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DRAFT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA JUNE 25, 2013 MINUTES REGULAR SESSION Opening 1.01 4:00 PM Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Diane Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, DeLand Administrative Complex, 200 North Clara Avenue, DeLand, Florida. Members present: Mrs. Diane Smith, District 5; Ms. Candace Lankford, Vice Chairman, District 1; Mrs. Linda Costello, District 4; Mr. Stan Schmidt, District 3; and Mrs. Ida Wright, District 2. Also present: Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent; and Mr. Ted Doran, School Board Attorney. Chairman Smith called for a moment of silence in memory of Rosie Bumpus, the daughter of former school board member Vicki Bumpus, who died recently. Chairman Smith recognized Joyce Cusack, Volusia County Council Vice Chair, who was in attendance. 1.02 Board Member Comments regarding the District Vision Statement Mrs. Wright shared a quote from Franklin Roosevelt, “we may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can prepare our children for the future” and stated we must not forget our children are our future and everything we do must be for the benefit of our future. 1.03 Approval of Minutes Action: Approval of the Minutes of the June 11, 2013-Workshop Session and the June 11, 2013-Regular Session. Motion by Mrs. Costello, second by Mrs. Wright. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda 2.01 Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda None. Public Participation 3.01 Public Participation concerning Items on this Agenda Jamie Adley, President of the Volusia Building Industry Association (VBIA), stated the VBIA supported the school impact fee agreement; he stated new, high-quality schools are vital to the community and the building industry wanted to pay their fair share. Approval of Agenda and Consent 4.01 Approval of the Agenda and the Recommended Consent Agenda Items Action: Approval of the agenda and all items in the consent agenda. Motion by Ms. Lankford, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. Consent-Curriculum and School Improvement Services 5.01 Field Trip-Mainland High: Approval for two Mainland High students to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the Family, Career & Community Leaders National Leadership Conference, July 6- 12, 2013. 5.02 K12 Online Educational Products and Services Agreement: Approval of the K12 Online Educational Products and Services Agreement effective for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5247. 5.03 Participation Agreement with Florida Virtual School: Approval of the Florida Virtual School Participation Agreement for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5248.

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THE SCHOOL BOARD OF VOLUSIA COUNTY, FLORIDA JUNE 25, 2013 MINUTES – REGULAR SESSION

Opening

1.01 4:00 PM Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Chairman Diane Smith called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, DeLand Administrative Complex, 200 North Clara Avenue, DeLand, Florida. Members present: Mrs. Diane Smith, District 5; Ms. Candace Lankford, Vice Chairman, District 1; Mrs. Linda Costello, District 4; Mr. Stan Schmidt, District 3; and Mrs. Ida Wright, District 2. Also present: Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent; and Mr. Ted Doran, School Board Attorney. Chairman Smith called for a moment of silence in memory of Rosie Bumpus, the daughter of former school board member Vicki Bumpus, who died recently. Chairman Smith recognized Joyce Cusack, Volusia County Council Vice Chair, who was in attendance. 1.02 Board Member Comments regarding the District Vision Statement Mrs. Wright shared a quote from Franklin Roosevelt, “we may not be able to prepare the future for our children, but we can prepare our children for the future” and stated we must not forget our children are our future and everything we do must be for the benefit of our future. 1.03 Approval of Minutes Action: Approval of the Minutes of the June 11, 2013-Workshop Session and the June 11, 2013-Regular Session. Motion by Mrs. Costello, second by Mrs. Wright. Motion carried unanimously. Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda

2.01 Agenda Changes and Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda None. Public Participation

3.01 Public Participation concerning Items on this Agenda Jamie Adley, President of the Volusia Building Industry Association (VBIA), stated the VBIA supported the school impact fee agreement; he stated new, high-quality schools are vital to the community and the building industry wanted to pay their fair share. Approval of Agenda and Consent

4.01 Approval of the Agenda and the Recommended Consent Agenda Items Action: Approval of the agenda and all items in the consent agenda. Motion by Ms. Lankford, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. Consent-Curriculum and School Improvement Services 5.01 Field Trip-Mainland High: Approval for two Mainland High students to travel to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the Family, Career & Community Leaders National Leadership Conference, July 6-12, 2013. 5.02 K12 Online Educational Products and Services Agreement: Approval of the K12 Online Educational Products and Services Agreement effective for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5247. 5.03 Participation Agreement with Florida Virtual School: Approval of the Florida Virtual School Participation Agreement for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5248.

