1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Eagle Scout Nicholas Joseph Nocera - Chair

Recognition of Eagle Scout Marc LaBarre - Chair

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Education Channel Update

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Superintendent White was not present at the meeting.  Chief Operations Office Scott Lempe filled in for Superintendent White.

On November seventh and eighth, Sarasota County School District counselors and psychologists presented two free workshops for parents and educators to help them identify and respond to depression and self-destructive behavior in young people. 

To reach a larger audience for this important topic, the Education Channel recorded the sessions presented at the workshops.  Three sessions are airing as a half-hour program during the month of December.  They are titled "Beyond Feeling Sad; Helping Kids in Crisis,"When Anger and Sadness Overtake Your Child; Identifying Signs of Depression" and "Is Your child at Risk of Suicide?"

The Education Channel is aired on Comcast Channel 20 and Verizon 33.  Viewers can find the complete program guide using the link on the district website home page at http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/

The Education Channel staff also recorded three additional sessions from the workshops.  They are titled "Invasion of Privacy vs. Protecting Your Child; Parental Considerations for Internet Social Groups," "Behind Closed Doors: Cutting and Self-Injury Behaviors," and "Helping Your Child Bounce Back."

The additional workshop sessions, as well as the sessions being broadcast, are available on DVD by calling the Education Channel at 361-6355.

All school facilities will have their flags flying at half staff from dawn to dusk in recognition of the 70th anniversary of December 7 and the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

 

 

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: John Barkow - Expulsion

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the November 15, 2011 (Regular Board Meeting) and the November 22, 2011 (Board Reorganization 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: 12-06-11.pdf
Attachment: 12-06-11 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 Reassignment Appeal Board, in accordance with policies of the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.

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

Attachment: rptBoardDate December 6.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED CONTRACT FOR SALE OF THE OLD TRIAD SITE

Description
On October 4, 2011, the School Board approved a contract to sell the previous site of the Triad program at the corner of Sawyer and Wilkinson, with a closing date of January 31, 2012.  An amendment is necessary as the site has been vandalized and has sustained severe damage to the HVAC units.  The proposed action decreases the sale price by the repair estimate of $26,126.64.  In the meantime, the district has upgraded the site's security system to inhibit additional damage prior to closing.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the amended contract for sale of the old Triad site as presented.

Attachment: old Triad contract amendment.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULES AFFECTED BY THE CHANGE IN FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE

Description
Due to an increase in the State of Florida's minimum wage the following modified salary schedules affected by this change are presented for approval.

Recommendation

That the salary schedules are approved as presented.

Career and Technical, Adult & Community Education Part-Time Classified - Teacher Aides

Career and Technical, Adult & Community Education Part-Time Classified - Food Service

Temporary Substitute/After-Before School Child Care

Adult/Enrichment/Community Education Part-Time

Attachment: Adult Enrichment 1112 w-Revised Minimum Wage 110911 (2).pdf
Attachment: Vocational Aide 1112 w-Revised Minimum Wage 110911 (2).pdf
Attachment: Vocational Food Service 1112 w-Revised Minimum Wage 110911 (2).pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 2011-2012 w-Revised Minimum Wage 110911 (2) (2).pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ASSOCIATED MARINE INSTITUTE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
This agreement outlines the relationship and responsibilities shared by the School Board of Sarasota County and Associated Marine Institute, Inc., who will provide students at AMIkids Sarasota with alternative programs of education, training and related services. This contract supersedes all prior agreements between the parties and replaces the contract entered into July 19, 2011. This contract provides coverage for DJJ students.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Associated Marine Institute, Inc. as presented.

Attachment: AMI.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ('SCHOOL') AND ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, INC. ('HOSPITAL') D/B/A ENGLEWOOD COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Description

The School offers to enrolled students a Paramedic program and the Hospital operates a comprehensive acute-care medical-surgical facility.  The School desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation

That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (School) and Englewood Community Hospital, Inc. (Hospital) d/b/a Englewood Community Hospital be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Englewood Community Hospital.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ('SCHOOL BOARD') AND THE GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH ('HEALTH CARE FACILITY')

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and Clinical Skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, ('School Board') and the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch ('Health Care Facility') be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ('SCHOOL BOARD') AND SUNNYSIDE HEALTH CENTER ('HEALTH CARE FACILITY')

