1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: None.

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

 

Dan Lobeck - Impact Fees
Ken Marsh - Impact Fees
Richard Weingarten - Impact Fees

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: None.

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.

Minutes: Frank Kovach participated in the Board meeting remotely via speaker telephone and voted via E-Agenda voting system.

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: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the October 7, 2014 (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: 10-21-14 Board.pdf
Attachment: 10-21-14add.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 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 Reassignment Agenda 10.21.14.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF A WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM UTILITY EASEMENT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
As part of a project to loop the water system and improve water quality and reliability in the Taylor Ranch area, Sarasota County needs a water distribution utility easement on the Taylor Ranch Elementary School campus from the School Board.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the water distribution system utility easement on the Taylor Ranch Elementary School campus for Sarasota County, as presented.

Attachment: Taylor Ranch ES Water Distribution Utility Easement.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF 2013-2014 OPPAGA REPORT FOR SAFETY & SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Description
Florida Statues, 1006.7 (6), mandates that school district utilize the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Safety and Security Best Practices to conduct an annual self-assessment of their Safety and Security Program. The Best Practices Safety and Security self-assessment results must be received by the School Board at a publicly noticed School Board Meeting.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the 2013-2014 OPPAGA Safety and Security Report as presented.

Attachment: OPPAGA 2013-2014.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF RENTAL RATES FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR RELATED TO VENICE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Description
On November 9, 2013 the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida approved the User Agreement for the Venice Performing Arts Center. One of the appendices to that agreement was the rental rate structure. That appendix provided for annual adjustments to those rental rates. This motion updates those rates to be in line with other School Board approved rates for "not-for-profit" organizations, and staff expectation of what the local market will bear for "for-profit" organizations.

Recommendation
That the rental rates for the 2014-2015 school year related to the Venice Performing Arts Center be approved as presented in the attachment.

Attachment: VPAC Hourly Rates 9-26 v5.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This affiliation agreement is made between the University of West Florida and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for the purpose of educating and training undergraduate interns.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement with the University of West Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Univ-WestFlaAffiliationAgreement-BAIattachment10-21-2014.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR A CHILD FIND SPECIALIST

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 2014-2015 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 -$10-21-2014.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR A CHILD FIND SPECIALIST

Description

As assured through the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant, the contract between the 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 $78,050.00 and is allocated as part of the 2014-2015 FDLRS grant.

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

Attachment: CharlotteCo-ChildFindContractFDLRS-$10-21-2014.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MANTEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR A HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST/TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

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 Human Resource Specialist/Technology Specialist.  The Specialist will provide assistance to the designated district in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of personnel development to the education of youth who are exceptional and/or have unique needs based on locally assessed needs and established state priorities.  The cost of the contract is $60,500.00 and is allocated as part of the 2014-2015 FDLRS grant.   

Recommendation
That the contract between the Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for a Human Resource Specialist/Technology Specialist be approved as presented.

Attachment: ManateeCo-HRD-ContractFDLRS -$10-21-2014.pdf

GRANTS

16. APPROVAL OF THE BUSCH GARDENS PHYSICS DAY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,000 will allow Booker High School students to collect, analyze and draw conclusions about velocity, acceleration and conservation of momentum and mechanical energy using real data they collect at Busch Gardens during Physics Day.

Recommendation
That the Busch Gardens Physics Day grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Busch Gardens Physics.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF THE MASK DANCE AND THEATER FROM BALI GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,028 will allow a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary exploration of the culture and history of Bali for Alta Vista Elementary third grade students.

Recommendation
That the Mask Dance and Theater from Bali grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Mask Dance Theater.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE FIELD SAMPLING TECHNIQUES GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,387 will allow Ashton Elementary students the chance to learn about estuary and marine habitats through hands-on field experiences taking water samples for analysis.

