1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

N/A

 

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Wellness Policy Update - Beverly Girard

TeXcellence Update - Mike Horan - Cindy Kaiser - Alina Klein

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein recognized Supervisor, Health Services, Sherri Reynolds, for receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Health Association.  Five previous awards have been awarded since 1983.

Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein recognized the students in the audience from the Community Youth Development.

 

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Larry Becker - RHS Quadrangle - Removed his name from Hearing of the Citizens
Greg Ferguson - RHS
Joel May - RHS Music Quadrangle
Deb Bryan - RHS
Effa J. Beauette - RHS
Tina Martinelli - RHS
Dawn Southwick - RHS
Jedd Heap - RHS
Gary Reinstron - RHS Music Quadrangle
Ann Darling - RHS
Michele Reich - RHS
Marilyn Watkins - RHS
Ann Logan - RHS Music Quadrangle
Erin Johnson - RHS
Carlton Shelley II - RHS
Evie Eddins - Completed Timeline
Kelly McWilliams - RHS
Jeff Dickinson - Riverview
Maynard Hiss - RHS Music Quadrangle-Support It
Lenore Suttle - Arts Related Company re: RMQ
Althea Aarden - Riverview Music Quadrangle
Randy Crete - RHS
Sanders Bell - RHS
Mike Silvers - RHS
Dr. Peter L. French - Proposal of the Riverview Music Quadrangle

 

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: 

Two additional items added to New Business

1.  Approval to Advertise for Value Adjustment Board Member

2.  Appointment of School Board Member to Review Value Adjustment Board 
     Applicants

 

 

Motions:
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

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: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the June 3, 2008, (Budget Workshop), June 3, 2008, (Regular Board Meeting) and the June 10, 2008 (Monthly Work Session) 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 17, 2008 Regular Board.pdf
Attachment: June 17, 2008 Addendum 1.pdf
Attachment: Copy of 2008-2009 Teacher Contract .pdf
Attachment: June 17, 2008 Addendum 2.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.

Attachment: rptBoardDate June 17.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF SARASOTA COUNTY DISTRICT'S SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PREPARATION PROGRAM THAT HAS BEEN SUBMITTED FOR STATE APPROVAL

Description

All counties in Florida are required to submit a plan to the state for approval of their Principal certification program Level 2. The prepared written document addresses all of the recent changes approved by the State Board of Education in Rules 6A-4.0081, 6A-4.0082, 6A-4.0083 and 6A-4.0084 for certification in Educational Leadership and School Principal.  Under the new rules, the school principal certification program remains a school district level training program but is now under the direction and guidelines from Bureau of Education Recruitment, Development, and Retention.  The school district leadership plan is aligned to the state leadership standards, incorporates elements of the William Cecil Golden School Leadership Program and requires collaboration with the local universities. To be eligible for principal certification, candidates must demonstrate successful performance as an administrator and also proficiency in each of the twelve leadership standards.

 

 

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County's School Principal Preparation Program Plan be approved as presented.

10. PURCHASE OF CLASSROOM DOCUMENT CAMERAS FROM UDT, INC.

Description
This purchase is part of the Classroom Technology Equity Plan earlier approved by the Board.  The effort will equip all Sarasota educators who took part in an earlier February survey and who agreed to participate fully in this investment.  By agreeing, the educator noted that they felt this resource is an essential addition to their instructional approach and that they would participate in district training on use and integration of their document camera into the daily instruction.  Funds for this purchase can only be used for Capital items and are contained in this year's Technology and Information Services Capital Budget (9018) and the Shared Professional Services Capital Budget (9019).

Recommendation
That the School Board approves the purchase of up to 2,000 units of document cameras up to the amount of $750,000 from United Data Technologies, Inc.

11. APPROVAL OF CORRECTED 2008-2009 FACILITY RENTAL FEES

Description

The rental fees for football field/stadium with lights, football field/stadium without lights and portable were in error.  They are highlighted on attachment.

Recommendation
That the corrected 2008-2009 Facility Rental Fees be approved as presented.

Attachment: Rental Charts for Profit & Non-Profit Groups.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF THE 2008-2009 SALARY SCHEDULES

Description

Salary schedules 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. 

Recommendation
That the salary schedules for the 2008-2009 school year be approved as presented.

Attachment: Admin-Super-Manage-0809.pdf
Attachment: Associate-Chief Fin Rev4-07.pdf
Attachment: Principals-AP w-Cyesis 0809.pdf
Attachment: Admin Ass't 0809 3.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 0809.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 0809.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 0809.pdf
Attachment: Food Service-0809.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP8,10,11 0809.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 0809.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-0809.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 080.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-Modified 0809.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 0809.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 0809.pdf
Attachment: Adult Enrichment 0809.pdf
Attachment: Voc Inst Certificated 0809.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Aide 0809.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Food Service 080.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Secretary 0809.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 0809.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

13. CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING

Description

The School Board of Seminole County has developed, with Department of Education Sponsorship, a simplified program for management and submission of claims under the Medicaid Administrative Claiming (MAC) program. The purpose of the program is to allow districts participating with the Seminole Consortium to continue to participate in the MAC program without payment of fees to consultants or billing agents. This is a continuation of an existing agreement and is self-supporting via Medicaid funding.

 

Recommendation
That the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the School Board of Seminole County, Florida, for Medicaid Administrative Claiming, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Seminole 2008-09.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND CROWN CASTLE GT COMPANY LLC

Description
This memorandum clarifies and supports the recording of the legal description of an 895 square foot parcel of property on the campus of SCTI that was previously leased to Crown Castle through October 31, 2025.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Memorandum of First Amendment to Lease Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and Crown Castle GT Company LLC as presented.

Attachment: 20080528134136262.pdf

15. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA FAMILY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, INC (YMCA - TRIAD PROGRAM) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description

The YMCA agrees to provide alternative programs of education, training, and related services for students assigned to the Alternative School program at the YMCA for TRIAD North.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for the Sarasota Family YMCA to provide alternative programs at TRIAD North.

Attachment: Triad 08-09Approved.pdf

16. AGREEMENT BETWEEN INFINITY, INC (INFINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
Infinity, Inc. will provide students at Infinity Middle School with alternative programs of education, training and related services.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for Infinity, Inc., to provide alternative programs at Infinity Middle School.

Attachment: Infinity MS 08-09 Approved.pdf

17. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN BILL AUBUCHON AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
Bill Aubuchon, as Project Director for 21st CCLC (South), will be responsible for all elements of management of daily 21st CCLC program, as well as attending grant required conferences.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract for independent contractor Bill Aubuchon, to provide services as Project Director for the South County 21st CCLC program.

18. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BETWEEN SHARON TROUPE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
Sharon Troupe will provide service as C.L.A.S.S. Coordinator (Community Liaison for Achieving Student Success) assisting families with their child's school related issues.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract for Sharon Troupe to provide service as C.L.A.S.S. Coordinator.

19. SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SARASOTA COUNTY FOR SIDEWALK EASEMENT AND SETTLEMENT

Description
Sarasota County is seeking to construct a sidewalk along the south side of Wilkinson Road, east of Sawyer Road, along the TRIAD property. This agreement grants to the county a sidewalk easement for $46,646.00, which represents the appraised value of the property.         

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sidewalk Easement and the Terms and Conditions of Settlement.

Attachment: sidewalk easement1.pdf
Attachment: sidewalk terms with County1.pdf

20. CONTRACT FOR SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
A local developer seeks to purchase a 25-foot strip of surplus land adjacent to Emma E. Booker Elementary School for use as storm water retention. The district is willing to sell the parcel with deed restrictions requiring the buyer to construct acceptable fences, to use the parcel only for storm water retention, and to allow the district to also use the parcel for storm water retention.  The net proceeds will be invested at the school. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Contract for Sale of Real Estate for a surplus parcel adjacent to Emma E. Booker Elementary School.

