Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
6:30 p.m.
Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Courtney Opsatnick & North Port HS Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription"Diversifying Options for a Diversified Population" - A report on the wide variety of academic, artistic and career-education opportunities being offered at Booker High School, including the new Law Academy- Steve Cantees, Rachel Shelly
Recommendation
N/A
Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescriptionEducation Foundation Update - Susan Scott, Peter Hayes
Recommendation
N/A
Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Minutes: None.
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
N/A
Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription
N/A
RecommendationThat 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: Shirley Brown Second: Frank Kovach
Motion Minutes:Technical problems occurred. Voice vote taken.
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Shirley Brown - Aye
Caroline Zucker - Aye
Frank Kovach - Aye
Carol Todd - Aye
Motion passes - 5:0
Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription
N/A
RecommendationThat the October 15, 2013 (Monthly Work Session) and October 15, 2013 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
N/A
Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: Board November 5, 2013 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: 11-05-13 add1.pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescriptionReassignment 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 Reassignments Agenda 11.5.13.pdf (Confidential Item)
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS9. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN VENICE HMA, INC. D/B/A VENICE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science Program and the Venice HMA, Inc. d/b/a Venice Regional Medical 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 Venice HMA, Inc. d/b/a Venice Regional Medical Center has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Venice HMA, Inc. d/b/a Venice Regional Medical Center and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Aff Agmt - Venice HMA dba Venice Reg Med Cntr.pdf10. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN ANGEL ANIMAL CLINIC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting Program and Angel Animal Clinic manages a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility and Angel Animal Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Angel Animal Clinic and The School Board of Sarssota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Aff Agmt - Angel Animal Clinic.pdf11. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRADEN RIVER ANIMAL CLINIC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting Program and Braden River Animal Clinic manages a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility and Braden River Animal Clinic has agreed to make its available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Braden River Animal Clinic and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Aff Agmt - Braden River Animal Clinic.pdf12. APPROVAL OF AFFILILATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN NOKOMIS VETERINARIAN CLINIC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting Program and the Nokomis Veterinarian Clinic manages a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility and Nokomis Veterinarian Clinic has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Nokomis Veterinarian Clinic and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Aff Agmt - Nokomis Vet Clinic.pdf13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CONNECT 24 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe School District Safety and Security Department desires to engage Connect 24 to provide cellular transmission and other telecommunication services necessary to support central station alarm reporting when wired telecommunication transmission services are not available or cost prohibited.
Recommendation
That the master reseller agreement and three associated schedules between Connect 24 Wireless Communications, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2 C24 Reseller Schedule 1 (GSM) US SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA.pdf
Attachment: 3 C24 Reseller Schedule 2 (SMS) US SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA.pdf
Attachment: 4 C24 Reseller Schedule 4 (Voice) US SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA.pdf
Attachment: revised C24 Master Reseller Agreement US School Board of Sarasota.pdf14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
The purpose of this Agreement is to provide selected students, of Missouri State University in the field of speech-language pathology, audiology and/or education of the deaf and hard of hearing, clinical education experiences in Sarasota County Schools for purposes of training, educating and mentoring students.
Recommendation
That this agreement between Board of Governors of Missouri State University Communication Sciences and Disorders and the School board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Missouri State.pdf15. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN CARLTON PALMS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INCORPORATED AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionCarlton Palms Educational Center, Incorporated, is a residential treatment center that provides services for severely disabled students. Sarasota County currently has a student being served at Carlton Palms with non-educational costs being provided through other sources. This contract will provide a percentage of FTE to support the educational component of the program for this student.
Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between Carlton Palms Educational Center, Incorporated and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $10,921.60, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Carlton Palms ET 10-2013 final.pdf
FIELD TRIPS16. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL JROTC FIELD TRIP TO DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA ON NOVEMBER 14, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2013Description
In addition to the leadership training development, the National Leadership Challenge allows juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience and apply for attendance at a first rate college. This is part of our transition planning for senior cadets.
