THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, DECEMBER 13, 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 L. Bergosh                

            Vice Chairman:             Mrs. Patty Hightower

            Board Members:           Mrs. Cary Stidham

                                                Dr. Charles E. Glover, Sr.

                                                Mr. Pete Gindl, Sr.

            School Board General Counsel:        Mrs. Ellen D. Odom 

            Superintendent of Schools:               Mr. Jim Paul

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

      Mr. Wayne Odom gave the invocation and Mr. Gary Bergosh led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.  

PUBLIC FORUM

Mr. Bergosh called the Public Forum to order at 5:32 p.m.

The following speakers requested to the address the Board regarding various subjects:

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

Name                           Issue

Cindy Gerhardt              Reorganization/Transformation Plan – 6-7-8 Plan (Item VII.B.3.2)

Floyd Peterson              Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

Laquita Hewey             Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

Mike Philley                  Reorganization/Transformation Plan – 6-7-8 Plan (Item VII.B.3.2)

Brittany Lindsay            Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

Benny Washington        Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Katrina Washington       Reorganization/Transformation Plan – 6-7-8 Plan (Item VII.B.3.2)

            David Cooper                Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Kathy Brown                Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Roosevelt Crosby          Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Tiffany Bolton               Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Shamika Junior              Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Shelaysa Hayes             Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Joshua Jones                 Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Shauna Baday               Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Keana Williams             Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Roderick Brown            Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Kim Sawyer                  Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Billie Barrett                 Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Harry Evans                 Reorganization/Transformation Plan (Item VII.B.3)

            Isaac Williams               Reorganization/Transformation Plan (Item VII.B.3)

            Bob Mader                   Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Corey Allen                  Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Ralph Sawning              Reorganization/Transformation Plan (Item VII.B.3)                                

            William Berry                Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Terry Lewis                  Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Robbie Wells                 Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            David Schisler               Reorganization/Transformation Plan – Woodham Consolidation Plan (Item VII.B.3.1)

            Ellen Lawrence             Televised Meeting Coverage (request to include entire Public Forum portion of meeting)

     I.               CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

      Mr. Bergosh called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, corrections and amendments to the agenda. (see margin notes)  On motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the agenda (as amended) was approved unanimously.  Mr. Gindl then moved for reconsideration on the adoption of the agenda, in order to add an additional item regarding the remembrance of Mr. Thomas J. LeMaster.  Mrs. Hightower seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously.  On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the agenda (as amended), was approved unanimously. 

ADD    Remembrance of Mr. Thomas J. LeMaster

      Mr. Gindl reported that that Mr. Thomas J. LeMaster had passed away on December 13, 2005.  Mr. LeMaster had served the District for many years as an educator and as an assistant superintendent. 

      There being no objection, the following section was moved forward on the agenda:

                                    Section VII.B., “Items from the Superintendent”

                        (please refer to that section for actual information on discussion/motions)

   II.               PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)

A.     Permission to Adopt 

-None

B.     Permission to Advertise

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

                                    (NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the December 9, 2005 Regular Workshop.)  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to advertise an amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Student Progression Plan.  It was noted that an amendment to language on page 2 of the backup documentation had been received; however, the amendment was not listed on the final agenda and therefore, was not included in the adoption of the agenda.  Mrs. Odom advised that it was necessary that the motion to approve the advertisement of this rule specifically recognize that amendment.  Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Dr. Glover, to advertise an amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Student Progression Plan (as amended).  Motion was approved unanimously.                   

ADD          2.               Notice of Policy Development and Policy Development Workshops. Amendment of Middle and High School Attendance Zones

                                    Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to advertise Notice of Policy Development and Policy Development Workshops – Amendment of Middle and High School Attendance Zones, was approved unanimously.

III.               APPROVAL OF MINUTES

DELETED      1.         11-18-05 REGULAR WORKSHOP 

2.       11-22-05 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 

3.       11-22-05 REGULAR MEETING

      Motion by Dr. Glover, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve the minutes as listed (Item 2 Item 3), was unanimous. 

IV.               COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1.       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.

2.       Stellar Employee Recognition 

      The Superintendent announced that Mrs. Linda Harageones, Program Evaluator, was the Stellar Employee for the month of December.  Mrs. Harageones received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.  

  V.               CONSENT AGENDA

The following item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.g.3 by Mrs. Hightower.  On motion by Mrs. Hightower and second by Dr. Glover, the Consent Agenda was approved unanimously. 

A.     Curriculum and InstructION

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

DELETED      1.         Item Pulled

2.       Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) Part I – Entitlement; Title II, Part D

3.       2005-2006 Title I, Part D Subpart 2 Local Agency Programs for Neglected and Delinquent Youth

4.       No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Supplemental Educational Services Contractual Agreement

ADD          5.               Memorandum of Understanding between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for the Warrington Middle School NASA Explorer School (NES) Program

B.     FINANCE

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

1.       Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of January 2006

2.       Legal Services:

                  Summary of all legal expenses

3.   Legal Services:

                  General Fund

                 a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.                          $  3,105.00

                 b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.                          $     283.50

                 c)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.                          $     256.50

                 d)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.                          $     540.00

                 e)   Shell, Fleming, Davis & Menge, P.A.                              $     273.00

                 f)    Gregory P. Farrar, P.A.                                                 $     350.00

                 g)   Arthur A. Shimek, P.A.                                                 $     250.00

                 h)   Arthur A. Shimek, P.A.                                                 $     300.00

                 i)    George E. Loomis, P.A.                                                 $     250.00

                 j)    George E. Loomis, P.A.                                                 $     220.00

                 k)   George E. Loomis, P.A.                                                 $     420.00

     4.   Legal Services:

                              Risk Management Fund

                              a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                         $  5,291.85

5.   Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a)      Auction Lists I and II for December 2005

b)      Scrap Lists I, II and III for December 2005

6.   Budget Amendments 

a.   Resolution 3: General Operating Fund

b.       Resolution 3: Other Special Revenue Fund

c.       Resolution 3: Capital Projects Fund

                  7.   Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

8.       Financial Statement for the month of November 2005

9.       Banking Authorization Agreements for 2006  

10.      Proposed 2006-2007 Budget Calendar 

11.      Resolution No. 2006-05 supplementing and amending Resolution No. 2005-01 adopted by the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, on May 17, 2005

C.     HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

1.       Instructional/Professional

a.   Appointments

NAME                               POSITION                   WORK LOCATION    DATE

Barnett, Mardelle                Teacher                                    Bellview Mid                 10/24/05

Carr, Alicia                         Teacher                                    ESE/Hall Ctr                 12/12/05

      Dameworth, Catherine         Teacher                                    Edgewater                    11/22/05

      Lawrence, Debra                Teacher                                    Warrington Elem           11/23/05

      Letwinsky, Diana                Speech Lang Path         Hall Ctr                                    11/15/05

      Reed, Christopher                Teacher                                    West FL High               12/01/05

      Riley, Katherine                  Teacher                                    Woodham                     11/21/05

      Thomas, Meathor                Teacher                                    Holm                            11/30/05

      Walker, William                   Teacher                                    Warrington Elem           11/22/05

      White, Joanna                     Teacher                                    Myrtle Grove                11/15/05

b.       Reappointments

1.   Annual

-None

2.   Professional

      -None  

3.   4th Year Annual

-None

c.   Transfers

NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATE

Bassham, Wendy                Ferry Pass Mid             West Pensacola                        11/07/05

Fowler, Rhonda                   Workman                      Warrington Mid             11/08/05

Hawkins, Doris                   West Pensacola                        Hellen Caro                  11/28/05

Taylor, Michael                   Holm                            Workman                      11/14/05

d.   Out-of-Field

1.   Appointments

NAME                         POSITION       WORK LOCATION    DATE

Morris, Barbarette         Teacher            Yniestra                        11/07/05

2.   Reappointments

-None

3.   Transfers

-None

4.   Other

-None

e.   Resignations/Retirements

                              NAME                               POSITION                   WORK LOCATION    DATE 

Ashler, Richard                   Teacher                                    Woodham                     12/31/05 (Ret)

Becker, Martha                   Teacher                                    Escambia                      01/05/06 (Ret)

Brune, Steven                     Teacher                                    Pensacola                     11/26/05 (Dec)

Darr, Gwendolyn                 Teacher                                    West FL High               12/16/05

DeLaFuente, Richard          Teacher                                    Workman                      11/14/05

Gagnier, Alayna                  Teacher                                    Washington                   12/16/05

Hannibal, Carolyn                Teacher                                    Warrington Mid             12/31/05 (Ret)

Harrison, Laurie                  Teacher                                    Edgewater                    11/21/05

Hughes, Sandra                   Teacher                                    Warrington Elem           12/31/05 (Ret)

Knight, Nicole                     Teacher                                    Ferry Pass Mid             12/16/05

McDaniel, Barbara              Speech Lang Path         Navy Point                    10/17/05

Morgan, Sarah                    Teacher                                    Semmes                        12/16/05

Schneider, Kenneth             Teacher                                    Dixon Ed Ctr                 11/28/05

Schoolfield, Zerlene             Teacher                                    West FL High               12/16/05

Skaggs, Cinda                     Teacher                                    Molino Park                  12/16/05

Yates, Frances                    Systems Analyst            Data Ctr                       12/30/05

f.    Leave of Absences

*Beck, Tambreia           Teacher/Pleasant Grove                        10/20/05 – 05/24/06

*Bouterie, Michaelene   SLP/Westgate Ctr                     11/30/05 – 01/25/06

 Farrell, Victoria            Teacher/Holm                           11/29/05 – 05/24/06

 Frankel, Alan               Teacher/Escambia                     11/22/05 – 05/24/06

*Jefferis, Emily             Teacher/Ransom                       11/28/05 – 02/24/06

*Lee, Mary                   Teacher/McArthur                    11/23/05 – 05/24/06

 Morgan, Emily              Teacher/ESE                            01/03/06 – 05/24/06

*Whitney, Marcie          SLP/Yniestra                            12/15/05 – 01/27/06

*FMLA

g.   Special Requests

1.   Amend FMLA dates for the following instructional employee;

Mann, Betsy                 Teacher/Workman                    11/07/05-05/24/06

2. Approve transfer of the following Speech Language Pathologist from the Instructional Salary Schedule to the Professional Salary Schedule:

Tina Ross                     Molino Park Elem                      10/10/05

3.  Amend the following pages in the 2005-2006 Department Personnel Planning Document and approve the attached job description:

Pages 32 & 33 – Risk Management (4302) – Add one Benefits Analyst professional position, to be paid from Health Insurance Project

                                                 (NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the December 9, 2005 Regular Workshop.)  Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to postpone the consideration of this item until negotiations with the Union on the “Adjustment to Risk Management Practices” portion of the Superintendent’s Reorganization/Transformation Plan (see Item VII.B.3.3) had concluded.  Mr. Kevin Windham, Director of Risk Management, clarified that this item was not “tied” to the “Adjustment to Risk Management Practices” portion of the Superintendent’s Reorganization/Transformation Plan.  Based on that clarification, Mrs. Hightower withdrew the motion and Mr. Gindl withdrew the second.  Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve this item, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.     

                              4.                Approve the following shelter managers to be paid at their regular rate of pay at time of service (up to eight hours per day) from FEMA funds for service provided during Hurricane Ivan:

                                                

2.       Educational Support Personnel

a.       Appointments

NAME                                     JOB TITLE               LOCATION              EFF DATE

      Battle, Jacqueline B                   Tea Asst Spec           Brownsville Mid         11/09/2005

      Casey, Shelia                            Tea Asst Spec           Brentwood Mid          11/18/2005

     *Duggins, Jacolyn (Prom)            Admin Clerk II           Holm Elem                 10/27/2005

      English, Annie M                       Fd Serv Asst I            Bellview Mid              11/14/2005

      Fether, Carole B                        Admin Clerk II           Allie Yniestra Elem    11/21/2005

      Fountain, Annie J                       Tea Asst Spec           Brentwood Mid          11/15/2005

      Hill, Catherine P                        Tea Asst Spec           Wedgewood Mid        11/17/2005

      James, Lakesha T                     Tea Asst Spec           Wedgewood Mid        11/21/2005

      Mixon, Brooke L                       Cust Wrker I              Scenic Heights Elem   11/18/2005
Palmer, Oscar Jr                       Tea Asst Spec           Wedgewood Mid        11/09/2005

      Robinson, Kacey                       Tea Asst Spec           Lakeview Center        11/14/2005

      Scott, Consuelo                         Tea Asst Spec           Brownsville Mid         11/09/2005

      Silvers, Thomas Jr (Prom)          Electrician II              Maintenance              11/10/2005

      Trincher, Lynette L                   Tea Asst Spec           Ferry Pass Mid          11/16/2005

      Wynn, Kourtney N                    Tea Asst Spec           W Pensacola Elem     11/09/2005

      *Documents received in ESP office post November Board agenda deadline.       

b.       Temporary Promotions

                              NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATES           

     *Anderson, Emma                Admin Clerk II              Sch Data Spec I                        11/14/2005

