APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description

N/A

Recommendation

That the June 19, 2007, (Regular Board) 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: July 17, 2007 Regular Board.pdf
Attachment: July 17, 2007 Addendum 1.pdf
Attachment: July 17, 2007 Addendum 2.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 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.pdf

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF OPPAGA REPORT FOR SAFETY & SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Description

Florida Statutes, 1006.07(6), mandates that school districts utilize the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) Safety and Security Best Practices to conduct an annual self-assessment of their Safety and Security Programs.  The Best Practices Safety and Security self-assessment results must be received by the School Board at a publicly noticed School Board meeting.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the OPPAGA School Safety and Security Report as presented.

Attachment: 2007_best_practices_and_ind.pdf

10. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/GOODWILL ACADEMY

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Goodwill Academy Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Goodwill Academy Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: Goodwill Academy 07-08.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. AGREEMENT FOR PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL/SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND MTX OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.

Description

Physical, occupational and speech therapy are required related services for eligible ESE students under federal and state statutes. Competition for qualified professionals in these areas is intense and school district salary schedules are not always competitive with the private sector. Agency contracts are a viable method of providing these required services when direct-hire staff are not available. Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the agreement for physical/occupational/speech therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County and MTX of Southwest Florida, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $140,000, be approved as presented.



Attachment: MTX2007-08.pdf

12. AGREEMENT FOR PARENT LIAISON SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND DONNA SPENCER

Description
This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between the school district and Ms. Spencer for parent liaison services.  The Parent Liaison Program has been very successful in providing support and assistance for parents of ESE students and promoting positive working relationships between schools and parents.  Funding is via Federal IDEA funds.


Recommendation
That the agreement for Parent Liaison services between the School Board of Sarasota County and Donna Spencer be approved as presented.


Attachment: Donna Spencer2007-08.pdf

13. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND INSTRIDE THERAPY INC. FOR HIPPOTHERAPY SERVICES

Description

This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement for the provision of hippotherapy services at selected school sites serving severely disabled students.  Funds to support this agreement are in the Pupil Support Services budget.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and InStride Therapy, Inc. for hippotherapy services in the amount of $24,000, be approved as presented.


Attachment: InStride Therapy07-08.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, INC.

Description

This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc., and the school district for ESE students ages 3-5.  The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc., has a long history of quality intervention with the Pre-K population.  Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and The Florida Center for Child and Family Development, Inc., in the amount of $400,000, be approved as presented.


Attachment: FloridaCenter07-08.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE THINKING CENTER, INC.

Description
This is a continuation of an existing contract. The Thinking Center, Inc., is a local private school providing remedial, supplemental and learning strategies instruction for students encountering academic problems in school.  The Thinking Center has indicated a willingness to contract with the district to provide educational services to one particular ESE student with some very unique learning needs.  This contract will provide a percentage of FTE funding to support the educational services for this student.



Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and The Thinking Center, Inc., in the amount of $19,500.00, be approved as presented.


Attachment: Thinking Center07-08.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN FIRST, INC.

Description
This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between Children First, Inc., and the school district for ESE students ages 3-5.  Children First has a long history of quality intervention with the Pre-K population.  Funding is via FTE generation.


Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children First, Inc., in the amount of $60,000, be approved as presented.


Attachment: Children First 07-08.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND CHILDREN'S HAVEN AND ADULT COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., D/B/A SELBY PRESCHOOL

Description

This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between Children's Haven and Adult Community Services, Inc. D/B/A Selby Pre-School and the school district for ESE students ages 3-5.  Children's Haven has a long history of quality intervention with the Pre-K population.  Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children's Haven and Adult Community Services, Inc., D/B/A Selby Pre-School in the amount of $99,464, be approved as presented.


Attachment: Childrens Haven-Selby07-08.pdf

18. AGREEMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC.

Description

Pinnacle Academy is a private school focusing on students with very specialized needs in the areas of autism and pervasive developmentally delayed.  This agreement will provide a percentage of FTE funding to support the educational program for selected students in need of these very specialized services.

Recommendation
That the agreement for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pinnacle Academy, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $183,612, be approved.

Attachment: PinnacleAcademy07-08.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC., RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM

Description
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Center, Inc., is in its fifth year of a contract with the Department of Children and Families to operate a residential treatment program for adolescent males, ages 13 to 18.  The program will serve up to 25 students and does require an educational component.  This agreement will provide a percentage of FTE generation to support the educational program.


Recommendation
That the contract for Educational Services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Centers, Inc., Residential Treatment Program in the amount of $175,000, be approved as presented.


Attachment: Coastal Residentl 07-08.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND THE CARLTON PALMS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER

Description
This is a continuation of an existing contract.  Carlton Palms Residential Treatment Center provides services for severely disabled students.  Sarasota County currently has two students being served at Carlton Palms with non-educational costs being provided through other sources.  This contract will provide a percentage of FTE generation to support the educational component of the program for these students.


Recommendation
That the contract for educational services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Carlton Palms Residential Treatment Center in an amount not to exceed $25,000, be approved as presented.


Attachment: CarltonPalms2007-08.pdf

21. AGREEMENT FOR THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND INVO HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES, INC.

Description

The School District has contracted for occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy services when there is a shortage of staff available for direct hire. Invo Healthcare Associates, Inc. is a new vendor that has indicated a willingness to contract with the district for staff in these critical shortage areas.  Funds to support the contract are within the Pupil Support Services budget.

Recommendation

That the agreement for therapy services between the School Board of Sarasota County and Invo Healthcare Associates, Inc., in the amount of $280,000, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Invo Healthcare 07-08.pdf

22. CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR PRE-K STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA, FL AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC.

Description

The Sarasota School district has submitted an improvement plan to FLDOE relating to educating pre-k students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.  A part of that plan relates to providing more opportunities for pre-k disabled students to be served in settings with their non-disabled peers. This contract represents a collaborative effort between the school district and Pines to serve pre-k disabled students in the Pine's preschool program. Funding is via FTE generation.

Recommendation
That the Contract for educational services for pre-k students with disabilities between the School Board of Sarasota and Pines of Sarasota, in an amount not to exceed, $200,000 be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pines-Sarasota 2007-08.pdf

23. AGREEMENT FOR PARENT LIAISON SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND SUSAN MAGERS

Description
This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement between the school district and Ms. Magers for parent liaison services.  The Parent Liaison Program has been very successful in providing support and assistance for parents of ESE students and promoting positive working relationships between schools and parents.  Funding is via Federal IDEA funds.

Recommendation
That the agreement for Parent Liaison services between the School Board of Sarasota County and Susan Magers be approved as presented.

Attachment: Susan Magers 07-08.pdf

24. SCTI FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2007-08

Description
Attached are the SCTI Fee Schedules for 2007-08 for high school and postsecondary students as well as the Fees master index for 2008 and a request for School Board approval. 

Recommendation
That the fees of attendance at SCTI be approved as presented.

Attachment: Copy of Copy of Fee Schedule for Bo.pdf
Attachment: Copy of High School Fees 07-08.pdf
Attachment: Copy of Copy of Fee Index for Board.pdf
Attachment: Board Item Draft for 2007-0.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA ("LICENSOR") AND TEAM EDITION APPAREL, INC. ("LICENSEE")

Description

Team Edition Apparel (TEA) has partnered with Champs Sports to introduce High School "licensed" product to the retail marketplace. The district would receive a 12% Royalty off of net sales for each wholesale unit sold by TEA. The athletic departments would receive 8% and the district would receive 4%.

 

This agreement would not infringe on the schools rights to sell and market items by their booster clubs or the school itself.

 

This program is designed to hit an untapped market and TEA would work with each school and a design committee to put together quality products to be sold in Champs at the Major Mall locations (Bradenton, Sarasota, and Port Charlotte).

 

This would be a new revenue source for our schools and help schools recover monies that are lost through outside groups marketing and profiting off of our schools and their logos.

 

The District's Sponsorship Committee Chaired by Bill Storms agreed with the proposal. It was sent to the Athletic Directors where it was approved unanimously. The contract was reviewed by Art Hardy and sent to the board for approval.

 

Recommendation
That the License Agreement between The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida ("Licensee") and Team Edition Apparel, Inc. ("Licensor") be approved.

Attachment: SCSB and Team Apparel, Inc..pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL AND VOSS AND ASSOCIATES

Description
Voss and Associates provided postcard marketing for the Visual Performing Arts Program at Booker High School from February 1, 2007 through April 30, 2007.  The total amount of $6,723.68 due to Voss and Associates for these services exceeds the $25,000 annual limit; therefore, Board approval is required.

Recommendation

That the contract between Booker High School and Voss and Associates be approved.  

27. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH MELISSA CLEARY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

Ms. Cleary will be facilitating the implementation of organizational excellence district-wide with a special focus on service to external and internal customers.  Additionally, she will be consulting directly with principals and district administrators on professional development projects.

Recommendation
That the School Board approves the contract for Melissa Cleary to provide organizational excellence training and assisting with development projects.

