THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, FEBRUARY 17, 2004
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public Forum at 5:30 p.m., in Room 160, at the J.E. Hall Educational Services Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:
Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham Vice Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt
Board Members: Mr. Gary Bergosh
Mr. Ronnie L. Clark (present via speakerphone)
Ms. Finkelstein
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco M. Negron, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
Mrs. Stidham called the Public Forum to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Bob Husbands gave the invocation and Ms. Finkelstein led the pledge of allegiance.
Recognition of Carver/Century Football Team
The Carver/Century Football Team was recognized for finishing their 2003 season undefeated with an 8 and 0 record.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Dustin Norton Escambia Charter School
Susie Colbert Student Dress Code (District-Wide Uniform Standard)
John Peacock Athletic Fields at West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
Arlene Costello BEST Teaching Salary Career Ladder Program Proposal (Item V.C.4.1)
Sam Macks Coaching Issues at Northview High School
Madonna Jackson-Williams “Read Across America”
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mrs. Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:48 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Mr. Bergosh and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, adoption of the agenda (as amended), was approved unanimously.
II. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
A. Permission to Adopt
AMENDED 1. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17 – 3.02 (7) f.8 – Magnet Programs or Schools; 3.02 (8) – Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy
Motion was made
by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt “Amendment to School
District Rule 6Gx17 – 3.02 (7) f.8 – Magnet Programs or Schools; 3.02 (8)
– Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy,” with the following revision to
Section 3.02 (8)(f)(2)(a)(ii): The student enrollment at Brown Barge
is set at minimum of 518 530 students. Brown-Barge will begin
each school year with no more than 547 560 students existing
normal attrition will not affect the ability to offer academic progress during
the course of the year. Motion failed 3 to 2 with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham,
and Mr. Clark voting “No.”
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to adopt “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17 – 3.02 (7) f.8 – Magnet Programs or Schools; 3.02 (8) – Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy (as presented).” Mrs. Stidham called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
2. Notice of Intent to Adopt Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 7
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to adopt “Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 7.”
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who expressed her thoughts regarding the election process for adopting the District-Wide Uniform Standard, as outlined in Section 7.17 (4) “Uniforms.”
Motion was approved unanimously.
3. Notice of Intent to Name the Physical Education, Art and Music Building at Wedgewood Middle School the “Lawrence Young, Sr. Building”
Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt “Lawrence Young, Sr. Building” as the name of the physical education, art and music building at Wedgewood Middle School.
The Board recognized Larry Reid, who expressed appreciation on behalf of the faculty and students of Wedgewood Middle School, for the Board’s consideration in naming the physical education, art, and music building after Lawrence Young, Sr.
Motion was approved unanimously.
B. Permission to Advertise
CORRECTED 1. Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17 – 5.04(6)(c) – Telephone Service for Schools
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve for advertising, “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17 – 5.04(6)(c) – Telephone Service for Schools.” Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Stidham questioned how this particular rule amendment related to another item on the agenda, entitled “District Cellular Telephony and Radio Guidelines” (Item V.E.6.A.2). Mr. Shawn Dennis, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, noted that the Board originally approved the “guidelines” at the January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting. However, at the February 16, 2004 Special Meeting, the Board had requested a revision to those “guidelines” regarding language specific to the role of the Superintendent in the authorization of cellular devices. Mrs. Stidham noted that the “guidelines” were referred to in the rule itself, and advised that “if we want to change the guidelines, we have to follow the same procedures as a rule.” Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to table this item to the March 22, 2004 Regular Meeting, was approved unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 12-17-03 SPECIAL MEETING
2. 01-09-04 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
3. 01-15-04 SPECIAL MEETING
4. 01-15-04 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
5. 01-15-04 TOWN HALL MEETING
6. 01-16-04 REGULAR WORKSHOP
7. 01-20-04 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
8. 01-20-04 REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1 through 8), was unanimous.
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Ms. Valaris Hernandez, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Nurse at Workman Middle School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of February. Ms. Hernandez received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
2. PTA Presentation
Ms. Debbie King, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA and expressed her appreciation to the Board and the Superintendent for their support.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.A.4 by Ms. Finkelstein; Item V.A.10 for speaker; Item V.B.10 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.B.12 by Ms. Finkelstein; Item V.C.1.f.7; Item V.C.4.1 by Dr.. DeWitt; Item V.D.9 by Dr. DeWitt; and Item V.E.6.2 by Mrs. Stidham. On motion by Dr. DeWitt and second by Ms. Finkelstein, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was approved unanimously.
