Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
3:00 p.m.
Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Rodrigo Amaya and North Port HS Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescriptionAshton Elementary School Chorus - Mr. John Zoretich, Mr. Chris Renouf, Dr. Jacob Ruscoe
Recognition of Tomas Dinverno and Ryan Chase for completion of Preparing New Principals (PNP) program - Mr. Roy Sprinkle, Dr. Wendy Katz, Mr. John Zoretich, Dr. Page Dettmann
Visit Sarasota Recognition - Mr. Scott Lempe
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 AGENDADescription
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RecommendationThat 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 November 18, 2014 (Monthly Work Session), the November 18, 2014 (Reorganization of the School Board) and the November 18, 2014 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
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Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: Board December 9, 2014 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board December 9, 2014 (Addendum 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 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 12.09.14.pdf (Confidential Item)
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS9. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL PROMETHEAN ACTIVPANELS AND BALANCE BOX MOBILE STANDS IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE DISTRICTDescriptionThis agreement provides that Promethean will supply the 70" ActivPanel Touch for this refresh project. ActivPanel Balance Box Mobile Stands will be provide by BoxLight. Installation of new hardware and the removal of old hardware will be provided by Automated Systems Consulting, ASC Inc.
RecommendationThat the ActivPanel classroom purchase and installation be approved as presented. Budgeted Capital Funds from the Information Technology Department's budget will be used for purchase.
Attachment: CDWG Quote FPWM908.pdf
Attachment: Boxlight Quote Balance 70.pdf10. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SUNNYSIDE HEALTH CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and Sunnyside Health Center manages a health care facility. The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and Sunnyside Health Center has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.
Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Sunnyside Health Center and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: sunnyside.pdf
GRANTS11. APPROVAL OF THE LOWE'S LABYRINTH GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE LOWE'S FOUNDATION FOR TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,500 will create labyrinth-like walking paths to be used by students during visual art and English Language Arts curricular activities.
Recommendation
That the Lowe's Labyrinth be approved.
Attachment: Lowes Labyrinth.pdf12. APPROVAL OF THE LET'S GO SCIENCE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,641 will allow fourth and fifth grade Garden Elementary students to improve their scientific understanding through engaging, hands-on science demonstrations and activities with a teaching artist.
Recommendation
That the Let's Go Science grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: Lets Go Science.pdf
FIELD TRIPS13. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL'S THESPIAN MEMBERS FIELD TRIP TO BROADWAY IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON MARCH 9, 2015 THROUGH MARCH 13, 2015.Description
Students will have the opportunity to see four Broadway shows, explore many famous New York land sites including tours of NBC Studio, Met Museum, Radio City Music Hall and the Statue of Liberty.
Recommendation
That the North Port High School's Thespian Members field trip to Broadway in New York City, New York on March 9, 2015 through March 13, 2015 be approved as presented.
EXPULSIONS14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-112Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-112, refused to sign an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On October 21, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Marijuana Use. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 19, 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. 15-112, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 19, 2016.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-112.pdf (Confidential Item)15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-335Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-335, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On April 3, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Severe Insubordination, Repetitive Confrontations. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.
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. 14-335, to expel the student referenced therein from Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 2, 2015.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-335.pdf (Confidential Item)16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-062Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-062, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On September 16, 2014 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 June 1, 2015.
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. 15-062, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 1, 2015.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-062.pdf (Confidential Item)17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-034Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-034, refused to sign an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On February 14, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Repetitive Disobedience, Insubordination, Open Defiance. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until February 20, 2015.
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. 15-034, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until February 20, 2015.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-034.pdf (Confidential Item)18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-110Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-110, refused to sign an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On January 30, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Harassment. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 1, 2015.
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. 15-110, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 1, 2015.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-110.pdf (Confidential Item)19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 15-054Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 15-054, refused to sign an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement. On September 29, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Fighting, Severe Disruption on Campus. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Sarasota County School Board Hearing Officer that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2015.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statues and School Board Policy 5.34, the holding of a hearing having taken place and requested by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 15-054, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 2, 2015.
Attachment: Corrected Recommended Order-Case No 15-054_11_20_14.pdf20. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 15-057DescriptionSchool 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 dual-enrollment at FLVS and SCF.
RecommendationThat Expulsion Abeyance Case No. 15-057 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34(4).
Attachment: EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO 15-057.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT21. 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 12-9-2014.pdf
FACILITIES22. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION FOR THE TATUM RIDGE HVAC TEST AND BALANCE PROJECTDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in change order #1. The Director of Facilities Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the certificate of substantial completion be approved as presented.
Attachment: Tatum Ridge HVAC Test and Balance certificate of substantial completion.pdf23. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERDescriptionThe Facilities Services' change order is summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. This change order is a decrease of $25,320.81 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation
That the Facilities Services' change order be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: Tatum Ridge change order #1.pdf
CONSTRUCTION24. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE OAK PARK SCHOOL THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE PROJECTDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in final application and certification for payment #5 for approval. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statues.
