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07-10-2018 School Board Meeting The School Board of Brevard County, Florida met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at the Educational Services Facility, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida. Notice of the meeting was advertised in the Eagle newspaper on Thursday, June 28, 2018. The affidavit of publication with a copy of the ad attached is filed in the Affidavit File in the Board Office. A. Call to Order

1. Call to Order

Minutes: Chairman John Craig called the meeting to order at: 9:30 a.m.

A. Roll Call

2. Roll Call

Minutes:

Members Present: Misty Belford, John Craig, Tina Descovich, Matt Susin and Andy Ziegler

A. Moment of Silence

3. Moment of Silence

Minutes: Chairman Craig asked for a moment of silence to mourn the loss of two members of the BPS family: Robert Sousa, a technology associate from McNair Magnet Middle School and Collin Fritts, a rising senior at Titusville High School.

A. Invocation

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A. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes: Matt Reed, assistant superintendent of Government and Community Relations, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A. Entertainment

A. Board Member/Superintendent Recognitions

5. Board Member/Superintendent Recognitions

Minutes: Board members provided remarks to recognize and thank staff, students and community members.

A. Emergency Item

A. Adoption of Agenda

6. Adoption of Agenda

Attachment: 2018-0710 Supplemental.pdf Minutes:

----------------------------------------------- Dr. Mark Mullins, Deputy Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer, was standing in for Dr. Blackburn during his absence. -----------------------------------------------

Dr. Mullins read into record the changes on the Supplemental Agenda which are changes made to the agenda after it was first released to the public on July 3, 2018.

Revisions

● A.7 - Administrative Staff Recommendations ● F.23 - Continue School Board's Pharmacy Benefit Management Contract with

Cigna

Additions

● F-12 through F-18 (Board Policies moved from Action to Consent) ● G-51 - Approval of Superintendent's Employment Agreement ● G-59 - Discretionary Project for Youth Mental Health Awareness

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A. Administrative Staff Recommendations

7. Administrative Staff Recommendations

Minutes: Dr. Mullins welcomed and congratulated each administrative staff person in attendance. Each were offered time for comments.

Motions:

Adopt the July 10, 2018 School Board Meeting Agenda and its revisions.

- PASS

Vote Results

Motion: Misty Belford

Second: Matthew Susin

Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye

Tina Descovich - Aye

Matthew Susin - Aye

Andrew Ziegler - Aye

Motions:

Approve the applicable listed administrative staff recommendations:

The reclassification/transfer of Lauren J. Feronti from the position of Guidance Services Professional at Hoover Middle School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Bayside High School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Mary Ellen Galanopoulos from the position of Teacher on Assignment at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School to Assistant Principal (10 month) at Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High School, effective August 2, 2018.

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The reclassification/transfer of Timothy G. Powers from the position of Teacher at Viera High School to Assistant Principal (10 month) at Melbourne High School, effective August 2, 2018 (is currently a).

The reclassification/transfer of Angela R. Owens from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Fairglen Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Merritt Island High School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Peter (Andy) Papczynski from the position of Teacher at Eau Gallie High School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Rockledge High School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Jessica R. Thomas from the position of Teacher at West Shore Jr/Sr High School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Satellite High School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Heather A. Smith from the position of Teacher at Bayside High School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Viera High School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Lisa D. Higham from the position of Guidance Service Professional at Madison Middle School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Central Middle School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Christina D. Donohue from the position of Guidance Service Professional at Jackson Middle School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Jackson Middle School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Kavitha M. Tracy from the position of Teacher at Heritage High School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Johnson Middle School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Jennifer A. Williams from the position of Guidance Service Professional at Stone Magnet Middle School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at McNair Magnet

- PASS

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Middle School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Jaime Slentz from the position of Instructional Coach at Audubon Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Audubon Elementary School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Aimee Dilago from the position of Teacher at Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Fairglen Elementary School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Katherine Wehrly from the position of Teacher at Manatee Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Tropical Elementary, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Kasie Turner from the position of Title I Teacher at Oak Park Elementary School to the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Oak Park Elementary School, effective August 2, 2018.

The reclassification/transfer of Rebecca Tagye from the position of Assistant Principal (12-month) at Madison Middle School to the position of Assistant Principal (12-month) at South ALC, effective July 16, 2018.

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


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B. Recognition of Visitors/Guests/Staff

C. Resolutions/Proclamations

D. Presentations

D. Board Office/ Superintendent

8. "Vets" Back to Class Project

Minutes:

Army Veteran Donn Weaver, County Coordinator of the "Vets Back to Class Project" provided the Board and viewing audience an update of the program and plans for the 2018-2019 school year.

D. Financial Services

9. Budget Presentation

Attachment: 7-10-18 Budget Update Presentation.pdf Minutes:

Pennie Zuercher, Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the presentation and responded to Board questions.

E. Public Comment

10. Public Comment

Minutes:

Chairman Craig reminded participants that each would have three minutes in which to provide comments. He further instructed speakers of the decorum expected.

Speakers in order of appearance:

● Anthony Colucci- Teacher pay ● Tiffany Ward -Legacy Charter and 90 day Renewal ● Wendi Nolder - Legacy Charter ● Charlene Montford - Legacy Charter ● Kevin Spurlock - Legacy Charter

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● Linda Tripp - Legacy Charter ● Braxton Padgett - Legacy Update ● Vanessa Skipper - Teacher Pay/School Safety ● Monica Knight - Odyssey Prep Renewal ● Connie Rooke - Red Flag Laws

F. Consent

F. Board Office

11. Approval of Meeting Minutes

Attachment: 2018-0522 Board Workshop Draft Minutes.pdf Attachment: 2018-0522 School Board Meeting Draft Minutes.pdf Attachment: 2018-0525 Informal Hearing Legacy Charter Draft Minutes.pdf Attachment: 2018-0601 Board Work Session Draft Minutes.pdf Attachment: 2018-0607 Board Work Session.pdf Attachment: 2018-0612 Board Workshop Draft Minutes.pdf Attachment: 2018-18 Expulsion Minutes.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: 2018-0612 Regular Meeting Draft Minutes.pdf

12. Board Policy 0111 Name

Attachment: 0111 Names (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

13. Board Policy 0113 Address

Attachment: 0113 Address (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

14. Board Policy 0114 Seal

Attachment: 0114 Seal (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

15. Board Policy 0118 Philosophy of the Board

Attachment: 0118 Philosophy of the Board (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

16. Board Policy 0122 Board Powers

Attachment: 0122 Board Power (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

17. Board Policy 0122.1 Member Powers

Attachment: 0122.1 Members Power (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

18. Board Policy 0131.1 Technical Corrections

Attachment: 0131.1 Technical Corrections (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

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F. Financial Services

19. Investment Performance Report for Quarter Ending March 31, 2018

Attachment: BREVARD 1Q18 QPR Final.pdf

20. Property Disposal

Attachment: Board Report - 07-10-2018.pdf Attachment: Board Report Letters - 07-10-2018.pdf

21. Financial Statements for the Period Ending May 31, 2018

Attachment: Financial Statements for May 31, 2018.pdf

22. Advertisement of the 2018-19 Proposed Tentative Budget

Attachment: 2018-19 Advertisement of Tentative Budget DRAFT.pdf Attachment: 2018-19 Notice of Proposed Tax Increase ESTIMATE.pdf Attachment: 2018-19 Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay DRAFT.pdf

F. Transportation

24. School Bus Routes 2018-2019

Attachment: Route Projections 2018-2019.pdf

F. Human Resources

25. Support Staff Recommendations

Attachment: Support Staff 07-10-18.pdf

26. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Attachment: Instructional Staff 07-10-18.pdf

F. Adult/Community Education

27. Workforce Innovation an Opportunity Act for YouthBuild

F. Student Services

28. Code of Student Conduct

Attachment: 2018-2019 Code of Student Conduct working document (clean) (6-5-18) Final.pdf

F. Exceptional Student Education

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30. Approve the new Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Policies and Procedures (SP & P) Effective 2017-2018 through 2019-2020

