5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

Description

N/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.

EXPULSIONS

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-224

Description

On February 1, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-224, violated School Board Policy 5.34 (1)(d), Possession and Use of Counterfeit Money.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

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. 08-224, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session, and the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-224.pdf (Confidential Item) 

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-408

Description

On May 9, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-408, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons (knife).  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 29 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

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 08-408, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session, and the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-408.pdf (Confidential Item) 

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-330

Description

On March 26, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-330, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of a Weapon (knife).  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

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. 08-330, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2007-2008 academic year, the 2008 summer session and the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-330.pdf (Confidential Item) 

28. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 08-298

Description

School Board Policy 5.34, permits the 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 North Port High School.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 08-298, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 08-298.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

29. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED

Description

The custodians of the property (cost center heads) have certified it to be traded in on new equipment, unaccounted for, not repairable or otherwise inoperable.  Property still on hand after reallocation will be salvaged for any useful parts and then sold at auction.

 

Recommendation
That the classification of inoperative equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty060308.pdf

30. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #8083 FOR COMPUTER REFURBISHMENT, STORAGE AND DELIVERY SERVICES

Description
A bid to provide 'Computer Refurbishment, Storage and Delivery Services' was received from Vitil Solutions, Inc., on May 13, 2008.  The bid met the advertised specifications and falls within budgetary guidelines.  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 an Education Foundation grant.

Recommendation

That the bid of Vitil Solutions, Inc., to provide 'Computer Refurbishment, Storage, and Delivery' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

Attachment: ComputerRefurbishment8083Rec.pdf

31. APPROVAL TO AMEND AWARD OF BID #8120 FOR ATHLETIC CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT

Description

Bid #8120 for 'Athletic Clothing and Equipment' was awarded to multiple vendors on May 6, 2008.  The award of item #61 on the bid tabulation for Spalding stock merchandise was inadvertently omitted from the award.  The bid of Allen Sports Center provided the best discount for these products.  The award of this item does not affect the recommended motion or fiscal impact of the previous award.

Recommendation
That Spalding stock merchandise on the 'Athletic Clothing and Equipment' bid be awarded to Allen Sports Center.

CONSTRUCTION

32. APPROVAL OF PHASE I & PHASE II DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DRAWINGS FOR SOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL - PHASE 1B

Description
The Design Team's estimated cost for this construction at Phase II Design Development is $24,908,010.00 for Phase 1B.  Funds for the complete design of Phase 1B are available in the capital projects budget.  These drawings are available for review at the Construction Services Department and one-half hour prior to the Board meeting.

Recommendation
That the Phase I and Phase II Design Development Drawings for South County Technical High School - Phase 1B be approved as presented.

33. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LANDINGS - DATA ROOM MODIFICATIONS

Description

The engineer 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 Jon F. Swift, Inc. for the Landings - Data Room Modifications project be accepted as substantially complete as of 3/4/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc6-3-08LandingsDataRmSC.pdf

34. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES #99-290, #99-368, #99-369, #99-416, #99-434, #99-435, #99-491, #99-532, #99-644, #99-645, #99-647, #99-654, #99-655, #99-656 AND #99-675 AT HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description

The specified portables recommended for deletion have been inspected by Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and are deemed to no longer be economical to maintain or renovate.  These portables are currently being utilized for various purposes as outlined on the enclosure.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Portables #99-290, #99-368, #99-369, #99-416, #99-434, #99-435, #99-491, #99-532, #99-644, #99-645, #99-647, #99-654, #99-655, #99-656 and #99-675 at Heron Creek Middle School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-3-08HCMS-PortDelDem.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF CASTALDI APPLICATION FOR SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Description

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) requires that a Castaldi analysis be completed and an application submitted to them prior to a school district removing a building from the Florida Inventory of School Houses (F.I.S.H.) list for demolition.  A copy of this large document is available for review at the Board members' office.

Recommendation
That the Castaldi application to Florida Department of Education for Sarasota County Technical Institute be approved as presented.

36. 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 reduction of $220,265.00 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc6-3-08CSD-COrev.pdf

FINANCE

37. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 30, 2008

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2008, continue to show a large increase in the District's cash balances from the previous year.  This is due to the recent issues with the SBA.  The SBA investments are currently shown in two sections of the financial statements.  Investments in Fund A that the District has current access to can be found under investments in the current assets section.  SBA investments that are in Fund A, but are currently under withdrawal restrictions, are found under non-current assets.  Fund B investments, which are currently not available to the District, are shown on a separate line in the non-current assets.  All funds show a positive fund balance.  Cash with fiscal agent are funds the District received from the 2004 COPs that were not spent on building.  All excess funds will be used to pay principal and interest.  Revenues and expenditures for all funds are in line with budget and prior year.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2008, be approved as presented.

Attachment: April.pdf

38. APPROVAL OF THE PETTY CASH REQUESTS FOR THE 2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

Description
Attached is the list of Cost Centers requesting petty cash for the 2008-2009 school year.

Recommendation
That the petty cash requests be approved as presented.

Attachment: Petty cash 2008-09.pdf

39. APPROVAL OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET AMENDMENT #3

Description
The General Fund is being amended to reflect operation through May 31, 2008, and to reflect prior year fund balances due to transfers between funds.

Recommendation
That the General Fund Budget Amendment #3 be approved as presented.

Attachment: General Fund Budget Amendme.pdf

TRANSPORTATION

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

Description
Approval to purchase thirty (31) vehicles with like vehicles to replace the trucks and vans in the fleet that have exceeded their useful lives and are in excess of eight (8) 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 071-000-08-1, be approved.