APPROVAL OF MINUTES

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Description
N/A

Recommendation

That the October 20, 2015 (Monthly Work Session), the October 20, 2015 (Regular Board Meeting), and the October 27, 2015 (Board Members Retreat) 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: Board November 3, 2015 (Regular).pdf
Attachment: Board November 3, 2015 (Addendum 1).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 Assignment Appeal Board 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.

Attachment: SB Reassignment Agenda 11.3.15.pdf (Confidential Item) 

GENERAL ITEMS

9. ADDENDUM TO 2015-2016 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT FEES FOR CALCULATOR RENTAL

Description
This addendum will add the cost of $21.40 for calculator rental to the 2015-2016 High School Student Fees.

Recommendation
That the addendum to the 2015-2016 High School Student Fees be approved as presented.

Attachment: Addendum to High School Student Fees 2015-2016.pdf

10. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT PROCEEDS IN THE CASE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA V. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

Description
The Attorney General of Florida has informed the School Board of a settlement in the case of United States of America v. United Parcel Service related to certain overcharges for deliveries. The Attorney General has indicated that this represents a favorable outcome of litigation. The School Board's share of the settlement proceeds are $42.22 and must be accepted by November 13, 2015. Correspondence from the Attorney General is attached.

Recommendation
That the School Board accept its share of the settlement proceeds in the case of United States of America v. United Parcel Service.

Attachment: Letter from Russell Kent 10-19-15.pdf

AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS

11. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN VETERINARY CARE OF VENICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program, and Veterinary Care of Venice 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 Veterinary Care of Venice has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Veterinary Care of Venice and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.







Attachment: Veterinary Care of Venice Affil 2015-2018.pdf

12. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN LAUREL ROAD VET CLINIC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Laurel Road Vet 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 Laurel Road Vet Clinic has agreed to make its facilities available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Laurel Road Vet Clinic and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Laurel Road Vet Clinic 2015-18.pdf

13. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAT DEPOT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Cat Depot 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 Cat Depot has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Cat Depot and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Cat Depot 2015-18.pdf

14. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN FRUITVILLE VETERINARY CLINIC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Fruitville Veterinary Clinic manages a veterinary/animal care facility.  The School Board desires to provide to its students a clinical learning experience though the application of knowledge and clinical skills in a veterinary/animal care facility and Fruitville Veterinary Clinic has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
The that Affiliation Agreement between Fruitville Veterinary Clinic and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Fruitville Veterinary Clinic 2015-18.pdf

15. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARKWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Parkway Animal Hospital 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 Parkway Animal Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Parkway Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.



Attachment: Parkway Animal Hospital 2015-18.pdf

16. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN DR. NINA'S ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA

Description
The School Board offers to enrolled students a Veterinary Assisting program and Dr. Nina's Animal Hospital 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 Dr. Nina's Animal Hospital has agreed to make its facility available to School Board for such purposes.


Recommendation
That the Affiliation Agreement between Dr. Nina's Animal Hospital and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.


Attachment: Dr. Nina's Animal Hosp 2015-18.pdf

GRANTS

17. APPROVAL OF THE STORYTELLING WITH A BEAT GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,050 will allow an artist-in-residence at Fruitville Elementary School to use storytelling to motivate and help students improve their writing skills.

Recommendation
That the Storytelling with a Beat grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Storytelling.pdf

18. APPROVAL OF THE "ACTIVLEARNING" WITH THE ACTIVTABLE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $7,100 will purchase an interactive ActivTable to engage Garden Elementary students in customized activities.

Recommendation
That the "ActivLearning" with the ActivTable grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: ActivLearning.pdf

19. APPROVAL OF THE FAMOUS ARTISTS OF LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will purchase tablet computers to allow Lakeview Elementary students to create digital art and writing projects.

Recommendation
That the Famous Artists of Lakeview Elementary! be approved.

Attachment: Famous Artists.pdf

20. APPROVAL OF THE TOUCH SCREENS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR OAK PARK SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $9,820 will allow the purchase of touch screen monitors to provide access to academic computer programs to Oak Park School students with disabilities.

Recommendation
That the Touch Screens grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Touch Screens.pdf

21. APPROVAL OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL RENAISSANCE PROGRAM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $8,634 will be used to recognize, reward and reinforce academic achievement through the Booker High School Renaissance Program.

