THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, DECEMBER 14, 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:                     Mr. Gary Bergosh         Vice Chairman:             Mrs. Patty Hightower

            Board Members:           Mrs. Cary Stidham

                                               Mr. Ronnie L. Clark

                                               Mr. Pete Gindl

School Board General Counsel:        Mrs. Ellen D. Odom 

Superintendent of Schools:               Mr. Jim Paul

Mr. Bergosh called the Public Forum to order at 5:30 p.m.

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

            Mr. Wayne Odom gave the invocation and Mr. Jerry Caine led the pledge of allegiance.

PUBLIC FORUM

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

Name                                                   Issue

Shai Leya Wren                                    Language on FCAT Report

Le Sheia Ferreira                                  Language on FCAT Report

     I.               CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Mr. Bergosh called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.  The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda.  (see margin notes)  On motion made by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, 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 

1.       Notice of Intent to Adopt Addition to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.14(8) – Leave of Absence for Natural Disaster

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adopt an addition to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.14(8) – Leave of Absence for Natural Disaster.  Mr. Bergosh called for public hearing; however, there were no speakers.  Motion was approved unanimously. 

B.     Permission to Advertise 

1.       Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.02(2)(c);(4)(d)1.,2.,3., 4. (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g) - Certificated Instructional Personnel

Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to advertise amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.02(2)(c);(4)(d)1.,2.,3., 4. (a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g) - Certificated Instructional Personnel, was approved unanimously. 

2.       Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.15(1)(2)(3) (1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f); (2)(a)(b) - Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices

Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to advertise amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.15(1)(2)(3) (1)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f); (2)(a)(b) - Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices, was approved unanimously. 

3.       Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan

Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to advertise amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17 – 7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan, was approved unanimously.   

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS MOVED FORWARD: Administrative Appointments (Item VII.B.1)

                                 From                                           To                                      Date

Charles Peterson     Acting Dir/Maintenance                Director/Maintenance          07/01/04

Regina Lipnick       Magnet Coord/Brentwood Elem    Asst Principal/Bailey           12/15/04

Larry Knight         Curriculum Coord/Semmes           Principal/Semmes                01/03/05

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Charles Peterson, from Acting Director/Maintenance to Director/Maintenance, effective July 1, 2004, was approved unanimously. 

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Regina Lipnick, from Magnet Coordinator/Brentwood Elementary to Assistant Principal/Bailey Middle, effective December 15, 2004, was approved unanimously. 

Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Larry Knight, from Curriculum Coordinator/Semmes Elementary to Principal/Semmes Elementary, effective January 3, 2005, was approved unanimously. 

III.               APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.       11-15-04 REGULAR WORKSHOP

2.       11-16-04 INSTALLATION CEREMONY

3.       11-16-04 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

4.       11-16-04 REGULAR MEETING

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1-4), was approved unanimously.

IV.               COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1.   Stellar Employee Recognition

The Superintendent announced that Mr. Dewey Barker, Storekeeper II (Central Warehouse), was the Stellar Employee for the month of December.  Mr. Barker 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. Dawn Johnson, representative of the Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA.

  V.               CONSENT AGENDA

Board Members pulled no items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote.  On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Mr. Clark, the Consent Agenda, was unanimously approved.

A.     Curriculum and InstructION

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

1.   Escambia County Limited English Proficient Plan (LEP)

CORRECTED 2.  Military Memorandum of Agreement

3.   School Advisory Council Additions and Deletions

AMENDED 4.   Enhancing Education Through Technology Part II-Competitive Continuation of the Technology Coach Program

CORRECTED  5.  2004-2005 School Improvement Plans and 2003-2004 End of Year Reports

6.   Amendment to the Facility Usage Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire, Inc., and Pine Summit Baptist Church

7.       Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the Escambia County School Board for the Provision of Certain Emergency Medical Services Student Clinical Training

8.       Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Bravo for Kids, Inc.

