1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Award of Project 10 State Grant for a Pilot Transition Worksite - Sonia Figaredo-Alberts

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Booker High School Student Dustin Morris was the Student Representative filling in for Taurean Carter.

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: None

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

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


Minutes: No corrections

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: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the February 2, 2010 (Englewood/Taylor Ranch Redistricting Public Hearing) and the February 2, 2010, (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved. 

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description

N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: 02-16-10.pdf
Attachment: 02-16-10add1.pdf
Attachment: 02-16-10add2.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 February 16.pdf (Confidential Item)

GRANTS

9. APPROVAL OF THE MISSION ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS GRANT PROPOSAL TO KEEP SARASOTA COUNTY BEAUTIFUL FOR BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,500 will allow Bay Haven School to build composters to recycle food waste.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Mission Environmental Stewards grant proposal to the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful program.

Attachment: Bay Haven KSCB.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE IMPROVING THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL'S LIBRARY COLLECTION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR LIBRARIES FOR TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $6,000 will provide new books for the Booker Middle School's library.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Improving the Booker Middle School's Library Collection grant proposal.

Attachment: Booker MS Laura Bush Fdn.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE EARLY HEAD START GRANT APPLICATION TO CHILDREN FIRST FOR PRE-K PROGRAMS IN NORTH AND SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Description

COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $145,000 will provide management services for the Early Childhood Center, supervision of the Family Service and Community Partnership, and services for families with young children including courses, referrals and summer programs.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Early Head Start grant application.

Attachment: Children First.pdf

EXPULSIONS

12. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-211

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-211, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Continuing Misconduct.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 9 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-211, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 9, of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-211.pdf (Confidential Item)

13. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-230

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No 10-230, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 8, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-230, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Continuing Misconduct.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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 in Expulsion Case No. 10-230, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-230.pdf (Confidential Item)

14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-216

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-216, is in violation of the accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 16, 2009, the student listed in expulsion Case No. 10-216, 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 13 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-216, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 3 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-216.pdf (Confidential Item)

15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-212

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-212, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 10, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-212, 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 7 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-212, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 5 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-212.pdf (Confidential Item)

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-246

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-246, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Vandalism (1)(f), Threats to Other Students.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-246, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until June 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-246.pdf (Confidential Item)

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-260

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-260, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(g), Arson and School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Vandalism.  It is the recommendation f the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-260, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 30 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-260.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

18. 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: AgdDeleteProperty 021610.pdf

19. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0586 FOR WINDOW COVERINGS AND WINDOW FILM - INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide Window Coverings and Window Film - Installation and Repair Services were received from five vendors on January 26, 2010. The bid of CVB, Inc., dba Coastal Window Treatments for window coverings installation and repair and the bid of Quality Window Tinting for window film installation and repair were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sample scenario. The bid of LoLo's Blind and Drape Studio was non-responsive to the requirement to provide a metal strap or scissors system. The vertical blind portion of Window Decor's bid was non-responsive to specifying the manufacturer and providing manufacturer's price sheets. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of CVB, Inc., dba Coastal Window Treatments for window coverings installation and repair and the bid of Quality Window Tinting for window film installation and repair, in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: WindowCoverings&Film0586Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

20. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - REROOF & WING 100 RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

Under the terms of the 1/6/2009 (Item #30) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Executive Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with P.J. Hayes, Inc. (d/b/a Tandem Construction) for the Lakeview Elementary School - Reroof & Wing 100 Renovation project.  The 1/6/2009 agreement included pre-construction services only.  This contract was negotiated on 2/1/2010.  This Contract for Construction includes re-roofing of all the wings of Building #1, all of Building #6 and the renovation of Wing 100.  The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $2,329,478.84.  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 Lakeview Elementary School - Re-roof & Wing 100 Renovation project be approved as presented.

21. 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 $376,565.46 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc2-16-10CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

22. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2009 AND DECEMBER 31, 2009

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending November 30, 2009 does not reflect any unexpected trends at this early stage in the 2009-10 fiscal year.  Deficit spending in the General Fund continues as fund balance has been budgeted to decrease this fiscal year due to State revenue shortfalls and reduced property tax revenues.  The Food Service Fund shows a decrease in revenue of 4.2% year to date.  The money the District receives through the Free and Reduced Meals Program has increased over 10% from the prior year, but revenues received from students paying full price or purchasing al a carte meals has decreased over 15%.  Expenditures have decreased approximately 22% from the prior year.

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending December 31, 2009 does not reflect any unexpected trends at the mid point of the 2009-2010 fiscal year.  The negative trend in the General Fund has reversed itself.  However, deficit spending in the General Fund will continue in future months as fund balance has been budgeted to decrease this fiscal year due to State revenue shortfalls and reduced property tax revenues.  The Food Service Fund shows a decrease in revenue of approximately 3% year to date.  The money the District receives through the Free and Reduced Meals Program has increased approximately 6%, but revenues received from students paying full price or purchasing al a carte meals has decreased over 11%.  Expenditures have decreased over 9% from the prior year.   The District made an arrangement with the Tax Collector in December for the Tax Collector to invest some of the District tax revenue money since the Tax Collector was receiving a better interest rate than the District.  This is the cause of the large Due from Other Agencies amount in both the General and Capital Projects Funds.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the periods ending November 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009, be approved as presented.

Attachment: November.pdf
Attachment: December.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF SARASOTA-MANATEE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This contract provides case management services to Cyesis teen parents, their children and their families, including assistance with the Medicaid process and home visits.

Services will be provided three days per week from January 11, 2010 through May 7, 2010.  Payment shall be made in five equal payments of $1,541.40 starting February 28, 2010.

Board approval is necessary since the amount of this contract surpasses the annual minimum limit for this vendor. 

Recommendation
That the contract between Jewish Family & Children's Services of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Motions:
That the contract between Jewish Family & Children's Services of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Abstain

24. APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 AND 2011-2012 SCHOOL CALENDARS

Description
A district committee comprised of school and district level administrators, teachers, members of the classified staff and parents, developed the proposed district school calendars for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years.  The proposed calendars are ready for approval.

Recommendation
That the proposed 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 district school calendars be approved as presented.

Attachment: Student Calendar 2010-11 for Bd App.pdf
Attachment: Student Calendar 2011-12 for Bd App.pdf

Motions:
That the proposed 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 district school calendars be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

Board member Caroline Zucker congratulated Superintendent Lori White on the birth of her granddaughter, Bella Rose; Scott Lempe on the birth of his grandson, Gabriel Scott and Board Chair Shirley Brown on the birth of her granddaughter, Madeline Mae.

Board Chair Shirley Brown announced that the Secretary of Education, Eric Smith will be in Sarasota along with Senator Nancy Detert, who is our local Senator and chairs the Senate Education Committee, and will be at the School Board offices on Monday, February 22 at 3:30 p.m.  We hope to have this aired live.  It will be a Town Hall Forum where the public can respond back.  This is about Legislative issues and not about the referendum.  It is about what is coming in the Legislative session. 

26. ADJOURNMENT

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:14 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on February 16, 2010, and approved at the regular Board meeting on March 2, 2010.