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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 4, 2013 Board Meeting


Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.)
Flag Salute
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
Description
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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 21, 2013 (Monthly Work Session) and the May 21, 2013 (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 4, 2013 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board June 4, 2013 (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: rptBoardDate060413.pdf (Confidential Item) 


GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2013 - 2014 SALARY SCHEDULES
Description

There have been no changes in language or salary schedules since those last negotiated by the School Board and Sarasota Classifed/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-1314.pdf
Attachment: Associate-Chief Fin 1314.pdf
Attachment: Ass't Principal-220 Day 1314.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 1314 w-11 mth AP.pdf
Attachment: Admin Ass't 1314.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 1314.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 1314.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 1314.pdf
Attachment: Food Service-1314.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP8-10-11 2013-14.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 1314.pdf
Attachment: Instructional-1314.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 1314.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-196 Day 1314.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-220 Day 1314.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 1314.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 1314.pdf
Attachment: Adult Enrichment 1314.pdf
Attachment: Voc Inst Certif 1314.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Aide 1314.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Food Service 1314.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Secretary 1314.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

10. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PINNACLE ACADEMY, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS
Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE students attending Pinnacle Academy, Inc. for June, July and August, 2013.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the contract between Pinnacle Academy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for extended school years services for June, July and August 2013, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Pinnacle Add 7-2013.pdf

11. 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 ESE PRE-K STUDENTS
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 2013.

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 2013, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Florida Center Add 7-2013.pdf

12. ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR SERVICES FOR ESE PRE-K STUDENTS
Description
This addendum will provide extended school year services for eligible ESE Pre-K students attending Children First, Inc. for June and July 2013.

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 2013, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Children First Add 7-2013 (2).pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
Positive Behavior Support Interventions, Inc. is a company that provides intensive applied behavior support for students with disabilities when they present severe challenging behavior.  In addition, the Board Certified Behavior Analysts are working, coaching and guiding teachers/staff on implementation of strategies and techniques to replace dangerous behavior.

Recommendation
That the contract for behavioral intervention services between Positive Behavior Interventions, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida in the amount not to exceed $460,000.00, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Positive Behavior Interventions 13-14.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN STEVEN R. NEWMAN, M.D., P.A. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

An agreement with Dr. Steven R. Newman, a licensed medical physician, to serve as director of the Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician Training Program at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.  The School Board will provide an administrative assistant to assist Dr. Newman in meeting the needs of the training center.



Recommendation
That the Agreement between Steven R. Newman, M.D., P.A. and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for the purpose of contracting with Dr. Newman to serve as director of EMS (Emergency Medical Service) programs at the Sarasota County Technical Institute, be approved as presented.

Attachment: MED DIRECTOR 13-14 (2).pdf

15. APPROVAL OF LICENSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN SCHOOL CONNECT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the use of School Connect as the provider of a free application to be used to provide directory information about the district and school lunch menus on cell phones and other mobile devises.



Recommendation

That the licensing agreement between School Connect and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved as presented.



Attachment: School Connect 051413.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
This agreement will establish the Confucius Classroom at Pine View School to further develop Chinese teaching and learning at the school and enhance the mutual understanding and friendship between the United States and China.

Recommendation
That the agreement between the University of South Florida Confucius Institute and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: USF-Confucius 051613.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN K12 FLORIDA, LLC 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. K12 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 2013-2014 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 LLC 2013-14 Sarasota Final 5-24-13.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CRISIS PREVENTION INSTITUTE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The Crisis Prevention Institute agrees to conduct one (1) twenty-four hour Instructor Certification Program in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for Sarasota County Schools on June 10-13, 2013.  Training will be held at the Landings.  Fee is per participant, agreement amount not to exceed $50,000.00.  Funds for this agreement are available through the district's Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources Systems (FDLRS) grant.



Recommendation

That the agreement between Crisis Prevention Institute and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.