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and Clinical Skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, ('School Board') and Sunnyside Health Center ('Health Care  Facility') be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreementt - SBSC and Sunnyside Health Center.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ('SCHOOL') AND HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER ('HOSPITAL')

Description

The School offers to enrolled students a Health Occupation program in the field of Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology and the Hospital operates a comprehensive acute-care medical-surgical facility.  The School desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida ('School') and HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blake Medical Center ('Hospital') be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Blake Medical Center.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE TITLE I SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT

Description

This minor change in the Title I Supplemental Educational Services Contract is necessitated by the State reducing the Per Pupil Allocation given to the District.

! A+ Tutor U
A Quantum Leap Educational Services, LLC
A to Z In-Home Tutoring
Advanced Home Tutoring, LLC d/b/a Club Z!
Advanced Learners Private Tutoring, LLC
After School Programs, Inc.
ATS Project Success
JFK Tutoring, Inc.
Macedonia Human Services Cultural Training Center
Si2 Supplemental Instructional Services, Inc.
Smart Start Tutoring, Inc.
Sylvan Learning Centers of Charlotte & Sarasota Counties

 

 

 

 

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Second Addendum to the Title I Supplemental Educational Services Contract for all SES providers as presented.

Attachment: SES 1112 Second Addendum 12 Providers.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

17. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL BAND FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C., ON APRIL 19, 2012 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2012

Description
Students will perform at the World War II Memorial for an audience of WW II veterans.  This is an opportunity to say 'Thank You'.  Students will also tour sites significant to our nation's history.

Recommendation

That the North Port High School Band field trip to Washington, D.C., on April 19, 2012 through April 24, 2012, be approved.

18. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, ON FEBRUARY 16, 2012 THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Description

This is an inter-curricular Speech and Debate competition.

Recommendation

That the Pine View School Speech and Debate team field trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 16, 2012 through February 21, 2012, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-362

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-362, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 10, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-362, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 1, 2012.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provision 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. 11-362, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until August 1 of the 2012-2013 academic year.

 

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-362.pdf (Confidential Item)

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-485

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-485, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 11, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-485, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provision 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. 11-485, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-485.pdf (Confidential Item)

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-124

Description
On October 17, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-124, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 12-124, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-124.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-118

Description
On October 18, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-118, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Battery on a School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until November 16, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 12-118, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until November 16 of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-118.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-116

Description

On October 31, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-116, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 14, 2013.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 12-116, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 14 of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-116.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-073

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-073, is in violation of an accepted Deferred Agreement for school placement.  On October 4, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-073, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(k), Threat to School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until October 24, 2012.

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. 12-073, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until October 24 of 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-073.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-462

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-462, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 29, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-462, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.

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. 11-462, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-462.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-264

Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program.  This student was been withdrawn from the Triad program and the expulsion reinstated.

Recommendation
That the abeyance of Expulsion Case No. 11-264, be rescinded per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-264.pdf (Confidential Item)

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-126

Description
On November 4, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-126, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs, and School Board Policy 5.34(1)(a), Possessed, Used or Sold an Alcohol Beverage, any illegal Controlled Substance, or Paraphernalia capable of modifying mood or behavior, including any substance that is held out to be, or represented to be, any illegal or controlled substance.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2013.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case 12-126, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, and the entire 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-126.pdf (Confidential Item)

28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-131

Description
On November 10, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-131, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs, and School Board Policy 5.34(1)(a), Possessed, Used or Sold an Alcohol Beverage, any Illegal Controlled Substance, or Paraphernalia capable of modifying mood or behavior, including any substance that is held out to be, or represented to be, any illegal or controlled substance.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case 12-131, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-131.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

29. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #12-0147 FOR MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND ADVERTISING FOR SCTI

Description

Proposals to provide 'Marketing, Public Relations, and Advertising for SCTI' were received from four vendors on October 19, 2011.  The proposal of Patterson/Bach Communications, Inc., was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications.  This proposal is for a period of two years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for this purchase are contained in the Workforce Development budget.

Recommendation
That the proposal of Patterson/Bach Communications, Inc., to provide 'Marketing, Public Relations, and Advertising for SCTI' in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for a two year period be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: MarketingSCTI12-0147Rec.pdf

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

Description
The custodians 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.

