April 01, 2008 Board Meeting
Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.) Flag Salute (Michael Manzano & Riverview High Color Guard) Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription
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Recommendation N/A
Minutes: None Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescription
NeXt Generation Update - Dr. Hal Nelson
Sarasota Sheriff's Office Youth Service Bureau Update
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: No representative to give Sarasota Sheriff's Office Youth Service Bureau Update.
Superintendent Gary Norris recognized and thanked the representatives of the North Port Police Department and representatives of the North Port Fire Department for their partnerships.
Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein thanked the North Port City Commission for allowing the School Board to use their Chambers.
Presentation on the process for opening a high school and what the rules and regulations are that the School Board must go through before opening a high school - Chief Operating Officer Scott Lempe
Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Marylou Hoffmann - North Port High School Barbara Gross - North Port High School Fred Tower, III - North Port High School Tony Gustitus - SAT Scores and Second North Port High School Nancy DeCarlo - New High School Amber Fernandes - New High School Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription N/A
Recommendation That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Minutes: None Approval of Consent Agenda5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription
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Recommendation That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.
Motions: | That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Caroline Zucker | Second: Shirley Brown | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
Consent AgendaAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription N/A
Recommendation
That the March 4, 2008 (Ed Specs/NeXt Generation Learning/Venice High/Booker High/Pine View Master Plans Workshop), March 11, 2008 (Monthly Work Session), March 18, 2008 (Budget Issues Workshop), and the March 18, 2008 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
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Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: April 1, 2008 Regular Boa 2.pdf Attachment: April 1, 2008 Addendum 1.pdf RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescription
Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the administration or recommended by the Student Reassignment Appeal Board, in accordance with policies of the School Board. They are presented for formal ratification.
Recommendation That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
9. ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC. Description
This addendum will modify the contract to increase the total compensation by an additional $10,000.00, in order to cover an unanticipated increase in the necessity of services provided under the 2007-08 contracted year.
Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. be approved as presented.
Attachment: Florida Center Add 2008.pdf GRANTS
10. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW GREEN VIEW GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWES TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $5,000.00 is to create an outdoor hands-on science lab with the purchase of a greenhouse and other garden supplies.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Pine View Green View grant application.
Attachment: Lowes Toolbox for Edu GAF.pdf 11. APPROVAL OF THE SHADE STRUCTURE PROGRAM TO THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY FOR TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARYDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $8,000.00 is to purchase permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet ray protection.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Shade Structure Program grant application.
Attachment: TatumRidge Sun Shade GAF.pdf Minutes: Positive Comment - Board Member Carol Todd 12. APPROVAL OF THE SUN SHADE STRUCTURE PROGRAM TO THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY FOR OAK PARK SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $8,000.00 will purchase a sun shade for the existing playground.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sun Shade Structure Program grant application.
Attachment: OakPark Sun Shade GAF.pdf 13. APPROVAL OF THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $10,000.00 will be used to purchase sensory, motor integration equipment for the sensory motor room.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation grant application.
Attachment: TampaBay Lightning Found GAF.pdf Minutes: Positive Comment - Caroline Zucker 14. APPROVAL OF THE NUTRITION IN THE CLASSROOM AND HOME GRANT APPLICATION TO SWEETBAY SUPERMARKETS FOR FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSDescription DONATION: Funds in the amount of $15,000.00 was donated to Food and Nutrition Services for nutrition education to Tuttle, Alta Vista, Emma E. Booker, and Gocio Elementary Schools.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Nutrition in the Classroom and Home grant application.
Attachment: Sweetbay Nutrition GAF.pdf 15. APPROVAL OF THE GUITAR RESIDENCY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GAMMA RHO FOUNDATION FOR FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARYDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $2,000 has been awarded to fund the creation and pilot program for a "Guitar Artist Residency."
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Guitar Residency grant application.
Attachment: Gamma-Rho Foundation GAF.pdf INSTRUCTION
16. APPROVAL OF THE STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN 2008-09Description
The 2008-09 Student Progression Plans have been updated to include current legislative requirements. A first reading was on the agenda on March 18. This submission is for final approval.
