1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Jonathan Dendy, Booker High School, for being selected as a member of the chorus for the nationally televised Grammy Awards - Barbara Chomko - Ned Rosenblatt

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Recognition of Ruth Thomas - Principal of Wilkinson Elementary - John Zoretich

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: 

None

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description

N/A

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

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

Motion Minutes: 

Pull Jacqueline Kimpel's 97 day termination from the Personnel Report

Add:  Approval of Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble Field Trip to Boston, Massachusetts on March 17, 2007 through March 18, 2007

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: Carol Todd
Second: Shirley Brown
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 February 13, 2007, (Monthly Work Session), February 20, 2007, (Budget Workshop) and February 20, 2007, (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: March 6, 2007 Regular Board.pdf
Attachment: March 6, 2007 Addendum 1.pdf
Minutes: 

Board member Caroline Zucker pulled for positive comment.  Recognition of Cathy Lane who is retiring. 

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 6.pdf

GENERAL ITEMS

9. 2007-2008 DISTRICT ADOPTED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Description

District adoptions of instructional materials have been held in content areas coinciding with those on the State Department of Education adoption schedule.  In accordance to School Board rule, local adoption committees, comprised of teacher experts and lay citizens, were selected by the appropriate curriculum coordinator to assist in the process of selecting materials most suitable to assist teachers in the delivery of the district curriculum.  The areas considered this year and the materials recommended are listed on the attached document.  These recommendations need to be submitted to the School Board of approval in accordance with School Board Rule #4.21.

Recommendation

That the 2007-2008 district adopted instructional materials be approved.

Attachment: Memorand.pdf
Attachment: THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOT.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT

Description
The Youngs owned a parcel that is part of the eminent domain proceeding being pursued to acquire the land needed for the fifth North Port Elementary School.  This is a parcel where substantial construction had been completed on a house.  The Youngs have agreed to this resolution of the eminent domain case.

Recommendation
That the Board authorize counsel to agree to the stipulated final judgment with Barry and Patricia Young as presented.

Attachment: stip final judgment - Young.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES WITH AIMS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Description
This contract is for three professional development math workshops at Glenallen Elementary.  This contract in the amount of $10,800.00, is in excess of the $25,000.00 limit, which requires School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the contract with AIMS Education Foundation be approved as presented.

12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION, FLORIDA

Description
See attachment.

Recommendation
That the contract for a continuation of services for online delivery of ESOL courses between the School Board of Sarasota, Florida, and the Center for Technology and Education be approved as presented.

Attachment: ESOLConsort- Final apprv 3.pdf

GRANTS

13. APPROVAL OF THE GRANT APPLICATION TO DOE FOR TITLE I SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE - CYESIS

Description
 The purpose of this grant is to improve the academic achievement of students in targeted schools in reading and mathematics through tutorial instructional settings designed to remediate deficient areas identified through FCAT testing.  This is a supplemental grant for specific Title 1 schools as identified by the state.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the grant application for the Title I School Improvement Initiative - Cyesis.

EXPULSIONS

14. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-165

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-165, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 10, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-165, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(h), Possession of a Weapon.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 1, 2007.

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. 07-165, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, until June 1 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

15. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7103 FOR TWO WAY RADIOS AND DEVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Two Way Radios and Devices' were received from six vendors on February 8, 2007.  The bid of WTEC was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sample scenario.  The bid of First Communications, Inc was non responsive to the service requirements. 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 and operating budgets allocated to the Telecom Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of WTEC, to provide 'Two Way Radios and Devices' in an amount not to exceed $230,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: TwoWayRadioPtsServ7103Agd.pdf

FACILITIES

16. APPROVAL FOR THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF SHED BUILDINGS #96-020 & #96-063 AND PORTABLES #99-061 & #99-503 AT THE FACILTIES SERVICES DEPARTMENT

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.  These portables are currently being utilized for various purposes as outlined on the enclosure.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of shed buildings #96-020 & #96-063 and portables #99-061 & #99-503 at the Facilities Services Department from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc3-6-07FSD-2Port+2Sh 2.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

17. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES #99-335 AND #99-575 AT BOOKER HIGH 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. These portables are currently being utilized for various purposes as outlined on the enclosure.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Portables #99-335 and #99-575 at Booker High School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc3-6-07BkrHS-PortDemoMemo.pdf

18. 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 MARCH 20, 2007 BOARD MEETING

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.

Attachment: AttachForthcmg3-6-07BAI-StandardDevAgrmntWtr&WastewtrSysMS-EE.pdf

19. APPROVAL TO INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNTS WITH FIVE (5) DESIGN/BUILD FIRMS TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR MINOR DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PURSUANT TO NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

Description
The five (5) individual contracts for these services were Board approved on 2/21/2006 (Item #47).  The original estimate for these services for the two-year contract period was $15,000,000.00.  The volume of work from the current Construction Services Department workload has increased the need for these services.  Funds for this increase are available through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the contract amounts with the five (5) design/build firms to provide Design/Build Services for Minor Design/Construction Projects pursuant to Non-exclusive Continuing Contracts, for a period of two (2) years, be increased by $12,000,000.00.

20. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S) (Revised)

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 $991,981.18 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc3-6-07CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

21. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 31, 2007

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statement for the period ending January 31, 2007, indicates that the property taxes are still coming in at about 2.5% less than at the comparable time last year.  The 2.5% is the same as the rate was as of the December 31, 2006 report.  On March 1, 2007, the Sarasota County Tax Collector's office indicated that the same difference in the collection of property taxes has occurred through February.  There are no other unusual trends that have changed since the December 31, 2007 Superintendent's Financial Statement.  

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statement for the period ending January 31, 2007, be accepted as presented.

Attachment: Januarysuper.pdf
Minutes: Board member Carol Todd pulled for comment.

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

22. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.70, PURCHASING AND BIDDING

Description

It is recommended the indicated changes be made to bring this policy up-to-date with the latest legislative changes.

Recommendation

That the Board approve to advertise the 

revisions to School Board Policy 7.70, Purchasing and Bidding .

Attachment: Policy 7.70.pdf

23. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.10,THE CURRICULUM

Description

It is recommended the indicated changes be made to bring this policy up-to-date with the latest legislative changes.

Recommendation

That the Board approve to advertise the 

revisions to School Board Policy 4.10, The Curriculum.

Attachment: Policy 4.10.pdf

24. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.43, FIELD TRIPS

Description

It is recommended the indicated changes be made to bring this policy up-to-date with the latest legislative changes.

Recommendation

That the Board approve to advertise the 

revisions to School Board Policy 4.43, Field Trips.

Attachment: Policy 4.43.pdf

25. HIGH SCHOOL MAJORS COURSE LIST

Description

High School Majors Course List submitted and approved by the State.

Recommendation

#25-That the Board approves the High School Majors Course List.

Attachment: Copy of courses submitted020607.pdf

Motions:
#25-That the Board approves the High School Majors Course List.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

26. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: Board member Shirley Brown stated that two playgrounds have been delivered to Emma E. Booker Elementary School.  Working on funding for the third playground and it is almost a go. 

27. ADJOURNMENT

Description

N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:47 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on March 6, 2007, and approved at the regular Board meeting on March 20, 2007.