November 20, 2018 Board Meeting
Call To Order (3:00 p.m.) Flag Salute Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription
Appreciation of Gulf Coast Community Foundation - Laura Kingsley, Assistant Chief Academic Officer and Debra Giacolone, Supervisor - Student Services
Recognition of Student Athletes - James Slaton, District Athletic Director
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 AMENDED CONSENT AGENDADescription N/A
Recommendation That the Board approves the amended 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 N/A
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT
7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescription N/A
Recommendation That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: 11-20-18 board.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 Reassignment Review Committee in accordance with policies with 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 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS Description Individual School Improvement Plans are located at
http://sarasotacountyschools.net/departments/schoolimprovement/
Recommendation That the School Improvement Plans be approved as presented.
10. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED 2018-2019 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT SALARY SCHEDULEDescription The salary adjustment will reflect increases of 2.75% for effective rated administrators plus .5% for the prior year's administrative service or 3.75% for highly effective rated administrators plus .5% for the prior year's administrative service.
Recommendation That the revised Assistant Superintendent salary schedule be approved as presented.
Attachment: Asst Superintendent 2018-19 Revised 102918.pdf
11. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED TEMPORARY/SUBSTITUTE/AFTER-BEFORE SCHOOL CHILDCARE SALARY SCHEDULEDescription The temporary/substitute/after-before school childcare salary schedule has been revised to include a category for teachers awaiting certification.
Recommendation That the revised temporary/substitute/after-before school childcare salary schedule be approved as presented.
Attachment: 2019 Temporary-Substitute Revised 102918.pdf
12. APPROVAL OF THE 2019 CALENDAR YEAR MEDICAL STOP LOSS INSURANCEDescription HMIG proposed a one (1) year rate guarantee for Stop Loss Insurance for the 2019 Self-Insured Medical Plan. The HMIG proposal was the most competitive at the $650,000 deductible level at a rate of $6.19 PEPM (per employee per month) for Employees with single coverage and $20.33 PEPM for Employees with dependent coverage. Moving from $550,000 to $650,000 deductible level will allow for significant savings as outlined in the memorandum attached.
Recommendation That the Medical Stop Loss Insurance policy with HMIG for calendar year 2019 be approved by the Board as presented.
Attachment: 2019 Stop Loss Memo.pdf Attachment: Sarasota Co School Brd Renewal5 Firm (11.06.18).pdf
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN TEEN COURT OF SARASOTA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription Teen Court creates a second chance for young people who are at-risk of having a criminal record, suspension, expulsion. Teens help teens to make healthy choices through meaningful consequences, peer mentorship and civic engagement. This agreement will provide a Teen Court Case Manager stationed at every major high school, one day a week.
Recommendation That the agreement between Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be approved as presented.
Attachment: TeenCourtExecuted2018-19.pdf
GRANTS
14. APPROVAL OF THE BIODIVERSITY @ MYAKKA GRANT APPLICATION TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR VENICE HIGH SCHOOLDescription NON-COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,677 will support a unit on biodiversity by allowing Venice High School students to explore habitats and organisms that live nearby.
Recommendation That the Biodiversity @ Myakka grant application be approved.
Attachment: Biodiversity.pdf
15. APPROVAL OF THE LIFE PROGRAM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD) FOR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,349 will allow Lamarque Elementary students to improve science understanding by attending classes at the LIFE labs at Oscar Scherer and Lemon Bay Parks.
Recommendation That the LIFE Program grant proposal be approved.
Attachment: LIFE Program.pdf
16. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN HUSTLE UNIVERSITY AND BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOLDescription The purpose of this service is to provide teachers with anti-violence curriculum as well as consulting. This is paid with SAVE Grant money.
Recommendation That the contract between Hustle University and Booker Middle School be approved as presented.
Attachment: HU.pdf
FIELD TRIPS
17. APPROVAL FOR NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS STUDENTS TO TRAVEL TO NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE ON MARCH 15 - MARCH 19, 2019.Description North Port High School chorus students will have the opportunity to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. They will have a real world experience performing and recording in a studio as well as learning the American History of Music.
Recommendation That the North Port High School Chorus trip to Nashville, TN on March 15-19, 2019 be approved.
Attachment: NPHS Nashville, TN Field Trip.pdf
18. APPROVAL FOR BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL PERFORMING ARTS DANCE STUDENTS TO TRAVEL TO NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK ON JANUARY 16 - JANUARY 20, 2019Description The field trip is for the Booker High School VPA dance students to gain firsthand knowledge about the expectations and requirements to be a professional performer in NYC. They will attend professional classes and performances in order to assess individual strengths and weaknesses.
Recommendation That the Booker High School VPA dance students trip to New York City, NY on January 16-20, 2019 be approved.
Attachment: BHS New York City, NY Field Trip.pdf
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
19. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #19-0128 FOR LIFT STATION INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICESDescription Bids to provide 'Lift Station Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Services' were received from two vendors on October 2, 2018. This bid of Innovative Contractors was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Innovative Contractors, for 'Lift Station Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: LiftStation 19-0128 REC.pdf
20. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #19-0031 FOR COMMERCIAL, METAL, & SHINGLED ROOF INSTALLATION & REPAIR SERVICESDescription Bids to provide 'Commercial, Metal, & Shingled Roof Installation & Repair Services' were received from eight vendors on October 11, 2018, The bids of Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal of FL, Inc., Gulf States Industries, Inc., Ryman Construction, Inc., Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., and Sutter Roofing Company of Florida were the best overall low bids meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. The bid of A-1 American Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., was non-responsive to submitting a bid bond per the bid specifications. The bid is for a period of three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bids of Crowther Roofing & Sheet Metal of FL, Inc., Gulf States Industries, Inc., Ryman Construction, Inc., Springer-Peterson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Inc., and Sutter Roofing Company of Florida to provide 'Commercial, Metal, & Shingled Roof Installation & Repair Services' in an amount not to exceed $2,700,000,00 for a three-year period, be approved as presented.
Attachment: CommCombinedRoofSrvcs19-0031REC.pdf
21. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #19-0059 FOR CARBONLESS, OTHER PAPER, AND SUPPLIES Description Bids to provide 'Carbonless, Other Paper, and Supplies' were received from two vendors on October 10, 2018. The bid of Mac Papers, Inc., was the best overall low bid meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included in the bid tabulation. This bid 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 budget allocated to the Print Shop.
Recommendation That the bid of Mac Papers, Inc., to provide 'Carbonless, Other Paper, and Supplies' in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: CarbonlessPaperBid19-0059REC.pdf
22. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #19-0322 FOR PESTICIDE TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ATHLETIC FIELDSDescription Bids to provide 'Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields' were received from three vendors on October 17, 2018. The bid of Turf Keepers, Inc., 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 budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.
Recommendation That the bid of Turf Keepers, Inc., to provide 'Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields' in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, be approved as presented.
Attachment: PestAthField19-0322 REC.pdf
23. APPROVAL TO INCREASE PURCHASING LIMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MATERIALS OR SERVICES THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A FEDERAL, STATE, MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, OR A COOPERATIVE WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESSDescription The attached purchase reference was approved for use on a prior Board Agenda as indicated on the attachment. This request is to increase the original approved dollar amount for anticipated purchases. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools.
Recommendation That the request to increase the purchasing limit for the anticipated purchase of materials or services through piggyback contracting, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Piggyback Increases.REC.pdf
24. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO DELETEDDescription The custodians of 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 as presented.
Attachment: Deletion Report 11.20.18.pdf
25. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER ATTACHED LIST) THROUGH PIGGYBACK CONTRACTING FROM VENDORS UNDER CONTRACT WITH A FEDERAL, STATE OR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT, OR A COOPERATIVE WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESSDescription Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment, or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law. The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board. The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools.
Recommendation That the attached list of contracts for the anticipated purchase of materials and services, using the piggyback contracting process, be approved as presented.
Attachment: Piggybacks.REC.pdf
FACILITIES
26. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF PORTABLES #99-538, #99-548 AND #99-623 AT VENICE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription The specified portables are one story buildings at Venice Elementary School and are deemed to no longer be economical to maintain and/or renovate. Funds for this demolition are available in the capital project account, 3425.
Recommendation That the deletion of portables #99-538, #99-548 and #99-623 at Venice Elementary School be approved as presented.
Attachment: VES_DemoMemo.pdf
27. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF PORTABLES AT GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDescription The specified buildings are relocatable classrooms that are not longer needed by the district. These buildings have been inspected by the Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and are deemed to be no longer economical to maintain or renovate. Funds for this demolition are available in the capital projects account 3425.
Recommendation That the demolition and deletion of Portables #99-669, 99-670, 99-671, 99-672, and 99-673 at Glenallen Elementary from the F.I.S.H. inventory be approved as presented.
Attachment: Portable Demo Memo 11-20-18 Signed.pdf
28. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF FACILITIES SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS.Description The Facilities Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders collectively total an increase of $112,781.43 in gross contract dollars funded. This is funded by project 5901 budget $98,816.82; and 3226 budgets $13,964.61.
Recommendation That the Facilities Services' change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: FSD-NOV20_COs.pdf
CONSTRUCTION
29. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER.Description The Construction Services' change order is summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. The change order collectively totals a decrease of {$55,221.22} in gross contract dollars which was funded by project 3425 budget.
Recommendation That the Construction Services' change order be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: CSD-NOV20_COs.pdf
TRANSPORTATION
30. APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO PURCHASE ONE BOX BODY WITH LIFT FOR RECENTLY PURCHASED TRUCK CHASSISDescription This purchase is for one box body with lift for recently purchased truck chassis for materials management.
Recommendation That the purchase of one box body with lift for recently purchased truck chassis for materials management be approved as presented.
Attachment: quote for box with lift.pdf
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
31. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR CHIEF OF POLICEDescription The revised job description for the Chief of Police is being presented to the School Board for approval.
Recommendation That the School Board approve the revised job description for the Chief of Police as presented.
Attachment: Job 439 - Chief of Police.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULES
32. APPROVAL OF REVISED CHAPTER 3 AND CHAPTER 6 (NOT TO INCLUDE POLICY 6.322) OF THE SCHOOL BOARD POLICY LIBRARYDescription Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 (exclude Policy 6.322) of the School Board Policy Library have been advertised and are ready for approval.
Recommendation That the revised Chapter 3 and Chapter 6 (not to include Policy 6.322) of the School Board Policy Library be approved as presented.
Attachment: Chapter 3.pdf Attachment: Chapter 6 - 6.70-6.921.pdf Attachment: Chapter 6 - 6.10 - 6.65.pdf
New Business33. PUBLIC COMMENT ON GRADES K-5 SCIENCE & GRADES 6-12 SOCIAL STUDIES TEXTBOOK ADOPTION MATERIALSDescription The School Board of Sarasota County will hear public comment on the Grades K-5 Science and Grades 6-12 Social Studies textbook adoption materials currently under review for adoption in the 2019-2020 school year. Public online access to samples of the instructional materials are available and can be found on the Instructional Materials and Library Services webpage at: http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/departments/instructionalmedia/default.aspx?id=3602
Recommendation N/A
34. APPROVAL OF BANKING RESOLUTIONDescription The attached proposed banking resolution authorizes Sarasota County School District officials to conduct business with Qualified Public Depositories.
Recommendation That the banking resolution be approved by the Board as presented.
Attachment: Banking Resolution 2018-19.pdf
Announcements/Comments35. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Adjournment36. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
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