policy – student - Seminole County Public Schools

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY

ACTION ITEM: MINUTES III.A.

1. Superintendent’s Recommendation:

Item Number

2. Background/Analysis:

That the School Board approve the minutes of August 25 and 26, 2003 and the revised minutes of August

12, 2003.

Typographical errors on the August 12, 2003 School Board Meeting minutes have been corrected.

3. Fiscal Impact:

Not applicable.

4. Prepared by: Bill Vogel, Superintendent 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Attachment(s): 8/12/03 corrected school board meeting minutes

8/25/03 expulsion hearing minutes

8/26/03 school board meeting 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


That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Personnel Recommendations as presented.


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.


The Personnel Recommendations are within our budget allocation.

4. Prepared by: John Reichert 5. Board Meeting Date 9/09/03

Exec. Director of Human Resources/Professional Standards

Attachment(s): Instructional Personnel Recommendations

Educational Support Professionals Recommendations

Temporary Duty Out-Of-State Leave Request Information


Materials for signature: None

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ACTION ITEM: SPECIALIST, SPEECH/LANGUAGE JOB DESCRIPTION III.C.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the revised job description for Staffing Resource

Specialist to reflect Speech/Language.


To better support the needs of the Speech/Language Pathologist, the following updates have been made to the Staffing Resource Specialist job description. These updates are to meet current requirements of

IDEA and the Department of Education.

1. Certificate of Clinical Competence

2. Speech/Language alternatives/interventions for therapy

3. Inservice on strategies and therapy techniques

4. Provide Clinical Fellowship Year supervision from the American Speech/Language and Hearing

Association

5. Assessment of complex communication disorders

6. Training and support for first year Speech/Language Pathologists


There is no fiscal impact to this change of job description.

4. Prepared by: Tom McDowell 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Director of Exceptional Student Support Services

John Reichert

Executive Director of Human Resources and Professional Standards

Attachment(s): Job Description


Materials for signature:

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ACTION ITEM: AUTHORIZATION OF INVENTORY REMOVALS III.D.


That the School Board of Seminole County authorize the inventory removals as listed.


Item Number

Each board meeting the administration presents to the board for approval all inventory removals. All inventory removals presented are in accordance with the Florida Board of Education rules and district

Board Policies unless noted otherwise. Reduces property inventories in the amount of $2,222,619.84

depreciated value $85,491.48


There is no fiscal impact to the district associated with this action.

4. Prepared by: John G. Pavelchak 5. Board Meeting Date 09/09/03

Exec. Director of Finance and Budget

Kim Lyons Property Accountant Specialist I

Attachment(s): Removals

Back -up not in agenda book: List of removals and supporting info.


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ACTION ITEM: BID OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS III.E.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the recommendations for bids or requests for proposals listed below.


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 Award: Automated Tape Library, #102866

AWARD AMOUNT ($)

Rejected

2.

3.

Bid Extension: Inspection & Certification of Fire Alarm Systems,

#102683

Bid Renewal / Extension: TV Studio On-Call Maintenance/Repairs

#102776

Est. 65,000.

Est. 15,000.


The estimated total of the bids awarded is $ 80,000. The Finance Department will determine that funds are available before a purchase order is issued.

4. Prepared by: John Pavelchak

Exec. Director of Finance & Budgeting

Barry G. Boyer, C.P.M.

Attachment(s): None


5. Board Meeting Date

Director, Purchasing and Distribution Services Department

Back -up not in agenda book: Executive Summaries

9/09/03

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ACTION ITEM: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE III.F.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the purchases listed below and any applicable contracts/agreements that may be associated with the various purchases.


ITEM

1. Textbooks

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ($)

40,267.

38,500.

39,800.

2. Annual Contract: Success For All Foundation Reading Program

3. Annual Agreement: Scientific Learning Fast Forward Language & Reading

Software License

4. Riverside Publishing Test Booklet and Answer Sheets

5. Rental of Portable Classrooms

6. Professional Services Agreement: Threshold, Inc.

7. Annual Maintenance Agreement Renewal: Heidelberg Digimaster Copiers

8. Annual Agreement: Larry Decker Computer Consulting Inc.

45,925.

110,000.

Est. 265,000.

