1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Middle School Arts Showcase - Dr. Page Dettmann

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Louis Sanchez - Bid process for construction

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: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the January 16, 2015 (Convocation of Governments Meeting), the January 20, 2015 (Monthly Work Session) and January 20, 2015 (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: 02-03-15.pdf
Attachment: 02-03-15 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 Reassignment Agenda 2.03.15.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF 2015 - 2016 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: before-aftercare fees 1516.pdf

GRANTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE ALTA VISTA LIBRARY GRANT TO THE LAURA BUSH FOUNDATION FOR AMERICA'S LIBRARIES

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $7,000 will allow Alta Vista Elementary School to purchase books to meet the needs of students and teachers.

Recommendation
That the Alta Vista Library Grant be approved.

Attachment: Laura Bush Fdn - Alta Vista.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

11. APPROVAL OF BOOKER HIGH HOSPITALITY & TOURISM STUDENTS FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON FEBRUARY 12, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 16, 2015.

Description
The Hospitality & Tourism Program of Booker High School to visit two (2) 5-Star Hotels, tour Mets Stadium, attend the Broadway Up-Close Tour and show, Museum Highlights Tour, general admission to Museum of Natural History, Tour Culinary Institute of America and tour Cake Boss Bakery. 

Recommendation
That the field trip of Booker High School Hospitality & Tourism students to go to New York City, New York on February 12, 2015 through February 16, 2015 be approved as presented.

12. APPROVAL OF VENICE HIGH VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFECT GAME NATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT IN EMERSON, GEORGIA ON MARCH 11, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2015.

Description
Student-athletes on the baseball team will participate in the tournament as well as have the opportunity to visit colleges in the Georgia area on this trip during Spring Break.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Venice High Varsity Baseball Team to participate in the Perfect Game National Baseball Tournament in Emerson, Georgia on March 11, 2015 through March 14, 2015 be approved as presented.

13. APPROVAL OF SARASOTA HIGH VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFECT GAME NATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT IN EMERSON, GEORGIA ON MARCH 11, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 14, 2015.

Description
During Spring Break, we will take our varsity baseball team to Emerson, Georgia to participate in the Perfect Game National High School Tournament.

Recommendation
That the field trip of Sarasota High Varsity Baseball Team to participate in the Perfect Game National High School Tournament in Emerson, Georgia during Spring Break be approved as presented.

14. APPROVAL OF PINE VIEW BAND STUDENTS TO ATTEND BAND FESTIVAL COMPETITION IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK ON MARCH 26, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2015.

Description
The music festival performance is an adjudicated competition followed by clinics facilitated by nationally recognized conductors and educators.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Pine View Band Students to attend the Band Festival Competition in New York, New York on March 26, 2015 through March 29, 2015 be approved as presented.

15. APPROVAL OF RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL KILTIE BAND TO PERFORM IN THE FIESTA VAL CONCERT IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA ON MARCH 26, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 29, 2015.

Description
This trip gives our students the opportunity to maintain the high level of music performance and continued tradition of excellence while representing our city, county and state by performing in high profile venues.  The students will also enjoy an education by attending the Atlanta Symphony and visiting Stone Mountain.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Riverview High School's Kiltie Band to perform in the Fiesta Val Concert in Atlanta, Georgia on March 26, 2015 through March 29, 2015 be approved as presented.

16. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND FIELD TRIP TO PERFORM DURING THE SUGAR BOWL IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ON DECEMBER 27, 2015 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2016.

Description
Students in the marching band will have the opportunity to perform along with students from bands all over the country in a nationally televised major college ball game.

Recommendation
That the field trip for the North Port High School Marching Band to perform during the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, LA on December 27, 2015 through January 3, 2016 be approved as presented.

17. APPROVAL OF NORTH PORT HIGH VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS DANCERS TO ATTEND DANCE FESTIVAL IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ON MARCH 4, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 8, 2015.

Description
Students will be engaged in learning as they participate in several courses that align with our state course codes and bench marks.  This trip also meets all career prep requirements for students to move on to college level studies.  Students in grades 10-12 are also given the opportunity to audition for college scholarships and intensive summer study programs.

Recommendation
That the field trip for North Port High Visual Performing Arts Dancers to attend Regional High School Dance Festival to Norfolk, Virginia on March 4, 2015 to March 8, 2015 be approved as presented.

EXPULSIONS

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-110

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-110, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement due to withdrawing. On January 30, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Harassment. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 4, 2016.

