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CONSENT AGENDA
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  Recommended Motion: "that the consent agenda, consisting of items
  01 through 21 be approved as a whole with action recorded as if 
  it had been taken severally." 
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1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES < click to view
Recommended Motion: "that the Board approve the Minutes of March
19, 2002, as presented."
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
HAMILTON ENCLOSURES: NO

2. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT < click to view
Recommended Motion: "that the instructional/classified personnel
report be approved."
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
HAMILTON & WILSON ENCLOSURES: YES

3. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
Recommended Motion: "that the reassignment of students to schools be
ratified as presented."
Reassignments 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.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
HAMILTON & JUDGE/MARSH ENCLOSURES: YES

4. APPROVAL OF BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL JROTC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACADEMY TRIP
TO GEORGIA
Recommended Motion: "that Booker High School's JROTC and
ENVIRONMENTAL ACADEMY trip to St. Simons, Georgia on May 26, 2002 to
participate in a week long outdoor learning adventure on St. Simons
Island be approved."
There will be a total of (35) students and a total of (5)
chaperones. The cost per student will be $175.00.
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
DELP & CHOMKO ENCLOSURES: YES

5. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 02-028
Recommended Motion: "that Expulsion Case No. 02-028 be held in
abeyance per School Board Policy, 5.34."
Board Policy 5.34 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 a
second chance school.
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
DELP & CHOMKO/POST ENCLOSURES: NO

6. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 02-111
Recommended Motion: "that in accordance with provisions of Sections
228.041(26) and 230.23(6)(c) 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,
02-111 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota
County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder
of the 2001-2002 academic year, the 2002 summer school session and
the entire 2002-2003 academic year."
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 02-111 is in violation of
an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for second chance school
placement. On March 8, 2002, the student listed in Expulsion Case
No. 02-111 violated School Board Rule 5.32 Zero Tolerance. It is
the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be
expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until the beginning of the
2003 summer school session.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & CHOMKO/POST ENCLOSURES: NO

7. APPROVAL OF THE WALLACE-READER'S DIGEST FUNDS "LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" GRANT APPLICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT,
TEACHER APPRAISAL, AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT DEPARTMENT.
Recommended Motion: "that the School Board approve the Professional
Development,Teacher Appraisals and School Improvement Department
'Leadership Development Program' grant application to The
Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds. The grant application is $50,000.00."
The "Leadership Development Program" grant funds will enable the
current program for administrators, teachers, and School Board
members to expand and additionally provide a Summer Institute and
follow-up consultations.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & JUDGE/ASHCRAFT ENCLOSURES: YES

8. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE FOUNDATION "STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING IN
EDUCATION" GRANT APPLICATION FOR LAUREL-NOKOMIS SCHOOL.
Recommended Motion: "that the School Board approve the
Laurel-Nokomis School 'Strategic Grantmaking in Education' grant
application to the Venice Foundation. The grant amount is
$30,000.00."
The "Strategic Grantmaking in Education" grant funds will be a
renewal of a multi-year professional development grant that will
improve staff collaborations with the intent of increasing student
achievement as evidenced by Grades 2-8 FCAT scores.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & JUDGE/MARSH ENCLOSURES: YES

9. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE FOUNDATION "LITERACY FOR ALL" GRANT
APPLICATION FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL
Recommended Motion: "that the School Board approve the Oak Park
School 'Literacy for All' grant application to The Venice
Foundation. The grant amount is $30,000.00."
The "Literacy for All" grant funds goal is to improve the overall
level of literacy of all Oak Park students regardless of their
present level of performance. This is a grant for continuation.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & JUDGE/MARSH ENCLOSURES: YES

10. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 FOR THE GENERAL FUND, BUDGET
AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 FOR SPECIAL REVENUE-GRANT FUNDS, BUDGET AMENDMENT
NUMBER 1 FOR SPECIAL REVENUE-FOOD & NUTRITION SERV.
Recommended Motion: "that these budget amendments reflect the
projected results of operations through June 30, 2002 based upon the
results of operations through December 31,2001. A detailed
explanation is provided for each budget amendment."
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & WEIDNER ENCLOSURES: NO

11. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
Recommended Motion: "that the School Board approve the revisions in
the High School Pupil Progression Plan as presented."
The District Pupil Progression Plan for high school students has
been revised to adjust the promotion criteria for students in
block-scheduled schools.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & WHITE ENCLOSURES: YES

12. APPROVAL OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND
THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
Recommended Motion: "that the School Board approve the lease
agreement between The Education Foundation and The Sarasota County
School Board"
The agreement is to renew the lease with The Education Foundation
for one year.
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
SHEERAN ENCLOSURES: YES

13. APPROVAL OF 2001-2002 ADOPTED INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Recommended Motion: "that the 2001-2002 District adopted
instructional materials be approved as presented."
District adoptions of instructional materials have been held in
content areas coinciding with those on the State Department of
Education adoption schedule. Local adoption committees assist in
selecting materials most suitable for the delivery of the District
curriculum. These recommendations are submitted for approval in
accordance with School Board Rule #4.21.
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
SHEERAN & BLACK/HAYWORTH ENCLOSURES: YES

14. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #2128 FOR CONCRETE SERVICES
Recommended Motion: "that the bid of Superior Concrete Construction,
in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved for award and
purchase."
Bids to provide Concrete Services were received from six vendors on
March 6, 2002. The bid of Superior Concrete Construction was the
best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. These services
will be utilized by the Facilities Services and Construction
Services Departments. The bid is for a period of one year with the
option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funding
for these purchases is contained in the capital budgets allocated to
the departments.
COST: $200,000.00 FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & BLACK/PITCHER ENCLOSURES: YES

15. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR A TECHNOLOGY
RETROFIT OF PINE VIEW SCHOOL
Recommended Motion: "that the purchase of Cisco networking equipment
from Verizon Florida, Inc., in the amount of $201,160,36, the
purchase of network cabling services from Verizon Florida, Inc., in
the amount of $266,640.47 and the purchase of electrical upgrades to
be provided on a time and materials basis by an electrical
contractor to be determined, in the amount of $48,561.60, be
approved."
The Telecommunications and Network Systems Department requests
permission to purchase networking equipment from the Client Server
Systems State Contract #250-040-99-1, networking cabling services
from the State of Florida Telecommunications Infrastructure Project
Services Program (TIPS), and electrical upgrade services from an
electrical contractor to be selected from the list of vendors
approved by the School Board on May 16, 2000. Pine View School is
one of five (5) schools scheduled for a technology retrofit this
fiscal year, and one of fifteen (15) scheduled over the next four
(4) years. This phase of technology retrofit will provide schools
with additional data drops, increased data speed, and additional
bandwidth to support instructional programs. The funds for this
purchase were provided by the state and are contained in the capital
budget of the department.
COST: $516,362.43 FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & BLACK/REYKA ENCLOSURES: YES

16. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR A TECHNOLOGY
RETROFIT OF NORTH PORT TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Recommended Motion: "that the purchase of Cisco networking equipment
from Verizon Florida, Inc., in the amount of $174,407.84, the
purchase of network cabling services from Verizon Florida, Inc., in
the amount of $139,843.22, and the purchase of electrical upgrades
to be provided on a time and materials basis by an electrical
contractor to be determined in the estimated amount of $94,500.00,
be approved."
The Telecommunications and Network Systems Department requests
permission to purchase networking equipment from the Client Server
Systems State Contract #250-040-99-1, networking cabling services
from the State of Florida Telecommunications Infrastructure Project
Services Program (TIPS),and electrical upgrade services from an
electrical contractor to be selected from the list of vendors
approved by the School Board on May 16, 2000. North Port Toledo
Blade Elementary School is one of five (5) schools scheduled for a
technology retrofit this fiscal year, and one of fifteen (15)
scheduled over the next four (4) years. This phase of technology
retrofit will provide schools with additional data drops,increased
data speed, and additional bandwidth to support instructional
programs. The funds for this purchase were provided by the state
and are contained in the capital budget of the department.
COST: $408,751.06 FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & BLACK/REYKA ENCLOSURES: YES

17. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR A TECHNOLOGY
RETROFIT OF TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Recommended Motion: "that the purchase of Cisco networking equipment
from Verizon Florida, Inc., in the amount of $157,855.48, the
purchase of network cabling services from Verizon Florida, Inc., in
the amount of $141,579.26, and the purchase of electrical upgrades
to be provided on a time and materials basis by an electrical
contractor to be determined in the estimated amount of $85,122.00,
be approved."
The Telecommunications and Network Systems Department requests
permission to purchase networking equipment from the Client Server
Systems State Contract #250-040-99-1, networking cabling services
from the State of Florida Telecommunications Infrastructure Project
Services Program (TIPS), and electrical upgrade services from an
electrical contractor to be selected from the list of vendors
approved by the School Board on May 16, 2000. Taylor Ranch
Elementary School is one of five (5) schools scheduled for a
technology retrofit this fiscal year, and one of fifteen (15)
scheduled over the next four (4) years. This phase of technology
retrofit will provide schools with additional data drops, increased
data speed, and additional bandwidth to support instructional
programs. The funds for this purchase were provided by the state
and are contained in the capital budget of the department.
COST: $384,556.74 FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & BLACK/REYKA ENCLOSURES: YES

18. APPROVAL OF BUILDING #26 AND STORAGE SHED 96-52 AT RIVERVIEW HIGH
SCHOOL BE DELETED FROM THE F.I.S.H. INVENTORY AND DEMOLISHED.
Recommended Motion: "that the designation of Building #26 and
Storage Shed 96-52 at Riverview High School be deleted from the
F.I.S.H. inventory and demolished, be approved as presented."
These structures are a single family residence (Building #26) and
garage (shed 96-52) that are not in use by the school. Their
location, floor plan and age make them not economical to maintain,
renovation or use effectively. Funds for demolition are available
in the Capital Projects Account.
COST: N/A FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & COLLINS ENCLOSURES: YES

19. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #4 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE ENGINEER FOR
CHILLER REPLACEMENT - BUILDING #31-#38 AND #44 AT VENICE HIGH SCHOOL
Recommended Motion: "that Amendment #4 to the contract dated 1/6/98
with Bosek, Gibson & Associates, Inc., for Chiller Replacement -
Buildings #31-#38 & #44 at Venice High School be ratified as
presented."
Amendment #4 provides the preparation of bid documents and the
bidding procedures for the HVAC renovations to the Science Building
#39 at Venice High School. The Construction Administration Services
by the Engineer are already included in the original contract.
Funding for this work is included in the 2001/2002 capital budget
and is a continuation of the ongoing renovations.
COST: $7,000.00 FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & COLLINS ENCLOSURES: YES

20. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR SOUTH CAMPUS AIRSIDE
RENOVATIONS AT VENICE HIGH SCHOOL - BUILDING #5
The Engineer has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion
and the final punch list. This phase is only a portion of the
project and 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.
COST: N/A FUND: CAPITAL FY: 2002
SHEERAN & COLLINS ENCLOSURES: NO

21. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD
ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2002
Recommended Motion: "that the Superintendent's Financial Statement
for the Period Ending February 28, 2002 be approved as presented."
The Superintendent's Financial Statement for the Period Ending
February 28, 2002 does not indicate any adverse trends in any fund.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
SHEERAN & MONSON ENCLOSURES: YES


NEW BUSINESS

22. APPROVAL OF COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT
EMPLOYEES
Recommended Motion: "that the cost-of-living adjustment for all
full-time non-bargaining unit employees be approved as presented for
years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003."
Consistent with the settlement approved with all bargaining unit
employees, all full-time non-bargaining unit employees in active
duty status or Family and Medical Leave Act status as of March 31,
2002 will receive a one-time cost-of-living adjustment of 3% of his
or her normal salary for the 2001-2002 school year. For the
2002-2003 school year all full-time non-bargaining unit employees
will receive a cost-of-living adjustment of 3% added to the
appropriate salary schedule.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
HAMILTON & WILSON ENCLOSURES: NO

23. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.41, OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS
Recommended Motion: "that the Board approve Policy 7.41 governing
the School Board's review of certain outside organizations operating
in the name of the school, having a name suggesting affiliation with
a school or soliciting funds or membership on school grounds."
Current Board Policies do not include a formal way to communicate
with outside organizations regarding financial records and the
requirement for these organizations to register with the school
principal and to comply with School Board policies and procedures.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & CHOMKO ENCLOSURES: YES

24. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY
2.25
Recommended Motion: "that the Board approve to advertise revisions
2.25, Code of Student Conduct, as presented."
It is the responsibility of the School Board to adopt the Code of
Student Conduct for elementary schools and secondary schools and to
distribute the Code to all teachers, school personnel, students, and
parents or guardians at the beginning of every school year.
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
DELP & CHOMKO ENCLOSURES: YES

25. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2.51, 4.45, 6.306
Recommended Motion: "that the School Board approve advertising
revisions of the following School Board policies: 2.51 (Political
Activities), 4.45 (Religious Activities), 6.306 (Staff Gifts and
Solicitations), as presented."
These policies were previously a part of the School Board rules.
They were not included in the School Board revision project. It has
been determined that these should be included as part of the current
School Board rules.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & WHITE ENCLOSURES: YES

26. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 3.60, 6.531,
6.451, 6.549, 6.913, 7.10 AND 7.512
Recommended Motion: "that the Board approve the advertised revisions
to 3.60 (Flag Display and Pledge), 6.531 (DROP), 6.541
(Annual/Vacation Leave), 6.549 (Sick Leave), 6.913 (Lump-Sum Payment
of Vacation Leave), 7.10 (School Budget System) and 7.512 (Tax
Sheltered Annuities and Custodial Account) as presented."
These revisions reflect legislative changes and current procedures.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & WHITE ENCLOSURES: NO

27. APPROVAL TO DELETE SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 2.70, 2.81 AND 5.14
Recommended Motion: "that the Board approve to delete the following
School Board Policies 2.70 (Prohibition of Harrassment), 2.81
(Non-discriminatory Admission of Students), and 5.14 (Foreign
Students) as presented."
In an effort to consolidate the process of editing the School Board
Manual, the following policies have been included in other areas of
the new manual and will be deleted as they are currently written;
2.70 (Prohibition of Harassment), 2.81 (Non-discriminating Admission
of Students, and 5.14 (Foreign Students).
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & WHITE ENCLOSURES: NO

28. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY,
FLORIDA, AND THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC.,TO
PROVIDE WIRELESS LAPTOP COMPUTERS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE LABS
Recommended Motion: "that the agreement between the Sarasota County
School Board and The Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc.,
to provide wireless laptop computers to elementary school science
labs be approved as presented."
The Education Foundation will provide funds and hold the lease for
the wireless laptop computers to complement the Selby Grant
"Sarasota Science Labs" in elementary schools. The wireless laptop
computers will assist our students in learning science through
hands-on use of current technology. The agreement will ensure that
funding continues over a three-year period. At the end of the
lease, schools will have the option to purchase the laptops at a low
buy-out price.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
DELP & WHITE/ASHCRAFT ENCLOSURES: NO

29. DETERMINATION OF FINAL ORDER IN DOAH CASE NO. 97-1020, DAVID DEWITT
Recommended Motion: "that"
The School Board is required to enter into a Final Order pursuant of
the Second District Court of Appeals.
COST: N/A FUND: FY:
TODD ENCLOSURES: NO



ADDENDUM

A1. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 02-132
Recommended Motion: "that in accordance with provisions of Sections
228.041 (26) and 230.23 (6)(c) Florida Statutes and School Board
Policy 2.10, and the holding of a hearing having been waived by the
student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case
No. 02-132 to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota
County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder
of the 2001-2002 academic year, the 2002 summer school session and
the entire 2002-2003 academic year."
On March 5, 2002, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 02-132
violated School Board Rule 5.32, Zero Tolerance. It is the
recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled
from the Sarasota County Schools until the beginning of the 2003
summer school session.
COST: N/A FUND: FY: 2002
DELP & CHOMKO/POST ENCLOSURES: NO




HEARING OF CITIZENS

The Board will hear comments, concerns or questions from any citizen
present at the meeting on matters not on the agenda, it being under-
stood that any single presentation must be limited to three minutes.
Citizens' comments will be permitted on agenda items at the time the
item is under consideration by the Board if a request card has been
submitted. In administrative and operational matters, the School
Board will expect that the issue has been raised through the appro-
priate administrative staff before being presented to the Board.


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ADJOURNMENT
Recommended Motion: "that this meeting of the School Board of Sarasota
County, Florida be adjourned."


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