RecommendationThat the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc12-9-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-FinalPayApp5-OakParkTES.pdf25. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES 99-287, 99-299, 99-306, 99-394 AND 99-414 AT VENICE HIGH SCHOOLDescription
The Long Range Planning office has determined that these relocatable classrooms are no longer needed by the District. The specified portables recommended for deletion have been inspected by Construction Services and Facilities Services staff and are deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate. These portables are currently being utilized for various purposes as cited on the enclosure. Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.
Recommendation
That the deletion of portables 99-287, 99-299, 99-306, 99-394 and 99-414 at Venice High School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc12-9-2014_PortDemoX5-VHS.pdf26. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL EAST PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTDescription
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed here in final changer order one (1) for approval. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.
Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc12-9-2014_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-FinalPayApp1-SMSPakingLotImrpv.pdf27. 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 ($93,874.64) in gross contract dollars.
Included in these change orders are ($491,662.33) credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($463,690.88) result a net of $27,971.45 in sales tax savings.
Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc12-9-2014_CSD-COs.pdf
JOB DESCRIPTIONS28. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM MANAGER FOR FDLRS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTDescription
The revised job description Program Manager for FDLRS and Professional Development is being presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Program Manager for FDLRS and Professional Development as presented.
Attachment: Job 171 FDLRS_Manager.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business29. APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 4.117*+DescriptionPolicy 4.117*+ - Early High School Graduation has been advertised and is ready for approval.
Recommendation
That the new School Board Policy 4.117*+ be approved as presented.
Attachment: 4.117 Early High School Graduation.pdf30. APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 4.10*+ & 4.11*+Description
Policies 4.10*+ and 4.11*+ have been advertised and are ready for approval.
RecommendationThat the revised School Board Policies 4.10*+ and 4.11*+ be approved as presented.
Attachment: Policy 4.10 The Curriculum.pdf
Attachment: Policy 4.11 Student Progression Plan.pdf
31. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM MANAGER, ARTS INTEGRATIONDescription
The new job description for Program Manager, Arts Integration is being presented for School Board approval. The position, funded by the Project Elevate grant, will support and enhance arts integration in the classroom.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Program Manager, Arts Integration.
Attachment: Job 397 - ProgMgrArtsIntegration.pdf
32. APPROVAL OF 2014-2015 CLASSIFIED AND INSTRUCTIONAL BARGAINING AGREEMENTSDescription
On Friday, November 14, 2014, the bargaining teams for the School Board of Sarasota County and Sarasota Classified Teacher's Association reached tentative agreement on the collective bargaining agreements for both the Instructional and Classified Bargaining Units. Ratification packages for each tentative agreement are attached here. The tentative agreements include several key language changes and a salary settlement represented by a 2.5% "Performance Supplement" that will be paid to Classified staff who receive other than an unsatisfactory evaluation, instructional staff who receive a Highly Effective or Effective overall TES evaluation score, or a Highly Effective or Effective rating on either portion of the TES in the 2013-14, and all first year teachers for the 2014-15 school year. The supplement will be paid in two installments, one in December of 2014 and one in June of 2015. Should the base student allocation exceed $4,164, half of the supplement or 1.25%, will be added to the salary schedule effective July 1, 2015. The SC/TA membership is voting on ratification December 8 and 9, 2014.
Recommendation
That the Board approve the changes to both the Classified and Instructional Collective Bargaining Agreements between the School Board of Sarasota County and the Sarasota Classified Teacher's Association as presented.
Attachment: 2014 Classified Changes Final Board.pdf
Attachment: 2014 Instructional Changes Final Board.pdf
33. APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE SUPPLEMENTDescription
On Friday, November 14, 2014, the bargaining teams for the School Board of Sarasota County and the Sarasota Classified Teacher's Association reached tentative agreement on the collective bargaining agreements for both the Instructional and Classified Bargaining units. The tentative agreements include a 2.5% "Performance Supplement." Historically administrators receive the same salary increases or bonuses that the bargaining unit membership receives. Any administrator receiving the performance supplement will be paid one half of the supplement on his or her December 31, 2014 paycheck and the remainder of his or her June 15, 2015 paycheck. To qualify for the December performance supplement payment, the administrator must be in a paid status during the pay period November 29 - December 11, 2014. To qualify for the June performance supplement payment, the administrator must be in a paid status during the pay period of May 17 - June 1, 2015. In the event the base student allocation equals or exceeds $4,164 for the 2015-16 school year, 1.25% will be added to the salary schedules effective July 1, 2015.
Recommendation
That the Board approve a performance supplement equal to the annualized value of 2.5% of the daily rate of pay for all administrators who receive an evaluation of other than Unsatisfactory rating in the 2013-14 school year and that 1.25% be added to administrative salary schedules effective July 1, 2015 in the event that base student allocation equals or exceeds $4,164 for the 2015-16 school year.
Announcements/Comments
34. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
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Adjournment
35. ADJOURNMENTDescription
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