Sarasota County Schools
Landings Administrative Complex
1980 Landings Blvd.
3:00 P. M.
Call To Order (Chair - 3:00 p.m.)
Flag Salute (Sebastian Wright - Booker High Color Guard)
Special Presentations/Moments of Pride
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescriptionProclamation - Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.
Recommendation
N/A
Superintendent's Report
2. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTDescriptionIntroduction of John Dougherty, Director of Construction Services - Scott Lempe
Recommendation
N/A
Hearing of Citizens
3. HEARING OF CITIZENSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Approval of Corrections to Consent Agenda
4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDADescription
N/A
Recommendation
That the Board approves the corrections to the Consent Agenda.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDADescriptionN/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 MINUTES6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescriptionN/A
RecommendationThat the November 2, 2010, (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT7. APPROVAL OF INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORTDescriptionN/A
Recommendation
That the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report be approved.
Attachment: 11-16-10.pdf
Attachment: 11-16-10ADD.pdf
RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLS8. RATIFICATION OF REASSIGNMENT OF STUDENTS TO SCHOOLSDescriptionReassignment 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 16.pdf (Confidential Item)
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS9. AGREEMENT BETWEEN GIRL SCOUTS OF GULFCOAST FLORIDA, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescriptionThis "Get Real" Mentoring program between Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, will provide mentoring services to middle school students enrolled in Sarasota County's schools at no cost to the district.
Recommendation
That the agreement between Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be accepted as presented.
Attachment: Girl Scouts Get Real Mentoring Program 2010-11.pdf10. APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS, INC.Description
Positive Behavior Interventions, Inc., will provide Board Certified Behavior Analyst to assist team of severe social/emotional behavioral disordered students in developing and analyzing a plan to implement instructional programs.
Recommendation
That the contract for behavior intervention services between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Positive Behavior Interventions, Inc. in the amount of $100,000.00, be approved as presented.
GRANTS11. APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL LUNCH EQUIPMENT GRANT(ARRA) PROPOSAL TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR FOOD & NUTRITION SERVICESDescriptionCOMPETITIVE: Grant funds of $29,624.00 will be used to purchase improved equipment to provide a quality food service program.
RecommendationThat the School Board of Sarasota County approve the School Lunch Equipment Grant (ARRA) proposal.
Attachment: School Lunch Equipment approved.pdf
EXPULSIONS12. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-055DescriptionSchool 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 on a Deferred Expulsion Agreement at Riverview High School.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 11-055, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-055.pdf (Confidential Item)13. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-117DescriptionOn October 12, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-117, 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 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. 11-117, 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 June 15 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-117.pdf (Confidential Item)14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-109Description
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 by the Department of Juvenile Justice.
Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 11-109, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-109.pdf (Confidential Item)15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-145Description
On October 15, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-145, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(j), 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 August 22, 2011.
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. 11-145, 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 August 22 of 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-145.pdf (Confidential Item)16. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-116Description
The student listed in Case No. 11-116, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On October 18, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-116, 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, the holding of a hearing having been waived by the student/parent. the recommendation as specified in expulsion Case No. 11-116, 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 June 15, of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-116.pdf (Confidential Item)17. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-130Description
On October 14, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-130, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Computer Violation/Vandalism. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 12, 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 11-130, 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 18 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-130.pdf (Confidential Item)18.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-088DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-088, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Physical Aggression. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until October 12, 2011.
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 11-088, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2010-2011 academic year, 2011 summer session, until October 12 of 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-088.pdf (Confidential Item)19. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-142Description
On October 21, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-142, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(h), Zero Tolerance and School Board Policy 5.321, Possession of Weapons and Other Prohibited Articles.
RecommendationThat 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. 11-142, 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 2, of 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-142.pdf (Confidential Item)20. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-121Description
On October 18, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-121, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Repetitive Disobedience. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 2011.
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. 11-121, 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 11-121.pdf (Confidential Item)21.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-170DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-170, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On December 1, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-170, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Grand Theft. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 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. 10-170, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 4, of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-170.pdf (Confidential Item)22. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-501Description
The student listed in expulsion Case No. 10-501, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On May 24, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-501, 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 4, 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. 10-501, 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 4 of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-501.pdf (Confidential Item)23. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-387DescriptionThe student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-387, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On March 18, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-387, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(d), Theft. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6, 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. 10-387, 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 10-387.pdf (Confidential Item)24. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-016Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-016, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 13, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-016, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Fight. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 30, 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. 11-016, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 3 of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-016.pdf (Confidential Item)25.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-006Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-006, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement. On September 8, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-006, 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 30, 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. 11-006, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until June 30 of the 2010-2011 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 11-006.pdf (Confidential Item)26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-143DescriptionOn October 26, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-143, violated School Board Policy 5.32(1)(h), 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 January 2, 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 11-143, 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 2, 2011-2012 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-143.pdf (Confidential Item)27.APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 11-141Description
On October 26, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 11-141, 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 6, 2011.
Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.007(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 11-141, 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. 11-141.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT28. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0007 FOR MOTOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT SERVICEDescription
Bids to provide 'Motor Repair and Replacement Service' were received from three vendors on October 14, 2010. The bid of Associated Air and Pump was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario. 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 Associated Air and Pump, to provide 'Motor Repair and Replacement Service' in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.
Attachment: MotorRepr11-0007Rec.pdf
CONSTRUCTION29. APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONING AGENT'S CONTRACT FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL-REBUILD PROJECTDescriptionThe project's scope of work shall include commissioning services for the reconstruction of the Venice High School campus buildings. On 6/15/2010 (Item #49), the School Board authorized negotiations with this company. On 10/22/2010, the Director of Construction Services and two (2) members of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) met with a representative of SSRCx, LLC and successfully negotiated a contract. The amount of this contract is $173,927.00. These contract documents have been approved by the School Board attorney and are available for review at the Construction Services Department. Funds for this project are available in the capital budget account.
Recommendation
That the commissioning agent's contract for the Venice High School-Rebuild project be approved as presented.30. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT-PHASE 1DescriptionUnder the terms of the 7/21/2009 (Item #63) 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 W.G. Mills, Inc. for a portion of the Venice High School Rebuild project. The 7/21/2009 agreement included pre-construction and bidding services only. The scope of this contract shall include the vertical construction of a new Central Energy Plant, new three-story Classroom Building and the remodel of the existing Media Center into a Cafeteria and Custodial Receiving. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $31,898,600.00. The remaining contract for remainder of the construction will be negotiated upon completion of those contract documents. 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 construction for the Venice High School Rebuild-Project-Phase 1 be approved as presented.31. 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 neither an increase nor a reduction in contract amounts.
Recommendation
That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc11-16-2010CSD-CO.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULESNew Business32. APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 2.22, BOARD MEETINGSDescription
School Board Policy 2.22, Board Meetings, was advertised and is ready for approval.
Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve School Board Policy 2.22, Board Meetings, as presented.
Attachment: Policy222.pdf
33. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR IMAGINE HIGH SCHOOL AT NORTH PORTDescriptionPursuant 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 Imagine High School at North Port.
Attachment: Imagine High School at North Port.pdf
34. APPROVAL/DENIAL OF THE CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION FOR THE WELLNESS ACADEMYDescription
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 Wellness Academy.
Attachment: Wellness Academy.pdf
35. SUSPENSION OF BOARD MEETING AND CONVENING OF ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FINANCING CORPORATION FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDADescription
This 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.
36. ELECTION OF OFFICERSDescription
N/A
RecommendationThat the Board elect the Chairman as President of the Corporation and Lori White as the Secretary and Treasurer of the Corporation.
37. ADJOURNMENT OF THE ANNUAL FINANCING CORPORATION MEETING TO RECONVENE THE SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGDescription
N/A
Recommendation
That this annual meeting of the Financial Corporation for the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, be adjourned.
Announcements/Comments
38. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A
Adjournment
39. ADJOURNMENTDescription
N/A
Recommendation
N/A