1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Summer Reading Proclamation - Chair

Attendees:  Holly Anderson, Youth Services Coordinator, Sarasota County Library System

Cris Walton, Senior Librarian, Elsie Quirk Library, Englewood

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Superintendent White announced three Sarasota County schools were named Arts Achieve! Model Schools.  Riverview High and North Port High renewed their status as Arts Achieve! Model Schools.  Gocio Elementary achieved this distinction for the first time this year.

Introduction of Cathy Wilks - the new principal of Brookside Middle School - Page Dettmann

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.


Minutes: 

Board member Carol Todd stated that for a long time there has not been any corrections to the Consent Agenda and would like to thank the Superintendent and her staff.  It is a pleasure not to have those corrections come before the Board at the meetings.  

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: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
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 May 4, 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: Board May 18 2010 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board May 18 2010 (Addendum 1).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 May 18.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 HIGH SCHOOL FEES

Description
In accordance with School Board Policy 5.39, school fees must be approved by the principal and presented to the Board for approval prior to the end of the school year.

Recommendation
That the high school fees be approved as presented.

Attachment: High School Student Fees 2010-2011.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT FEES AS PRESENTED

Description

Based on School Board Policy 5.39, all school fees beyond those listed, must be approved by the principal and presented to the Board for approval prior to the end of the school year.

Recommendation
That the Middle School student fees be approved as presented.

Attachment: School fees 201011.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY ON ORANGE AVENUE

Description
As part of the rebuild of Booker High School, the district has been working with the school's immediate neighbors and the City of Sarasota to realign Orange Avenue so that it goes around, rather then through, the campus.  As the civil engineers designed the new roadway and the Design Team examined various site plan options, it became apparent that much could be gained by exchanging property at the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and 35th Street. If approved, Orange Avenue will be designed in such a way as to save the project considerable costs, and the bus loop and parking for the theater will be improved.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the contract to exchange property, including an additional payment, at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 35th Street, Sarasota.

Attachment: CWilliams Contract.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

12. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN FIRST, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Children First, Inc. for the July 2010 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children First, Inc. be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Add 7-2010 (2).pdf

13. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN'S HAVEN AND ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. D/B/A/ SELBY PRESCHOOL FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will allow Pre-K students to attend the Selby Day Preschool program to receive extended school year services at that site for the July 2010 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Children's Haven and Adult Community Services Inc. D/B/A Selby Preschool and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for ESE Pre-K students during July 2010, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Childrens Haven-Selby Add 7-2010.pdf

14. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pines of Sarasota, Inc. for the July 2010 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pines of Sarasota, Inc. for extended school year services to ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pines-Sarasota Add 7-2010.pdf

15. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students at Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for the June 2010 summer session.

Recommendation

That the addendum to the contract between the School board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for extended school year services for ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: PinnacleAcademy Add 6-2010.pdf

16. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE STUDENTS

Description

This second addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for the July and August 2010 summer session.

Recommendation
That the second addendum to the contract between Pinnacle Academy, Inc. and the School board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services be approved as presented.

Attachment: PinnacleAcademy Add2 7-2010.pdf

17. ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended services for eligible ESE students attending the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for the July 2010 summer session.

Recommendation

That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for extended school year services for July 2010, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Florida Center Add 7-2010.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND AGILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS PERFORMANCE, LLC

Description

Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC agrees to provide certified trainers and related services to students participating in interscholastic sports and athletic activities at the following high schools:  Booker High School, North Port High School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School and Venice High School.  The duration of this contract shall be for one year beginning July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, payable in eleven monthly payments beginning July 1, 2010 of $24,754 with a final payment of $24,758 on June 1, 2011.

Recommendation

That the Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC be approved.

Attachment: Athletic Trainer-AGILITY PT 10-11.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, INC.

Description
This addendum will continue to provide a Board Certified Behavior Analyst to assist severe social/emotional behavioral disordered students in developing and analyzing a plan to implement instructional programs.

Recommendation
That the contract for behavior intervention services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Positive Behavior Interventions, Inc., in the amount of $50,000, be approved as presented.

20. TAMPA BAY AREA REGIONAL CAREER PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Description

This agreement is a collaborative effort to provide a seamless articulation system for Tampa Bay Area High School and Adult Technical students to continue their education at the technical center and community college level.

Recommendation
That the Tampa Bay Area Regional Career Pathways Consortium Memorandum of Agreement be approved.

