Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
3:00 P. M.
Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Juleah Aiken & Sarasota High Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescriptionN/A
Recommendation
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Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescriptionEducation Update
Recommendation
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Minutes: Education Channel update was not presented
Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
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Recommendation
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Minutes: Sally Kart - Sarasota High School Addition
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
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RecommendationThat the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Minutes: No corrections
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: Shirley Brown Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Carol Todd - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription
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RecommendationThat the March 6, 2012 (Regular Board Meeting) and the March 13, 2012 (MGT Workshop) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
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RecommendationThat the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: 03-20-12.pdf
Attachment: 03-20-12 add1.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 Reassignment Appeal Board in accordance with policies of the School Board. They are presented for formal ratification.
RecommendationThat the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.
Attachment: rptBoardDate March 20.pdf (Confidential Item)
GENERAL ITEMS9. CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES INVENTORYDescription
Chapter 1013, F.S., requires each School Board to certify by April 1 of each year that its educational facilities data within the Florida Inventory of School Houses is current and accurate. The district's data has been updated by the Plan Room within Construction Services to reflect all changes made since the 2011 certification.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County certify that the district's educational facilities data is current and accurate.
Attachment: 2012 Certif of Edu Facilities Inventory.pdf10. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL PLANT SURVEYSDescription
In 2011 the Florida Department of Education approved the district's 2011-16 Five-Year School Plant Survey. Florida Statute 1010.31(1)(a) mandates that supplemental surveys be submitted when a school district seeks to remodel existing buildings or to construct new buildings not included in the Five-Year Survey. This survey amendment allows for updates to the survey recommendations for Alta Vista, Heron Creek, Lamarque, Sarasota High School, SCTI, Tuttle, Venice Middle and the old TRIAD site. Upon approval by the Board, the submittal will be accomplished on-line through the state's EFIS network.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the submittal of the Supplemental Plant Surveys.
GRANTS11. APPROVAL OF THE ASPIRING ARTIST GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will be used for the Aspiring Artist program to allow disadvantaged youth to enhance their skills in the performing arts.
RecommendationThat the School Board approve the Aspiring Artist grant proposal.
Attachment: BHS Weller.pdf12. APPROVAL OF THE CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY THROUGH THE ARTS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,795.95 will showcase Alta Vista Elementary's ethnic and cultural diversity expressed through the arts.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Celebrating Cultural Diversity through the Arts grant proposal.
Attachment: Alta Vista ESOL Weller.pdf13. APPROVAL OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO LAMARQUE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of approximately $400,000 will be used by the City of North Port to provide sidewalks and other infrastructure improvements near Lamarque Elementary School.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Safe Routes to Lamarque grant proposal.
Attachment: SRTS Lamarque.pdf14. APPROVAL OF THE CYANOTYPE SCHOOL-WIDE INSTALLATION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will be used to introduce the cyanotype process to the visual arts curriculum at Riverview High School.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Cyanotype School-wide Installation grant proposal.
Attachment: Weller - RHS.pdf15. APPROVAL OF THE WORD: A CELEBRATION OF LITERACY THROUGH THE ARTS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will create a week long event featuring the written and spoken word.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Word: A Celebration of Literacy through the Arts grant proposal.
Attachment: Weller- BHS.pdf16. APPROVAL OF THE LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will be used to integrate arts into core academic subjects to improve language skills and increase student motivation.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Lights! Camera! Action! grant proposal.
Attachment: Weller - Phillippi Shores.pdf17. APPROVAL OF THE STORYTELLINGU GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will be used to help students explore the world of storytelling and improve writing and communication skills.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the StorytellingU grant proposal.
Attachment: Weller - Cranberry.pdf18. APPROVAL OF THE ARTS ASSESSEMENT AT MCINTOSH MIDDLE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will allow the application of authentic assessment techniques in fine and performing arts.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Arts Assessment at McIntosh Middle grant proposal.
Attachment: Weller - McIntosh.pdf19. APPROVAL OF THE CRESCENDO!! GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA'S WELLER GRANT PROGRAM FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,867.98 will introduce a performance-based visual and performing arts project to Alta Vista.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Crescendo!! grant proposal.
Attachment: Alta Vista Music Weller.pdf20. APPROVAL OF THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTEDescription
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $77,222 will provide supplemental funding to improve the academic and technical skills of students participating in career and technical education programs.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Postsecondary grant application.