A. Curriculum and InstructION
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
CORRECTED 1. Challenge Grant: Bridging Opera with Academics and Technology for Students
2. Challenge Grant: Project Liftoff
3. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions for Myrtle Grove Elementary
4. 2003-2008 Escambia County School District Strategic Plan
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the February 16, 2004 Regular Meeting and February 16, 2003 Special Meeting.) Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to postpone the “2003-2008 Escambia County School District Strategic Plan” to the February 23, 2004 Special Meeting, was approved unanimously.
5. 2003-2004 School Improvement Plan for Escambia Juvenile Justice Schools
DELETED 6. Contract between Workforce Escarosa, Inc., and
the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Youth Services WIA 2003-2004
Modification #1
DELETED 7. Community Based Job Coaching Services
for Students with Disabilities
AMENDED 8. Commercial Services Agreement between Cox Business Services, LLC, and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
9. Affiliation Agreement between the Escambia County School Board and West Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc., d.b.a. West Florida Hospital
10. Cooperative Agreement for Service between the School Board of Escambia County and the Justice Center of Atlanta
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the “Cooperative Agreement for Service between the School Board of Escambia County and the Justice Center of Atlanta.”
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who expressed her thoughts concerning this issue.
Motion was approved unanimously.
DELETED 11. Dual Enrollment Articulation Agreement between
the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola Junior College, the Board of Directors
of the Escambia Charter School and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
ADD 12. Memorandum of Understanding Among Pensacola Junior College, The University of West Florida, and The School Board of Escambia County, Florida
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of March 2004
2. Check Register for the month of January 2004
3. Financial Statement for the month of January 2004
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 4,038.50
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 229.50
c) Beggs & Lane $ 558.00
d) Kievit, Odom & Barlow $ 618.23
e) Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Raymond & Sheehan, P.A. $ 477.28
f) R. John Westberry $ 3,631.88
g) Gregory P. Farrar $ 825.00
6. Legal Services:
a) Steven J. Baker $ 13,924.87
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I and II for February 2004
b) Scrap Lists I and II for February 2004
8. Budget Amendments:
AMENDED a) Resolution 6: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 5: Other Special Revenue
c) Resolution 5: Capital Projects Fund
9. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
10. 2003-2004 Instructional Salary Schedule
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the “2003-2004 Instructional Salary Schedule.” On behalf of the Board, Dr. DeWitt thanked the “collaborative bargaining team” for their work in finalizing the 2003-2004 Instructional Salary Schedule.
The Board recognized Linda Holt, who stressed the need for finalizing the 2003-2004 Educational Support Personnel Salary Schedule.
Motion was approved unanimously.
11. Escambia School District Employee Benefit Trust Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003
12. Write-off outstanding debt of $6,488 and pursue appropriate legal action against Unique School Age Child Care
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the February 16, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to reject the recommendation to write-off the outstanding debt of $6,488 by Unique School Age Child Care, but to accept the recommendation to pursue appropriate legal action against Unique School Age Child Care, was unanimous.
