Okaloosa County School Board — Workshop Meeting, June 18, 2015 — reading text

Zoila Ganuza, ESOL TSA, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 18, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : Jun 22, 2015 Absolute Date : Jun 22, 2015 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $94,298.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title III, Part A: Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth 2015-2016 Grant Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Title III Part A: Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently-Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth 2015-2016 Grant application. Public Content Because of an increase of over 200 students, who were born outside of the United States and are entering US schools for the first time, during the past three years, the Okaloosa County School District has subsequently qualified to receive funds this year from this Federal Grant. The purpose of this grant is to assist immigrant students with the acculturation process and to provide school staff with professional development to enhance the sensitivity and understanding of various cultures as well as to acquire strategies in order for students to access the rigorous academic curriculum required by Florida Standards; moreover, support for immigrant families is also imbedded in the grant. However, the Grants Management department under the FLDOE Title III has not provided the 2015-2016 grant application. Thus, the proposal attached has been written based on the preliminary allocation in the amount of $80,298.00, which was provided by the FLDOE Title III office, added to the amount is the estimated roll forward amount of $14,000.00, for a total of $94,298.00. File Attachments Proposal 15-16 Enhanced Instructional Opportunities for Recently Arrived Immigrant Children and Youth.pdf (396 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.35 Scholar's Summer Institute Program for 2015, presented by Steve Chatman, Equity Specialist, and Debbie Davis, Math Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 18, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $17,555.08 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Curriculum and Instruction - No Child Left Behind Project Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Scholar's Summer Institute Program for Summer 2015. Public Content The Scholar's Summer Institute (SSI) is a rigorous experiential summer enrichment program designed to promote minority interest and achievement in advanced placement STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses. SSI targets rising 7th and 8th grade middle school students and provides academic support, enrichment, and mentoring to promote achievement in advanced coursework through high school graduation. Attached you will find a PowerPoint that gives more information on the Scholar's Summer Institute. File Attachments Scholar's Summer Program - Board Information 2015.pdf (420 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.36 Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged 2015-2016 Grant Application, presented by Dr. Sandy Arteaga, Title I/X Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 18, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $6,468,190.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds - Title I Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Tile I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged 2015-2016 Grant Application. Public Content Initial application of the Title I Part A Grant to include; (a) DOE 100A - Florida Department of Education Project Application, (b) General Assurances, Terms, and Conditions for Participation in Federal and State Programs, and (c) completed DOE 610 Rick Analysis Form. The DOE will make additional parts of the application process for the Title I Part A Grant accessible on the Continuous Improvement Management System (CIMS) as additional components become available. As additional components of the application are completed, they will be submitted to the board for approval before the final submission is made to FLDOE. File Attachments Title I Part A Gant Application - June 10,15.pdf (307 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.37 Title II Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund 2015-2016 Grant Application, presented by Denise McLaughlin, Professional Development Specialist, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 18, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $1,059,488.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Federal Funds - Title II Part A Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Title II Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund 2015-2016 Grant Application. Public Content The Title II Part A: Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund 2015-2016 grant application is submitted annually to the Florida Department of Education to request funds to be used for educator professional development, quality, and recruitment activities. File Attachments OKALOOSA Title IIA Application FY 15-16 rev budget.pdf (649 KB) Consent Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Documentation concerning these items have been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.38 SS Solutions, Inc., Purchase Order for Services, presented by Stacie Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : Jun 18, 2015 - Workshop Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the SS Solutions, Inc., purchase order for delivery of services to Custodial Services beginning on July 1, 2015 and ending on June 30, 2016. The total estimated cost of the contract is $85,637.00. Public Content The responsibilities for this position are as follows: 1. Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the district's comprehensive facilities and maintenance services program.  2. Directs and oversees the delivery of services that will ensure a safe, clean, attractive and pleasant school atmosphere and serves as advisor to school principals in related matters. 3. Directs and coordinates the delivery of utilities services to schools and energy conservation programs. 4. Directs and oversees the testing, evaluation, and operation of equipment placed in school plants. 5. Assists developing and oversees the utilization of criteria relating to whether identified facility needs are to be met by standard or contract maintenance procedures of construction projects. 6. Approves and oversees all maintenance and repair, projects and develops an emergency schedule. 7. Provides administrative oversight and direction for the district's maintenance and operations program. 8. Monitors the implementation of standards for the maintenance of district educational and ancillary facilities. 9. Coordinates work of other administrators and consultants relative to new