1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of the Florida Alliance for Arts Education Arts Achieves Model Schools - Riverview High - North Port High - Gocio - Angela Hartvigsen

Recognition of the Leadership Academy Cohort V graduates - Wendy Katz

Recognition of the Pine View Team Winning the Moody's Mega Math Challenge - Steve Cantees

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: The Board Chair recognized Richard Burchett & Troop 103 - Church of Incarnation who were in the audience to observe the Board meeting.

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Introduction of Dr. Rachel Shelley - New Principal - Booker High School - Steve Cantees

Introduction of Dr. Harriet Moore - New Program Director - Phoenix Academy - Steve Cantees 

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Pat Gardner - Contract Ratification

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: No corrections

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: Shirley Brown
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the May 17, 2011 (Monthly Work Session) and the May 17, 2011 (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: Board June 7 2011 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: PSC Recommendations for 2011-12.pdf
Attachment: 06-07-11 add1.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.

GENERAL ITEMS

9. TWELFTH RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN NORTH PORT

Description
On October 5, 2010, the Board approved the First Resolution, authorizing the acquisition of numerous small parcels for a future elementary school in North Port.  This Twelfth Resolution approves the tenth batch of contracts for this acquisition.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Twelfth Resolution of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, RE: Acquisition of Property for a Future Elementary School in North Port, Florida.

Attachment: 12th Resolution.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF 2011-2016 FIVE YEAR EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY

Description
In 2005 the Florida Department of Education approved the district's 2005-10 Five Year Educational Plant Survey.  Florida Statute 1010.31(1) mandates that at least every five years, a new survey be conducted and submitted to the Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities, for review and validation.  The new 2011-2016 Five Year Educational Plant Survey has been completed and is ready to be submitted for review and validation.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the electronic submittal of the 2011-2016 Five Year Educational Plant Survey to the Florida Department of Education, Office of Educational Facilities for review and validation.

Attachment: Summary Ed Plant Survey May 2011.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF UTILITY EASEMENT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
As part of the Phillippi Creek Sewer Plan Project, Sarasota County needs to install a below-ground air release valve on the north side of Riverview High campus fronting Proctor Road.  In order to proceed with the project, a utility easement from the School Board is needed.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the utility easement on the Riverview High campus for Sarasota County, as presented.

Attachment: RHS Utility Easement.pdf

12. AUTHORIZATION FOR PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES

Description
School Board employee Barbara Brannen has been sued by former School Board employee Karin Ehlers for matters arising out of the termination of Ms. Ehlers' employment with the School Board.  Section 1012.26, Florida Statutes, authorizes the School Board to provide legal services to an employee when she is sued for actions arising out of and in the course of her assigned duties.  The claim against Ms. Brannen arise out of the performance of her duties and her participation in the decisions which led to Ms. Ehlers' employment being terminated.

Recommendation
That the School Board authorize its general counsel, Matthews Eastmoore, to represent School Board employee Barbara Brannen in the case of Ehlers v. Brannen, Case No. 2011 SC 003141NC, at School Board expense.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

13. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN FIRST, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description

This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Children First, Inc. for June and July 2011.

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

Attachment: Children First Add 7-2011.pdf

14. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN'S HAVEN AND ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. D/B/A SELBY PRESCHOOL FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will allow Pre-K students to attend the Selby Day Preschool program to receive extended school year services that site for June and July 2011.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Children's Haven and Adult Community Services Inc. D/B/A Selby Preschool and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for ESE Pre-K students during June and July 2011, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Childrens Haven-Selby Add 7-2011.pdf

15. ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended services for eligible ESE students attending the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for June and July 2011.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for extended school year services for June and July 2011, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Florida Center Add 7-2011.pdf

16. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students at Pines of Sarasota, Inc., for the June 2011 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pines of Sarasota, Inc., for extended school year services for ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pines-Sarasota Add 6-2011.pdf

17. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This second addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pines of Sarasota Inc. for the July 2011 summer session.

Recommendation
That the second addendum to the contract between Pines of Sarasota, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pines-Sarasota Add2 7-2011.pdf

18. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for July 2011 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for extended school year services to ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pinnacle Add 7-2011.pdf

19. 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 Sarasota County and the School Board of Seminole County 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.

Attachment: Seminole Co SB-ECTAC 2011-2012.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE CITY OF NORTH PORT

Description

This is an agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port for the School Resource Officer Program in South Sarasota County.

