Rochester City School District

The board approved a revised meeting schedule for the 2011-12 period. Action was taken to issue a Request for Proposals for construction management services to a short-listed group of firms for Phase 1 of the Rochester Schools Modernization Program. The Board also accepted and authorized the distribution of the fiscal year 2010-11 Annual Report. Furthermore, the hiring of an Executive Director was approved, along with the execution of the associated employment agreement.

The Board meeting included discussions on a Project Labor Agreement with external contractors, the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for Construction Management Services for Phase I of the Rochester Schools Modernization Program, and the selection of Kaizen Foodservice Planning & Design as the consultant for food service projects. Additionally, the Board authorized the negotiation of a contract for the new Executive Director position and received project status updates from the Program Management Team.

The meeting included several action items regarding school modernization and organizational administration. The Board authorized the retention of a SEQRA consultant and approved the issuance of a Request for Proposals for various insurance coverages. Additionally, the Board adopted interim financial procedures and policies, approved an accounting services agreement with the City of Rochester, and authorized an agreement with a human resources consultant to assist in the search for an Executive Director and the development of personnel policies.

The agenda for the meeting included the election of board officers, the determination of committee assignments, the establishment of the meeting schedule for the upcoming year, and the review and approval of a resolution regarding the appointment of a bond underwriter.

The meeting agenda includes a report from the Chair, action items regarding the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) lead agency status, and a request for qualifications for architectural services. Additionally, the agenda covers updates from staff representatives in the areas of program management, legal, facilities, administration, and compliance, followed by committee reports.