THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 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: Mrs. Carissa Bergosh
Mr. Ronnie L. Clark
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.
Mrs. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Mr. Gary Bergosh led the pledge of allegiance.
ADD INSTALLATION OF MR. GARY BERGOSH, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT I
Mrs. Carissa Bergosh installed Mr. Gary Bergosh as School Board Member, District I.
(NOTE: At the January 27, 2003 Special Workshop, Mrs. Carissa Bergosh, wife of Mr. Gary Bergosh, School Board Member, District I, was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve on the School Board in her husband’s absence, which was due to his call to active duty as a Marine Corps Reserve officer.) Mrs. Bergosh announced her resignation from serving as School Board Member, District I, and thanked all of those individuals who provided her with support, encouragement and kindness during her tenure on the Board. On behalf of the Board, Mrs. Stidham presented plaque to Mrs. Bergosh in appreciation for her services as a School Board Member.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Sam Macks Coaching Issues at Northview High School
Bubba Hammac Coaching Issues at Northview High School
George Harrison Educational Support Personnel Issues/Student Dress Code
Gary Maher Coaching Issues at Northview High School
Bonnie Exner Social Studies Curriculum
Kathy Breakall Social Studies Curriculum
Raymond Simmons Proposed Charter Amendment between Reaching Your Dreams, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida (Item V.A.1)
Robert (Bob) Husbands Issues regarding District Employees
Madonna Jackson-Williams Issues regarding Bargaining Process
Gail Husbands Response to Comments from Mrs. Stidham at December Regular Meeting During Public Forum
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mrs. Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) Dr. DeWitt requested that an item entitled “Notice of Intent to Adopt Emergency Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-3.02(7)8 – Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy” be added under Section II.A, “Permission to Adopt.” Ms. Finkelstein requested the reinstatement of the following items, which the Superintendent had listed as deletions: Item V.E.6.A.1, Item V.E.6.A.2 and Item V.E.6.A.3. The Superintendent concurred with Ms. Finkelstein’s request. Agenda was adopted by unanimous consent.
II. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
A. Permission to Adopt
-No items submitted
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve “Notice of Intent to Adopt Emergency Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-3.02(7)8 – Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy.” Dr. DeWitt noted that there were probably several magnet schools and choice programs in need of immediate guidance with regard to student selection (as outlined in the rule amendment) and therefore, he believed that the policy should be adopted as an emergency rule amendment. Mrs. Leslie Travis, Office of School Choice Coordinator, requested that the following verbiage be left under Section (7)(f)(8)(a), noting that it had been stricken by mistake: “No student who is not a bona-fide full-time resident of Escambia County, Florida, shall be allowed to enroll or remain enrolled in an education program designated by Resolution of the School Board as a magnet program, a magnet school or a school of choice unless the Superintendent certifies there is a vacancy in the magnet program, magnet school, or school of choice, and that no eligible student who is a bona-fide full-time resident of Escambia County, Florida, is seeking admission into the magnet program, magnet school or school of choice.” Dr. DeWitt offered a “friendly amendment” to approve “Notice of Intent to Adopt Emergency Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-3.02(7)8 – Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy,” leaving the verbiage under Section 3.02(7)(f)(8)(a) that had been stricken by mistake. Ms. Finkelstein accepted the “friendly amendment.” Mr. Negron referred to Section 120.54(4)(a), Florida Statutes, (Administrative Procedures Act), which read: “If an agency finds that an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare requires emergency action, the agency may adopt any rule necessitated by the immediate danger if: (3) The agency publishes in writing at the time of, or prior to, its action, the specific facts and reasons for finding an immediate danger to the public health, safety, or welfare and its reasons for concluding that the procedure used is fair under the circumstances.” In response to that information, Mr. Bergosh suggested a short recess, to allow an opportunity to develop a written statement regarding the facts and reasons for adopting the policy as an emergency rule amendment. Motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mr. Clark, to recess the meeting at 6:20 p.m. and reconvene at 6:25 p.m., was approved unanimously. The meeting reconvened at 6:25 p.m., with all Board Members, the Superintendent and Mr. Negron present. Mrs. Stidham stated that during the recess, she had learned that the only school that would be affected by the emergency rule amendment was West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (WFHSAT). She explained that WFHSAT had already noticed parents that student applications were due by January 30, 2004 and the lottery process would be conducted after the date of the February Regular Board Meeting. Based on that information, Dr. DeWitt withdrew his motion and Ms. Finkelstein withdrew her second.
