APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the January 9, 2007, (Monthly Work Session), January 16, 2007, (Budget Workshop), January 16, 2007, (Regular Board Meeting), January 23, 2007, (Special Board Meeting), and January 24, 2007, (Board/Superintendent Retreat) 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: February 6, 2007 Regular Bo.rtf
Attachment: February 6, 2007 Addendum 1.rtf

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 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 6.07.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

9. ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FLORIDA AND THE SUNCOAST WORKFORCE BOARD, INC. - CAREER ADVISORS
Description

This addendum will provide payment to reflect changes in job expectations and goals and an increase in salary and administration fees.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract for Career Advisors between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Suncoast Workforce Board, Inc. be approved as presented.
Attachment: Suncoast Workforce- Career Advisor Addendum 2006-07.doc

10. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO MOU BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND SUNCOAST WORKFORCE, INC.
Description

Change in funding allocation.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the addendum as specified.

11. ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The purpose of the Articulation Agreements between Manatee Community College and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, is to provide seamless transition from secondary to post-secondary career ladder programs.

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS:

   Academy of International Business

   Administrative Specialist

   Administrative Specialist
    (AAS, Computer Information...)

   Art/Photography

   Architectural Drafting/Civil Engineering Technology

   Architectural Drafting/Building Construction, Drafting & Design,Civil 
   Engineering

   Legal Administrative Specialist

   Medical Administrative Specialist

   PC Support

   Plumbing

   Technology Studies/Electronics

   TV Production    

   Web Design Services (AAS Graphic Design Tech)

   Web Design Services  (AAS, Computer Info)

   Accounting

   Academy of Information Technology

             

Recommendation

That the Articulation Agreements between Manatee Community College and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

 

Attachment: Articulation Admin Speciali-Business Adm.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Art Photograph.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Archt Drafting-Civil Eng.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Architect Draft-Building const.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Tech Studies Build.pdf
Attachment: Articulation TV Prod Digital.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Web Design Graphic.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Web Design Info.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Accounting AAS Business.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Academy Info Tech.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Legal Admin Computer info.pdf
Attachment: Articulation PC Support.pdf
Attachment: Articulation Plumbing.pdf
Attachment: MCC Articulation - Med Adm Spec, Adm Special, Academy of Intl Business.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC. AT MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description
The Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. will provide summer child care services for grades kindergarten through grade 5 at the McIntosh Middle School site from May 29, 2007 - August 10, 2007, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and the Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc.
Attachment: McIntosh MS sum camp 2007.doc
Attachment: 2007 Day Camp brochure - YMCA.doc

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SARASOTA FAMILY YMCA, INC. AT BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Description

The Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc. will provide summer child care services for grades 6 through 8 at the Brookside Middle School site from May 29, 2007 - August 10, 2007, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the contract between the Sarasota County School Board and the Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc.
Attachment: Brookside MS sum camp 2007.doc
Attachment: 2007 Day Camp brochure - YMCA.doc

GRANTS

14. APPROVAL OF THE LIGHT OUR FIELDS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF VENICE FOR NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grants funds will enable the baseball and softball teams to make full use of the school fields.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Light Our Fields grant application.

15. APPROVAL OF THE SOUND FIELD SYSTEMS FOR CLASSROOMS TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will place sound field systems in classrooms so that children have an increased opportunity to hear the auditory signal for learning.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Sound Field Systems for Classrooms grant application.

16. APPROVAL OF THE CAST/CAT TUTORING PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA FOR CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will support tutoring students after school in preparation for the FCAT.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the CAST/CAT Tutoring Program grant applicaton.

FIELD TRIPS

17. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTORING GROUP'S FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. ON MAY 23, 2007 THROUGH MAY 27, 2007
Description
The Booker Middle School mentoring group have been invited to participate in a hands-on historically relevant educational experience through daily tours and activities as well as journal reflections.  Students will have a better overall knowledge and awareness of our nation's historical and cultural foundation.

Recommendation
That the Booker Middle School mentoring group's field trip to Washington, D.C., on May 23, 2007 through May 27, 2007 be approved.

18. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL LIFE SCIENCE COMMUNITY FIELD TRIP TO COSTA RICA ON MARCH 23, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 1, 2007
Description

The Costa Rica Global Classroom Project is directly aligned with State Performance Standards in Ecology, Zoology, Spanish, Art and Earth Science.  Students will be given an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned inside the classroom in a real world setting.  They will see the wildlife and ecological principals they have been studying, and be able to use the Spanish they have learned in the classroom to communicate with native Spanish-speakers.

Recommendation
That the Venice High School Life Science Community field trip to Costa Rica, on March 23, 2007 through April 1, 2007, be approved.

19. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON MARCH 12, 2007 THROUGH MARCH 16, 2007
Description

Attending students involved in Yearbook, Graphic Design and Newspaper classes will be given the opportunity to attend workshops ranging from how to design your book and how to sell it.  The students will be provided hands on learning experiences in computer design, and creative experiences in writing.

Recommendation
That the Sarasota High School field trip to New York City, New York, on March 12, 2007 through March 16, 2007, be approved.