28. AGREEMENT BETWEEN OSCEOLA SCHOOL BOARD (ECTAC) AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description

This contract is a renewal of support and services from the East Coast Technical Assistance Center (ECTAC) to Title I and Migrant education programs.

Recommendation
That the contract with Osceola School Board (ECTAC) be renewed as presented.

Attachment: Osceola SB_ECTAC_Contract 2.pdf
Attachment: Osceola SB_ECTAC_EXH A_6_20.pdf

29. EIGHTH RESOLUTION re: AQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR A FIFTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NORTH PORT, FLORIDA

Description

By resolution the Board adopted on February 1, 2005 authorized, by purchase or condemnation, of certain lots within the Sixteenth Addition and Twenty-First Addition to Port Charlotte Subdivision located in the City of North Port for the purpose of constructing an elementary school.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Eight Resolution of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida RE: Acquisition of Property for a Fifth Elementary School in North Port, Florida as presented.

Attachment: SCSB_8th Resolution (2).pdf
Attachment: Amador contract FINAL.pdf

30. AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM/SARASOTA YMCA

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide after school snack service to the Sarasota YMCA for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for after school snack service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota YMCA be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota YMCA After School .pdf

31. AGREEMENT FOR AFTER SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM/SOUTH COUNTY FAMILY YMCA

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide after school snack service to the South County Family YMCA for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for after school snack service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the South County Family YMCA be approved as presented.

Attachment: after school snacks SoCo 07.pdf

32. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/CHILDREN FIRST, INC.

Description

The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to Children First, Inc. for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Children First, Inc. be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Meals 07-08.pdf

33. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL, INC

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Island Village Montessori School, Inc. Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
The agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Island Village Montessori School, Inc. Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: Island Village meals 07-08.pdf

34. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/ISLAND VILLAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, INC

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Island Village Middle School, Inc. Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Island Village Middle School, Inc. Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: Island Village Middle 07-08.pdf

35. AMENDMENT TO THE CHARTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

Description

The Sarasota Military Academy has submitted an amendment to its charter agreement with the school district. The most significant changes requested in the amendment are the establishment of a middle school program, at the former School in the Park facility, and a requested extension of the Charter to 2020.

Recommendation
That the amendment to the Charter Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County and the Sarasota Military Academy be approved/denied as presented.

Attachment: THIRD AMMENDMENT TO CHARTER.pdf
Attachment: Board Memo SMA 6-07.pdf

36. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SARASOTA SUNCOAST ACADEMY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Sarasota Suncoast Academy Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota Suncoast Academy Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sara Suncoast Acad 07-08.pdf

37. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SARASOTA MILITARY ACADEMY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Sarasota Military Academy Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota Military Academy Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Military 07-08.pdf

38. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SARASOTA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, INC.

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSArtsSci 07-08.pdf

39. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/SUNCOAST SCHOOL FOR INNOVATIVE STUDIES, INC

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Suncoast School of Innovative Studies, Inc. Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, Inc. Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: SSIS 07-08.pdf

40. AGREEMENT FOR MEAL SERVICE/THE STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Food and Nutrition Services shall provide breakfast and lunch meal service to the Student Leadership Academy Charter School for the 2007-2008 school year.

Recommendation
That the agreement for meal service between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Student Leadership Academy Charter School be approved as presented.

Attachment: Student Leadership Acad 07-08.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD FOR DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A TRANSFER SWITCH FOR EMERGENCY POWER AT WILKINSON ELEMENTARY

Description
Sarasota County is in need of a temporary alternative site for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and 9-1-1 call center functions in the event that their normal locations are unusable.  Wilkinson Elementary School, already approved as an emergency shelter, has been selected as the EOC and 9-1-1 alternative site for temporary location.  Increased generator capacity is needed for that function and Sarasota County is reimbursing the School Board for all costs associated with the design and installation of a transfer switch to accommodate a second generator.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement with Sarasota County authorizing reimbursement from the county for all costs associated with the design and installation of a transfer switch at Wilkinson Elementary School.

Attachment: Wilkinson Generator interlo.pdf

GRANTS

42. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE V PART A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ACADEMIC INTERVENTION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: The grant is to provide funding to implement promising educational reform programs and school improvement programs to increase graduation rates and decrease dropout rates.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title V, Part A grant application.

43. APPROVAL OF THE SUCCEED MARINE SCIENCE AQUACULTURE SMALL LEARNING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Funding will assist in the design and development of a marine science/aquaculture small learning community that possesses a CTE component.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the SUCCEED Marine Science/Aquaculture Small Learning grant application.