Recommendation
That the Booker High School Renaissance Program grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Renaissance.pdf

22. APPROVAL OF THE CREATIVE CONNECTIONS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ATWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $5,052 will allow Florida Studio Theatre teaching artists to work with Atwater Elementary students to further develop their emotional intelligence.

Recommendation
That the Creative Connections grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Creative Connections.pdf

23. APPROVAL OF THE FORWARD FOCUSED FEEDBACK GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $8,808 will provide professional development opportunities for Pine View School teachers to improve use of Accountable Talk strategies.

Recommendation
That the Forward Focused Feedback grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Forward Focused.pdf

24. APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR FRUITVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $7,876 will provide professional development and engineering lesson kits to improve student understanding of engineering principles at Fruitville Elementary School.

Recommendation
That the Engineering is Elementary grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Engineering.pdf

25. APPROVAL OF THE 3D PRINTER S.T.E.M. CONNECTIONS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GLENALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $4,848 will provide Glenallen Elementary Students with access to a 3D printer, allowing them to use and understand state-of-the-art technology in an academically challenging environment.

Recommendation
That the 3D Printer S.T.E.M. Connection Across the Curriculum Project be approved.

Attachment: 3D Printer.pdf

26. APPROVAL OF THE SCIENCE ALIVE! GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR GOCIO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $9,700 will allow Gocio Elementary School to partner with the Suncoast Science Center to create hands-on, engaging science lessons.

Recommendation
That the Science Alive! grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Science Alive.pdf

27. APPROVAL OF THE CAMBRIDGE ENHANCEMENT AND PROMOTION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR HERON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will be used for activities to promote a college-going mindset and preparation for rigorous high school courses.

Recommendation
That the Cambridge Enhancement and Promotion grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Cambridge.pdf

28. APPROVAL OF THE EARTH DAY EVERY DAY GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BROOKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITION: Grant funds of $10,000 will improve Brookside Middle School students' understanding of the local environment through multi-disciplinary experiences on campus and with community organizations.

Recommendation
That the Earth Day Every Day grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Earth Day.pdf

29. APPROVAL OF THE EAGLE'S NEST GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will support after-school tutoring for at-risk kindergarten through second grade Toledo Blade Elementary School students.

Recommendation
That The Eagle's Nest grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Eagles Nest.pdf

30. APPROVAL OF THE STREAMING THROUGH THE ARTS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR ALTA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will allow Alta Vista Elementary students to engage in an arts-focused exploration of stories to enhance reading comprehension.

Recommendation
That the STREAMing Through the Arts grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: STREAMing.pdf

31. APPROVAL OF THE STUDENT CENTERED LEARNING GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $8,700 will provide professional development to Riverview High School staff so they can create student-centered curricula.

Recommendation
That the Student Centered Learning grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Student Centered.pdf

32. APPROVAL OF TUTTLE'S WRITE A PLAY SUBSCRIPTION GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION FOR TUTTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,164 will enhance classroom writing experiences of Tuttle Elementary students through work with Florida Studio Theater teaching artists.

Recommendation
That Tuttle's Write a Play Subscription grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Write a Play.pdf

33. APPROVAL OF THE LAMARQUE FAMILIES LEARNING TOGETHER GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR LAMARQUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will engage Lamarque Elementary School families through content-rich cultural arts experiences linked to in-school learning activities for students.

Recommendation
That the Lamarque Families Learning Together grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Families Learn Together.pdf

34. APPROVAL OF THE TASSEL IS WORTH THE HASSLE GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR SARASOTA HIGH SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $9,890 will allow Sarasota High School students to retrieve credits and boost grade point averages, helping them to graduate high school.

Recommendation
That The Tassel is Worth the Hassle grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Tassel.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF THE INTO THE WOODS GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR MCINTOSH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $10,000 will create an outdoor learning space at McIntosh Middle School.

Recommendation
That the Into the Woods grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Into the Woods.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF THE WATER RESOURCES EDUCATION PROGRAMMING GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR ALL SCHOOLS

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $42,500 will support district-wide water education programs as well as individual teacher-led projects at Gulf Gate, Garden, Phillippi Shores, Toledo Blade and Ashton Elementary Schools.

Recommendation
That the Water Resources Education Programming grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Water Resources.pdf

37. APPROVAL OF THE ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOL - ORIGAMI TALES AND JAPANESE STORYTELLING GRANT PROPOSAL TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR PINE VIEW SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $2,000 will integrate mathematics and writing with workshops on Japanese storytelling and origami creation presented by a teaching artist visiting Pine View School.

Recommendation
That the Artists in the School - Origami Tales and Japanese Storytelling grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Artists.pdf

38. APPROVAL OF THE NEOTOPIA GRANT PROPOSAL FROM THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR BOOKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Description
COMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $9,223 will bring project-based learning to Booker Middle School when students research, create, produce and present a futuristic city, Neotopia.

Recommendation
That the Neotopia grant proposal be approved.

Attachment: Neotopia.pdf

FIELD TRIPS

39. APPROVAL OF BOOKER HIGH JROTC TO ATTEND A FIELD TRIP TO NORTH GEORGIA UNIVERSITY IN DAHLONEGA, GEORGIA ON NOVEMBER 13-15, 2015.

Description
The instructional connection with the JROTC program will consist of a college tour, military orientation and post graduate planning.

Recommendation
That the Booker High JROTC to attend a field trip to North Georgia University in Dahlonega, Georgia on November 13-15, 2015 be approved as presented.

CONSTRUCTION

40. APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S PRE-CONSTRUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING AND COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT

Description
The project's scope of work shall include the construction of an approximately 90,000 square foot classroom building and shared media center/library and associated site improvements. The media center/library is a joint use facility with Sarasota County Schools and Sarasota County Government. On 10/6/2015 (Item #6), the School Board authorized negotiations with this company. On 10/8/2015, the Director of Construction Services and a member 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 $110,000.00. 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 $18,000,000.00. Funds for this project are available in the capital budge account.

Recommendation
That the construction manager's pre-construction services contract for the Suncoast Technical College South Campus New Classroom Building and County Library project be approved as presented.

41. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT #2 TO ARCHITECT'S CONTRACT FOR THE SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE SOUTH CAMPUS NEW CLASSROOM BUILDING AND COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT

Description
The scope of work for this amendment is to provide additional architectural and food service design services to design to design the Culinary Arts Program. This program was moved from Phase 2 to Phase 1 so was not included in the original contract. The total amount for these changes shall not exceed $34,760.00. These funds are available through the project budget.

Recommendation
That Amendment #2 to the Agreement dated February 17, 2015, with Schenkel & Shultz, Inc., for the Suncoast Technical College South Campus be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc11-3-2015_ArchAmend2-STCS.pdf

42. APPROVAL OF RANKING OF CERTIFIED AND QUALIFIED TESTING FIRMS FOR GEOTECHNICAL TESTING & MATERIALS TESTING, OR ANY PART THEREOF, AND THRESHOLD BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3)-YEARS

Description
The scope shall include geotechnical testing and materials testing or any part thereof, and threshold building inspection services for Sarasota County Schools for a period of three (3)-years. On 10/20/2015, the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met to select certified and qualified firms for this continuing services contract. The PSSC has ranked them in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71. The estimated cost of these services for the three (3)-year period is $700,000.00 Funds for these services are available through individual project accounts.

Recommendation
That the ranking of certified and qualified firms for Geotechnical Testing & Materials Testing, or any part thereof, and Threshold Building Inspection Services for a period of three (3)-years be approved as presented and the Director of Construction Services be authorized to attempt negotiations with the three (3) top-ranked firms.

Attachment: BAIenc11-3-2015_ApprovalOfRankings_Geotechnical&ThresholdBldgInsp.pdf

43. APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDER(S)

Description
The Construction Services' Change Orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. These change orders total a decrease of ($180,424.35) in gross contract dollars. These change orders are ($247,106.88) credit for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of ($171,892.84) result a net of $19,415.83 in sales tax savings.

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

Attachment: BAIenc11-3-2015_CSD-COs.pdf

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

44. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR BUILDING CODE INSPECTOR

Description
The revised job description for Building Code Inspector is being presented to the School Board for approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board approve the revised job description for Building Code Inspector as presented.

Attachment: Job 019 - BldgCodeInspctr.pdf