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Sarasota County Schools
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
3:00 P.M.

November 15, 2011 Board Meeting


Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Tedra Mason & North Port High Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDE
Description

Recognition of Eagle Scout Nicholas Nocera - Chair



Recommendation
N/A


Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Description

Education Channel Update



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 October 18, 2011 (Monthly Work Session) and the  November 1, 2011 (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: 11-15-11.pdf
Attachment: Board November 15 2011 (Addendum 1).pdf
Attachment: 11-15-11 add2.pdf
Attachment: 11-15-11 add3.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: rptBoardDate November 15.pdf (Confidential Item) 


GENERAL ITEMS

9. SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT
Description

This settlement will result in full resolution of this case upon court approval.



Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Mediated Settlement Agreement in the case of Ginn v. School Board, case no. 2010 CA 12844 NC, as presented.

Attachment: Settlement Agmnt-Mediated 102811.pdf

10. SETTLEMENT OF LAWSUIT
Description
This settlement will result in full resolution of this case upon court approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the Settlement Agreement in the case of W. H. v. School Board, case no. 2010 CA 000450 NC, as presented. 

Attachment: Settlement Agreement.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF THE TENANT LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH PORT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

This Tenant Lease Agreement is entered into between the City of North Port, a political subdivision in Sarasota County of the State of Florida (Landlord) and the School Board of Sarasota County (Tenant).  The Tenant desires to be part of the Family Service Center whose mission is to collaboratively integrate private human services providers and governmental entities to provide a multitude of services to the North Port Community.  The Landlord owns the building located at 6919 Outreach Way, North Port, Florida, and the Tenant is interested in leasing a portion of said property according to the terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement.  The fixed rent shall be zero dollars.  The term of this Lease Agreement shall be twelve (12) months commencing on October 1, 2011, and shall terminate on September 30, 2012.  This Lease Agreement may be renewed annually for a one year term upon the mutual agreement of the parties. 



Recommendation

That the Tenant Lease Agreement between the City of North Port and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.



Attachment: NP-SCTI Family Service Cntr- final 10-25-2012.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND VENICE ANIMAL CLINIC
Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting Program and Venice Animal Clinic 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 Venice Animal Clinic has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Venice Animal Clinic be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Venice Animal Clinic.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FIRST STEP OF SARASOTA, INC.
Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility; and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.  The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012 and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and First Step of Sarasota, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and First Step of Sarasota, Inc..pdf

14. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND MANATEE GLENS HOSPITAL AND ADDICTION CENTER
Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a Health Care Facility; and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.  The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.





Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Manatee Glens Hospital and Addiction Center be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Manatee Glens.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINES OF SARASOTA, INC.
Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a Health Care Facility; and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.  The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pines of Sarasota, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Pines of Sarasota.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, SARASOTA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, THROUGH ITS SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Description

The purpose of this Agreement is to guide and direct a working relationship between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, through its Sarasota County Technical Institute (SCTI), an institution providing health care profession education and The State of Florida, Department of Health, Sarasota County Health Department for the provision of learning opportunities for health care profession students.  This Agreement will be effective beginning January 1, 2012, and terminate December 31, 2015.



Recommendation

That the Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of Health, Sarasota County Health Department and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, through its Sarasota County Technical Institute be approved.



Attachment: Agreement - SCSB and Sarasota Cty Health Dept.pdf

17. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND DOCTORS SAME DAY SURGERY CENTER
Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a Health Care Facility; and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation

That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Doctors Same Day Surgery Center be approved.



Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Doctors Same Day Surgery Center.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND HEARTLAND
Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.  The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Heartland be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Heartland.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility; and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes.  The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Board of County Commissioners.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BAY VILLAGE OF SARASOTA
Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012 and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Bay Village of Sarasota be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Bay Village of Sarasota.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA
Description
This Memorandum of Understanding establishes a relationship between the School Board of Sarasota County and State College of Florida for the Biotechnology Alliance for Suncoast Biology Educators (BASBE).  BASBE will facilitate professional development for secondary school teachers leading to the design and implementation of new biotechnology laboratory activities in high school biology classrooms.

Recommendation

That the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and State College of Florida, be approved as presented.



Attachment: MOU with SCF rev 10-31-11 FINAL APPROVED.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND PINEBROOK CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Description

The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.

 



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Pinebrook Care and Rehabilitation Center be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Pinebrook.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND COASTAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE, INC.
Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Health Science program and the Health Care Facility manages a Health Care Facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility and the Health Care Facility has agreed to make its facility available to the School Board for such purposes. The initial term of this Agreement shall be for three years, commencing January 2, 2012, and expiring January 2, 2015, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.



Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. be approved.

Attachment: Affiliation Agreement - SBSC and Coastal Behavioral Healthcare, Inc..pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE JOINT MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD (JMAB) FOR THE NORTH PORT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Description
The Memorandum of Understanding sets the terms regarding Composition, Terms of Appointment, Vacancies and Chairmanship of the Joint Management Advisory Board (JMAB) for the North Port Performing Arts Center.

Recommendation
That the Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and the Joint Management Advisory Board (JMAB) for the North Port Performing Arts Center be approved.

Attachment: Memorandum of Understanding.pdf

GRANTS

25. APPROVAL OF THE PARTNERS IN PRINT GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Description
NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $150,500 will improve literacy skills of elementary students and increase parent involvement.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Partners in Print grant application to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Attachment: Partners in Print.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE STARBOOKS READING PROGRAM/TEACH 21 GRANT TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Description
NON-COMPETITIVE:  Grant funds of $267,150 will improve reading skills of students at all middle schools.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the Starbooks Reading Program/Teach 21 grant application to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

Attachment: Starbooks.pdf

EXPULSIONS

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-399
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-399, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 24, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-399, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disruptive Behavior.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until August 1, 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. 11-399, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year, the 2012, summer session until August of the 2012-2013 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-399.pdf (Confidential Item) 


28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-218
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-218, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 9, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-218, 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 January 13, 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. 11-218, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 13 of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-218.pdf (Confidential Item) 


29. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-113
Description
On October 27, 2011, the student in Expulsion Case No. 12-113, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Inappropriate Activity.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 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. 12-113, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-113.pdf (Confidential Item) 


30. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-109
Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-109, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 17, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-109, 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 6, 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. 12-109, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-109.pdf (Confidential Item) 


31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-086
Description

On October 18, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-086, violated School Board Policy 5.34, Possessed, Used or Sold any Illegal Controlled Substance Capable of Modifying Mood or Behavior.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 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. 12-086, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.12-086docx.pdf (Confidential Item) 


32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 12-087
Description
On October 18, 2011, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 12-087, violated School Board Policy 5.34, Possessed, Used, or Sold any Illegal Controlled Substance Capable of Modifying Mood or Behavior.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 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. 12-087, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.12-087docx.pdf (Confidential Item) 


MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

33. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #12-0155 FOR BUS BRAKE REPAIR PARTS
Description

Bids to provide 'Bus Brake Repair Parts' were received from seven vendors on September 28, 2011.  The bids of Fleet Acquisitions, LLC, dba Fleet Products, Fleet Pride, Napa Auto Parts and The  Parts House 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 operating budget allocated to the Transportation Services Department.



Recommendation
That the bids of Fleet Acquisitions, LLC, dba Fleet Products, Fleet Pride, Napa Auto Parts and The Parts House, to provide 'Bus Brake Repair Parts' in an amount not to exceed $115,000, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: BusBrakeParts12-0155Rec.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

34. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR DEMOLITION OF VACATED BUILDINGS AT SCTI IN PREPARATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER PHASE III (SCTI) PROJECT
Description

Under the terms of the May 15, 2007, (Item #47) Board approved "Agreement between Owner and Construction Manager for Pre-Construction & Bidding Services", the Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. for the Demolition of vacated buildings at SCTI in preparation for the Construction of the North County Technical Center Phase III (SCTI) project.  This contract was negotiated on October 28, 2011.  The May 15, 2007 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only.

This Contract for Demolition includes buildings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 14, 15, 16 and portables 99-106B, 99-106C, 99-481 and 99-577.

The scope includes Demolition of the above identified buildings along with all associated underground utilities that provided service to these locations along with work required to re-feed the chilled water supply piping and hot water supply piping that services the remaining portion of the campus.

The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $384,667.00.  A separate contract will be negotiated at a later date for the balance of the construction of this project.  This contract is available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The School Board attorney has approved the use of this contract.  Funds for this contract are available in the project budget account.



