Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
6:30 p.m.
Call To Order (6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Chair)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescriptionN/A
Recommendation
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Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescriptionCommunity/Schools Partnership for the Arts (C/SPA) Update - Angela Hartvigsen, Nancy Roucher
Recognition of Suncoast Technical College's Community Based Career Academy 2015-16 Graduates - Todd Bowden
Introduction of New Elementary Principals - Dr. Laura Kingsley-
Glenallen- Rebecca Drum; Venice Elementary- Erin del Castillo;
Gocio- Steve Royce; Wilkinson - Susan NationsWellness Policy Update - Beverly Girard
Recommendation
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Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
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Recommendation
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Minutes:Megan Sawyer - bus route/stop concern
Michael Kelley - Opposition to transgender issues/rights
Steven Shipman - Support of transgender issues/rights
John Boutchia - Opposition to transgender issues/rights
Carrington Cox - Support of transgender issues/rights
Brennen Beckwith - Support of transgender issues/rights
Alex Anacki - Support of transgender issues/rights
Cindy Sullivan - Support of transgender issues/rights
Victor Rohe - Opposition to transgender issues/rights
Jared Gritton - Opposition to transgender issues/rights
Janeth Rodriguez - Opposition to transgender issues/rights
Catherine Wolfe - Support of transgender issues/rights
Quincy Hadman - Opposition to transgender issues/rights
Juliana Musheyen - Support of transgender issues/rights
Julie Shoults - Support of transgender issues/rights
Bear Mancinni - Support of FSA Opt Out NetworkShirley Brown clarified that adults are not allowed to use student bathrooms at schools, but a student like Nate that has female parts, you want him who dresses and identifies as a man, you want him in the girls bathroom? She asked that you look at the Learning Channel which runs specials on transgender kids and transgender camps, that might help you understand the issue a little more. Frank Kovach asked that Shirley Brown please move on, he felt she was out of line. Shirley Brown stated that as you can see, there is a difference of opinions on the Board, so be careful what you ask for.
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
N/A
Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription
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RecommendationThat 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: Frank Kovach Second: Jane Goodwin Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription
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RecommendationThat the May 17, 2016 (Monthly Work Session) and May 17, 2016 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
N/A
Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: Board June 7, 2016 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board June 7, 2016 (Addendum 1).pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescriptionReassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the administration or recommended by the Student Assignment Appeal Board in accordance with policies with the School Board. They are presented for formal ratification.
Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.
Attachment: SB Reassignment Agenda 6.7.16.pdf (Confidential Item)
GENERAL ITEMS9. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO 2016-2017 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FEES TO ADD CALCULATOR RENTAL FEEDescription
This addendum will add the cost of $21.40 for calculator rental to the 2016-2017 High School Student Fees which was Board approved on May 17, 2016.
Recommendation
That the addendum to the Board approved 2016-2017 High School Student Fees be approved as presented.
Attachment: Addendum to High School Student Fees 2016-2017.pdf10. Approval of 2016/2017 Capital Improvement PlanDescriptionAdoption of the 2016/17 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Through the CIP, Sarasota County Schools establishes its five-year capital plan and capital budgeting priorities from 2016/17 through 2017/18 - 2020/21. The CIP reflects the Board's direction from capital planning workshops held from November, 2015 through April, 2016.
Recommendation
That the School Board adopt the 2016/2017 Capital Improvement Plan as presented.
Attachment: 2016 CIP FINAL WORKSHOP DRAFT 05_03_16.pdf
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS11. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC., D/B/A THE LILY SCHOOL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending The Lily School for Child Development, in the months of June and July 2016.
Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc., D/B/A The Lily School for Child Development and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services in the months of June and July 2016, be approved as presented.
Attachment: EasterSealsLily ESYADD2016.pdf12. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INC., D/B/A SELBY PRESCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This Addendum will allow eligible Pre-K students to attend the Selby Preschool program and receive extended school year services, in the months of June and July 2016.
Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc., D/B/A Selby Preschool and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services in the months of June and July 2016, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Community Haven-SelbyESYAdd 2016.pdf13. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending the Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc., for the months of June and July 2016.
Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for the months of June and July 2016, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Florida Center Add 2016.pdf14. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending Pinnacle Academy, Inc., in the months of July and August 2016.
Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Pinnacle Academy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services in the months of July and August 2016, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Pinnacle Add 2016.pdf15. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending Children First, Inc., in the months of June and July 2016.
Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Children First, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for ESY services, in the months of June and July 2016, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Children First Add 2016.pdf16. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN CARLTON PALMS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc. is a residential treatment center that provides services for severely disabled students. Sarasota County currently has a student being served at Carlton Palms with non-educational costs being provided through other sources. This contract will provide a percentage of FTE to support the educational component of the program for this student.
Recommendation
That the Contract for educational services between Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: CarltonPalms2016-17.pdf17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC., "FAMILY LIFE INTERVENTION PROGRAM," AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
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-2016-17.pdf18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA/GIRLS ON THE RUN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
Girls On The Run is a transformational physical-activity-based positive youth development program for girls 3rd - 8th grade. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.
Recommendation
That the agreement between The University of South Florida/Girls On The Run and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: USF - Girls On The Run 2016-2017.pdf19. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
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: BayAreaYouthServ-JDAP Prog 2016-17.pdf20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This agreement will promote a drop-out prevention and attendance program for identified Sarasota Housing Authority students.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Sarasota Housing Authority and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota Housing Authority 2016-17.pdf21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRL SCOUTS OF GULFCOAST FLORIDA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The "Girl Leadership Experience Program" between Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, will provide leadership development services to students enrolled in the schools in Sarasota County at no cost to the district.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Girl Scouts-Leadership 16-17.pdf22. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
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 2016-17.pdf23. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. will provide one-to-one mentoring for at-risk students.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota Family YMCA 2016-17.pdf24. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This agreement between Community Youth Development 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 Community Youth Development of Sarasota County and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Comm Youth Devel 2016-17.pdf25. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This is a long standing agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast and The School Board of Sarasota, Florida, to provide one-to-one mentoring in our schools.
Recommendation
That the agreement for mentoring services between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Big Brothers Big Sisters 2016-17.pdf26. APPROVAL OF FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR STATE OF FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICTDescription
The School Board desires to enter into a Franchise Agreement with Florida Virtual School for the purpose of developing and delivering distance learning education.
Recommendation
That the Franchise Agreement between Florida Virtual School and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: FLVS Agreement 2016-2017.pdf27. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will plan and deliver opportunities that support both parents and students with their educational goals.
Recommendation
That the agreement between the Community Foundation and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Community Foundation of Sarasota County 2016-2017.pdf28. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This is a long standing agreement between Girls Incorporated and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide research-based, age-appropriate programs to school age girls throughout Sarasota County during and after school.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Girls Incorporated and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Girls Incorporated 2016-2017.pdf29. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK AND SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLSDescription
The purpose of this MOU is to delineate the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of the 2016 Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
Recommendation
That the MOU between All Faiths Food Bank and Sarasota County Schools be approved as presented.
Attachment: MOU - All Faiths Food Bank 2016.pdf30. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAMS AT SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGEDescription
This Agreement is for the purpose of contracting with Steven R. Newman, M.D., P.A. to serve as Director of Emergency Medical Service Programs at the Suncoast Technical College.
Recommendation
That the Agreement for Medical Director of Emergency Medical Service Programs between Steven R. Newman, M.D., P.A. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Medical Director Newman 2016-2017.pdf31. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT NO. 2 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 the ongoing collaboration between the Sarasota County Government and The Sarasota County School Board, the Hosting and Network Security Services Agreement establishes a commitment for Information Technology Security and support for all mission critical District applications, servers supporting those applications, network support/security, and filtered internet access services for the school district. 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. 2 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: SCSB Hosting Agreement Amend 2 for June 7 Board Mtg.pdf32. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LITERACY COUNCIL OF SARASOTA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA BY AND THROUGH THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGEDescription
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida by and through its 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, Florida by and through the Suncoast Technical College be approved as presented.
Attachment: Literacy Council 16-17.pdf33. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Sarasota Animal Hospital manages a veterinary/animal care facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and Sarasota Animal Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Sarasota Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota Animal Hosp Agreement 2016-2019.pdf34. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BETWEEN CURRICULUM IMPROVEMENT INSTITUTE/CENTER FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS AND SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON MATH STANDARDSDescription
This contract for services by independent contractors between Curriculum Improvement Institute/Center for College and Career Readiness and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for professional development on math standards. This is being presented because the collective payments has exceeded the $50,000 limit.