Recommendation That the Board approve the 2008-09 Student Progression Plans.
Attachment: Draft08-09 Elem SPP .pdf Attachment: Draft 08-09 MS SPP.pdf Attachment: Draft 08-09 HS SPP.pdf FIELD TRIPS
17. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL 12TH GRADE MRI/RESEARCH FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ON MAY 11, 2008 THROUGH MAY 16, 2008Description Students will attend the Intel International Science Fair as a representative of Sarasota County to present and defend their research. This is the ultimate final activity for students completing four years of research at Sarasota High School.
Recommendation That the Sarasota High School 12th Grade/MRI/Research field trip to Atlanta, Georgia, on May 11, 2008 through May 16, 2008, be approved.
EXPULSIONS
18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-249Description On February 19, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-249, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until March 5, 2009.
Recommendation That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case 08-249, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session, until March 5, of the 2008-2009 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-249.pdf (Confidential Item) 19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-083Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-083, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 28, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-083, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Possession Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 30, 2008.
Recommendation That in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 07-083, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 07-083.pdf (Confidential Item) 20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-036Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-036, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 10, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-036, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until July 1, 2008.
Recommendation That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-036, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, until July 1 of the 2008-2009 summer session.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-036.pdf (Confidential Item) 21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-273Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-273, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On February 28, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-273 violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery of Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until March 13, 2009.
Recommendation That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-273, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session until March 13 of the 2008-2009 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-273.pdf (Confidential Item) 22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-155Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-249, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On December 6, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No.08-249, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 6, 2009.
Recommendation That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-155, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the summer session until January 6 of the 2008-2009 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-155.pdf (Confidential Item) 23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-268Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-268, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On February 25, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-268, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Possession of Weapons. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until February 25, 2009.
Recommendation That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-268, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session until February 25 of the 2008-2009 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-268.pdf (Confidential Item) 24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-103Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-103, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On November 8, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-103, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until November 16, 2008.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-103, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session until November 16 of the 2008-2009 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-103.pdf (Confidential Item) 25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-068Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-068, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On October 4, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-068, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until July 1, 2008.
Recommendation That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-068, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, until July 1 of the summer session.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-068.pdf (Confidential Item) MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
26. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8127 FOR CONCRETE SERVICESDescription Bids to provide 'Concrete Services' were received from seven vendors on March 6, 2008. The bids of McLeod Land Services, Inc., and Superior Concrete Construction were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Holland Enterprise was non-responsive to the maximum mark-up fee for materials, equipment rental and subcontracted services. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bids of McLeod Land Services, Inc., and Superior Concrete Construction, to provide 'Concrete Services' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
27. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8100 FOR CUSTODIAL CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSEDescription Bids to provide 'Custodial Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies - Warehouse' were received from 15 vendors on March 5, 2008. The bids of Calico Industries, Inc., Coastal Chemical and Paper Supply, Inc., E & R Industrial Sales, Inc., Peninsular Paper Company, Pyramid School Products, Resource One, Inc., Unisource, W. W. Grainger, and West Florida Supply Company were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bids of Calico Industries, Inc., Coastal Chemical and Paper Supply, Inc., E & R Industrial Sales, Inc., Peninsular Paper Company, Pyramid School Products, Resource One, Inc., Unisource, W. W. Grainger and West Florida Supply Company, to provide 'Custodial Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: CustCleaning8100Rec 2.pdf FACILITIES
28. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL SMALL PROJECTSDescription The contractor has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.
Recommendation That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc., for Oak Park School Small Projects be accepted as substantially complete as of January 24, 2008.
Attachment: 031808 OP SUBCOM.pdf 29. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)Description The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.
Recommendation That the Facilities Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: 040108 LAND CO2.pdf Attachment: 040108 LAND CO3.pdf Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2008.pdf Attachment: 040108 HC CO1.pdf CONSTRUCTION
30. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RESTROOM RAMP & TILE RENOVATIONS PROJECTDescription
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.
