4. APPROVAL OF CORRECTIONS TO CONSENT AGENDA

Description
N/A

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

EXPULSIONS

25. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-461

Description

The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-461, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On May 5, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-461, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Inappropriate Activity.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 5 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-461, 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 10-461.pdf (Confidential Item) 

26. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 09-133

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-133, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On October 21, 2009, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 09-133, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Severe Repetitive Inappropriate Activity.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 09-133, to expel the student referenced therein from the Sarasota County Schools, be approved effective immediately until January 15 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 09-133.pdf (Confidential Item) 

27. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-423

Description
On April 6, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-423, violated School Board Policy 5.34(1)(g), Intimidation and Threatening Behaviors.  It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the student be expelled from the Sarasota County Schools until June 6 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-423, 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 10-423.pdf (Confidential Item) 

28. APPROVAL OF EXPULSION CASE NO. 10-425

Description
The student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-425, is in violation of an accepted Expulsion Settlement Agreement for alternative school placement.  On April 12, 2010, the student listed in Expulsion Case No. 10-425, 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 of the 2010-2011 academic year.

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. 10-425, 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 10-425.pdf (Confidential Item) 

29. APPROVAL OF STUDENT EXPULSION ABEYANCE CASE NO. 10-392

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 the Sarasota County Technical School Adult Program.

Recommendation
That Expulsion Case No. 10-392 be held in abeyance per School Board Policy 5.34.

Attachment: EXPULSION CASE NO 10-392.pdf (Confidential Item) 

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

30. APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #11-0010 FOR CUSTODIAL CLEANING/MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES - WAREHOUSE

Description
Bids to provide 'Custodial Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies - Warehouse' were received from 28 vendors on August 26, 2010. The bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Accredited Lock Supply Company, Buckeye Cleaning Center, Calico Industries, Inc., Cosgrove Enterprises, Inc., Dade Paper Company, Genesis II, Inc., Grainger, Peninsular Paper Company, Pyramid School Products, Resource One, Inc., Sani-Chem Cleaning Supplies and Southeastern Paper Group were the best low bids meeting the advertised specifications. Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid are included with the bid tabulation. 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 operating capital budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Recommendation
That the bids of AFP Industries, Inc., Accredited Lock Supply Company, Buckeye Cleaning Center, Calico Industries, Inc., Cosgrove Enterprises, Inc., Dade Paper Company, Genesis II, Inc., Grainger, Peninsular Paper Company, Pyramid School Products, Resource One, Inc., Sani-Chem Cleaning Supplies and Southeastern Paper Group to provide 'Custodial Cleaning/Maintenance Supplies - Warehouse' in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, be approved for award and purchase.

Attachment: CustCleaning11-0010Rec.pdf

31. 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 equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, be approved.

Attachment: AgdDeleteProperty 09212010.pdf

CONSTRUCTION

32. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL REBUILD PROJECT: ORANGE AVENUE RE-ALIGNMENT

Description

Under the terms of the 11/17/2009 (Item #30) Board approved "Construction Manager's Pre-Construction Services Contract for the Booker High School-Rebuild Project", the Executive Director of Construction Services and a member of the Professional Services Selection Committee (PSSC) have successfully negotiated a contract with Willis A. Smith, Inc. for a portion of the Booker High School Rebuild Project.  The scope of this contract shall include construction management services necessary to complete site development and construction of the re-alignment of Orange Avenue according to the DMK Associates plans dated June 23, 2010.  The Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of this contract is $1,080,330.00.  The remaining contracts for 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 of the Booker High School Rebuild Project: Orange Avenue Re-alignment be approved as presented.

33. 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 a reduction of $229,254.53 in contract amounts.

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

Attachment: BAIenc9-21-2010CSD-CO.pdf

FINANCE

34. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2011 GROUP MEDICAL INSURANCE RENEWAL WITH BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF FLORIDA

Description
The calendar year 2011 group medical insurance rates for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida will increase 10.5% for all plans offered.  The rate increase is a result of our group claim experience, health care reform, and medical trend (inflation), which has been running 10.9%.  Aon Consulting and the district's Risk Manager reviewed all the renewal underwriting assumptions and negotiated with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida to arrive at the requested 10.5% rate increase.  The additional cost to the district for the 2011 calendar year is estimated to be $3,495,354 or 10.5%.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the renewal of the four district-sponsored medical insurance plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield with a rate increase of 10.5% for calendar year 2011 as presented.

Attachment: BCBSFL 2011 Renewal.pdf

35. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2011 GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL WITH METLIFE

Description
MetLife has proposed to renew the expiring program at the new rate of $0.207 per $100 of rated payroll.  This is an increase of 15% or an annual premium increase of $62,000.  The estimated annual district paid premium will be $477,266.  They have agreed to guarantee the rate for two (2) years -- January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.  The LTD program is an employer paid benefit provided as part of the school district collective bargaining agreement.  The plan replaces 60% of the disabled employee's base salary after a 90 day elimination period or the expiration of accrued sick leave, whichever is greater.

Recommendation
That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the renewal of the district paid long term disability insurance plan with MetLife with a rate increase of 15% for calendar year 2011 as presented.

Attachment: Group LTD Insurance - Renewal 01-01-2011.pdf

36. APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR 2011 GROUP BASIC & VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE RENEWAL WITH HARTFORD

Description

Hartford has proposed to renew the expiring basic (core) life insurance program at the new rate of $0.147 per $1,000 of coverage, which equates to $7.35 per employee per month.  This is an increase of 34% or an annual premium increase of $117,000.  The estimated annual district paid premium will be $467,000.  They have agreed to guarantee the rate for two (2) years -- January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012.  The basic $50,000 life program is an employer paid benefit provided as part of the school district collective bargaining agreement.

Hartford has proposed to renew the expiring voluntary (supplemental) life insurance program paid for by employees with a rate increase of 10%.

Recommendation

That the School Board of Sarasota County approve the renewal of the district paid basic life insurance and employee paid voluntary life insurance plan with Hartford with rate increases of 34% and 10% respectively for calendar year 2011 as presented.

Attachment: Hartford Group Life - Renewal 01_01_2011.pdf