Brevard Public Schools

MISSION: TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARDEducational Services Facility

5:30 p.m. 

August 10, 2021 School Board Meeting

The School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 10, 2021.  Notice of the meeting was advertised in theThursday, July 29, 2021 edition of The Eagle.  An affidavit of publication is available in the Board office.

Date: Aug 10 2021 (5:30 a.m.)

A. Call to Order

1. Call to Order

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Chairman Belford welcomed her fellow Board members and the viewing audience and called the August 10,2021 School Board meeting to order at: 5:30 p.m. She read the following statements to help ensure a more orderly meeting. "For those joining us in the audience this evening, I want to advise you of a few things. First, if you must leavethe building for any reason, you will not be permitted to re-enter. Your seat will be given to the next personwaiting to enter. Additionally, please note that this is a business meeting of the board held in the public. The board is authorizedto adopt rules or policies to maintain orderly conduct or proper decorum in a public meeting and youropportunity to be heard is subject to those rules and policies. The appropriate place for public participation inthe meeting is during your individual public comment opportunity as identified in the agenda. Outside of yourindividual public comment opportunity, your role in the meeting is as an observer. Pursuant to Florida Statute 877.13, it is unlawful, and a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by upto 60 days jail and a $500 fine for any person:(1) knowingly to disrupt or interfere with the lawful administration or functions of any educational institution orschool board; or(2) knowingly to advise, counsel, or instruct any school pupil or school employee to disrupt any school orschool board function or activity on school board property. I will ask persons deemed to be knowingly or intentionally disrupting this meeting of the Brevard Public SchoolBoard to stop or leave.  If persons receiving the warning do not follow my instructions, I will instruct BrevardCounty Sheriff’s Deputies to take any law enforcement action they deem appropriate and you may be escorted,detained, or arrested depending on the conduct.  Persons who refuse to depart after a warning, may also becommitting the crime of Trespassing, pursuant to Florida Statute section 810.09.  These statutes apply toconduct on all school board property which includes this board room as well the outside of this building to thesidewalks. In the event multiple individuals fail to adhere to these expectations and board business cannot continue due todisruption, I will call a recess and request that the law enforcement officers present clear the board room ofattendees. When the room is cleared, the board will return and resume their meeting with no public present. Those who are signed up to speak will be seated under the front entry area and called in when it is your timeto speak. If you continue to cause a disruption, you are in violation of F.S.S. 877.13 or if you fail to leave thepremises after being warned by the Sheriff’s Office, you are committing trespass and the board has authorizedthe Sheriff’s Office to enforce these rules." 

A. Roll Call

2. Roll Call

Members Present: Misty Belford, Cheryl McDougall, Jennifer Jenkins, Matt Susin and Katye Campbell

Mr. Susin was present telephonically.-

A. Moment of Silence

3. Moment of Silence

The Board held a moment of silent reflection and invited the viewing audience to join them.

A. Invocation

A. Pledge of Allegiance

4. Pledge of Allegiance

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Chairman Belford led the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge, Chairman Belford welcomed the healthcare professionals on hand to answer questionsthe Board may have.  She asked them to introduce themselves and explained that the Board would be askingquestions following the conclusion of the Superintendent's Report. Health Leaders Present:Dr. Eric Deppert, Dr. Mary Ulrich, John Davis, Helen Medlin and Maria Stahl

A. Entertainment

A. Board Member/Superintendent Recognitions

5. Board Member/Superintendent Recognitions

Board members and Dr. Mullins provided recognition to the various students, staff, community partners andprograms and the positive impact each have on Brevard Public Schools. 

A. Adoption of Agenda

6. Adoption of Agenda

Motion

Adopt the August 10, 2021 School Board meeting agenda and its revisions.

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: Katye Campbell

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

A. Ancillary Item

A. Administrative Staff Recommendations

7. Administrative Staff Recommendations

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Motion

Approve the listed administrative staff recommendations:

Accept the retirement of Doreen Carlo-Coryell from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at Roosevelt

Elementary School, effective August 4, 2021.

The reclassification/transfer of Courtney B. Lundy from the position of Assistant Principal (12 month) at

Satellite High School to the position of Interim Principal at Stone Magnet Middle School, on annual contract,

effective August 11, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 27 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration

Program.

Accept the retirement of Stephanie R. Archer from the position of Director of Elementary Programs, effective

September 15, 2021.

The transfer of Catherine Murphy from the position of Principal at Fairglen Elementary School to the position

of Principal at Endeavour Elementary School, effective August 25, 2021. Annual salary based on grade 26 of

the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Rachel Roberts from the position of Principal at Columbia Elementary School

to the position of Director – Elementary Leading and Learning, effective September 10, 2021. Annual

salary based on grade 29 of the Nonbargaining Salary Administration Program.

