1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

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National Mentoring Month - Tanice Knopp

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2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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Education Channel Update

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3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Minutes: Charles Hummer - Lamarque

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

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

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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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: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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Recommendation

That the January 7, 2014 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

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Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: 01-21-14.pdf
Attachment: Board January 21, 2014 (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 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 1.21.14.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE AFFECTED BY THE CHANGE IN FLORIDA MINIMUM WAGE

Description
Due to an increase in the State of Florida's minimum wage the following salary schedule affected by the change is presented for approval.

Recommendation
That the salary schedule be approved as presented.

Attachment: Rev-Temporary-Substitute 1314-Rev w-SSP111SSP12 - 092613.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. H. MURRAY BLUEGLASS TO THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ON SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING

Description
The Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning, Section 10, calls for each party to appoint a citizen representative to a committee with responsibility to monitor implementation of the ILA. On February 7, 2012, the School Board appointed Mr. Blueglass to a two-year term beginning that March. Mr. Blueglass has requested another two-year term.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County appoint Mr. H. Murray Blueglass as its representative to the Citizen's Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning for the period March 2014 through February 2016.

11. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA/DISTRICT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM 2013-2014

Description
The District Professional Development System 2013-2014 is the overall plan for professional learning opportunities and is framed around the seven (7) core policies and associated practices required by the Race to the Top and Florida Department of Education guidelines.

Recommendation
That the District Professional Development System be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc1-20-2014_Sarasota_PDRedesignPlan_2013-14.pdf

GRANTS

12. APPROVAL OF THE THURGOOD PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,250 will allow Booker High School students to attend a performance at the Florida Studio Theater and incorporate learning into English/Language Arts and U.S. History classes.

Recommendation
That The Thurgood Project grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Thurgood Project.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

13. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON MARCH 18, 2014 THROUGH MARCH 22, 2014

Description
The three-day conference offers more than 350 sessions organized around strands related to newspaper, yearbook, magazine, online media, and broadcast, which will enable students to network on a national level within their own field, in addition to engaging in dialog with students involved in other areas of Journalism that represent potential careers.  The course offerings are taught by high school and collegiate level experts in the field.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School field trip to New York City, New York on March 18, 2014 through March 22, 2014 be approved.

EXPULSIONS

14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-126

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-126, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.34(G), Repetitive Disobedience/Open Defiance/Insubordination.  On 12/13/2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-126, violated School Board Policy 5.34(G), Repetitive Disobedience/Open Defiance/Insubordination.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 3, 2015.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(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. 14-126, 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 3 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-126.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

15. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0012 FOR MOVING SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Moving Services' were received from two vendors on December 10, 2013.  The bid of AAA Flat Rate Moving Company 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 operating and capital budgets allocated to the Materials Management, Construction, and Facilities Services Departments. 

Recommendation
That the bid of AAA Flat Rate Moving Company, to provide 'Moving Services' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved as presented. 

Attachment: MovingSvc14-0012Rec.pdf

16. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0277 FOR ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERIC STEAMERS AND ICE MAKERS

Description
Bids to provide 'Electric Atmospheric Steamers and Ice Makers' were received from five vendors on December 11, 2013.  The bid of Johnson-Lancaster and Associates, Inc., was the best low bid 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.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the Food and Nutrition Services budget.   

Recommendation

That the bid of Johnson-Lancaster and Associates, Inc., to provide 'Electric Atmospheric Steamers and Ice Makers' in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: ElectAtmosSteamerIce14-0277Rec.pdf

17. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0017 FOR FIRE ALARM INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Description
Bids to provide 'Fire Alarm Inspection and Maintenance Service' were received from four vendors on December 12, 2013.  The bid of Commercial Electrical Systems Company was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.   

Recommendation
That the bid of Commercial Electrical Systems Company, to provide 'Fire Alarm Inspection and Maintenance Service' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: FireAlarmSvc14-0017Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

18. APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF VENICE

Description

This Third Amendment changes the date by which the City of Venice must make a payment to the School Board to reflect a revised timeline due to design changes.  This Third Amendment has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Venice be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc1-21-2014_3rdAmedInterlocalAgrmntCityOfVenice.pdf

19. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONSTRACTOR FOR THE OAK PARK SCHOOL PORTABLE MOVE AND CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS 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 statutes.

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

Attachment: BAIenc1-21-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO2-OakParkPortable.pdf

20. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL PORTABLE DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION PROJECT

Description
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been reviewed 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 statutes.

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

Attachment: BAIenc1-21-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO2-VMSPortable.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 ($17,161.16) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $0.00 credit for Direct Material Purchase; the corresponding Direct Material Order of $0.00 result a net of $0.00 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc1-21-2014_CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

22. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending November 30, 2013 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the second quarter of the 2013-2014 fiscal year.  The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately December when property taxes are received.  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 November 30, 2013 as presented.

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

23. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE MARCH 25, 2014 REFERENDUM

Description
This is the agreement with the Supervisor of Elections governing her conducting the School Board's millage referendum on March 25, 2014.

Recommendation
That the Special Election Agreement between the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved as presented.

Attachment: agreement-Supervisor of Elections, Special Election.pdf

Motions:
That the Special Election Agreement between the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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25. ADJOURNMENT

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Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:32 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on January 21, 2014 and approved at the regular Board meeting on February 4, 2014.

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Secretary                                  Chair
Lori White                                Jane Goodwin