1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Sarasota County Kindness Community Proclamation - Jacqueline Moore - Founder of Kindness Community, Veronica Brandon Miller - Vice President of Goodwill Manasota Foundation by Sonia Figaredo-Alberts, Executive Director of Pupil Support Services

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Dr. Bowden said yesterday was the first day of school. Our enrollment was 40,125 students, and the projected enrollment was 43,709. He encouraged any parents who have school age children who have not registered yet to please do so as soon as possible. Since we started a little earlier this year, the five- and ten-day count has been modified to allow more time for students to enroll before we start re-allocating teaching units at our school sites.

At the work session this morning, Board Members requested a financial breakdown on the cost of the iReady program. Dr. Bowden explained the following and will send this information electronically to Board Members.

iReady Expenditure 2015-2016 to 2018-2019
School Level	2015-2016	2016-2017	2017-2018	2018-2019	Total over 4 Years
I Ready K-5 (Multi Year)*	$508,890.00	$424,075.00	$424,075.00	$339,260.00	$1,696,300.00
I Ready 6-8 (2 Year)**		$470,863.00			$470,863.00
	$508,890.00	$894,938.00	$424,075.00	$339,260.00	$2,167,163.00
* K-5 - 4 Year Contract Payment Terms:  Year 1 (30%), Years 2 and 3 (25%), Year 4 (20%)
** 6-8 - 2 Year Contract, Payment Terms: Year 1 (100%)

Dr. Bowden said that the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21 does have educational value for our students, but it also needs to be approached with an appropriate level of caution.  He gave a brief update on district guidelines that have been issued. These guidelines will be shared in a press release and also a Connect-
Ed message to all parents.

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Jon Susce - Charter Schools

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the August 1, 2017 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

Attachment: 080117 Board Mtg minutes.pdf

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 August 15, 2017 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board August 15, 2017 (Addendum 1).pdf
Attachment: Board August 15, 2017 (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: 8.15.17 Reassignments for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO BE A KINDNESS COMMUNITY

Description
"Kindness Community" creates social change that makes kindness a way of life.

Recommendation
That the proclamation for The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to be a Kindness Community be approved as presented.

Attachment: Kindness Community Proclamation.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE IBM/WATSON ENLIGHT CONTRACT BETWEEN OFFICE DEPOT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
On August 2, 2016 the School Board approved the agreement with Office Depot for services to support the implementation of IBM Watson Enlight for Educators. The IBM Watson Enlight solution uses analytics and cognitive technologies to provide educators with insights into each learner's academic performance and guide educators toward appropriate materials and strategies that are aligned with each learner's needs and goals. The proposed amendments provide an adjusted project timeline for the development of the solution, clarification of language related to data sharing and technology support and the terms for mutually acceptable exchange of services between the district and Office Depot/IBM.

Recommendation
That the amendment to the contract between Office Depot and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Office Depot Amendment One to Master Agreement 8-4-17 FINAL.pdf
Attachment: Office Depot Watson SOW 8-17.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INN AT SARASOTA BAY CLUB AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The Board offers to enrolled students Health Science program, and the Inn at Sarasota Bay Club manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience and the Inn at Sarasota Bay Club has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation between the Inn at Sarasota Bay Club and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: The In 2017 - 2019.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN WJK EDUCATION CONSULTING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The district contracts for services to support Sarasota County's Leadership Academy and the ExCEL Leadership Program for aspiring teachers, the Preparing New Principals Program, and professional development training sessions for our newly appointed principals and charter school leaders. This contract covers the 2017-2018 leadership programs/activities sponsored and funded in part by both the Professional Development and Human Resources departments. The balance will be funded by a leadership grant from the Florida Department of Education.

Recommendation
That the contract between WJK Education Consulting and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Contract 2017-18 Leadership Development - WJK Educ Consultants.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN IMAGINE AT NORT PORT - ELEMENTARY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Imagine at North Port - Elementary for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the agreement for meal service with Imagine North Port - Elementary as presented.

