1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Governor's Proclamation for Career and Technical Education Month - Board Chair Caroline Zucker

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

NeXt Generation Update - Hal Nelson

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Dr. Hal Nelson gave an update on the NeXt Generation Strategic Plan.

Superintendent Lori White informed the Board that she is initiating a Task Force that would be comprised of teachers, administrators and other individuals with special expertise to review and revise, as appropriate, our procedures that are related to behavior management strategies of best practice, health care practices; specifically, looking at how those best practices are applied with our classrooms of students with disabilities and with special emphasis on those students that are determined to be medically fragile and those students that have communication challenges.  From that we will drive training recommendations in a way to have an ongoing review of those procedures, as technologies bring to us new strategies and more equipment, and that we have procedures in place and training to support that.

Superintendent Lori White gave the Board a brief update in terms of the Economic Stimulus Package (at least what was recommended in Conference).  It is clear we will be looking at an increase in Title I funding and IDEA funding. We have estimates, but will need to get clarification.  In addition, what has driven a lot of discussion is the Economic Stabilization Fund.  This is the fund where there was a maintenance effort provision that  you had to be at least at the 05/06 level and how you might interpret would make a difference in terms of our current funding, but some concern that perhaps Florida and California might be negatively impacted in trying to achieve that maintenance of effort.  There is a waiver process with the Secretary of Education for those states that had a decline in their revenues that might assist us.  There are also provisions, apart from the maintenance of effort, that go to the structuring of this stabilization portion of the whole Stimulus Plan for K-12 (K post-secondary education) that would be focused on achieving at least the 2008 or 2009 fiscal year, whichever is higher of previous education funding.  There is a conference call Wednesday with all Superintendents and with the State, so they will give their current interpretation of what we might expect and will have discussion at the regular session that starts at the beginning of March.  The Superintendent will continue to bring news to the Board as she receives it so that we can see any adjustments that we may need to look at in terms of anticipation of some of the revenue reductions from the state for 2009-10 and how that might impact the preparation of the budget.    

 

 

 

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Debbie Ezelle - O'Neill Exoneration 
Tammie Baker - Training of Professionals/Abuse
Julie Klick - Training of Professionals and Reporting of Abuse
Tonia Bichler - Training of Professionals and Reporting of Abuse
Kathryn Dipiern - Diana O'Neill
Randi Munsell - Diana O'Neill
Nik Robbins - Students being Abused

 

 

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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: Carol Todd
Second: Frank Kovach
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the February 3, 2009, (Regular Board Meeting) and February 10, 2009, (Monthly Work Session) 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: February 17, 2009 Regular B.pdf
Attachment: February 17, 2009 Addendum .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 17.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM RESOLUTION

Description

See attachment

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Greater Florida Consortium Resolution.

Attachment: 2009 State Funding Resoluti.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PINNACLE HEALTH FACILITIES XXIII, L.P., DBA: TARPON POINT NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

Description
This agreement will allow for non-paid career technical work experience for Exceptional Student Education Students from Booker High School, Oak Park School, Riverview High School, and Sarasota High School, ages 16 years and older, in 9 through 12 grades, to learn the day to day business operations at Pinnacle Health Facilities XXIII, L.P., DBA: Tarpon Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the agreement between the Vocational Instructional Program and Pinnacle Health Facilities XXIII, L.P., DBA: Tarpon Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center as presented.

Attachment: Tarpon Point 02172009.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH INSTRIDE THERAPY, INC.

Description
This agreement will allow for non-paid career technical work experience for Exceptional Student Education Students from Oak Park School, ages 15 to 17 years old, in 10 through 12 grades, to learn the day to day business operations at InStride Therapy, Inc.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the agreement between the Vocational Instructional Program and InStride Therapy, Inc., as presented.

Attachment: InStride Therapy 02-17-2009.pdf

EXPULSIONS

12. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-039

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-039 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 19, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-039 violated School Board Policy 5.34 (i)(d),  Theft, 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 May 31, 2009.

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. 09-039 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-039.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

13. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #9108 FOR INVESTMENT BANKING SERVICES

Description
Proposals to provide 'Investment Banking Services' were received from twelve vendors on January 20, 2009.  The proposals of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., and RBC Capital Markets as senior managing underwriters and Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Wachovia Securities as co-managing underwriters were the best proposals meeting the advertised specifications.  This proposal is for a period of two years with the option to renew for two one-year periods.  Fees charged for underwriting services are deducted from the proceeds of the debt issue.

