1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Community Organizations Back Pack Donations Recognition/Appreciation - Gary Leatherman

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Energy STAR Recognitions/Energy Report - Alisha Burris, Jon Hampton

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: James Niffenegger, Pine View Student - Back Pack Project for Alta Vista Elementary School

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: Frank Kovach
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

That the October 16, 2012 (Monthly Work Session) and the October 16, 2012 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

Recommendation
N/A

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: 11-06-12.pdf
Attachment: 11-06-12add1.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 6.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS 2013 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM

Description
See attachment.

Recommendation
That the Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards 2013 Legislative Platform be approved by the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida.

Attachment: FINAL 2013 Legislative Consortium Program.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEEMENT BETWEEN MACY'S FLORIDA STORES, LLC ('RETAIL STORE') AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA ('SCHOOL')

Description

The School offers to enrolled students an On the Job Training ('OJT') program and the Retail Store manages a retail store, and the School desires to provide to its students a learning experience through the application of knowledge and skills in retail operations in actual situations in a retail facility, and the Retail Store has agreed to make one of its facilities available to the School for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Macy's Florida Stores, LLC ('Retail Store') and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida ('School') be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC & Macys.pdf

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 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 $76,000.00 and is allocated as part of the 2012-2013 FDLRS grant.

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

Attachment: CharlotteCo-ChildFindContractFDLRS -$11-6-2012.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOA COUNTY, FLORIDA

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 are at risk of developing special or unique needs.  The cost of this contract is $80,000.00 and is allocated as part of the 2012-2013 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 -$11-6-2012.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF SECURITY GUARD INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

Description

This is an agreement between The School Board of Sarasota and Kyle Pfender Sarasota County Sheriff's Deputy, to perform resident security guard services at Pine View.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Security Guard Independent Contractor Agreement with Kyle Pfender as presented. Additionally, the Board delegates the authority to the Superintendent of Schools to enter into agreements with Security Guards on the same or substantially similar terms in the future.

Attachment: Fender-Pineview.pdf

GRANTS

14. APPROVAL OF THE WRITE FOR LIFE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will create a writing/publishing center and interdisciplinary writing program at Booker High School.

Recommendation
That the Write for Life grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: ExpandedExploration BHS.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF THE COMPUTER FOR BEFORE CARE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE HERON CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $2,840 will support students working on homework and projects during the Glenallen Elementary School before and after school programs.

Recommendation
That the Computer for Before Care/After School Program grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: HERON CREEK COMPUTER FOR BEFORE AFTER CARE GAF.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL GARDEN - IMPROVEMENTS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,952 will support the agriscience program at McIntosh Middle School.

Recommendation
That the McIntosh Middle School Garden - Improvements and Community Outreach grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: MCINTOSH GARDEN IMPROVEMENT GAF.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

17. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE ON APRIL 18, 2013 THROUGH APRIL 21, 2013

Description
Students will be given the opportunity to meet and hear other highly rated high school bands from around the country.  In addition to music education, students will enjoy a rich history education by visiting the Smoky Mountain National Park on a guided tour, and learn some of the history of the Appalachian Mountains and its culture.

Recommendation
That the Riverview High School field trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee on April 18, 2013 through April 21, 2013 be approved.

18. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO CARNEGIE HALL IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON MAY 24, 2013 THROUGH MAY 28, 2013

Description

Students will be given the opportunity to rehearse and perform at Carnegie Hall by an invitation from and under the direction of Dr. David Brunner, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Central Florida.  Dr. Brunner is an internationally recognized composer of vocal music.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School field trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York on May 24, 2013 through May 28, 2013 be approved.

19. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL'S VARSITY BASEBALL FIELD TRIP TO CARY, NORTH CAROLINA ON MARCH 26, 2013 THROUGH MARCH 30, 2013

Description
Participating students will have the opportunity to receive athletic scholarships.  Students will also have the opportunity to visit and tour college campuses such as the University of North Carolina and Duke University.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School Varsity Baseball field trip to Cary, North Carolina on March 26, 2013 through March 30, 2013 be approved.

20. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS ON APRIL 4, 2013 THORUGH APRIL 7, 2013

Description
Students will participate in the Heritage Festival where they will be involved in various performances.  Adjudicated performances provide additional assessment and critical analysis.  In preparation for such performance, students are involved with self-evaluation and the development and application of criteria for the evaluation.

Recommendation

That the Pine View School field trip to Boston, Massachusetts on April 4, 2013 through April 7, 2013 be approved.

EXPULSIONS

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-503

Description
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 has poor attendance in the Triad program, and the expulsion is reinstated.

Recommendation
That the abeyance of Expulsion Case No 12-503, be rescinded per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-503.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-389

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-389, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 2, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-389, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(G), Aggression/Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 1, 2013.

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. 12-389, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-389.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-311

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case 12-311, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 3, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No 12-311, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against, Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol, Drugs, or Paraphernalia.

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. 12-311, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-311.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-164

Description
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. 12-164 be held in abeyance, per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: ABEYANCE 12-164.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL TO AMEND STUDENT EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-010

Description
The School Board entered an order of expulsion at the October 2, 2012, School Board meeting.  It is now recommended that this order be amended.

Recommendation

That the Final Order of Expulsion Case No. 13-010, be amended and that the amended Final Order be approved as presented.

Attachment: AMEND FINAL ORDER.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: Fixed Assets Deletion Report 11-6-2012.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

27. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description

The Construction Services' Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total a decrease of $68,661.31 in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $23,884.10 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $22,485.00 result a net of $1,399.10 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc11-6-2012_CSD-COs.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF RANKING OF CERTIFIED AND QUALIFIED TESTING FIRMS FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTING & MATERIALS TESTING, OR ANY PART THEREOF, AND THRESHOLD BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS

Description

The scope shall include geotechnical testing and materials testing, or any part thereof, and threshold building inspections services for the School Board of Sarasota County Florida, for a period of three (3) years.  On 10/17/2012, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select certified and qualified firms for this continuing services contract.  The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71.  The estimated cost of these services for the three-year period is $700,000.00.  Funds for these services are available through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the ranking of certified and qualified firms for Geotechnical Testing & Materials Testing, or any part thereof, and Threshold Building Inspection Services for a period of three (3) years be approved as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the three (3) top-ranked firms.

Attachment: BAIenc11-6-2012_RankedFirms-GeotechMatlsTesting&ThresholdBldgInspec.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

29. APPROVAL OF REVISED TELEPHONE TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

The job description for Telephone Technician needs to be updated to reflect the appropriate expectations in the position due to advancements in the field of telecommunication.

Recommendation
That the revised job description for Telephone Technician be approved as presented.

Attachment: Job 218 - Telephone Technician.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF THE NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR, ANY GIVEN CHILD PROGRAM JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

The new job description is for a Program Director who will serve as the liaison between the district, arts organizations and all stakeholders and will provide leadership and oversight for the implementation of the Any Given Child K-8 arts integration program.  The Community Foundation of Sarasota County will provide the district with a grant to fund this position.

Recommendation
That the new Job Description for Program Director, Any Given Child Program be approved as presented.

Attachment: Job 366 - AGC Job Description.pdf

Motions:
That the new Job Description for Program Director, Any Given Child Program be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

31. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Board Vice Chair Carol Todd announced this was Chair Caroline Zucker's last Board meeting as Chair.  The Vice Chair presented the Chair with a gift on behalf of the Board thanking the Chair for her year of service. Board Members Jane Goodwin and Shirley Brown also thanked the Chair for a job well done.

The Board Chair thanked everyone and stated that she greatly enjoyed this year representing the Board. She stated she was especially proud of the opportunity to meet with Sarasota County Commissioners and the joint meeting with Manatee and Charlotte County School Board Members this year. She also thanked the Board for her gift.

Vice Chair Carol Todd also stated she would not be present for the November 20, 2012 Reorganizational meeting and she asked her colleagues not to nominate her for the 2012-2013 Chair.  She stated she felt whoever follows in the Chair's footsteps will have a wonderful role model.

32. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:12 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on November 6, 2012 and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 20, 2012.

____________________            _______________________
Secretary                                      Chair
Lori White                                     Caroline G. Zucker