Sarasota County Schools
Robert Anderson Building
4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida
6:30 P. M.
Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Taurean Carter & Booker High Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescriptionRecognition of Student Services Week February 1 - 5, 2010 - Proclamation - Board Chair
Recommendation
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Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescriptionHighlights for Career and Technical Education
Proclamation - Board Chair
Recommendation
N/A
Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
N/A
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
N/A
RecommendationThat the January 19, 2010, (Monthly Work Session) and the January 19, 2010, (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: 02-02-10.pdf
Attachment: 02-02-10add1.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 February 2.pdf (Confidential Item)
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS9. APPROVAL FOR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH 5 STAR LEARNING, SES TUTORING PROVIDERDescription
The SES Tutoring provider, 5 Star Learning, did not meet the insurance requirements within the allotted time. No students were ever assigned to this provider.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the termination of the agreement with 5 Star Learning which had been originally approved Oct. 6, 2009 (Item #15).
Attachment: 5 Star Leang termination ltr.pdf
Attachment: 5 Star Learning.pdf10. APPROVAL FOR TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT WITH BASIC LEARNING SKILLS, SES TUTORING PROVIDERDescription
The SES tutoring provider, Basic Learning Skills, did not meet the Insurance requirements within the allotted time. No students were ever assigned to this provider.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the termination of the agreement with Basic Learning Skills which had been originally approved on Sept. 15, 2009 (Item #24).
Attachment: Basic Learning Skills.pdf
Attachment: Basic Lrnng termination ltr.pdf11. APPROVAL OF THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR ALL HOSTING SERVICES SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICTDescriptionAs a result of the ongoing collaboration between the Sarasota County Government and the Sarasota County School Board, the Hosting Services Agreement establishes a commitment for Information Technology Security and Support for nine key District applications, 47 servers supporting those applications, and filtered internet access services for the school district.
Recommendation
That the cooperative agreement between Sarasota County Government and the School Board of Sarasota County for Hosting Services supporting our applications, servers and filtered Internet access be approved.
Attachment: Hosting Service agreement - School Board FY10 V8.pdf12. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL CONTRACT WITH THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS, FOR MENTORING SERVICES PROJECT LEARN/POWER HOURDescriptionGrant funded, the Project Learn/Power Hour provides homework help and tutoring in a stable, conducive-to-learning environment to at-risk youth through the Boy and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County. The Sarasota School District is the fiscal agent.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the financial contract with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.
GRANTS13. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA GROWS GREEN ROOFS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR ALL SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLSDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $50,000 will provide teacher training on environmental issues, will allow CTE construction program students to gain experience using green building materials and to work with manufacturing representatives, and will allow science students at every school to work with a green roof module at their school.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sarasota Grows Green Roofs grant proposal.
Attachment: Green Roofs.pdf14. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA ACHIEVES TRANSITION SUCCESS FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTEDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $100,000 will support a transition program for adults enrolled in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language and/or General Educational Development instruction to successfully enter and complete post-secondary education.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sarasota Achieves Transition Success grant proposal.
Attachment: Transitions Postsecondary.pdf15. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA ADULT VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (SAVE) GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTEDescription
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $225,000 will be used for assessment, comprehensive guidance and counseling, alternative secondary school services, academic remediation for GED attainment, tutoring, and occupational skills training for at-risk, out-of-school, economically disadvantaged youth ages 18 through 21.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sarasota Adult Vocational Education (SAVE) grant proposal.
Attachment: Workforce SCTI.pdf
FIELD TRIPS16. APPROVAL OF BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL'S CHORUS FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NY, ON APRIL 15, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 18, 2010DescriptionThis trip will give the students the opportunity to perform with other musicians/vocalists from across the United States celebrating 50 years of performances at one of the premiere performing facilities in the world. The students will work with nationally and internationally acclaimed conductors from the Julliard School and Manhattan School of Music.
Recommendation
That Brookside Middle School's Chorus field trip to New York City, NY, on April 15, 2010 through April 18, 2010, be approved.17. APPROVAL OF BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL'S CHORUS FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC, ON APRIL 21, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2010DescriptionThis trip will give the students the opportunity to perform in the National Choral Competition. The students will be learning about American music throughout the year which will culminate with a visit to the American History Museum.
Recommendation
That Booker Middle School's Chorus field trip to Washington, DC, on April 21, 2010 through April 25, 2010, be approved.18. APPROVAL OF THE AMIKIDS INFINITY SARASOTA FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GA, ON FEB. 18 - 20, 2010DescriptionThis trip was previously scheduled for Jan 14-16th and approved on the Jan 5th agenda, item # 27, but had to be rescheduled.
The students will have the opportunity to learn important facts about black history and the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through exploration of the King Center. Additionally, there will be a behind the scenes tour of the CNN Global Headquarters and a visit to "The World of Coca-Cola".
Recommendation
That the AMIKids Infinity Sarasota field trip to Atlanta, Georgia, on February 18-20, 2010, be approved.
EXPULSIONS19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-201DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-201, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15, 2011.
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. 10-201, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, and the entire 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-201.pdf (Confidential Item)20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-145DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-145, violated School Board Policy 5.322 Prohibition Against Use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs by Refusal to Comply with School Search. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 4, 2011.
