1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Joe and Mary Kay Henson - Gocio's Pre-K Class - Chris Renouf

Booker Middle School S.A.V.E.  Grant - Karen Rose

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Dr. Bowden reminded the public that we have two holidays coming up before the next Board Meeting.  School will be in session on November 10th so students can celebrate Veteran's Day with special events or in the classroom.  Students will be on Thanksgiving break from November 22-24, 2017.

The Superintendent and Board Members congratulated Board Assistant, Zoe Marshall, on her upcoming retirement and thanked her for her many years of service. 

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

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: Jane Goodwin
Second: Bridget Ziegler
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the October 17, 2017 (Monthly Work Session) and October 17, 2017 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

Attachment: 101717Work Session minutes.pdf
Attachment: 101717 Board Mtg Minutes.pdf

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: Board November 7, 2017 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: 11-07-17 add1.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 Reassignment Review Committee in accordance with policies with the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.

Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: 11.07.17 Reassignment for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE FUTURE LEADERS ACADEMY FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS GIRLS (FLAG) PROCLAMATIONS FOR GOCIO AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description
The Future Leaders Academy for Elementary School Girls (FLAG) promotes a college-going culture for students and their parents through career and education pathway activities, workshops, presentations and outreach programs.

Recommendation
That the Future Leaders Academy for Elementary School Girls (FLAG) proclamations be approved as presented.

Attachment: Gocio FLAG 2017.pdf
Attachment: Tuttle FLAG 2017.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE 2018 CALENDAR YEAR MEDICAL STOP LOSS INSURANCE

Description
HMIG proposed a one (1) year rate guarantee for Stop Loss Insurance for the 2018 Self-Insured Medical Plan. The HMIG proposal was the most competitive at the $550,000 deductible level at a rate of $8.67 PEPM (per employee per month) for Employees with single coverage and $25.10 for Employees with dependent coverage. Moving from $500,000 to the $550,000 deductible level will allow for a significant savings as outlined in the memorandum attached.

Recommendation
That the Medical Stop Loss Insurance policy with HMIG for the calendar year 2018 be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: 2018 Stop Loss Insurance Board Agenda Memo.pdf
Attachment: The School Board of Sarasota Cty Prop2 Firm.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUNNYSIDE HEALTH CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program; and the Health Care Facility 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. The Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

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

Attachment: Sunnyside Health Center.pdf
Attachment: Sunnyside - HIPPA Business Asso. Privacy Agreement.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program; and the Health Care facility 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. The Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

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

Attachment: Sarasota County FD 2018-20.pdf

GRANTS

13. APPROVAL OF THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE CHARLES & MARGERY BARANCIK FOUNDATION FOR ALTA VISTA AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $56,400 will allow Food and Nutrition Services to provide nutritious snacks of fresh fruits and vegetables to students at Alta Vista and Tuttle Elementary Schools.

Recommendation
That the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Barancik - FFVP.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROGRAM: CONTINUING EXCELLENCE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR ALTA VISTA AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will allow Food and Nutrition Services to provide nutritious snacks of fresh fruits and vegetables to students at Alta Vista and Tuttle Elementary Schools.

Recommendation
That the Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program: Continuing Excellence grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: GCCF- FFVP.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL SARASOTA SCHOOLS

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $97,435 will be used to provide professional learning opportunities to new and aspiring school leaders to improve their understanding of how to boost student academic achievement.

Recommendation
That the District Instructional Leadership and Faculty Development Grant application be approved.

Attachment: ILFD.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE GREENHOUSE DREAMS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAM FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,674 will allow Oak Park students to make better use of the school's greenhouse as a learning environment.

Recommendation
That the Greenhouse Dreams grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Greenhouse Dreams.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF THE EXPLORING THE ARTS THROUGH THE THEATRE! GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,000 will allow Phillippi Shores Elementary students to build a drama club as a way to develop arts and leadership skills, improve self-reflection and build teamwork skills.

Recommendation
That the Exploring the Arts through the Theatre! grant application be approved.

Attachment: Exploring the Arts.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE RISING WRITERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,685 will allow Phillippi Shores Elementary students to attend theatrical performances by Florida Studio Theatre and then write their own plays to improve writing skills.

Recommendation
That the Rising Writers grant application be approved.

Attachment: Rising Writers.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE iROCK + uROCK =weROCK! GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $9,971 will build a garden at Garden Elementary school made with rocks hand-painted by students.

Recommendation
That the iRock + uRock = we Rock! grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: iRock + uRock.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE MARVELOUS, MIRACULOUS CIRCUS MACHINE! GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,940 will allow Wilkinson Elementary students to build classroom machines which develops interest in science and engineering.

