March 20, 2007 Board Meeting
Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.) Flag Salute (Marla Sweitzer & Sarasota High Color Guard) Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE Description
Recognition of Fran Squires - Pine View - Selected as the VFW State of Florida Citizenship Teacher of the Year for Elementary - Barbara Chomko
Recommendation N/A Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Description N/A
Recommendation N/A Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENS Description N/A
Recommendation N/A Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA Description N/A
Recommendation That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda. Approval of Consent Agenda5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Description
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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 AgendaAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Description N/A
Recommendation
That the March 6, 2007, (Budget Workshop) and the March 6, 2007, (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: March 20, 2007 Regular Boar.pdf Attachment: March 20, 2007 Addendum 1.pdf Attachment: March 20, 2007 Addendum 2.pdf Attachment: March 20, 2007 Addendum 3 2.pdf RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS Description
Reassignment of students to schools within the county have been approved by the administration or recommended by the Student Reassignment Appeal Board, in accordance with policies of the School Board. They are presented for formal ratification.
Recommendation That the reassignment of students to schools be ratified as presented. Attachment: rptBoardActionDate March 20.pdf AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
9. APPROVAL TO THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA SCHOOL BOARD AND NEXTEL SOUTH CORP. Description This addendum is necessary to allow Nextel South Corp., a cellular provider located on a cell tower on Gocio Elementary School property, to expand their leased space by 140 square feet. This expansion is necessary for them to install a generator and supporting equipment. The monthly lease to the School Board will be $200.
Recommendation That the Board approve the Amendment to the Lease Agreement between Sarasota County Board and Nextel South Corp. Attachment: Nextel-1st amndnt-MOU_000.pdf 10. APPROVAL OF REVISED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HOPE FOUNDATION AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR CO-SPONSORING A LEADERSHIP SUMMIT FOR TRAINING LEADERSHIP TEAMS ON MAY 23, 24, 25, 2007, AT HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Description Sarasota County will partner with the Hope Foundation and Bank of America to host a leadership summit on May 23, 24, 25, 2007, at Heron Creek Middle School. The Hope Foundation agrees to provide national speakers and take responsibility for marketing, audio, video, technology equipment as well as the printed materials. Sarasota is responsible for the food and site arrangements. Registration fees will be offered to Sarasota County teachers at a reduced rate of $250.00 per registration. Title II funds ($40,000) and grant funding from Bank of America ($25,000), will cover registration for leadership teams from each school for approximately 260 attendees. An additional 50 attendees will be offered a reduced rate of $335.00 per registration. The Summit will be open to other teachers outside the school district at the full registration fee and the Hope Foundation agrees to pay the School Board of Sarasota County $30.00 for each registered person from outside our district.
Recommendation That the contract between the Hope Foundation and the School Board of Sarasota County be approved. Attachment: HOPE FndnFinal 5-23-25-07.pdf GRANTS
11. APPROVAL OF THE FOLK TALES COME TO LIFE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ENGLEWOOD ELEMENTARY Description COMPETITIVE: This project will teach speech, language, reading, listening, articulation, voice projection and fluency through Reader's Theater and poetry practice and performances.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Folk Tales Come to Life grant application. 12. APPROVAL OF THE SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY Description COMPETITIVE: Grant funds will provide for the construction of sidewalks in the neighborhoods within a two mile radius of Lamarque Elementary by the City of North Port.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Safe Routes to School Infrastructure grant application. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
13. APPROVAL TO AWARD RFP #7086 FOR MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVERTISING FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Description Proposals to provide 'Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising for Career and Technical Education' were received from two vendors on February 6, 2007. The proposal of Patterson-Bach Communications, Inc., was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications. This proposal is for a period of two years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for this purchase are contained in the operating budget allocated for career and technical education.