Attachment: SPP 2017-2019 5.10.2018 (002).pdf Attachment: SIGNATURE PAGE-2017-2020 (fillable).pdf

F. Head Start Program

31. Head Start Governing Board and Policy Council Report for the month of April 2018

Attachment: GB and PC Monthly Report Apr 2018.pdf

32. Head Start Governing Board and Policy Council Report for the month of May 2018

Attachment: GB and PC Monthly Report May 2018.pdf

F. Facilities Services

33. Waive Facility Use Agreement Fees for My Community Cares at Gardendale

Attachment: Gardendale Floor Plan for 2018-19 MCC FUA.pdf

34. DCR Storage Portable N-166 at Bayside High School

F. Project Management

35. Andersen Elementary School - MEP System Upgrade and Site Improvements - Close Out

Attachment: Andersen OEF-209.pdf

36. Atlantis Elementary School - Technology Infrastructure Renewal - Close-Out

Attachment: Atlantis OEF-209.pdf

37. West Shore Jr./Sr. High School - Construction Management Services - RFP #18-9-038-DR - SALES SURTAX

Attachment: West Shore GMP 2 cost benefit form.pdf Attachment: West Shore GMP #2 Attachments.pdf

38. Johnson Middle School - Architectural Engineering Services - SALES SURTAX

Attachment: Johnson DCP Attachments.pdf

39. Holland Elementary School - Architectural Engineering Services - SALES SURTAX

Attachment: Holland DCP Attachments.pdf

40. Independent Citizens Oversight Committee - Appointment of New Member

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Attachment: ICOC Application - Suzanne Sherman.pdf Attachment: ICOC Charter - Signed.pdf

41. Port Malabar Elementary School - Facility Renewal Design Services - SALES SURTAX

Attachment: Port Malabar Design Attachments.pdf

F. Approval of Consent

42. Approval of Consent

Items Pulled for Discussion

F. Financial Services

23. Continue School Board's Pharmacy Benefit Management Contract with Cigna

Attachment: Schedule Financial Charges.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: The School Board of Brevard County - Rx Updates Letter 07-09-2018.pdf Minutes:

Ms. Descovich pulled the item for discussion as there had been a change made to the agenda just prior to the meeting and she did not have enough time to receive an explanation. Ms. Zuercher explained that the date on the letter that precedes the Cigna Contractual Agreement Unit had changed from June 3, 2018 to July 9, 2018 .The updated June 9, 2018 letter was placed on the agenda in lieu of the letter dated June 3, 2018. The schedule of fees attachment (confidential to the public as it contains proprietary information) was left on the agenda and included the June 3, 2018 letter.

Motions:

Approve the July 10, 2018 Consent Agenda with the exception of those items pulled for discussion.

- PASS

Vote Results

Motion: Andrew Ziegler

Second: Tina Descovich

Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


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Mr. Susin made a motion to replace the July 3, 2018 letter with the July 9, 2018 letter preceding the Cigna Contractual Agreement Unit and was seconded by Mr. Ziegler.

Ms. Belford made a motion to table the item to allow for changes to be made to remedy the incorrect information. That motion was seconded by Ms. Descovich and passed unanimously

The motion to replace the July 3, 2018 letter with the July 9, 2018 letter was passed unanimously.

Mr. Ziegler stated that he was glad that it was clear that the District would be putting pharmacy and health care benefits out on bid next year and Ms. Zuercher clarified that any bid put out would be for the entire benefits package.

Motions:

Grant the Superintendent authority to sign an addendum to the 2015 Pharmacy Benefit Manager contract with Cigna.