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Benton, Amanda Teacher 01/26/04 Weis
Bowling, Kari Teacher 01/07/04 Ferry Pass Elem
ADD Carson, Willie Zone Manager 02/18/04 Custodial Services
Cartmill, Vessa Speech Lang Path 01/30/04 Longleaf
Cihota, Natalie Teacher 01/09/04 Brentwood Mid
ADD Donaldson, Otis Zone Manager 02/18/04 Custodial Services
Evans, Pauline Teacher 01/08/04 Navy Point
Fisher, Edward Teacher 01/05/04 Brentwood Mid Florentino, Cheryl Teacher 01/12/04 Hellen Caro
Hayakawa, Tatsuya Teacher 01/12/04 Dixon Ed Ctr
Jones, Gail Teacher 01/12/04 Brown-Barge
Jones, Kelli Teacher 01/05/04 Pine Meadow
Kasper, Kimberly Teacher 01/05/04 Longleaf
ADD Knowles, Terry Zone Manager 02/18/04 Custodial Services
ADD Merrill, Alfred Zone Manager 02/18/04 Custodial Services
Moser, Linda Teacher 01/08/04 Navy Point
Rigney-Merryman, K Speech Lang Path 01/29/04 Myrtle Grove (part-time)
Slay, Sarah Teacher 01/12/04 Ernest Ward
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
-None
2. Professional
-None
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Avery, Penny Montclair Pine Meadow 01/05/04
Burrill, Terry Spencer Bibbs McArthur 01/14/04
Knowlton, Byron Bellview Mid Westgate Ctr 01/14/04
Leonard, Thomas Pine Forest Washington 01/15/04
Powell, Kimper Lincoln Park Ferry Pass Mid 02/02/04
Purify, Anner Bellview Mid Woodham 12/15/03
Suggs-Booker, Virginia Brownsville Hospital/Homebound 01/06/04
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
-None
2. Reappointments
-None
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
-None
e. Resignations/Retirements
Lashley, Joshua Teacher Northview 01/06/04
Lovely, Lorin Ass’t Principal Pensacola 02/28/04 (Ret)
Tallman, Vivian Teacher McMillan Even Start 01/30/04
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
Van Matre, Judy Teacher/Brown Barge 02/25/04-05/26/04
*Witherell, Jennifer Teacher/Edgewater 01/30/04-03/19/04
*FMLA
2. Request approval for the following instructional employees work after the regular school day for FCAT remediation for the period of October 1, 2003 through May 10, 2004 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from IDEA, Part B Entitlement Grant funds:
Childress, Nichole Ernest Ward
Lamy, Mary Spencer Bibbs
3. Request approval for the following instructional employees to work outside of their regular duty hours to comply with the terms of the Wee Count contract that was approved by the Board on January 20, 2004. They are to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Nowak, Margaret McMillan Center
Smith, Martha Navy Point
Wood, Constance Warrington Elem
4. Request approval for Loretta CichonMeach, Occupational Therapist who has 19 years of experience to be placed at Grade 5, Step 14 of the Professional Salary Schedule in compliance with board policy.
5. Request approval to add Rose Briggs, teacher at Pine Forest High to work Saturday detention for the 2003-04 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from Vending Machine Flowthrough Allocation Funds.
6. Request approval to change the attached job description of Assistant Superintendent – Curriculum and Instruction Technology and Management Information Systems (MIS) to read Assistant Superintendent – Curriculum and Instruction.
7. Request approval to adopt the student calendar for 2004-05 school year.
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the February 16, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Dr. DeWitt moved to reject the student calendar for 2004-05 school year (as presented - recommended by the Calendar Committee) and to adopt the student calendar for 2004-05 as outlined in a handout that he had provided at the table. Mr. Bergosh seconded the motion for discussion.
The Board recognized Linda Holt, Sheila Romaine and Madonna Jackson-Williams, who addressed various aspects of this issue.
Motion was approved unanimously.
AMENDED 8. Request permission to advertise the Head Football
Coach position (12-months) at Northview High in accordance with the hiring
freeze. Request permission to lift the instructional hiring freeze
from February 18, 2004 to March 1, 2004.
9. For Board Information – Report the death of Patricia King, teacher at Bellview Elementary on
January 22, 2004.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Dumas, Karen (Prom) Sch Data Spec I 02/09/2004 Yniestra Elem
Riley, Daline (Prom) Admin Sec II 01/23/2004 Reading/Lang Arts
Taylor, Robert (Prom) Cust Wrkr II 02/04/2004 Dixon Ed. Center
(NOTE: Approved by staff to advertise for permanent hire.)
b. Temporary Promotions
NAME FROM TO DATE
Brown, Maria Cust Wrkr I Tch Asst Spec 01/20/2004
Bellveiw Mid Bellview Mid *
Grant, Vickey Fd Srvc Asst II Asst Fd Srvc Mgr 01/07/2004
Molino Park Molino Park *
Myles, Jeffery Maint Wrkr I Maint Wrkr II 01/12/2004
Maintenance Maintenance *
Thames, Sharley Tch Asst Spec Admin Clerk II 01/20/2004
Bellview Mid Bellview Mid *
*Temporary promotion due to hiring freeze.
