THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, FEBRUARY 15, 2005

The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Regular Meeting at 5:30 p.m., in Room 160, at the J.E. Hall Educational Services Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

Chairman:                     Mr. Gary Bergosh                  

Vice Chairman:             Mrs. Patty Hightower

Board Members:           Mrs. Cary Stidham

Mr. Ronnie L. Clark

Mr. Pete Gindl

School Board General Counsel:        Mrs. Ellen D. Odom 

Superintendent of Schools:               Mr. Jim Paul

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mr. Clark gave the invocation and Mr. Bergosh led the pledge of allegiance.  The Trebleaires choral group from Pine Forest High School performed “The Star Spangled Banner.”  

PUBLIC HEARING ON DISTRICT FACILITIES EDUCATIONAL WORK PROGRAM (FIVE-YEAR PLAN)

[Item V.E.1.B.8]

Mr. Bergosh called for public hearing on the District Facilities Educational Work Program (Five-Year Plan); however, there were no speakers. 

 PUBLIC FORUM

Mr. Bergosh called the Public Forum to order at 5:33 p.m.

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

Name                                                   Issue

Diane Hutcherson                                 Proposed Student Calendar for 2005-2006 (Item V.C.1.f.9)

Deborah Odom                                     School Bus Driver Issues*

George Harrison                                    School Bus Driver Issues*

Mike Corgan                                         Proposed Student Calendar for 2005-2006 (Item V.C.1.f.9)

Delona (Gail) Ham                                School Bus Driver Issues*

Betsy Werre                                         Proposed Student Calendar for 2005-2006 (Item V.C.1.f.9)

Chris Werre                                          Proposed Student Calendar for 2005-2006 (Item V.C.1.f.9)

Ellen Lawrence                                     Ratification Results on EEA and ESP Salary Agreements/Proposed Student Calendar for 2005-2006 (Item V.C.1.f.9)/ School Bus Driver Issues*

Sheila Romaine                                     Proposed Student Calendar for 2005-2006 (Item V.C.1.f.9)

Madonna Jackson-Williams                    Comparison of Santa Rosa County and Escambia County Instructional Salary Schedules

Kathy Breakall                                      Instructional Salary Schedule

*School Bus Driver Issues (i.e., shortage of substitute drivers, salaries, bus compounding)

I.    CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Mr. Bergosh called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda.  (see margin notes)  On motion made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, adoption of the agenda (as amended), was approved unanimously.

II.      PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A.     Permission to Adopt 

-None

B.     Permission to Advertise

-None 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS MOVED FORWARD: Administrative Appointment(s) [Item VII.B.1]

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Ruth Forrester, from Assistant Elementary Principal/Holm Elementary School, to Administrator on Special Assignment-Overage Middle School Initiative, effective January 24, 2005, was approved unanimously. 

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Sheila Montgomery, from Dean/Escambia High School, to Subject Area Specialist/Mathematics, effective January 24, 2005, was approved unanimously.

III.               APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.       01-07-05 SPECIAL MEETING (Executive Session)

2.       01-18-05 REGULAR MEETING

Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1-2), was approved unanimously.

IV.               COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1.       Stellar Employee Recognition

The Superintendent announced that Mrs. Evette Smith, Teacher Aide at West Pensacola Elementary School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of February.  Mrs. Smith received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.

2.       PTA Presentation 

Ms. Dawn Johnson, representative of the Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA.

3.       Recognition of DOE Region I Outstanding Volunteers

The following individuals were recognized for being chosen as “outstanding volunteers” by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE):

Senior Division - Mr. Bob Woodard, mentor at Ensley Elementary School

Adult Division - Mrs. Teresa Wrisley, volunteer at Ferry Pass Elementary School

Youth Division - Miss Jessica Stein, volunteer at Blue Angels Elementary School

The Superintendent announced that Mr. Bob Woodard and Miss Jessica Stein were also chosen to the be the State Region 1 “outstanding volunteers” for the senior and youth divisions.