- FAIL

Vote Results

Motion: Tina Descovich

Second: Misty Belford

Misty Belford - Nay

John Craig - Nay

Tina Descovich - Nay

Matthew Susin - Nay

Andrew Ziegler - Nay

Motions:

Table Item - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

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F. Students at Risk

29. BPS Mental Health Plan

Attachment: Mental Health Plan Budget (Redline EGT 06 27 2018)ii.pdf Attachment: Mental Health Plan Budget (CLEAN EGT 06 27 2018)ii.pdf Attachment: Mental Health Plan Budget (CLEAN EGT 06 27 2018)ii.pdf Attachment: CLEAN Mental Health Plan Narrative Updated July 10 2018.pdf Attachment: Redlined Mental Health Plan Narrative Updated July 10 2018.pdf Minutes: Mr. Ziegler pulled this item. He wanted to make it clear to the public that there is not enough funding to do what the District wants to do in this arena. He hopes the community understands that funding is necessary to make the plan even more thorough and comprehensive. He commended the efforts of staff.

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions:

Approve the motion to replace the July 3, 2018 letter preceding the Cigna Contractual Agreement Unit with the July 9, 2018 letter.

- PASS

Vote Results

Motion: Matthew Susin

Second: Andrew Ziegler

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Misty Belford - Aye

Motions:

Approve the submittal of the BPS Mental Health Plan to the Florida Commissioner of Education.

- PASS

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G. Action

G. Board Office

43. Board Policy 0100 Definitions

Attachment: 0100 Definitions - Executive Summary, Current, Neola, Redline and Clean (6-5-18).pdf

44. Board Policy 0112 Geographical District/Boundaries

Attachment: 0112 Boundaries (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

Vote Results




Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye

Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0100 Definitions - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approve the revisions to Board Policy 0112 Geographical District/Boundaries - PASS

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45. Board Policy 0121 Authority

Attachment: 0121 Authority (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

46. Board Policy 0123 Code of Ethics

Attachment: 0123 Code of Ethics (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0121 Authority - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0123 Code of Ethics - PASS

Vote Results



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47. Board Policy 0131 Legislative

Attachment: 0131 Legislative (Brd Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

48. Board Policy 0131.2 Variances and Waivers

Attachment: 0131.2 Variances and Waivers (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0131 Legislative - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0131.2 Variance and Waivers - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


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49. Board Policy 0132 Executive

Attachment: 0132 Executive (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

50. Board Policy 0133 Judicial

Attachment: 0133 Judicial (Brd. Mtg 7-10-18).pdf

51. Approval of Superintendent's Employment Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Mark W. Mullins, Ed.D.

Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0132 Executive - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions: Approval of the revisions to Board Policy 0133 Judicial - PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


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Attachment: MASTER - Mullins, Mark - Employment Agreement (7-8-18).pdf

G. Purchasing & Warehouse

52. Purchasing Solicitations

Attachment: a - ITB 18-B-066-SH - Security Cameras & Low Voltage.pdf Attachment: b - ITB 15-B-071-LU - Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Parts - Name Change.pdf Attachment: c - PB 18-PB-097-SH - Recreation and Playground Equipment.pdf Attachment: d - RFP 18-P-076-MS - Interpreter Services.pdf Attachment: e - 18-P-079-WH - Agenda Item.pdf Attachment: f - RFP-18-P-074-JE Agenda.pdf Attachment: g - RFP 18-P-030-DR - Internal Auditing Services.pdf

Motions:

Approve the Superintendent's Employment Agreement between the School Board of Brevard County and Mark W. Mullins, Ed.D.

- PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions:

Approve the Invitation To Bid (ITB) Amendment below:

a - ITB #18-B-066-SH - A1 - Security Cameras and Low Voltage Installation Projects - Educational Technology - $3,000,000.00 - Operating Other

Approve the Invitation To Bid (ITB) Name Change below:

b - ITB #15-B-071-LU - Kitchen Equipment & Refrigeration Parts - Bid Assignment - Facilities

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53. Department/School Initiated Agreements

Attachment: a - CA 18-792-MS - Mag 7 Consulting LLC.pdf Attachment: b - SSA 18-657-MS - Devereux.pdf Attachment: c - SSA 18-861-WH - Certiport.pdf Attachment: d - SSA 18-724-MS - Health First Inc..pdf Attachment: e - SSA 18-825-WH - Discovery Education.pdf Attachment: f - SSA 18-733-MS - Brevard Achievement Center.pdf

