Board Meeting - Oct 21 2025

Board Meeting - Oct 21 2025. Location: Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Blvd.. Time: 10:00 AM. Agenda: Board Meeting - Oct 21 2025 - Agenda - Html THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA Landings Administrative Complex 1980 Landings Boulevard Regular Board Meeting October 21, 2025 10:00 AM 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of Agenda 3.1 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA That the Sarasota County School Board approve the October 21, 2025 agenda as submitted on October 14, 2025 with the following changes: HUMAN RESOURCES: Addendum for the Instructional/Classified Personnel Report was added to agenda. 4. Superintendent's Report 5. Public Comment - Agenda Items 6. Approval of Consent Agenda 6.1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda. 7. Consent Agenda Academic Services 7.1 APPROVAL OF THE DATA SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE SARASOTA BALLET OF FLORIDA, INC. 38225780v1 - Sarasota Ballet of Florida Data Sharing Agreement 2025-26.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the data sharing agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Inc. 7.2 APPROVAL OF THE DATA SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. YMCA of Southwest Florida Data Sharing Agreement 2025 MRM clean.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the data sharing agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and the YMCA of Southwest Florida, Inc. 7.3 APPROVAL OF THE DATA SHARING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC. 38282519v1 - Big Brothers Big Sisters DSA SY25-26.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the data sharing agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. 7.4 APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND CENTERSTONE MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM 2025 Centerstone and SRQ County School Board3.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Sarasota County School Board and Centerstone Mobile Response Team. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.5 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS CORP AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL PBS Contract 10.21.25.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Contract Agreement between Positive Behavior Supports Corp and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.6 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN NATIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC., AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. National Staffing Contract 10.21.25.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract agreement between National Staffing Solutions, Inc., and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.7 APPROVAL OF VOCATIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN DARK RHIANNON “VIP Groomer” LLC AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL VIP Groomer Vocational Instructional Agreement 2025 MRM clean.docx That the Sarasota County School Board approve Vocational Instructional Program Agreement between DARK RHIANNON “VIP Groomer” LLC and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.8 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE PRE-EMPLOYABILITY TRANSITION SERVICES COLLABORATIVE FDOE 2025-2026 GRANT, AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL. 38321589v1 - FLDOE Vocational Rehabilitation Contract (002) 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the contract agreement between The State of Florida Department of Education Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Pre-Employability Transition Services Collaborative FDOE 2025-2026 Grant and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.9 APPROVAL OF AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HOME HEALTH AGENCY-COLLIER, LLC DBA MEDERI CARETENDERS AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Home Health Agency-Collier dba Mederi Caretenders.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between Home Health Agency-Collier, LLC Dba Mederi Caretenders and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.10 APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS PVS 2-21 thru 2-23-26 AP Art History Students NYC, NY ( Sharon Salamon).pdf PVS 3-18 thru 3-22-26 Gr 9-12 Choir NYC, NY (Sarah Mayper).pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve High School Field Trips. 7.11 APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN JUNIOR ACHIEVMENT OF TAMPA BAY, 3DE FLORIDA SCHOOLS, LLC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL Junior Achievement.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay and 3DE Florida Schools, LLC. That the Sarasota County School Board Authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. 7.12 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES, INC. AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FL BGCSDC School Board Agreement 25-26.pdf That the agreement between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties, Inc. and the School Board of Sarasota County, FL. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form by General Counsel. 7.13 APPROVAL OF VENDOR ON PROPOSAL OF SERVICES FOR ONLINE COURSE Sarasota-County-Cost Proposal-2025r1.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Proposal of Services and Vendor Application with Literacy Solutions and More for the provision of online ESOL and Reading endorsement coursework for district staff. Human Resources: Staffing and Professional Standards 7.14 APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT Board - October 21, 2025 (Regular).pdf Board - October 21, 2025 (Addendum).pdf 10-21-25 Addendum 2.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Human Resources Instructional/Classified Personnel Report. 7.15 APPROVAL OF THE REVISED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MANAGER, SUPPORT SERVICES Job 330 - Manager School Support Svcs Markup.docx That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised job description Manager, Support Services. 7.16 APPROVAL OF THE NEW JOB DESCRIPTION FOR PRINT SERVICES SPECIALIST Print Services Specialist.doc That the Sarasota County School Board approve the new job description for Print Services Specialist. Human Resources: Compensation, Risk Management, and Labor Relations 7.17 APPROVAL OF THE 2025-26 ADMINISTRATOR COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT That the Sarasota County School Board approve the compensation increase for administrators at 2.5% recurring and $1600 nonrecurring. Business Services: Purchasing and Material Management 7.18 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & RELATED ITEMS Music Choice Partners REC.pdf That Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contracts awarded to West Music Company for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services. 7.19 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR MUSIC INSTRUMENTS, SHEET MUSIC AND REPAIRS Music Tips REC.pdf That Sarasota County School Board approve 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. 7.20 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS & SUPPLIES Cadence Music REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the piggyback cooperative contract awarded to Cadence Music, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services. 7.21 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER ATTACHED LIST) THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESS Skyward REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the purchase of the attached contract for the purchase of materials and/or services. 7.22 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER ATTACHED LIST)THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESS SUBSCRIPTION OF DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS, FROM KOGNITY FOR IB DIPLOMA Kognity REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contract awarded to Kognity USA., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services. 7.23 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR FURNITURE, INSTALLATION, AND RELATED SERVICES Wenger REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contracts awarded to Wenger Corporation for the anticipated purchase of furniture, installation, and related services. 7.24 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES School Specialty REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contracts awarded to School Specialty for the anticipated purchase of educational school supplies. 7.25 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #26-0061 FOR FUMIGATION SERVICES Fumigation26-0061REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the bid of Haskell Termite & Pest Control, Inc., for ‘Fumigation Services’ in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. 7.26 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES- CRITICAL RESPONSE GROUP, INC. Critical Response Group REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contracts awarded to Critical Response Group, Inc., for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services. 7.27 APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED 10.21.25 Board Deletion REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the classification of equipment and furniture, as property to be deleted, in an amount of ($3,179.95). 7.28 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #26-0103 FOR GYMNASIUM, BLEACHERS, AND ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS Gymnasium REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the bids of Southeastern Seating, Inc, and SSE & Associates, Inc., for ‘‘Gymnasium, Bleachers, and Athletic Equipment, Maintenance and Repairs’ in an amount not to exceed $500,000.00. 7.29 APPROVAL TO AWARD RFQ #26-0004 FOR YEARBOOK SERVICES YearbookServices260004REC1.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the proposals of Balfour, Entourage Yearbooks, Friesens Corporation, Hercules Achievements, LLC., Inter-State Studio Publishing, Rekcut Photographic, Inc., dba Leonard’s, LLC, Strawbridge Studios, Inc., TreeRing, Walsworth Yearbooks, and YearbookLife to provide Yearbook Services at no cost to the district. This proposal is for a three-year period with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods, and the right to increase the pool of qualified companies on an as-needed basis. 7.30 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #26-0012 FOR MOVING SERVICES MovingScv 26-0012 REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the bids of Commercial Moving & Storage, Inc., Pampered Movers, and Strong College Students Moving for ‘Moving Services’ in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00. 7.31 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #26-0309 TV STUDIO AND BROADCASTING - EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES TV Studio Broadcasting REC.pdf That Sarasota County School Board approve the bids of CDW Government LLC, Encore Broadcast Solutions, and Innovated Solutions, Inc., for ‘TV Studio and Broadcasting Equipment and Services’ in an amount not to exceed $380,000.00. 7.32 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #26-0112 FOR COMMERCIAL KITCHEN REFRIGERATION MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATION SERVICES Commercial Kitchen REC.pdf That Sarasota County School Board approve the bids of ABM Building Services, LLC., Americare Appliance Repair Inc., and Coastline Cooling, LLC., for ‘Commercial Kitchen Refrigeration Maintenance & Installation Services’ in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00. 7.33 APPROVAL TO AWARD BID #26-0154 FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT & COMMERCIAL GAS OPERATED APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICES FS Equipment REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the bids of Americare Appliance Repair Inc., Pro Tech Restaurant Service, Inc., and Rush Service Group, LLC dba PGM Service for ‘Food Service Equipment & Commercial Gas Operated Appliance Repair Services’ in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00. 7.34 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS OR SERVICES (PER ATTACHED LIST) THAT ARE EXEMPT FROM THE BIDDING PROCESS 2025-10-21 scf-early-college-sarasota-county-articulation-agreement.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the vendors listed for the anticipated purchase of materials and services exempt from the bidding process. Operations: Planning, Construction, Facilities, and Maintenance 7.35 APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATION 2025 PROJECT PBK_Contract.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the architect contract with PBK Architects Florida, Inc., to provide architectural services for the North Port High School HVAC Renovation 2025 project. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement. 7.36 APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT FOR PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL HVAC RENOVATION 2025 PROJECT ME&S_Contract.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the construction manager contract with McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc., to provide preconstruction services for the North Port High School HVAC Renovation 2025 project. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement. 7.37 APPROVAL AND/OR RATIFICATION OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES' CHANGE ORDERS The Construction Services' change orders are summarized on the enclosure for ease of review. Included in these change orders is a ($1,248,837.76) decrease for Direct Material Purchases and the corresponding ($82,929.43) deduct for sales tax savings, and $320,977.80 for additional services. These change orders result in an overall contract decrease of ($1,010,789.39). Oct 21-2025_CSD-CO.pdf Oct 21-2025_CSD-CO Backup.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve and/or ratify the Construction Services’ change orders. Operations: Safety & Security 7.38 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY FOR INTERAGENCY INFORMATION SHARING OF VENDOR PERSONNEL SECURITY SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR SARASOTA COUNTY CAD AND MOBILE CAD 32561674v2 - SCSO Lead Contract Agreement Sarasota Central Square LCA_SCSPD (002) approved Updated 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Lead Contract Agreement. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement as approved by General Counsel. 7.39 APPROVAL OF THE INTERAGENCY USER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND USE (WINGS) 18766721v4 - SCSO and SCSPD CJIS (WinGS) Interagency Agreement (WinGS) 2023 Approved by S&S Updated 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Interagency User Agreement. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement as approved by General Counsel. 7.40 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION EXCHANGE AND USE (FCIC/NCIC) THROUGH CJNET 18766729v2 - SCSO and SCSPD CJIS (NCIC-FCIC) Interagency Agreement 2023 Approved by S&S Updated 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Interagency User Agreement. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval by General Counsel. Superintendent 7.41 APPROVAL OF THE PRIORITY ACCESS TO HOUSING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA AND THE VENICE AVENUE APARTMENTS, LLC AND THE SRQ STATION APARTMENTS, LLC SRQ Station - SRQ County School District Priority Agreement.pdf Venice Ave Apts - SRQ County School District Priority Agreement.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Priority Access to Housing Agreement between the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida and The SRQ Station Apartments, LLC as presented. School Board 7.42 APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES CHAPTER 4: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Policy 4.24_Artificial_Intelligence.pdf Policy 4.40_--_Extracurricular_Program.pdf Policy 4.51_--_Student_Publications.pdf Policy 4.65_--_Virtual_Instruction.pdf Policy 4.115_Grade_Forgiveness.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the request to advertise the revised policies from Chapter 4: Curriculum and Instruction – Policies 4.24, 4.40, 4.51, 4.65, 4.115. 7.43 APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE REVISED SCHOOL BOARD POLICIES CHAPTER 8: AUXILIARY SERVICES Policy 8.10_Safety.pdf Policy 8.17_--_Emergency_Disaster.pdf Policy 8.19_--_Security_Plan.pdf Policy 8.23_--_Use_of_Unmanned_Aerial_Systems.pdf Policy 8.24_--_Use_of_School_District_Security_Video_.pdf Policy 8.52_--_Construction_Change_Orders.pdf Policy 8.80_--_Records_Retention_and_Disposal Revised.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the request to advertise the revised policies from Chapter 8: Auxiliary Services. 7.44 APPROVAL OF 2026-28 SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION INSTRUMENT Supt Eval Template 2026.pdf Performance Objective Template 2026-28.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Superintendent evaluation instrument for the 2025-26, 2026-27, 2027-28 school years. 8. Discussion Agenda General 8.1 APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY: CHAPTER 2 - SCHOOL BOARD ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE Policy 2.223 Religious Expression at School Board Meetings.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the request to advertise the new policy from Chapter 2: School Board Organization and Governance 8.2 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION — CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY Resolution_ Celebrating America's Semiquincentennial (2).pdf That the School Board of Sarasota County adopt Resolution No. ___, Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. 8.3 APPROVAL OF THE NAMING OF THE BOOKER HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD AS “FRED GILMORE FIELD AT TORNADO ALLEY” That the Sarasota County School Board approve the recommendation of the naming of the Booker High School Football Field. 9. Public Comment - General 10. For the Record 11. Adjournment Document: 52251