October 1, 2013 Board Meeting
Call To Order (Chair - 6:30 p.m.) Flag Salute (Sheldon McCloud & Riverview Color Guard) Special Presentations/Moments of Pride1. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS/MOMENTS OF PRIDEDescription
Disability History and Awareness Weeks Resolution (first two weeks in October) and Recognition of Daniel Gonzalez, Council for Exceptional Children "Yes I Can" 2013 nominee- Sonia Figaredo-Alberts
Five Star School Awards - Tanice Knopp
Employee Spotlight: Jay Solum - Joe Binswanger
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 CONSENT AGENDADescription 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 AgendaAPPROVAL OF MINUTES
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTESDescription N/A
Recommendation
That the September 17, 2013 (Monthly Work Session) and the September 17, 2013 (Regular Board Meeting) minutes be approved.
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: Board October 1, 2013 (Regular).pdf Attachment: Board October 1, 2013 (Addendum 1).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 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: Reassignments SB 10 01 13.pdf (Confidential Item)
AGREEMENTS/CONTRACTS
9. APPROVAL OF THE SUBLICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BALTIMORE ORIOLES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR THE USE OF THE ED SMITH STADIUM FOR THE PLAY ARTS! EVENTDescription
On October 26, 2013, Any Given Child Sarasota arts program and The Baltimore Orioles present: Play Arts! at the Ed Smith Stadium. This is a free public event from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM for families to see professional artists and performers and participate in interactive experiences celebrating the launch of this initiative. The agreement provides the use of the Ed Smith Stadium for this event at a very minimal cost.
Recommendation That the sublicense agreement between The Baltimore Orioles and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.
Attachment: Orioles-Any Given Child Agmnt 2013.pdf
FIELD TRIPS
10. APPROVAL OF THE RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FIELD TRIP TO LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY ON OCTOBER 30, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2, 2013Description
This is an annual event in which students will attend leadership conferences to build team membership and public speaking abilities. Students will be given the opportunity to attend a career and college fair. This will allow them to obtain information from universities and colleges from around the United States.
Recommendation That the Riverview High School FFA field trip to Louisville, Kentucky on October 30, 2013 through November 2, 2013 be approved.
11. APPROVAL OF THE VENICE HIGH SCHOOL JROTC FIELD TRIP TO MOLENA, GEORGIA ON NOVEMBER 1, 2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 3, 2013Description Students will participate in the annual Raider Adventuring Team National Championship Competition.
Recommendation
That the Venice High School JROTC field trip to Molena, Georgia on November 1, 2013 through November 3, 2013 be approved.
EXPULSIONS
12. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 14-007Description On August 29, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 14-007, violated School Board Policy 5.34(D), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools, until January 14, 2014.
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. 14-007, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 12, of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 14-007.pdf (Confidential Item)
13. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO.13-389Description The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-389, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placemenet. On May 2, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-389, violated School Board Policy 5.34(D), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.
Recommendation That in accordance with the 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. 13-389, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-389.pdf (Confidential Item)
14. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-374Description On August 30, 2012, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-374, violated School Board Policy 5.322, Prohibition Against Use, Sale or Possession of Alcohol or Dugs. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.
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. 13-374, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-374.pdf (Confidential Item)
15. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 13-088Description On April 12, 2013, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 13-088, violated School Board Policy 5.34(D), Battery on Another Student. It is the recommendation of the Superintendent, that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 3, 2014.
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. 13-088, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately for the remainder of the 2013-2014 academic year.
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 13-088.pdf (Confidential Item)
16. APPROVAL TO RESCIND STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 12-163Description 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 has not been attending the Triad program, and his expulsion is reinstated.
Recommendation That the abeyance of Expulsion Case No. 12-163, be rescinded per School Board Policy 5.34(4).
Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 12-163.pdf (Confidential Item)
MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
17. APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERATIVE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETEDDescription 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: Revised Deletion List.pdf
CONSTRUCTION
18. APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF BUILDINGS, SHEDS AND PORTABLES AT SARASOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Description The specified buildings are one-story buildings, sheds and portables that are in the path of construction for Sarasota County Technical Institute Phase IV. The demolition value of these buildings has been proven by the Castaldi Formula calculation. Funds for this demolition are available in the capital projects account.
Recommendation That the deletion of Buildings #6, #7, #8, #9, #11, #12, #13, #17, #21, #22, #57, Sheds #96-007, #96-075, #96-076, #96-078, #96-179, #96-197 and Portables #99-050, #99-056, #99-057, #99-099, #99-106A, #99-146, #99-185, #99-186, #99-230, #99-241, #99-242, #99-243, #99-244, #99-245, #99-246, #99-247, #99-301, #99-303, #99-304, #99-313, #99-332, #99-336, #99-397, #99-404, #99-405, #99-418, #99-432, #99-452, #99-525, #99-528, #99-529, #99-544, #99-546, #99-569, #99-578 and #99-579 at Sarasota County Technical Institute from the F.I.S.H inventory for demolition, be approved as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc10-1-2013_BldgsShedsPortsDemo-SCTI.pdf
19. 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 $207,434.81 in gross contract dollars.
Included in these change orders are $210,926.87 credits for Direct Material Purchases; the corresponding Direct Material Purchase Orders of $198,798.93 result a net of $12,127.94 in sales tax savings.
Recommendation That the Construction Services' Change Order(s) be approved and/or ratified as presented.
Attachment: BAIenc10-1-2013_CSD-COs.pdf
SCHOOL BOARD RULES
20. APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIESDescription
The following policies have been advertised and are recommended for approval:
Policy 2.21-Organization and Officers of the Board
Policy 4.11-Student Progression Plan
Policy 5.14-Homeless Students
Policy 7.31-Food and Nutrition Services Funds
Policy 8.40-General Food and Nutrition Services
Policy 8.42-Free and Reduced Price Meals
Policy 8.45-School Breakfast Program
Recommendation
That after having been advertized, the Board approve the recommended changes to School Board Policies 2.21, 4.44, 5.14, 7.31, 8.40, 8.42 and 8.45.
Attachment: 4.11 Student Progression Plan revised.pdf Attachment: 2.21 Organization and Officers of the Board.pdf Attachment: 5.14 Homeless Students.pdf Attachment: 7.31 Food and Nutrition Services Funds.pdf Attachment: 8.40 General Food and Nutrition Services.pdf Attachment: 8.42 Free and Reduced Price Meals.pdf Attachment: 8.45 School Breakfast Program.pdf
New Business21. APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISIONS TO SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES 5.343, 6.90, 8.44Description
It has been recommended the indicated changes be made to bring the following School Board Policies up-to-date:
Policy 5.343-Use of Time Out, Seclusion and Physical Intervention for Students with Disabilities.
Policy 6.90-Personnel File
Policy 8.44-Summer Nutrition Program
Recommendation
That the Board approves to advertise the revisions to the School Board Policies 5.343, 6.90 and 8.44.
Attachment: Policy 5 343.pdf Attachment: 6.90 Personnel Files.pdf Attachment: 8.44 Summer Nutrition Program.pdf
22. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MARCH 2014 REFERENDUMDescription N/A
Recommendation
That the School Board, pursuant to Section 1011.73(2), Florida Statutes, adopt the proposed resolution directing the Board of County Commissioners of Sarasota County to call an election for March 25, 2014 at which the electors within the School District may approve an ad valorem tax millage in the amount of 1.0 mill per year for four (4) years, July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018, for operating expenses as authorized by Section 1011.71(9), Florida Statutes.
Attachment: Resolution 10-1-13.pdf
Announcements/Comments23. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTSDescription N/A
Recommendation N/A
Adjournment24. ADJOURNMENTDescription N/A
Recommendation
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