Attachment: 20080527151316522.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF MICROSOFT CONSULTING SERVICES

Description

The primary objective is to provide consulting, implementation and training for the implementation of Software Client Configuration Manager.  This will assist with planning and deployment of this product district wide for desktop management, software and hardware inventory assistance, and rapid deployment of applications.

Recommendation
It is recommended that we contract with Microsoft Enterprise Services to provide the consulting, implementation and training services so we are best positioned in deploying, maintaining and tracking our district investments in the future.

Attachment: SOW (School Board of Saraso.pdf
Attachment: Work Order (School Board of.pdf

GRANTS

22. APPROVAL OF THE STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING IN EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $30,000.00 will allow Venice High School to further develop and refine the student advisement program within the context of Smaller Learning Communities.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Strategic Grantmaking in Education grant application.

Attachment: SGE-VHS GAF.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE LEARN AND SERVE PIONEER LOCAL ORAL HISTORY PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $6,800.00 will allow Venice Middle School students to research Venice area pioneer families and to create, edit and publish oral history interviews with volunteers from the Venice Area Historical Society.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Learn and Serve Pioneer Local Oral History Project grant application.

Attachment: Learn&Serve VMS.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOLERS LEARN AND SERVE ON THE SUNCOAST GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,300.00 will support improving middle school students attitudes towards reading through service for younger students and less fluent readers.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Middle Schoolers Learn and Serve on the Suncoast grant application.

Attachment: Learn and Serve BrMS.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE AUSTRALIA ABORIGINES ART GRANT APPLICATION TO THE TARGET ARTS GRANT FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $2,227.50 will introduce the entire sixth grade student body to the culture of Australia and the Aborigines.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Australia, Aborigines, Art grant application.

Attachment: Target Arts BMS.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE PARENTING SKILLS FOR HIGH RISK STUDENTS GRANT APPLICATION TO TARGET FOR OAK PARK NORTH

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,000.00 will provide parents with the skills necessary to deal with potentially violent and aggressive children.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Parenting Skills for High Risk Students grant application.

Attachment: Target OakPark.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE SEDNET PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SARASOTA, MANATEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Description
CONTINUATION: Grant funds of $129,801.00 will improve the range and quality of programs for emotionally and behaviorally disabled and at-risk students.

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

Attachment: SEDNET.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE III RECENTLY ARRIVED IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOLS

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $77,666.00 will provide additional support to our recently-arrived high school immigrant students.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title III, Recently-arrived Immigrant Children and Youth grant application.

Attachment: Title III ImmigrantAllocation.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE FDLRS ASSOCIATE CENTERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Description

CONTINUATION: Grant funds in the amount of $916,551.00 will assist the district in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of identification of birth to twenty-one years of age and personal development. This grant has three parts: IDEA, Part B -$720,427, Part B, Preschool -$136,855, and General Revenue -$59,269.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the FDLRS Associate Centers grant application.

Attachment: FDLRS GAF.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE II TEACHER TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grants funds of $1,490,069.00 will provide recruitment and training activities intended to attract high quality teachers and administrators to the district.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title II Teacher Training Grant application.

Attachment: Title II TeacherTraining.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF THE IDEA PART B GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds in the amount of $9,765,030.00 will support schools in covering the excess cost in providing Federally required special education and related services to students with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the IDEA, Part B grant application.

Attachment: IDEA Part B.pdf

EXPULSIONS

32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-365

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-365, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 15, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-365, 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 May 29, 2009.

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. 08-365, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session and the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-365.pdf (Confidential Item)

33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-426

Description

On May 22, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-426, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance (1)(e), Battery on School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that he student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 31, 2009.

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 08-426, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the 2008 summer session and the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-426.pdf (Confidential Item)

FACILITIES

34. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF THE FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description

The Facilities Services Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. 