B. Permission to Advertise
DELETED 1. Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment
to School District Rule 6Gx17 -1.17 - Non-Discrimination
2.
Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District
Rule 6Gx17 – 3.02(7) 8 - Magnet School/Choice Program Selection
Policy Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve for advertising, “Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17 – 3.02(7)8 – Voluntary School Choice Selection Policy,” leaving the verbiage under Section 3.02(7)(f)(8)(a) that had been stricken by mistake. (see discussion under Item II.A.1) Motion was approved unanimously.
3. Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 7
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve for advertising, “Notice of Intent to Advertise 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.
4. Notice of Intent to Name the Physical Education, Art and Music Building at Wedgewood Middle School the “Lawrence Young, Sr. Building”
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve for advertising, “Notice of Intent to Name the Physical Education, Art and Music Building at Wedgewood Middle School the ‘Lawrence Young, Sr. Building’,” was unanimous.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 11-19-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
2. 11-25-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
3. 12-11-03 SPECIAL MEETING
4. 12-11-03 SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEETING
5. 12-12-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP
6. 12-12-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
7. 12-16-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
8. 12-16-03 REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, 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. Donna McCall, Media and Guidance Clerk at Ernest Ward Middle School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of January. Ms. McCall 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.1 by Mr. Clark; Item V.E.1.B.4, Item V.E.6.A.1, Item V.E.6.A.2, and Item V.E.6.A.3 by Ms. Finkelstein. On motion by Ms. Finkelstein and second by Mr. Bergosh, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled was approved unanimously.
A. Curriculum and InstructION
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
1. Proposed Charter Amendment between Reaching Your Dreams, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to request that the Superintendent provide a recommendation on this particular item, was approved unanimously. (NOTE: There was no recommendation from the Superintendent specified in the backup documentation for this particular item.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board reject the proposed charter amendment between Reaching Your Dreams, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County. He noted that the proposal had been reviewed by the Charter School Review Panel but did not receive a rating high enough to be recommended for approval. Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to reject the proposed charter amendment between Reaching Your Dreams, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.
The Board recognized Mr. Derrick Gainer, Reaching Your Dreams, Inc., who expressed his thoughts regarding this issue.
Motion was approved unanimously.
2. School Health Services Plan Section Two Annual Staffing/Budget Plan Update for 2003-2004
3. School Districts of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties Guidelines for Managing Diabetes in the School Setting
4. 2003-2004 Supplemental Academic Report for the Escambia County School District
5. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions
6. Agreement Between the Escambia County School Readiness Coalition and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida (Wee Count)