Recommendation
That the Booker High School JROCT field trip to Dahlonega, Georgia on November 14, 2013 through November 17, 2013 be approved.17. APPROVAL OF VENICE MIDDLE YOUNG MARINES FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C., ON MAY 23, 2014 THROUGH MAY 27, 2014DescriptionThe Venice Middle Young Marines team is invited to march in the National Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2014. Additionally, students will participate in private tours of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, the White House, and the Young Marines Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
RecommendationThat Venice Middle's Young Marines field trip to Washington, D.C. on May 23, 2014 through May 27, 2014, be approved.
EXPULSIONS18. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 14-007DescriptionSchool Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed on a Deferred Expulsion at Riverview High School.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 14-007, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: ABEYANCE 14-007.pdf (Confidential Item)19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-118Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-118, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On November 9, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-118, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 10, 2014.
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. 13-118, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 14 of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-118.pdf (Confidential Item)20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-006DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-006, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 9, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-006, violated School Board Policy 5.32 Zero Tolerance (1)(E), Battery on School Personnel/Law Enforcement Officer. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2014.
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. 14-006, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-006.pdf (Confidential Item)21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-147DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-147, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On November 12, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-147, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(G), Insubordination. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 10, 2014.
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. 13-147, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 10 of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-147.pdf (Confidential Item)22. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 13-374Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in an alternative placement.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 13-374, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: ABEYANCE 13-374.pdf (Confidential Item)23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-427Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-427, is in violation of an accepted Deferred Expulsion Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 30, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-427, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(G), Disruptive Behavior. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.
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. 13-427, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-427.pdf (Confidential Item)24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-334Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-334, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On April 2, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-334, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.
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. 13-334, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-334.pdf (Confidential Item)25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-040Description
On October 1, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-040, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance (1)(G), Possession, Use, or Sale of Controlled Substances, and School Board Policy 5.3222, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.
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. 14-040, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year, the 2014 summer session, and the entire 2014-2015 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-040.pdf (Confidential Item)26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-302Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-302, is in violation of as accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On January 28, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-302, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(G), Repetitive Disruptive Behavior. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.
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. 13-302, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County School, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-302.pdf (Confidential Item)27. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO.13-248Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in an alternative placement.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case 13-248, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: ABEYANCE 13-248.pdf (Confidential Item)28. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 13-368Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student, if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in an alternative school.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 13-368, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: ABEYANCE 13-368.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT29. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETEDDescription
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: Deletion Report Memo.pdf
FACILITIES30. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERSDescription
The Facilities Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $137,905.88 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
That the Facilities Services' change orders be approved and /or ratified as presented.
Attachment: Facilities Services change orders.pdf
CONSTRUCTION31. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING BUILDING PROJECT PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICESDescription
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 No. One (1) for approval. The Director of Construction 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 contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO1-NPHS-PreCon.pdf32. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY BUS DEPOT PROJECT FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICESDescriptionAll 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 in Final Contractor's Application for Payment No. One (1). The Director of Construction 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 contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-PayApp1-SCBD.pdf33. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND CITY OF SARASOTA COUNTY AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO CITY TRANSFERRING TITLE OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL FIRE MAIN TO THE SCHOOL BOARDDescription
A water line owned by the City of Sarasota currently runs through the Booker High School campus. The water line only supports two (2) fire hydrants on the Booker High School campus. Due to renovations and current routing of utilities, there is no reason for the City of Sarasota to maintain ownership of the water line. The City of Sarasota and The School Board Business Operations Officials determined it is most beneficial to both parties if The School Board of Sarasota County owns the water line. This Interlocal Agreement would place the water line under the governance and operation of The School Board, prevent the City of Sarasota from needing to access school property to service the line, and grant the previously dedicated easement back to The School Board.
