July 25, 2006 Board Meeting
Call To Order (Chair) Flag Salute Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
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Recognition of the Sarasota County School Board's Holiday Hope Campaign which assisted a school district in Belle Chase, Louisiana devastated from recent hurricanes - Dorothy Stuart, Executive Director, Education Foundation.
Recommendation N/A Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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Recommendation N/A Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
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Recommendation N/A Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
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That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda. Approval of Consent Agenda5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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Recommendation That the Board approves the Consent Agenda, consisting of items as a whole with action to be recorded as if it had been taken severalty. Consent AgendaAPPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
6. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
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Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved. Attachment: July 25, 2006 Regular Board.rtf RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
7. 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 July 25.pdf AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
8. APPROVAL OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN GULF COAST MARINE INSTITUTE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Description The addendum to the lease agreement between Gulf Coast Marine Institute (Associated Marine Institute Inc.) and the School Board of Sarasota County, extends the lease period one year, with this addendum expiring September 3, 2007.
Recommendation That the Board approve the addendum to the lease agreement between Gulf Coast Marine Institute and the School Board of Sarasota County, as indicated. Attachment: Assocmar 2nd amnmt 7-06.doc 9. AGREEMENT FOR PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL/SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND MTX OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
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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 $320,000, be approved as presented. Attachment: MTX2006-07.doc 10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT EXTENSION OF DAVE SANCHEZ
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This action extends the contract of Dave Sanchez, Supervisor, Media Instructional Services, for one month. The current contract expires July 31, 2006. This action extends the contract period through August 31, 2006. A permanent replacement has been identified and this extension provides for sufficient overlap of the two staff members.
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That the Board approve the contract extension of Dave Sanchez as written in the enclosure. Attachment: Sanchez Addendum 8-06.doc GRANTS
11. APPROVAL OF THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SENIOR LEARNERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Description CONTINUATION: Grant funds will provide adults with disabilities and senior citizens the opportunity for enhancement of skills that are appropriate and consistent with their abilities and needs. The grant covers a two county region and represents a collaborative effort between school boards and community based organizations.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Adults with Disabilities/Senior Learners grant application. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
12. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7008 FOR AUDIO VISUAL AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Description Bids to provide 'Audio Visual and Video Equipment' were received from 35 vendors on June 29, 2006. The bids of Abolins, Inc., Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., B.E.S. Industries, Inc., B & H Photo Video Pro Audio, Camcor, Inc., Crest A.V. Electronics, Inc., Keyboard World, Lee Hartman & Sons, Inc., LightSPEED Technologies, Inc., Logical Choice Technologies, Long's Electronics, Inc., Nicholas P. Pipino Associates, Inc., Pyramid School Products, SchoolHouse Products, Inc., School Specialty, Inc., Smiley's Audio Visual, Inc., Smith Office & Computer Supply, Southern Business Communications, Inc., Tech Depot, Troxell Communications, Inc., UDT, and Washington Professional Systems were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation. Funds for these purchases are contained in the school and department budgets.
Recommendation That the bids of Abolins, Inc., Audio Visual Innovations, Inc., B.E.S. Industries, Inc., B & H Photo Video Pro Audio, Camcor, Inc., Crest A.V. Electronics., Inc., Keyboard World, Lee Hartman & Sons, Inc., LightSPEED Technologies, Inc., Logical Choice Technologies, Long's Electronics, Inc., Nicholas P. Pipino Associates, Inc., Pyramid School Products, SchoolHouse Products, Inc., School Specialty, Inc., Smiley's Audio Visual, Inc., Smith Office & Computer Supply, Southern Business Communications, Inc., Tech Depot, Troxell Communications, Inc., UDT, and Washington Professional Systems, to provide 'Audio Visual and Video Equipment' in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00, be approved for award and purchase. Attachment: AVVE7008Rec.pdf FACILITIES
13. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
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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: 072506VHS4.pdf Attachment: 072506VHS5.pdf Attachment: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2007.xls Attachment: 072506TUTTLECO1.pdf CONSTRUCTION
14. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S)
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The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $1,682,772.93 in contract amounts.
Recommendation That the Construction Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented. Attachment: BAIenc7-25-06CSD-CO.pdf TRANSPORTATION
15. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE SCHOOL BUSES
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This purchase is for the 2006-2007 school year and is a direct replacement of twenty-eight (28) school buses that have reached the District approved thirteen (13) year replacement cycle. The new buses contain all the new and updated safety features, are more fuel efficient and cost less to maintain.
By ordering early, we can buy these buses at last years price. Expected savings at seven ($7,000.00) to nine ($9,000.00) dollars per bus.
Recommendation That the School Board approve the purchase of twenty-three (23) regular a/c school buses and five (5) special needs a/c lift buses.
New Business Announcements/Comments16. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS
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