, a committee was formed to
serve as an on-going vehicle for eliciting teachers’ feedback. The teachers on this committee cover both
elementary and secondary levels and are all teacher based employees. The committee members are
Randy Allman, Peggy Aycock, Marcus Baltzell, Pamela Coffman, Linda Dillin, Donald Harsh, Helen
Horner, Nomie Kuniak, Maryilyn Macklin, Deborah Mahany, Mary McNeal, Laurie Munoz, Karen
Nordbeck, Francis Oliver, Cynithia Pitman, Terry Richardson, Marcia Singerman, Chris Spiliotis, Cindy
Strzalko, Lori Swain, Joyce Walker, Nancy Wileden, and Cheryl Ziolkowski. The minutes are as follows:
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Minutes
TEACHER ADVISORY BOARD
February 22, 2001
The first meeting of the Teacher Advisory Board was held on February 22, 2001. Attending were Dr.
Marion Dailey, Dee Schumacher, Steve Bouzianis, Dr. Jeff Siskind, and teachers representing various
grade levels, subject areas, and schools throughout the district.
Dr. Jeff Siskind, SEA President, provided the rationale for the formation of the Teacher Advisory Board
(TAB). He indicated its purpose is to insure teacher-based input into district-based instructional
decisions. The TAB will serve as a communication link, both from and to teacher-based employees.
Whereby all principals, assistant principals, etc. can be easily accessed through a district e-mail
distribution format, the number of teachers precludes this. The Teacher Advisory Board will be provided
a distribution list format and perhaps some of the work of the TAB will be accomplished through e-mail
communications rather than through actual meetings.
Dr. Marion Dailey updated the group on a number of instructional issues. She also stated, “so much that
we do, in the way of instruction, is state mandated.” Dr. Dailey and Ms. Schumacher addressed the
following topics and responded to questions /comments from the teachers attending: Essential Skills
Checklist, Code of Conduct, SLD committee, the FCAT Instructional Validity Study, the Pupil Progression
Plan, and vertical teaming.
Dr. Siskind asked committee members to consider the following questions:
1. How can we enhance communication on instructional issues both from/to teacher-based employees?
2. How can the Teacher Advisory Board be an integral part of the above process?
Suggestions included:
1. Aligning members of the TAB in feeder school patterns to augment the vertical teaming process.
2. Having each TAB member establish a network of five teachers whom s/he will contact by e-mail on a
regular basis for suggestions and opinions. This will enlarge the scope of participants.
3. Having the curriculum department provide an instructional newsletter to all teacher-based employees
at the beginning of the 2001-2002 school year. The content of this newsletter would reflect teachers’
questions/concerns, highlight district/state instructional initiatives, and direct teachers to an
instructional area on the SCPS website.
The next meeting of the TAB will be held in May, 2001.
2. Prepared by:
3. Board Meeting Date
Dr. Marion G. Dailey
Exec. Director of Instructional Support Services
4/24/01
Attachment(s): None
Back-up not in agenda book: Inclusion Practices in Schools Booklet
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