Brevard Public Schools

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Brevard Public Schools

MISSION: TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD

Educational Services Facility 9:30 a.m.

June 8, 2021 School Board Meeting

The School Board of Brevard County met in regular session on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Notice of the meeting was advertised in the Thursday, May 27, 2021 edition of The Eagle. An affidavit of publication is available in the Board Office.

Date: Jun 08 2021 (9:30 a.m.) A. Call to Order

1. Call to Order

Chairman Misty Belford called the meeting to order at: 9:30 a.m.

A. Roll Call 2. Roll Call

Members Present: Misty Belford, Cheryl McDougall, Jennifer Jenkins, Matt Susin and Katye Campbell.

A. Moment of Silence 3. Moment of Silence

A moment of silence was held in memory of a BPS family member who recently passed away:Lewis Moore, a teacher from Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School.

A. Invocation

A. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Pledge of Allegiance

Chairman Belford led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A. Entertainment

A. Board Member/Superintendent Recognitions 5. Board Member/Superintendent Recognitions

Board members and Dr. Mullins recognized students, staff, business partners and community resources for the positive impact each have on Brevard Public Schools.

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Superintendent Dr. Mark Mullins read into record changes made to the agenda since first being released to the public on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.

Revisions

Administrative Staff Recommendations

-Student Expulsions

-Motion

Adopt the June 8, 2021 School Board meeting agenda and its revisions.

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: Matthew Susin Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

A. Ancillary Item

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Motion

Approve the listed administrative staff recommendations:

The reclassification/transfer of Andrew S. Hoppenbrouwer from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Merritt Island High School to the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Madison Middle School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 24 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Tonny Harris Jr. from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Palm Bay Magnet High School to the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Adult & Community Education, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 24 of the Nonbargaining Salary

Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Heather L. LeGate from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Eau Gallie High School to the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Titusville High School, on annual contract, effective July 1, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 24 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Lucian M. Melendez II from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Heritage High School to the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at Viera High School, on annual

contract, effective July 1, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 24 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program

The transfer of Michelle L. Braun from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal at Ralph Williams, Jr. Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary

The reclassification/transfer of Jennifer L. Landress from the position of Literacy Coach at Harbor City Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Apollo Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary

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Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Lewis Carroll Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Teramarie Scott from the position of Title I Teacher at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Dr. W.J. Creel Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The appointment of Jacqueline Grajera to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Manatee Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Cristina R. Meyer from the position of Math/Science Coach at Golfview Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Laura J. Hobson from the position of Instructional Coach at Endeavour Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Sabal Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary

The reclassification/transfer of Kellee C. McCluney from the position of Teacher on Assignment at Endeavour Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Saturn Elementary School, on annual contract, effective August 2, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 22 of the Nonbargaining Salary

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The appointment of Antonia Scipio to the position of Director – Employee Benefits and Risk Management on annual contract, effective July 1, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 29 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

Motion:

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

B. Recognition of Visitors/Guests/Staff C. Resolutions/Proclamations

C. Project Management

8. Resolution 2021-4, A Resolution of The School Board of Brevard County, Relating to the Disposal of Surplus Vacant Land Known as the Nieman Heights Property

RESOLUTION 2021-__-Parcel 79-Nieman Heights Property Disposal.pdf Educational Plant Survey 5 Version 1-Page 130.pdf

Motion

Adopt Resolution 2021-4, A Resolution of The School Board of Brevard County declaring the vacant land known as the Nieman Heights Property unnecessary or unsuitable for educational or ancillary purposes and facilitating the disposal of the subject property.

Motion: Matthew Susin Second: Katye Campbell

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

9. Resolution 2021-5, A Resolution of The School Board of Brevard County Relating to the Disposal of Surplus Vacant Land Known as the Sullivan Groves Property

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Motion

Adopt Resolution 2021-5, A Resolution of The School Board of Brevard County declaring the vacant land known as the Sullivan Groves property unnecessary or unsuitable for educational or ancillary purposes and facilitating the disposal of the subject property.

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

D. Presentations E. Public Comment

10. Public Comment

Speakers were reminded of the three minute time limit and of the decorum expected while speaking. Speakers in order of appearance:

Anthony Colucci - Indoctrination Delores Varney - Support Staff

Marie Rogerson - Request for revision of public comment board rules.

Brian Potters - School Choice (Ms. Belford will look at his issue and get it to the right person) Julie Bywater - Thank the Board for mask choice.

