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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
6:30 p.m.

August 5, 2014 Board Meeting


Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Chair)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Description
N/A

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


Approval of Consent Agenda
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.





Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the July 22, 2014 (Regular Board Meeting), the July 22, 2014 (Tentative Budget Meeting), and the July 29, 2014 (Public Hearing to Adopt Tentative Millage and Budget 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: Board August 5, 2014 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board August 5, 2014 (Add1).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 Assignment Appeal Board in accordance with policies with the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.



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

Attachment: SB Reassignment Agenda 8.5.14.pdf (Confidential Item) 


AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT IMAGINE NORTH PORT-ELEMENTARY
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Imagine North Port - Elementary for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal services between Sarasota County Schools and Imagine North port - Elemenatary be approved as presented.

Attachment: Imagine-NP ELEMENTARY 2014-15.pdf

10. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT IMAGINE NORTH PORT - SECONDARY
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Imagine North Port- Secondary for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal services between Sarasota County Schools and Imagine North Port -Secondary be approved as presented.

Attachment: Imagine-NP SECONDARY 2014-15.pdf

11. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI & ISLAND VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Island Village Montessori & Island Village Middle School for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Island Village Montessori & Island Village Middle be approved as presented.

Attachment: Island Village Island Village Middle 14-15.pdf

12. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT ISLAND VILLAGE ON CLARK ROAD
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast & lunch meals to the students enrolled at Island Village on Clark Road for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Island Village on Clark Road be approved as presented.

Attachment: Island Village on Clark 14-15.pdf

13. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Sarasota Suncoast Academy for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Sarasota Suncoast Academy be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sara Suncoast Acad 14-15.pdf

14. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SARASOTA ACADEMY OF THE ARTS
Description

The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Sarasota Academy of the Arts for the 2014-15 school year.



Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Sarasota Academy of the Arts be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Acad of the Arts 2014-15.pdf

15. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Sarasota Military Academy for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Sarasota County Schools and Sarasota Military Academy be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Military 14-15.pdf

16. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY PREP
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Sarasota Military Academy Prep for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Sarasota County Schools and Sarasota Military Academy Prep be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Military Acad Prep 14-15.pdf

17. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Sarasota School of Arts & Sciences for the  2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSArtsSci 14-15.pdf

18. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES
Description

The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies for the 2014-15 school year.



Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSIS 14-15.pdf

19. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES MIDDLE
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals to the students enrolled at Suncoast School for Innovative Studies Middle for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Suncoast School for Innovative Studies Middle be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSIS Middle 14-15.pdf

20. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE AT STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Description
The Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meals for the students enrolled at Student Leadership Academy for the 2014-15 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between Sarasota County Schools and Student Leadership Academy be approved as presented.

Attachment: Student Leadership Acad 14-15.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF TENANT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida desires to be part of the Family Service Center whose mission is to collaboratively integrate private human service providers and governmental entities to provide services to the North Port community.

The City of North Port owns a building located at 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County is interested in leasing a portion of said property.



Recommendation
That the Tenant Lease Agreement between the City of North Port and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: NP-SCTI Family Service Cntr - 2014-15.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY, EASTSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST
Description
On May 20, 2014, the Board approved a contract for the purchase of property currently owned by Eastside Church of Christ, just to the east of Fruitville Elementary School.  This action amends that contract. This amendment is necessary to reflect the proper name of the seller on the previously approved contract, and address several other minor issues.  It does not alter the substantive terms of the contract nor impact cost of the property.

Recommendation
That the amendment to the contract approved as part of the May 20, 2014 consent agenda between Eastside Church of Christ and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: eastside church amendment.pdf

GRANTS

23. APPROVAL OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXCELLENCE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR DISTRICT MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $470,000 will support college and career readiness for all students by providing two district-level program specialists who will develop and provide training to math and science teachers focused on implementation of state and national standards and the iEngage lesson design.

