1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

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Recommendation
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2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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Recommendation
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3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

Claire Ellis - support of proposed school calendars
Jonathan Buckley - support of proposed school calendars
Gail Forman - support of proposed school calendars
Erika Jessen - support of proposed school calendars
Cathy Hollar - concerns about Todd Bowden
Jennifer Mason - opposition to proposed school calendars
Christopher Mason - opposition to proposed school calendars
Bear Mancini - opposition to proposed school calendars
David Perkins - support of proposed school calendars
Rose Monahan - opposition to proposed school calendars
Lisa Mirman - opposition to proposed school calendars
Lee Mirman - opposition to proposed school calendars
Annie Copsey - opposition to proposed school calendars
Nevin Cowper - opposition to proposed school calendars
Steve Martinez - support of proposed school calendars
Lisa Temple - opposition to proposed school calendars
Kimberly Duplissey - opposition to proposed school calendars
Merlin Schenk - support of proposed school calendars
Kale Kirby - opposition to proposed school calendars
David Jones - support of proposed school calendars
Leanelis Garcia -support of proposed school calendars
Marc Mason - opposition to proposed school calendars

 

4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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Recommendation

That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.

Motions:
That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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N/A

Recommendation

That the November 15, 2016 (Monthly Work Session), November 15, 2016 (Regular Board Meeting), and November 22, 2016 Reorganization of the School Board and Financing Corporation Meeting minutes be approved.

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

6. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: Board December 6, 2016 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board December 6, 2016 (Addendum 1).pdf

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

7. 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
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: 12.6.16 Reassignments for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

8. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Description
SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPROVEMENT PLAN

Recommendation
That the District Improvement Plan is approved as presented https://www.floridacims.org/districts/sarasota

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program, and The City of North Port, Florida (North Port Fire Rescue) manages a Fire Rescue Department.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience and The City of North Port, Florida (North Port Fire Rescue) has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between The City of North Port, Florida (North Port Fire Rescue) and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: North Port Fire Rescue 2017-20.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS TEACHING ADULT EDUCATION OFF CAMPUS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA THROUGH SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Description
Agreement for Services for use in conjunction with the individuals teaching adult education classes off campus through Suncoast Technical College.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the form "Agreement for Services" for use in conjunction with individuals teaching adult education classes off campus through Suncoast Technical College as presented, and delegate to the Executive Director of the Suncoast Technical College, or his/her designee, the authority to sign the Agreement for Services in the future on behalf of the School Board.

Attachment: Form for adult classes - off campus.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
This agreement between The School Board of Sarasota County, FL and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County provides training and opportunities for Sarasota County high school students to develop leadership skills.

Recommendation
That the agreement between The School Board of Sarasota County, FL and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County for the purpose of developing leadership skills of Sarasota County high school students be approved as presented.

Attachment: STAR 2016-17.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS (VPA) COORDINATOR FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
VPA funds not to exceed $52,775.00 will provide a VPA Coordinator for Booker Middle School.

Recommendation
That the VPA Coordinator for Booker Middle School contract be approved as presented.

Attachment: Savannah Holds 310.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT

Description
This agreement resolves the case on the terms described.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of L. Z. v. School Board as presented.

Attachment: Signed Settlement Agreement..pdf

FIELD TRIPS

14. APPROVAL FOR NORTH PORT HIGH'S THESPIAN MEMBERS TO VISIT BROADWAY AND TOUR NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON MARCH 11-15, 2017

Description
Students will have the opportunity to see four Broadway shows, explore many famous New York City sites including tours of American Museum of Natural History, Radio City Music Hall, Top of the Rock and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum.

Recommendation
That the field trip for North Port High's Thespian Members to visit Broadway and tour New York City, New York on March 11-15, 2017 be approved as presented.

15. APPROVAL FOR PINE VIEW'S HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM TO ATTEND THE HARVARD NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE TOURNAMENT IN CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS ON FEBRUARY 16-21, 2017

Description
This is an inter-curricular Speech and Debate competition.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Pine View's high school speech & debate team to attend the Harvard National Speech & Debate Tournament in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 16-21, 2017 be approved as presented.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

16. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #17-0270 FOR MOTOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICE

Description
Bids to provide 'Motor Repair and Replacement Service' were received from two vendors on November 1, 2016. The bid of Mader Electric, Inc., dba Motor Heads N Control Geeks, 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 Mader Electric, Inc., dba Motor Heads N Control Geeks, for 'Motor Repair and Replacement Service' in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: 17-0270.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF THE 2015 - 2016 DATA COLLECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT

Description
In accordance with Florida Statute 1008.385, the report of the activities of the Data Collection Review Committee is presented. The goal of the committee is to review and approve all District forms and achieve standardization.

Recommendation
That the 2015 - 2016 Data Collection Review Committee Report be approved as presented.

Attachment: DCRC2016.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

18. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BUILDING 9 RENOVATION 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 #4 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 the contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: EEB B-5 Final Pymt.pdf

19. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENATARY SCHOOL BUILDING 5 RENOVATION 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 #4 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: EEB B-5 Final Pymt.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #4 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS

Description
The scope of work for this amendment is to provide additional architectural services for the development and reconciliation of the overall project's space program including all related educational requirements. The total amount for these change shall not exceed $17,740.00. These funds are available through the project budget.

Recommendation
That Amendment #4 to the Agreement dated February 17, 2015, with Schenkel & Shultz, Inc., for the Suncoast Technical College South Campus be approved as presented.

Attachment: STC So_Amend 4.pdf

21. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER

Description
The Construction Services' Change Order(s)are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $46,370.42 in gross contract dollars.

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

Attachment: Dec06CO.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

Description
This Contract is a negotiated contract with Capital City Consulting to provide state legislative services. This contract is for a period of three years, with option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Funds for these services are contained in the operating budget allocated for these services.

Recommendation
That the contract with Capital City Consulting to provide state legislative services in an amount not to exceed $47,000.00 annually for a three-year period be approved as presented.

Attachment: CCC Agreement Letter and Appendix A 2016.pdf

Motions:
That the contract with Capital City Consulting to provide state legislative services in an amount not to exceed $47,000.00 annually for a three-year period be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Nay
Bridget Ziegler	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

23. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 AND 2018-2019 CALENDARS

Description
A district committee comprised of school and district level administrators, teachers, members of the classified staff and parents developed the proposed district calendars for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019. The proposed calendars have been advertised and are ready for approval.

Recommendation
That the proposed 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 district school calendars be approved as presented.

Attachment: 2017-18 Student Calendar for Board Approval.pdf
Attachment: 2018-19 Student Calendar for Board Approval.pdf

Motions:
That the proposed 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 district school calendars be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

Shirely Brown said she was at the FSBA conference in Tampa last week and one of the breakout sessions was looking at why other countries are doing better in math, science and reading. She found it very interesting and would like maybe the Board to look further into this. She also wished everyone happy holidays.

Eric Robinson thanked Lori White and her staff for being open, gracious and accommodating to him for the past six months to help him get up to speed. He also wished everyone Merry Christmas.

Jane Goodwin wished everyone happy holidays and welcomed Eric Robinson to the Board. She also congratulated Caroline Zucker who is now the new Chair. Caroline Zucker congratulated Bridget Ziegler who is the new Vice Chair.

Caroline Zucker wished everyone happy holidays and reminded everyone that we will be closed for two weeks.

25. ADJOURNMENT

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Recommendation

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Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:29 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on December 6, 2016 and approved at the regular Board meeting on January 3, 2017.

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Secretary                                                   Chair
Lori White                                                 Caroline Zucker