APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the May 12, 2017 (FSBA Master Board Training), the May 16, 2017 (Monthly Work Session) and May 16, 2017 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.

Attachment: 051217 Master board Training minutes.pdf
Attachment: 051617 WS minutes.pdf
Attachment: 051617 Board Mtg Minutes.pdf
Attachment: 052317 Goals Workshop.pdf

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 6, 2017 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board June 6, 2017 (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 Reassignment Review Committee 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: 06.06.17 Reaassignments for School Board Meeting.pdf (Confidential Item) 

GENERAL ITEMS

9. APPROVAL OF THE 2017-2018 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 2018.pdf
Attachment: Assistant Superintendent 2018.pdf
Attachment: Classified Longevity 2018.pdf
Attachment: Confidential 2018.pdf
Attachment: Custodial 2018.pdf
Attachment: Food Service 2018.pdf
Attachment: Instructional 2018.pdf
Attachment: Instructional Longevity 2018.pdf
Attachment: Instruct-Modified-196 & 220 Day 2018.pdf
Attachment: Leadman-SSP8-10-11 2018.pdf
Attachment: Sch Support Personnel 2018.pdf
Attachment: Supplements 2018.pdf
Attachment: Temporary-Substitute 2018.pdf
Attachment: Vocational Salary Schedule 2018.pdf
Attachment: Admin Ass't-Board Secretary 2018.pdf
Attachment: Principals-Assist Prin 2018.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF CASTALDI APPLICATION FOR BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY CAFETERIA

Description
Permission from the Florida Department of Education to demolish and the rebuild school facilities is a three step process - (1) A Spot Survey for permission to renovate or replace; (2) a Castaldi application; and (3) a final Spot Survey for permission to demolish and rebuild. For the Brentwood Elementary project, which entails demolishing the existing cafeteria building 9 and replacing it with a new cafeteria, the first step was accomplished as part of the 2016 Five Year Plant Survey. The Castaldi step now involves preparation of a packet proving that it is more economical to rebuild then to renovate.

Recommendation
That the School Board approves the submission of the Castaldi application for the Brentwood Elementary Cafeteria to the Florida Department of Education.

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement between Take Stock in Children and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, provides mentoring and potential college and vocational scholarships to selected students.   

Recommendation
That the agreement between Take Stock in Children and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Take Stock in Children 2017-18.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAY AREA YOUTH SERVICES, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement provides a delinquency program for students identified as at-risk of becoming habitual juvenile offenders.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Bay Area Youth Services, Inc., and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: BayAreaYouthServ-JDAP Prog 2017-18.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUNCOAST, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This is a long standing agreement between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and The School Board of Sarasota, Florida, to provide one-to-one mentoring in our schools.

Recommendation
That the agreement for mentoring services between Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc., and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Big Brothers Big Sisters 2017-18.pdf

14. 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 Sarasota Housing Authority 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 2017-18.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC., "FAMILY LIFE INTERVENTION PROGRAM," AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., "Family Life Intervention Program," will provide an early prevention program for at-risk youth in Sarasota County. Services are provided at mutually agreed upon school locations at no cost to the district and transportation will be provided by Coastal, if needed.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc., "Family Life Intervention Program," and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Coastal-FLIP-2017-18.pdf

16. 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 2017-18.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA/GIRLS ON THE RUN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
Girls On The Run is a transformational physical-activity-based positive youth development program for girls 3rd - 8th grade. The goal of the program is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness.

Recommendation

That the agreement between The University of South Florida/Girls On The Run and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.   

      

Attachment: USF - Girls On The Run 2017-2018.pdf

18. 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 17-18.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FACES OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement will provide one to one mentoring for at-risk students in Sarasota County Schools.

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

Attachment: Faces of Accomplishment 2017-2018.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SARASOTA COUNTY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This is a long standing agreement between Girls Incorporated and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, to provide research-based, age-appropriate programs to school age girls throughout Sarasota County during and after school.         

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

Attachment: Girls Incorporated 2017-2018.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMUNITY REHAB ASSOCIATES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR PHYSICAL/OCCUPATIONAL/SPEECH SERVICES

Description
This is the Second Amendment to an existing agreement with Community Rehab Associates, Inc., for the increase of services in the area of speech language therapy.

Recommendation
That the Second Amendment between Community Rehab Associates, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Comm Rehab 2016-17 AMENDMENT 2.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL RENEWAL AND AMEMENDMENT NO. 2 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 ongoing collaboration between 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. 2 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 by the Board as presented.

Attachment: School Board Technology Agreement.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
This agreement is for FSU to provide project SSTRIDE, Science Students Together Reaching Instructional Diversity & Excellence. The program goals clearly support students getting first hand insight into health and medical fields. The support for students starting in 8th grade and extending throughout medical school.

Recommendation
That the agreement between Florida State University and the School Board of Sarasota, FL be approved as presented.

Attachment: FSU College of Medicine final.pdf

24. 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: Newman Medical Director 2017-18.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Sarasota Animal Medical Center 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 Sarasota Animal Medical Center has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.

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

Attachment: Sarasota Animal Medical Center 2017 - 2020.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE VISIBLE LEARNING CONTRACT BETWEEN CORWIN AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The Corwin Visible Learning program is an in-depth school change model of professional learning and development. Visible Learning practitioners will provide three full-day professional development sessions and essential resources for all school-based teams. Participants will understand the foundation and mind frame of visible learning and the research-based evidence of high impact strategies and practices. School-based teams will actively explore ways to collect school-site evidence and learn how to utilize data to focus on the "high impact" educational practices proven to increase learning and student achievement. The Visible Learning proposal and contact are presented for approval.

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

Attachment: Corwin 5-26-17 Signed Contract.pdf
Attachment: SARASOTA County VL Proposal.pdf

GRANTS

27. APPROVAL OF THE IDEA PART B ENTITLEMENT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $9,144,011 will support the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act's (IDEA) goals to provide special education services to students with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the IDEA Part B grant application be approved.

Attachment: IDEA.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF THE READY, SET, GROW WITH CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GARDENERS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE LOWES TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,000 will allow Cranberry Elementary School students to build, maintain and learn from a school garden.

Recommendation
That the Ready, Set, Grow with Cranberry Elementary School Gardeners grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Read Set Grow.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE SUNCOAST SUMMER BOOK CHALLENGE 2017 GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION FOR ALTA VISTA, EMMA E. BOOKER, GOCIO AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of approximately $71,600 will be used for the Suncoast Summer Book Challenge 2017 to encourage a culture of reading and summer learning. Students will be rewarded for their summer reading.

Recommendation
That the Suncoast Summer Book Challenge 2017 grant application be approved.

Attachment: Suncoast Summer Book Chall.pdf

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

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of approximately $1,200,000 will provide recruitment and training activities to attract and retain highly effective teachers and principals through training and support.

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

Attachment: Title II.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF THE DATABASE ENGINEERING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE PATTERSON FOUNDATION

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $60,000 will allow the district to hire, for one year, a Database Engineer Coordinator who will be tasked with creating an in-depth data dashboard to provide district leaders and staff with a quick, effective and actionable way to view school and district data.

Recommendation
That the Database Engineering grant application be approved.

Attachment: Database Engineer.pdf

32. APPROVAL OF THE GET IN GEAR AND READ: BUILDING A STEAM LIBRARY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE DOLLAR GENERAL YOUTH LITERACY PROGRAM FOR WILKINSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will purchase leveled and informational texts to help students improve their reading skills and content literacy by making connections between STEAM learning in the revamped courtyard and reading in the media center.

Recommendation
That the Get in GEAR and READ: Building a STEAM Library grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Get in GEAR and READ.pdf

33. APPROVAL OF THE INTEGRATED ENGLISH LITERACY AND CIVICS EDUCATION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $60,525 will be used to improve instructional services for adults whose first language is not English.

Recommendation
That the Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Integr Eng Lit and Civics.pdf

34. APPROVAL OF THE ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $332,308 will help adults develop literacy skills, obtain knowledge to assist in their children's educational development, complete high school or the equivalent, and prepare for post-secondary education and employment.