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5.04 Interdistrict Virtual Instruction Program Participation Agreement with School Board of Pasco County: Approval of the Interdistrict Virtual Instruction Program Participation Agreement with the School Board of Pasco County ("Pasco eSchool") for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5249. 5.05 Purchase-Compass Learning Educational Software and Training: Approval to purchase Compass Learning education software subscription renewals for use in high school credit retrieval labs, middle school course recovery labs, alternative program sites, Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD) classrooms, Hospital Homebound Program, identified elementary schools and Volusia Virtual School, single user subscriptions for Odyssey Learning K-12, Renzulli Learning software and Powerspeak World Languages single user subscriptions are included, VCSB No. 5250. 5.06 Purchase-HP Computers: Approval to purchase twenty replacement computers for use by the Online Learning faculty and technical support staff. 5.07 Pearson VUE Agreement: Approval of the Pearson Vue contract which will enable staff to administer the General Educational Development (GED) test to Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) students, VCSB No. 5251. 5.08 Contract for Basic School Health Services: Approval of the contract for Basic School Health Services with the Volusia County Health Department from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5252. 5.09 Contract for Full Service School Health Services: Approval of the contract for Full School Health Services with the Volusia County Health Department from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5253. 5.10 Interagency Agreement for School Health Services: Approval of the Interagency Agreement for School Health Services with the Volusia County Health Department from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016, VCSB No. 5254. 5.11 Agreement for Hepatitis B Vaccine: Approval of the agreement for the Volusia County Health Department to provide Hepatitis B vaccine to referred Volusia County School employees through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5255. 5.12 Letter of Agreement with Michael Bell, M.D., Medical Consultant: Approval of the Letter of Agreement with Michael Bell, M.D., to provide consultative services, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5256. 5.13 Purchase-HP Computers: Approval to purchase eighty-three replacement computers and three years of onsite service for use in the Hospital Homebound and Off Campus Instruction Programs. 5.14 Memorandum of Understanding with Halifax Health-Healthy Communities: Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Halifax Health-Healthy Communities effective until June 30, 2015, VCSB No. 5257. 5.15 Contract- Behavior Change Artists, Inc.: Approval of the contract with Behavior Change Artists, Inc. to continue providing behavior analysis, planning, tutoring, modeling and other behavioral services to students with disabilities and their teachers, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5258.

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5.16 Amendment-Easter Seal Society of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Inc.: Approval of the amendment to the contract with Easter Seal Society of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Inc. to continue providing physical and occupational therapies to students with disabilities, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5259. 5.17 Agreement-School Board of Seminole County (Medicaid Administrative Claiming): Approval of the agreement with the School Board of Seminole County to continue a process for the purpose of acquiring reimbursement for Medicaid Administrative Claiming, July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5260. 5.18 School Advisory Council Election Membership Rosters: Approval of the 2013-2014 School Advisory Council (SAC) memberships for all schools. 5.19 Field Trip-Atlantic High: Approval for one Atlantic High student to travel to Washington, DC, to attend the 2013 Bill of Rights Constitutional Academy, July 15-20, 2013. Consent-Federal Programs/Grants Development Services 6.01 Amendment-Title X, Part C, Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant amendment for the Title X, Part C, Education of Homeless Children and Youth Program for the 2012-2013 school year. 6.02 Agreement-AVID Center: Approval to enter into an agreement with the AVID Center, a California non-profit corporation, of San Diego, California for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5261. 6.03 Contract-East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC): Approval to enter into a contract with The School Board of Seminole County for ongoing support and technical assistance to Title I and other specified programs through the East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC), VCSB No. 5262. 6.04 Grant Application-Carl D. Perkins: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for Carl D. Perkins federal support for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.05 Grant Application-IDEA, Part B and IDEA, Part B, Preschool: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the IDEA, Part B Entitlement and the IDEA, Part B, Preschool for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.06 Grant Application-Title I, Part A: Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the Title I, Part A, Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.07 Grant Application-Title I, Part C: Migrant Project: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the Title I, Part C: Migrant Project for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.08 Grant Application-Title I, Part D: Local Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the Title I, Part D, Local Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.09 Grant Application-Title II, Part A: Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the Title II, Part A Preparing, Training and Recruiting High Quality Teachers for the 2013-2014 school year.

