1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Frank Kovach read Item #10 Resolution under the Consent Agenda.

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
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Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Update on the recently awarded S.A.V.E. (Sarasota Against ViolenE) Grant - Sherri Reynolds, Paul Sutton, Amy Donner

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Tracy Roelle - Testing and teachers

Brian Bartell - Meatless Monday

Dan Lewis - Meatless Monday

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

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the November 4, 2014 (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: 11-18-14.pdf
Attachment: Board November 18, 2014 (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 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 11.18.14.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) ROSTERS, AND SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES.

Description

2014-2015 School Improvement Plans, School Advisory Council (SAC) Rosters, and School Advisory Council (SAC) Operational Guidelines which, if approved, will be posted on the School Board Website.

http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/departments/schoolimprovement   

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the 2014 - 2015 School Improvement Plans, School Advisory Council (SAC) Rosters, and School Advisory Council (SAC) Operational Guidelines as presented.

10. ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 1994 PASSAGE OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY REQUIRED INSTRUCTION

Description

Florida Statute 1003.42, Required Instruction, states that members of the instructional staff of the public schools shall teach efficiently and faithfully, using the books and materials required that meet the highest standards for professionalism and historic accuracy, the history of African Americans, including the history of African peoples before the political conflicts that led to the development of slavery, the passage to America, the enslavement experience, abolition, and the contributions of African Americans to society.  Instructional materials shall include the contributions of African Americans to American society.

The Florida School Board Association (FSBA) has drafted a resolution in recognition of this law and requests that school boards endorse the missions and goals of the African American History Task Force.

Recommendation
That the attached Resolution in Recognition of the 1994 Passage of the African American History Required Instruction, endorsed by FSBA, be adopted as presented.

Attachment: African American History Resolution.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER CONTRACT BETWEEN THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The amendment to the charter contract reflects a modification to the open enrollment application deadline to end on March 31 of each year rather than May 30 and to establish a second enrollment period from April 1 to May 30 of each year.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the amendment to the Student Leadership Academy charter as presented.

Attachment: SLA Charter Amendment 11-18-14.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINES OF SARASOTA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Pines of Sarasota, 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 Pines of Sarasota, Inc. has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

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

Attachment: Pines of Sarasota Aff Agmt Oct2014.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, 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 Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Coastal Behavioral Aff Agmt Oct2014.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN MANATEE GLENS HOSPITAL AND ADDICTION CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Manatee Glens Hospital and Addiction Center 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 Manatee Glens Hospital and Addiction Center has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Manatee Glens Hospital and Addiction Center and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Manatee Glens Aff Agmt Oct2014.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINEBROOK CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Pinebrook Center 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 Pinebrook Center has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

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

Attachment: Pinebrook Center Aff Agmt Aug2014.pdf

16. APPROVAL TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMCAST AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement provides that Comcast will maintain, repair and replace fiber for networking services for The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota.  The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida is taking advantage of the 5-year renewal of the original contract dated September 2010, retroactive to March 2009.

Recommendation
That the Approval to Renew the Agreement Between Comcast and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Original Network Serv Agree w Comcast for Nov 2014 Board.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF STANDARD AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND "UNIVERSITY"

Description
This Affiliation Agreement will be provided to a UNIVERSITY interested in placing undergraduate interns for a clinical education experience.  The purpose of this Sarasota County Affiliation Agreement is to provide consistency in defining the roles and responsibilities of both parties.  This one agreement will be used for all UNIVERSITY partnerships.   

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAI-11182014-Affiliation Agreement with Universites for Placing Interns.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT PROCEDURES FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL UNIVERSITY

Description
District procedures shall prescribe the requirements and the process to be followed to enter into an agreement with a UNIVERSITY requesting a clinical education experience for their undergraduate interns.  The district procedure stipulates the use of the standard Sarasota County Affiliation Agreement and authorizes the superintendent's designee to accept or decline the partnership based on the Sarasota County Affiliation Agreement.

Recommendation
That the district procedures for the approval of individual Affiliation Agreements with a UNIVERSITY be approved as presented.

Attachment: Procedures for Affiliation Agreement Approval.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN C2 COLLABORATIVE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Description
The C2 Collaborative, Center for College and Career Readiness, agreement will provide professional development services to support our school leaders and teachers in implementing the new Florida Standards at deep levels of cognition.  This work builds on the content learned during the summer leadership institute and enhances the district's current professional development program.  Services include monthly sessions with school leaders, multiple webinars for teachers with follow-up activities and the provision of curriculum resources, many of which will be embedded into the district's Instructional Focus Guides.  This C2 Collaborative agreement for services and deliverables not to exceed $77,050.00 is grant funded.   

Recommendation
That the agreement between C2 Collaborative and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: C2 Signed Contracted Sarasota Principals.pdf
Attachment: Sarasota Principals Revised Letter of Intent.pdf

GRANTS

20. APPROVAL OF THE ST AUGUSTINE FIELD TRIP GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will allow Venice Elementary fourth grade students to visit historic sites in St. Augustine, FL which connect to their Social Studies learning.

Recommendation
That the St. Augustine Field Trip grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: St Augustine.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE DIGITAL CLASSROOMS PLAN GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description

NON-COMPETITIVE: Funds of $584,171 will boost technology infrastructure to support digital learning in all district schools, including charter schools.  Professional development, digital tools and online assessments also will be supported.

Recommendation
That the Digital Classrooms Plan grant application be approved.

