1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Senator Nancy Detert - Florida School Board's Association (FSBA) Florida Legislator of the Year Award - Wayne Blanton

Recognition of White Glove Award for Custodial Operations - Scott Lempe and Jody Dumas

Recognition of the Financial Services Department for Receiving Certificates of Excellence in Financial Reporting from both GFOA and ASBO - Lori White - Mitsi Corcoran

Recognition of the Proclamation - International Peace Day and Local Activities - Board Chair Caroline Zucker

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Superintendent Lori White - Resignation of Chief Information Officer Bob Hanson.  This was a multi-year agreement with Sarasota County Government that has really allowed us to improve our Information Technology Services and to position us for the future in terms of meeting the instructional and business needs in our school district in the areas of technology.  The Superintendent conveyed to the Board and the public the accomplishments of Bob Hanson and the Technology Staff during this period of time.

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: John Kampmann - Riverview High School Science Center Status
Millicent Puleo - Contracts on School Board Agenda
Arlene Sweeting - Peace Day Proclamation

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: Shirley Brown
Second: Carol Todd
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 1, 2009, (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: Board September 15 2009 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board September 15 2009 (Addendum 1).pdf
Attachment: 9-15-09 add2.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 September 15.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF MASTER IN-SERVICE PLAN

Description

The Master In-service Plan is the list and description of all staff development training approved by the district.  The Master In-service Plan has added one new component - Response to Intervention (5404002) - and changed ESOL component numbers per State mandate as below:

ESOL Empowering Administrators   1704001
ESOL Empowering Counselors        1704002
ESOL Empowering Teachers           1704003
ESOL Applied Linguistics                1702001
ESOL Cross Culture                        1705001
ESOL Curriculum                            1703001
ESOL Methods of Teaching              1700001
ESOL Testing and Evaluation           1701001
ESOL Training                                1705002

Recommendation
That the district Master In-service Plan be approved as presented.

10. APPROVAL OF TEMPORARY/HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE

Description

The salary schedule was modified to remove Substitute - Voluntary PreK (Day 1 through 20) and Substitute - Voluntary PreK (Long Term). It was originally left on the schedule to accommodate summer employment activity avoiding pay cuts. It no longer applies.

Recommendation
That the Temporary/Hourly Salary Schedule be approved.

Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 0910-Revised 082509.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED 2010 GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS' LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

Description
See attachments.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the proposed Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2010 Legislative Program.

Attachment: 2010 Consortium Program Memo.pdf
Attachment: Proposed 2010 Consortium Program.pdf
Minutes: 

Shirley Brown - Positive Comment

12. APPROVAL OF COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR RENEWAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES

Description
Chapter 2006-82, Laws of Florida, amended s. 120.74(2), F.S., to require that the report be submitted to the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee every other year and is due by October 1, 2009. 

See attached.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Compliance Report for Renewal of School Board Rules.

Attachment: Compliance Report.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

13. VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR GRADES 9 THROUGH 12

Description

Contract with the Florida Virtual School to provide an online instruction option for grades 9-12.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approves the Sarasota Virtual Contract.

Attachment: FINAL FL VIRTUAL SCHOOL 9-12 CONTRACT 090903 FOR FVS.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, MANATEE-SARASOTA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
This is to approve the 2009-2010 State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota and the School Board of Sarasota County Articulation Agreement.

Recommendation

That the Board approves the Articulation Agreement between the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota and the School Board of Sarasota County.

Attachment: Sarasota County School Board IAA 2009 rev 8 20.pdf

15. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

Description

Educational Institution desires that certain of its students, and when appropriate, certain of its faculty members be permitted to visit and utilize the premises of a long-term care nursing facility to afford such students and faculty the opportunity to engage in practical learning and clinical experiences in gerontology and related disciplines.

Recommendation
That the Educational Institution Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Life Care Centers of America be approved.

Attachment: SCTI-Life Care Cntr 09-10.pdf

16. AGREEMENT BETWEEN !A+ TUTOR U AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
!A+ Tutor U will provide small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place either on-site (schools) or off-site (public libraries, church, community center) for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with !A+ Tutor U to provide SES tutoring.


Attachment: !A+Tutor U.pdf

17. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADVANCED HOME TUTORING D/B/A CLUB Z! AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Advanced Home Tutoring d/b/a Club Z! will provide in-home or small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place in home for no less than 1 hour per session.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Club Z! as presented.

Attachment: Advanced Home Tutoring -Club Z!.pdf

18. AGREEMENT BETWEEN A TO Z IN-HOME TUTORING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
A to Z In-Home Tutoring will provide in-home tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Individual tutoring sessions will take place 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 A to Z In-Home Tutoring Service to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: A to Z In Home Tutoring.pdf

19. AGREEMENT BETWEEN MACEDONIA HUMAN SERVICES CULTURAL TRAINING CENTER, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Macedonia Human Services Cultural Training Center will provide in-home individual or small group off-site tutoring services to eligible students 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 Macedonia Human services Training center to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: Macedonia Human Services Cultural Training Center.pdf

20. AGREEMENT BETWEEN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
After School Programs will provide individual or small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place either off-site (libraries, churches, community centers) or in-home, for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with After School Programs to provide SES tutoring.