F. Consent F. Board Office 11. Meeting Minutes 2021-0518 GC Eval..pdf 2021-0521 Spec. SB Meeting.pdf 2021-0525 Board Workshop.pdf 2021-0525 SB Meeting Minutes.pdf 12. Student Expulsions F. Financial Services

13. Financial Statements for Period Ending March 31, 2021 Financial Statements for March 31, 2021.pdf

14. Investment Performance Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2021 Brevard Board Report 1Q 2021 FINAL.pdf

15. Property Disposal

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Board Report Letters 06-08-2021.pdf F. Human Resources

16. Instructional Staff Recommendations Instructional Staff 06-08-21.pdf 17. Support Staff Recommendations

Support Staff 06-08-21.pdf

F. Employee Benefits and Risk Management

18. Renew the School Board's Casualty Insurance Policies F. Office of Professional Learning and Development

19. Amendment to the 2020-2021 Professional Learning Catalog Amendments to the 2020-2021 PLC.pdf

F. Head Start Program

20. Head Start Governing Board and Policy Council Reports for the Months of March and April 2021 March 2021 v.2.pdf

April 2021 v.2.pdf F. Project Management

21. Merritt Island High School - Construction Management Services Merritt Island Restroom Renovation GMP Attachments.pdf

22. Temporary Construction Easement - Whispering Hills Water Tank Demolition Temporary Construction Easement - Whispering Hills.pdf

Photo - South Street Water Tower.pdf

23. Educational Services Facility - Facility Renewal Services (Chiller) - SALES SURTAX ESF Chiller Replacement GMP Attachments.pdf

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Motion

Approve the June 8, 2021 School Board meeting Consent Agenda with the exception of those items pulled for discussion.

Motion: Matthew Susin Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Items Pulled for Discussion G. Action

G. Procurement and Distribution Services 25. Department/School Initiated Agreements

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Motion

Approve the Agreements below:

a - SSA 21-455-A-HD - FLVS - Secondary Leading & Learning - $3,001,800.00 - Operating Other

b - 21-540-A-WH - Certiport Universal License - $326,500.00 - Secondary Leading & Learning - Operating Other

c - 21-044-A-WH-A1 - Blackboard 21-22 Renewal - $224,818.89 - Educational Technology - Operating Other

d - 21-510-A-WH - Zoom - $66,000.00 - Educational Technology - Operating Other

e - 21-440-A-MC - Department of Juvenile Justice - $N/A - Student Services

Approve the Bids Waived (BW) below:

f - 21-568-BW-HD - Benchmark Education Company - $164,898.00 - Student Services - Operating Categorical

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

26. Procurement Solicitations

a - ITB 21-452-B-JW Fencing Contracting Services.pdf

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Motion

Approve the Invitation To Bid (ITB) below:

a - ITB 21-452-B-JW - Fencing Contracting Services - $Various - Facilities Services - Operating Other

Approve the Piggy Back (PB) below:

b - PB 21-461-PB-DR - Plan Admin. & Compliance Services for 403(B) & 457 Plans - $Various - Employee Benefits & Risk Management - Operating Other

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

G. Elementary Office of Leading and Learning 27. The District Application for Title I Part A

Motion

It is the recommendation of Jane Cline, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Leading and Learning and Carol Mela Ed.D., Director of Title I to approve the online submission of the Title I Part A funds for FY22.

Motion: Matthew Susin Second: JenniferD Jenkins

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

H. Information I. Staff Reports

J. Additional Public Presentations (If Required) 28. Additional Public Comments

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29. Board Member Reports

Mr. Susin mentioned that he had asked about having the abstain button made active on the AgendaPlus voting system. Ms. Escobar responded that she would turn it on. Mr. Susin also made the Board aware that he was going to be writing a letter to the FHSAA asking them to administer the maximum penalty to a private school in Miami for consistently violating FHSAA rules. He will also be writing to the archdiocese and let him know of the infractions of the school.

L. Superintendent's Report 30. Superintendent's Report M. Student Discipline

N. Adjournment 31. Adjournment

Chairman Belford adjourned the meeting at: 10:15 a.m.

For further details regarding this meeting, please visit the published video found at www.brevardschools.org.

Chairman: ______________________________

Secretary: ______________________________

INSTITUTION: ARTICLE IX - SECTION 1. Public education. - The education of children is a fundamental value of the people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for the education of all children residing within its borders. Adequate provision shall be made by law for a uniform, efficient, safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality education and for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of institutions of higher learning and other public education programs that the needs of the people may require.

ADDRESSING THE BOARD:

Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any regular meeting by following established procedures. The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes. A speaker's time may not be allocated to others. Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the east wall of the boardroom. Thirty minutes will be set aside at the beginning of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items. Up to thirty minutes of public discussion will be allowed for each agenda action item.

NOTE: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at this meeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

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