7. Public School Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Program Memorandum of Agreement
8. Contract Between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Bravo for Kids Inc.
9. Personnel Allocation Table 2004-2005 School Year
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of February 2004
2. Check Register for the month of December 2003
3. Financial Statement for the month of December 2003
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 553.50
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 864.00
c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 67.50
d) Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Raymond & Sheehan, P.A. $ 1,197,32
e) Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Raymond & Sheehan, P.A. $ 458.55
f) Kievit, Odom & Barlow $ 1,311.00
g) Allbritton and Gant $ 400.00
6. Legal Services:
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 9,978.11
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 918.00
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I and II for January 2004
b) Scrap Lists I and II for January 2004
8. Budget Amendments:
a) Resolution 5: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 4: Other Special Revenue
c) Resolution 1: Debt Service
AMENDED d) Resolution 4: Capital Projects Fund
9. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Arnold, Song Teacher 01/05/04 Lincoln Park
Beebe, Lori Teacher 01/05/04 Hellen Caro
Branin, Wanda Teacher 01/05/04 Beulah
Colburn, Sharon Teacher 12/17/03 Scenic Heights
Corder, Susan Teacher 01/05/04 Hellen Caro
Crutcher, Juanita Teacher 01/05/04 Ransom
Curtis, Charles Teacher 12/17/03 West Florida High
Demarest, Joyce Teacher 01/05/04 Cordova Park
DuBois, Beth Teacher 12/19/03 Lipscomb
Gayo, Christopher Teacher 01/05/04 Pine Forest
Giorgi, JoMarie Teacher 12/08/03 Pine Meadow
Hunter, Richard Teacher 01/05/04 Pine Forest
Kendall, Julie Teacher 01/05/04 West Pensacola
Kinsey, Dana Teacher 01/06/04 Bellview Elem
Lestage, Michele Teacher 01/05/04 Semmes
Mayhew, Christine Teacher 12/17/03 Bellview Mid
Moody, Rebecca Teacher 12/08/03 Semmes
Murphy, Mary Teacher 01/05/04 Hellen Caro
Myers, Dovennie Teacher 01/05/04 Montclair
Norris, Dana Teacher 12/16/03 Lipscomb
Onkka, Jackson Law Enf Ins 12/08/03 George Stone (part-time)
Palmer, Kristen Teacher 01/05/04 Sherwood
Reid, Kathy Teacher 12/08/03 Wedgewood
Schellang, George Teacher 12/17/03 Bellview Mid
Sears, Kathleen Teacher 01/05/04 Escambia
Stefansson, Katherine Teacher 01/05/04 Montclair
Taylor, Nicole Teacher 01/05/04 Tate
Tweedy, Tammy Teacher 12/18/03 Bellview Mid
Winn, Piper Teacher 01/05/04 Pleasant Grove
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
Rowland, Susan Brentwood Mid 12/08/03
2. Professional
-None
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Bloodworth, Lisa Wedgewood Brown Barge 12/01/03
Cloud, Jessica Montclair Ernest Ward 12/08/03
Hankins, Lisa Warrington Mid Ins Tech 01/12/04
Overby, Tracey Montclair Ferry Pass Mid 01/05/04
Rose, E Theresa Woodham West Florida High 12/01/03
Wolcott, Mark Westgate Ctr Special Education 11/19/03
AMENDED d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
Colburn, Hank Teacher 01/05/04 Tate
Fulford, Linda Teacher 01/06/04 Bellview Elem
Harris, Detria Teacher 01/21/04
01/14/04 Northview
Joiner, David Teacher 12/17/03 Bellview Mid
Krentz, Michael Teacher 12/17/03 Washington
Lee, David Teacher 01/05/04 West Florida High
Reaves, Courtney Teacher 12/04/03 Carver/Century
Russell, Anthony Teacher 01/05/04 Spencer Bibbs
2. Reappointments
-None
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
Barr, Laura Bellview Middle 07/30/03
Morrison, Catherine West Florida High 01/05/04
Samala, Michael Pine Forest 01/05/04
d. Resignations/Retirements
Bennett, David Teacher West Florida High 12/19/03
Bidney, Andrea Speech Lang Path Longleaf 12/19/03
Bolter, Louis Physical Therapist ESE/Hall Ctr 01/05/04
Coker, Sandra Teacher Ernest Ward 12/19/03
Josey, Harold Teacher Ransom 01/31/04 (Ret)
Richardson, Lola Teacher Hellen Caro 12/19/03 (Ret)
Roberts, Edna Teacher Pleasant Grove 01/31/04 (Ret)
