4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

EXPULSIONS

13. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-127

Description

On October 12, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-127, violated School Board, Policy 5.34(1)(d), Threat to Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 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. 11-127, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-127.pdf (Confidential Item) 

14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-200

Description

The student listed in expulsion Case No. 11-200, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance, School board Policy 5.322, Against Use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs, and School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 14, 2012. 

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. 11-200, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until January 14 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-200.pdf (Confidential Item) 

15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-088

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-088, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On September 21, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-088, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Physical Aggression and Insubordination.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until October 12, 2011.

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. 11-088, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session until October 12 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-088.pdf (Confidential Item) 

16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-187

Description
On November 18, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-187, 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 20, 2012.

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. 11-187, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-187.pdf (Confidential Item) 

17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-154

Description
On October 25, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-154, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Verbal Assault on a Staff Member.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until June 30, 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. 11-154, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-154.pdf (Confidential Item) 

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-038

Description
On September 15, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No.11-038, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Sexual Misconduct.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 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. 11-038, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-038.pdf (Confidential Item) 

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-441

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-411, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 20, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-441, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance 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 June 8, 2011.

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 have been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 10-441, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-441.pdf (Confidential Item) 

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-164

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-164, is in violation of an accepted expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 1, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-164, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and 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 June 4, 2011.

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. 10-164, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 4 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-164.pdf (Confidential Item) 

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-103

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No.11-103, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 18, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-103, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(e), Disruption to Campus/Insubordination.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until October 18, 2011.

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. 11-103, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session until October 18 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-103.pdf (Confidential Item) 

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-170

Description
School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits and 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 at Venice High School.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 11-170, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-170.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

23. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0016 FOR IRRIGATION INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description

Bids to provide 'Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Services were received from six vendors on November 23, 2010.  The bids of Rainmaster, LLC dba Lang Irrigation for north county and mid county locations and Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc., for south county were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  Rainmaster, LLC dba Lang Irrigation had enough technicians to cover two areas.  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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Rainmaster, LLC dba Lang Irrigation for north county and mid county locations and Hazeltine Nurseries, Inc., for south county, to provide 'Irrigation Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: Irrigation11-0016Rec.pdf

24. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0037 FOR SCTI COSMETOLOGY FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT

Description
Bids to provide 'SCTI Cosmetology Furniture and Equipment' were received from five vendors on December 7, 2010.  The bids of AB Salon Equipment and Evolution were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Justifications 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 capital budget allocated for the project.

Recommendation
That the bids of AB Salon Equipment and Evolution, to provide 'SCTI Cosmetology Furniture and Equipment' in the amount of $82,181.61, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: SCTI-CosmetologyFurnEquip11-0037Rec.pdf

25. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0036 FOR SCTI HEALTH OCCUPATIONS HOSPITAL BEDS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

Description
Bids to provide 'SCTI Health Occupations Hospital Beds and Related Equipment' were received from three vendors on December 2, 2010.  The bids of Hill-Rom Company and Moore Medical, LLC, were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included on the bid tabulation.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated for the project.

Recommendation

That the bids of Hill-Rom Company and Moore Medical, LLC, to provide 'SCTI Health Occupations Hospital Beds and Related Equipment' in the amount of $171,617.50, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: HospitalBeds11-0036Rec.pdf

26. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0035 FOR SCTI HEALTH OCCUPATIONS MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Description

Bids to provide 'SCTI Health Occupations Miscellaneous Medical Equipment' were received from sixteen vendors on December 8, 2010.  The bids of A. Daigger, Armstrong Medical, DRE, Inc., 4MD Medical Solutions, Medical Device Depot, Inc., Medical Shipment, LLC, MSEC, PSS World Medical, Inc., dba PSS and Products Unlimited, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Justifications for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  This bid is effective until June 30, 2011.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated to the rebuild project.

Recommendation
That the bids of A. Daigger, Armstrong Medical, DRE, Inc., 4MD Medical Solutions, Medical Device Depot, Inc., Medical Shipment, LLC, MSEC, PSS World Medical, Inc., dba PSS and Products Unlimited, Inc., to provide 'SCTI Health Occupations Miscellaneous Medical Equipment' in the amount of $102,972.46, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: MiscellaneousMedEquip11-0035Rec.pdf

27. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0030 FOR SCTI HEALTH OCCUPATIONS MEDICAL SIMULATION AND RELATED EQUIPMENT

Description
Bids to provide 'SCTI Health Occupations Medical Simulation and Related Equipment' were received from ten vendors on December 7, 2010.  The bids of Armstrong Medical, Laerdal Medical Corporation, Medical Device Depot, Inc., Medical Education Technologies, Inc., and Moore Medical, LLC, were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Justifications for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  This bid is effective until June 30, 2011.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budget allocated for the rebuild project.

Recommendation
That the bids of Armstrong Medical, Laerdal Medical Corporation, Medical Device Depot, Inc., Medical Education Technologies, Inc., and Moore Medical, LLC, to provide 'SCTI Health Occupations Medical Simulation and Related Equipment' in the amount of $1,091,838.03, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: HumanPatientSims11-0030Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

28. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL RE-BUILD PROJECT

Description

The scope of work for this amendment is to add the Civil Design services to delete a lift station currently located at the ball fields and replace it with gravity sewer.

Recommendation
That Amendment #2 to the Agreement dated January 4, 2011 with Schenkel Shultz, Inc., for the Venice High School Re-Build project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc1-4-2011ArchAmend#2VHS-Rebuild.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description

The recommended professionals have submitted request for annual 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.

Recommendation
That the Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc1-4-2011AnnualCertification.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL 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 system 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 and paving.  On December 8, 2010, the Director of Construction Services met with a representative of TOTeMS Architecture, Inc., and successfully negotiated a contract.  The amount of this contract is $629,750.00.  These contract documents have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The project budget for the entire renovation is $10,000,000.00; $2,000,000.00 is available in the current FY budget account for the replacement of the chiller plant.

 

Recommendation

That the architect's contract for Sarasota Middle School Renovation project be approved as presented.

31. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER RANKINGS FOR THE LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL 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 system, piping, air side systems, and electrical distribution system 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 and paving.  On 12/7/10, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select a construction manager.  The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with Board policy.  The project budget is approximately $10,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation

That the rankings of construction managers for the Laurel Nokomis Renovation project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

 

Attachment: BAIenc1-4-2011LaurelNokomis-CM.pdf

32. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER RANKINGS FOR THE SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL 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 system 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 and paving.  On 12/7/10, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select a construction manager.  The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with Board policy.  The project budget is approximately $2,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the rankings of construction managers for the Sarasota Middle School Renovation project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

Attachment: BAIenc1-4-2011SarasotaMiddleRenov-CM.pdf

33. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT: PHASE II - DEMOLITION & SITEWORK - UTILITY RELOCATION

Description

Under the terms of the 11/17/2009 (Item#30) Board approved "CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL - REBUILD PROJECT", the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Willis A. Smith, Inc. for a portion of the Booker High School Rebuild Project.  The 11/17/2009 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.  The scope of this contract shall include construction management services necessary to complete demolition, site development, and utility relocation for the Booker High School Rebuild Demolition and Site Work Phase according to DMK Associates and Harvard Jolly Architects plans dated November 12, 2010.  The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $5,042,533.00.  The remaining contracts for construction will be negotiated upon completion of those Contract Documents.  This contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That the Contract for Construction for the Booker High School Rebuild Project:  Phase II - Demolition & Sitework - Utility Relocation be approved as presented.

34. 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 $5,021,900.27 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc1-4-2011CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

35. APPROVAL OF AN INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (PFM) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement will provide the District with professional managed investment services by PFM for its idle funds.  In particular, the proceeds from the Qualified School Construction Bonds Series 2010A Certificates of Participation and the Series 2010B Certifications of Participation issues for the rebuilds of Booker and Venice High School.  PFM will invest the proceeds to maximize the District's return until the funds are needed for construction.  This agreement is a piggyback of the agreement currently in force between PFM and the School Board of Marion County, Florida.

Recommendation
That the investment advisory services agreement between Public Financial Management and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: Investment_Advisory_Agreement_School_Board_of_Sarasota.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

36. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT I

Description

The revised job description for Food Service Assistant I is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Food Service Assistant I.

Attachment: Job 075 - FoodServAsst1 REVISED.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

37. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE SCHOOL BOARD RULES

Description

Revisions have been made to the following School Board Rules by Educational Management Consultant Services (EMCS):

School Board Rule 2.28, Schedule for Legal Advertisements   

School Board Rule 2.60, Program of Awards

School Board Rule 3.90, Charter Schools

School Board Rule 5.32, Zero Tolerance for School-Related Crimes

School Board Rule 5.70, Student Records

School Board Rule 6.542, Family and Medical Leave

School Board Rule 6.545, Military Leave

School Board Rule 8.51, Renovations or Remodeling of Facilities by Booster Clubs, PTA's or Other School Affiliated Groups (revised by School Board)

The following School Board Rules are new and were submitted by Educational Management Consultant Services (EMCS):

School Board Rule 5.325, Dating Violence and Abuse

School Board Rule 5.343, Use of Time Out, Seclusion and Physical Intervention for Students with Disabilities   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County authorize the advertisement of School Board Rule 2.28, Schedule for Legal Advertisements; School Board Rule 2.60, Program of Awards; School Board Rule 3.90, Charter Schools; School Board Rule 5.32, Zero Tolerance for School-Related Crimes; School Board Rule 5.70, Student Records; School Board Rule 6.542, Family and Medical Leave; School Board Rule 6.545, Military Leave; School Board Rule 8.51, Renovations or Remodeling of Facilities by Booster clubs, PTA's or Other School Affiliated Groups; School Board Rule 5.325, Dating Violence and Abuse; and School Board Rule 5.343, Use of Time Out, Seclusion and Physical Intervention for Students with Disabilities. 

Attachment: Policy 2.28.pdf
Attachment: Policy 2.60.pdf
Attachment: Policy 3.90.pdf
Attachment: Policy 5.32.pdf
Attachment: Policy 5.70.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6.542.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6.545.pdf
Attachment: Policy 5.325.pdf
Attachment: Policy 5.343.pdf
Attachment: Policy 8.51.pdf