Recommendation
That the contract for Interlocal Agreement between The School Board of Sarasota County and City of Sarasota County as a condition presented to City transferring title of the Booker High School Fire Main to The School Board be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_InterlocalAgrmnt-SBSC-CitySarasota-BHS-FireMain.pdf34. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORTABLE INSTALLATION PROJECTDescription
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 One (1) for approval. The Director of Construction 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 contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO1-CranberryPortInstall.pdf35. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 WITH HARVARD JOLLY ARCHITECTURE FOR SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTDescription
The scope of work for the amendment shall include additional services work associated with remodeling of Administrative Suites in Building #13 & #14, design work related to the relocation of five (5) portable classrooms on-site and structural design work required in order to keep a portion of building #5 operational during the construction of the new gymnasium.
Recommendation
That Amendment #2 to the Agreement dated May 1, 2012 with Harvard Jolly Architecture for Sarasota High School Renovation and New Construction project be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_Arch-HJA-Amend2-SHS-Renov&NewConst.pdf36. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #4 WITH SWEET SPARKMAN ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATION PROJECTDescription
This amendment covers the Professional Services necessary for civil design, an electrical narrative and architectural coordination for a new amphitheater between buildings 1 and 3 as requested by the school and approved by Capital Projects Team.
Recommendation
That Amendment #4 to the agreement dated February 7, 2012 with Sweet Sparkman Architects, Inc. for the Booker Middle School HVAC Renovation project be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_Arch_SweetSparksman_Amend4-BMS-HVACRenov.pdf37. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)DescriptionThe Construction Services' Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of $10,096.67 in gross contract dollars.
Included in these change orders are $11,571.14 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Order of $10,869.00 result in a net of $702.14 in sales tax savings.
RecommendationThat the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-5-2013_CSD-COs.pdf
FINANCE38. APPROVAL OF THE SALES TAX SURTAX III BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER 2DescriptionThe Sales Tax Surtax III Budget Amendment Number Two for the period of January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2024 is providing additional funding for recurring cost projects funded from the millage levy.
Recommendation
That the Sales Tax Surtax III Budget Amendment Number Two be approved by the Board as presented.
Attachment: Sales Tax Surtax III Budget Amendment No. 2 .pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business39. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 7.35, 5.343, 6.90 & 8.44Description
Policies 7.35-Investment of Funds, 5.343-Use of Time Out, Seclusion and Physical Intervention for Students with Disabilities, 6.90-Personnel File and 8.44-Summer Nutrition Program have been advertised and recommended for approval.
Recommendation
That after advertising the Board approves the recommended changes to School Board Policies 7.35, 5.434, 6.90 and 8.44.
Attachment: Policy_7 35.pdf
Attachment: Sarasota_Schools_Investment_Policy_Guidelines_08-29-13.pdf
Attachment: Policy 5 343.pdf
Attachment: 6.90 Personnel Files.pdf
Attachment: 8.44 Summer Nutrition Program.pdf
40. APPROVAL OF THE ADVERTISING OF THE 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 SCHOOL CALENDARSDescription
A district committee comprised of school and district level administrators, teachers, members of the classified staff and parents, developed the proposed district school calendars for 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years. The proposed calendars are ready for approval.
Recommendation
That the advertising of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school calendars be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2015-16 Draft for Board Approval-Rev.pdf
Attachment: 2014-15 Draft for Board Approval-Rev.pdf
Motions: That the advertising of the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school calendars be approved as presented. - Vote Results Motion: Frank Kovach Second: Shirley Brown Shirley Brown - Jane Goodwin - Frank Kovach - Carol Todd - Caroline Zucker -
Motion Minutes:Technical problems occurred. Voice vote taken.