Attachment: Digital Classrooms Plan.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF THE PAINTING THE PLANETS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,950 will support an arts-integrated lesson featuring a visiting artist who will work with Laurel Nokomis students to add illustrations to solar system research reports.

Recommendation
That the Painting the Planets grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Painting the Planets.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE HUMANS AND DOLPHINS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,914 will allow Tuttle Elementary students to visit Mote Marine Laboratory to collect and analyze data about dolphins and the Gulf of Mexico as part of a multi-disciplinary unit on habitats and dolphins.

Recommendation
That the Humans and Dolphins grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Humans and Dolphins.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

24. APPROVAL OF THE FIELD TRIP FOR NORTH PORT NAVAL JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL BRAIN BRAWL FINALS AT CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA ON JANUARY 29, 2015 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Description
Cadets will compete in the National Naval Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corp.'s (NJROTC) Brain Brawl hosted by Centennial High School near Las Vegas, Nevada.  The program is designed to break out the best in the National NJROTC system.

Recommendation
That North Port High NJROTC field trip on January 29, 2015 through February 1, 2015 to the Brain Brawl hosted by Centennial High Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada be approved as presented.

EXPULSIONS

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-079

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-079, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On October 1, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Possession of Drugs-Marijuana. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.

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. 15-079, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 2, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-079.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-322

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-322, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On March 27, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Severe Repeated Inappropriate Activity. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 5, 2015.

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. 14-322, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 5, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-322.pdf (Confidential Item)

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-416

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-416, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On May 16, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Disruption on Campus. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.

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. 14-416, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 2, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-416.pdf (Confidential Item)

28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-076

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-076, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On September 29, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Disruption on Campus and Battery on School Board Employees. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 1, 2015.

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. 15-076, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 1, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-076.pdf (Confidential Item)

29. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 14-203

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-203, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On January 16, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Physical Aggression, Severe Inappropriate Activity. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 12, 2015.

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. 14-203, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 12, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-203.pdf (Confidential Item)

30. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-004

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-004, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On August 29, 2013 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Battery and Disorderly Conduct. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 12, 2015.

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. 14-004, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 12, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-004.pdf (Confidential Item)

31. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 14-286

Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4) permits the School 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. 14-286 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-286.pdf (Confidential Item)

32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-057

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-057, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On September 19, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Controlled Substance. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.

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. 15-057, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 2, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-057.pdf (Confidential Item)

CONSTRUCTION

33. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S 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 10/29/2014.  The 9/2/2014 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.

This contract for Construction allows for the mobilization for the construction of the project.  The scope for this contract includes mobilization on the site, review of existing site conditions, procurement of long lead HVAC equipment and the installation of the seven (7) needed "swing space" portables to accommodate the classrooms that will be under renovation during the course of the 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 $1,021,303.00.  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 are 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.

FINANCE

34. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending September 30, 2014 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 fiscal year.  The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately November when property taxes are received.  Expenditures are anticipated to exceed revenues at year end in the General Fund because of the use of unassigned fund balance included in the adopted budget.

Recommendation

That the Board approves the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending September 30, 2014 as presented.

Attachment: Sept 2014 Budget Supers.pdf
Attachment: Sept 2014 Supers.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS NETWORK ENGINEER

Description
The new job description for Security Systems Network Engineer is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the new job description for Security Systems Network Engineer.

Attachment: Job 396 - SecuritySystemsNetworkEngineer.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the new job description for Security Systems Network Engineer.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye

36. SUSPENSION OF BOARD MEETING AND CONVENING OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The annual meeting confirms and ratifies all actions taken by the officers and directors of the corporation since its last meeting of the directors, and elects the Chairman as President and the Superintendent as Secretary and Treasurer.

Recommendation
That the School Board Meeting be temporarily suspended and the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be convened.

Motions:
That the School Board Meeting be temporarily suspended and the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be convened.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

37. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Description
Corporations are required to submit an annual report to the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.  This action will update the elected officers of the Financing Corporation to the current Chair and Superintendent.

Recommendation
That the Board elect Frank Kovach as President of the Corporation and Lori White as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation.

Motions:
That the Board elect Frank Kovach as President of the Corporation and Lori White as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

38. ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL MEETING TO RECONVENE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be adjourned.

Motions:
That the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be adjourned.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

39. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Attorney Art Hardy gave background information regarding the School Board receiving  tax assessments in connection with cell towers located on two of our campuses, which he does not feel is appropriate. Mr. Hardy asked for a motion for authority to file a lawsuit if necessary.

Recommendation:
That the School Board authorize the Superintendent and Counsel to take all appropriate actions to contest the ad valorem tax assessment levied against the School Board in connection with cell towers located on the campuses of Suncoast Technical College and Venice High School, including paying the taxes under protest and filing a lawsuit.

Motion:  Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin

Voice vote taken.

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

Motion passes 5:0.

Shirley Brown announced that the Great American Smoke Out will be on November 20, 2014 and encouraged all smokers to participate.

Jane Goodwin announced that this Monday SCTI will be have a marketing event announcing their new name and logo - Suncoast Technical College - at the Conference Center on the corner of Proctor and Beneva Roads.  She also encouraged the public to attend the many theater performances by our middle and high schools.  The Venice Symphony will also be performing in the new Venice Performing Arts Center on Friday, November 21, 2014.

 

40. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:35 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on November 18, 2014 and approved at the regular Board meeting on December 9, 2014.

____________________                     _______________________
Secretary                                               Chair
Lori White                                              Frank Kovach