1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

5-Star School Recognition - Tanice Knopp

Recognition of the Preparing New Principals (PNP) - Roy Sprinkle

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Point of Privilege - Kathy Kleinlein

Presentation of gift by Board Chair Shirley Brown to outgoing Board member Kathy Kleinlein

Presentation of plaque by Board Vice-Chair Frank Kovach to the outgoing Chair Shirley Brown

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Patterson Foundation Student In Need Program

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Jeff Mangrum - Cafeteria Approval
Joyce K. Chalmers - Food & Nutrition Services
Dr. Oren Rosenthal - Trans-Fat in Food

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.


Minutes: 

Withdraw Item # 9 - Approval to Declare Property as Surplus

Motions:
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

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: Kathy Kleinlein
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 October 19, 2010 (Monthly Work Session) and the October 19, 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: 11-02-10.pdf
Attachment: 11-02-10add.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 November 2.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL TO DECLARE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS

Description
There is a 0.57+/- acre piece of property in the northwest corner of the Sarasota High School site, along Browning Street, that serves no useful function.  In accordance with section 1.4(7)(d) of the Guidelines of the State Requirements for Educational Facilities, and with section 274.05, Florida Statutes, district staff has determined that the parcel is not needed for instructional or ancillary support functions and seeks to have the parcel declared as surplus property.

Recommendation
That the School Board declare the 0.57+/- acre parcel, as depicted, to be surplus property.

Attachment: Browning Street parcel.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY ON ORANGE AVENUE

Description

At its May 18, 2010 meeting, the School Board approved a contract to exchange property, including an additional payment of $10,000.00, at the intersection of Orange Avenue and 35th Street.  The transaction was necessary as part of the Booker High School rebuild in order to save the project considerable costs and to improve the bus loop and parking for the theatre.  Staff had already successfully negotiated the contract with the willing owner.

Subsequently, the transaction could not be closed due to complications with the subject parcels.  Those details have since been resolved, and the transaction remains the best option to acquiring the necessary property.  The attached contract rescinds the prior contract and increases the payment to $15,091.13.

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

Attachment: Clara Williams Exchange Contract signed 102010.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement between the Patterson Foundation of Sarasota and the School District of Sarasota County is for the Student Emergency Fund for the 2010 - 2011 school year.  The purpose of the Student Emergency Fund is to provide one-time emergency funds for students.

Recommendation

That the agreement between the Patterson Foundation of Sarasota and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved as presented.

Attachment: Patterson Foundation - Emergency Student Fund 2010 - 11.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF CIRCUIT 12 EDUCATIONAL INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AND SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

Description
This agreement provides investigative procedures and services offered to children in the foster care system under Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules and recognizes and acknowledges that educational stabilization and progress are important to the children.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, the School Board of DeSoto County, the School Board of Manatee County, the Florida Department of Children and Families, Manatee County Sheriff's Office, Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc., Suncoast Workforce, Heartland Workforce, Agency for Persons with Disability and Department of Juvenile Justice be approved as presented.

Attachment: Circuit 12 Educational Agreement - 2010 - 2011.pdf

13. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ABACUS IN-HOME TUTORING, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Abacus In-Home Tutoring, Inc. will provide individual or small group tutoring services to eligible students in Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place on-site (schools, or in home) or off-site (library, church, community center) for no less than 1 hour per session.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Abacus In-home Tutoring, Inc. to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: Abacus In-Home Tutoring, Inc. SES contract 1011.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA (SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE)

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (Sarasota County Technical Institute) will provide to Sarasota County, Workforce Readiness Classes for VIP-ER Program Participants and General Education Development (GED) Classes for VIP-ER Program Participants.

Recommendation

That the agreement between Sarasota County and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (Sarasota County Technical Institute) be approved.

