1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

N/A

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: FCAT Status Update - Superintendent Lori White

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Dr. Oren Rosenthal - School Food and Childhood Obesity
Kathy James - Communications
Kevin Sanderson - Karin Ehlers
Sonia Romano - Wellness Policy Implementation

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: 

Superintendent Lori White added at the Board table - APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL PLANT SURVEY

Description:  In 2005 the Florida Department of Education approved the district's 2005-2010 Plant Survey.  On November 4, 2008, the School Board approved the submittal of a survey amendment for three projects, including the rebuild of Venice High School, to be completed through the state's EFIS system.  Our submittal was eventually rejected due to issues related to our plan to keep a second gymnasium on campus.  This latest submittal incorporates the local funding mechanism to keep the second gym and allows the district to proceed with funding.

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

Motion Minutes: 

 

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 June 15, 2010 (Monthly Work Session) and the June 15, 2010 (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: 07-20-10 (2).pdf
Attachment: 07-20-10 add1.pdf
Attachment: 07-20-10 add2.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 July 20.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF OPPAGA REPORT FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Description

Florida Statutes, 1006.07 (6), mandates that school districts utilize the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Safety and Security Best Practices to conduct an annual self-assessment of their Safety and Security Program.  The Best Practices Safety and Security self-assessment results must be received by the School Board at a publicly noticed School Board Meeting.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the OPPAGA School Safety and Security Report as presented.

Attachment: 2009-2010OPPAG1.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE STUDENT PROGRESSION PLANS

Description
This is to approve the Student Progression Plans for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the 2010-2011 Student Progression Plans.

Attachment: FINAL Elem SPP 10-11.pdf
Attachment: FINAL MS SPP 10-11.pdf
Attachment: Final HS SPP 10-11 .pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

Description
Salary schedules for the 2010-2011 school year are presented for School Board approval retroactive to July 1, 2010. Minor changes have been made to the Temporary/Substitute/Childcare salary schedule. The classifications have been combined to group the classifications in the same manner as the classified salary schedule. Specifically included are salary schedules for: Associate Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer/Assistant Superintendent, Administrative/Support/Managerial, Principal/Assistant Principal, Assistant Principal/220 day, Instructional, Instructional Longevity, Instructional Modified/220 day, Instructional Modified/10 month, Supplements, Administrative Assistant, Classified/Confidential, Classified/Longevity, Classified/School Support Personnel, Classified/Custodial, Classified/Food Service, Classified/Leadman, Vocational/Instructional, Vocational/Secretary, Vocational/Aide, Vocational/Food Service, Adult Enrichment/Community Education and Temporary/Substitute/Childcare.

Recommendation

That the salary schedules for the 2010-2011 school year be approved as presented.

Attachment: Admin Ass't 1011.pdf
Attachment: Admin-Super-Manage-1011.pdf
Attachment: Adult Enrichment 1011.pdf
Attachment: Associate-Chief Fin 1011.pdf
Attachment: Ass't Principal-220 Day 1011.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 1011.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 1011.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 1011.pdf
Attachment: Food Service-1011.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-1011.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 1011.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-Modified 1011.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-196 Day 1011.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP8,10,11 1011.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 1011.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 1011.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 1011.pdf
Attachment: Voc Inst Certif 1011.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Aide 1011.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Food Service 1011.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Secretary 1011.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 2010-2011 Rev 070610.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF DEED FOR THE LIME LAKE PARK PARCEL TO SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
Sarasota County Government desires to combine a parcel of School Board land located on the southern boundary of Emma E. Booker Elementary which extends into Lime Lake and a County owned park parcel adjacent to the school parcel and develop a community park called Lime Lake Park.  The School Board is willing to donate the School Board parcel to the County subject to terms and conditions set forth in the deed for the property.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the deed for the conveyance of the School Board parcel to Sarasota County for the development of Lime Lake Park as presented.

13. APPROVAL OF A BUILDING LEASE WITH THE CITY OF SARASOTA TO ESTABLISH THE SCTI NEWTOWN TRAINING OFFICE

Description
The School Board and the City of Sarasota's Newtown Office are working together to establish a Newtown Training Center for SCTI in a building owned by the City located at 2706 North Osprey Avenue.  The City will lease the building to the School Board for two years for one dollar per year and the City will also contribute $30,000 for renovations.  The center will offer classes related to the construction field, nursing, GED and other Adult Education courses based on community needs.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the lease with the City of Sarasota for the SCTI Newtown Training Office as presented.

Attachment: School Brd Revised Lease Newtown Bldg (Section 11).pdf
Minutes: 

Chair Shirley Brown - Positive Comment

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

14. APPROVAL OF THE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

Description
This is to approve the State College of Florida Articulation Agreement for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation

That the Board approve the agreement between the State College of Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County.

Attachment: IAA template 2010-2011 sarasota 5 24 10.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF THE TRAINING PERSONNEL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, by and through the Sarasota County Technical Institute and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, to provide Basic Recruit Training, and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Advanced and Specialized courses to students enrolled in the Sarasota County Justice Academy through the Sarasota County Technical Institute.   The terms of this agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2010 and end June 30, 2011 and will automatically renew for successive one year periods unless either party gives the other party written notice in advance of expiration of the agreement.

Recommendation
That the Training Personnel Agreement between the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: Sher-SCJA Dir-training persl 2010-11SCTI.pdf

16. ADDENDUM TO SPECIAL PROGRAMS & PROCEDURES FOR ESE ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR HOSPITALIZED

Description
Changes to the Special Programs & Procedures for Homebound/Hospitalized to meet DOE eligibility requirements.

Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Special Programs and Procedures for Homebound/Hospitalized eligibility requirements be approved as presented.

Attachment: SP&P H-H EligibilityAmendment6-10.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

Description

Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Sarasota Military Academy for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Military Acad 10-11.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Sarasota Suncoast Academy for student transportation services 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Suncoast 10-11.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and the Student Leadership Academy for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Leadership Academy 10-11.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Island Village Montessori for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Island Village 10-11.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and the Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSArtsSci 10-11.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES

Description

Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Suncoast School For Innovative Studies for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSIS 10-11.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Imagine School At Palmer Ranch for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation

That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Imagine-Sarasota 10-11.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Imagine School At North Port for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Imagine-NP 10-11.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County, Florida, for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

26. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC.

Description

Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

27. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR LAUREL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

Description
Approval of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County and Laurel Civic Association, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation

That the contract for transportation services be approved as presented.

28. APPROVAL OF THE SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DATA MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR MEDICAID SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011

Description
Contract to determine statistically valid time sample results with approved staff as a function of the Medicaid Administrative Claiming reimbursement process.  The term of the contract is July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, for Medicaid Administrative Claiming reimbursement process.

Attachment: Seminole County Agreement.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Children First, Inc. will provide Early Head Start Services for 64 Early Head Start slots at the North County Cyesis Program at Riverview High School and the South County Cyesis Program at North Port High School.  Children First, Inc. will pay the Board $178,000.00, in ten equal monthly payments, to be paid August 2010 through May 2011.  Each monthly payment of $17,800.00 will be paid to the Board by the 15th of each month.  Additionally, Children First, Inc. will pay for $15,000.00 worth of diapers and formula for families enrolled in Head Start.  Children First, Inc. and Cyesis staff will coordinate to schedule the expenditure of these funds over the term of this contract to ensure proper inventory is maintained at Cyesis.

Recommendation
That the contract between Children First, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: Children First EHS 2010-11 final.pdf

30. AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAMS AT SCTI

Description

This agreement is made for the purpose of contracting with Dr. Newman to serve as director of the Emergency Medical Service program at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.

Recommendation
That the agreement for Medical Director of Emergency Medical Service Program at SCTI be approved.

Attachment: MED DIRECTOR - SCTI 2010-11 (2).pdf

31. AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS EDUCATION ACT SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE YMCA SCHOOLHOUSE LINK HOMELESS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Description

This agreement delineates the relationship and responsibilities shared between the School Board and the YMCA Schoolhouse Link regarding services for homeless children and youth in Sarasota County.

Recommendation

That the agreement for the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act Services between the School Board and the YMCA Schoolhouse Link for $100,000, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Interagency Agreement - Homeless Education Program.pdf

32. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE YMCA SCHOOLHOUSE LINK FOR THE ARRA TITLE X EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH PROJECT

Description
These additional funds provide outreach enhancement services as delineated in the ARRA Title X, Part C grant objectives for the homeless children and youth.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the contract for homeless children and youth services with the YMCA Schoolhouse Link program in the amount of $6,689.87.

33. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT ADDENDUM 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  Sarasota County Health Department to hire additional registered nurses so that each high school will have a full-time registered nurse.  This addendum changes the language to reflect that the Sarasota County Health Department is a state agency for indemnification purposes and that payment dates correspond with the School Board fiscal year.

Recommendation

That the Board approve the contract addendum with the Sarasota Health Department to hire additional registered nurses for the high schools.

Attachment: Health Dept-School Nurses-Add 07-05-10.pdf

34. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Description

In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full time online educational option for eligible students in grades K-12.  The district manages all school functions with the exception of providing the direct instruction of students.  Florida Virtual School provides the instruction for most students in grades 9-12. 

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Virtual School.

35. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND K12 FLORIDA, LLC

Description

In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full time online educational option for eligible students in grades K-12.  The district manages all school functions with the exception of providing the direct instruction of students.  K12 Florida provides the instruction for students in grades K-8 and for selected students in grades 9-12. 

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and K12 Florida, LLC. 

GRANTS

36. APPROVAL OF THE SOLAR IN SCHOOLS-ATWATER GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY CENTER UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FOR ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of approximately $70-100,000 will allow Atwater Elementary to install a solar energy system which will be used in the event that power is not available during an emergency and the school is used as a shelter.  It will also provide enhanced instruction in renewable energy for Atwater and district students.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Solar in Schools-Atwater grant proposal.

Attachment: Solar in Schools-Atwater-Approved.pdf

37. APPROVAL OF THE SOLAR IN SCHOOLS-PINE VIEW GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA SOLAR ENERGY COMISSION FOR PINE VIEW

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $20,000 will allow Pine View to implement district energy cost savings initiatives.  The grant will provide all installation costs for a 10kW solar panel array and power regulation hardware.  Expected lifetime of solar panels is approximately 20-25 years.  Any minor costs are offset by energy savings.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Solar in Schools-Pine View grant proposal.

Attachment: FSEC PV Solar Panel 10kW Array-Pine View-Approved.pdf

38. APPROVAL OF THE ARTS CONNECT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL ENDOWENT FOR THE ARTS FOR CURRICULUM GRADES K-12

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $38,511 will allow Curriculum Gr. K-12 to increase the knowledge and skills of teachers, artists, and other educators to engage children and youth in arts integrated learning, consistent with curriculum standards in the Arts and Language Arts.      

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Arts Connect grant proposal.

Attachment: Arts Connect - Hartvigsen-Approved.pdf

39. APPROVAL OF THE OPEN EARS: LISTEN, LEARN AND SERVE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT

Description

COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $4,050 will allow the Guidance Department of Venice High School to provide two peer counseling classes in which students will be trained in active listening skills, communication skills, Heart Math, mediation techniques, basic grief counseling, and drug and alcohol education.

The goals are to provide a more positive school climate, bring together regular education students with exceptional education students and help at risk 9th graders acclimate to the high school environment and experience.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Open Ears:  Listen, Learn, and Serve grant proposal.

Attachment: Open Ears Listen Learn and Serve - N Wolfe Approved.pdf

40. APPROVAL OF THE "SOARING TO SCHOOL SAFELY " GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL SCHOOLS

Description

COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $19,735 will allow schools to educate, encourage and enforce activities, including a Bike Rodeo and Walk to School Days, plus the purchase of curricular and educational materials.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota county approve the "Soaring to School Safely" grant proposal.

Attachment: Soaring to School Safely - A Donner Approved.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

41. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL JROTC RIFLE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE, ON OCTOBER 14, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 17, 2010

Description

Students will participate in a rifle match using the marksman skilled developed during team practice.

Recommendation
That the Riverview High School JROTC Rifle Team field trip to Nashville, Tennessee, on October 14, 2010 through October 17, 2010, be approved.

42. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO PERPIGNAN, FRANCE, ON NOVEMBER 20, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Description

This trip represents part two of an international educational exchange between students at Riverview High School and the Lycee Pablo Picasso in Sarasota's French Sister, Perpignan.  In November 2009, Riverview High School families welcomed 24 Perpignan engineering students into their homes while the visiting students participated in Riverview High School's internships, science classes, and community seminars on sustainable energy.  Riverview High School's International Baccalaureate students, French students, interns, and International Club members will now embark upon a French cultural study in and around Perpignan, France.  Students will stay with French families and attend classes at Lycee Pablo Picasso.  Lessons will focus on acquisition of French language skills and knowledge of French culture including art, architecture, history, food, and recent innovations in sustainable energy in the Perpignan area.

Recommendation
That the Riverview High School field trip to Perpignan, France, on November 20, 2010 through November 27, 2010, be approved.

43. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 3, 2010

Description
This is an annual nationwide competition in which students compete with other students from around the country.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School Volleyball Team field trip to Chicago, Illinois, on September 30, 2010 through October 3, 2010, be approved.

44. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL MIGHTY SAILOR BAND FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ON MARCH 10, 2011 THROUGH MARCH 13, 2011

Description
Students will travel to Chicago, Illinois, to participate in a nationally televised performance.  Students will also have the opportunity to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform and work with the Navy Band of the Midwest.  These experiences will server as a great supplement to classroom instruction.

Recommendation

That the Sarasota High School Mighty Sailor Band field trip to Chicago, Illinois, on March 11, 2011 through March 13, 2011, be approved.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

45. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE OFFICE AND CLASSROOM FURNITURE ON STATE CONTRACT

Description
The Materials Management Department requests permission to purchase office and classroom furniture from The Hon Company on the State of Florida Furniture Contract #425-001-06-1. Consolidating purchases under this agreement will result in discounts ranging from 58.2% to 74.5%. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budgets for new construction and individual cost center budgets.

Recommendation
That the purchase of furniture from The Hon Company, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: HONBPAStateFLFurniture#425-001-06-1Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

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

Description

The Facilities Services Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total a reduction in contract amounts.

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

CONSTRUCTION

47. 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 reduction of $373,732.44 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc7-20-2010CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

48. APPROVAL OF THE PETTY CASH REQUESTS FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

Description
Attached is the list of Cost Centers requesting petty cash for the 2010-2011 school year.

Recommendation
That the petty cash requests be approved as presented.

Attachment: Petty cash 2010-11.pdf

49. RENEWAL OF GROUP VISION CARE INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2011 AND 2012

Description
Vision Care Plan (a division of Humana/CompBenefits, Inc.) has agreed to renew the district collectively bargained group vision program and guarantee the expiring rate of $4.19 per employee per month for an additional two years.  The dependent cost paid by employees will be unchanged and guaranteed for the same two-year period.  The existing rate structure has been unchanged since 1998.  There will be no change in benefits or coverage.

Recommendation
That the group Vision Care Plan renewal, effective January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Vision Care Renewal 01_01_2011.pdf
Attachment: Vision Care Plan Renewal effective 01-01-2011.pdf

50. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 31, 2010

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending May 31, 2010, does not reflect any unexpected trends for the 2009-10 fiscal year.  The General Fund currently shows a fund balance of approximately $101 million.  However, budgeted deficit spending in the General Fund in the last month of the fiscal year will decrease this balance due to State revenue shortfalls and reduced property tax revenues.  The Food Service Fund revenues overall increased almost 13% due to the increase in the number of children eligible for free and reduced meals.  The money the District receives through the Free and Reduced Meals Program has increased approximately 27%.  Expenditures have increased approximately 3% from the prior year.  The District made an arrangement with the Tax Collector in December for their office to invest some of the District tax revenue money since they are receiving a better interest rate than the District.  This is the cause of the large Due from Other Agencies amount in both the General and Capital Projects Funds.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending May 31, 2010, be approved as presented.

Attachment: May.pdf

TRANSPORTATION

51. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PHYSICIANS FOR BUS DRIVERS AND ATTENDANTS

Description
Approval of physicians to perform Department of Transportation bus driver and attendant physicals in accordance with the State Statutes.

Recommendation
That the request for physicians to perform bus driver and attendant physicals be approved.

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

52. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE

Description

The Ad Hoc Committee met on May 27, 2010 to review and discuss the suggested changes to Policy 7.71, Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services.  The committee reviewed the recommendations and provided input for additional modifications.  The majority of the changes are cosmetic in nature or are modifying terminology to meet the needs of the department.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of Policy, 7.71, Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services as presented.

