1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Proclamation - January - National Mentoring Month - Chair - Tanice Knopp

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Education Foundation Report - Cindy Kaiser

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: None

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: 

Add Addendum 2 to the Instructional Personnel Report

Motions:
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- 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: Carol Todd
Second: Shirley Brown
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 January 4, 2011 (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: 01-18-11.pdf
Attachment: Board January 18 2011 (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.

GENERAL ITEMS

9. FOURTH RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN NORTH PORT

Description
On October 5, 2010, the Board approved the First Resolution, authorizing the acquisition of numerous small parcels for a future elementary school in North Port.  This Fourth Resolution approves the third batch of contracts for this acquisition.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Fourth Resolution of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, RE:  Acquisition of Property for a Future Elementary School in North Port, Florida.

Attachment: FOURTH RESOLUTION HABERLAND.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit A.pdf

10. APPROVAL TO DECLARE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS

Description
One of the sellers of a lot within the Haberland elementary school site acquisition is willing to accept in exchange an unused school district lot.  In accordance with section 1.4(7)(d) of the Guidelines of the State Requirements for Educational Facilities, and with section 274.05, Florida Statutes, district staff has determined that the parcel is not needed for instructional or ancillary support functions.  The value of this lot is commensurate with lots within the Haberland site.  The contract for the exchange will be approved at a future School Board meeting.

Recommendation
That the School Board declare the parcel identified as Lot 3, Block 686, 17th Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision to be surplus property.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND WESTMINSTER GLEN OF ST. ANDREWS EAST ASSOCIATION, INC.

Description

This agreement grants the Westminster Glen Association easement rights to the retention pond on the south end of the Venice Middle School campus.  The Association owns several lots that border the southern end of the pond.  They plan to clean up the shoreline of the pond adjacent to those lots.  This is a fairly large pond with natural site barrier between the school and the neighborhood.  Work on the southern end of the pond will not adversely impact the school.  The agreement includes a 90 day termination clause that may be executed by either party. 

Recommendation
That the Board approve the non-exclusive easement agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and Westminster Glen of St. Andrews East Association, Inc. as presented.

Attachment: VMS Lake - St Andrews 12-10.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN VISCOM AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA (NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL)

Description
Viscom will provide daily interpretation services for a hearing impaired student at North Port High School.  This contract requires Board approval since it is over the $25,000 yearly maximum.

Recommendation
That the contract between Viscom and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (North Port High School) be approved.

13. ADDENDUM TO SPECIAL PROGRAMS & PROCEDURES FOR ESE ELIGIBILITY FOR PROCEDURES REGARDING RESTRAINT AND SECLUSION

Description
Changes to the Special Programs & Procedures for Restraint and Seclusion to meet DOE eligibility requirements.

Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Special Programs and Procedures for Restraint and Seclusion eligibility requirements be approved as presented.

Attachment: General Policies and Procedures.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

14. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS, ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011 THROUGH FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Description

This is an inter-curricular Speech and Debate competition where students compete with their peers from all around the country.

Recommendation

That the Pine View School Speech and Debate team field trip to Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 17, 2011 through February 22, 2011, be approved.

15. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL MODEL UN CONFERENCE FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2011 THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2011

Description
By attending the Model UN Conference, students get an idea of how the UN is run and how conflict resolutions are made through diplomacy.  Students learn about current events, foreign policy and the pressing issues facing the global arena.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School Model UN Conference field trip to Washington, D.C. on February 17, 2011 through February 20, 2011, be approved.

16. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL THESPIAN TROUPE FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, ON MARCH 7, 2011 THROUGH MARCH 11, 2011

Description
Students will have the opportunity to see four Broadway shows, explore many famous New York land sites including tours of the American Museum of Natural History, Radio City Music Hall and the Statue of Liberty.

Recommendation
That the North Port High School Thespian Troupe field trip to New York City, New York, on March 7, 2011 through March 11, 2011, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-207

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-207, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 21, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-207, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance 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 January 30, 2011.

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. 09-207, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 30, of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-207.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-184

Description

On December 13, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-184, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 16, 2012.

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. 11-184, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until January 16 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-184.pdf (Confidential Item)

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-002

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-002, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 6, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-002, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(i), Committed a Felony Off Campus per Florida Statute 232.26(2), and Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.0956.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 23, 2011.

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. 11-002, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, and the 2011 summer session.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-002.pdf (Confidential Item)

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-159

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. 11-159, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-159.pdf (Confidential Item)

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-225

Description

On December 8, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-225, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(i), Committed a Felony Off Campus per Florida Statute 232.26(2), and Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A -1.0956.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.

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. 11-225, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-225.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-055

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 has been withdrawn from Riverview High School for Violation of School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft, and the expulsion reinstated.

Recommendation
That the abeyance of Expulsion Case No. 11-055, be rescinded per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-055.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

23. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0017 FOR FIRE ALARM INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Description
Bids to provide 'Fire Alarm Inspection and Maintenance Service' were received from seven vendors on December 16, 2010.  The bid of AFA Protective Systems, Inc., 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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of AFA Protective Systems, Inc., to provide 'Fire Alarm Inspection and Maintenance Service' in an amount not to exceed $975,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: FireAlarmMtc11-0017Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

24. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR(S)

Description

The substantial completion dates, original and final contract amounts are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor(s).  The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project(s) are complete accordance with state statutes.  

Recommendation
That the cited Construction Services' project(s) be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor(s) be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc1-18-2011ProjCompl+FinalConPymt.pdf

25. 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 $2,125,249.96 in gross contract dollars; however, there are corresponding Direct Material Purchases totaling $2,013,377.13 resulting in a net sales tax savings to the District of $121,270.83.

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

Attachment: BAIenc1-18-2011CSD-CO.pdf

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

27. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:33 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on January 18, 2011, and approved at the regular Board meeting on February 1, 2011.