1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

N/A

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Update of the 3 year Teaching American History Grant - Bernadette Bennett

Education Channel Update

Strategic Plan 2011 Measured Outcomes  - Dr. Natalie Roca

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: None

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

Motions:
That the Board approves the correction to the Consent Agenda.  Delete Item #13 - Agreement between the Red Cross and the Sarasota School District	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Todd
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

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: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Not Present

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the September 20, 2011, (Monthly Work Session) 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: 101811.pdf
Attachment: 10-18-11 add 1.pdf
Attachment: 10-18-11 add 2.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 October 18.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF AMENDED DISTRICT PLAN FOR SERVICES TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS (ELLs)/LEP

Description
The Amended 2009-2011 District Plan for Services to English Language Learners (ELLs)/LEP is being presented for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Amended 2009-2011 District Plan for Services to English Language Learners (ELLs)/LEP.

Attachment: District ELL Plan 2009-2011 Revised signed original.pdf

10. RESOLUTION FOR SURPLUS AND SPOT SURVEY ACTIONS FOR THE OLD TRIAD FACILITY

Description

In August of 2010 the Triad program moved from the district's four-acre site at 4409 Sawyer Road into remodeled spaces at the old CYESIS Facility.  Since then the district determined that the prior site has no further educational purpose and processed a Request for Proposals to solicit interest in leasing or purchasing the site.  There is now a contract to sell the site.

Recommendation
That the School Board adopt the attached Resolution declaring that the property at 4409 Sawyer Road is no longer necessary for educational purposes and directing staff to submit a Plant Survey amendment recommending disposal of the site.

Attachment: BAIenc10-18-2011ResolutionforOldTriadSite.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT TO SELL THE OLD TRIAD PARCEL

Description

In August of 2010 the Triad program moved from the district's four-acre site at 4409 Sawyer Road into remodeled spaces at the old CYESIS facility.  Since then the district determined that the prior site has no further educational purpose and processed a Request for Proposals to solicit interest in leasing or purchasing the site.  There is now a contract to sell the site.  By separate action the School Board is adopting a Resolution declaring that this parcel has no further educational purpose and directing staff to process a Plant Survey amendment to remove the site from inventory.

Recommendation
That the School Board approves the contract for sale, as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-18-2011ContractSIGNED-LRP.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

12. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ACHIEVEMENT, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Professional Development for Achievement, Inc. (PDA, Inc.) will provide writing professional development training for ninth and tenth grade English/Reading teachers at Sarasota County High Schools.  This contract in the amount of $20,000 requires School Board approval since PDA, Inc. has additional contracts which exceed the $50,000 limit.  This contract is funded through the Education Foundation.


Recommendation
That the contract between Professional Development for Achievement, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

13. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RED CROSS AND THE SARASOTA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Description
This is the Shelter agreement between the Red Cross and the Sarasota School District for the use of the School Board locations identified as emergency shelters during a disaster.  The agreement outlines each organizations responsibilities and roles, provides for additional personnel to assist along with School District staff.  It also provides reimbursement associated with damage to the facility, and reimbursement to the District for funds to pay for custodial and food service personnel.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the agreement between the Red Cross and the Sarasota School District.

Attachment: Red Cross ShelterAgreement 2011.pdf

EXPULSIONS

14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-271

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. 11-271, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: ABEYANCE 11-271.pdf (Confidential Item)

15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-449

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-449, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 27, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-449, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Distribution of Counterfeit Money.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 1, 2012.

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. 11-449, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012 summer session until August 1 of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-449.pdf (Confidential Item)

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-039

Description
On September 12, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-039, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 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 12-039, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-039.pdf (Confidential Item)

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-043

Description

On September 23, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-043, 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 15, 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. 12-043, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-043.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-064

Description
On September 27, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-064, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Vandalism.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 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. 12-064, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-064.pdf (Confidential Item)

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-066

Description
On October 4, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-066, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance, School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles, and 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 6, 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. 12-066, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-066.pdf (Confidential Item)

CONSTRUCTION

20. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AT BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY

Description
This easement will assign an easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric utility facilities (including wires, cables, conduits, and appurtenant equipment) to be installed from time to time; with the right to reconstruct, improve, add to, enlarge, change the voltage, as well as the size of and remove such facilities or any of them within an easement ten (10) feet in width.  This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement at Booker High School between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Power and Light Company, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-18-2011SCSB&FPLNonExclusiveEasement-BHS.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF BUILDINGS NO. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 23, 25, 80 AND PORTABLES NO. 99-106B, 99-106C, 99-481 AND 99-577 AT SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE (SCTI)

Description
The specified buildings are one-story buildings and portables that are in the path of construction for Phase III at SCTI.  The demolition value of these buildings has been proven by the Castaldi Formula calculation.  Funds for this demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Buildings No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16, 23, 25, 80 and Portables No. 99-106B, 99-106C, 99-481 and  99-577 at Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI) from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-18-2011SCTIBldgs&PortsDemo.pdf

22. 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 $883,410.98 in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $535,328.74 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $504,885.60 result a net of $30,443.14 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc10-18-2011CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

23. APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE HP FINANCIAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

Description
This amendment reflects the reduced lease payments due to favorable price adjustments.

Recommendation
That the third amendment to the HP Financial Services Agreement be approved as presented.

Attachment: HP AMENDMENT.pdf

24. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

25. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:56 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on October 18, 2011, and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 1, 2011.