1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of School Crossing Guards-Ellery Girard

Recognition of Alternative Certification Program Teachers-Lori Verier

Recognition of Para to Pro Teachers-Cyd Quinn

Recognition of Grapevine Communications, Inc.-Stephen Cantees, Principal, Phoenix Academy

Recognition of National Public Relations Awards-Sheila Weiss

Proclamation - Hispanic Heritage Month 2006-Don Blair

Recognition of the Week of October 1 - 7, 2006, as ESE Week in the State of Florida-Mike McHugh

 

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: 

Tom Neunan, President of the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association, presented Sheila Weiss and the school district an award of distinction for Public Relations Programs. An award was presented for Sarasota County public school districts NeXt Generation Learning Programs and successful vote to extend the 1 mill tax referendum in March.  The program was recognized for how effectively it informed the public about a shared vision for an educational success and engaged communication participation in support of the referendum.

The second award was in the audio visual tools and public service video category on behalf of Sarasota County public schools tax referendum video, "Forward or Backwards" and the award was presented to Sarasota free lance photographer Jason Gaul and Channel 20, the school district's education channel. 

Three more certificates were presented to Sheila Weiss and the school district from the National Schools Public Relations Association and SPRA.  Golden Achievement Award for referendum success, Award of Merit for the video production, "Forward or Backwards" and an honorable mention for the district's NeXt Generation Brochure. 

Grace Carlson represented Voss & Associates.

In addition to the reading of the Hispanic Heritage Proclamation in Spanish, equipment was given to the Board members, Superintendent, Attorney, audience, etc. to show how the equipment is used for simultaneous interpretation for four different languages in addition to English.

 

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: Melissa Koch - Logo on Uniform

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description

Add Addenda 1 to the Consent Agenda

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

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

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA (Revised)

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: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Frank Kovach
	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the August 25, 2006, (Convocation of Government Meeting), September 5, 2006, (Regular Board Meeting) and September 12, 2006, (Public Hearing Adoption of the 2007 Millage Rates and 2006-2007 Final Budget) 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: September19, 2006 Regular B.rtf
Attachment: 9-19-06add1.rtf

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 administraton 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: rptBoardActionDate September 19.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement forms a partnership between Sarasota School District and Sarasota County Government for the effective removal of storm related debris.  The School District is providing two sites to serve as collection points from which non-hazard waste can be effectively disposed after a major disaster.

 

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Lease Agreement between the Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota County Government to utilize property at SCTI South as a Debris Management Site.

Attachment: SCTI South Debris Agreement.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement forms a partnership between Sarasota School District and Sarasota County Government for the effective removal of storm related debris.  The School District is providing two sites to serve as collection points from which non-hazard waste can be effectively disposed after a major disaster.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Lease Agreement between Sarasota County School Board and Sarasota County Government to utilize property at the Englewood site as a Debris Management Site.

Attachment: Englewood Debris Management.pdf

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. Invo Healthcare Associates, Inc. is a new vendor that has indicated a willingness to contract with the district for staff in these critical shortage areas.  Funds to support the contract are within the Pupil Support Services budget.

Recommendation

That the agreement for therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County and Invo Healthcare Associates, Inc., in the amount of $225,000, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Invo Healthcare 08-06.doc

12. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND GMS PARTNERS, INC.

Description
GMS Partners, Inc. will work with Sarasota County Public Schools to bring the Superintendent's NeXt Generation vision to life for the district's high school students and their families; to facilitate the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to guide reform in all of the district's high schools; to provide technical assistance and support directly to schools, and to school and district leadership.  The term of the agreement is for a period of three years beginning August 1, 2006 through July 31, 2009, with a flat fee of $446,000 due the first year.  Payment for year one is due as follows:  $111,500 due upon signature and three equal payments of $111,500 due in January 2007, May 2007 and July 2007.  Payment for year two and year three will be defined each year in April.

Recommendation
That the proposed agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and GMS Partners, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: GMS 2006-09 exhts.doc
Attachment: GMS 2006-2009.doc

13. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH YMCA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL SERVICES TO HOMELESS STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL YEAR 2006-07

Description

The YMCA will provide after-school tutorial services for homeless students at various locations throughout Sarasota county for the 2006-2007 school year.  The contract will not exceed $25,000.00, and is being paid from Title I funds as stipulated in the grant application.

Recommendation
That the School board approves the contract with the Sarasota YMCA to provide after-school tutorial services to homeless students for the 2005-2006 school year.

14. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH CLUB Z! IN-HOME TUTORING SERVICES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007

Description
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services will provide one-on-one tutoring in language arts, reading, writing, and mathematics either before or after school or on weekends, according to the preference of the student's parent/guardian in the parent's home or a designated locale.  Tutoring sessions will last to 1 1/2 hours at $59.38 an hour.  This contract will not exceed $950.00 per student and is paid from Title I Funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approves the contract with Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services to provide SES tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

15. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BRIGHT SKY LEARNING, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007

Description
Bright Sky Learning, LLC will provide reading and math instruction after school at the the locations of the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota.  Tutoring will last one hour at the rate of $44.00 per hour.  This contract will not exceed $950.00 per student and is paid from Title I funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract with Bright Sky Learning, LLC to provide SES tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

16. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description

The provider agrees to provide two science lectures and hands-on experiences for one or more science classes at Booker Middle School, two guided nature walks for students and their families, and at least one interpretive field trip for Booker Middle School science teachers to an environmentally sensitive nature area during the 2006-2007 school year.

The provider also agrees to provide a Science Outreach for Students (SOS) Coordinator; to initiate science lectures by October 20, 2006, and complete all activities as outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding by May 27, 2007; and provider will bear the cost of fingerprinting/background checks of students.

Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Understanding between New College of Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved.

Attachment: Memo of Understanding0607.doc

17. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ATS PROJECT SUCCESS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007

Description
ATS Project Success will provide a computer and internet services for tutoring in math and reading at student's home.  Tutoring sessions will last at least an hour at $60.00 per hour.  This contract will not exceed $950.00 per student and is paid from Title I funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota county approve the contract with ATS Project Success to provide SES tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

18. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007

Description

Bright Futures Learning will instruct small group students (5 students to 1 teacher) twice per week after school hours.  Tutoring in reading and math will be provided to targeted students at a rate of $50.00 per hour, not to exceed $950.00 per student, and will be paid from Title I funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract with Bright Futures Learning to provide SES tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

19. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH STUDENTNEST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007

Description
STUDENTNEST, INC. will provide one-on-one math tutoring at the student's home using a computer and internet.  Sessions will be recorded for future review and are generally two hours per day, two to three times per week.  Hourly rate is $60.00 and will not exceed $950.00 per student.  Contract will be paid from Title I funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract with STUDENTNEST, INC. to provide SES tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

20. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES, INC. (Si2) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007

Description
Supplemental Instructional Services, Inc. (Si2) will provide tutoring in language arts and/or math to individual or small groups (max. 5 students) before or after school or early evening/Saturday morning as needed.  Sessions will be held for a minimum of one hour per week and the hourly rate is $45.00 per student in small groups, or $70.00 for individual tutoring.  This contract will not exceed $950.00 per student and is paid from Title I funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract with Supplemental Instructional Services (Si2) to provide SES tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

21. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH GULF COAST EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, DBA THE READING STATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO TARGETED STUDENTS OF TITLE I SCHOOLS FOR 2006-2007.

Description
Gulf Coast Educational Services, DBA The Reading Station, will provide tutoring in reading to small groups with sessions that will last a minimum of an hour at a rate of $55.00 per hour per student.  This contract will not exceed $950.00 per student and is paid from Title I funds as stipulated in No Child Left Behind.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract with Gulf Coast Educational Services, DBA The Reading Station to provide tutorial services to targeted Title I students.

