APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the May 12, 2006, (Convocation of Government Workshop), and June 6, 2006, (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: June 20, 2006 Regular Board.rtf
Attachment: June 20, 2006 Addendum 1.rtf
Attachment: June 20, 2006 addendum 2.rtf

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS (Revised)

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 June 20.pdf

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2006/2007 SALARY SCHEDULES AND THE 2006/2007 PAYROLL DATES

Description

Salary schedules and payroll dates are presented for School Board approval.  Specifically included are salary schedules for Associate Superintendents, Instructional Personnel, Classified Personnel, Administrators, Vocational/Adult and Community Education and Temporary/Part-Time Employees.  These schedules mirror those applied during the 2005/2006 school year.

Recommendation
That the 2006/2007 salary schedules and 2006/2007 payroll dates be approved as presented.
Attachment: CALEN0607.XLS
Attachment: New-Admin-Super-Manage 0607.doc
Attachment: New-Associate- Chief Finan .doc
Attachment: New-Principals-Assist Prin-.doc
Attachment: Classified Longevity 0607 2.doc
Attachment: New-Admin Assistant-0607 2.doc
Attachment: New-Confidential 0607 2.doc
Attachment: New-Sch Support Personnel-0.doc
Attachment: New-SSP2-Food Service-0607.doc
Attachment: New-SSP4-Custodial-0607.doc
Attachment: Instructional 0607.doc
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 060.doc
Attachment: Instructional Modified 0607.doc
Attachment: New-Supplements 0607.DOC
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute-0607-N.doc
Attachment: New-Voc Instructional Certi.doc
Attachment: New-Vocational Aide-0607.doc
Attachment: New-Vocational Food Service.doc
Attachment: New-Vocational Secretary-06.doc
Attachment: New-SSP8, 10, 11-Leadman-06.doc
Attachment: New-Adult Enrichment-0607.doc

10. ALIGNMENT OF DISTRICT TECH PLAN 2006-2009

Description

Submission of District Technology Plan in accordance with DOE requirements.  The plan outlines indicators requested by DOE regarding training, purchase and use of district learning technology.  Alignment of the plan is required every three years to meet E Rate and DOE Grant requirements.

Recommendation
That the the alignment of the District Tech Plan 2006-2009 be approved.
Attachment: Tech Plan 0609 Cover 2.doc
Attachment: Tech Plan 0609 Board Copy 2.doc
Attachment: Appendix 1 2.pdf
Attachment: Appendix 2 2.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This is a long standing agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the SunCoast and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide one-to-one mentoring in our schools.

Recommendation
That the agreement for mentoring services between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the SunCoast and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Big Brothers Big Sisters 2006-07.doc

12. AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRLS INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This is a long standing agreement between Girls Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide upon securing appropriate parental consent, access to junior and senior girls at Booker, Riverview, Sarasota, Venice and North Port High Schools, as well as middle school girls at Phoenix Academy, Booker Middle and Heron Creek Middle Schools, who have a GPA of 2.00 to 3.00 and who do not actively seek out guidance services.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Girls Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for career counseling services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Girls Incorporated 2006-07.doc

13. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement between the Community Youth Development Project of Sarasota County and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, provides training and opportunities for Sarasota County high school students to develop leadership skills.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the Community Youth Development Project of Sarasota County and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Comm Youth Devel 06-07.DOC

14. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement provides services to Booker Middle School and McIntosh Middle School students under the Challenge to Change/Safe Alternative to Out-of-School Suspension Program.  It is an intensive therapeutic program which incorporates school supportive services to at-risk youth ages 11-15.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Jewish Family & Children's Service and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Jewish FamilyCS 06-07.doc

15. AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement provides a delinquency program for students identified as at-risk to becoming habitual juvenile offenders.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Bay Area Youth Services, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Bay Area Youth Services 2006-07.DOC

16. AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. "FAMILY LIFE INTERVENTION PROGRAM" AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., "Family Life Intervention Program" will provide an early prevention program for at-risk youth in Sarasota County.  Services are provided at mutually agreed upon school locations at no cost to the district and transportation will be provided by Coastal, if needed.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., "Family Life Intervention Program" and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Coastal-FLIP-2006-07.doc

17. AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO AT-RISK HISPANIC YOUTH IN SARASOTA COUNTY

Description

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. will provide an early prevention program for at-risk Hispanic youth in Sarasota County.  These services are provided at mutually agreed upon school locations at no cost to the district and transportation will be provided by Coastal if needed.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for providing services to at-risk Hispanic youth, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Coastal Hispanic Program 2006-07.doc

18. AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement between Take Stock in Children and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, provides mentoring and potential college and vocational scholarships to selected students.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Take Stock in Children and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Take Stock in Children 2006-07.doc

19. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR CAREER ADVISOR SERVICES

Description
This agreement details the relationship and responsibilities shared by the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and The Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc., in providing career advisor services to district high schools.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: SunCoast Wrkfrce--Career Ad 2006-07.doc

20. MOU WITH SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD TO PROVIDE TWO EXIT OPTION COORDINATORS

Description
The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by Suncoast Workforce Board and School Board of Sarasota County regarding drop-out prevention and workforce services provided to at-risk youths by the GED Exit Option Coordinators.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the Suncoast Workforce, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for 2 GED Exit Option Coordinators services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Suncoast Contract 06-07.doc

21. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, WILLIAM AUBUCHON

Description
This contract is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Education.  The project manager will be responsible for daily on-site coordination and management of all elements of the 21st CCLC program, including student and staff attendance, parent contact, site transportation issues, payroll, contracts and data collection for evaluation.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract in the amount of $40,000.00, with independent contractor, William Aubuchon, to serve as project manager for 21st Century Community Learning Center Program in the Englewood and North Port schools.

22. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TREVOR HARVEY FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2006-07

Description

The parent and student support liaison will counsel with students and parents identified by the school staff of Phoenix Academy to solve problems regarding attendance and barriers to higher academic achievement; will assist in the transition of students returning to districted schools providing follow-up via school site visit.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract in the amount of $42,900.00 with independent contractor, Trevor Harvey, to serve as parent and student support liaison.

23. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, through the Sarasota County Technical Institute ("SCTI") and the School Board of Lee County, Florida, through the Lee High Tech Central ("High Tech Central") enter into this agreement effective as of June 1, 2006.  The intent of the agreement is to permit High Tech Central to use a high quality health science curriculum developed by SCTI to assist in the education of its health science students.  SCTI will grant to High Tech Central a perpetual, nonexclusive license to use the Health Careers Core curriculum that was developed by SCTI.  SCTI will provide the curriculum to High Tech Central in the form of a hard copy and a CD-ROM.  High Tech Central is granted a license to use the curriculum at a single site for the use of High Tech Central students and staff.  High Tech Central shall pay SCTI $5,850, for the license to use the curriculum and the hard copy of the curriculum.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the School Board of Lee County, Florida, be approved.
Attachment: SCTI-Lee County SB Agreement.doc

24. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE PILOT COMMUNITY AGREEMENT ON SCHOOL CONCURRENCY

Description
The 2005 Legislature passed SB360, implementing significant growth management policies including school concurrency state-wide by December 2008.  Sarasota County offered and was selected to be one of six pilot communities to draft the implementing documents.  The original, October 2005, agreement set forth the scope of work and time-line for receipt of $200,000 to be used to produce documents.  This contract amendment extends to September 1, 2006, the submission of the final draft products.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the amendment to the Pilot Community Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and the Florida Department of Community Affairs as presented.
Attachment: DCA contract extension FI 2.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FRANCES E. SOSADEETER AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Description
The Parent Outreach Facilitator will increase involvement among the parents of LEP students by assisting with concerns in negotiating the school system and provident relevant training that will empower parents as they work with their children at home.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the contract in the amount of $12,000.00, with independent contractor Frances E. Sosadeeter, to serve as Parent Outreach Facilitator.