                                    Semmes Elem               Semmes Elem  

                           **Dela Cruz, Cindy                Fd Serv Asst I               Admin Clerk II              11/16/2005

                                    Myrtle Grove Elem        Myrtle Grove Elem       

**/***Haley, Wanda G                  Fd Serv Asst I               Fd Serv Asst I               10/31/2005

                                    Escambia High              Escambia High             

*Lawrence, Mary Jan           Admin Clerk II              Sch Data Spec I                        11/14/2005

                                    Myrtle Grove Elem        Myrtle Grove Elem       

**Phillips, Brenda                    Admin Clerk I               Admin Clerk II              11/28/2005

                                    Transportation               Reading Dept               

                              *Replacing an employee who is on leave or temporary promotion until he/she returns.

                             **Temporary vacancy due to hiring freeze.

                           ***Inadvertently omitted from November Board agenda.

                        c.   Resignations/Retirements

NAME                                  JOB TITLE               LOCATION                 EFF DATE

     *Burkenpas, Shirley (Ret)         Sch Bus Oper            Transportation               10/31/2005

      Cook, Janice T                       Cust Wrkr I               McArthur Elem             11/21/2005

      Deeb, Donna J                       Tea Asst Spec           Transportation               12/02/2005

      Haselden, Debbie                   Fd Serv Asst I            Pine Forest High           11/18/2005

     *Leavitt, Michael                     Sch Bus Oper            Transportation               10/21/2005

     *Morris, Michelle                     Tea Asst Spec           Bellview Mid                 10/31/2005

     *Nodhturft, Flora (Ret)             Admin Sec II             Instr/Curr                      09/30/2005

      Thorsen, Christina                  Sch Bus Oper            Transportation               11/30/2005

      Tims, Pangranita                    Sch Bus Oper            Transportation               12/01/2005

     *Truitt, Della (Ret)                   Sch Bus Oper            Transportation               10/27/2005

     *Documents received post November Board agenda deadline.

d.   Terminations

NAME                                  JOB TITLE               LOCATION                 EFF DATE

Burkett, Catherine                  Sch Bus Oper                        Transportation               11/07/2005

                        e.   Leave of Absence                          

NAME                               TITLE                    LOCATION                 DATES

     *Lindsey, Trina                     Tea Asst Spec        Transportation               11/21/05-01/31/06

     *Magana, Gladys                  Fd Serv Asst I         Pine Forest High           11/14/05-05/19/06

   **McCants, Shirley                Cust Wrkr I             Warrington Elem          10/28/05-02/28/06

      *Smith, Brenda V                 Erly Chdh’d Asst    McMillan/FRAME        11/15/05-12/05/05

      *Thomas, Maxine                 Tea Asst Spec                                            McMillan Pre-K      11/14/05-01/03/06

        Tripp, Pamela                      Sch Bus Oper         Transportation               11/14/05-05/19/06

        Woodson, Sandra (Ext)        Tea Asst Spec        Brownsville Mid            12/01/05-01/02/06                                                                                                                                                                       

               *FMLA

            **Documents received post November Board agenda deadline. 

f.        Special Requests

-Request approval of return to work agreement for employee # 5625-9610-5 signed 11/18/2005.