Recommendation
That the agreement for the School Resource Officer Program between the School Board of Sarasota County and the City of North Port for $237,789.30, be approved as presented.

Attachment: SRO-NP 11-12 rev 5-2-11.pdf
Attachment: LEGAL MEMORANDUM.pdf

21. AMENDMENT OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, INC.

Description

Positive Behavior Interventions, Inc. has provided Board Certified Behavior Analyst to assist teams of severe social/emotional behavioral disordered students in developing and analyzing a plan to implement instructional programs.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract for behavioral intervention services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Behavioral Interventions, Inc. in the amount of $60,000.00, be approved as presented.

22. APPROVAL OF THE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA ARTICULATION AGREEMENT 2011-2012

Description
This is to approve the Articulation Agreement 2011-2012 between the School Board of Sarasota County and State College of Florida.

Recommendation

That the Board approve the Articulation Agreement 2011-2012 between the School Board of Sarasota County and State College of Florida.

Attachment: SarasotaIAA2011final.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE SECOND CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FERN TAVALIN, PROJECT MANAGER AND EVALUATOR

Description

Dr. Fern Tavalin is currently under contract as an external project manager for the Teaching American History Grant (TAH).  The district is seeking to hire Dr. Fern Tavalin as the external evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant.  The sum of this contract is $525.00 and will bring the total of the two contracts to $60,125 for the 2010-11 school year.

Recommendation

That the School Board approves the second contract with Fern Tavalin in the amount of $525.00.

24. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC.

Description
The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by the School Board of Sarasota County and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., (BBBSSC) for the services of a Drop Out Prevention Manager at the 5 district high schools.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved as presented.

Attachment: BBBS Drop out prevention manager 11-12.pdf

25. AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
This agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County is to define 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 the Performance Based Diploma Program in Sarasota County high schools.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County to provide mentor management services be approved as presented.

Attachment: BBBS Mentor Managers 2011-12.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND STEVEN R. NEWMAN, M.D., P.A. (DR. NEWMAN)

Description

Dr. Newman is a licensed medical physician and the School Board is in need of a licensed medical physician to serve as Medical Director of the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technical Training Program at the Sarasota County Technical Institute. 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. 

As full compensation to Dr. Newman for services rendered as Medical Director under this agreement, the School Board shall pay Dr. Newman the sum of $19,144.38, which shall be paid in 12 equal monthly installments.  The School Board will provide an administrative assistant to assist Dr. Newman in meeting the needs of the training center.  The administrative assistant will be a part-time employee of the School Board, but will be directly accountable to Dr. Newman and Dr. Newman shall the right to select the person who will serve as administrative assistant.  The School Board shall pay the administrative assistant $21,854.46 in twelve equal monthly installments.  No other benefits will be provided other than this compensation.

Recommendation
That the Agreement for Medical Director of Emergency Medical Service Program at Sarasota County Technical Institute be approved.

Attachment: Agreement - SCTI - Dr. Newman 2011-2012.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA, INC.

Description
The Literacy Council of Sarasota will provide appropriately-trained tutors for services for Adult Basic Education students at SCTI Newtown campus.  This Agreement shall commence on May 1, 2011 and end on June 30, 2012.

Recommendation
That the Collaborative Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Literacy Council of Sarasota, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: SCTI - Literacy Council Collaborative Agreement 2011-2012.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA AND THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB (NORTH)

Description
This contract is to pay for services provided for 21st CCLC summer programs at Alta Vista Elementary School, Emma E. Booker Elementary School, and Gocio Elementary School June 13, 2011 through June 30, 2011. Contracted amount includes salaries, program supplies, and field trip expenses.

Recommendation
That the contract for payment of services to provide 21st CCLC summer programs be approved as presented.

Attachment: B&G North 10-11 addendum.pdf

GRANTS

29. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA GROWS GREEN ROOFS PROPOSAL TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR ALL SARASOTA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $86,752 will be used to provide training to science teachers at all Sarasota public schools on green roofs and their environmental benefits, as well as to purchase materials for a sample green roof module for each school for student-led, inquiry-based experiments.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the Sarasota Grows Green Roofs proposal.