Recommendation
That the contract for services by independent contractors between Curriculum Improvement Institute/Center for College and Career Readiness and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for professional development on math standards be approved as presented.
Attachment: CCCR MS 5-24-16.pdf
Attachment: CCCR HS 5-24-16.pdf35. 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 Inc. 2016-2017.pdf
GRANTS36. APPROVAL OF THE ENGLISH LITERACY/CIVICS EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGEDescription
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $62,722 will improve adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) instructional services which target adults over 16 years old whose native language is not English.
Recommendation
That the English Literacy/Civics Education grant application be approved.
Attachment: EL Civics.pdf37. APPROVAL OF THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGEDescription
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $325,311 will provide assistance to adults in developing literacy skills, obtaining knowledge to assist in their children's educational development, completing high school or the equivalent, and preparing for post-secondary education and employment.
Recommendation
That the Adult Education and Family Literacy grant application be approved.
Attachment: Adult Gen Ed.pdf38. APPROVAL OF THE VSA ARTS CONNECT ALL - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT PROPOSAL TO VSA ARTS FOR ALL SCHOOLSDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $20,000 will be used to provide workshops focused on arts integration for teachers working with students with challenging behavior.
Recommendation
That the VSA Arts Connect All - Professional Development Program grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: VSA.pdf39. APPROVAL OF THE TEAM UP SARASOTA - PARTNERSHIPS IN NUTRITION AND FITNESS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL SCHOOLSDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $1,383,000 will be used to improve student physical fitness, increase consumption of fruits and vegetables and build non-cognitive skills such as perseverance, motivation and engagement.
Recommendation
That the Team Up Sarasota - Partnerships in Nutrition and Fitness grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: Team Up.pdf40. APPROVAL OF THE TORNADO TROUPE IN A TRUNK GRANT APPLICATION TO THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOLDescription
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $22,727 will be used by Booker Middle School to supplement the Sarasota Against Violence (SAVE) program by using arts to allow self-expression and healing.
Recommendation
That The Tornado Troupe in a Trunk grant application be approved.
Attachment: Troupe in a Trunk.pdf41. APPROVAL OF THE SPACE 21 GRANT PROPOSAL TO XQ SUPER SCHOOLS FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000,000 will create a problem-based learning environment serving self-selected Venice High School students.
Recommendation
That the Space 21 grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: Space 21.pdf
FIELD TRIPS42. APPROVAL FOR BOOKER HIGH'S JROTC CLASS TO ATTEND WEST POINT MILITARY ACADEMY IN WEST POINT, NEW YORK ON SEPTEMBER 8-11, 2016Description
This visit reinforces the JROTC curriculum by experiencing the historical connections to the oldest Army fort in the nation. The students will visit museums, a historic cemetery and tour the grounds at West Point.
Recommendation
That the field trip for Booker High's JROTC class to attend West Point Military Academy in West Point, New York on September 9-11, 2016 be approved as presented.43. APPROVAL FOR BOOKER HIGH BASKETBALL TEAM TO ATTEND MERCER UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL CAMP IN MACON, GEORGIA ON JUNE 23-25, 2016Description
Students that intend to play varsity and junior varsity basketball at Booker High School will have the opportunity to participate and learn cooperation and teamwork.
Recommendation
That the field trip for Booker High Basketball team to attend Mercer University Basketball Camp in Macon, Georgia on June 23-25, 2016 be approved as presented.44. APPROVAL FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH CHOIR TO ATTEND AND PERFORM AT CARNEGIE HALL IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON JUNE 11-15, 2016Description
The students will have opportunity to perform with other high schools from across the country under highly qualified University Choral Directors at Carnegie Hall and to explore New York City landmarks.
Recommendation
That the field trip for Riverview High Choir to attend and perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York on June 11-15, 2016 be approved as presented.45. APPROVAL FOR PINE VIEW SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM TO ATTEND YALE NATIONAL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT ON SEPTEMBER 15-19, 2016Description
This is an inter-curricular Speech and Debate tournament.