Minutes: Pulled for comment - Laura Benson

22. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FRANCES E. SOSADEETER AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Description

The Parent Outreach Facilitator will increase involvement among the parents of LEP students by assisting with concerns in negotiating the school system and providing relevant training that will empower parents as they work with their children at home.

For the Migrant Program, Ms. Sosadeeter will identify, recruit, and serve all migrant children and youth in Sarasota County and will input and maintain all relevant migrant data.

This contract is to be paid with Title I-Part C and Title III grant funds, from September 16, 2006 through June 30, 2007.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the contract in the amount of $36,000.00, with independent contractor Frances E. Sosadeeter, to serve as Parent Outreach Facilitator and Migrant advocate.

23. APPROVAL OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND VOSS ASSOCIATES

Description
The School Board shall contract with Voss and Associates for communication services and staff training/School Board.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the renewal of the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Voss and Associates.

24. PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REGARDING SARASOTA COUNTY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Description
In July 2006, the School Board submitted to the Florida Department of Community Affairs a challenge to the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners' April 2006 adoption of its Comprehensive Plan.  The School Board subsequently asked that planning and legal staff work with the county's staff in an attempt to settle the matter prior to a hearing.  The attachment includes the proposed settlement agreement and county ordinance, to be considered by the County Commission on September 26 and 27.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Settlement Agreement with Sarasota County as presented.

GRANTS

25. APPROVAL OF THE ROADS TO READING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide before and after school academic remediation assistance with certified teachers.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Roads to Reading grant application.

FIELD TRIPS

26. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL DANCE DEPARTMENT FIELD TRIP TO NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, ON FEBRUARY 28, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 4, 2007

Description

Participating students will be given the opportunity to take classes with professional faculty in ballet, modern, jazz, and african dance at the Regional High School Dance Festival.  Students will also meet with college recruiters and audition for college and summer program scholarships.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School Dance Department field trip to Norfolk, Virginia, on February 28, 2007 through March 4, 2007, be approved.

27. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL JROTC FIELD TRIP TO MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, ON FEBRUARY 2, 2007 THROUGH FEBRUARY 4, 2007

Description

This is an annual trip in which the JROTC drill team competes against 225 high schools for the National Indoor Drill Team Championship.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School JROTC field trip to Montgomery, Alabama, on February 2, 2007 through February 4, 2007, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

28. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-156

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-156, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On November 17, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-156, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(f), threat to School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 30, 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. 06-156, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year.

29. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-160

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-160, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for an alternative school placement.  On December 14, 2005, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-160, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Lewd or Lascivious Act.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 30, 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. 06-160, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year.

 

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 06-160.doc (Confidential Item)

30. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-187

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. 06-187, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 06-187.doc (Confidential Item)

31. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-189

Description
On February 2, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-189, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(f), Threat to another student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 20, 2007.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statues 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. 06-189, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until January 20 of the 2006-2007 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 06-189.doc (Confidential Item)

32. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-270

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-270, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 24, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-270, 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 May 30, 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/parents, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 06-270, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 06-270.doc (Confidential Item)

33. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-281

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. 06-281, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34(4).

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 06-281.doc (Confidential Item)

34. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-303

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-303, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On Mary 22, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-303, 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 May 30, 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. 06-303, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-20007 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 06-303.doc (Confidential Item)

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

35. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7011 TO PROVIDE AND INSTALL CEILING TILE

Description
A bid to 'Provide and Install Ceiling Tile' was received from one vendor on August 22, 2006.  The bid of Gator Gypsum, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications and is within budgetary guidelines.  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 Gator Gypsum, Inc., to 'Provide and Install Ceiling Tile' in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

Attachment: CeilingTile7011Rec.pdf

36. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7012 FOR SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLATION, REPAIRS AND PARTS

Description
Bids to provide 'Security System Installation, Repairs and Parts' were received from eight vendors on August 22, 2006.  The bids of Anixter, Inc., and Graybar Electric as primary vendors and Silmar Electronics, Inc., as secondary vendor for parts; and Statewide Surveillance Systems as primary vendor and Integrated Services Corporation as secondary vendor for installation and repair services, were the best 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 are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Telecommunications Department.

Recommendation

That the bids of Anixter, Inc., and Graybar Electric as primary vendors and Silmar Electronics, Inc., as secondary vendor for parts; and Statewide Surveillance Systems as primary vendor and Integrated Services Corporation as secondary vendor for installation and repair services, to provide 'Security System Installation, Repairs and Parts' in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

Attachment: SecuritySysPts7012Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

37. 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: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2007.xls
Attachment: 091906PVCO2.pdf
Attachment: 091906TUTCO3.pdf
Attachment: 091906VHSCO2.pdf

38. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOL PARKING AREA IMPROVEMENTS

Description
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 Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc., for Venice High School Parking Area Improvements be accepted as substantially complete as of July 25, 2006.

Attachment: 091906 VHS SUBC.pdf

39. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR VENICE HIGH FACILITIES RENOVATION

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction for Venice High School Facilities Renovations be accepted as substantially complete as of July 25, 2006.

Attachment: 091906 VHS RENOV SC.pdf

40. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR TUTTLE ELEMENTARY REPAINT/ROOF DRAIN REPAIR

Description
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 W. G. Mills, Inc., for Tuttle Elementary Repaint/Roof Drain Repair, be accepted accepted as substantially complete as of August 4, 2006.

Attachment: 091906 TUT SC.pdf

41. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR PINE VIEW WATER PIPE EPOXY COATING AT BUILDINGS 4,6,7,8 & 10

Description
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 Jon F. Swift, Inc., for Pine View School Water Pipe Epoxy Coating in Buildings 4, 6, 7, 8 & 10, be accepted as substantially complete as of August 28, 2006.

42. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY WATER PIPE EPOXY COATING IN BUILDINGS 1, 2, & ADMINISTRATION

Description
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 Jon F. Swift, Inc., for Fruitville Elementary water pipe epoxy coating in Buildings 1, 2, and Administration, be accepted as substantially complete as of August 28, 2006.

CONSTRUCTION

43. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES #99-302, #99-408, #99-422, #99-453, #99-454, AND #99-476 AT SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description

The specified portables recommended for demolition have been inspected by Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and are deemed to no longer be economical or renovate.  These portables 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 #99-302, #99-408, #99-422, #99-453, #99-454 and #99-476 at Sarasota Middle School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc9-19-06SarasotaMS6PortDelDemo.pdf

44. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - ROOM 211 REST ROOM 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 Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Venice Elementary School - Room 211 Rest Room project, be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/4/2006.

Attachment: BAIenc9-19-06VeniceElem#221RR-SC.pdf

45. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL - PORTABLES 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 Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Venice High School - Portables project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/7/2006.

Attachment: BAIenc9-19-06VHS-PortablesSC.pdf

46. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description
The Construction Services Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total an increase of $198,144.45 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc9-19-06CSD-CO.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

47. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.10, SCHOOL BUDGET SYSTEM

Description

It is recommended the indicated changes be made to bring this policy up-to-date with the latest legislative changes.

Recommendation

That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy 7.10, School Budget System.

Attachment: Policy 7.10.doc

Motions:
That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy 7.10, School Budget System.	-
Vote Results
Motion:
Second:
	-
Kathy Kleinlein	-
Frank Kovach	-
	-
Carol Todd	-

48. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: Board member Kathy Kleinlein was concerned that a parent was able to walk into one of the elementary schools and take pictures of the children. The district has a policy that all visitors must check into the main office and go through the raptor procedures and you cannot take photos of other children without the parent's permission.  Parent was stopped afterwards or during the time that the parent was noticed by staff members.  Schools need to be reinformed as to what the district's policy is.

49. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A

Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 7:36 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on September 19, 2006, and approved at the regular Board meeting on October 3, 2006.