September 18, 2007 Board Meeting
Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.) Flag Salute (Annie Boone & Venice High Color Guard) Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription
Cleanest School Awards - Jody Dumas
Proclamation - Family Day - Board Chair Frank Kovach
Recommendation N/A
Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescription
N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Community Forums - Dr. Hal Nelson Hiring Freeze - Superintendent Gary Norris Florida House - Superintendent Gary Norris State Board Exclusivity Charter Schools - Superintendent Gary Norris Career and Technical Labs - Superintendent Gary Norris New Reading Adoption for District - Superintendent Gary Norris Tentative Agreement with SCTA for Incentive Pay for Teachers who would like to get a Reading Endorsement - Superintendent Gary Norris
Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Minutes: Kim Wilkinson - Planned Parenthood in Schools Jim Clemens - School Board Policy #7.71, Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services John Patterson - School Board Policy #7.71
Jim Clemens and John Patterson spoke during the discussion of Item #51 under New Business, Approval to Readvertise Revisions to School Board Policy #7.71, Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services.
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription N/A
Recommendation That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Minutes: No corrections. Approval of Consent Agenda5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription
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: Carol Todd | Second: Caroline Zucker | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
Consent AgendaAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription N/A
Recommendation
That the August 21, 2007, (Annual Board Goals/Strategic Plan/Charter Application Workshop), September 4, 2007, (Construction Costs, Ed. Specs., LEEDs Cert., RHS Rebuild/Accountability/School Improvement Workshop), September 4, 2007, (Regular Board Meeting) and September 11, 2007, (Public Hearing Adoption of the 2008 Millage Rates and 2007-2008 Final Budget) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: September 18, 2007 Regular .pdf Attachment: September 18, 2007 Addendum.pdf RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescription
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 18.pdf GENERAL ITEMS
9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES WITH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR ACHIEVEMENTDescription This contract provides writing training workshops at various schools throughout the district. This contract in the amount of $75,000 is in excess of the $25,000 limit, which requires School Board approval.
Recommendation
That the contract with Professional Development for Achievement for writing training workshops be approved as presented.
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
10. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR GOODWILL ACADEMYDescription Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Goodwill Academy for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Goodwill Academy 07-08.pdf 11. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI Description Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Island Village Montessori for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Island Village 07-08.pdf 12. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMYDescription Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota Military Academy for student transportation for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota Military Acad 07-0.pdf 13. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCESDescription Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: SSArtsSci 07-08.pdf 14. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMYDescription Approval of the contract for the Student Leadership Academy for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Leadership Academy 07-08.pdf 15. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIESDescription Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: SSIS 07-08.pdf 16. APPROVAL OF CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT FOR SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMYDescription Approval of the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota Suncoast Academy for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Sarasota Suncoast 07-08.pdf 17. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC.Description Approval of the contract between Sarasota County School Board and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Inc. for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Boys Girls Clubs of Sara 2.pdf 18. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SARASOTA COUNTYDescription Approval of the contract between Sarasota County School Board and Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County for student transportation services for the 2007-2008 school year.
Recommendation That the contract for Transportation services be approved as presented.
Attachment: Girls Incorporated of Sar 2.pdf 19. AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, THROUGH SCTI AND HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SARASOTA, INC.Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a construction technology related program and Habitat operates a community based construction enterprise. The School Board desires to provide to its students a learning experience through the application of knowledge and skills in actual situations in the construction industry and Habitat has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purpose.
Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, through SCTI and Habitat for Humanity Sarasota, Inc., be approved.
Attachment: Habitat-constru tech prog 2 Aug 28, 2007.pdf 20. ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND CARLTON PALMS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.Description This addendum clarifies contract language with regard to responsibility for maintaining and providing fingerprint and background check data for employees of Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc. The addendum has been approved by legal counsel for the district and does not alter the financial terms of the agreement.
Recommendation The addendum to the contract for educational services between The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., be approved as presented.