Est. 192,000.

Est. 10,000.


The total of purchase orders presented is $ 741,492. 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 09/09/03

Exec. Director of Finance & Budgeting

Barry G. Boyer, C.P.M.

Director, Purchasing and Distribution Services Department

Attachment(s): Agreements (3)

Back -up not in agenda book: Executive Summaries

Materials for signature: Agreements (3)

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ACTION ITEM: SEMINOLE HIGH SCHOOL LAND ACQUISITION: CONTRACT III.G.

FOR SALE AND PURCHASE


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County exercise its option on the contract to purchase a site for the future expansion of Seminole High School.


At the regular meeting of April 22, 2003, the board authorized staff to proceed with an option contract on two parcels of land (approximately 1.13+/- acres) adjacent to Seminole High School. The due diligence analysis is completed and staff recommends proceeding with the purchase based on the following information:

•

The appraised price of this property is $92,000 and the purchase price is $75,000.

•

The portion of the site that was in unincorporated Seminole County has been annexed into the

City of Sanford.

•

The City of Sanford has approved the Conditional Use request permitting the property to be used for a high school.

•

The property will provide expansion area for Seminole High School.


The fiscal impact to the District at this time is $75,000, which is within the budget allocation for new school sites. Funding source: 363-7400-4660-9009-8241

4. Prepared by: Dianne L. Kramer 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Deputy Superintendent of Operations

Cindy Jordan, Project Coordinator


Back -up not in yellow book: None

Material for Signature: None

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ACTION ITEM: DISTRICT WIDE ASBESTOS ABATEMENT: III.H.

AWARD OF BID AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County award the bid for the District Wide Asbestos Abatement Term

Contract to Cross Environmental Services, Inc. and EnviroRem, Inc. and authorize staff to execute a contract with both contractors.


Documents for bid of the unit price term contract for asbestos abatement were prepared by Mactec

Engineering and Consulting, Inc. and approved by the Board on July 15, 2003. Seven bids were received and opened on August 14, 2003. Based on a unit priced bid evaluation process developed and performed by Mactec Engineering, the low bidder is EnviroRem, Inc. and the second low bidder is Cross

Environmental Services, Inc. as stated in the Engineer’s evaluation letter. In order to optimize pricing and to insure contractor availability on each project, both staff and engineer recommend award of bid to

EnviroRem, Inc. and Cross Environmental Services, Inc.


The fiscal impact for the FY 03/04 budget year for non-construction related asbestos abatement is estimated to be less than $20,000.00. The cost of asbestos abatement work associated with construction projects will be funded through each construction project’s budget.

Funding source: Not applicable

4. Prepared by: Dianne Kramer 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03


J. Allen Nettles

Environmental Coordinator

Attachment(s):

Back -up not in yellow book: Engineer’s recommendation letter, Bid tab sheet (4 contracts each for signature in board office)

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ACTION ITEM: FY 2004 CONTINUING SERVICES CONTRACTS: III.I.

RENEWAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the renewal of Atlas Scientific Technologies, Inc.;

Evans Environmental and Geological Science; Law Engineering and Environmental Services; and

Professional Services Industries for environmental consulting services for FY 2004.


On September 11, 2001, the board approved contracts with the following firms for environmental consulting services:

•

Atlas Scientific Technologies, Inc.

•

Evans Environmental & Geological Science

•

Law Engineering & Environmental Services

•

Professional Services Industries

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, so next year the department will rebid these services.


There is no fiscal impact to the District associated with this action.

Funding Source: N/A

4. Prepared by: Dianne L. Kramer 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03


J. Allen Nettles, Environmental Coordinator




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ACTION ITEM: LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL ADDITIONS & RENOVATIONS III.J.

PHASE D: FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Final Acceptance and Release of Retainage for

Lyman High School Additions and Renovations Phase D project.


The contractor, Beers Construction Company, has completed the construction work and all related change order work for the Lyman High School Additions and Renovations Phase D project. The Architect and Building Code Inspector have inspected the project.

The contractor has requested payment for the completed work including contract withheld retainage in the amount of $372,779.60. The contractor has submitted a proper Consent of Surety to Final Payment and all close out documents have been received.


The amount of $372,779.60 was previously encumbered as part of the contract.

4. Prepared by: Dianne L. Kramer


Jay Taylor, Supervisor of Construction


Back -up not in agenda book: Final Pay Application & Consent of Surety to Final Payment


5. Board Meeting Date 09/09/03

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ACTION ITEM: OUT OF STATE FIELD TRIP REQUEST III.K.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve student attendance on the field trips listed below.


Mr. Sam Momary, principal of Lyman High School, recommend that 28 Lyman High School Cross

Country team members be allowed to participate in a cross country meet in Cary, North Carolina, on

September 27, 2003. Students will depart on September 25, 2003, and return on September 28, 2003.

Mr. Boyd Karns, principal of Lake Mary High School, recommends that 28 Lake Mary High School Cross

Country team members be allowed to participate in a cross country meet in Cary, North Carolina, on

September 27, 2003. Students will depart on September 26, 2003, and return on September 27, 2003.



4. Prepared by: Raymond L. Gaines 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Exec. Director of Secondary Education



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ACTION ITEM: INTER-DISTRICT AGREEMENT REGARDING PRINCETON III.L.

HOUSE CHARTER SCHOOL


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the revised Inter-District Agreement for the enrollment of a Seminole County Public Schools student in an Orange County public school as presented.


This Inter-District Agreement has been revised to change the number of students that Seminole County

Public Schools is permitted to place at any one time at Orange County’s Princeton House Charter

School from a minimum of twenty (20) students to a maximum of forty (40) students.


There is no fiscal impact to the District at this time.

4. Prepared by: Ned N. Julian, Jr., Esq. 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Exec. Director of Legal Services and Risk Management

Sandra J. Pomerantz, Esq., Staff Counsel



Materials for signature: Proposed Inter-District Agreement

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ACTION ITEM: UNITED ARTS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AGREEMENT III.M.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the agreement with United Arts of Central Florida for providing art education services for the students of Seminole County Public Schools for the 2003-2004 school year.


These services have been provided in previous years for Seminole County Public Schools.


Funds are included in the 2003-2004 budget of which one-third of the total budget is provided by The

Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools.

4. Prepared by: John Reichert 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Exec. Director of Human Resources and Professional Standards

Richard Wells, Director

Community Involvement


Back -up not in agenda book: Contract

Materials for signature: Contract

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ACTION ITEM: SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER/DEPUTY/D.A.R.E.

AGREEMENTS


III.N.

Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the School Resource Officer/SRD/D.A.R.E.

Agreements with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the cities of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry,

Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford and Winter Springs.


Approval of these agreements will allow for the following continued services at locations listed on the document provided in the back-up package. Listed below, please find the number of officers supplied by the listed agencies:

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Altamonte Springs Police Dept.

Casselberry Police Dept.

Longwood Police Dept.

Oviedo Police Dept.

Sanford Police Dept.

Winter Springs Police Dept.

13 Deputies

2 Officers

1 Officer

1 Officer

3 Officers

6 Officers

3 Officers

One of the three officers provided by the Winter Springs Police Dept. is shared between Winter Springs and Highlands Elementary Schools and is funded with their internal funds. Also, three D.A.R.E. officers are provided by the Sheriff's Office with no cost to the district. Two additional Altamonte Springs Police

Officers are provided with no cost, and one D.A.R.E. officer is provided by Casselberry Police Dept.

Additionally, Sanford is providing four officers funded through a federal grant, which is in its final year.


The fiscal impact of the agreements is $846,311.00. This amount is within the department’s 2003-04 budget, including officers funded by Safe Schools.

4. Prepared by: Raymond Gaines 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Exec. Director of Secondary Education-High School

Gene Grace

Director School Safety

Attachment(s):

Back -up not in agenda book: Locations list & copy of agreements

Materials for signature: Seven (7) Agreements and SRO/SRD/DARE

Officers 2003-04 Listing

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ACTION ITEM: FINAL ORDER IN THE MATTER OF THE RECOMMENDED III.O.

EXPULSION OF STUDENT #5995068981


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County enter the Final Order, as presented, in the matter of the expulsion of student #5995068981


Upon hearing on June 17, 2003, the board member, Dede Schaffner, ruled that student #5995068981 be expelled from Crooms Academy of Information Technology through January 31, 2004.




