Okaloosa County BOCC — March 18, 2014 — Megan Warman Budget - School Board Approval — reading text

BoardDocs® Pro Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item Details Meeting Feb 24, 2014 - Regular Meeting Category 7. Consent Agenda Subject 7.5 Megan Warman Driver Education Safety Program - School District's Proposed Budget from Revenue Share, presented by Rita R. Scallan, Chief Financial Officer, and recommended by the Superintendent for approval. Access Public Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Feb 24, 2014 Absolute Date Feb 24, 2014 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount 48,168.56 Budgeted No Budget Source Megan Warman Driver Education Safety Program Recommended Approval Action Public Content State Statute 318.1215 authorizes a $5 Civil Traffic Penalty to fund Driver Education Programs. Statute 318.1215 Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act states the following: Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 318.121, a board of county commissioners may require, by ordinance, that the clerk of the court collect an additional $5 with each civil traffic penalty, which shall be used to fund driver education programs in public and nonpublic schools. The ordinance shall provide for the board of county commissioners to administer the funds, which shall be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct educational expenses and shall not be used for administration. Each driver education program receiving funds pursuant to this section shall require that a minimum of 30 percent of a student's time in the program be behind-the-wheel training. This section may be cited as the "Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act." The Board of County Commissioner's enacted a county ordinance directing that a special penalty of $5 be assessed against all non-criminal traffic citations issued in the county. The district's share as of January 31, 2014 is $94,534. Attached is the District's proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 along with the intended use of those funds. i-Proposal Details - 1-6-14.pdf (441 KB) https://www.boarddocs.com/fl/okaloosa/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 2/25/2014 BoardDocs® Pro Page 2 of 2 Administrative Content 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. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has 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 Cathy Thigpen, second by Cindy Frakes. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Dewey Destin, Cindy Frakes, Cathy Thigpen, Melissa Thrush, Rodney Walker https://www.boarddocs.com/fl/okaloosa/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 2/25/2014 APPLICATION FOR OKALOOSA COUNTY TRAFFIC EDUCATION FUND DISBURSEMENTS AGENCY INFORMATION | Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office #H_Okaloosa County School Board > Agency Name: Program Name: Megan Warman Driver Education Safety Program Program Location: (name of school) Various High Schools Name/ Title of Agency Contact: School Board of Okaloosa County Address: 120 Lowery Place S.E. Phone: 850-833-5840 City * Zip Code: Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548 | E-mail: scallanr @ mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us . New [x_] Renewal [__] Amount Program is: Requested: $ 48,168.56 PROPOSED PROGRAM INFORMATION 1. Program Summary (1-3 sentences): Provide an overview of program services. Funds will be used to enhance and expand the student education program in High Schools throughout Okaloosa County. 2. Proposed use of Okaloosa County Traffic Education Fund (1-3 sentences): Please identify the proposed use(s) of Okaloosa County Traffic Education Fund. These funds shall be used for direct educational expenses and shall not be used for administration. Specifically explain how these funds will be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. See Attached Exhibit A. | Packet Pg. 328 Upon completing this Application in its entirety, please read the following statement and affix your signature accordingly. I have read, fully understand and agree to be bound by Section 318.1215, Florida Statates, and Chapter 21, Article V of the Okaloosa County Code of Ordinances (also known as Ordinance 11-17) as amended from time to time. I have completed this application fully and accurately and have not misrepresented any information contained herein. I certify that the requested funds will be used for the purposes set forth in this application and in conformity with applicable laws. Pursuant to Ordinance 11-17, I have submitted appropriate documentation of expenditures, programs, and other direct educational expenses along with this Application. I further agree that should I fail to provide any necessary follow-up documentation, | may be responsible for reimbursing Okaloosa County for the amounts received. Gn Lely Date of Application OFFICIAL USE ONLY Board of County Commissioners: Approved/Disapproved Date: Amount approved: $ Okaloosa County School District Megan Warman Driver Education Safety Program Proposal Various High Schools January 6, 2014 Exhibit A The following delineates each high school’s proposal to enhance and/or expand the Driver’s Education program at their respective schools: Baker School: One Simuride (Professional Edition) including a steering wheel, simulator seat, 22 inch monitor and computer from Aplusb Software Corporation. The teacher can use this to place students in simulated driving situations that 1 allow them to practice driving in hazardous conditions. Cleaning, resurfacing and restriping and painting the Driver Education range by Guif Coast Traffic Engineers. This will improve the condition of the current range that students practice their driving skills and help to maintain the life 2 of the range. Ten 36” Orange Traffic Cones. These traffic cones will be used on the range to create driving patterns and parking spaces for students to practice and 3 develop their skills. Crestview High School: Twelve Driving Simulator Hardware units and twelve steering wheel units including gear shifters and pedals from Aplusb Software Corporation. The teacher can use these units to place students in simulated driving situations that allow them to practice driving in hazardous conditions. Niceville High School: Twelve Driving Simulator Hardware units and twelve steering wheel units including gear shifters and pedals from Aplusb Software Corporation. The teacher can use these units to place students in simulated driving situations that allow them to practice driving in hazardous conditions. Cost Amount $ 3,867.00 4,438.00 230.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 Fort Walton Beach High School: Twelve Driving Simulator Hardware units and twelve steering wheel units including gear shifters and pedals from Aplusb Software Corporation. The teacher can use these units to place students in simulated driving situations that allow them to practice driving in hazardous conditions. 1 10,000.00 Choctawhatchee High School: Cleaning, resurfacing and restriping and painting the Driver Education range by Gulf Coast Parking Lot Service. This will improve the condition of the current range that students practice their driving skills and help to maintain the life 1 of the range. 5,790.93 One ViewSonic DLP Projector and all of the necessary components to mount it and connect it to a computer from Howard Technology Solutions. This equipment will assist and enhance the classroom instruction provided to the 2 students. 857.00 A variety of DVDs that provide driving tips, safe driving information, instruction for driving in hazardous conditions, dangers of drinking and driving, the dangers associated with speeding and many more topics provided by Meridian Education. These DVDs will provide students with additional instruction and visual images of the results of safe versus unsafe driving 3 practices. 1,368.59 Six Quick Deploy Stop Signs from Traffic Cones For Less. These stop sign will be used on the Driver Education range to allow students to practice 4 appropriate braking in order to stop a vehicle correctly. 104.00 Two supplemental textbooks and one set of supplemental reading books providing students with technical information provided by AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. These reading materials will provide students with the answers to questions that arise that may not be covered in the Driver 5 Education class but is still good information for students to have. 79.85 Fifteen Driver Education textbooks entitled, Drive Right, the 2010 edition. This is the most current state adopted textbook for use in a Driver Education class. This textbook will be used to provide students with driver education information that is specific to the state of Florida as well as general information that is required for the course to meet the curriculum 6 requirements set forth by the state. 869.55 A quantity of general classroom supplies from Office Depot that includes tape, markers, marker board cleaner, pencil sharpener, printer ink and a projection screen for the projector that is being ordered from another company. These materials will be used to facilitate the instruction of the class. 563.64 Total S 48,168.56