Smith, Kimberly Teacher Pine Meadow 12/19/03
Summerlin, Chandra Teacher on LOA Ferry Pass Elem 12/08/03
Troyer, Jennifer Teacher Lipscomb 12/19/03
Wilkes, Harry Teacher Wedgewood 11/17/03
Wise, Richard Teacher Pine Forest 12/19/03
e. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
Hall, Kimberly Teacher/Ferry Pass Elem 01/05/04 – 05/26/04
Krull, Marla Teacher/Ferry Pass Elem 01/12/04 – 05/26/04
*Stillman, Paula Teacher/Cook 01/16/04 – 03/05/04
*FMLA
2. Correct date of employment for Jennifer Waldrop, teacher at Weis to read October 27, 2003.
3. The following instructional personnel are returning from leave of absence:
Johnson, Barbara Tate 01/05/04
Lasseter, Sharon Ferry Pass Mid 01/05/04
4. Request approval for the following instructional employees work after the regular school day for FCAT remediation for the period of September 1, 2003 through May 10, 2004 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from IDEA, Part B Entitlement Grant funds:
Adams, Jackie Montclair
Johnson, Anita Weis
Morgan, Tracy Weis
Cook, Patricia Molino Park
Crisson, Mary Molino Park
Ellsworth, Renae Bellview Elem
Pridgen, Janet Bellview Elem
Vertz, Jennifer Bellview Elem
Garrett, Jennifer Bellview Elem
5. Request approval of military leave for Harold Smith, Systems Support Telephone Technician, Data Center, who received military orders for mobilization for Operation Iraqi Freedom from February 3, 2004 through June 30, 2004.
6. Request approval for Allan Frankel, teacher at Escambia High to extend his military orders for mobilization from November 2, 2003 through December 19, 2003. Mr. Frankel returned to his teaching position effective January 5, 2004.
7. Request approval for Carol Stevenson, Mentor Coordinator at Hallmark to work 40 hours per month from January through May, 2004 and to be paid at $9.00 per hour from Title I Funds.
8. Request approval for Debbie King, Mentor Coordinator at Weis to work from November, 2003 through May, 2004 and to be paid $9.00 per hour from School Improvement Activity Funds (SIA).
9. For Information Only – Superintendent has directed an increase for the following personnel who have increased job responsibilities:
Della Spindler Route Manager/Transportation two-step
Patricia Smillie Route Manager/Transportation two-step
Peggy Pilcher Community Involvement Coordinator two-step
10. Request approval to eliminate seven (7) AC & Refrigeration Mechanic I positions and four (4) Heating & Vent Mechanic I positions. Also request approval to add seven (7) AC & Refrigeration Mechanic II positions and four (4) Heating & Vent Mechanic II positions and amend the Personnel Planning Document to reflect these changes.
11. Request approval to establish a position of Medicaid Administrative Clerk II and amend the Personnel Planning Document to reflect this change.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Jackson, Kangelia Admin Clerk II 12/15/2003 Montclair Elem
(NOTE: Appointment was advertised prior to the hiring freeze.)
b. Temporary Promotions
NAME FROM TO DATE
Mattox, Virginia Asst Fd Serv Mgr Fd Serv Mgr IV 09/22/2003
Oakcrest Elem Brownsville Md 10/31/2003**
Miller, Bonnie Admin Clerk II Admin Sec II 12/08/2003
Student Srvcs Evaluation Srvcs 05/28/2004
Moreno, Dorothy Admin Clerk II Sch Data Spec II 12/03/2003
Pensacola High Pensacola High *
Richard, Gerald Maint Wrkr II Equip Oper III 12/08/2003
Maint Srvcs Maint Srvcs *
*Temporary promotion due to hiring freeze.
**Documentation received in HR post December agenda deadline.
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Abney, Mary L (Ret) Sch Bus Oper 12/31/2003 Transportation
Aiken, Mary Jean (Ret) Tchr Asst 12/31/2003 Ensley Elem
Barnes, Judy Sch Bus Oper 01/05/2004 Transportation
Brock, Brenda (Ret) Tchr Asst Spec 12/02/2003 Transportation
Emmons, Mildred (Ret) Media Acquisit Tech 12/31/2003 Acquisition Cntr
Fiveash, Carmen (Ret) Sch Data Spec II 12/31/2003 Bailey Mid
Holt, Sheridan S Tchr Asst Spec 01/06/2004 Holm Elem
Joseph, Edwin M (Ret) Const/Maint Supv II 12/31/2003 Facilities Plnng
Kearley, Shirley E (Ret) Erly Childhood Asst 12/19/2003 McMillan
King-Tillery, Deborah Admin Clerk II 01/08/2004 Bellview Mid
Mack, Bonnie P (Ret) Admin Clerk II 12/31/2003 Yniestra Elem
Madison, Elizabeth A Cust Wrkr I 12/19/2003 Jim Allen Elem
Osborne, Barbara J (Ret) Fd Srvc Asst I 12/31/2003 Pine Meadow
Schinker, Patricia K (Ret) Admin Clerk II 12/31/2003 Longleaf Elem
Smiley, Inez Custodial Wrkr I 01/02/2004 Navy Point
Smith, Patricia M (Ret) Tchr Asst Spec 12/31/2003 Cordova Park
Vu, Lang Erly Childhood Asst 01/06/2004 McMillan
d. Terminations
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
McCullough, Ceola Sch Bus Oper 01/05/2004 Transportation
Rainey, Pamela (Deceased) Fd Srvc Asst I 12/18/2003 Bailey Mid
e. Suspensions
- Employee #5501-1201-3, be suspended without pay for three (3) working days effective January 21, 2004 for misconduct.
f. Dismissals
- Employee #8311-0742-9, be suspended without pay effective January 21, 2004 and terminated effective February 20, 2004 for misconduct.
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON
Arnold, Gayla (Ext) ECA/Sid Nelson 01/07/04-01/23/04 Medical
Collins, Charlotte (Ext) TA Spec/Carver 01/08/04-02/27/04 Medical
Cook, Judy (Ext) TA Spec/Wedgewood 01/07/04-01/30/04 Medical*
Cook, Judy (Ext) TA Spec/Wedgewood 12/08/03-01/06/04 Medical*
Gentry, Judy C Adm Sch Sec I/PHS 01/05/04-11/18/04 Medical*
Newman, Donna (Ext) Sch Bus Oper/Transp 12/08/03-01/07/04 Medical*
Simpkins, Jacquelene Sch Bus Oper/Transp 12/08/03-05/21/04 Medical*
Stafford, Sandra Sch Bus Oper/Transp 12/01/03-02/27/04 Medical*/**
Tate, Sarah Ann (Ext) TA Spec/Scenic Hghts 01/08/04-05/21/04 Personal
White-Richardson, Shaqua Sch Bus Oper/Transp 09/02/03-05/21/04 Personal**
*FMLA
**Documentation received in HR post December agenda deadline.
h. Special Requests
- Eliminate seven (7) AC & Refrigeration Mechanic I and four (4) Heating & Vent Mechanic I
positions and adding seven (7) AC & Refrigeration II and four (4) Heating & Vent
Mechanic II positions in the Maintenance Department pending Board approval of PPD change.
Employee Name Current Position Upgrade To
Bruce Boland AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Gerald Carroll AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Jimmy Dorough AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Nasser Mehriary AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Paul Moss AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Arthur Schultz AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Japhell Williams AC Mechanic I AC Mechanic II
Greg Jennings HV Mechanic I HV Mechanic II
Joseph Boudreaux HV Mechanic I HV Mechanic II
Jason Ward HV Mechanic I HV Mechanic II
Ron Philen HV Mechanic I HV Mechanic II
3. Risk Management
a. Approval of Trailer Resident – Pine Forest High School
b. Approval of Trailer Resident – Hallmark Elementary School
c. Approval of Trailer Resident – Sherwood Elementary School
d. Worker’s Compensation Medical Bill - $42,769.65
e. Worker’s Compensation Medical Bill - $39,790.06
f. Approval of Trailer Resident – Washington High School
ADD g. Approval of Trailer Resident – Warrington Elementary School
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
ADD 1. Resolution of Grievance and Settlement Agreement
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
1. Bid Award: Art Supplies, Bid #041004
2. Instructional Modules for Ferry Pass Middle School
3. Dell Computers for Washington High School
4. Dell Computers for Washington High School
5. Apple Computers for Beulah Elementary School
6. Apple Computers for Molino Park Elementary School
7. Apple Computers for Ensley Elementary School
8. Apple Computers for Various Elementary Schools
9. Dell Computers for Ransom Middle School
10. Apple Computers for Brentwood Middle School
11. Apple Computers for Brown Barge Middle School
12. Student Desks for Ensley Elementary School
13. Bid Award: Brownsville Middle School HVAC Renovation for Western Portion of 200 Wing
14. Bid Award: Century/Carver Roofing and Windows
15. Bid Award: Hallmark Elementary School Parking Lot
16. Bid Award: Oakcrest Elementary School Administration Renovations and Additions
17. Bid Award: Tate High School Pump Station Replacement
18. Bid Award: Warrington Elementary School HVAC Corrections
19. Bid Award: Warrington Middle School Covered Play Area
20. Bid Award: Workman Middle School Window Replacement
21. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #250996
22. Design-Build Services: Metropolitan Area Network, Phase ll
23. Design-Build Services: Metropolitan Area Network, Phase l
24. Bratt Elementary School Bus Ramp Drainage Improvements
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Escambia High School Building #3 Renovations
2. Removal of Asbestos Tile and Adhesive, Building #1, Wing 2 at Jim Allen Elementary and Buildings 4 and 5 at Ensley Elementary School
3. Bellview Middle School HVAC and Fire Alarm Replacement
B. Miscellaneous
1. Pre-qualification of Contractors
2. Memorandum of Agreement between Escambia County, Florida; Escambia County School Board; and The West Florida Regional Planning Council
3. Property Purchase 520 E. Hecker Road
4. Request to lease former Carver Middle School (old Century High School on Hecker Road) to New Life Baptist Church
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to request that the Superintendent provide a recommendation on this particular item, was approved unanimously. (NOTE: There was no recommendation from the Superintendent specified in the backup documentation for this particular item.) The Superintendent recommended that the Board “move forward” with leasing the former Carver Middle School to New Life Baptist Church. Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to “move forward” with leasing the former Carver Middle School to New Life Baptist Church. Upon inquiry by Ms. Finkelstein, Mr. Shawn Dennis, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, stated that New Life Baptist Church would not begin occupying the building until such time as the Board approved the actual lease agreement.
The Board recognized Reverend Irvin Stallworth, New Life Baptist Church, who expressed his thoughts regarding this issue.
Motion was approved unanimously.
5. Conveyance of 410 Pond Street Old Maintenance Building and Grounds to Town of Century
ADD 6. Reclassification of Building #1 – Old Carver Middle School
2. Maintenance
-No items submitted
3. Transportation
A. Miscellaneous
DELETED 1. Emergency Purchase – Walnut Hill North End Transportation
Garage Lift (Workshop Information Item)
4. School Food Services
-No items submitted
5. Central Warehouse
-No items submitted
6. Information Technology
A. Miscellaneous
DELETED 1. Computer Replacement Cycle for
District Departments (Workshop Information Item)
DELETED 2. District Event Master Calendar
Guidelines (Workshop Information Item)
DELETED/AMENDED 3. District Cellular Telephony and Radio Guidelines
(Workshop Information Item)
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to request that the Superintendent provide a recommendation on Items 1 through 3, was approved unanimously. (NOTE: There was no recommendation from the Superintendent specified in the backup documentation for any of these items, as they were intended to be informational items only.) The Superintendent requested a short recess in order to discuss these particular items with his staff, prior to presenting his recommendation. Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to recess the meeting at 7:10 p.m. and reconvene at 7:15 p.m., was approved unanimously. The meeting reconvened at 7:15 p.m., with all Board Members, the Superintendent and Mr. Negron present. Mr. Shawn Dennis, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, suggested that the Board approve Item 1, “with the understanding that Finance would being to work with Technology in subsequent years for those items that are delineated as ‘funding to be determined’ in the budget building process.” He also suggested that the Board approve Item 2 and Item 3 as presented. The Superintendent confirmed that Mr. Dennis’ suggestions were in fact, his recommendation to the Board. Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Bergosh to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation regarding Items 1 through 3, was approved unanimously.