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6.10 Grant Application-Title III, Part A: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the Title III, Part A: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.11 Grant Application-21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, benefiting students and families of Westside Elementary and Campbell Middle for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.12 Partnership-Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS): Approval to continue the partnership with the Brevard County School District regarding the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) discretionary project for the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System (FDLRS)/East for the 2013-14 school year. 6.13 Grant Application-SEDNET: Approval to submit to the Florida Department of Education a grant application continuing a network benefiting severely emotionally disturbed students "SEDNET" and integrated services curriculum design for the 2013-2014 school year. 6.14 Agreement-NCS Pearson, Inc.: Approval to enter into a Support and Services Agreement with NCS Pearson, Inc to provide support for the Waterford Early Reading Program for the 2013-2014 school year, VCSB No. 5263. Consent-Human Resources 7.01 Personnel Actions: Approval of the listed instructional, support and managerial/non-bargaining personnel appointments, transfers, leaves of absence, resignations and separations; and the reappointment of all tenured Volusia Teachers Organization (VTO) personnel, all tenured Volusia Educational Support Association (VESA) personnel and all tenured American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) personnel; and the reappointment of the listed school-based non-bargaining personnel, district-based non-bargaining personnel, the listed instructional personnel, the listed VESA personnel and the listed AFSCME personnel. Consent-Financial and Business Services 8.01 Advertise Proposed Tentative Budget and Millage Rates for 2013-14 School Year: Approval to advertise the proposed tentative budget and millage rates for the 2013-14 school year for the purpose of advertisement in compliance with Florida Statute 1011.03. 8.02 Asset Retirement June 2013: Approval of the asset retirement for June representing fixed assets assigned a final disposition between February 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013. 8.03 Budget Amendment No. 2 for School Year 2012-13: Approval of Budget Amendment No. 2 for the 2012-13 school year, VCSB No. 5264. 8.04 Expenditures between July 1, 2013 and Adoption of Tentative 2013-14 Budget: Authorization of expenditures necessary for the approved school program of the district until adoption of the tentative budget, in accordance with Florida Statute 1011.08. 8.05 Bid No. TR-328GH: Approval of Bid No. TR-328GH, Purchased Uniforms-Transportation.

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8.06 Bid Renewals S-396AB: Approval of Bid Renewals for Bid Number S-396AB, Pest Control & Fertilization Services and Bid Number S-567KP, Uniform Rental-Support Staff. 8.07 RFP No. RFP S-336TS: Approval of RFP No. RFP S-336TS, Financial Advisory Services. 8.08 PiggyBack Bid No. 10-211: Approval of PiggyBack Bid No. 10-211, Document Imaging Services. 8.09 Piggyback Bid No. WSCA 1907: Approval of Piggyback Bid No. WSCA 1907 (Western States Contracting Alliance), Wireless Voice Service, Wireless Broadband Service, Accessories and Equipment. 8.10 State Contract 071-000-1-12: Approval of State Contract 071-000-1-12, Motor Vehicles. Consent-Facilities Services 9.01 Addendum to the Charter for the Advanced Technology College: Approval of an Addendum to provide a two month extension to the Charter for the Advanced Technology College (ATC) between the School Board of Volusia County, School Board of Flagler County, Daytona State College (Sponsors), and the Volusia Flagler Advanced Technology Center, VCSB No. 5265. 9.02 Establish Project for Lighting at Atlantic High: Approval of the establishment of the project for stage and auditorium lighting at Atlantic High. 9.03 Establish Project for Fire Alarm Replacement at DeBary Elementary: Approval of the establishment of the project for fire alarm replacement at DeBary Elementary. 9.04 Establish Project for Fire Alarm Replacement at Freedom Elementary: Approval of the establishment of the project for fire alarm replacement at Freedom Elementary. 9.05 Establish Project for Gutter and Roof Renovations at New Smyrna Beach High: Approval of the establishment of the project for gutter and roof renovations at New Smyrna Beach High. 9.06 Certificate of Final Inspection for Roof Replacement at Deltona High: Approval of a Certificate of Final Inspection for roof replacement on buildings 1-22 and 24 at Deltona High. 9.07 Renew Certificates of Prequalification: Approval to renew the Certificates of Prequalification with Abba Construction, Inc.; Advanced Roofing, Inc.; James A. Cummings, Inc.; Old World Craftsmen, Inc.; and Palmetto Electric, Inc. 9.08 Renew Certificate of Qualification: Approval to renew the Certificate of Qualification for Miller, Legg & Associates, Inc. Consent-Technology Services 10.01 Microsoft Premier Support Services: Approval to renew the annual Microsoft Premier Support Services Agreement with Microsoft Corporation, effective June 29, 2013 through June 28, 2014. 10.02 Storage Area Network (SAN) & Servers: Approval to purchase Storage Area Network (SAN) and servers from Dell, VCSB No. 5266.

