THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, MAY 18, 2004
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened as a legislative body for the Resolution of Impasse, pursuant to section 447.403(4)9(d), Florida Statutes (2000), at 5:30 p.m., in Room 160, at the J.E. Hall Educational Services Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:
Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham Vice Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt
Board Members: Mr. Gary Bergosh
Mr. Ronnie L. Clark
Ms. Linda Finkelstein
School Board General Counsel: Mrs. Ellen D. Odom
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Mrs. Stidham called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Mrs. Ellen Odom led the pledge of allegiance. On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the agenda was approved unanimously. Mrs. Stidham briefly outlined the procedures to be followed during the meeting.
II. PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSION
A. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
1. Superintendent
Mrs. Barbara Linker, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Services, presented the District’s proposal for resolution of impasse, which provided for a two percent (2%) general improvement to the ESP Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2003.
2. Educational Support Personnel (ESP)
Mrs. Ellen Lawrence, Director of Escambia NEA UniServe, presented the ESP’s proposal for resolution of impasse, which provided for a one-step increase and a two percent (2%) general improvement to the ESP salary schedule retroactive to July 1, 2003.
B. REBUTTAL
1. Superintendent
Mrs. Linker reiterated the District’s proposal for the resolution of impasse.
2. Educational Support Personnel (ESP)
Mrs. Lawrence reiterated the ESP’s proposal for the resolution of impasse.
C. BOARD QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Board Members posed questions or made comments regarding each side’s proposal.
D. PUBLIC FORUM
The Board recognized the following speakers:
Sheldon Dykes Gail Husbands
Jeffrey Hadley Arlene Costello
Deborah Odom Terryle Gibson
Jackie Sweat Camylle Moore
George Harrison John Bodie
Keevan Pugh Terry Teets
Mable Holmes Tami Buzbee
Juanita Diggs Sheila Romaine
George Mash Diana Carter
Robert Husbands Madonna Jackson-Williams
Charlie Riggan Delsa Grove
Linda Holt Susan Shields
III. BOARD ACTION
Mr. Bergosh moved to accept the District’s proposal for resolution of impasse, which provided for a two percent (2%) general improvement to the ESP Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2003. Motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt and approved unanimously.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Special Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. [NOTE: The May Regular Meeting (including public forum) immediately followed at 7:20 p.m.]
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman