THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, APRIL 19, 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 (present via speakerphone)
Dr. Charles E. Glover, Sr.
Mr. Pete Gindl
School Board General Counsel: Mrs. Ellen D. Odom (not present)
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
(NOTE: Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney for the Superintendent, was also in attendance.)
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Glover gave
the invocation and Mrs. Hightower led the pledge of allegiance. The Vocal
Ensemble from Tate High School performed “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Mr. Bergosh called the Public Forum to order at 5:35 p.m.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Manny Harageones “Walk for Wellness” Day
Doris Hayes Construction of Pensacola High School Auditorium and Gymnasium
RECOGNITION OF HAROLD C. SMITH, JR. (‘SMITTY’)
Board Members and the Superintendent recognized and honored Mr. Harold C. Smith, Jr. (‘Smitty’), Technician I - Systems Support Telephone, who had recently returned from a two-year tour of active duty with United States Army as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Mr. Bergosh commended Mr. Smith for having been awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), which he earned for acts of valor performed during combat situations. The Board and the Superintendent expressed their appreciation of Mr. Smith’s military service to our country, with added thanks that he returned home safely.
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Bergosh called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the agenda (as amended), was approved unanimously.
II. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
A. Permission to Adopt
-None
B. Permission to Advertise
AMENDED 1. Chapter 2 Rule Revisions
Motion was made by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve for advertising, Chapter 2 Rule Revisions.
Mrs. Stidham offered a motion to reinstate and revise
the following language under Section 2.04(3)(b): The Superintendent
shall submit to the School Board a nomination for employment no later than
thirty (30) sixty (60) days from the date a vacancy occurs in
a professional or administrative position. Upon the Superintendent’s failure
to submit a nomination for employment within the time frame prescribed by
this rule, the School Board may proceed on its own motion to fill such position
from a qualified pool of candidates. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hightower
and approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Mr. Gindl voting “No.”
Motion to approve for advertising, Chapter 2 Rule Revisions (as amended) was unanimous.
2. Chapter 3 Rule Revisions
Motion was made by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Dr. Glover, to approve for advertising, Chapter 3 Rule Revisions.
Mrs. Stidham offered a motion to revise the following language under Section 3.11(2): Sites may be named for multiple persons. If named for a person or persons, the person(s) shall be deceased and shall have been an outstanding government, civic, or educational leader of local, state, or national repute. A facility, center, or any other school plant may be named for a living person if a substantial portion of the funding for such facility comes from a private source. (Revision outlined in a handout provided at the table.) Motion died for a lack of a second.
Mr. Bergosh offered a motion to revise the following
language under Section 3.11: The School Board of Escambia County shall
adopt the names of all school centers of facilities, including grounds and
athletic stadia, within the district. The name of a new facility shall
be chosen by the Board within a year from the date on which an architect is
appointed to develop plans for the facility. The School Board may also
rename existing school centers and school facilities, including grounds and
stadia, when the Board feels such a change is appropriate and supported by
the community and when the Board adopts such a position by formal resolution.
Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hightower and approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham
voting “No.”
Mrs. Hightower offered a motion to revise the following language under Section 3.02(5)(e)(4): Once granted a transfer under this policy, a student may continue enrollment in the receiving school through the exit year provided the circumstances upon which the transfer was granted remain unchanged. Failure to report to the Office of School Choice within 30-days any change of circumstances in which the transfer and the student’s return to the original designated school. Students granted a transfer must maintain passing grades, acceptable behavior, and attendance. If the student fails to maintain passing grades, demonstrates unacceptable behavior, incurs excessive tardies or unexcused absences the principal at any time can request, through the Office of School Choice, for the student to be returned to their home school; however, no request for return transfer may be considered by the Office of School Choice until the principal demonstrates that a good faith effort has been made to employ parental assistance to rectify the student’s deficiencies. Parents will be notified in writing and given 10-days to withdraw the child(ren). (Revision outlined in handout provided at the table.) Motion was seconded by Mr. Bergosh and approved unanimously.
