Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
6:30 p.m.
Call To Order (6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription
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Recommendation
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Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescriptionIntroduction of Kristi Jarvis, New Principal Ashton Elementary by Chris Renouf, Executive Director Elementary Education
Introduction of Jamie (Massengale) Lowicz, New Acting Principal of Oak Park by Steve Cantees, Executive Director of Secondary Education
Recommendation
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Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
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Recommendation
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Minutes:
Esther Rachwal - opposition to Item 34
James Rachwal - opposition to Item 34
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
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Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription
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RecommendationThat the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.
Minutes: Positive comment on Item 15 by Bridget Ziegler.
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: Shirley Brown Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Eric Robinson - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription
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RecommendationThat the July 18, 2017 (Regular Board Meeting), July 20, 2017 (Tentative Millage and Budget Meeting) and the July 25, 2017 (Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget Meeting) minutes be approved.
Attachment: 071817 Board Mtg Minutes.pdf
Attachment: 072017 Tentative Budget Minutes.pdf
Attachment: 072517 Public Hearing Adopt Millage Budget.pdf
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
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Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: Board August 1, 2017 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board August 1, 2017 (Addendum 1).pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescriptionReassignment 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: 8.1.17 Reassignments for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)
GENERAL ITEMS9. APPROVAL TO MAKE THE 2017-2018 STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEWDescription
The District's K-12 Student Progression Plan for 2017-2018 are ready for public review. Review period will be August 3, 2017 through September 5, 2017.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, FL make available for public review the K-12 Student Progression Plan for 2017-2018.
Attachment: Student Progression Plan 2017_2018 Final.pdf
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS10. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR TITLE I SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ECTACDescriptionSarasota County School Board is a member of ECTAC, East Coast Technical Assistance Consortium, for purposes of support and technical assistance. The agreement for ECTAC support is with the School Board of Seminole County, the fiscal agent for ECTAC.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for services with the School Board of Seminole County for ECTAC Title I support and technical assistance as presented.
Attachment: Seminole Co SB-ECTAC 2017-18.pdf11. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR MENTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICESDescription
This agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, delineates the shared responsibilities regarding school-based mentoring services provided to at-risk youth by the Mentor Managers (job description attached) who will provide specific services to students enrolled in high schools in Sarasota County.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide mentor management services be approved as presented.
Attachment: BBBS Mentor Managers 2017-2018.pdf12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS, INC. (YMCA-TRIAD PROGRAM) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This agreement outlines the relationship and responsibilities shared by the Sarasota Family Young Men's Christian Associations, Inc. (YMCA-TRIAD Program) and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida. The YMCA-TRIAD alternative school program provides education, training and related services for students in grades 6-12.
Recommendation
That the agreement between the Sarasota Family Young Men's Christian Associations, Inc. (YMCA-TRIAD Program) and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Triad 17-18.pdf13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE SERVICESDescription
The Sarasota County YMCA agrees to provide child care services in conformance with 65C-22, Florida Administrative Code, "Child Care Standards" at Fruitville, Gocio, Southside, and Wilkinson.
Recommendation
That the agreements with Sarasota Family YMCA to provide child care services at Fruitville, Gocio, Southside, and Wilkinson.
Attachment: Fruitville YMCA 17-18.pdf
Attachment: Gocio YMCA 17-18.pdf
Attachment: Southside YMCA 17-18.pdf
Attachment: Wilkinson YMCA 17-18.pdf14. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR HEAD START SERVICESDescription
Children First, Inc. will provide Head Start services at Emma E. Booker Elementary and Alta Vista Elementary Schools for 2017-2018 school year.
Recommendation
That the contract between Children First, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Children First Head Start 2017-18.pdf15. APPROVAL OF ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA (SCF) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLDescription
This is the updated articulation agreement between State College of Florida (SCF) and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL.
Recommendation
That the updated articulation agreement between State College of Florida (SCF)and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL be approved.
Attachment: SCF Early College 2017-18.pdf16. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN K12 FLORIDA, LLC SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
Addendum to K12 Florida, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida Agreement. Original Agreement between K12 Florida, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida approved at School Board Meeting on 5/2/17, Board Meeting Item #9.