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
1. internal Funds
-No items submitted
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
-No items submitted
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-No items submitted
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
-No
items submitted
ADD 1. Request from Blue Angels Elementary School for Sales Tax Funds – Cary Stidham
(NOTE: This issue was previously addressed at the January 16, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to allow Blue Angels Elementary School to expend $42,555 from Sales Tax funds (Sales Tax Fund 3940) to purchase furniture and equipment for four classrooms (as requested); to use the remaining Sales Tax funds (approximately $600,000) for District-wide reallocation; and to request that staff provide in writing, the current practice for notifying schools regarding the amount of time they have after the completion of a Sales Tax project, to expend Sales Tax funds. Mr. Clark stated that he would not support the motion on the floor, as he believed that doing so would be going against the deadline specified in the current practice for expending Sales Tax funds. Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Mr. Clark voting “No.”
B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Student Recommendations
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 20, with Item 10 and Item 14 requesting a formal hearing, was approved unanimously.
(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-77- 1221 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 formal hearing officer, student number 04-79-862 be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board and that the student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and remain in alternative education placement.
(3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-97-461 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.
(4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-96-591 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 04-98-866 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.
(6) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-103-521 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.
(7) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-104-521 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 04-105-521 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 04-106-521 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.
REQUEST (10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-108-FORMAL 411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 HEARING 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 04-109-411 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.
(12) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-110-591 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 04-111-521 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.
REQUEST (14) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-114-FORMAL 521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 HEARING 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.
(15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-115-601 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. I will 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.
(16) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-118-391 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. I will 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.
(17) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-120-281 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. I will 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.
(18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-121-281 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. I will 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.
(19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-122-951 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. I will 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.
(20) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-124-521 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. I will 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.
ADD 2. Carver/Century School Recognition Money
(NOTE: This issue was previously addressed at the January 16, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for “Carver/Century School Recognition Money ($36,574).” For clarification purposes, the Superintendent stated that Carver/Century would adhere to the Florida School Recognition Program guidelines (as outlined in Section 1008.36, Florida Statutes), in determining the usage of funds. Motion was approved unanimously.
ADD 3. Recommend that employee number 588591 be suspended without pay for five (5) working days commencing Wednesday, January 21, 2004 and ending at the completion of the workday on Tuesday, January 27, 2004.
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 588591 be suspended without pay for five (5) working days commencing Wednesday, January 21, 2004 and ending at the completion of the workday on Tuesday, January 27, 2004, was unanimous.
ADD 4. Recommend that employee number 682236 be suspended without pay for misconduct, as noticed to the employee at the meeting on January 15, 2004, until the employee fully complies with the return to work program provided to the employee.
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 682236 be suspended without pay for misconduct, until the employee fully complies with the return to work program, was unanimous.
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
1. Rescission of Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Kievit, Kelly & Odom P.A. that was approved June 16, 2003 for the period of July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004, due to the firm dissolution of Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P.A.
Motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham to approve the rescission of Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Kievit, Kelly & Odom that was approved June 16, 2003, was unanimous.
2. Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Odom & Barlow, P.A., d/b/a Kievit, Odom & Barlow (effective 10/07/03 to 06/30/04).
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Odom & Barlow, P.A., d/b/a Kievit, Odom & Barlow, was unanimous.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chair