1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Alta Vista Elementary School - Model School for Positive Behavior Support - Robyn Marinelli

Recognition of Phillippi Shores Elementary - Model School for Positive Behavior Support - Robyn Marinelli

Employee Spotlight - Allen Weeks - Scott Lempe, Jody Dumas


"A Day Without Hate" Resolution - April 25, 2014

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Food Service Innovations - Scott Lempe

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Dr. Beverly Girard was congratulated on being selected as the 2014 Food Service Director of the Year by the Florida School Nutrition Association.  Jon Thaxton from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Sandra Frank from All Faiths Food Bank spoke about the partnership with the school district providing meals to students during the summer. The new "Nutrislice Interactive Menu" on the Food Service website was demonstrated.

 

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: None.

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.


Minutes: No corrections.

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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: Shirley Brown
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the April 1, 2014 (Budget Workshop) and the April 1, 2014 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: 04-15-14.pdf
Attachment: 04-15-14 add1.pdf

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

Description

Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the administration or recommended by the Student Assignment Appeal Board in accordance with policies with the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.

Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: SB Reassignments Agenda 4.15.14.pdf (Confidential Item)

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANOR CARE OF SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students, a Health Science program, and Manor Care of Sarasota manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience and Manor Care of Sarasota has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Manor Care of Sarasota and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Aff Agmt - Manor Care of Sarasota2014.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER CONTRACT AMENDMENT BETWEEN ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The Island Village Montessori Charter School intends to expand its grade levels to include grades 10-12 beginning with grade 10 in the 2014-2015 school year and adding grade levels each subsequent year. Pursuant to Section 1002.331, Florida Statutes, the school is authorized to expand grade levels. The amendment to the charter contract submitted for approval specifies the terms and conditions to serve students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Recommendation
That the amendment to the charter for the Island Village Montessori Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: IVM Charter Amendment Final 3-19-14.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Children First will provide Head Start services at Emma E. Booker Elementary and Alta Vista Elementary.

Recommendation
That the contract with Children First be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First 1415.pdf

12. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING

Description
The School Board of Seminole County has developed with the Department of Education a simplified program for management and submission of claims under the Medicaid Administrative Claiming Program.  This is a continuation of an existing Agreement and is self-supporting via Medicaid funding.

Recommendation
That the Agreement between the School Board of Seminole County, Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Medicaid Administrative Claiming, in an amount not to exceed $5,149.61, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Seminole-Medicaid2014-15.pdf

GRANTS

13. APPROVAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTION PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BENEFIT ALL SCHOOLS

Description

DISCRETIONARY: Grant funds of $75,842.17 will provide instructional leaders and teachers with professional development, offered by the Center for College and Career Readiness, which is focused on the Florida Mathematics and English Language Arts standards.

Recommendation

That the Professional Development Action Project grant application be approved.

Attachment: PDAP.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

14. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ON MAY 22, 2014 THROUGH MAY 26, 2014

Description
This is a National Speech and Debate Tournament.  Participation encourages skills such as research, critical thinking, communication, persuasion and leadership.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School field trip to Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2014 through May 26, 2014 be approved.

15. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ON MAY 22, 2014 THROUGH MAY 26, 2014

Description
This is an inter-curricular Speech & Debate competition.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School field trip to Chicago, Illinois on May 22, 2014 through May 26, 2014 be approved.

EXPULSIONS

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-277

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case NO. 14-277, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 19, 2014, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-277, violated School Board Policy 5.34 Attempted Criminal Act Against a Person.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.

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. 14-277, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and the entire 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-277.pdf (Confidential Item)

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-402

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-402, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 3, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-402, violated School Board Policy 5.30 and 5.34 Truancy.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.

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. 13-402, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-402.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-069

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-069, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 17, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-069, violated School Board Policy 5.30 and 5.34 Repetitive Disruptive Behavior.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 14, 2015.

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. 14-069, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and until January 14 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-069.pdf (Confidential Item)

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-053

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-053, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 8, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-053, violated School Board Policy 5.322 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in expulsion Case No. 14-053, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-053.pdf (Confidential Item)

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-315

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-315, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.34(1)(I) Committing an Off-Campus Felony.  On February 26, 2014, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-315, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(I) committing an Off-Campus Felony.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 29, 2015.

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. 14-315, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-315.pdf (Confidential Item)

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-130

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-130, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 19, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-130, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(D) Committing an Inappropriate/Lewd/Obscene Act.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 15, 2015.