Recommendation
That the addendum to the K12 Florida, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida Agreement be approved as presented.
Attachment: K12 Florida LLC 2017-18.pdf
Attachment: K12 Florida LLC School Addendum.pdf17. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BENEVA ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Beneva Animal Hospital manages a veterinary/animal care facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and Beneva Animal Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Beneva Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Beneva Animal Hospital 2017 - 2020.pdf18. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTH PORT ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting Program and North Port Animal Hospital manages a veterinary/animal care facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and North Port Animal Hospital Animal Hospital has agreed to makes its facility available for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between North Port Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: North Port Animal Hospital 2017 - 2020.pdf19. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Ark Animal Hospital manages a veterinary/animal care facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and Ark Animal Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Ark Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Ark Animal Hospital 2017 - 2020.pdf20. APPROVAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING THE MAINTENANCE AND USE OF THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE- NORTH PORT JOINT USE SARASOTA COUNTY LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERMENTDescriptionAt the Convocation of Government in January of 2014 staff presented the idea of a joint use facility in the City of North Port that would house the second library in the City along with a North Port presence of the Suncoast Technical College. Subsequent to the Convocation, the City of North Port added a Conference Center to the discussion-which the city subsequently funded. On July 12, 2016 the parties entered into a Joint Project Agreement setting forth the respective obligations and responsibilities with respect to funding, design, and construction of the facility. Shenkel Shultz Architects was awarded a contract to design and Willis A. Smith was awarded a contract to build the facility. As of today, the complex is well underway and scheduled to open on October 16, 2017. The agreement associated with this motion details how the County and School Board will share responsibilities for the operations and maintenance of the shared use facility and how those services will be paid for. The term of agreement is 30 years, with automatic 10 year renewals, unless terminated subject to the provisions of the agreement.
Recommendation
That the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement Regarding The Maintenance And Use Of The Suncoast Technical College- North Port Joint Use Sarasota County Library/Media Center between the School Board of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Government as presented.
Attachment: STC-Library - Maintenance and Use Agreement w Art Sig.pdf
Attachment: SCT NP Appendices Exhibit A B Board.pdf21. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR THE KidsREAD TUTORING PROGRAM BETWEEN THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA.Description
The agreement describes the responsibilities shared by The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and The School Board for the provision of reading instruction and tutoring for students who participate in the KidsREAD Tutoring Program and the Patterson Foundation Suncoast Summer Book Challenge.
Recommendation
That the agreement between The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Boys & Girls Clubs Interagency Agreement 7-14-17.pdf
GRANTS22. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA AGAINST VIOLENCE (SAVE) GRANT PROPOSAL TO CAROLYN MASON FOR GRANT PROJECT MANAGERDescription
Grant funds not to exceed $56,550.00 will provide a Project Manager for the Sarasota Against ViolencE(SAVE) Grant.
Recommendation
That the Sarasota Against ViolencE (SAVE) Grant Project Manager proposal be approved.
Attachment: SAVE GRANT Project Manager Expectations.pdf
Attachment: Contract C. M..pdf23. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA AGAINST VIOLENCE (SAVE) GRANT PROPOSAL TO NAQUILA BEACHEM GREGORY FOR GRANT CONTRACTED CLERICAL SUPPORTDescription
Grant funds not to exceed $65,417.00 will provide Clerical Support for the Sarasota Against ViolencE (SAVE) Grant.
Recommendation
That the Sarasota Against ViolencE (SAVE) Grant Clerical Support proposal be approved.
Attachment: 310+N +Beachem+2017-18.pdf
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT24. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETEDDescription
The custodian of the 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 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: Deletion Report 8.1.17.pdf
FACILITIES25. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERDescription
The Facilities Services change order is listed on the enclosure for ease of review. This change order totals a decrease of $7,295.07 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
That the Facilities Services change order be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: Fac Svc change order.pdf26. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE BOOKER MIDDLE COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER RENOVATIONDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein the final payment to the contractor for approval. The Executive Director of Facilities Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the certificate of substantial completion be approved as presented.
Attachment: BMS cert of complete.pdf
CONSTRUCTION27. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL RE-BUILD PHASE 1 & 2 CONTRACTSDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order #77 for the Venice High School Re-build Phase 1 & 2 Projects for approval. The Director of Construction Services 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: VHS_Fin Pymt.pdf28. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL RE-BUILD PROJECT SITE IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order #22 for the Site Improvements Project for approval. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: VHS-Site_Fin.pdf29. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERSDescription
The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of $131,609.82 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: AUG01CO.pdf
TRANSPORTATION30. APPROVAL OF OPENING AND CLOSING TIMES OF SCHOOLS FOR 2017-2018Description
Approval of the opening and closing times of schools for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Recommendation
That the opening and closing times of schools for the 2017-2018 academic year be approved as presented.
Attachment: School opening and closing times 2017 - 2018.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business31. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5.14Description
It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policies up-to-date:
Policy 5.14 - Homeless Students
Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 5.14.
Attachment: Policy 5.14 Homeless Students.pdf
32. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5.202Description
It is recommended that the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 5.202 Postsecondary Enrollment Programs.
Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 5.202.
Attachment: Policy 5.202 Postsecondary Enrollment Programs.pdf
Motions: That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 5.202. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Bridget Ziegler Second: Jane Goodwin Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Eric Robinson - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
33. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-18 FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN ADOPTIONDescription
Through the adoption of the 2017-18 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Sarasota County Schools establishes its five-year capital plan and capital budgeting priorities from 2017-18 through 2021-22. The CIP reflects the Board's direction from capital planning workshops held from November 2016 through May 2017. It also addresses the capital funding considerations required by HB 7069, including the issuance of debt to pay for Elementary J.
Recommendation
That the School Board adopt the 2017-18 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan as presented.
Attachment: CIP 2017.pdf
Motions: That the School Board adopt the 2017-18 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan as presented. - Vote Results Motion: Jane Goodwin Second: Shirley Brown
Motion Minutes:After discussion, Eric Robinson moved to call the question; Second by Bridget Ziegler. The Chair asked for a vote on the motion to call the question. Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Eric Robinson - Aye
Passes 5:0The Chair asked for a vote on Item 33. Technical difficulties occurred. Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Nay
Jane Goodwin - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Eric Robinson - NayMotion passes 3:2.
34. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL JOINDER IN LITIGATION CHALLENGING HB7069Description
This is a continuation of the discussion initiated by the Board at its July 18, 2017 board meeting related to whether the Board wishes to join with other school boards to initiate legal action to challenge the constitutionality of HB7069.
Recommendation
To be determined as a result of the discussion of the Board.
Minutes:Bridget Ziegler moved that the School Board of Sarasota County suspend all consideration or further allocation of resources towards the support of any potential litigation challenging HB7069. Second by Eric Robinson.
After discussion, voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Eric Robinson - Aye
Motion passes 5:0.
Announcements/Comments
35. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
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Recommendation
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Minutes:Jane Goodwin stated that the newspaper had an excellent Back to School supplement and thought it was an excellent resource for parents.
Eric Robinson stated he would like to talk more about educational issues at the next work session that could possibly move forward as an action item by the Board. Dr. Bowden reminded Board Members that the next work session on August 15 will be under the new format which means it will take place in the Chambers in its entirety. He said it may require us to start our day earlier. The charter school who received a D will also be there to present their school improvement plan for the Board's consideration. After feedback from the Board it will be an agenda item at a subsequent Board meeting where the Board will debate their final plan for acceptance or denial.
Bridget Ziegler said she was very excited for the opportunity to preview the new, highly anticipated dashboard. Dr. Bowden stated that each Board Member will have a chance to test drive the dashboard with Denise Cantalupo.
Adjournment
36. ADJOURNMENTDescription
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RecommendationN/A
Minutes:The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:29 p.m.
We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on August 1, 2017 and approved at the regular Board meeting on August 15, 2017.
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Secretary Chair
Todd Bowden Caroline Zucker
