March 6, 2018 Board Meeting
Call To Order (6:30 p.m.) Flag Salute (Venice Middle School ) Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SCHOOL SHOWCASEDescription Recognize a State Champion VHS Student. . . . .
Showcase Venice Elementary School and Venice High School - Chris Renouf and Steve Cantees
Recommendation n/a
Minutes: A special presentation was made to Venice High School Senior, Dan Stone, for winning the FHSAA 2A Wrestling State Championship for the 138lb class. Wrestling Coach, Pat Ryan, spoke about Dan's accomplishments. A photo was also taken with the Superintendent and Board Members.
A presentation was made by Erin del Castillo, Venice Elementary School Principal, and Eric Jackson, Venice High School Principal.
VES student, Emily Brooks, recited the VES pledge.
Neighboring schools with a history of excellence, collaboration, and cooperation across levels and campuses was highlighted by the principals. The various programs intertwining the two schools were described, along with several high school students articulating the importance and benefits all the students receive through the mentoring programs and working together. This is a long-lasting positive experience for all students. Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Dr. Bowden recognized the Scouts in the audience. Thanked the adult volunteers for giving their time to make a difference in the lives of many students. Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Carol Lerner - Protect Our Public Schools (POPS), Manasota
Rhana Bazzini - Protect Our Public Schools (POPS)
Bear Mancini - Pine View Security Fencing
Barbara Logan - Supporting ban on assault weapons and arming school employees
Ben Nicholson - School Safety and Security Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda Approval of Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription 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.
Minutes: Item #6 - Approval of Instructional/Classified Personnel Report - Addendum #1 has been added.
Minutes:
Motion:
That the Approval of the Amended Consent Agenda be approved, as presented. - PASS
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Bridget Ziegler
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not Present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent)
Consent AgendaAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Attachment: 022018 WS Minutes.pdf Attachment: 022018 Board Meeting Minutes.pdf APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
6. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: Board March 6 2018 (Regular).pdf Attachment: Board March 6 2018 (Addendum 1).pdf RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
7. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescription
Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the Reassignment Review Committee in accordance with policies with the School Board. They are presented for formal ratification.
Recommendation That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.
Attachment: 03.06.2018 Reassignment for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item) GENERAL ITEMS
8. CERTIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES INVENTORYDescription Chapter 1013, F.S., requires each School Board to certify by each April 1st 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 Construction Services' Plan Room to reflect all changes since the 2017 certification.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County certifies that the district's educational facilities data is current and accurate.
Attachment: 2018 FISH Certification Form.pdf 9. APPROVAL OF SOUTHSIDE RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT FOR CITY OF SARASOTADescription As part of the Osprey Road Improvement project, the City of Sarasota needs to obtain a right of way easement for the intersection improvements at Webber and Osprey located on the Southside Elementary site. In order to proceed with the Osprey Road Improvement project, the right of way easement from the School Board is needed.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the right of way easement at the corner of Webber and Osprey on the Southside Elementary School site for the City of Sarasota, as presented.
Attachment: Southside Right of Way Easement.pdf 10. APPROVAL OF SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE TUITION AND FEES STRUCTURE FOR 2017-2018Description Florida Statute provides for and requires the charging and collection of tuition from adults for post-secondary programs funded by the Workforce Education Fund (s. 1009.22, FS).
This section of statute authorizes local school boards to establish tuition and lab fees for Workforce Education programs, fees for Continuing Workforce Education programs and other programs not reported to the Department of Education for funding purposes.
The presented tuition for Adult Occupational Programs (Career Certificates) and Adult General Education is equal to the state standard tuition rate.
As part of this request, Suncoast Technical College is also including high school fees and testing fees for informational purposes.
Recommendation That the Suncoast Technical College tuition and fees structure for 2017-2018 be approved retroactively to July 1, 2017 as presented.
Attachment: 2017-18 Tuition-Fees Agenda Item - FINAL.pdf 11. APPROVAL OF EASEMENT ALONG PROPERTY IN WEST VILLAGES FOR FLORIDA POWER & LIGHTDescription As part of the construction of West Villages Parkway, Florida Power & Light needs to obtain utility easements in order to construct power lines located along West Villages Parkway. The location of this easement includes property owned by Sarasota County Schools as identified in the attached easement documents. In order to proceed with the construction of the road, a utility easement from the School Board is needed.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Florida Power & Light utility easement on West Villages Parkway adjacent to the Sarasota County School District's property, as presented.
Attachment: FPL easement for West Villages site.pdf AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
12. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN'S THERAPY WORKS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORDIADescription The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA (2004)requires school districts to set aside a proportional share of their Federal IDEA funds to provide services to students with disabilities enrolled in private schools by their parent, including McKay Scholarship students. The services most requested by private schools are speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Since the district does not have direct hire staff available to provide these services, contracts with private vendors like Children's Therapy Works are being implemented to meet this requirement. The total contract amount not to exceed $95,000.00.
Recommendation That the contract between Children's Therapy Works and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: CTW fiscal Jan 2018.pdf 13. APPROVAL OF THE DUAL ENROLLMENT ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription This revised agreement is for UF to provide Dual Enrollment courses for eligible high school students, that count toward high school credit and toward a university degree.
The previous agreement had an error on the dates of the term of this agreement. The dates have been corrected.
Recommendation That the revised Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between the University of Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved.
Attachment: UF Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement.pdf 14. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEC FLAT SCREEN DISPLAYS AND PEERLESS WALL MOUNTS IN NON-INSTRUCTIONAL SPACES ACROSS THE DISTRICTDescription This agreement provides that CDW will supply the 70" NEC displays and Peerless wall mounts for conference areas not affected by the panel refresh project. Installation of displays and mounts will be completed by Automated System Consulting, ASC Inc. Removal of obsolete Activboards will also be completed by ASC Inc. NEC displays have been chosen to replace the Activboards in these areas. These are areas where the touch capabilities of the Activpanel is not used. Use of non-touch displays present a cost savings as compared to an interactive Activpanel Touch.
Recommendation That the NEC display and installation be approved by the Board as presented. Capital funds from the Information Technology Department's budget will be used for purchasing.
Attachment: JMPQ916.pdf GRANTS
15. APPROVAL OF INCREASING THE INVENTORY OF ROBOTS FOR THE ELEMENTARY LEVEL AT PINE VIEW SCHOOL TO THE STEINWACHS FAMILY FOUNDATION Description COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will improve problem solving, critical thinking and collaboration skills of Pine View elementary students through robotics.
Recommendation That the Increasing the Inventory of Robots for the Elementary Level at Pine View grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: Robotics PV.pdf 16. APPROVAL OF THE WARHOL FLOWERS IN THE FACTORY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,147 will allow Alta Vista students to create Warhol-inspired pop art at Selby Botanical Gardens.
Recommendation That the Warhol Flowers in the Factory grant application be approved.
Attachment: Warhol Flowers.pdf 17. APPROVAL OF THE W3: WEATHER - WATER CYCLE - WATERSHED GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE AMERICAN HONDA FOUNDATION FOR WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $33,000 will provide hands-on activities for students to help them improve understanding of the science behind the weather, local water shed and the water cycle.
Recommendation That the W3: Weather - Water Cycle - Watershed grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: W3.pdf 18. APPROVAL OF THE STUART LITTLE: THE MUSICAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,200 will enrich Taylor Ranch Elementary students' understanding of musical theatre and how it relates to literature.
Recommendation That the Stuart Little: The Musical grant application be approved.
Attachment: Stuart Little.pdf 19. APPROVAL OF THE REACH FOR THE STARS NATIONAL ROCKET COMPETITION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,638 will allow Venice High students to improve science and technology skills as they prepare for the national rocket competition.
Recommendation That the Reach for the Stars National Rocket Competition grant application be approved.
Attachment: Reach for Stars.pdf 20. APPROVAL OF THE HOVERCRAFT PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,700 will allow Pine View School students to build teamwork skills while developing and assembling hovercrafts.
Recommendation That the Hovercraft Project grant application be approved.
Attachment: Hovercraft.pdf 21. APPROVAL OF THE SEA OUR IMPACT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,850 will help Brookside Middle School students learn about sea debris and its impact on the local marine ecosystem.
Recommendation That the Sea Our Impact grant application be approved.
Attachment: Sea Our Impact.pdf 22. APPROVAL OF THE RED'S READING REVOLUTION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will integrate art with science to improve Tatum Ridge Elementary students' science understanding.
Recommendation That the Red's Reading Revolution grant application be approved.
Attachment: Red's Reading Revltn.pdf 23. APPROVAL OF THE EDUCATORS RISING PILOT INITIATIVE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CHARLES & MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATIONDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $87,500, awarded over 5 years, will recruit high school students to the teaching profession through a career development pipeline at the district's five comprehensive high schools.
Recommendation That the Educators Rising Pilot Initiative grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: Educators Rising.pdf FIELD TRIPS
24. APPROVAL OF PINE VIEW SCHOOL'S SPEECH AND DEBATE FIELD TRIP TO ATTEND THE NSDA TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS IN LEXINGTON, KY ON APRIL 27-MAY 1, 2018Description These students will represent Pine View School in an inter-curricular Speech and Debate tournament.
Recommendation That the Pine View School Speech and Debate field trip to Lexington, KY on April 27-May 1, 2018 be approved.
25. APPROVAL FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL'S BAND STUDENTS FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. ON MAY 31-JUNE 5, 2018Description This field trip will allow Venice High School's Band students to perform patriotic songs for the public including veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Recommendation That the Venice High School Band field trip to Washington, D.C. on May 31-June 5, 2018 be approved.
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
26. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID#18-0121 FOR GLASS PRODUCTS, INSTALLATION, AND RELATED SERVICESDescription A bid to provide 'Glass Products, Installation, and Related Services' was received from one vendor on February 6, 2018. The bid of Key Glass, LLC, was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. This bid is for a period of three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Key Glass, LLC to provide 'Glass Products, Installation, and Related Services' in an amount not to exceed $155,000.00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.
Attachment: GlassProducts18-0121REC.pdf 27. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER THE ATTACHED LIST) THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS OR A COOPERATIVE WITH A LEAD AGENCYDescription Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law.
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the appropriate department and schools.
Recommendation That the attached list of contracts for anticipated purchase of materials and services, using the piggyback contracting process, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Piggybacks 3.6.18.pdf 28. APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING LIMIT FOR BID #17-0103 FOR GYMNASIUM, OUTDOOR BLEACHERS, AND ATHLETIC EQUIPMENTDescription Bid #17-0103 for 'Gymnasium,Outdoor Bleachers, and Athletic Equipment' was approved for award on April 7, 2015 to Southeastern Surfaces & Equipment, Inc., for $350,000.00. This bid is due to expire on April 6, 2018. This bid has been extended for six months to allow for development of a new bid. The Facilities Services Department is requesting an increase of the purchasing limit of this bid by an additional $200,000.00 for anticipated expenditures until award of a new bid. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the request to increase the purchasing limit for Bid #17-0103 for 'Gymnasium, Outdoor Bleachers, and Athletic Equipment' by an additional $200,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: GymInspectRepair Increase Adg.pdf 29. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #18-0225 FOR INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDER E-RATEDescription Proposals for 'Internet Access Provider E-Rate' were received from three vendors on January 24, 2018. The proposal of Fibernet Direct Florida, LLC, was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications. This proposal is for a period of three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 established a fund by which Schools and Libraries across the Country could access discounts on eligible telecommunications products and services. The program is commonly known as the E-Rate Program. The eligibility for discounts on internet access, telecommunications products and services, internal connections products, services and maintenance is determined by the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC). Funding is made available upon application approval by the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) of the Universal Service Administration Company (USAC), which was established by the Act. The funds for these services are contained in the budget allocated to the Information Services Department.
Recommendation That the proposal of Fibernet Direct Florida, LLC, for 'Internet Access Provider Rate' in an amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.
Attachment: InternetAccessProvider18-0225RFP REC.pdf 30. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #18-0119 FOR TANK PUMPING & HYDRO-JETTING SERVICEDescription Bids to provide 'Tank Pumping & Hydro-Jetting Service' were received from two vendors on February 6, 2018. The bid of Blue Septic Tank Service, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. This bid is for a period of three years with option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Blue Septic Tank Service, Inc., to provide 'Tank Pumping & Hydro-Jetting Service' in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.
Attachment: TankPumpHydroJet18-0119REC.pdf 31. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED Description The custodian 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, a property to be deleted, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Deletion Report 3.6.18.pdf CONSTRUCTION
32. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SOUTHSIDE TRAFFIC GATE ARM PROJECTDescription All 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 #1 which was approved on February 12, 2018. 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 the contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: 201800770-02-FINAL.pdf 33. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE VENICE ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION SECURITY PROJECT 2017.Description All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Three (3). The Director of Construction Services Department 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: 21800769-03-FINAL.pdf 34. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE TAYLOR RANCH PORTABLES 2017.Description All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Three (3). The Director of Construction Services Department 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: 21705618-03-FINAL.pdf 35. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE LAKEVIEW ADMINISTRATION & SECURITY 2017.Description All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Three (3). The Director of Construction Services Department 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: 21800768-03-FINAL.pdf 36. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ASHTON PORTABLES 2017.Description All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Three (3). The Director of Construction Services Department has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.
Recommendation That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: 21705616-03-FINAL.pdf 37. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL PORTABLES 2017.Description All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Three (3). The Director of Construction Services Department 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: 21705827-03-FINAL.pdf 38. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL PORTABLES 2017.Description All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. Three (3). The Director of Construction Services Department 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: 21705617-03-FINAL.pdf 39. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS.Description The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of ($68,809.96) in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: CSD-MARCH06_COs.pdf FINANCE
40. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2018Description The Superintendent’s Financial Statements for the month ending January 31, 2018 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the third quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year.
Recommendation That the Board approves the Superintendent’s Financial Statements for the month ending January 31, 2018 as presented.
Attachment: Jan 17-18 supers.pdf SCHOOL BOARD RULES
41. APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.95*+Description Policy 2.95*+ Wellness Program has been advertised and is ready for approval.
Recommendation That the revised School Board Policy 2.95*+ be approved as presented.
Attachment: Policy 2.95 Wellness Program.pdf
New Business42. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 AND 2018-2019 INSTRUCTIONAL AND CLASSIFIED BARGAINING AGREEMENTSDescription Bargaining teams for the School Board and SC/TA reached tentative agreement on February 2, 2018, to the proposed changes to the contract language. The memberships of the Association have ratified the proposed agreements.
Recommendation That the changes in language of both the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Classified Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association, as displayed in the enclosure be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2018 Instructional Changes Final.pdf Attachment: 2018 Classified Changes Final.pdf Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
That the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Instructional and Classified Bargaining Agreements be approved, as presented.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Discussion ensued regarding cost of this motion and the fund balance for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent) 43. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR BOTH THE BARGAINING UNIT AND THE NON-BARGAINING UNITDescription The included salary schedules have been updated based on the agreements reached during bargaining for the 2017/2018 school year. In general, the settlements represent a 3.75% salary adjustment for classified staff (to include a 0.5% retention adjustment), a 3.25% salary adjustment (to include a 0.5% retention adjustment)for teachers rated as Effective; a 4.25% salary adjustment (to include a 0.5% retention adjustment) for teachers rated as Highly Effective. The agreement also sets a minimum teacher pay of $43,150. Historically classified staff not covered by one of these agreements receive the same salary increases or payments that the Classified Bargaining Unit membership receives. In this case, 3.75% total.
Recommendation That the School Board approve the updated salary schedules as presented.
Attachment: Classified Schedules.pdf Attachment: Confidential Personnel Salary Schedule.pdf Attachment: Instructional Modified Salary Schedule.pdf Attachment: Instructional Salary Schedule.pdf Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
That the 2017-2018 Salary Schedules for both the Bargaining Unit and the Non-bargaining Unit be approved, as presented. - PASS
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Discussion ensued regarding the Administrative Salary Schedule. This item will be brought before the Board for approval on the March 22, 2018 Board Agenda.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent)
44. APPROVAL OF REVISED DUE PROCESS PROCEDURES FOR STATE EQUITY LAWSDescription The revised procedures pertaining to equity complaints are being presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation That the revised procedures pertaining to equity complaints be approved as presented.
Attachment: Equity Procedures Revised 022018.pdf Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
That the revised procedures pertaining to equity complaints be approved, as presented.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
The Chair commented on the positive forward motion of the policy review process.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not Present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent) 45. APPROVAL OF THE ADOPTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR SCIENCE, GRADES 6-12 Description The district’s Textbook Adoption Committee is recommending the following instructional materials for a five-year adoption period, to use as the major tools for science instruction in grades 6 through 12: Cengage Learning – Environmental Science; Discovery Education– Grades 6-8, Earth/Space Science, Life Science Physical Science; Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt – Chemistry; McGraw-Hill - Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, Physics, Physical Science; Pearson - Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Astronomy. The selected textbooks represent the best possible choices for our students and teachers, as determined by the Textbook Adoption Committees, for their respective academic levels and designated courses. The comprehensive list of science textbooks is attached for reference. Public online access to the instructional materials presented for adoption is available on the Instructional Materials & Library Services webpage. Upon Board approval, notice of the adoption will be posted for 30 days.
Recommendation That the School Board approve the adoption of instructional materials for Science, Grades 6-12, as presented.
Attachment: 6-12 Science Adoption Cost Estimate for SB FINAL 2-22-18.pdf Attachment: Selection 6-12 Science Textbooks FINAL 2-22-18.pdf Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
That the adoption of Instructional Materials for Science, Grades 6-12, be approved, as presented.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not Present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent) 46. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 3.90Description It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School board Policy up-to-date:
Policy 3.90 - Charter Schools
Recommendation That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 3.90.
Attachment: Policy 3.90.pdf Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the Charter Schools School Board Policy 3.90, as presented.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not Present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent)
47. APPROVAL TO CHANGE THE MARCH 20, 2018 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AND WORK SESSION TO MARCH 22, 2018Description That the School Board Meeting scheduled for March 20, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. be rescheduled to March 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
That the School Board Work Session scheduled for March 20, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. be rescheduled to March 22, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
(March 20, 2018 - Referendum vote)
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the School Board Meeting and Work Session rescheduled date of March 22, 2018, as presented.
Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
Approval to change the March 20, 2018 Regular School Board meeting and Monthly Work Session to March 22, 2018, as presented.
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not Present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent)
48. APPROVAL OF SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS PURCHASE OF PHASE 3.1 DESKTOP AND NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS AND SERVICES FROM HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANYDescription Hewlett-Packard Company has provided Sarasota County Schools with a comprehensive product and service program utilizing the State of Colorado, Department of Human Services RFP #NC91001100ITS. This provides ongoing asset management, deployment logistics, warranty and repair support and service management. This agreement provides the district with a turnkey leasing solution for computer replenishment that proves the best of product and services. It is based on a 4-year lease for equipment utilization, management, warranty, repair and support. Key benefits of this agreement are: This effort is year 1 of a 4-year plan for computer refresh and deployment district-wide, and prepares Sarasota schools to meet the standards for digital testing requirements. Computers removed from the schools involved in this phase and less than 5 years of age will be deployed to other District schools.
Recommendation That the lease proposal from Hewlett-Packard Company be approved for award and purchase with a not to exceed value of $11,000,000.00, and grant the Chair authorization to execute final lease documents.
Attachment: Presigned APA Sarasota (002).pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - CTE Mobile Workstation (z15) with Touchscreen.pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - CTE Workstation (z240) with dual display port.pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - Desktop (z240).pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - EliteDesk Mini 800 G3 with HDMI.pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - EliteOne 800 G2 AiO Touch.pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - Monitors.pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - Notebook 640 (STC).pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - Notebook 840 (with touchscreen).pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - Notebook Carts.pdf Attachment: 2018-03 - ProBook 11 x360 EE G1.pdf Minutes: Minutes:
Motion:
That the lease proposal from Hewlett-Packard Company be approved for award and purchase with a not to exceed value of $11,000,000.00, and grant the Chair authorization to execute final lease documents.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Discussion ensued regarding discussions with Joe Binswanger and his detailed explanations to support the cost of this motion.
Voice vote taken.
Shirley Brown Not Present
Jane Goodwin Aye
Eric Robinson Aye
Bridget Ziegler Aye
Caroline Zucker Aye
Motion passes: 4:0 (with one absent) Announcements/Comments49. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Jane Goodwin reminded the community of the Referendum Vote on March 20, 2018 with early voting to start on Saturday for eight days at three locations (Sarasota, Venice, North Port).
Eric Robinson asked the Superintendent if there is anything he needs from the Board to achieve his goals for iReady by the end of the year. End of April/early May is first tier for iReady renewal.
Bridget Ziegler spoke of her visit to meet with the Governor in Tallahassee on February 20th to discuss school safety and security. She thanked all the staff who worked endlessly to prepare her for the day's conversations and who are still doing so. She has been moved by the students reaching out and wanting to be a part of the conversation on safety and security.
The Superintendent explained to the audience the three exemptions when he and the Board Members can conduct business in private: bargaining, litigation, and safety/security. Prior to the School Board Meeting, he and the Board met in an Executive Session to discuss school safety and security. The meeting exemptions do not allow them to discuss budget numbers. The discussion to take place during the Board Meeting will be piggybacking on the discussion at the Executive Session.
The discussion included the need to apply a modern security standard to all school campuses by way of capital improvement funding. The improvement plan presented was estimated at $25,000,000.00.
Scott Lempe presented the capital budget considerations to the Board. In detail, he explained how to implement a capital improvement plan to upgrade all schools to conform to security standards in year one of the capital improvement plan budget.
The Superintendent asked for direction from the Board as to what options they want the district to consider when this item is discussed again at the March 22, 2018 workshop. In the next two weeks leading up to the workshop, the Superintendent would like to continue planning for the $25,000,000.00 safety and security project. Although there will not be an expenditure of funds during this time period, there will be an expenditure of significant time and effort on behalf of staff.
The Board sang "Happy Birthday" to Dr. Bowden!
The Superintendent congratulated the Booker High School boys basketball team making it to the Final 4!
The Chair announced the following information:
- Referendum Vote - March 20, 2018
- Monthly Work Session - March 22, 2018 at 8:30am
- Executive Session - March 22, 2018 at 2:00pm (Closed to Public)
- Regular Board Meeting - March 22, 2018 at 2:00pm Adjournment50. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
Recommendation
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