4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

EXPULSIONS

28. EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-338

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-338, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 11, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 06-338, violated School Board Policy 5.32(2), Prohibition Against Use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until May 30, 2007.

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. 06-338, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 06-338.pdf (Confidential Item) 

29. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-084

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-084, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 3, 2006, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-084, violated School Board Policy (1)(d), Assault On Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until October 3, 2007.

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. 07-084, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, the 2007 summer session until October 3, of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-084.pdf (Confidential Item) 

30. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-271

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-271, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 13, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-271 violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Assault On School Personnel.  It is the of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until July 30, 2008.

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. 07-271, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, the 2007 summer session until July 30 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-271.pdf (Confidential Item) 

31. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-287

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-287, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 21, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 07-287, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(e), Zero Tolerance, 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 30, 2008.

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. 07-287, to expel the student reference therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, the 2007 summer session and the entire 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-287.pdf (Confidential Item) 

32. EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-329-TO BE ON THE JUNE 5, 2007 BOARD MEETING

Description
A hearing was held on April 30, 2007, by a Hearing Officer appointed by the School Board to provide a recommended order for Expulsion Case No. 07-329.  His recommendation that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until April 9 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(1)(a)(b) Florida Statues and School Board Policy 5.34, and the recommendation of the Hearing Officer as specified in Expulsion Case No. 07-329, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2006-2007 academic year, 2007 summer session until April 9 of the 2007-2008 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 07-329.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

33. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7143 FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SMALL COMMERCIAL APPLIANCES

Description
A bid to provide 'Household and Small Commercial Appliances' was received from one vendor on April 12, 2007.  The bid of Sears Contract Sales met the advertised specifications and was 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 these purchases are contained in the capital and operating budgets of the individual cost centers.

Recommendation

That the bid of Sears Contract Sales, to provide 'Household and Small Commercial Appliances' in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

Attachment: Appliances7143Rec.pdf

34. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #7094 FOR BUS REPAIR PARTS

Description
Bids to provide 'Bus Repair Parts' were received from six vendors on March 21, 2007.  The bid of FleetPride-Sarasota was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications.  The bid of Gary Yeoman's Ford was non-responsive to the one day delivery requirement.  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 allocated to the Transportation Services Department.

Recommendation

That the bid of FleetPride-Sarasota, to provide 'Bus Repair Parts' in an amount not to exceed $115,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

 

 

Attachment: BusRepairParts7094Rec.pdf

35. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE OFFICE AND CLASSROOM FURNITURE ON STATE CONTRACT

Description
The Materials Management Department requests permission to purchase office and classroom furniture from The Hon Company on the State of Florida Furniture Contract, #425-001-06-1.  Consolidating purchases under this agreement will result in additional discounts ranging from 5% to 17%.  These purchases will be for district-wide use.  The funds for these purchases are contained in the capital budgets for new construction and individual cost center budgets.

Recommendation

That the purchase of furniture from The Hon Company, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, be approved for purchase.

 

Attachment: OffClassrmFurn425-001-06-1Agd.pdf

FACILITIES

36. 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: FSD-ChangeOrderSummary2007.pdf
Attachment: 051507 LNCO5.pdf

37. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR MCINTOSH & LAUREL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT

Description
The contractor has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc., for McIntosh and Laurel Facilities Improvements be accepted as substantially complete as of April 2, 2007.

Attachment: 051507MCLN SubCom.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

38. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR S.C.T.I. SOUTH SCHOOL - RESTROOM PORTABLE

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Sarasota County Technical Institute (S.C.T.I.) South School - Restroom Portable be accepted as substantially complete as of 4/19/2007.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07SCTI-RR-PortSC.pdf

39. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CAFETORIUM & RENOVATION PROJECT

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by P.J. Hayes, Inc., dba Tandem Construction, for the Glenallen Elementary School - Cafetorium & Renovation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 3/30/2007. 

