APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the June 2, 2015 (Regular Board Meeting) 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: Board June 16, 2015 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: 06-16-15 add1.pdf
Attachment: Board June 16, 2015 (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 Assignment Appeal Board in accordance with policies with the School Board.  They are presented for formal ratification.

Recommendation
That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented.

Attachment: SB Reassignment Agenda 6.16.15.pdf (Confidential Item) 

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF 2014-2015 OPPAGA REPORT FOR SAFETY & SECURITY BEST PRACTICES

Description
Florida Statues, 1006.7 (6), mandates that school district 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 & Security Program. 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 2014-2015 OPPAGA Safety and Security Report as presented.

Attachment: FSSAT 2015 FINAL TO BOARD.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRL SCOUTS OF GULFCOAST FLORIDA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The "Girl Leadership Experience Program" between Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, will provide leadership development services to students enrolled in the schools in Sarasota County at no cost to the district.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Girl Scouts-Leadership 15-16.pdf

11. APPROVAL OF THE CHARTER BETWEEN IMAGINE SCHOOL AT NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The current charter for the Imagine School at North Port (ISNP), a charter school, expires on June 30, 2015. The School Board approved the ISNP renewal application at the March 17, 2015 School Board meeting. A new charter has been negotiated with the school and is ready for Board consideration and approval.

Recommendation

That the charter between Imagine School at North Port and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: ISNP Charter FINAL 5-26-15.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF CAREER PATHWAYS ARTICULATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, MANATEE-SARASOTA (SCF), THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF MANATEE COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
An Articulation Agreement through partnership, collaboration and communication between the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), the School District of Manatee County and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida to provide, at no cost to eligible students, college credit for selected Associate in Science (AS) Degree/Certificate programs, as listed in Agreement.


Recommendation
That the Career Pathways Articulation Agreement between the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF), the School District of Manatee County and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Career Pathways Articulation Agreement 2015 stamped - 16.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

This agreement will promote a drop-out prevention and attendance program for identified SHA students.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Sarasota Housing Authority and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Sarasota Housing Authority 2015-16.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement between Community Youth Development of Sarasota County and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, provides training and opportunities for Sarasota County high school students to develop leadership skills.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Community Youth Development of Sarasota County and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Comm Youth Devel 15-16.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HOSTING AND NETWORK SECURITY SERVICES SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS UTILIZED BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Description

As a result of the ongoing collaboration between the Sarasota County Government and The Sarasota County School Board, the Hosting and Network Security Services Agreement establishes a commitment for Information Technology Security and Support for all mission critical District applications, servers supporting those applications, network support/security, and filtered internet access services for the school district.

The County and The School Board now require an amendment to renew the term of the Agreement and amend the annual fee.

Recommendation
That the renewal of the cooperative agreement and Amendment No. 1 between Sarasota County Government and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Hosting and Network Security Services supporting our applications, network support/security, and filtered internet access be approved.

Attachment: _THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY_A1_VendorCopy CORRECTED COPY.pdf

16. APPROVAL FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE APEX LEARNING CONTRACT FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

Description
An agreement with the aforementioned company, to use the following program, as the primary instructional tool for PBD (Performance Based Diploma) and Credit Recovery in our high schools.

Apex Learning is the leading provider of blended and virtual learning solutions to the nation's schools.  The company's standards-based digtial curriculum - in math, science, English, social studies, world languages and Advanced Placement - is widely used for original credit, credit recovery, remediation, intervention, acceleration, and exam preparation.

Recommendation
That the contract with APEX Learning be approved.

Attachment: Apex - courses.pdf

17. APPROVAL FOR THE THREE YEAR PURCHASE OF ACHIEVE 3000 FROM AUGUST, 2015 - JUNE, 2018

Description

An agreement with the aforementioned company, to use the following program, as a supplemental instructional tool for Middle and High School Intensive Language Arts classes, as well as an ancillary resource for content area classrooms.

Achieve 3000's differentiated solutions help provide students with a personalized path to improve literacy gains and improve prospects for college and career readiness.

Recommendation
That the contract with Achieve 3000 be approved.

Attachment: Achieve 3000 Quote.pdf
Attachment: Achieve 3000 final.pdf

18. APPROVAL FOR THE FOUR YEAR PURCHASE OF CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES I-READY BLENDED LEARNING SOLUTION FROM AUGUST 2015 - AUGUST 2019

Description

An agreement with the aforementioned company, to use the following program, as a supplemental instructional tool for K-5 English Language Arts and Math Courses.

Curriculum Associates I-Ready Blended Learning Solution provides a valid and reliable measure of student growth on a  single consistent scale from year to year, adaptive diagnostic pinpoints student needs down to the sub-skill level, a common language and common metrics for students across schools within the district, tools to make differentiating instruction a reality for all teachers, and Florida Standards alignment to support college and career readiness for all students.

 

Recommendation
That the contract with Curriculum Associates be approved.

Attachment: 2015-2019 I Ready Quote - Final.pdf
Attachment: Curriculum Associates - I Ready Contract Agreement - Final.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF CAMPUS CE PROPOSAL AND CAMPUS CE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR ADULT COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (ACE) AT SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Description
The Adult and Community Enrichment Program at Suncoast Technical College desires to implement a course management system unique to the fee based programs it offers.  

Recommendation
That the Campus CE Proposal and Campus CE General Terms and Conditions for Application Services between CampusCE Corporation and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: CampusCE Proposal with Service Plan Final stamped.pdf
Attachment: CampusCE Corporation General Terms and Conditions Florida Law Final stamped.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES BETWEEN THE CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION, FLORIDA AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement outlines the roles and responsibilities for the implementation of online delivery services for courses developed to meet state mandated ESOL competencies for education professionals.

Recommendation
That the contract for continuation of services for online delivery of ESOL courses between the Center for Technology and Education, Florida and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: ESOL Consortium 2015-16.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED WAY SUNCOAST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description

The United Way Suncoast, Inc. will plan and deliver opportunities that support both parents and students with their educational and career goals.

Recommendation
That the agreement between United Way Suncoast, Inc. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: United Way Suncoast Inc 2015-16 (3).pdf

22. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN FOREST LAKES ANIMAL CLINIC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Forest Lakes Animal Clinic manages a veterinary/animal care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and Forest Lakes Animal Clinic has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Forest Lakes Animal Clinic and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Forest Lakes Animal Clinic 2015 Final.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN DONTE'S DEN FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Donte's Den Foundation manages a veterinary/animal care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and Donte's Den Foundation has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Donte's Den Foundation and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Donte's Den Foundation 2015 Final.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full-time online educational option for eligible students on grades K-12. The district manages all school functions with the exception of providing the direct instruction for most students in grades 9-12. The contract for the provision of services for the 2015-2016 school year is submitted for approval.

Recommendation
That the contract between Florida Virtual School and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: FLVS.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN K12 FLORIDA, LLC SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full-time online educational option for eligible students in grades K-12. The district manages all school functions with the exception of providing the direct instruction of students. K-12 Florida, LLC provides the instruction for students in grades K-8 and for selected students in grades 9-12. The contract for the provision of services for the 2015-2016 school year is submitted for approval. 

Recommendation
That the contract between K12 Florida, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

Attachment: K12 Florida.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN EDGENUITY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
In accordance with Florida Statute, the district operates a full-time online educational option for eligible students in grades K-12. The district manages all school functions with the exception of providing the direct instruction of students. Edgenuity, Inc. provides the instruction for students in grades 6-12. The contract for the provision of services for the 2015-2016 school year is submitted for approval.

Recommendation
That the contract between Edgenuity, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.

Attachment: Edgenuity.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF TENANT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida desires to be part of the Family Service Center whose mission is to collaboratively integrate private human service providers and governmental entities to provide services to the North Port community.  The City of North Port owns a building located at 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, Florida, and the School Board of Sarasota County is interested in leasing a portion of said property.


Recommendation
That the Tenant Lease Agreement between the City of North Port and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: NP-STC Family Service Ctr 15-16.pdf

GRANTS

28. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE III PART A: SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $293,011 will fund language acquisition services for English language learners.

Recommendation
That the Title III Part A: Supplementary Instructional Support for English Language Learners be approved.

Attachment: Title III Part A.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE II, PART A: TEACHER AND PRINCIPAL TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $1,136,900 will allow recruitment and training activities to attract and retain highly effective teachers and administrators.

Recommendation
That the Title II, Part A: Teacher and Principal Training grant application be approved.

Attachment: Title II.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF THE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES/SENIOR LEARNERS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description
CONTINUATION: Grant funds of approximately $437,887 will provide educational enrichment activities to adults and seniors with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the Adults with Disabilities/Senior Learners grant application be approved.

Attachment: AWD.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF THE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE LOIS LENSKY COVEY FOUNDATION FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $3,000 will provide library books to Booker Middle School to kick-start an initiative to improve students' reading skills.

Recommendation
That the proposal to the Lois Lenski Covey Foundation be approved.

Attachment: Lois Lenski.pdf

32. APPROVAL OF THE JUNGLE GARDENS: EXPLORATIONS OF ANIMALS AND HABITATS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,234 will allow 180 Alta Vista Elementary second and third grade students to visit Jungle Gardens to learn about human responsibility and animal and environmental protection.

Recommendation
That the Jungle Gardens: Explorations of Animals and Habitats grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Jungle Gardens.pdf

33. APPROVAL OF THE SELBY GARDENS: EXPLORATIONS IN ANIMAL AND PLANT DEPENDENCE TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,050 will allow kindergarten and first grade Alta Vista Elementary students to see animal and plant interdependence in a hands-on setting.

Recommendation
That the Selby Gardens: Explorations in Animal and Plant Dependence be approved.

Attachment: Selby Gardens.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

34. APPROVAL OF PINE VIEW'S MODEL UNITED NATIONS CLUB TO ATTEND THE MODEL UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE FROM NOVEMBER 6 THROUGH 8, 2015

Description

The Model United Nations conference will allow for students to practice their public speaking while discussing and learning about international diplomacy.

Recommendation
That the field trip for Pine View 's Model United Nations Club to attend the Model United Nations Conference in Nashville, Tennessee from November 6 through 8, 2015 be approved as presented.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

35. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0317 FOR GENERATOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide Generator Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services were received from ten vendors on May 19, 2015.  The bid of CJ's Sales and Service of Ocala, Inc. was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  Reasons 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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of CJ's Sales and Service of Ocala, Inc. to provide 'Generator Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Generators15-0317RecRevised.pdf

36. APPROVAL TO RE-AWARD BID #15-0108 FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

Description
Bids to provide 'Commercial Kitchen Refrigeration Maintenance and Installation Services' were received from four vendors on January 27, 2015.  The bid was awarded to Johnson Controls, Inc.  Johnson Controls, Inc. has been non-responsive to the bid specifications so their bid award is terminated.  The bid is being re-awarded to ABM Building Services based on the original sealed scenario and justification.  This bid is for a period of one year from the original award date of February 17, 2015 with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Funds for these purchases are contained in the transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of ABM Building Services to provide 'Commercial Kitchen Refrigeration Maintenance and Installation Services', in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: CommKitRefrig15-0108Re-Award Rec.pdf

37. APPROVAL TO REJECT BID #15-0314 FOR LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM

Description
A bid to provide 'Lightning Detection System' was received from one vendor on May 27, 2015.  It is requested that this bid be rejected. The district may purchase from the General Services Administration contract in the future.

Recommendation

That the bid to provide 'Lightning Detection System' be rejected.

Attachment: LightningDetection#15-0314RecRevised.pdf

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

Description
The custodian 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 equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty06162015.pdf

39. APPROVAL TO LEASE XEROX PRINT SHOP EQUIPMENT

Description

The Print shop requests permission to lease replacement Xerox equipment from Xerox Corporation for a period of 48 months.  The new equipment, (two digital copy machines), will increase printing capacity and provide a lower monthly lease payment and cost per copy resulting in a total savings of approximately $50,000 over the current lease. This equipment is contained on the State of Florida Contract #600-000-11-1 for Multifunction Products.  The funds for this purchase are contained in the capital millage funds allocated for the equipment.

Recommendation
That the lease of Xerox Corporation printing equipment, in the amount of $108,000.00 be approved as presented.

Attachment: PrintShopXeroxLeaseAgreementsRec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

40. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #1 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS

Description

The scope of work for this amendment is to add Civil and Landscape Design Services for the re-platting of the property and a Life Cycle Cost Analysis to be performed by the Mechanical Engineer.

The total amount for these changes shall not exceed $130,240.00.  These funds are available through the project budget.

Recommendation
That Amendment #1 to the Agreement dated February 17, 2015 with Schenkel & Shultz, Inc. for the Suncoast Technical College South Campus be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-16-2015_ArchAmend1-STCS.pdf

41. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description

The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders total a decrease of ($57,617.82) in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are ($339,527.96) credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($320,120.72) result a net of $19,407.24 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc6-16-2015_CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

42. APPROVAL OF COST CENTER PETTY CASH REQUESTS FOR 2015-2016

Description
Attached is a memo listing Cost Centers requesting petty cash for the 2015-2016 school year.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the 2015-2016 petty cash requests as presented.

Attachment: Petty Cash Memo 2015-2016.pdf

43. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE CAPITAL FUND

Description

The majority of the budget amendment is increasing appropriations in the Millage and Sales Tax Fund to allow for projects to begin in June that are currently budgeted in the 2015-2016 fiscal year.  This allows the middle school Classrooms of Tomorrow and the Pine View project to begin as soon as the school year ends.

Recommendation
That the Board approves the Budget Amendment as presented.

Attachment: Budget Amendment Agenda Item 6-15-15.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

44. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FOOD SERVICE AREA SUPERVISOR

Description
The revised job description for Food Service Area Supervisor is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Food Service Area Supervisor as presented.

Attachment: Job 005 - Area Supervisor .pdf

45. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PROGRAM SUPERVISOR STUDENT SERVICES

Description

The revised job description for Program Supervisor, Student Services is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Program Supervisor, Student Services as presented.

Attachment: Job 193 - Program Supervisor, Student Services.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

46. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 4.30* AND 5.14*

Description

It is recommended that the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policies up-to-date:

Policy 4.30* - Challenged Materials

Policy 5.14* - Homeless Students

Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policies 4.30* and 5.14*.

Attachment: Policy 5.14 Homeless Students.pdf
Attachment: Policy 4.30 Challenged Materials.pdf