1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Monda for their efforts with the 2nd grade Kids SWIM water instruction and the Campaign Against Summer Hunger -Ms. Veronica Brady, Dr. Laura Kingsley

Recognition of Town Hall Scholars - Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Ringling College Library Association - Mr. Scott Ferguson

Recognition of School District Administrators-School Based Administrators Scholarship Awards - Mr. Al Harayda, Ms. Allison Foster, Ms. Susie DuBose

Recognition of Miss Sydney Askins for the highest score in the world on the Cambridge AICE History exam, the Cambridge AICE General Paper exam, and highest overall marks for four Cambridge AS Level exams in the country - Mr. Merlin Schenk, Mr. Steve Cantees

Recognition of Esther Jaffee as the two time State Champion in Varsity Congressional Debate, 2014 and  2015 - Mr. Merlin Schenk, Mr. Steve Cantees

Recognition of Riverview High School Boys Swim Team - 2015 State Champions - Coach Brent Arckey, Mr. Steve Cantees

Recognition of Venice High School Girls Volleyball - 2015 State Champions - Coach Brian Wheatley, Mr. Steve Cantees

Recognition of Venice High School Varsity Baseball team - 2015 State Champions - Coach Craig Faulkner, Mr. Steve Cantees

United Way Awards - Ms. Sherri Reynolds

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
N/A

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.

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.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Frank Kovach	-
Bridget Ziegler	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

Technical problems occurred. Voice vote taken.

Frank Kovach - Aye                  Caroline Zucker - Aye
Shirley Brown - Aye                  Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye

Motion Passes: 5:0.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the May 5, 2015 (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: 05-19-15 board.pdf
Attachment: Board May 19, 2015 (Addendum 1).pdf
Attachment: 2015-2016 Instructional Reappointments.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 Assignment Appeal Board 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: SB Reassignment Agenda 5.19.15.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. 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 20152016.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES BETWEEN PRACTICAL LEARNING STRATEGIES, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Practical Learning Strategies, LLC will be providing psychological evaluation services for students of districted schools.  Federal and state regulations mandate completion of evaluations for ESE services within 60 days of parent consent.  Conversion of salary dollars will be used to cover this contract due to the vacancy of five School Psychologist positions.  Total contract amount will not exceed $26,500.00.

Recommendation
That the contract between Practical Learning Strategies, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. will provide one-to-one mentoring for at-risk students.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Family YMCA 2015-16.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement between Take Stock in Children and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, provides mentoring and potential college and vocational scholarships to selected students.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Take Stock in Children and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Take Stock in Children 2015-16.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement provides a delinquency program for students identified as at-risk to becoming habitual juvenile offenders.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Bay Area Youth Services, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BayAreaYouthServ-JDAP Prog 2015-16.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This is a long standing agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota, Florida

Recommendation
That the agreement for mentoring services between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Big Brothers Big Sisters 2015-16.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC, "FAMILY LIFE INTERVENTION PROGRAM" AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., "Family Life Intervention Program," will provide an early prevention program for at-risk youth in Sarasota County.  Services are provided at mutually agreed upon school locations at no cost to the district and transportation will be provided by Coastal, if needed.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. "Family Life Intervention Program," and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Coastal-FLIP-2015-16.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRLS INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This is a long standing agreement between Girls Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide research-based, age-appropriate programs to school age girls throughout Sarasota County during and after school.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Girls Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Girls Incorporated 2015-2016.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE POSTSECONDARY STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEM INTERNAL ACCOUNTS AND SIS PRODUCT SCHEDULE

Description
On March 17, 2015, Focus School Software, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida entered into an Agreement to provide a Student Information System for Suncoast Technical College.  The attached Product Schedules allow for the implementation for ERP for Internal Accounts and the extension of FOCUS to dually enrolled K12 students.


Recommendation
That the Product Schedules between Focus School Software, LLC and  the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Focus additional product schedules stamped.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR STATE OF FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Description
The School Board desires to enter into a Franchise Agreement with Florida Virtual School for the purpose of developing and delivering distance learning education.