9.       Facility Usage Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pine Summit Baptist Church

B.     FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

1.       Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of January 2005

2.       Check Register for the month of November 2004

3.       Financial Statement for the month of October and November 2004

4.       Legal Services:

Summary of all legal expenses

5.   Legal Services:

General Fund

a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $     985.50

b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $     783.00

c)   Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge, P.A.                            $     121.50

d)   Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge, P.A.                            $     927.00

  e)   Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge, P.A.                            $     157.50

f)    Allbritton and Gant                                                       $     350.00

6.   Legal Services:

Risk Management Fund

a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $10,564.62

b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.                         $     715.50

7.       Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a)      Auction Lists I and II for December 2004

b)      Scrap List I for December 2004

8.       Budget Amendment

a)      Resolution 3: General Operating Fund

b)      Resolution 3: Other Special Revenue Fund

c)      Resolution 4: Capital Projects Fund

9.       Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

10.      2005-2006 Proposed Budget Calendar

11.      Resolution requesting the issuance of S.B.E. Capital Outlay Bonds, Series 2005-A

12.      Miscellaneous Banking Resolutions and Authorizing Agreements

C.     HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

1.       Instructional/Professional

AMENDED          a.   Appointments

NAME                               POSITION                   DATE              WORK LOCATION

Coleman, Denise                 Teacher                                    12/01/04            Bellview Mid

Crosby, Charles                   Teacher                                    11/04/04            Lincoln Park    

Duffy, Kimberly                  Teacher                                    11/12/04            Westgate Ctr

Fernandez, Michelle Speech Lang Path         08/02/04            Pleasant Grove

Franklin, Kari                      Teacher                        11/29/04            Workman

Harrison, Laurie                  Teacher                         11/10/04            Edgewater

Kersh, Jennifer                    Teacher                        11/08/04            Clubbs

King, Deborah         Coord V – Comm Involvement    02/01/05            Hall Ctr

Mosko, Chelsea                   Teacher                          11/10/04            Bellview Mid

Presley, Sharon                   Teacher                          11/12/04            Brownsville

Samson, Valerie                  Teacher                          11/16/04            Ensley

Shirley, Barbara                  Teacher                        11/24/04            Bailey

Swift, Marianne                   Teacher                          11/08/04            Hallmark

b.       Reappointments

1.   Annual

-None

2.   Professional

NAME                         LOCATION                 DATE

Davis, Tammie              Bellview Mid                 10/25/04

3.   4th Year Annual

-None

c.   Transfers

AME                               FROM                          TO                               DATE

Brock, Daniel                      Holm                            ESE/Hall Ctr                 11/08/04

Etters, Raymond                  Escambia                      Brentwood Mid             11/01/04

Moore, Jamie                      Edgewater                    TSA/Reading                01/03/05

Young, Jan                          Holm                            FDLRS                         01/03/05

d.   Out-of-Field

1.       Appointments

Hybart, Jodi                  Teacher                        11/09/04            Washington

Jones, Litao                   Teacher                        11/29/04            Northview

Pogue, James                Teacher                        11/29/04            Ensley

2.       Reappointments

-None

3.       Transfers

-None                                      

4.       Other

-None

e.       Resignations/Retirements

Alford, Anthony                  Teacher                        Escambia                      09/13/04

DeWitt, John                       Board Member              Admin Bldg                   11/15/04 (Ret)

Feltes, Leigh                       Teacher                        Beulah                          12/21/04

Garber, Douglas                  Asst Supt                      Admin Bldg                   12/31/04 (Ret)

Giello, Joseph                      Teacher                       West FL High               11/05/04

Grant, Alice                        DCT Coord                   George Stone                12/31/04 (Ret)

Latshaw, Mildred                TSA/Reading                Hall Ctr                          11/30/04

McCorvey, Modeste            Principal                       Semmes                        12/31/04 (Ret)

Merkel, Barbara                  Teacher                        Brentwood Elem           11/30/04 (Ret)

Moring, Wayne                   Subject Area Spec         Math                            12/31/04 (Ret)

Smiley, Elizabeth                 Teacher                        Pensacola                     12/01/04

Smith, Robert                      Asst Dir                        George Stone                12/31/04 (Ret)

Stubben, Gilda                     Teacher                         Bailey                           11/24/04

f.    Special Requests

1.   Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:

*Day, Dovennie            Teacher/Montclair                     01/10/05 – 03/04/05

*DeGraaf, Keila            Teacher/Wedgewood                10/18/04 – 01/21/05

*Gilmore, Annie            Teacher/Northview                   11/30/04 – 03/15/05

*Guerra, Beth               Teacher/Ferry Pass Elem          01/04/05 – 02/04/05

*Kunze, Tammy            Teacher/Tate                            12/06/04 – 04/27/05

*FMLA

2.   Rescind LOA for Fredrick Robbins, teacher at  ESEAL from November 1, 2004 through December 21, 2004. 

3.   Correct FMLA for Kristin Geiger, teacher at Yniestra to read November 16 through December 21, 2004. 

4.   The following employee is returning from Leave of Absence:

Bloch, Rachel                Teacher/Bellview Elem              11/22/04

AMENDED 5.   Request approval to establish and advertise the position of Associate Superintendent – Public & Interagency Affairs on the Administrative Salary Schedule.