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10.03 Network Infrastructure for Storage Area Network (SAN) & Servers: Approval to request quotes for the network equipment to support additional server capacity. Consent-Office of the Superintendent-Donations 11.01 Donations: Approval of donations totaling $30,600.47; fiscal year-end total $829,006.06. Consent-Community Information Services 12.01 2014-2015 School Calendar Committee: Approval of the 2014-2015 School Calendar Committee members, VCSB No. 5267. Consent-Professional Standards 13.01 Volunteer Criminal Background Check Agreement for 2013-2014: Approval of the Volunteer Criminal Background Check Agreement with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, VCSB No. 5268. Items Removed from Consent

14.01 Discussion and Approval of Items Removed from the Consent Agenda None. Superintendent's Announcements

15.01 Announcements by Dr. Margaret A. Smith, Superintendent Summer 4-Day/10-Hour Work Weeks for 12 Month Employees-continues through August 8, Schools and District Offices Closed on Fridays; 4th of July Holiday-All Schools and District Offices Closed, July 1, 2, 3 & 5, 4-day/8-hour work week; and Next Regular School Board Meeting-July 23, 4:00 PM, Board Room, DeLand Administrative Complex. Superintendent's Presentations

16.01 Financial Status of the School District Dr. Smith stated the seven budget development workshops and the preliminary budget, which was presented to the board on June 11, focused on the goal of protecting student instructional programs, services and activities and class size requirements from further budget cuts. She stated the budget deficit started at $33 million, was reduced to $19 million with further reductions and cost savings, and noted savings due to subcontracting custodial and groundskeeping and, for the sixth year in a row, significant central office administration reductions. Reconciliation of the remaining $7.8 million deficit on the preliminary budget was through utilization of fund balance reserves. Dates for the tentative budget adoption are July 23 and final budget adoption is September 10. Administrative Appointments

17.01 Administrative Appointments Presenter for all Appointment items: Ms. Peromnia Grant, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources. Action: Approval of the superintendent’s recommendation for Administrative Appointments: Dana Paige-Pender to Director, Human Resources; Vickie Presley to Area Superintendent; and James Tager to Director, K-12 Curriculum, Instructional Services. Motion by Mr. Schmidt, second by Ms. Lankford. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Paige-Pender, Ms. Presley and Mr. Tager addressed the board. Action: Approval of the superintendent’s recommendation for Principal Appointments: Patricia Corr to Galaxy Middle; Julie Gordon to Volusia Pines Elementary; Hollie Newnam to South Daytona Elementary;