Recommendation
That the Franchise Agreement between Florida Virtual School and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: FLVS Franchise Agreement Sig Pages Stamped 2015-2016 SARASOTA.pdf
Attachment: FLVS Agreement 2015-2016 Terms and Conditions.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN INTERCOASTAL MEDICAL GROUP AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Intercoastal Medical Group manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and Intercoastal Medical Group has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Intercoastal Medical Group and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Intercoastal Medical Group Affiliation Agreement 2015.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SMITH CARE CENTER AT PLYMOUTH HARBOR, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Smith Care Center at Plymouth Harbor, Inc. manages a health care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and Smith Care Center at Plymouth Harbor, Inc. has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement and Business Associate Agreement between Smith Care Center at Plymouth Harbor, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Smith Care at Plymouth Harbor Agreement 2015-2018.pdf

21. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SIVIC SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR MEDICAID ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMING

Description

Sivic Solutions Group, LLC will provide the management and submission of random moment time study and Medicaid administrative claiming services in order to be fully compensated based on Medicaid allowable reimbursement.

Recommendation
That the Agreement between Sivic Solutions Group, LLC and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Medicaid Administrative Claiming in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sivic Solutions - Medicaid.pdf

GRANTS

22. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I, PART A, EDUCATION OF DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN & YOUTH GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description

ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $8,659,000 will provide supplemental resources to participating schools to help them meet the academic needs of their students.

Recommendation
That the Title I, Part A, Education of Disadvantaged Children & Youth be approved.

Attachment: Title I.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE PARENTS AS PARTNERS FOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR EMMA E. BOOKER, GOCIO AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,998,191 will allow expansion of high quality summer programs focused on helping young students master non-cognitive skills and behaviors such as self-regulation, perseverance, academic mindset and academic behaviors, while also providing educational programs for parents.

Recommendation
That the Parents as Partners for Student Performance (PPSP) be approved.

Attachment: Parents as Partners.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE VISUALIZE SUCCESS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL DISTRICT SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,000,000 will allow development of an intelligently-linked system that provides teachers and administrators with a tool for easy visualization and rapid analysis of student and teacher data, and provides resources for teacher cohorts to self-collect, analyze and learn from videos to improve instructional practice.

Recommendation
That the Visualize Success grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Visualize Success.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

25. APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIP FOR NORTH PORT HIGH STUDENTS FROM THE NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINERS CORP TO ATTEND SUMMER ORIENTATION PROGRAM AT KINGS BAY, GEORGIA, PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION AND MOBILE, ALABAMA ON JULY 18 THROUGH JULY 23, 2015.

Description

This professional development trip will help inspire cadets to increase their level of knowledge in Naval Science as well as support existing STEM programs.

Recommendation

That the field trip for North Port High students from the Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp to attend summer orientation program at Kings Bay, Georgia, Pensacola Naval Air Station and Mobile, Alabama on July 18 through July 23, 2015 be approved as presented.

26. APPROVAL OF FIELD TRIP FOR VENICE HIGH STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONFERENCE IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS ON JUNE 28 THROUGH JULY 3, 2015.

Description

Future Business Leaders of America is the inter-curricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Venice High students to attend the Future Business Leaders of America National Conference in Chicago, Illinois on June 28 through July 3, 2015 be approved as presented.

EXPULSIONS

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 15-141

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No 15-141, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement due to non-attendance. On November 7, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Theft >$300. On April 2, 2015 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Sexual Harassment. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 15, 2016.

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 15-141, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 15, 2016.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-141.pdf (Confidential Item)

FACILITIES

28. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE GOCIO ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY FENCING PROJECT

Description
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 the final payment to the contractor.  The Director of Facilities 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: Gocio Admin and fencing final payment.pdf

29. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE LANDINGS 1970 FIRST FLOOR WINDOWS RENOVATION

Description
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 #4 for approval.  The Director of Facilities 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.

Attachment: Landings Window renovation change order number four.pdf

30. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE LANDINGS PARKING PHASE 3 AND AUDIOLOGY LAB PROJECT

Description
All work has been completed and all the 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 for approval.  The Director of Facilities 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.

 

Attachment: Landings Parking Phase Three and Audiology Lab change order number one.pdf

31. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description

The Facilities Services' Change Order is summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  This change order total a decrease of ($191,323.82) in gross contract dollars.

This change order is ($191,323.82) credit for a Direct Material Purchase; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Order of ($180,447.00) result a net of $10,876.82 in sales tax savings.         

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

Attachment: BAIenc5-19-2015_FSD-CO.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

32. ACCEPTANCE OF GUARANTEED MAXIUM PROPOSAL AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM WING ADDITION PROJECT

Description

Under the terms of the 7/22/2014 (Item #38) Board approved Construction Manager's Pre-Construction Services Contract with Jon F. Swift, Inc., for the Fruitville Elementary School - Classroom Wing Addition project, the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the addition of the classroom wing building and campus renovations as detailed in the construction documents and GMP proposal.  As indicated, the 7/22/2014 agreement included pre-construction services only.  The scope of this contract, Classroom Wing Addition, will include the construction of an approximately 30,000 square foot classroom addition, renovations to buildings #3 and #8, relocation of covered play area and play court, mechanical upgrades to chiller yard, sitework improvements, a bus loop extension, and two (2) new parking lots.  This contract was negotiated on April 24, 2015, and the contract amount is $6,592,679.00.  This contract, which is the standard document utilized for all of the District's construction contracts, is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of the GMP proposal acceptance form and contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the capital fund.

 

Recommendation
That the GMP Contract for the Construction for the Fruitville Elementary School Classroom Wing Addition Project be approved as presented.

33. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL HVAC AND INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

Under the terms of the 9/2/2014 (Item #44) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Gilbane Building Company for the Pine View School HVAC and Interior Renovation project.  This contract was negotiated on October 29, 2014.  The 9/2/2014 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.

This contract for construction allows for the replacement of the complete HVAC system and renovation of all affected spaces.  On 8/5/2014 (Item #26), the School Board authorized negotiations with this company.  On May 11, 2015, the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative from Gilbane Building Company to negotiate a contract for this project.  Due to multiple year fiscal funding for this project, the remaining portions of the contract will be issued as change orders when the funds are available.

The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $2,630,892.00.  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 area available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That the contract for construction for the Pine View School HVAC and Interior Renovation project be approved as presented.

34. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH THE SIX (6) TOP-RANKED DESIGN/BUILD FIRMS TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR MINOR DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CONTINUING CONTRACTS FOR A PERIOD

Description
The scope shall include providing professional design/build services, under the terms of individual non-exclusive two (2)-year contracts, for selected projects in which construction costs for any single project do not exceed $1,000,000.00, or for study activity when the fee for such professional services for construction costs to vary per project.  On 4/21/2015 (Item #22) the Board authorized negotiations with the six (6) top-ranked firms.  The Director of Construction Services and one (1) member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with representatives of [1] McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. / Seibert Architects, P.A., [2] P. J. Hayes, Inc. DBA Tandem Construction / Sweet Sparkman Architects [3] Jon F. Swift, Inc. / Schenkel Shultz, Inc. [4] The A. D. Morgan Corporation / Harvard Jolly Architecture, [5] Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. / Hall Architects P.A., and [6] Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. / Fawley Bryant Architects, Inc. successfully negotiated individual contracts.  These contracts have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The cost for these services for a two-year period with an additional one (1)-year period extension is not to exceed $20,000,000.00.  Funds for these services are available through individual project accounts.  

Recommendation
That the contracts with the six (6) top-ranked firms to provide Design/Build Services for Minor Design/Construction Projects Pursuant to Non-Exclusive Continuing Contracts for a period of two (2) years with an additional one (1)-year extension, be approved as presented.

35. APPROVAL OF CORRECTED AMENDMENT #4 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL RE-BUILD PROJECT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AT THE OCTOBER 7, 2014 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Description
This item #34 previously approved the October 7, 2014 school board meeting contained a scrivener's error.  The dollar amount should have read $2,970.00. 

Recommendation
That the corrected Item #34 from the October 7, 2014 agenda, Amendment #4 to Architect's Contract for the Booker High School Re-Build Project in the amount of $2,970.00 be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc5-19-15_ArchAmend4-BHS-Re-Build.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF PORTABLES NO. 99-913 AND 99-118 AT THE FACILITIES/CONSTRUCTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMPOUND

Description
The specified buildings are one-story buildings and portables.  The demolition value of these buildings has been proven by the Castaldi Formula calculation.  Funds for this demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Portables No. 99-913 and 99-118 at the Facilities/Construction Services Department Compound from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc5-19-2015_PortableDemo2x_CSD.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

37. APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.36

Description
Policy 7.36 - Electronic Funds Transfers and Payments has been advertised and is ready for approval.

Recommendation
That the new School Board Policy 7.36 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Policy 7.36.pdf

38. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF THE SUNCOAST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement provides services to students at Booker Middle School, McIntosh Middle School, Heron Creek Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary under the Challenge to Change/Safe to Out-of School Suspension Program.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Jewish FamilyCS CTC 2015-16 (3).pdf

Motions:
That the agreement between Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Bridget Ziegler
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Frank Kovach	-
Bridget Ziegler	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

Technical problems occurred. Voice vote taken.

Frank Kovach - Aye                  Caroline Zucker - Abstain
Shirley Brown - Aye                  Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye

Motion Passes: 4:0.

39. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Caroline Zucker made the following statement: The voucher lawsuit was turned down by the court system unfortunately because the challengers did not have standing, not because the lawsuit did not have merit.  If the court had ruled the case had no merit, that would have been different. But standing does not mean the vouchers are within the constitution.  That being said, I would like to move forward as president of FSBA and get on with our major responsibility, the professional training of our members.  FSBA is beginning the process of putting into place a strategic plan that will be used to re-shape the organization and focus on the needs of our members. We will address common issues that will affect the majority of the boards throughout the state.  We have contracted with collaborative labs of St. Petersburg College to help us through the process.  Our first meeting will be at our conference June 10-12 where we will begin a dialog with our members and the college. My hope is that all will be willing to contribute their ideas and be part of the process.  We are only as strong as our membership if we can focus on a couple of goals that we can agree on to begin this major revision of our organization.  We will be in a much better place to deliver the services that our membership needs to be effective school board members. Thank you.

Shirley Brown announced that she will be speaking regarding vouchers and choice at the Better Government Association on Saturday, May 23, from 2:00-4:00p at the Gulf Gate Library. The one that the lawsuit was on was the tax credit scholarship.  There are other voucher programs also, but might you want to familiarize yourself with what those programs are, what the eligibility is, and what the requirements are. Or come hear about it on Saturday. She encouraged everyone to attend and learn more about it.

Bridget Ziegler wanted to mention that she went to Brookside Middle school last week and visited the Jersey Diner. She said it was wonderful and wanted to commend Gary Dixon, Carrie Trayner, Erin Eckhart, and Kim Short. She felt they were teaching these students practical life skills and they enjoyed it. She encouraged everyone to visit.

Jane Goodwin said she accompanied a 4th grade class from Pine View to Oak Park.  They had selected buddies about six weeks ago and met with some of the 4th graders at Oak Park, which she thought was wonderful.  They consider themselves sister schools.  They got to know these children and what their likes and dislikes were, what their interests were. Then they came back and wrote a book for their buddy at Oak Park.  This was a chance for them to go back to Oak Park and read the book to their buddy and give the book to them.  It was a fully integrated book complete with illustrations that they drew.  So this was a lengthy class project which was delightful and wonderful. The students talking to other students, some of them with challenges, physical and mental - they were so together on this project.  It was very meaningful and touching to see them.  She felt is was a wonderful process.

40. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:21 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on May 19, 2015 and approved at the regular Board meeting on June 2, 2015.

_____________________               ________________________
Secretary                                          Chair
Lori White                                       Frank Kovach