AMENDED 6.   Request approval to establish and advertise the position of Project Coordinator – Mentor Program on the Professional Salary Schedule.

7.   Request approval to establish and advertise a third Manager IV – Construction Projects position on the Professional Salary Schedule. 

8.   Request approval to amend the following pages in the 2004-2005 Department Personnel Planning Document to reflect the noted changes:

Page 1 – Superintendent-General (4001) – Add Associate Superintendent-Public & Interagency Affairs administrative position. 

Page 6 – School Volunteers & Business Partnerships (4010) – Add Project Coordinator – Mentor Program professional position.  The position is currently a temporary position and is being converted to a permanent position. 

Page 18 – Facilities Planning (4109) – Add one additional Manager IV – Construction Projects professional position under General Fund, Regular Operations (0101).    

2.       Educational Support Personnel

a.       Appointments

NAME                                           JOB TITLE                  EFF DATE       LOCATION    

Artis, Stephanie                               Admin Clk II                 11/15/2004        Brentwood Mid

Brown, Johnny                                Cust Wrkr I                  11/02/2004        Ferry Pass Mid

Catchings, Henry J                          Tea Asst Spec              11/10/2004        Wedgewood

Colon, Carlos (Prom)                       Const/Maint Supv II      11/08/2004        Facilities Plnng

Cook, Janice T                                Cust Wrkr I                  11/19/2004        Northview High

Dukes, Vershania                            Fd Serv Asst I               11/15/2004        Pine Forest High

Eller, Sheri (Prom)                           Tea Asst Spec              11/08/2004        Esc Westgate

Forney, Christie J                            Early Ch’d Asst            11/24/2004        Sid Nelson Pre-K

Honeycutt, Eleaine                          Cust Wrkr I                  11/02/2004        McMillan/Title I

Hughes, Karen A                            Tea Asst Spec              11/18/2004        Holm Elem

Lavallee, Clara A                            Fd Serv Asst I               11/17/2004        Pine Forest High

Lee, Geraldine                                 Fd Serv Asst I               11/08/2004        Tate High

Lewis, Dory M                                Tea Asst Spec              11/09/2004        Transportation

Lewis, Marcus (Prom)                     Shop Leader                 11/03/2004        Transp Garage

McKeehan, Ruth (Prom)                 Admin Clk III                11/15/2004        Century Even St

Miller, Bonnie (Prom)                      Admin Sec II                11/08/2004        Media Services

Miller, Darlene (Prom)                     Tea Asst Spec              11/08/2004        Esc Westgate

Moultrie, Shantora                           Tea Asst Spec              11/08/2004        Bellview Mid

Peterson, Frances                            Cust. Wrkr I                 11/12/2004        Sherwood Elem

Peterson, Robin R                           Fd Serv Asst I               11/18/2004        Bratt Elem

Petrillo, Cassandra                           Tea Asst Spec              11/15/2004        Lipscomb Elem

Rigsby, Mary (Prom)                      Fd Serv Asst II             11/04/2004        Washington High

Robinson, Tracey L                         Tea Asst Spec              11/22/2004        Ensley Elem

Sherrer, Linda A                             Tea Asst Spec              11/08/2004        Transportation

Sims, Kimberly (Prom)                    Sch Bus Oper               11/08/2004        Transportation

Smith, Mary A                                Early Ch’d Asst            11/15/2004        McMillan

Smith, Mary R (Prom)                     Admin Sec II                11/15/2004        Food Services

Springer, Deana M                          Fd Serv Asst I               11/15/2004        Blue Angel Elem

Stanton Jr, James (Prom)                 Maint Wrkr I                 11/08/2004        Transp Garage 

Thorsen, Angela K                          Tea Asst                       11/15/2004        Clubbs Alt Mid

Watts, Shecola L                             Tea Asst Spec              11/15/2004        Culbbs Alt Mid

Weatherspoon, Melody                    Fd Serv Asst I               11/15/2004        Woodham High

b.       Temporary Promotions

NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATE             

Hall, Michael W                  Carpenter I                   Carpenter II                  11/18/2004        Maintenance                                    Maintenance                 *

Jerralds, Viola                     Admin Sch Sec I           Admin Sch Sec III         11/01/2004** Wedgewood Mid           Wedgewood Mid           *

Travis, Catherine                 Cust Wrkr I                  Cust. Wrkr II                11/03/2004 Wedgewood Mid           Wedgewood Mid           11/12/2004

Turnage, Ousey                   Pre-Press Oper             Print Shop Supv             11/10/2004 Print Shop                     Print Shop                                 01/15/2005

*Replacing employee who is on leave until he/she is able to return. 

