1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Resolution - School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, Affirming Support of Amendment 8 Relating to Class Size - Gary Leatherman

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

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Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Superintendent Lori White announced the dates of the Parent Institutes:

October 30, 2010, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Sarasota High School

November 13, 2010, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Heron Creek Middle School

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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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.


Minutes: No corrections

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: Caroline Zucker
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 5, 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: 10-19-10.pdf
Attachment: Board October 19 2010 (Addendum 1).pdf
Attachment: OOF CharterAlternativeOct 2010.pdf
Attachment: Board October 19 2010 (Addendum 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 10.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS, SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) ROSTERS AND SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES

Description

2010-2011 School Improvement Plans, School Advisory Council (SAC) Rosters, and School Advisory Council (SAC) Operational Guidelines as posted on the School Board Web Site.   http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/departments/schoolimprovement/default.aspx?id=10020

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the 2010-2011 School Improvement Plans, School Advisory Council (SAC) Rosters, and School Advisory Council (SAC) Operational Guidelines as presented.

10. 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.  Already, staff has completed the Department of Education's on-line planning tool, submitted it to all local governments for review of Comprehensive Plan consistency, and submitted the tentative plan to DOE by the October 1 deadline.  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 required in s. 1013.61, F.S.  Spreadsheets in the second section denote projects planned in years 2016-2020 to accommodate the Capital Outlay FTE projected by the state.  Spreadsheets in the final section denote projects planned in years 2021-2030 to accommodate the projected COFTE.  The reader should use caution when interpreting this document as much of the data elements (e.g., remaining revenues, class size, school enrollments, total enrollments, future costs) are misleading due to the spreadsheets' design.  Also, the Board's adoption of this document does not compel any action past the implementation of the Capital Budget for 2011-2015, as previously adopted September 14, 2010.

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

Attachment: 2010 Tentative District Educational Facilities Plan.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2011 GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS' LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

Description
See attachments.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2011 Legislative Program.

Attachment: Clean 2011 Consortium Program.pdf
Attachment: Transmittal of 2011 GFCSB Legislative Program.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

12. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ACHIEVEMENT

Description
This contract provides writing training workshops at various schools throughout the district.  This contract in the amount of $50,000 is in excess of the $50,000 limit, which requires School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the contract with Professional Development for Achievement for writing training workshops be approved as presented.

13. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION FLORIDA

Description
See agreement attached.

Recommendation
That the continuation of services for online delivery of ESOL courses between the Center for Technology and Education, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: CTechEd_Contract_ESOL0001.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH MACEDONIA HUMAN SERVICES CULTURAL TRAINING CENTER SES TUTORING PROVIDER

Description
Macedonia Human Services Cultural Training Center has had a breach of contract pertaining to security, which caused the need to terminate the contract. The breach is outlined in detail within the attached letter.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the termination of Macedonia Human Services Cultural Training Center Title I SES contract with the School Board of Sarasota County which had been originally approved on August 3, 2010 (Item #27).

Attachment: Macedonia Termination Ltr_10_3_10.pdf
Attachment: Macedonia 10-11 SES Contract_10_3_10.pdf

GRANTS

15. APPROVAL OF THE LIFE SKILLS 4 TEENS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS TRUST FUND FOR SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $160,280 will allow Sarasota High School to provide enhanced instruction, mentoring activities, training, mentor support, and addressing unmet needs. The grant will enhance and improve student performance for at-risk, low-performing students and to reduce dropout rates by providing additional learning opportunities.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Life Skills 4 Teens grant proposal.

Attachment: Life Skills 4 Teens approved.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLDOE FOR THE ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

Description
COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $278,229 will allow the Academic Intervention program to improve student academic achievement at Schools in Need of Improvement (SINI) through intensive instruction in targeted areas to low-achieving students.  After school tutoring will be provided to students and professional development opportunities will be available to teachers. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the School Improvement Initiative grant proposal.

Attachment: School Improvement Initiative-Sarasota Authorized.pdf

EXPULSIONS

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION NO. 10-300

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-300, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 9, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-300, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 14, 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. 10-300, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 14 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-300.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-028

Description

On September 14, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-028, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance 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, 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. 11-028, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-028.pdf (Confidential Item)

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-042

Description
On September 22, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-042, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs or Paraphernalia.  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. 11-042, 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 June 15 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-042.pdf (Confidential Item)

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-053

Description
On September 22, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-053, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disobedience, Insubordination.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 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. 11-053, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-053.pdf (Confidential Item)

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-466

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-466, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 30, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-466, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol, Drugs, or Paraphernalia.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 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. 10-466, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 4 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-466.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-055

Description

On September 22, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-055, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Disruption of School Function.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 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. 11-055, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-055.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-064

Description
On September 28, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-064, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until June 15, 2011.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.35, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 11-064, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-064.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-068

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-068, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting - Gang Related.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 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. 11-068, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-068.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-073

Description

On September 29, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-073, 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 30, 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. 11-073, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately, until June 30 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-073.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-469

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-469 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 29, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-469, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Drug or Substances reported to be Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-469, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-469.pdf (Confidential Item)

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-494

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-494 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On May 19, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-494, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(e), Fighting and Disruptive Behavior.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 5, 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. 10-494, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 10-494.pdf (Confidential Item)

CONSTRUCTION

28. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER RANKINGS FOR THE LAUREL NOKOMIS HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
The scope of work shall include design and construction administration services to renovate the HVAC systems including new chiller(s) and pumps, thermal energy storage system, piping, air side systems, and electrical distribution system at the referenced campus.  Also included is the sealing of the perimeter of the attic space with an air barrier to create a non-ventilated attic, paint, carpet and paving.  On 9/29/2010, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select an architect/engineer for this project.  The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with Board policy.  The project budget is approximately $10,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.   

Recommendation
That the rankings of architect/engineers for the Laurel Nokomis HVAC Renovation project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

Attachment: BAIenc10-19-10LaurelNokomisHVACRenov-A.pdf

29. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS

Description

The substantial completion dates, original and final contract amounts are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor.  The Director of Construction Services has determined that the projects are complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the cited Construction Services' projects be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractors be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-19-2010ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CSD.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT: PHASE 1.B - PORTABLE CAMPUS PLAN

Description
Under the terms of the 11/17/2009 (Item #30) Board approved "Construction Manager's Pre-Construction Services Contract for the Booker High School - Rebuild Project", the Executive Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Willis A. Smith, Inc. for a portion of the Booker High School Rebuild Project.  The 11/17/2009 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.  The scope of this contract shall include construction management services necessary to complete site development and construction for the install and connections of the portable campus according to DMK Associates and Harvard Jolly Architects plans dated August 30 and August 31, 2010, respectively.  The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $1,220,595.00.  The remaining contracts for construction will be negotiated upon completion of those contract documents.  This contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That the contract for construction for the Booker High School Rebuild Project: Phase 1.B - Portable Campus Plan be approved as presented.

31. 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.  This change order totals an increase of $17,763.35 in contract amount.

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

Attachment: BAIenc10-19-2010CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

32. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTHS ENDING JULY 31, 2010 AND AUGUST 31, 2010

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the months ending July 31, 2010 and August 31, 2010, do not reflect any unexpected trends at this early period in the 2010-2011 fiscal year.  The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately November when property taxes are received, as is seen every year.  However, the deficit will increase because of the budgeted decrease in fund balance in the General Fund due to continuing State cuts and decreases in local revenue.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the months ending July 31, 2010 and August 31, 2010, be approved as presented.

Attachment: July 2010.pdf
Attachment: August 2010.pdf

TRANSPORTATION

33. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE THIRTY SCHOOL BUSES

Description
This purchase is a direct replacement of twenty-five (25) regular air conditioned school buses and five (5) air conditioned lift buses in accordance with the thirteen (13) year replacement cycle and approved in the 2010-2011 Capital Transportation Budget.  Replacement will be thirty (30) of the worst condition buses that have high mileage and nearing the point of possible costly repairs with new buses that get better fuel mileage and contain the newest safety equipment that will benefit child safety.

Recommendation
That the purchase of thirty (30) new buses to replace thirty (30) buses on the scheduled thirteen (13) year replacement cycle be approved as presented.

34. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD, INC.

Description

The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. (SW) and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (SBSC) regarding workforce development services provided to youth under the Construction Technology Careers (CTC) Initiative Preapprenticeship Partnership for the 2010-2011 school year.  Under this partnership, the Construction Technology Careers (CTC) Coordinator provides specific services, working in partnership with SBSC staff.  SW, in cooperation with SBSC, hires a Construction Technology Careers (CTC) Coordinator, who will provide services to Sarasota County High Schools and Sarasota County Technical Institute, in conjunction with SBSC.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: Agreement - Suncoast Workforce and SBSC 2010-2011.pdf

Motions:
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Abstain
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

35. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: The Board Chair introduced a group of students from the Community Youth Development (CYD) or the STAR Leadership Training who is in the audience to observe the Board meeting and to meet and greet the Superintendent and the Board members after the Board meeting.

36. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:13 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on October 19, 2010, and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 2, 2010.