1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

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Caroline Zucker made a notation that yesterday was Constitution Day, the 230th anniversary of the framing of our Constitution.  A tradition which was started in 1955 by the Daughters of the American Revolution, Constitution Week is celebrated September 17-23.  She urged the pubic to read and study this great document.

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Superintendent Todd Bowden gave an update on the shelters used during Hurricane Irma.  At the height of the storm we had 14 of our schools open as shelters serving approximately 18,838 evacuees.  The shelters were staffed by and large by school district personnel supplemented with county, Department of Health, Sheriff's Department staff and the National Guard.  He said he has a great sense of pride in the service we provided for our community.  He said he received many, many emails, and every one positive, about the experience they had in our schools.  He thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication during and after the storm. A short video of the special needs shelter at Tatum Ridge was shown.  A celebration honoring all the shelter workers is being planning for a future date.

Dr. Bowen also stated that the State defines a school year as 180 days or 900 hours of instruction. Since our district has 30 extra minutes per day of instruction, thanks to the referendum dollars, the additional 90 hours of instruction provided exceeds the lost time due to Hurricane Irma. So no "make up" days will be required. 

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3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

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Recommendation
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4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

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N/A

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

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

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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.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Goodwin
Second: Shirley Brown
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Eric Robinson	-
Bridget Ziegler	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

Computers were off-line. Voice vote taken.

Shirley Brown - Aye         Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye          Caroline Zucker - Aye
Eric Robinson - Aye

Motion passes 5:0.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

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N/A

Recommendation

That the September 5, 2017 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

Attachment: 090517 Board Mtg minutes.pdf

APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.

Attachment: Board September 19, 2017 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board September 19, 2017 (Addendum 1).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 Reassignment Review Committee in accordance with policies with the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.

Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: 9.19.17 Reassignment for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item)

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE CORRECTED TEMPORARY/SUBSTITUTE SALARY SCHEDULE

Description
The corrected Temporary/Substitute Salary Schedule is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the corrected Temporary/Substitute Salary Schedule as presented.

Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 2018 Revised SSP-1 Rate.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE UNIFORM STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT CALENDAR

Description
Approval of the Assessment calendar for the 2017/2018 school year.

Recommendation
That the 2017/2018 Uniform Statewide Assessment Calendar be approved as presented. 

Attachment: 1718 Testing Calendar- September .pdf

11. APPROVAL OF A WATER LOOPING UTILITY EASEMENT FOR SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
Sarasota County is requesting a water looping easement on the School District's property located at 7895 Fruitville Road. This project will improve the flow of water in the area.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the water looping easement on the property located at 7895 Fruitville Road for Sarasota County, as presented.

Attachment: Fruitville Utility Easement.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN FOR 2017-2018

Description
The District's K-12 Student Progression Plan for 2017-2018 has been advertised and is ready for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida approve the 2017-2018 Student Progression Plan as advertised.

Attachment: Student Progression Plan 2017_2018 Final.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

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

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program, and Health Care Facility manages a health care facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and Clinical Skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility. The Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation between Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc..pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will make breakfast and lunch meals available to the children enrolled in the Head Start program for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the agreement for meal service with Children First as presented.

Attachment: Children First Meals 17-18.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM BETWEEN SARASOTA YMCA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA.

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services will provide snacks for the YMCA after school snack program as detailed in the agreement, at the designated location.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, approve the agreement for the after school snack program with the Sarasota YMCA as presented.

Attachment: after school snacks YMCA NoCo 17-18.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM AT SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES , ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE

Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall make snacks available for the students enrolled in the After School program at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Elementary & Middle, for the 2017-18 school year.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida approve the agreement for the After School Snack program at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies Elementary & Middle as presented.

Attachment: after school snacks-SSIS 17-18.pdf
Attachment: after school snacks-SSIS Middle 17-18.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program, and the Veterinary/Animal Care Facility manages a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The Veterinary/Animal Facility has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation between the Animal Health Center and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Animal Health Center.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GULF GATE ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program, and the Veterinary/Animal Care Facility manages a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a Veterinary/Animal Care Facility. The Veterinary/Animal Facility has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation between Gulf Gate Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Gulf Gate Animal Hospital.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

19. APPROVAL FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL JROTC TO TRAVEL TO WEST POINT, NEW YORK TO VISIT HISTORICAL WEST POINT AND ATTEND AN ARMY FOOTBALL GAME ON SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 1, 2017

Description
This field trip is for the Booker High School JROTC to reinforce curriculum through visiting the oldest Army fort in the nation, its museums, cemetery and grounds. The visit also highlights opportunities for higher level education to include an admissions briefing.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Booker High School JROTC to travel to West Point, New York be approved as presented.

