THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, MAY 18, 2004

The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public Forum at 7:20 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

Ms. Linda Finkelstein

School Board General Counsel: Mrs. Ellen D. Odom

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul

Mrs. Stidham called the Public Forum to order at 7:20 p.m.

PUBLIC FORUM

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

Name Issue

Bonnie Exner Social Studies Curriculum/Public School Funding

Bob Husbands Collaborative Bargaining

Ellen Lawrence Educational Support Personnel Salaries

Tami Buzbee Educational Support Personnel Salaries

Madonna Jackson-Williams Instructional Personnel Contracts

Keith Hodges Taxes from Pensacola Beach Residents

Gail Husbands Educational Support Personnel Salaries

Doris Hayes Educational Support Personnel Salaries

Recognition of Mrs. Laura Colo, Reading Specialist

Mrs. Stidham announced that Mrs. Laura Colo, Reading Specialist, had recently submitted a letter of recognition. The Board and Superintendent expressed their appreciation to Mrs. Colo for her many years of service to the District.

I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Mrs. Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, and amendments to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Ms. Finkelstein 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

-No items submitted

B. Permission to Advertise

1. Notice of Intent to Advertise the Addition of School District Rule 6Gx17-1.22 (1) a, b, c, d, e, f, g; (2) a, b, c, d, e - District-Wide Strategic Planning

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to advertise the addition of “School District Rule 6Gx17 – 6Gx17-1.22 (1) a, b, c, d, e, f, g; (2) a, b, c, d, e - District-Wide Strategic Planning,” was approved unanimously.

DELETE ~~2. Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 - Code of Conduct: Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, 2004-2005~~

DELETE ~~3. Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 - Code of Conduct: Secondary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, 2004-2005~~

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. 03-23-04 SPECIAL MEETING

2. 03-29-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Legislative Update)

3. 04-01-04 SPECIAL MEETING

4. 04-01-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Executive Session)

5. 04-05-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Legislative Update)

6. 04-12-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Legislative Update)

7. 04-16-04 REGULAR WORKSHOP

8. 04-16-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Executive Session)

9. 04-19-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Legislative Update)

10. 04-20-04 REGULAR MEETING

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes as listed

(Items 1 through 10), was unanimous.

IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1. Stellar Employee Recognition

The Superintendent announced that Ms. Karen Gallacher, Administrative Secretary at Workman Middle School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of May. Ms. Gallacher 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, Vice-President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA.

3. One-Half Cent Sales Tax Quarterly Report

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

Mrs. Patricia Hightower, Chairman of the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, gave a brief review of the committee’s Quarterly Report.

ADD 4. Recognition of Ms. Julie Terrell, School Health Nurse

The Board and Superintendent recognized Ms. Julie Terrell, School Health Nurse, for being selected by the Governor’s Mentoring Activities Project for her excellence in mentoring one of the District’s students.

V. CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.A.17 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.D.8 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.E.1.B.2 by Mr. Bergosh; and Item V.E.1.B.3 by Dr. DeWitt. On motion made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Mr. Clark, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was approved unanimously.

A. Curriculum and InstructION

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

1. School Health Services Contract Renewal for the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

2. Mobile Dental Clinic for the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

3. School Health Staff Proposal for Sid Nelson Community Learning Center for the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

DELETE ~~4. Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Chris Bailey,~~

~~LMHC~~

DELETE ~~5. Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview~~

~~Center, Inc., (The Center for Personal & Family Development)~~

DELETE ~~6. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pensacola~~

~~Junior College (College Fair)~~

DELETE ~~7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and West~~

~~Florida Historic Preservation, Inc.~~

8. K-12 Character Education Program

9. Florida Learn and Serve 2004-2005 Projects: Competitive Projects Pensacola's Shoreline:

Past and Present

10. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions

11. High School Reading Coach Grant

12. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Florida Department of Health Escambia County Health Department for the Exceptional Student Education Program 2004-2005

AMENDED 13. Amendment to the Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and

Young Men's Christian Association of Pensacola, Florida, Inc. (YMCA)

14. License Agreement between Sacred Heart Hospital and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

15. Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Contract Agreement

16. Amendment to Cooperative Agreement between West Florida Child Care and Education Services and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

