THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JANUARY 18, 2005
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Regular Meeting 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
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Bergosh called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Ronnie Clark gave the invocation and Mrs. Patty Hightower led the pledge of allegiance. The Les Chanteurs group from Pine Forest High School performed “The Star Spangled Banner.”
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, adoption of the agenda (as amended), was approved unanimously.
Gratitude to Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature – Resolution (Item IV.4)
Mr. Bergosh requested that Item IV.4, “Gratitude to Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature – Resolution” be moved forward on the agenda. Mr. Bergosh read the following resolution into the record:
WHEREAS, Hurricane Ivan inflicted millions of dollars in damages upon our school district; and
WHEREAS, revenues from insurance policies and relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency did not cover 100% of the reconstruction costs; and
WHEREAS, the financial priorities of the Board and Superintendent for the 2004-2005 school year, and possibly succeeding years as well, were placed in jeopardy as a result.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County, Florida expresses its utmost gratitude to Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature for their swift actions in providing relief through budget amendments and the creation of the Bridge Loan program to assist our school district and others affected by this fall’s rash of hurricanes throughout our state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Governor Bush and each member of the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation.
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to adopt “Gratitude to Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature – Resolution” was approved unanimously. Representative Holly Benson and Representative Dave Murzin accepted the resolution.
Major General (Ret) Al Gilley, president of STRIDE, presented a plaque to recently retired Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, in appreciation her support of STRIDE. As the former Coordinator of Community Involvement, Mrs. Pilcher was instrumental in obtaining the seed grant from the State Board of Education that enabled STRIDE to begin its operations and her office provided valuable support, including training and fingerprinting STRIDE mentors and managing the State grant for STRIDE.
(STRIDE is an active community mentorship non-profit group that supports Wedgewood Middle School by providing role modeling and mentoring to WMS students, as well as noteworthy fieldtrips, at no cost to the school or the students.)
Motion made by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to recess the Regular Meeting at 5:40 p.m., was approved unanimously.
Mr. Bergosh called the Public Forum to order at 5:40 p.m.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Patricia Williams Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Elizabeth McCrory Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Jodi Snodgrass Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Sandra Harwood Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Bonnie Exner Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Anne Roycroft Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Kathy Breakall Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Deborah McClintock Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Maretta Britt Recognition of Perdido Bay Communication Center
Rita Jones Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Barbara Jacobs Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Madonna Jackson-Williams Instructional Salary Schedules
Melanie Nichols Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
Jeannette Gibson Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)
John Wyche Social Studies Curriculum (Item V.A.3)/Gymnasium for Wedgewood Middle School/Escambia County Community Land Trust
Ellen Lawrence Instructional and Educational Support Personnel Salary Schedules
Sheila Romaine Public Forum Guidelines
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Clark, to reconvene the Regular Meeting at 6:20 p.m., was approved unanimously.
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
This was handled earlier in the meeting.
II. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
A. Permission to Adopt
1. Notice of Intent to Adopt 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 was made by Mrs. Hightower and seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adopt 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. Mr. Bergosh called for public hearing; however, there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
2. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan
Motion was made by Mr. Gindl and seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to adopt amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan.
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who urged the Board to reject the Pupil Progression Plan, as it did not include provisions for traditional summer school.
Motion was approved unanimously.
3. Notice of Intent to Adopt 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 was made by Mr. Gindl and seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to adopt 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. For the record, Mrs. Hightower requested clarification on the following section of this proposed rule amendment: (1)(f) School principals may suspend this rule in the event of emergency or other exceptional circumstance. Mrs. Odom advised that the intent was to allow principals the flexibility to permit students to use a cell phone in the event of an emergency. She noted however, that there was “nothing in the rule stating that a principal has the authority to disregard the law and say that students cannot have cell phones on campus.”
Mr. Bergosh called for public hearing; however, there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
B. Permission to Advertise
-None
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS MOVED FORWARD: Administrative Appointment(s) [Item VII.B.1]
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that Mary Helen Fryman be designated as Acting Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, effective January 3, 2005, was approved unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Charles LaRon Arnold, from TSA/Dropout Prevention, to Associate Superintendent-Public & Interagency Affairs, effective January 19, 2005, was approved unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 12-13-04 REGULAR WORKSHOP
2. 12-13-04 SPECIAL MEETING (Executive Session)
3. 12-14-04 REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1-3), was approved unanimously.
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Mr. Billy Joe Long, Custodial Supervisor at Northview High School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of January. Mr. Long 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.
ADD 3. “Dads in School Week” – Resolution
WHEREAS, Escambia County’s fatherhood committee has a focused Fatherhood Initiative which seeks to increase awareness of the importance of fathers in the lives of their children; and
WHEREAS, an abundance of research indicates that while both parents provide needed support in the lives of their children, fathers play a unique and vital role in their children’s development, as well as their educational success; and
WHEREAS, research indicates that children whose fathers play an active role in their education generally have higher grades, greater success in the educational program, and greater participation in extracurricular activities; and
WHEREAS, fathers are necessary for the healthy development of their children, and fathers, step-fathers, or other father figures should be encouraged to actively participate in the education of their children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County, Florida hereby proclaims the week of February 14-18, 2005 as
DADS IN SCHOOLS WEEK
and urges fathers, step-fathers, grandfathers, and other father figures to meet with their children one day a week for lunch or offer to volunteer in the classroom, and encourages employers to allow men time to visit their children at school.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be presented to Judy Miller, Ensley Elementary School.
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adopt a resolution for “Dads in School Week” was approved unanimously.
ADD 4. Gratitude to Governor Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature – Resolution
This item was handled earlier in the meeting.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.A.3 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.B.12 and Item V.B.13 by Mrs. Hightower; and Item V.C.4.1 by Mrs. Hightower. On motion by Mrs. Hightower and second by Mr. Gindl, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and InstructION
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
1. Transportation Reimbursement Request
2. LEP Immigrant Allocation
3. Course Recommendations from the Curriculum Council in Areas of Secondary Reading, Physical Education and Social Studies with Subsequent Revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan upon Approval
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to vote the recommendations from each area individually (i.e., reading, physical education, social studies), was approved unanimously.
Proposed Changes to Secondary Physical Education (2005-2006 school year)
1) Implementation of the elimination of the one-year band waiver for physical education in grades 6-8
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to postpone the decision on middle school physical education until next month. Mrs. Stidham expressed concerns with the impact that such a decision could have on the fine arts program and career and technical education and stated that she would like to further investigate the issue before making a decision. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham offered a “friendly amendment” to her motion, to postpone the decision on middle school physical education for two months (additional month requested by the Superintendent). Mr. Clark accepted the “friendly amendment” and the motion (as amended) was approved unanimously.
2) Implementation of the addition of ½ credit in physical education for high school graduation for
incoming 9th grade students
Motion was made by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to postpone the decision on high school physical education for two months. Dr. Alan Scott, Director of Secondary Education, requested that this item not be postponed, as a decision was necessary as soon as possible, so that the information could be included in the Career Planner to be distributed to students to aid them in the registration process. Discussion then took place regarding the impact that such a decision would have on the fine arts program and career and technical education. In order to accommodate Dr. Scott’s request that this item not be postponed, Mr. Gindl withdrew the motion and Mr. Bergosh withdrew the second. A motion by Mrs. Hightower and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the recommendation for the implementation of the addition of ½ credit in physical education for high school graduation for incoming 9th grade students, was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Mr.Gindl voting “No.”
Proposed Changes to Secondary Reading and Social Studies
Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the proposed changes (as outlined in the backup documentation) to secondary reading and social studies curriculum. Mrs. Stidham indicated that she would vote against the motion, as she could not support the elimination of the 8th grade Civics course. She noted that there was a “disbelief in the community” that Civics would actually be integrated into other courses and that she had not seen data from other school districts where such a change had been successful. Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Clark and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
4. Contract between Workforce Escarosa, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, for Youth Services WIA-2004-2005-04 Modification #1
5. School Advisory Council Additions and Deletions
6. Grant Application for Domestic Security Funding
7. Voluntary Public School Choice Mentee District Project
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of February 2005
2. Check Register for the month of December 2004
3. Financial Statement for the month of December 2004
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 459.00
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,377.00
c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 513.00
d) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 3,473.95
e) McDonald Fleming Moorhead $ 16,063.88
f) Arthur A. Shimek, P.A. $ 550.00
6. Legal Services:
Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 7,549.80
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I and II for January 2005
b) Scrap Lists I and II for January 2005
8. Budget Amendment
Resolution 5: Capital Projects Fund
9. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
10. Write-off outstanding debt of $6,488.50
ADD 11. Salary Schedules:
a. 2004-2005 Administrative Salary Schedule & Classification Guide
b. 2004-2005 Professional Salary Schedule & Classification Guide
ADD 12. 2004-2005 Instructional Salary Schedule & Instructional Supplements Schedule
Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the 2004-2005 Instructional Salary Schedule & Instructional Supplements Schedule.
The Board recognized Ellen Lawrence, who expressed her thoughts regarding this item.
Motion approved unanimously.
ADD 13. 2004-2005 Educational Support Personnel Salary Schedule
Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the 2004-2005 Educational Support Personnel Salary Schedule.
The Board recognized Ellen Lawrence, who expressed her thoughts regarding this item.
Motion was approved unanimously.
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Bauer, Cathy Teacher 12/08/04 Wedgewood
Carlson, Jennifer Teacher 01/03/05 Beulah
Cochran, Andrea Teacher 12/01/04 Pensacola
Darr, Gwendolyn Teacher 01/03/05 West FL High
Disher, Christine Teacher 12/16/04 Ferry Pass Elem
Gonia, Angela Teacher 01/03/05 Holm
Hatch, Rebecca Teacher 01/03/05 Sherwood
Lovering, Timothy Teacher 12/06/04 Holm
Merkel, Barbara Teacher 01/03/05 Brentwood Elem
Meyers, Cheryl Energy Educators Mger 02/01/05 Halll Ctr
Neal, Deanna Comm Involve Asst Coord 01/04/05 Weis (part-time)
Noyes, Kathleen Ins Tech support Tech III 12/07/04 Hall Ctr
Roush, Marilyn Teacher 01/03/05 Holm
Sanderson, John Law Enf Ins 12/03/04 George Stone (part-time)
Smith, Jacquelyn Energy Educators Mger 02/01/05 Hall Ctr
Sweeney, Erin Teacher 01/14/05 Brown Barge
Veith, Melessa Teacher 01/03/05 Beulah
Waldrip, Jesse Ins Tech Support Tech III 12/07/04 Hall Ctr
White, Michael Law Enf Ins 12/02/04 George Stone (part-time)
Williams, Rebecca Teacher 10/25/04 Bellview Mid
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
Bell, Saundra Title I 12/03/04
2. Professional
-None
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
King, Debra Holm Dixon Ed Ctr 01/03/05
Williams, Dana Ferry Pass Elem Lincoln Park 12/01/04
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
Campbell, Reginald Teacher 12/13/04 Brown Barge
Smith, Michael Teacher 01/03/05 Woodham
2. Reappointments
-None
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
-None
e. Resignations/Retirements
Brittain, Norma Teacher Sherwood 12/21/04 (Ret)
Ellis, Micheal Teacher Tate 12/21/04
Goolsby, Melissa Speech Lang Path Cook 01/14/05
McDonald, Julie Teacher Carver/Century 12/21/04
Pardue, Lee Cons Project Mger Facilities Planning 12/31/04
Phelps, Theresa Teacher Beulah 12/21/04
Pilcher, Margaret Volunteer Coord Hall Ctr 01/31/05 (Ret)
Rich, Renita Teacher Spencer Bibbs 01/14/05
Robbins, Fredrick Teacher ESEAL 12/06/04 (Dis Ret)
Russell, Robert Zone Manager Hall Ctr 12/31/04
Scholz, Barbara Teacher Carver/Century 12/21/04
Van Matre, Judith Teacher on LOA Brownsville 12/06/04 (Dis Ret)
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Farmer, Lauren Teacher/Suter 01/05/05 – 03/16/05
*Fritz, Eric Teacher/Tate 01/31/05 – 03/31/05
*Goldberg, Patricia Teacher/Escambia 01/03/05 – 03/24/05
*Harris, Angela Teacher/Brentwood Elem 11/17/04 – 12/21/04
*Kilpatrick, Betsy Teacher/Cook 01/03/05 – 02/11/05
*Merritt, Nicole Teacher/West Pensacola 01/04/05 – 02/01/05
*Rodgers, Christina Teacher/Hellen Caro 01/03/05 – 05/31/05
*Smith, Katrina Teacher/Hallmark 01/05/05 – 05/31/05
*Stanley, Michelle Teacher/Bailey 01/13/05 – 02/11/05
*FMLA
2. The following employees are returning from Leave of Absence:
Angstadt, Laura Teacher/Pensacola 01/03/05
Carter, Michele Teacher/Carver/Century 01/03/05
Lashley, Desha Teacher/Carver/Century 01/03/05
3. Correct transfer from school on Jamie Moore to read Blue Angels instead of Edgewater.
4. Request approval for Mary Lamy, teacher at Spencer Bibbs, to work after the regular school day for FCAT remediation for the period of November 30, 2004 through May 25, 2005 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from IDEA Part B Entitlement Grant Funds.