Attachment: Tampa Bay Area Regional Career Pathways Consortium-MOU May 2010.pdf

GRANTS

21. APPROVAL OF THE FACILITATING STUDENT-BASED AQUACULTURE RESEARCH VIA OUTDOOR (GREENHOUSE) CLASSROOM PROJECT-BASED ACTIVITIES TO THE FLORIDA AQUACULTURE REVIEW COUNCIL FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE:   Grant funds of $46,070 will be used for infrastructure and furnishing of the outdoor facility/greenhouse.  

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Facilitating Student-based Aquaculture Research via Outdoor (Greenhouse) Classroom Project-based Activities.

Attachment: RHS Aquaculture-Greenhouse.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF THE INTEGRATING SCIENCE WITH ACOUSTICS & ARCHITECTURE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR THE GLENALLEN MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $3626.19 will allow the Glenallen Music department to integrate Science of Acoustics and Architecture with Music and Art.  SIP goal is Science.      

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Integrating Science with Acoustics & Architecture grant proposal.

Attachment: Integrating Science with Acoustics and Architecture - Lori Robinson Approved.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE GROWING A STEM LEARNING CULTURE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT, AND EVALUATION (RAE)

Description

COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $750,000 will allow the Department of Research, Assessment, and Evaluation, in collaboration with Professional Development and Information Technology, to provide teachers at target schools with professional development in the integration of technology, instruction and assessment, along with developing STEM related curricula.  A new Engineering Technology program will be established at BHS and formative assessments will be developed for science. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Growing a STEM Learning Culture grant proposal.

Attachment: Growing a STEM learning Culture-Cant Donn Binswanger Approved.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE FOLKSONGS WITH EGGSTRAORDINARY RHYTHM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR THE GLENALLEN MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $3628.98 will allow the Glenallen Music Department to study Immigration, Folksongs, American History, Tolerance, Reading, Performance, Cultural Awareness, and American Composers.      

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Folksongs with Eggstraordinary Rhythm grant proposal.   

Attachment: Folksongs with Eggstraordinary rhythm - Gayle Heskett Approved.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE PARTNERS IN PRINT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
COMPETITIVE:   Grant funds of $150,500 will allow the Executive Director of Elementary Schools to support schools' efforts to develop literacy programs for students and parents.  The Partners in Print series will be purchased and made available to elementary schools.  Workshops will be presented to parents to increase parent involvement, improve literacy skills and improve student reading achievement.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Partners in Print grant proposal.

Attachment: Partners in Print - Zoretich Approved.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

26. APPROVAL OF BAY HAVEN FIELD TRIP FOR ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD COMPETITION IN LANSING, MICHIGAN

Description
Seven Bay Haven students will participate in the Odyssey of the Mind World competition in Lansing, Michigan, May 26 - 30, 2010.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Bay Haven students for the Odyssey of the Mind World competition, May 26 - 30, 2010, be approved.

27. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE FIELD TRIP TO KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, ON JUNE 12, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 19, 2010

Description

Students compete in district, state and national speech and debate contests.  Students earn membership privileges in the Catholic Forensic League, Florida Forensic League, and National Forensic League. 

Recommendation
That the Pine View School Speech & Debate team field trip to Kansas City, Missouri, on June 12, 2010 through June 19, 2010, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-262

Description

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. 10-262 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-262.pdf (Confidential Item)

29. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-430

Description

On April 19, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-430, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of a Weapon.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until April 19, 2011.

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. 10-430, 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 April 19 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-430.pdf (Confidential Item)

30. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-422

Description
On March 26, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-422, 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 January 14, 2011.

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. 10-422, 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 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-422.pdf (Confidential Item)

31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-143

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-143 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 13, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-143, 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 November 23, 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. 10-143, 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 November 23 of 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-143.pdf (Confidential Item)

32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-427

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-427, 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 15, 2011.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provision 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. 10-427, 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 15 of 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-427.pdf (Confidential Item)

33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-428

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-428, 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 15, 2011.

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. 10-428, 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 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO10-428.pdf (Confidential Item)

34. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-236

Description

On January 7, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-236, 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 June 15, 2011.

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 Case No. 10-236, to expel the student referenced there in for the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until June 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-236.pdf (Confidential Item)

35. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-392

Description
On March 25, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-392, 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 15, 2011.

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. 10-392, 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 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-392.pdf (Confidential Item)

36. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-348

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-348, 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 30, 2011.

