APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the March 6, 2007, (Budget Workshop) and the March 6, 2007, (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
Attachment: March 20, 2007 Regular Boar.pdf
Attachment: March 20, 2007 Addendum 1.pdf
Attachment: March 20, 2007 Addendum 2.pdf
Attachment: March 20, 2007 Addendum 3 2.pdf

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
Attachment: rptBoardActionDate March 20.pdf

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.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA SCHOOL BOARD AND NEXTEL SOUTH CORP.
Attachment: Nextel-1st amndnt-MOU_000.pdf

Description
This addendum is necessary to allow Nextel South Corp., a cellular provider located on a cell tower on Gocio Elementary School property, to expand their leased space by 140 square feet.  This expansion is necessary for them to install a generator and supporting equipment.  The monthly lease to the School Board will be $200.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Sarasota County Board and Nextel South Corp.

10. APPROVAL OF REVISED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOPE FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR CO-SPONSORING A LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR TRAINING LEADERSHIP TEAMS ON MAY 23, 24, 25, 2007, AT HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Attachment: HOPE FndnFinal 5-23-25-07.pdf

Description
Sarasota County will partner with the Hope Foundation and Bank of America to host a leadership summit on May 23, 24, 25, 2007, at Heron Creek Middle School.  The Hope Foundation agrees to provide national speakers and take responsibility for marketing, audio, video, technology equipment as well as the printed materials.  Sarasota is responsible for the food and site arrangements.  Registration fees will be offered to Sarasota County teachers at a reduced rate of $250.00 per registration.  Title II funds ($40,000) and grant funding from Bank of America ($25,000), will cover registration for leadership teams from each school for approximately 260 attendees.  An additional 50 attendees will be offered a reduced rate of $335.00 per registration.  The Summit will be open to other teachers outside the school district at the full registration fee and the Hope Foundation agrees to pay the School Board of Sarasota County $30.00 for each registered person from outside our district.

Recommendation
That the contract between the Hope Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved.

GRANTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLK TALES COME TO LIFE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: This project will teach speech, language, reading, listening, articulation, voice projection and fluency through Reader's Theater and poetry practice and performances.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Folk Tales Come to Life grant application.

12. APPROVAL OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide for the construction of sidewalks in the neighborhoods within a two mile radius of Lamarque Elementary by the City of North Port.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure grant application.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

13. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #7086 FOR MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Attachment: CTEMarketing7086Rec.pdf

Description
Proposals to provide 'Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising for Career and Technical Education' were received from two vendors on February 6, 2007.  The proposal of Patterson-Bach Communications, Inc., was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications.  This proposal is for a period of two years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for this purchase are contained in the operating budget allocated for career and technical education.

Recommendation
That the proposal of Patterson-Bach Communications, Inc., to provide 'Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising for Career and Technical Education' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

14. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7095 FOR PLUMBING SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS
Attachment: PlumbSvcTime&Matl7095Rec.pdf

Description
Bids to provide 'Plumbing Services - Time and Materials' were received from seven vendors on February 7, 2007.  The bids of Aqua Plumbing and Air, Babe's Plumbing, Inc., Circle Plumbing, Inc., and Daniel's Plumbing Service, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of Apollo Construction and Engineering Services, Inc., was non-responsive to the requirement that plumbing services must be the primary business of the Contractor.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Aqua Plumbing and Air, Babe's Plumbing, Inc., Circle Plumbing, Inc., and Daniel's Plumbing Service, Inc., to provide 'Plumbing Services - Time and Materials' in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Minutes: Withdrawn

FACILITIES

15. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
Attachment: 032007COSUMMARY.pdf
Attachment: 032007C01.pdf

Description
The 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.

CONSTRUCTION

16. APPROVAL OF THE STANDARD DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM RELATING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL "EE" - MOVED TO THE APRIL 3, 2007 BOARD MEETING
Attachment: AttachForthcmg3-20-07StandardDevAgrNP&SBSC.pdf

Description
The above referenced agreement defines the relationship between the School Board and the City of North Port Utilities Department.  All stipulations noted in the agreement have been worked out between the two parties and are deemed acceptable by the Construction Services Department staff of the School Board of Sarasota County.  This agreement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Standard Developer's Agreement between the City of North Port and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for the Water and Wastewater System for Middle School "EE", be approved as presented.

Minutes: 

Withdrawn and moved to April 3, 2007 Board meeting

17. APPROVAL OF PHASE I DRAWINGS FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

Description

On 2/6/2007 (Item #34) the Board approved to move forward with the design of the North County Technical Center including the design and construction of the North County Technical High School.  These Phase I drawings are for the North County Technical High School only.  The staff's estimated project cost at Phase I is $23,556,595 to $26,242,955.  Funds for this project 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 I drawings for the North County Technical High School be approved as presented.

Minutes: Positive Comment - Caroline Zucker

18. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-07CSD-CO.pdf

Description
The Construction Services Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change order(s) collectively total an increase of $202,516.52 in contract amounts.

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

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

19. APPROVAL OF THE REVISION OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 5.37, STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING
Attachment: policy 5.37.pdf

Description

The policy and procedures were revised in response to the desire of the district to provide a process for schools considering implementing mandatory school uniforms.

Recommendation
That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy 5.37, Student Dress and Grooming.