3.       Risk Management

-No items submitted

ADD                a.   Automobile Liability Claim

4.   Employee Services

-Merged Escambia ESP Master Contract  

5.   Affirmative Action

-No items submitted

D.     PURCHASING

      (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

1.       Bid Award:  Art Supplies, Bid #060904

2.       Bid Award:  Forklift, Bid #061602

3.       Bid Award:  Custodial Supplies, Bid #061202

4.       Bid Award:  Paper Products & Cleaning Supplies for School Cafeterias, Bid #061503

5.       Letter of Election:  BellSouth Phone Services

6.       BellSouth Hardware and Software Upgrade for the J. E. Hall Center

7.       Media Center Furniture for Workman Middle School and Woodham High School

8.       Floor Covering for Pine Forest High School

9.       Apple Computers for Lincoln Park Elementary School

10.      IBM Blade Server Chassis for Information Technology Department

11.      LCD Projectors for Various Schools

12.      Read 180 Software for A. V. Clubbs and Sid Nelson Community Learning Centers

13.      Roofing Repairs for Lincoln Park Elementary School

14.      Classroom Furniture for Washington High School

15.      Mill Casework Replacement for Tate High School

16.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #269611

17.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #253016

18.      Unauthorized Purchase:  Conference Room Rental

19.      Bid Award:  Repairs to Athletic Facilities at Various Schools, Group III

20.      Contract Amendment #2:  Construction Management at Risk Services for Renovations/Repairs to

        Media Centers at Various Schools

21.   Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #277023

E.      Operations

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

1.   Facilities Planning

A.     Final Payments

1.       Permanent Repairs to Sherwood Elementary School Bldg. #4 (Hurricane Ivan Repairs)

2.       Permanent Repairs to Bratt Elementary School Bldg. #3 (Hurricane Ivan Repairs)

B.   Miscellaneous

1.   Pre-Qualification of Contractor

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

7.   Security, Safety & Emergency Operations

-No items submitted

8.   Energy Management

-No items submitted

F.   Student Transfers  

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)

G.     Internal Auditing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

1.       Internal Funds Audits with findings

-No items submitted

2.       Internal Funds Audits without findings other than segregation of duties

-No items submitted

3.       Inventory Adjustment Reports

4.   Other

      -No items submitted

 

VI.               UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)

AMENDED    1.         Adopt the Superintendent’s student calendars for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08

(previously appeared as Item V.C.1.f.10 on September 20, 2005 Regular Meeting agenda)

(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the December 9, 2005 Regular Workshop.)  Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Dr. Glover, to approve the student calendars for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08 as recommended by the Superintendent, carried 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote. 

VII.               NEW BUSINESS

A.     ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

-No items submitted

B.     ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)

NOTE: This section was handled earlier in the meeting

1.   Student Recommendations

      Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Dr. Glover, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions Items 1 through 30 (with Items 14, 15, 16, 28 and 30 requesting a formal hearing), was approved unanimously. 

1.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 06-44-301 be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 formal hearing officer, student number 06-51-862 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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 formal hearing officer, student number 06-61-281 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

4.       Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-80-591 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 formal hearing officer, student number 06-81-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 06-85-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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 06-88-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 06-90-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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 06-91-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 06-92-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

11.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-93-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 06-94-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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 06-95-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 14.  Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-96-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

REQUEST FORMAL HEARING      15.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-97-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

REQUEST FORMAL HEARING      16.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-98-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the  2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

17.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-99-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

18.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-100-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

19.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-101-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

20.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-103-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

21.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-104-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

22.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-105-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

23.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-106-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

24.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-107-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

25.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-108-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

26.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-110-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.

27.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 06-112-851 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are conclud­ed, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommenda­tion regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student.  The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

REQUEST FORMAL HEARING      28.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-113-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

29.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-114-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

REQUEST FORMAL HEARING      30.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 06-115-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2005-2006 school year and all of the 2006-2007 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.   Request Approval of Lieutenant Commander David Stefano to serve as Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education for the term of September 27, 2005 through June 30, 2006

            Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Dr. Glover, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for Lieutenant Commander David Stefano to serve as Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education for the term of September 27, 2005 through June 30, 2006, was approved unanimously. 

AMENDED    3.   Reorganization/Transformation Plan

                        (NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the December 9, 2005 Regular Workshop.)

1.       Woodham Consolidation Plan

Superintendent’s recommendation as outlined in the backup documentation for this item:

(see backup documentation for additional information regarding potential annual savings)

Request permission for Board to consider the Woodham Consolidation Plan as outlined below through the Board’s rule making and development process:

·         Covert Woodham High to a middle school and redistrict students

·         Close Brownsville Middle and redistrict students

·         Close Wedgewood Middle and redistrict students

·         Transfer the Brown Barge program to the Woodham facility to operate as a “school within a school”

·         Redistrict high and middle schools appropriately to accommodate shifts

·         Request formation of a Student Attendance Zone Advisory Committee

Discussion and proposed motions from Board Members:

      Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, “that the rule-making process for school closures and consolidations as recommended by the Superintendent (outlined in the backup documentation for this item) be initiated for implementation for the school year 2007-2008; and that other alternatives for closures and consolidations also be considered during this time period as well.”  Mr. Bergosh explained that the intent of his motion was to move forward with the issue of school closures and consolidations, by exploring the recommendation from the Superintendent and other alternatives as well (including elementary, middle, and high schools); he noted that the motion would provide more than a year to accomplish that process.   Although not included as a part of his motion, Mr. Bergosh indicated that the next step of the process would be to formulate a School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) empowered to explore those issues.      