Attachment: EPA Green Roofs.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF THE SEDNET PROJECT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description

ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $128,000 will be used to improve the range and quality of programs for emotionally and behaviorally disabled and at-risk students through the SED Network, serving Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto Counties.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SEDNET Project application.

Attachment: SEDNET.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL RUNNING PROGRAM PROPOSAL TO THE ING RUN FOR SOMETHING BETTER PROGRAM

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $2,500 will help establish the Venice Middle School Running Program to improve students' endurance, strength, and interest in staying physically fit.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Venice Middle School Running Program proposal.

Attachment: VMS Running Progr.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

32. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM FIELD TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, ON DECEMBER 20, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 23, 2011

Description
Students on the Venice High School Varsity Boys Basketball team will be participating in the 2011 Mountain Brook Medical Properties Trust Holiday Tournament.  This tournament will take place over the holiday break.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team field trip to Birmingham, Alabama, on December 20, 2011 through December 23, 2011, be approved.

33. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA FIELD TRIP TO ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, ON JULY 9, 2011 THROUGH JULY 14, 2011

Description

Three student members of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) have been selected to attend the National Leadership Conference.  The FCCLA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills in Family and Consumer Science classes. 

Recommendation
That the North Port High School FCCLA field trip to Anaheim, California, on July 9, 2011 through July 14, 2011, be approved.

34. APPROVAL OF WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL'S FCCLA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Description

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership and reinforcing specific career and technical skills in Family and Consumer Science classes.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Recommendation
That Woodland Middle School's FCCLA National Leadership Conference to Anaheim, California, on July 9, 2011 through July 14, 2011, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

35. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-481

Description
On the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-481, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of  a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case 11-481, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-481.pdf (Confidential Item)

36. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-480

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-480, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disruptive Behaviors.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 7, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-480, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-480.pdf (Confidential Item)

37. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-264

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-264, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 4, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-264, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disruption/Insubordination.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until June 30, 2012.

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. 11-264, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-264.pdf (Confidential Item)

38. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-413

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-413, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 7, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-413, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Disruption to Campus.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.   

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.11-413, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-413.pdf (Confidential Item)

39. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-058

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-058, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 28, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-058, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2011.

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. 11-058, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-058.pdf (Confidential Item)

40. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-159

Description
Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance the expulsion of a student if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program.  This student has been withdrawn from the alternative program and the expulsion reinstated.

Recommendation
That the abeyance of Expulsion Case No. 11-159, be rescinded per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: RESCIND ABEYANCE 11-159.pdf (Confidential Item)

41. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-117

Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance the expulsion of a student if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program.  This student is being placed in an alternative GED program.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 11-117, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: ABEYANCE 11-117.pdf (Confidential Item)

42. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-346

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-346, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 1, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-346, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15, 2012.

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. 11-346, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-346.pdf (Confidential Item)

43. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-231

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-231, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 6, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-231, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.

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. 11-231, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-231.pdf (Confidential Item)

44. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-444

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-444, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-444, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-444.pdf (Confidential Item)

45. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-142

Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program.  This student is being placed in an alternative school program.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 11-142, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: ABEYANCE 11-142.pdf (Confidential Item)

46. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-173

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-173, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 18, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-173, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Misconduct.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

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. 11-173, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-173.pdf (Confidential Item)

47. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-482

Description
On May 12, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-482, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disruptive Behaviors/Physical Aggression.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-482, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-482.pdf (Confidential Item)

48. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-498

Description
On May 19, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-498, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(e), Zero Tolerance/Battery on School Personnel.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 7, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-498, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-498.pdf (Confidential Item)

49. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-491

Description
On May 2, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-491, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-491, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-491.pdf (Confidential Item)

50. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-486

Description
On May 5, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-486, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-486, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-486.pdf (Confidential Item)

51. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-504

Description

On May 11, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-504, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1) (d) Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1) (a) (b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case 11-504, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-11 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 11-504.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

52. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0023 FOR ATHLETIC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

Description
Bids to provide 'Athletic Clothing and Equipment' were received from 11 vendors on April 14, 2011. The bids of Allen Sports Center, Aluminum Athletic Equipment Company, Gilman Gear, MFAC, LLC, Neff Motivation, Inc., Pyramid School Products, Riddell, Sports Supply Group, Inc., dba BSN, Passon's, US Games, and Varsity Spirit Fashions/CDT 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 operating and internal account budgets of the schools.