Attachment: BAI-CPIagreement6-4-2013.pdf

19. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RED CROSS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

This is the Shelter agreement between the Red Cross and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for the use of the School Board locations identified as emergency shelters during a disaster. The agreement outlines each organizations responsibilities and roles, provides for additional personnel to assist along with School District staff. It also provides for reimbursement associated with the damage to the facility, and reimbursement to the District for funds to pay for custodial and food service personnel.



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

Attachment: Am Red Cross-Disaster ShelterAgmnt 2013-14 FINAL.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF LETTER OF AGREEMENT FOR LICENSURE PROGRAMS BETWEEN WALDEN UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

This Letter of Agreement for Licensure Programs is made between Walden University and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for the purpose of educating and trainng undergraduate interns. 



Recommendation
That the Letter of Agreement for Licensure Programs with Walden University be approved as presented.

Attachment: WaldenUniversityBAIattach6-4-2013.pdf

GRANTS

21. APPROVAL OF THE EXPANDING AND ENHANCING FARM TO SCHOOL IN SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $100,000 will fund the expansion of the Farm to School initiative to bring locally grown produce to Sarasota schools.

Recommendation
That the Expanding and Enhancing Farm to School in Sarasota County Schools be approved.

Attachment: Farm to School.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR THE SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $47,726 will support career and technical education at the Sarasota County Technical Institute.

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

Attachment: Perkins - Postsecondary.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL GREENHOUSE PROJECT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE SEEDS OF CHANGE FOUNDATION
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $25,000 will help fund the North Port High School Environmental Club's greenhouse restoration project.

Recommendation
That the North Port High School Greenhouse Project grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: NPHS Greenhouse.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE CONFUCIUS CLASSROOM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will be used to establish a Confucius Classroom at Pine View School to support and enhance its Chinese language program.

Recommendation
That the Confucius Classroom grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Confucius.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE GENETICS, RACE AND THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will support literacy, science and social issues though book study, genetic testing, and research at Booker High School.

Recommendation
That the Genetics, Race and the Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks be approved.

Attachment: Genetics.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE PARADOX OF CARTOGRAPHY: MAPPING THE SPOKEN WORD THROUGH POETRY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL
Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will engage Booker High School students in understanding how philosophy has guided their learning through concepts associated with emotion, perception, language, creativity, and social change.

Recommendation
That the Paradox of Cartography: Mapping the Spoken Word through Poetry be approved.

Attachment: Paradox.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE DISTRICT EVALUATION SYSTEMS MONITORING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Description
DISCRETIONARY: Grant funds of $80,000 will support administrators by improving their ability to fairly evaluate and successfully mentor teachers, while also directly helping teachers to increase their understanding of the evaluation system and how it can lead to improved instruction.

Recommendation
That the District Evaluation Systems Monitoring grant application be approved.

Attachment: Evaluation Systems Monitoring.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

28. APPROVAL OF SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FIELD TRIP TO KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI ON JUNE 23, 2013 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2013
Description

Students will participate in the SkillsUSA National Conference.  This conference directly relates to curriculum standards and the objectives learned.



Recommendation
That the Sarasota County Technical Institute field trip to Kansas City, Missouri on June 23, 2013 through June 29, 2013 be approved.

EXPULSIONS

29. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-344
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-344, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 9, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-344, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2014.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.907(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. 13-344, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, and the entire 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-344.pdf (Confidential Item) 


30. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-393
Description

On April 30, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-393, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs. It is the recommendation or the the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 10, 2015.

 



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. 13-393, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, the entire 2013-2014 academic year, until January 15 of the 2014-2015 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-393.pdf (Confidential Item) 


31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-027
Description
The student listed in Case No. 13-027, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On  December 12, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-027, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(G), Repetitive Disruptive Behaviors.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 10, 2014.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b), Florida Statues and School Board Policy 5.345, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent, the recommendation as specified in Expulsion Case No. 13-027, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, until January 10 of 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-027.pdf (Confidential Item) 


32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-209
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-209, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 18, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-209 violated School Board Policy 5.34, Severe Inappropriate Activity and Menacing Statements.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County School until January 10, 2014.

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. 13-209, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, until January 10 of the 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-209.pdf (Confidential Item) 


33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-409
Description
On April 29, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-409, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance(1)(E), Battery on a School Board Employee and School Board Policy 5.34(1)(D), Battery on a School Board Employee.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent,  that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 14, 2014.

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. 13-409, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder f the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, until May 14 of the 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-409.pdf (Confidential Item) 


34. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-410
Description
On May 16, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-410, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance-Possession of a Weapon - BB Gun.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 2, 2014.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b),(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. 13-410, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools , be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, and the entire 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-410.pdf (Confidential Item) 


35. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-386
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-386, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 23, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-386, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(D), Battery on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2014.

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. 13-386, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, and the entire 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-386.pdf (Confidential Item) 


36. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-340
Description
On March 28, 2013, the student listed in Exulsion Case No. 13-340, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(D), Theft.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.

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. 13-340, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2012-2013 academic year, the 2013 summer session, and the entire 2013-2014 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-340.pdf (Confidential Item) 


MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

37. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #13-0240 FOR EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FLIPCHART
Description
A bid to provide an 'Emergency Procedures Flipchart' was received from one vendor on May 14, 2013.  The bid of Guest Communications Corporation to provide 4,000 flipcharts 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 this purchase are contained in the budget allocated to the Safety and Security Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Guest Communications Corporation, to provide an 'Emergency Procedures Flipchart' in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00, be approved.

Attachment: EmergProcedureFlip13-0240Rec.pdf

38. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #13-0231 FOR CHARTER BUS SERVICE
Description
Bids to provide 'Charter Bus Service' were received from nine vendors on May 8, 2013.  The bids of All Around Charters, Inc., Escot Bus Lines, First Class Coach Company, Inc., dba Martz Group, Florida Trails dba Annett Bus Lines, Horizon Coach Lines, Preston USA, Inc., Sarasota Coach Lines, Inc., and SEC Bus, Inc., dba All Aboard Charters were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of Florida Breakaway Charters was non-responsive to the requirement to submit a vehicle fleet list.  This bid is effective July 1, 2013, and is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.  The funds for these services are contained in the internal accounts and operating budgets allocated to the schools. 

Recommendation
That the bids of All Around Charters, Inc., Escot Bus Lines, First Class Coach Company, Inc., dba Martz Group, Florida Trails dba Annett Bus Lines, Horizon Coach Lines, Preston USA, Inc., Sarasota Coach Lines, Inc., and SEC Bus, Inc., dba All Aboard Charters to provide 'Charter Bus Service' in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 be approved. 

Attachment: CharterBusSvcs13-0231Rec.pdf

39. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #13-0215 FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SMALL COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES AND REPAIR SERVICE
Description
Bids to provide 'Household and Small Commercial Appliances and Repair Service' were received from two vendors on May 15, 2013.  The bids of Commercial Laundries of West Florida, Inc., and Sears Commercial 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 transfer from capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of Commercial Laundries of West Florida, Inc., and Sears Commercial, to provide 'Household and Small Commercial Appliances and Repair Service' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved.

Attachment: Appliances13-0215Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

40. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION #99-069, #99-113, #99-114, #99-361, #99-364, #99-379, #99-524, #99-533, #99-535 AND #99-559 AT LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
Description

The Long Range Planning office has determined that these relocatable  classrooms are no longer needed by the District.  The specified portables recommended for deletion have been inspected by Construction Services and Facilities Services staff and are deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate.  These portables  are currently being utilized for various purposes as cited on the enclosure.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.



Recommendation
That the deletion of Portables #99-069, #99-113, #99-114, #99-361, #99-364, #99-379, #99-524, #99-533, #99-535 and #99-559 at Laurel Nokomis School from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-4-2013_PortDemoX10-LNS.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION FOR DEMOLITION OF PORTABLES #99-188, #99-189, #99-297 AND #99-649 AT OAK PARK SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS
Description
The Long Range Planning office has determined that these relocatable classrooms are no longer needed by the District.  The specified portables recommended for deletion have been inspected by Construction Services and Facilities Services staff and are deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate.  These portables are currently being utilized for various purposes as cited on the enclosure.  Funds for demolition are available in the capital projects account.

Recommendation
That the deletion of Portables #99-188, #99-189, #99-297 and #99-649 at Oak Park School North Campus from the F.I.S.H. inventory for demolition be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc6-4-2013_PortDemoX4-OakPark.pdf

42. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER RANKINGS FOR THE BAY HAVEN SCHOOL OF BASICS PLUS ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
Description
The projects scope of work shall include design and construction administration services for the reconstruction of the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus campus buildings and related site work.  The project will be multi-phased.  On 5/8/2013, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select an architect/engineer for this project.  The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with Board policy.  The project budget is approximately $8,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budge account.

Recommendation
That the rankings of architect/engineers for the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Addition and Renovation project be accepted as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the top-ranked firm.

Attachment: BAIenc6-4-2013_DP-RankedFirms-BayHaven.pdf

43. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH TLC ENGINEERING FOR ARCHITECTURE FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION OF THE OAK PARK SCHOOL THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE PROJECT
Description
The projects scope of work shall be to provide consulting services for the design and construction administration of the Oak Park School Thermal Energy Storage project.  On 4/11/2013 the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to recommend the assignment of this project for these services in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71 as a Minor Project.  On 5/7/2013 (Item #42) the Board authorized negotiations with TLC Engineering for Architecture.  The Director of Construction Services Department and one member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully completed negotiations for these services.  This contract has been approved by the School Board attorney and is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The preliminary construction budget for this project is $400,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the contract with TLC Engineering for Architecture for consulting services for the design and construction administration of the Oak Park School Thermal Energy Storage project be approved as presented.

44. 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 orders collectively total a decrease of $528,408.87 in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $537,798.11 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $521,648.27 result a net of $16,149.84 in sales tax saving.



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

Attachment: BAIenc6-4-2013_CSD-COs-Rev.pdf

FINANCE

45. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL REPORTS ENDING APRIL 30, 2013
Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2013 does not reflect any unexpected trends for the fourth quarter of the 2012-2013 fiscal year.  Deficit spending will continue to increase because of the budgeted decrease in fund balance in the General Fund due to continuing State cuts and decreases in local revenue.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2013 be approved by the Board as presented.

Attachment: April 2013 Supers Report.pdf
Attachment: April 2013 Budget Supers.pdf


New Business
46. ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM SARASOTA COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF PRECISION MACHINING PROGRAM AT SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Description

At it's May 22, 2013 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners for Sarasota County voted to approve a grant, not to exceed $350,000.00, to assist SCTI in the purchasing of manufacturing equipment as part of the Workforce Development Plan, subject to a Grant Agreement between the County and the School District of Sarasota County.



Recommendation
That the grant from the Board of County Commissioners in support of precision machining at SCTI be accepted and authorize the Board Chair to execute the Grant Agreement when complete.

47. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER FOR THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS AND BUS LOOP
Description

This change order moves scope of work from a later phase of the project into the current contract to facilitate the bus loop opening for the start of the 2013-2014 school year.  The change order includes removal of the existing tennis courts and associated amenities in order to construct the new bus loop for the campus and create additional dry retention required by permit.



Recommendation
That the change order for Sarasota High School tennis courts and bus loop be approved as presented.

Attachment: SHS Tennis Courts Order.pdf


Announcements/Comments
48. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS
Description
N/A

Recommendation
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Adjournment
49. ADJOURNMENT
Description
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Recommendation

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