May 3, 2011 Board Meeting
Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.) Flag Salute (Michael Beckwith & North Port High Color Guard) Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription
Recognition of Florida Teenage Safe Driving Awareness Week - Proclamation - Chair
Recognition of the Contributions of the Retired Administrators as Mentors to new Administrators in Sarasota County over the past 8 years - Wendy Katz
Recognition of Linda Daniels, principal of Cranberry Elementary (first place) and Mark Grossenbacher, principal of Englewood (second place) in the Pearson Foundation Initiative, Read for My School Florida program - Suzanne Naiman
Recommendation N/A
Superintendent's Report2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Hearing of Citizens3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription N/A
Recommendation That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescription
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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 MINUTESDescription N/A
Recommendation
That the April 19, 2011 (Monthly Work Session and the April 19, 2011 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription
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Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: 05-03-11.pdf Attachment: 05-03-11 add1.pdf Attachment: Board May 3 2011 (Addendum 2).pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS
8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescription
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.
GENERAL ITEMS
9. APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FEES AS PRESENTEDDescription In accordance with School Board Rule 5.39, student fees must be approved yearly at a School Board meeting prior to the end of the school year.
Recommendation That the 2011-2012 high school students fees be approved as presented.
Attachment: HS Student Fees 2011-2012.pdf
10. APPROVAL OF ACCESS EASEMENT ON TAYLOR RANCH TRAIL TO SARASOTA COUNTYDescription Sarasota County Government owns a parcel of land located at the corner of US 41 and Taylor Ranch Trail, which is planned as a county park. The required access to the park will be from Taylor Ranch Trail, which is owned by the School Board. An access easement from the School Board is required for the County to have legal access to their parcel.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the access easement on Taylor Ranch Trail for Sarasota County Government, as presented.
Attachment: 2011 easement for county.pdf
11. TENTH RESOLUTION TO ACQUIRE AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE IN NORTH PORTDescription
On October 5, 2010, the Board approved the First Resolution, authorizing the acquisition of numerous small parcels for a future elementary school in North Port. This Tenth Resolution approves the eighth batch of contracts for this acquisition.
Recommendation That the School Board approve the Tenth Resolution of the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, RE: Acquisition of Property for a Future Elementary School in North Port, Florida.
Attachment: 10th Resol Exhibit A.pdf
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
12. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN CHILDREN FIRST, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
Children First will provide childcare services as provided under the Suncoast Workforce Board Out of School Youth Grant. These services will run from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011.
Recommendation That the contract between Children First and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.
13. APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FLORIDA CENTER FOR INTERACTIVE MEDIA (FCIM) FOR AN INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM (IIS)Description
Contract will allow Florida Center for Interactive Media to work with district staff in developing an IIS blueprint to comply with Race to the Top requirements. Full $80,000 payment will be made according to the timely completion of outlined deliverables. Race to the Top grant funds have been allocated for this purpose.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the agreement for services with the Florida State University Florida Center for Interactive Media (FCIM) for an Instructional Improvement System (IIS).
Attachment: IIS Contract with FCIM 4-2011.pdf
14. CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND SUNCOAST THERAPY Description
This addendum will continue to provide speech therapy, occupational therapy and physical therapy services to students enrolled in private schools by their parents including McKay Scholarship students.
Recommendation That the addendum to the contract between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Suncoast Therapy be approved as presented.
15. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND AGILITY PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS PERFORMANCE, LLCDescription
Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC agrees to provide certified trainers and related services to students participating 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 one year beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, payable in eleven monthly payments beginning July 1, 2011 of $24,754 with a final payment of $24,758 on June 1, 2012.
Recommendation
That the Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Agility Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, LLC be approved.
Attachment: Athletic Trainer - Agility 2011-2012.pdf
16. APPROVAL OF THE ADDENDUM TO THE APPLICATION FOR DRIVER EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS TO ADD A PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM 2011Description Summer is 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction only. This program is available to all student residents of Sarasota County. Requesting adjustment to the original request of $5,560.00. This request includes funding for contracted service contract for Program Coordinator from July 1, 2011 through July 28, 2011, in the amount of $2,800.00, which will bring the total amount request to $8,360.00.