17. Implementation Plan for the School Board of Escambia County Task Force to Study Childhood Obesity Issues, Final Report May 2004

Mrs. Stidham moved to accept the Implementation plan for the School Board of Escambia County Task Force to Study Childhood Obesity Issues, Final Report May 2004, with the exception of “Immediate Priority 1.10 – Prohibit sales of carbonated beverages during meal periods.” Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Mrs. Stidham cited various areas of concern, including the fact that prohibiting the sale of carbonated beverages would also mean that the sale of non-carbonated beverages would be prohibited, as many vending machines contained both. She noted that it was not possible to “close down just the one column serving the carbonated beverages – it’s you close down the whole machine or nothing.” She indicated that she was not sure that closing those machines would actually “help the obesity cause,” but was sure that it would impact the District financially.

The Board recognized Treena Webb, who expressed her thoughts regarding the motion on the floor.

Motion was approved 3 to 2 with Mr. Clark and Dr. DeWitt voting “No.”

B. FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of June 2004

2. Check Register for the month of April 2004

3. Financial Statement for the month of April 2004

4. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal expenses

5. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 688.50

b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 67.50

c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 405.00

d) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,660.50

e) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,458.00

f) Kievit, Odom & Barlow $ 395.50

g) Gregory Farrar $ 250.00

h) McDonald Fleming Moorhead $ 147.12

i) R. John Westberry $ 2,630.50

j) George E. Loomis $ 250.00

6. Legal Services:

Risk Management Fund

a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 8,642.36

b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,525.50

7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I and II for May 2004

b) Scrap Lists I and II for May 2004

8. Budget Amendments:

a) Resolution 9: General Operating Fund

b) Resolution 8: Other Special Revenue

c) Resolution 3: Special Revenue – Food Service

d) Resolution 9: Capital Projects Fund

9. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

10. Board Certification for 2003-2004 District Effort Recognition Program

11. Salary Schedules:

a) 2003-2004 Administrative Salary Schedule & Classification Guide

b) 2003-2004 Professional Salary Schedule & Classification Guide

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

1. Instructional/Professional

a. Appointments

NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION

-None

b. Reappointments

1. Annual

NAME LOCATION DATE

-None

2. Professional

-None

3. 4^th Year Annual

-None

c. Transfers

NAME FROM TO DATE

-None

d. Out-of-Field

1. Appointments

-None

2. Reappointments

-None

3. Transfers

-None

4. Other

-None

e. Resignations/Retirements

Barchak, Dana Teacher on LOA Pleasant Grove 05/26/04

Bolduc, Beth Teacher on LOA Hallmark 05/26/04

Bruce, Mary Teacher Washington 05/26/04 (Ret)

Cain, Kristin Teacher on LOA Pleasant Grove 05/26/04

Dunwoody, Bobby Teacher Tate 07/01/04

Eubanks, Linda Teacher Navy Point 05/26/04 (Ret)

Hartmann, Linda Teacher Brown Barge 05/26/04

Helton, Michelle Teacher on LOA Jim Allen 05/26/04

Henry, Gwendolyn Teacher Oakcrest 05/26/04 (Ret)

Joyce, Bonnie Teacher Weis 05/26/04 (Ret)

Lovely, Ellis Teacher Longleaf 05/26/04 (Ret)

Mack, Julia Teacher McArthur 05/26/04 (Ret)

Merrill, Alfred Zone Manager Custodial Svs 05/31/04 (Ret)

Pettipiece, Eugenia Teacher Navy Point 05/26/04 (Ret)

Purify, Anner Teacher Woodham 03/31/04 (Ret)