      Board Members recognized that there were too many school facilities within the District; an issue that would need to be addressed.  Dr. Glover however, was convinced that closures and consolidations could begin at the elementary school level.  He proposed the closure of two to three elementary schools in District III, with consolidation of those student populations into one new state-of-the art elementary school in that area.   

      Mrs. Hightower requested an amendment to the motion on the floor in order to include recommendations outlined in Dr. Watson’s study.  Her request to amend died for lack of a second.

      Mrs. Stidham believed it was necessary for the Superintendent to present his plan for the relocation of the various academies at Woodham High School (including the OASIS program) prior to beginning the process outlined in the motion, as the relocation of those students would affect school capacities. 

      The following speaker requested to address this item: Gail Husbands. 

      After further discussion, Mr. Bergosh called the question.  Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Mrs. Hightower and Dr. Glover voting “No.”

      Motion was then made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mrs. Hightower, “that next month when the Board forms SAZAC and their charge, that the Superintendent present his plan for the relocation of the various academies at Woodham High School (including the OASIS program).”  Motion failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh, Dr. Glover and Mr. Gindl voting “No.”

2.       6-7-8 Plan

Superintendent’s recommendation as outlined in the backup documentation for this item:

(see backup documentation for additional information regarding potential annual savings)

·         Provide district transportation for six periods at high schools

·         High School instructional personnel would teach six periods

·         Change student hours to the following:

Elementary       7:45-2:00

Middle             8:30-3:10

High                9:15-3:45

Discussion and proposed motions from Board Members:

      Motion by Mr. Bergosh to accept the plan as proposed by the Superintendent, with version 2 (as outlined in a handout provided at the table by Mr. Bergosh) concerning the start times for elementary, middle, and high.  Mrs. Stidham seconded the motion for discussion. 

The following issues were addressed:

§         Whether or not the 6-period day could and should apply to specialized programs such as West Florida Technical High School, Brown Barge Middle School, and the IB Program

§         Effects of 6-period day on student transportation

§         Effects of 6-period day on student elective courses (i.e., band, chorus, art)

The following speaker requested to address this item: Gail Husbands. 

      Mrs. Hightower expressed opposition to the 6-period day issue; she indicated that she would not support the motion.

      Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to postpone this item until the next regularly scheduled School Board meeting (January Regular Meeting).  Motion failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh, Dr. Glover, and Mr. Gindl voting “No.”

      The following speakers requested to address this item: David Chisler; Ralph Sawning; Harry Evans; Mike Philley; Floyd Peterson; Adrian Wyer; David Pitman; Cindy Gerhardt; Denise Barnett; Sheila Romaine; and Taylor Hooten. 

      Mrs. Stidham noted that she was not “closing the door” on the 6-period issue, but would just like additional information before making a final decision. 

Motion failed 3 to 2, with Mrs. Hightower, Mrs. Stidham, and Mr. Gindl voting “No.”

3.       Adjustment to Risk Management Practices

Superintendent’s recommendation as outlined in the backup documentation for this item:

(see backup documentation for additional information regarding potential annual savings)

·         Discontinue district contribution for free family dental; district will only pay for free single coverage (bargaining issues)

·         Change free district-paid term life insurance plan to a $50,000 accidental death dismemberment policy

·         Change minimum requirement for full-time benefits from 20 to 30 hours per week for all employees hired after June 30, 2006

Discussion and proposed motions from Board Members:

      The Superintendent requested the Board’s permission to begin negotiations with the Union regarding the recommendations specific to this item.  Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to grant the Superintendent’s request to begin negotiations with the Union regarding the recommendations specific to this item, was approved unanimously.   

ADD          4.   Recommend that employee #1112-0551-2 be suspended without pay for ten (10) working days effective Wednesday, December 14, 2005, based on misconduct as more specifically identified in the notice letter to employee. 

                              Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Dr. Glover, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee #1112-0551-2 be suspended without pay for ten (10) working days effective Wednesday, December 14, 2005, based on misconduct as more specifically identified in the notice letter to employee, was approved unanimously.         

C.     ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)

1.               Final Order, Escambia County School Board v. Terri Bzdick - DOAH Case No. 05-1623

                                    Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve Final Order, Escambia County School Board v. Terri Bzdick – DOAH Case No. 05-1623, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote. 

VIII.               ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Dr. Glover, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:35 p.m., was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.    

                        Attest:                                                              Approved:

________________________________              ________________________________

Superintendent                                                        Chairman