Recommendation
That the Middle School Excellence grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Middle Sch Excellence.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

24. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO PARTICIPATE IN LONDON NEW YEAR'S DAY PARADE & GALA CONCERTS ON DECEMBER 27, 2014 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2015
Description
The SHS Mighty Sailor Band has been invited to perform at the London New Years' Day Parade and Gala Concert(s).

Recommendation
That the field trip for SHS Band to participate in the London New Year's Day Parade and Gala Concert on December 27, 2014 through January 3, 2015 be approved. 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

25. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #14-0023 FOR ATHLETIC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Description
Bids to provide 'Athletic Clothing and Equipment' were received from 12 vendors on May 13, 2014.  The bids of Allen Sports Center, Aluminum Athletic Equipment Company, Ball and Shoe Sports Center, Hat World, Inc., dba Anaconda Sports, MFAC, LLC, Neff Motivations, Inc., OLC Team Sports, Pyramid School Products, Riddell, and Varsity Spirit Fashions 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 schools' internal account and operating budgets.

Recommendation
That the bids of Allen Sports Center, Aluminum Athletic Equipment Company, Ball and Shoe Sports Center, Hat World, Inc., dba Anaconda Sports, MFAC, LLC, Neff Motivation, Inc., OLC Team Sports, Pyramid School Products, Riddell, and Varsity Spirit Fashions, to provide 'Athletic Clothing and Equipment' in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: AthClothing-Equip14-0023REC.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

26. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER RANKINGS FOR THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL-HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT
Description
The project's scope of work shall include construction management services for replacement of the complete HVAC system and the renovation of all affected spaces on the Pine View campus.  The project will be multi-phased.  On 7/8/2014, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select a construction manager for this project.  The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with Board policy.  The project budget is approximately $14,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the rankings of Construction Manager for the Pine View School-HVAC Renovation project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

Attachment: BAIenc8-5-2014_CMRankings_PineViewHVACRenov.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF BUILDING #44 AND #47 AT VENICE HIGH SCHOOL
Description

The specified buildings are one-story buildings that are in the path of construction for Phase 2 at Venice High School.  The demolition value of these buildings has been proven by the Castaldi Formula calculation.  Funds for this demolition are available in the capital projects account.



Recommendation
That the deletion of Buildings #44 and #47 at Venice High School, from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition, be approved as presented. 

Attachment: BAIenc8-5-2014_PortableDemo2x_VHS.pdf


New Business
28. PUBLIC HEARING ON UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Description

Florida Statute, Section 595.405 (4), requires district schools boards to approve or disapprove a policy to offer universal free breakfast at all elementary, middle, and high schools with 80% or more students eligible for free or reduced price meals after hearing public testimony at two or more regular board meetings. This is the second of two opportunities for the board to receive public testimony on this issue.

Qualifying schools are: Alta Vista, Emma E. Booker, Gocio, Tuttle, Wilkinson, Booker Middle, Triad North, Triad South, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (SSIS), and SSIS Middle.

A vote of the policy will be held following the board receiving testimony a second time.



Recommendation
That the Public Hearing on Universal Free Breakfast Program be opened.

Attachment: Policy_8.45_School_Breakfast_Program[1].pdf

29. POLICY ON UNIVERSAL FREE BREAKFAST PROGRAM
Description

Florida Statute 595.405(4), requires District School Boards to approve or disapprove a policy, after receiving public testimony concerning the proposed policy at two or more regular meetings, which makes universal-free school breakfast meals available to all students in each elementary, middle and high school in which 80 percent or more of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. 

Universal Free Breakfast is being recommended for the following 10 schools with Free & Reduced eligibility exceeding 80% and over:

Alta Vista, Emma E. Booker, Gocio, Tuttle, Wilkinson, Booker Middle, Triad North, Triad South, Suncoast School for Innovative Studies (SSIS), and SSIS Middle.



Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the policy that would offer universal free breakfast at all elementary, middle, and high schools with 80% or more students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Attachment: Policy_8.45_School_Breakfast_Program[1].pdf


Announcements/Comments
30. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Adjournment
31. ADJOURNMENT
Description
N/A

Recommendation

N/A