5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/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.

EXPULSIONS

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 15-280

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No 15-280, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement due to insubordination & disrespect to staff. On February 12, 2015 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Possession of a Firearm on school campus. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 15, 2016.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provision of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statues 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 15-280, to expel the student reference therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 15, 2016.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-280.pdf (Confidential Item) 

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 15-059

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-059, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for alternative school placement due to non-attendance. On September 7, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Theft. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 1, 2015.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provision of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statues 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 15-059, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 1, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-059.pdf (Confidential Item) 

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 15-252

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No 15-252, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School placement due to refusal to enroll. On January 23, 2015 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Battery. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 2, 2016.

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 15-252, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 2, 2016.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-252.pdf (Confidential Item) 

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 15-087

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No 15-087, is in violation of School Board Policy 5.32 Committing Severe and Repetitive Disruptive Behaviors ongoing from September 9, 2014 through February 27, 2015. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 1, 2015.

Recommendation
That in accordance with the provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b) Florida Statues 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 15-087, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, to be approved effective immediately until June 1, 2015.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-087.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

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

Description

The custodian 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: Board Deletion Report for 4-7-15.pdf

21. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0103 FOR GYMNASIUM, OUTDOOR BLEACHERS, AND ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT

Description
Bids to provide 'Gymnasium, Outdoor Bleachers, and Athletic Equipment' were received from six vendors on February 26, 2015.  The bids of Lyle Bleachers, Inc., for all exterior items and SSE & Associates, Inc.,  for all interior items as noted on the bid tabulation were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Lyle Bleachers, Inc., and SSE & Associates, Inc., for 'Gymnasium, Outdoor Bleachers, and Athletic Equipment' in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: GymInspect&Rpr15-0103Rec.pdf

22. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0139 FOR TOILET PARTITIONS AND VANITY TOPS - SUPPLY AND INSTALL

Description
A bid to provide 'Toilet Partitions and Vanity Tops - Supply and Install' was received from one vendor on March 5, 2015.  The bid of Scranton Products, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.


Recommendation
That the bid of Scranton Products, Inc. for 'Toilet Partitions and Vanity Tops - Supply and Install' in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: ToiletPartitions#15-0139Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

23. APPROVAL TO INCREASE CONTRACT TIME PERIOD WITH SIX (6) DESIGN/BUILD FIRMS TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES FOR MINOR DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS PURSUANT TO NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTINUING CONTRACTS THROUGH MAY 12, 2015

Description

The six (6) individual contracts for these services were Board approved on 4/12/2012 (Item #26).  A one (1)-year period extension was Board approved on 5/6/2014 (Item #32), at mutually agreed rates and conditions.  The contracts are due to expire on April 2, 2015.  The selection of firms for these contracts is in progress but rankings will not take place until the April 21, 2015 board meeting.  This extension allows the Construction Services and Facilities Services Departments to continue executing contracts for the 2015 summer break until new contracts are in place.

Recommendation
That the increase contract time period with the six (6) design/build firms to provide Design/Build Services for Minor Design/Construction Projects pursuant to Non-exclusive Continuing Contracts until May 12, 2015 be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-7-2015_DBFirmsAddendums-ContractsTimeExt..pdf

24. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL-HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

All work has been completed.  The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment No. 30-Final.  The Director of Construction Services Department has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.

Recommendation
That the Booker Middle School-HVAC Renovation project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc4-7-2015_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-PayApp30-F_BMS-HVACRenov.pdf

25. 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 orders collectively total a decrease of ($187,487.18) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are ($222,339.60) credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($209,660.00) result a net of $12,679.60 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc4-7-2015_CSDCOs.pdf

FINANCE

26. APPROVAL OF THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR PAYROLL CALENDAR

Description
Proposed calendar of payroll periods and dates for the 2015-2016 school year.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the 2015-2016 Payroll Calendar as presented.

Attachment: Pay from to dates 15-16.pdf

27. APPROVAL FOR RENEWAL OF THE PROPERTY INSURANCE PROGRAM EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2015 THROUGH MAY 1, 2016

Description

The renewal will allow the district to increase multiple policy coverage sub-limits, as identified in the attachment, and add a Stand-Alone Terrorism Policy to the program.  The total annual cost [premium + regulatory + Stand-Alone Terrorism Policy] is $2,496,608.50.  This represents a premium decrease of $630,688 or 20.46% from the existing program.  Property Insurance premiums are paid by the local Capital Improvement Fund.

Recommendation
That the property insurance renewal effective May 1, 2015 through May 1, 2016 be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: Property Renewal 05_01_15 with attachments.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF BANKING RESOLUTIONS

Description

The attached proposed banking resolutions authorize Sarasota County School District officials to conduct business with proposed financial institutions.

Recommendation
That the banking resolutions be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: BOA Resolution.pdf
Attachment: SBA Resolution.pdf
Attachment: SunTrust Resolution.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 28, 2015 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the third quarter of the 2014-2015 fiscal year.  Expenditures are anticipated to exceed revenues at year end in the General Fund because of the use of unassigned fund balance included in the adopted budget.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending February 28, 2015 as presented.

Attachment: February 2015 Budget Supers Report.pdf
Attachment: Feb14-15 supers.pdf