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Allen, Maria (Ret) Tch Asst Spec 01/23/2004 Workman Mid
Bragg, Wanda Sch Bus Oper 01/12/2004 Transportation
Buck, Gay S. (Ret) Sch Bus Oper 01/16/2004 Transportation
Darnes, Anthony Jr. Sch Bus Oper 01/09/2004 Transportation
Drum, Debra L Sch Bus Oper 12/15/2003* Transportation
Frank, Decca Jo Sch Bus Oper 02/02/2004 Transportation
Grandison, Juanita (Ret) Cust Wrkr I 01/30/2004 McArthur Elem
McWhite, Frederick Cust Wrkr I 01/20/2004 Pine Forest
Rashied, Tuneshia Cust Wrkr I 02/06/2004 Washington Hi
Rhodes, Cecil G (Ret) Acctg Spec II 01/30/2004 Accounts Payable
Savage, Lewis Jr. Cust Wrkr I 11/19/2003** George Stone
*Employee changed date of resignation.
**Documentation received in ESP on 01/15/2004.
d. Terminations
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Clausell, Gloria Tch Asst 01/16/2004 Clubbs Alt. Ed.
Finklea, Patricia Fd Srvc Asst I 01/15/2004 Brownsville Mid
e. Suspensions
-No items submitted
ADD - Employee #45020-4108-21 be suspended for ten (10) working days without pay beginning February 18, 2004 for misconduct.
ADD - Employee #45020-4108-51 be suspended for three (3) working days without pay beginning February 18, 2004 for misconduct.
ADD - Employee #45012-9623-21 be suspended for ten (10) working days without pay beginning February 18, 2004 for misconduct.
f. Dismissals
-No items submitted
ADD - Employee #7133-0301-1 be terminated for cause effective Wednesday, February 18, 2004 for misconduct.
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON
Cook, Judy (Ext) TA Spec/Wedgewood 02/02/04-02/23/04 Medical
Hudgins, Tonia (Ext) Adm Sch Sec I/Woodham 01/02/04-02/16/04 Medical
Kay, Kim Fd Srvc Asst I/Caro Elem 02/02/04-04/12/04 Personal
Mohorn, Carolyn Sch Bus Oper/Transp 01/06/04-03/24/04 Medical*
Wade, Minnie (Ext) FSAI/Weis Elem 01/07/04-05/24/04 Medical
Wiggins, Patrick (Ext) CWI/Brentwood Elem 01/05/04-03/03/04 Medical
*FMLA
h. Special Requests
-No items submitted
3. Risk Management
a. Approval of Trailer Resident – Ferry Pass Elementary School
b. Stop Loss Participation Agreement and Final Policy – Safeco Life
DELETED c. Worker’s Compensation Medical Bill - $35,029.00
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
ADD 1. BEST Teaching Salary Career Ladder Program Proposal
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the February 16, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the “BEST Teaching Salary Career Ladder Program Proposal.”
The Board recognized Bob Husbands, Arlene Costello, Madonna Jackson-Williams, Kathy Breakall, who addressed various aspects of this issue.
Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
1. Bid Award: Food Processing: USDA Commodities, Bid #041303
2. Bid Award: Ground Beef Patties, Chicken Fried Steak & Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Bid #041603
3. Bid Renewal: Insurance Brokerage & Consulting Services, RFP #021101
4. Annual Agreement Renewal: Cafeteria Management Software Maintenance and Support
5. Annual Agreement Renewal: Copier Maintenance Service Plan for District Print Shop
6. Annual Agreement Renewal: Teacher Applicant / Certification System Software Maintenance and Support
7. Renewal of Group Term Life Insurance
8. Dell Computers for Various Schools
9. Dell Computers for End User Support
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the February 16, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to postpone the purchase of “Dell Computers for End User Support” until such time as a presentation regarding ‘technology leasing’ could be arranged. Dr. DeWitt offered a “friendly amendment” to the motion, to postpone the purchase of “Dell Computers for End User Support” until a presentation regarding ‘technology leasing’ was arranged for the March 12, 2004 Regular Workshop. Mr. Clark accepted the “friendly amendment” and the motion (as amended) was approved unanimously.
10. Vans for Maintenance Department
DELETED 11. New Century Courseware Software for Juvenile Justice Center
12. Architectural / Engineering Services for HVAC Renovations at Workman Middle School
13. Storm Shutters for Various Schools
14. Asbestos Abatement for Sherwood Elementary
15. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #249736
16. Bid Award: Carver Middle School Stadium Lighting
17. Bid Award: Tate High School Hall Bldg. (Bldg. #3) First Floor Restroom Renovation
18. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #247570
19. Change Notice # 15 to Purchase Order #235750
20. Change Notice # 2 to Purchase Order #251005
21. Change Notice # 3 to Purchase Order #249998A
22. Change Notice # 3 to Purchase Order #247573
AMENDED 23. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #255971
24. Annual Agreement: Environmental Services
25. Annual Agreement: Land Surveying Services
26. Annual Agreement: Geotechnical and Subsurface Investigation Services
27. Annual Agreement Renewal: Architectural / Engineering Services
28. Annual Agreement Renewal: Civil Engineering Services
29. Annual Agreement Renewal: Electrical Engineering Services
30. Annual Agreement Renewal: Mechanical Engineering Services
31. Annual Agreement Renewal: Structural Engineering Services
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. A.K Suter Elementary School ESE Suite & Intermediate Classroom Addition
2. Central Warehouse Power Transfer Switch
3. Byrneville Elementary School Window Replacement
4. Byrneville Elementary School Window Replacement
5. Navy Point Elementary School Cafeteria/Kitchen/Stage and Warrington Elementary School General Renovations
6. Ferry Pass Elementary School Interior Renovations
7. Ferry Pass Elementary School Interior Renovations
B. Miscellaneous
1. Pre-qualification of Contractors
2. Bid Withdrawls – L.A. Kirksey
DELETED 3. Property Purchase – 520 E. Hecker Road
2. Maintenance
-No items submitted
3. Transportation
-No items submitted
4. School Food Services
-No items submitted
5. Central Warehouse
-No items submitted
6. Information Technology
A. Miscellaneous
1. School Based Administration Computer Replacement
Cycle
ADD 2. District Cellular Telephony and Radio Guidelines
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to table “District Cellular Telephony and Radio Guidelines,” was approved unanimously.
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
1. internal Funds
a) Jim Allen Elementary School for fiscal year 2002-03
b) Bailey Middle School for fiscal year 2002-03
c) Carver Middle School for fiscal year 2002-03
d) Escambia High School for fiscal year 2002-03
e) Holm Elementary School for fiscal year 2002-03
f) Longleaf Elementary School for fiscal year 2002-03
g) McMillan Learning Center for fiscal year 2002-03
h) Northview High School for fiscal year 2002-03
i) Pensacola High School for fiscal year 2002-03
j) Sidney Nelson Learning Center for fiscal year 2002-03
k) Tate High School for fiscal year 2002-03
l) B T Washington High School for fiscal year 2002-03
m) C A Weis Elementary School for fiscal year 2002-03
n) Woodham High School for fiscal year 2002-03
*o) Warrington Middle School for fiscal year 2001-02
p) Woodham High School for fiscal year 2001-02
*Schools with findings
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
-No items submitted
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-No items submitted
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
DELETED 1. Appointments to the 2004 Escambia County
Value Adjustment Board
DELETED 2. Appointment to the Community Action Board
of Directors
3. Soliciting Assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Regarding Bargaining Methods
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the January 27, 2004 Special Workshop.) Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, “to solicit assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services regarding bargaining methods,” was approved unanimously.
DELETED 4. Scheduling of Meetings
a)
Regular March School Board Meeting
b)
Weekly Telephone Conference Calls with Legislative Consultants,
Mixon and Associates (1:00 p.m. each Monday beginning March 1, 2004 in the
Board Room at 215 West Garden Street)
c)
Town Hall Meetings for District 3, 4 and 5
d)
Budget Meetings
B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
1. Student Recommendations
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 14, was approved unanimously.
(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-78-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-92-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 04-114-521 be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board and that the student not be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County.
(4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-130-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-131-661 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(6) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-132-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(7) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-133-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-135-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-136-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-137-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(11) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-138-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(12) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-139-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-140-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(14) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-143-561 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
-No items submitted
ADD 1. Omnibus Settlement Agreement in Escambia Education Support Personnel, et al v. Jim Paul, Superintendent and School Board of Escambia, Case No. 2003-CA-001720 (Circuit Court Case); Case No. CA-2003-093 (PERC), Case No. CA-2003-094 (PERC), and Case No. CA-2003-095 (PERC)
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the “Omnibus Settlement Agreement in Escambia Education Support Personnel, et al v. Jim Paul, Superintendent and School Board of Escambia, Case No. 2003-CA-001720 (Circuit Court Case); Case No. CA-2003-093 (PERC), Case No. CA-2003-094 (PERC), and Case No. CA-2003-095 (PERC A-2003).”
The Board recognized Gerald Edwards, who expressed his thoughts concerning this issue.
Motion was approved unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chair