Exec. Director of Legal Services


Back -up not in agenda book: Recommended Order

Materials for signature: Final Order

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ACTION ITEM: APPROVAL OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT III.P.

REGARDING DIANE MCGOUGH


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the settlement of the workers’ compensation claim of

Diane McGough as recommended by Michael Peterson, Esq.


Ms. McGough was employed by the Seminole County School Board, as an Instructional Assistant at the time of her injuries. She sustained compensable injuries on August 6, 1999, and thereafter. She has agreed to a complete settlement of her claim, as outlined in counsel’s confidential report and recommendation of August 26, 2003. A detailed statement of the claim and the rationale for settlement is set forth in counsel’s report.


A one time charge of $25,000.00 against the district’s self-insurance fund.


Execuctive Director, Legal Services/Risk Management


Back -up not in agenda book: Confidential Report & Recommendation

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ACTION ITEM: CHARTER SCHOOL POLICY VI.A.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County accept public input and approve the final draft of the proposed revised Charter School policy.


The proposed revisions to the Charter School Policy have been advertised for public input and approval of the final draft. The policy has been revised to reflect changes in the State of Florida Charter School law as amended in the May, 2003 special session of the legislature. Upon approval of the final draft, the policy will be submitted for adoption at the September 23, 2003 School Board Meeting.



4. Prepared by: Ned Julian, Jr., Esq. 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03


Sandra J. Pomerantz, Esq./ Staff Counsel

Attachment(s): Proposed revised policy



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ACTION ITEM: PROPOSED POLICY REGARDING STAFF CONTACT WITH VI.B.

WITH STUDENTS (FRATERNIZATION)


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County receive public input and approve the final draft of the proposed policy titled “Staff Conduct – Relationships with students (Fraternization).”


As previously indicated, events affecting school boards around the state and across the nation, including

SCPS, reflect the need for such a policy for the guidance of district employees.

The proposed policy has been advertised for adoption on September 23, 2003.





Attachment(s): Proposed Policy



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ACTION ITEM: PARENT RIGHTS AND STUDENT RECORDS VI.C.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE CODE


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County adopt the proposed addition to the 2003/2004 Student

Conduct and Discipline Code.


The proposed addition was submitted as an information item at the August 12, 2003, meeting and public input was solicited at the August 26 School Board Meeting. It is now appropriate for the Board to adopt the proposed addition to the Student Conduct and Discipline Code.





Attachment(s): Parent Rights and Student Records


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ACTION ITEM: STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN ADDITION VI.D.


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County adopt the proposed addition to the 2003-04 Student

Progression Plan.


The proposal was submitted as an information item at the August 12, 2003, meeting and public input was solicited at the August 26 School Board Meeting. It is now appropriate for the Board to adopt the proposed addition.





Attachment(s): ROTC Physical Education Substitution


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ACTION ITEM: VANDALISM AND MALICIOUS MISCHIEF POLICY VI.E.


Item Number

That the School Board adopt the revised Vandalism and Malicious Mischief policy as advertised.


The proposed policy revision has been advertised for final adoption. Public input was solicited at the

August 26 School Board Meeting. The revision to the vandalism policy will extend to school based administrators the same protection that is provided to teacher based and clerical based personnel in the

SEA and SECA contracts.


None

4. Prepared by: Stephen Bouzianis 5. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Director of Employee Relations

Attachment(s): Vandalism and Malicious Mischief Policy

Back -up not in yellow book: None

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ACTION ITEM: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL VII.A.

YEAR 2002-2003


Item Number

That the School Board of Seminole County approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, including DOE forms ESE 145 and ESE 348, for fiscal year 2002-2003.


State Board Rule 6A-1.0071 requires that an Annual Financial Report (AFR) be prepared in accordance with generally accepted governmental accounting standards.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), included as backup to this Board item, fulfills the requirement of this rule. The Board is required to report its financial information to the Department of

Education through DOE forms ESE 145 and ESE 348. The information in these reports is substantially the same as the information included in the CAFR, except that the CAFR is a more readable document and presents additional information not required in the DOE forms.