Recommendation That the Addendum to the Application for Driver Education Enhancement Funds to add a Program Coordinator for the Summer Program 2011, be approved.
Attachment: Addendum - Slosberg 2010 Drivers Education Instruction Grant Application.pdf
GRANTS
17. APPROVAL OF THE DOLLAR GENERAL SKILL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DOLLAR GENERAL LITERACY FOUNDATION FOR SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTEDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $19,982 will enable group instruction in math and writing for adult students, aged 16 and above, who are preparing for a GED exam.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Dollar General Skill Improvement Program grant proposal.
Attachment: Skill Improvement - SCTI.pdf
18. APPROVAL OF THE MOVE TO IMPROVE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE LOWE'S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $70,538 will support the school's ongoing effort to provide ample physical movement areas for students to engage in physical activity, as well as opportunities for physical activity for the community.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Move to Improve grant proposal.
Attachment: Move to Improve - Glenallen.pdf
19. APPROVAL OF THE ARTS INSPIRED GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR ELIGIBLE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLSDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $909,665 will provide intensive, sustained professional development opportunities for arts and classroom educators to develop and enhance standards-based arts education and integrate arts instruction with core academic area content. Eligible schools are those in which 50% or more of the children enrolled are from low-income families.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Arts Inspired grant proposal.
Attachment: Arts Inspired.pdf
20. APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL LUNCH EQUIPMENT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds in the amount of $13,000 will purchase two compartment gas steamers for Brentwood Elementary School.
Recommendation That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the School Lunch Equipment grant proposal.
Attachment: Equip assistance.pdf
FIELD TRIPS
21. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL 10TH GRADE MAST RESEARCH FIELD TRIP TO HOUSTON, TEXAS, ON MAY 5, 2011 THROUGH MAY 9, 2011Description Students will compete at the international iSweep Energy, Engineering, and Environmental Project Olympiad, where they will present their research to college professors and community members in their field of science.
Recommendation That the Sarasota High School 10th grade MAST Research field trip to Houston, Texas, on May 5, 2011 through May 9, 2011, be approved.
22. APPROVAL OF BRENTWOOD ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP TO WASHINGTON D.C. FOR ODYSSEY OF THE MIND WORLD COMPETITIONDescription
Seven Brentwood Elementary students will participate in the Odyssey of the Mind World Competition in Washington, D.C., May 27 - 31, 2011.
Recommendation That the field trip for Brentwood Elementary to Washington D.C., for the Odyssey of the Mind World Competition, May 27 - 31, 2011, be approved.
23. APPROVAL OF THE SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL MAST RESEARCH FIELD TRIP TO LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, ON MAY 8, 2011 THROUGH MAY 14, 2011Description One student has qualified to attend the International Science Fair by winning top overall at the Sarasota Regional Science & Engineering Fair. The student will be competing against top high school Science students.
Recommendation That the Sarasota High School MAST Research field trip to Los Angeles, California, on May 8, 2011 through May 14, 2011, be approved.
24. APPROVAL OF THE PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH & DEBATE FIELD TRIP TO DALLAS, TEXAS, ON JUNE 12, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 19, 2011Description
This is a competitive Speech & Debate team which competes in 10 separate events at each tournament. It is connected directly to the Speech & Debate courses offered at Pine View School as well as the National Forensic League, National Catholic Forensic League, and the Florida Forensic league.
Recommendation
That the Pine View school Speech & Debate field trip to Dallas, Texas, on June 12, 2011 through June 19, 2011, be approved.
EXPULSIONS
25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION RECOGNITION FROM BREWSTER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, SARASOTA COUNTY EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-406Description That the expulsion of the student Expulsion Case No. 11-406, from New York Public Schools, be honored per School Board Policy 5.34(4) and (5).
Recommendation That the expulsion of the student Expulsion Case No. 11-406, from New York Public Schools, be honored per School Board Policy 5.34(4) and (5).
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-406.pdf (Confidential Item)
26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-295Description
On February 2, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-295, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Possession of Forged Instruments. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15, 2012.
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. 11-295, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-295.pdf (Confidential Item)
27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-380Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-380, violated School Board Policy 5.322, 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 January 17, 2012.