4.       “Living Well in the Escambia County Schools Month” – Resolution

The Superintendent read the following resolution into the record:

WHEREAS, the health and well-being of students and employees are vitally important to the school district; and

WHEREAS, the physical well-being of students has a direct impact on their ability to achieve academically; and

WHEREAS, the key finding in many recent government reports is that people of all ages can improve the quality of their lives through a lifelong practice of healthy nutrition and physical activity; and

WHEREAS, the mission of the Physical Education, Health, and Wellness Programs in the schools is to promote highest student achievement and a lifelong commitment to wellness through a healthy and physically active lifestyle;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize the month of April, 2005, as

LIVING WELL IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOLS MONTH

and Friday, April 1, 2005, as

FIT TO ACHIEVE DAY

and Saturday, April 16, 2005, as

“WALK FOR WELLNESS AND PUBLIC HEALTH AWARENESS DAY”

and encourages all schools to join the Department of Physical Education, Health, Wellness, Driver Education and Athletics, the Escambia Physical Education Association, and the Escambia County Health Department to promote the concepts of “Living Well” to students and employees during the month of April, to provide students and employees with 15 minutes of physical activity on April 1st, and to encourage students and employees to participate in the Walk for Wellness and Public Health Awareness Day on April 16th, thus calling attention to the importance of Physical Education, Health and Wellness Programs in our schools.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Kevin Menser, President of the Escambia Physical Education Association and to each Escambia County, Florida public school and appropriate school district personnel.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, adoption of a resolution for “Living Well in the Escambia County Schools Month,” was approved unanimously. 

  V.               CONSENT AGENDA

The following item was pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.f.9 by Mr. Clark.  On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Mrs. Hightower, the Consent Agenda, except for item pulled, was unanimously approved. 

A.     Curriculum and InstructION

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
1.   Amendment to the Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and
West Florida Child Care & Education Services, Inc., d.b.a., Children's Services Center

2.   School Advisory Council Additions and Deletions

3.   Public School Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Program Memorandum of Agreement between the Florida Department of Health Escambia County Health Department and the School Board of Escambia County, FL

CORRECTED  4. User Agreement Contract Summary between the Pensacola Civic Center and the School District of Escambia County, Florida

5.       Contract between Workforce Escarosa, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, for Youth Services WIA-2004-2005-04 Modification #2

6.       Affiliation Agreement between the Escambia County School Board and West Florida Regional Medical Center, Inc., d.b.a. West Florida Hospital

7.       Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Rebecca DeHart and Brigette Heye, Dance Instructors

8.       Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Apprenticeship Group Non-Joint

CORRECTED  9.  Amendment to the Contract for Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escarosa Coalition for the Homeless

10.      Pensacola Junior College Partnership Grant Memorandum of Understanding

B.     FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

1.       Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of March 2005

2.       Check Register for the month of January 2005

3.       Financial Statement for the month of January 2005

4.       Legal Services:

Summary of all legal expenses

5.   Legal Services:

General Fund

a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $   1,296.00

b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $      189.00

c)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $        94.50

d)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $   2,007.60

e)   McDonald Fleming Moorhead                                       $ 13,501.91

f)    George E. Loomis                                                        $      420.00

6.   Legal Services:

Risk Management Fund

a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A.                        $  12,421.45

b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.                         $       548.15

7.       Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a)      Auction Lists I and II for February 2005

b)      Scrap Lists I and II for February 2005

c)      Donation of Surplus Chairdesks to Gulf Breeze Lutheran School

8.       Budget Amendment

a)      Resolution 4: General Operating Fund

b)      Resolution 1: Debt Service Fund

c)      Resolution 4: Other Special Revenue Fund

d)      Resolution 5: Other Special Revenue Fund

e)      Resolution 1: Special Revenue – Food Service Fund

f)       Resolution 6: Capital Projects Fund

9.       Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

AMENDED    10.  2004-2005 Miscellaneous Salary Schedule

C.     HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

1.       Instructional/Professional

AMENDED          a.   Appointments

NAME                         POSITION                         DATE              WORK LOCATION

Ayers, Christopher        Ins Tech Supp Tech IV       01/20/05            Ins Technology

Barton, Laura                Teacher                              12/20/04            Bailey