Attachment: Carlton Palms Add 07-08.pdf 21. CONTRACT FOR SPEECH THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN'S THERAPY WORKSDescription The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) requires school districts to set aside a proportional share of their Federal IDEA funds to provide services to students with disabilities enrolled in private schools by their parents, including McKay Scholarship students. The services most requested by private schools are speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Since the district does not have direct hire staff available to provide these services, contracts with private vendors like Children's Therapy Works are being implemented to meet this requirement.
Recommendation That the contract for speech therapy and occupational therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children's Therapy Works in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, be approved as presented.
22. CONTRACT FOR SPEECH THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SUNCOAST THERAPY SERVICESDescription The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004) requires school districts to set aside a proportional share of their Federal IDEA funds to provide services to students with disabilities enrolled in private schools by their parents, including McKay Scholarship students. The services most requested by private schools are speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Since the district does not have direct hire staff available to provide these services, contracts with private vendors like Suncoast Therapy Services are being implemented to meet this requirement.
Recommendation That the contract for speech therapy and occupational therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast Therapy Services in an amount not to exceed $40,000, be approved as presented.
GRANTS
23. APPROVAL OF THE GARDENS MUSICAL VIOLIN OASIS GRANT APPLICATION TO GENERAL MILLS HAMBURGER HELPER FOR GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $14,000.00, will be utilized by starting a violin program and a chorus for students.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Garden's Musical/Violin Oasis grant application.
EXPULSIONS
24. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-167Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-167, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On November 8, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-167, 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 November 26, 2007.
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. 07-167, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until November 26 of the 2007-2008 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-167.pdf (Confidential Item) 25. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 07-363Description 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 the Expulsion Case No. 07-363 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: AGENDA REVIEW Sept 6 Robins.pdf (Confidential Item) MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
26. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETEDDescription 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 inoperative equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.
Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty 091807.pdf 27. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE SERVER REPLACEMENT AND DATA MIGRATIONDescription The Network Systems Department requests permission to purchase a Storage Area Network (SAN) server replacement and data migration from TotalTec Systems, Inc. The current SAN was purchased in 2002 and contains equipment that is no longer supported. The SAN is the foundation of the District's technology system. It provides all schools and departments with email, network services, backups, user data storage, and web pages. It is necessary to replace the equipment in order to prevent unexpected failures that cannot be repaired. This equipment is contained on Florida State Contract 250-000-03-1 and the Western States Contracting Alliance Agreement. The funds for this purchase are contained in the technology capital budget allocated for the project.
Recommendation That the purchase of a Storage Area Network (SAN) server replacement and data migration from TotalTec Systems, Inc., in the amount of $893,235.96, be approved.
Attachment: ServerReplacementRec.pdf 28. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8024 FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHER/KITCHEN HOOD SYSTEM SERVICE AND SUPPLIESDescription
Bids to provide 'Fire Extinguisher/Kitchen Hood System Service and Supplies' were received from seven vendors on August 21, 2007. The bid of Florida Fire Service, Inc., 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. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Florida Fire Service, Inc., to provide 'Fire Extinguisher/Kitchen Hood System Service and Supplies', in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: FireExtServ8024Rec.pdf 29. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8005 FOR PAINTING SERVICES - DISTRICT WIDEDescription Bids to provide 'Painting Services - District Wide' were received from 20 vendors on August 15, 2007. The bids of Jade Mailloux & Sons, Inc., K & K Painting and Waterproofing, LLC, P.J. Goldman Painting, Inc., Service Painting of Florida, and West Florida Maintenance, 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 services are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bids of Jade Mailloux & Sons, Inc., K & K Painting and Waterproofing, LLC, P.J. Goldman Painting, Inc., Service Painting of Florida, and West Florida Maintenance, Inc., to provide 'Painting Services - District Wide', in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: PaintingSvcsDW8005Rec.pdf 30. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8023 FOR MOTOR REPAIR SERVICEDescription
Bids to provide 'Motor Repair Service' were received from three vendors on August 29, 2007. The bid of Associated Air and Pump 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. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Associated Air and Pump, to provide 'Motor Repair Service' in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: MotorRpr8023Rec.pdf FACILITIES
31. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)Description The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.
Recommendation That the Facilities Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: 091807PVCO8.pdf Attachment: 091807LNCO9.pdf Attachment: 091807LNSCO10.pdf Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2008.pdf Attachment: 091807VMSLAB CO1.pdf Attachment: 091807LANDINGS CO1.pdf Attachment: 091807LANDINGS CO2.pdf 32. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL MEDIA ROOM RENOVATIONSDescription The contractor has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion. The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.
Recommendation That the work performed by McIntyre Elwell and Strammer General Contractors, Inc., for Booker Middle School Media Room Renovations be accepted as substantially complete as of June 4, 2007.
Attachment: 091807BMS SC.pdf CONSTRUCTION
33. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL - SCIENCE ROOMS PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH PART OF THE SELBY GRANT SCIENCE ROOM PROJECTDescription
The 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. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.
Recommendation That the work performed by Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Booker Middle School - Science Rooms project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/16/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07BMS-ScienceRmsSC.pdf 34. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE CYESIS PROGRAM - SCIENCE ROOM #102 PROJECT FUNDED THROUGH PART OF THE SELBY GRANT SCIENCE ROOM PROJECTDescription The 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. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.
Recommendation That the work performed by Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Cyesis Program - Science Room #102 project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/16/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07CyesisScienceRmSC.pdf 35. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES #99-008, #99-031, #99-059, #99-091, #99-238 AND BUILDING #26 AT SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE - PARCEL #037 Description The specified buildings recommended for deletion have been inspected by Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and are deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate. These buildings are currently being utilized for various purposes as outlined on the enclosure. Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.
Recommendation That the deletion of Portables #99-008, #99-031, #99-059, #99-091, #99-238 and Building #26 at Sarasota County Technical Institute - Parcel #037, from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07SCTIport+bldgDemo.pdf 36. APPROVAL OF THE BILL OF SALE TO SARASOTA COUNTY FOR THE WATER MAIN RELOCATION AT LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
Sarasota County land development regulations require the ownership of the utility systems be vested with the County. This item authorizes the transfer of title of these facilities to Sarasota County. The School Board attorney has reviewed and approved the Bill of Sale. The relocation was required to move one (1) fire hydrant and to route around the new chiller plant.
Recommendation That the Bill of Sale to Sarasota County for the water main relocation at Lakeview Elementary School be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07LkvwWaterMainRelocBillofSale.pdf 37. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECTDescription The engineer 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 Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Gocio Elementary School - HVAC Renovation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/10/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07GocioHVAC-SC.pdf 38. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL - PORTABLES DESIGN PROJECTDescription
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 Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Pine View School - Portables Design project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/10/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07PineViewPortDesignSC.pdf 39. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS-WIDE REPAINTING PROJECT - PHASE IDescription The 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. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.
Recommendation That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Sarasota High School Campus-Wide Repainting project - Phase I be accepted as substantially complete as of 7/27/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07SHSrepaintPhI-SC.pdf 40. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL CAMPUS-WIDE REPAINTING PROJECT - PHASE IIDescription
The 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. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.
Recommendation That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Sarasota High School Campus-Wide Repainting project - Phase II be accepted as substantially complete as of 7/27/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07SHSrepaintPhII-SC.pdf 41. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECTDescription
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 Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Southside Elementary School - Addition and Renovation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/3/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07SouthsideSC.pdf 42. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL - MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS SOUND ATTENUATION PROJECTDescription The project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list. The project is substantially complete with the contract documents.
Recommendation That the work performed by McIntyre, Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the McIntosh Middle School Cafeteria Sound Attenuation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/14/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07McIntoshCafeSoundAttenuationSC.pdf 43. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE PHOENIX ACADEMY MULTI-PURPOSE ROOMS SOUND ATTENUATION PROJECTDescription The 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. A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.