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Jeffrey Reaves, Sr. to Edgewater Public; Mary Ellen Speidel to Osceola Elementary/Ortona Elementary; and Thomas Vaughan to Spirit Elementary. Motion by Mrs. Costello, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. Newly appointed principals who were in attendance addressed the board. Action: Approval of the superintendent’s recommendation for Principal Transfers: Jim Bambrick to Osteen Elementary; Tami Fisher to Holly Hill (K-8) School; Kate Godbee to Woodward Avenue Elementary/Starke Elementary; Brandy Hogue to Freedom Elementary; Julian Jones to Hinson Middle; Bob Ouellette to New Smyrna Beach High; Julie Roseboom to George Marks Elementary; Lesley Sileo-Robinson to Deltona Middle; and Marie Stratton to Port Orange Elementary/Longstreet Elementary. Motion by Ms. Lankford, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Approval of the superintendent’s recommendation for Assistant Principal Appointments: Chester Boles to River Springs Middle; Brian Goddard to DeLand Middle; Andrea M. Hall to Orange City Elementary; Daniel Hargrave to New Smyrna Beach High; Jerry Jackson, Jr. to Sugar Mill Elementary; Janice Norman to Champion Elementary/Ormond Beach Elementary; and Sara Schnell to DeBary Elementary. Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Mrs. Costello. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Approval of the superintendent’s recommendation for Assistant Principal Transfers: Jessica Alvazis to Sunrise Elementary; Maite Porter to Silver Sands Middle; Tracy Buckner to Coronado Beach Elementary/Chisholm Elementary; Tracia Culver to Ormond Beach Middle; Jason Dominguez to Heritage Middle; Alicia Douglas to Deltona Middle; Mike Elmore to DJJ/Alternative Education; Tucker Harris to Pine Trail Elementary; Shannon Hay to Volusia Pines Elementary; Lloyd Haynes to Westside Elementary; Trace Hines to DJJ/Alternative Education; Carrie Ann Korkus to Citrus Grove Elementary; Casey Korkus to Woodward Avenue Elementary/Starke Elementary; Michael Leader to Pine Ridge High; Mike Lucero, Jr. to DeLand High; Steffan Mallory to Holly Hill (K-8) School; Claire O’Connor to Woodward Avenue Elementary/Starke Elementary; Thomas Robare to Spruce Creek High; and Tyler Rosenke to Deltona Middle. Motion by Mrs. Costello, second by Ms. Lankford. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Approval of the superintendent’s recommendation of Principal Intern Appointments: Tracy Buckner, Shannon Clements, Kevin Flassig, Rachel Hazel, Jasmine Hinson, Kimberly Hutcherson, Elizabeth Johnson, Karen Nielsen, Judith Watson, Amanda Wiles, Jennifer Williams and Joshua Wycuff. Motion by Mr. Schmidt, second by Mrs. Costello. Motion carried unanimously. The chairman recessed the meeting for a short break; the meeting resumed at 5:00 p.m. Board Action Items

19.01 Approval to Advertise Amendments to Policy 614-Educational Facilities Impact Fee Presenters: Mr. Michael Dyer, Chief Counsel; Ms. Saralee Morrissey, Planning Director; and Mr. Robert Fitzsimmons, Volusia Building Industry Association (VBIA) Representative. The presentation included recognition of the Negotiated Rulemaking Committee members and information on the Committee’s recommendation regarding the school impact fee (suspension period will expire December 31, 2013): impact fee resumes January 1, 2014 at a rate of $3,000 per new dwelling unit and remains in effect for a three-year period; January 1, 2017 the impact fee automatically reduces to $2,500 per new dwelling unit and remains in effect for at least a two-year period; also on January 1, 2017 a district ad hoc advisory committee, with participation by the VBIA, would review the