Carr, Alicia                   Teacher                              01/10/05            ESE/Hall Ctr (part-time)

Dorsett, Samantha         Teacher                              01/11/05            Bellview Elem

Dubose, David              Ins Tech Supp Tech IV       01/24/05            Ins Technology

Duren, James                Teacher                              12/20/04            Montclair

Gibbs, John                   Cons Project Mger              02/28/05            Facilities Planning

Jackson, Joshua             Teacher                              01/20/05            Warrington Mid

Langley, Cristina           Teacher                              01/19/05            Holm

Lee, Sally                      Proj Coord-Mentor Prog      01/28/05            Hall Ctr

Long, Jeffrey                Safety Specialist                  02/14/05            Operations

McFarlane, Diana          Teacher                              12/20/04            Lincoln Park

Metras-Ferreira, Kim     Teacher                              12/20/04            Blue Angels

Morgan, Sarah              Teacher                              12/20/04            Semmes

Morris, Yvonne             Teacher                              01/31/05            Pine Forest

Mraz, Steven                 Cons Project Mger              02/21/05            Facilities Planning

Myers, Julie                  Speech Lang Path               01/18/05            ESE/Hall Ctr

Neves-Decarie, Cynthia Teacher                              01/03/05            Bailey

Parker, Melissa             Teacher                              12/20/04            Scenic Heights

Powell, Alison               Teacher                              01/18/05            Tate

Pryor, JaNeil                 Teacher                              12/20/04            Brentwood Elem

Ryan, Kimberly             Teacher                              01/18/05            Bratt

Simpler, Sally                Teacher                              12/20/04            McArthur

Torrez, Stephanie          Teacher                              01/14/05            Montclair

Warren, Kimberly          Teacher                              01/24/05            Warrington Mid

Welch, Charles              Teacher                              01/31/05            Tate

Wells, Janice                 Teacher                              12/15/04            Ransom

Whitaker, Jonathan        Teacher                              01/06/05            Pensacola

b.       Reappointments

1.   Annual

-None  

2.   Professional

-None

3.   4th Year Annual

-None

c.   Transfers

NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATE

Adkison, Aisha                    Tate                             George Stone                01/18/05

Brown, Troy                       McArthur                     Semmes                        01/24/05

Etters, Raymond                  Brentwood Mid             Wedgewood                  01/24/05

Smith, Robert                      West Pensacola            Edgewater                    12/13/04

Watts, Jay                           Ransom                        Bailey                           01/03/05

d.   Out-of-Field

1.       Appointments

Williams, Denise            Teacher                        02/14/05            Washington

2.       Reappointments

-None

3.       Transfers

-None                                      

4.       Other

-None

e.       Resignations/Retirements

Berdine, Patricia                  Teacher                                    McArthur                     02/04/05

Brooks, Shannon                 Physical Therapist         ESE/Hall Ctr                 01/14/05

Buchanan, Bonnie               Teacher on LOA           Clubbs                          01/18/05

Doyal, Paul                         Teacher                        Ferry Pass Mid             01/14/05

Eggart, Richard                   Computer Operator       Data Ctr                       02/04/05

Fillingim, Robert                  Teacher                        Warrington Mid             01/07/05 (Ret)

Ghirmai, Natzenet                Teacher                        Lincoln Park                 01/07/05

Jernigan, Sandra                  Counselor                     Wedgewood                  01/31/05 (Ret)

Jones, Gail                          Teacher                        Brown Barge                01/21/05

Kessler, Donna                   Teacher                        Pine Forest                   01/21/05

Lambeth, Sharon                 Teacher                        Spencer Bibbs               12/21/04           

Linton, Patricia                    Lead Driver                  Transportation               02/28/05 (Ret)

Philippart, Julie                    Teacher                        Warrington Mid             01/06/05

Wilkes, Dianne                    Teacher                        Pensacola                     01/07/05

f.    Special Requests

1.   Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:

*Dillard, Carolyn           Teacher/Lincoln Park                01/31/05 – 05/31/05

*Jenks, Christy              Teacher/Bratt                           01/03/05 – 05/31/05