5. Request approval for Christi Freeman, teacher, to work a total of 11 hours from December 6 through 17, 2004 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay in the Beyond the School Day Program at Bellview Middle.
6. Request approval for the following employees from Weis to work “Count Down to FCAT” Saturday Family Workshops from January 22 through March 5, 2005 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay to be paid from School Improvement Funds:
Dynita Padgett
Anita Gantt
Mary Hammock
Carol McIntosh
7. Request approval for the following instructional employees to extend DROP:
Brooks-Marshall, Annie Teacher/Ensley 01/01/05 – 06/30/05
Hassebrock, Gay Teacher/Bratt 01/01/05 – 06/30/05
Hicks, Beatrice Dean/Woodham 01/01/05 – 06/30/05
8. Request to upgrade the position of Coordinator IV-Safety, Health and Environmental Operations to Division Chief-Security-Safety and Emergency Operations on the Professional salary schedule. Upon approval the proposed change will be reflected on the Department Personnel Planning Document.
9. Request to establish the position of Safety Specialist on the Professional salary schedule. Upon approval the proposed change will be reflected on the Department Personnel Planning Document.
10. Request to establish the position of Administrator on Special Assignment-Overage Middle School Initiative on the Administrative salary schedule. Upon approval the proposed change will be reflected on the Department Personnel Planning Document.
AMENDED 11. Request to upgrade the position of Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent on the Professional salary schedule. Upon
approval the proposed change will be reflected on the Department Personnel Planning
Document.
12. Request approval to covert the position of Teacher on Special Assignment-Mathematics to Subject Area Specialist-Elementary Mathematics on the Administrative salary schedule. Upon approval the proposed change will be reflected on the Department Personnel Planning Document.
13. 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) – Upgrade Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent professional position to Executive Assistant to the Superintendent professional position. Positions are shown under General Fund, Regular Operations (0101).
Page 9 – Operations (4101) – Add Division Chief-Security, Safety and Emergency Operations professional position [this position is an upgrade of Coordinator IV-Safety, Health and Environmental Operations position which was shown under Risk Management (4302)]. Add Safety Specialist professional position. Add Administrative Secretary I position which is being transferred from Risk Management (4302). All positions are shown under General Fund, Regular Operations (0101).
Pages 30 & 31 – Risk Management (4302) – Delete Coordinator IV-Safety, Health & Environmental Operations professional position [this position is being upgraded to Division Chief-Security, Safety and Emergency Operations and is being transferred to Operations (4101)]. Delete Administrative Secretary I position which is being transferred to Operations (4101). Both positions are shown under General Fund, Regular Operations (0101).
Page 37 – Curriculum & Instruction – Elementary, Middle, High (4402) – Add one Administrator on Special Assignment-Overage Middle School Initiative administrative position under General Fund, Regular Operations (0101).
Pages 52 & 53 – Subject Area Specialists (4430) – Convert one Teacher on Special Assignment-Math (12 months) instructional position to Subject Area Specialist-Mathematics administrative position. Positions are shown under Title II-Mathematics Federal Project (5770).
14. For Board Information: Report the death of Sheila Williams, Dean at Washington on December 11, 2004.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Ball, Evelyn M Tchr Asst Spec 12/17/2004 Ransom Mid
Borras, Charlotte Erly Chid Asst 01/04/2005 Hallmark Elem
Brye, Carolyn (Prom) Sch Data Spec I 12/06/2004 Lincoln Park
Carnley, Alice I Fd Serv Asst I 01/04/2005 Ernest Ward
Carter, Patrick A Cust Wrkr I 12/01/2004 Pine Forest High
Casey, Sherry D Tchr Asst Spec 12/06/2004 Holm Elem
Cunningham, Mary (Prom) Admin Clk III 12/06/2004 Staff Development
Dumas, Karen (Prom) Admin Sch Sec II 01/03/2005 Yniestra Elem
Edwards, Tambrey L Acctg Spec III 12/14/2004 Revenue Dept
Franklin, Diane Admin Clk II 11/16/2004* Spencer Bibbs
Godwin, Thomas V AC/Ref Mech II 01/03/2005 Maintenance
Hartley, Don (Prom) Hvy Equip Mech 12/06/2004 Transp Garage
Holland, Tonja (Prom) Asst Fd Serv Mgr 11/29/2004* Oakcrest Elem
Jeudevine, Hazel C Admin Clk II 12/13/2004 W Pensacola
Kennedy, Jennifer I Tchr Asst Spec 12/10/2004 Escambia High
Martin, Debra L (Prom) Admin Clk II 01/03/2005 Media Services
Parkerson, Debra K (Prom) Asst Fd Serv Mgr 11/09/2004* Escambia High
Peck, Michael D Fd Serv Asst I 12/02/2004 Washington High
Riley, Pamela A (Prom) Admin Clk II 01/04/2005 Wedgewood Mid
Silcox, Dorothy (Prom) Adm Clk II 12/15/2004 Cook Elem
Vulcano, Joyce (Prom) Food Serv Asst II 11/15/2004* Pine Meadow
Yates, Samuel D Cust Wrkr I 12/13/2004 Jim Allen Elem
*Inadvertently omitted from December agenda.
b. Temporary Promotions
-No items submitted
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Beasley, Joseph E Sch Bus Oper 01/04/2005 Transportation
Harrell, Verna J (Ret) Sch Data Spec II 11/30/2004 Ferry Pass Mid
Kidd, Priscilla A Tchr Asst Spec 11/30/2004 Holm Elem
Klaiber, Patricia Sch Bus Oper 12/14/2004 Transportation
Portis, Maggie Cust Wrkr I 12/09/2004 Scenic Heights
Saulsberry, Arleatha (Ret) Cust Wrkr I 12/31/2004 Pine Meadow
Slay, Susie Tchr Asst Spec 12/09/2004 Esc Westgate
Stallworth, Warren L (Ret) Maint Wrkr I 12/31/2004 Transp Garage
Thomas, Brenda Tchr Asst Spec 01/04/2005 Lakeview
Veiock, Judy (Ret) Tchr Asst Spec 12/14/2004 Transportation
Warnock, Bonnie (Ret) Admin Clk II 12/31/2004` Tate High
White, Jeffrey S Tchr Asst Spec 12/21/2004 Bailey Middle
Whiting, Andrea Sch Bus Oper 12/09/2004 Transportation
Williams, Jenell Tchr Asst Spec 12/07/2004 Transportation Wood, Catherine (Ret) Sch Bus Oper 11/30/2004 Transportation
d. Terminations
Ezell, Margaret Tchr Asst Spec 12/07/2004 Transportation
King, Freddie (Deceased) Sch Bus Oper 12/10/2004 Transportation
Lavallee, Clara A Fd Serv Asst I 12/03/2004 Pine Forest
Mullins, Jean Sch Bus Oper 12/20/2004 Transportation
Trawick, Rebecca Fd Serv Asst I 12/01/2004 Pine Forest
Williams, Brenda L Fd Serv Asst I 12/27/2004 Hallmark Elem
e. Suspensions
-No items submitted
f. Dismissals
-No items submitted
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON
Banks, Leslie A Tchr Asst Spec/F Pass Mid 01/03/05-05/25/05 Personal
Bell, Annie J (Ext) Fd Serv Asst I/Holm Elem 12/10/04-01/11/05 Medical*
Blum, Velma (Ext) Sch Bus Oper/Transp 01/05/05-05/25/05 Medical
Boyd, James (Ext) Cust Wrkr I/Tate High 12/01/04-01/14/05 Medical*
Brewer, Angela Sch Bus Oper/Transp 11/22/04-01/21/05** Personal
Furney, Bobbie (Ext) Erly Ch’d Asst/Weis Elem 01/05/05-05/25/05 Personal
Johnson, Karen A Fd Serv Asst II/Bibbs Elem 11/01/04-01/31/05** Medical*
Jones, James A Carpenter II/Maintenance 01/05/05-01/31/05 Medical*
Luna, Kathryn Fd Serv Asst I/W P’cola 11/22/04-02/14/05** Medical*
McCord, Gordon Maint Wrkr I/Woodham 12/08/04-01/04/05 Medical*
McMorris, Brenda (Ext) Sch Bus Oper/Transp 10/01/04-02/28/05** Medical
Sanders, Debbie L Sch Bus Oper/Transp 12/01/04-09/14/05 Personal
Straughn, Betty S (Ext) Fd Serv Asst I/Navy Point 12/07/04-05/26/05 Medical*
Sumlin, Judy Audiometric Tech/Stu Serv 01/03/05-05/25/05 Medical
Swope, Bonnie Fd Serv Asst I/W FL High 01/03/05-03/25/05 Personal
Thomas, Erma Tchr Asst Spec/Holm Elem 01/04/05-01/25/05 Medical
Veiock, Judy (Ext) Tchr Asst Spec/Transp 12/02/04-02/28/05 Medical
Welch, Malita D Admin Clk II/Scenic Hghts 01/11/05-02/18/05 Medical* Wesley, Lenora Tchr Asst Spec/Workman 12/13/04-05/25/05 Personal
