1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of the Sarasota Bay Rotary Club 

Recognition of Disability History and Awareness Weeks (First two weeks in October) - Sonia Figaredo-Alberts

Recognition of Woodland Middle School LEED Silver Certification - Scott Lempe

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Presentation Fit Cast Live - Joe Binswanger - Jennifer Tucker

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Arthur O'Leary - Resignation
Dr. Jeri Rosenthal - Wellness Policy
Sonia Romano - Wellness Policy

 

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.

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 September 14, 2010 (Public Hearing Class Size Compliance), September 14, 2010 (Public Hearing Adoption of the 2010 Millage Rates and 2010-2011 Final Budget), September 21, 2010 (Monthly Work Session) and the September 21, 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: 10-05-10.pdf
Attachment: 10-05-10add.pdf
Attachment: 10-05-10add2.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 05.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN NORTH PORT

Description
Pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning and to applicable statutes, staff has identified a site for a future elementary school site in North Port.  This "Haberland" site is comprised of 92 small parcels and is desirable due to its sufficient size, location, numerous street connections, minimal improved parcels, and overall price.

Recommendation
That the School Board adopt the resolution authorizing staff and general counsel to acquire the Haberland site for a future elementary school as presented.

Attachment: N Port Property Acquisition.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF THE TAVALIN CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Description
Increase existing contract by ($10,000) ten thousand dollars with Fern Tavalin for consultant responsibilities and project management of the Teaching American History Grant.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the increase of Contract # 110001 by the amount of ($10,000) ten thousand dollars.

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS, INC.

Description
This agreement will allow for non-paid career technical work experience for Exceptional Student Education Students from Booker High School, Oak Park School, Riverview High School, and Sarasota High School, ages 16 to 22 years old, in 9th through 12th grades, to learn the day to day business operations at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Inc.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the agreement between the Vocational Instructional Program and the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Inc., as presented.

Attachment: Marie Selby VIP 10-5-2010.pdf

12. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE TUTORING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Academic Excellence Tutoring will provide in-home individual or small group off-site tutoring services to eligible students in Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place on-site (schools or in home) or off-site (library, church, community center) for no less than 1 hour per session.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Academic Excellence Tutoring to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: Academic Excellence Tutoring SES contract 1011.pdf

13. AGREEMENT BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL TUTORIAL SERVICES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Educational Tutorial Services will provide in-home individual or small group off-site tutoring services to eligible students in Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place on-site (schools or in home) or off-site (library, church, community center) for no less than 1 hour per session.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Educational Tutorial Services to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: Educational Tutorial Services SES contract 1011.pdf

14. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SYLVAN LEARNING OF SARASOTA AND CHARLOTTE COUNTIES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Sylvan Learning of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties will provide in-home individual or small group off-site tutoring services to eligible students in Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place on-site (schools or in home) or off-site (library, church, community center) for no less than 1 hour per session.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Sylvan Learning of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: Sylvan Learning of Sarasota and Charlotte Counties SES contract 1011.pdf

15. AGREEMENT BETWEEN A QUANTUM LEAP EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
A Quantum Leap Educational Services, LLC will provide in-home individual or small group off-site tutoring services to eligible students in Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place on-site (schools or in home) or off-site (library, church, community center) for no less that 1 hour per session.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with A Quantum Leap Educational Services, LLC to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: A Quantum Leap Educational Services LLC SES contract 1011.pdf

16. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. will provide one-to-one mentoring for at-risk students.

Recommendation

That the agreement between Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

 

Attachment: YMCA - 2010-2011.pdf
Minutes: Positive Comment - Caroline Zucker

17. APPROVAL OF TECH PREP-CAREER PATHWAYS ARTICULATION AGREEMENT WITH ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA AND THE SUNCOAST CAREER PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM FOR THE 2010-2011 THROUGH THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEARS

Description
In an effort to create a seamless career development system, educational institutions have been encouraged to develop articulation agreements at all feasible levels.  The degree of articulation depends  upon the area of study involved, requires an in-depth analysis of the curriculum and agreements by all parties as to the credibility of the preliminary course of study.  The articulation agreements that are the core of the Career Pathways program afford students the opportunity to earn college or postsecondary credit for courses that are completed as part of their high school program of study.  This agreement allows students greater access to postsecondary education through a mutually beneficial partnership between Art Institute of Tampa and the School District of Manatee County, supporting and aligning with the EdVantage core value of lifelong learning and the strategic objective of creating partnerships.

Recommendation
That the Tech Prep-Career Articulation Agreement with Art Institute of Tampa and the Suncoast Career Pathways Consortium for the 2010-2011 through the 2011-2012 school years be approved.

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement is to provide one Mental Health Liaison for two years to collaborate with the Project Coordinator for the delivery of the Connections 4 Healthy Students Initiative and associated mental health grant objectives.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the agreement between Coastal Behavorial Healthcare, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida.