*Webb, Kimberly          Teacher/ESEAL                       01/10/05 – 05/31/05

*Whitner, Sherry           Teacher/Beulah                         01/19/05 – 02/28/05

*FMLA

2.   Rescind resignation of Renita Rich, teacher at Spencer Bibbs.

3.   Correct beginning date on John Roberts, teacher at Escambia to read October 19, 2004.

4.   Request to advertise and fill immediately two (2) Custodial Zone Manager positions.

5.   Request to advertise and fill immediately one (1) Data Clerk position in Transportation.

6.   Request to advertise and fill immediately one (1) Lead Driver position in Transportation.

7.       Information Item.  The following employees have been granted a two step raise:

Shawn Dennis               Assistant Superintendent for Operations

Teenie Wehmeier          Certification Manager

8.   Request approval for the following instructional employee to extend DROP:

King, Alfred                  Teacher/Title I              02/01/05 – 06/30/05

9.   Request approval to adopt the Student Calendar for 2005-06 School Year. 

Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt the 2005-06 Student Calendar (as outlined in the backup documentation), but with a start date of August 9th instead of August 2nd.  Mrs. Stidham noted that she had received complaints from citizens who were “unhappy with the calendar” due to the August 2nd start date, and therefore, she could not support the adoption of the calendar as presented.  She was however, concerned that she had heard from only a “minority of people” on that issue and therefore, suggested that in future, public hearings be held in an effort to solicit input from additional citizens.  Mrs. Hightower also had received complaints regarding the August 2nd start date, but she had explained to those citizens that due to numerous restrictions regarding student testing and employee contractual issues, there were limits as to what could and could not be done with the calendar.  She believed that staff had done their best to develop the most educationally sound calendar in spite of those restrictions.  All Board Members agreed that in the future, public hearings should be held to solicit input. 

The Board recognized the following speakers, who expressed their concerns regarding various aspects of the proposed student calendar for 2005-06: Arlene Costello, Sheila Romaine, Randy Werre, Madonna Jackson-Williams, Jim Massey, and Kathy Breakall and Ellen Lawrence. 

Motion to adopt the 2005-06 Student Calendar (as outlined in the backup documentation), but with a start date of August 9th instead of August 2nd, failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Hightower, and Mr. Clark voting “No.” 

Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to accept the 2005-06 Student Calendar as presented. 

A motion was then made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to amend the motion on the floor, to include a request that the Superintendent develop a plan for soliciting public input public input on future Student Calendar proposals and that plan be presented to the Board by the June Regular Meeting.  Amendment was approved unanimously. 

A motion was then made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to further amend the motion on the floor, to include a request that the next Student Calendar proposal cover two school years (as opposed to one).  Amendment was approved unanimously. 

Motion to adopt the 2005-06 Student Calendar as presented; to request that the Superintendent develop a plan for soliciting public input on future Student Calendar proposals and that plan be presented to the Board by the June Regular Meeting; and to request that the next Student Calendar proposal cover two school years (as opposed to one), was approved unanimously. 

2.       Educational Support Personnel

a.       Appointments

NAME                                           JOB TITLE                  EFF DATE       LOCATION    

Broxson, Terri L                              Cust Wrkr I                  02/01/2005        Bailey Middle

Colston, Jennifer C                          Cust Wrkr I                  01/13/2005        Bellview Middle

Larry, Joy C                                    Cust Wrkr I                  01/25/2005        Bailey Middle

Miller, Gloria (Prom)                     Admin Clrk III             01/03/2005        Century Even Start

Mons, Lisa C                                  Tchr Asst Spec             01/11/2005        Wedgewood Mid

Schnarr, Sue A                                Fd Serv Asst I               02/01/2005        Myrtle Grove

Thomas, William L                          Cust Wrkr I                  01/18/2005        Tate High

All the above positions were advertised to be filled prior to the hiring freeze.

b.       Temporary Promotions

NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATES

Fields, Edna                  Cust Wrkr I                  Cust Wrkr II                 01/03/2005 Ensley Elem                  Ensley Elem                  *