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

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08FSD-CO.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

35. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LAB PROJECT: DESIGN PHASE (PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders for the Booker Middle School - CTE Lab project: Design Phase (Preconstruction Services) be accepted as substantially complete as of 5/21/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08BkrMS-CTE-DesignPhPreConstSC.pdf

36. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LAB PROJECT: DESIGN PHASE (PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders for the Brookside Middle School - CTE Lab project: Design Phase (Preconstruction Services) be accepted as substantially complete as of 5/21/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08BrksideMS-CTE-DesignPhPreConstSC.pdf

37. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LAB PROJECT: DESIGN PHASE (PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders for the McIntosh Middle School - CTE Lab project: Design Phase (Preconstruction Services) be accepted as substantially complete as of 5/21/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08McIntoshCTE-DesignPhPreConstSC.pdf

38. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LAB PROJECT: DESIGN PHASE (PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES)

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders for the McIntosh Middle School CTE Lab project: Design Phase (Preconstruction Services) be accepted as substantially complete as of 5/21/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08SMS-CTE-DesignPhPreConstSC.pdf

39. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL - STREETSCAPES & MONUMENT SIGN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Sarasota High School - Streetscapes & Monument Sign Improvements project be accepted as substantially as of 5/1/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08SHS-Streetscapes&MonumentSC.pdf

40. APPROVAL OF DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF TWENTY (20) SPECIFIED PORTABLES AT EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

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

Recommendation

That the deletion of Portables #98-322, #98-323, #98-325, #98-330, #98-346, #99-041, #99-043, #99-065, #99-070, #99-112, #99-312, #99-334, #99-337, #99-338, #99-386, #99-482, #99-516, #99-520, #99-531 and #99-667 at Emma E. Booker Elementary School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08EEBkr20PortDemo.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF DELETION OF NINETEEN (19) SPECIFIED PORTABLES AT TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

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

Recommendation

That the deletion of Portables #99-262, #99-272, #99-320, #99-321, #99-370, #99-407, #99-464, #99-541, #99-561, #99-562, #99-563, #99-564, #99-565, #99-566, #99-568, #99-570, #99-571, #99-572 and #99-622 at Tuttle Elementary School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08Tuttle19PortDemo.pdf

42. APPROVAL OF PHASE III CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER PROJECT - PHASE 1A & II

Description
The Design Team's estimated cost for this construction at Phase III Construction Drawings is $25,365,000.00 for Phase 1A and $26,649,500.00 for Phase II.  Funds for the complete design of Phase 1A and II are available in the capital projects budget.  These drawings are available for review at the Construction Services Department and one-half hour prior to the Board meeting.

Recommendation

That the Phase III Construction Drawings for the North County Technical Center project - Phase 1A and II be approved as presented.

43. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL - HISTORIC BUILDING RENOVATION PROJECT: PHASE I

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Sarasota High School - Historic Building Renovation project: Phase I, be accepted as substantially complete as of 5/20/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-17-08SHS-HistoricBldgRenovPh1SC.pdf

44. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF THE 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) total a reduction of $617,686.00 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: Copy of June17CSD-COrev.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

45. APPROVAL TO NEW POLICY, 7.102, DEBT MANAGEMENT

Description

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidance for incurring and managing the debt of the School District. Such debt includes short-term and long-term obligations incurred by the School Board and any associated financing entities.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the new policy, 7.102, for Debt Management.



Attachment: Policy 7.102.pdf

46. APPROVAL TO THE CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 9.70, RELATIONS WITH GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES

Description
The proposed change links this policy with the Board's approved educational specifications and clarifies the circumstances under which the Board would consider deviation from that educational specification, specifically the need for commitment by the community.      

Recommendation
That the Board approve the changes to School Board Policy 9.70, Relations with Governmental Authorities as presented.

Attachment: Policy 9.70.pdf

47. ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION OF THE PROPOSAL OF THE RIVERVIEW MUSIC QUADRANGLE GROUP

Description

On April 17, 2007, the Board adopted a resolution regarding the Status of Designated 1958 Buildings on the Campus of Riverview High School.   That resolution required the group known as Revive Rudolph’s Riverview to present several key items to the Board by March 15, 2008.  On March 4, 2008, the Board extended the timeline from March 15, 2008 to June 15, 2008.  In addition, following a workshop on this topic, the Board asked that Revive Rudolph’s Riverview complete the specific steps listed below, by June 15, 2008, to ensure the continued viability of the project:   

 

1)  a business plan that provides a detailed account of the funding plan for the renovation of the alternate use facility that will hold the School Board harmless from any additional costs

 

2)  a business plan that provides a detailed account of the funding plan for the ongoing operations of the alternate use facility that will hold the School Board harmless from any additional costs

 

3)  an alternate use plan, with a clearly identified user acceptable to all stakeholders, compatible with the educational setting of a modern high school and the local neighborhood

 

4)  a site plan that: does not reduce the size of play fields, PE fields, or athletic venues; provides a minimum of 961 parking spaces for RHS staff and students, plus what code requires to support the alternate use

 

5)  an updated traffic study

 

6)  two neighborhood meetings to solicit feedback from neighbors and RHS stakeholders

 

7)  site/civil drawings that are of sufficient detail to allow civil engineers representing both RMQ and the School Board to estimate costs of site impacts

 

8)  a timeline to indicate when the Board will see funds associated with those site impacts

 

This motion either accepts as complete or rejects as incomplete the items required for the project to continue.

 

Recommendation

That the Board accept or reject the proposal of the Riverview Music Quadrangle Group as presented because the group has or has not met each of the criteria set by the Board and, as such, supports or does not support the continuation of efforts toward retaining the original Paul Rudolph buildings.

 

 

Minutes: 

Questions/discussion occurred among the School Board Members, RMQ and School Board staff.

Board member Carol Todd made an alternate motion that the Board accept the proposal by the Riverview Music Quadrangle.  Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein seconded the motion.

Board member Carol Todd stated what she was intending to do was put a proposal on the floor that the Board would collaborate with this group.  She stated her intent of the motion is to put a proposal on the floor; to look at a proposal that the RMQ group and the School Board say yes we want to look at moving this forward and having the two groups work together in a collaborative way to come up with the proposal.  School Board Attorney Art Hardy stated that it sounded to him that what the Board would be doing is taking at least portions of what they have in the Resolution.  The Resolution sets out a time frame that certain things have to occur by July 2; example, a series of meetings and collaborations.  It then sets out a series of events that occur on or before July 17 that includes delivering a check to the Board and a number of other milestone tasks.  There is a lot of detail in that it may not be necessary at this point and then I think you also if you are going to go there; you need to say what do you want delivered to you by what date and by who.

Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein asked Scott Lempe to give the implications of  waiting 30 days.

Superintendent Lori White stated that staff needs clarity in what the Board intends for the staff to do.  Needs a motion that gives staff the clarity.  If the Board is considering moving forward there needs to be some very deliberate milestones in the language of the motion.  There has been a tremendous amount of collaboration on terms of the site plan. There will be compromises with the site plan that must be made and must be accepted if you choose to move forward.  We need to know that you are willing to accept the proposed site plan agreeing that if for some way we see a way to put in an emergency lane that we would try to do that, but I have to know that you accept those compromises in moving forward.  That needs to be in the motion.  Secondly, I then would suggest that you at least look at the language for what they were proposing as the first milestone, but would add that you had a check in hand, so at least in meeting that milestone, there is money in the bank to cover the pre-planning expenditures of which they have indicated they would be able to proceed with, but I would put it in the motion and add it as a line.  In our estimation in terms of the SWFWMD Review and going back to the County for DRC approval would be estimated between $225,000 and $275,000, but that we also, if you choose to move forward, that we said that if they do not achieve the item in terms of the monies in hand in 30 days for those expenses, after we have gone through additional meetings, that if that fails to occur, part of your agenda should read the Board will proceed with the original site and construction plans for the new Riverview High School campus, so that we know there is at least some finality in terms of us continuing to move forward; a ligament milestone that they have presented that then has a contingency associated with that. 

Board member Carol Todd retracted her motion to see what the will of the Board is and Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein retracted her second.  School Board Attorney Art Hardy stated this was a good way to proceed. 

Board member Frank Kovach called the question.