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 been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 10-145, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 4, of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-145.pdf (Confidential Item)21.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-208DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-208, School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance(1)(j) Possession, Use, or Sale of Controlled Substances and 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 January 14, 2011.
RecommendationThat 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. 10-208, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 14 of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-208.pdf (Confidential Item)22.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-212Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-212 violated School Board Policy 5.32 Zero Tolerance(1)(j) Possession, Use, or Sale of Controlled Substances; and School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.
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. 10-212, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year, the 2010 summer session, until January 7 of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-212.pdf (Confidential Item)23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-452Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-452, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On May 14, 2009, the student listed in Case No. 09-452, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Sexual Harassment. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 14, 2010.
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. 09-452, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-452.pdf (Confidential Item)
CONSTRUCTION24. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR(S)DescriptionThe substantial completion dates, original and final contract amounts are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractors. The Executive Director of Construction Services has determined that the projects are complete in accordance with state statutes. The two projects were completed for a net combined savings of $36,730.52 below the original contract amounts.
RecommendationThat the cited Construction Services' projects be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractors be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc2-2-2010ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CSD.pdf25. 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 an increase of $22,526.00 in contract amounts.
Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc2-2-2010CSD-CO.pdf
FINANCE26. APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 AND CAPITAL BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER 1DescriptionThe General Fund is being amended to reflect the third recalculation of the Florida Education Finance Program and the impact of the actual results of operations through December 31, 2009.
The Capital Fund is being amended to reflect the impact of the actual results of operations through December 31, 2009.
RecommendationThat the General Fund Budget Amendment Number 1 and Capital Budget Amendment Number 1 be approved as presented.
Attachment: Gen Fund BA 02022010.pdf
JOB DESCRIPTIONS27. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II/PRINT SHOPDescriptionThe new job description for Administrative Assistant II/Print Shop is being presented for School Board approval. This is a job description for a current position.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Administrative Assistant II/Print Shop.
Attachment: Job XXX - AdmAsstII - Print Shop marked up.pdf28. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DELIVERY CLERK/WAREHOUSEDescriptionThe revised job description for Delivery Clerk/Warehouse is being presented for School Board approval.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Delivery Clerk/Warehouse.
Attachment: Job 043 - DelClkWarehs (2) marked up.pdf29. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DIGITAL DOCUMENT TECHNICIANDescriptionThe revised job description for Digital Document Technician is being presented for School Board approval.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Digital Document Technician.
Attachment: Job 130 - DgtlDocTech marked up.pdf30. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III/BOOKKEEPER - FIXED ASSETSDescriptionThe revised job description for Administrative Assistant III/Bookkeeper - Fixed Assets is being presented for School Board approval.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Administrative Assistant III/Bookkeeper - Fixed Assets.
Attachment: Job 231 - SecyFixedAssets marked up.pdf31. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DELIVERY CLERK/WAREHOUSE - RECORD RETENTIONDescriptionThe revised job description for Delivery Clerk/Warehouse - Record Retention is being presented for School Board approval.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Delivery Clerk/Warehouse - Record Retention.
Attachment: Job 241 - DelClkWarehsRecordRet marked up.pdf32. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FINANCIAL AID SPECIALIST, VOCATIONAL/TECHNICALDescriptionThe revised job description for Financial Aid Specialist, Vocational/Technical is being presented for School Board approval.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Financial Aid Specialist, Vocational/Technical.
Attachment: Job 342 - Financial Aid Specialist, Vocational-Technical with revisions.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business33. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD RULESDescriptionThe following School Board Rules have been advertised and are ready for approval:
3.50, Public Information and Inspection of Records
5.20, Student Assignment
5.32, Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes
6.32, Telephone Calls, Electronic Communications and Facsimiles
6.321, Wireless Telephone Usage
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve School Board Rules: 3.50, Public Information and Inspection of Records; 5.20, Student Assignment; 5.32, Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes; 6.32, Telephone Calls, Electronic Communications and Facsimiles; and 6.321, Wireless Telephone Usage.
Attachment: Policy350.pdf
Attachment: Policy520.pdf
Attachment: Policy532.pdf
Attachment: Policy632.pdf
Attachment: Policy6321.pdf
34. CONTRACT WITH SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD TO INCLUDE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThe purpose of this contract with the Suncoast Workforce Board is to provide GED preparation, technical training, industry certification, and targeted support services to address barriers to successful completion for identified out-of-school youth. In partnership with Jewish and Children's Family Services, mentoring, childcare, transportation, and other identified barriers to employment and successful completion of the program will be addressed in addition to the academic remediation, technical training, and career placement services.
Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Understanding between Jewish Family & Children's Service and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.
Attachment: Cover Page 10-02 swb-scti-jfcs.pdf
Attachment: FINAL -- CONTRACT 10-02 SWB-SCTI-JFCS 2009-10.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit C -Salary Cap Template 2009.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit M -- ARRA Special Conditions Addendum.pdf
Attachment: Exhibit A - BUDGET SWB Contract 10-02 1-21-10.pdf
Attachment: MOU.pdf
35. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGERDescriptionThe new job description for Building Information Manager is being presented for School Board approval.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Building Information Manager.
Attachment: Job XXX - Building Information Manager.pdf
Announcements/Comments
36. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
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Adjournment
37. ADJOURNMENTDescription
N/A
Recommendation
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