Attachment: BAI5-15-07GlenallenCafe&RenovSC.pdf

40. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE OAK PARK SCHOOL - HVAC RENOVATION PROJECT / PHASE 6

Description
This is one (1) of thirteen (13) phases of the project to achieve completion.  The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion.  This phase is only a portion of the contract and is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  There are no final punch list items for this phase of work.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Oak Park School - HVAC Renovation / Phase 6 be accepted as substantially complete as of 4/27/2007.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07OakParkHVAC-RenovPh6SC.pdf

41. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHELTER RETROFIT - GENERATOR DESIGN AND PURCHASE PROJECT

Description
The project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  This portion of the project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Cranberry Elementary School Shelter Retrofit - Generator Design and Purchase Project, be accepted as substantially complete as of 4/25/2007.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-41CranPSN-GD&P 2.pdf

42. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE CRANBERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHELTER RETROFIT - GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT

Description

The project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Cranberrry Elementary School Shelter Retrofit - Generator Installation project be accepted as substantially complete as of 4/25/2007.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-42CranPSN-GI-S 2.pdf

43. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHELTER RETROFIT - GENERATOR DESIGN AND PURCHASE PROJECT

Description
The project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  This portion of the project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Tatum Ridge Elementary School Shelter Retrofit - Generator Design and Purchase Project be accepted as substantially complete as of 4/25/2007.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-43TatumRidge-G 2.pdf

44. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE TATUM RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHELTER RETROFIT - GENERATOR INSTALLATION PROJECT

Description
The project manager has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and the final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.  A copy of the final punch list is available for review at the Construction Services Department.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Tatum Ridge Elementary School Shelter Retrofit - Generator Installation Project be accepted as substantially complete as of 4/25/2007.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-44TatumRidgePSN-.pdf

45. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL - MASTER PLAN

Description

The architect shall develop a master plan for Booker High School to best determine how to utilize the campus in order to meet the 21st Century Small Learning Communities (SLC) environment.  A copy of the proposal from BMK Architects, Inc. is provided herein. 

Recommendation
That the contract with the architect to develop a master plan for Booker High School be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-45BMKltrBHS-MP.pdf

46. APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL - MASTER PLAN

Description

The architect shall develop a master plan for Venice High School to best determine how to utilize the campus in order to meet the 21st Century Small Learning Communities (SLC) environment.  A copy of the proposal from BMK Architects, Inc. is provided herein. 

Recommendation
That the contract with the architect to develop a master plan for Venice High School be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-46BMKltrVHS-MP 2.pdf

47. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH & SOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTERS PROJECT

Description

The scope shall include construction management services which consist of the following:  [1] Assist selected architectural firm with the development of a campus-wide North County Technical Center master plan and a South County Technical Center master plan, [2] Develop cost estimated for plan scenarious and associated campus on both the north and south county sites, [3] Construct the Owner approved campus plan within designated time frame; multiple phases will be required and [4] Must provide RediCheck review services.  On 5/1/2007 (Item #22), the Board authorized negotiations with the top-ranked firm.  On 5/10/2007, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative of Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. to negotiate a contract for this project.  This contract covers the preconstruction and bidding services portion only for this project.  The contract for construction will be negotiated separately at a later date.  This contract amount is $496,504.00.  A breakdown of this amount is cited in Exhibit "A" of the referenced contract and is attached herein.  The School Board attorney has approved this contract.  A copy of the contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation
That the construction manager's contract for the North & South County Technical Centers project be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAI5-15-07-47ExA&InfoOnlyPg.pdf

48. 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 $203,104.19 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAI5-15-07CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

49. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL REPORT FOR PERIOD ENDING MARCH 31, 2007

Description

The first page of the Superintendent's Financial Report is a combination of all funds.  It indicates the overall revenue growth from this time last year to now is 12.43%, while expenditure growth has been 2%.  In that the financial statement is of all funds, the Capital Fund has the least amount spent.  This is what brings the appropriations to a 2% growth.

The second and third pages detail the individual funds based upon a cash basis.  These cash basis statements support the detailed budget data that has been shared in prior School Board workshops.

Recommendation
That the Superintendent's Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2007, be approved as presented.

Attachment: March Super.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

50. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR INVESTIGATOR

Description
The revised job description for Investigator is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the revised job description for Investigator.

Attachment: Job 258 - Investigator.pdf

51. APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/SPECIAL PROJECTS SPECIALIST

Description
The new job description for Accounts Payable/Special Projects Specialist is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota approve the new job description for Accounts Payable/Special Projects Specialist.

Attachment: Job 305 - AcctsPaySpecProjSpec.pdf