20. APPROVAL FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS CLASS TO TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK TO EXPERIENCE DANCE IN THE CITY ON NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2, 2017

Description
The field trip is for the Booker High School VPA students to gain firsthand knowledge about the expectations and requirements to be a professional performer in the city. They will attend professional classes and performances in order to assess individual strengths and weaknesses.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Booker High School Visual Performing Arts Dance class to travel to New York City, New York be approved as presented.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

21. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #18-0296 FOR APPLIANCES

Description
Bids to provide 'Appliances' were received from five vendors on August 15, 2017. The bids of Commercial Laundries of West Florida, Inc., and Rice's Appliance were the best percentage discount bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid were included with the bid tabulations. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budgets of the schools and departments.

Recommendation
That the bids of Commercial Laundries of West Florida, Inc., and Rice's Appliance, to provide 'Appliances' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Appliances18-0296 Rec.pdf

22. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #18-0329 FOR STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Description
Proposals to provide 'Strategic Communication Services' were received from two proposers on August 17, 2017. The proposal of Three Six Oh PR was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications. This proposal is for a two-year period with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for this purchase are contained in the budget allocated for this service.

Recommendation
That the proposal of Three Six Oh PR to provide 'Strategic Communication Services' in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for a period of two years, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Strategic CommunicationServices18-0329REC.pdf

Motions:
That the proposal of Three Six Oh PR to provide 'Strategic Communication Services' in an amount not to exceed $225,000.00 for a period of two years, be approved as presented.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Bridget Ziegler
Second: Eric Robinson
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Eric Robinson	-
Bridget Ziegler	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

Computers were off-line. Voice vote taken.

Shirley Brown - Aye         Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye         Caroline Zucker - Nay
Eric Robinson - Aye

Motion passes 4:0.

23. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR SUNCOAST SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE STUDIES CHARTER SCHOOL

Description
According to section 1002.33(9), F.S. and State Board of Education Rule 6A-1.099827, Florida Administrative Code, a charter school that receives a school grade of "D" or "F" must submit a school improvement plan (SIP) to the charter school's sponsor for approval. Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (SSIS) received a grade of "D" and therefore is submitting the attached SIP for approval or denial by the School Board. The SIP must address the barriers to student success, the specific actions the school will implement to address deficiencies in student performance, including strategies, resources, persons responsible for implementation and the timeline. The plan must also set measurable performance goals and targets for 2017-2018 that reflect high expectations for students. It is the responsibility of the district to offer guidance and support and to monitor the implementation of SSIS' plan to improve student achievement.

Recommendation
That the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 2017-2018 School Improvement Plan be approved as presented.

Attachment: SIP September 7, 2017.pdf

Motions:
That the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies 2017-2018 School Improvement Plan be approved as presented.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Eric Robinson	-
Bridget Ziegler	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

After discussion with SSIS staff, Board Members expressed an interest in continuing the conversation at a future work session.

The Chair asked if there was unanimous consent to have the motion withdrawn.

Shirley Brown stated that as maker of the motion, she asked that the motion be withdrawn. Hearing no objection, the motion was withdrawn.

Bridget Ziegler made a motion to table Item #23, Approval of the 2017-2018 School Improvement Plan for Suncoast School of Innovative Studies Charter School, to the October 17, 2017 workshop.

Second: Shirley Brown

Voice vote taken.

Shirley Brown - Aye         Bridget Ziegler - Aye
Jane Goodwin - Aye          Caroline Zucker - Aye
Eric Robinson - Aye

Motion passes 5:0.

24. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2018 EMPLOYEE GROUP BENEFIT INSURANCE RATES AND FEES

Description
The 2018 Employee Group benefit insurance rates and fees will change for calendar year 2018 as outlined in the memorandum attached.

Recommendation
That the employee benefit rates and fees for 2018 calendar year be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: Benefit Renewal Agenda 2018 with attachments.pdf

Motions:
That the employee benefit rates and fees for 2018 calendar year be approved by the Board as presented.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Jane Goodwin
Shirley Brown	-
Jane Goodwin	-
Eric Robinson	-
Bridget Ziegler	-
Caroline Zucker	-

Motion Minutes: 

After discussion with Mitsi Corcoran and Lynn Peterson, Board Members expressed an interest in continuing the conversation at a future work session.

The Chair asked if there was unanimous consent to have the motion withdrawn. Hearing no objection, the motion was withdrawn.

Due to the timelines for Open Enrollment and Sarasota STEM Academy charter application, it was agreed that an October 3, 2017 work session will need to be scheduled.

25. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

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Recommendation
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26. ADJOURNMENT

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Recommendation

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Minutes: 

The Chair adjourned the regular Board meeting at 4:40 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on September 19, 2017 and approved at the regular Board meeting on October 3, 2017.

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Secretary                                           Chair
Todd Bowden                                    Caroline Zucker