Included as a part of the AFR are two schedules (#3 & #4), which comprise the Program Cost Report

(PCR). These schedules are presented in the form of computer printouts. The PCR was not ready in time to be included in the regular meeting agenda. The PCR will be presented to the Board in the addendum to the meeting.


There is no financial impact to the Board.

4. Prepared by: John G. Pavelchak 5. Board Meeting Date 09/09/03

Exec. Director of Finance and Budgeting

Paul Duren

Director of Finance


Back -up not in agenda: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Materials for signature: DOE Forms ESE 145 and ESE 348

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INFORMATION ITEM: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS "I" AND "J" VIII.A.

SHORTLIST PROPOSED NAMES Item Number

The suggestions submitted for names for Elementary Schools “I” and “J” are listed on the following page.

Board Members are requested to select 3 names for each school and submit their lists to the Clerk. An action item to select the name of each school will be presented for consideration at the September 23, 2003

School Board Meeting.

2. Prepared by: Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent 3. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Attachment(s): Suggested names

Back -up not in agenda book: Supporting statements and resolution

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INFORMATION ITEM: TECH PREP VIII.B.

Item Number

Seminole County Applied Technology high school students pass 1,933 Tech Prep tests (summary below) articulated through Seminole Community College and Valencia Community College for the 2002/2003 school year. Students can activate these articulated credits providing them with a smooth transition to higher education as well as saving time and money on tuition and books.

We have made great strides in this area. In the 1993/1994 school year, SCPS students successfully passed 53 Tech Prep tests.

SCPS TECH PREP 2002/2003

SCPS Course No.

8203310

8203320

SCPS Course Name College Course No.

Accounting Applications 1

Accounting Applications 2

APA111C

APA112C

8207030

8207110

8207020

8207030

Networking 2

Web Design 1

Networking 1

Networking 2

8206010 Business Computer Programming 1

CET1515C

CET1600C

CET2615C

COP1000

College Course Name

Office Systems Accounting 1

Office Systems Accounting 2

CET1173C Network Computer Maintenance & Repair

Web Authoring

Cisco Networking Fundamentals

Cisco Adv Routing and Switching

Principles of Programming 1

Pass

53

1

10

206

25

28

35

8206020 Business Computer Programming 2

8212120 Business Software Applications 1

8503213

8503213

Early Childhood 3

Early Childhood 3

8720530

8515230

Drafting 3

Culinary Operations 3

8209020 Business Systems and Technology

8209510 Digital Design 1

COP2224

COS1100C

ETD1320C

FOS2201

OST1100C

OST2813

C++ Programming 5

Microcomputer Software Pkgs 113

EDF1940 Preschool Field Experience

EEC1601 Observing & Guiding Children’s Behavior

Computer Aided Design 1

Food Service

Microcomputer Keyboarding 1

PageMaker

TOTAL

70

47

12

1

1059

268

1933

2. Prepared by: Anna-Marie Cote, Ed.D. 3. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Exec. Director of Instructional Excellence and Equity

Peggy Aycock, Applied Technology Program Specialist



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INFORMATION ITEM: ACADEMY OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES VIII.C.

(ACT) PROGRAM AT SEMINOLE COMMUNITY

COLLEGE (SCC)

Item Number

As you walk through the classrooms and laboratories at SCC, you immediately sense that the Academy of

Construction Technologies (ACT) Program students are engaged in learning, enjoying the curriculum, and working on projects that mirror real-world experiences. The ACT Program includes students from Seminole

County’s seven comprehensive high schools!

The early morning Dual Enrollment Electrical Program begins at 7:00 a.m. and has a total of 31 students assigned to the following three sections: a. Electrical I: Mr. Bob AmRhein has thirteen (12 boys & 1 girl) students from Lake Brantley and

Seminole High Schools. Lake Brantley’s students are dismissed at 8:20 (with an assignment) to return for second period. Seminole’s students are dismissed at 8:45 (with an assignment) to return for third period. b. Electrical I: Mr. Robbie Duncan has eleven (10 boys & 1 girl) students from the remaining five high schools. The class is dismissed at 9:00. c. Electrical II: Mr. Ken Miller has seven (7 boys) students from Lyman and Seminole High

Schools. Seminole’s students are dismissed at 8:45 and Lyman’s students are dismissed at

9:00.

