1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Energy Conservation Milestone - Scott Lempe

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Booker High School Renovation Report - Scott Lempe, Ernie DuBose

Education Channel Update

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Charles Hummer - Lamarque health issues

Teresa Jacobs - Employment suspension issue

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 February 4, 2014 (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: Board February 18, 2014 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: 02-18-14 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 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: SB Reassignments Agenda 2 18 14.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF 2014 - 2015 ELEMENTARY FEES

Description
In accordance with School Board Rule 5.39, fees must be approved yearly at a School Board meeting prior to the end of the school year.

Recommendation
That the elementary fees be approved as presented. This schedule reflects no increase in fees from last year.

Attachment: aftercare1415.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL, INC. D/B/A DOCTORS HOSPITAL OF SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science Program and Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Doctors Hospital of Sarasota manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to 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 Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Doctors Hospital of Sarasota has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Sarasota Doctors Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Doctors Hospital of Sarasota and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Doctors' Hosp 2014.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

11. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK ON MARCH 22, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 25, 2014

Description
This is an annual field trip in which students will be given the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall. 

Recommendation

That the Pine View School high school chorus field trip to New York, New York on March 22, 2014 through March 25, 2014 be approved.

12. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK ON MARCH 5, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 8, 2014

Description

The Model United Nations Conference reinforces global learning as well as addressing standards about public speaking.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School Model United Nations Club field trip to New York, New York on March 5, 2014 through march 8, 2014 be approved.

13. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL JROTC FIELD TRIP TO FORT BENNING, GEORGIA ON APRIL 10, 2014 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2014

Description
This trip offers an orientation to the United States Army, American History (Infantry Museum, World War II Military Base Museum) and physical fitness (opportunity to run an Army obstacle course). 

Recommendation
That the Booker High School JROTC field trip to Fort Benning, Georgia on April 10, 2014 through April 13, 2014 be approved.

EXPULSIONS

14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-205

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-205, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.322 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  On January 15, 2014, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-205, violated School Board Policy 5.322 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.

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. 14-205, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and the entire 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE 14-205.pdf (Confidential Item)

15. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 14-099

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 is being placed in a GED program at SCTI.

Recommendation

The Expulsion Case No. 14-099, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-099.pdf (Confidential Item)

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-195

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-195, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.322 Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  On December 20, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-195, violated School Board Policy 5.322 Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.

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. 14-195 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and until January 10 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE 14-195.pdf (Confidential Item)

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION OF CASE NO. 14-190

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-190, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.34(1)(G) Repetitive Acts of Insubordination.  On January 13, 2014, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-190, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(G) Repetitive Acts of Insubordination.

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. 14-190, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and until January 10 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE 14-190.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-184

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-184, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.322 Use or Possession of Any Drug, Narcotic, Controlled Substance or Any Substance When Used for Hallucinogenic Purposes.  On December 19, 2013, the student listed in expulsion Case No. 14-184, violated School Board Policy 5.322 Use or Possession of Any Drug, Narcotic, Controlled Substance, or Any Substance When Used for Hallucinogenic Purposes.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 21, 2015.

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. 14-184, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and until January 21 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE 14-184.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

19. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0047 FOR OFFICE AND CLASSROOM SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Office and Classroom Supplies - Warehouse' were received from fourteen vendors on December 17, 2013.  The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Business Stationers, Capital Office Products of Volusia County, Inc., DGS Educational Products, National Art and School Supplies, Office Depot, Inc., Pyramid School Products, Quill Corporation, School Specialty, Standard Stationery Supply Company, and Tampa Envelope 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 budgets of the schools and departments.      

Recommendation
That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Business Stationers, Capital Office Products of Volusia County, Inc., DGS Educational Products, National Art and School Supplies, Office Depot, Inc., Pyramid School Products, Quill Corporation, School Specialty, Standard Stationery Supply Company, and Tampa Envelope, to provide 'Office and Classroom Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: OfficeClass14-0047Rec.pdf

20. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0019 FOR EXCAVATION SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Excavation Services' were received from seven vendors on January 28, 2014.  The bid of Allan Walker's Site Development was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Allan Walker's Site Development, to provide 'Excavation Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: ExcavationSvcs14-0019REC.pdf

21. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0280 FOR SPORTING AND ATHLETIC GOODS - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Sporting and Athletic Goods - Warehouse' were received from eight vendors on January 23, 2014.  The bids of BSN Sports, Passon's Sports, and US Games, Pyramid School Products, Recreation Sports, Inc., S&S Worldwide, Inc., and School Specialty 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 budgets of the schools.

Recommendation
That the bids of BSN Sports, Passon's Sports, and US Games, Pyramid School Products, Recreation Sports, Inc., S&S Worldwide, Inc., and School Specialty, to provide 'Sporting and Athletic Goods - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: SptgGoods14-0280REC.pdf

22. 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 2-18-2014.pdf

FACILITIES

23. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS

Description
The Facilities Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total an increase of $222,768.08 in gross contract dollars.

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

Attachment: Facilites Services change orders.pdf

24. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE RIVERVIEW LOCKERROOM POD 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 the final invoice 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: Final invoice for RHS Locker Pod project.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

25. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY WALKWAY COVERS 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 Final Change Order One (1) for approval.  The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-18-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO1-GardenElWalkwayCovers.pdf

26. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING BUILDING 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 Final Change Order Two (2) for approval.  The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-18-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO2-NPHSWrestlingBldg.pdf

27. 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 ($437,020.62) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $469,586.58 credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $442,911.86 result a net of $26,674.72 in sales tax savings.

Recommendation

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

Attachment: BAIenc2-18-2014_CSD-COsRevised.pdf

FINANCE

28. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL REPORTS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending December 31, 2013 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the second quarter of the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  The General Fund has reversed the negative trend with the receipt of property tax revenue.  Expenditures are anticipated to exceed revenues at year end in the General Fund because of the use of unassigned fund balance included in the adopted budget.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending December 31, 2013 as presented.

Attachment: December 2013 Supers Report.pdf
Attachment: December 2013 Budget Supers.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF 403(B) PLAN DOCUMENT AMENDMENT

Description
The 403(b) Plan documents have been recently updated to include changes required by the Internal Revenue Service.  The updates made include requirements of the HEART Act (Heroes Returning Assistance and Tax Relief Act of 2008/H.R.6081) and the WRERA Act (Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008/H.R.7327)

Recommendation

That the Board approves the 403(b) Plan document amendment as presented.

Attachment: 403(b) Plan Amendment 01-30-2014.pdf
Attachment: 403(b) Plan Document 01-30-2014.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

30. APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 5.381 AND 6.322

Description

Policy 5.381 - Student Use of Social Media and Policy 6.322 - Staff Use of Social Media have been advertised and are ready for approval.

Recommendation
That the new School Board Policies 5.381 and 6.322 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Draft Policy 5381Student Use of Social Media 120213.pdf
Attachment: Draft Policy 6322 Staff Use of Social Media 1202213.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VENICE SYMPHONY INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
As part of the rebuild of Venice High School the Board has entered into an agreement with the City of Venice regarding the use of the Venice Performing Arts Center.  Part of that agreement gives priority use to three of the performing arts groups in Venice.  One of those groups is the Venice Symphony.  The symphony is in possession of a Steinway Grand piano that they have agreed to sell the Board for $30,000 with the understanding that it will be available for use by specific school groups, the symphony, and other performing arts groups; under certain conditions.  This agreement represents that purchase and the general conditions of use.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the agreement between the Venice Symphony Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida as presented.

Attachment: Venice Symphony - piano-final.pdf
Minutes: Doug Kerr and Ken Bowermeister of the Venice Symphony spoke in support and appreciation of this agreement.

Motions:
That the Board approve the agreement between the Venice Symphony Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida as presented.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Frank Kovach	-
Carol Todd	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

Technical problems occurred. Voice vote taken.

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

Motion passes 5:0.

32. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

33. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:58 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on February 18, 2014 and approved at the regular Board meeting on March 4, 2014.

____________________         _____________________
Secretary                                   Chair
Lori White                                  Jane Goodwin