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. 11-380, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until January 17 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-380.pdf (Confidential Item)
28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-151Description School Board Policy 5.34(4), permits the Board to hold in abeyance, the expulsion of a student if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in an alternative program.
Recommendation That Expulsion Case No. 11-151, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-151.pdf (Confidential Item)
29. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-433Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-433, is in violation of an accepted Deferred Expulsion Agreement for school placement. On March 15, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-433, violated School Board Policy 5.322, 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 June 4, 2011.
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. 11-433, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-433.pdf (Confidential Item)
30. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-217Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-217, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On January 12, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-217, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Computer Violation. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until December 3, 2011.
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. 11-217, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the reminder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, until December 3 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-217.pdf (Confidential Item)
31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-414Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-414, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On March 31, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-414, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Physical Aggression on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 15, 2012.
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. 11-414, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-414.pdf (Confidential Item)
32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-431Description On April 7, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-431, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles and School Board Policy 5.322, 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 School until June 15, 2012.
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. 11-431, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota Country Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-431.pdf (Confidential Item)
33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-432Description On February 16, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case no. 11-432, violated School Board Policy 5.322, 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 June 15, 2012.
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. 11-432, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011 summer session, and the entire 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-432.pdf (Confidential Item)
34. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-419Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-419, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On April 7, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-419, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale, or Possession of Alcohol or Drugs or Substances Represented to be Drugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until April 24, 2012.
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. 11-419, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, the 2011, summer session, until April 24 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-419.pdf (Confidential Item)
35. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 11-405Description School Board Policy 5.34(4) permits the Board to hold in abeyance the expulsion of a student if the student participates in a recognized alternative-to-expulsion program. This student is being placed in an alternative school.
Recommendation That Expulsion Case No. 11-405 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-405.pdf (Confidential Item)
CONSTRUCTION
36. 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 an increase of $11,052.11 in gross contract dollars.
Recommendation That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc5-3-2011CSD-COs.pdf
FINANCE
37. APPROVAL OF SUPERINTENDENT'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 31, 2011Description The Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending March 31, 2011, do not reflect any unexpected trends through nine months of the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The supplemental schedules reflect the projected results of operations for the 2010-2011 fiscal year in the General Fund to come in better than is currently budgeted with an ending unreserved fund balance greater than required by Board policy. In the Special Revenue Fund, revenue from Federal through State sources has decreased over 5%. This is due to a reduced amount of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding being received this year.
Recommendation That the Superintendent's Financial Statements for the month ending March 31, 2011, be approved as presented.
Attachment: March 2011.pdf Attachment: Supt Report Attachment.pdf
38. APPROVAL OF BUDGET AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 FOR THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDDescription
This budget amendment is reflecting year one of Race to the TOP and adjusting other grants for the 2010-2011 fiscal year for a total increase in grant funds of $1,254,859.
Recommendation That Budget Amendment Number 2 for the Special Revenue Fund be approved as presented.
Attachment: Special Revenue Amendment #2.pdf
39. APPROVAL OF THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR PAYROLL DATES CALENDARDescription
2011 - 2012 Payroll Dates Calendar
Recommendation That the Board approve the 2011 - 2012 School Year Payroll Dates Calendar.
Attachment: Pay from and to dates 11-12.pdf
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
40. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR STAFF ENGINEERDescription
Our current staff engineer is assigned against a Project Manager job description. The background, education and skills needed to be a successful staff engineer are specific and different from those of a Project Manager. This job description will ensure we are able to hire the right skill set. Salary lane remains the same as the Project Manager.
Recommendation
That the School Board approve this new job description as presented.
Attachment: Staff Engineer Job Description.pdf Attachment: 20110425073142455.pdf
New Business41. APPROVAL OF NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR TEACHER, VIRTUAL INSTRUCTIONDescription The purpose of this job description is to offer district sponsored virtual courses to meet upcoming state legislature guidelines.
Recommendation That the new job description to meet upcoming state legislature guidelines be approved.
Attachment: Job 355 - Teacher - Virtual Instruction.pdf
Announcements/Comments42. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Adjournment43. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
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