1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

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Minutes: Vice-Chair Frank Kovach welcomed the Community Youth Development (CYD) students and their Director who were in the audience to observe the Board meeting.

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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Minutes: Superintendent Lori White thanked the many, many people who have worked so hard these last few months, informing the public in terms of the impact of the extension of our one (1) mill referendum.  The countless hours of work is county-wide.  Many groups have been meeting and discussing the issues.  It has been, frankly, a great debate that has occurred throughout the last few months and we will find out the outcome after today's vote, but regardless of that outcome, it says so much of the many people that wanted to participate in this decision making process and we certainly have our fingers crossed that the outcome will be in favor of that extension that will allow us to move forward given the impact that it would have on our budget.  The Superintendent thanked the many, many people that have made this day possible in terms of the amount of education and the amount of work that has gone forward that allows people to hopefully, enter that voter's booth; knowing the facts and being able to make that decision. 

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Minutes: Michael Figgins - CBA

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

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


Minutes: No corrections

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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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: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Not Present
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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Recommendation

That the March 2, 2010 (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: 03-16-10.pdf
Attachment: 03-16-10add1.pdf
Attachment: 03-16-10add2.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 March 16.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL CASTALDI APPLICATION FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description

The Florida Department of Education requires that a Castaldi analysis be completed and an application submitted to them prior to a school district removing a building from the Florida Inventory of School Houses [FISH] for demolition.  Previously the district applied and received approval to demolish most of the instructional, media, food service, and similar space at Booker High School.  This application is for various storage and energy plant buildings which the Design Team has excluded from the site plan.

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the Castaldi application for Booker High School to the Florida Department of Education be approved.

10. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SALE OF PROPERTY TO PALMER RANCH HOLDINGS Ltd.

Description
This resolution effectuates the School Board's settlement with Palmer Ranch which includes the sale of this parcel of property.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the attached resolution regarding the sale of surplussed property to Palmer Ranch Holdings Ltd.

Attachment: U-3 resolution.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE CAREER PATHWAYS ARTICULATION AGREEMENT

Description
In a continuing effort to provide career pathway opportunities for students in secondary and post-secondary career and technical education programs, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota in partnership with the Manatee and Sarasota County School Districts, agrees to provide at no cost to eligible students college credit for the Associate in Science (AS)/Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree programs listed in this agreement. 

Recommendation
That the Career Pathways Articulation Agreement be approved.

Attachment: Career Pathways Consortium 2010-11(Articulation Agreement).pdf

EXPULSIONS

12. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-304

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-304, 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 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-304, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until June 4 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-304.pdf (Confidential Item)

13. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-402

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-402, is in violation of an accepted Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 19, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-402, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

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. 09-402, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 30 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-402.pdf (Confidential Item)

14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-286

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-286, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 2, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-286, 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 January 10 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-286, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 10 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-286.pdf (Confidential Item)

15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-451

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-451, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 22, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-451, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance (1)(e), Battery on School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota  County Schools until May 22, 2010.

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. 09-451, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until May 22 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-451.pdf (Confidential Item)

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-401

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No.09-401, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 5, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-401, 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 5, 2010.

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. 09-401, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 5 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-401.pdf (Confidential Item)

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-187

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-187, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 16, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-187, 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 January 14 of the 2010-2011 school year.

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. 10-187, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session until January 14 of the 3010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-187.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-293

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-293, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 10, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-293, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(g), Severe/Repetitive Inappropriate Activity.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-293, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-293.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

19. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED

Description
The custodians of the property (cost center heads) have certified it to 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.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty 031610.pdf

20. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0588 FOR SCHOOL UNIFORMS

Description
Bids to provide 'School Uniforms' were received from 14 vendors on February 18, 2010. The bid of Ad-Wear & Specialty of Texas, Inc., as overall low for Gildan brand shirts and the bid of Itchin' to bee Stitchin', Inc., as overall low for Hanes and Anvil shirts 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 internal account budgets of the schools.

Recommendation
That the bids of Ad-Wear & Specialty of Texas, Inc., and Itchin' to bee Stitchin', Inc., to provide 'School Uniforms' as indicated on the bid tabulation in an amount not to exceed $55,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: SchoolUniformShirts0588Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

21. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT - MOBILIZATION & SITE PREPARATION PHASE

Description
Under the terms of the 7/21/2009 (Item #63) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Executive Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with W.G. Mills, Inc. for a portion of the Venice High School Rebuild project. The 7/21/2009 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only. The scope of this contract shall include mobilization and site preparation for the south parking lot, portable relocations and hookups, and other required preparation work necessary prior to the completion of the sitework contract documents. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $2,336,325.00. The remaining contracts for sitework and vertical construction will be negotiated upon completion of those contact documents. This contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department. The School Board attorney has approved the use of this contract. Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That the Contract for Construction for the Venice High School Rebuild project - Mobilization & Site Preparation Phase - be approved as presented.

22. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #9 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER PROJECT

Description
The scope of work for this amendment shall include the following changes: [#1] Clarification of all fees paid to the architect including basic services fees, additional services fees and reimbursable expenses for Phase 1 (Suncoast Polytechnical High School), Phase 1B (South County Technical High School), Phase 1A (SCTI three-story south wing and communicating space) and Phase III (SCTI classroom building and industrial labs). [#2] Deletion from the "Scope of Services" of any future work pertaining to Phase III of the North County Technical Center, as well as the regulation size high school baseball field and a regulation size softball field, and structures required to support the fields.

Recommendation
That Amendment #9 to the Agreement dated 10/4/2005 (Item #40) with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for the North County Technical Center project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc3-16-2010TechCtrArchAmend#9+ExA.pdf

23. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR(S)

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 Executive Director of Construction Services has determined that the project(s) are complete in accordance with state statutes. The four (4) project(s) were completed for a new combined savings of $63,232.21 below the original contract amounts.

