THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JULY 27, 2004
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting/Public Hearing 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
Mrs. Stidham called the Special Meeting/Public Hearing to order at 5:30 p.m.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, adoption of the agenda was approved unanimously.
III. FINANCE
1. Presentation of 2004-2005 Budget
[NOTE: Handouts outlining the 2004-2005 Budget were provided to the Board prior to the Special Meeting (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”).] Mrs. Laura Shaud, Director of Budgeting, recapped the budget materials and briefly discussed the “rolled-back rate.”
IV. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR INPUT ON 2004-2005 BUDGET
The Board recognized Russell Taptich, who asked for clarification regarding the “Notice of Proposed Tax Increase” that was published in the local newspaper. Mrs. Barbara Linker, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Services, responded.
V. ADOPTION OF 2004-2005 MILLAGE
1. Required Local Effort
On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the Required Local Effort [5.694], was approved unanimously.
2. Discretionary – Basic
On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the Discretionary – Basic [0.510], was approved unanimously
3. Discretionary – Supplemental
On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the Discretionary – Supplemental [0.206], was approved unanimously.
4. Capital Outlay
On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the Capital Outlay [2.000], was approved unanimously.
5. Total Millage
On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the Total Millage [8.410], was approved unanimously.
VI. ADOPTION OF 2004-2005 TENTATIVE BUDGET
1. General Fund
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mr. Clark, adoption of the General Fund [$276,341,099.36], was approved unanimously.
2. Special Revenue – Food Service
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the Special Revenue – Food Service [$22,764,510.57], was approved unanimously.
3. Special Revenue – Other
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the Special Revenue – Other [$36,534,789.92], was approved unanimously.
4. Debt Service Funds
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the Debt Service Funds [$11,265,083.69], was approved unanimously.
5. Capital Project Funds
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the Capital Project Funds [$88,259,630.43], was approved unanimously.
6. Internal Service Funds
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the Internal Service Funds [$53,559,188.61], was approved unanimously.
7. Total Budget
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the Total Budget [$488,724,302.58], was approved unanimously.
VII. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 04-01 – A RESOLUTION OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
On motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of Resolution Number 04-01, was approved unanimously.
VIII. ADOPTION OF RESULTION NUMBER 04-02 – A RESOLUTION OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of Resolution Number 04-02, was approved unanimously.
IX. SET DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to set the final Budget Hearing for Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room, at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel Building, was approved unanimously.
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mr. Clark, to adjourn the Special Meeting/Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m., was approved unanimously.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman