1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Steve Dragon, Principal, Gocio Elementary by the Florida Alliance for Arts Education for the Kennedy Center School of Distinction in Arts Education - Cindy Balistreri

Recognition of Student Services Week - February 4 - 8, 2008 - Sonia Figaredo-Alberts and Robyn Marinelli-Haff

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Recognition of the top five student artists who entered the Scholastic Arts Awards competition - Gary Norris

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Sarasota Sheriff's Office Youth Service Bureau

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Sarasota Sheriff's Office Youth Service Bureau Update - Sgt. Beasley with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: 

Delete Item #26 - Expulsion Case #08-113

Item #32-Approval of Substantial Completion for the Lakeview Elementary School HVAC Renovation Project:  Phase 1 - Change in verbiage

Title - Delete HVAC and change Phase 1 to Phase 2
Description - Change phases to parts and add Phase 2 of
Recommendation - Delete HVAC and change Phase 1 to Phase 2

 

Motions:
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the January 8, 2008, (Tracking Dollars Workshop), January 15, 2008, (Monthly Work Session), January 18, 2008, (Convocation of Governments), January 22, 2008, (Budget Workshop) and the January 22, 2008, (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: February 5, 2008 Regular Bo.pdf
Attachment: February 5, 2008 Addendum 1.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 5.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES-MANASOTA, INC.

Description
This agreement will allow for non-paid career technical work  experience for Exceptional Student Education Students from Oak Park School with all exceptionalities, ages 15 years and older, to learn the day to day business operations at Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the agreement between the Vocational Instructional Program and Goodwill Industries-Manasota, Inc.

Attachment: GOODWILL 2-5-2008.pdf
Attachment: store sites.pdf
Attachment: donor_greeter_2003.pdf
Attachment: jd06 adc attendant.pdf
Attachment: HR 601 Safety Procedures.pdf

10. AGREEMENT 07-30 BETWEEN SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORDA

Description
The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by SWB and SBSC regarding workforce development services provided to youth under the Construction Technology Careers Initiative Preapprenticeship Partnership. Under this partnership, the Construction Technology Careers Coordinator provides specific services to youth at schools in Sarasota County, working in partnership with instructors and appropriate SBMC representatives.

Recommendation
That the Agreement 07-30 between Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL., Construction Technology Careers Initiative Preapprenticeship Partnership be approved.

Attachment: Agreement 07-30 SWB-SBSC.pdf

11. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE TEACHER INSIGHT ASSESSMENT WITH THE GALLUP ORGANIZATION

Description
Since January 2005, the Sarasota County School District has contracted with the Gallup Organization to provide and maintain all hardware, programming and research for a web-based Teacher Insight interview designed to assess teacher talent.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the contract between the Gallup Organization and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for the Teacher Insight Assessment.

Attachment: TeacherInsight Contract 2008.pdf

12. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR THE PRINCIPAL INSIGHT ASSESSMENT WITH THE GALLUP ORGANIZATION

Description

Since April 2005, the Sarasota County School District has contracted with the Gallup Organization to provide and maintain a web-based Principal Insight Interview designed to assess the overall level of administrative applicant quality.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the contract between the Gallup Organization and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for the Principal Insight Assessment.

Attachment: PrincipalInsight Contract 2008.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SARASOTA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Description
This agreement with the Sarasota Health Department is new and competitive and will provide three year funding from a state Tobacco Grant.  It will provide the salary for a Safe School Liaison and prevention programming for tobacco use and promote youth leadership skills.  Total funding over three years will be $257,616.00.

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the agreement with the Sarasota County Department of Health as presented.

Attachment: standard Contract - Tobacco.pdf

GRANTS

14. APPROVAL OF THE SIGN LAB GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $5,000.00 will purchase equipment used within the graphic arts industry.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sign Lab grant application.

15. APPROVAL OF THE LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $5,000.00 will purchase equipment and decor items for a daily live news show.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Lights! Camera! Action! grant application.

Attachment: LightsCameraAction GAF 2-5-08.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE IMAGINE SCHOOL OF NORTH PORT START UP GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $325,000.00 will enable the Imagine School of North Port to plan and effectively implement the first years of operation.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Imagine School of North Port Start Up grant application to the Florida Department of Education for Public Charter Schools.

Attachment: ImagineSchool NP 2-5-08.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF THE THEATRE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grants funds of $5,000.00 will provide improvements for the Black Box Performance/Lecture area.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Theatre Improvement grant application.

Attachment: TheatreImprovement 2-5-08.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE SEE YOU AT THE THEATER GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000.00 will immerse students in literature awareness, integrate literature to Kindergarten curriculum, and build a foundation of the arts.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the See You At the Theater grant application.

Attachment: SeeYouAtTheTheater 2-5-08.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS FOSTERING ACCEPTANCE AND UNDERSTANDING OF OTHERS THROUGH THE ARTS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grants funds of $5,000.00 will engage students of various developmental levels in creating three art projects.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Building Friendships: Fostering Acceptance and Understanding of Others Through the Arts grant application.

Attachment: BuildingFriendships. . .2-5-08.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE SINGING OUR WAY TO READING SUCCESS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: The amount of $5,000.00 will fund a site license and software required for installment on fifteen computers.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Singing Our Way to Reading Success grant application.

Attachment: SingingOurWay. . .2-5-08.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE SMART - SARASOTA MOBILIZES ALCOHOL REDUCTION IN TEENS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $1,050,000.00 will aid in the reduction of alcohol abuse among teens throughout the district in grades 8-12.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SMART Sarasota Mobilizes Alcohol Reduction in Teens grant application.

Attachment: SMART GAF 2-5-08.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

22. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL RIFLE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO FORT BENNING, GEORGIA, ON FEBRUARY 13TH, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 17TH, 2008

Description
The top five cadets who participated in the Army Pistol Match in November, 2007, qualified to compete in the Eastern Region Air Rifle Match at Fort Benning, Georgia.  The top three teams in each ROTC Brigade are selected to participate in this competition.  Cadets will demonstrate their knowledge of rifle safety and their shooting ability. 

Recommendation

That the Riverview High School Rifle Team field trip to Fort Benning, Georgia, on February 13th, 2008 through February 17th, 2008, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-145

Description

On December 10, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-145, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1) (d), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 7, 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 08-145, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session, until January 7 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: CASE NO 08-145.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-144

Description
On December 10, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-144, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 7, 2009.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of the 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 08-144, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session, until January 7 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: CASE NO 08-144.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-024

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-024, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On September 7, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-024, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(g), Misconduct Detrimental to Educational Function of School.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until July 30, 2008.

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. 08-024, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year until July 30, 2008.

Attachment: CASE NO 08-024.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-113

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-113, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for and alternative school placement.  On November 20, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-113, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 4, 2009.

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. 08-113, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session until January 4 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: CASE NO. 08-113.pdf (Confidential Item)
Minutes: Item deleted under Approval of Corrections to the Consent Agenda

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-381

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-381, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On May 7, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-381, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 21, 2008.

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. 07-381, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year until May 21, 2008.

Attachment: CASE NO 07-381.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

28. APPROVAL OF HP LEASE AGREEMENT COMPUTER PURCHASE

Description
The Technology and Information Services Department requests permission to purchase 437 leased HP computers at the discounted price of $200 per computer.  The original three year lease was approved by the School Board on July 13, 2004.  These computers are located at various schools and will continue to meet the needs of the District.   The funds for this purchase are contained in the capital budget allocated to the department.   

Recommendation
That the purchase of HP leased computers, in the amount of $87,400.00, be approved.  

Attachment: HP Lease Agreement Computer Purchase Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

29. APPROVAL OF THE BILL OF SALE TO THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND/OR LIFT STATION AT MIDDLE SCHOOL "EE" (WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Description
The City of North Port land development regulations require the ownership of the utility systems be vested with the City.  This item authorizes the transfer of title of these facilities to the City of North Port.  The School Board attorney has reviewed and approved this Bill of Sale.

Recommendation
That the Bill of Sale to the City of North Port, Florida for the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and/or lift station at Middle School "EE" (Woodland Middle School) be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-5-08MS-EE-BillofSale.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF PHASE II DRAWINGS FOR NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER: PHASES IA AND II

Description

Funds for the complete design of Phase 1A are available in the capital projects budget.  Funds for the design of Phase II through Design Development Drawings are available in the capital projects budget.  These drawings are available for review at the Construction Services Department and one-half hour prior to the Board meeting.

Recommendation
That the Phase II Design Development Drawings for North County Technical Center - Phase 1A & II be approved as presented.


Minutes: 

Board Member Frank Kovach - Comment

31. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AT NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

Description
This easement will assign an easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric utilities facilities (including wires, cables, conduits, and appurtenant equipment) to be installed from time to time; with the right to reconstruct, improve, add to, enlarge, change the voltage, as well as the size of and remove such facilities or any of them within an easement ten (10) feet in width.  This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement at the North County Technical Center between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Power & Light Company, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc2-5-08NoCoTechCtrNonExclUtilityEsmnt.pdf

32. APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT: PHASE 1

Description
This is one (1) of four (4) phases of the project to achieve completion.  The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  This phase is only a portion of the contract and 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 P.J. Hayes, Inc., dba Tandem Construction, for the Lakeview Elementary School - HVAC Renovation project: Phase 1, be accepted as substantially complete as of 1/3/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc2-5-08LkvwHVAC-Ph1SC.pdf
Minutes: Verbiage changes under Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda

33. 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 order(s) collectively total a reduction of $786,762.84 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc2-5-08CSD-CO.pdf

34. ACCEPTANCE OF CORRECTIONS TO THE SPREADSHEET COVER SHEET FOR THE 1/8/2008 BOARD AGENDA ITEM #37 - APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDERS (S)

Description
The two (2) change orders (#35 & 36) listed for Middle School "EE" were inadvertently identified as Phase "1" and the contractor was inadvertently identified as "Tandem Construction" on the initial spreadsheet cover page.  These two (2) change order (s) listed for Middle School "EE" should say Phase "2": Vertical Construction and cite "Kraft Construction Co." as the contractor.  All other information cited on the initial attachment is correct, including the dollar amounts associated with these two (2) change orders.  The corrections have been made on the attachment.

Recommendation
That the corrections to the spreadsheet cover page for the 1/8/2008 Board agenda item #37 - "Approval and/or Ratification of Construction Services Change Order (s)" be accepted as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc1-8-08CSD-COrev.pdf

FINANCE

35. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET AMENDMENT #2 AND GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT #2

Description

Both the General Fund and the Capital Outlay Fund are being amended to reflect operation through December 31, 2007, and to reflect prior year fund balances due to transfers between funds.  In addition the General Fund amendment reflects the third calculation of the FEFP.

Recommendation
Approve the Capital Outlay Budget Amendment #2 and the General Fund Budget Amendment #2 as presented.

Attachment: 2008 Budget Amendment 2 02..pdf
Attachment: General Fund 2.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S DECEMBER FINANCIAL REPORT

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending December 31, 2007, shows a large increase in the District's cash balances from the previous year.  This is due to the uncertainty with the SBA and the receipt of property tax revenue.  The SBA investments currently in Fund B are shown on a separate line as non-current assets, as the District does not currently have access to these funds.  These investments account for 8% of the District's investment portfolio in SBA and other local accounts.  All funds show a positive fund balance.  Revenues are in-line with budgets and prior year amounts.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's December Financial Report be approved.

Attachment: December.pdf

37. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.43, FIELD TRIPS

Description

Schools shall develop procedures to ensure all students have equal access to participate in educational field trips regardless of financial need.

Recommendation

That the Board approve to advertise the change to School Board Policy 4.43, Field Trips.         

Attachment: Policy 4.43.pdf

Motions:
That the Board approve to advertise the change to School Board Policy 4.43, Field Trips.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

38. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Board Member Carol Todd recognized a parent of Fruitville Elementary who wrote a play.  Another example of how valuable the arts are in our schools. 

Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein invited other district winners in the arts field to perform prior to a Board meeting.

Board Vice-Chair Caroline Zucker attended Riverview High School's concert and North Port High School's play.  Every school has special performances. 

39. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:13 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on February 5, 2008, and approved at the regular Board meeting on February 19, 2008.