1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE

Description

Recognition of School Crossing Guards - City of Venice, City of Sarasota and County of Sarasota - Ellery Girard

Recommendation
N/A

2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Description

Acknowledgment of commitment between the City of Venice and the Sarasota County School District to support the construction of a Performing Arts Center - Scott Lempe - Gary Norris

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: 

The Board directed the Superintendent to have another Board Workshop to formalize some of the partnership arrangements.

Board member Caroline Zucker moved to rebuild Venice High School on the Island of Venice.  Board Vice-Chair Kathy Kleinlein seconded the motion.  Voice vote taken.  Motion passes 5:0

Frank Kovach - Aye      Carol Todd - Aye
Kathy Kleinlein - Aye     Caroline Zucker - Aye
Shirley Brown - Aye

Enrollment Update - Superintendent Gary Norris - Enrollment down roughly 700 students from projection which is about 200 down from last year.

Superintendent Norris reminded everyone that we are in very lean times and the tax base and the future of assessed evaluation are uncertain.  The district is prepared appropriately with having a very respectable fund balance, but the district is continuing this year to be frugal in purchases.

 

 

 

 

3. HEARING OF CITIZENS

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: Burton Bernstein - Hardware

4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

Minutes: No corrections

5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Description

N/A

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.

Motions:
That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action recorded as if it had been taken severalty.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Caroline Zucker
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 7, 2007, (Board Strategic Communications Plan/Annual Program Evaluation and High School Reform Workshop), August 14, 2007, (Monthly Work Session) and the August 21, 2007, (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 4, 2007 Regular B.pdf
Attachment: September 4, 2007 Addendum .pdf
Minutes: Board Chair Frank Kovach had a comment regarding an employee who is on military leave and has been called up to active duty.  The Board's current policy is that the employee is paid for 30 days of active duty and then they are placed on unpaid leave.  Concern is when employees are called up when they are privates, etc., they will make considerably less than the district pays them. Concern with someone going to Iraq or Iran and defending our country and the family has to worry about making the mortgage payment, buying groceries, etc. The Board supported paying the difference in the salary. 

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.

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED SERVICES WITH DFS CONSULTING

Description

This contract is for technology support and technical training at various schools and departments throughout the district. This contract in the amount of up to $70,000, is in excess of the $25,000 limit, which requires School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the contract with DFS Consulting for technology training services be approved as presented.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. TECH PREP ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

Description

This agreement is between Hillsborough Community College, Manatee Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College, St. Petersburg College, Hernando County School District, School District of Hillsborough County, Manatee County District Schools, District School Board of Pasco County, School Board of Pinellas County and Sarasota District School in an effort to provide seamless articulation system for high school and adult technical students to continue their education at the technical center and community college level.

Recommendation
That the articulation agreements be approved.

Attachment: art agmnts-signatry pgs_0 5.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF 310 CONTRACT BETWEEN SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND BILL AUBUCHON, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

Description

21st CCLC Project Manager (South county), responsible for on-site coordination and management of all elements of the 21st CCLC program, including attendance, parent contact, & site transportation.

 

Recommendation

To approve the 310 contract between SBSC and Bill Aubuchon, Independent Contractor, as South county project manager for the 21st CCLC program.

   

12. TRAINING PERSONNEL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement is between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, by and through the Sarasota County Technical Institute, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to provide Basic Recruit Training and the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Advanced and Specialized courses to students enrolled in the Sarasota Criminal Justice Academy through the Sarasota County Technical Institute.  The terms of this agreement shall be effective as of July 1, 2007, and end June 30, 2008.

Recommendation
That the Training Personnel Agreement between the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: Sher-SCJA Dir-trng persl 2.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN A TO Z IN-HOME TUTORING, LLC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
A to Z In-Home Tutoring will provide one-on-one tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place in the home, no more than twice a week with each session not to exceed 1 hour. A to Z In-Home Tutoring will provide ESE services and LEP services.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the agreement with A to Z In-Home Tutoring to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_A_To_Z.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ATS PROJECT SUCCESS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
ATS Project Success will provide one-on-one tutoring services, In-Home Internet based, to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place in the home, no more than twice a week with each session not to exceed 1 hour.  ATS Project Success will provide ESE services and LEP services.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with ATS Project Success to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_ATS.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRAINFUSE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
Brainfuse will provide one-on-one tutoring services, In-Home Computer Based, to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place in the home, no more than twice a week  with each session not to exceed 1 hour.  Brainfuse will provide ESE services and LEP services.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Brainfuse to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_Brainfuse.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION SERVICES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
Supplemental Instruction Services will provide small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP. Tutoring sessions will take place at Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA sites, no more than twice a week with each session not to exceed 1 hour. Group size not to exceed 5 students. Supplemental Instruction Services will provide ESE services and LEP services.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Supplemental Instruction Services to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_Si2.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ACHIEVE SUCCESS TUTORING (UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTORS, INC.) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
Achieve Success Tutoring will provide large group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place at Boys & Girls Clubs and Church sites, no more than twice a week with each session not to exceed 1 hour. Large group size is not to exceed 10 students. Achieve Success Tutoring will provide LEP services.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the agreement with Achieve Success Tutoring to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_Achieve.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BRIGHT FUTURES LEARNING, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
Bright futures Learning, Inc. will provide small group tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Tutoring sessions will take place in community centers, no more than twice a week  with each session not to exceed 1 hour.  Group size will not exceed 5 students.  Bright futures Learning, Inc. will provide ESE services and LEP services.



Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement with Bright Futures Learning, Inc. to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_BFutures.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ADVANCED HOME TUTUORING, LLC DBA CLUB Z! IN-HOME TUTORING SERVICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY TO PROVIDE SES SERVICES FOR TITLE I SCHOOLS 2007-2008

Description
Advanced Home Tutoring, LLC DBA Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Service will provide one-on-one tutoring services to eligible students attending Title I schools not meeting AYP.  Individual tutoring sessions will take place in the home. Small group (limit 5) tutoring sessions will take place on school campuses and at Community Centers.  Tutoring services provided shall not exceed twice a week, with tutoring session not exceeding 1 hour.  Advanced Home Tutoring, LLC DBA Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Service will provide ESE services and LEP services.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota County School Board approve the agreement with Advanced Home Tutoring, LLC DBA Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Service to provide SES services to eligible Title I students.

Attachment: SES Provider Agreement_ClubZ-2.pdf

20. AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ASSOCIATED MARINE INSTITUTE, INC. (GCMI) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
This 3rd amendment to the lease agreement is to extend the building lease by one year to Associated Marine Institute, Inc. for use as Gulf Coast Marine Institute (an alternative school).  Lease will expire September 3, 2008.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the amendment to the lease agreement as presented.

Attachment: Assocmar 3rd amnmt Lease 8-07 2.pdf

EXPULSIONS

21. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-032

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 at Sarasota High School in the Exceptional Student Education Program.

 

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 07-032, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-032.pdf (Confidential Item)

22. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-287

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. 07-287, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-287.pdf (Confidential Item)

23. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-249

Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance the expulsion of a student if the student in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program.  This student is being placed in an alternative program.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 07-249, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-249.pdf (Confidential Item)

24. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-274

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. 07-274, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-274.pdf (Confidential Item)

25. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-322

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-322, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 15, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-322, 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 April 16, 2008.

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. 07-322, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until April 16, 2008 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-322.pdf (Confidential Item)

26. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-053

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-053, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 15, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-053, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition against Use, Sale, or Possession of Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until December 30, 2007.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes and School Board Policy 5.33,  the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 07-053, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until December 30, 2007 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-053.pdf (Confidential Item)

27. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-345

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 Jobs, Etc.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 07-345, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-345.pdf (Confidential Item)

28. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-226

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-226, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 16, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-226, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(h),  Zero Tolerance, Possession of a Weapon.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 16, 2008.

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. 07-226, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 16, 2008 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-226.pdf (Confidential Item)

29. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-259

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-259, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 8, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-259, 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 May 30, 2008.

