Our thanks to the St. Augustine Art Association, who is the partner and co-sponsor of this event as well as for the upcoming All-County Middle School Art show in April. Congratulations to all the dedicated teachers and students who participate in these incredible displays showcasing the many talents of our students.<\/p>\n
March is also Music in Our Schools Month the purpose of which is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children and to remind citizens that schools are where all children should have access to music. The study of music is basic to the complete education, engages students in individual and group activity, develops creativity and problem-solving, as well as critical and evaluative skills.<\/p>\n
Operations<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nFACILITIES AND OPERATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\nTransportation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nNew Buses
\n<\/u>The Transportation Department will be receiving 21 new school buses from Integrated Coach (IC) over the next 30 days. \u00a0After completing a thorough technical inspection of each bus, they will go into immediate service transporting over 21,000 district students.\u00a0 These new buses are part of the annual capital budgeting plan to replace\/retire older buses and expand the fleet to support continued growth.<\/p>\n
Safety\/Training
\n<\/u>The Transportation Department, continuing its focus on student safety, will expand and enhance training capabilities and opportunities to all its personnel. \u00a0These include achieving eight state-certified operator trainers and three state-certified operator testers; recurring inspection certifications for school bus mechanics; specialized engine training with Cummings; expanded behind-the-wheel training for all operators, specialized scenario-based training for ESE transportation personnel as well as an intensive training week for all department staff. \u00a0Parents and guardians should expect to see district school bus training countywide the first week of August in preparation for a successful start to the school year.<\/p>\n
Bus Planner Routing System
\n<\/u>The transportation department is preparing to implement a new bus transportation routing system known as Bus Planner. \u00a0Bus Planner has inherent safety capabilities which will assist operators and routing personnel in establishing and sustaining the safest and most efficient bus routes and stops for student riders.<\/p>\n
School bus route information for the 2017\/2018 school year will be provided via SchoolMessenger to all parents and guardians in July.\u00a0 Routing information may also be found in the transportation section of the district website as well as in the eSchoolPlus Home Access Center (HAC).<\/p>\n
Building Code Administration <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nSREF Inspections
\n<\/span>Annually the district\u2019s Building Code Administration staff, in conjunction with all school site managers, performs annual inspections as required by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).\u00a0 These inspections focus on code compliance for fire safety, casualty safety and sanitation. \u00a0All required inspections are complete, and school personnel along with maintenance department staff are addressing any remaining deficiencies in advance of the submission deadline to DOE.<\/p>\nEnergy Management <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nEnergy Savings
\n<\/u>Since instituting the District\u2019s Energy Management Program in 2008, the district has surpassed the $40 million mark in energy cost avoidance.<\/p>\n
Energy Star
\n<\/u>Each year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recognize organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency with an Energy Star Award. \u00a0During 2016, 95 percent of all St. Johns County School District facilities received the Energy Star Award for outstanding energy conservation efforts.<\/p>\n
Shutdown Savings
\n<\/u>This year\u2019s winter break shutdown was one of the most successful to date for the district. \u00a0Spring Break is quickly approaching, and the district team is looking forward to a successful spring break period with nine days of energy savings.<\/p>\n
Facilities and New Construction<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nNew K-8 Schools
\n<\/u>Construction is underway for K-8 School \u201cKK\u201d in the Nocatee community and \u201cLL\u201d in the Aberdeen community.\u00a0 Building foundations are complete at both sites and work is progressing on the slab-on-grade as well as the forming and pouring for the concrete tilt-wall panels. \u00a0The schools are scheduled to open for the 2018-2019 school year.<\/p>\n
Elementary School \u201cM\u201d
\n<\/u>The construction of Elementary School \u201cM\u201d in the World Golf Village area is currently underway and on schedule for completion in early summer 2017. \u00a0This 110,000 square foot facility is being constructed to Green Building Standards and will open for the 2017-2018 school year.<\/p>\n
Nease High School Expansion
\n<\/u>Allen D. Nease High School\u2019s major expansion project is ongoing, with the 600 student station, two-story building addition on schedule for completion this summer. \u00a0The kitchen renovation, dining room expansion and new bus loop were completed and have been in use since August.\u00a0 Additional site improvements and existing facility pod renovations are scheduled to start summer of 2017.<\/p>\n
Dining Expansions
\n<\/u>Dining room expansions are nearing completion at both Pacetti Bay Middle School and Valley Ridge Academy.\u00a0 These dining room expansions are being constructed to alleviate overcrowding in these existing facilities and are expected to be in use by the end of March.<\/p>\n
Maintenance Services<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAnnual Life Cycle Visits