Recommendation
That the cited Construction Services' project(s) be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor(s) be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc3-16-10ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CSD.pdf

FINANCE

24. RENEWAL OF PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2010 THROUGH MAY 1, 2011

Description
The renewal duplicates the expiring program with a $70,000,000 insured loss limit and with the same terms and conditions as the expiring program.  The total annual cost (premium + regulatory fees) is $2,546,594.59.  This is a decrease in cost of $843,538.41 or 24.8% from the expiring program.

Recommendation
That the property insurance renewal, effective May 1, 2010 through May 1, 2011, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Property Ins. Renewal packet.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

25. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHER AIDE I

Description

The revised job description for Teacher Aide I is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Teacher Aide I.      

Attachment: Job 177 - TchrAideI marked up.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHER AIDE II

Description

The revised job description for Teacher Aide II is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Teacher Aide II.      

Attachment: Job 178 - TchrAideII marked up.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ESE AUTISTIC AIDE

Description

The revised job description for ESE Autistic Aide is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for ESE Autistic Aide.

Attachment: Job 273 - ESEAutisticAide marked up.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ESE TEACHER AIDE

Description

The revised job description for ESE Teacher Aide is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for ESE Teacher Aide.

Attachment: Job 064 - ESETeachAide marked up.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

29. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULES

Description

Editorial edits have been made to the following School Board Rules from the Educational Management Consultant Services, Inc. (EMCS):

2.22, Board Meetings

8.50, School Construction Bid Procedures

6.88, Social Security Numbers

The following School Board Rules are new:

3.47, Animals on Campus (EMCS)   

6.28, Anti-Fraud (Finance)

9.75, Community Service (EMCS)

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.22, Board Meetings; 8.50, School Construction Bid Procedures; 6.88, Social Security Numbers; 3.47, Animals on Campus; 6.28, Anti-Fraud; and 9.75, Community Service.

Attachment: Policy222.pdf
Attachment: Policy850.pdf
Attachment: Policy688.pdf
Attachment: Policy347.pdf
Attachment: Policy628.pdf
Attachment: Policy975.pdf

30. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR THE ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC.

Description
The Charters for Island Village Montessori School, Inc. (dba Island Village Montessori North and Island Village Montessori Middle School) expire on June 30, 2010. The Charter for Island Village Montessori School, Inc. expires on June 30, 2011.  The Board of Island Village Montessori School, Inc. has applied to renew their Charter incorporating all of the organization into one K-8 school. Pursuant to F.S. 1002.33 (8), the School Board must notify the school 90 days prior to the end of the contract if, due to statutory reasons, the Charter will not be renewed. The school and district staff has provided the Board with data and comments related to the school's application at a workshop on February 16, 2010.  If the renewal application is approved, a new Charter will be negotiated and brought to the Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the Board approve/deny the Charter renewal application for the Island Village Montessori School, Inc.

Motions:
That the Board approve the Charter renewal application for the Island Village Montessori School, Inc.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Not Present
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

31. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

Board member Caroline Zucker stated this has been an experience for her the last couple of weeks being out on the street corners with our staff.  There have been several schools she was able to go to, but can imagine the visualization that she had in her mind when this was being told to her yesterday all up and down US 41.  Teachers after teaching all day and preparing the night before were out on the street corners, along with some of the parents, with their shirts on and their signs.  Some had a YES vote sign, but the majority of it was just to be noticed to say "hey, we are standing here; we want this to pass; help us."  It was amazing to feel the camaraderie.  If nothing else, our schools have gotten together and the people in our community that are in support of our referendum have come together.  It has been great and she is very happy that she had the opportunity to be part of the whole feeling of everyone coming together.   

Board member Carol Todd stated there are some advantages to sitting up at the dais and would have to say once again because as Mrs. Zucker stated, our community came together, our employees came together and everyone has supported this referendum.  Yes, there has been a debate.  There still is that opportunity to vote yes.  I voted yes and I would encourage our voting public to go out and vote yes if they have not voted today.  It is important.  We have an A+ school district and need to continue our A+ school district and we need everyone's support to do that.  

Board member Kathy Kleinlein thanked Superintendent White, staff, faculties and all the students who were out on US 41 or within their schools or families or neighbors or neighborhoods for really promoting the facts and not the exaggerations or false expectations, but what was really going on in the district; what's been going on and what is going on in the Legislature.  Dr. Kleinlein stated that she still believed in our community and the community knows that the six people and Mr. Hardy who sit at the dais only wants the best for our students, teachers and their families, because we are an A+ district.  This means a lot.  There are 5000 employees and over 40,000 children and all of those families are affected by what is going to happen today.  If there is time please go out and vote yes.  This is important for Sarasota County and everyone in here.  

School Board Attorney Art Hardy announced to the Board and public that after the conclusion of the Board meeting the Board will be in recess so that they can have an opportunity to speak in a Litigation meeting regarding the suit filed against the Board by the Venice Taxpayers League.  We will have that meeting and come back here to formally adjourn. 

Board member Caroline Zucker thanked the staff as staff has been consumed answering questions from not only the people that wanted to vote yes, but definitely from the people that voted no.  She really appreciates the time and energy that staff has put into answering the questions; trying to get out the correct information, even though sometimes it was not used, but at least staff was out working as hard as they could trying to make a difference and trying to get people to understand what the true facts are about our district.  

The Board recessed for Litigation at 3:12 p.m.   

 

 

32. ADJOURNMENT

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Recommendation
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Minutes: 

The Vice-Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:35 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on March 16, 2010, and approved at the regular Board meeting on April 6, 2010.