Recommendation That the work performed by McIntyre, Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the Phoenix Academy Multi-Purpose Rooms Sound Attenuation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/14/2007.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07PhoenixMultiPurpRmSoundAttenuationSC.pdf 44. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)Description The Construction Services Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change order(s) collectively total a decrease of $405,793.48 in contract amounts.
Recommendation That the Construction Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07CSD-CO.pdf Minutes: Positive Comment - Board Member Shirley Brown FINANCE
45. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2008 GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE RENEWAL WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA - COMMENT - CTDescription The Calendar year 2008 group medical insurance rates for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida will increase 6%. The rate increase is a result of our group claim experience and medical trend (inflation), which has been running 10% to 12%. 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 requested 6% renewal increase. The increased 2008 calendar year cost to the district is estimated at $1,918,379.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the renewal of the four district sponsored medical insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield at an increase of 6% for calendar year 2008 as presented.
Attachment: BCBSFL Renew 2008.pdf Attachment: BCBSFL 2008 Renewal Letter 8_31_07.pdf Attachment: Aon 2008 Medical Renewal 8_31_07.pdf Attachment: 2008 Med Renewal Cost Comp.pdf Attachment: Med Rates 2008.pdf Attachment: Med Rates 2007.pdf Minutes: Comment - Board Member Carol Todd JOB DESCRIPTIONS
46. APPROVAL OF A NEW JOB DESCRIPTION, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II/PURCHASINGDescription The new job description, Administrative Assistant II/Purchasing, is being presented for School Board approval.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description, Administrative Assistant II/Purchasing.
Attachment: Job Desc Admin Asst Purch 9.pdf New Business47. APPROVAL OF MERIT AWARD PROGRAM (MAP) PLAN AS ADDENDUM TO INSTRUCTIONAL BARGAINING AGREEMENTDescription
The proposed Merit Award Program (MAP) plan was developed through the efforts of a district wide committee of teachers, school administrators and central office staff. The leadership of the SCTA also participated in the process. The committee has formulated a plan that meets the requirements of Florida Statute 1012.225. Implementation of the proposed MAP plan requires ratification of the revised Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement and the approval of the Commissioner of Education, as well as the School Board. Approximately 2.4 million has been allocated in the 2007-2008 budget for teachers and school-based administrators awarded under an approved MAP plan.
Recommendation #47-That the revisions of the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement reflecting the district's Merit Award Program Plan be approved as presented.
Attachment: MAP in Brief .pdf Attachment: MAP Plan.pdf Attachment: Appendix A.pdf Attachment: Appendix B.pdf Attachment: Classroom Summary PRIDE+ LE.pdf Attachment: Classroom Summary PRIDE+ 2.pdf Attachment: Classroom Rubric 8.07.pdf Attachment: NCI summary PRIDE+ LEVEL 1.pdf Attachment: NCI summary PRIDE+ LEVEL 2.pdf Attachment: NCI Rubrics 8.07.pdf Attachment: School-Based Administrator .pdf
Motions: | #47-That the revisions of the Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreement reflecting the district's Merit Award Program Plan be approved as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Caroline Zucker | Second: Shirley Brown | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Nay | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
48. APPOINTMENT OF A CITIZEN TO THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ON SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNINGDescription The Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning, Section 10, calls for each party to appoint a citizen representative to a committee with responsibility to monitor implementation of ILA. School Board members were asked in July to nominate a citizen for consideration. Three individuals were nominated: (1) Mr. Dan DeLeo, an attorney and active member of the 2006-07 Capital Advisory Task Force; (2) Mr. Norm Lupo, a Venice resident active in governmental affairs; and Mrs. Janice Mee, retired School Board member.
Recommendation #48-That the School Board of Sarasota County appoint Janice Mee as its representative to the Citizen's Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning for a period through February, 2009.