Services

Approve the Piggy Back (PB) below:

c - PB #18-PB-097-SH - Recreation and Playground Equipment, Accessories, and Supplies - Purchasing & Warehouse Services - $350,000.00 - Operating Other

Approve the Requests For Proposal (RFPs) below:

d - RFP #18-P-076-MS - Interpreter Services - Student Services - $1,560,000.00 - Special Revenue Federal

e - RFP #18-P-079-WH - Grade Book System - Educational Technology - $1,042,250.00 - Operating Other

f - RFP #18-P-074-JE - Recycling of Paper, Plastic, and Other Miscellaneous Recyclable District Wide - $Various - Operating Other

g - RFP #18-P-030-DR - Internal Auditing Services - School Board's Audit Committee - $349,875.00 - Operating Other

- PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


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Attachment: g - SSA 18-743-MS - AVID Center.pdf Attachment: h - SSA # 18-831-MS Brevard CARES _ Head Start - Agenda.pdf Attachment: i - SSA 14-329-DK - Shredding Services - Name Change.pdf Motions:

Approve the Consultant Agreement (CA) below:

a - CA #18-792-MS - Mag 7 Consulting, LLC - Equity, Innovation and Choice - $17,100.00 - Special Revenue Federal

Approve the Sales & Service Agreements (SSAs) below:

b - SSA #18-657-MS - Devereux - Student Services - $3,900,000.00 - Operating Other

c - SSA #18-861-WH - Certiport Universal License - Secondary Leading & Learning - $248,917.00 - Operating Other

d - SSA #18-724-MS - Health First Inc. - Student Services - $118,000.00 - Operating Other

e - SSA #18-825-WH - Discovery Education - Educational Technology - $116,700.00 - Operating Other

f - SSA #18-733-MS - Brevard Achievement Center - Student Services - $108,000.00 - Special Revenue Federal

g - SSA #18-743-MS - AVID Center - Secondary Leading & Learning - $74,718.00 - Operating Categorical

h - SSA #18-831-MS - Brevard CARES - Elementary Leading & Learning - $64,800.00 - Special Revenue Federal

Approve the Sales & Service Agreement (SSA) Name Change below:

i - SSA #14-329-DK - Shredding Services - Purchasing & Warehouse Services - Name Change

- PASS

Vote Results

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G. Equity, Innovation & Choice

54. Approval of Pineapple Cove Classical Academy Contract

Attachment: PCCA K-12 Charter Contract FINAL.pdf

55. Approve Renewal Charter Contract for Odyssey Preparatory Academy

Attachment: OPA Renewal Charter Contract FINAL.pdf



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions:

Approve the contract for Pineapple Cove Classical Academy (k-12).

- PASS

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions:

Approve the renewal contract for Odyssey Preparatory Academy.

- PASS

Vote Results


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H. Information

H. Human Resources

56. Personnel Allocations 2018-2019

Attachment: Personnel Allocations 2018-19.pdf

H. Secondary Office of Leading and Learning

57. TITLE IV, PART A: Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Program

58. 2018-2019 LEA Application - Title II, Part A: Supporting Effective Instruction Grant

Attachment: DOE 100A signed Title II FY19.pdf

H. Students at Risk

59. Discretionary Project for Youth Mental Health Awareness and Training (YMHAT)


Misty Belford - Aye

John Craig - Aye


Matthew Susin - Aye


Motions:

Approve the motion to extend a ten year contract instead of five years.

- FAIL

Vote Results



Misty Belford - Nay

John Craig - Nay


Matthew Susin - Nay


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Attachment: 19C077 YMHAT (Districts) - approved RFA (revised).pdf

I. Staff Reports

J. Additional Public Presentations (If Required)

K. Board Member Reports/Discussion Points

60. Opting Out and School Grade

Minutes:

Ms. Descovich had been contacted by a teacher from one of the schools that received an "I" due to parents opting out of standardized testing and having too few students take the tests. The teacher is concerned because she may be ineligible for performance pay because of this. Ms. Descovich asked for Board thoughts.