Hayes, Linda F                    Cust Wrkr I                  Cust Wrkr II                01/03/2005 Edgewater Elem            Edgewater Elem            **

Makin, Laura                      Admin Sch Sec I           Sch Data Spec II           12/13/2004 Warrington Mid             Warrington Mid             01/10/2005***

Null, Cheryl K                     Fd Serv Asst I               Fd Serv Asst II             01/04/2005 W Pensacola                 W Pensacola                 **

Robinson, George J              Cust Wrkr I                  Cust Wrkr II                 11/30/2004 Pleasant Grove              Pleasant Grove              */***

Wise, Sheri                         Tchr Asst Spec             Admin Clk II                 01/04/2005 Tate High                     Tate High                      **

*Replacing an employee who is on leave until he/she is able to return.

**Temporary due to the hiring freeze.

***Documentation received in HR post January Board agenda deadline.

c.   Resignations/Retirements

NAME                                           JOB TITLE                  EFF DATE       LOCATION

Aglutay, Rodrigo                             Tchr Asst                     01/13/2005        A V Clubbs

Albritton, Willie (Ret)                       Cust Wrkr II                 12/31/2004*      Cordova Park

Ansley, Billy  (Ret)                          Shop Leader                 12/31/2004*      Maintenance

Baldwin, Barbara J (Ret)                 Fd Serv Asst I               12/31/2004*      Ransom Mid

Buchanan, Joyce                             Sch Bus Oper               01/04/2005        Transportation

Caum, Patricia (Ret)                        Sch Bus Oper               01/31/2005        Transportation

Ewing, Isia                                      Cust Wrkr I                  12/21/2004*      Woodham High

Ferguson, Harriet                            Sch Bus Oper               01/18/2005        Transportation

Fischer, Ramona                             Admin Clrk II                01/03/2005        Bratt Elem

Harrell, Marilyn                               Tchr Asst Spec             01/18/2005        Brownsville

Jenkins, Elaine E (Ret)                     Sch Bus Oper               01/31/2005        Transportation

Jones, Janice (Ret)                          Tchr Asst                     01/19/2005        West Pensacola

McGee, Annette (Ret)                Fd Serv Asst I               01/31/2005        Washington High 

Moore, Billy                                    Sch Bus Oper               12/31/2004*      Transportation

Morris, Yvonne                               Erly Chidh’d  Asst         01/31/2005        McMillan Cntr

Phillips, Janice E (Ret)                     Tchr Asst Spec             01/31/2005        Transportation

Ryan, Kimberly M                           Tchr  Asst                    01/14/2005        Bratt Elem

Sute, Max (Ret)                              Fd Serv Asst I               01/31/2005        Myrtle Grove

Walders, Valerie                             Fd Serv Asst I               11/01/2004*      Escambia High

Ward, Mattie (Ret)                     Tchr Asst Spec             12/31/2004        Warrington Elem     

Whiting, Randy                          Auto Equip Mech          01/11/2005        Transp Garage

*Documentation received in HR post January Board agenda deadline.

d.   Terminations

Henderson, Wilson  (Deceased)       Cust Wrkr I                  01/04/2005        Ferry Pass Mid

Parker, Lula Mae (Deceased)          Cust Wrkr I                  01/26/2005        Cook Elem

Threatt, Eric                                 Cust Wrkr I                  01/21/2005        Edgewater Elem

AMENDED e.   Suspensions

-No items submitted

-Employee #45020-4108-292 be suspended without pay for ten (10) work days, effective February 16, 2005, based on misconduct. 