Motions: | #48-That the School Board of Sarasota County appoint Janice Mee as its representative to the Citizen's Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning for a period through February, 2009. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Todd | Second: Caroline Zucker | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Nay | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
49. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY #9.30, USE OF FACILITIESDescription The Florida Department of Education has requested evidence in School Board Policy that Supplemental Education Service Providers have access to our school facilities.
Recommendation #49-That the Board approve to be advertised the revision to School Board Policy #9.30, Use of Facilities.
Attachment: Policy 9.30.pdf
Motions: | #49-That the Board approve to be advertised the revision to School Board Policy #9.30, Use of Facilities. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Kathy Kleinlein | Second: Shirley Brown | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
50. APPROVAL OF YEAR-TWO OF THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GMS PARTNERS, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription GMS Partners, Inc. will continue to provide technical assistance and training to central office, Sarasota High School, Booker High School, North Port High School, Riverview High School, Venice High School and Sarasota County Technical Institute to plan and support implementation of a comprehensive continuous improvement initiative that includes small learning communities, the family advocate system and instructional improvement. This is year two of a three year contract.
Recommendation
#50-That Year-Two of the contract agreement between GMS Partners, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.
Attachment: GMS SCOPE FINAL 08 07 2.pdf Attachment: Summary Report and Yr One 2.pdf
Motions: | #50-That Year-Two of the contract agreement between GMS Partners, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Caroline Zucker | Second: Shirley Brown | Shirley Brown | - Aye | Kathy Kleinlein | - Aye | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Nay | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
51. APPROVAL TO READVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY #7.71: SELECTION POLICY FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICESDescription
The proposed revisions involve two (2) items regarding School Board Policy #7.71 and the Professional Construction Related Services (PSSC). Item #1 pertains to the membership of the committee; Item #2 pertains to the location criteria utilized in the policy.
MEMBERSHIP: The revisions to restructure the PSSC are being proposed to reflect the current organizational structure of the District; and to allow more flexibility in scheduling the required meetings.
LOCATION: A new point system is being proposed regarding location criteria, as shown in Attachment "A" of this item - Appendix "F". Additional revisions to address the location issue are being proposed in order to provide clarification and a definition of the location criteria. Please see sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the policy for the proposed new language. Clarification language is also being proposed to be included on Appendix F - the Location Rating Table.
Note: The policy itself, with proposed revisions cited, is Attachment "A" of this Board item. While Appendix "A" through "G" are included in this attachment, please note that only Appendix "B", "C", "E" and "F" will be impacted by the proposed revisions, cited herein.
Recommendation
#51-That the revisions to School Board Policy #7.71, "Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Servives", be approved to advertise as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07AttachB-PropPo.pdf Attachment: BAIenc9-18-07PropPolRevAllA.pdf
Motions: | #51-That the revisions to School Board Policy #7.71, "Selection Policy for Professional Construction Related Services", be approved to advertise as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Todd | Second: Caroline Zucker | Shirley Brown | - Nay | Kathy Kleinlein | - Nay | Frank Kovach | - Aye | Carol Todd | - Aye | Caroline Zucker | - Aye |
Motion Minutes: Board Vice-Chair Kathy Kleinlein called the question.
Board voted on calling the question. Passes 5:0. Announcements/Comments52. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
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Minutes: Board Chair Frank Kovach spoke to a City Commissioner who is interested in meeting with the Board. The Board Chair stated his understanding is the lift station is a dead issue at this time at Sarasota High School. City Commissioners has a list they would like to discuss with the Board such as Interlocal Agreements, athletic fields, etc., and if the Board agreed to meet with the Commissioners in the future, the Board would have the opportunity to be included in formalizing the agenda.
Associate Superintendent Scott Lempe stated that to say the SHS lift station is a dead issue would mean that it had found a home somewhere and he did not know if this was the case yet. Mr. Lempe will check with the City staff and notify the Board. Board Chair stated that if the Board is willing to meet, then proceed with the scheduling of the meeting. Adjournment53. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
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Minutes: The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 5:05 p.m.
We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on September 18, 2007, and approved at the regular Board meeting on October 2, 2007. |