Discussion ensued. Jane Cline, assistant superintendent of Elementary Leading and Learning and Neyda Francis, Testing and Accountability provided some information and answered questions. The particular school is Holland Elementary. Ms. Francis said that they are appealing the decision.

There was discussion about what constitutes an NR2. Ms. Belford suggested getting a comprehensive list of impacts to the schools as a result of opting out that Board members could share.

Mr. Craig asked General Counsel Envall to reach out to her colleagues to see if there are any impending legal challenges surrounding these issues. He also asked Dr. Mullins for he and Dr. Blackburn to have a quick roundtable with Cabinet to see what some best practices are from other districts. Dr. Mullins suggested that more information could be provided at a curriculum workshop in August.

61. Discussion Point - Armed Drivers in Armored Cars

Minutes:

Mr. Ziegler brought up having armed drivers in the armored cars going to schools for deposit pick-up. He has concerns that we need to have a policy to approve the exception to weapons on campus.

Mr. Craig asked Ms. Envall to reach out to other counties that are currently utilizing these services as the District modeled the RFP after a couple of other counties. Ms. Envall said that she could see if they have any documentation provided to law enforcement agencies regarding the armored car drivers carrying weapons on school campuses. Ms. Envall stated that the School Board, by approving the armored car

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contract, could arguably be said to have given that power. Mr. Ziegler asked that Ms. Envall check with State Attorney Phil Archer to determine his position. He also said that armored does not mean armed. Mr. Ziegler recommended telling the vendor that perhaps they may want to be unarmed to avoid arrest until this matter is further clarified.

Mr. Susin asked Major Walters if he had names of the individuals driving and riding with the armored vehicles and if he had reviewed background checks of those individuals. Major Walters responded that he had seen a list of names, but did not see the background checks. Mr. Susin said this needs to be handled.

Ms. Zuercher said that all drivers have received background checks. She can get that information from Mid-Florida. She said that it was discussed during the original RFP process and we were asked if we wanted the weapons service and the answer was, as a District and in consultation with Dr. Blackburn, "yes" and that documentation went out to all of the bidders. It was not in the final packet as not all of the information goes into the final packet from the bid process. She continued that Mid-Florida want their people to be armed. If we ask them not to be armed, we will stop the pick-ups. She reminded the Board that Dr. Blackburn, in reference to the contract, did state the drivers would be armed.

Ms. Belford expressed angst that we would have people picking up money from schools that we have not verified background checks and said it infuriates her. Ms. Zuercher clarified that while the District has not done their background checks, they have been done in accordance to the Jessica Lunsford Act and the District has access to that information. It was still very concerning to Ms. Belford that we have not verified background checks and Ms. Zuercher said she would be happy to make that happen.

Mr. Ziegler said he is not comfortable not having a policy and the decision is do we ask them not to carry weapons or allow it and rectify along the way. He also has concerns about the level of training.

As a point of clarification, Mr. Craig stated that staff (Ms. Envall) is going to review what other districts are doing and legal entities to make sure we are compliant with Florida Statutes and not breaking our own policies. He personally does not feel a policy is needed. He stated that definitions are being argued about an RFP that the Board discussed at multiple events.

Mr. Susin wanted to know what we will do in the meantime and what is the due date for a determination. Ms. Zuercher will work with Major Walter to see what is needed for the background checks and she will work with Ms. Envall to see what other districts are doing as far as policy change and/or notification to law enforcement.

Dr. Mullins asked to clarify direction from the Board.

● Review policy from other districts. ● Reach out to the contractor and get verification of the background checks and

work with the District Security office.

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● Check with State Attorney's office for a legal and statutory opinion.

62. Board Member Reports

Minutes:

Board members had nothing further to report.

L. Superintendent's Report

63. Superintendent's Report

M. Adjournment

64. Adjournment

Minutes: Chairman Craig adjourned the meeting at 12:20 p.m.

For further details pertaining to this meeting, please refer to the published video on the School Board of Brevard County's website (www.brevardschools.org).

_____________________________ Secretary

_____________________________ Chair

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