-Employee #5501-0851-3 be suspended without pay for twenty (20) work days, effective February 16, 2005, based on misconduct. 

f.    Dismissals  

-No items submitted

g.   Leave of Absence                          

NAME                               TITLE/LOCATION                  DATES                        REASON

Bell, Annie J (Ext)               Fd Serv Asst I/Holm Elem         01/12/05-02/11/05          Medical

Bolden, Deborah                 Sch Bus Oper/Transp                01/18/05-03/31/05          Personal

Bouie, Lessie (Ext)              Cust Wrkr I/Wash High             12/06/04-06/30/05**    Medical**

Brewington, Dorothy (Ext)   Cust Wrkr I/Lincoln Prk            01/04/05-03/31/05          Medical

Bryan, Josephine                 Cust Wrkr I/Holm Elem             01/03/05-02/11/05          Personal

Gibson, Terryle                    Sch Bus Oper/Transp                01/18/05-03/15/05        Medical*

Hadley, Deborah                 Sch Bus Oper/Transp                01/06/05-03/31/05          Medical*

Hall, Stacy R                       Cust Wrkr I/George Stone         01/18/05-01/14/06          Personal

Henderson, Cathy (Ext)       Cust Wrkr I/Holm Elem             01/07/05-03/30/05          Medical

Jones, James A (Ext)           Carpenter I/Maintenance           02/01/05-02/28/05          Medical*

Kidd, Josie B (Ext)              Tchr Asst Spec/Transp              01/05/05-05/25/05          Personal

Kyser, Carmelita                 Cust Wrkr I/Workman               01/03/05-02/01/05          Medical

Levins, April N                    Tchr Asst Spec/Transp              01/11/05-03/01/05        Medical*

McCord, Gordon A (Ext)     Maint Wrkr I/Woodham             01/05/05-03/04/05         Medical*

McGee, Annette                  Fd Serv Asst I/Wash High         01/18/05-02/18/05         Personal*

Morgan, Barbara                 Fd Serv Asst I/Northview          01/03/05-02/11/05          Personal

Robinson, Cynthia                Tchr Asst Spec/Transp              02/09/05-03/23/05        Medical*

Taylor, Carolyn (Ext)           Sch Bus Oper/Transp                01/01/05-05/31/05          Medical

Thomas, Erma (Ext)            Tchr Asst Spec/Holm                01/26/05-02/22/05          Medical

Woodson, Sandra (Ext)        Tchr Asst Spec/Brownsvil         01/05/05-06/30/05          Medical

*FMLA   

**Documents received post January agenda deadline.

h.   Special Requests

-     Request correction to January Board Agenda.  Pamela Riley was on January 18, 2005 Board agenda as a promotion, however, it should have been reported as a temporary promotion

3.       Risk Management

a.   Approval of Trailer Resident – Workman Middle School

b.       Approval of Trailer Resident – Hellen Caro Elementary School

c.   Worker’s Comp Settlement, Claim #8800545           

4.   Employee Services

-No items submitted

5.       Affirmative Action

-No items submitted      

D.     PURCHASING

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

1.       Bid Award:  Electronic Scoreboards, Bid #051504

2.       Bid Award:  Food Processing:  USDA Commodities, Bid #051403

3.       Bid Award:  Data/Printer Supplies, Bid #051304

4.       Amendment #1 to Contract for Services Between Deaf Communications Specialists and Business Accounting Services, Inc. and The School Board of Escambia County, Florida

5.       EduTest Assessment Software for Various Schools

6.       Payment of Payroll Services for Teachers at Jacqueline Harris Preparatory Academy

7.       mClass DIBELS Software for Reading Department

8.       AnyWhere Learning System and Management Software for Bellview Middle School

9.       Pickup Trucks for Facilities Planning

10.      SchoolBooks Accounting Software

11.      Dell Computers for Food Services Department

12.      Dell Computers for Title I

13.      Dell Computers for Hall Center and McDaniel Building

14.      Dell Computers for Tate High School

15.      Apple Computers for R.C. Lipscomb Elementary School

16.      Apple Computers for Semmes Elementary School

17.      Apple Computers for Title I

18.      Annual Agreement Renewal:  Cafeteria Management Software Maintenance and Support

19.      Ceiling for Jennings Building at Tate High School

20.      Environmental Consulting Services for Brown Barge Middle School

21.      Architectural/Engineering Services for Beulah Elementary School

22.      Roofing Repairs for Various Schools

23.      Floor Covering for Workman Middle School

24.      Unauthorized Trade-In of District Tractor

25.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Architectural/Engineering Services

26.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Civil Engineering Services