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. 14-130, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and until January 15 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-130.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

22. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0021 FOR CONCRETE SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Concrete Services' were received from four vendors on February 18, 2014.  The bid of C-Squared CGC, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  The bid of McLeod Land Services, Inc., was non-responsive to the requirement of providing three commercial references.  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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of C-Squared CGC, Inc., to provide 'Concrete Services' in an amount not to exceed $120,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: ConcreteSvcs14-0021Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

23. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description

The Construction Services' Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total a decrease of ($305,889.94) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are ($351,747.34) credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($330,438.00) result a net of $21,309.34 in sales tax savings.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-15-2014_CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

24. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2014

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 28, 2014 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the third quarter of the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  Expenditures are anticipated to exceed revenues at year end in the General Fund because of the use of unassigned fund included in the adopted budget.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 28, 2014 as presented.

Attachment: Feb 14 Supers.pdf
Attachment: Feb 14 Budget Supers.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

25. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION SUPERVISOR, ESOL AND MIGRANT EDUCATION

Description

The revised job description Supervisor, ESOL and Migrant Education is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description Supervisor, ESOL and Migrant Education.

Attachment: Job 170 - Supervisor ESOL and Migrant Education.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

26. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES

Description

The following policies have been advertised and are ready for approval:

Policy 2.22* - School Board Governance and Organization

Policy 3.50 - Public Information and Inspection of Records

Policy 6.173* - Responsibilities of School Bus Operators

Policy 6.27* - Professional Ethics

Policy 6.29* - Report of Misconduct

Policy 8.36* - Transporting Students in Private Vehicles

Policy 8.38 - Automotive Equipment

Recommendation
That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to School Board Policies 2.22*, 3.50, 6.173*, 6.27*, 6.29*, 8.36* and 8.38.

Attachment: Policy 2 22 Board Meetings.pdf
Attachment: Policy 3 50 Public Information and Inspection of Records.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6 27 Professional Ethics.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6 29 Report of Misconduct.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6 173 Responsibilities of School Bus Operators.pdf
Attachment: Policy 8 36 Transporting Students in Private Vehicles.pdf
Attachment: Policy 8 38 Automotive Equipment.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR STATE OF FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Description

The School Board desires to enter into a Franchise Agreement with Florida Virtual School for purpose of developing and delivering distance learning education.

Recommendation
That the Franchise Agreement between Florida Virtual School and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: FLVS Franchise Agreement 2014-15 Legal Reviewed_v2 final.pdf
Attachment: FLVS Franchise Agreement 2014-2015 Signature Pages final.pdf

Motions:
That the Franchise Agreement between Florida Virtual School and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

28. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.113+

Description

Section 1002.3105, F.S. established acceleration options to provide academically challenging curriculum or accelerated instruction to eligible public school students and requires districts to offer specific options. It is recommended that the following new policy be added to bring the School Board Policies up-to-date:

Policy 4.113+ - Academic Acceleration

Recommendation
That the Board approve to advertise School Board Policy 4.113+.

Attachment: 4.113 Academic Acceleration.pdf

Motions:
That the Board approve to advertise School Board Policy 4.113+.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

29. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR

Description
The new job description for Instructional Facilitator is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the new job description for Instructional Facilitator as presented.

Attachment: Job 389 - Instructional Facilitator.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the new job description for Instructional Facilitator as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

30. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION SUPERVISOR, ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS, DROPOUT PREVENTION AND DISCIPLINE

Description

The new job description for Supervisor, Alternative Programs, Dropout Prevention and Discipline is being presented for School Board Approval

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the new job description for Supervisor, Alternative Programs, Dropout Prevention and Discipline.

Attachment: Job 391- Supervisor Alternative Education DOP and Discipline.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the new job description for Supervisor, Alternative Programs, Dropout Prevention and Discipline.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

31. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION STATISTICAL DATA ANALYST AND TESTING COORDINATOR

Description
The new job description Statistical Data Analyst and Testing Coordinator is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the new job description Statistical Data Analyst and Testing Coordinator.  

Attachment: Job 390 - Testing and Data Analyst.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the new job description Statistical Data Analyst and Testing Coordinator.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Frank Kovach
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye

32. APPROVAL OF NEW ESOL TEACHER TRAINER JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

The new job description for ESOL Teacher Trainer is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the new job description ESOL Teacher Trainer as presented.

Attachment: Job 392 - ESOL Teacher Trainer.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the new job description ESOL Teacher Trainer as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye

33. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

34. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:00 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on April 15, 2014 and approved at the regular Board meeting on May 6, 2014.

______________________                  _____________________
Secretary                                                Chair
Lori White                                              Jane Goodwin