Attachment: Imagine-NP ELEMENTARY 2017-18.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN IMAGINE NORTH PORT- SECONDARY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Imagine North Port -Secondary for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, FL approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Imagine-NP SECONDARY 2017-18.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICES BETWEEN ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI AND ISLAND VILLAGE MIDDLE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Island Village Montessori and Island Village Middle for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, FL approval the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Island Village Island Village Middle 17-18.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI ON CLARK AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Island Village Montessori on Clark for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Island Village on Clark 17-18.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make available breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Sarasota Suncoast Academy for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Sara Suncoast Academy 17-18.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY - GRADES 9-12 AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Sarasota Military Academy grades 9-12 for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Military grades 9-12- 2017-18.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY - GRADES 6-8 AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARSOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Sarasota Military Academy grades 6-8 for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Military Acad grades 6-8 17-18.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: SSArtsSci 17-18.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES - ELEMENTARY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to students enrolled at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: SSIS elementary 17-18.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES-MIDDLE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to students enrolled at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies - middle for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: SSIS Middle 17-18.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COOUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Student Leadership Academy for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Student Leadership Acad 17-18.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the students enrolled at Sarasota Academy of the Arts for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County Florida approve the agreement for meal service as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Acad of the Arts 2017-18.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This addendum will modify the contract to update the basic student allocation and total reimbursement amounts due to a change in the base student allocation.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Children First, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Add 8-2017.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CARLTON PALMS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This addendum will modify the contract to update the matrix and total reimbursement amounts due to a change in the base student allocation.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Carlton Palms Addendum 8-2017.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This addendum will modify the contract to update the matrix and total reimbursement amounts due to a change in the base student allocation.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: COMMUNITYHaven-Selby Add 8-2017 (003).pdf

28. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND SOUTHWEST FL WATER POLO FOUNDATION, INC. TO PROVIDE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS/ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN WATER POLO FROM JULY 1, 2017 TO JUNE 30, 2020

Description
The purpose of this agreement is to provide Venice High School (VHS) students/athletes with the opportunity to participate in water polo as a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) recognized sport beginning in the 2017-2018 school year at VHS, as a pilot program (with the hope, but not the requirement, of expanding to additional schools in Sarasota County) in full compliance with all federal, state and local laws applicable to Florida public schools, including but not limited to those laws providing for a free public education and requiring equal rights to participation regardless of gender. The initial term of this agreement will be three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2017. At the end of the initial term, the agreement may be renewed on an annual basis by mutual agreement of the parties on such terms as they agree in writing.

Recommendation
That the cooperative agreement between The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and Southwest Florida Water Polo Foundation, Inc. to provide students/athletes the opportunity to participate in water polo from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Southwest FL Water Polo Foundation Agreement.pdf
Attachment: Water Polo Estimated Budget 2017 to 2020.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This addendum will modify the contract to update the matrix and total reimbursement amounts due to a change in the base student allocation.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: EasterSealsLily Add 8-2017.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This addendum will modify the contract to update the matrix and total reimbursement amounts due to a change in the base student allocation.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Florida Center Add 8-17.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This addendum will modify the contract to update the matrix and total reimbursement amounts due to a change in the base student allocation.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Pinnacle Academy, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pinnacle Add 8-2017.pdf

GRANTS

32. APPROVAL OF THE BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of approximately $44,000 from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County's Allen Wirtz and Jo Bowen Nobbe Fund will allow Gocio Elementary School to offer the services of a Behavioral Specialist who will serve student needs and help teachers provide accommodations which boost student learning and achievement.

Recommendation
That the Behavioral Specialist grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Behavioral Specialist.pdf
Minutes: Items 32 -37 were pulled for positive comment by Caroline Zucker.

33. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA AGAINST VIOLENCE (SAVE) GRANT PROPOSAL TO WENDY THOMAS FOR GRANT PREVENTION COORDINATOR

Description
Grant funds not to exceed $62,963.92 will provide a Prevention Coordinator for the Sarasota Against Violence(SAVE) Grant.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota Against ViolencE (SAVE) Grant Prevention Coordinator proposal be approved.

Attachment: Wendy Thomas Prevention Coord 2017-18 signed.pdf
Attachment: SAVE Grant Prevention Coordinator.pdf

34. APPROVAL OF THE STEAM STREET: WHERE THINKERS TINKER GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FARMERS INSURANCE DREAM BIG CHALLENGE FOR WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $100,000 will transform parts of the Wilkinson Elementary School media center into a science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) center of hands-on, maker space learning.

Recommendation
That the STEAM Street: Where Thinkers Tinker grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: STEAM Street.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF THE TUTORING SUPPORT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of approximately $15,300 will support Gocio Elementary School's after school tutoring program.

Recommendation
That the Tutoring Support grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Tutoring Support.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING INITIATIVE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR HERON CREEK MIDDLE, LAUREL NOKOMIS, VENICE MIDDLE AND WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Description
CONTINUATION: Grant funds of $525,000 will expand instructional technology in 21 middle school English Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms.

Recommendation
That the 21st Century Learning Initiative grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: GCCF 21st Century Learning.pdf

37. APPROVAL OF THE 21ST CENTURY LEARNING INITIATIVE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CHARLES AND MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATION FOR BOOKER, BROOKSIDE AND MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Description
CONTINUATION: Grant funds of $525,000 will expand instructional technology in 21 middle school English Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms.

Recommendation
That the 21st Century Learning Initiative grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Barancik 21st Century Learning.pdf
Attachment: baranick.pdf

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

38. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESS

Description

Pursuant to State Board Rules 6A-1.102, 11b Purchasing Policies, the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived as authorized by Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S., for the purchase by district school boards of educational services and any type of copyrighted materials where such materials are purchased directly from the producer or publisher, the owner of the copyright, an exclusive agent within the state, a governmental agency or a recognized educational institution.

The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools.

Recommendation
That the attached list of vendors for the anticipated purchase of materials and services exempt from the bidding process be approved as presented.

Attachment: ExemptFY2018.pdf

39. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS

Description

Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process.  The School Board allows for this process subject to the provisions of law.

Recommendation
That the attached list of  contracts for anticipated materials and services, using the piggyback contracting process, be approved as presented.

Attachment: PiggyBackFY2018.pdf

40. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #18-0061 FOR FUMIGATION SERVICES

Description
A bid to provide 'Fumigation Services' was received on July 19, 2017. The bid of Haskell Termite & Pest Control, Inc., was the best low bid meeting 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 Haskell Termite & Pest Control, Inc., for 'Fumigation Services' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: 18-0061 Rec.pdf

41. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #18-0100 FOR DRIVER EDUCATION/TRAFFIC SAFETY TRAINING

Description
A bid to provide 'Driver Education/Traffic Safety Training' was received on July 18, 2017. The bid of Ault's Driver Education Center, Inc., met the advertised specifications and falls within budgetary guidelines. 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 budget allocated for the program.

Recommendation
That the bid of Ault's Driver Education Center, Inc., for 'Driver Education/Traffic Safety Training' in an amount not to exceed $275,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: 18-0100Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

42. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF BUILDINGS #96-106 AT RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL, #96-045 AND #96-174 AT TRIAD SCHOOL AND #96-212 AT WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
The specified buildings are one-story buildings that are deemed to no longer be economical to maintain or renovate. The demolition value of these buildings has been proven by the Castaldi Formula calculation. Funds for this demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Buildings #96-106 at Riverview High School, #96-045 and #96-174 at Triad School and #96-212 at Wilkinson Elementary School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition, be approved as presented.

Attachment: DemoMemo_SitePlans.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

43. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #6 TO THE 2017 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description
The recommended professional has submitted request for the annual certification by the School Board to provide professional construction related services for Sarasota County Schools' projects. This submission in in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71. The initial list was Board approved on 1/3/2017 (Item #12). The newly added firm is identified in the enclosure at the end of the initial listing. Upon Board approval, the pertinent date from this submission will be incorporated to the existing list.

Recommendation
That Update #6 to the 2017 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: QPListUpdate6.pdf

44. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(s)

Description
The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $125,109.69 in gross contact dollars.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: AUG15CO.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

45. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BENEFITS SPECIALIST

Description
The revised job description for Benefits Specialist is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Benefits Specialist as presented.

Attachment: Job 014 - BenefitsSpec .pdf

46. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Eric Robinson made the following motion:

Motion: That staff be directed to investigate dependent care solutions to include Section 129 Dependent Care Plan or any other such plan that will allow our teachers to have dependent care before and after school for school age children.

Second: Bridget Ziegler

The Chair asked if there were any comments from the public. No comments made.

Voice vote taken.

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

Motion passes 5:0.

Art Hardy discussed with Board Members the timeline for adopting the referendum resolution. The Supervisor of Elections has suggested the vote be held March 13, 2018. The variables include the date of the election, the mil amount, the ballot language and the duration. As a reference, Mr. Hardy will bring a copy of the last resolution to the next work session for discussion.

47. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:44 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on August 15, 2017 and approved at the regular Board meeting on September 5, 2017.

____________________________         _________________________
Secretary                                                  Chair
Todd Bowden                                          Caroline Zucker