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. 15-110, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 4, 2016.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-110.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

19. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0160 FOR SIMPLEX-GRINNELL OEM FIRE ALARM PARTS

Description
A bid to provide 'Simplex-Grinnell OEM Fire Alarm Parts' was received on January 15, 2015.  The bid of Simplex-Grinnell met the advertised specifications and falls within budgetary guidelines.  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 Simplex-Grinnell, to provide 'Simplex-Grinnell OEM Fire Alarm Parts' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: SimplexOEMFireAlarmParts#15-0160Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

20. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #1 TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE OWNER AND ARCHITECT FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM WING ADDITION PROJECT

Description
This amendment covers the professional services necessary to design the renovations to buildings #3 and #8 that were not included in the original contract.

Recommendation
That approval of amendment #1 to the agreement dated June 13, 2014 between the Owner and for design and construction administration services for the Fruitville Elementary School Classroom Wing Addition project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-3-2015_ArchAmend1-Fruitville.pdf

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 ($46,984.85) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are ($99,830.63) credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($94,038.36) result a net of $5,792.27 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc2-3-2015_CSDCOs.pdf

FINANCE

22. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDENTS FOR THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL REVENUE, FEDERAL, SATE AND LOCAL GRANTS AND THE CAPITAL FUND

Description

The Budget Amendments reflect the results of Operations through December 31, 2014.

Recommendation
That the Budget Amendments be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: Budget Amendments for FY 2014-2015.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

23. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III

Description
The revised job description Administrative Assistant III is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Administrative Assistant III as presented.

Attachment: Job 153 - AdmAsstIII.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ARTS INTEGRATION SPECIALIST, PROJECT ELEVATE

Description
The new job description for Arts Integration Specialist, Project Elevate is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Arts Integration Specialist, Project Elevate.

Attachment: Arts_Integration_Spec.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Arts Integration Specialist, Project Elevate.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

25. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INTEGRATED INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

Description
The new job description for Executive Director, Integrated Instructional Services is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Executive Director, Integrated Instructional Services.

Attachment: ExecDir_IntInstServ.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Executive Director, Integrated Instructional Services.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

26. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6.40

Description

It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policy up-to-date:

Policy 6.40 - Assessment of Employees

Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 6.40.   

Attachment: Policy 6.40.pdf

Motions:
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 6.40.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

27. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER BETWEEN THE SKY FAMILY YMCA, INC. FOR THE SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD CHARTER SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The charter application for SKY Academy Englewood was approved by the School Board of Sarasota County at the October 21, 2014 meeting. Pursuant to Florida Statute 1002.33, representatives from The SKY Family YMCA, Inc. and school district staff have negotiated a charter to serve as the agreement between the organizations. SKY Academy Englewood is scheduled to open in August 2015 as a grade 6-8 charter school. The negotiated charter is now complete and ready for Board consideration and approval.

Recommendation
That the charter between The SKY Family YMCA, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: SKY Englewood Charter Final.pdf

Motions:
That the charter between The SKY Family YMCA, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Nay
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

28. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

Bridget Ziegler gave a "hats off" to Booker High School for their participation in Rachel's Challenge.

Bridget Ziegler said she continues to receive concerns about "Meatless Mondays" and made the following motion:

RECOMMENDATION:
That students receive a meat option with school lunches five days per week.

Motion: Bridget Ziegler
Second: Frank Kovach

Voice vote taken:

Bridget Ziegler - Aye     Shirley Brown - Nay
Frank Kovach - Aye     Jane Goodwin - Nay
Caroline Zucker - Nay

Motion fails 3:2.

Shirley Brown stated she would like to see the Board become certified as a "Master Board" through FSBA Master Board training. Board members discussed the pros and cons. Shirley Brown made a motion that the Board participate in the FSBA Master Board Training Program, Caroline Zucker gave a second. Later in the discussion, Shirley Brown withdrew her motion and asked that this item possibly be placed on the next school board agenda under New Business.

Jane Goodwin reminded parents and students that the Choice window is open from February 5 - 20, 2015. The window closes at 4:30 p.m. sharp on February 20, 2015, so parents should return the forms on time.

Caroline Zucker and Shirley Brown spoke about the wonderful plays and concerts they have recently seen at the high schools and urged the public to take advantage of the many performing arts events at our high schools.  

29. ADJOURNMENT

Description
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Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:59 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on February 3, 2015 and approved at the regular Board meeting on February 17, 2015.

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Secretary                                             Chair
Lori White                                            Frank Kovach