AL HARAYDA    al.harayda@sarasotacountyschools.net

ALLISON FOSTER   allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS  jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Scope of Work: Suncoast Technical College (STC) will provide teachers in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED) skill areas, including reading, writing, and math, to assist adult students enrolled in the ABE and GED programs at the Sarasota County Jail, located at 2020 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34237, and managed by the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. The teachers will provide instruction at the Sarasota County Jail year-round (July 1 to June 30) for the six years of the agreement. STC will provide teachers, textbooks, pencils, and other instructional materials.

Deliverables: STC teachers will provide instruction in the four GED subject areas: mathematical reasoning, reasoning through language arts, social studies, and science at the Sarasota County Jail for incarcerated students enrolled in ABE and GED classes.

Performance standards: All jail teachers provided under this contract will be individuals who have successfully completed the Florida Department of Education pre- and post-testing training through the Institute for the Professional Development of Adult Educators (IPDAE). Teachers will provide instruction in skill areas included in the State of Florida Department of Education ABE and GED curriculum frameworks.

Payment: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office will pay STC $45 per semester for each student enrolled in ABE and GED classes.

Background checks: All jail teachers must have a background check through Sarasota County Schools before teaching.

Incarcerated individuals can enroll in Adult Basic Education or General Education Development (GED) preparation classes to take the GED subject tests. Students who successfully pass the four sections of the GED test earn a State of Florida high school diploma.

STC has provided GED classes since 1973 with great success. Many students have been able to successfully pass the GED subject tests and earn a State of Florida High School diploma.

STC will continue to work with the sheriff to provide incarcerated individuals valuable instruction while working through their Adult Education program and ultimately earning their GED.

That the Collaborative Agreement between the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL, be approved as presented.

RON DIPILLO   ron.dipillo@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O’DEA   rachael.o’dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will pay the state statute rate of $45 per semester to STC for each student enrolled in ABE and GED classes.

Manatee Memorial Hospital, LP dba Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has agreed to STC Health Science Program to make its facility available to School Board students a clinical learning experience through the application of knowledge and clinical skills in actual patient-centered situations in a health care facility.

STC medical programs require clinical experiences at medical facilities to provide work-based learning experiences for its students which is required to program requirements.

Student success in the Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, and Paramedic programs. Maintain highest level of quality patient care as experienced through hands-on clinical rotations.

That the Affiliation Agreement between Manatee Memorial Hospital, LP dba Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL be approved as presented.

Suncoast Technical College (STC) and the Pines of Sarasota Healthcare, LLC would like to partner to provide an LPN/CNA learning classroom at the Pines facility.

The Pines is currently an approved clinical site for STC’s LPN program.  The Pines is offering to improve the student learning experience by creating a learning classroom space within their facility.  This space would have to be approved by our accrediting agency, the Council of Occupational Education (COE). 

As part of the agreement, the Pines agrees to provide a full-time instructor to facilitate the learning. This staff person would meet or exceed instructor requirements and be required to meet the criteria to become an STC instructor.

The LPN/CNA programs will be open for enrollment in January.  By design, students will be learning in the workplace and have the opportunity to be hired before program completion.

There is a shortage of medical professionals nationally.  The Pines has identified and is committed to creating a pipeline of staff to meet their growing workforce needs.

RON DIPILLO   ron.dipillo@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O’DEA   rachael.o’dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

This Vocational Instructional Program Agreement between Joyous Creations LLC, d/b/a Crumbl Cookies and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida provides select students with disabilities with an instructional program of education and job preparation training.

Indicator 14 is monitored by the state: Participation in Post-secondary Settings | "Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school." (Sources: IDEA, 20 U.S.C. 1416 (a) (3) (A), Florida's State Performance Plan). The focus is to assist students with disabilities in preparing for life after high school, post-school outcomes include postsecondary education/training, employment, and independent living. For a student with an individual educational plan (IEP), Florida legislation requires planning to begin by age 12.  It defines transition as “a coordinated set of activities” designed to promote movement from life as a student to life as an adult. Students with an IEP in high school and those enrolled in the Structured Work Deferral Program can gain hands-on work experiences in our community through partnerships with local businesses.  

HEATHER WASSERMAN  heather.wasserman@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

This Vocational Instructional Program Agreement between North Port Retirement Center Inc. d/b/a North Port Pines Retirement Center, and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida provides select students with disabilities with an instructional program of education and job preparation training.

Indicator 14 is monitored by the state: Participation in Post-secondary Settings | "Percent of youth who had IEPs, are no longer in secondary school and who have been competitively employed, enrolled in some type of postsecondary school, or both, within one year of leaving high school." (Sources: IDEA, 20 U.S.C. 1416 (a) (3) (A), Florida's State Performance Plan). The focus is to assist students with disabilities in preparing for life after high school, post-school outcomes include postsecondary education/training, employment, and independent living. For a student with an individual educational plan (IEP), Florida legislation requires planning to begin by age 12.  It defines transition as “a coordinated set of activities” designed to promote movement from life as a student to life as an adult. Students with an IEP in high school and those enrolled in the Structured Work Deferral Program can gain hands-on work experiences in our community through partnerships with local businesses.  

HEATHER WASSERMAN  heather.wasserman@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

Amira Learning uses an evidence-based approach to reading success and demonstrates strong levels of evidence under the ESSA criteria. Dozens of micro-interventions rooted in the science of reading embedded in the program help students build critical foundational skills while supporting all five pillars of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Using a large portion of the SoRT grant, we will be able to secure up to 5,500 student licenses. Professional learning will able be provided for teachers to understand reports and support implementation of this online tutoring program.

During the 2022-2023 school year, 4,451 students in grades K-5 scored a Level 1 on the end of the year Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T.) for English Language Arts. This number includes all public and elementary charter schools within Sarasota County.

This is the first year using the Amira software.

It is expected that participating students will have improved FAST reading scores in 2023-2024.

That the approval of the contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Amira Tutoring Program is approved as presented.

KELLY ELLINGTON  kelly.ellington@sarasotacountyschools.net

JENNIFER MAINELLI  jennifer.mainelli@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA  rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

$110,000.00 (Funded by the Science of Reading Tutoring (SoRT) Grant

SCG is a discretionary/competitive grant with a possible award to SCS of $1,500,000.00 for a program performance period of two and a half (2.5) years from January 2, 2024, to September 30, 2026.   

Eligible applicants are high-need districts defined as having high percentages (≥40%) of students identified as economically disadvantaged and high rates of chronic absenteeism, (≥20%), within two subgroups, Students with Disabilities (SWD’s) and English Language Learners (ELLs).  SCS is eligible based on the following FLDOE 2021-22 data:

• Economically Disadvantaged (Final Survey 3 FRL; No CEP): 43.8%
• ELL Chronic Absenteeism Percentage (Final Survey 5): 26.4%
• SWD Chronic Absenteeism Percentage (Final Survey 5): 29.4%

• The ELL absenteeism rate will decrease from 8.85% to less than 5% and chronic absenteeism rate for ELL will decrease from 32% to less than 25% by the end of the Stronger Connections Project Award period.

KRISTI D'SOUZA   kristi.d'souza@sarasotacountyschools.net 

BONNIE PENNER   bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net 

RACHAEL O'DEA  rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

Sarasota County Schools (SCS) seeks entitlement funds to support schools who are designated Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (ASTI) and Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) by the FDOE/Bureau of School Improvement.  These funds will support ESSA student groups/Students with Disabilities (SWD/ESE) using a strategic approach that integrates curriculum development, professional learning, and the purchase of quality materials.   

The FDOE has identified 31 traditional and charter schools whereby the ESSA Student with Disabilities group was identified as performing below 41% proficient on state assessments.  

The SWD ESSA group has consistently been underperforming historically.

ESE students will show consistent learning gains in the coming year.

That the Supplemental School Improvement Grant be approved as presented.

DENISE CANTALUPO  denise.cantalupo@sarasotacountyschools.net

KRISTI D’SOUZA  kristi.d'souza@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O’DEA  rachael.odea@sarasotacountyschools.net

$1,346,689.70

MEGAN GREEN  megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA   rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

MEGAN GREEN   megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

RACHAEL O'DEA  rachael.o'dea@sarasotacountyschools.net

Bid #23-0110 for ‘HVAC Chiller Service and OEM Repairs’ was approved for award on January 17, 2023, to Trane, Daikin Applied and Climate Control Mechanical Services, Inc., in the amount of $750,000.00 for a period of one year with the option of two additional one-year periods. The Facilities Services Department requested an additional increase on August 15, 2023, for 246,100.00 for an emergency request for a power supply problem. The existing chiller was damaged, and a new part was needed to bring the existing chiller back to normal performance.  The Facilities Services Department is requesting an additional increase of the purchasing limit of $300,000.00 to get us through the end of the bid period. Subsequently, they are also requesting an additional increase of $750,000,00 at the renewal period.  This increase is to cover cost anticipated expenditures due to increased cost of supplies, contracted labor, aging equipment and in house labor shortages.