Attachment: After School Programs Inc.pdf

21. AGREEMENT BETWEEN SMART START TUTORING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description

Smart Start Tutoring will provide individual or small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place either off-site (libraries) or at school sites, for no less than 1 hour per session.

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

Attachment: Smart Start Tutoring.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SARASOTA FOR THE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS IN NORTH COUNTY

Description
This agreement details the relationship and responsibilities shared by the School Board of Sarasota County and the Community Based Organization (CBO), Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota, to be responsible for full implementation of the 21st Century Community Learning Center program in North County; service to be provided at six (6) school-based sites, CBO and FBO sites; to include tutoring, mentoring and enhancement activities as detailed in the Grant, as well as family literacy component.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County, to be responsible for implementing the 21st CCLC program in North County-2009-2010.


Attachment: BG North 09-10 APPROVED.pdf

23. AGREEMENT BETWEEN Si2 AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Si2 will provide small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place either on-site (schools) or off-site (Boys & Girls clubs, Girls Inc) for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Si2 to provide SES tutoring.


Attachment: Si2.pdf

24. AGREEMENT BETWEEN BASIC LEARNING SKILLS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Basic Learning Skills will provide small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place either at school sites or off-site for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Basic Learning Skills to provide SES tutoring.


Attachment: Basic Learning Skills.pdf

25. AGREEMENT BETWEEN LEARNING 4 TODAY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Learning 4 Today will provide individual and small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place either on-site (schools) or off-site for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Learning 4 Today to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: Learning 4 Today.pdf

26. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADVANCED LEARNERS PRIVATE TUTORING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
Advanced Learners Private Tutoring will provide individual tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place in the home for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Advanced Learners Private Tutoring to provide SES tutoring.


Attachment: Advanced Learners Private Tutoring.pdf

27. AGREEMENT BETWEEN ATS PROJECT SUCCESS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Description
ATS Project Success will provide Internet-based tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place in the home for no less than 1 hour per session.


Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with ATS Project Success to provide SES tutoring.

Attachment: ATS Project Success.pdf

GRANTS

28. APPROVAL OF THE EMMA E. BOOKER TORNADO ALLEY VOLUNTEER CENTER GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE NAESP SHARING THE DREAM PROGRAM

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,000 will create a welcoming space with centralized resources that the school needs to increase parental involvement.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Emma E. Booker Tornado Alley Volunteer Center proposal.

Attachment: Emma E. Sharing the Dream.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE EQUIPMENT GRANT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY, BOOKER MIDDLE AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description

ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $38,850 will allow purchase of one steamer and two tilting skillets for the school food service programs.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Equipment Grant application.

Attachment: Food Service Equipment.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES/SENIOR LEARNERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $683,204 will provide adults with disabilities and senior citizens the opportunity for enhanced skills.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Adults with Disabilities/Senior Learners grant application.

Attachment: AWD.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

31. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO THE NATIONAL FFA CONVENTION IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, ON OCTOBER 20, 2009 THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2009

Description
Students will attend the National FFA Convention where they will participate in a career/trade show to learn of the endless opportunities in Agriculture. They will also be involved in leadership courses that pertain to going to college, how to be a better leader, and teamwork classes. One student was chosen to compete for the national title in the National Agriscience Fair.

Recommendation
That the Riverview High School field trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 20, 2009 through October 25, 2009, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-025

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. 09-025 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.09-025.pdf (Confidential Item)

33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-195

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-195, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On December 17, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-195, violated School Board Policy 532(1)(e), Battery on a School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 16 of the 2009-2010 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.09-195, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 16 of the 2009-2010 academic year. 

 

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-195.pdf (Confidential Item)

34. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-040

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-040, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On September 25, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-040, 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 of the 2009-2010 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. 09-040, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.09-040.pdf (Confidential Item)

35. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 09-351

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. 09-351 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: Expulsion Abeyance 09-351.pdf (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

36. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0517 FOR METAL ROOF INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Metal Roof Installation and Repair Services' were received from 10 vendors on August 4, 2009.  The bids of Consumer Roofing Industries, Inc., and Crowther Roofing as primary vendors and Murton Roofing Corporation and Gulfstates Industries, Inc., as secondary vendors were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Consumer Roofing Industries, Inc., and Crowther Roofing as primary vendors and Murton Roofing Corporation and Gulfstates Industries, Inc., as secondary vendors, to provide 'Metal Roof Installation and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: MetalRoofRepairSvcs0517Rec.pdf

37. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0516 FOR COMMERCIAL ROOF INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Commercial Roof Installation and Repair Services' were received from 12 vendors on August 4, 2009.  The bids of Consumer Roofing Industries, Inc., Crowther Roofing, and Gulfstates Industries, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Consumer Roofing Industries, Inc., Crowther Roofing, and Gulfstates Industries, Inc., to provide 'Commercial Roof Installation and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: CommRoofRepSvcs0516Rec.pdf

38. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0518 FOR SHINGLED ROOF INSTALLATION AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Shingled Roof Installation and Repair Services' were received from nine vendors on August 4, 2009.  The bids of Sutter Roofing Company of Florida as the primary vendor and Consumer Roofing Industries, Inc., as the secondary vendor were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of THL Enterprises, Inc., was non-responsive to the requirement to commence work no later than 12 hours after notification to proceed.  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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Sutter Roofing Company of Florida as the primary vendor and Consumer Roofing Industries, Inc., as the secondary vendor, to provide 'Shingled Roof Installation and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: ShingledlRoofRepSvcs0518Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

39. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES 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 Facilities Services has determined that the projects are complete in accordance with state statute.

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

Attachment: ProjCompl+FinalConPymt091509FSD.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

40. APPROVAL OF DELETION OF PORTABLE #99-043 AT BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
The Long Range Planning Department has determined that this relocatable classroom is no longer needed by the district.  The specified portable recommended for deletion has been inspected by Facilities and Construction Services staff and is deemed to no longer be economical to maintain or renovate.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.  This portable is currently being utilized as outlined in the enclosure.

Recommendation
That the deletion of portable #99-043 at Booker Middle School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc9-15-09PortDemoMemoBkrMS.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF RESCINDMENT FOR DELETION OF PORTABLE #99-522 AT McINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
The specified portable recommended for reinstatement is needed by the referenced school.  This portable classroom was previously Board approved for demolition on 6/2/2009 (Item #51).

Recommendation
That the previous deletion of Portable #55-022 at McIntosh Middle School be rescinded and this portable not be deleted from the F.I.S.H. inventory be approved as presented.

42. APPROVAL OF RESCINDMENT FOR DELETION OF PORTABLE #99-650 AT ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
The specified portable recommended for reinstatement is needed by the referenced school.  This portable classroom was previously Board approved for demolition on 6/16/2009 (Item #51).

Recommendation
That the previous deletion of Portable #99-650 at Ashton Elementary School be rescinded and this portable not be deleted from the F.I.S.H. inventory be approved as presented.

43. 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 Executive Director of Construction Services has determined that the project(s) 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: BAIenc9-15-09ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CSD.pdf

44. 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 order(s) collectively total a reduction of $546,315.03 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc9-15-09CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

45. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2010 GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE RENEWAL WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA

Description
The Calendar year 2009 group medical insurance rates for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida will increase 7.5%.  The rate increase is a result of our group claim experience and medical trend (inflation), which is 10.5%.  Aon Consulting and the district's Risk Manager reviewed all the renewal underwriting assumptions and negotiated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida to arrive at the 7.5% rate increase.  The cost to the district for the 2010 calendar year is estimated to increase by $2,417,017 which is 7.5%.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the renewal of the four district sponsored medical insurance plans from Blue cross Blue Shield of Florida with the rate increase of 7.5% for calendar year 2010 as presented.

Attachment: BCBSFL Renew 2010_memo.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

46. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FDLRS HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT

Description
The revised job description for FDLRS Human Resource Development Consultant is being presented for School Board Approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for FDLRS Human Resource Development Consultant.

Attachment: Job 214 - FDLRSHRDCons.pdf

47. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FDLRS CHILD FIND CONSULTANT

Description
The new job description for FDLRS Child Find Consultant is being presented for School Board Approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for FDLRS Child Find Consultant.

Attachment: Job 337 - FDLRSChildFindCons.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

48. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULES

Description

The following School Board Rules have been advertised and are ready for approval:

5.40, Student Attendance

7.771, Capital Assets

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve School Board Rule 5.40, Student Attendance and 7.771, Capital Assets.

Attachment: Policy 5.40-revised-7-09.pdf
Attachment: Policy 7.771 Capital Asset Policy.pdf

49. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement provides services to students at McIntosh Middle School, Heron Creek Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary under the Challenge to Change/Safe to Out-of-School Suspension Program.  It is an intensive therapeutic program which incorporates school support to at-risk youth ages 11-15.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Jewish Family & Children's Services and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Jewish Family Children's Service 2009 - 2010.pdf

Motions:
That the agreement between Jewish Family and Children's Services and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Abstain

50. AGREEMENT BETWEEN JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF SARASOTA-MANATEE, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
This agreement delineates the relationship and responsibilities shared between JFCS and SBSC regarding services provided to students at the Booker Middle School Challenge to Change/Safe Alternative to Out of School Suspension Program which provides school supportive services to at risk students such as individual, family, and group therapy, academic tutoring, and parent training.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for service with Jewish Family & Children's Services as presented.

Attachment: Jewish FamilyCS CTC BMS only 09-10 APPROVED.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for service with Jewish Family & Children's Services as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Abstain

51. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

52. 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 September 15, 2009, and approved at the regular Board meeting on October 6, 2009.