EXPULSIONS

20. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-174
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-174, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 29, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-174, 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 December 31, 2007.

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. 07-174, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, the 2007 summer session until December 31 of the 2007-2008 academic year.
Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 07-174.doc (Confidential Item) 

21. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-071
Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-071, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 26, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-071, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance (1)(e), Battery on School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until October 12 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

 

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. 07-071, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, the 2007 session until October 12 of the 2007-2008 academic year.
Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 07-071.doc (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

22. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7038 FOR BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Description
Bids to provide 'Books and Educational Materials' were received from 18 vendors on December 19, 2006.  The bids of Baker & Taylor, Inc., Barnes & Noble, Inc., Brodart Company by Nubro, Inc., General Partner and Waldenbooks-Southgate 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 operating budgets of the schools and departments.

Recommendation
That the bids of Baker & Taylor, Inc., Barnes & Noble, Inc., Brodart Company by Nubro, Inc., General Partner, and Waldenbooks-Southgate, to provide 'Books and Educational Materials' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: Books&EducationalMatl7038Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

23. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
Description
The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.

Recommendation
That the Facilities Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2007.xls
Attachment: 020607 LNS CO3.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

24. APPROVAL OF THE BILL OF SALE TO SARASOTA COUNTY FOR THE WASTEWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM AT RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL - PORTABLES
Description

Sarasota County land development regulations require the ownership of the utility systems be vested with the County.  This item authorizes the transfer of title of these facilities to Sarasota County.  The School Board attorney has reviewed and approved this Bill of Sale.

Recommendation
That the Bill of Sale to Sarasota County for the wastewater collection system at Riverview High School - Portables be approved as presented.
Attachment: AttachForthcoming2-6-07Bill-of-SaleRHSportWstwtrCollSys.pdf

25. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING #4 PROJECT
Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Southside Elementary School - Construction of Building #4 project be accepted as substantially complete as of 12/21/2006.
Attachment: BAIenc2-6-07SouthsideBldg4SC.pdf

26. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #3 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROJECT
Description

The scope of work for this amendment shall provide for architectural and engineering design services for the floor replacement and renovation of 6,750 square feet of the first floor of the 1926 historic classroom building.  This work encompasses a redesign of the administration and instructional area of the first floor (which will be entirely reconstructed) and design of the replacement system for the entire floor structure on the first floor due to deterioration of the existing wood joist floor system.  All existing electrical plumbing systems under the existing floor will also be replaced to bring them up to current building code and life/safety requirements.  Funds for this amendment are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That Amendment #3 to the agreement dated 5/4/2004 with TRO - The Ritchie Organization for the Southside Elemenetary School project be ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc2-6-07SouthsideArchAmend3TRO.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #3 TO THE 2006/2007 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES
Description

The recommended professionals have submitted annual request for certification by the School Board to provide professional construction related services for Sarasota County School Board projects.  These submissions are in accordance with School Board policy #7.71.  The initial list was Baord approved 10/3/2006 (Item #23).  The newly added firms are identified, on the enclosure, at the end of the initial listing and are in bold print.  Upon Board approval, the pertinent data from these submissions will be incorporated to the existing list.

Recommendation
That Update #3 to the 2006-2007 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc2-6-07Update3AnnualCe.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT
Description

The scope of work shall include design and construction administration services to renovate the HVAC systems including new chiller(s) and pumps, thermal energy storage system, piping, air side systems, and electrical distribution at the referenced campus.  Also included is the sealing of the perimeter of the attic space with an air barrier to create a non-ventilated attic, paint, carpet, paving, and replacing the SOMAT with a dishwashing machine.  On 1/16/2007 (Item #22), the Board authorized negotiations with the top-ranked firm.  On 1/18/2007, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative from The Maddox Group to negotiate a contract for this project.  The contract amount is as follows:  the basic services fee shall be 8.4% of construction costs, which are estimated to be $3,500,000.00, which produces an estimated fee of $294,000.00.  The contract also includes an allowance of $24,500.00 for additional services, which may or may not be required.  The estimated fee and additional services figures produce a total contract amount of $318,500.00.  The School Board attorney has approved this contract.  A copy of the contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The project budget is approximately $3,710,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the architect's contract for the Lakeview Elementary School - HVAC Renovation project be approved as presented.

29. APPROVAL OF RANKING OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT
Description

The scope of work shall include construction management services to renovate the HVAC systems including new chiller(s) and pumps, thermal energy storage system, piping, air side systems, and electrical distribution at the referenced campus.  Also included is the sealing of the perimeter of the attic space with an air barrier to create a non-ventilated attic, paint, carpet, paving, and replacing the SOMAT with a dishwashing machine.  On 1/29/2007, 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 $3,710,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation

That the ranking of construction managers for the Lakeview Elementary School - HVAC Renovation project be approved as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

Attachment: BAIenc2-6-07LakeviewHVAC- 2.pdf

30. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
Description
The Construction Services Change Order(s) have been summarized, on the enclosure, for ease of review.  These change order(s) collectively total an increse of $61,590.78 in contract amounts.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc2-6-07CSD-CO.pdf