215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
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AGENDA AMENDMENTS (5:45 p.m.)
1. Agenda Amendments
Minutes:The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include the following items:
Agenda amended on February 25, 2010, to add supporting documentation to agenda item Solar Energy.
Agenda amended on February 25, 2010, to add supporting documention to agenda item Student Enrollment Trends.
ATTENDANCE (5:45 p.m.)
2. Attendance
Minutes:Board members present: Jane R. Pfeilsticker, Chairman; Robert C. Gause, Vice-Chairman; Barbara A. Harvey, Harry G. Kinnan, and Walter E. Miller. Also present: Tim McGonegal, Superintendent; Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Darcy Hopko, Assistant Superintendent for District Support Services; and Jim Drake, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services.
CALL TO ORDER (5:45 p.m.)
3. Call to Order
Minutes:Chairman Pfeilsticker called the meeting to order at 5:43 p.m.
4. Pledge of Allegiance
Minutes:Chairman Pfeilsticker led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Pfeilsticker requested the observance of a moment of silence.
WORKSHOP (5:48 p.m.)
5. Solar EnergyAttachment: Solar Energy 101- Manatee School District.pdf
Minutes:Don Sayre of Florida Power and Light (FPL) presented information about solar power to the Board.
The Board held discussion about this topic.
Chairman Pfeilsticker noted that she would like the Superintendent to investigate the possibility of enhancing the energy technology programs at Manatee Technical Institute. She also said that the State College of Florida (SCF) will be applying for a Bachelor's Degree program in Energy Technology.
Mr. Sayer noted that FPL is working with SCF to develop a thermal storage curriculum to tie in with the Energy Technology degree.
6. Governor's BudgetAttachment: Budget Workshop March 1 2010.pdf
Attachment: 3-1-10 Budget Timetable 10-11.pdf
Attachment: 3-1-10 FEFP Revenue Comparison Gov Budget to 0910 3rd Calc.pdf
Minutes:Jim Drake, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, reviewed the Governor's Budget with the Board. He reviewed the process for establishing the district budget, including timelines.
The Board held discussion about this topic.
Ms. Pfeilsticker requested that the Finance Department correct the reported administrative costs per student to reflect an accurate amount.
7. Student Enrollment TrendsAttachment: Board Workshop Enrollment Trends 030110 2.pdf
Minutes:Danny Lundeen, Supervisor of Student Demographics, Projections and Assignments, presented information regarding student enrollment trends.
The Board held discussion about this topic.
ADJOURNMENT (7:45 p.m.)
8. Adjournment
Minutes:There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Pfeilsticker adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________
Tim McGonegal, Ex Officio Secretary Jane R. Pfeilsticker,
and Superintendent of Schools Chairman
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