The reclassification/transfer of Chana M. Speir from the position of Assistant Principal (10 month) at

Cambridge Elementary School to the position of Coordinator in Student Services, on annual contract, effective

August 2, 2021.

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: Matthew Susin

Second: Katye Campbell

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

B. Recognition of Visitors/Guests/Staff

C. Resolutions/Proclamations

D. Presentations

D. Superintendent

8. Superintendent's Report - COVID Mitigation Strategies Summary

Superintendent Report - 8.10.2021 Board Meeting - COVID Mitigation Strategies Summary.pdf

21.22 Covid Flowcharts 8.9.21.pdf

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Superintendent Dr. Mark Mullins provided a summary of the COVID Mitigation strategies in place forBrevard Public Schools.  Chris Moore, Assistant Superintendent of Student Service, provided the latestquarantine information for students given the Florida Department of Health.  Dr. Beth Thedy, DeputySuperintendent/Chief Human Resources Officer, provided information on employee quarantines. Following the Superintendent's Report, the opportunity to ask the health experts questions was provided tothe Board.  Questions ranged from masks, to transmission rates to hospitalizations.  Consistently, thehealth experts stated that universal masking, social distancing, hand washing and vaccinations are themost effective mitigation strategies the public currently has to fight the spread of COVID-19 and itsvariants.   Chairman Belford thanked the panel and let them know they were free to leave before public comments. Chairman Belford called for a recess at: 7:09 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at: 7:23 p.m.  

E. Public Comment

9. Public Comment

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Speakers in order of appearance:

Jody Hand - Masks Optional and Quarantine1.Thomas Jefferson - Masks2.Dustin Platter - Restore masks3.Alejandro Platter - Restore masks4.Aisha Hosey - Mask Mandate5.Bennie Jackson - Mask (Add hospitalizations)6.Pamela Castellana - Re-implementation of mask7.Elizabeth Logan - Mask Mandate8.Jonathan Schuman - Masks9.

Cheryl Wojciechowski - In favor or mask mandate10.Andrea Cannizzaro - Mask11.Michelle Barrineau - Pro Mask Mandate12.Molly Domin - Mandate Masks13.Jabari Hosey - For Universal masks14.Kelly Damerow - Support Mandatory Masks15.Karen Clark - Masks in School is Important16.Julie O'neill - Pro mask mandate17.Katherine Hamilton - Mask mandates save lives. It is evidence based.18.Christopher Paganoni-Mask Mandate19.Erin Davison - Dashboard stats20.Elliot Davison - Optional Masking 21.Lashon Taylor - Masks22.Crystal Coats - Keep masks optional23.Rosemarie Brown - Masks for all24.Julie Bywater - Masks25.Alexander Groden - Urge in favor of masks26.Julie Kellgren - Brevard statistics for COVID cases27.Ashley Hall - Keep masks optional/Don't quarantine healthy kids28.Danielle McDonough - Quarantine / Masks29.Corrina Stone - Masks30.Gordan Summer - masks31.Bernard Bryan - Mask32.Ron McClellan - Alternate solution to masking33.Candace Bodner - Viewpoint of a retired teacher/now substitute (pro mask)34.Liz Brookshire - THS Swim Pool35.Carlye Smith - Masks36.Julie Deluca - keep masks optional 37.James Paddock - Masks 38.Erin Dunne - Masks in schools with everybody else.39.Amy Seibal - Quarantine40.Mithu Sherin - Against mask mandate41.Jeff Sherin- Masks optional - No quarantines or contact tracing42.Edye Nunez - Keep masks quarantines43.Sara Chiavario - mask44.Katie Delaney - Masks/Quarantines45.Ashley Joiner - masking/quarantines46.

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Jonathan Skinner - ELO  - denied47.Jeremy Bullock - CRT, mask/VAX Mandates48.Kimberly Gibbs - Reinstate mask requirement49.Ashton Gelzinis - Mask Mandate50.Crystal Doty - Pro Mask51.Katie Ainsley - Quarantines - did not speak52.

 During public comments Chairman Belford called for a recess at: 8:32 p.m. and reconvened at: 8:44 p.m.  Shecalled another recess following the conclusion of public comments at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at9:56 p.m.

Motion

Approve the motion to hear all 56 persons signed up to speak during the first public speaking portion.