Recommendation
That the Field Sampling Techniques grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Field Sampling.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE MARINE SCIENCE PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR PHILLIPPI SHORES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,250 will allow Phillippi Shores Elementary students the chance to learn about estuary and marine habitats through hands-on field experiences taking water samples for analysis.


Recommendation
That the Marine Science Project be approved.

Attachment: Marine Science.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE SOPHOMORE ROBOTICS ELECTRONICS PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will purchase VEX robotics components for Pine View School's high school robotics program.

Recommendation
That the Sophomore Robotics Electronics proposal be approved.

Attachment: Robotics.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

21. APPROVAL OF THE FIELD TRIP FOR STUDENT'S OF BOOKER HIGH TO ATTEND THE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DANCE FESTIVAL IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ON MARCH 4, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 8, 2015.

Description
The selected students of Booker High School's Dance Team will attend classes from working dance professionals in genres including ballet, modern, jazz, world dance and somatic movements.

Recommendation
That the field trip for selected students of Booker High School to attend the Regional High School Dance Festival being held in Norfolk Virginia on March 4, 2015 through March 8, 2015 be approved as presented.

EXPULSIONS

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-320

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-320, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On March 20, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-320 violated School Board Policy 5.32 Possession of Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 29, 2015.

 

 

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.32, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 14-320, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until May 29, 2015 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: 14-320.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-008

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-008, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On August 26, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-008 violated School Board Policy 5.34 Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 1, 2015.

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. 15-008, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 1, 2015 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: 15-008.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-272

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-272, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On February 14, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-272 violated School Board Policy 5.32 Aggravated Battery on School Personnel.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 29, 2015.

 

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.32, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 14-272, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until May 29, 2015 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: 14-272.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-243

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-243, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On January 29, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-243 violated School Board Policy 5.32, Imitation Drugs and Inappropriate Behavior. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 15, 2015.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.32, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 14-243, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 15, 2015 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-243.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-227

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-227, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On February 3, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-227 violated School Board Policy 5.32 Weapon Possession.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 14, 2015.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.32, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 14-227, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 14, 2015 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: 14-227.pdf (Confidential Item)

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-251

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-251, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On January 31, 2014 the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-251 violated School Board Policy 5.32 Drug Possession.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 9, 2015.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.32, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 14-251, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 9, 2015 of the 2014-2015 academic year.   

Attachment: 14-251.pdf (Confidential Item)

28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-058

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-058, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.32 Battery, Verbal Assault on School Board Employee.  On September 18, 2014, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-058, violated School Board Policy 5.32 Battery, Verbal Assault on School Board Employee.  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 5.32, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 15-058, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2014-2015 academic year, the 2015 summer session, and until June 2 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: 15-058.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

29. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0111 FOR VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE MATERIALS AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Variable Frequency Drive Materials and Repair Services' were received from three vendors on September 23, 2014.  The bid of Commercial Air Management, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  Funds for these purchases are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Commercial Air Management, Inc., to provide 'Variable Frequency Drive Materials and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: VariableFreq15-0111Rec.pdf

30. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0125 FOR TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Tree Trimming and Removal Services' were received from eight vendors on October 1, 2014.  The bid of Blades of Green was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  Funds for these purchases are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Blades of Green, to provide 'Tree Trimming and Removal Services' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: TreeTrim15-0125Rec.pdf

31. 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: AgdDeleteProperty 10-21-2014.pdf

32. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0155 FOR BUS BRAKE REPAIR PARTS

Description
Bids to provide 'Bus Brake Repair Parts' were received from nine vendors on September 25, 2014.  The bids of Fleet Acquisitions, LLC, Fleet Pride, Rush Truck Centers of Florida dba Rush Truck Center of Tampa, Sun State International, and The Parts House were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budget allocated to the Transportation Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Fleet Acquisitions, LLC, Fleet Pride, Rush Truck Centers of Florida dba Rush Truck Center of Tampa, Sun State International, and The Parts House, to provide 'Bus Brake Repair Parts' in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BusBrakeParts15-0155Rec.pdf

33. APPROVAL TO REJECT VENICE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CONCESSION SERVICES RFP #15-0326

Description

Proposals to provide 'Venice Performing Arts Center Concession Services' were due on October 7, 2014.  It is requested that the solicitation be rejected since no proposals were received.

Recommendation
That the 'Venice Performing Arts Center Concession Services' RFP be rejected.

Attachment: VPAC Concession15-0326Agd-REJECT.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

34. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL RENOVATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION PHASE 1

Description
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor.  The final costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order #4 for approval.  The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota High School Renovation and New Construction Phase 1 be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractors be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-21-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO4-SHSPh1.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #1 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

After contracting the Architects and Engineers and proceeding with the design the district decided to add to and change the scope of the design services causing the designers to allocate more time to the project than originally contracted.  See Amendment attached for details.

The total amount of these changes is $72,995.00.  These funds are available through the project budget.

Recommendation
That Amendment #1 to the Agreement dated 8/20/2013, Item #16, with Fawley Bryant Architects for the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Addition and Renovation project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-21-2014_ArchAmend1-BayHavenAdd&Renov.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 WITH SCHENKEL SHULTZ ARCHITECTURE FOR SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE PHASE III CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
The scope of work for the amendment shall include additional electrical engineering work required to support design and installation on walkway and track lighting at the Law Enforcement Academy.

Recommendation
That Amendment #2 to the Agreement dated 11/2/2010, Item #29, with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for Sarasota County Technical Institute Phase III Construction project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc10-21-2014_ArchAmend2-SCTIPhIII.pdf

37. APPROVAL TO INCREASE PURCHASING OF CONTRACTS FOR COMMISSIONING OF BUILDING SYSTEMS CONSULTING SERVICES

Description
Commissioning of Building Systems Consulting Services contracts by Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. dba SSRCx and Affiliated Engineers, Inc. were Board approved on 7/22/2014 (Item #51) for a three (3)-year period.  In order to cover anticipated expenditures for the three (3) (3)-year contract period, it is necessary to increase the purchasing limit by $515,000.00 and modify the consulting fees to vary per project.  Funds for this increase are available through individual capital project accounts.

Recommendation
That the purchasing limits with the two commissioning firms to provide Commissioning of Building Systems Consulting Services be increased by $515,000.00 and modify the consulting fees to vary per project be approved as presented.

38. 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 ($232,552.74) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders is a ($143,166.00) credit for a Direct Material Purchase; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Order is ($143,166.00) result a net of $0.00 in sales tax savings.  There will be no sales tax savings for this Direct Material Purchase Order because the State contract pricing was included in the construction contract. 

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

Attachment: BAIenc10-21CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

39. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2014

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending August 31, 2014 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 fiscal year.  The negative trend in the General Fund will continue until approximately November when property taxes are received.  Expenditures are anticipated to exceed revenues at year end in the General Fund because of the use of unassigned fund balance included in the adopted budget.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending August 31, 2014 be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: August 14-15 supers.pdf

40. APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND

Description
The Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment number one is transferring $2.75 million from the restricted for future capital projects account into North Port SCTI $2.1 million and $650,000 into the Fruitville Elementary new building account.  After transfer of the $2.75 million, the restricted for future capital projects account has a balance of $8,952,855 or 10.61% of capital millage and sales tax revenues.  Additional information is in the attachment.

Recommendation
That the Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment Number One for the fiscal year 2014-2015 be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: Capital Outlay Fund Budget Amendment Number One.pdf

41. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.117*+

Description
It is recommended that the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 4.117*+ - Early High School Graduation.

Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 4.117*+.

Attachment: 4.117 Early High School Graduation.pdf
Minutes: Frank Kovach participated in the Board meeting remotely via speaker telephone and voted via E-Agenda voting system.

Motions:
That the Board approves to advertise the new School Board Policy 4.117*+.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

42. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 4.10*+ & 4.11*+

Description

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

Policy 4.10*+ - The Curriculum

Policy 4.11*+ - Student Progression Plan

Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policies 4.10*+ & 4.11*+

Attachment: Policy 4.10 The Curriculum.pdf
Attachment: Policy 4.11 Student Progression Plan.pdf
Minutes: Frank Kovach participated in the Board meeting remotely via speaker telephone and voted via E-Agenda voting system.

Motions:
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policies 4.10*+ & 4.11*+	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

43. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR COORDINATOR, VOLUNTEER AND PARTNERHSIP PROGRAM

Description
The revised job description for Coordinator, Volunteer and Partnership Program is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the job description for Coordinator, Volunteer and Partnership Program as presented.

Attachment: vpo coordinator.pdf
Minutes: Frank Kovach participated in the Board meeting remotely via speaker telephone and voted via E-Agenda voting system.

Motions:
That the School Board approve the job description for Coordinator, Volunteer and Partnership Program as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

44. APPROVAL OF A REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE MORATORIUM ON THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IMPACT FEES

Description
On October 2, 2012 the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida passed a motion requesting that the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners institute a county-wide moratorium on the imposition of the Educational Education System Impact Fees for a period of two years. On December 11, 2012 the Commission adopted Ordinance 2012-050 instituting such a moratorium for the period December 15, 2012 through December 14, 2014.  The School Board agrees it is in our best interest to continue this moratorium for another year.  In that year staff intends to complete a Long Range School Planning Study that will address the need for and cost of potential future Educational System Impact Fees.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida request the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners adopt an ordinance suspending collection of the Educational System Impact Fees for all Principal Residential Users where both (a) an application for the corresponding building permit is submitted to or accepted by the County or Municipality prior to December 14, 2015, and (b) the Certificate of Occupancy is issued on or before December 14, 2016.  Unless negated by a future resolution of the School Board and action by the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners, the Educational System Impact Fees ordinance shall resume December 15, 2015, in its current form.

Minutes: Frank Kovach participated in the Board meeting remotely via speaker telephone and voted via E-Agenda voting system.

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida request the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners adopt an ordinance suspending collection of the Educational System Impact Fees for all Principal Residential Users where both (a) an application for the corresponding building permit is submitted to or accepted by the County or Municipality prior to December 14, 2015, and (b) the Certificate of Occupancy is issued on or before December 14, 2016.  Unless negated by a future resolution of the School Board and action by the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners, the Educational System Impact Fees ordinance shall resume December 15, 2015, in its current form.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

45. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE SKY ACADEMY OF ENGLEWOOD

Description
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 SKY Academy of Englewood charter application to the School Board be denied / approved.

Attachment: SKY Eng CRC Final Evaluation 10-10-14.pdf
Minutes: Frank Kovach participated in the Board meeting remotely via speaker telephone and voted via E-Agenda voting system.

Motions:
That the SKY Academy of Englewood charter application to the School Board be approved.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	- Nay
Jane Goodwin	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Bridget Ziegler	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

46. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Minutes: 

Caroline Zucker shared her positive experience serving lunch at Fruitville and Emma E. Booker this week and said how much she enjoyed it.  She also read a letter of thanks from the National Council of Jewish Women for moving the football games from a Friday to a Thursday because of Yom Kippur.

Jane Goodwin thanked Scott Lempe and his team for doing an excellent job in saving the district $2.4 million in energy savings.  She also was pleased that we received the $1.2 million for an art and music grant.  She also reminded the public that SCTI Culinary Arts department will begin their annual holiday pie sale.  The deadline for ordering in November 18. 

47. ADJOURNMENT

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Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 3:36 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on October 21, 2014, and approved at the regular Board meeting on November 4, 2014.

 

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Secretary                                                      Chair
Lori White                                                    Jane Goodwin