Recommendation
That the Marvelous, Miraculous Circus Machine! grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Marv Circus.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE IV: STUDENT SUPPORT AND ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALL SCHOOLS

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $205,322.87 will provide students with access to a well-rounded education and improve safe and healthy school conditions for student learning.

Recommendation
That the Title IV: Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant application be approved.

Attachment: Title IV.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF THE ROBOTICS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $7,680 will help Atwater Elementary students learn to code through robotics.

Recommendation
That the Robotics grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Robotics.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE FUEL UP OAK PARK GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 PROGRAM FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,400 will help improve healthy eating and physical activity at Oak Park School.

Recommendation
That the Fuel Up Oak Park grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Fuel Up Oak Park.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE STEMFAIR SUPPORT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALL SCHOOLS

Description
CONTINUATION: Grant funds of $20,000 will be used to support the Sarasota County Stem Fair.

Recommendation
That the Stem Fair Support grant application be approved.

Attachment: Science Fair Support.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE MAKING IT VISIBLE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will assist with implementation of Positive Behavior Support (PBS) at Oak Park School.

Recommendation
That the Making it Visible grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Making it Visible.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE STEAM IN OUR WORLD GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will provide Wilkinson Elementary students with makerspace activities, STEAM courtyard interactions, and field trips in the community that integrate STEAM concepts.

Recommendation
That the STEAM in Our World grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: STEAM In Our World.pdf

27. APPROVE THE 2017 EQUIPMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR MANY SARASOTA SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: $41,079 will provide new food processor blades to Food and Nutrition kitchens serving these schools: Alta Vista, Atwater, Booker High, Brentwood, Brookside, Cranberry, Emma E. Booker, Englewood, Fruitville, Garden, Glenallen, Gocio, Gulf Gate, Heron Creek, Imagine Elementary North Port, Lamarque, McIntosh, North Port High, Oak Park, Sarasota Military Academy, Toledo Blade, Tuttle, Wilkinson, Woodland, and YMCA Triad North.

Recommendation
That the 2017 Equipment Assistance Grant be approved.

Attachment: FNS Equipment.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

28. APPROVAL FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL'S VARSITY BASEBALL TEAM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 17TH ANNUAL LAGRANGE TOYOTA INVITATIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT IN LAGRANGE, GA ON MARCH 1 - MARCH 4, 2018

Description
This tournament will allow Venice High School's Varsity Baseball team to compete against some of the top caliber teams in Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Recommendation
That the Venice High Varsity Baseball trip to LaGrange, GA on March 1-4, 2018 be approved.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

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

Description
The custodian 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 as presented.

Attachment: 11.7.17 Deletion Report - for Board approval with letter.pdf

30. APPROVAL TO LEASE XEROX PRINT SHOP EQUIPMENT

Description
The Print Shop requests permission to replace the three digital copy machines leased from Xerox Corporation. The equipment is five years old and needs to be updated. The Print Shop currently produces approximately 57 million impressions a year, operating 24 hours a day, five days a week. The new equipment has added features that replace tasks that were done manually, will increase printing capacity by 9%, and will provide a lower cost per copy. The projected cost is $28,530.04 a month for 72 months. This results in an upgrade of equipment and printing capacity while saving approximately $3949 per month over the current lease. This equipment is contained on the TCPN contract for Multifunction Copiers. The funds for this purchase are contained in the capital millage funds allocated for the equipment.

Recommendation
That the lease of Xerox Corporation printing equipment, in the amount of $2,054,162.88, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Approval to lease XEROX PRINT SHOP EQUIPMENT.pdf

FACILITIES

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

Description
The Facilities Services change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of $41,978.37 in gross contract dollars.

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

Attachment: Fac change orders.pdf

32. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE 2017 COT LABS RENOVATIONS

Description
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein the final payment to the contractor for approval. The Executive Director of Facilities Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the certificate of substantial completion be approved as presented.

Attachment: COT LABS CERT.pdf

33. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE PHILLIPPI ELEM PARKING LOT ADDITION

Description
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein the final payment to the contractor for approval. The Executive Director of Facilities Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the certificate of substantial completion be approved as presented.

Attachment: Phillippi cert.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

34. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS

Description
The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $169,818.23 in gross contract dollars.

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

Attachment: NOV07CO.pdf

35. ACCEPTANCE OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD SCHOOL BUILDING 10 RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in the Application and Certificate for Payment #2 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: 21704120-2-FINAL.pdf

36. ACCEPTANCE OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PORTABLE CONNECTION PROJECT

Description
All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in the Application and Certificate for Payment #2 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: 21704502-2-FINAL.pdf

FINANCE

37. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending September 30, 2017 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the first quarter of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately November when property taxes are received.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending September 30,2017 as presented.