44. APPROVAL OF THE SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROJECT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SARASOTA COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: The purpose of this grant is to expand and extend the current implementation of the smaller learning communities concept in each of the district high schools.  This is a five year grant.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Smaller Learning Communities Project grant application.

45. APPROVAL OF THE FDLRS ASSOCIATE CENTERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Description

CONTINUATION: Funds from this grant will assist districts in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive system of identification of birth to age 21 and personal development.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the FDLRS Associate Centers grant application.

46. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PART C MIGRANT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE ESOL MIGRANT PROGRAM

Description

ENTITLEMENT: The grant purpose is to fund services for migrant students and their families.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title I, Part C, Migrant grant application.

47. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE III PART A ENGLISH LANGUAGE ACQUISITION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE ESOL MIGRANT PROGRAM

Description
ENTITLEMENT: The grant purpose is to support increasing the English proficiency of our limited English proficient students and to support parent involvement.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title III, Part A, English Language Acquisition grant application.

48. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE II PART A TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Funds will provide recruitment and training activities intended to attract high quality teachers and administrators to the district.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Title II, Part A Training grant application.

49. APPROVAL OF THE CHOICE III GRANT APPLICATION TO THE WORKFORCE FLORIDA INC FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Description
COMPETITIVE: Funds will be used to expand existing career programs that target educational and industry recognized certifications in the construction field.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the CHOICE III grant application.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

50. APPROVAL OF THE 2006-07 DATA COLLECTION REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT

Description

In accordance with Florida Statute 1008.385, the report of the activities of the Data Collection Review Committee is presented.  The goal of the committee is to review and approve all district forms and achieve standardization.

 

Recommendation
That the 2006-07 Data Collection Review Committee Report be approved.

Attachment: DCRC Report.pdf

FACILITIES

51. 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 or ratified as presented.

Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2007.pdf
Attachment: 071707FSD CO2.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

52. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #7 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

Description

This amendment provides for the additional services required for the development and documentation of LEED protocols to be followed by the architect and consultants in the project design.  The amount of this amendment is $46,061.00.  Funds for this amendment are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That Amendment #7 to the agreement dated 2/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc., for the design of the Riverview High School project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07RHS-ArchAmend7.pdf

53. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #8 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

Description
This amendment provides for the additional services required to enhance the improvements to the Hurricane Protection Area of the project as requested by Sarasota County Emergency Operations Center personnel.  The amount of this amendment is $41,688.00.  The District will be reimbursed for these costs and the increased construction costs by Sarasota County, as provided in the Interlocal Agreement.

Recommendation
That Amendment #8 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc., for the design of the Riverview High School project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07RHS-ArchAmend8.pdf

54. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #9 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT

Description

This amendment provides for the additional professional services required for additional community meetings, alternative site plans, traffic study, modifications to traffic signal, modifications to off site streets and roads required to comply with Sarasota County Development Review Procedures.  The cost of the amendment is $63,600.00.  Funds for this amendment are available in the project budget account.

 

Recommendation
That Amendment #9 to the agreement dated 9/20/2005, with BMK Architects, Inc., for the design of the Riverview High School project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07RHS-ArchAmend9.pdf

55. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT PHASE III DRAWINGS FOR THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

The Construction Manager's estimated cost for construction at fifty percent (50%) drawings was $4,129,311.65.  These drawings are available for review at the Construction Services Department and one-half hour prior to the Board meeting.

Recommendation
That the Construction Document Phase III Drawings for the Lakeview Elementary School - Renovation project be approved as presented.

56. ACCEPTANCE OF GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE PROPOSAL AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR PHASE 2 OF THE LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

Under the terms of the 2/20/2007 (Item #40) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Peter J. Hayes, Inc. (dba Tandem Construction), for Phase 2 of the Lakeview Elementary School project.  As indicated, the 20/20/2007 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.  This is being negotiated in two (2) phases in order to for the project to remain on schedule for an August 2008 completion.  This Contract for Construction is only for Phase 2 of the project .  The scope of work for this phase shall include renovation of 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, cabinets, door hardware, and paving.  This contract was negotiated on July 5, 2007, and this contract amount is $4,468,557.00.  This contract, which is the standard document utilized for all of the District's construction contracts, is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this GMP proposal acceptance form and contact.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.

Recommendation
That the Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal be accepted as presented and the Contract for Construction for Phase 2 for the Lakeview Elementary School - Renovation project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07LkvwRenovGMP.pdf

57. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #9 TO THE ARCHITECT'S AGREEMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES OF THE TATUM RIDGE SOCCER COMPLEX PROJECT

Description
This amendment provides for the additional services required for construction administration services by the architect and consultants for this project.  The amount of this amendment is $30,244.00.  Funds for this amendment are available in the project budget account and will be reimbursed to the School Board by Sarasota County as per our current interlocal agreement for this project.