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: JenniferD Jenkins

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

F. Consent

F. Board Office

10. Meeting Minutes

F. Financial Services

11. Property Disposal

Board Report 08-10-2021.pdf

Board Letters 08-10-2021.pdf

F. Human Resources

12. Instructional Staff Recommendations

Instructional Staff 08-10-21.pdf

13. Support Staff Recommendations

Support Staff 08-10-21.pdf

F. Secondary Office of Leading and Learning

14. Field Trip - Merritt Island High School's Varsity Football Team to Cairo, Georgia on September 23-25, 2021

MIHS Tentative Itinerary - Cairo High School, Cairo GA Sept. 2021.pdf

F. Student Support Services

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15. Mental Health Grant Submission for School Year 2021-2022

MH YMHFA APPLICATION WORD For SB 7.26.2021 (003).pdf

Dr. Mullins reiterated COVID mitigation strategies. Ms. Chris Moore walked through new flow charts forquarantine processes.Passing of three new rules.  Campbell - is there a way if a student has had a verified within 90 days.  Can parents supply to the schoolvoluntarily? Moore - they can submit to the clinic. Moore - we are not requesting lab reports or vaccinecards - but we will accept them. There was some questions about 6 to 3 feet. Moore - it is 6 feet. Getting astay home. Jenkins - thanked for flow charter.  shout out and a thank you.Dr. Thedy - there are distinct differences between students and adults. 4 avenues - either a verified within90 days. Jenkins - 

F. Project Management

16. Creel Elementary School - Additional Design Build Services - SALES SURTAX

Creel Building 1 Classroom Walls Change Order #1.pdf

17. Endeavour Elementary - Educational Technology - Design Build Services - SALES SURTAX RENEWAL

Endeavour ET Renewal - Attachments.pdf

18. Space Coast Jr./Sr. High School Facility Renewal - Close Out

SCHS FR OEF 209 210714.pdf

19. Resolution 2022-02 Relating to the Disposal of a 60 Feet Wide Portion of Vacant Land, Located East of

McLarty Stadium in Rockledge

RESOLUTION 2021-__-McLarty (60' Strip) Disposal.pdf

20. Resolution 2022-03, A Resolution of The School Board of Brevard County, Relating to the Disposal of

Whispering Hills Education Center, Located in Titusville

Draft-RESOLUTION 2021-__-Parcel 80 Whispering Hills Educational Center Facility Disposal.pdf

21. Temporary Construction Easement - Mims Elementary Stormwater Structure

Pages from 1992-03-06-Mims-Reno Remodel PH3.pdf

Mims_TCE and Exhibit.pdf

22. Holland Elementary School, DeLaura Middle School, Satellite High School - Construction Management

Services - SALES SURTAX

Satellite-Holland-DeLaura Intercom GMP Attachment.pdf

23. West Shore Jr./Sr. High School and Southwest Middle School - Construction Management Services -

SALES SURTAX

Southwest-West Shore Intercom GMP Attachments.pdf

F. Approval of Consent

24. Approval of Consent

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Motion

Approve the August 10, 2021 School Board meeting agenda with the exception of those items pulled for

discussion.

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: Matthew Susin

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

Items Pulled for Discussion

G. Action

G. Board Office

25. Consideration - Re-implementation of Policy 8420.02

Ms. Jenkins had asked to have this item added to the August 10, 2021 agenda. She made a motion to re-implement Policy 8420.02 which was seconded by Ms. McDougall.  She then made a motion to amend themotion to include a strictly outlined opt-out clause.  Ms. McDougall seconded the amendment. Empassioned discussion ensued.  Ms. Jenkins and Ms. McDougall were empahtic that students and staffneed the protection that masks offer and were not willing to do nothing. Mr. Susin, Ms. Campbell and Ms.Belford felt the opt out not only would be unsuccessful, but place an enormous burden on staff to track. Ms.Belford explained the consequences the District could face if they defied the Governor's executive order. The amendment was voted on and failed three to two: 

Nay votes: Belford, Campbell and Susin-Aye votes: Jenkins and McDougall-

A vote was taken on the original motion and failed three to two:

Nay votes: Belford, Campbell and Susin-Aye votes: Jenkins and McDougall-

Motion

Approve the re-implementation of Policy 8420.02.

Vote Results ( Rejected )

Motion: JenniferD Jenkins

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Nay

Misty Belford - Nay

Katye Campbell - Nay

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

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Motion

Approve the amendment to the motion to approve the re-implementation of Policy 8420.02 to include a

strictly outlined opt-out option.

Vote Results ( Rejected )

Motion: JenniferD Jenkins

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Nay

Misty Belford - Nay

Katye Campbell - Nay

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

G. Procurement and Distribution Services

26. Department/School Initiated Agreements

a - 21-695-A-MC - Brevard CARES.pdf

b-19-708-bw-jw-a3-florida-department-of-health-services-amendment-3_2.pdf

Motion

Approve the Agreements below:

a - 21-695-A-MC - Brevard C.A.R.E.S - Elementary Leading & Learning - $64,800.00 - Special Revenue

Federal

Approve the Bid Waived (BW) below:

b - 19-708-BW-JW-A3 - Florida Department of Health Services - Student Services - $110,372.00

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: Katye Campbell

Second: Cheryl Mcdougall

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

27. Procurement Solicitations

a - 21-572-B-WH - Temporary Personnel Services.pdf

b - ITB 21-563-B-JW Court Resurfacing and or Striping.pdf

c - 18-B-042-WH - Micorsoft Volume Licensing Increase.pdf

d - ITB 19-904-B-JW - Temporary Services - Termination.pdf

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Motion

Approve the Invitations To Bid (ITBs) below:

a - ITB 21-572-B-WH - Temporary Personnel Services - Food and Nutrition Services - $Variable

b - ITB 21-563-B-JW - Court Resurfacing and/or Striping - Facilities Services - $Variable

Approve the Invitation To Bid (ITB) Increase below:

c - ITB 18-B-042-WH - Microsoft Volume Licensing Spending Increase - Educational Technology -

$912,606.94 - Operating Other

Approve the Invitation To Bid (ITB) Cancellation below:

d - ITB 19-904-B-JW - Temporary Personnel Services - Cancellation - Food and Nutrition Services - $N/A

Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) below:

e – RFP 21-525-P-JE – Recycle Collection Services – Facilities Services - $Variable

– Operating Other

Vote Results ( Approved )

Motion: Matthew Susin

Second: Katye Campbell

Matthew Susin - Aye

Misty Belford - Aye

Katye Campbell - Aye

Cheryl Mcdougall - Aye

JenniferD Jenkins - Aye

H. Information

H. Elementary Office of Leading and Learning

28. Renewal Charter Contract - Imagine Schools of West Melbourne

2021-2026 IMWM Charter Renewal Final.doc

I. Staff Reports

J. Additional Public Presentations (If Required)

K. Board Member Reports/Discussion Points

29. Board Member Reports

L. Superintendent's Report

30. Superintendent's Report

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M. Student Discipline

N. Adjournment

31. Adjournment

Hearing no further business, Chairman Belford adjourned the meeting at: 11:28 p.m.

For further details regarding this meeting, please visit the published video found at: www.brevardschools.org.

Chairman: ________________________________________________ Secretary:________________________________________________

INSTITUTION:  ARTICLE IX - SECTION 1.  Public education. - The education of children is a fundamental value ofthe people of the State of Florida. It is, therefore, a paramount duty of the state to make adequate provision for theeducation of all children residing within its borders. Adequate provision shall be made by law for a uniform, efficient,safe, secure, and high quality system of free public schools that allows students to obtain a high quality educationand for the establishment, maintenance, and operation of institutions of higher learning and other public educationprograms that the needs of the people may require.ADDRESSING THE BOARD:Individuals or groups may address comments to the School Board at any regular meeting by following establishedprocedures.  The maximum allotted time for a presentation is three (3) minutes.  A speaker's time may not beallocated to others.  Individuals must complete a form located on a table near the east wall of the boardroom.  Thirtyminutes will be set aside at the beginning of the meeting for public discussion on non-agenda items.  Up to thirtyminutes of public discussion will be allowed for each agenda action item.NOTE:  If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with regard to any matter considered at thismeeting, he/she will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purposes, may need to ensure that a verbatimrecord of the proceedings is made and that the record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal isto be based.NOTE:  Sensory and mobility impaired persons seeking assistance for participation in any meeting, conference, orseminar should contact Tina Snyder, Manager, Professional Standards, five days prior to the meeting date.  Ms.Snyder may be reached at 321-631-1000, ext. 11226 (voice) or snyder.tina@brevardschools.org (email).NOTE:  This publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats, including largeprint, DVDs and Braille.  Telephone or written requests should include your name, address, and telephone number. Requests should be made to School Board Office, 2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL  32940-6699, (321)633-1000, ext. 11412 at least two (2) weeks prior to the time you need the publication.<br><br>NOTE:  We respectfully request that ALL ELECTRONIC ITEMS AND CELL PHONES REMAIN OFF while the SchoolBoard is in session.NOTE:  Brevard Public Schools Television (BPS-TV) will broadcast this meeting live on Spectrum cable channel496.  BPS-TV will replay the meeting Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday at 12:30 p.m.,Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.  and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. Board meetings are also available as streaming video on thedistrict web page at www.brevardschools.org.   

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