AL HARAYDA   al.harayda@sarasotacountyschools.net

ASHLEY ROMADKA   ashley.romadka@sarasotacountyschools.net

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts Center Management, Inc (VIPAM) performs management services for the Performing Art Center at Venice High School.  The Board initially approved a contract with VIPAM on September 5, 2023 for services extending through June 30, 2026.  Due to increased costs to operate the Performing Arts Center, VIPAM has requested an increase in the monthly payment of $2,500, from $9,000 per month to $11,500 per month.  It is anticipated that revenues generated through VIPAM’s management will offset this increased cost.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices   

Not to exceed $276,000

Funding Source: General Fund

PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO ATLANTA, GA ON JANUARY 24 - JANUARY  26, 2025

The purpose of this trip is for the Pine View Speech and Debate Team members to compete in the Emory University Speech and Debate Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the Emory University Speech and Debate Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students will connect with other students, coaches, and organizations from across the U.S.

The cost per student is $300 plus airfare which is provided by the individual with assistance from team benefactors, team fundraisers, and donations from the PVA.

PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE, MA ON FEBRUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The purpose of this field trip is for the Pine View School Speech and Debate Team members to compete in the Harvard National Forensics Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the Harvard National Forensics Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students will connect with other students, coaches and organizations from across the U.S.  

The cost per student is $600 which is provided by the individual with assistance from team benefactors, team fund raisers and donations from the PVA.

PINE VIEW SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE TEAM FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO, IL ON MAY 23 - MAY 25, 2025

The purpose of this field trip is for the Pine View Speech and Debate Team members to compete in the NCFL Grand National Championship Tournament. The PVS team members qualified for the NCFL Tournament by competing in local tournaments. Students connect with other students, coaches and organizations from across the U.S.

The cost per student is $450 which is provided by team benefactors, team fundraisers and donations from PVA. 

VENICE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP TO CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH

A Venice High School female wrestler has received an invitation to The Women of Ironman, a prestigious national tournament. The competition takes place December 7-8, 2024 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The exclusive, invite only tournament is comprised of the top female wrestlers in the country.

The financial impact for the district is zero dollars. The Venice Takedown Club will provide 100% of the funding for the trip.

Tournaments have been shown to improve academic achievement and is an educational experience and provides students with the opportunity to represent their school and Sarasota County Public Schools on a larger platform. 

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Priority 3 - Provide Enriching Learning Experiences

MEGAN GREEN   megan.green@sarasotacountyschools.net

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

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.

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on music instruments, related items and instrument storage throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

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

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

Not to Exceed $200,000.00
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.

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on music instruments and repairs throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Music & Arts, Shar Music, Steve Weiss Music, Sweetwater Sound, Inc., and Washington Music Sales Center, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services, be approved as presented.

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

Not to Exceed $200,000.00
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.

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on sports equipment throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

That the cooperative contracts awarded to Promaxima Manufacturing, LLC for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

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

Not to Exceed $100,000.00
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.

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on furniture and equipment throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

That the cooperative contracts awarded to School Specialty, LLC for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

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

Not to Exceed $1,500,000.00
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.

The district has not done mapping in this manner before.

Allow the School District to continue with its partnership with local emergency response agencies, providing detailed and up-to-date mapping of all school facilities within the Sarasota County School District.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 3 - Ensure Safe Schools and Classrooms.

That the attached contracts awarded to Critical Response Group, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

JASON OVERBAY   jason.overbay@sarasotacountyschools.net

JACOB RUIZ  jacob.ruiz@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed $300,000.00
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.

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on purchases for the media center as well as setup for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

That the cooperative contract awarded to Follett School Solutions, for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services, be approved as presented.

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

Not to exceed $200,000.00
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.

This piggyback contract will allow for competitive quotes on furniture and installation throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

That the piggyback contract awarded to Ernie Morris Enterprises, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services, be approved as presented.

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

Not to Exceed $900,000.00
Funding Source: Capital Funds

On October 14, 2024, Procurement in conjunction with the Facilities Department, issued a Bid for ‘Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields’. A bid to provide ‘Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields’ was received from one vendor on October 14, 2024. It is requested that the bid be rejected for being over budget. The invitation to bid will be re-issued.

We are rejecting the bid to issue a new one to allow for more vendors to participate and get competitive pricing.

The district has received competitive pricing to provide pesticide treatment and maintenance for athletic fields services in the past.

Once approved, we will re-issue the bid in anticipation of having more vendors participate.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

That the bid for ‘Pesticide Treatment and Maintenance Services for Athletic Fields’ be rejected.

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

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.

This cooperative contract will allow for competitive quotes on music instruments, related items throughout the district as well as for the new K8 Skye Ranch.

Agreements for the required goods and services have been successfully implemented in the previous years.

Upon approval, the awarded vendor will supply the required goods per the terms and conditions listed in the competitive solicitation.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped 

Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

That the cooperative contract awarded to West Music Company for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services be approved as presented.

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

Not to Exceed $75,000.00
Funding Source: Capital Funds

Proposals to provide ‘‘Independent and Internal Auditing Services’ were received from seven vendors on August 12, 2024.  The RFP was awarded on October 1, 2024, to MSL, P.A. for Independent Auditing Services and Cherry Bekaert LLP for Internal Auditing Services.  MSL, P.A has been acquired by another company, so we are requesting a re-award.  It is requested that Independent Auditing Services be re-awarded to Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP. This proposal is for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for this purchase are contained in the operating budget allocated for these services. 

These contracts will involve performing a Comprehensive Risk Assessment in accordance with 1001.42 Florida Statutes and subsequently performing internal audits as identified in the Comprehensive Risk Assessment as well as the annual independent financial audits when not performed by the Auditor General’s Office.

The Board has approved previous contracts for these services in the past.

The Board approves the re-award contracts as submitted.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices   

That the proposal for ‘Independent Auditing Services’ be re-awarded to Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP, be approved as presented

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

No Financial Impact

Funding Source: General Fund

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 4 – Align Technology in Support of Learning

JOE BINSWANGER   joe.binswanger@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to exceed $75,000.00
Funding Source: General Funds

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP  michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to Exceed $100,000.00
Funding Source: General and Capital

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net
MICHAEL KEMP  michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Not to Exceed $500,000.00

Funding Source: General and Capital

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped 

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped 

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

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.

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 Board action item provides documentation and description of district-owned property that is recommended for demolition and deletion from Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) records. It also identifies any items that require replacement.

Approvals to delete district-owned property can be necessitated by damage from storms such as hurricanes or high wind events; however, most commonly they are presented due to the item outliving its useful life and being more costly to repair and/or bring up to current code.

Upon approval by the Board, staff will work to have the item removed and if required, replaced accordingly, which will provide for safer and more secure facilities.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

That the deletion of the storage shed 96-231 located at Ashton Elementary School from F.I.S.H inventory be approved as presented.

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

JANE DREGER   jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP  michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net 

All work has been completed and all required closeout documents have been received from the contractor. The final project costs have been internally audited, and the final payment application and backup #22102490-22 are enclosed. The Director of Construction Services has determined that the project is complete in accordance with state statutes.

These items are submitted to the Board for all completed projects. The item officially closes out the project financially and frees up District staff for new projects.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure    

JANE DREGER   jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

There is no financial impact to close a project. The returned, unspent funds are part of the final Change Order, under separate Board Action Item.

The Construction Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. Included in these change orders is a ($2,495,573.62) deduct for Direct Material Purchases and the corresponding ($37,965.48) deduct for sales tax savings.  It also includes closing out two projects and returning ($1,673,991.62) in unspent project funds. These change orders result in an overall contract decrease of ($4,207,530.72).

Change orders are utilized on construction contracts to adjust the original contract amount for various circumstances. These may include adjustments for an increase or decrease in project scope, adjustments needed to close a contract and return unspent project funds to the district, or for removing the purchase of large items from a contract so the district can purchase these items directly from vendors to save sales tax. The attached documents detail the associated change orders for this item on multiple projects.

Change orders reflect construction project progress and occur normally as a result of conditions on the construction project and district staff managing the costs associated with each project, including deductive change orders to allow the district to save sales tax.

This system has resulted in significant, ongoing savings and allows district staff to continue to maximize these benefits, especially as the construction market becomes more competitive.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

That the Construction Services’ change orders be approved and/or ratified as presented.

JANE DREGER   jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP    michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

($4,207,530.72) plus amount of DPO's $2,495,573.62 resulting in an overall credit of ($1,711,957.10)

Funding: Capital

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure   

JANE DREGER   jane.dreger@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

$198,000.00 (No additional funding is required for the project for this item.)

Funding Source:  Capital

Approval of the agreement between Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for transportation services for the 2024-2025 school year.

Charter schools that desire to provide transportation services for their students have a few options. They can purchase their own buses and operate an in-house program, they can contract with a private busing service, or they can contract with the local school district. Sarasota County Schools’ Transportation Department has been contracted to provide transportation to several charter schools for the last few years. The contract stipulates the term by which the charter school will pay for transportation services and Sarasota County Schools will provide transportation services to the charter school. 