Recommendation That the work performed by McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the Garden Elementary School - Restroom Ramp and Tile Renovations project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/20/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc4-1-08GardenRestrmRamp&TileRenovSC.pdf 31. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 1B - SOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL "CCC"Description The scope of work for this amendment shall include the design services for the re-use of Phase 1, Technical High School "BBB", the design services for the new construction portion of Phase 1B - South County Technical High School "CCC" (kitchen, cafeteria, media center, sitework and access road work) along with contingent additional services as outlined in the amendment attachment labeled Article 3.2 SC. The total cost of this amendment will include only the contingent additional services fee of $783,250.00 at this time. The costs associated with the design services fees and new construction services fees will be established after the GMP for the project is determined. Funds for this project are available through the project budget account.
Recommendation That Amendment #2 to the agreement dated 10/4/2005 with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for the North County Technical Center project, Phase 1B - South County Technical High School "CCC" be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc4-1-08TechCtrArchAmend2.pdf FINANCE
32. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2008Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 29, 2008, continue to show a large increase in the District's cash balances from the previous year. This is due to the recent issues with the SBA. The SBA investments are currently shown in sections of the financial statements. Investments in Fund A that the District has current access to can be found under investments in the current assets section. SBA investments that are in Fund A but are currently under withdrawal restrictions are found under non-current assets. Fund B investments, which are currently not available to the District, are shown on a separate line in the non-current assets. All funds show a positive fund balance. In the Special Revenue Funds, revenues from local sources have decreased approximately 14% from the prior year. This is due to a grant that was received in the prior year that was not received this year. Food Service revenues are down approximately 3% while expenditures have remained consistent with the prior year.
Recommendation That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 29, 2008, be approved as presented.
Attachment: February.pdf JOB DESCRIPTIONS
33. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III - PURCHASINGDescription The new job description for the Administrative Assistant III - Purchasing is being presented for School Board approval.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Administrative Assistant III - Purchasing.
Attachment: Job 319 - AdminAsstIIIPurchasing.pdf New Business34. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #10 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECTDescription This Amendment shall reconcile the agreement for the cost of the architectural and consultant services as a result of [1] the increased square footage of the project, [2] redesign of the auditorium, [3] extension of the contract, [4] development of separate bid packages in order to keep the project on schedule, [5] redesign of the small learning communities, [6] incorporation of value engineering changes into the documents, and [7] incorporation into the contract of the civil engineering design fees that were inadvertently omitted from the initial contract. The amount of this amendment is $1,081,634.00. Funds for this amendment are available in the project budget account.
Recommendation That Amendment #10 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc. for the design of the Riverview High school project be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc4-1-08RHS-ArchAmend#1.pdf
Motions: | That Amendment #10 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc. for the design of the Riverview High school project be approved as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Caroline Zucker | Second: Frank Kovach | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
35. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DATABASE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORDescription The new job description for Database Systems Administrator at the Sarasota County Technical Institute is being presented for School Board approval.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Database Systems Administrator at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.
Attachment: Job 318 - DatabaseSystemsAdmin.pdf
Motions: | That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Database Systems Administrator at the Sarasota County Technical Institute. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Caroline Zucker | Second: Carol Todd | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
36. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S TERMINATION AND RESIGNATION AGREEMENT Description
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Recommendation That the Board approve the Superintendent's termination and resignation agreement as presented.
Motions: | That the Board approve the Superintendent's termination and resignation agreement as presented. | - | | Vote Results | Motion: Caroline Zucker | Second: Shirley Brown |
Motion Minutes: Voice vote taken
Kathy Kleinlein - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye Carol Todd - Aye Shirley Brown - Aye
Motion passes 5:0
Announcements/Comments37. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Board Member Shirley Brown stated that "Embracing Our Differences" did open Sunday at the Bayfront in Sarasota. After "Embracing Our Differences" closes on May 4th, it will be coming to North Port. Adjournment38. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: The Regular Board meeting adjourned 8:09 p.m.
We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on April 1, 2008, and approved on April 15, 2008. |