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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
3:00 p.m.

June 17, 2014 Board Meeting


Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Chair)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
Description

Introduction of Ms. Kathleen Wilson-Ebaugh, Construction Services Director of Long Range Planning - Mr. Scott Lempe



Recommendation
N/A


Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description

Update on Local Wellness Policy and Food & Nutrition Services Department - Dr. Beverly Girard

Superintendent White stated that this was the last Board meeting for Mr. Michael Jones, Executive Director of Human Resources who is retiring. She thanked him for his many years of service.



Recommendation
N/A


Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Paul Schafer - Candidate who discussed School Board Member election process concerns

Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Description
N/A

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


Approval of Consent Agenda
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: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Frank Kovach- Aye
Bridget Ziegler- Aye
Caroline Zucker- Aye


Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the June 3, 2014 (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: 6-17-14.pdf
Attachment: Copy of Instructional Reappointments for 2014-2015.pdf
Attachment: Board June 17, 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 Reassignment Ageda 6.17.14.pdf (Confidential Item)
GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2014 - 2015 SALARY SCHEDULES
Description
There have been no changes in language or salary schedules since those last negotiated by the School Board and Sarasota Classified/Teacher Association. All language and salary schedules have been previously approved by the School Board and ratified by the membership of the association.

Recommendation
That the salary schedules be approved as presented.

Attachment: 2014 Vocational Salary Schedule Bd App-111913.pdf
Attachment: Admin Ass't 1415.pdf
Attachment: Admin-Super-Manage-1415.pdf
Attachment: Adult Enrichment 1415.pdf
Attachment: Associate-Chief Fin 1415.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 1415.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 1415.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 1415.pdf
Attachment: Food Service-1415.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 1415.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-1415 w-220 Day Schedule.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-1415.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-196 Day 1415.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-220 Day 1415.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP8-10-11 2014-15.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 1415 w-11 mth AP.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 1415.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 1415.pdf
Attachment: Voc Inst Certif 1415.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Aide 1415.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Food Service 1415.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Secretary 1415.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 1415.pdf
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. THIRD AMENDMENT TO END-USER LICENSE, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AND INTERNET HOSTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN EXCENT CORPORATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR CONFIGUATION ENHANCEMENTS OF ENRICH GIFTED AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
Description

This is a third amendment to the existing agreement under the professional services terms exhibit B, regarding Statement of Work initiated for configuration enhancement of Enrich Gifted and Special Education.



Recommendation
That the third amendment to the agreement between Excent Corporation and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $500.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Excent Third Amendment 5-14.pdf
11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
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 for most students in grades 9-12. The contract for the provision of services for the 2014-2015 school year is submitted for approval.



Recommendation
That the contract between Florida Virtual School and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: FLVS FT VIP Agreement 2014-2015 Final.pdf
12. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAKE POINTE INVESTORS, LLC D/B/A THE SPRINGS AT LAKE POINTE WOODS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students, a Health Science program, and Lake Pointe Investors, LLC d/b/a The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience and Lake Pointe Investors, LLC d/b/a The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Lake Pointe Investors, LLC d/b/a The Springs at Lake Pointe Woods and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Aff Agmt - The Springs2.pdf
13. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HOSTING AND NETWORK SECURITY SERVICES SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Description

As a result of the ongoing collaboration between the Sarasota County Government and The Sarasota County School Board, the Hosting and Network Security Services Agreement establishes a commitment for Information Technology Security and Support for all mission critical District applications, servers supporting those applications, network support/security, and filtered internet access services for the school district.



Recommendation
That the renewal of the cooperative agreement between Sarasota County Government and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Hosting and Network Security Services supporting our applications, network support/security, and filtered internet access be approved.

Attachment: Technology Service Agreement 2014-15.pdf
14. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Description
This MOU delineates the roles of AFFB and SCSD Food and Nutrition Services in the implementation of the 2014 Campaign against Summer Hunger in Sarasota and Desoto counties.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the MOU with All Faiths Food Bank as presented.