Attachment: ProposedSelectionPolicyRevisions-AllDocs6-15-2010.pdf

53. APPROVAL OF THE STEM PROJECT PARTNERSHIP MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

Partnership agreement between the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice and the School Board of Sarasota County to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and student learning in grades 6-12 for the south county middle and high schools. The Foundation will provide funding and resources to support professional development on the new state NeXt Generation Mathematics and Science standards, and to enhance opportunities for students to promote readiness for STEM related postsecondary programs and careers.

Recommendation

That the STEM Project Agreement with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice be approved as presented.

Attachment: GCCf Sarasota STEM Project Work Plan 7-12-10.pdf
Attachment: GCCFV STEM 2010 2011 Budget 71510.pdf
Attachment: GCCF-V Sarasota STEM Partnership Agreement 7-20-10 (2).pdf

Motions:
That the STEM Project Agreement with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

54. PUBLIC HEARING ON UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Description

Florida Statute Section 1006.06(5) requires district School Boards to approve or disapprove a policy to offer universal free breakfast at all elementary, middle, and high schools with 80% or more students eligible for free or reduced price meals after hearing public testimony at two or more School Board meetings.  This is the first of two opportunities for the Board to receive public testimony on this issue.  A vote of the policy will be held following the Board receiving testimony for a second time at its meeting on August 17, 2010.

Recommendation

Public Hearing on Universal Free Breakfast Program.

Minutes: 

Hearing of Citizens - None

55. RESOLUTION OF CHALLENGED MATERIAL APPEAL

Description
The School Board is considering this appeal pursuant to School Board Policy 4.30 (V).

Recommendation
That the School Board (grant/deny/other) the appeal regarding the textbook World History:  Patterns of Interaction.

Attachment: World History Textbook Challenge Appeal Process 061610.pdf
Minutes: 

Hearing of Citizens:

Barbara Vaughn - Appeal                                                           
John Scolaro - Appeal
Devorah Castor - Appeal
Dwayne Peppers - Textbooks
Loretta Miller - To Grant Appeal of Textbook
John McGruder - Appeal
Milton F. Thrasher - World History: Patterns of Interactions
Dr. Abdul H. Shawkat - Appeal
Kathy Bolam - Textbooks
Harvey Gochberg - Appeal
Arlene Pearlman - World History Book
Mike Burns - Appeal
Resolution of Challenged Material Appeal
H. Murray Blueglass - Appeal
Jacqueline Tutt - World History Book
June Burkhart - World History Text Book
Georgia Vanfleet - History Book
Gene Tischer - History Material
Wayne Dictor - History Book
Pamela Peterson - World History Islam
Zaid Smith - Text
Hytham Baker - World History Book
Rev. Tricia Dillon Thomas - History Book
Sarah Zauozal - World History Book
Samir Khatib - World History Book
Sara Beckwith - World History Book
Nasir Karsol - World History Book
Ruta Jouniari - World History Book
Hasan Khan - World History Book
Dr. Juan V. DelaSierra - World History Book
Aaron Moffat - World History Book
Tina Serrovich - World History Book
Ericia Hitte - World History Book
Naz Qureshi - World History Book
Farah Abid - World History Book
Shiraz Hassan - World History Book
Eman Abid - World History Book
Sherdil Abid - World History Book
Ariana Abid - World History Book
Bahia Yousef - World History Book
Hassan Harres - World History Book
Chelsea Baker - World History Book
Nazia Abid - World History Book
Ayesha Hassan - World History Book
Narda Cabrera - World History Book
Anne Mitchell - World History Book
Nadya Yousef - World History Book

Dr. Rich Swier initiating the appeal gave a ten minute presentation.

Bettina Ettedgui gave a ten minute presentation.  She had a complaint and it was never addressed.  She is speaking because she never got the opportunity to receive the letter in the same fairness that Dr. Swier did. 

Venice High School teacher Mr. Bone gave a ten minute presentation on behalf of the committee and the Superintendent's recommendation.  

Dr. Rich Swier - 5 minute rebuttal
Bettina Ettedgui - 5 minute rebuttal 
Mr. Bone - 5 minute rebuttal

Following the presentations and rebuttals, the Board engaged in discussion until a motion was made for the vote.




 

Motions:
That the School Board deny the appeal regarding the textbook World History: Patterns of Interaction.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

56. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

57. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:08 p.m.