Continuation Contract With Barry University For Montessori Training
Barry University will continue intensive Montessori training for new faculty members to meet the Class Size Reduction mandate at Virginia Shuman Young Elementary School. Barry University continues to be the only local university that offers a certification program in elementary Montessori methods. This training program will certify teachers in Montessori education. Training includes Montessori philosophy, materials and child development theory. Teachers participate in academic instruction and practice labs under the supervision of Barry University Montessori professors and specialists. All coursework is at the graduate level and may be used for re-certification or toward an advanced degree. This is a continuation of a contract with Barry University for Montessori Training
Student Enrichment In The Arts (Seas) Program
On March 6, 1990, the Board initiated a program designed to support and fund enrichment activities for the students of Broward County. The Student Enrichment in the Arts (SEAS) Program provides students the opportunity to participate in artistic, cultural and enrichment activities that supplement the core curriculum. Approximately 163 shows to be presented at schools and the Broward Center for the Performing Arts will serve 105,000 students. The SEAS Program has won numerous national awards, including the Magna Award 2001 and the Ninth Annual Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network Award. Through an inter-local agreement, the District has a 40-year, rent-free lease of the 550 seat Amaturo Theatre, which provides exclusive use of the Theatre during school year daytime hours. All students attend the performances free of charge, ensuring that the arts are accessible to all regardless of economic standing. The following are a few of the shows designed to promote reading through the arts:
SESAME STREET LIVE - AVEE
Corporation
LITTLE MONSTER TALES - Fantasy Theatre Factory
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
THE NUTCRACKER - Miami City Ballet
THE HUNDRED DRESSES - The Eckerd Theater
BOSTON TEA PARTY - Seem To Be Players
ROBIN HOOD - Cleveland Signstage
CINDERELLA - American Family Theater, Inc
Full Service School Funding Agreement For 2004-2005 With The Broward County
Health Department (Bchd)
Full Service School funds are allocated to the Broward County Health Department (BCHD) by the State Legislature each year to provide health services to students and families. Funds will be used on direct services to schools in the areas of health services (nurses) and counseling (family counselors). Schools receiving such services are identified by priority of need, based on a needs assessment performed in conjunction with the District's Research & Evaluation Department. The funding amount for 2004-2005 has not been changed; therefore, the same schools will receive the same services for the 2004-2005 school year. The total Full Service School allocation to Broward County is $626,636. The District will be allocated $269,094 from this amount to provide three full-time counselors, one full-time nurse, and one part-time nurse. The following schools will receive services with funds allocated to the District: Blanche Ely High, Crystal Lake and Lauderhill Middle and Hallandale Community School. The following schools will receive services with funds allocated to the BCHD: Colbert, Cypress, Hollywood Central, Markham, Northside, Silver Palms, Thurgood Marshall and Walker Elementaries.
Revised Teacher Job Descriptions Adopted To Support Career Ladder Program
For Teachers
Florida Statute requires that each school district implement a career ladder for classroom teachers. The Board adopted revised job descriptions to support implementation of the District's Better Educated Students and Teachers (BEST) Career Ladder program. Four career advancement levels for classroom teachers: Associate, Professional, Lead and Mentor will be implemented. Existing job descriptions for the four levels were modified to delete references to multiple salary schedules and extended work hours that were previously funded as part of a pilot program.
New Program Established For Atlantic Technical Center Students; Other Programs
To Continue
The Board approved an agreement with Florida Training Services, Inc. to establish an apprenticeship painting and decorating program for students at Atlantic Technical Center. The agreement provides funding for program marketing and promotion; instructional materials and supplies; equipment upgrade, replacement and repair; and supervisory and administrative costs and instructors' salaries and benefits for the Industrial Cooperative Education component of the program. By adopting a second agenda item, the Board gave its approval to the continuation of existing building trades apprenticeship programs offered at the center. Programs include: air conditioning, carpentry, electric line service and repair, electrical, fire sprinkler, heavy equipment operator, masonry, millwright, plumbing, sheet metal and structural steel.
Florida International University Providing Athletic Trainers To District
A new three-year agreement between the Board and Florida International University (FIU) was approved. FIU will continue to provide comprehensive athletic trainer services to student athletes at South and South Central area high schools. During the past school year, student athletes at Hallandale, Hollywood Hills, McArthur, Miramar, Cooper City, South Broward and Everglades high schools benefited from FIU's athletic trainer services. Athletic trainers provided under the agreement are graduate assistants pursuing an advanced Master's degree who have fulfilled requirements for National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification. They conduct clinical assessments and administer standard techniques of first aid to ill or injured athletes, protecting athletes from further injury. Trainers also educate student athletes about hydration, conditioning, nutrition, performance, enhancement training and injury care.
