APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the March 8, 2006, (Budget/McRel/Richard Milburn Academy Charter Workshop), March 14, 2006, (Monthly Work Session) and March 21, 2006, (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: April 4, 2006 Regular Board.rtf
Attachment: April 4, 2006 Addendum 1.rtf
Attachment: Copy of April 4, 2006 Add. 1 Contract List.xls
Attachment: April 4, 2006 Addendum 2.rtf

RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS

8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS (Revised)

Description
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.

Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: rptBoardDate April 4.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN GMS PARTNERS INC./GRACE SAMMON AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
GMS Partners, Inc. will provide assistance with the formulation and revision of a five-year NeXt Generation implementation plan for each district high school, with particular emphasis on the role of career and technical education.  Provide assistance with the formulation of school-based Small Learning Communities (SLC) action plans and time lines for completion of benchmark tasks during the next five years.  Provide assistance with the NeXt Generation Learning Strategy proposal for redefining current high school technical education programs to best support SLC implementation.  Provide assistance with monitoring of high school reform efforts, including, but not limited to SLC and academy settings in each high school to provide overall feedback to central staff.  Provide guidance for leadership training at district and school level for leading change and committing to continuous improvement.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between GMS Partners, Inc./Grace Sammon and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.  

10. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT (EXTENSION) BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, ("SCHOOL") AND MACY'S ("RETAIL STORE")

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, (School) shall be responsible for the orientation of students to the training experience at the retail store.  The school shall be responsible for the provision of classroom and practical instruction to students prior to their assignments at the retail store and preparation of student assignments in coordination with the retail store with regards to the retail store's policies and procedures.  The retail store shall accept the students assigned to the program by school and cooperate in the orientation of all program participants.  The retail store shall provide the opportunities for such students, who shall be supervised by the retail store, to observe and assist in various aspects of the retail operation.  The retail store shall coordinate school's assignment schedule with its own schedule. The initial term of this agreement shall be one school year, commencing August 14, 2006 and expiring May 11, 2007.

Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement (Extension) between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, ("School") and Macy's ("Retail Store") be approved.  

GRANTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GRANT APPLICATION TO WALMART FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: The grant funds will enhance the elementary music curriculum and will foster motor and audio literacy while promoting cultural awareness.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Musical Instruments grant application.

12. APPROVAL OF THE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT/TECHNOLOGY GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY AND SECURITY

Description

NON-COMPETITIVE/DISCRETIONARY: The grant funds will enhance the emergency communication capacity among the school district, local municipalities and emergency service procedures.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Communications Equipment/Technology grant application.

FIELD TRIPS

13. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ON MAY 25, 2006 THROUGH MAY 29, 2006

Description
This is a competitive speech and debate team which competes in ten separate events at each tournament.  It is connected directly to the speech and 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 and Debate Tournament field trip to Chicago, Illinois, on May 25, 2006 through May 29, 2006, be approved.

14. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ON MAY 26, 2006 THROUGH MAY 28, 2006

Description
This speech and debate meet allows students to compete head to head in public speaking with other students their age.  This allows students to mold their public speaking and formal writing skills while learning from the skills of other students.  This meet is the culminating activity of the writing and speaking process taught in English classrooms.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School Speech and Debate field trip to Chicago, Illinois, on May 26, 2006 thorugh may 28, 2006, be approved.

15. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GEORGIA, ON MAY 3, 2006 THROUGH MAY 7, 2006

Description
Students will have the opportunity to attend a concert by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, which is noted as one of the best orchestras in the country.  Students will also attend the band festival at Six Flags as well as visits to historical Stone Mountain, tour the Coca-Cola factory, and visit the Georgia Aquarium.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School Band field trip to Atlanta, Georgia, on May 3, 2006 thorugh May 7, 2006, be approved.

16. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, ON MAY 7, 2006 THROUGH MAY 13, 2006

Description
Students attending this science fair are regional science fair winners who will be given the opportunity to represent Sarasota County on the national level.  Students will be able to exhibit their research with the experience of defending their work on a higher level.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota High School field trip to the International Science Fair in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 7, 2006 through May 13, 2006, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

17. APPROVAL OF CASE NO. 06-027

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-027, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On August 30, 2005, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-027, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(e), Disruption to School Operation.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until September 14, 2006.

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. 06-027, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2005-2006 academic year, the 2006 summer session until September 14 of the 2006-2007 academic year.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

18. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED

Description

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 the next auction.

Recommendation
That the classification of inoperative equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty040406.pdf

19. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #6137 FOR CONCRETE SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Concrete Services' were received from six vendors on March 16, 2006.  The bids of Gordon J. Hornikel Concrete, Inc., L&L Site Services, LLC, and Superior Concrete Construction were the best low bids 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 bids of Gordon J. Hornikel Concrete, Inc., L&L Site Services, LLC and Superior Concrete Construction, to provide 'Concrete Services' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: ConcreteServices6137Rec.pdf

20. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #6058 FOR CLEANING OF KITCHEN EXHAUST DUCT SYSTEMS

Description

Bids to 'Clean Kitchen Exhaust Duct Systems' were received from five vendors on March 8, 2006.  The bid of All American Cleaning Services, 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 All American Cleaning Services, Inc., to 'Clean Kitchen Exhaust Duct Systems', in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: KitExhaustDuctSys6058Rec.pdf

21. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #6063 FOR CARPENTRY SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS

Description
Bids to provide 'Carpentry Services - Time and Materials' were received from two vendors on March 14, 2006.  The bids of O'Dell, Hall and Associates, Inc., dba Walrus Construction as a primary vendor and Norstar Construction, Inc., as a secondary vendor were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  These services will be used on a district-wide basis for maintenance and repairs and includes work necessary for relocating portable classrooms.  This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these services are contained in the capital budgets allocated to the Construction Services and Facilities Services Departments. 

Recommendation
That the bids of O'Dell, Hall and Associates, Inc., dba Walrus Construction as a primary vendor and Norstar Construction, Inc., as a secondary vendor to provide 'Carpentry Services - Time and Materials', in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: CarpentryT&M6063Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

22. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AT HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL - PORTABLES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

Description

This easement will assign an easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of overhead and underground electric utility facilities (including wires, poles, guy 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 Heron Creek Middle School - portables between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Power & Light Company be approved as presented.         

Attachment: BAIenc4-4-05HCMS-FPLeasmnt.pdf

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

Description

The Change Order(s) have been summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. 

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

Attachment: BAIenc4-4-06CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

24. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2006

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statement for the period ending February 28, 2006, reflects a higher amount under "State Sources" than was earned through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).  The General Fund Budget Amendment Number One that was approved on February 21, 2006, indicated that the State Revenues would decrease by $4,211,543, for this fiscal year, which was based upon the FTE's earned in the October count.  The February FTE count also came in lower, so at this point in time, it appears that the State Revenues would be overstated by approximately $6 million.  The Department of Education sends the School Board of Sarasota County its total state FEFP share in the first three months of the fiscal year (because we are a property rich school district, our property taxes do not begin to come in until the month of November) and the adjustments are required to be paid back in the month of June.  

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Report for the month of February 2006, be approved as presented.

Attachment: February2006.pdf