Recommendation
That the Contract for Demolition of vacated buildings at SCTI in preparation for the Construction for the North County Technical Center Phase III (SCTI) project be approved as presented.

35. 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 $79,982.66 in gross contract dollars.

Included in these change orders are $140,136.60 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders are $132,110.00 result a net of $8,026.60 in sales tax savings.



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

Attachment: BAIenc11-15-2011CSD-COs.pdf

FINANCE

36. APPROVAL TO AMEND TO PROJECT PRIORITY LIST
Description
The School District is amending the Project priority List to use Capital Outlay Debt Service Funds for district-wide reroofing projects that are part of the Five-Year Plant Survey.

Recommendation
That the amendment to the Project Priority List be approved as presented.

Attachment: Project Priority List.pdf


New Business
37. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE GLOBAL OUTREACH CHARTER ACADEMY OF SARASOTA
Description

Pursuant to 1002.33(6)(b) the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a Charter School.



Recommendation
That the School Board approve/deny the Charter School Application for the Global Outreach Charter Academy of Sarasota.

Attachment: Global Outreach Charter Application Final Report 11-4-11.pdf

38. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE LEARNING PLACE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL (K-8)
Description

Pursuant to 1002.33(6)(b) the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a Charter School.



Recommendation

That the School Board approve/deny the Charter School Application for The Learning Place Academy Charter School (K-8).



Attachment: Learning Place K8 Charter Application Final Report 11-4-11.pdf

39. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE THREEFOLD CHARTER SCHOOL
Description

Pursuant to 1002.33(6)(b) the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a Charter School.



Recommendation
That the School Board approve/deny the Charter School Application for the Threefold Charter School.

Attachment: Threefold Charter Application Final Report 11-4-11.pdf

40. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE LEARNING PLACE ACADEMY COLLEGE PREPARATORY
Description

Pursuant to 1002.33(6)(b) the School Board must, by majority, vote to approve or deny the application of a Charter School.



Recommendation
That the School Board approve/deny the Charter School Application for The Learning Place Academy College Preparatory.

Attachment: Learning Place College Prep Charter Application Final Report 11-4-11.pdf

41. APPROVAL OF AMENDED FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR SERIES 2009 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
Description
The District anticipates there will be excess funds on deposit in the Series 2009 project account after completion of Atwater Elementary and SCTI Phases IA and II and desires to use such excess proceeds to complete additional capital improvements at SCTI (Phase III).  The structure of the financing requires the School Board to approve the amended leasing documents to extend the estimated completion date to modify the Project Description, Project Budget, and Project Schedule  and amend the ground lease to provide for the addition of SCTI Phase III.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the amended Financing Documents for Series 2009 as presented.

Attachment: Ground Lease - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf
Attachment: Lease Schedule No. 2009 - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf
Attachment: Memo of Ground Lease - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf

42. SUSPENSION OF BOARD MEETING AND CONVENING OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA
Description
The annual meeting confirms and ratifies all actions taken by the officers and directors of the corporation since its last meeting of the directors, and elects the Chairman as President and the Superintendent as Secretary and Treasurer.

Recommendation
That the School Board meeting be temporarily suspended and the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be convened.

43. APPROVAL OF AMENDED FINANCING DOCUMENTS FOR SERIES 2009 CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION
Description
The District anticipates there will be excess funds on deposit in the Series 2009 project account after completion of Atwater Elementary and SCTI Phases IA and II and desires to use such excess proceeds to complete additional capital improvements at SCTI (Phase III).  The structure of the financing requires the Financing Corporation to approve the amended leasing documents to extend the estimated completion date to modify the Project Description, project Budget, and project Schedule and amend the ground lease to provide for the addition of SCTI Phase III.

Recommendation
That the Amended Financing Documents be approved as presented.

Attachment: Assignment of Ground Lease - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf
Attachment: Ground Lease - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf
Attachment: Lease Schedule No. 2009 - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf
Attachment: Memo of Ground Lease - 1st Amendment (SCTI Phase III) (11-2011).pdf

44. ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING TO RECONVENE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Description
N/A

Recommendation
That the annual meeting of the Financing Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be adjourned.


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

Recommendation
N/A


Adjournment
46. ADJOURNMENT
Description
N/A

Recommendation
N/A