Attachment: All Faiths Food Bank 2014.pdf
Attachment: MOU Appendix A.pdf
15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR TITLE I SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Description
This agreement details the relationship and responsibilities between the School Board of Seminole County, FL, and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL, for support and technical assistance regarding Title I and other ESEA programs.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for services with Seminole County for Title I support and technical assistance as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota ECTAC Agreement 2015.pdf
16. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER BETWEEN IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The current charter for the Imagine School at Palmer Ranch (ISPR), a charter school, expires on June 30, 2014. The School Board approved the ISPR renewal application at the March 18, 2014 School Board Meeting. A new charter has been negotiated with the school and is ready for Board consideration and approval.



Recommendation
That the charter between Imagine School at Palmer Ranch and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Imagine Sch Palmer Ranch Charter FINAL 060914.pdf
Minutes: Item # 16 - pulled for comment  - Shirley Brown
GRANTS

17. APPROVAL OF THE TELL ME A STORY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will allow Phillippi Shores Elementary first graders to experience professional productions at the Florida Studio Theatre and then write and perform their own plays.

Recommendation
That the Tell Me a Story grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Tell Me a Story.pdf
18. APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEE WELLNESS MANAGING DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will allow identification of employees diagnosed with or at risk for pre-diabetes, diabetes or hypertension and provide resources for self-management.

Recommendation
That the Florida School District Employee Wellness Managing Diabetes and Hypertension grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Employee Wellness.pdf
19. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PART A, EDUCATION OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND YOUTH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $9,046,000 will provide supplemental resources to Title I schools to assist them in meeting their students' academic needs in mathematics, reading, writing and science.

Recommendation
That the Title I Part C, Education of Disadvantaged Children and Youth be approved.

Attachment: Title I Part A.pdf
20. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PART C, EDUCATION OF MIGRATORY CHILDREN GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $9,000 will provide services for migrant students and their families.

Recommendation
That the Title I Part C, Migrant Education Program grant application be approved.

Attachment: Title I Part C.pdf
21. APPROVAL OF THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES/SENIOR LEARNERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
DISCRETIONARY:  Grant funds of $437,887 will support programs for adults and senior learners with disabilities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

Recommendation
That the Adults with Disabilities/Senior Learners grant application be approved.

Attachment: AWD.pdf
22. APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FLDRS) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
DISCRETIONARY: Grant funds of $903,675 will help identify and support Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students in Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

Recommendation
That the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant application be approved.

Attachment: FDLRS.pdf
23. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE II, PART A TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $1,150,270 will provide recruitment and training activities to attract and retain highly effective teachers and administrators.

Recommendation
That the Title II, Part A teacher and Principal Training grant application be approved.

Attachment: Title II.pdf
24. APPROVAL OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT, PART B (IDEA) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $8,751,774 will assist the school district in providing Federally required special education services to students with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B (IDEA) grant application be approved.

Attachment: IDEA.pdf
25. APPROVAL OF THE CARL D. PERKINS SECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description

DISCRETIONARY: Grant funds of $348,389 will provide supplemental funding for the enhancement and continuation of secondary career and technical education programs.



Recommendation
That the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career and Technical Education grant application be approved.

Attachment: Perkins Secondary.pdf
FIELD TRIPS

26. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE FIELD TRIP TO NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
Description
This is an annual inter-curricular Speech and Debate competition.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School Speech and Debate field trip to New Haven, Connecticut on September 18, 2014 through September 22, 2014 be approved.

EXPULSIONS

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-303
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-303 is in violation of an accepted expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 25, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-303 violated School Board Policy 5.321 Possession of a Weapon.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b) Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 14-303 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 the entire 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-303.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

28. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0296 FOR APPLIANCES
Description
Bids to provide 'Appliances' were received from two vendors on May 20, 2014.  The bids of Commercial Laundries of West Florida, Inc., and Mullet's Appliances were the best low bids 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.  Funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budgets of the schools and departments.

Recommendation
That the bids of Commercial Laundries of West Florida, Inc., and Mullet's Appliances, to provide 'Appliances' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Appliances14-0296REC.pdf
CONSTRUCTION

29. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER RANKINGS FOR THE FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-CLASSROOM WING ADDITION PROJECT
Description
The projects scope of work shall include construction management services for the construction of an approximately 20,000 square foot classroom addition, mechanical upgrades to chiller yard, site drainage and bus loop improvements.  The project will be multi-phased.  On 5/29/2014, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select a construction manager for this project.  The PSSC ranked them in accordance with Board policy.  The project budget is approximately $6,500,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the rankings of Construction Manager for the Fruitville Elementary School-Classroom Wing Addition project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-2014_CM-RankedFirms-FruitvilleClassRmWing.pdf
30. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #3 TO THE 2014 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 School Board projects.  These submissions are in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71.  The initial list was Board approved on 1/7/2014 (Item #30).  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 #3 to the 2014 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-2014_Update3_2014AnnualCertification.pdf
FINANCE

31. APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION SPECIFIC EXCESS INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2014 TO JUNE 30, 2015
Description

Arch Insurance Company proposed a one (1) year rate guarantee at 0.0673 per $100 of ratable payroll.  This is a rate increase of 0.0267 per $100 of ratable payroll over the expiring program.



Recommendation
That the Board approves the workers' compensation specific excess renewal with Arch Insurance Company effective July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 as presented.

Attachment: WC Excess Renewal 07-01-2014.pdf
Attachment: School Board 2014 Renewal Quotes_Final Revision.pdf

New Business
32. APPROVAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FAULHABER FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This agreement between the Faulhaber Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida leases Building 28 on the campus of the Sarasota County Technical Institute to the Faulhaber Foundation for a period of two years.  The lease is for the expressed purpose of operating a Fabrication Lab.  In lieu of rent, the Faulhaber Foundation agrees to make the Fabrication Lab available to students from the Sarasota County Technical Institute, Suncoast Polytechnical High School, other students to be identified, and to staff members for professional development opportunities.  The Faulhaber Foundation intends to run programs in the Fabrication Lab that will be available to the general public.  The intent of the lease is to provide a temporary location for the Fabrication Lab until such time that the Faulhaber Foundation secures a permanent home for the Fabrication Lab.

Recommendation
That the lease agreement between the Faulhaber Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Faulhaber Lease--Bldg 28.pdf

Motions:
That the lease agreement between the Faulhaber Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Frank Kovach- Aye
Bridget Ziegler- Aye
Caroline Zucker- Aye

33. APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 3.23, 5.323*, 6.39, 8.10*+, 8.16*+ AND 9.21+
Description

Policies 3.23 Emergencies, 5.323* Bullying and Harassment, 6.39 Background Investigations, 8.10*+ Safety, 8.16*+ Emergency Evacuation Drills and 9.21+ School Reports have been advertised and are ready for approval.



Recommendation
That the revised School Board Policies 3.23, 5.323*, 6.39, 8.10*+, 8.16*+ and 9.21+ be approved as presented.

Attachment: Policy 3.23 Emergencies.pdf
Attachment: Policy 5.323 Bullying and Harassment.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6.39 Background Investigations.pdf
Attachment: Policy 8.10 Safety.pdf
Attachment: Policy 8.16 Emergency Evacuation Drills.pdf
Attachment: Policy 9.21 School Reports.pdf

Motions:
That the revised School Board Policies 3.23, 5.323*, 6.39, 8.10*+, 8.16*+ and 9.21+ be approved as presented.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Frank Kovach- Aye
Bridget Ziegler- Aye
Caroline Zucker- Aye

34. EVALUATION OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Description
The Superintendent's employment contract provides for an evaluation each year on or before June 30.

Recommendation
That the School Board evaluates the Superintendent's performance for the 2013-2014 year as highly effective, effective, needs improvement, or unsatisfactory.



Motions:
That the School Board evaluates the Superintendent's performance for the 2013-2014 year as highly effective.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown- Aye
Bridget Ziegler- Aye
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Caroline Zucker- Aye
Frank Kovach- Aye


Announcements/Comments
35. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Jane Goodwin expressed her appreciation for Caroline Zucker for her continuous leadership roles in the Florida School Boards Association. She is currently on the Board of Directors representing Sarasota and Charlotte counties, and chair of the Federal Relations committee.

Jane Goodwin reminded the public that the Newtown Art Celebration is taking place June 20 - July 2, 2014 the Selby Gallery and encouraged everyone to attend. The Youth Art opening reception will be held this Saturday, June 21 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the North Sarasota Library.


Adjournment
36. ADJOURNMENT
Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A




Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:56 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on June 17, 2014 and approved at the regular Board meeting on July 22, 2014.

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Secretary                                            Chair
Lori White                                          Jane Goodwin







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