Recommendation
That the bids of Allen Sports Center, Aluminum Athletic Equipment Company, Gilman Gear, MFAC, LLC, Neff Motivation, Inc., Pyramid School Products, Riddell, Sports Supply Group, Inc., dba BSN, Passon's US Games, and Varsity Spirit Fashions/CDT, to provide 'Athletic Clothing and Equipment' in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: AthClothing11-0023Rec.pdf

53. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0062 FOR BACKHOE LOADER

Description
Bids to provide a 'Backhoe Loader' were received from five vendors on April 21, 2011.  The bid of Trekker Tractor was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a one-time purchase.  The funds for this purchase are contained in the capital budget of the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Trekker Tractor to provide a 'Backhoe Loader' in the amount of $53,065.00 be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: BackhoeLoader11-0062Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

54. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS

Description
The substantial completion dates, original and final contract amounts are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor.  The Director of Facilities Services has determined that the projects are complete in accordance with the state statutes.

Recommendation
That the cited Facilities Services projects be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractors be approved as presented.

Attachment: mAY18.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

55. ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDED CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE TOLEDO BLADE RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
The final contract costs has been audited and amended herein.      

Recommendation
That the acceptance of amended Construction Services' project completion and approval of final payment to contractor for the Toledo Blade Renovation project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-7-2011AmendedProjCompl+FinalConAmt-ToledoBladeRenov.pdf

56. 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 an increase of $190,893.30 in gross contract dollars.   

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

Attachment: BAIenc6-7-2011CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

57. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO HEWLETT PACKARD LEASE #3

Description
The reason for the amendment is to correct the name on the lease documents from the School "District" of Sarasota County, Florida, to the School "Board" of Sarasota County, Florida, and to change the payment methodology between Hewlett Packard (vendor) and Hewlett Packard Financial Services (lessor) to receive periodic monthly payments for delivered products rather than a lump sum amount after all products have been delivered.  None of the amendments result in changes to the amount of the lease, the payment terms, interest rate, length of lease term, or the lease payments.

Recommendation
That the amendments to the Hewlett Packard Lease #3 be approved as presented.

Attachment: APA, Name Change and Incumbency .pdf

58. APPROVAL OF THE PETTY CASH REQUESTS FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR

Description
Attached is the list of Cost Centers requesting petty cash for the 2011-2012 school year.


Recommendation
That the petty cash requests be approved as presented.

Attachment: Petty cash 2011-12.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

59. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Description
The new job description for Program Director is presented to the Board for approval.  The purpose of the Program Director is to support specific District programs.  The program directly serves students and requires a person to directly supervise employees in a dedicated facility.  The program serves smaller student populations, usually less than 250 students, which have specific needs.  The program director is an administrative position that is very similar in scope to a principal's job.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for the Program Director.

Attachment: Job 357 Program Director.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

60. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE

Description

Policy 3.48, Service Animals is a new policy developed due to revisions to ADA that require school systems to allow service animals in a school setting.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 3.48, Service Animals.

Attachment: Policy 3.48.pdf

61. APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL AND CLASSIFIED BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND 2011 - 2012 SALARY SCHEDULES

Description

Bargaining teams for the School Board and SC/TA reached tentative agreement on these proposed changes to contract language and salary earlier this month. The memberships of the Association are in the process of ratifying the proposed agreements now.

The proposed salary schedules for 2011-2012 reflect no changes except for a few increases to hourly rates to comply with the Florida minimum hourly wage of $7.31.

The parties agree to re-open salary negotiations for the 2011-2012 school year should any of the following conditions be met:

1. This Agreement is subject to salary and benefit reopeners for the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years.

2. Contract language can only be reopened for negotiation if mutually agreed to by the parties.

Recommendation
That the changes in language of both the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, as displayed in the enclosure, and the following salary schedules, be approved as presented. Language changes will be effective upon ratification of the contracts by SC/TA membership and salary schedules for appointed staff will be effective July 1, 2011.

