APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the February 6, 2007, (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
Attachment: February 20, 2007 Regular B.pdf
Attachment: February 20, 2007 Addendu 2.pdf

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Minutes: 

#7 - Approval of Instructional/Classified Personnel Report - Positive Comment - Carol Todd and Caroline Zucker

Carol Todd - Recognition of Patricia Lucas who is retiring from Human Resources.

Caroline Zucker - Recognition of Patricia Lucas and Carolyn Rector who is a literacy coach at Brookside Middle and one of the district's veterans.

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
Attachment: rptBoardDate February 20.pdf

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.

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE RESOLUTION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO BE THE SOLE AUTHORIZER FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS WITHIN SARASOTA COUNTY FOR THE 2007-08 SCHOOL YEAR
Attachment: Exclusivity resolution 07-0.pdf

Description
In October 2006, the school district submitted a resolution to the Florida Department of Education indicating its intent to be the sole authorizer of charter schools within Sarasota County for the 2006-07 school year.  At the current time, none of the 47 exclusivity resolutions submitted for the 2006-07 school year have been acted upon by the State Board of Education (SBE).  By statute, exclusivity resolutions for the 2007-08 school year are due to FLDOE by March 1, 2007.  Districts have been advised by the FLDOE that, although no additional documentation is required, the exclusivity resolutions themselves for the 2007-08 school year need to be submitted by the March 1, 2007 deadline.

Recommendation

That the resolution for the School Board of Sarasota County to be the sole authorizer for charter schools in Sarasota County for the 2007-08 school year be approved as presented.

 

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE YMCA TO PROVIDE ELEMENTARY SUMMER CAMPS
Attachment: Gulf Gate Sum07.doc
Attachment: Wilkinson Sum07.doc
Attachment: Ashton Summer 07.pdf

Description

The Sarasota Family YMCA agrees to provide child care and recreational/enrichment services for students at Ashton, Gulf Gate and Wilkinson Elementary schools.  Services will be provided Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Recommendation
That the agreements with Sarasota Family YMCA to provide summer camps at Ashton, Gulf Gate, and Wilkinson Elementary schools from May 29, 2007 through August 10, 2007, be approved as presented.

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN KAGAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description

Amendment to the contract between Kagan Cooperative Learning for Administrators and the School Board of Sarasota County for additional administrators to attend the December 18, 2006, Kagan Cooperative Learning for Administrators training.  The objective of the one day training is to familiarize administrators with the research-proven structures of Kagan Cooperative Learning so they can recognize activities during classroom walk throughs and have meaningful discussions with their staff.

Kagan will provide consulting services, fliers, and event materials for Kagan Cooperative Learning for Administrators.   

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and Kagan Professional Development be amended to cover the additional cost of the administrators training.

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description

The Science and Environmental Council will provide professional and technical services for hands on science experiences provided by local science organizations and research facilities.  Will include but not be limited to materials, training, and assessments.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and Science and Environmental Council be approved as presented.  

GRANTS

13. APPROVAL OF THE MAPPING OUT CERAMICS CULTURE CREATIVITY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will be used to align the Visual Arts Department with the 6-8 grade Social Studies curriculum.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Mapping Out: Ceramics, Culture, Creativity grant application.

14. APPROVAL OF THE SOUND FIELD SYSTEMS FOR CLASSROOMS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE AIRBORNE TEACHER TRUST FUND FOR CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will place sound field systems in classrooms so that children have an increased opportunity to hear the auditory signal for learning.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sound Field Systems for Classrooms grant application.

15. APPROVAL OF THE SOUND FIELD SYSTEMS FOR CLASSROOMS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE HAMBURGER HELPER MY HOMETOWN FOR CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will place sound field systems in classrooms so that children have an increased opportunity to hear the auditory signal for learning.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sound Field Systems for Classrooms grant application.

16. APPROVAL OF THE SOUND FIELD SYSTEMS FOR CLASSROOMS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will place sound field systems in classrooms so that children have an increased opportunity to hear the auditory signal for learning.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sound Field Systems for Classrooms grant application.

17. APPROVAL OF THE POINT AND CLICK YOUR WAY TO AN INTERIOR DESIGN AND GRAPHIC DESIGN CAREER GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will be used for technology software to do graphic design advertising and interior floor plans.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the Point-and-Click Your Way to an Interior Design Graphic Career grant application.

18. APPROVAL OF THE BRINGING YOUR PASSION TO PRINT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will be used to improve reading skills, focusing on the author's purpose.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Bringing Your Passion to Print grant application.

19. APPROVAL OF THE WORD A CELEBRATION OF WORDS THROUGH THE ARTS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will support a week long event featuring the written and spoken word.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Word: A Celebration of Words Through the Arts grant application.

20. APPROVAL OF THE FOOTSTEPS FOR THE FUTURE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will be used to upgrade the dance and stage performance areas.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Footsteps for the Future grant application.

21. APPROVAL OF THE GARDEN OF ART GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will continue the therapeutic benefits using the art of mosaic with handicapped children.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Garden of Art grant application.

22. APPROVAL OF THE MAGIC CARPET RIDE TO INTEGRATED ARTS THROUGH COOPERATIVE LEARNING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BAY HAVEN SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will introduce Kagan Cooperative Learning strategies to the school through music and art classes.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Magic Carpet Ride to Integrated Arts through Cooperative Learning grant application.

23. APPROVAL OF THE MUSIC IN EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Funds will assist teachers in increasing skills in core classes through music education.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Music in Education grant application.

24. APPROVAL OF THE ELEMENTARY DISCOVERY OF THE WORLD OF DRUMMING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Funding will provide much needed instruments to the music department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Elementary Discovery of the World of Drumming grant application.

FIELD TRIPS

25. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, ON MARCH 25, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2007.

Description

The Wind Ensemble has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall.  Students will travel to New York City and perform at both the Central Park Bandshell and Carnegie Hall.  Students will be evaluated by internationally recognized clinicians at Carnegie Hall, and will have the opportunity to work in clinic sessions with these evaluators prior to their performances.

Recommendation

That the Booker High School Wind Ensemble field trip to New York City, New York, on March 25, 2007 through March 29, 2007, be approved.

Minutes: Positive Comment - Carolyn Zucker and Shirley Brown

EXPULSIONS

26. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-072
Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 07-072.pdf (Confidential Item)

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-072, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 25, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-072, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until October 6, 2007.

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. 07-072, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, the 2007 summer session until October 6, of the 2007-2008 academic year.

27. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-105
Attachment: Expulson Case No. 07-105.pdf (Confidential Item)

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 an alternative school.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 07-105 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

28. APPROVAL TO AWARD CATALOG DISCOUNT BID #7051
Attachment: CatalogDisc7051Rec.pdf

Description
Bids to provide 'Catalog Discounts' were received from 75 vendors on January 4, 2007.  The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., American Park & Play, Inc., Apex Office Products, Inc., Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., Audio Visual Solutions Corporation, B&H Photo-Video Pro Audio, CCS Presentation Systems, Camcor, Inc., Capital Microscope Services, Contrax Furnishings, Inc., E&R Industrial Sales, Inc., ETA/Cuisenaire, Educational Resources, Inc., Ernie Morris Enterprises, Fisher Science Education, Flaghouse, Inc., Focused Technology, General Binding Corporation, Gopher Sport, Great Source Education Group, a Division of Houghton Mifflin, Hammond & Stephens, a Division of Premier Agendas, Inc., Harcourt Achieve, Interstate Music, Kamico Instructional Media, Inc., Kaplan Early Learning Company, Laerdal Medical Corporation, Learning Services, Long's Electronics, Mar*co Products, Inc., Perfection Learning, Park & Play Structures c/o American Park & Play, Really Good Stuff, Resources for Reading, Rhythm Band Instruments, Inc., Rifton Equipment, S&S Worldwide, SATCO Supply, Sax Arts & Crafts, SEO Enterprises, Smiley's Audio-Visual, Inc., Southern Business Communications, Inc., Standard Stationery Supply Company, Triarco Arts & Crafts, Valiant I.M.C., Vernier Software & Technology, W.W. Grainger, Inc., and Wards Natural Science EST LLC were the best bids meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of two years with the option to renew for two additional one year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budgets of the schools and departments.

Recommendation

That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., American Park & Play, Inc., Apex Office Products, Inc., Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., Audio Visual Solutions Corporation, B&H Photo-Video Pro Audio, CCS Presentation Systems, Camcor, Inc., Capital Microscope Services, Contrax Furnishings, Inc., E&R Industrial Sales, Inc., ETA/Cuisenaire, Educational Resources, Inc., Ernie Morris Enterprises, Fisher Science Education, Flaghouse, Inc., Focused Technology, General Binding Corporation, Gopher Sport, Great Source Education Group, a Division of Houghton Mifflin, Hammond & Stephens, a Division of Premier Agendas, Inc., Harcourt Achieve, Interstate Music, Kamico Instructional Media, Inc., Kaplan Early Learning Company, Laerdal Medical Corporation, Learning Services, Long's Electronics, Mar*co Products, Inc., Perfection Learning, Park & Play Structures c/o American Park & Play, Really Good Stuff, Resources for Reading, Rhythm Band Instruments, Inc., Rifton Equipment, S&S Worldwide, SATCO Supply, Sax Arts & Crafts, SEO Enterprises, Smiley's Audio-Visual, Inc., Southern Business Communications, Inc., Standard Stationery Supply Company, Triarco Arts & Crafts, Valiant I.M.C., Vernier Software & Technology, W.W. Grainer, Inc.,  and Wards Natural Science EST LLC, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 be approved for award and purchase.

 

29. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7116 FOR LOCK AND KEY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Attachment: Lock&KeyPtsandAccess7116Rec.pdf

Description
Bids to provide 'Lock and Key Parts and Accessories' were received from three vendors on January 18, 2007.  The bid of Accredited Lock Supply was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of Southern Lock and Supply was non-responsive to the timeline for fulfilling order requirements.  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 Accredited Lock Supply, to provide 'Lock and Key Parts and Accessories' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

30. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7115 FOR PENS AND MARKERS - WAREHOUSE
Attachment: PensMarkers7115Rec 2.pdf

Description

Bids to provide 'Pens and Markers - Warehouse' were received from eleven vendors on February 1, 2007.  The bids of National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, Smith Office and Computer Supply, and Standard Stationery Supply Company were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for theses purchases are contained in the operating budgets allocated to the schools and departments.

 

Recommendation

That the bids of National Art and School Supplies, Pyramid School Products, Smith Office and Computer Supply, and Standard Stationery Supply Company, to provide 'Pens and Markers - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

31. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7066 FOR WOOD FLOOR MAINTENANCE AND REFINISHING
Attachment: WoodFloor7066Rec.pdf

Description
Bids to provide 'Wood Floor Maintenance and Refinishing' were received from eight vendors on January 31, 2007.  The bids of All American Athletic Floors, Inc., and Pro Court Systems, LLC, were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  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 bids of All American Athletic Floors, Inc., and Pro Court Systems, LLC, to provide 'Wood Floor Maintenance and Refinishing' in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

CONSTRUCTION

32. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE #99-176 AT SCTI SOUTH
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07PortDemoMemoSCTI-South99-176.pdf

Description
The specified portable recommended for deletion has been inspected by Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and is deemed to no longer be economical to maintain or renovate.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Portable #99-176 at SCTI South from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

33. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL - SCIENCE LABS PROJECT
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07VMS-ScienceLabsSC.pdf

Description

Funding is provided by The William G. and Mary Selby Foundation. The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by W.G. Mills, Inc. for the Venice Middle School - Science Labs project be accepted as substantially complete as of 11/1/2006.

Minutes: Positive Comment - Frank Kovach

34. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE OAK PARK SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT: PHASE 4
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07OakParkHVAC-Phase4SC.pdf

Description
This is one (1) of thirteen (13) phases of the project to achieve completion.  The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  This phase is only a portion of the contract and is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  There are no final punch list items for this phase of work.