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impact fee - any requested changes to the impact fee policy by the superintendent would be presented to the school board by December 31, 2018. Board members expressed appreciation to the Committee for their work. Action: Approval to advertise proposed amendments to Policy 614-Educational Facilities Impact Fee. Motion by Ms. Lankford, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. 19.03 Approval of Amendments to, and Extension of Term of, Charter with Easter Seal Society of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Inc. Presenters: Ms. Mackenzie Booth, Charter School Manager; and Mr. Michael Dyer, Chief Counsel. The presentation included a brief summary of changes to the charter which included an extension of the charter until June 30, 2018. Board member asked a question and commented. Action: Approval of the Second Amended and Restated Charter Between The School Board of Volusia County, Florida and Easter Seal Society of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Inc., VCSB No. 5269. Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Mr. Schmidt. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Duke Landorf, Chief Financial Officer for Easter Seals of Volusia and Flagler Counties, expressed appreciation to the board on behalf of Easter Seals. 19.04 Approval of Amendments to, and Extension of Term of, Charter with Richard Milburn Academy of Volusia County, Florida Presenters: Ms. Mackenzie Booth, Charter School Manager; and Mr. Michael Dyer, Chief Counsel. The presentation included a brief summary of changes to the charter which included an extension of the charter until June 30, 2018. Board member asked a question. Action: Approval of the Second Amended and Restated Charter Between The School Board of Volusia County, Florida and Richard Milburn Academy of Volusia County, Florida, VCSB No. 5270. Motion by Ms. Lankford, second by Mrs. Costello. Motion carried unanimously. 19.02 Approval of Amendments to Policy 208-Code of Student Conduct and Discipline Presenters: Mr. Michael Dyer, Chief Counsel; and Ms. Cynthia Fisher, Coordinator, Student Discipline and Records. The presentation included a very brief overview of the annual review of this policy. Action: Approval of amendments to Policy 208-Code of Student Conduct and Discipline, VCSB No. 5271. Motion by Mrs. Wright, second by Mrs. Costello. Motion carried unanimously. The vote for this item was taken after the Public Comment time (below) was called. Public Comment

18.01 5:30 PM Public Comment regarding School Board Policy 208-Code of Student Conduct and Discipline. No one addressed the board. The chairman recessed the meeting for a short break; the meeting resumed at 6:00 p.m. Public Participation

20.01 Public Participation Andrew Spar, President of the Volusia Teachers Organization, shared his condolences to former board member Vicki Bumpus on the loss of her daughter; expressed appreciation to Ms. Peromnia Grant, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, for the smooth process regarding displaced teachers; and raised concerns regarding staffing cuts and safety at Highbanks and Riverview Learning Centers.

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Mike Chuven suggested outsourcing student transportation services and supports a half cent sales tax for the district. Items from the Board, Superintendent or Attorney for Discussion, Announcement or Approval

21.01 Sales Tax Plan Discussion Dr. Smith prepared the following information for the board’s review and discussion: School District Half-Cent Sales Tax Discussion-Current Sales Tax Expires In December 2016-Items for Discussion; 2001 Half Penny Sales Tax Timeline; and elections/costs/ballot information from the Supervisor of Elections, Ann McFall. Lengthy board discussion ensued. Ms. Saralee Morrissey, Planning Director, and Ms. Nancy Wait, Community Information Services Director, added to the discussion. By consensus board members chose to move forward with a half-cent sales tax referendum in 2014 to extend the sales tax that expires in December 2016. A committee comprised of various stakeholders would be established to help with the effort and each board member was to submit four names to Dr. Smith by July 23, 2013. 21.02 Items from Board Members, Superintendent or Board Attorney for Discussion, Announcement or Approval Board members provided reports regarding: Florida School Boards Association meeting update – congratulations to Mrs. Smith for being elected FSBA Treasurer; Mark Bernier radio show participation; Volusia Council of Governments meeting update; Votran meeting update – report shared; Florida Education Investment Trust Fund meeting update – Mr. Schmidt is scheduled to become chairman next year; FFA State Convention – amazing speech by Justin Watson, former Pine Ridge High student; and Florida Tax Watch Study of Boys & Girls Clubs shared. Dr. Smith shared information regarding the school grades issue: expectation of a tremendous drop in school grades due to nine changes in this year’s FCAT 2.0; the state Board of Education heard concerns at their meeting last week and directed the Commissioner to appoint a small Task Force – Dr. Smith was appointed to serve on the Task Force that was scheduled to meet July 1; school grades were a major concern of all school districts and would not reflect a true picture of student achievement which also impacts economic concerns. Mr. Doran stated that the Boston Avenue Charter School request for a stay while their appeal was pending was rejected. Adjourn

Chairman Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.

Approved by the School Board in Open Session _____________.

__________________________________ __________________________________ Chairman Secretary __________________________ Resolutions and items assigned a VCSB No. are archived in Supplemental Minute Books.