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, transportation services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Imagine School at North Port, Inc. (Grades K-5) and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Maintenance Services.

Charter schools that provide their own student transportation have options when ensuring their bus fleet meets all state requirements.  They can contract with any approved state bus inspector and maintenance facility or operate an in-house maintenance program.  Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department has maintained past agreements with local Charter schools to provide inspection and maintenance services.  Additionally, the previous agreements provide SCSB school buses to Charter schools under a lease agreement when maintenance requirements prevent their own bus from being on the road.  The proposed agreement is a continuation of that practice.

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, maintenance services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Maintenance services for the 2024-2025 school year between Imagine School at North Port, Inc. (Grades K-5) and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Laurel Civic Association, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Daily Transportation Services.

Charter schools that desire to provide transportation services for their students have a few options. They can purchase their own buses and operate an in-house program, they can contract with a private busing service, or they can contract with the local school district. Sarasota County Schools’ Transportation Department has been contracted to provide transportation to several charter schools for the last few years. The contract stipulates the term by which the charter school will pay for transportation services and Sarasota County Schools will provide transportation services to the charter school. 

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, Daily Transportation Services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Daily Transportation Services for the 2024-2025 school year between Laurel Civic Association, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Sarasota Academy of The Arts and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Daily Transportation Services.

Charter schools that desire to provide transportation services for their students have a few options. They can purchase their own buses and operate an in-house program, they can contract with a private busing service, or they can contract with the local school district. Sarasota County Schools’ Transportation Department has been contracted to provide transportation to several charter schools for the last few years. The contract stipulates the term by which the charter school will pay for transportation services and Sarasota County Schools will provide transportation services to the charter school. 

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, Daily Transportation Services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Daily Transportation Services for the 2024-2025 school year between Sarasota Academy of The Arts and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacxountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP    michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Dreamers Academy and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Transportation Services.

Charter schools that desire to provide transportation services for their students have a few options. They can purchase their own buses and operate an in-house program, they can contract with a private busing service, or they can contract with the local school district. Sarasota County Schools’ Transportation Department has been contracted to provide transportation to several charter schools for the last few years. The contract stipulates the term by which the charter school will pay for transportation services and Sarasota County Schools will provide transportation services to the charter school. 

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, transportation services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Transportation Services for the 2024-2025 school year between Dreamers Academy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS    jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Imagine School at Palmer Ranch and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Maintenance Services.

Charter schools that provide their own student transportation have options when ensuring their bus fleet meets all state requirements.  They can contract with any approved state bus inspector and maintenance facility or operate an in-house maintenance program.  Sarasota County Schools Transportation Department has maintained past agreements with local Charter schools to provide inspection and maintenance services.  Additionally, the previous agreements provide SCSB school buses to Charter schools under a lease agreement when maintenance requirements prevent their own bus from being on the road.  The proposed agreement is a continuation of that practice.

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, Maintenance Services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Maintenance Services for the 2024-2025 school year between Imagine School at Palmer Ranch, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Student Leadership Academy and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Transportation Services.

Charter schools that desire to provide transportation services for their students have a few options. They can purchase their own buses and operate an in-house program, they can contract with a private busing service, or they can contract with the local school district. Sarasota County Schools’ Transportation Department has been contracted to provide transportation to several charter schools for the last few years. The contract stipulates the term by which the charter school will pay for transportation services and Sarasota County Schools will provide transportation services to the charter school. 

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, transportation services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Transportation Services for the 2024-2025 school year between Student Leadership Academy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Approval of the agreement between Sarasota Military Academy and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida for Transportation Services.

Charter schools that desire to provide transportation services for their students have a few options. They can purchase their own buses and operate an in-house program, they can contract with a private busing service, or they can contract with the local school district. Sarasota County Schools’ Transportation Department has been contracted to provide transportation to several charter schools for the last few years. The contract stipulates the term by which the charter school will pay for transportation services and Sarasota County Schools will provide transportation services to the charter school. 

The terms for previous contracts between the Charter school and Sarasota County Schools have been successfully completed.

The designed Charter school will pay for, and Sarasota County Schools will provide, transportation services under the terms of the contract.

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

Pillar 5 - Every Community Engaged

Priority 2 - Strengthen Student & Family Engagement

Priority 3 - Forge Community & Business Partnerships

That the agreement for Transportation Services for the 2024-2025 school year between Sarasota Military Academy, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida be approved as presented.  

KEITH LITTLE   keith.little@sarasotacountyschools.net

JODY DUMAS   jody.dumas@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

Glucagon-like peptide, or GLP-1 agonists are a class of medications that mainly help manage blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with diabetes.  Some GLP-1 agonists can also help treat obesity.  With the recent FDA approval for these drugs for weight loss, there has been a surge in requests from patients, prescriptions from doctors and associated costs. 

From 2022 to 2023, The Sarasota County School Board pharmacy plan with Express Scripts saw an increase of about 96% for GLP-1’s or $2,857,499.  (Examples of some increases are as follows:  Ozempic saw a 33.7% increase; Munjaro increased 1,155%; Wegovy increased 322%) For 2024, the utilization is expected to continue to increase due to advertising from pharmaceutical companies and member demand.

Currently, there are very few guardrails in place to ensure only those who really need these prescriptions are authorized to receive them.  By adding the Encircle Rx program, the pharmacy plan will be able to tighten the approval process and manage GLP-1 utilization by combining prior authorization with coaching and lifestyle management support.   With the Encircle Rx program, those with diabetes will have to have a prior authorization with previous claims to substantiate diabetes diagnosis.  If no data exists, provider will have to provide proof as outlined in the program.    

Pillar 3 - Every Employee Valued

Priority 1 - Recruit, Recognize, and Retain

Priority 2 - Foster Employee Engagement

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

LYNN PETERSON   lynn.peterson@sarasotacountyschools.net

ASHLEY ROMADKA   ashley.romadka@sarasotacountyschools.net

Encircle Rx Diabetes Program: $0.25 Per Member Per Month

Encircle Rx Weight Loss Program: $1.25 Per Member Per Month.  

Estimated Financial impact - $3,537

Source:  Internal Service Fund

Pillar 3 - Every Employee Valued

Priority 1 - Recruit, Recognize, and Retain

Priority 2 - Foster Employee Engagement

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices

LYNN PETERSON   lynn.peterson@sarasotacountyschools.net

ASHLEY ROMADKA   ashley.romadka@sarasotacountyschools.net

Omada Prevention: $46 per participating member per month

Omada for Diabetes and Hypertension: $85 per participating member per month.

Estimated Financial Impact - $177,480

Source - Internal Service Fund

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 3 - Embrace Strong Instruction

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 2 - Respond to Student Needs

Priority 3 - Provide Enriching Learning Experiences

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 1 - Every Student Achieves

Priority 3 - Embrace Strong Instruction

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 2 - Respond to Student Needs

Priority 3 - Provide Enriching Learning Experiences

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 2 - Respond to Student Needs

Priority 3 - Provide Enriching Learning Experiences

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 3 - Provide Enriching Learning Experiences

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Pillar 2 - Every Student Supported

Priority 1 - Design Strong Student Supports

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

Policy 7.78 - Adequacy of Educational Facilities and Growth Management has been revised with Minor changes to align with State Statute.

Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped

Priority 2 - Create High Quality Infrastructure

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

The District has reviewed the compensation analysis conducted by Evergreen Solutions, LLC, and has made updates to the Administrative Salary Schedules as a result.

Pillar 3 - Every Employee Valued

Priority 1 - Recruit, Recognize and Retain

The bargaining teams from the School District and SC/TA have bargained in good faith to reach an agreement on changes to both the instructional and classified bargaining contracts. These changes reflect the efforts of both parties to provide a first-class work environment for all employees, support the District’s initiatives and increase academic achievement for all students.

Including the 0.5% increase provided at the start of the school year, the total increase in compensation for the 2024-2025 school year amounts to the following:

·         Minimum Instructional salary of $57,500

·         Instructional, rated Highly Effective= 2.5% + $1,600 performance pay

·         Instructional, rated Effective= 2.5% + $1,200 performance pay

·         Grandfathered Instructional = 2.5% + $1,200 performance pay

·         Classified= 4.5% + $600 one-time supplement

Including the 0.5% increase provided at the start of the school year, the total increase in compensation for the 2025-2026 school year amounts to the following:

·         Minimum Instructional salary of $60,000

·         Instructional, rated Highly Effective= 2.5% + $1,600 performance pay

·         Instructional, rated Effective= 2.5% + $1,200 performance pay

·         Grandfathered Instructional = 2.5% + $1,200 performance pay

·         Classified= 4.5%

Base salary rates that exceed $600.00 per day will no longer have the across the board increase.

Approval of this item also includes changes to the administrative salaries as follows:

Including the 0.5% retention increase provided at the start of the school year, the total increase in compensation for the 2024-2025 school year amounts to the following:

·         2.5% + $1,600 performance pay

Pillar 3 - Every Employee Valued

Priority 1 - Recruit, Recognize and Retain

ASHLEY ROMADKA   ashley.romadka@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net

$34,992,000 over the 2024/25 and 2025/26 fiscal years.