Attachment: Instructional Changes SY12.pdf
Attachment: Classified Changes SY12.pdf
Attachment: Admin Ass't 1112.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 1112.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 1112.pdf
Attachment: Food Service-1112.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP81011 1112.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 1112.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-1112.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 1112.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-196 Day 1112.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-220 Day 1112.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 1112.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 2011-2012.pdf
Attachment: Adult Enrichment 1112.pdf
Attachment: Voc Inst Certif 1112.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Aide 1112.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Food Service 1112.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Secretary 1112.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 1112.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 1112.pdf
Attachment: Admin-Super-Manage-1112.pdf
Attachment: Associate-Chief Fin 1112.pdf
Attachment: Ass't Principal-220 Day 1011.pdf

Motions:
That the changes in language of both the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, as displayed in the enclosure, and the following salary schedules, be approved as presented. Language changes will be effective upon ratification of the contracts by SC/TA membership and salary schedules for appointed staff will be effective July 1, 2011.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

62. APPROVAL OF REVISED CALENDAR FOR 2011-2012

Description

Calendar changed to specify dates of furloughs and non-paid vacation day for 186 day employees.

Recommendation
That the adjusted employee calendar for 2011-2012 be approved.   

Attachment: Furlough Days-Final.pdf

Motions:
That the adjusted employee calendar for 2011-2012 be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

63. CONSENT TO ASSIGNMENT OF IMAGINE - SARASOTA LLC TO IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT, INC

Description
This document assigns the charter contract for Imagine's current K-8 school in North Port from Imagine-Sarasota County, LLC to Imagine School at North Port, Inc. This will allow one legal entity to be responsible for the Imagine North Port schools.

Recommendation
That the School Board consent to the Assignment between Imagine-Sarasota County, LLC and Imagine School at North Port, Inc. as presented.

Attachment: Imagine Charter Contract-Assignment Final.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board consent to the Assignment between Imagine-Sarasota County, LLC and Imagine School at North Port, Inc. as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

64. APPROVAL OF CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR IMAGINE NORTH PORT SCHOOLS

Description
This amendment combines the two charters for Imagine's North Port schools (K-8 and High School) which will increase efficiency and reduce expenses. The charter, as amended, will expire on June 30, 2015.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the First Amendment to Charter Schools Contract with Imagine School at North Port, Inc. as presented.

Attachment: Imagine Charter Contract-Amendment-Final.pdf
Attachment: Imagine High School at North Port Charter, 2011.pdf
Attachment: Imagine North Port Charter, 2008.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the First Amendment to Charter Schools Contract with Imagine School at North Port, Inc. as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

65. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF BENQ PROJECTORS FROM LCT, INC.

Description
This purchase is for the replacement of projectors that through comprehensive evaluation have reached their end of life and fallen below the minimum acceptance standards for instructional purposes.  Through an inclusive evaluation process, the BenQ projector was the clear choice by teachers and evaluators for its superior image brightness, color, and clarity along with a full 4-year warranty, higher rated lamp life, and less required maintenance.  These purchases will be made under the auspices of the School Board of Sarasota County audio visual bid.  Funds for this purchase can only be used for Capital items and are contained in this year's Information Technology Capital Budget (9020).

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the purchase of the BenQ projectors for the amount of $532,580.00.

Attachment: Quote # 25975 - BenQ Projectors 620 5-18- Sarasota.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the purchase of the BenQ projectors for the amount of $532,580.00.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

66. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR HOSTING 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 Services Agreement establishes a commitment for Information Technology Security and Support for nine key District applications, 48 servers supporting those applications, 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 for Hosting Services supporting our applications, servers and filtered Internet access be approved.

Attachment: Contract Amendment No 2 of Hosting Service Agreement.pdf
Attachment: Original Hosting Agreement Feb 2010.pdf
Attachment: Renewal of Hosting Service Agreement July 2011 Signature Req.pdf

67. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MICROSOFT FOR ENTERPRISE PURCHASES THROUGH CDW GOVERNMENT

Description

The Agreement provides the district with a licensing agreement for all Microsoft enterprise products at substantial discounts over the next 3 years.  This will enable the district to purchase software, obtain renewals and upgrades all-inclusive. 

Microsoft has developed a revised licensing structure for districts at a much lower cost based on faculty, staff and students FTE district-wide regardless of the number of computers.

Recommendation

That the Board approve the Microsoft Agreement.

Attachment: Microsoft Vol Lic Campus and School Agreement May 2011.pdf
Attachment: Microsoft Vol Lic Enrollment for Server Platform Academic.pdf
Attachment: Microsoft Vol Lic Program Signature Form.pdf

Motions:
That the Board approve the Microsoft Agreement.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

68. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

69. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A