*FMLA
**Document received post December agenda deadline.
h. Special Requests
-Request approval for employee # 45012-4108-13 to return to work per return to work agreement, effective 12/20/2004.
3. Risk Management
a. Approval of Trailer Resident – Beulah Elementary School
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
ADD 1. BENCOR - Special Pay Plan (401A) Terminal Sick Leave/Annual Leave
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve BENCOR – Special Pay Plan (401A) Terminal Sick Leave/Annual Leave, was approved unanimously.
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
DELETED 1. Bid Award: Communications
Cabling, Bid #051104
2. Annual Agreement: Project Learn Mentoring Program
3. Assessment of District IAQ/HVAC Systems
4. Repairs for Transportation Facility/Bus Barn
5. Roofing Repairs for Various Schools
6. Architectural Services for Various Schools
7. Palm Pilots for Reading Education
8. Apple Computers for Beulah Elementary School
9. Dell Computers for Tate and Northview High Schools
10. Student Desks for Ransom Middle School
11. Temporary Employment Services for Sacred Heart School
12. Environmental Consulting and Remediation Services for Various Schools
13. Unauthorized Purchase: Basketball Officials
14. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #260709
15. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #254508
16. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #253005
17. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #259630
18. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #259635
19. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #261767
20. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #261768
21. Hurricane Ivan Emergency Purchases
ADD 22. Brownsville Middle School Emergency Purchase
ADD 23. Apple Computers for Brown Barge Middle School
ADD 24. Bid Extension: Communications Cabling, Bid #001814
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Spencer Bibbs Elementary School HVAC Renovations
2. Warrington Middle, Bldg #5 & Ferry Pass Middle, Bldg. #3 HVAC Renovations
3. Workman Middle School, Bldg. #6 HVAC Renovations
4. Wedgewood Middle School HVAC & Lighting Renovations
B. Miscellaneous
1. Escambia County School District’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Review Crosswalk
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
A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
1. Appointments to the 2005 Escambia County Value Adjustment Board – Gary Bergosh
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to appoint Mrs. Cary Stidham and Mrs. Patty Hightower to the 2005 Escambia County Value Adjustment Board, was approved unanimously.
2. Appointment to the Escambia County Juvenile Justice Council – Gary Bergosh
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to table this item, was approved unanimously.
B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Administrative Appointment(s)
- Request that Mary Helen Fryman be designated as Acting Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, effective January 3, 2005.
- Request the administrative appointment of Charles LaRon Arnold, from TSA/Dropout Prevention, to Associate Superintendent-Public & Interagency Affairs, effective January 19, 2005.
This item was handled earlier in the meeting.
2. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 14 (with Item 11 requesting a formal hearing), was approved unanimously.
1. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 05-19-862 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 05-63-1251 student 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.
3. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-66-601 student 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 05-67-851 student 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.
5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-68-521 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.
6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-69-1221 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.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-72-281 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.
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-73-281 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.
9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-74-281 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 05-76-1221 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.
REQUEST 11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number
FORMAL 05-78-1251 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
HEARING 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 05-79-1251 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.
13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-81-411 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 05-82-411 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.
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)
-No items submitted
ADD 1. MCS Bid Protest
As recommended by Mrs. Odom, Mr. Gindl moved to appoint George E. Loomis, Attorney, to preside as hearing officer over the MCS bid protest. Motion was seconded by Mr. Bergosh and approved unanimously.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was noted that according to the approved Budget Calendar, a Special Meeting was necessary in order to begin establishing budget priorities. Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Clark, to schedule a Special Meeting (Re: Budget) for February 11, 2005, immediately following the 9:00 a.m. Board Workshop, in Room 160 at the J.E. Hall Educational Services Center. Motion was approved unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:45 p.m., was approved unanimously.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman