Minutes - Osceola County School District

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA
TERRY ANDREWS, SUPERINTENDENT
817 Bill Beck Boulevard • Kissimmee• Florida 34744-4492
PHONE: (407) 870-4600 FAX: (407) 870-4010 www.osceola.k12.fl.us
SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA
Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Pre Board: 4:30 P.M..
Meeting Time: 5:30 P.M. Immediately Following Board Workshop
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDEE NAME TITLE STATUS ARRIVED
Cindy Hartig School Board Member, District # 3 Present
Barbara Horn School Board Member, District # 4 Present
Tom Long School Board Member, District #5 Present
Julius Melendez School Board Member, District #2 Present
Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Present
Terry Andrews Superintendent Present
Larry Brown Board Attorney Present
Betty Hittman Administrative Assistant Present
Invocation – Pastor Duke Latlock, Life Assembly of God
Pledge of Allegiance – Mr. Mark Munas
Mission Statement – Ms. Tammy Otterson
Translation Services – Ms. Dalia Medina
I. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation of 2011-2012 Sunshine State Scholars Winners
Lisa Greco announced the names of the 2011-2012 Sunshine State Scholars Program winners. Sunshine State
Scholars Program recognizes Florida’s top 11 th grade students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM).
District Winner: Nithin Sankar – Celebration High School
District Alternate: Grace Checo – Osceola County School for the Arts
Robin Schiro – Gateway High School
Cynthia Aponte – Liberty High School
Miguel Lugo – Poinciana High School
Gabriel Gonzalez – PATHS
Elisabeth Clevenger – Osceola High School
Jaclyn Swyers – St. Cloud High School
Allison Van Tassel – Harmony High School
II.
OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
Apryl Jackson, 14 Wagon Circle, Kissimmee, FL, President, Osceola Classroom Educators Association
Ms. Jackson stated she is going to Tallahassee to lobby. She asked if anyone wanted her to represent them on
issues, please contact her to discuss. She advised the Board that there were 53 proposed bills that had to do with
education. Ms. Jackson asked that if anyone had a problem with any of the proposed bills, to please contact their
elected official and let them know. She also stated that she was going to ask the legislature to please consider two

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things when considering the proposed bills regarding education: one, if it is flawed, fix it; two, if you are going to
mandate it, fund it; and if not, forget it.
Mr. Melendez asked Ms. Jackson to ask the legislature to consider not revising standards and change goals for
schools constantly. He stated he would like to see the State Board of Education convene every three years to
change rules and standards.
III.
IV.
APPOINTMENTS/TRANSFERS
AGENDA MODIFICATIONS
No Agenda Modifications.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
ATTENDEE NAME TITLE MOTION STATUS
Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Aye
Julius Melendez School Board Member, District #2 Aye
Cindy Hartig School Board Member, District #3 Aye
Barbara Horn School Board Member, District #4 Seconded by Aye
Tom Long School Board Member, District #5 Initiated by Aye
V. ACTION ITEMS – ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Minutes as submitted for the following:
Board Meeting – January 3, 2012
HUMAN RESOURCES - Tammy L. Cope-Otterson
1. Approval of Personnel Agenda
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION - Melba Luciano & Pamela A. Tapley
ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES – Thomas A. Phelps
2. Approval Recommendations for Expulsion
BUSINESS AND FINANCE – William C. Collins
SPECIAL PROGRAMS, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – Stuart L. Singer
FACILITIES – Clyde A. Wells
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES – Mark A. Munas
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VII.
VIII.
IX.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
INFORMATION AGENDA ITEMS (NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED)
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Student Achievement – Our Number One Priority
Districtwide Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
An Equal Opportunity Agency

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X. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORT
Cindy Hartig advised everyone that on January 25 , 2012, 7:00 pm, there would be a parents’ financial night at
Gateway High School. Ms. Hartig stated everyone should attend to get information regarding scholarships and
funding for college.
Ms. Hartig thanked Irwin Inwood at Poinciana High School (PNHS) for giving away over 80 tool boxes to students
in December and congratulated Mr. Inwood on doing a wonderful job with the students. She also congratulated
the students from PNHS who work at the Central Florida Federal Credit Union on campus for a perfect audit.
Also, Ms. Hartig thanked Rosemarie Rodriguez at Discovery Intermediate and parent volunteer, Marina, who
worked with Heavenly Foods, a non-profit organization, who worked with special needs children.
Julius reminded Ms. Hartig that someone would need to fill in for him in Tallahassee for the OLE meeting.
Barbara Horn agreed to attend.
Barbara Horn advised the Board that she had attended the Florida Music Educators conference and stated there
was a lot of talented students in our county.
Tom Long informed the Board that he had attended a special event at Lakeview Elementary in which FCAT was
explained to parents. It was nice to see that the parents, students, teachers and administrators were like one big
happy family. Mr. Long thanked Superintendent Andrews on a job well done for creating such an atmosphere.
Julius Melendez thanked the Board, Gateway High School and the School District for getting involved with the
Three Kings celebration at Gateway High School. Mr. Melendez shared his appreciation for Gateway HS, Larry
Meadows and the School District for supporting a community event.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
XI.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION – Melba Luciano & Pamela A. Tapley
A. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Requests
ATTENDEE NAME TITLE MOTION STATUS
Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Aye
Julius Melendez School Board Member, District #2 Seconded by Aye
Cindy Hartig School Board Member, District #3 Aye
Barbara Horn School Board Member, District #4 Initiated by Aye
Tom Long School Board Member, District #5 Aye
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES – Thomas A. Phelps
HUMAN RESOURCES – Tammy L. Cope-Otterson
BUSINESS AND FINANCE – William C. Collins
SPECIAL PROGRAMS, INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – Stuart L. Singer
FACILITIES – Clyde A. Wells
B. Approve the Certificate of Final Inspection for Highlands Comprehensive Renovation to the
Construction Manager at Risk (CM) with W. G. Mills, Inc/Ranger Building Services, Inc., a Joint
Venture ITEM PULLED
C. Approve Change Order No. 6 to the Construction Manager Contract with W.G. Mills, Inc/Ranger
Building Services, Inc., Student a Joint Achievement Venture, – Our for Number a Contract One Priority Decrease, for the HLES Comp-
Renovation Districtwide – ($308,778.00)
Accreditation by ITEM the Southern PULLED Association of Colleges and Schools
An Equal Opportunity Agency

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D. Approve Change Order No. 2 to the Construction Agreement with Arnco Construction, Inc. for
the Horizon Bus Facility Project for a Contract Deduct and Release of Final Retainage, in the
amount of ($2,198.00)
ATTENDEE NAME TITLE MOTION STATUS
Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Aye
Julius Melendez School Board Member, District #2 Aye
Cindy Hartig School Board Member, District #3 Aye
Barbara Horn School Board Member, District #4 Initiated by Aye
Tom Long School Board Member, District #5 Seconded by Aye
E. Approve the Task Assignment with Simpson Environmental Services, Inc. for the OCHS Project,
Asbestos Abatement for Bldgs. 500, 700, 1100, 1300, 1700 & 2700 in the amount of $81,815.00
Jay Wheeler thanked everyone involved with the renovation of Osceola High School, they did a wonderful job.
ATTENDEE NAME TITLE MOTION STATUS
Jay Wheeler School Board Member, District #1 Aye
Julius Melendez School Board Member, District #2 Initiated by Aye
Cindy Hartig School Board Member, District #3 Aye
Barbara Horn School Board Member, District #4 Seconded by Aye
Tom Long School Board Member, District #5 Aye
Jay Wheeler left meeting at 5:56 p.m.
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XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES – Mark A. Munas
SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION – Terry Andrews
ATTORNEY’S REPORT/LEGAL ISSUES – Larry Brown
Mr. Brown handed out revisions to School Board Rules pursuant to the discussion at the January
10, 2012 School Board Rule Workshop. Mr. Brown asked that this handout be placed on the
February 7, 2012 School Board Meeting Agenda for discussion.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE – Terry Andrews
Mr. Andrews reminded everyone the State of Education was being held on January 18, 2012 at
8:00 am at the Osceola County School for the Arts. Mr. Andrews also reminded everyone that
there were also Expulsion Hearings at 1:00 pm.
XXI.
ADJOURN
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the School District of Osceola County, Florida is education which inspires all to their highest potential.
NOTICES
In accordance with Florida Statute 286.0105: Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or
hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made.
In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (Florida Statute 286.26), persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Office of
the Superintendent, 817 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407)870-4008, prior to the meeting.
If you wish to address the School Board, please complete one of the request forms in the front of the room and give it to one of the Assistant Superintendents located at the
front of the room, prior to the meeting.
Student Achievement – Our Number One Priority
Districtwide Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
An Equal Opportunity Agency