The afternoon Carpentry Program begins at 1:00 p.m. and has a dismissal time of 3:00 p.m. The program has a total of seventeen (15 boys & 2 girls) students from six high schools. The combined number of

Electrical and Carpentry students is forty-eight (48).

The Seminole County Transportation Department deserves an A+ for their efforts to accommodate our students and their needs. We especially want to recognize Mrs. Judy Templeton who deserves a great deal of thanks for all of her extra efforts! Out of the 48 students participating in the program, a total of eight (8) students provide their own transportation to SCC.

District and school-based staff have heard several positive comments about the ACT program. Lake Mary

Guidance Counselor Debbie Mahaney said, “Word of mouth is ACT’s best advertising.” She commented that her students are very happy with the program and she is confident that many more Lake Mary High students will be interested in participating next year. Recently several bus drivers commented that the ACT students must be thrilled with the program because of the comments they hear on their buses.

Each day when staff greets and talks with the ACT students, it is evident that they WANT TO BE in the ACT program at SCC.

2. Prepared by: Anna-Marie Cote 3. Board Meeting Date 09/09/03

Exec. Director of Instructional Excellence and Equity

Hugh Harris, Director of Curriculum Services

Bob Falatic, Applied Technology—Program Specialist



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INFORMATION ITEM: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONAL VIII.D.

NETWORK GRANT Item Number

The Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) of Florida will continue to be fiscally managed by

Seminole County Public Schools. The focus for this year’s project is the No Child Left Behind initiative with many activities designed to assist lower performing schools implement strategies for overall student success in reading. ATEN will continue to train teachers, paraprofessionals, parents and other stakeholders on the use and acquisition of low-tech strategies to be implemented in classrooms and at home. Another ambitious goal of ATEN is to distribute information and low-tech tools to help accomplish this goal. The district receives $1,156,890 to support the personnel, materials, supplies, and other expenses of the ATEN project, of which the district receives $80,000 for the rental of the building.

2. Prepared by: Tom McDowell 3. Board Meeting Date 9/9/03

Director of Exceptional Student Support Services



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INFORMATION ITEM: HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS VIII.E.

Item Number

LAKE HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL

INSTITUTE OF BROADCAST ARTS

Lake Howell High School’s Institute of Broadcast Arts admitted its first class this year. The classroom and new studio are equipped with the latest in digital equipment. In addition, a large drama classroom and a new dance classroom opened to Lake Howell students. These classrooms are equipped with the latest in digital sound equipment.

MODEL CLASSROOMS

Lake Howell High School is currently involved in the initial phase of the Pebbles Project (Project – Based

Learning: Educational Success). One teacher from the Math, Social Studies, Physical Education and

Science Departments in conjunction with the principal, educational technology facilitator, and media specialist, will work to create curriculum with projects incorporating the use of information literacy and technology skills. Students will locate, access, research, synthesize, and evaluate information to answer an essential question posed by their teacher. Students will then present and publish their results for the learning community.

MEDIA MANIA

The Lake Howell High School media center is ready to kick off another year of FCAT tutoring. In conjunction with National Honor Society, the media center will offer special help with FCAT Reading and Math skills after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tutoring service provided last year was very successful and we are looking forward to another great year. Again this year, we will also offer a special FCAT program which includes Almainia, an information skills game using the World Almanac. As classes come into the media center for research, FCAT skills are integrated into their curriculum. This program was established last year with tenth grade, and is being expanded to include ninth grade as well. Included in the program this year will be a contest to find the LHHS information skills champion.

Another program we have in the works for this fall is Literary Circles. This program is an after school program where interested students and teachers read the same novel and participate in book discussions.

We hope to start this during the second quarter of school with one of the current young adult award winners.

With grant money received last year, our media specialist was able to purchase many new books and materials. We would like to invite everyone to stop by the media center at Lake Howell and enjoy the comfortable reading area, and check out all of the new acquisitions.

ATHETIC HALL OF FAME

The Lake Howell High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct eight new members on September 25, 2003.