Recommendation

That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Oak Park School - HVAC Renovation project:  Phase 4 be accepted as substantially complete as of 1/15/2007.

35. APPROVAL OF BID FOR THE GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATIONS PROJECT, BID PACKAGE #1: CHILLER AND FOUR (4) AIR HANDLERS
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07GocioHVAC-Bi 2.pdf

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 2/6/2007.  The direct purchase of this equipment will save $12,937.52 in sales tax and will facilitate early delivery of the equipment to meet the construction schedule.  The Trane Company submitted a bid of $214,792.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital projects account. 

Recommendation
That the bid submitted by The TraneCompany, for the Gocio Elementary School - HVAC Renovation, Bid Package #1: Chiller and Four (4) Air Handlers, in the amount of $214,792.00, be approved as presented.

36. APPROVAL OF BID FOR THE GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATIONS PROJECT, BID PACKAGE #2: HEAT EXCHANGER
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07GocioHVAC-BidPkg2.pdf

Description
Two (2) bids were opened on 2/6/2007.  The direct purchase of this equipment will save $858.20 in sales tax and will facilitate early delivery of the heat exchange to meet the construction schedule.  Aqua Air Products submitted the low bid of $13,470.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the low bid submitted by Aqua Air Products, for the Gocio Elementary School - HVAC Renovations project, Bid Package #2: Heat Exchanger, in the amount of $13,470.00, be approved as presented.

37. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE DISTRICT-WIDE KNOX BOX INSTALLATION PROJECT
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07DW-KnoxBoxInstallSC.pdf

Description

The construction manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by McIntyre, Elwell and Strammer - General Contractors, Inc. be accepted as substantially complete as of 10/20/2006.

38. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE PHOENIX ACADEMY - ART SINK INSTALLATION PROJECT
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07PhoenixArtSinkInstallSC.pdf

Description

The construction manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation

That the work performed by McIntyre, Elwell & Strammer - General Contractors, Inc. be accepted as substantially complete as of 1/1/2007.

39. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL - DANCE STUDIO PROJECT
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-2007NPHS-DanceStudioSC.pdf

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by W.G. Mills, Inc. for the North Port High School - Dance Studio project be accepted as substantially complete as of 7/13/2006.

40. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S CONTRACT FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
The scope of work shall include construction management services to renovate the HVAC systems including new chiller(s) and pumps, thermal energy storage system, piping, air side systems, and electrical distribution system at the referenced campus.  Also included is the sealing of the perimeter of the attic space with an air barrier to create a non-ventilated attic, paint, carpet, paving, and replacing the SOMAT with a dishwashing machine.  On 2/6/2007 (Item #29), the Board authorized negotiations with the top-ranked firm.  On 2/8/2007, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative from P.J. Hayes, Inc. (dba Tandem Construction) to negotiate a contract for this project.  This contract covers the pre- and bidding services portion only for this project.  The contract for construction will be negotiated separately at a later date.  This contract amount is $35,100.  The School Board attorney has approved this contract.  A copy of the contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The project budget is approximately $3,710,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation

That the construction manager's contract for the Lakeview Elementary School - HVAC Renovation project be approved as presented.

41. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
Attachment: BAIenc2-20-07CSD-CO.pdf

Description
The Construction Services Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change order(s) collectively total an increase of $769,679.38 in contract amounts.

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

FINANCE

42. ACCEPTANCE OF AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT NUMBER 2007-101 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2006

Description
This report should have been deleted from the agenda in December as the report was not final and ready for approval at that time. It is now ready for the School Board's approval. The Auditor General's "Financial and Federal Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006," and the Auditor General's opinion on pages 2 and 3 of the audit indicate that the Sarasota County School Board had a clean opinion.  The audit report may be viewed in its entirety at:  www.state.fl.us/audgen/pages/pdf_files/2007-101.pdf    

Recommendation
That the School Board withdraw its previous acceptance of the Financial Statement and Independent Auditors' Report on the Sarasota County School District School Internal Funds granted on December 12, 2006, and in its place approve the Auditor General Report Number 2007-101 "Sarasota County District School Board Financial and Federal Single Audit For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006," as presented.

43. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006
Attachment: Decembersuper.pdf

Description
Half the fiscal year has been completed and the Superintendent's Financial Statement indicates the following: Property taxes are coming in slower than last year by 2.5%.  The State FEFP revenue is approximately $5.3 million higher than it will be at the end of the fiscal year because we receive 100% of our State FEFP revenue in the first quarter of the fiscal year and the adjustment to FEFP earnings is made in June.  The FEFP adjustment represents McKay Scholarships in the amount of $2.4 million and the adjustment for the Third FEFP calculation based upon the Second FTE calculation is $2.9 million.  The General Fund Budget Amendment Number One on November 21, 2006 had anticipated a reduction of $3.1 million based upon the Second FTE calculation.  The General Fund Salaries and Benefits are coming in favorably at this point because the 30 hours increase (from 2.0% to 3.25%) will not be paid until June and the increase in hospitalization rates (9.8%) was not effective until January 1, 2007.  The other factor is that the 7.1% increase effective January 1, 2006 is not reflected in the financials for December 31, 2005.  Considering those factors, the General Fund projections appear to be on target with the amended Budget and the impact of the Third FEFP calculations.  The Food Service Fund at this point is running $200,000 less than last year.  The Self Insurance Fund Revenues are running less than last year because of the reduced rate for Worker's Compensation.  The Capital Projects Fund is spending at a rate of $8.5 million less than last year so the fund is in excellent condition at this point in time.  There is nothing extraordinary about the Debt Fund or the Federal Projects Fund.

Recommendation
That the "Superintendent's Financial Statement for the Period Ending December 31, 2006," be accepted as presented.

Minutes: Comment - Frank Kovach

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

44. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INFORMATION TRANSPORT INSTALLER
Attachment: Job 292 - InfoTransInstlr.pdf

Description
The new job description for Information Transport Installer is being presented for School Board approval.      

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the new job description for Information Transport Installer.

45. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AUDIO-VISUAL LEAD TECHNICIAN
Attachment: Job 296 - AudVisLeadTech.pdf

Description
The new job description for Audio-Visual Lead Technician is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota approve the new job description for Audio-Visual Lead Technician.

 

46. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LEAD TECHNICIAN
Attachment: Job 297 - TelecommSysLeadTech.pdf

Description
The new job description for Telecommunications Systems Lead Technician is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the new job description for Telecommunications Systems Lead Technician.

47. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Attachment: Job 156 - SecuritySysTech.pdf

Description
The revised job description for Security Systems Technician is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the revised job description for Security Systems Technician.

48. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN
Attachment: Job 035 - TelecommSysTech.pdf

Description
The revised job description for Telecommunications Systems Technician is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the revised job description for Telecommunications Systems Technician.

49. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AUDIO-VISUAL TECHNICIAN
Attachment: Job 013 - AudVisTech.pdf

Description
The revised job description for Audio-Visual Technician is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the revised job description for Audio-Visual Technician.

50. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INVENTORY CONTROL ACCOUNTANT
Attachment: Job 190 - InvContAcct.pdf

Description
The revised job description for Inventory Control Accountant is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the new job description for Inventory Control Accountant.

51. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS LEAD TECHNICIAN
Attachment: Job 217 - SecuritySysLeadTech.pdf

Description
The revised job description for Security Systems Lead Technician is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the revised job description for Security Systems Lead Technician.

52. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CENTRAL SECURITY LEAD MONITOR
Attachment: Job - 303 CentrlSecLeadMntr.pdf

Description
The new job description for Central Security Lead Monitor is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the new job description for Central Security Lead Monitor.

53. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CENTRAL SECURITY MONITOR
Attachment: Job 155 - CntrlSecMntr.pdf

Description
The revised job description for Central Security Monitor is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the revised job description for Central Security Monitor.