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Tuesday, May 20, 2025 · School board meeting record

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What the board considered

The Sarasota County School Board approved a $63.9 million contract for the Garden Elementary School replacement project and authorized several new service agreements, including after-school care and mental health support. The board also updated various administrative and student-related policies and scheduled private litigation strategy sessions for June 2025.

Why it matters

This meeting authorizes over $65 million in new school construction and service contracts, directly impacting school facilities, student support services, and district operational policies for the upcoming school year.

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No later meeting or follow-up date is stated in the reviewed record.

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Recorded votes

10 recorded votes9 split

Split votes (9)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Board Meeting Minutes.

Moved by Tom Edwards · Seconded by Liz Barker

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.

Moved by Liz Barker · Seconded by Robyn Marinelli

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IMPACT FEE STUDY

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve the piggyback contract awarded to TischlerBise for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services.

Moved by Tom Edwards · Seconded by Robyn Marinelli

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve an agreement with Jon F. Swift, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,946,303.14 for construction services for the Garden Elementary School Replacement project. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval be General Counsel.

Moved by Tom Edwards · Seconded by Liz Barker

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

APPROVAL OF THE REAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MILESTONE TOWER MANAGEMENT LLC FOR FORMER SOUTH COUNTY BUS DEPOT, 2500 TAYLOR RANCH TRAIL, VENICE, FL.

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Real Property Lease Agreement for the Former South County Bus Depot, 2500 Taylor Ranch Trail, Venice, 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.

Moved by Tom Edwards · Seconded by Robyn Marinelli

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICIES FROM SCHOOL BOARD POLICY BOOK CHAPTER 3: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised policies from the School Board Policy Book Chapter 3: School Administration.

Moved by Robyn Marinelli · Seconded by Liz Barker

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICIES FROM SCHOOL BOARD POLICY BOOK CHAPTER 5: STUDENTS

Motion: That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised policies from the School Board Policy Book Chapter 5: Students.

Moved by Liz Barker · Seconded by Robyn Marinelli

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRIVATE MEETING CONCERNING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES AND SETTLEMENT IN RE: MARIA PEDERSON V. SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD,

Moved by Tom Edwards · Seconded by Robyn Marinelli

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRIVATE MEETING CONCERNING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES AND SETTLEMENT IN RE: MELISSA STONE, AS PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A.S.

Moved by Liz Barker · Seconded by Robyn Marinelli

Total

5

Yes
4
No
0
Absent
1

Unanimous votes (1)

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Yes
5
No
0

School district

People and votes

Liz Barker

School Board Member

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10 recorded votes

  1. Recorded voteItem 4.1

    APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the May 20, 2025, agenda as submitted on May 13, 2025, with the following changes:”; the record reports passed.

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  2. Recorded voteItem 8.1

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Board Meeting Minutes.”; the record reports passed.

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  3. Recorded voteItem 9.1

    APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.”; the record reports passed.

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  4. Recorded voteItem 11.1

    APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IMPACT FEE STUDY - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the piggyback contract awarded to TischlerBise for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services.”; the record reports passed.

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  5. Recorded voteItem 11.2

    APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY REPLACEMENT PROJECT - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve an agreement with Jon F. Swift, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,946,303.14 for construction services for the Garden Elementary School Replacement project. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval be General Counsel.”; the record reports passed.

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  6. Recorded voteItem 11.3

    APPROVAL OF THE REAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MILESTONE TOWER MANAGEMENT LLC FOR FORMER SOUTH COUNTY BUS DEPOT, 2500 TAYLOR RANCH TRAIL, VENICE, FL. - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Real Property Lease Agreement for the Former South County Bus Depot, 2500 Taylor Ranch Trail, Venice, 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.”; the record reports passed.

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  7. Recorded voteItem 11.4

    APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICIES FROM SCHOOL BOARD POLICY BOOK CHAPTER 3: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised policies from the School Board Policy Book Chapter 3: School Administration.”; the record reports passed.

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  8. Recorded voteItem 11.5

    APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICIES FROM SCHOOL BOARD POLICY BOOK CHAPTER 5: STUDENTS - Voted yes on the motion “That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised policies from the School Board Policy Book Chapter 5: Students.”; the record reports passed.

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  9. Recorded voteItem 11.6

    REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRIVATE MEETING CONCERNING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES AND SETTLEMENT IN RE: MARIA PEDERSON V. SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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  10. Recorded voteItem 11.7

    REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRIVATE MEETING CONCERNING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES AND SETTLEMENT IN RE: MELISSA STONE, AS PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A.S. - Voted yes; the record reports passed.