The ceremony will be on the football field prior to the game. The inductees are:

Birto Benjamin

Brendan Buckley

Tammy Johnson Morris

Josh Kohn

Thomas Demps

Joyce and Elder Frank

Ann Pohira

Trevor Pryce

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STUDENT HONORS

Student Government officers were awarded school pins in recognition of organizing and planning leadership activities for the 2003-04 school year.

Ninety Advancement Placement students who received a score of three, four or five on their advancement placement exams, in May, were awarded school pins for their achievements. We congratulate these students.

LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL

ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM NAMED STATE CHAMPS

We would like to congratulate Sponsor Diane Mills, Coach Joe Donoughe, and our Odyssey of the Mind

Team of sophomores Martin Nemaric, Nick Olko, Mark Ernst, Casey Henderson, Matt Price, Andrew

Lacour, and Mackenzie Buck on winning the State Championship. They built a 17.5 gram structure capable of supporting 1005 pounds (a state record).

LATIN STUDENTS EARN PERFECT SCORES

The 2003 National Latin Exam was taken by 127,000 students in the USA and nine foreign countries. Of the

49 Latin students who took the Exam, we had 35 students recognized for their achievement with 12 earning the highest award, Summa Cum Laude. Additionally, Christine Phan, Corey Souders, Nathan Jittu, Esnel

Pla, Alyssa LaPenzie, and Braun Garrett all received perfect scores. In Latin I, 20 students out of 30 earned an award and in Latin II, 16 out of 19 students received awards. We congratulate these outstanding students and teacher, Ms. Kathy Stroschein.

WRITING STUDENTS HONORED

The following students will have work published in the Celebration of Young Poets : Hayley Ashworth,

Adrian Calle, Michael Cutshall, Hillary Goembel, Vanessa Naranjo, Alma Rodriguez, and Joel Seyforth.

Vanessa Naranjo’s poem was selected as one of the top ten entries and cited for exceptional excellence by

Creative Communications. We congratulate teacher, Dr. Kit Fisher, and the students on an outstanding achievement. Also, congratulations to the following students who were winners of the Seminole County

Teachers of English Writing Contest: Cynthia Gabriel, Jacqueline Rome, Erica Belfiore, and Carlyn Smith.

Their teachers are Ms. Bunnye Bomar, Dr. Kit Fisher, and Ms. Elaine Jones.

ART STUDENTS HONORED

We congratulate the PTSA Reflections Contest winners who did projects on the theme of “Courage.” Senior

Jessica Parish won the State Award for her artwork. Jessica was the only high school state award winner and her artwork represented Florida in the national competition. Additionally, Mary Grace McInerney and

Stephanie Barnes won Distinguished Recognition at the state level, and Jordan Hess’ painting was selected to represent Representative John Mica’s district in Washington, D.C. Jordan was flown to D.C. in June for the awards ceremony. Their art teachers are Ms. Ginny Miller, Ms. Karen LeBlanc, and Ms. Elizabeth

Batchellor.

FLORIDA BANDMASTERS RECOGNIZE MUSICIANS

Students Jessica Chiu, Liesl Flandermeyer, Mandi Hughes, Ih-Sak Kim, Bethany Rowlings, Majorie

Shearer, Gloria Tavera, Andrew Roy, Tim Sparks, Samantha Johnson, Jeremy Monckton, Catherine

Nuosce, and Nicole Rodriguez all received superior ratings as either soloist, part of an ensemble, or both in the Florida Bandmasters State Festival. We congratulate these students and directors and sponsors - Ms.

Terry Pattishall, Ms. Maragaret Hueston, and Ms. Michele Dershimer.

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ECONOMICS TEACHER HONORED

Ms. Anna Vanlandingham was selected to participate in the 2003 United States-Eurasian Awards for

Excellence in Teaching Program. In October 2003, she will travel to Uzbekistan with this program funded by the U.S. Department of State.

DRAMA STUDENTS HONORED

Thespian Troupe 3506 was once again outstanding in the State Festival. Scott Hall, Kari Geddes, Amy

Robinson, Caitlin Bowden, and Audrey Villareal, all received superior ratings in Ensemble Acting. Sophia

Lopez and Tony Smith received superior for their musical duet. Tara Sissom and Ben Whitmore were awarded the Critic’s Choice Award for their musical duet. Congratulations to these students and drama teachers Bill Eissele and Harry Goldman.





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