June 19, 2018 Board Meeting
Call To Order (3:00 p.m.) Flag Salute Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription Recognize Venice High School Baseball Team - FHSAA 7A State Baseball Champions
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: The Chair welcomed the STAR students and their coordinator, Patricia McGraw. STAR is a training program created to encourage youth to take active roles in their community.
The Venice High School Baseball Team was recognized for earning the title of FHSAA 7A State Baseball Champions! The students received a certificate and a photo was taken with the Superintendent and School Board Members.
The Board collectively recognized a very very special person to the community, school district, and to the Board as he prepares for his retirement - Mr. Scott Lempe. The Board Members each commented, a gift from the Board was presented to him, and a photo was taken.
The Superintendent recognized Mr. Lempe and presented him with the School District Coin for his collection of the units he has served throughout his career. Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: The Superintendent has a number of items on the Board's agenda tonight that allows the district to move forward on the implementation of the police department. He discussed the timeline of the hiring of officers, the quality of candidates being interviewed, and the concluded contract negotiations with the City of Venice. Meetings with the City of Sarasota and the City of North Port are scheduled.
The Superintendent's evaluation has been moved to the July 17th meeting. The Board will receive documentation prior to the evaluation and a one-on-one meeting will be scheduled.
The Superintendent distributed a packet for the Board to review which contained documents regarding the contract with the Sheriff. He discussed his recommendations to be made to the Sheriff. Contracts with various partners will be on the July 17th agenda for the Board's approval.
A very lengthy discussion ensued.
Shirley Brown commented on the changed language in the new contract which concerned her. She feels very strongly the Superintendent and the Sheriff need to negotiate the contract; not the Sheriff and the School Board. Then the Superintendent would present the contract to the Board.
Eric Robinson would have liked the handouts/contract discussion to have taken place at the workshop; more conducive to discussion. He would like to 'press pause' at this time so the district does this right the first time. Reiterated the June 12th meeting was a great learning experience for all present; a public meeting is needed again. He asked for clarification of the effect of the motion requested by Caroline Zucker.
Bridget Ziegler commented there is too much talk; not enough action. The June 12th meeting was very helpful to have all participants together and questions were answered. Reiterated the desire to conduct a public meeting with the Sheriff again with everyone in the room to make decisions.
Caroline Zucker requested the recommendation from the Superintendent to the Board be read. She would like to move forward with his recommendation.
Art Hardy explained the Board's options for this recommendation. If voting tonight, the public needs the opportunity to comment. He reiterated he was informed the Sheriff wants to meet at a Board meeting or a public meeting with the Board.
Jane Goodwin agreed to continue with the meetings with the City of Sarasota and City of North Port. The Sheriff's contract needs to be finalized. If there is a public meeting needed, let's schedule it. The current contract expires at the end of June and a new contract needs to be in place.
Caroline Zucker called the question.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
No participants for public comment.
Motion:
For the Superintendent, Dr. Bowden, counter an offer to Sheriff Tom Knight for the calendar year 2018-2019 for middle and high schools to reflect the current population of 10 officers plus two supervisory officers at an 80%/20% split or $1,064,000.00, as presented.
Voice vote taken.
Caroline Zucker present by telephone.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 5:0
A tentative Special Board Meeting is scheduled between Sheriff Knight/law enforcement partners and the Board/Superintendent for June 28th at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Chambers. Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Pamela Gavette - iReady Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription N/A
Recommendation That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Minutes: No corrections Approval of Consent Agenda5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription N/A
Recommendation
That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.
Minutes: The Chair pulled Item #22 (Agreement for iReady) for comment. Board members commented on the voluminous evaluation the department prepared to show this is a program that needs to be continued and expanded upon.
Voice vote taken.
Motion passes: 4:0
1 not present - Caroline Zucker not present
Motions: | That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.
| - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Jane Goodwin | Second: Shirley Brown | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Jane Goodwin | - Aye | Eric Robinson | - Aye | Bridget Ziegler | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Not Present |
Consent AgendaAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Attachment: 060518 Policy Review Work Session Minutes.pdf Attachment: 060518 Board Mtg. Minutes.pdf RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
7. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescription
Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the Reassignment Review Committee in accordance with policies with the School Board. They are presented for formal ratification.