Recommendation
That the field trip for Pine View Speech and Debate team to attend Yale National Speech and Debate Tournament in New Haven, Connecticut on September 15-19, 2016 be approved as presented.
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT46. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #16-0362 FOR KITCHEN EXHAUST DUCT SYSTEMS CLEANING SERVICESDescription
Bids to provide 'Kitchen Exhaust Duct Systems Cleaning Services' were received from four vendors on May 3, 2016. The bid of Fat Free, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised 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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation
That the bid of Fat Free, Inc., for 'Kitchen Exhaust Duct Systems Cleaning Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: KitExhDuctSys16-0362Rec.pdf47. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETEDDescription
The custodian of the property (cost center heads) have certified it be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable or otherwise inoperable. Property still on hand after reallocation will be salvaged for any useful parts and then sold at auction.
Recommendation
That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved as presented.
Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty06072016.pdf
FACILITIES48. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERSDescription
The Facilities Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $57,617.39 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
That the Facilities Services' change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: Facilities Services change orders.pdf49. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE GLENALLEN COVERED WALKWAY DESIGN PORTION OF THE PROJECTDescription
All work has been completed for the design. The final design costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein the final payment to the contractor. The Director of Facilities Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to the contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: Glenallen covered walkway final payment.pdf
CONSTRUCTION50. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL LIGHTNING PREDICTION AND DETECTION SYSTEM PROJECTDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order #3 which was Board approved on 5/17/2016, Item #35. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc060716_ProjCompl+FinalpaymentCO3_VHSLightningPredict&DetectSystem.pdf51. 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 $197,557.00 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc060716_CSD-CO(s).pdf
FINANCE52. APPROVAL OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE THIRD PARTY LIABILITY CLAIMS ADJUSTING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH JOHNS EASTERN COMPANY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019Description
The current agreement with Johns Eastern Company for the Liability Adjusting Services is from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018. A new contract with Johns Eastern for Workers' Compensation Claims Services was approved by the Board on May 3, 2016. As part of the negotiations of that agreement, Johns Eastern agreed to reduce the general liability claim fees by 11.1% to match the auto liability claim fees and extend the Liability Claims Adjusting Services contract for one additional year at a 0% increase.
Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Third Party Liability Claims Adjusting Services Contract be approved by the Board as presented.
Attachment: Johns Eastern Contract Addendum Eff 7-1-2016.pdf
Attachment: SCSB ADD IV.pdf53. APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION SPECIFIC EXCESS INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017Description
Arch Insurance Company proposed a one (1) year rate guarantee at 0.06610 per $100 of ratable payroll. This is a rate decrease of 7.03% or 0.005 per $100 of ratable payroll over the expiring program.
Recommendation
That the Board approve the workers' compensation specific excess renewal with Arch Insurance Company effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
Attachment: WC Excess Renewal 07-01-2016 with attachments.pdf54. APPROVAL OF COST CENTER PETTY CASH REQUESTS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEARDescription
Attached is a memo listing Cost Centers requesting petty cash for the 2016-2017 school year.
Recommendation
That the Board approve the 2016-2017 petty cash memo requests as presented.
Attachment: Petty Cash Memo 2016-2017.pdf55. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENTS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2016Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2016 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 fiscal year. Beginning December 2015, premiums for health insurance began to be deposited into the Internal Service Fund for the transition to self-insured. In addition, the issuance of the Series 2016A Refunding Certificates of Participation was completed on April 28, 2016 requiring debt service interest payments on the refunded portion of the Series 2009 and Series 2010B Certificates of Participation resulting in the Debt Service Fund negative cash position at month end. Although General Fund expenditures were budgeted to exceed revenues, actual results have trended favorably and it is anticipated that the ending fund balance will increase at June 30, 2016.
Recommendation
That the board approve the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2016 as presented.
Attachment: April 15-16 supers.pdf
Attachment: April 15-16 Budget Supers.pdf
JOB DESCRIPTIONS56. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SUPERVISOR, HEALTHDescription
The revised job description for Supervisor, Health is being presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Supervisor, Health as presented.