Attachment: DeletionReport 11-15-2011.pdf

FACILITIES

31. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE D/W SUMMER VARIOUS SMALL PROJECTS

Description
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 #1 for approval.  The 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 final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: Attachment for E-Agenda.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

32. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT - PHASE 2

Description
Under the terms of the 7/21/2009 (Item #63) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Mills Gilbane for a portion of the Venice High School Rebuild project.  The 7/21/2009 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.  The scope of this contract shall include the vertical construction of a new Administration Building, Gymnasium and Performing Arts Center.  The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $39,811,580.00.  This contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That the Contract for Construction for the Venice High School Rebuild project-Phase 2 be approved as presented.

33. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORTABLES INSTALLATION 2011 PROJECT

Description

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 No. 1 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: BAIenc12-6-2011ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO1-SouthsidePortablesInstallation2011.pdf

34. 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 $1,696,922.25 in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $1,702,829.16 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $1,605,970.90 result a net of $96,858.26 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc12-6-2011CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

35. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the months ending July 31, 2011, August 31, 2011, and September 30, 2011 do not reflect any unexpected trends for the first quarter of the 2011-2012 fiscal year.  The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately November when property taxes are received.  However, the deficit will increase because of the budgeted decrease in fund balance in the General fund due to continuing State cuts and decreases in local revenue.  The larger variance between 2012 and 2011 on the District's balance sheet at September 30, 2011 for accounts payable is as a result of the implementation of the Crosspointe software in August 2011.  The District is now more appropriately reflecting our accounts payable liabilities and actual expenses in the period they are incurred rather than the period paid.       

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the period July through September, 2011, be approved as presented.

Attachment: July 2011.pdf
Attachment: August 2011.pdf
Attachment: September 2011.pdf
Attachment: Supers Financial Report September 30 2011.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

36. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR STATISTICAL DATA ANALYST

Description
Revisions to the job description for Statistical Data Analyst position are being submitted for change due to the position requiring a unique, high-level statistical and analytic skill set in order to meet the new legislative demands associated with district and school accountability, teacher evaluation, and the growing assessment programs.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Statistical Data Analyst.

Attachment: Job 301 - Statistical Research Analyst.pdf

37. SUSPENSION OF BOARD MEETING AND CONVENING OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The annual meeting confirms and ratifies all actions taken by the officers and directors of the corporation since its last meeting of the directors, and elects the Chairman as President and the Superintendent as Secretary and Treasurer.

Recommendation
That the School Board meeting be temporarily suspended and the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be convened.

Motions:
That the School Board meeting be temporarily suspended and the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be convened.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

38. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Board elect Caroline Zucker Chair as President of the Corporation and Lori White as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation.

Motions:
That the Board elect Caroline Zucker Chair as President of the Corporation and Lori White as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

39. ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING TO RECONVENE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be adjourned.

Motions:
That the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be adjourned.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

40. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Board member Carol Todd reminded the public that Friday, December 16, is the last day of school for the winter break and the students are out and for the public to drive carefully as we will have students walking, riding bicycles, skateboarding and enjoying their holidays.

Board member Shirley Brown stated there was an article in the paper about a 17 year old student who was not from Sarasota County that won the National Science Award.  The student came up with a molecule that will attack a cancer cell. It can be distributed with laser or through pill form.  A student from Out of Door Academy won the local award and she won as first runner up at the National Science Award because she came up with a program that reads mammograms more efficiently and more accurately than the radiologist did.  These students are our future and when we invest in our students and we invest in our schools we are investing in our futures and hopefully what these two students have done will have a meaningful effect on our lives in the future and if not our lives then our children's lives.

Board member Jane Goodwin stated that this is the last Board meeting of the year and there are some wonderful productions taking place at Booker High School and Sarasota High School now that are very festive and have a holiday theme.  Encouraged the public to get out and go and see some great entertainment.  There are also a lot of programs in the elementary, middle and high schools.  Encouraged the public to support our children, support our schools and to participate where possible.  There is great community spirit.  There are great parents behind every child in our school system.      

 

 

41. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 6:56 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on December 6, 2011, and approved at the regular Board meeting on January 3, 2011.