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MEETING MINUTES
Date: April 26, 2021
By: Debbie Weaver
Re: Capital Outlay Committee Meeting
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Meeting Date: April 26, 2021
Meeting Time: 1:30 PM
Meeting Location: Brevard County Public Schools Educational Services Facility
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL
Board Room
Attendees: Voting Attendees:
Amanda Elmore Brevard County (Member)
Peggy Busacca City of Titusville (Vice Chair)
Susan Hann Brevard Public Schools (Member)
Christie Andersen City of Cocoa Beach (Member)
Mark Ryan City of Indian Harbour Beach (Member)
John Cooper City of Rockledge (Member)
Jason Mahaney Town of Grant-Valkaria (Member)
Laurence Bradley City of Palm Bay (Member)
Alexandra Bernard City of Cocoa (Member)
Cindy Dittmer City of Melbourne (Member)
David Lindemann Brevard Public Schools (Alternate)
Brenda Defoe- City of Cape Canaveral
Surprenant
Michael Casey City of Indialantic
Lisa Morrell Town of Malabar
Non-Voting Attendees:
Matt Susin Brevard Public Schools
Cynthia Lesinski Brevard Public Schools
Valerie Londono Brevard Public Schools
Karen Black Brevard Public Schools
Wendy Knippel Brevard Public Schools
Debbie Weaver Brevard Public Schools
April 26, 2021 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 61. Call to Order
Mr. Lindemann called the meeting to order at 1:30 PM.
Note: This meeting of the Capital Outlay Committee was publicly advertised in Florida
Today on April 19, 2021. This meeting was audio recorded.
Roll Call
Ms. Weaver called the roll. All attendees introduced themselves and are listed above. A
quorum was present.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
All attendees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Introductions
As noted above, all attendees introduced themselves.
4. Approval of Agenda
Ms. Bernard made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Ms. Dittmer. The
motion passed unanimously.
5. Approval of Minutes of July 13, 2020 COC Meeting
Ms. Dittmer made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 1, 2021 meeting,
seconded by Ms. Bernard. The motion passed unanimously.
6. Standing Agenda Items
Capital Outlay Committee
At the January 2021 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting the following officers were
elected.
Mark Ryan, Chair
Peggy Busacca, Vice Chair
David Lindemann, Secretary
Capital Outlay Committee Appointment Updates:
The School Board appointed David Lindemann, as their representative,
with Karen Black serving as Alternate at their February 9, 2021 School
Board Meeting.
On January 12, 2021, The City of Cocoa appointed Senior Planner,
Alexandra Bernard, as their representative, with Dodie Selig moved to
Alternate on the Capital Outlay Committee.
The Town of Malabar appointed Lisa Morrell Interim Town Manager in
April 26, 2021 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6July 2020 to serve while Matt Stinnett is away. Lisa will serve as the
Town’s representative as a voting member on the Capital Outlay
Committee in Matt’s absence.
The City of Cape Canaveral appointed City Planner, Brenda Defoe-
Suprenant as representative and Sustainability Manager & Planner,
Zachary Eichholz, as alternate.
An updated member list was provided in the Agenda Package.
School Board Local Planning Agency (LPA) Representatives
A copy of the approved 2021-22 Student Accommodation Plan was
provided to each LPA representative.
Vacancies:
Brevard County, Titusville, Melbourne, Indialantic, and Melbourne
Beach.
Representative recommendations are welcome.
7. Budget Workshop Presentation: Cindy Lesinski, CFO
Ms. Lesinski spoke about funding sources and the direct impact of enrollment for school
– year 2022. Concerns of dropped enrollment to impact not only teachers, but
administrative and support staff, as well as the upkeep of schools. Parents have choices
and Brevard Public Schools need to market themselves with the increase of enrollment at
charter schools.
8. Sales Surtax Update
Ms. Hann gave the committee an update on the sales surtax program.
9. Impact Fee Legislation HB337 & SB750
New legislature states impact fees collected and not spent in six years will go back to the
payer. High cost of new schools and new legislation for collecting funds will make
building new schools more difficult.
10. Real Estate Services Contract
Mr. Lindemann stated the School Board approved a contract for Real Estate Services.
The contracted firm is Waterman Real Estate, Inc., Broker – Meili Viera Porter. The
initial contract shall commence April 24, 2021 and continue until April 13, 2024 with the
possibility of one additional two-year renewal period.
April 26, 2021 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6The first properties to be listed will be Neiman Heights, along Herring and Butler Streets
in Melbourne and the North Merritt Island Property along North Courtenay Parkway,
McGruder Road, and North Tropical Trail.
11. Brevard Public Schools Facilities Planning Report
Approved Attendance Boundary Changes for SY 2021-22
o Quest to Viera Elementary
o Pinewood to Mims Elementary
School Concurrency Update: Year to Date numbers
o Concurrency applications to date totaling 1243 preliminary units (532
single family & 711 multi-family) primarily in the Palm Bay and West
Melbourne areas.
o Reservations submitted totaling 1299 units, (835 single family and 384
multi-family -80 mobile homes).
o In some areas where a large amount of development is planned, school
concurrency analysis are determining that the zoned school is unable
to accommodate the projected number of students, which may signify
the need for a new school. In these cases, we are looking into the
adjoining schools and may proactively recommend attendance
boundary changes to balance school capacity. We will continue to
work with each municipality as needed to best meet the needs of future
student enrollment.
2021-22 Student Accommodations Plan
o The School Board approved the 2021-2022 SAP on March 23, 2021
o View the approved pan via this link: 2021‐2022 Student Accommodation
Plan
o SAP includes the expansion of the Brevard Learners Achieving
Successful Transition (B.L.A.S.T.) program to Merritt Island High
School and provides for three (3) relocatable classrooms and one (1)
modular bathroom facility with full utility services. The SAP
recommends the expansion of the Transition and Behavioral Support
(T.A.B.S.) program in the South Pine Grove School (South ALC) and
provides for two (2) relocatable classrooms and one (1) modular
bathroom facility with full utility services.
o Another project in the 2021-22 plan is a classroom addition at Viera
High School. Viera High School is currently operating at 92% of total
capacity with six (6) relocatable classrooms. As housing growth in the
Viera area is continuing at a fast pace, enrollment is expected to
increase 19% over the next five year.
o Section 8 of the SAP has been enhanced with additional data and
analysis. Graphs have been added to illustrate enrollment history and
population demographics. Additional graphs illustrate Brevard
traditional school enrollment compared to charger, private, and home
education enrollment.
April 26, 2021 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6o This analysis of the continued growth in charter school membership
illustrates that as of Fall of 2021 the percentage of public-school
students in Brevard County attending a charter school is just over 10%,
having increased from 9.2% of the total students the previous school
year. Over half, 64% of the students enrolled in charter schools had a
home residence in Palm Bay, Melbourne, or West Melbourne. Five of
the twelve charter schools in the district are located in Palm Bay, while
three are located in the City of West Melbourne. Pineapple Cove
Classical Academy and Imagine Schools at West Melbourne
experienced the highest percentage of growth.
o Pineapple Cove Classical Academy experienced the largest
charter school growth between 2015-2020, 118%. The three
school zones that contain the highest number of resident
students attending Pineapple Cove are Southwest Middle,
Westside Elementary and Central Middle. Student Membership
for these schools remained consistent showing only slight
increases or decreases annually.
o The two school zones containing the highest number of resident
students enrolled in Imagine Schools at West Melbourne are
Riviera and University Park. Between 2015 and 2020, student
membership at University Park Elementary dropped 30%, while
Riviera Elementary remained consistent until this year when
enrollment declined 138 students. During this time Imagine
Charter experienced a 104% growth in membership.
o It is also interesting to note that 15% of the total number of
kindergarten students in Brevard Public Schools are attending a
Charter School. (as of Survey III, 02/12/2021)
o Ms. Defoe-Surprenant suggested viewing the differences in Brevard
Public Schools and the charter schools. Start working on aesthetic
repairs, like carpet, paint, and lighting.
o Ms. Black requested help from all members on what trends in the area,
as well as when charter schools are looking to expand.
2020-21 District 5-year Work Plan is completed.
o October 28, 2020 sent to COC members for review and comments.
o November 17, 2020 School Board approved 2020-21 Plan
o Submitted to FDOE and emailed approved version to COC members on
November 18, 2020.
o Link provided on the Facilities webpage: 2020-21 District 5-Year Work
Plan
12. 2021 COC Meeting Schedule
Ms. Black stated the following are the tentative dates for the COC 2021 meetings:
April 26, 2021 Capital Outlay Committee Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Monday, October 11, 2021 at 1:30 PM
13. Tentative 2022 COC Meeting schedule
Ms. Black requested that the committee check their calendars and let her know if there
are any scheduling conflicts.
Monday, January 10, 2022; 1:30 pm
Monday, April 11, 2022; 1:30 pm
Monday, July 11, 2022; 1:30 pm
Monday, October 17, 2022; 1:30 pm
14. Additional Discussion
No further discussions.
12. Adjournment
Adjourned the meeting at 1:50 PM.
Approved by the Capital Outlay Committee: July 12, 2021
David Lindemann, Secretary
End of Minutes
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