1. NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH PROCLAMATION

Description
National Mentoring Month Proclamation

Recommendation
n/a


Minutes: Lyndsey Cantees, Coordinator of the Volunteer and Partnership Office, introduced a few of the mentoring partners who spoke and received a copy of the Mentoring Proclamation. Board Chair Ziegler read the National Mentoring Month Proclamation.

2. ARTS INSIGHTS

Description
Angela Hartvigsen, Fine Arts Specialist, and Brian Hersh, Program Director, Any Given Child, highlight the impact national and local partnerships have on ensuring a high quality arts education throughout Sarasota County Schools.

Recommendation
n/a

3. ART INSTALLATION UNVEILING

Description
Unveiling of the artwork to be installed in the Board Chambers. Artwork by Booker High School Students. - Brian Hersh

Recommendation
n/a


Minutes: Dr. Bowden explained the vision and process of the art work. The BHS art students proudly displayed and discussed their thought-processes on the creation of the individual pieces. Photo was taken of the six students with the School Board members and Superintendent.

4. AUDIT RESULTS

Description
Presentation of Audit Results - Rodney Davidson

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Dr. Bowden presented a short report on his visit to Tallahassee last week. The school district anticipates two big wins for our legislative platform. They are: an appropriation to support summer learning and a tuition exemption for our parents participating in workforce development as part of our two-generational approach. He is very optimistic about this legislative session. Dr. Bowden introduced Tracey Beeker, the new Communications Director.

5. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Michelle Stebbins - Bus Driver Salaries

6. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

7. 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.

Minutes: 

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: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Attachment: 010918 Board Mtg Minutes.pdf

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

9. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: Board January 23 2018 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board January 23 2018 (Addendum 1).pdf

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

10. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

Description

Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the Reassignment Review Committee 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: 01.23.18 Reassignment for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

11. APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL MENTORING MONTH

Description
January has been designated as National Mentoring Month, in which America calls on men and women across the country to get involved with the mentoring movement. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, hereby proclaims January 2018 as Mentoring Month in Sarasota County. 

Attachment: 2018 Mentoring Proclamation.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

12. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RESEARCH FOR BETTER TEACHING, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
In partnership with the district, Research for Better Teaching, Inc. will provide a comprehensive training program focused on Jon Saphier’s work on High Expectations Teaching. 160 school leaders will participate in a series of workshops designed to help them connect teacher behavior and decision-making with impact on student learning, give teachers evidence-based feedback that builds their capacity as high-expertise teachers, and use multiple data sources to assess growth opportunities. Grant funds will be used to cover the costs of the training program.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Research for Better Teaching, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: RBT Agreement Final 1-11-18.pdf

GRANTS

13. APPROVAL OF THE HEALTHIER VENICE HIGH GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 PROGRAM

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will help Venice High School students make healthier snack choices and increase their daily physical activity.

Recommendation
That the Healthier Venice High grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Healthier Venice HS.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL FOOD AMBASSADOR PROGRAM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $100,000 will build capacity within Sarasota County Schools by contracting with School Food Ambassadors who will implement healthy food campaigns within feeder patterns in north county (Emma E. Booker Elementary, Gocio Elementary, Booker Middle and Booker High), central county (Fruitville Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, McIntosh Middle and Sarasota High) and south county (Cranberry Elementary, Glenallen Elementary, Heron Creek Middle and North Port High).

Recommendation
That the Sarasota County School Food Ambassador Program grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Food Ambassador.pdf

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

15. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MILK, JUICE, AND YOGURT PRODUCTS THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM M&B PRODUCTS, INC.

Description
The Food and Nutrition Services Department request approval to purchase milk, juice and yogurt products from M&B Products, Inc., utilizing the Osceola County School Bid #SDOC-18B-01-LH. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows this process subject to the provisions of the law. This request is for fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Food and Nutrition Services Department

Recommendation
That the use of Osceola County Schools Bid #SDOC-18-012-LH for "Milk, and Juice, and Yogurt Products" using the piggyback contracting process, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Milk Juice and Yogurt Products.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

16. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #1 TO THE 2018 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description
The recommended professionals have submitted request for annual certification by the School Board to provide professional construction related services for Sarasota County Schools' projects. These submissions are in accordance with School Board Policy 7.71. This initial list was Board approved on 1/9/2018 (Item #24). The newly added firms are identified in the enclosure at the end of the initial listing. Upon Board approval, the pertinent date from these submissions will be incorporated to the existing list.

Recommendation
That Update #1 to the 2018 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: QP2018CertList_Update#1.pdf

17. ACCEPTANCE OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RESTROOM BUILDING

Description
All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in the Application and Certificate for Payment #2 for approval. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project (21705300) be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: EE_RR-CO01-21705300.pdf

18. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RESTROOM BUILDING

Description
All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in the application and Certificate of Payment #3 for approval. The Director of Construction Services had determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project (21801358) be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: EE_RR_21801358-3-Fin.pdf

19. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS

Description
The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of ($32,856.28) in gross contract dollars.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: CSD-JAN23 COs.pdf

FINANCE

20. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Description
The Superintendent’s Financial Statements for the month ending November 30, 2017 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the second quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The General Fund has reversed the negative trend with the receipt of property tax revenue.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent’s Financial Statements for the month ending November 30, 2017 as presented.

Attachment: Nov 17-18 supers.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

21. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MAPNET TECHNICAL OPERATOR

Description
The revised job description for Mapnet Technical Support Operator is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Mapnet Technical Support Operator as presented.

Attachment: Job 103 - Mapnet Technical Support Operator.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

22. APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.71

Description
Policy 7.71 - Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services has been advertised and is ready for approval.

Recommendation
That the revised School Board Policy 7.71 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Policy 7.71_Rev.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SKY FAMILY YMCA, INC., OPERATING AS SKY ACADEMY ENGLEWOOD, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The governing board of SKY Academy Englewood is requesting that the allocation of referendum funds be based on the school's total student enrollment. The Finance Office has reviewed that the requested appropriations are in compliance with the applicable allowable use of the funds. This Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and SKY Academy Englewood is to adjust the share of the Board's voted operating millage funds received by SKY. This MOU, effective as of the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, amends the funding to include SKY's total student enrollment irrespective of each student's location of residence.

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented.

Attachment: SKY Englewood MOU 1-9-18.pdf
Minutes: Bridget Ziegler commented on this moving forward and that it is a testament on the variety of ways we support our community and students.

Motions:
That the School Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Eric Robinson
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

24. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description
This agreement delineates the relationship and responsibilities of the Education Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County regarding the Education Foundation College Career Center operated on the North Port High School campus.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the Education Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved.

Attachment: Ed Foundation-NPHS College Career Center.pdf
Attachment: Ed Foundation Exhibit A.pdf
Minutes: Jennifer Vigne, President-Education Foundation and Steve Cantees, Executive Director of Secondary Schools spoke regarding the Education Foundation's commitment to the high schools.

Motions:
That the agreement between the Education Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

25. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.95*+

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

Policy 2.95*+  Wellness Program

Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 2.95*+.

Attachment: Policy 2.95 Wellness Program.pdf

Motions:
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 2.95*+.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Dr. Bowden and Mitsi Corcoran were thanked for the positive discussion at the work session regarding the child care benefits for district employees. A discussion ensued regarding the upcoming bargaining session, bus driver vacancies/salaries, and the support system for retention of bus drivers as well as other staff. Dr. Bowden stated that at the close of collective bargaining, two things immediately go to the top of the agenda: an initiation of a job study for bus drivers, bus attendants, and other positions of concern, and a committee on the recruitment and retention of teachers. The committee's findings will be acted upon immediately instead of waiting until the next contract. The Board members stated it is important to hear the issues, not just from leaders on the committee, but from the seasoned staff and newer employees. The environment also is an important part of retaining personnel. The Board looks forward to these conversations at a future workshop. Discussion on the internal Board operating procedures ensued.

27. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: