Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
3:00 P.M.
Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Amanda Rutherford & Riverview High Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescriptionUnited Way Awards - Sherri Reynolds - Alex Young
Recommendation
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Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescription
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Recommendation
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Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
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Recommendation
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Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
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Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescriptionN/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.
Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription
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RecommendationThat the April 5, 2011 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescriptionN/A
Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: 04-19-11.pdf
Attachment: 04-19-11 add 1.pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescriptionReassignment 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 19.pdf (Confidential Item)
GENERAL ITEMS9. NINTH RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN NORTH PORTDescription
On October 5, 2010, the Board approved the First Resolution, authorizing the acquisition of numerous small parcels for a future elementary school in North Port. This Ninth Resolution approves the seventh batch of contracts for this acquisition.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Ninth Resolution of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, RE: Acquisition of Property for a Future Elementary School in North Port, Florida.10. SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMDescription
Approval of the Settlement Agreement will resolve all claims against the School Board on the terms stated including the plaintiff executing a release in favor of the School Board.
Recommendation
That the Settlement Agreement in Case No. 2011 CA 000771 NC, Garcia-Morris v. School Board et al., be approved as presented.
Attachment: settlement agreement.pdf
Attachment: Release.pdf
GRANTS11. APPROVAL OF THE AMERICAN CROSSROADS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE CURRICULUM DEPARTMENTDescriptionCOMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $993,000.00 will allow the Curriculum Department to provide American History teachers with professional development to achieve the following objectives: Increase teacher content knowledge in American History that address national, state, and local history standards to improve student learning; Increase teacher ability to foster historical thinking in K-8 classrooms; build a sustainable system of collaborative, professional development that is responsive to the changing education requirements and the needs of district students.
Funds will pay for professional development opportunities (including travel, books, materials, space rental), contractual services, personnel and benefits, indirect costs, and external evaluation.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the American Crossroads grant proposal.
Attachment: American Crossroads - Bernadette Bennett.pdf
FIELD TRIPS12. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C., ON MAY 27, 2011 THROUGH MAY 31, 2011Description
This is a competitive Speech and Debate team which competes in ten separate events at each tournament. Students compete in speaking contests and earn membership privileges in the Catholic Forensic League, Florida Forensic League, and National Forensic Leagues.
Recommendation
That the Pine View School Speech & Debate field trip to Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2011 through May 31, 2011, be approved.13. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO DALLAS, TEXAS, ON JUNE 12, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 19, 2011DescriptionThis is a competitive Speech & Debate team which competes in 10 separate events at each tournament. It is connected directly to the Speech & Debate courses offered at Sarasota High School as well as the National Forensic League, National Catholic Forensic League, and the Florida Forensic league.
Recommendation
That the Sarasota High School Speech & Debate team field trip to Dallas, Texas, on June 12, 2011 through June 19, 2011, be approved.14. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL KILTIE BAND FIELD TRIP TO HONOLULU, HAWAII, ON DECEMBER 3, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 8, 2011Description
Students participating in the 70th Commemorative Mass Band Event will have the opportunity to be a part of a once in a lifetime event commemorating the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The historical significance of this event as a part of our U.S. history will be an important experience for the students. There will be actual survivors from the day of the bombing that the students will see and hear speak. There will also be a tour of the USS Arizona memorial.
Recommendation
That the Riverview High School Kiltie Band field trip to Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 3, 2011 through December 8, 2011, be approved.15. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK, NEW YORK, ON APRIL 27, 2011 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2011DescriptionStudents have presented a paper to the Moody Math Mega Challenge. They are one of six teams to make it to the final round and they must travel to New York to present their paper.
Recommendation
That the Pine View field trip to New York, New York, on April 27, 2011 through April 30, 2011, be approved.
EXPULSIONS16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-388Description
On March 24, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-388, 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 June 7, 2012.
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 No. 11-388, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-388.pdf (Confidential Item)17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-244DescriptionSchool 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. 11-244, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-244.pdf (Confidential Item)18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-184Description
On November 4, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-184, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(k), Threats to Staff. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 16, 2012.
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 No. 11-184, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until January 16 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-184.pdf (Confidential Item)19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-477Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-477, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On May 6, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-477, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 10, 2011.
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.10-477, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-477.pdf (Confidential Item)20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-405Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-405, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until April 12, 2012.
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 No. 11-405, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until April 12 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-405.pdf (Confidential Item)21. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 11-350Description
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 the Expulsion Case No. 11-350 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 11-350.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT22. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETEDDescription
The custodians of the property (cost center heads) have certified it to be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable or otherwise inoperable. Property still on hand after reallocation will be salvaged for any useful parts and then sold at auction.
Recommendation
That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.
Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty 04192011.pdf23. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0050 FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMSDescription
Bids to provide 'Middle School Physical Education Uniforms' were received from eight vendors on March 16, 2011. The bid of The Incentive Mall was the best overall low bid 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 account budgets of the schools.
Recommendation
That the bid of The Incentive Mall, to provide 'Middle School Physical Education Uniforms' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: PEUniforms11-0050Rec.pdf24. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0049 FOR SCHOOL UNIFORM SHIRTSDescription
Bids to provide 'School Uniform Shirts' were received from nine vendors on March 22, 2011. The bids of American Apparel Design and Itchin' to bee Stitchin', 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 internal account budgets of the schools.
Recommendation
That the bids of American Apparel Design and Itchin' to bee Stitchin', Inc., to provide 'School Uniform Shirts' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: SchoolUniformShirts11-0049Rec.pdf
CONSTRUCTIONNew Business25. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #1 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE LAUREL NOKOMIS HVAC RENOVATION PROJECTDescription
The scope of work for this amendment is twofold; one, to add mechanical and electrical engineering design services to replace all of the air handling units and some of the condensing units for Building #15 and two, to provide interior design services to modify Reception Area #101 in Building #1.
Recommendation
That the Amendment #1 to the Agreement dated December 7, 2010, with TOTeMS Architecture, Inc., for the Laurel Nokomis HVAC Renovation project be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc4-19-2011ArchAmend1-LNS-HVACRenov.pdf26. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AT VENICE HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANYDescription
This easement will assign an easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of underground electric utility facilities (including wires, cables, conduits, and appurtenant equipment) to be installed from time to time; with the right to reconstruct, improve, add to, enlarge, change the voltage, as well as the size of and remove such facilities or any of them within an easement ten (10) feet in width. This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.
Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Utility Easement at Venice High School between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Power and Light Company, be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc4-19-2011FPLEasementVHS-Rebuild.pdf27. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR(S)Description
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor(s). The final project costs have been internally audited and presented to the Board in Change Order 5503-05 for approval. All work has been completed and all close-out documents have been received from the contractor(s). The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project(s) are complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation
That the cited Construction Services' project(s) be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor(s) be approved as presented.28. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)DescriptionThe Construction Services' Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of $1,016,611.30 in gross contract dollars.
Included in these change orders are $952,608.65 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $887,979.99 result a net of $64,628.66 in sales tax savings.
Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc4-19-2011CSD-COs.pdf
Announcements/Comments
29. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
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Adjournment
30. ADJOURNMENTDescription
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Recommendation
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