Attachment: Perkins Postsecondary.pdf21. APPROVAL OF THE CARL D. PERKINS SECONDARY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONDescription
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $344,144 will provide supplemental funding for the enhancement and continuation of secondary Career and Technical Education programs within the school district.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Carl D. Perkins secondary grant application.
Attachment: Perkins Secondary.pdf
EXPULSIONS22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-397DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-397, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On November 11, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-397, 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 August 1, 2012.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-397, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until August 1 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-397.pdf (Confidential Item)23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-409Description
On March 28, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-409, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs or Paraphernalia. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 2012.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No.11-409, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-409.pdf (Confidential Item)24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-026DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-026, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 8, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-026, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.
RecommendationThat 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. 12-026, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-026.pdf (Confidential Item)25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-060Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in Sarasota County Technical Institute.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 12-060, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-060.pdf (Confidential Item)26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-118Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in an alternative school.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 12-118, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-118.pdf (Confidential Item)27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-161Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-161 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On November 11, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-161, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs or Paraphernalia. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2012.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 12-161, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-161.pdf (Confidential Item)28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-254Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-254, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On October 10, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-254, 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 14, 2013.
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. 12-254, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 14 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-254.pdf (Confidential Item)29. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-265Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-265, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On February 2, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-265, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2013.
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. 12-265, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session and the entire 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-265.pdf (Confidential Item)30. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-290Description
On February 9, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-290, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance (1)(j), Possession, Use, or Sale of Controlled Substances, and 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 15, 2013.
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. 12-290, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 15 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-290.pdf (Confidential Item)31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-319Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-319, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On February 10, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-319, 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 7, 2013.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provision 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 the Expulsion Case No. 12-319, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 7 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-319.pdf (Confidential Item)32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-328Description
On February 2, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-328, 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 January 13, 2013.
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. 12-328, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 13 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-328.pdf (Confidential Item)33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-329Description
On February 2, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-329, 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 January 13, 2013.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34,a nd the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 12-329, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 13 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-329.pdf (Confidential Item)34.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-342Description
On February 14, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-342, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(e), Battery on a School Board Employee. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 13, 2013.
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. 12-342, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 13 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-342.pdf (Confidential Item)35. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-343Description
On January 31, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-343, 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 January 13, 2013.
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. 12-343, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session, until January 13 of the 2012-2013 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-343.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT36. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #12-0114 FOR BRUSH, TIMBER, AND RELATED FOLIAGE CLEARING SERVICESDescription
Bids to provide 'Brush, Timber, and Related Foliage Clearing Services' were received from seven vendors on January 12, 2012. The bid of Walker Exotic Tree Eradication was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. The bid of West Coast Mowing was non-responsive to the requirement to provide a current Aquatic Pest Control license. 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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation
That the bid of Walker Exotic Tree Eradication, to provide 'Brush, Timber, and Related Foliage Clearing Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: BrushTimberSrvcs12-0114Rec.pdf37. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #12-0006 FOR LANDSCAPE PLANTS AND GROUND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS AND SERVICESDescription
Bids to provide 'Landscape Plants and Ground Maintenance Materials and Services' were received from four vendors on February 15, 2012. The bids of Big Earth Landscape Supply and Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funding for these purchases is contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation
That the bids of Big Earth Landscape Supply and Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc., to provide 'Landscape Plants and Ground Maintenance Materials and Services, in an amount not to exceed $325,000, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: LandscapeGrounds12-0006Rec.pdf38. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #12-0153 FOR INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT SYSTEMDescription
Proposals to provide an 'Instructional Improvement System' were received from three vendors on January 5, 2012. The proposal of Thinkgate, LLC, was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications and is effective through June 30, 2014. This project involves the co-development of a Local Instructional Improvement System (LIIS) as required by the Race to the Top program. The LIIS will be developed to include a new professional development system, teacher/school based administrator evaluation system, and a progress monitoring system. To leverage District resources, the LIIS will link to existing systems such as the CrossPointe student information system, Angel Web standards, curriculum, and instructional practice information. Funds for this purchase are contained in the Race to the Top grant.
Recommendation
That the proposal of Thinkgate, LLC, to provide an 'Instructional Improvement System' in an amount not to exceed $1,225,000 as a result of negotiations, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: IIS12-0153Rec.pdf
FACILITIES39. 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 a decrease of $50,682.79 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
"that the Facilities Services' change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented."
Attachment: 20120224102843466.pdf
CONSTRUCTION40. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION ON CHAMBERLAIN BOULEVARD-TOLEDO BLADEDescriptionAll work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order 2 for approval. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-2012_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO2-TB-ChamberlainSidewalks.pdf41. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE TOLEDO BLADE PEDESTRIAN OVER THE SNOVER WATERWAY PROJECTDescriptionAll work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order 3. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
RecommendationThat the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-2012_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO3-TB-PedestrianBridge.pdf42. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASMENT AT BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANYDescription
This easement will assign an easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric utility facilities (including wires, cables, conduits, and appurtenant equipment) to be installed from time to time; with the right to reconstruct, improve, add to, enlarge, change the voltage, as well as the size of and remove such facilities or any of them within an easement ten (10) feet in width. This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.
Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement as Booker High School between The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and Florida Power and Light Company, be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-2012_SCSB&FPLNonExclusiveEasement-BHS.pdf43. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #2 TO THE 2012 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICESDescriptionThe recommended professionals have submitted request for annual certification by the School Board to provide professional construction related services for Sarasota County School Board projects. These submissions are in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71. The initial list was Board approved on 1/3/2012 (Item #51). The newly added firms are identified, on the enclosure, at the end of the initial listing are in bold print. Upon Board approval, the pertinent date from these submissions will be incorporated to the existing list.
Recommendation
That Update #2 to the Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-2012_Update2_2012AnnualCertification.pdf44. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD (PRECONSTRUCTION) PROJECTDescription
The work of this preconstruction contract was completed and all deliverables have been received. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Final Payment 10093-6. The Director of Construction 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 contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-2012_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-FINALPayApp10093-6-VHSRebuild-Preconstruction.pdf45. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)DescriptionThat the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
RecommendationThe Construction Services' Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of $3,586,249.17 in gross contract dollars.
Included in these change orders are $3,406,782.12 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $3,232,278.20 result a net of $174,503.92 in sales tax savings.
Attachment: BAIenc3-20-2012_CSD-COs.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business46. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULESDescriptionThe following School Board Rules were advertised and are now ready for approval.
School Board Rule 4.14*, Adult Education
School Board Rule 4.72, Participation of Home Education and Private School Students in Extracurricular Activities
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve School Board Rule 4.14* and 4.72.
Attachment: Policy 4.14.pdf
Attachment: Policy 4.72.pdf
47. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE INSTRUCTIONAL COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTDescription
Bargaining teams for the School Board and SC/TA have reached tentative agreement on minor changes to the teacher evaluation language in the collective bargaining agreements necessary for compliance with Senate Bill 736.
Recommendation
That the changes in language in the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, as displayed in the attachment, be approved as presented.
Attachment: proposed changes to Instructional Contract .pdf
Motions: That the changes in language in the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, as displayed in the attachment, be approved as presented. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Shirley Brown Second: Carol Todd Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Carol Todd - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
48. APPROVAL OF OPPAGA REPORT FOR SAFETY AND SECURITY BEST PRACTICESDescription
Florida Statutes, 1006.07 (6), mandates that school district utilize the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Safety and Security Best Practices to conduct an annual self-assessment of their Safety and Security Program. The Best Practices Safety and Security self-assessment results must be received by the School Board at a publicly noticed School Board Meeting.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the OPPAGA School Safety and Security Report as presented.
Attachment: 2010-11 OPPAGA.pdf
Motions: That the School Board approve the OPPAGA School Safety and Security Report as presented. - PASS Vote Results Motion: Shirley Brown Second: Jane Goodwin Shirley Brown - Aye Jane Goodwin - Aye Frank Kovach - Aye Carol Todd - Aye Caroline Zucker - Aye
Announcements/Comments
49. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Minutes: Board member Carol Todd reminded the public that our students are at the bus stops as early as 7:30 a.m. and to please be careful driving.
Adjournment
50. ADJOURNMENTDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Minutes:The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:18 p.m.
We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on March 20, 2012 and approved at the regular Board meeting on April 3, 2012.
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Secretary Chair
Lori White Caroline G. Zucker
