1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

A Sampler of Our Talented Middle School Artists and Performers - Dr. Karen Rose

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

N/A

Recommendation
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3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Sue Forrest - Todd Bowden contract ratification
Tracy Roelle - Todd Bowden contract ratification
Bear Mancini - School start date
Cindy Sullivan - Transgender issues
Lyna Jimenez-Ruiz - Todd Bowden
Jennifer Mason - School calendar
Mark Mason - School calendar
Juliana Musheyev - Nate's List solidarity - Todd Bowden contract
John McAward - Citizen opinion - Todd Bowden
Amy Kern - Concern over appointment of Dr. Bowden
Michael Lamb - Transgender issues/opposition of Dr. Bowden

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

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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: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Not Present
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the October 18, 2016 (Monthly Work Session) and October 18, 2016 (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 November 1, 2016 (Addendum 1).pdf
Attachment: Board November 1, 2016 (Regular).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: 11.1.16 Reassignments for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLAN

Description
Section 1013.35, Florida Statutes, establishes a series of facility planning actions with which all Florida School Boards must comply. Planning staff and Budget staff have completed the Department of Education's on-line planning tool and have submitted the draft plan to all local governments for review of Comprehensive Plan consistency. The School Board is now asked to adopt the plan, which does comply with the financial feasibility requirement. The first section replicates the revenues and projects in the Board's recently-adopted five-year capital budget; the first year of this section constitutes the capital outlay budget as requires in s. 1013.61, F.S. The Long Range Planning section reflects future facility needs that are currently unfunded based on projected market growth. The reader should use caution when interpreting this document as some data elements (e.g., class size, school enrollments, total enrollments, future costs) are misleading due to the spreadsheet design. Also, the Board's adoption of this document does not compel any action past the implementation of the Capital Budget for 2017-2021, as previously adopted September 14, 2016.

Recommendation
That the School Board adopt the tentative district educational facilities plan as presented.

Attachment: 1617 District Work Plan.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

Description

The 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans are available for review at:

https//www.floridacims.org/districts/sarasota

Recommendation
That the 2016-2017 School Improvement Plans be approved as presented.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
As assured through the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant, the contract between the Charlotte County Public Schools and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida provides for a position of Child Find Specialist in Charlotte County.  The Specialist will provide assistance in the location, identification and evaluation of all children 0-22 years of age with emphasis on children 0-5 who are not being served in a public school, or who have or are at risk of developing special or unique needs.  The cost of this contract is $65,709.00 and is allocated as part of the 2016-2017 FDLRS grant.

Recommendation
That the contract between the Charlotte County Public Schools and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for a Child Find Specialist be approved as presented. 

Attachment: CharlotteCo-ChildFindContractFDLRS-$11-01-2016BAIenc.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR A HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Description

As assured through the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant, the contract between the Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida provides for a position of Human Resource Specialist/Technology Specialist.  The Specialist will provide assistance to the designated district in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of personnel development to the education of youth who are exceptional and/or have unique needs based on locally assessed needs and established state priorities.  The cost of the contract is $61,472.30 and is allocated as part of the 2016-2017 FDLRS grant.

Recommendation

That the contract between the Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for a Human Resource Specialist/Technology Specialist be approved as presented.

Attachment: ManateeCo-HRD-ContractFDLRS -$11-01-2016BAIenc.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR A CHILD FIND SPECIALIST

Description
As assured through the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant, the contract between the Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida provides for a position of Child Find Specialist in Manatee County.  The Specialist will provide assistance in the location, identification and evaluation of all children 0-22 years of age with emphasis on children 0-5 who are not being served in a public school, or who have or at risk of developing special or unique needs.  The cost of this contract is 99,951.30 and is allocated as part of the 2016-2017 FDLRS grant.

Recommendation
That the contract between the Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for a Child Find Specialist be approved as presented.

Attachment: ManateeCo-ChildFindContractFDLRS -$11-01-2016BAIenc.pdf

14. RATIFICATION OF TERMINATION OF INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH SARASOTA COALITION ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Description

The Superintendent has determined that it is advisable for the administration of the Sarasota Against Violence grant be brought back to the School District.  Accordingly, she has notified the Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse that she intends to terminate the parties contract as provided in the contract.  This item seeks the Board's ratification of that decision.

Recommendation

That the School Board ratify the Superintendent's decision to terminate the Board's contract with Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse as stated in the Superintendent's October 24, 2016 termination letter.

Attachment: SCOSA letter.pdf

GRANTS

15. APPROVAL OF THE THEATRE WINGS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING FOR GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $39,995 will purchase a new cafetorium sound system and dance classroom floor to allow improved dance and drama instruction.

Recommendation
That the Theatre Wings grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Theatre Wings.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA WATERSHED EDUCATOR LEARNING LAB (SWELL) GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA) FOR SARASOTA COUNTY MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of approximately $100,000 will provide field experiences and other professional development opportunities focused on watershed education to middle and high school teachers.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota Watershed Educator Learning Lab (SWELL) grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: SWELL.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH WATER TOWER PARK GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) FOR SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,925 will allow Sarasota Middle School students to visit North Water Tower Park to learn about water quality, watersheds and invasive species.

Recommendation
That the North Water Tower Park grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: North Water Tower Park.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

18. APPROVAL FOR NORTH PORT HIGH'S VPA DANCER'S TO ATTEND DANCE FESTIVAL AND AUDITIONS AT VIRGINIA GOVERNORS SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ON MARCH 15 - 19, 2017

Description
Students will gain experience working in a professional setting with dancers and teachers from companies and colleges across the country and around the world.  This will also provide the opportunity to apply our state standards and demonstrate their knowledge in an audition setting, opening up opportunities for scholarship recognition.

Recommendation
That the field trip for North Port High's VPA Dancer's to attend the dance festival and auditions at Virginia Governors School for the Arts in Norfolk, Virginia on March 15 - 19, 2017 to be approved as presented.

19. APPROVAL FOR PINE VIEW'S HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS TO ATTEND 2017 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL CHORAL FESTIVAL IN WASHINGTON D.C. ON JANUARY 19-23, 2017

Description
This field trip is an opportunity for students to perform for clinicians in a concert setting after which they will receive feedback and ratings based on their performance. Students will also have the opportunity to experience history first hand by attending the inauguration of our 45th President of the United States.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Pine View's High School Chorus to attend the 2017 Presidential Inaugural Choral Festival in Washington D.C. on January 19-23, 2017 be approved as presented.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

20. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #17-0172 FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Description
Proposals to provide 'Employee Assistance Program' were received from three vendors on October 4, 2016. The proposal of Humana EAP and Work-Life Services 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 funds for this purchase are contained in the operating budget allocated to the Human Resources Department.

Recommendation
That the proposal of Humana EAP and Work-Life Services, for 'Employee Assistance Program' in an amount not to exceed $105,000.00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.

Attachment: 17-0172Rec.pdf

21. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #17-0309 FOR VIDEO EQUIPMENT & INTEGRATION

Description
Bids to provide 'Video Equipment & Integration' were received from three vendors on October 12, 2016. The bid of Command Corporation was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. This bid is for a one-time purchase. The funds for this purchase are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Communications and Community Relations Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Command Corporation, for 'Video Equipment & Integration' in an amount no to exceed $136,695.50, be approved as presented.

Attachment: 17-0309Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

22. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS

Description
The Facilities Services change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $25,554.07 in gross contract dollars.

Recommendation
That the Facilities Services change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: Facilities Services change orders.pdf

23. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE LANDINGS PARKING LOT PHASE 4 IMPROVEMENTS

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 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 as presented.

Attachment: Landings Parking Lot Phase 4 final payment.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

24. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF PORTABLE #99-663 AT FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
The Planning Office has determined that these relocatable classrooms are no longer needed by the District. The specified portables recommended for deletion have been inspected by Construction Services and Facilities Services staff and are deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate. This portable is currently used as classroom and lab space. Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of portable #99-663 at Fruitville Elementary School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: 11-01-2016_BAI_Building_Demo_FRUITVILLE.pdf

25. 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 ($316,172.18) in gross contract dollars. Included in these change orders are ($388,654.68)credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($366,561.02) result a net of $22,093.66 in sales tax savings.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: Nov01CO.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BOOKKEEPER, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS & LIBRARY SERVICES/CURRICULUM

Description
The new job description for Bookkeeper, Instructional Materials & Library Services/Curriculum is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Bookkeeper, Instructional Materials & Library Services/Curriculum.

Attachment: Bkkpr Inst Materials & Curriculum.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Bookkeeper, Instructional Materials & Library Services/Curriculum.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Caroline Zucker
Frank Kovach	- Not Present
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye

27. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TODD BOWDEN TO BE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Description
The contract appoints Todd Bowden to serve as Superintendent of Schools for the period of March 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Employment Contract appointing Todd Bowden as Superintendent of Schools, effective March 1, 2017 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Bowden contract 2017-20 signed by Dr Bowden.pdf

Motions:
That the Superintendent's Employment Contract appointing Todd Bowden as Superintendent of Schools, effective March 1, 2017 be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Not Present
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

28. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE ATHENIAN ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL OF SARASOTA APPLICATION TO REPLICATE A HIGH-PERFORMING CHARTER SCHOOL

Description

Athenian Academy, Inc. submitted an application to replicate a high-performing charter school pursuant to s. 1002.331, F.S. The district Charter Review Committee's final evaluation report of the Athenian Academy of Sarasota application is submitted for consideration. Pursuant to s. 1002.33(6)(b), F.S., the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a charter school.

Recommendation

That the Athenian Academy Charter School of Sarasota high-performing charter application to the School Board be denied/approved.

Attachment: Athenian Academy App Eval Report 10-21-16.pdf
Attachment: Athenian Academy App Eval Summary.pdf

29. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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30. ADJOURNMENT

Description
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Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:57 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on November 1, 2016 and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 15, 2016.

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Secretary                                                Chair
Lori White                                              Shirley Brown