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. 07-259, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County schools be approved effective immediately for the entire 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-259.pdf (Confidential Item)

30. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-363

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-363, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 11, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-363, 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 April 25, 2008.

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. 07-363, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until April 25, 2008 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-363.pdf (Confidential Item)

31. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-386

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-386, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 10, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-386, 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 10, 2008.

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. 07-386, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until May 10, 2008 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-386.pdf (Confidential Item)

32. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-408

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-408, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 15, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-408, 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 May 30, 2008.

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. 07-408, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County schools be approved effective immediately for the entire 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-408.pdf (Confidential Item)

33. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-414

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-414, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 29, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-414, violated School Board Policy 5.32(i)(j), Zero Tolerance - Possession of a Controlled Substance.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County schools until June 11, 2008.

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. 07-414, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year until June 11, 2008.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-414.pdf (Confidential Item)

34. EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-002

Description
On May 3, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-002, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance - Battery on School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 30, 2009.

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 08-002, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session and the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-002.pdf (Confidential Item)

FACILITIES

35. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR ASHTON ELEMENTARY SIDEWALK ADDITION

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 Ashton Elementary sidewalk addtion be accepted as substantially complete as of August 22, 2007.

Attachment: 090407ASHTON.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

36. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - EMERGENCY EXIT CORRECTIONS PROJECT

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

Recommendation
That the work performed by Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Ashton Elementary School - Emergency Exit Corrections project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/16/2007.

Attachment: BAIenc9-4-07AshtonEmerExitCorrSC.pdf

37. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT - PHASE 1: UTILITY DESIGN PORTABLES

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 P.J. Hayes, Inc. dba Tandem Construction for the Lakeview Elementary School project - Phase 1: Utility Design Portables be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/9/2007.

Attachment: BAIenc9-4-07LakeviewPhase1-UtilityDesignPortablesSC.pdf

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

Description
The Construction Services Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for each of review.  These change order(s) collectively total a reduction of $2,925,482.99, in contract amounts.

Recommendation

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

Attachment: BAIenc9-4-07CSD-CO.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

39. APPROVAL OF A NEW JOB DESCRIPTION, CERTIFIED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Description

The new job description, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, for Pupil Support Services is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description, Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, for Pupil Support Services.

Attachment: Job 311 - CertifiedOTAsst.pdf

40. APPROVAL OF A NEW JOB DESCRIPTION, REGIONAL CAMPUS SECURITY MONITOR

Description
The new job description, Regional Campus Security Monitor, for the School Safety & Security Department is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description, Regional Campus Security Monitor, for the School Safety & Security Department.   

Attachment: Job 312 - RegionalCampusSecurityMonitor.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007

Description
These are the final budget amendments for closing out fiscal year 2006-2007.

Recommendation
#41-That the final budget amendments for fiscal year 2006-2007, be approved as presented.

Attachment: 06-07 final budget amendm 2.pdf

Motions:
#41-That the final budget amendments for fiscal year 2006-2007, be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

42. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AS OF JUNE 30, 2007

Description
Chapter 6A-1.0071(2) of the State Board of Education Administrative Rules requires that the Annual Financial Report be submitted to the Florida Commissioner of Education no later than the 11th of September each year.  Due to the complexity of the report, it will not be available for distribution until September 1.

Recommendation
#42-That the Annual Financial Report as of June 30, 2007, be approved as presented.

Motions:
#42-That the Annual Financial Report as of June 30, 2007, be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Shirley Brown
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

43. AMENDMENT TO INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES

Description

This amendment adds Emma E. Booker Elementary and Heron Creek Middle School to the agreement and states that services will be provided at Booker Middle School, McIntosh Middle School, Heron Creek Middle School and Emma E. Booker Elementary. 

Recommendation
#43-That the amendment to the interagency agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Jewish Family and Children's Services, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Jewish FamilyCS 07-08 amend.pdf

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

44. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF BUILDER'S RISK INSURANCE FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Description
In order to save the construction manager's markup of approximately $27,300.00, the District can purchase the builder's risk insurance coverage for the project.  This coverage would be furnished by the Zurich Company through the HRH of Southwest Florida agency.  The policy will provide the coverage, except for windstorm, required in Article 5, paragraph 5.1.1 (iv) of the construction manager's contract.  Windstorm coverage will be full value on all structures except the classroom and administration buildings which will be limited to a total of $25,000,000.00. 

