4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

EXPULSIONS

18. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-088

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-088, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Disruption to School Process.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

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 recommendations as specified in Expulsion Case No. 10-088, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 30 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-088.pdf (Confidential Item) 

19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-287

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-287, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On February 21, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-287, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 4, 2010.

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. 09-287, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 4 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 09-287.pdf (Confidential Item) 

20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-345

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-345, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On January 29, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-345, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Fighting.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until February 5, 2010.

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 Case No. 09-345, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until February 5 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-345.pdf (Confidential Item) 

21. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-161

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-161, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 3, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-161, violated School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 11, 2010.

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. 09-161, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately until January 11 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-161.pdf (Confidential Item) 

22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-413

Description

The student listed in expulsion Case No. 09-413, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 30, 2009, the student listed in Case No. 09-413, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 2010.

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. 09-413, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-413.pdf (Confidential Item) 

23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-007

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-007, is in violation of an accepted Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On March 25, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-007, violated School Board Policy 5.32, Zero Tolerance 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 Schools until May 31, 2010.

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. 10-007, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until May 31 of the 2009-2010 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-007.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

24. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED

Description
The custodians 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.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty 111709.pdf

25. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0511 FOR CLEANING OF METAL ROOFS AND OTHER STRUCTURES AND SURFACES

Description
Bids for 'Cleaning of Metal Roofs and Other Structures and Surfaces' were received from eight vendors on October 20, 2009. The bid of Awnclean Diversified Services is the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. The bid of GCSI Paintscape, Inc., was non-responsive to the requirement for cleaning of metal roofs and other structures and surfaces as their primary business. This bid is for a period of one year with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these services are in the capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Awnclean Diversified Services, to provide 'Cleaning of Metal Roofs and Other Structures and Surfaces' in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: PressureClean0511Rec.pdf

26. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #0513 FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Description
Bids to provide 'Elevator Maintenance and Service' were received from five vendors on October 22, 2009. The bid of Schindler Elevator Corporation was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications. 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 Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bid of Schindler Elevator Corporation, to provide 'Elevator Maintenance and Service' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: ElevatorMaintenance0513Rec.pdf

FACILITIES

27. ACCEPTANCE OF FACILITIES SERVICES' PROJECT(S) COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTORS

Description
The substantial completion dates, original and final contract amounts are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  All work has been completed and all required close-out documents have been received from the contractors.  The Director of Facilities Services has determined that the projects are complete in accordance with state statutes.

Recommendation
That the cited Facilities Services' projects be accepted as complete and the final payment to contractors be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc11-17-09ProjCompl+FinalConPymtFSD.pdf

28. ACCEPTANCE OF ANNUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORT

Description

Property inspections, as mandated in the State Regulation for Educational Facilities owned/operated by the Board, are conducted by the Facilities Services Department; adjustments are initiated through the service order system or the Project Management system.  Copies of the report are available for review at the Facilities Services office.

Recommendation
That the Annual Fire Safety, Sanitation and Casualty report be accepted as filed.   

CONSTRUCTION

29. APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS WITH THE THREE (3) TOP-RANKED FIRMS FOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING AND MATERIALS TESTING, OR ANY PART THEREOF, AND THRESHOLD BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A THREE (3)-YEAR PERIOD

Description
The scope shall include geotechnical engineering and materials testing, or any part thereof, and threshold building inspection services for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, for a period of three (3) years.  On 11/3/2009 (Item #21), the Board authorized negotiations with the three (3) top-ranked firms.  On 11/10/2009, the Executive Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee met with representatives of [1] Ardaman & Associates, Inc., [2] Professional Service Industries, Inc. and [3] Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc., and successfully negotiated individual contracts. These contracts have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The estimated cost for these services for the three (3)-year period is $1,000,000.00.  Funds are available for these services through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the contracts with the three (3) top-ranked firms for Geotechnical Engineering and Materials Testing, or any part thereof, and Threshold Building Inspection Services for a three (3)-year period be approved as presented.

30. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL - REBUILD PROJECT

Description

The project's scope of work shall include reconstruction of the Booker High School campus buildings and related site work.  On 11/3/2009 (Item #23), the School Board authorized negotiations with this company. On 11/4/2009, the Executive Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative from Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. to negotiate a contract for this project.  This contract covers the pre-construction portion only for this project.  The contract for construction will be negotiated separately at a later date.  This contract amount is $232,000.00.  These contract documents have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department.  The construction budget is approximately $45,000,000.00.  Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.

Recommendation

That the construction manager's preconstruction services contract for the Booker High School - Rebuild project be approved as presented.

FINANCE

31. TERMINATION OF THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT GOVERNMENTAL 401 (A) NONTRUSTEED RETIREMENT PLAN

Description
The Plan was established by the School Board on March 19, 1996, for the exclusive benefit of senior management that desired not to participate in the Florida Retirement System traditional pension plan.  The existence of other tax deferred pension alternatives has rendered the plan obsolete and unnecessary.

Recommendation
That the adopting Resolution and Plan Amendment attesting to the termination of the Plan be approved and executed.

Attachment: Terminate 401a Plan_VALIC.pdf
Attachment: NonERISA 401(a) Plan Termination.pdf