4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

EXPULSIONS

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-249

Description
On February 19, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-249, 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 March 5, 2009.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (1)(a)(b), Florida Statutes 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 08-249, 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, until March 5, of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-249.pdf (Confidential Item) 

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-083

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-083, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 28, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-083, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Possession 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, 2008.

Recommendation
That in accordance with the 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. 07-083, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 07-083.pdf (Confidential Item) 

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-036

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-036, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 10, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-036, 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 July 1, 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. 08-036, 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 July 1 of the 2008-2009 summer session.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-036.pdf (Confidential Item) 

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-273

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-273, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 28, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-273 violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery of Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until March 13, 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 No. 08-273, 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 until March 13 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-273.pdf (Confidential Item) 

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-155

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-249, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 6, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No.08-249, 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 January 6, 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 No. 08-155, 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 summer session until January 6 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-155.pdf (Confidential Item) 

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-268

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-268, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 25, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-268, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Possession of Weapons.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until February 25, 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 No. 08-268, 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 until February 25 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-268.pdf (Confidential Item) 

24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-103

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-103, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 8, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-103, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until November 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. 08-103, 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 until November 16 of the 2008-2009 academic year. 

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-103.pdf (Confidential Item) 

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-068

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-068, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 4, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-068, 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 July 1, 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. 08-068, 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 July 1 of the summer session.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-068.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

26. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8127 FOR CONCRETE SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Concrete Services' were received from seven vendors on March 6, 2008.  The bids of McLeod Land Services, Inc., and Superior Concrete Construction were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Holland Enterprise was non-responsive to the maximum mark-up fee for materials, equipment rental and subcontracted services.  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 bids of McLeod Land Services, Inc., and Superior Concrete Construction, to provide 'Concrete Services' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

27. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8100 FOR CUSTODIAL CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Custodial Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies - Warehouse' were received from 15 vendors on March 5, 2008.  The bids of Calico Industries, Inc., Coastal Chemical and Paper Supply, Inc., E & R Industrial Sales, Inc., Peninsular Paper Company, Pyramid School Products, Resource One, Inc., Unisource, W. W. Grainger, and West Florida Supply Company were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  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 bids of Calico Industries, Inc., Coastal Chemical and Paper Supply, Inc., E & R Industrial Sales, Inc., Peninsular Paper Company, Pyramid School Products, Resource One, Inc., Unisource, W. W. Grainger and West Florida Supply Company, to provide 'Custodial Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $600,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: CustCleaning8100Rec 2.pdf

FACILITIES

28. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL SMALL PROJECTS

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 Oak Park School Small Projects be accepted as substantially complete as of January 24, 2008.

Attachment: 031808 OP SUBCOM.pdf

29. 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: 040108 LAND CO2.pdf
Attachment: 040108 LAND CO3.pdf
Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2008.pdf
Attachment: 040108 HC CO1.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

30. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RESTROOM RAMP & TILE RENOVATIONS 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 McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the Garden Elementary School - Restroom Ramp and Tile Renovations project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/20/2007.

Attachment: BAIenc4-1-08GardenRestrmRamp&TileRenovSC.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER PROJECT, PHASE 1B - SOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL "CCC"

Description
The scope of work for this amendment shall include the design services for the re-use of Phase 1, Technical High School "BBB", the design services for the new construction portion of Phase 1B - South County Technical High School "CCC" (kitchen, cafeteria, media center, sitework and access road work) along with contingent additional services as outlined in the amendment attachment labeled Article 3.2 SC.  The total cost of this amendment will include only the contingent additional services fee of $783,250.00 at this time.  The costs associated with the design services fees and new construction services fees will be established after the GMP for the project is determined.  Funds for this project are available through the project budget account.

Recommendation
That Amendment #2 to the agreement dated 10/4/2005 with Schenkel Shultz Architectrure for the North County Technical Center project, Phase 1B - South County Technical High School "CCC" be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-1-08TechCtrArchAmend2.pdf

FINANCE

32. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 29, 2008

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 29, 2008, continue to show a large increase in the District's cash balances from the previous year.  This is due to the recent issues with the SBA.  The SBA investments are currently shown in sections of the financial statements.  Investments in Fund A that the District has current access to can be found under investments in the current assets section.  SBA investments that are in Fund A but are currently under withdrawal restrictions are found under non-current assets.  Fund B investments, which are currently not available to the District, are shown on a separate line in the non-current assets.  All funds show a positive fund balance.  In the Special Revenue Funds, revenues from local sources have decreased approximately 14% from the prior year.  This is due to a grant that was received in the prior year that was not received this year.  Food Service revenues are down approximately 3% while expenditures have remained consistent with the prior year.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 29, 2008, be approved as presented.

Attachment: February.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

33. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III - PURCHASING

Description
The new job description for the Administrative Assistant III - Purchasing is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Administrative Assistant III - Purchasing.

Attachment: Job 319 - AdminAsstIIIPurchasing.pdf