1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of Booker Middle School Principal Joe Bazenas - Received the Arts Administrator of the Year Award by the Florida Network of Arts Administrators - Page Dettmann - Craig Collins

 

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

NeXt Generation Update - Dr. Hal Nelson - Scott Lempe

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

Princeton Review Website/Letters - Superintendent Lori White

Agreement reached on contract with both the instructional employees and support staff with the Sarasota Classified Teachers Association.  Will move forward with the ratification by School Board employees and approval by the School Board on October 7, 2008.

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Andrew Morse - Imagine School Charter Application
Tony Veldkamp - Imagine School Charter Application
Todd Menke - Imagine School Charter Application

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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


Minutes: 1.  Rescind resignation on Timothy J. Corlett from Garden Elementary School.

2.  Charter School Application for Community Green has been withdrawn.

Motions:
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

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: Caroline Zucker
Second: Shirley Brown
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 August 26, 2008 (Charter School Application Workshop) and the September 2, 2008 (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: September 16, 2008 Regular .pdf
Attachment: September 16, 2008 Addendum.pdf
Attachment: September 16, 2008 Addend 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 September 16.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF MASTER INSERVICE 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 these components over the previous year:

Campus Security

Classified Professional Development

Computer Applications for Classified Staff

Instructional Technology Digital Technology Literacy II

Instructional Technology Digital Technology Literacy III

New Employee Orientation

 

Recommendation

That the Board approve the Master In-service Plan.

Attachment: MIP Rec motion 2008.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED GREATER FLORIDA CONSORTIUM OF SCHOOL BOARDS' 2009 LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM

Description
See attachment.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the proposed Greater Florida Consortium 2009 Legislative Program with the deletion of items shown on the attached as amended by the Sarasota County School Board.

Attachment: Greater Florida Consortium of School Boards' 2009 Legislative Program.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. AGREEMENT FOR THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, INC.

Description

The school district has contracted for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy services when there is a shortage of staff available for direct hire. Funding is via FTE generation.

 

Recommendation
That the agreement for therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County and Invo Healthcare Associates, Inc., in the amount of $101,000, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Invo Healthcare 08-09.pdf

12. AGREEMENT FOR PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL/SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND MTX OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.

Description
Physical, occupational and speech therapy are required related services for eligible ESE students under federal and state statutes. Agency contracts are a viable method of providing these required services when direct-hire staff are not available. Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and MTX of Southwest Florida, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $43,000, be approved as presented.

Attachment: MTX2008-09.pdf

13. AGREEMENT 08-27 BETWEEN SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS INITIATIVE PREAPPRENTICESHIP PARTNERSHIP

Description
The purpose of this agreement is to delineate the relationship and responsibilities shared by SWB and SBSC regarding workforce development services provided to youth under the Construction Technology Careers Initiative Preapprenticeship Partnership for the 2008/09 school year.  Under this partnership, the Construction Technology Careers Coordinator provides specific services working in partnership with SBSC staff.

Recommendation
That agreement 08-27 between Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL Construction Technology Careers Initiative Preapprenticeship Partnership be approved. 

Attachment: Agreement 08-27 SCSB CTC 2.pdf

14. ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF SOUTH COUNTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL PARCEL

Description
In May 2008 the School Board and Fourth Quarter Properties XXXII, LLC, entered into a contract for the Board's purchase of a 15-acre parcel for the future South County Technical High School.  In July the contract was amended to extend the inspection period until September 30 to allow additional time for infrastructure issues to be resolved.  This addendum extends the inspection period until the earlier of January 16, 2009, or upon resolution of the infrastructure issues.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County adopt the third addendum to the agreement for sale and purchase of real estate, as attached.

Attachment: 3rd Addendum to Agreement.pdf

GRANTS

15. APPROVAL OF THE BIKE RODEO TRAILER GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Description
COMPETITIVE:  The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has offered to donate a trailer (approximately 18 feet) filled with bicycles, bike helmets, cones, signs, pretend barriers (hedge, car, truck, etc.), and safety books and handouts to teach bicycle safety. The dollar amount for the Bike Rodeo Trailer grant application is $30,000.00. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Bike Rodeo Trailer grant application.

Attachment: Bike Trailer.pdf

EXPULSIONS

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-210

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-210 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 1, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-210 violated School Board Policy 5.32, Threat to School Board Employee-Zero Tolerance.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until February 21 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendations as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-210 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until February 21 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-210.pdf (Confidential Item)

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-291

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-291 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 5, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-291 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 March 19 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendations as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-291 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until March 5 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-291.pdf (Confidential Item)

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-001

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-001 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On August 20, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-001 violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until September 5 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendations as specified in Expulsion Case No. 09-001 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2008-2009 academic year, the 2008 summer session, until September 5 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 09-001.pdf (Confidential Item)

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-389

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-389 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 23, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-389 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 December 18 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendations as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-389 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until December 18 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08.389.pdf (Confidential Item)

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-119

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-119 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 28, 2007,  the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-119 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 15 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.34, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendations as specified in Expulsion Case No. 08-119 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until January 15 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-119.pdf (Confidential Item)

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-239

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-239 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 13, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-239 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 1 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Recommendation

That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(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. 08-239 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until June 1 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-239.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-320

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-320 is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 18, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-320 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 March 18 of the 2008-2009 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. 08-320, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until April 10 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.08320.pdf (Confidential Item)

FACILITIES

23. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - STUCCO & PARKING LOT PROJECT

Description

The School Board project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. 