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Split-screen / Notes

School Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM North Port City Hall Chambers

1. Call Meeting to Order Present: • Tim Enos, Chair • Robyn Marinelli, Vice Chair • Liz Barker • Tom Edwards • Bridget Ziegler – by Phone

2. Pledge of Allegiance Flag Salute: North Port High School JROTC Student Representative: Jaylin Pryer, North Port High School Arts Moment: Taylor Ranch Elementary Choir

3. Recognitions/Presentations Recognition of High School Athletes: • Alliana Janeiro, Imagine School - Weightlifting • Angel Vazquez, Imagine School - Weightlifting • Kaitlin Kohlenberg, North Port HS - Weightlifting • Milana Borrelli, Venice High School - Wrestling • Dillon Bryant, Venice High School – Weightlifting • Tanner Ruh, Venice High School - Weightlifting

4. Approval of Agenda

4.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board - May 20, 2025 (Addendum).pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the May 20, 2025, agenda as submitted on May 13, 2025, with the following changes: HUMAN RESOURCES • The Instructional/Classified Personnel Report addendum

Moved by: Tom Edwards Seconded by: Robyn Marinelli

Aye Liz Barker, Tom Edwards, Tim Enos, Robyn Marinelli, and Bridget Ziegler Approved 5-0

5. Superintendent's Report Topics: • Consent Agenda: Item 10.1, 10.2, 10.4, 10.12, 10.21 • Summer Feeding Partnership with All Faiths Food Bank • Parent University Digital Parenting • ESE Parent Survey • Garden Elementary School Limited Indoor Air Quality Assessment • Student Code of Conduct Advertisement

6. School/Department Reports School Showcase: Glenallen Elementary School

7. Public Comment - Agenda Items Speakers:

Carol Lerner – Item 10.2

Deb Hays – Item 10.18

Julie Forestier – Item 10.2

Mary Holmes – Moved to general comment

Mollie Young – Item 10.2

Wendy Rosen – Item 10.2 Lisa Schurr – Item 10.2

Betty Barriga – Item 10.2 Nicole Walkiewicz – Item 10.2 Anya Dennison – Item 10.2 Alan Pollak – Item 10.2

8. Approval of Minutes

8.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Meeting - Apr 15 2025 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - May 06 2025 - Minutes - Public.docx

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Board Meeting Minutes.

Moved by: Tom Edwards Seconded by: Liz Barker

Aye Liz Barker, Tom Edwards, Tim Enos, Robyn Marinelli Not Present: Bridget Ziegler

Approved 4:0

9. Approval of Consent Agenda

9.1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda.

Moved by: Liz Barker Seconded by: Robyn Marinelli

Aye Liz Barker, Tom Edwards, Tim Enos, Robyn Marinelli Not Present: Bridget Ziegler

Approved 4:0

10. Consent Agenda

Consent Action

Academic Services

10.1 APPROVAL OF THE CARNEGIE LEARNING CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE LEARNING PL - Sarasota Summer Institute Follow-Up Partnership Proposal.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Carnegie Learning Contract for the Math 4 All Initiative. 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.

10.2 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 ELEMENTARY BEFORE/AFTERCARE FEE SCHEDULE Fee Sched 25-26.pdf

That the Sarasota County School Board approve the 2025-2026 Elementary Before/Aftercare Fee Schedule.

10.4 APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF FLYLEAF PUBLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ESE TEACHERS IN GRADES 3-5 Flyleaf_Publishing_Quote_QN000923_2025-03-31.pdf

Board Meeting - May 20 2025. Location: North Port City Hall Chambers. Time: 06:00 PM. Agenda: Board Meeting - May 20 2025 - Agenda - Html THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA North Port City Hall Chambers 4970 City Hall Boulevard North Port, FL 34286 Regular Board Meeting May 20, 2025 6:00 PM 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance Flag Salute: North Port High School JROTC Student Representative: Jaylin Pryer, North Port High School Arts Moment: Taylor Ranch Elementary Choir 3. Recognitions/Presentations Recognition of High School Athletes 4. Approval of Agenda 4.1 APPROVAL OF AGENDA Board - May 20, 2025 (Addendum).pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the May 20, 2025 agenda as submitted on May 13, 2025 with the following changes: HUMAN RESOURCES  The Instructional/Classified Personnel Report addendum 5. Superintendent's Report 6. School/Department Reports School Showcase: Glenallen Elementary School 7. Public Comment - Agenda Items 8. Approval of Minutes 8.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Board Meeting - Apr 15 2025 - Minutes - Public.docx Monthly Work Session - May 06 2025 - Minutes - Public.docx That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Board Meeting Minutes. 9. Approval of Consent Agenda 9.1 APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Consent Agenda. 10. Consent Agenda Consent Action Academic Services 10.1 APPROVAL OF THE CARNEGIE LEARNING CONTRACT WITH CARNEGIE LEARNING PL - Sarasota Summer Institute Follow-Up Partnership Proposal.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Carnegie Learning Contract for the Math 4 All Initiative. 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. 10.2 APPROVAL OF 2025-2026 ELEMENTARY BEFORE/AFTERCARE FEE SCHEDULE Fee Sched 25-26.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the 2025-2026 Elementary Before/Aftercare Fee Schedule. 10.3 APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTIES AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL SERVICES BGC Agreement (25-26) approved(20513587.1).pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties. 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. 10.4 APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF FLYLEAF PUBLISHING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR ESE TEACHERS IN GRADES 3-5 Flyleaf_Publishing_Quote_QN000923_2025-03-31.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the purchase of supplemental instructional materials for ESE Teachers in Grades 3-5 from Flyleaf Publishing Co. 10.5 APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES BY INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS; PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, LLC Contract PALLC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the renewed contract with Ms. Clara Fitzsimmons, Licensed School Psychologist. 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. 10.6 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 33119028v1 - Minnesota State Colleges St. Cloud State University Sarasota Co School Board Agreement 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve an agreement with St. Cloud State University and The School Board of Sarasota County, Florida. 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. 10.7 APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL For THE TEACCH AUTISM PROGRAM (TEACCH) AND SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY, FLORIDA 32687897v4 - University North Carolina Chapel Hill TEACCH Autism Agreement 2025 Rev Approved.docx Sarasota Florida Quote TEACCH.pdf Fundamentals of Structured TEACCHing Flyer May2023.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the agreement between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the TEACCH Autism Program (TEACCH) and School Board of Sarasota County, Florida. 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. 10.8 APPROVAL OF THE AFFILIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS & UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA'S "PROJECT PARASOL: ESOL PARAPROFESSIONAL TO TEACHER PIPELINE" GRANT USF Memorandum ESOL 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Affiliation Agreement between Sarasota County Schools and the University of South Florida's "Project Parasol: ESOL Paraprofessional to Teacher Pipeline" Grant. 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. 10.9 APPROVAL OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE , CIRCUIT 12 AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, CIRCUIT 12 INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT 33181172v1 - FL Dept of Juvenile Justice Circuit 12 Interagency Agreement 2025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the interagency agreement between the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), Circuit 12 and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) as required. 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. 10.10 APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST INTERN CONTRACT BETWEEN SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 2025-2026 SY USF Agreement.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the School Psychologist Intern Contract between Sarasota County School Board and University of South Florida 2025-2026 SY. 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. 10.11 APPROVAL OF THE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE FLORIDA DIAGNOSTIC LEARNING AND RESOURCES SYSTEM (FDLRS) SUNCOAST ASSOCIATE CENTER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY SCHOOLS Board - FDLRS Charlotte County.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Professional and Technical Services Contract between the Florida Diagnostic Learning and Resources System (FDLRS) Suncoast Associate Center and Charlotte County Schools. 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. 10.12 APPROVAL OF THE RENEWAL OF THE SCHOOLINKS CONTRACT SchooLinks contract 25-26 to 27-28 NEW.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve to continue an agreement with SchooLinks at $163,520.00 per year for SY 2025-2026 through SY 2027-2028, not to exceed $500,000 over the three-year period. 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. 10.13 APPROVAL OF HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS BHS Field Trip 8-21 thru 8-23-25 Football Auburn (Carlos Woods).pdf RHS Field Trip 6-26 theu 7-01-25 TSA Nashville TN.pdf VHS Field Trip 8-26 thru 8-31-25 Boys Golf Scottsdale AZ (Chris Adams).pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the High School Field Trips. Human Resources: Staffing and Professional Standards 10.14 APPROVAL OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES INSTRUCTIONAL/CLASSIFIED PERSONNEL REPORT Board - May 20, 2025 (Regular).pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Human Resources Instructional/Classified Personnel Report. Human Resources: Compensation, Risk Management, and Labor Relations 10.15 APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS SERVICES AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE SERVICES FOR LIABILTY CLAIMS ADJUSTING Amendment to Agreement 2025 School Board Of Sarasota County.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the amendment to the Workers' Compensation Claims Services Agreement to include Services for Liability. Business Services: Budget, Grants, and Financials 10.16 APPROVAL OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S QUARTERLY FINANCE REPORT FOR THE QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 March 24-25 Supers.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Superintendent's Quarterly Financial Reports ending March 31, 2025. Business Services: Purchasing and Material Management 10.17 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR FURNITURE, FURNISHING & SERVICES TIPS REC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contracts awarded to School Outfitters, Fleetwood Group, Inc., and Schoolhouse Products for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services. 10.18 APPROVAL TO INCREASE THE PURCHASING LIMIT FOR SPEECH, OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL THERAPY, ESE SERVICES & OTHER STAFFING PERSONNEL BID #24-0026 5.20.25 Increase Memorandum.docx That the Sarasota County School Board approve the request to increase the purchasing limit for ‘Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapy, ESE Services & Other Personnel’ by an additional $1,000,000.00. 10.19 APPROVAL TO AWARD ITN #25-0034 FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFIT BROKER AND CONSULTANT Benefit ConsultingREC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the proposal of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., for ‘Employee Benefit Broker and Consultant’ in an amount not to exceed $340,000.00 annually for years one through five and $357,000.00 for years six and seven. 10.20 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER COOPERATIVE CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOLS TylerTechREC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the cooperative contract awarded to Tyler Technologies, Inc. for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services not to exceed $1,200,000.00. 10.21 APPROVAL TO REJECT ITB #25-0203 FOR SIGNAGE – PROVIDE AND INSTALL 5.20.25Signage 25-0203 REJECT.docx That the Sarasota County School Board rejects the bids to provide ‘Signage – Provide and Install’. 10.22 APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION OF INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE AS PROPERTY TO BE DELETED 5.20.25 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 $3,939.97. Operations: Planning, Construction, Facilities, and Maintenance 10.23 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES’ PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR THE LANDINGS MAROON GREEN & BLUE ALTERATIONS 2024 DB CONTRACT Final PA-05_The_Landings_Maroon_Green_Blue_Alterations_2024_SubComp_Email_052025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board accept the project as complete and approve the final payment and certificate of substantial completion. 10.24 APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF THE PORTABLES #99-664, 99-681, 99-699, & 99-710 LOCATED AT GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. 0028035_GardenSitePlan.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the deletion of the Portables #99-664, 99-681, 99-699, & 99-710 located at Garden Elementary School from F.I.S.H inventory. 10.25 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 ($1,945,615.99) deduct for Direct Material Purchases and the corresponding ($11,539.80) deduct for sales tax savings. These change orders result in an overall contract decrease of ($2,666,479.19), with anticipated Direct Material Purchase Orders to be issued in the amount of $1,945,615.99, resulting in an overall savings of $11,539.80. May 20-2025_CSD-CO.pdf May 20, 2025 CSD- CO Backup.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve and/or ratify the Construction Services’ change orders. 10.26 APPROVAL TO EXTEND TWO (2) PAINTING AND WEATHERPROOFING CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACTS FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE (1)-YEAR PERIOD CMC_Addl1yrExtLtr_2025-2026.pdf JAA_Addl1yrExtLtr_2025-2026.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve to extend the two (2) painting and weatherproofing consulting services contracts for an additional one (1) year period. 10.27 ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION SERVICES’ PROJECT COMPLETION AND APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION FOR LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRONT OFFICE LOBBY SECURITY 2024 DB CONTRACT Lakeview Security Office Renov_Final Pay App 05_wSubComp Cert_Closeout Email_052025.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board accept the project as complete and approve the final payment and certificate of substantial completion. 10.28 APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF PORTABLES #99-064; #99-223; #99-224; & #99-225 LOCATED AT SAILOR CIRCUS DEMO MEMO- Sailor Circus-signed.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the deletion of portables # 99-064; # 99-223; #99-224; & #99-225 located at Sailor Circus from F.I.S.H inventory. 10.29 APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF THE STORAGE SHED #96-305 LOCATED AT PINE VIEW SCHOOL DEMO MEMO- Pine View-signed.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the deletion of the storage shed #96-305 located at Pine View School from F.I.S.H inventory. 10.30 APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF THE STORAGE SHEDS #96-151 & #96-232 LOCATED AT RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL DEMO MEMO- RHS-signed.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the deletion of the storage sheds #96-151 & #96-232 located at Riverview High School from F.I.S.H inventory. 10.31 APPROVAL OF THE DELETION OF THE STORAGE SHEDS #96-228 & #96-201 LOCATED AT GARDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DEMO MEMO- Garden Sheds.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the deletion of the storage sheds #96-228 & #96-201 located at Garden Elementary School from F.I.S.H inventory. Operations: Safety & Security 10.32 APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SARASOTA COUNTY IN REFERENCE TO THE CARRYING OF FIREARMS IN COURT FACILITIES WHEN CARRYING OUT THEIR OFFICIAL DUTIES. Firearms in Court Facilities MOU - SCSO and SCSPD (002) 2025 Approved - signed.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve this MOU/Agreement with SCSO regarding the carrying of firearms and weapons in court facilities. 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. 11. Discussion Agenda Business Services: Purchasing and Material Management 11.1 APPROVAL TO PURCHASE MATERIALS AND/OR SERVICES FROM VENDORS UNDER PIGGYBACK CONTRACT WITH A LEAD AGENCY THAT UTILIZED A COMPETITIVE PROCESS FOR EDUCATIONAL FACILITY IMPACT FEE STUDY ImpactFeesREC.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the piggyback contract awarded to TischlerBise for the anticipated purchase of materials and/or services. Operations: Planning, Construction, Facilities, and Maintenance 11.2 APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE GARDEN ELEMENTARY REPLACEMENT PROJECT Part_1of2_GMP_JFS_GardenReplacement_Const.pdf Part_2of2_GMP_Exhibits_B-F_JFS_GardenReplacement_Const.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve an agreement with Jon F. Swift, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,946,303.14 for construction services for the Garden Elementary School Replacement project. That the Sarasota County School Board authorize the Chairperson or the Vice Chairperson and the Superintendent to execute the agreement contingent upon form approval be General Counsel. 11.3 APPROVAL OF THE REAL PROPERTY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH MILESTONE TOWER MANAGEMENT LLC FOR FORMER SOUTH COUNTY BUS DEPOT, 2500 TAYLOR RANCH TRAIL, VENICE, FL. 2025 Site Lease Milestone - Former South County Bus Depot.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the Real Property Lease Agreement for the Former South County Bus Depot, 2500 Taylor Ranch Trail, Venice, 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. School Board 11.4 APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICIES FROM SCHOOL BOARD POLICY BOOK CHAPTER 3: SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Policy 3.10_--_Administrative_Organization.pdf Policy 3.25_--_Automatic_External_Defibrillators.pdf Policy 3.43_Internet_Safety.pdf Policy 3.50_--_Public_Records_Request.pdf Policy 3.50a Public Records Request Procedures.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised policies from the School Board Policy Book Chapter 3: School Administration . 11.5 APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICIES FROM SCHOOL BOARD POLICY BOOK CHAPTER 5: STUDENTS Policy 5.20_Student_Attendance_Zones_and_Choice_Options.pdf Policy 5.33_-_Teacher_Removal_of_Students_from_Classroom.pdf Policy 5.34_-_Expulsion_of_Students.pdf Policy 5.70_--_Student_Records.pdf Policy 5.71_--_Directory_Information.pdf Policy 5.201_School Choice Options.pdf Policy 5.322_-_Prohibition_Against_use__sale_or_possession_of_Alcohol_and_Drugs.pdf Policy 5.371_--_Gang_Control_Policy.pdf Policy 5.372.pdf Policy_5.50_Academic_Honesty.pdf That the Sarasota County School Board approve the revised policies from the School Board Policy Book Chapter 5: Students . 11.6 REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRIVATE MEETING CONCERNING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES AND SETTLEMENT IN RE: MARIA PEDERSON V. SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, CASE NO. 2023 CA 7688 NC, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.011(8) ON JUNE 10, 2025 To move to authorize a litigation strategy session regarding Maria Pederson v. Sarasota County School Board, Case No. 2023 CA 7688 NC , pursuant to Florida Statute section 286.011(8) to be held on June 10, 2025, at a time to be determined in order to conduct the private meeting. 11.7 REQUEST TO SCHEDULE PRIVATE MEETING CONCERNING SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS AND/OR STRATEGY SESSIONS RELATED TO LITIGATION EXPENDITURES AND SETTLEMENT IN RE: MELISSA STONE, AS PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF A.S., A MINOR CHILD V. SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, CASE NO. 2025 CA 335 NC, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE SECTION 286.011(8) ON JUNE 10, 2025 To move to authorize a litigation strategy session regarding Melissa Stone, as parent/legal guardian of A.S., a Minor Child v. Sarasota County School Board, Case No. 2025 CA 335 NC , pursuant to Florida Statute section 286.011(8) to be held on June 10, 2025, at a time to be determined in order to conduct the private meeting. 12. Public Comment - General 13. For the Record 14. Adjournment Document: 39179

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