GRANTS

26. APPROVAL OF THE WHO AM I REALLY? OLYMPUS CLASSROOM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TOOL FACTORY FOR PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide Olympus cameras for student use and software.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Who Am I, Really? grant application.

27. APPROVAL OF THE TARGET COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide FCAT and vocabulary workbooks to all third grade students.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Target Community Giving Program grant application.

28. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PART A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Funds will be used for staff salaries and fringe benefits, professional development and contracted services for supplemental education service providers.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title I, Part A grant application.

29. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PART D GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Funds will support computer hardware and instructional software, as well as educational materials and supplies.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title I, Part D grant application.

30. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE V PART A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

Description

ENTITLEMENT:  Funds will be allocated for professional development and training for Performance Based Diploma Program staff at Booker High, North Port High, Riverview High, Sarasota High, and Venice High.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title V, Part A grant application.

31. APPROVAL OF TITLE II PART A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Description
ENTITLEMENT:  This entitlement will fund 8 instructional (classroom Teacher) positions and .5 secretary.  The contracted serves are to provide training and support for the Reading and ESOL endorsement programs and leadership training and support.  The district will continue to provide support for the collaborative program provided through Manatee Community College for paraprofessionals to seek teacher certification.  There is no capital equipment included in the budget.

Recommendation
The the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title II, Part A grant application.

32. APPROVAL OF THE ON THE MARK: BUILDING A FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS AT LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY TO THE GULFCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE

Description
COMPETITIVE: Funds will be used for contracted services, consultant fees, materials and supplies, and substitutes.

Recommendation
The the School Board of Sarasota County approve the On the Mark: Building a Foundation for Success at Lamarque Elementary.

33. APPROVAL OF THE SPRING ART SHOWS 2006 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Description
COMPETITIVE: This grant will provide funds to produce the annual county Spring Art Shows for students in visual art classes.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Spring Art Shows 2006.

34. APPROVAL OF THE CONNECTING TO THE NEXT GENERATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GULFCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE FOR TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide staff development activities that will result in an overall increase in student achievement in reading and writing.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Connecting to the Next Generation grant application.

35. APPROVAL OF THE CLOSING THE GAP GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GULFCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE FOR ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide professional development to the staff to improve student performance in reading, writing, and math.

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

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

36. APPROVAL OF THE 2005-06 DATA COLLECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT

Description

In accordance with Florida Statute 1008.385, the report of the activities of the Data Collection Review Committee is presented.  The goal of the committee is to review and approve all district forms and achieve standardization.

Recommendation
That the 2005-06 Data Collection Review Committee Report be approved.
Attachment: AgdDataCollectionReview062006.pdf

37. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #6174 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS

Description
Bids to provide 'Electrical Services - Time and Materials' were received from six vendors on May 25, 2006.  The bids of  NCN Electric, Inc., PMH Group, Inc., Three Brothers Electric, Inc., and White Electrical were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budgets allocated to the Facilities Services, Construction Services and Telecom and Network Systems Departments. 

Recommendation
That the bids of NCN Electric, Inc., PMH Group, Inc., Three Brothers Electric, Inc., and White Electrical, to provide 'Electrical Services - Time and Materials' in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: ElectricalWork6174Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

38. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS #2 & #3 AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CONTRACTED ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT

Description

Adjusting the present additional services allows payment of unanticipated costs without increasing the current contract amount.  The contracted additional services are revised as follows:  Reduce the value of the following items: (1) Traffic Studies: deduct $14,000.00; (2) Project Rendering: deduct $20,000.00; (3) Linear Park Design: deduct $12,000.00; (4) Canoe Park Design: deduct $14,000.00; (5) Technology Systems Design: deduct $12,400.00; Total value of the additional services adjustments results in a deduct = $72,400.00.  Increase the value of the contract as follows:  Amendment #2: Revision of floor plan requested by senior staff: add $32,400.00; Amendment #3: Development of cost estimate, site plans, floor plans, construction phasing and reviewing options for the possible renovation of the Rudolph buildings: add $40,000.00; Total value of Amendments #2 and #3 results in an additional $72,400.00.  The net cost to the District is zero.  Funds for this project are available through the project budget account. 

Recommendation

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

Attachment: BAIenc6-20-06RHS-ArchAmend#2+#3.pdf

39. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #4 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT

Description

This amendment shall provide additional services required to perform the design, permitting and construction administration for the off-site improvements to the streets adjacent to the school site as agreed upon with Sarasota County.  The amount of this amendment is $152,653.00.  Funds for this amendment are available through the project budget account.

Recommendation

That Amendment #4 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc. for the Riverview High School project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-20-06RHS-ArchAmend#4.pdf

40. APPROVAL OF THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - PROJECT

Description

The scope of work shall be to provide pre-construction and construction management services for the construction of a high school facility of approximately 440,000 square feet on the existing Riverview High School campus. Other items included are cited in the Instruction & Information Packet, as distributed at the 10/6/2005 preapplication meeting.  On 5/16/2006 (Item #35) the Board authorized negotiations with the recommended firm.  On 6/14/2006, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee met with a representative from W.G. Mills, Inc. to negotiate a contract for this project.  This contract covers the pre-construction and bidding services portion only for this project.  The contract for construction will be negotiated separately at a later date.  The contract amount is $345,000.00.  The School Board attorney has approved this contract.  A copy of the contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department. 

 

Recommendation

That the construction manager's pre-construction contract for the Riverview High School project be approved as presented.

41. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLE CLASSROOM #99-073 AT VENICE HIGH SCHOOL

Description

The specified portable recommended for deletion has been inspected by Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and is deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

 

 

Recommendation

That the deletion of Portable #99-073 at Venice High School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-20-06VHS-Port#99-073DelDemo.pdf

42. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description

The Construction Services Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change order(s) collectively total an increase of $64,807.75 in contract amounts. 

Recommendation
That the Construction Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc6-20-2006CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

43. APPROVAL OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION SPECIFIC EXCESS INSURANCE POLICY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006, WITH MIDWEST EMPLOYERS CASUALTY COMPANY

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County is self insured for Workers' Compensation on the first $750,000 per claim.  The Workers' Compensation Specific Excess Insurance Policy assures that the school district is protected against catastrophic losses by having an insurance policy cover the amount from $750,000 to $25 million dollars per claim.  The current policy with Continental Casualty Company (CNA) expires on June 30, 2006, and costs 62.9 cents per $1,000 of coverage.  The new policy is with Midwest Employers Casualty Company and will cost only 58.7 cents per $1000 of coverage, which is a reduction of 6.71%.  The basis of the coverage is the payroll cost during the 2006-07 fiscal year, which is being estimated at $251,358,564.  The premium payments will initially be based upon the original payroll estimate and the final cost will be based upon the actual final payroll cost for the fiscal year.  It is estimated that the premium will cost approximately $147,547.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the purchase of the Workers' Compensation Specific Excess Insurance policy from Midwest Employers Casualty Company at the rate of 58.7 cents per $1,000 of payroll for the 2006-07 fiscal year effective July 1, 2006, as presented.

Attachment: Excess WC Quote.pdf

44. APPROVAL OF THE 2006-07 PETTY CASH FUNDS

Description
State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.057 requires that each Petty Cash Fund must be closed at the end of each fiscal year and that the School Board must approve the establishment of the Petty Cash Funds each fiscal year.  School Board Policy sets the maximum limit of each Petty Cash Fund at $300.

Recommendation
That the 2006-07 Petty Cash Funds be approved in the amounts indicated for the cost centers and schools as presented.
Attachment: Pettycash.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

45. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 6.17, APPOINTMENT OR EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Description
The School Board is required to drug test all new staff.

Recommendation

That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy 6.17, Appointment or Employment Requirements.

Attachment: Policy 6.17.doc