  

 

Motions:
That the Board accept the proposal of the Riverview Music Quadrangle Group as presented because the group has met each of the criteria set by the Board and, as such, supports or does not support the continuation of efforts toward retaining the original Paul Rudolph buildings.	- FAIL
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Nay
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Nay
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Nay

48. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES

Description
The current Charter for Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, a Charter School, expires June 30, 2008.   The school has completed a self-study and addressed the Board on two occasions related to an extension of this charter.  A new Charter, including annual reports to the Board, has been negotiated with the school and is ready for Board consideration and approval.

Recommendation

That the Charter between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies be approved as presented.

 

Attachment: SSIS final charter.pdf

Motions:
That the Charter between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

49. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD MEMBER

Description

N/A

Recommendation
That the School Board advertise in local newspapers and on the School Board website for applications from qualified citizens to become a member of the Value Adjustment Board for one year beginning September 1, 2008.


Minutes: Board member Frank Kovach called the question.

Motions:
That the School Board advertise in local newspapers and on the School Board website for applications from qualified citizens to become a member of the Value Adjustment Board for one year beginning September 1, 2008.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

50. APPOINTMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TO REVIEW VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARD APPLICANTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the School Board appoint                     to confer with the Superintendent or her designee to bring a short list of applicants to the School Board for appointment to the Value Adjustment Board at the School Board's August 19, 2008 meeting.

Motions:
That the School Board appoint Shirley Brown to confer with the Superintendent or her designee to bring a short list of applicants to the School Board for appointment to the Value Adjustment Board at the School Board's August 19, 2008 meeting.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

51. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

Board Chair Kathy Kleinlein thanked the staff for all their hard work; how objective and how much effort they have each in every single area put forth with the Riverview project.

Board Vice-Chair Caroline Zucker stated that she and Board member Shirley Brown attended the FSBA Conference and she is also Vice-Chair of the Advocacy Group for the FSBA.  Looking into developing talking points to be used by the School Board members regarding Amendments 5, 7 & 9 using internal and external focus.   It was suggested that 5, 7, 9 (three strikes) and we are all out if they all pass.  Amendment #5 will appeal the five mills and switch to a one cent sales tax.  Amendment #7 gives aide to religious institutions and vouchers.  Amendment #5 and #9 are tied to vouchers and the 65 cent rule is tied to vouchers.  The Florida Power and Light increases are expected to be between 16-18%.  This will be another impact on the district's budget. 

Board member Shirley Brown stated that Chair Kathy Kleinlein and Superintendent White attended the FSBA Conference also.  The Sarasota County School Board was presented with their Master Board award for 2007-2008.  Mrs. Brown brought a legislative overview back for the Superintendent and a lot of issues that passed that will have policy implications.  If at all possible would like to get the policy changes that are a result of the legislative changes; if those policies could be gotten in a batch except for perhaps the one on the school ethics because there are very important policy changes that have to be made according to that and probably should stand alone.  May need to have workshops or hearings on this.   

Board member Caroline Zucker stated at the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards meeting it was pointed out there were ten consortium districts with 41% of the state's K-12 student populations and we are paying 51% of the required local effort.  Need to look at the original final conference report from April 2007 and compare it to the final conference report for April 2008 because totally different figures have been received.  What we ended with in 2007 is not what we began with in 2008.  There are several districts in Florida looking at a four day school week.   Superintendent Lori White stated that those districts that were exploring this were Board members and she spoke to the Superintendent of each of the districts and they understand that you lose funding with that so they are not pursing the four day school week.

Board member Shirley Brown stated the Governor signed the budget for 2008-09 year and as he signed it he told the agencies to expect a 4% cut already.  Budget does not go into effect until July 1 and have already realized their over estimates.

Board member Carol Todd stated that when we are not in difficult budgetary times and we do not have polarizing issues, it is very easy to sit and make decisions as a School Board member and a Superintendent.   She echoed Dr. Kleinlein's comments.  It has been very difficult for all of us; for staff and for those who feel very passionate about RHS.   

 

52. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 6:46 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on June 17, 2008, and approved at the regular Board meeting on July 22, 2008.