Recommendation
#44-That the purchase of builder's risk insurance coverage from the Zurich Insurance Company at a cost of $641,480.00, for the Riverview High School construction project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc9-4-07RHS-BldrsRiskIns.pdf

Motions:
#44-That the purchase of builder's risk insurance coverage from the Zurich Insurance Company at a cost of $641,480.00, for the Riverview High School construction project be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Carol Todd
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

45. ACCEPTANCE OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE PROPOSAL AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT - GYM & AUDITORIUM

Description

Under the terms of the 6/20/2006 (Item #40) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with W.G. Mills, Inc. for the Riverview High School project - Gym & Auditorium.  This contract was negotiated on 8/20/2007.  As indicated, the 6/20/2006 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.  This Contract for Construction includes only construction of the auditorium, music rooms and gymnasium and associated work.  A separate contract will be negotiated at a later date for the balance of the construction of this project.  The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP ) of this contract is $17,669,004.00.  This contract, which is the standard document utilized for all of the District's construction contracts, is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this GMP proposal acceptance form and contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget.

Recommendation

#45-That the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal be accepted as presented and the Contract for Construction for the Riverview High School project - Gym & Auditorium be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc9-4-07RHS-GMP+CFC-Gym&Aud.pdf

Motions:
#45-That the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal be accepted as preented and the Contract for Construction for the Riverview High School project - Gym & Auditorium be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Kathy Kleinlein
Second: Caroline Zucker
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

46. APPOINTMENT OF A CITIZEN TO THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ON SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING

Description
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 the 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 (3) Mrs. Janice Mee, retired School Board member.

Recommendation

#46-That the School Board of Sarasota County appoint ________________________
as its representative to the Citizen's Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning for a period through February, 2009.

 

Motions:
#46-That the School Board of Sarasota County appoint as its representative to the Citizen's Oversight Committee to the Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning for a period through February, 2009.	-
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Kathy Kleinlein

Motion Minutes: Board Member Caroline Zucker withdrew her motion and Board Vice-Chair Kathy Kleinlein withdrew her second and this item will be on the September 18, 2007 Board meeting. 

47. APPROVAL OF PERFORMANCE GOALS FOR SUPERINTENDENT

Description

The performance goals were agreed upon by the Board and Superintendent at the August 21, 2007 School Board Workshop.

Recommendation
#47-That the performance-based contract goals for the Superintendent for 2007-2008 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Copy of 2007-2008PerformanceGoals 3.pdf

Motions:
#47-That the performance-based contract goals for the Superintendent for 2007-2008 be approved as presented.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Caroline Zucker
Second: Kathy Kleinlein
Shirley Brown	- Aye
Kathy Kleinlein	- Aye
Frank Kovach	- Aye
Carol Todd	- Aye
Caroline Zucker	- Aye

Motion Minutes: 

Board Member Shirley Brown made a motion Under Finance, Goal Fourteen

Strike: "Meals per labor hour  Baseline  18 or above Goal" and insert:

"Maintain a fund balance of 7.5% or higher and reduce capital transfers by 25% or $5M

Board Member Shirley Brown verbally added that her intent would be to hold the Superintendent harmless for any action the Board would take in response to budget reductions from Tallahassee.  After Board discussion, Mrs. Brown offered a substitute amendment that just inserted:

"Reduce capital transfer by $5M.  The motion died for lack of a second.

48. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS

Description

N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: Board Member Carol Todd thanked the Board of County Commissioners for allowing the School Board to come to Venice and use their chambers.

49. ADJOURNMENT

Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A

Minutes: The regular Board meeting adjourned 7:40 p.m.

We certify that the foregoing minutes are a true account of the regular Board meeting held on September 4, 2007, and approved at the regular Board meeting on September 18, 2007.