Recommendation That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.
Attachment: 6.19.18 Reassignments for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item) GENERAL ITEMS
8. APPROVAL OF SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE TUITION AND FEES STRUCTURE FOR 2018-2019Description Florida Statute provides for and requires the charging and collection of tuition from adults for postsecondary programs funded by the Workforce Education Fund (s. 1009.2, F.S.).
This section of statute authorizes local school boards to establish tuition and lab fees for Workforce Education programs, fees for Continuing Workforce Education programs and other programs not reported to the Department of Education for funding purposes.
The presented tuition for Adult Occupational programs (Career Certificates) and Adult General Education is equal to the state standard of tuition rate.
As part of this request, Suncoast Technical College is also including high school fees and testing fees for informational purposes.
Recommendation That the Suncoast Technical College tuition and fees structure for 2018-2019 be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2018-2019 Tuition-Fees Agenda Final.pdf AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR MENTOR MANAGEMENT SERVICESDescription This agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, delineates the shared responsibilities regarding school-based mentoring services provided to at-risk youth by the Mentor Managers (job description attached) who will provide specific services to students enrolled in high schools in Sarasota County.
Recommendation That the agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide mentor management services, be approved as presented.
Attachment: BBBS Mentor Managers 2018-19.pdf 10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMEMT BETWEEN BEHAVIOR CARE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Behavior Care, Inc., is a company that provides intensive applied behavior support for students with disabilities when they present severe challenging behaviors. In addition, the Board Certified Behavior Analyst works in coaching and guiding teachers/staff on implementation of strategies and techniques, to replace dangerous behaviors.
Recommendation That the agreement for Behavior Care, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Behavior Care Inc 2018-19.pdf 11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Positive Behavior Therapy, Inc., is a company that provides intensive applied behavior therapy support for students with disabilities when they present severe challenging behaviors.
Recommendation That the agreement for Positive Behavior Therapy, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Positive Behavior Therapy 2018-19.pdf 12. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT NO.1 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 DISTRICTDescription As a result of 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. The County and The School Board now require an amendment to renew the term of the agreement and amend the annual fee.
Recommendation That the renewal of the cooperative agreement and Amendment No. 1 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: CAC2017-0135_School Board of Sarasota County_A1_Vendor Copy.pdf 13. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HCA HEALTH SERVICES OF FLORIDA, INC. D/B/A BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLDescription The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program at Suncoast Technical College (STC). STC enrolls students in an accredited degree program in the field of Surgical Technology. HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blake Medical Center operates a comprehensive acute-care medical-surgical hospital. STC desires to provide to ten students per year enrolled in the Surgical Technology Degree Program a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and skills in actual patient-centered treatment situations in a health care setting. Blake Medical Center will make the facility available to STC for such clinical learning experience.
Recommendation That the Affiliation Agreement between HCA Health Services of Florida, Inc. d/b/a Blake Medical Center and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL be approved as presented.
Attachment: Blake Medical Center Affiliation Agreement 2.2018.pdf 14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED WAY SUNCOAST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription The United Way Suncoast, Inc., will plan and deliver opportunities that support both parents and students with their educational and career goals.
Recommendation That the agreement between United Way Suncoast, Inc., and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: United Way Suncoast 2018-19.pdf 15. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SIVIC SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMINGDescription Sivic Solutions Group, LLC will provide the management and submission of random moment time study and Medicaid Administrative Claiming services in order to be fully compensated, based on Medicaid allowable reimbursement.
Recommendation That the Agreement between Sivic Solutions Group, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for Medicaid Administrative Claiming in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00, be approved as presented
Attachment: Sivic Solutions - Medicaid 7-1-18.pdf 16. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR TITLE I SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ECTACDescription Sarasota County School Board is a member of ECTAC, East Coast Technical Assistance Consortium, for purposes of support and technical assistance. The agreement for ECTAC support is with the School Board of Seminole County, the fiscal agent for ECTAC.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for services with the School Board of Seminole County for ECTAC Title I support and technical assistance as presented.
Attachment: Seminole Co SB-ECTAC 2018-19 AH.pdf 17. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH MAD SCIENCE OF GREATER TAMPA BAY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Approval of this contract provides camp for extended care program during Summer Learning Academy at Tuttle Elementary School.
Recommendation That the contract between Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved.
Attachment: Mad Sci -Tuttle.pdf 18. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH ACADEMIC SPORTS ACADEMY, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Approval of this contract provides Gocio MESI Camp program for 3rd grade students with the focus on summer learning loss in Math, ELA, and Science Fields.
Recommendation That the contract between the Academic Sports Academy, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved.
Attachment: Academic Sports Academy -Gocio MESI Camp (June 2018 $20k).pdf Attachment: Gocio MESI.pdf 19. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH ACADEMIC SPORTS ACADEMY, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Approval of this contract provides Gocio MESI Camp program for incoming KG, 2nd, and 3rd grade students with the focus on summer learning losses in Math, ELA and Science Fields.
Recommendation That the contract between the Academic Sports Academy, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved.
Attachment: Gocio MESI K-3rd.pdf 20. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN VISCOM AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Approval of this contract for sign language interpreters for students attending district summer school is necessary since the total amount being paid to VisCom exceeds $50,000.00 during the 2017-18 school year.
Recommendation That the contract between VisCom and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved.
Attachment: VisCom ESY June 2018.pdf 21. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC., SCHOOLHOUSE LINK AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TOR TITLE I PART A FUNDING FOR THE SARASOTA HOMELESS SERVICES PROJECTDescription This is an agreement for contracted services by the Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc., Schoolhouse Link based upon an interagency agreement approved by the Sarasota County School Board on May 1, 2018. This agreement provides for the Title I funding for services for shelter tutoring, salary for case manager for unaccompanied youth, book fair funds, expected evaluation for special needs students, and homeless program staff state conference fees.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the contract for homeless children services with the Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc., Schoolhouse Link program as presented in the interagency agreement.
Attachment: YMCA Schoolhouse Link Interagency Agreement 5-1-2018 Y signed.pdf Attachment: YMCA contract.pdf 22. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES FOR THE i-READY DIAGNOSTIC AND INSTRUCTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM, AUGUST 2018 - AUGUST 2020Description A two-year agreement with Curriculum Associates to purchase licenses to continue the use of the i-Ready Diagnostic and Instruction program, as a supplemental instructional tool for 6-8 Middle School English Language Arts and Math Courses, through 2019-2020. In addition to the diagnostic and instruction i-Ready program components, the purchase agreement includes the Teacher Toolbox resource and professional development services.
Recommendation That the agreement with Curriculum Associates for the i-Ready Middle School program be approved as presented.
Attachment: Curriculum Assoc. 2018-2020 6-8 Contract FINAL.pdf 23. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Description The School Board of Sarasota County, FL by and through Suncoast Technical College (STC) provides adult education services in Sarasota County and the Literacy Council has agreed to provide tutoring services for adult students at the STC Newtown campus.
Recommendation That the Agreement between the Literacy Council of Sarasota, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL be approved as presented.
Attachment: Literacy Council 18-19.pdf GRANTS
24. APPROVAL OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) PART B GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDescription ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $9,202,140 will assist with the provision of Federally-required special education-related services to students with disabilities.
Recommendation That the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B grant application be approved.
Attachment: IDEA.pdf 25. APPROVAL OF THE HERE4U: SPREADING HOPE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CHARLES & MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATION FOR ALL DISTRICT SCHOOLSDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $14,300 will help spread the word about the Crisis Text Line by posting informative signage in every Sarasota middle and high school about this important mental health resource.
Recommendation That the HERE4U: Spreading Hope grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: HERE4U.pdf 26. APPROVAL OF THE CLOSING THE LITERACY GAP GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CHARLES & MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATION FOR ALL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLSDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $251,759 will offer training to all third through fifth grade English Language Arts (ELA) teachers, plus sixth grade science, social studies and ELA teachers to help boost student ELA achievement and close the gap between English Language Learners (ELL), students with disabilities, Black and Hispanic students and their peers.
Recommendation That the Closing the Literacy Gap grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: Closing the Literacy Gap.pdf 27. APPROVAL OF THE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL INTENSIVE LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSROOMS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CHARLES & MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATION FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOLSDescription COMPETITIVE: Grants funds of $97,000 will significantly change the role of the high school Intensive Language Arts (ILA) teacher from a position that few teachers seek to that of a highly sought after Literacy Expert who provides support to all content area teachers working with struggling students. Another goal is to improve achievement for students enrolled in Intensive Language Arts (ILA) classes.
Recommendation That the Innovative High School Innovative Language Arts Classrooms grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: HS ILA- Barancik.pdf 28. APPROVAL OF THE INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL INTENSIVE LANGUAGE ARTS CLASSROOMS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOLSDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $97,000 will significantly change the role of the high school Intensive Language Arts (ILA) teacher from a position that few teachers seek to that of a highly sought after Literacy Expert who provides support to all content area teachers working with struggling students. Another goal is to improve achievement for students enrolled in Intensive Language Arts (ILA) classes.
Recommendation That the Innovative High School Intensive Language Arts Classrooms grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: HS ILA- GCCF.pdf FIELD TRIPS
29. APPROVAL OF VENICE MIDDLE YOUNG MARINES FIELD TRIP TO LONDON, ENGLAND; NORMANDY, FRANCE; PARIS, FRANCEDescription Venice Middle Young Marines will take part in the 75th Anniversary of D-Day Events.
Recommendation That Venice Middle School Young Marines field trip to London, England; Normandy, France; Paris, France on June 1-10,2019 be approved.
Attachment: VMS.pdf MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
30. APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING LIMIT FOR BID #18-0416 FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL POOL RENOVATIONDescription Bid #18-0416 for 'Venice High School Pool Renovation' was approved for award on December 12, 2017, to Infinite Pool Finishes, LLC for $90,585.00. The Facilities Services Department is requesting an increase of the purchasing limit of this bid by an additional $23,268.00 for the attached change orders. The change orders are for unforeseen circumstances beyond the original scope of work as detailed in the bid specifications. See attached explanation of change orders. The funds for these change orders are contained in the budget allocated to Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the request to increase the purchasing limit of the approved Bid #18-0416 by an additional $23,268.00 for 'Venice High School Pool Renovation', be approved as presented.
Attachment: VHSPoolReno18-0416 increase REC.pdf 31. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #18-0118 FOR PEST CONTROL SERVICESDescription Bids to provide 'Pest Control Services' were received from four vendors on May 23, 2018. The bid of Terminix Commercial was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenarios. The bid of Gregory Pest Solutions was non-responsive to the requirement to provide a current license, certifications, and a notarized statement attesting that the C.P.C.O is a fulltime employee of the bidding firm and not employed elsewhere, and a list of all proposed pest control chemicals per the bid specifications. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Terminix Commercial, to provide 'Pest Control Services' in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: PestControl18-0118 REC.pdf 32. APPROVAL TO PURCHASES MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER ATTACHED LIST) THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESSDescription Pursuant to State Board Rules 6A-1.1.012, 11b Purchasing Policies, the requirement for requesting competitive solicitations for commodities or contractual services from three or more sources is hereby waived as authorized be Section 1010.04(4)(a), F.S., for the purchase by the district school boards of educational services and any type of copyrighted materials where such materials are purchased directly from the producer or publisher, the owner of the copyright, an exclusive agent within the state, a governmental agency or a recognized educational institution. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools.
Recommendation That the attached list of vendors for the anticipated purchase of materials and services exempt from the bidding process, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Exempt REC.pdf FACILITIES
33. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND FASTENAL TO OPERATE AN ONSITE STORE TO PROCURE, DISTRIBUTE, AND MANAGE MRO PARTS AND SUPPLIES IN SUPPORT OF MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE DISTRICTDescription The purpose of this contract is to provide a cost-effective MRO parts management and distribution network within the county to support maintenance and repairs on school board owned facilities and equipment. Under this contract Fastenal will operate an on-site store which stocks parts and supplies for distribution to facilitate repairs and maintenance activities on all School Board owned sites. All parts and supplies will be purchased from Fastenal on an as needed basis. Pricing for all products purchased shall be in accordance with the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (NIPA) Contract. The approval to purchase through this contract was previously approved by the board at the June 5th board meeting. The funds for purchase of parts and supplies under this contract are contained in the Facilities Services annual operating budget.
Recommendation That the contract between Fastenal and the School Board be approved as presented.
Attachment: Fastenal final.pdf CONSTRUCTION
34. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTDescription All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in the Final Pay Application #20 for approval. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation That the Suncoast Technical College South Campus Vertical Construction Services' project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractors be approved as presented.
Attachment: STC_21711171-20-FINAL.pdf 35. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERSDescription The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change Orders collectively total a decrease of (-$1,414,891.85) in gross contract dollars.
Included in these change orders are (-$1,358,575.58)credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of (-$1,305,133.42) resulting in a net of $53,442.16 in sales tax savings.
Recommendation That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: CSD-JUNE19_COs.pdf JOB DESCRIPTIONS
36. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MANAGER, BROADCAST AND PRODUCTIONDescription A revised job description has been created for the Manager of Broadcast and Production with the Education Channel. The revisions reflect changes based on the Communications Department organizational structure.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the newly revised job description of Manager, Broadcast and Production.
Attachment: Manager Broadcast Production.pdf New Business37. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE EIGHTEEN WHITE FLEET VEHICLESDescription This purchase is to initially equip the District's Police Force with seventeen (17) vehicles and to replace one (1) box truck. The approved Capital Budgeted amount of $500,000 will be used to purchase these eighteen (18) vehicles.
Recommendation That the purchase of the eighteen (18) white fleet vehicles be approved as presented.
Minutes: Motion:
That the purchase of the eighteen (18) white fleet vehicles be approved.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Comments were made by Bridget Ziegler and Shirley Brown.
Voice vote taken.
Caroline Zucker was present by telephone.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Nay
Bridget Ziegler Nay
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 3:2
Motions: | That the purchase of the eighteen (18) white fleet vehicles be approved as presented. | - | | Vote Results | Motion: Jane Goodwin | Second: Shirley Brown | Shirley Brown | - | Jane Goodwin | - | Eric Robinson | - | Bridget Ziegler | - | Caroline Zucker | - Not Present |
38. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR AUDIOLOGISTDescription The new job description for Audiologist is being presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Audiologist.
Attachment: Job TBD - Audiologist.pdf Minutes: Motion:
Approval of the new job description for Audiologist be approved, as presented.
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Caroline Zucker was present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 5:0 39. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED VOCATIONAL SALARY SCHEDULEDescription The vocational salary schedule has been revised to include a rate for the FDLE Instructor (Active) - Certified to be used specifically by Suncoast Technical College.
Recommendation That the revised vocational salary schedule be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2019 Vocational Salary Schedule Rev June 18.pdf Minutes: Motion:
Approval of the revised vocational salary schedule be approved, as presented, for Suncoast Technical College.
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Caroline Zucker present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 5:0 40. APPROVAL FOR THE ADDITION OF ROTH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL 401(k) PLAN THROUGH PRUDENTIAL AND 403(b) PLAN THROUGH VARIOUS PROVIDERS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2018Description Allow the addition of Roth contributions, Roth rollover contributions, in-service withdrawals, hardship withdrawals and loans from Roth contributions to the District's 401(k) plan through Prudential and the 403(b) plan through various District approved vendors.
Recommendation That Roth contributions to the District 401(k) plan through Prudential and 403(b) plan through the various District providers effective August 1, 2018 be approved by the board as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota 401k Roth Directive.pdf Attachment: SarasotaRoth 401(k) and Roth 403(b) Board Memo.pdf Attachment: In-Plan Roth Directive _007139.pdf Minutes: Motion:
That Roth contributions to the District 401(k) plan through Prudential and 403(b) plan through the various District providers effective August 1, 2018 be approved by Board, as presented.
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Eric Robinson thanked the staff for providing this benefit to the employees.
The Chair pulled this item for positive comment.
Caroline Zucker present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 5:0
41. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS OR A COOPERATIVE WITH A LEAD AGENCYDescription Piggybacking is the post-award use of the contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment, or services through that original document or process. The School Board Of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law. The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and is the best interest of the School Board. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools.
Recommendation That the attached list of contracts for the anticipated purchase of materials and services, using the piggyback contracting process, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Agd - FY19 Piggyback REC.pdf Minutes: Motion:
Approval to purchase materials or services through piggyback contracting from vendors under contract with a federal, state or municipal government that utilized a competitive process or a cooperative with a lead agency.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Eric Robinson commented on the need for a robust security discussion.
Caroline Zucker present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Nay
Bridget Ziegler Nay
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 3:2 42. APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING LIMIT FOR BID #17-0261 FOR SAFETY & SECURITY SYSTEMS ( SYSTEMS, SUPPLEMENTAL PARTS & SERVICES)Description Bid #17-0261 for 'Safety & Security(System, Supplemental Parts & Service)' was approved for award on October 18, 2016 to COMCO, EVAC+CHAIR North America, LLC and United Security Alliance, Inc., for $1,000,000.00. Request to increase from $1,000,000.00 to $1,250,000.00 was Board approved on March 22, 2018 Agenda item #19. The Safety, Security, and Emergency Services Department requesting an increase of the purchasing limit of this bid by an additional $400,000.00 to cover anticipated expenditures. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to Safety, Security, and Emergency Services Department.
Recommendation That the request to increase the purchasing limit for bid #17-0261 'Safety & Security(Systems, Supplemental Parts & Services)' by an additional $400,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Increase 17-0261 REC.pdf Minutes: Motion:
Approval to increase the purchasing limit for Bid #17-0261 for safety and security systems (systems, supplemental parts & services) as presented.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown confirmed that this is the capital portion of our security plan.
Caroline Zucker present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 5:0
43. APPROVAL OF THE NEW EXEMPT SALARY SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERSDescription The new exempt salary schedule for School Resource Officers is presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation That the new exempt salary schedule for School Resource Officers be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2019 School Resource Officer.pdf Minutes:
Motion:
Approval of the new exempt salary schedule for School Resource Officers, as presented.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown would also like a security presentation to be added to the June 28th agenda.
Bridget Ziegler requested clarity on the SROs bargaining unit.
Eric Robinson commented on the policies and statutes for the officers.
The Board Attorney clarified the bargaining unit for the SROs and also was asked to look into policies and statutes for the officers.
Caroline Zucker present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Nay
Bridget Ziegler Nay
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 3:2 44. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: Board June 19, 2018 (Regular).pdf Attachment: 06-19-18 addendum 1.pdf Minutes: Motion:
Approval of the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report, as presented.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Eric Robinson asked if the Chief of Police was listed on the personnel report. (He was not)
Caroline Zucker was present by telephone.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 5:0 45. APPROVAL TO ENGAGE SPECIAL COUNSELDescription The School Board has been threatened with litigation by Dr. Lyna Jimenez-Ruiz alleging discriminatory or retaliatory treatment with regard to her employment. Other potential defendants in the case may include Superintendent of Schools Todd Bowden and Booker High School Principal Rachel Shelley. The General Counsel recommends the hiring of attorney Richard McCrea of the Greenberg Traurig law firm to represent the School Board and the other named potential defendants in any litigation which may be filed. Mr. McCrea is a highly experienced litigator who focuses his practice on employment litigation. As the Board will be taking its summer break, it is recommended that Mr. McCrea be retained now, in the event suit is filed prior to the next scheduled Board meeting.
Recommendation That the School Board authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement retaining the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., as presented, to represent it and, potentially, Dr. Todd Bowden, if he is a named defendant, in litigation which may be instituted by Dr. Lyna Jimenez-Ruiz.
Attachment: Engagement letter.pdf Minutes: Art Hardy, Board Attorney, explained this item to the Board for their consideration.
Motion:
That the School Board authorize the Board Chair to sign the agreement retaining the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., as presented, to represent the School Board, and the School Board reimburse Dr. Bowden and Dr. Shelley reasonable fees for them to have their own attorneys.
Motion: Eric Robinson
Second: Shirley Brown
Eric Robinson commented that it is important for each of them to have their own lawyer.
Shirley Brown commented on the need to have this approved in case a lawsuit is filed.
Jane Goodwin asked what the statute of limitations is on filing a suit.
Bridget Ziegler thanked Mr. Hardy for being proactive and bringing this forward.
Art Hardy answered all questions.
Caroline Zucker was absent.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Aye
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Absent
Motion passes: 4:0 with 1 absent Announcements/Comments46. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Next Policy Review Work Session - July 17, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.
Next Regular Board Meeting - July 17, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Adjournment47. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
Recommendation
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