Recommendation
That the proposals of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., and RBC Capital Markets as senior managing underwriters and Raymond James & Associates, Inc., and Wachovia Securities as co-managing underwriters, to provide 'Investment Banking Services' be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: InvBankSvc9108Rec.pdf

14. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #9039 FOR AUTOMOTIVE/LIGHT TRUCK REPAIR PARTS

Description
Bids to provide 'Automotive/Light Truck Repair Parts' were received from five vendors on January 27, 2009.  The bids of Fleetpride, Fleet Products, Genuine Parts Company - NAPA, Parts Depot, Inc./Bumper to Bumper, and Vehicle Maintenance Program, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  Funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budget allocated to the Transportation Services Department.

Recommendation

That the bids of Fleetpride, Fleet Products, Genuine Parts Company - NAPA, Parts Depot, Inc./Bumper to Bumper, and Vehicle Maintenance Program, Inc., to provide 'Automotive/Light Truck Repair Parts' in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: AutoTruckParts9039Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

15. APPROVAL OF BID FOR TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RENOVATION PROJECT: HVAC EQUIPMENT

Description

There are three (3) acceptable manufacturers of chillers and air handlers approved for installation in this school district.  All three (3) manufacturers were invited to bid.  One (1) bid was opened on 2/3/2009.  Tampa Bay Trane submitted a bid of $364,610.00.  The direct purchase of this equipment will save $21,926.60 in sales tax and will facilitate early delivery of the equipment to meet the construction schedule.  Funds for this project are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the bid submitted by Tampa Bay Trane for the Toledo Blade Elementary School - Renovation project: HVAC equipment, in the amount of $364,610.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-17-09ToledoBladeHVAC-EqptBid.pdf

16. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #12 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

Description

This amendment shall provide for the cost of the architectural and consultant services for courtyard hardscape/landscape revisions and civil engineering modification for miscellaneous changes to the building courtyard, aluminum canopies, bus drop-off, service parking area, ticket booth area, additional exterior stair at the cafeteria and Cyesis playground.  The amount of this amendment is $30,838.00.  Funds for this amendment are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That Amendment #12 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005 with BMK Architects, Inc. for the design of the Riverview High School project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-17-09RHS-ArchAmd12.pdf

17. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description
The Construction Services Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change order(s) total a reduction of $832,137.98 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc2-17-09CSD-CO.pdf

18. HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY PROPOSAL TO SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR DESKTOP AND NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS AND SERVICES

Description

Hewlett-Packard Company will provide Sarasota County Schools with a comprehensive product and services program to procure desktop and notebook computers utilizing the state of Colorado, Department of Human Services RFP #NC9100110OITS.  This will provide ongoing asset management, deployment logistics, warranty and repair support, and service management.

This Agreement will provide the district with a turnkey leasing solution for computer replenishment that provides the best of products and services.  Proposal is based on a 5-year lease for equipment utilization, management, warranty, repair and support with a minimum commitment to 3000 computers per year.  Key benefits of this agreement are:

o       Baseline pricing below WSCA for all computer models and accessories

o       Five-year warranty and replacement cycle

o       Ownership never transfers to District

o       HP donates end of cycle computers to TeXcellence program

o       HP handles break/fix of computers thus allowing district staff to perform higher level technical services

o       HP handles full-life cycle support (imaging, deployment, cleaning and disposal)

o       Puts all schools on new equipment cycle as opposed to haphazard equipment distribution and allocation methods to date

o       Eases support burden by placing district entirely on a few platform variants of one computer brand, a brand with a large portion of our inventory today

o       Saves District more than a million dollars in capital costs during the next two years

 

Recommendation
That the proposal from Hewlett-Packard Company be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: 2009-02 - HP Proposal to Sa.pdf

Motions:
That the proposal from Hewlett-Packard Company be approved for award and purchase.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

19. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.546, PERSONAL LEAVE

Description
Revisions have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.546, Personal Leave.

Attachment: Policy 6.546.pdf
Minutes: 

One single motion for Items #19 - 33

Board member Kathy Kleinlein motioned/recommended that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.546, Personal Leave;  that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.542, Family and Medical Leave; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.36, Complaints Against Employees; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.30, Violation of Local, State, and/or Federal Laws; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.29, Report of Misconduct; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.27, Professional Ethics; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.17, Appointment or Employment Requirements; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.10, Employment of Personnel; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.71, Policy Against Discrimination-Students; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.72, Policy Against Discrimination-Employees/Applicants; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.81, Unlawful Discrimination Prohibited; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 4.111, Physical Education; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 7.71, Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 7.20, Accounting and Control Procedures; that the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 7.40, Fund-Raising for School Projects and Activities.

Board member Frank Kovach seconded the motion.

Voice vote taken

Caroline Zucker - Aye   
Kathy Kleinlein - Aye            Motion passes 4:0
Frank Kovach - Aye               Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent
Carol Todd - Aye

Board member Frank Kovach asked the School Board attorney, Lamar Matthews, if these could be on the Consent Agenda or is it required by law they be on New Business.  Mr. Matthews stated that it was not required by law, but over the years some have placed on Consent and some on New Business.  He stated that either was fine. 

The Superintendent stated that if it was the Board's pleasure that in the future she would be more than happy to have School Board Policies, both the advertisement and approval, on the Consent Agenda, and can always be pulled off to New Business if there is the need for special discussion.  Board consensus.

Board member Carol Todd stated when there are new polices that are not just word-smithing to bring into compliance with statute, then those policies may need to be on New Business and discussed.

 

 

 

20. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.542, FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE

Description

Updates have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS), to comply with the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act which was revised by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.  

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.542, Family and Medical Leave.

Attachment: Policy 6.542.pdf

21. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.36, COMPLAINTS AGAINST EMPLOYEES

Description
Revisions have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS), and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.36, Complaints Against Employees.

Attachment: Policy 6.36.pdf

22. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.30, VIOLATION OF LOCAL, STATE, AND/OR FEDERAL LAWS

Description
Revisions have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.30, Violation of Local, State, and/or Federal Laws.

Attachment: Policy 6.30--Rev.pdf

23. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.29, REPORT OF MISCONDUCT

Description
This is a new policy required by Ethics in Education Act and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.29, Report of Misconduct.

Attachment: Policy 6.29.pdf

24. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.27, PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Description
This is a new policy required by Ethics in Education Act and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.27, Professional Ethics.

Attachment: Policy 6.27.pdf

25. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.17, APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Description

Editorial and citation edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.17, Appointment or Employment Requirements.

Attachment: Policy 6.17.pdf

26. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 6.10, EMPLOYMENT OF PERSONNEL

Description
Editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 6.10, Employment of Personnel.

Attachment: Policy 6.10.pdf

27. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 2.71, POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION -- STUDENTS

Description
Editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.71, Policy Against Discrimination -- Students.

Attachment: Policy 2.71.pdf

28. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 2.72, POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION -- EMPLOYEES/APPLICANTS

Description
Editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.72, Policy Against Discrimination -- Employees/Applicants.

Attachment: Policy 2.72.pdf

29. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 2.81, UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED

Description
Editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.81, Unlawful Discrimination Prohibited.

Attachment: Policy 2.81.pdf

30. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 4.111, PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Description
Revisions have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and the Curriculum and Instruction Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 4.111, Physical Education.

Attachment: Policy 4.111-revised-2-09.pdf

31. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 7.71, SELECTION POLICY FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description
Grammatical and editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and approved by the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 7.71, Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services.

Attachment: Policy 7.71--revised--2-09.pdf

32. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 7.20, ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL PROCEDURES

Description
Editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and approved by the Financial Services Department.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 7.20, Accounting and Control Procedures.

Attachment: Policy 7.20--Revised--2-09.pdf

33. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 7.40, FUND-RAISING FOR SCHOOL PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

Description
Editorial edits have been made to this School Board Rule by Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS) and has been approved by the Financial Services Department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 7.40, Fund-Raising for School Projects and Activities.

Attachment: Policy 7.40--Revised--2-09.pdf

34. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR RECORD TECHNICIAN/RECORD RETENTION

Description
The new job description for Record Technician/Record Retention is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Record Technician/Record Retention.

Attachment: Job 329 RecordsTech.Records.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Record Technician/Record Retention.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: 

Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

35. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MANAGER SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES

Description

The new job description for Manager School Support Services is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Manager School Support Services.

Attachment: Job 330 MgrSchoolSuppSvcs 7.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Manager School Support Services.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

36. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SPECIALIST, SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

Description
The revised job description for Specialist, Special Revenue Funds is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Specialist, Special Revenue Funds.

Attachment: Job 326 - SpecRevFundSpec 2.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Specialist, Special Revenue Funds.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Carol Todd
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

37. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SPECIALIST, GENERAL FUNDS

Description

The new job description for Specialist, General Funds is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Specialist, General Funds.

Attachment: Job 331 - SpecGenFund.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Specialist, General Funds.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Frank Kovach
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

38. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SPECIALIST, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

Description

The revised job description for Specialist, Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Specialist, Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds.

Attachment: Job 159 - SpeclstCapProjD 2.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Specialist, Capital Projects and Debt Service Funds.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Frank Kovach
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: 

Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

Board member Frank Kovach stated that Mrs. White had made a point about not wanting the responsibility on deciding whether job descriptions were to be placed on the agenda as Consent or New Business.  Administration has gotten their knuckles snapped before, but he would be comfortable in giving the Chair that prerogative at Agenda Review and Board members would still have the opportunity to pull it to New Business after Agenda Review.  Board was in agreement.

39. APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATE RESOLUTION AND RELATED FINANCING DOCUMENTS

Description

On June 3, 2008, the Board approved the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents for the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs) in an amount not to exceed $96 million in connection with the design and construction of Elementary School I (North Port 5th Elementary) and Sarasota County Technical Institute Phases IA/II.

In that the District was unable to issue the COPs within the time anticipated, the prior resolution and leasing documents have been updated and the Board must approve the revised documents that include the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents attached as Exhibits to the Resolution (Ground Lease, Lease Schedule No. 2009, Series 2009 Supplemental Trust Agreement, Second Amendment to Assignment of Lease Agreement, Preliminary Offering Statement, and Certificate Purchase Contract).

The changes between the Financing Documents approved in June to those presented today include maximum true interest cost, final maturity date, and method of sale.  Due to current market conditions, the true interest cost ceiling was increased from 5.5% to 6%.  Although it is anticipated that rates will come in close to or below the original cap of 5.5%, the additional .5% allows the District flexibility should rates become volatile prior to the time of closing.  Since there was a delay in issuing the COPs, the final maturity date was changed from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024; thereby, adhering to the agreed upon term of 15 years.  The original intent was to issue the COPs via the competitive sale process.  However, given today's turbulent market environment, the District has opted to borrow funds using the negotiated sale process to reduce issuance costs.  Earlier the Board was presented, and voted on the investment banking firms selected to be on the District underwriting team through the RFP process.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents.   

Attachment: Certificate Resolution 2.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit A Ground Lease Agre.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit B Lease Schedule.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit C Supplemental Trus.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit D Second Amendment .pdf
Attachment: Exhibit E POS.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit F Certificate Purch.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Certificate Resolution and related Financing Documents.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Carol Todd
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

40. SUSPENSION OF BOARD MEETING AND CONVENING OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County is required to convene and vote on Financing Documents for the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs).

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

Motions:
That the School Board meeting be temporarily suspended and Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida convenes.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Frank Kovach
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

41. APPROVAL OF CORPORATE RESOLUTION AND RELATED FINANCING DOCUMENTS

Description

On June 3, 2008, the Corporation approved the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents for the issuance of Certificates of Participation (COPs) in an amount not to exceed $96 million in connection with the design and construction of Elementary School I (North Port 5th Elementary) and Sarasota County Technical Institute Phases IA/II.

In that the District was unable to issue the COPs within the time anticipated, the prior resolution and leasing documents have been updated and the Board must approve the revised documents that include the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents attached as Exhibits to the Resolution (Lease Schedule No. 2009, Series 2009 Supplemental Trust Agreement, Ground Lease Second Amendment to Assignment of Lease Agreement, and Certificate Purchase Contract).

The changes between the Financing Documents approved in June to those presented today include maximum true interest cost, final maturity date, and method of sale.  Due to current market conditions, the true interest cost ceiling was increased from 5.5% to 6%.  Although it is anticipated that rates will come in close to or below the original cap of 5.5%, the additional .5% allows the District flexibility should rates become volatile prior to the time of closing.  Since there was a delay in issuing the COPs, the final maturity date was changed from July 1, 2023 to July 1, 2024; thereby, adhering to the agreed upon term of 15 years.  However, given today's turbulent market environment, the District has opted to borrow funds using the negotiated sale process to reduce issuance costs.  Earlier the Board was presented and voted on the investment banking firms selected to be on the District underwriting team through the RFP process.

Recommendation
That the Financing Corporation approve the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents.

Attachment: Corporate Resolution.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit A Lease Schedule.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit B Supplemental Trus.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit C Ground Lease Agre.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit D Second Amendmen 2.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit E Certificate Purch.pdf

Motions:
That the Financing Corporation approve the Corporate Resolution and related Financing Documents.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Carol Todd
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

42. ADJOURNMENT OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING AND TO RECONVENE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

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

Motions:
That the meeting of the Financing Corporation of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be adjourned and the School Board meeting reconvene.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Shirley Brown absent

43. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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44. ADJOURNMENT

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:23 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on February 17, 2009, and approved at the regular Board meeting on March 3, 2009.