Steele, Elaine Teacher on LOA Tate 05/26/04

Warrick, Christian Band Director Ferry Pass Mid 07/01/04

Williams, Kathryn Counselor Woodham 05/26/04 (Ret)

f. Special Requests

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

*Beverly, Julia Teacher/Bailey 03/26-05/26/04

Cisneros, Donna Teacher/Pine Meadow 2004-05 School Year

Duncan, Andrea Teacher/Tate 2004-05 School Year

*Fisher, Patricia Teacher/Escambia 05/03-05/26/04

Gonia, Angela Teacher/Holm 2004-05 School Year

*Gruenwald, Toria Teacher/Bailey 05/04-05/21/04

Krull, Marla Teacher/Ferry Pass Elem 2004-05 School Year

Little, Rita Teacher/Pine Meadow 2004-05 School Year

Mickel, Jamie Teacher/Brentwood Elem 2004-05 School Year

Parker, Robin Teacher/Bratt 2004-05 School Year

Poole, Lucy Teacher/Longleaf 04/26-05/21/04

Shattuck, Jane Teacher/Hellen Caro 2004-05 School Year

Smith, Harold Sys Supp Telephone Tech/Data Ctr 2004-05 School Year

Sutton, Heather Teacher/Hellen Caro 2004-05 School Year

Torres, Lisa Teacher/Bailey 2004-05 School Year

*FMLA

2. The following instructional personnel is returning from leave of absence:

Van Matre, Judith PE/Hall Center 04/12/04

3. Request approval for the following instructional employees to extend DROP:

Bullington, Roy Teacher/Pensacola High 06/01/04-06/30/04

Kolman, Diane Teacher/ESE 05/01/04-06/30/04

4. Request approval for Monica Wilhelm to continue working in the FRAME Home Visitor Program through June 30, 2004, and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from Title I funds.

5. Request approval for the following instructional employees to continue working in the Title I Migrant Program through June 30, 2004, and to be paid at their regularly hourly rate of pay from Title I funds:

Khatena, Renee

Hallford, Linda

6. Request approval for Mark Wolcott, teacher, Detention Center to work from May 27, 2004 through June 30, 2004 and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay. Mr. Wolcott will be responsible for ESE instruction for students incarcerated in the Juvenile Detention Center.

CORRECTED 7. Request approval for the following instructional employees to work the month of June ~~30, 2004~~ and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from Tech Prep through Escarosa Tech Prep Consortium. The following individuals will be implementing Tech Prep programs and initiatives.

Gilliland, Kathryn Pine Forest

Nevels, James West Florida High

Porter, Karen West Florida High

8. Reappointment of the part-time personnel on the Professional Salary Schedule for the 2004-05 School Year

Andreoli, Kimberly Pathologist-Speech Language

CichonMeach, Loretta Occupational Therapist

Levan, Pamela Occupational Therapist

McAvoy, Keena Physical Therapist

Mead, Jane Occupational Therapist

Overstreet, Paige Pathologist-Speech Language

Watson, Lisa Pathologist-Speech Language

9. Request approval for Deborah Layton, teacher to continue working in the Wee Read program through June 30, 2004 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay.

10. Request approval in accordance with Board Policy to advertise and fill the position of Programmer Analyst I/Data Center.

11. Request approval to amend the attached Escambia School District Calendar to include students half-days.

12. For Board Information only: Report the death of Margaret Wheeler, teacher at Warrington Elementary on April 19, 2004.

ADD 13. Request approval in accordance with Board Policy to advertise and fill the position of Subject Area Specialist/Reading

2. Educational Support Personnel

a. Appointments

NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION

Baggett, Kimberly R. Cust Wrkr I 04/13/2004 Northview

Blackmon, Darryl (Prom) Cust Wrkr II 04/12/2004 Holm Elem

Boren, Matthew Cust Wrkr I 05/03/2004 Pine Forest

Fails, DeRamus Cust Wrkr I 04/28/2004 Clubbs Mid

Flynn, Teresa L. Cust Wrkr I 05/03/2004 Pine Forest

Haddock, William Tchr Asst Spec 04/14/2004 Esc Westgate

Marshall, John Cust Wrkr I 04/26/2004 Ernest Ward

McQueen Jr, Elias Cust Wrkr I 04/13/2004 Ransom Mid

Moss, Londell Cust Wrkr I 04/29/2004 George Stone

Phillips, Wanda Cust Wrkr I 04/19/2004 George Stone

Rostchild, Maggie Cust Wrkr I 04/13/2004 Northview

Shoemaker, Eddie Cust Wrkr I 05/03/2004 Pine Forest

Terrell, Kimberly Cust Wrkr I 04/14/2004 Ransom Mid

Threatt, Carolyn Cust Wrkr I 04/14/2004 Tate High

Willis, William Cust Wrkr I 04/22/2004 W. FL Tech

(NOTE: Approved by staff to advertise for permanent hire.)

b. Temporary Promotions

NAME FROM TO DATE

Forst, Juanita Fd Serv Asst II Asst Fd Serv Mgr 03/30/2004

Workman Mid Workman Mid *

Hayes, Linda Cust Wrkr I Cust Wrkr II 03/29/2004

Edgewater Elem Edgewater Elem **

Nixon, Sarah Asst FD Serv Mgr Fd Serv Mgr II 03/30/2004 Workman Mid Brentwood Mid *

*Temporary promotion due to hiring freeze.

**Received documentation on 04/23/2004.

c. Resignations/Retirements

NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION

Bell, Loretha Ann Cust Wrkr I 04/23/2004 Workman Mid

Bergstrom, Cynthia G Tchr Asst Spec 04/19/2004 Bellview Elem

Brown, Theresa Cust Wrkr I 04/12/2004 Dixon Ed Cntr

Castleberry, Angelia D Sch Bus Oper 04/23/2004 Transportation

Gant, John (Ret) Cust Supv 04/30/2004 Tate High

Green, Lillie (Ret) Cust Wrkr I 04/30/2004 Hall Center

Harvell, Stella (Ret) Sch Bus Oper 04/13/2004 Transportation

McClendon, Cressey (Ret) Admin Sec III 04/30/2004 Purchasing

Swick, Gertrude (Ret) Sch Bus Oper 04/23/2004 Transportation

Taylor, Hubbard (Ret) Hvy Equip Mech 04/30/2004 Transportation

Tolbert, Delores (Ret) Admin Sec I 04/30/2004 George Stone

d. Terminations

NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION

Collins, Charlotte Tchr Asst Spec 05/03/2004 Carver/Century

Evans, Janice (Deceased) Cust Wrkr II 03/29/2004 Edgewater Elem

Howard, Desiree Fd Serv Asst I 02/23/2004* Sherwood Elem

Phillips, Wanda Cust Wrkr I 04/26/2004 George Stone

*Received notification in ESP on 04/28/2004.

e. Suspensions

~~-No items submitted~~

ADD - Employee #45020-4108-16 be suspended without pay in accordance with the Return-to-Work Agreement dated Wednesday, May 12, 2004, effective Wednesday, May 19, 2004 until all conditions of agreement are satisfied.

ADD - Employee #45020-4108-162 be suspended without pay in accordance with the Return-to-Work Agreement dated Monday, May 10, 2004, effective Wednesday, May 19, 2004 until all conditions of agreement are satisfied.

ADD - Employee #8331-9360-88 be suspended without pay in accordance with the Return-to-Work Agreement dated Friday, April 23, 2004, effective Wednesday, May 19, 2004 until all conditions of agreement are satisfied.

f. Dismissals

-No items submitted

g. Leave of Absence

NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON

Barnes, Helen Susan Fd Serv Asst I/Bratt Elem 04/26/04-05/24/04 Medical*

Cook, Judy (Ext) TA Spec/Wedgewood 04/21/04-05/26/04 Medical

Floyd, Linda M Sch Bus Oper/Transp 04/13/04-04/30/04 Personal

Mohorn, Carolyn (Ext) Sch Bus Oper/Transp 03/25/04-05/25/05** Medical*

Peace, Shirley Cust Wrkr I/Wedgewood 04/19/04-06/30/04 Personal*

Philips, Patricia (Ext) Erly Chdhd Asst/Semmes 03/20/04-05/26/04** Medical

Slay, Susan (Ext) TA Specc/Esc Westgate 04/01/04-05/21/04 Personal

Stanberry, Bessie Fd Srvc Asst I/Sherwood 04/12/04-05/24/04 Medical*

White, Marsheal (Ext) Fd Srvc Asst I/Myrtle Grv 04/29/04-06/01/04 Personal

Woodson, Sandra TA Spec/Brownsville 04/12/04-05/21/04 Medical*

*FMLA

** Documentation received post April agenda deadline.

h. Special Requests

-No items submitted

3. Risk Management

a) Vision Care Contract

b) Amendment to the Administrative Services Agreement from United Health Care

c) VALIC Guided Portfolio Services Program

d) Dental Plan RFP Results/Recommendations

4. Employee Services

-No items submitted

5. Affirmative Action

a) Florida Educational Equity Act - Escambia County School District 2003-2004 Annual Update

D. PURCHASING

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

1. Bid Award: Paint Products, Bid #042602

2. Bid Award: General Food Products I, Bid #042303

3. Bid Award: Cleaning & Degreasing Kitchen Exhaust Systems, Bid #042702

4. Bid Award: Exterior Door Replacement, Bid #042902

5. Bid Award: Fresh and Liquid Eggs, Bid #042503

6. Bid Renewal: Dishwashing Detergent, Bid #014003

7. Agreement Renewal: Optical Mark Readers Maintenance and Support

8. Permission to Negotiate: Energy Conservation Consulting Services

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve “Permission to Negotiate: Energy Conservation Consulting Services.” Dr. DeWitt then offered a “friendly amendment” to his motion, to approve “Permission to Negotiate: Energy Conservation Consulting Services” with the contract itself to specifically address several items of concerns as outlined in a handout he had provided at the table. Mr. Bergosh accepted the “friendly amendment” for discussion purposes. Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham indicated that while they would like for Energy Education, Inc. to respond to Dr. DeWitt’s items of concern, they did not want to force them to have to incorporate all of their responses in the contract itself. Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Mrs. Stidham and Mr. Bergosh voting No.”

AMENDED 9. Liability Insurance Premium for the Metropolitan Area Network

10. Apple Computers for Pine Meadow Elementary School

11. Floor Covering for Various Schools

12. Custodial Floor Equipment for Molino Park Elementary School

13. Materials for Installation of Ramps and Steps for Portable Classrooms at Various Schools

14. Apple Computers for McArthur Elementary School

15. Smart Boards and NEC Projectors for Various Schools

16. Apple Computers for Various Schools

17. Dell Computers for Various Schools

18. Dell Network Equipment

19. Emergency Generator for Woodham High School

20. Spectrum CIRC / CAT Software for Various Schools

21. ChatPC - II with Trade - In for FDLRS

22. Trade – In of Golf Cart by Food Service Department

23. Teacher Furniture for Portable Classrooms at Various Schools

24. Computer Tables Tops for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

25. Payment of Payroll Services for Teachers at Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy

26. Classroom Furniture for Ransom Middle School

27. Roofing Repairs for Escambia High and Myrtle Grove Elementary Schools

28. Roofing Repairs for Tate High School

29. Asbestos Abatement for Sherwood Elementary School

30. Computer Network Equipment with Trade - Ins for Information Technology Department

31. Agricultural Tractors with Trade - Ins for Various Schools and Maintenance Department

32. Asbestos Abatement Services for Various Schools

33. Asbestos Survey Services for Various Schools

34. Installation of Walkway at Scenic Heights Elementary School

35. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #260398

36. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #259602

37. Bid Rejection: Brownsville Middle School Bus Canopy & Driveway

38. Bid Award: Ransom Middle School Tennis Courts & Tracks

39. Bid Award: Washington High School Electrical Retrofit

40. Bid Award: Woodham and Washington High School Tracks

41. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #256890

42. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #251005

43. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #251979

44. Change Notice #6 to Purchase Order #249998A

45. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #251243

46. Design – Build Services: Metropolitan Are Network, Phase II

ADD 47. Floor Covering for Ransom Middle and Pine Forest High Schools

E. Operations

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)

1. Facilities Planning

A. Final Payments

1. Workman Middle School Building #1 & Pine Forest High School Air Handlers

2. District Wide Immediate Needs Roof Repairs

3. Group 1 District Wide Roofing Preventative Maintenance

B. Miscellaneous

1. Spot Survey for McArthur Elementary School

2. Second Reallocation for the 1997 Half-Cent Sales Tax

(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the May 17, 2004 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the “Second Reallocation for the 1997 Half-Cent Sales Tax.”

The Board recognized the following speakers who expressed their thoughts regarding the motion on the floor: John Wyche, Keith Hodges, John Peacock, and Sheila Romaine.

Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”

3. Energy Conservation Plan

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve “Energy Conservation Plan,” was approved unanimously.

2. Information Technology

A. Miscellaneous

1. E-Rate Technology Plan Addendum

2. Escambia County School District Data Access Guidelines

3. Maintenance

-No items submitted

4. Transportation

-No items submitted

5. School Food Services

-No items submitted

6. Central Warehouse

-No items submitted

F. Student Transfers

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

G. Internal Auditing

1. internal Funds

-No items submitted

2. Inventory Adjustment Reports

-No items submitted

3. Other

-No items submitted

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-No items submitted

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)

DELETE ~~1. Presentation and Consideration of Recommendations from the Diversity Task Force – Linda Finkelstein~~

ADD 2. Request approval of the Final Order Adopting the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Administrative Law Judge (DOAH Case No. 03-4410)

Motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt the findings of fact and conclusions of law of the Administrative Law Judge (DOAH Case No. 03-4410).

The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who expressed her thoughts regarding this issue.

Motion was approved unanimously.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the Administrative Law Judge’s recommendation for termination of employee number 153101, was approved unanimously.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to request that the Superintendent immediately advertise the position of Director of Internal Auditing. Mrs. Stidham offered a “friendly amendment” to the motion, to request that the Superintendent immediately advertise the position of Director of Internal Auditing, with the Audit Committee to be involved in the interviewing process (as specified in the Charter for the Audit Planning and Review Committee). Dr. DeWitt and Mr. Clark accepted the “friendly amendment.” Mr. Bergosh indicated that he would not support the motion, as he believed that the Board should take this opportunity to again explore the possibility of outsourcing the Internal Auditing Department. Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh voting “No.”

B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)

1. Recommend that employee number 441979 be placed on suspension without pay pending the outcome of criminal charges and the District investigation of alleged misconduct.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 441979 be placed on suspension without pay pending the outcome of criminal charges and the District investigation of alleged misconduct, was approved unanimously.

2. Student Recommendations

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for student expulsions, Items 1 through 37, with Item 13 and Item 16 requesting a formal hearing, was approved unanimously.

NOTE: ITEM NUMBER 13 (Student Number 04-223-301), Request Formal Hearing

ITEM NUMBER 16 (Student Number 04-227-521), Request Formal Hearing

(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 04-162-411 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.

(2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-167-591 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.

(3) Recommend that, consistent with the order of the formal hearing officer, student number 04-190-951 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.

(4) Recommend that, consistent with the order of the formal hearing officer, student number 04-193-951 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.

(5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-198-301 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 04-214-221 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 04-215-221 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 04-216-281 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. 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 04-218-211 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 04-219-211 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 04-220-211 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 04-221-121 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.

REQUEST (13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number FORMAL 04-223-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the HEARING 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 04-224-411 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.

(15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-226-521 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 (16) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number FORMAL 04-227-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the

HEARING 2003-2004 school year and first semester 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.

(17) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-230-866 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.

(18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-232-211 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.

(19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-233-221 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.

(20) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-234-221 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.

(21) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-238-561 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.

(22) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-239-1221 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.

(23) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-240-411 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.

(24) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-241-1231 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.

(25) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-242-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and first semester 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.

(26) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-244-061 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.

(27) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-245-521 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.

(28) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-246-521 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.

(29) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-247-061 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.

(30) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-248-061 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.

(31) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-249-061 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.

(32) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-250-061 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.

(33) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-251-061 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.

(34) Recommend that, the order of the formal hearing officer be adopted as the order of the Board in reference to student number 04-252-521.

CORRECTED (35) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-254-~~531~~ 231 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.

(36) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-256-411 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.

(37) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-263-411 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.

DELETE/~~ADD~~ ~~3. Request approval of the Final Order Adopting the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the Administrative Law Judge (DOAH Case No. 03-4410)~~

C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)

~~-No items submitted~~

ADD 1. Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and David W. Hiers, Attorney at Law, and Davidson & Hiers, P.A.

ADD 2. Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Stephen B. Shell, Attorney at Law, Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve “Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and David W. Hiers, Attorney at Law, and Davidson & Hiers, P.A.” (Item 1) and “Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Stephen B. Shell, Attorney at Law, Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge” (Item 2), was approved unanimous.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:10 p.m., was approved unanimously.

Attest: Approved:

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Superintendent Chairman