Attachment: Coastal Behavioral Connections.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

19. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL VPA DANCE FIELD TRIP TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, ON MARCH 9, 2011 THROUGH MARCH 13, 2011

Description
This is an annual regional high school dance festival in which students participate in four days of dance master classes, perform in evening concerts and view the works of students from other schools.  Students will also have the opportunity to take classes and attend lectures from college dance faculty and working professionals.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School VPA Dance field trip to Norfolk, Virginia, on March 9, 2011 through March 13, 2011, be approved.

20. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE FIELD TRIP TO BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, ON MARCH 4, 2011 THROUGH MARCH 6, 2011

Description

This is an annual competition in which over 3000 students from across the East coast participate.  Students will have the opportunity to watch any/all of the ensembles.  We are six time defending champions for Vocal Jazz Ensemble and four time defending champions for Jazz Combo.  In addition to a great opportunity for our students, it's also great public relations for Booker High School.  Along with scholarship auditions, students will also have the opportunity to tour the Berklee College of Music.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble field trip to Boston, Massachusetts, on March 4, 2011 through March 6, 2011, be approved.


Minutes: Positive Comment - Caroline Zucker

EXPULSIONS

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-017

Description
On September 9, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-017, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting and Disruption.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until September 27, 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 11-017, 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 September 27, of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-017.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-010

Description
On September 14, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-010, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting.  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 11.010, 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 11-010.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-002

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-002, was adjudicated delinquent of a felony, thereby violating School Board Policy 5.34.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 23 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.0956, 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. 11-002, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until August 23 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-002.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-003

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-003, was adjudicated delinquent of a felony, thereby violating School Board Policy 5.34.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until July 23 of the 2011-2012 school year.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, Florida State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.0956, 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. 11-003, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until July 23 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-003.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-316

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-316, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 17, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-316, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance, and 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 January 4, 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. 10-316, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 4 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-316.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-409

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No 10-409, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 12, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-409, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(c), Zero Tolerance and Battery on a School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 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. 10-409, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-11 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until August 14 of 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-409.pdf (Confidential Item)

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-268

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-268 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 29, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-268, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fighting Disruption.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 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. 10-268, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 5 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-268.pdf (Confidential Item)

28. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 10-423

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. 10-423 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-423.pdf (Confidential Item)

CONSTRUCTION

29. 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 reduction of $1,876,098.08 in contracts amount.

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

Attachment: BAIenc10-5-2010CSD-COs.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement is to provide one Juvenile Justice Liaison for two years to collaborate with the Project Coordinator for the delivery of the Connections 4 Healthy Students Initiative and associated mental health grant objectives.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the agreement between the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida.

Attachment: DJJ Connections.pdf

31. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AMENDMENT TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.22, BOARD MEETINGS

Description

The amendment involves adding new subparagraph IV (C) which provides: "Speakers addressing the School Board shall not make remarks which are irrelevant to the business of the School Board or which are abusive, threatening, defamatory, obscene, profane, or otherwise of a disorderly nature.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the advertisement of the attached amendment to School Board Policy 2.22, Board Meetings.

Attachment: Policy222.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the advertisement of the attached amendment to School Board Policy 2.22, Board Meetings.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Frank Kovach
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

32. APPROVAL FOR A TWO YEAR MORATORIUM ON EDUCATION SYSTEM IMPACT FEES

Description

On April 13, 2004, the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners, acting upon the request of the School Board of Sarasota County, adopted Ordinance No. 2004-028 establishing county-wide school impact fees.  The County Commission has amended the ordinance twice.  On July 28, 2004, Ordinance 2004-085 clarified the affordable housing language, and on July 11, 2007, Ordinance 2007-056 amended the Credits section.  The 2008-09 report (attached) documents the collections, reimbursements, and allocations for the past five fiscal years.  At this time the School Board asks that the County Commission institute a county-wide moratorium on the imposition of the Educational System Impact Fee for the period December 1, 2010, through November 30, 2012.  Unless negated by a future Resolution of the School Board, the Educational System Impact Fee Ordinance shall resume December 1, 2012, in its current form.

 

 

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County requests the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners to adopt an ordinance suspending collection of the Educational System Impact Fee for all Principal Residential Uses where both (a) an application for the corresponding Building Permit is submitted to or accepted by the County or Municipality during the period December 1, 2010, through November 30, 2012, and (b) the Certificate of Occupancy is issued on or before November 30, 2013.  Unless negated by a future Resolution of the School Board and action by the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners, the Educational System Impact Fee Ordinance shall resume December 1, 2012, in its current form.

Attachment: 2008-09 Report.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County requests the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners to adopt an ordinance suspending collection of the Educational System Impact Fee for all Principal Residential Uses where both (a) an application for the corresponding Building Permit is submitted to or accepted by the County or Municipality during the period December 1, 2010, through November 30, 2012, and (b) the Certificate of Occupancy is issued on or before November 30, 2013. Unless negated by a future Resolution of the School Board and action by the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners, the Educational System Impact Fee Ordinance shall resume December 1, 2012, in its current form.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

33. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

34. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:28 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on October 5, 2010, and approved at the regular Board meeting on October 19, 2010.