4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

EXPULSIONS

31. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-134

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-134, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 29, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-134, 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 1, 2009.

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. 08-134, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 1 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.08-134.pdf (Confidential Item) 

32. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-140

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-140, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On December 6, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-140, 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 December 21, 2008.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Section 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. 08-140, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until December 21 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.08-140.pdf (Confidential Item) 

33. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-073

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-073, is in violation of an accepted Deferred Expulsion Agreement for regular school placement.  On November 6, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-073, 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 October 31, 2008.

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. 08-073, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until October 31 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO.08-073.pdf (Confidential Item) 

34. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-408

Description
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.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 08-408, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-408.pdf (Confidential Item) 

35. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-110

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-110, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On November 15, 2007, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-110, violated School Board Policy 5.34(i)(e), Disruption of School Campus.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until December 5, 2008.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07 (i)(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. 08-110, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until December 5 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-110.pdf (Confidential Item) 

36. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-413

Description

On May 27, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-413, 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 30, 2009.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(i)(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. 08-413, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools be approved effective immediately for the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-413.pdf (Confidential Item) 

37. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-246

Description

On February 5, 2008, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 08-246, violated School Board Policy 5.34(i)(d), Assault on Another Student.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until February 5, 2008.

Recommendation
That in accordance with provisions of Sections 1006.07(i)(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. 08-246, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until February 5 of the 2008-2009 academic year.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-246.pdf (Confidential Item) 

38. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 08-300

Description
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.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 08-300, be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: Expulsion Case No. 08-300.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

39. 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 inoperative equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty090208.pdf

FACILITIES

40. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - GENERATOR FUEL TANK UPGRADE PROJECT

Description
The architect has prepared the Certificate of SubstantialCompletion and final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation

That the work performed by McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the Garden Elementary School - Generator Fuel Tank Upgrade project be accepted as substantially complete as of 6/4/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-2-08GardenGenrtrFuelTankUpgradeSC-FSD.pdf

41. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE VENICE MIDDLE SCHOOL - PARKING LOT PROJECT

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. for the Venice Middle School - Parking Lot project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/1/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-2-08VMS-PkgLotSC-FSD.pdf

42. ACCEPTANCE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE TOLEDO BLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - COMPUTER LAB UPGRADE PROJECT

Description

The architect has prepared the Certificate of Substantial Completion and final punch list.  The project is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents.

Recommendation
That the work performed by Magnum Builders of Sarasota, Inc. for the Toledo Blade Elementary School - Computer Lab Upgrade project be accepted as substantially complete as of 8/1/2008.

Attachment: BAIenc9-2-08ToledoBladeCompLabUpgradeSC-FSD.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

43. APPROVAL OF NON-EXCLUSIVE UTILITY EASEMENT AT RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY

Description
This easement will assign an easement for the construction, operation and maintenance of overhead and underground electric utility facilities (including wires, poles, guys, cables, conduits and appurtenant equipment) to be installed from time to time; with the right to reconstruct, improve, add to, enlarge, change the voltage, as well as the size of and remove such facilities or any of them within an easement 10 feet in width.  This easement has been approved by the School Board attorney.

Recommendation
That the Non-Exclusive Easement at Riverview High School between he School Board of Sarasota County, Florida, and Florida Power & Light Company be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc9-2-08RHS-NonExclPermUtilEsmtFPL.pdf

44. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #4 WITH SCHENKEL SHULTZ ARCHITECTURE FOR THE NORTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER PROJECT

Description

The scope of work for the amendment shall include the re-design and re-detail of the recessed slab areas as required to change from 2-1/2" to 4" recess for Phase 1A/2.  This additional recess will allow for clearance for under-floor data and electrical cabling.

The cost of this amendment shall not exceed $5,246.00.  Funds for this amendment are available through the project budget account.

Recommendation
That Amendment #4 to the agreement dated 10/4/2005 with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for the North County Technical Center project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc8-19-08TechCtrArchAmend4.pdf

45. RATIFICATION OF AMENDMENT #5 WITH SCHENKEL SHULTZ ARCHITECTURE FOR THE SOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER - SOUTH COUNTY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL "CCC" PROJECT

Description

The scope of work for the amendment shall include the following changes to Contingent Additional Services sections:

3.2.1.A - On-site surface water management and drainage design revisions based on criteria required by 4th Quarter Properties Pattern Book, specifically the 100 year storm event as the basis for design for the project.  This also includes the requirement by SWFWMD to use Sarasota County's Flood Plain Map as the basis of design as Flood Plain compensation for the proposed site.  Items identified here are required to receive the SWFWMD ERP for this project.  This is an increase of $14,400.00.

3.2.2.A - Off-site surface water management and drainage design revisions based on criteria required by 4th Quarter Properties Pattern Book, specifically the 100 year storm event as the basis for design for the project.  This also includes the requirement by SWFWMD to use Sarasota County's Flood Plain Map as the basis of design as Flood Plain compensation for the proposed site.  Items identified here are required to receive the SWFWMD ERP for this project.  This is an increase of $18,000.00.  

The cost of this amendment shall not exceed $32,400.00.  Funds for this amendment are available thorugh the project budget account.

 

Recommendation
That Amendment #5 to the Agreement dated 10/4/2005 with Schenkel Shultz Architecture for the South County Technical Center -South County Technical High School "CCC" project be ratified as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc8-19-08TechCtrArchAmend5.pdf

46. APPROVAL OF UPDATE #1 TO THE 2008/2009 ANNUAL CERTIFICATION OF PROFESSIONALS FOR CONSTRUCTION RELATED SERVICES

Description
The recommended professionals have submitted annual request for certification by the School Board to provide professional construction related services for Sarasota County School Board projects.  These submissions are in accordance with School Board Policy #7.71.  The initial list for the 2008/2009 year was Board approved on 7/22/2008 (Item #88).  The newly added firms are identified, on the enclosure, at the end of the initial listing and are in bold print.  Upon Board approval, the pertinent data from these submissions will be incorporated to the existing list.

Recommendation
That Update #1 to the 2008-2009 Annual Certification of Professionals for Construction Related Services be approved as presented.

Attachment: BAIenc9-2-08AnnualCert2008-.pdf

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

Description

The Change Order(s) are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review.  These change orders collectively total an increase of $1,131,849.15 in contract amounts.

Recommendation

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

 

Attachment: BAIenc9-2-08CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

48. RENEWAL OF GROUP VISION CARE INSURANCE FOR CALENDAR YEARS 2009 AND 2010

Description

Vision Care Plan (a division of Humana/CompBenefits, Inc.) has agreed to renew the district collectively bargained group vision program and guarantee the expiring rate of $4.19 per employee per month for an additional two years.  The dependent cost paid by employees will be unchanged and guaranteed for the same two year period.  The existing rate structure has been unchanged since 1998.  There will be no change in benefits or coverage.

Recommendation
That the group Vision Care Plan renewal, effective January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010, be approved as presented.

Attachment: Vision Care Renewal 01_01_09.pdf
Attachment: Vision Care Plan 2009 Renewal Letter.pdf

49. APPROVAL OF FINAL BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR

Description
General Fund budget amendment number four, Debt Service budget amendment number one, Capital Outlay budget amendment number five, Special Revenue budget amendment number one, and Self Insurance budget amendment number one are required as a result of the completion of the Annual Financial Report to insure that no appropriations are above the final amended budget.

Recommendation
That the final budget amendments for the 2007-2008 fiscal year be approved as presented.

Attachment: Final BA for 2007-08.pdf

50. APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008

Description

Chapter 6A-1.0071 (2) of the State Board of Education Administrative Rules requires that the Annual Financial Report be submitted to the Florida Commissioner of Education no later than the 11th of September each year.  Due to the complexity of the report, it will not be available for distribution until September 1.

Recommendation
That the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2007-2008 be approved as presented.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS

51. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MECHANIC

Description
The revised job description for mechanic is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for mechanic.

Attachment: Job 104 - Mechanic FM.pdf

52. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FIXED ASSETS INVENTORY CONTROL TECHNICIAN

Description
The revised job description for Fixed Assets Inventory Control Technician is being presented for School Board approval.   

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for Fixed Assets Inventory Control Technician.

Attachment: Job 074 - FixedAssetsInvCon.pdf

53. APPROVAL OF REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ESOL LIAISON

Description
The revised job description for ESOL Liaison is being presented for School Board approval.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the revised job description for ESOL Liaison.

Attachment: Job 244 - ESOLLiaison.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD RULES

54. ADOPTION OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 7.78, ON ADEQUACY OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT

Description
Chapters 163 and 1013, F.S., require School Boards to submit various facility documents to the Florida Department of Education and to implement School Concurrency.  This policy will link the district's adoption of Educational Specifications, submission of the Five-Year Work Plan, and the current Interlocal Agreement on School Facility Planning with new language establishing a growth management system that implements School Concurrency.  In addition to the policy, staff will enact procedures delineating the district's responsibilities with local governments and developers of residential projects. 

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County adopt Policy 7.78, on Adequacy of Educational Facilities and Growth Management.

Attachment: Growth Management.pdf

55. ADOPTION OF AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING FOR THE COUNTY OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA

Description
Chapters 163 and 1013, F.S., require intergovernmental coordination with regard to public school siting and to establish this by interlocal or other formal agreement executed by all entities, along with the implementation of School Concurrency. This amended interlocal agreement includes changes agreed upon by all municipalities at the January 2008 Convocation. It also contains items for clarification agreed upon by the Facilities Strategy Team members.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County adopt Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public School Facility Planning for the County of Sarasota, Florida.

Attachment: FinalAmended ILA 07-08.pdf