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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
6:30 p.m.

June 2, 2015 Board Meeting


Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
Description

Recognition of Leadership Academy Graduates - Cohort 6 - Kelly Ellington, Toby Kline, Cyd Quinn

 



Recommendation
N/A


Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A


Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA
Description
N/A

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


Approval of Consent Agenda
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.





Consent Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the May 19, 2015 (Monthly Work Session) and the May 19, 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 2, 2015 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board June 2, 2015 (Addendum 1).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 6.02.15.pdf (Confidential Item) 


GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FEES FOR 2015-2016
Description

In accordance with School Board Rule 5.39, fees must be approved yearly at a School Board meeting prior to the end of the school year. 



Recommendation
That the high school student fees for 2015-2016 be approved as presented.

Attachment: High School Student Fees 2015-2016.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF THE 2015-2016 SALARY SCHEDULES
Description
There have been no changes in language or salary schedules since those last negotiated by the School Board and Sarasota Classified/Teacher Association. All language and salary schedules have been previously approved by the School Board and ratified by the membership of the association.

Recommendation
That the salary schedules be approved as presented.

Attachment: Admin-Super-Manage-1516.pdf
Attachment: Associate-Chief Fin 2015-16.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 1516 w-11 mth AP.pdf
Attachment: Admin Ass't 1516.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 1516.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 1516.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 1516.pdf
Attachment: Food Service-1516.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP8-10-11 2015-16.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 1516.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 1516.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-196 & 220 Day 1516.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 1516.pdf
Attachment: NEW--Vocational Salary Schedule 1516.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute w-Salary Slots.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-1516 w-220 Day Schedule.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending Children First, Inc. for June and July 2015.

Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Children First, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for ESY services for June and July 2015, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Add 2015.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN COMMUNITY HAVEN FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INC. D/B/A SELBY PRESCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This Addendum will allow eligible pre-k students to attend the Selby Preschool program and receive extended school year services at that site for June and July 2015.

Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc. D/B/A Selby Preschool and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for June and July 2015, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Community Haven-SelbyPreK Add 2015.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC., D/B/A THE LILY SCHOOL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending The Lily School for Child Development for June and July 2015 



Recommendation

That the Addendum to the Contract between Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc., D/B/A The Lily School for Child Development and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for June and July 2015, be approved as presented.



Attachment: Easter Seals DBA LilySchool ESYADD2015.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending the Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. for June and July 2015.

Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between The Florida Center for Early Childhood, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for June and July 2015, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Florida Center Add 2015.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This Addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE pre-k students attending Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for July and August 2015.

Recommendation
That the Addendum to the Contract between Pinnacle Academy, Inc. and the School board of Sarasota County, Florida, for extended school year services for July and August 2015, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pinnacle Add 2015.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN AGILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE, LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC agrees to provide certified trainers and related services to students participation in interscholastic sports and athletic activities at the following high schools: Booker High School, North Port High School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School, and Venice High School.  The duration of this contract shall be for three years beginning July 1, 2014 through June 30, 3017.  Year Two of the contract shall run from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 and shall be payable in twelve monthly payments of 26,075.00,



Recommendation
That the contract between Agility Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as submitted.

Attachment: Agility Agreement 2014-2015 signed.pdf
Attachment: Contract 2 of 3 - Agility 2015-2016 SIGNED.pdf

17. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO END-USER LICENSE, SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE AND INTERNET HOSTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN EXCENT CORPORATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR CONFIGURATION
Description

This is a fourth amendment to the existing agreement under the professional services terms exhibit B, regarding Statement of Work initiated for configuration enhancement of Enrich gifted and special education.



Recommendation
That the fourth amendment to the agreement between Excent Corporation and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, in an amount not to exceed $1,187.50, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Excent Fourth Amendment 4-15.pdf
Attachment: SOW Exhibit A to FourthAmend 2015-16.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN INSTRIDE THERAPY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR HIPPOTHERAPY SERVICES
Description
This is a continuation of a long-standing agreement for the provision of hippotherapy services at selected sites serving disabled students.

Recommendation
That the Agreement between Instride Therapy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for hippotherapy services in the amount not to exceed $14,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: InStride Therapy 15-16.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

Children First will provide Head Start services at Emma E. Booker Elementary and Alta Vista Elementary.



Recommendation
That the contract with Children First be approved as presented.

Attachment: children first.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PROGRAMS AT SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Description
This Agreement is for the purpose of contracting with Steven R. Newman, M.D., P.A. to serve as Director of Emergency Medical Service Programs at the Suncoast Technical College.


Recommendation
That the Agreement for Medical Director of Emergency Medical Service Programs between Steven R. Newman, M.D., P.A. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: MED DIRECTOR 15-16 final.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

This Memorandum of Agreement is for the first year of a three-year project that will provide up to five AmeriCorps VISTA members, at no cost to the school district, to support the training of school- and district-based staff and involvement of the community in integrating Restorative Strategies in the district's Positive Behavior Support strategies.  Training will include empathy-based restorative strategies to help students engage with school and build positive relationships to reduce disciplinary problems.  In years two and three of the VISTA initiative, focus will expand to include (a) working with community members to build partnerships and educating them in restorative practices; (b) recruiting and training volunteers and mentors specifically to support this initiative; and (c) implementing a data collection and analysis system to evaluate effectiveness of the initiative.



Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Agreement between the Corporation for National and Community Service and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved.

Attachment: Memorandum of Agreement May 2015.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN MANATEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR A CHILD FIND SPECIALIST FOR MANATEE COUNTY FOR JUNE 2015
Description
As assured through the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant, the contract between the Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida allocates funds for a Child Fund Specialist for Manatee County for June 2015.  These funds are to be used for expenses and supplies associated with the grant.  The cost of this contract is $4,164.52 and is allocated as part of the 2014-2015 FDLRS grant.

Recommendation
That the contract between Manatee County School Board and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida allocates funds for a Child Find Specialist be approved as presented.

Attachment: ManateeCo-FDLRS-ChildFindSpecContract-6-2-2015.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CHARLOTTE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA FOR ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR A CHILD FIND SPECIALIST FOR CHARLOTTE COUNTY FOR JUNE 2015
Description
As assured through the Florida Diagnostic Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant, the contract between the Charlotte County Public Schools and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida allocates funds for a Child Find Specialist for Charlotte County for June 2015.  These funds are to be used for expenses and supplies associated with the grant.  The cost of this contract is $3,542.00 and is allocated as part of the 2014-2015 FDLRS grant.

Recommendation
That the contract between Charlotte County Public Schools and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for allocation of funds for a Child Find Specialist be approved as presented.

Attachment: CharlotteCo-FDLRS-ChildFindSpecContract-6-2-2015.pdf

GRANTS

24. APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC AND LEARNING RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS) GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $1,059,200 will assist Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota County school districts with planning and will provide assistance to students who are exceptional and their families.

Recommendation
That the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) grant application be approved.

Attachment: FDLRS.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT (IDEA) PART B GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $8,733,701 will assist the school district in providing Federally required special education services to students with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B grant application be approved.

Attachment: IDEA.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE "STEER"ING FLORIDA BEEF FOR FARM TO SCHOOL GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR ALL SCHOOLS
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of nearly $100,000 will allow the school district to work with local farmers to procure locally grown and processed beef for school meals.

Recommendation
That the "Steer"ing Florida Beef for Farm to School grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Farm to School - Beef.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE CARL D. PERKINS SECONDARY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
CONTINUATION:  Grant funds of $343,685 will provide supplemental funding for the enhancement and continuation of secondary Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs within the school district.

Recommendation
That the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career and Technical Education grant application be approved.

Attachment: Perkins Secondary.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF THE TITLE I PART C: MIGRANT EDUCATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of approximately $9,000 will be used to provide services to migrant students and their families.

Recommendation
That the Title I Part C: Migrant Education Program grant application be approved.

Attachment: Title I Part C.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

29. APPROVAL OF PINE VIEW'S SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM TO ATTEND YALE NATIONAL TOURNAMENT IN NEW HAVEN CONNETICUT ON SEPTEMBER 17-21, 2015
Description
This is an inter-curricular Speech and Debate competition.

Recommendation
That the field trip of Pine View's Speech and Debate Team to attend Yale National Tournament in New Haven Connecticut on September 17-21, 2015 to be approved as presented.

30. APPROVAL OF SARASOTA MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO COLLEGE PARK, MD & WASHINGTON, D.C.
Description

A Sarasota Middle School student and teacher will be representing Florida at the National History Day competition.  This student will compete nationally in events that are based on the State Standards for history research, and web design.



Recommendation

That Sarasota Middle School's field trip to College Park, MD & Washington, D.C. June 14-18, 2015 be approved.



EXPULSIONS

31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO 15-237
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No 15-237, is in violation of an accepted settlement agreement for Alternative School Placement due to positive drug tests and defiant/disruptive behavior. On December 4, 2014 the student violated School Board Policy 5.32 Physical Aggression toward a Peer. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from Sarasota County Schools until January 4, 2016.

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 15-237, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 4, 2016.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 15-237.pdf (Confidential Item) 


MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

32. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0138 FOR CARPENTRY SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS
Description
Bids to provide 'Carpentry Services - Time and Materials' were received from two vendors on April 21, 2015.  The bids of Jon F. Swift, Inc., and Mailloux and Sons, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  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 and Construction Services Departments.

Recommendation
That the bids of Jon F. Swift, Inc., and Mailloux and Sons, Inc., to provide 'Carpentry Services - Time and Materials' in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Carpentry#15-0138Rec.pdf

33. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0141 FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS
Description
Bids to provide 'Electrical Services - Time and Materials' were received from four vendors on April 23, 2015.  The bids of Bay Area Electric, Inc., and NCN Electric, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications and based on a sealed scenario.  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 bids of Bay Area Electric, Inc., and NCN Electric, Inc., to provide 'Electrical Services - Time and Materials' in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Electrical#15-0141Rec.pdf

34. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0050 FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORMS
Description

Bids to provide 'Middle School Education Uniforms' were received from nine vendors on April 19, 2015.  The bids of Allen Sports Center, DesignLab, Inc., and Soccer Line Sporting Goods were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  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 internal accounts of the schools.



Recommendation
That the bids of Allen Sports Center, DesignLab, Inc., and Soccer Line Sporting Goods, to provide 'Middle School Physical Education Uniforms' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: MS HS PEUniforms 15-0050Rec.pdf

35. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0145 FOR AIR CONVEYANCE SYSTEM CLEANING
Description
Bids to provide 'Air Conveyance System Cleaning' were received from four vendors on May 7, 2015.  The bid of Simpson Environmental Services, Inc., was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  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 Simpson Environmental Services, Inc., to provide 'Air Conveyance System Cleaning' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: AirConveyance15-0145Rec.pdf

36. 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: AgdDeleteProperty 06022015.pdf

37. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0005 FOR SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE PRINTING SERVICES
Description
Bids to provide 'Suncoast Technical College Printing Services' were received from four vendors on April 15, 2015.  The bids of Spotlight Graphics and Sun Coast Press were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation.  These services are for commercial printing beyond the scope of the Print Shop.  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 operating budget of Suncoast Technical College.   

Recommendation
That the bids of Spotlight Graphics and Sun Coast Press, to provide 'Suncoast Technical College Printing Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: STCPrinting#15-0005REC.pdf

38. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #15-0322 FOR PESTICIDE TREATMENT AND MAINTANCE SERVICES FOR ATHLETIC FIELDS
Description
Bids to provide 'Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields' were received from two vendors on May 13, 2015.  The bids of JSM Services, Inc., and Turfkeepers, Inc., were the best overall low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  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 bids of JSM Services, Inc., and Turfkeepers, Inc., to provide 'Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields', in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: PestVert#15-0322REC.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

39. ACEEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION PORTABLE PROJECT
Description
All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractor.  The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed herein in Change Order #1 for approval.  The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractor be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-2-2015_ProjCompl+FinalConPymt-CO1-EnglewoodPort.pdf

40. APPROVAL OF CORRECTED AMENDMENT #1 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL HVAC AND INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AT THE MAY 5, 2015 BOARD MEETING
Description

This item #31 previously approved for the May 5, 2015 school board meeting contained a scrivener's error.  The dollar amount should have read $59,795.20.



Recommendation
That the corrected #31 from the May 5, 2015 agenda, Amendment #1 to Architect's Contract for the Pine View School HVAC and Interior Renovation Project in the amount of $59,729.20 be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-2-2015_CorrectedAmendment#1_PineViewHVAC.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 ($442,915.07) in gross contract dollars.

These change orders are ($465,195.32) credit for a Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Order of ($438,722.00) result a net of $26,473.32 in sales tax savings.



Recommendation
LEMPE & SMITH

Attachment: BAIenc6-2-2015_CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

42. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2015
Description

The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2015 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the fourth quarter of the 2014-2015 fiscal year.  Expenditures are anticipated to exceed revenues at year end in the General Fund because of the use of unassigned fund balance included in the adopted budget and the holdback of state revenues.



Recommendation
That the Board approves the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2015 as presented.

Attachment: Apr14-15 supers.pdf
Attachment: April 2015 Budget Supers.pdf

43. APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION SPECIFIC EXCESS INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016
Description
Arch Insurance Company proposed a one (1) year rate guarantee at 0.0711 per $100 of ratable payroll.  This is a rate increase of 0.0038 per $100 of ratable payroll over the expiring program.

Recommendation

That the Board approves the workers' compensation specific excess renewal with Arch Insurance Company effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 as presented.



Attachment: WC Excess Renewal 07-01-2015.pdf
Attachment: School Board 2015 Renewal Quotes Final.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

44. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Description
The revised job description Technology Support Professional is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Technology Support Professional as presented.

Attachment: Job 322 - Technology Support Professional.pdf

45. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SENIOR STATISTICAL DATA ANALYST
Description
The revised job description Senior Statistical Data Analyst is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Senior Statistical Data Analyst.

Attachment: Job 301 - Senior Statistical Data Analyst.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

46. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 4.111*, 6.531, 6.541* AND 7.53
Description

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

Policy 4.111* - Physical Education

Policy 6.531 - Deferred Retirement Option Program ("DROP")

Policy 6.541* - Annual/Vacation Leave

Policy 7.53 - Expenditures for Fringe Benefits for Employees



Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policies 4.111*, 6.531, 6.541* and 7.53.

Attachment: Policy 4.111 Physical Education.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6.531 Deferred Retirement Option Program DROP.pdf
Attachment: Policy 6.541 Annual Vacation Leave.pdf
Attachment: Policy 7.53 Expenditures for Fringe Benefits for Employees.pdf


New Business
47. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SUPERVISOR PUPIL SUPPORT SERVICES AND ATHLETICS
Description
The new job description for Supervisor Pupil Support Services and Athletics is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for Supervisor Pupil Support Services and Athletics.

Attachment: Supervisor Pupil Support Services and Athletics.pdf

48. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FDLRS - FLORIDA INCLUSION NETWORK FACILITATOR
Description

The new job description for FDLRS - Florida Inclusion Network Facilitator is being presented to the School Board for approval.



Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the new job description for FDLRS - Florida Inclusion Network Facilitator.

Attachment: FDLRS-FIN Facilitator.pdf

49. APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR A CONFERENCE CENTER AS PART OF THE STC NORTH PORT CAMPUS
Description
The City of North Port approached the School Board about the possibility of including a Conference Center (modeled after the Conference Center at the North County STC campus) as part of phase I of the STC North Port project. The site is large enough to accommodate this change.  Both the School Board and the City staff have identified a great deal of collaborative opportunities associated with such a space.  The School Board has also supported moving the Culinary Arts program into Phase I of the project in part to accommodate this collaboration.  The attached Interlocal Agreement established conditions by which the City of North Port pays for the upgrades associated with design, construction, and site implications associated with these improvements.  In summary, the City of North Port agrees to pay the School Board $715,000.00 plus any site costs associated with these additional improvements.  The Interlocal Agreement also established both the need for a future Use Agreement and the basic ground rules for priority use, rental of spaces, and maintenance and custodial support.

Recommendation
That the Interlocal Agreement between the City of North Port and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to include and fund a Conference Center as part of the STC North Port Campus Project be approved as presented. 

Attachment: NP Conf Center.pdf

50. APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND SRQLAX, INC. TO PROVIDE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS/ATHLETES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN LACROSSE FROM AUGUST 1, 2015 TO JUNE 30, 2018
Description

The purpose of this agreement is to provide Riverview High School (RHS) student/athletes with the opportunity to participate in lacrosse as a Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) sanctioned sport beginning in 2016 at RHS as a pilot program (with the hope, but not the requirement, of expanding to additional schools in Sarasota County as need arises) in full compliance with all federal, state and local laws applicable to Florida public schools, including but not limited to those laws providing for a free public education and requiring equal rights to participation regardless of gender. The initial term of this agreement will be three (3) years commencing on July 1, 2015. At the end of the initial term, the agreement may be renewed on an annual basis by mutual agreement of the parties on such terms as they agree in writing.



Recommendation
That the cooperative agreement between The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and SRQLAX, Inc. to provide Riverview High School students/athletes the opportunity to participate in Lacrosse from August 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018 be approved as presented.

Attachment: SRQLAX Inc final.pdf
Attachment: Lacrosse Budget Min 2015 3-30-2014.pdf


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