Attachment: SCTI VIP-ER Program.pdf

15. RE-APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA SUNSMART SCHOOLS EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM

Description

Atwater Elementary School has applied, and been approved, for a grant to cover the installation of a photovoltaic system for emergency electrical power.  Data will be retrieved from the system, some energy savings will occur, two teachers will receive training and materials related to renewable energy, and students will be provided enhanced instruction in renewable energy.

On September 21, 2010, the School Board approved an earlier version of this agreement.  The new agreement contains additional language submitted by UCF's legal department.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve a replacement agreement with the University of Central Florida, in conjunction with the Florida Solar Energy Center, for a photovoltaic system and instructional enhancements at Atwater Elementary School.

Attachment: Atwater FSEC Agreement (2).pdf

16. RE-APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLORIDA SUNSMART SCHOOLS EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM

Description

Pine View School has applied, and been approved, for a grant to cover the installation of a photovoltaic system for emergency electrical power.  Data will be retrieved from the system, some energy savings will occur, two teachers will receive training and materials related to renewable energy, and students will be provided enhanced instruction in renewable energy.

On September 21, 2010, the School Board approved an earlier version of this agreement.  The new agreement contains additional language submitted by UCF's legal department.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve a replacement with the University of Central Florida, in conjunction with the Florida Solar Energy Center, for a photovoltaic system and instruction enhancements at Pine View School.

Attachment: Pine View FSEC Agreement (2).pdf

GRANTS

17. APPROVAL OF THE SPLASH! SCHOOL GRANTS PROPOSAL TO THE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $4,264.50 will allow Laurel Nokomis to partner with Oscar Scherer State Park to monitor South Creek and other water sources on park grounds.  Students will perform water quality testing and monitor water condition throughout the school year.  Students will use their data to educate the community through the creation of educational literature for the park to distribute to guests.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Splash! School Grants grant proposal.

Attachment: Splash! School Grants.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA GED ONLINE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE DOLLAR GENERAL STORES FOR SCTI GENERAL EDUCATION.

Description
COMPETITIVE:    Grant funds of $9,987.00 will allow SCTI General Education to assist adults who did not graduate from high school to gain skills necessary to pass the GED test.  This grant will allow the expansion of SCTI's new online GED program by supporting part-time instructional hours.           

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sarasota GED Online grant proposal.

Attachment: Sarasota GED Online Approved.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SALAD BAR PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL TO WHOLE FOODS FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $2,500.00 will allow the Pine View School to increase healthy choice options for school lunches by setting up a salad bar.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Great American Salad Bar Project grant proposal.   

Attachment: Great American Salad Bar Project Approved.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE RACE TO THE TOP-SARASOTA GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE RESEARCH, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION DEPARTMENT

Description
COMPETITIVE:    Grant funds of $3,509,769.00 will allow the Department of Research, Assessment and Evaluation to increase the percentage of incoming high school freshman who ultimately graduate from high school, go on to college and achieve at least a year's worth of college credit.  The funds will also be used to cut the achievement gap and to increase the percentage of students scoring at or above proficient on NAEP by 2015.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Race to the Top - Sarasota grant proposal.

Attachment: Race to the Top Approved.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

21. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, ON MAY 26, 2011 THROUGH MAY 30, 2011

Description
High level performance opportunity showcasing classroom mastery of curriculum.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School Performing Arts field trip to New York City, New York, on May 26, 2011 through May 30, 2011 is approved.

EXPULSIONS

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-230

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-230, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 8, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-230, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disobedience/Open Defiance/Insubordination.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 15, 2011.

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. 10-230, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-230.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-108

Description
On October 5, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-108, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Battery/Harassment of Students.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 22, 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. 11-108, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until August 22 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-108.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-109

Description
On September 30, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-109, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2012.

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. 11-109, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-109.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-423

Description

Board Policy 5.4(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 has been withdrawn from the Triad process and the expulsion reinstated.

