APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the April 1, 2008 (Public Hearing Toledo Blade Elementary Boundary Changes), April 1, 2008 (Regular Board Meeting)and the April 08, 2008 (Monthly Work Session) 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: April 15, 2008 Regular Boar.pdf
Attachment: April 15, 2008 Addendum 1.pdf
Attachment: April 15, 2008 Addendum 2.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 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.

Attachment: rptBoardDate April 15.pdf

GENERAL ITEMS

9. ADOPTION OF THE ADVERTISED CHANGES TO TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS BOUNDARIES AND THE NEW ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES FOR SCHOOL "I"

Description

In August of 2009, the New School "I" facility will be able to accept students from the Toledo Blade zone, allowing the district to relieve Toledo Blade Elementary School, which is over its capacity.  The adoption of this proposal will move students in grades K-4 that year (2009).  Approximately 700 students will be affected.  Grandfathered 5th graders and their siblings will be permitted to remain at their previously districted school.  This action has been advertised for 28 days.

Recommendation

That the School Board adopt the advertised changes to Toledo Blade Schools' attendance boundaries and the new boundaries for School "I" as presented.  See walking descriptions.

Attachment: Advertisement Legal Notice for March 18 2008 Toledo and I.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE 2008 - 09 SCHOOL YEAR PAYROLL DATES

Description

See attachment.

Recommendation
That the 2008 - 09  school year payroll dates be approved as presented.

Attachment: Copy of Pay from and to dates Cal 2.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND CHILDREN'S HAVEN AND ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. D/B/A SELBY PRESCHOOL TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description

The school district has a long-standing agreement with the Selby Preschool program to provide exceptional student education for Pre-K students. This addendum will allow preschool students attending the Selby Day School program to receive extended school year services at that site for the June 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract for Pre-K services between the School Board of Sarasota, FL and Children's Haven and Adult Community Services, Inc. D/B/A Selby Preschool, to provide extended school year services for ESE Pre-Kstudents in June 2008, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Childrens Haven-Selby Add 6-2008.pdf

12. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND CHILDREN'S HAVEN AND ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. D/B/A SLEBY PRESCHOOL FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will allow Pre-K students to attend the Selby Day Preschool program to receive extended school year services at that site for the July 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Children's Haven and Adult Community Services Inc. D/B/A Selby Preschool and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL for extended school year services for ESE Pre-K students during July 2008, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Childrens Haven-Selby Add2 6-2008 .pdf

13. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES TO ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for June 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for extended school year services to ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Florida Center Add2 6-2008.pdf

14. THIRD ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for the July 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and the Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc. for extended school year services for ESE Pre-K students.

Attachment: Florida Center Add3 6-2008.pdf

15. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND CHILDREN FIRST, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description

This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Children First, Inc. for June 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and Children First, Inc. for extended school year services to ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Add 6-2008.pdf

16. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND CHILDREN FIRST, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Children First, Inc. for July 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and Children First, Inc. be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Add2 6-2008.pdf

17. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description

This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pines of Sarasota, Inc. for June 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and Pines of Sarasota, Inc. for extended school year services for ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pines-Sarasota Add 6-2008.pdf

18. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC. TO PROVIDE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pines of Sarasota, Inc. for July 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and Pines of Sarasota, Inc. for extended school year services to ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pines-Sarasota Add2 6-2008.pdf

19. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students at Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for the June 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, FL and Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for extended school year services for ESE students be approved as presented.

Attachment: PinnacleAcademy Add 6-2008.pdf

20. SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE STUDENTS

Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for the July and August 2008 summer session.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Pinnacle Academy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL for extended school year services be approved as presented.

Attachment: PinnacleAcademy Add2 6-20.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.

Description
This agreement will allow for non-paid career technical work experience for Exceptional Student Education from Venice High School, Booker High School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School, North Port High School, and Oak Park School.

Recommendation

That the School Board approve the agreement between the Vocational Instructional Program and Publix Super Markets, Inc., as presented.

Attachment: PUBLIX SuperMrkts031408.pdf
Attachment: Publix 031408 MOU.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - VISCOM

Description

Signing services at SCTI for deaf student in Multi-Media program - 6 hours per day - 2/25/08 through 6/30/08. 

This action will terminate contract #80415 approved by the Board on February 19, 2008.   Dates of service were changed, both parties are aware and approve.

Recommendation

That the contract for VISCOM be approved.

 

23. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN TEXCELLENCE PROGRAM MANAGER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description

This contract is for project management duties with the District Technology Donation Program, "TeXcellence."  The program is funded through a partnership with the Education Foundation.  Its purpose is to equip high need students with a home computer.  The program also includes training and education software for both parents and students.  The program is coordinated and supervised by the office of Instructional Technology.  This contract extends Ms. Klein's services  through the end of the school year.

Recommendation
It is recommended that the contract for Alina Klein, Project Manager, be approved for the remainder of this school year.

24. APPROVAL OF THE TECH PREP ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SUNCOAST TECH PREP CONSORTIUM AND THE ART INSTITUTE OF TAMPA

Description

This document defines the conditions of the articulation agreement between the Florida Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's ProStart School-to-Career Programs and member schools from the Suncoast Tech Prep Consortium and the Art Institute of Tampa. 

Recommendation
That the Tech Prep articulation agreement between the Suncoast Tech Prep Consortium and the Art institute of Tampa be approved.

Attachment: ARTICULATION AGREEMENT-Art Institute of Tampa and the Suncoast Tech Prep Consortium.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN SUSAN CALDWELL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL

Description
Facilitate Online ESOL course - Cross Culture - Section 2638.  The amount that Susan Caldwell is to be paid has exceeded $25,000.00.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Susan Caldwell and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

GRANTS

26. APPROVAL OF THE SYLVIA CHARP AWARD GRANT APPLICATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION AND THE JOURNAL FOR PROFESSIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Description
COMPETITIVE: This award in the amount of $2,000.00 will identify and recognize a school district that has shown effectiveness and innovation in the application of district-wide technology.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sylvia Charp Award grant application.

Attachment: SylviaCharpAward GAF.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

27. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ON MAY 14, 2008 THROUGH MAY 18, 2008

Description

The purpose of this field trip is for college visits and cultural enrichment.  Students will visit at least three post-secondary institutions (Morehouse, Spellman, Emory) where they will learn about the admissions process, learn the importance of taking rigorous high school courses, requirements and specifics about each school.  Students will also visit the Martin Luther King Jr. exhibits, Stone Mountain, Coca-Cola Museum, CNN headquarters, and Atlanta Underground.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School field trip to Atlanta, Georgia, on May 14, 2008 through May 18, 2008, be approved.

28. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO APPLETON, WISCONSIN, ON MAY 22, 2008 THROUGH MAY 26, 2008

Description

Students of Speech I and Debate II classes compete in district, state and national speech and debate contests.  All tours are interscholastic events.

Recommendation
That the Pine View School field trip to Appleton, Wisconsin, on May 22, 2008 through May 26, 2008, be approved.

29. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO APPLETON, WISCONSIN, ON MAY 23, 2008 THROUGH MAY 26, 2008

Description
The purpose of this trip is for the student to compete in the National CFL Debate Tournament.  The student was selected by competing successfully at the CFL Regional Tournament.  The debate procedure involves many hours of research, critical thinking skills for analysis of arguments, the ability to use superior speaking skills, and writing skills for effective affirmative and negative speeches.

Recommendation
That the Riverview High School field trip to Appleton, Wisconsin, on May 23, 2008 through May 26, 2008, be approved.

30. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, ON JULY 5, 2008 THROUGH JULY 9, 2008

Description

Upon winning first place in state at the Regional Debate Competition, student has been selected as the Florida representative to compete at the national level in the Rumbaugh Speech Tournament. 

Recommendation
That the Riverview High School field trip to Sacramento, California, on July 5, 2008 through July 9, 2008, be approved.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

31. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8125 FOR INTERIOR PEST CONTROL

Description
Bids to provide 'Interior Pest Control' were received from ten vendors on March 25, 2008.  The bid of NaturZone Pest Control, Inc., was the best low bid 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 purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of NaturZone Pest Control, Inc., to provide 'Interior Pest Control' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: PestControlIn8125Rec.pdf

32. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8121 FOR CUSTODIAL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT

Description
Bids to provide 'Custodial Maintenance Equipment' were received from six vendors on March 19, 2008.  The bids of Coastal Chemical & Paper Supply, Inc., Faitella Enterprises, Inc., dba The Paint House, and Resource One, Inc., 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 already allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation

That the bids of Coastal Chemical & Paper Supply, Inc., Faitella Enterprises, Inc., dba The Paint House, and Resource One, Inc., to provide 'Custodial Maintenance Equipment' in an amount not to exceed $495,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

Attachment: CustEquip8121Rec.pdf

33. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8092 FOR SCHOOL UNIFORM SHIRTS

Description
Bids to provide 'School Uniform Shirts' were received from 15 vendors on March 26, 2008.  The bids of Itchin' to bee Stitchin', Inc., and Sports Fanatic 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 internal accounts of the schools.

Recommendation

That the bids of Itchin' to bee Stitchin', Inc., and Sports Fanatic, to provide 'School Uniform Shirts' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

Attachment: SchoolUniformShirts8092Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

34. 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-ChangeOrderSummary20082.pdf
Attachment: 041508 TRANSP CO2.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

35. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AT LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CITY OF NORTH PORT - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Description
This easement will provide easements for the operation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer lift station and will also provide access to the utilities tying into said lift station.  This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Easement at Lamarque Elementary School between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port - Utilities Department be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-15-08NonExclusiveEasementLamarque.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE ACCESS EASEMENT AT LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CITY OF NORTH PORT - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Description
This easement will provide an easement for access to the sanitary sewer lift station for operation and maintenance.  This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Access Easement at Lamarque Elementary School between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port - Utilities Department be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-15-08NonExclusiveAccessEasementLamarque.pdf

37. APPROVAL OF THE BILL OF SALE TO THE CITY OF NORTH PORT, FLORIDA, FOR THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND/OR LIFT STATION AT LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

The City of North Port land development regulations require the ownership of the utility systems be vested with the City.  This item authorizes the transfer of title of these facilities to the City of North Port.  The School Board attorney has reviewed and approved this Bill of Sale.

Recommendation

That the Bill of Sale to the City of North Port, Florida, for the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and/or lift station at Lamarque Elementary School be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-15-08Bill-ofSaleLamarque.pdf

38. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AT WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CITY OF NORTH PORT - UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Description

This easement will provide an easement for the sanitary sewer lift station for operation and maintenance.  This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation

That the Non-Exclusive Easement at Woodland Middle School (Middle School "EE") between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port - Utilities Department be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-15-08NonExclusiveEasementWoodlandMS.pdf

39. 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 order(s) collectively total a reduction of -$178,085.66 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc4-15-08CSD-CO.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

40. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION LIAISON

Description
The revisions for the job description for Exceptional Student Education Liaison is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revisions for the job description for Exceptional Student Education Liaison.

Attachment: Job 063 - ESELiaison.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION COMPLIANCE LIAISON

Description
The new job description for Exceptional Student Education Compliance Liaison is being presented for School Board approval.  The individuals currently working in this role were working under the School-based ESE Liaison job description.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Exceptional Student Education Compliance Liaison.

Attachment: Job 320 - ESEComplianceLiaison.pdf