27.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Electrical Engineering Services

28.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Structural Engineering Services

29.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Mechanical Engineering Services

30.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Environmental Services

31.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Geotechnical Services

32.      Agreement Renewal/Extension:  Professional Land Surveying Services

33.      Annual Agreement Renewal:  Roofing Maintenance and Repair Services

34.      Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #257690

35.      Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #248683

36.      Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #253005

37.      Correction to Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #259633

38.      Hurricane Ivan Emergency Purchase Order Change

E.      Operations

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

1.   Facilities Planning

A.     Final Payments

1.   Pine Forest High School Gym Re-roofing

2.       Escambia High School Parent Drop-off

3.       Washington High School Electrical Retrofit

4.       Lincoln Park Elementary School HVAC Renovations

5.       Sherwood Elementary School HVAC Replacement & Exterior Renovations

6.       Portable Classroom Set-up and Utility Connections, Group I

7.       Portable Classroom Set-up and Utility Connections, Group II

8.       Portable Classroom Set-up and Utility Connections at Various Schools

9.       Oakcrest Elementary School Media Center Renovations & Additions

10.      Pine Forest High School Gymnasium Renovations & Additions

11.      Pine Forest High School 400/500 Wings Renovations, Phase I

B.   Miscellaneous

1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors

2. Easement for Water and Sewer (Sanitary/Storm)

3. The School District of Escambia County Energy Management Conservation Practice and Commitment

DELETED 4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County

5.  Surplus Portable – To Be Donated

6.  Vacant Structure – 520 East Hecker Road

7. Whitesell-Green Settlement Agreement – N.B. Cook Elementary

AMENDED  8.  District Facilities Work Program (Five Year Plan)

2.       Maintenance 

-No items submitted

3.   Transportation

-No items submitted

4.   School Food Services  

-No items submitted

5.   Central Warehouse  

-No items submitted

6.   Information Technology 

-No items submitted

F.   Student Transfers  

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

G.     Internal Auditing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)

1.   internal Funds

a)      Brown Barge Middle School for fiscal year 2002-03

b)      R C Lipscomb Elementary School for fiscal year 2002-03

c)      A K Suter Elementary School for fiscal year 2002-03

d)      Jim C Bailey Middle School for fiscal year 2003-04

e)      O J Semmes Elementary School for fiscal year 2003-04

f)       Pine Meadow Elementary School for fiscal year 2003-04      

2.       Inventory Adjustment Reports

-No items submitted

3.   Other

-No items submitted        

VI.               UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-No items submitted

VII.               NEW BUSINESS

A.     ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

-No items submitted

B.     ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

1.   Administrative Appointment(s)  

This item was handled earlier in the meeting. 

2.   Student Recommendations

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 18 (with Item 18 requesting a formal hearing), was approved unanimously.   

1.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number  05-60-671 not be expelled from the public schools of the Escambia County School District.

2. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number    05-84-601 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

3. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-85-601 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

4.  Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-86-411  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-87-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

6.Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-88-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-89-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-90-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-92-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-94-411   be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-95-301  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-96-301  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

13.  Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-97-521  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

14.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-100-851  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

15.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-103-151 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

16.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-104-151  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educAtional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

17.      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-105-851  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

REQUESTS FORMAL HEARING  18.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number  05-106-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

ADD  3.   Recommend that employee #724338 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, February 16, 2005, pending investigation into allegations of misconduct. 

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, that employee #724338 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, February 16, 2005, pending investigation into allegations of misconduct, was approved unanimously. 

C.     ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

-No items submitted

VIII.               ADJOURNMENT

      Prior to adjournment, Mr. Clark announced his resignation (effective March 11, 2005) from serving as School Board Member, District III.  He expressed his gratitude for having the opportunity to serve the citizens as a School Board representative and for the opportunity to serve alongside his fellow Board Members.  On behalf of the Board, Mr. Bergosh presented a plaque to Mr. Clark in appreciation for his services as a School Board Member. 

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., was approved unanimously. 

                Attest:                                                              Approved:

________________________________              ________________________________

Superintendent                                                 Chairman