Okaloosa County School Board — Regular Meeting, May 26, 2015 — reading text

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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.9 State of Florida Voluntary PreKindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for 2015-2016, presented by Debbie Haan, Principal, Southside Center, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 26, 2015 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Recommended Action : Motion to approve the State of Florida Voluntary PreKindergarten Education Program Statewide Provider Agreement for 2015-2016. Public Content Attached you will find the VPK Statewide Provider Agreement that is required between the Early Learning Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties and the Okaloosa County School District in order to provide year- long VPK in our district. At this time, year-long VPK is being offered at Southside Center, Laurel Hill School, and Edwins Elementary. Also, attached are the Florida VPK Statutes with statutes pertaining to Public Schools highlighted. File Attachments VPK Provider Agreement 2015-2016.pdf (8,963 KB) Florida VPK Statute.pdf (8,497 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.10 Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures Manual, presented by Melody Sommer, Program Director for Exceptional Student Eudcation, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 26, 2015 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 26, 2015 Absolute Date : May 26, 2015 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Budget Source : N/A Recommended Action : Motion to Approve Exceptional Student Education Policies and Procedures Manual effective 2014-15 through 2016-17. Public Content The Special Programs and Procedures Manual outlines district procedures for Exceptional Student Education based on state board rule and the code of federal regulations. This document requires approval by the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) Department at the state level prior to local approval. File Attachments SP&P scanned part I.pdf (28,580 KB) SP&P scanned part II.pdf (32,556 KB) SP&P scanned part III - V.pdf (2,231 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.11 Cooperative Service Agreement between the Florida State University and Okaloosa County School District, presented by Melody Sommer, Program Director for Exceptional Student Education, and recommended  by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 26, 2015 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 12, 2015 Absolute Date : May 12, 2015 Fiscal Impact : No Budgeted : No Recommended Action : Motion to approve the Cooperative Service Agreement between the Florida State University and Okaloosa County School District for use of the FSU Multidisciplinary Center for independent evaulation of students with exceptionalities. Public Content This agreement provides the opportunity to use the FSU Multidisciplinary Center for Independent Evaluations for students with exceptionalities as requested by parents or the school district. File Attachments FSU agreement 2015-16.pdf (777 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.12 ESOL 2015 Summer Camp Program Proposal, presented by Zoila Ganuza, TSA, Student Intervention Services/ESOL, and recommended by Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 26, 2015 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Preferred Date : May 26, 2015 Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $5,760.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : Title III Supplementary Support for English Language Learners Grant and Recently Arrived Immigrant Children & Youth Grants Recommended Action : Motion to approve 2015 ESOL Summer Camp program. Public Content The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) 2015 Summer Camp program will provide educational and acculturation support for the English Language Learner (ELL) students in order to enhance learning opportunities. In particular, ELL students will be given direct support in their English language skills, in academic (reading, writing, and math) ability, and in transitioning into the U.S. culture. File Attachments ESOL 2015 Summer Camp Program Proposal.pdf (86 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. Motion & Voting Motion to approve the Consent Agenda and all of the Consent Agenda items as recommended by the Superintendent Motion by Rodney Walker, second by Lamar White. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker, Lamar White 7. Consent Agenda Subject : 7.13 ITB 15-15 Construction/ Renovations to the Choice IT Building, presented by Vince Windham, Program Director, Purchasing, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Meeting : May 26, 2015 - Regular Meeting Type : Action (Consent) Fiscal Impact : Yes Dollar Amount : $55,825.00 Budgeted : Yes Budget Source : General Funds, Project Cape- Information Technology Recommended Action : Motion to approve the committee's recommendation to award ITB 15-15 Construction/Renovations to the Choice IT Building to  Empire Building Group, Inc. in the amount of $55,825. Public Content Request approval of the committee's recommendation to award ITB 15-15 Construction/Renovations to the Choice IT Building to Empire Building Group, Inc. in the amount of $55,825. Funding will be paid from general funds, project 5068 Project Cape-Information Technology. A copy of the award tabulation is attached. For additional information, please contact Steve Bolton, Program Director, Maintenance at (850) 689-7159. File Attachments ITB_ 15-15.pdf (16 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. Motion &