1. CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY SAILOR CIRCUS UPDATE

Description
Presentation of the Sailor Circus update

Recommendation
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Minutes: Scott Lempe, Assistant Superintendent/Chief Operations Officer, explained the history of the Sailor Circus and the Circus Arts Conservatory relationship. He introduced members of the Circus Arts Conservatory: Dolly Jacobs and Pedro Reis spoke of the passion for the Sailor Circus, and the positive partnership with the School Board. Jennifer Mitchell presented more details of the Circus Arts Conservatory and the work being done with their education initiatives. The partnership with Sarasota County Schools allows them to have a unique non-profit in the nation. It is the only non-profit putting on world-class professional performances, stewarding a youth training program (Sailor Circus-longest running youth circus), as well as using the circus arts as a medium in schools and health care. Since 2012, 20,000 Sarasota students have been educated by circus teaching artists. Among many other topics was the Arena Renovation - Under the Roof. Thank you to David Jones and Sarasota High School staff for the collaboration to continue the youth training while the arena is being renovated. Discussions are in progress for performance locations during renovation. Nathan Renner from Tandem Construction attended the meeting. Wonderful powerpoints and videos were presented of the Circus Arts Conservatory/Sailor Circus partnership which included student performances, educational initiatives, building updates/future plans, and many more topics. Serving locally; impacting locally!

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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Minutes: The Superintendent spoke of his attendance at the recent dedication of the covered walkway at Sarasota High School. He thanked Scott Lempe for the leadership he has displayed over the years and the power of partnership. Due to the recent dedication, this shows how the Sarasota High School campus is the way it is today; it has embraced its very unique architectural history. Everything Scott Lempe touches turns to gold!

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: Robin Waters - Moms Demand Action

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

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


Minutes: The Superintendent Item #7 - Approval of Instructional/Classified Personnel Report - - Addendums 1 and 2 have been added. Item #13 - Approval of Pine View School's Math Challenge Team to attend the finals for the Mathworks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge in New York City, NY on April 29-30, 2018 The last-minute addition is due to the team just recently being selected as finalists. The need to be placed on this agenda so the team can finalize travel plans.

5. APPROVAL OF AMENDED CONSENT AGENDA

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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: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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Recommendation
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Attachment: 040318 Board Meeting Minutes.pdf

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
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Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: Board April 17 2018 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: 04-17-18 add1.pdf
Attachment: Board April 17 2018 (Addendum 2).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 Reassignment Review Committee 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: 4.17.18 Reassignment for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN J&J SHINE CORP D.B.A. THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
J&J Shine Corp d.b.a. Therapeutic Interventions (J&J) will provide prevention services for Sarasota County district children who also access care of J&J Shine Corp d.b.a. Therapeutic Interventions.

Recommendation
That the agreement between J&J Shine Corp d.b.a. Therapeutic Interventions and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: J&J Shine Corp d.b.a. Theurapeutic Interventions.pdf

GRANTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE EDEXPLORESRQ TURTLE TECH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GULF GATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,032 will provide hands-on turtle activities to Gulf Gate Elementary students at Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory.

Recommendation
That the EdExploreSRQ Turtle Tech grant application be approved.

Attachment: Turtle Tech.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE GOOD SPORTS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GOOD SPORTS PROGRAM FOR NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Up to $25,000 worth of equipment will be donated to support North Port High School's football and track programs.

Recommendation
That the Good Sports grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Good Sports - NPHS.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

12. APPROVAL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE TSA FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GA ON JUNE 22, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 26, 2018

Description
This trip will give the students the opportunity to compete nationally in events that are based on the State Standards for Career and Technical Education.

Recommendation
That the selected middle school students attend the TSA field trip to Atlanta, GA on June 22-26, 2018

Attachment: Field Trip - SMS.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF PINE VIEW SCHOOL'S MATH CHALLENGE TEAM TO ATTEND THE FINALS FOR THE MATHWORKS MATH MODELING (M3) CHALLENGE IN NEW YORK CITY, NY ON APRIL 29-30, 2018

Description
These students will represent Pine View School in the final round of the M3 Challenge, a major national math competition. Over 500 teams participated and only 6 teams reached the final round.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School M3 Challenge team field trip to New York City, NY on April 29-30, 2018 be approved.