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 10-348, 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 summer session, until June 30 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-348.pdf (Confidential Item)

37. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 10-315

Description
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 a GED program.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 10-315 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: Expulsion 10-315.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

38. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0599 FOR SECURITY SYSTEM: INSTALLATION, REPAIR, PARTS, AND CONSUMABLES

Description
Bids to provide 'Security System:  Installation, Repair, Parts, and Consumables' were received from eighteen (18) vendors on April 14, 2010. The bids of Anixter, Inc., Comco, EarthCam, Inc., GSA Security, Inc., Graybar Electric, Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, Inc. (IFSS), Integrated Services Corporation, IRIS, Ltd, Inc., Seabreeze Security, Silmar Electronics, Southern Lock & Supply, United Security Alliance, Inc., and Vision Database Systems were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. 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 funds for these services are contained in the operating and capital budgets allocated to the Safety and Security Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Anixter, Inc., Comco, EarthCam, Inc., GSA Security, Inc., Graybar Electric, Integrated Fire & Security Solutions, Inc. (IFSS), Integrated Services Corporation, IRIS Ltd., Inc., Seabreeze Security, Silmar Electronics, Inc., Southern Lock & Supply, United Security Alliance, Inc., and Vision Database Systems, to provide 'Security System:  Installation, Repair, Parts, and Consumables' in an amount not to exceed $1,750,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: SecuritySysPts0599Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

39. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT - SITE IMPROVEMENTS 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 Sitework including earthwork, water, sewer and storm drainage, paving, site lighting in the south parking lot, temporary canopies for outside dining, temporary fencing and irrigation sleeving. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $7,594,102.00. The remaining contracts for Vertical Construction will be negotiated upon completion of those Contract 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 of the Venice High School Rebuild project - Site Improvements Phase, be approved as presented.

40. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #3 TO THE 2009/2010 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description
The recommended professionals have submitted annual request for 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 7/21/2009 (Item #64). 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 data from these submissions will be incorporated to the existing list.

Recommendation
That Update #3 to the 2009-2010 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc5-18-2010AnnualCertUpdate#3.pdf

41. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description
The Construction Services' Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total neither an increase or a reduction in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc5-18-2010CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

42. APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR PAYROLL DATES CALENDAR

Description
2010/2011 Payroll Dates Calendar

Recommendation
That the Board approve the 2010-2011 School Year Payroll Dates Calendar.

Attachment: Pay from and to dates 10-11.pdf

43. APPROVE THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2010

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending March 31, 2010, do not reflect any unexpected trends for the 2009-10 fiscal year.  The General Fund currently shows a fund balance of approximately $122.8 million.  However, budgeted deficit spending in the General Fund in future months will decrease this balance as the fiscal year ends due to State revenue shortfalls and reduced property tax revenues.  The Food Service Fund revenues overall increased approximately 6% due to the increase in the number of children eligible for free and reduced meals.  The money the District receives through the Free and Reduced Meals Program has increased approximately 29%, but revenues received from students paying full price or purchasing al a carte meals has decreased over 12%.  Expenditures have remained steady from the prior year.  The District made an arrangement with the Tax Collector in December for their office to invest some of the District tax revenue money since they are receiving a better interest rate than the District.  This is the cause of the large Due from Other Agencies amount in both the General and Capital Projects Funds.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending March 31, 2010, be approved as presented.

Attachment: March.pdf

44. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE'S RACE TO THE TOP GRANT APPLICATION - PHASE 2

Description

The Memorandum of Understanding is a required component of the Florida Department of Education Race to the Top Phase 2 grant application. Districts that wish to be a participating district must indicate their agreement to implement key elements described in Exhibit 1 – Preliminary Scope of Work. Implementation of many of the key elements would be dependent upon successful negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement. Fifty percent of the funds received by a successful state application would be distributed to those districts that have a signed MOU and have negotiated the required elements in the collective bargaining agreement.  The funds are to be used to support the grant related activities required to meet the key components outlined in Exhibit 1.

Recommendation

To authorize the Superintendent and the Chairperson of the School Board to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the state's Race to the Top grant application as presented.

Attachment: MOU Phase 2 FINAL.pdf

Motions:
To authorize the Superintendent and the Chairperson of the School Board to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to participate in the state's Race to the Top grant application as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

45. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

46. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:24 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on May 18, 2010, and approved at the regular Board meeting on June 1, 2010.