Attachment: Sept 17-18 supers.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

38. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ACCOUNTANT, NON-DEGREED

Description
The revised job description for Accountant, Non-Degreed is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for the Accountant, Non-Degreed as presented.

Attachment: Job 112 - Accountant Non-Degreed.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

39. APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5.202

Description
Policy 5.202 - Postsecondary Enrollment Programs has been advertised and is ready for approval.


Recommendation
That the new School Board Policy 5.202 be approved as presented.


Attachment: Policy 5.202 Secondary Enrollment Programs.pdf

40. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.30*

Description
It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policy up-to-date:

Policy 4.30* - Challenged Materials


Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policy 4.30*.


Attachment: Policy 4.30 Challenged Materials.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES CHARTER SCHOOL

Description

According to section 1002.33(9), F.S. and State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.099827, Florida Administrative Code, a charter school that receives a school grade of "D" or "F" must submit a school improvement plan (SIP) to the charter school's sponsor for approval. Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (SSIS) received a grade of "D" and therefore is submitting the attached SIP for approval or denial by the School Board. The SIP must address the barriers to student success, the specific actions the school will implement to address deficiencies in student performance, including strategies, resources, persons responsible for implementation and the timeline. The plan must also set measurable performance goals and targets for 2017-2018 that reflect high expectations for students. It is the responsibility of the district to offer guidance and support and to monitor the implementation of SSIS' plan to improve student achievement.

Recommendation
That the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 2017-2018 School Improvement Plan be approved as presented.

Attachment: School Improvement Plan Summary Sheet SY2017-2018.pdf
Attachment: SSIS 2017-18 SIP.pdf

Motions:
That the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 2017-2018 School Improvement Plan be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Bridget Ziegler
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

42. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

Description
The revised job description for Director of Communications is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Director of Communications as presented.

Attachment: Job 294 - Director of Communications.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Director of Communications as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

43. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PARAPROFESSIONAL AIDE III - POOL AIDE

Description
The new job description for Paraprofessional Aide III - Pool Aide is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Paraprofessional Aide III - Pool Aide.

Attachment: Job 122 - Paraprofessional Aide III - Pool Aide.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Paraprofessional Aide III - Pool Aide.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

44. ADOPTION OF TENTATIVE DISTRICT EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES PLAN

Description
Section 1013.35, Florida Statutes, establishes a series of facility planning actions with which all Florida School Boards must comply. Planning staff and Budget staff have completed the Department of Education's on-line planning tool and have submitted the draft plan to all local governments for review of Comprehensive Plan consistency. The School Board is now asked to adopt the plan, which does comply with the financial feasibility requirement. The first section replicates the revenues and projects in the Board's recently-adopted five-year capital budget; the first year of this section constitutes the capital outlay budget as requires in s.1013.61,F.S. The Planning section reflects future facility needs that are currently unfunded based on projected market growth. The reader should use caution when interpreting this document as some date elements (e.g., class size, school enrollments, total enrollments, future costs) are misleading due to the spreadsheet design. Also, the Board's adoption of this document does not compel any action past the implementation of the Capital Budget for 2018-2022, as previously adopted September 19, 2017.

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

Attachment: 1718 District Work Plan.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board adopt the tentative district educational facilities plan as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Bridget Ziegler
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Eric Robinson	- Nay
Bridget Ziegler	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

45. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE SARASOTA STEM ACADEMY

Description
International School of Excellence Florida, d/b/a Sarasota STEM Academy, submitted a charter school application on August 1, 2017. The district Charter Review Committee's final evaluation report of the Sarasota STEM Academy application is submitted for consideration. Pursuant to s. 1002.33(6)(b), F.S., the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a charter school.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota STEM Academy charter school application to the School Board be denied/approved.

Attachment: Sarasota STEM Final Report.pdf
Attachment: Sarasota STEM App Summary.pdf

46. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description

Shirley Brown discussed the withdrawal of the Sarasota STEM Academy charter application.  She wanted to reiterate whoever has the funding for the school has to show a good educational plan and students that are willing to attend.  The Superintendent and Board Members wanted to recognize the staff for all the time and effort to vet the proposal.

Since this is Caroline Zucker's last Board Meeting as Chair this year, Bridget Ziegler presented her with a thank-you gift on behalf of the Board.

The Superintendent and Board Members were pleased to attend the grand opening of the Suncoast Technical College-North Port and the Shannon Staub Library today.

Recommendation
N/A

47. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 8:05 p.m. 

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on November 7, 2017 and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 28, 2017.

___________________                                 ___________________
Secretary                                                      Chair
Todd Bowden                                                 Caroline Zucker