Recommendation
That the Adult Education and Family Literacy grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Adult Ed and Family Lit.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF THE CARL D. PERKINS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION POSTSECONDARY PROGRAMS GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Description
ENTITLEMENT: Grant funds of $68,783 will enhance career and technical training for adult students.

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

Attachment: Perkins Post Sec.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF THE SUMMER LEARNING ACADEMIES SUPPORT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA, EMMA E. BOOKER, GOCIO AND TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $74,200 will support the afternoon enrichment programming and media centers at Alta Vista, Emma E. Booker, Gocio and Tuttle Elementary Schools during the Summer Learning Academies.

Recommendation
That the Summer Learning Academies Support grant application be approved.

Attachment: SLA Enrichm.pdf

37. APPROVAL OF THE READY TO READ GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE DOLLAR GENERAL YOUTH LITERACY PROGRAM FOR HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will allow Heron Creek Middle School to improve literacy skills of struggling readers.

Recommendation
That the Ready to Read grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Ready to Read.pdf

38. APPROVAL OF THE INSPIRING A LASTING LOVE OF READING! GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE DOLLAR GENERAL YOUTH LITERACY PROGRAM FOR TAYLOR RANCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,000 will increase the number and variety of books in each classroom to help students develop a love of reading.

Recommendation
That the Inspiring a Lasting Love of Reading! grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Inspiring.pdf

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

39. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #17-0203 FOR SIGNAGE - PROVIDE AND INSTALL

Description
Bids for 'Signage - Provide and Install' were received from seven vendors on April 25, 2017. The bids of H&H Signs, Inc., Municipal Supply & Sign Co., and Robson Corporation were the best low bids 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 three years 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 bids of H&H Signs, Inc., Municipal Supply & Sign Co., and Robson Corporation for 'Signage - Provide and Install, in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for a three-year term, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Signage17-0203Rec.pdf

40. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #17-0116 FOR REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES

Description
Proposals to provide 'Real Estate Brokerage Services' were received from three vendors on April 27, 2017. The proposals of American Acquisition Group, LLC, and The Triece Company were the best proposals meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. This proposal is for a period of three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these services are contained in the operating budget allocated to the Planning Services Department.

Recommendation
That the proposals of American Acquisition Group, LLC, and The Triece Company for 'Real Estate Brokerage Services' in an amount of $75,000.00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.

Attachment: REBrokerage17-0116REC.pdf

41. 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 as presented.

Attachment: Deletion Report 6.6.17.pdf

FACILITIES

42. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LANDINGS GREEN AWNING IT RENOVATION

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 the final pay application for approval. The Executive Director of Facilities Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the project be accepted as complete and the certificate of substantial completion be approved as presented.

Attachment: IT Ren sub complete.pdf

43. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF A FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER

Description
The Facilities Services change order is listed on the enclosure for ease of review. This change order is a decrease of $13,209.40 in gross contract dollars.

Recommendation
That the Facilities Services change order be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: Fac Svc change order.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

44. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #9 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE PINE VIEW HVAC AND INTERIOR RENOVATION PROJECT

Description
The scope of work for this amendment is to provide design and construction administration services for a new modular band practice room to be installed in Room 811 and in accordance with RFI #36. The total amount for these changes shall not exceed $1,450.00. These funds are available through the project budget.

Recommendation
That the Amendment #9 to the Agreement dated September 2, 2014, with Seibert Architects PA for the Pine View HVAC and Interior Renovation be approved as presented.

Attachment: PV_Amend 9.pdf

45. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT AT SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE NORTH PORT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE CITY OF NORTH PORT UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

Description
This easement will provide easements for the operation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer lift and will also provide access to the utilities tying into said lift station. This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Easement at Suncoast Technical College North Port between The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the City of North Port Utility Department, be approved as presented.

Attachment: STC NP Ease.pdf

46. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #4 TO THE 2017 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description
The recommended professionals have submitted request for annual certification by the School Board to provide professional construction related services for Sarasota County Schools' projects. These submissions are in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71. The initial list was Board approved on 1/3/2017 (Item #12). The newly added firms are identified in the enclosure at the end of the initial listing. Upon Board approval, the pertinent date from these submissions will be incorporated to the existing list.

Recommendation
That Update #4 to the 2017 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: QPListUpdate4.pdf

47. APPROVAL OF RANKING OF CERTIFIED AND QUALIFIED ENGINEERING FIRMS FOR COMMISSIONING OF BUILDING SYSTEMS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3)-YEARS

Description
The scope shall include that engineering firms must be able to demonstrate extensive formal education with a mechanical or electrical engineering degree from an accredited college preferred and hands-on experience in commissioning of building systems. Documented experience as a commissioning agent in Florida is required. On 5/18/2017, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select certified and qualified engineering firms for this continuing services contract. The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71. The estimated cost of these services for the three (3)-year period is $600,000.00. Funds for these services are available through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the ranking of certified and qualified engineering firms for Commissioning of Building Systems Consulting Services for a period of three (3)-years, be approved as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the two (2) top-ranked firms.

Attachment: RankingResults.pdf

48. APPROVAL OF RANKING OF CERTIFIED AND QUALIFIED FIRMS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3)-YEARS

Description
The scope shall include, but not limited to, environmental assessments and/or delineation of existing or proposed new sites as required by each individual project. On 5/18/2017, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select certified and qualified firms for this continuing services contract. The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71. The estimated cost of these services for the three (3)-year period is $100,000.00. Funds for these services are available through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the ranking of certified and qualified firms for Environment Consulting Services for a period of three (3)-years, be approved as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the two (2) top-ranked firms.

Attachment: RankingResults.pdf

49. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS

Description
The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total a decrease of ($1,474,109.26) in gross contract dollars. Included in these change orders are ($1,238,476.79) Credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($1,197,682.83) resulting in a net of $40,793.96 in sales tax savings.

Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

Attachment: JUNE06CO.pdf

50. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR FOR THE FRUITVILLE CLASSROOM WING ADDITION.

Description
All work has been completed. The final project costs have been internally audited and are enclosed in Final Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment. The Director of Construction Services Department 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: FES Fin Pymt.pdf

FINANCE

51. APPROVAL OF COST CENTER PETTY CASH REQUESTS FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR

Description
Attached is a memorandum listing Cost Centers requesting petty cash for the 2017-2018 school year.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the 2017-2018 petty cash memorandum request as presented.

Attachment: Petty Cash Memo 2017-2018.pdf

52. APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION SPECIFIC EXCESS INSURANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019

Description
Arch Insurance Company proposed a two (2) year rate guarantee at 0.06160 per $100 of ratable payroll. This is a rate decrease of $6.81% or 0.0045 per $100 of ratable payroll over the expiring program.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the workers' compensation specific excess renewal with Arch Insurance Company effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.

Attachment: WC Excess Renewal 07-01-2017 with attachments.pdf

53. APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 30, 2017

Description
The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2017 did not reflect any unexpected trends for the fourth quarter of the 2016-2017 fiscal year. With the implementation of the salary increases and payment of Best and Brightest Scholarships, it is still anticipated the General Fund revenues will exceed expenditures. With the District becoming self-insured for health coverage as of January 1, 2016, the Internal Service funds reflect greater revenues and expenditures as well as restricted fund balance amounts when compared to the financial statements for the same time last year. In addition, budgeted usage of fund balance in the internal service funds are higher to cover claims that have been incurred, but not paid.

Recommendation
That the Board approve the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending April 30, 2017.

Attachment: April 16-17 supers.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

54. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUSINESS SYSTEM SUPPORT

Description
The revised job description for Business System Support is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Business System Support as presented.

Attachment: Job 373 - Business System Support.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

55. APPROVAL OF REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.90

Description
Policy 2.90 Tobacco Use in District Facilities has been advertised and is ready for approval.


Recommendation
That the revised School Board Policy 2.90 be approved as presented.


Attachment: Policy 2.90 Tobacco Use in District Facilities.pdf