APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the June 6, 2006, (Concurrency/Budget Workshop), June 13, 2006, (Monthly Work Session) and June 20, 2006, (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: July 19, 2006 Regular Board.rtf

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

Description
Reassignment of students to schools with 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 July 19.pdf

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF FINAL ORDER IN SCHOOL BOARD V. GILBERT

Description
On June 7, 2006, Division of Administrative Hearings Administrative Law Judge Harry L. Hooper entered a Recommended Order finding "Mr. Gilbert had sexual relations with a minor on the campus of Sarasota High School" and recommending that the School Board uphold its prior termination of Mr. Gilbert's employment.  Mr. Gilbert has not filed any exceptions to the Recommended Order.

Recommendation
That the School Board enter a Final Order adopting the Recommended Order of the Administrative Law Judge in DOAH Case Number 06-0797 and upholding the termination of Walter Gilbert's employment as of March 8, 2006.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. CONTRACT BETWEEN TEACHSCAPE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description
This action is necessary to cover anticipated expenses for two one and one-half day trainings, so that our instructional leaders will have a research-based framework for classroom visits to monitor the implementation of best practices to support student achievement.  The training includes technology tools for data management and analysis.

Recommendation
That the School Board approves the contract for the Teachscape Professional Development Company to provide classroom walk-through training for all principals, assistant principals and selected instructional district leaders.
Attachment: FL 071306 Sarasota CWT Amen.doc

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOB PIKE GROUP AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description
Professional Development wishes to enter into an agreement with the Bob Pike Group that will allow us to have four district employees certified as trainers for the training: Research-Based Creative Teaching Strategies.  In addition to the certification process for these four individuals to become certified trainers, we will be purchasing license fees for 300 participants.      

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The Bob Pike Group has offered a payment plan in which $31,875 would be paid in two payments (August 2006 and March 2007) with an additional $24,000, invoiced over three years (2007-2009).

   

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and the Bob Pike Group be approved as presented.  

12. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE HEALTHY START COALITION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC.

Description
This agreement is made for the purpose of providing nursing, social and health related services to teen parents in the CYESIS Teen Parent Program and their children.  The Board will provide 10 equal monthly payments of $13, 712.70, for the months of August 2006 through May of 2007.  The total for the period of this contract shall not exceed $137,127.00. The term of this agreement shall begin on July 1, 2006, and terminate on June 30, 2007.

Recommendation

The agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: Healthy Start 2006-2007.doc

13. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR UPGRADES TO SPECIAL NEEDS SHELTERS

Description

The cost of construction required to upgrade the electrical capacity for climate control and operation of medical equipment at selected district schools has exceeded the amount incorporated in the original Interlocal Agreement.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County for upgrades on Special Needs Shelters.
Attachment: Shelters-Special needs-am_1.doc
Minutes: Positive Comment - Carol Todd

14. AGREEMENT FOR PARENT LIAISON SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND DONNA SPENCER

Description
This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between the school district and Ms. Spencer for parent liaison services.  The Parent Liaison Program has been very successful in providing support and assistance for parents of ESE students and promoting positive working relationships between schools and parents.  Funding is via Federal IDEA funds.

Recommendation
That the agreement for Parent Liaison services between the School Board of Sarasota County and Donna Spencer be approved as presented.
Attachment: Donna Spencer2006-07.doc

15. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA FAMILY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, INC. (YMCA) TRIAD PROGRAM AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description

This agreement provides services for students assigned to the Alternative School Program at the YMCA for Triad North and South.

Recommendation
That the agreement with YMCA for Triad North and South be approved as presented.
Attachment: Triad Agreement 06-07.DOC

16. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MARIA SWEENEY

Description
Ms. Sweeney has been providing physical therapy services at Oak Park school for the 2006 school year.  Due to the high demand of Ms. Sweeney's services, her contracted amount has exceeded the $25,000 amount requiring School Board approval. 

Recommendation
That the contract for physical therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Maria Sweeney, in the amount of $5,520, be approved as presented.

17. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN INFINITY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This is a revised agreement for the services provided by Infinity Middle School as an Alternative school.

Recommendation
That the agreement with Infinity, Inc., for Infinity Middle School, be approved as presented.
Attachment: AGREEMENT 06-07.doc

18. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SARASOTA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HIRE RN's FOR THE HIGH SCHOOLS

Description

This is a continued collaborative project between the School Board, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota County Government and Venice Regional Medical Center, to hire four registered nurses, so that each high school will have a full-time RN. 

Recommendation
That the Board approve the contract with the Sarasota Health Department to hire additional RN's for the high schools.
Minutes: Positive Comment - Carol Todd

19. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES WITH DFS CONSULTING

Description

These services are for technology support and technical training at various schools and departments throughout the district.  The amount of up to $60,000 is in excess of the $25,000 limit, which requires School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the services with DFS Consulting for technology training be approved as presented.

20. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SMITH CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC RIDING, INC. FOR HIPPOTHERAPY SERVICES

Description

This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement for the provision of hippotherapy services at selected school sites serving severely disabled students.  Funds to support this agreement are in the Pupil Support Services budget.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Smith Center for Therapeutic Riding, Inc. for hippotherapy services in the amount of $13,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Smith Center06-07.doc

21. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN MELISSA CLEARY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description
Ms. Cleary will be facilitating the implementation of organizational excellence district-wide with a special focus on service to external and internal customers.  Additionally, she will be consulting directly with principals and district administrators on professional development projects.

Recommendation

That the School Board approves the contract for Melissa Cleary to provide organizational excellence training and assisting with professional development projects.

22. APPROVAL OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT, BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Description
The addendum to the employment contract for the Associate Superintendent, Business Support Services, allows the transfer of accrued sick days to vacation days and, as a result, reduces the incumbent's Terminal Pay entitlement cap by the same amount.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the addendum to the employment contract for the Associate Superintendent, Business Support Services, as indicated.
Attachment: Earley-Assoc Supt amend.doc

23. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WITH ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.

Description

Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Island Village Montessori School, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Island Village Montessori, Inc. be approved as presented.

24. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH THE SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

Description
Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and the Sarasota Military Academy for student transportation services for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota Military Academy be approved as presented.

25. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WITH SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY

Description
Approval of the contract between Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota Suncoast Academy for student transportation services for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Sarasota Suncoast Academy be approved as presented.

26. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WITH THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OF VENICE, INC.

Description
Approval of the contract between Sarasota County School Board and the Student Leadership Academy of Venice, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation

That the contract for transportation services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and the Student Leadership Academy of Venice, Inc. be approved as presented.

 

27. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE WITH THE SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, INC.

Description
Approval of the contract between Sarasota County School Board and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. be approved as presented.

28. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WITH THE SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES, INC.

Description
Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. be approved as presented.

29. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Description

This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc., and the school district for ESE students ages 3-5.  The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc., has a long history of quality intervention with the Pre-K population.  Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc., in the amount of $350,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: FloridaCenter06-07.doc

30. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE THINKING CENTER, INC.

Description
This is a continuation of an existing contract. The Thinking Center, Inc., is a local private school providing remedial, supplemental and learning strategies instruction for students encountering academic problems in school.  The Thinking Center has indicated a willingness to contract with the district to provide educational services to one particular ESE student with some very unique learning needs.  This contract will provide a percentage of FTE funding to support the educational services for this student.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and The Thinking Center, Inc., in the amount of $11,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Thinking Center06-07.doc

31. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN FIRST, INC.

Description
This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between Children First, Inc., and the school district for ESE students ages 3-5.  Children First has a long history of quality intervention with the Pre-K population.  Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children First, Inc., in the amount of $50,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Children First 06-07.DOC

32. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN'S HAVEN AND ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., D/B/A SELBY PRESCHOOL

Description

This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between Children's Haven and Adult Community Services, Inc. D/B/A Selby Pre-School and the school district for ESE students ages 3-5.  Children's Haven has a long history of quality intervention with the Pre-K population.  Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children's Haven and Adult Community Services, Inc., D/B/A Selby Pre-School in the amount of $130,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Childrens Haven-Selby06-07.doc

33. AGREEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC.

Description

Pinnacle Academy is a private school focusing on students with very specialized needs in the areas of autism and pervasive developmentally delayed.  This agreement will provide a percentage of FTE funding to support the educational program for selected students in need of these very specialized services.

Recommendation
That the agreement for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pinnacle Academy, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $190,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: PinnacleAcademy06-07.doc

34. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC., RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

Description
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Center, Inc., is in its fifth year of a contract with the Department of Children and Families to operate a residential treatment program for adolescent males, ages 13 to 18.  The program will serve up to 25 students and does require an educational component.  This agreement will provide a percentage of FTE generation to support the educational program.

Recommendation
That the contract for Educational Services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Centers, Inc., Residential Treatment Program in the amount of $170,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Coastal Residentl 06-07.DOC

35. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CARLTON PALMS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER

Description
This is a continuation of an existing contract.  Carlton Palms Residential Treatment Center provides services for severely disabled students.  Sarasota County currently has two students being served at Carlton Palms with non-educational costs being provided through other sources.  This contract will provide a percentage of FTE generation to support the educational component of the program for these students.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Carlton Palms Residential Treatment Center in an amount not to exceed $50,000, be approved as presented.
Attachment: CarltonPalms2006-07.DOC

36. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/GOODWILL ACADEMY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Goodwill Academy Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.   

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Goodwill Academy Charter School be approved as presented.
Attachment: Goodwill Academy 06-07.doc

37. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/ISLAND VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC.

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Island Village Middle School, Inc. Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Island Village Middle School, Inc. be approved as presented.
Attachment: Island Village Middle 06-07.DOC

38. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Island Village Montessori School, Inc. Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Island Village Montessori School, Inc. be approved as presented.
Attachment: Island Village meals 06-07.DOC

39. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Sarasota Suncoast Academy Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota Suncoast Academy Charter School be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sara Suncoast Acad 06-07.doc

40. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Sarasota Military Academy Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota Military Academy be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota Military 06-07.DOC

41. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, INC.

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. Charter School be approved as presented.
Attachment: SSArtsSci 06-07.doc

42. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES, INC.

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. Charter School be approved as presented.
Attachment: SSIS 06-07.doc

43. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Student Leadership Academy Charter School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Student Leadership Academy Charter School be approved as presented.
Attachment: Student Leadership Acad 06-.doc

44. AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM/SARASOTA YMCA

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide after school snacks to the Sarasota YMCA for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for after school snacks between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota YMCA be approved as presented.
Attachment: after school snacks 06-07.doc

45. AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM/SOUTH COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide after school snacks to the South County Family YMCA for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for after school snacks between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the South County Family YMCA be approved as presented.
Attachment: after school snacks SoCo 06.doc

46. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/CHILDREN FIRST, INC.

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to Children First, Inc. for the 2006-2007 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children First, Inc. be approved as presented.
Attachment: Children First Meals 06-07.DOC

GRANTS

47. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will expand and extend the current implementation of the smaller learning communities concept in the district high school settings.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sarasota County Schools Smaller Learning Communities Implementation Grant.

48. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL MEDICAL ACADEMY SUCCEED CONTINUATION GRANT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description

The grant will fund professional development for teachers, coordinator time, field trips for students, continued development of curriculum specific to careers, and classroom equipment and supplies.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Venice High School Medical Academy Continuation Grant application.

49. APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM ASSOCIATE CENTERS (FDLRS) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description
CONTINUATION: Grant funds will staff positions to implement delivery of services, clerical personnel, materials/supplies, and contracted services.

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

50. APPROVAL OF THE IDEA PART B GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES

Description
ENTITLEMENT: IDEA funds are used to cover excess costs in providing Federally required special education and related services to students with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the IDEA, Part B grant application.

51. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will refine the academy and its curriculum to improve reading scores and market the academy to incoming middle school students and ninth grade students increasing enrollment.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Florida - Tourism and Hosptiality Academy grant application.

52. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA ACADEMY OF FINANCE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will establish an Academy of Finance as part of the Business and Marketing Management Small Learning Community.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Florida - Academy of Finance grant application.

53. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA MANUFACTURING AND AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will expand postsecondary enrollment at SCTI in the Automotive Service Technology program and upgrade technical equipment.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Florida - Manufacturing and Automotive Service Technology grant application.

54. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR VENICH HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: This grant will fund professional development for faculty, travel expenses, consultation and other critical planning activities.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Succeed Florida - Computer Technology Academy grant application.

55. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA DIGITAL DESIGN ACADEMY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will allow for expansion of technology necessary to provide experiences and training to students and also allow more students access to the program.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Florida - Digital Design Academy grant application.

56. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA EDISON ACADEMY OF INNOVATIONS IN DESIGN ENGINEERING AND AEROSPACE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: This grant will assist in funding the increased implementation of the Edison Academy.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Florida - Edison Academy of Innovations in Design, Engineering and Aerospace grant applicaton.

57. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED FLORIDA MARINE SCIENCE ACADEMY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: This grant will assist in funding the increased implementation of the Marine Science Academy.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Florida - Marine Science Academy grant application.

FIELD TRIPS

58. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL JROTC FIELD TRIP TO PARRIS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON AUGUST 1, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2006

Description
The JROTC cadets will be touring the Marine Corps recruit depot and while there, will be tasked in accomplishing various leadership obstacles.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School JROTC field trip to Parris Island, South Carolina, on August 1, 2006 through August 4, 2006, be approved.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

59. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7009 FOR DRIVER'S EDUCATION/TRAFFIC SAFETY TRAINING

Description
Bids to provide 'Driver's Education/Traffic Safety Training' were received from two vendors on June 13, 2006.  The bid of Ault's Driver Education Center, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for this purchase are contained in the operating budget allocated for the training.

Recommendation
The the bid of Ault's Driver Education Center, Inc., to provide 'Driver's Education/Traffic Safety Training', in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: DriversEd7009Rec.pdf

60. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7005 FOR CUSTOM CABINETRY - TIME AND MATERIALS

Description
Bids to provide 'Custom Cabinetry - Time and Materials' were received from three vendors on June 15, 2006.  The bids of  Angelo Tumminaro Cabinet and Elite Woodwork were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of Sunbelt Kitchens was non-responsive to bidding the disposal of refuse by the ton.  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 bids of Angelo Tumminaro Cabinet and Elite Woodwork, to provide 'Custom Cabinetry - Time and Materials' in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: CabinetryT&M7005Rec.pdf

61. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7002 FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT REPAIR PARTS

Description
Bids to provide 'Food Service Equipment Repair Parts' were received from four vendors on June 8, 2006.  The bids of Heritage Food Service Equipment, Inc., as a primary vendor and Whaley Food Service Parts and Repair as a secondary vendor were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  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 bids of Heritage Food Service Equipment, Inc., as a primary vendor and Whaley Food Service Parts and Repair as a secondary vendor, to provide 'Food Service Equipment Repair Parts' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: FSEquipRpr7002Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

62. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description
The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.

Recommendation

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

Attachment: 071806COPV.pdf
Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2006.xls
Attachment: 071906 VHSCO1.pdf
Attachment: 071906 PV COV.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

63. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS #2, #3 AND #5 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

Description

These amendments shall provide for the adjusting of the present additional services to allow payment of unanticipated costs without increasing the current contract amount.  The contracted additional services are revised as follows:  Amendment #2: Revision of floor plan requested by senior staff: = +$32,400; Amendment #3: Development of cost estimate, site plans, floor plans, construction phasing and reviewing options for the possible renovation of the Rudolph buildings = +$40,000.00; Amendment #5: Reduce the value of contracted additional services as follows: [1] Traffic Studies = -$11,802.00; [2] Project Rendering = -$19,250.00; [3] Linear Park Design = -$12,000.00; [4] Canoe Park Design = -$14,000.00; [5] Technology Systems Design = -$15,348.00.  The total value of Amendments #2 and #3 results in an additional cost of $72,400.00; the total reduction of Amendment #5 is $72,400.00.  The net cost to the District is zero.  Funds for this project are available through the project budget account.

Recommendation

That Amendments #2, #3 and #5 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc. for the Riverview High School project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc7-19-06RHS-ArchAmend#2#3+#5.pdf

64. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - TEN (10) UNIT CONCRETE RELOCATABLE CLASSROOM BUILDING PROJECT

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Constrution Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by W.G. Mills, Inc. for the Brookside Middle School - ten (10) unit concrete relocatable classroom building project be accepted as substantially complete as of 6/14/2006.
Attachment: BAIenc7-19-06Brksd10UnitRelocClsrmBldgSC.pdf

65. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES #99-534 & #99-573 AT HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
The specified portables recommended for deletion have been inspected by Facilities and Construction Services staff and are deemed to no longer be economical to maintain or renovate.  These portables are currently being utilized for various purposes as outlined on the enclosure.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Portables #99-534 & #99-573 at Heron Creek Middle School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc7-19-06HCMS-Port#99-534+#99-573DelDemo.pdf

66. APPROVAL OF THE BILL OF SALE TO SARASOTA COUNTY FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND/OR LIFT STATION AT GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

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

Recommendation
That the Bill of Sale to Sarasota County for the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and/or lift station at Glenallen Elementary School be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc7-19-06Bill-of-SaleGlenallenWaterWastewtr+orLiftSta.pdf

67. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AT LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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 utility 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 Lamarque Elementary School between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Power and Light Company, be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc7-19-06LamarqueFPLeasmnt.pdf

68. 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 result in an increase of $187,033.08 in contract amounts.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc7-19-06CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

69. SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2006

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statement for the period ending May 31, 2006, indicates that the district is within the amended budget through the eleventh month of the fiscal year.  The Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2005-06, will be presented to the School Board no later than September 11, 2006, and will be the final financial statement for the fiscal year.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statement for the period ending May 31, 2006, be approved as presented.
Attachment: May Super.pdf

70. QUARTERLY LOTTERY REPORTS

Description
Chapter 24.121(5)(f) of the Florida Statutes states that "each school district shall, on a quarterly basis, make available to the public and distribute, in an easy to understand format, the expenditures of lottery funds allocated to the school district."  The first full year of the Florida Lottery was 1989-90 and the 30 page Florida Department of Education publication entitled "2005-06 Education Appropriations" that were funded by the Florida Lottery can be viewed at www.firn.edu/doe/strategy/pdf/lottery.pdf.  In 1989-90 the School Board of Sarasota County received $341.93 per student from the Florida Lottery.  In 2005-06, the School Board of Sarasota County received $124.63 per student from the Florida Lottery.  In 2005-06, the Florida Lottery dollars were allocated for part of the Class Size Reduction, all of the School Recognition and all of the Discretionary District Lottery Funds.  The Second Quarter and Third Quarter Reports of Lottery Proceeds and Expenditures for the 2005-06 fiscal year are presented accordingly.

Recommendation
That the Second and Third Quarter Reports of Lottery Proceeds and Expenditures for the 2005-06 fiscal year be accepted as presented.
Attachment: 2ND QUARTER.pdf
Attachment: 3RD QUARTER.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

71. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE POLICY 4.21, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS SELECTION

Description

The revision would make the cost of instructional materials purchased by parents consistent within School Board Rules 4.21 and 4.23.

Recommendation

That the Board approve to advertise the 

revisions to School Board Policy 4.21, Instructional Materials Selection.

 

Attachment: Policy 4.21.doc

72. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.70, PURCHASING AND BIDDING

Description
The main purpose for the revision is to add authorization to implement a purchasing card program.

Recommendation

That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy 7.70, Purchasing and Bidding.

Attachment: Policy 7.70.DOC