**Documentation received in HR on 11/30/04.  Replaced employee on leave.  

c.   Resignations/Retirements

NAME                                           JOB TITLE                  EFF DATE       LOCATION

Bailey, Robert K (Ret)                     Hvy Equip Mech           11/30/2004        Transp Garage

Clark, Mary P (Ret)                        Cust Wrkr I                  12/31/2004        Bailey Mid

DePalma, Cornelia                          Tea Asst                       10/04/2004*      Clubbs Alt Mid

Edwards, Eddie                               Cust Wrkr II                 11/15/2004        Longleaf Elem

Hale, Maggie (Ret)                          Tea Asst Spec              11/17/2004        Transportation

Hendrix, Susan                                Sch Data Spec I            11/17/2004        Lincoln Park

Jacobs, Michael D                           Sch Bus Oper               11/18/2004        Transportation

King, Mary Jane (Ret)                     Cust Wrkr I                  11/17/2004        Ferry Pass Mid

Reed, Barbara J (Ret)                     Tea Asst Spec              12/31/2004        Pensacola High

Smith, Allie Sue (Ret)                      Admin Sch Sec II          12/31/2004        Yniestra Elem

Walters, Nancy E (Ret)                   Sch Bus Oper               11/30/2004        Transportation

Wiggins, Helen C (Ret)                   Tea Asst                       12/31/2004        Warrington  Elem

Woodard, Orlando                           Sch Bus Oper               12/01/2004        Transportation

*Documents received after October board agenda deadline.

d.   Terminations

Bradley, Florine                               Cust Wrkr I                  11/18/2004        Longleaf Elem

Brown, Dennis                                Sch Bus Oper               11/12/2004        Transportation

AMENDED          e.   Suspensions

-No items submitted

-Employee #45012-4108-13 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, December 15, 2004, until further notice, based on misconduct. 

f.    Dismissals  

-No items submitted

g.   Leave of Absence                          

NAME                             TITLE/LOCATION                  DATES                         REASON

Bell, Annie J (Ext)              Fd Serv Asst I/Holm                  11/13/04-12/09/04          Medical*

Boyd, James                       Cust Wrkr I/Tate High               10/20/04-11/30/04**      Medical*

Brewington, Dorothy           Cust Wrkr I/Lincoln Park           11/12/04-01/03/05          Medical

Brown, Janice (Ext)            Cust Wrkr I/Lipscomb            12/18/04-12/31/04          Maternity*

Ferguson, Margaret             Sch Bus Oper/Transp                11/08/04-02/24/05          Personal

Fillingim, Rhonda (Ext)         Sch Bus Oper/Transp                10/12/04-11/12/04**      Medical

Johnson, Josephine (Ext)      Fd Serv Asst I/Longleaf            10/01/04-05/25/05**      Medical*

Johnson, Kenyata (Ext)        Tea Asst Spec/Lincoln Prk        11/13/04-01/04/05          Personal

Kyser, Carmelita                 Cust Wrkr I/Workman               11/29/04-12/31/04          Medical

Mason, Deborah                  Sch Bus Oper/Transp                11/15/04-11/05/05          Personal

Prim, Pauline (Ext)              Tea Asst Spec/Transp               11/22/04-12/17/04          Medical*

Salter, Doris                       Sch Bus Oper/Transp                11/02/04-10/31/05          Medical*

Straughn, Betty                   Fd Serv Asst I/Navy Point         10/18/04-12/06/04**      Medical*

Tebbs, Paula (Ext)               Tea Asst Spec/Woodham          11/24/04-01/10/05          Medical*

*FMLA

**Document received post November agenda deadline.                                          

h.   Special Requests

-Rescind appointment of Sheldon Kovach as School Bus Operator effective 10/25/2004.  Mr. Kovach was listed under appointments on November 16, 2004 agenda.

3.       Risk Management

a.   Approval of Trailer Resident at Jim Allen Elementary School

ADD b.   Workers’ Compensation Underpayment

4.   Employee Services

a.   Memorandum of Understanding Between the Escambia County School Board and the Escambia Education Staff Professionals Food Service Manager Intern Program

DELETED b.   Memorandum of Understanding Between the Escambia County School Board and the Escambia Education Staff Professionals BENCOR Special Pay Plan (401 A Retirement Plan) Sick Leave/Annual Leave

DELETED c. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Escambia County School Board and the Escambia Education Association BENCOR Special Pay Plan (401 A Retirement Plan) Sick Leave/Annual Leave

4.       Affirmative Action

-No items submitted      

D.     PURCHASING

      (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

1.   Bid Award:  Art Supplies, Bid #050904

2.       Bid Award:  Exterior Door Replacement, Bid #050702

3.       Bid Renewal:  Diesel Fuel and Gasoline for Motor Vehicles

4.       Professional Services for Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy

5.       Asbestos Abatement for the McMillan Center

6.       IB Exam Registration Fees for Pensacola High School

7.       Dell Computers for Pine Forest High School

8.       Xerox Copiers for District Print Shop

9.       Apple Computers and Servers for Various Schools

10.      SEMS (Substitute Employee Management System) Upgrade

11.      Savin Copier for Copy Room (Vernon McDaniel Building)

12.      Asbestos Abatement for Vernon McDaniel Building

13.      Architectural Services for Various Schools

14.      Repair Services for Direct Digital Control Systems at Various Schools

15.      Moving Services for Vernon McDaniel Building

16.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #266979

17.      Bid Award:  Hydraulic Lift Replacement at the Walnut Hill Bus Garage

18.      Architect/Engineer Services:  Pensacola High School Gymnasium and Auditorium Reconstruction/ Renovations

19.      Construction Management at Risk Services:  Pensacola High School Gymnasium and Auditorium Reconstruction/Renovations

20.      Architect/Engineer Services:  Reconstruction/Renovations at Longleaf Elementary School

21.      Construction Management at Risk Services:  Reconstruction/Renovations at Longleaf Elementary School

22.      Architect/Engineer Services:  Renovations, Repairs, and/or Additions to Media Centers at Various Schools

23.      Construction Management at Risk Services:  Renovations, Repairs, and/or Additions to Media Centers at Various Schools

24.      Architect/Engineer Services:  Renovations, Repairs, and/or Additions to Gymnasiums at Various Schools

25.      Construction Management at Risk Services:  Renovations, Repairs, and/or Additions to Gymnasiums at Various Schools

26.      Bid Award: Tate High School Lift Station

27.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #263877

28.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #256889

DELETED      29.        Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #254508

30.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #260711

31.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #260712

32.      Change Notice #6 to Purchase Order #251005

33.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #262677

34.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #262675

35.      Hurricane Ivan Emergency Purchase Order Changes

E.      Operations

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

1.   Facilities Planning

A.     Final Payments

1.   Carver/Century K-8 School Re-roofing and Window Replacement

2.   Carver/Century K-8 School Re-roofing and Window Replacement

3.   Various Schools – Ventilated Awnings

B.   Miscellaneous

1.   Renewal for Pre-Qualified Contractors

2.   Pre-Qualification of Contractors

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 

-No items submitted

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

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)

A.     ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

DELETED 1.   Appointment of Liaison and Alternate to FSBA Legislative Committee and Appointment of Alternate to Serve as District I Representative on FSBA Board of Directors

B.     ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

AMENDED  1. Administrative Appointments

                                 From                                   To                                      Date

Charles Peterson  Acting Dir/Maintenance                Director/Maintenance          07/01/04

Regina Lipnick     Magnet Coord/Brentwood Elem    Asst Principal/Bailey           12/15/04

Larry Knight        Curriculum Coord/Semmes           Principal/Semmes                01/03/05

2.       Request Approval of Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education

Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to approve the appointment of Ms. Paula Reid as Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education (October 26, 2004 through June 30, 2006), was approved unanimously. 

3.       Student Recommendations

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 18 (with Item 18 requesting a formal hearing), was approved unanimously. 

                        1.               Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-03-411 be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-17-411 be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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 due process committee, student number  05-31-951 be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with 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  05-32-301 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-34-862 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-38-221 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-46-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with 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  05-49-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-50-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-51-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-52-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-53-541 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with 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  05-54-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-55-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-56-561 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-57-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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  05-58-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with 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 FORMAL HEARING 18.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-60-671 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with 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  4.   Recommend that employee 441979 be returned to work effective December 16, 2004.  The employee was adjudicated not guilty on December 3, 2004.  The employee will be compensated accordingly (May 19, 2004 – May 26, 2004 and August, 2004 through December, 2004).  

Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee 441979 be returned to work effective December 16, 2004, was approved unanimously. 

C.     ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

-No items submitted

VIII.               ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:05 p.m., was approved unanimously. 

                        Attest:                                                              Approved:

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Superintendent                                                        Chairman