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Shirley Brown - Aye
Caroline Zucker - Nay
Frank Kovach - Aye
Carol Todd - Aye
Motion passes - 4:0
41. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR AUTHORIZING A MARCH 25, 2014 MILLAGE REFERENDUMDescriptionN/A
Recommendation
That the School Board, pursuant to Section 1011.73(2), Florida Statutes, adopt the proposed resolution directing the Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County to call an election for March 25, 2014 at which the electors within the School District may approve an ad valorem tax millage in the amount of 1.0 mill per year for four (4) years, July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018, for operating expenses as authorized by Section 1011.71(9), Florida Statutes.
Attachment: Resolution 11-5-13 Edits.pdf
Attachment: Resolution 11-5-13 FINAL (2).pdf
Attachment: Attorney Memo 10-18-13.pdf
Minutes:Attorney Art Hardy explained that although the resolution was previously approved by the Board on October 1, 2013, a complaint has been raised with respect to the selection of the date for the election. At the Board's workshop on September 17, 2013, the Board came to the consensus that March 4, 2014 would be the date. The next day the Superintendent was asked by Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock if the date could be scheduled on March 25, 2014 to coincide with their election. Superintendent White spoke individually with each Board member and informed them of her decision to present the Board with a referendum resolution with the March 25th date. A complaint, based on the Sarasota Herald Tribune's article, was received that a Sunshine law violation may have occurred. Based on Mr. Hardy's review of the facts, he did not believe a Sunshine violation had occurred. But even if a Sunshine violation had occurred, it may be "cured" if, at a later meeting, independent final action is taken in the Sunshine, which occurred at the subsequent October 1, 2013 Board meeting. Even if there is a small chance of challenge, Mr. Hardy has recommended the Board erase all doubt by "curing" any alleged violation by enacting another resolution at this Board meeting, directing the Board of County Commissioners to call a millage referendum on March 25, 2014.
Superintendent Lori White stated that in an effort to address concerns about transparency and accountability she has heard from some business organizations and associations, she is suggesting amendments to the original resolution. How we have spent every dollar since 2002 can be found on our website for anyone to view. The accountability is in place through the financial oversight committee that reports to the Board. But in a desire to collaborate with our business organizations, she asked Board members to consider the proposed additions, which includes the financial oversight committee identify relevant outcomes and report results to the community, whether it be through a work session or Board meeting. After review and discussion, Board members were in agreement with the amendments.
After discussion, the Board was in agreement with the March 25, 2014 election date.
THE BOARD CHAIR REQUESTED THE FOLLOWING MOTION: That the Board approve the amendments to the proposed Resolution to conform with the Superintendent's suggestions.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley BrownVoice vote taken.
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Shirley Brown - Aye
Caroline Zucker - Aye
Frank Kovach - Aye
Carol Todd - Aye
Motion passes - 5:0THE BOARD CHAIR REQUESTED THE FOLLOWING MOTION: That the Board approve the Resolution as amended.
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley BrownVoice vote taken.
Jane Goodwin- Aye
Shirley Brown - Aye
Caroline Zucker - Aye
Frank Kovach - Aye
Carol Todd - Aye
Motion passes - 5:0
Announcements/Comments
42. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Minutes:Frank Kovach expressed frustration with the continual audio and video problems during Board meetings and workshops, and asked the Superintendent to please do whatever it takes to get the problems corrected.
Shirley Brown said she continues to get questions about why school is in session on Veteran's Day. It is a decision we make because we feel we honor veterans more by having school on that day. She listed the many celebrations and programs honoring our veterans that are scheduled in our schools between now and Veteran's Day. Carol Todd agreed that it was much better to have the students in school honoring our veterans than to have a day at the beach. Carol Todd also thanked Scott Lempe for his involvement in connecting the local veterans groups with our schools and students.
Adjournment
43. ADJOURNMENTDescription
N/A
RecommendationN/A
Minutes:The Chair adjourned the regular Bard meeting at 7:55 p.m.
We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on November 5, 2013 and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 19, 2013.
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Secretary Chair
Lori White Jane Goodwin