Recommendation
That Amendment #9 to the agreement dated 4/6/2004 with BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc. for the construction administration services of Tatum Ridge Soccer Complex project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07TatumRdgSoccerCmplxArchAmend9.pdf

58. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL - BASEBALL LIGHTS PROJECT

Description
The engineer has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by W.G. Mills, Inc. for the North Port High School - Baseball Lights project be accepted as substantially completed as of  6/28/2007.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07NPHS-BaseballLightsSC.pdf

59. APPROVAL OF AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH BRPH ARCHITECTS-ENGINEERS, INC. FOR THE REUSE OF THEIR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DESIGN FOR THE FIFTH NORTH PORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description

The design for the fifth North Port elementary school will be based on a reuse of the Lamarque Elementary School design.  Accordingly, pursuant to Florida Statutes 1013.45(4) and 287.055(10), the Board is authorized to purchase the architectural services of BRPH, the architectural firm under contract with the Board for Elementary School "H" (Lamarque Elementary).  The purchase of the referenced architectural services is to the economic advantage of the Board and the services conform to the standards prescribed by rules of the State Board of Education.  The project scope shall include design and construction administration services for the new fifth elementary school project.  This campus shall be designed for a 970-student school.  The project budget is approximately $36,606,860.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the Director of Construction Services be authorized to negotiate a contract with BRPH Architects-Engineers, Inc. for the reuse of their Lamarque Elementary School design for the fifth North Port elementary school.

Attachment: BAI7-17-07ReuseElemH-LamarqueDesignBRPH-NorrisMarshMemo.pdf

60. 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 order(s) total a decrease of $2,617,261.59 in contract amounts.

Recommendation

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

Attachment: BAI7-17-07CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

61. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 31, 2007

Description

Page 1, BALANCE SHEET - ALL FUNDS is a balance sheet statement for all the funds, year-to-date.  The far right columns show a cumulative total for the current and prior years.

Pages 2-7, REVENUES & EXPENDITURES are a summary of the budgeted, year-to-date expenditures and prior year expenditures.  These statements show the original and amended budget as compared to year-to-date revenues and expenditures.  They reflect the percentage of budgeted revenue collected and budgeted expenditures currently spent.  There is also a comparison of current year-to-date activity to prior year activity.

Pages 8-14, GRAPHS are a graphical presentation of the percentage of revenue and expenditures collected or spent year-to-date as compared to budget.  On the revenues graph, "estimated revenues" are the amount of budgeted revenues for the fiscal year.  "Collected" is the amount of revenues collected year-to-date.  "Uncollected" represents the revenues to be collected by the end of the fiscal year.  The same information is presented for the prior year.  On the expenditures graph, "appropriations" represent the budgeted expenditures for the fiscal year.  "Expend" represents the expenditures year-to-date.  "Unexpended" is the percentage of the budget not expended year-to-date.  The same information is presented for the prior year.  The budgeted fund balance graph presents the budgeted ending fund balance for the current and prior fiscal years.  This graph is excluded from the special revenue funds since the fund balance equals zero in these funds.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statement for the period ending May 31, 2007, be approved as presented.

Attachment: May.pdf

TRANSPORTATION

62. REQUEST APPROVAL TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FROM THE FL STATE CONTRACT

Description

Approval to purchase forty (40) vehicles with like vehicles to replace the trucks and vans in the fleet that have exceeded their useful lives and are in excess of nine (9) to ten (10) years old.  The new vehicles will be safer and more cost efficient.

Recommendation
That the purchase of vehicles be purchased from the State Automobile and Light Truck Contract 070-001-07-1, be approved.

63. REQUEST APPROVAL OF PHYSICIANS FOR BUS DRIVERS AND ATTENDANTS

Description
Approval of physicians to perform Department of Transportation bus driver and attendant physicals in accordance with the state statutes

Recommendation
That the request for approval of physicians to perform bus driver and attendant physicals be approved.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

64. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR GRANT PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Description
The revisions for the job description for the Grant Program Specialist is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revisions for the job description for the Grant Program Specialist.

Attachment: Job 078 - GrantProgSpec.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

65. APPROVAL TO THE NEW POLICY #5.50, ACADEMIC HONESTY

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County strongly believes that academic honesty must be practiced by all students.  This policy was crafted to set student expectations for academic integrity and honesty.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the new policy, #5.50, Academic Honesty.

Attachment: POLICY 5.50.pdf