Board Agenda



February 10, 2009 10:30 AM	WORKSHOP AND REGULAR MEETING Marathon High School Media Center 350 Sombrero Road. Marathon, FL 33050

Broadcast Live on Channel 78

Mission Statement – "Student Success; Whatever it Takes"

1. Goal Area 1 - Students arrive at school ready to learn.

2. Goal Area 2 – All students are literate at each grade level, achieve third grade requirements on time, and continue to learn and achieve at levels which guarantee future success.

3. Goal Area 3 – Curriculum is world-class.

4. Goal Area 4 – All employees are highly qualified, effective, dedicated to continuous improvement, and committed to achieving the vision.

5. Goal Area 5 – Communications, partnerships and collaborations with parents, community members, businesses, organizations and institutions are strong and effective.

6. Goal Area 6 – The culture is healthy; the environment is beautiful, safe, and nurturing. Students and staff are appreciated.

7. Goal Area 7 – The district continues its leadership and investment in advanced technology.

8. Goal Area 8 - The district’s fiscal management is world-class.

AGENDA

“….And How Are the Children?”

WORKSHOP ITEMS 10:30 a.m.

1. GASB 45 Presentation and Final Report by Glenn Volk, Gallagher Bassett – 45 min, Goal Area 6

2. HeadStart Update, Angela Whidden, 10 minutes, Goal Area 2

LUNCH BREAK 11:35 am

3. The Florida Partnership Presentation, Instructional Services/College Board, 40 min, Goal Area 3

Overview
AVID Presentation and video

4. Horace O’Bryant Construction Discussion, Fred Sims, 15 min.

5. Food Service Update, Pedro Fraga, 15 min, Goal Area 6 (2/5/09)

6. MBA Data, Superintendent Acevedo, 25 min, Goal Area 3 (02/04/09)

7. FEMA Update, Sunny Booker, 15 min, Goal Area 6

8. Student Success - Advocacy Presentation and Schedule, Dr. Walker, 20 min, Goal Area All (ud02/04/09)

9. School Board Member Email, Mr. Griffiths, 15 min. Goal Area All

A. CITIZEN INPUT/REQUEST(S) TO ADDRESS THE SCHOOL BOARD ~ TIME APPROXIMATE 2:00 P.M. OR AT THE CONCLUSION OF ALL BOARD BUSINESS, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER. (The School Board cannot take action on input/request(s), but the School Board may place an item on the agenda of a subsequent meeting for action.) Presentations to the Board are limited to three (3) minutes for each individual speaker and five (5) minutes for the representative of a designated group. Transfer of time between individuals and/or groups is not permitted.

RECOGNITION – Time Approximate 2:30

Outstanding Accomplishment

a. Shannon Aument, Marathon High School, Veterans of Foreign Wars District 5 Voice of Democracy Contest Winner.

b. Kim Gardner, Switlik Lab Manager, Fast Track Math

c. Janis Lee Cole, Stanley Switlik Volunteer of the Year

B. PUBLIC HEARING

1. Amendment to Policy #4140 Suspension, Termination or Dismissal of Support Staff

2. New Anti-Fraud Policy #8730 (ud 02/09/09)

3. New Deferred Retirement Option Program "DROP" Policy #1120.02, and #3120.02 (2/6/09)

4. Amendment to Investment Policy 6144 (2/5/09)

5. Job Description for Century 21

C. SPECIAL ACTION ITEMS