\n<\/u>The facilities and maintenance department leadership teams are currently conducting annual life cycle meetings at all district schools for capital maintenance and operating needs. \u00a0Reports generated from these meetings assist in determining the specific needs of schools, scheduling of capital maintenance projects, and establishing a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.<\/p>\n
Relocatable Classrooms
\n<\/span>Installation of 34 relocatable classrooms at 10 separate school sites is underway to address district growth. Relocatable classrooms include the full complement of permanent classroom facilities including integrated building management systems and controls, audio enhancement, wireless accessibility and smartboard technology. All classrooms will be ready for the 2017-2018 school year.<\/p>\nBUSINESS AND FISCAL SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\nAccounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable Departments<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nTax Forms
\n<\/span>The payroll department issued 5,900 Form W-2, wage and tax statements to current and former district employees.\u00a0 Of these, 2,501 were processed electronically to employees on January 15, with the remaining 3,399 hard copies sent on January 30.\u00a0 Also, the accounts payable department processed and issued 624 IRS 1099 Tax forms to district vendors.<\/p>\nBudget Department<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nBudget Preparation
\n<\/span>Beginning each February, the budget department turns its attention to the next school year.\u00a0 Preparations are being made to build school operating budgets including FCTC.\u00a0 District department budgets are formulating now as well.<\/p>\nFood and Nutrition Services Department<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nSummer Food Service
\n<\/span>Food and Nutrition Services is preparing for the USDA Administrative Review scheduled in April.\u00a0 This is a comprehensive review of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and After School Snack Program.\u00a0 The department is also planning for summer food service which serves breakfast and lunch to children 18 years of age or younger.\u00a0 There are two types of feeding sites, closed and open.\u00a0 Closed sites serve children enrolled in a sponsor\u2019s program, and open sites serve anyone 18 years of age or younger as walk-ins. Sites are determined by geographical need and will be determined closer to the end of the school year. Site information is available on the Summer BreakSpot website at www.summerfoodflorida.org<\/a>.<\/p>\nPurchasing Department<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFurniture Purchase
\n<\/span>The purchasing department, in partnership with the principals for Elementary School \u201cM\u201d and Allen D. Nease High School, is working with multiple vendors to meet the furniture needs of the new elementary school and the high school expansion.\u00a0Delivery and installation will be early summer.<\/p>\nBids
\n<\/span>Since January 1, 2017, over 15 competitive solicitations have been released by the district, and interested parties are encouraged to participate.\u00a0 For more information on how to do business with the district, please visit www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/purchasing\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nOn the Horizon<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe Character Cup<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThe Character Cup is a student-centered event highlighting physical education which links academics and character education through athletic competition.\u00a0 In 2016, 200 student-athletes representing 20 elementary schools participated, and this year\u2019s event looks to be even bigger and better.<\/p>\n
The 2017 Character Cup will take placeWednesday, March 22 at St. Augustine High School.\u00a0 Parents, teachers, administrators, school mascots and community members are strongly encouraged to come out in support of these hard-working students. The Character Cup Trophy will once again be awarded to the winning team for display at their elementary school during the 2017-18 school year.<\/p>\n
The St. Johns County Elementary Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Fair<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThe St. Johns County Elementary Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair will be held at Palencia Elementary School Saturday, May 13.\u00a0 The purpose of this event is to encourage and celebrate student interest in STEM, with the primary goal to promote student use of these subjects to solve real-world problems.\u00a0 Student representation will be decided at the school level.\u00a0 Teachers, parents, administrators, and community members are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n
Job Fairs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe district will be hosting four different Job Fairs in the coming months. The SJCSD is looking for men and women to join the ranks of Florida\u2019s #1 public school district. Job Fairs will be held throughout the spring and summer on the following dates:<\/p>\n
Invitational Teacher Recruitment Fair<\/strong> (By invitation only)
\nSaturday, April 1, 2017
\nLocation: First Coast Technical College<\/p>\nTeacher Recruitment Fair<\/strong>
\nSaturday, April 29, 2017
\nLocation: Sebastian Middle School<\/p>\nNon-Instructional Job Fair<\/strong>
\nSaturday, May 20, 2017
\nLocation: First Coast Technical College<\/p>\nAssociate Teacher Expo<\/strong>
\nWednesday, July 26, 2017
\nLocation: First Coast Technical College<\/p>\nStatus Report<\/span><\/h1>\nShriner Jeans Day Fundraiser<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nOn January 20, the St. Johns County School District held its\u00a0second annual \u201cLove to the Rescue\u201d jeans day. The day\u2019s efforts raised $1,305.25 donated to the\u00a0Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.<\/p>\n
Transportation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n New Buses Safety\/Training Bus Planner Routing System School bus route information for the 2017\/2018 school year will be provided via SchoolMessenger to all parents and guardians in July.\u00a0 Routing information may also be found in the transportation section of the district website as well as in the eSchoolPlus Home Access Center (HAC).<\/p>\n Building Code Administration <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n SREF Inspections Energy Management <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Energy Savings Energy Star Shutdown Savings Facilities and New Construction<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n New K-8 Schools Elementary School \u201cM\u201d Nease High School Expansion Dining Expansions Maintenance Services<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Annual Life Cycle Visits Relocatable Classrooms BUSINESS AND FISCAL SERVICES<\/strong><\/p>\n Accounting, Payroll and Accounts Payable Departments<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Tax Forms Budget Department<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Budget Preparation Food and Nutrition Services Department<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Summer Food Service Purchasing Department<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Furniture Purchase Bids \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The Character Cup<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The Character Cup is a student-centered event highlighting physical education which links academics and character education through athletic competition.\u00a0 In 2016, 200 student-athletes representing 20 elementary schools participated, and this year\u2019s event looks to be even bigger and better.<\/p>\n The 2017 Character Cup will take placeWednesday, March 22 at St. Augustine High School.\u00a0 Parents, teachers, administrators, school mascots and community members are strongly encouraged to come out in support of these hard-working students. The Character Cup Trophy will once again be awarded to the winning team for display at their elementary school during the 2017-18 school year.<\/p>\n The St. Johns County Elementary Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Fair<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The St. Johns County Elementary Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Fair will be held at Palencia Elementary School Saturday, May 13.\u00a0 The purpose of this event is to encourage and celebrate student interest in STEM, with the primary goal to promote student use of these subjects to solve real-world problems.\u00a0 Student representation will be decided at the school level.\u00a0 Teachers, parents, administrators, and community members are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n Job Fairs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The district will be hosting four different Job Fairs in the coming months. The SJCSD is looking for men and women to join the ranks of Florida\u2019s #1 public school district. Job Fairs will be held throughout the spring and summer on the following dates:<\/p>\n Invitational Teacher Recruitment Fair<\/strong> (By invitation only) Teacher Recruitment Fair<\/strong> Non-Instructional Job Fair<\/strong> Associate Teacher Expo<\/strong> Shriner Jeans Day Fundraiser<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n On January 20, the St. Johns County School District held its\u00a0second annual \u201cLove to the Rescue\u201d jeans day. The day\u2019s efforts raised $1,305.25 donated to the\u00a0Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>The Transportation Department will be receiving 21 new school buses from Integrated Coach (IC) over the next 30 days. \u00a0After completing a thorough technical inspection of each bus, they will go into immediate service transporting over 21,000 district students.\u00a0 These new buses are part of the annual capital budgeting plan to replace\/retire older buses and expand the fleet to support continued growth.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>The Transportation Department, continuing its focus on student safety, will expand and enhance training capabilities and opportunities to all its personnel. \u00a0These include achieving eight state-certified operator trainers and three state-certified operator testers; recurring inspection certifications for school bus mechanics; specialized engine training with Cummings; expanded behind-the-wheel training for all operators, specialized scenario-based training for ESE transportation personnel as well as an intensive training week for all department staff. \u00a0Parents and guardians should expect to see district school bus training countywide the first week of August in preparation for a successful start to the school year.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>The transportation department is preparing to implement a new bus transportation routing system known as Bus Planner. \u00a0Bus Planner has inherent safety capabilities which will assist operators and routing personnel in establishing and sustaining the safest and most efficient bus routes and stops for student riders.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Annually the district\u2019s Building Code Administration staff, in conjunction with all school site managers, performs annual inspections as required by the State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF).\u00a0 These inspections focus on code compliance for fire safety, casualty safety and sanitation. \u00a0All required inspections are complete, and school personnel along with maintenance department staff are addressing any remaining deficiencies in advance of the submission deadline to DOE.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Since instituting the District\u2019s Energy Management Program in 2008, the district has surpassed the $40 million mark in energy cost avoidance.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Each year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) recognize organizations that have made outstanding contributions to protecting the environment through energy efficiency with an Energy Star Award. \u00a0During 2016, 95 percent of all St. Johns County School District facilities received the Energy Star Award for outstanding energy conservation efforts.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>This year\u2019s winter break shutdown was one of the most successful to date for the district. \u00a0Spring Break is quickly approaching, and the district team is looking forward to a successful spring break period with nine days of energy savings.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Construction is underway for K-8 School \u201cKK\u201d in the Nocatee community and \u201cLL\u201d in the Aberdeen community.\u00a0 Building foundations are complete at both sites and work is progressing on the slab-on-grade as well as the forming and pouring for the concrete tilt-wall panels. \u00a0The schools are scheduled to open for the 2018-2019 school year.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>The construction of Elementary School \u201cM\u201d in the World Golf Village area is currently underway and on schedule for completion in early summer 2017. \u00a0This 110,000 square foot facility is being constructed to Green Building Standards and will open for the 2017-2018 school year.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Allen D. Nease High School\u2019s major expansion project is ongoing, with the 600 student station, two-story building addition on schedule for completion this summer. \u00a0The kitchen renovation, dining room expansion and new bus loop were completed and have been in use since August.\u00a0 Additional site improvements and existing facility pod renovations are scheduled to start summer of 2017.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>Dining room expansions are nearing completion at both Pacetti Bay Middle School and Valley Ridge Academy.\u00a0 These dining room expansions are being constructed to alleviate overcrowding in these existing facilities and are expected to be in use by the end of March.<\/p>\n
\n<\/u>The facilities and maintenance department leadership teams are currently conducting annual life cycle meetings at all district schools for capital maintenance and operating needs. \u00a0Reports generated from these meetings assist in determining the specific needs of schools, scheduling of capital maintenance projects, and establishing a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Installation of 34 relocatable classrooms at 10 separate school sites is underway to address district growth. Relocatable classrooms include the full complement of permanent classroom facilities including integrated building management systems and controls, audio enhancement, wireless accessibility and smartboard technology. All classrooms will be ready for the 2017-2018 school year.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The payroll department issued 5,900 Form W-2, wage and tax statements to current and former district employees.\u00a0 Of these, 2,501 were processed electronically to employees on January 15, with the remaining 3,399 hard copies sent on January 30.\u00a0 Also, the accounts payable department processed and issued 624 IRS 1099 Tax forms to district vendors.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Beginning each February, the budget department turns its attention to the next school year.\u00a0 Preparations are being made to build school operating budgets including FCTC.\u00a0 District department budgets are formulating now as well.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Food and Nutrition Services is preparing for the USDA Administrative Review scheduled in April.\u00a0 This is a comprehensive review of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and After School Snack Program.\u00a0 The department is also planning for summer food service which serves breakfast and lunch to children 18 years of age or younger.\u00a0 There are two types of feeding sites, closed and open.\u00a0 Closed sites serve children enrolled in a sponsor\u2019s program, and open sites serve anyone 18 years of age or younger as walk-ins. Sites are determined by geographical need and will be determined closer to the end of the school year. Site information is available on the Summer BreakSpot website at www.summerfoodflorida.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>The purchasing department, in partnership with the principals for Elementary School \u201cM\u201d and Allen D. Nease High School, is working with multiple vendors to meet the furniture needs of the new elementary school and the high school expansion.\u00a0Delivery and installation will be early summer.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Since January 1, 2017, over 15 competitive solicitations have been released by the district, and interested parties are encouraged to participate.\u00a0 For more information on how to do business with the district, please visit www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/purchasing\/<\/a>.<\/p>\nOn the Horizon<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n
\nSaturday, April 1, 2017
\nLocation: First Coast Technical College<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, April 29, 2017
\nLocation: Sebastian Middle School<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, May 20, 2017
\nLocation: First Coast Technical College<\/p>\n
\nWednesday, July 26, 2017
\nLocation: First Coast Technical College<\/p>\nStatus Report<\/span><\/h1>\n
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