Attachment: PVS Field Trip 4-2930.pdf

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

14. APPROVAL TO RE-AWARD BID #18-0045 FOR ART SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' were received from nine vendors on November 8, 2017. The bids of Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., Nasco, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, and School Specialty, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. All items awarded to Standard Stationery Supply, Co., will be re-awarded to Pyramid School Products as overall low for those items. Standard Stationary Supply, Co., filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy after award of this bid. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budget of the schools.

Recommendation
That the bids of Highwater Clays of Florida, Inc., Nasco, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, S&S Worldwide, and School Specialty, Inc., for 'Art Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: ArtSupp18-0045 RE-AWARD REC.pdf

15. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #18-0447 FOR OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Office and Classroom Supplies - Warehouse' were received from ten vendors on February 20, 2018. The bids of Cascade School Supplies, DGS Educational Products, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, Quill Corporation, Smith Office & Computer Supply, and Tampa Envelope 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 an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets of the schools and departments.

Recommendation
That the bids of Cascade School Supplies, DGS Educational Products, National Art & School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, Quill Corporation, Smith Office & Computer Supply, and Tampa Envelope for 'Office and Classroom Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: OfficeClass18-0047REC.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED

Description
The custodian of property (cost center heads) have certified it to be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable, or otherwise inoperable. Property still on hand after reallocation will be savaged for any useful parts and then sold at auction.

Recommendation
That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Deletion report 4.17.18.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

17. PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA REPLACEMENT AND HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Two (2). The Director of Construction Services Department has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: 21704636-6-FINAL.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

18. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MANAGER, SAFETY, SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Description
The revised job description for Manager, Safety, Security & Emergency Management is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Manager, Safety, Security & Emergency Management.

Attachment: Job 365 - Manager, Safety, Security & Emergency Management.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 AND 2018-2019 ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY ADJUSTMENT

Description
2017-18 Administrative Salary Adjustment: The proposed administrative salary adjustment reflects an average salary adjustment of 3.66%. Adjustments varied depending on the number of years individuals were in their current positions without progression on the prior administrative salary schedule. The new administrative salary schedule is range based only and no longer includes longevity or steps. The proposed administrative salary schedules are attached. 2018-19 Administrative Salary Adjustment: The 2018-19 salary adjustment will reflect a salary increase of 3.25% for district administrators plus .5% for the prior year's administrative service. For school based administrators, the salary adjustment will reflect salary increases of 2.75% for Effective rated administrators plus .5% for the prior year's administrative service or 3.75% for Highly Effective rated administrators plus .5% for the prior year's administrative service. A new evaluation tool for District Administrators will be developed to allow for merit based pay in future years.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the updated 2017-2018 Administrative salary schedules as presented.

Attachment: Revised Admin-Super-Manage 2017-2018.pdf
Attachment: Revised Principals-Asst Princ 2017-2018.pdf
Attachment: Revised Asst Superintendent 2017-2018.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the updated 2017-2018 Administrative salary schedules as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

20. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 3.90

Description
It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policy up-to-date:

Policy 3.90 Charter Schools

Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 3.90.

Attachment: Rev Policy 3.90 - Charters 4-3-18.pdf
Minutes: The Superintendent explained approving this policy revision brings the District into compliance with the state law. The policy had been work shopped on two different occasions. This is the formal action that follows those two workshops. We are advertising the policy again due to amendments based on legislation in the past month.

Motions:
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 3.90.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

21. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Description
The new job description for Security Systems Specialist is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Security Systems Specialist.

Attachment: TBD - Security Systems Specialist.pdf
Minutes: The Superintendent explained this item is a modification to the position. This job description is part of a package of job descriptions that the Board will be seeing in upcoming agendas related to the capacity building of the Security Department.

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Security Systems Specialist.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

22. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: Eric Robinson apologized for his actions regarding text messages. Caroline Zucker read a prepared statement reiterating that he should resign. Shirley Brown praised the Superintendent on his preparation for today's work session. Jane Goodwin said it had been a good day. Both she and Bridget Ziegler said they all need to move forward; be kind to each other; be committed to working well together; and to do great positive work from this point on. - Policy Review Work Session - May 1, 2018 at 4:00 PM - Next Regular Board Meeting - May 1, 2018 at 6:30 PM

23. ADJOURNMENT

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Recommendation

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