1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of the Patterson Foundation and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Florida for the EdExploreSRQ Endowment - Mr. Brian Hersh, Roxie Jerde, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Florida and Debra Jacobs, President and CEO of the Patterson Foundation

Sarasota Child Protection Center Proclamation - Sherri Reynolds, Ella Lewis

United Way Awards - Sherri Reynolds, Nancy Ostrander

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Talent4Tomorrow Partnership Update - Jennifer Vigne, Mimi Cirbusova, Steve Queior

Restorative Strategies Update - Lori White

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Kathy James - dual enrollment

Zoe Gavette - dual enrollment

Delores Parker - dual enrollment

Superintendent White gave a brief history/update on the dual enrollment issue at Pine View. Board Members will be receiving a memo tomorrow outlining details. Board Members can decide at a future work session if they would like the topic of students being able to earn college credits in high school discussed during a work session.

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the April 5, 2016 (Superintendent Search Planning Workshop) and the April 5, 2016 (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: Board April 19, 2016 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board April 19, 2016 (Addendum 1).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
There are no reassignment of students to schools for this agenda.

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT FEES AS PRESENTED

Description
Based on School Board Policy 5.39, all school fees beyond those listed, must be approved by the principal and presented to the Board for approval prior to the end of the school year.

Recommendation
That the Middle School student fees be approved as presented.

Attachment: School fees 201617.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF SARASOTA CHILD PROTECTION CENTER PROCLAMATION

Description
The Sarasota Child Protection Center works to prevent child abuse and to protect and treat children affected by child abuse, with the hope of creating a community in which every child is free and safe from child abuse.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota Child Protection Center proclamation be approved as presented.

Attachment: child protection2016.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIRST STEP OF SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by First Step and the School Board regarding Drug Free Youth (D-FY) services provided, with parental permission, to students at Sarasota High Schools and Middle Schools.

Recommendation
That the interagency agreement between First Step of Sarasota, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: D-FY Contract 4-6-16.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CONNECTIONS LEARNING, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full-time virtual educational option for eligible students in grades K-12. The district contracts with state approved virtual education providers to deliver the direct instruction. Connections Learning offers online instruction for students in grades K-8 and for selected students in grades 9-12. The contract for the provision of services for the 2016-2017 school year is submitted for approval. 

Recommendation
That the contract between Connections Learning and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: connections learning.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR HOME WITHIN SITE FOR NORTH PORT'S SEVENTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
On October 5, 2010, the School Board authorized the acquisition of scores of contiguous quarter-acre, residentially-zoned lots off Haberland Boulevard in North Port for a future elementary school. All of the parcels, including four homes, have been acquired and the district has chosen to lease the homes until the site needs to be cleared for school construction, or until repairs to the home make an earlier demolition the cost effective alternative. The lease for the home at 3375 Hobart Street has been operating on a month-to-month lease since January 31, 2015. Staff has worked with the attorney and property owner to reestablish the lease for a period of one year with an optional automatic one year renewal and to include future provisions for increase rental rates.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the lease with John Desola, as presented.

Attachment: DeSola Lease 2016.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR HOME WITHIN SITE FOR NORTH PORT'S SEVENTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

On October 5, 2010, the School Board authorized the acquisition of scores of contiguous quarter-acre, residentially-zoned lots off Haberland Boulevard in North Port for a future elementary school. All of the parcels, including four homes, have been acquired and the district has chosen to lease the homes until the site needs to be cleared for school construction, or until repairs to the home make an earlier demolition the cost effective alternative. The lease for the home at 3380 Gideon Street has been operating on a month-to-month lease since August 31, 2015. Staff has worked with the attorney and property owner to reestablish the lease for a period of one year with an optional automatic one year renewal and to include future provisions for increase rental rates.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the lease with John Michaels, as presented.

Attachment: Michaels Lease 2016.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR HOME WITHIN SITE FOR NORTH PORT'S SEVENTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

On October 5, 2010, the School Board authorized the acquisition of scores of contiguous quarter-acre, residentially-zoned lots off Haberland Boulevard in North Port for a future elementary school. All of the parcels, including four homes, have been acquired and the district has chosen to lease the homes until the site needs to be cleared for school construction, or until repairs to the home make an earlier demolition the cost effective alternative. The lease for the home at 3440 Gideon Street has been operating on a month-to-month lease since January 31, 2015. Staff has worked with the attorney and property owner to reestablish the lease for a period of one year with an optional automatic one year renewal and to include future provisions for increase rental rates.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the lease with Wesley and Duana Thompson, as presented.

Attachment: Thompson Lease 2016.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT FOR HOME WITHIN SITE FOR NORTH PORT'S SEVENTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

On October 5, 2010, the School Board authorized the acquisition of scores of contiguous quarter-acre, residentially-zoned lots off Haberland Boulevard in North Port for a future elementary school. All of the parcels, including four homes, have been acquired and the district has chosen to lease the homes until the site needs to be cleared for school construction, or until repairs to the home make an earlier demolition the cost effective alternative. The lease for the home at 3464 Hobart Street has been operating on a month-to-month lease since August 31, 2015. Staff has worked with the attorney and property owner to reestablish the lease for a period of one year with an optional automatic one year renewal and to include future provisions for increase rental rates.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the lease with Dave Harrelson and Jill Smith, as presented.

Attachment: Harrelson Lease 2016.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

17. APPROVAL FOR SARASOTA HIGH'S MAST STUDENTS TO ATTEND INTEL INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA ON MAY 8-13, 2016

Description
Students will compete at the Intel International Science Fair.  They will be presenting their research projects to judges, network with community members from across the world, share ideas with other high school students from countries around the world, and attend presentations by industry professionals and international companies. 

Recommendation
That the field trip for Sarasota High's MaST students to attend Intel International Science Fair in Phoenix, Arizona on May 8-13, 2016  be approved as presented.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

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

Description
The custodian of the property (cost center heads) have certified it be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable or otherwise inoperable. Property still on hand after reallocation will be salvaged 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: AgdDeleteProperty04192016.pdf

19. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #16-0021 FOR CONCRETE SERVICES

Description
A bid to provide 'Concrete Services' was received on March 24, 2016. The bid of Oneco Concrete & Asphalt, Inc., meets the advertised specifications. 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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Oneco Concrete & Asphalt, Inc., for 'Concrete Services' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: ConcreteSvcs16-0021Rec.pdf

20. APPROVAL TO REJECT RFP #16-0366 FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM

Description
A proposal to provide 'Professional Development System' was received on March 31, 2016. It is requested that the proposal be rejected. The specifications will be modified and a new Request for Proposal will be re-issued in the near future.

Recommendation
That the proposal to provide 'Professional Development System' be rejected.

Attachment: ProfessionalDevelopmentSystem16-0366Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

21. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH THE TOP-RANKED FIRM FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) STATUS REPORTS FOR A THREE (3)-YEAR PERIOD

Description
The scope shall be to provide status reports for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) permitted retention/detention area for all Sarasota County Schools facilities, district-wide. The scope includes field verification of compliance with record drawings and preparation of appropriate reports. On 4/5/2016 (Item #16), the Board authorized negotiations with the top-ranked firm. The Director of Construction Services and one (1) member of the Professional Services Selection Committee met with a representative of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and successfully negotiated a continuing contract for these services. This contract has been approved by the School Board attorney and is available for review at the Construction Services Department. The estimated cost for these services for the three (3)-year period is $75,000.00. Funds are available for these services through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the contract with the top-ranked firm for the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Status Reports for a three (3)-year period be approved as presented.

TRANSPORTATION

22. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Approval of the contract between Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida to provide student transportation services for the 2015 - 2016 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services between Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida to provide student transportation services for the 2015 - 2016 school year be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSIS.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE RESOLUTION AND RELATED FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION

Description
The District anticipates issuing Refunding Certificates of Participation (School Board of Sarasota County, Florida Master Lease Program), Series 2016A (the "2016A Certificates") in an amount not to exceed $69,000,000, in connection with the advance refunding of a portion of the outstanding Series 2009 Certificates and a portion of the outstanding Series 2010B Certificates. Prior to the District entering into a debt instrument, the Board is required to approve the leasing documents that include the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents attached as Exhibits to the Resolution (Amended and Restated Lease Schedule No. 2009, Amended and Restated Lease Schedule No. 2010B, Series 2016A Supplemental Trust Agreement, Escrow Deposit Agreement, and Purchaser's Proposal). The Certificate Resolution authorizes the issuance of the Series 2016A Certificates as long as certain parameters are met, including not less than 3% present value savings of the par amount of the Refunded Certificates, as prescribed by School Board Policy 7.102. The Certificate Resolution authorizes the Board Chair and Superintendent to execute all necessary documents and take such other action as is necessary to accomplish the refunding.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents as presented.

Attachment: Board Resolution.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT A - Form of A&R Lease Schedule 2009.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT B - Form of A&R Lease Schedule 2010B.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT C - Form of Supplemental Trust Agreement.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT D - Form of Escrow Deposit Agreement.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT E - Purchaser's Proposal.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

24. RECESS OF BOARD MEETING AND CONVENING OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County is required to convene and vote on Financing Documents for the issuance of Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2016A.

Recommendation
That the School Board meeting be recessed and the Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be convened.

Motions:
That the School Board meeting be recessed and the Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be convened.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

25. APPROVAL OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION AND RELATED FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2016A

Description
The District anticipates issuing Refunding Certificates of Participation (School Board of Sarasota County, Florida Master Lease Program), Series 2016A (the "Series 2016A Certificates") in an amount not to exceed $69,000,000, in connection with the advance refunding of a portion of the outstanding Series 2009 Certificates and a portion of the outstanding Series 2010B Certificates. The structure of the financing requires the Financing Corporation to approve the leasing documents that include the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents attached as Exhibits to the Resolution (Amended and Restated Lease Schedule No. 2009, Amended and Restated Lease Schedule No. 2010B, Series 2016A Supplemental Trust Agreement, Fifth Amendment to Assignment of Lease Agreement, and Purchaser's Proposal). The Corporate resolution authorizes the issuance of the Series 2016A Certificates as long as certain parameters set forth in the School Board Certificate Resolution are met, including not less than 3% present value savings of the par amount of the Refunded Certificates, as prescribed by School Board Policy 7.102. The Corporate Resolution authorizes the President and Secretary to execute all necessary documents and take such other action as is necessary to accomplish the refunding.

Recommendation
That the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents be approved as presented.

Attachment: Corporation Resolution.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT A - Form of A&R Lease Schedule 2009.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT B - Form of A&R Lease Schedule 2010B.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT C - Form of Supplemental Trust Agreement.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT D - Form of 5th Amendment to Assignment of Lease Agreement.pdf
Attachment: EXHIBIT E - Purchaser's Proposal.pdf

Motions:
That the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

26. ADJOURNMENT OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING AND RECONVENING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the meeting of the Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County, FL, be adjourned and the School Board Meeting reconvened.

Motions:
That the meeting of the Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County, FL, be adjourned and the School Board Meeting reconvened.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

27. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Caroline Zucker congratulated the Education Channel on the recent update to the system so that Board Meetings and Work Sessions can now be viewed/archived on demand on our web page, thus adding to the transparency of the School Board.

28. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:34 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on April 19, 2016 and approved at the regular Board meeting on May 3, 2016.

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Secretary                                           Chair
Lori White                                        Shirley Brown