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
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:
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,
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
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:
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Superintendent Chairman