Recommendation That the proposal of Patterson-Bach Communications, Inc., to provide 'Marketing, Public Relations and Advertising for Career and Technical Education' in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, be approved for award and purchase. Attachment: CTEMarketing7086Rec.pdf 14. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7095 FOR PLUMBING SERVICES - TIME AND MATERIALS Description Bids to provide 'Plumbing Services - Time and Materials' were received from seven vendors on February 7, 2007. The bids of Aqua Plumbing and Air, Babe's Plumbing, Inc., Circle Plumbing, Inc., and Daniel's Plumbing Service, Inc., were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. The bid of Apollo Construction and Engineering Services, Inc., was non-responsive to the requirement that plumbing services must be the primary business of the Contractor. 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 capital budget allocated to the Facilities Department.
Recommendation That the bids of Aqua Plumbing and Air, Babe's Plumbing, Inc., Circle Plumbing, Inc., and Daniel's Plumbing Service, Inc., to provide 'Plumbing Services - Time and Materials' in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, be approved for award and purchase. Attachment: PlumbSvcTime&Matl7095Rec.pdf FACILITIES
15. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S) Description The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.
Recommendation That the Facilities Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented. Attachment: 032007COSUMMARY.pdf Attachment: 032007C01.pdf CONSTRUCTION
16. APPROVAL OF THE STANDARD DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM RELATING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL "EE" - MOVED TO THE APRIL 3, 2007 BOARD MEETING Description The above referenced agreement defines the relationship between the School Board and the City of North Port Utilities Department. All stipulations noted in the agreement have been worked out between the two parties and are deemed acceptable by the Construction Services Department staff of the School Board of Sarasota County. This agreement has been approved by the School Board attorney.
Recommendation That the Standard Developer's Agreement between the City of North Port and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for the Water and Wastewater System for Middle School "EE", be approved as presented. Attachment: AttachForthcmg3-20-07StandardDevAgrNP&SBSC.pdf 17. APPROVAL OF PHASE I DRAWINGS FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT Description
On 2/6/2007 (Item #34) the Board approved to move forward with the design of the North County Technical Center including the design and construction of the North County Technical High School. These Phase I drawings are for the North County Technical High School only. The staff's estimated project cost at Phase I is $23,556,595 to $26,242,955. Funds for this project are available in the capital projects budget. These drawings are available for review at the Construction Services Department and one-half hour prior to the Board meeting.
Recommendation That the Phase I drawings for the North County Technical High School be approved as presented. 18. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CHANGE ORDER(S) Description The Construction Services Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change order(s) collectively total an increase of $202,516.52 in contract amounts.
Recommendation That the Construction Services Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented. Attachment: BAIenc3-20-07CSD-CO.pdf SCHOOL BOARD RULES
19. APPROVAL OF THE REVISION OF SCHOOL BOARD RULE 5.37, STUDENT DRESS AND GROOMING Description
The policy and procedures were revised in response to the desire of the district to provide a process for schools considering implementing mandatory school uniforms.
Recommendation That after having been advertised, the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy 5.37, Student Dress and Grooming. Attachment: policy 5.37.pdf
New Business20. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO HERON CREEK MIDDLE ATTENDANCE BOUNDARIES Description
In August of 2008, the new Middle School "EE" facility will be able to accept students from the proposed zone, allowing the district to relieve overcrowding at Heron Creek Middle School currently over its capacity. This proposal will move 6th through 8th graders that year. Approximately 796 students will be affected. This action will be advertised for 28 days.
Proposed "Walking Descriptions":
NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL EE: From the intersection of Toledo Blade Boulevard at the North Port City Limits, go east, following the North Port City Limits to the Sarasota/DeSoto County line. Go south on the Sarasota/DeSoto County line to the Sarasota/Charlotte County line. Go west along the county line to the intersection of the Lagoon Waterway. Go north on the Lagoon Waterway to the intersection with an imaginary intersection with Michaler Street. Go east at the intersection of Michaler Street and Cranberry Boulevard. Go north at the intersection of Cranberry and Toledo Blade Boulevard to the North Port City Limits.
Recommendation #20-That the School Board approve the advertisement of the proposed boundary changes to Heron Creek Middle School as presented. See walking descriptions. Attachment: Acrobat Document.pdf Announcements/Comments21. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS Description N/A
Recommendation N/A Adjournment22. ADJOURNMENT Description N/A
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