Facilities Services is facing ever increasing cost from supplies to labor. Facilities is also facing an increased workload on the HVAC repairs and maintenance due to aging equipment. Due to increased workloads, in house qualified labor shortages and increased cost of doing business with outside contractors, we are facing large increases in our budgets for HVAC labor and equipment.

Facilities has used our Chiller Vendors over the last several years to perform emergency requests as well as preventative maintenance on all the Chillers located across the district.

Facilities will be able to reach out to vendors for all service required district wide to continue the level of expected service to this highly demanded equipment. 

That the request to increase the purchasing limit for ‘HVAC Factory Chiller Service & OEM Parts' by an additional $300,000.00 for the first year and an additional $750,000.00 for the duration of the bid, be approved as presented.

DON HAMPTON   don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net
JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $1,050,000.00. 
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Funding source:   Millage, Sales tax and Maintenance

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Facilities uses this bid for a lot of their major electrical purchases but mostly for the Lighting Upgrades we are completing district wide. This lighting improvement plan replaces conventional lighting, such as, fluorescent, metal halide, incandescent, halogen, etc. that use extra energy and require more maintenance than the LED’s that we are replacing them with. This bid is used for direct purchase for inhouse replacement as well as turnkey projects with the labor supplied through US Communities. 

Facilities to date has replaced all exterior lighting and high-power consuming sports lighting with LED lighting and have two complete campuses totally LED. 

It is Facilities goal to replace the high energy, high maintenance lighting with all LED. This will dramatically reduce the energy consumption and labor needed to constantly replace and dispose of fluorescent and other high energy and high maintenance bulbs. This bid also allows us to quickly locate and procure a lot of electrical switchgear equipment needed within the district. 

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Graybar Electric Company Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

DON HAMPTON  don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS  jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $2,000,000.00

Funding source:  Capital Funds

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Sarasota County Schools use Raptor Technologies to meet several of our needs. Sarasota County Schools uses Raptor visitor management to eliminate uncertainty about who is coming on our campus but also to allow us to know who is on our campus at any given time. Raptor screens every visitor against sex offender and custom databases to make sure we are always keeping our staff and students safe. Raptor immediately notifies district staff, school administrators, and school police of any visitor identified as a risk. The district uses Raptor Technologies for Volunteer Management. The volunteer management system allows us to screen all level I applicants, creates a volunteer portal for each approved volunteer, allows volunteer coordinators to send out notifications of events keeping volunteers informed of upcoming events and opportunities. It also allows for the volunteer, schools, and the district to track volunteer hours. The district uses Raptor Technologies for compliance with Alyssa’s Alert. Besides integrating with the Sarasota County and North Port Police Department’s 911 Center it also integrates with our other safety systems allowing a webbed approach to securing our schools and notifying our staff and students of any dangers. 

Sarasota County Schools was one of the first school districts in Florida to bring in a linked visitor management system that electronically connected all schools and the district to each states' sex offender registry. Since then the district has expanded it use of Raptor connecting volunteers, staff, and students together to allow for seamless emergency management and accountability procedures allowing us the ability to know who is on our campus and who to reunite them with during an emergency. 

The continued use and expansion of Raptor Technologies to keep our students safe and secure. There are some exciting expansion opportunities coming in the near future that align with our districts webbed approach to school safety. 

That the cooperative contract awarded to Raptor Technologies LLC., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

JASON OVERBAY   jason.overbay@sarasotacountyschools.net
STEVE LORENZ  steve.lorenz@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $300,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to schools and departments. 

Funding source:  Operating funds

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Through this contract, the SCS IT Department purchases a wide range of technology equipment and/or services for necessary instructional and operational purposes. Examples of the types of purchases include, but are not limited to: servers housed both at the data center and at schools depending on the use case, contracted support for advanced services & applications, printers, scanners, computing equipment that is not part the annual computer refresh model, cyber security appliances, etc.

The previous year’s contract was approved for the amount of $750,000.00 and provided the needed technological equipment and services needed by our schools and district departments.

The contract for this coming year has been decreased by $150,000.00 for a new total of $600,000.00 due to anticipated purchases during this contract period.

That the cooperative contracts awarded to United Data Technologies, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

JOE BINSWANGER   joe.binswanger@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $600,000.00

The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Information Technology Department.

Funding source:  Capital funds

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Through this contract, the SCS IT Department purchases a wide range of cyber security solutions and/or services for necessary instructional and operational purposes. 

The previous year’s contract was approved for the amount of $435,000.00 and provided the needed cyber security solutions and/or services needed by our schools and district departments.

The contract for this coming year has been increased by $140,000.00 for a new total of $575,000.00 due to anticipated purchases during this contract period.

That the cooperative contracts awarded to SHI International Corp, for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

JOE BINSWANGER   joe.binswanger@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $575,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Information Technology Department.

Funding source:  Capital funds

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

The District requires providers of Natural Gas for kitchens, science labs, and locker rooms at various district sites and school locations.

The District has previously purchased Natural Gas from Gas South under a State of Florida agreement.

Upon approval we require the vendor to provide the necessary services according to the term and conditions listed in the ITB.

• TFS Energy Solutions, LLC, dba Tradition Energy, was the lowest Natural Gas supplier at time of price lock-in.

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Tradition Energy for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

No financial impact

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Wenger Corp. provides the SBSC options for purchasing Performing Arts Apparel, Instruments, Furnishings, Storage, and Related Services for our students at a competitive price.

Wenger Corp. has been providing the SBSC with quality products and service for many years at a competitive or better price than other providers.

Having Wenger Corp. as a vendor for our Performing Arts Apparel, Instruments, Furnishings, Storage, and Related Services will offer our students high quality materials at competitive prices.

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Wenger, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of performing arts apparel, instruments, furnishings, storage, and related services be approved as presented.

TRACY BRIZENDINE  tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net

BONNIE PENNER  bonnie.penner@srasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $100,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to schools and departments.
Funding source:  General fund and Capital fund

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Virco, Inc., provides the SBSC options for purchasing classroom furniture for our students at a competitive price.

Virco, Inc., has been providing the SBSC with quality products and service for many years at a competitive or better price.

Having Virco, Inc., as a vendor for our classroom furniture purchases will offer our students high quality materials at competitive prices.

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Virco, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of furniture be approved as presented.

TRACY BRIZENDINE  tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net
BONNIE PENNER  bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $600,000.00
The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to schools and departments. 
Funding source:  General funds

Piggybacking is the post-award use of a contractual document or process that allows an entity that was not contemplated in the original procurement to purchase the same supplies, equipment or services through that original document or process. The School Board of Sarasota County Policy 7.70 Purchasing and Bidding allows for this process subject to the provisions of law.

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board. 

Through this contract, the SCS IT Department purchases a wide range of technology equipment, enterprise software, and/or services for necessary instructional, security, and operational purposes. Examples of the types of purchases include, but are not limited to: virtualization of servers housed both at the data center and at schools depending on the use case, contracted support for advanced services & applications, Active Directory monitoring & management, email and file archiving services, cyber security appliances, etc.

The previous contract was approved for the amount of $175,000.00 and provided the needed technological equipment and services needed by our schools and district departments.

The contract be increased an additional $150,000.00 for a new total of $325,000.00 due to anticipated purchases during this contract period being provided at more aggressive pricing through this contract. 

That the request to increase the purchasing limit for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services through piggyback contracting, be approved as presented.

JOE BINSWANGER  joe.binswanger@sarasoatcountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $150,00.00

The funds for these purchases are contained in the budgets allocated to the appropriate departments and schools.

Funding source:  Capital funds

Pursuant to School board Policy 7.75 - Obsolete, uneconomical or inefficient surplus property which serves no useful purpose may be disposed of in accordance with state law and regulations. Prior to disposal, reasonable attempts should be made to salvage all or part of any item of property for school use. When it is no longer practical that property be retained, the property shall be offered for sale by auction to the public at large or otherwise disposed of pursuant to Florida law including donation to other governmental bodies or private nonprofit agencies. Disposal of surplus property purchased with Federal funds shall be undertaken in accordance with Federal procedures. Any remaining surplus property may be declared unusable and disposed of in a reasonable, environmentally sound manner.

General Accepted Accounting Principles require that obsolete or unusable equipment be removed from records.

This information is presented on a monthly basis.

The board approves the disposal of inoperable equipment and furniture as property to be deleted.

That the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, in an amount of $7,719.83, be approved as presented.

TRACY BRIZENDINE  tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net

BONNIE PENNER  bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net

$7,719.83

On October 30, 2023, Procurement in conjunction with the Facilities Department, issued a bid for Asphalt Surfaces - Repair & Maintenance Services. Bids to provide ‘Asphalt Surfaces – Repair & Maintenance Service’ were received from four vendors on November 20, 2023.  The bid of Asphalt Repair Service was the best low bid meeting the advertised specifications based on a sealed scenario.  Reasons for not selecting the apparent low bid were included with the bid tabulation. This bid is for a period of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. 

Facilities is in need of an Asphalt Surface Repair and Maintenance Bid that will allow for district wide maintenance and patching of driveways, parking lots, middle school athletic tracks and asphaltic play courts.

Paved surfaces deteriorate beyond repair without a considerable amount of preventative maintenance.

Paved surfaces will receive the care and maintenance (pothole and crack repair, oil spots removed, sealing of aging pavement and restriping of faded lines) required to achieve the proper lifespan.

That the bid of Asphalt Repair Service for ‘Asphalt Surfaces - Repair & Maintenance Service’ in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 be approved as presented.

DON HAMPTON  don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS  jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $250,000.00

The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to the Facilities Services Department.

Funding source:  Capital Funds

The Purchasing Department has researched and reviewed the competitive solicitations that are available for these purchases and has determined that the use of the attached contracts for the purpose cited presents the best value and/or is in the best interest of the School Board.

Sarasota County School District utilizes Motorola Solutions to meet daily and emergency communication needs.  The Sarasota County School District has developed a daily and emergency communication systems that are all in one. This allows school-based personnel to not only have peer to peer communication at the school site but also communicate via radio to any school in the district. This system also allows school-based personnel to have direct communication with emergency responders and allows the Sarasota County and North Port Police Department 911 Centers to directly communicate on district radio channels during emergencies. 

Sarasota County Schools was one of the first school districts in United States to combine school-based radio communication to emergency responder communication in the same device. The benefit of this has been immeasurable during sheltering events and other emergencies. Allowing quick and easy communication between the schools, district offices, and county emergency services.  

The district will continue to expand the use of this radio system to be compliant with all Fire Codes and with the best practices for emergency management and school-based emergencies. Communication is always the number one concern and critique after large scale events and Sarasota County School District continues to lead in trying to mitigate this issue. 

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Motorola Solutions Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

JASON OVERBAY  jason.overbay@sarasotacountyschools.net

STEVEN LORENZ  steven.lorenz@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed:  $2,000,000.00

The funds for these purchases are contained in the budget allocated to schools and departments.

Funding Source:  Capital funds and the Florida Emergency School Hardening Grant

The specified shed has been inspected by the Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and is deemed beyond economical to maintain or renovate and is more cost-effective to be replaced with a new shed. Therefore, it is requested the shed be deleted and demolished.

This shed has a lot of time and weather-related damage to it. It has been determined too costly to repair. The shed is used to house maintenance equipment in and needs to be replaced to preserve the equipment stored within.

The shed houses a lot of equipment that needs to be protected from the elements as well as secured.

Remove and replace the shed.

That the deletion of shed #96-071 located at Suncoast Technical College from F.I.S.H inventory be approved as presented.

DON HAMPTON  don.hampton@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net 

$2,400.00

The specified portable has been inspected by the Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and is deemed beyond economical to maintain or renovate and is more cost-effective to be replaced with a new portable. Therefore, it is requested the portable be deleted and demolished. This portable was damaged by Hurricane Ian, the replacement of which is part of the insurance claim.

That the deletion of portable #99-677 located at Lamarque Elementary School from F.I.S.H inventory be approved as presented.

JANE DREGER  jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS  jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

The specified shed has been inspected by the Facilities Services and Construction Services staff and is deemed beyond economical to maintain or renovate and is more cost-effective to be replaced with a new shed. Therefore, it is requested the shed be deleted and demolished.

That the deletion of shed #96-269 located at Heron Creek Middle School from F.I.S.H inventory be approved as presented.

JANE DREGER  jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS  jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

All work has been completed, the final project costs have been internally audited, and the final payment application and backup # 22204086-08 are enclosed. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

Acceptance of this item allows the project to be completed, unspent funds to be returned, and final payment to be made to the Construction Manager.

Acceptance of this item will close out the project financially.

That the project be accepted as complete, and the final payment and certificate of substantial completion be approved as presented.

JANE DREGER jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

N/A; The financial impact for this item is included in the final change order item, which is used to return funds to the Capital budget.

Background:

The current Medical Stop Loss Insurance policy with HMIG (a Florida Blue partner) has a self-insured retention (deductible) of $750,000 and will expire on 12/31/2023.

Renewal

An RFP for Stop Loss Insurance was issued by the district’s insurance broker, AON. Proposals were requested at the $750,000, $775,000, $800,000, $1 million retention levels, as well as a $750,000 with aggregating specific of $250,000. Five carriers declined to quote (QBE, Symetra, Swiss Re, TMHCC and Voya), and two other carriers (HMIG and SunLife) provided proposals based on the district’s medical claims experience through August 2023.

Unfortunately, this year’s renewal is affected by the district’s 2023 claims experience that includes two high-cost claims that reached the stop loss limit of $750,000. One of the claims was over $1.1 million and has since closed. The other is over $3.9 million. This claim is for multiple organ transplants with complications. The member is currently in the hospital, re-admitted for infections and is not expected to be released in the near future. Since the stop loss contract is based on the claims paid date vs. incurred date, it is expected the district will incur claims in 2024 for this member, due to the lag in claims review and processing.

The HMIG renewal at the $750,000 retention was quoted with a 50% increase over the expiring premium with no lasers* for a total of $1,151,368. The SunLife quote at the same level was a 48% increase with a $1.9 million laser specific to the one mentioned above. With the laser, the net projected cost would be $1,881,916 over the current premium. SunLife quoted all other levels with the $1.9 laser. Since SunLife included the laser at all levels, SunLife’s quotes are not competitive.

After reviewing all the HMIG quotes and factoring in that the high-cost claimant is currently in the hospital and will most likely have significant claims paid in 2024, the HMIG $750,000 retention with the aggregating specific deductible of $250,000 with no laser is the best option for this year’s renewal. This option offers a savings of $307,620 over the HMIG renewal quote at the $750,000 retention with a net projected savings of $105,260.

With an aggregating specific deductible, this district will pay reduced stop-loss premiums in exchange for taking on more risk of a set dollar amount. The district will opt for $250,000 in order to keep the Individual Specific Deductible at $750,000. The aggregating specific is in addition to the Specific Deductible that is already in place. The Aggregate Specific Deductible covers the entire group and must be satisfied before the district can get reimbursed. Only claims more than the Specific Deductible are applied to the Aggregate Specific Deductible. Once the Aggregate Specific Deductible is met, any additional eligible claims over the Specific Deductible will be reimbursed.

*Laser is a specific retention or deductible for a specific high-cost claimant

**Stop Loss Credit: Assumes Florida Blue/HMIG is retained as stop loss provider and they provide a $0.50 PEPM stop loss credit to their monthly ASO invoice (annual amount of $32,670 at current enrollment). If they are not retained for 2023 stop loss, the ASO credit will not apply.

LYNN PETERSON   lynn.peterson@sarasotacountyschools.net

ALLISON FOSTER   allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Teladoc is a benefit to all members on the medical plan through Florida Blue. This benefit currently covers urgent care, dermatology, and mental health visits. The current administrative cost for the telehealth services with Teladoc is incorporated in the ASA contract with Florida Blue at $1.40 Per Subscriber Per Month. There are approximately 5,445 subscribers on the medical plan.

Teladoc also offers primary care services under their Primary360 platform. This service allows members to select a primary care physician and obtain annual preventative wellness care and checkups, virtually. In addition, Teladoc Primary care physicians can provide referrals to specialists, order lab work, and write prescriptions. By adding this service, members will have additional access to care and allow for increased participation in Pathways to Health.

The administrative fee to add the Primary Care 360 services to Teladoc is $0.50 Per Subscriber Per Month or an approximate annual program cost of $32,670. There should be no effect to medical claims by adding this service, as the Teladoc contracted fees for primary care service are in line with current contracts Florida Blue has with primary care physicians.

In October 2023, the district Benefits Committee voted to recommend adding Teladoc Primary360 services to all medical plans effective January 1, 2024.

LYNN PETERSON   lynn.peterson@sarasotacountyschools.net

ALLISON FOSTER   allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

September 17, 2019, the School Board of Sarasota County, FL agreed to “carve out” the pharmacy from the medical and enter into a contract with a pharmacy benefits manager, Express Scripts (ESI), to administer the pharmacy benefits for the district effective 1/1/2020 through December 31, 2022.

The original contract with ESI and the renewal are based on the Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC Company Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of prescription drug benefit services for the Sponsor provided under separate agreements to be executed between ESI and each Sponsor.  After a lengthy legal review by both parties, the district and ESI were able to agree to a (3) three-year contract effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025.

The district will be responsible for paying weekly pharmacy claims, as well as monthly administrative fees as outlined in Exhibit A-2.  These administrative fees vary from month to month depending on utilization.

The contract allows for ESI to reimburse the district up to $8 per member for fair market value of expense items and services related to managing the pharmacy benefits such as ID cards, IT programming, formulary letters, member communication, benefit set-up quality assurance and up to $45,000 for the once annual audit.  The contract also provides significant rebates per Exhibit A-3 and performance guarantees as outlined in Exhibit E. 

The contract has Marsh & McLennan and ESI proprietary information, so only the redacted version of the contract will be published.

Pharmacy payments and programs will be processed per the negotiated pricing agreement within the contract.

LYNN PETERSON   lynn.peterson@sarasotacountyschools.net

ALLISON FOSTER    allison.foster@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 2.70 - Bullying and Harassment - has been revised with the following changes:

·         Includes employees as covered under the policy as well as students

·         Adds language for protected classifications as defined by state and federal law

·         Includes persons being aware of bullying or harassment as required to report the incident to school or district administrators

·         Allows immediate, temporary action if necessary to stop the alleged conduct during investigation

·         Requires parent/guardian notification as soon as possible for both victims and perpetrators of violation claims

·         Updates SESIR definitions to match latest guidance

·         Adds details on Hope Scholarship program eligibility

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 2.701 Hazing has been revised and advertised  with the following changes:

·         Updates definitions of hazing from FS 1006.63 to cover additional areas

·         Updates should or may to “shall” in reporting instances, removes immunity similar to policies 2.70 and 2.71

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in December 2018.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 2.701 - Hazing - be approved as presented.

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 2.71 Policy Preventing Discrimination and Harassment has been revised with the following changes:

·         Changes terms to acknowledge state and federal protected classifications

·         Includes persons being aware of discrimination or harassment as required to report incident to school or district administrator

·         Requires parent/guardian notification as soon as possible for both victims and perpetrators of violation claims

·         Adds details on Hope Scholarship program eligibility

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 2.71 - Policy Preventing Discrimination and Harassment  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 2.71a - Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         Changes terms to acknowledge state and federal protected classifications

·         Includes persons being aware of discrimination or harassment as required to report incident to school or district administrator

·         Adds retaliation protection

·         Removes informal complaint procedure

·         Adds additional Title IX protections

·         Updates notification of parents/guardians

·         Updates to appeals of investigation outcome

These policy revisions have been made to comply with federal and state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 2.71a - Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedures  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 2.72 - Student Dating and Violence - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         Changes to update awareness of incidents to broaden the scope of reporting  

·         Updates should or may to “shall” in reporting instances

·         Updates parental notification requirements in specific instances

·         Updates definition for dating partner

·         Removes immunity and amnesty, similar to Policy 2.70 and 2.71

·         Updates investigative procedures to include grievance procedures to be consistent with Title IX requirements

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August 2020.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 2.72 - Student Dating and Violence - be approved as presented.

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 2.73- Educational Equity Policy - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         Updates language to protected classifications for continual coverage and compliance with state and federal laws

·         Changes professional development to professional learning in accordance with new FL DOE policy

·         Adds instruction must be in accordance with state standards and delivered in an age-appropriate manner

·         Removes Equity Committee

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in November, 2022.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board policy Policy 2.73 - Educational Equity Policy - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 2.90 - Smoking and Tobacco Free Environment - has been revised and advertised with the following definitions and requirements:

·         Adds change to tobacco promotion language recommended by Tobacco Free Florida

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved and revised in June of 2022

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 2.90 - Smoking and Tobacco Free Environment  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 3.31 - School-Sponsored Events and Activities has been created and advertised with the following definitions and requirements:

·         New policy to comply with FL DOE rule 6A-10.089.

·         Defines terminology for school sponsored events and activities

·         Outlines the requirements for events and what types are prohibited, parental notification and overnight lodging requirements

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This is a new policy.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the new School Board Policy 3.31 - School-Sponsored Events and Activities  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 5.16 - Children of Military Families - has been revised and advertised with the following definitions and requirements:

·         Change to eligibility language coming from HB 633, including that a student whose parent is transferred from one military installation to another within the state after the controlled open enrollment window may enroll in any school within the state

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved and revised in December 2021

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.16 - Children of Military Families  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net 

School Board Policy 5.32 - Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·                     Adds provision from HB 1537 that there is a presumption that the actions of any student who intervenes in defense of another student or in self-defense used only the amount of force necessary to stop a violent act in order to restore or maintain the safety of others

·                     Adds information on protected classifications.

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved and revised in August of 2019.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.32 - Zero Tolerance for School Related Crimes  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 5.38 - Student Use of Electronic Devices - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         New language in each policy prohibits use of TikTok, or other apps on the Prohibited List from FL Dept of Management Services from use or access on district devices or district internet connection

·         Provides exceptions for designated personnel and law enforcement as allowed by law

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August, 2019

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.38 - Student Use of Electronic Devices  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@ sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 5.381 - Student Social Media Guidelines - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         New language in each policy prohibits use of TikTok, or other apps on the Prohibited List from FL Dept of Management Services from use or access on district devices or district internet connection

·         Provides exceptions for designated personnel and law enforcement as allowed by law

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August, 2019

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.381 - Student Social Media Guidelines  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF   chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 5.382 - Student Social Media Guidelines - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         New language in each policy prohibits use of TikTok, or other apps on the Prohibited List from FL Dept of Management Services from use or access on district devices or district internet connection

·         Provides exceptions for designated personnel and law enforcement as allowed by law

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in August, 2019

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.382 - Student Social Media Guidelines  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of New School Board Policy 5.65 - Use of Restrooms and Changing Facilities - has been created to comply with HB 1521 and new FL Department of Education rule

•       In accordance with Safety in Private Spaces Act, requires multiple-occupancy bathrooms or changing facilities to be male or female, allows for providing unisex bathrooms or changing facilities

•       Updates definition of multiple-occupancy and unisex bathrooms or changing facilities

•       Exceptions in accordance with state law

•       Accompanying state forms to submit verifying designation of each current district building’s bathrooms and changing facilities, must submit for all new buildings in the future

This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This is a new policy.

That the new School Board Policy 5.65 - Use of Restrooms and Changing Facilities - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 5.70 - Student Records - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

•       Updates required time to transfer student records from one school to another from 3 days to 5 days to comply with new FL DOE rule

•       Adds “Superintendent’s Designee” option for who is responsible for reviewing online educational services terms of service and privacy policy

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in May 2019.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.70 - Student Records - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 5.72 - Legal Name of Student - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         Adds requirement of a consent form from parents for child to be referred to by any deviation from their legal name from FL DOE 6A-1.0955

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved and revised in May of 2019.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 5.72 - Legal Name of Student - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 6.321 - Wireless Telephone Usage - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         New language in each policy prohibits use of TikTok, or other apps on the Prohibited List from FL Dept of Management Services from use or access on district devices or district internet connection

·         Provides exceptions for designated personnel and law enforcement as allowed by law

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in December, 2018.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 6.321 - Wireless Telephone Usage - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 6.322 - District Related Social Media Accounts - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         New language in each policy prohibits use of TikTok, or other apps on the Prohibited List from FL Dept of Management Services from use or access on district devices or district internet connection

·         Provides exceptions for designated personnel and law enforcement as allowed by law

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in March, 2019.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 6.322 - District Related Social Media Accounts  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 6.323 - District Related Social Media Accounts - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

·         New language in each policy prohibits use of TikTok, or other apps on the Prohibited List from FL Dept of Management Services from use or access on district devices or district internet connection

·         Provides exceptions for designated personnel and law enforcement as allowed by law

·         Renames policy from 6.322 to 6.323 to not conflict with Policy 6.322 Staff Social Media Guidelines

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in October 2021.

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 6.323 - District Related Social Media Accounts  - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 6.531 - Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - has been revised and advertised with the following changes:

•       Revisions based on Senate Bill 7024

•       Extends maximum time in DROP from 60 to 96 months

•       Certain instructional employees have the opportunity to extend an additional 24 months (10 total years now, not eight)

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously revised and adopted as Board Policy in December 2018

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.

That the revised School Board Policy 6.531 - Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) - be approved as presented. 

CHRIS PARENTEAU  chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA  craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

CHRIS RENOUF  chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net

School Board Policy 6.70 - Professional Learning - has been revised and advertised with the following definitions and requirements:

·         Professional Development changed to Professional Learning based on state guidance

These policy revisions have been made to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.

This policy was previously approved and revised in December 2018

Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes, including the previously approved Code of Student Conduct.