Attachment: Job 165 - Supervisor, Health.pdf57. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INVENTORY CONTROL ACCOUNTANTDescription
The revised job description for Inventory Control Accountant is being presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Inventory Control Accountant as presented.
Attachment: Job 190 - Inventory Control Accountant.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business58. APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 3.48+ AND 7.771Description
Policies 3.48+ Service Animals and 7.771 Capital Assets have been advertised and are ready for approval.
Recommendation
That the revised School Board Policies 3.48+ and 7.771 be approved as presented.
Attachment: Policy 3.48 Service Animals.pdf
Attachment: Policy 7.771 Capital Assets.pdf59. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2.80, 7.71 AND 8.30Description
It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policy up-to-date:
Policy 2.80 - Reporting Child Abuse
Policy 7.71 - Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services
Policy 8.30 - Purpose and Functions of the Transportation Program
Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policies 2.80, 7.71 and 8.30.
Attachment: Policy 7.71 Selection Policy for Professional Construction Serv_Combined.pdf
Attachment: Policy 2.80 Reporting Child Abuse.pdf
Attachment: Policy 8.30 Purpose and Functions of the Transportation Program.pdf
60. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF THE SUNCOAST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This agreement provides services to students at Booker High School, Booker Middle School, McIntosh Middle School, Heron Creek Middle School, and Emma E. Booker Elementary under the Challenge to Change/Safe to Out-of-School Suspension Program.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Jewish FamilyCS CTC 2016-17 (3).pdf
Motions: That the agreement between Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Frank Kovach Second: Jane Goodwin Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Abstain
61. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 8.23Description
It is recommended that the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 8.23 Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems in School Settings.
Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 8.23.
Attachment: Policy 8.23 Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems.pdf
Motions: That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 8.23. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Frank Kovach Second: Jane Goodwin Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
62. APPROVAL OF MEAL PRICES FOR 2016-2017Description
Pursuant to the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act and the Paid Lunch Equity provision of the act, paid meal prices must be consistent with Federal funding of Free and Reduced meals. The paid Lunch Equity language allows districts to phase in paid lunch meal price increases over a period of years to equalize lunch prices. Proposed changes for 2016-2017 are: Increase elementary paid lunch price from $2.10 to $2.25, Increase Middle School lunch prices from $2.30 to $2.50, Increase High School lunch prices for Tier 1 from $2.50 to $2.75, Tier 2 lunch price will remain at $3.00. Elementary School breakfast price will be decreased to $1.00. Adult meal prices will increase from $3.25 to $3.50.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the proposed meal price changes as presented.
Motions: That the School Board approve the proposed meal price changes as presented. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Caroline Zucker Second: Frank Kovach Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
63. APPROVAL OF MODIFICATIONS TO ATTENDANCE ZONESDescription
The latest examination of school attendance zones discovered that the walking descriptions for some property located between Cattleman Road and I75 to allow for residential. Therefore, corrections to the walking descriptions are proposed for the following elementary school attendance zones: a) Lakeview Elementary and b) Ashton Elementary along with the following middle school attendance zones: a) McIntosh Middle School and b) Sarasota Middle School. These corrections will have no negative effect on students, bus transportation, or schools at this time as there are no students yet affected in this area.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the corrections to the walking descriptions for Lakeview and Ashton Elementary and McIntosh and Sarasota Middle, as presented.
Attachment: 2016 Boundary adjustments.pdf
Motions: That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the corrections to the walking descriptions for Lakeview and Ashton Elementary and McIntosh and Sarasota Middle, as presented. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Caroline Zucker Second: Frank Kovach Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Bridget Ziegler - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Announcements/Comments
64. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Minutes:Bridget Ziegler stated she realizes the transgender issue continues to be a hot topic in the community and the Board will need to take a hard look at unforeseen consequences of any decision made by the Board, that tolerance goes both ways and every child should feel safe and secure and feel confident going to school. She stated she feels this is a disservice and that this is going to continue, by just sitting back and not diving into it a little bit deeper.
Adjournment
65. ADJOURNMENTDescription
N/A
RecommendationN/A
Minutes:The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 8:23 p.m.
We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on June 7, 2016 and approved at the regular Board meeting on June 21, 2016.
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Secretary Chair
Lori White Shirley Brown