Recommendation
That the abeyance of Expulsion Case No. 10-423, be rescinded per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-423.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

26. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED

Description
The custodians of the property (cost center heads) have certified it to be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable or otherwise inoperable. Property still on hand after reallocation will be salvaged for any useful parts and then sold at auction.

Recommendation
That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty 11022010.pdf

27. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0012 FOR MOVING SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Moving Services' were received from nine vendors on October 13, 2010. The bids of First Class Moving Systems, Inc., as the primary vendor and AAA Flat Rate Moving Company, Inc., as the secondary vendor were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the operating and capital budgets of the Materials Management, Construction, and Facilities Services Departments.

Recommendation
That the bids of First Class Moving Systems, Inc., as the primary vendor and AAA Flat Rate Moving Company, Inc., as the secondary vendor, to provide 'Moving Services' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: MovingServ11-0012Rec.pdf

28. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-009 FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND KITCHEN HOOD/FUEL ISLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICE AND SUPPLIES

Description
Bids to provide 'Fire Extinguisher and Kitchen Hood/Fuel Island Fire Suppression System Service and Supplies' were received from seven vendors on September 22, 2010. The bid of Florida Fire Service, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Florida Fire Service, Inc., to provide 'Fire Extinguisher and Kitchen Hood/Fuel Island Fire Suppression System Service and Supplies' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: FireExtServ11-0009Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

29. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE PHASE III - REBUILD PROJECT

Description
The scope of work shall include the reconstruction of the remaining portion of Sarasota County Technical Institute and the baseball and softball fields for Riverview High School which will be located on the Sarasota County Technical Institute campus.  On October 12, 2010, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative of Schenkel Shultz, Inc., and successfully negotiated a contract.  This contract is for all remaining architectural design services including new construction, renovation, retention ponds, campus demolition and contract administration.  These contract documents have been approved by the School Board Attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The Construction Budget is approximately $30,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the Capital Budget.      

Recommendation
That the Architect's contract for the Sarasota County Technical Institute Phase III - Rebuild project be approved as presented.

30. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 10-02 BETWEEN SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The original enrollment goal under Article 5 was thirty (30) eligible youths, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (Contractor) was unable to meet that goal by the performance deadline.  Twenty-seven (27) eligible youths are currently enrolled, and Contractor will be allowed to enroll up to an additional eight (8) eligible youths if all eligibility and enrollment processes can be completed no later than December 15, 2010.  This will allow for a maximum total enrollment under this contract of thirty-five (35) eligible youths.  Contractor will make every effort to complete enrollments as quickly as possible to avoid holiday conflicts.

Recommendation
That the amendment to Contract No. 10-02 between Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: Suncoast Workforce Board Amendment Contract No. 10-02.pdf

Motions:
That the amendment to Contract No. 10-02 between Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Abstain
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

31. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA (SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE)

Description

As described in the Memorandum of Understanding, the Jewish Family & Children's Services (JFCS) will assist Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) in selecting grant clients and provide counseling services to selected clients for the Suncoast Workforce Board Workforce Services for Out-of-School Youths grant.

Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Understanding between Jewish Family & Children's Service and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida (Sarasota County Technical Institute) be approved.

Motions:
That the Memorandum of Understanding between Jewish Family & Children's Service and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida (Sarasota County Technical Institute) be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Abstain

32. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Board member Carol Todd thanked the Sarasota Herald Tribune for the wonderful article regarding School Bus Safety Month.   

7:24 p.m. - School Board Attorney requested the School Board take a recess from its meeting and have a Litigation meeting to discuss the case of Hatfield versus the School Board which is currently pending in the United States District Court.  People attending will be the Board members, Superintedent, Art Hardy and the Court Reporter.  After Litigation the School Board meeting will be adjourned.

Frank Kovach, Caroline Zucker, Carol Todd and Shirley Brown thanked Kathy Kleinlein for her years of service on the Board.

 

 

33. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:45 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on November 2, 2010, and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 16, 2010.