Recommendation
That the work performed by McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the Alta Vista Elementary - Stucco & Parking Lot project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/4/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08AltaVistaStucco&PkgLotSC-FSD.pdf

24. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - REROOFING PROJECT

Description

The School Board project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Englewood Elementary School - Reroofing project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/15/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08EnglewoodReroofSC-FSD.pdf

25. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - 300 WING RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
The School Board project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Glenallen Elementary School - 300 Wing Renovation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/14/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08Glenallen300WingRenovSC-FSD.pdf

26. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - FOOTBALL FIELD LIGHT REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Description
The School Board project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by W.G. Mills, Inc. for the Riverview High School - Football Field Light Replacement project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/13/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08RHS-FtblFldLightReplcmtSC-FSD.pdf

27. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LIFT STATIONS UPGRADE - VARIOUS CAMPUSES PROJECT

Description
The School Board project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Lift Stations Upgrade - Various Campuses project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/20/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08LiftStatnUpgradeSC-FSD.pdf

28. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description
The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total an increase of $43,850.41 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: Copy of Sept16FSD-CO 2.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

29. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE RELOCATION PROJECT

Description

The School Board project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Lamarque Elementary School - Outside Air Intake Relocation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/8/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08LamarqueOutsideAirRelocSC.pdf

30. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL - PHASE 1: SITEWORK PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Kraft Construction Company, Inc. for the Woodland Middle School - Phase 1: Sitework project be accepted as substantially complete as of 6/30/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08WoodlandPh1SitewkSC.pdf

31. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL - PHASE 2: VERTICAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Kraft Construction Company, Inc. for the Woodland Middle School - Phase 2: Vertical Construction project be accepted as substantially complete as of 6/30/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08WoodlandPh2VertConstSC.pdf

32. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LABS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the Booker Middle School - CTE Labs Construction project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/5/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08BkrMS-CTE-ConstSC.pdf

33. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LABS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the Brookside Middle School - CTE Labs Construction project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/11/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08BrksideMS-CTE-ConstSC.pdf

34. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE EMMA E. BOOKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PORTABLE DEMOLITION & BUILDING 7 REMODEL PROJECT

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the Emma E. Booker Elementary School - Portable Demolition & Building 7 Remodel project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/15/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08EEBkrPortDemo&Bldg7RemodelSC.pdf

35. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LABS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation

That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the McIntosh Middle School - CTE Labs Construction project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/5/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-07McIntoshCTE-ConstSC.pdf

36. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL - CTE LABS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the Sarasota Middle School - CTE Labs Construction project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/11/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08SaraMS-CTE-ConstSC.pdf

37. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - PORTABLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota for the Tuttle Elementary School - Portable Replacement project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/15/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08TuttlePortReplcmntSC.pdf

38. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RENOVATION PHASE 2: PARTS THREE AND FOUR PROJECT

Description

This is the Part Three and Four of Phase 2 of the project to achieve completion. The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. These phases are the last two phases of the contract and are substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by P.J. Hayes, Inc, dba Tandem Construction for the Lakeview Elementary School - Renovation Phase 2: Parts Three and Four be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/14/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08LkvwHVAC-Ph2Part3&4SC.pdf

39. 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 an increase of $73,556.92 in contract amounts.

Recommendation

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

Attachment: BAIenc9-16-08CSD-CO.pdf

40. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULE 7.512, TAX SHELTERED ANNUITIES AND CUSTODIAL ACCOUNTS

Description

Due to regulatory changes imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which go into effect January 1, 2009, the new IRS regulations require more administrative flexibility than the current School Board rule allows.  Therefore, the rule must be streamlined and supplemented by written guidelines that can be periodically amended to keep pace with the ever changing regulatory environment.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of Policy 7.512, Tax Sheltered Annuities and Custodial Accounts.

Attachment: Policy 7.512 revision.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of Policy 7.512, Tax Sheltered Annuities and Custodial Accounts.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

41. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD VEHICLE IDLING POLICY, 8.391

Description
This policy was written in accordance with the State of Florida's newly adopted idling policy.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of Policy 8.391, Idling.

Attachment: Policy 8.391.pdf

Motions:
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of Policy 8.391, Idling.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Frank Kovach
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye

42. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE COMMUNITY GREEN

Description

Pursuant to 1002.33(6)(b) the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a Charter School.  The application and its revisions have been reviewed by the district's Charter Review Committee and the Board has received a compilation of the review.

 

Recommendation
That the Board approve/deny the Charter School Application for the Community Green.

Attachment: The Community Green Agenda .pdf
Minutes: 

Item withdrawn under the Additions/Corrections to Agenda

43. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR IMAGINE SCHOOL AT PALMER RANCH

Description
Pursuant to 1002.33(6)(b) the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a Charter School.

Recommendation
That the Board approve/deny the Charter School Application for Imagine Charter School at Palmer Ranch.

Attachment: Imagine School at Palmer Ra.pdf

Motions:
That the Board approve the Charter School Application for Imagine Charter School at Palmer Ranch.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Kovach
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Nay
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Nay
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

44. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: Superintendent Lori White alerted the Board on a situation that occurred this afternoon.  Three schools this afternoon went into lockdown because of an incident that occurred. Sherriff Deputies are on the scene and all students are safe.  This has delayed the dismissal for the schools so students may be a little late in getting home.  

45. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:25 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on September 16, 2008, and approved at the regular Board meeting on October 7, 2008.