Motion to approve for advertising, Chapter 3 Rule Revisions (as amended) was unanimous.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 03-11-05 REGULAR WORKSHOP
2. 03-15-05 REGULAR MEETING
3. 03-28-05 SPECIAL MEETING
Motion by Dr. Glover, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1-3), was approved unanimously.
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Mrs. Naomi Ward, Data Clerk at Blue Angels Elementary School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of April. Mrs. Ward received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
2. School Related Employee of the Year Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Mrs. Mary Crosby, Administrative Clerk II at Escambia Westgate Center, was the School Related Employee of Year (2004-2005 School Year).
3. 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.
DELETED 4. One-Half Cent Sales Tax Quarterly
Report
5. Manna Food Bank Presentation
Mr. Tim Evans, Director of the Manna Food Bank, presented awards to the elementary, middle and high school that collected the most food during the annual “Food for Families” food drive: Scenic Heights Elementary; Jim Bailey Middle; and Pine Forest High.
The Superintendent read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, teaching is America’s most significant and highly respected profession; and
WHEREAS, teachers open children’s minds to the magic of ideas, knowledge, and dreams; and
WHEREAS, teachers keep American democracy alive by laying the foundation of good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, teachers continue to influence us long after our school days are only memories;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby proclaim the week of
May 1-7, 2005 as
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
and Tuesday, May 3, 2005 as
NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
and encourages students and citizens of our community to implement appropriate strategies and activities to recognize the important role and contribution of teachers.
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 Madonna Jackson-Williams, President of Escambia Education Association, and each work location so that it may be displayed during the month of May.
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to adopt a resolution for National Teacher Appreciation Day/Week, was approved unanimously.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Board Members pulled the following items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.f.11 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.C.1.f.12 by Mrs. Stidham and Mr. Bergosh; and Item V.C.1.f.13 by Mr. Bergosh. On motion by Mr. Gindl and second by Mrs. Hightower, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was approved unanimously.
A. Curriculum and InstructION
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
1. Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
and Lakeview Center, Inc., (The Center for Personal & Family
Development)
2. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pensacola Junior College (College Fair)
3. Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Chris A. Bailey, LMHC
4. School Advisory Council Additions and Deletions
5. Reading First Grant
6. Amendment to the Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (for all thirteen (13) middle schools)
7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (for Molino Park, Hallmark and Oakcrest Elementary Schools)
8. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (for A. V. Clubbs and Ransom Middle Schools)
9. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and 100 Black Men of Pensacola, Inc.
10. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Children’s Home Society of Pensacola
11. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Camp Fire USA Gulf Wind Council, Inc.
12. Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County Florida, and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
13. Title I School Improvement Grant 2004-2005
14. Title I, Part D Subpart 2, Grant 2004-2005
AMENDED 15. The School District of Escambia County, Florida 2005 Elementary Summer Reading Camp
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of May 2005
2. Check Register for the month of March 2005
3. Financial Statement for the months of February and March 2005
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,620.00
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 67.50
c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 405.00
d) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 4,896.50
e) McDonald Fleming Moorhead $ 468.50
f) George E. Loomis $ 3,400.00
6. Legal Services:
Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P. A. $ 6,791.01
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I and II for April 2005
b) Scrap List I for April 2005
8. Budget Amendment
a) Resolution 6: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 2: Debt Service Fund
c) Resolution 7: Other Special Revenue Fund
d) Resolution 8: Capital Projects Fund
9. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
10. Bencor National Government Employees Retirement Plan Adoption Agreement
DELETE/ADD 11. Resolution authorizing
the issuance and sale on a forward purchase basis of not in excess of $27,000,000
Certificates of Participation, Series 2006
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION WORK LOCATION DATE
Auner, John Teacher Escambia 03/18/05
McKnight, Pamela Lead Driver Transportation 03/17/05
Mills, Lakeisha Teacher Spencer Bibbs 03/17/05
Montoya, Laura Law Enf Ins George Stone 03/14/05 (parttime)
Myers, Matthew Law Enf Ins George Stone 03/31/05 (parttime)
Scheidel, James Zone Manager Custodial Dept 04/11/05
White, Wayne Zone Manager Custodial Dept 04/11/05
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
-None
2. Professional
-None
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
-None
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
-None
2. Reappointments
-None
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
-None
e. Resignations/Retirements
Childress, Sarah Teacher Semmes 03/31/05
Estep, Frances Teacher Ransom 03/18/05
Lias, Allie Counselor Escambia 03/30/05
Shattuck, Jane Teacher on LOA Hellen Caro 02/28/05 (Ret)
Stoddard, Amanda Teacher Weis 03/18/05
White, Darriel Court Liaison Admin Bldg 04/29/05 (Ret)
f. Special Requests
1. Approve leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Day, Dovennie Teacher/Montclair 03/07/05 – 04/29/05
*Drummond, Shannan Teacher/Yniestra 01/18/05 – 03/11/05
*Heiser, Jolene Teacher/Bailey 03/10/05 - 05/31/05
*Whitner, Sherry Teacher/Beulah 04/01/05 - 05/31/05
*Yates, Holly Teacher/Montclair 03/31/05 - 05/31/05
*FMLA
2. Correct beginning date on Dianne Singletary, teacher at McMillan to read March 7, 2005.
3. Report that Harold Smith, Systems Support Telephone Technician I, Data Center returned from active duty in Iraq effective April 4, 2005.
4. Approve the following instructional employee to extend DROP:
Wilma Pierce Teacher/Woodham 04/01/05 - 05/31/05
5. Approve job description for Free and Reduced Price Meal Program Technician on the Professional Salary Schedule, advertise & fill immediately.
6. Approve job description for HVAC Technician.
7. Amend the following page in the 2004-05 Department Personnel Planning Document to reflect the noted changes:
Pages 13 & 14 – Maintenance Services (4105) – Delete one Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Shop Leader position and convert seven Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Mechanic II positions and four Heating & Ventilating Mechanic II positions to HVAC Technician. Positions are shown under General Fund, Regular Operations (0101). These changes are the third part of the HVAC Reorganization plan, which was approved by the Board November 18, 2003.
Pages 16 – School Food Services (4107) – Add one Free & Reduced Price Meal Program Technician professional position.
8. Information Item: The following employee(s) has been granted a two step raise:
Jesse Waldrip Instructional Technology Support Tech III
9. Advertise and fill effective June 1, 2005 the position of Subject Area Specialist/ESE-Speech Language Impaired.
10. Information Item: Amend 2005-06 student calendar to include school improvement days.
11. Approve the following new and/or revised administrative job descriptions effective July 1, 2005:
Director I – Elementary School Education
Director I – High School Education
Director I – Human Resource Services
Director I – Middle School Education
Director I – Title I & Related Activities
Director II – Evaluation Services
Mrs. Stidham moved to reject the new and/or revised administrative job descriptions (as listed). Mrs. Hightower seconded the motion for discussion purposes.
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who expressed her thoughts regarding this item.
Motion failed 3 to 2, with Dr. Glover and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
Mrs. Hightower moved to approve the new and/or revised administrative job descriptions (as listed). Motion was seconded by Mr. Gindl and approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
12. Approve the following new and/or revised professional/technical job descriptions effective July 1, 2005:
Administrative Recording Secretary
Certified Behavior Analyst
Coordinator – Educator Certification
Coordinator VI – Title I & Related Activities
Facilities Financial Specialist
Financial Analyst
Human Resources Specialist
Office Administration Specialist
Senior Financial Analyst
Specialist – School Psychologist
Surplus Inventory Manager
Workers’ Compensation Claims Adjuster
Mrs. Stidham moved to reject the new and/or revised professional/technical job descriptions (as listed), excluding those of the Administrative Recording Secretary and the Office Administration Specialist. Mrs. Hightower seconded the motion for discussion purposes.
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who posed questions regarding the job description for the Office Administration Specialist.
The Board recognized Ellen Lawrence, who requested that the position of Human Resource Specialist be classified as an Educational Support Personnel position rather than Professional/Technical.
Motion failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Gindl, Mrs. Hightower and Mr. Bergosh voting “No.”
Mrs. Hightower moved to approve the new and/or revised professional/technical job descriptions (as listed). Motion was seconded by Mr. Gindl and approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting. “No.”
AMENDED 13. Approve adoption of the Department Personnel Planning Document for 2005-06.
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to approve the Department Personnel Planning Document for 2005-06.
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who expressed her thoughts regarding this item.
Motion was approved unanimously.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION EFF DATE
Carter, Lee W Auto Equip Mech Transp Garage 03/14/2005
Clemente, Laveta D Cust Wrkr I Sherwood Elem 03/07/2005
Phillips, Amber D Tchr Asst Comp Lab Dixon Ed Cntr 04/04/2005
All the above positions were advertised to be filled prior to the hiring freeze.
b. Temporary Promotions
NAME FROM TO DATES
Baer, Jacqueline Admin Clk II Admin Sch Sec III 03/14/2005
Brentwood Mid Brentwood Mid ***
Flynn, Teresa Cust Wrkr I Sch Bus Oper 03/04/2005
Pine Forest High Transportation ***
Green, Samuel C Cust. Wrkr I Cust Wrkr II 02/08/2005
W Pensacola Elem W Pensacola Elem */**
Johnson, Kimberly Erly Child’d Asst Admin Clk III 03/07/2005
Century Even Start Century Even Start ***
Lyons, Sheila D Tchr Asst Spec Sch Bus Oper 01/20/2005
Transportation Transportation **/***
Smith, Chancy Sch Data Spec II Admin Sch Sec III 03/07/2005
Pine Forest High Pine Forest High ***
Stromas, Barbara Admin Clk II Sch Data Spec II 03/14/2005
Pine Forest High Pine Forest High ***
Travis, Catherine Cust Wrkr I Tchr Asst Spec 03/07/2005
Wedgewood Mid Wedgewood Mid ***
*Replacing an employee who was on leave until he/she returns.
**Documentation received in HR post March Board agenda deadline. ***Temporary due to the hiring freeze.
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION EFF DATE
Artis, Stephanie Admin Clk II Brentwood Mid 02/02/2005*
Bolden, Deborah H Sch Bus Oper Transportation 03/14/2005
Brewer, Angela Sch Bus Oper Transportation 02/27/2005
Fountain, Nathaniel Cust Wrkr I Longleaf Elem 01/31/2005*
Forney, Christie J Erly Child’d Asst Sid Nelson Pre-K 02/28/2005
Garrett, Larissa Fd Serv Asst I Ferry Pass Elem 03/14/2005
Gordy, Robin L Sch Bus Oper Transportation 03/09/2005
Hunter, Erika Fd Serv Asst I Pensacola High 02/15/2005* MacLees, Michael Fd Serv Asst I Pleasant Grove Elem 01/14/2005*
Mattin, Glenda Sch Bus Oper
Transportation 02/24/2005*
Moss, Londell Cust Wrkr I George Stone
02/04/2005*
Thorn, Vickie Admin Sch Sec III Brentwood Mid 03/11/2005
West, Obediah Cust Wrkr I Pensacola High 04/04/2005
*Documentation received in HR post March Board agenda deadline.
d. Terminations
NAME JOB TITLE LOCATION EFF DATE
Johnson, Barbara P Tchr Asst Spec McMillan Pre-K 03/11/2005
Kyser, Carmelita Cust Wrkr I Workman Mid 03/31/2005
Samuel, Curtis Cust Wrkr I Wedgewood Mid 01/24/2005*
Steward, Yolanda M Tchr Asst Spec Transportation 03/11/2005
Thompson, Neil Strkpr/Wrhs Tech II Central Warehouse 03/18/2005
Wimbush, Tressie Cust Wrkr I Holm Elem 03/10/2005
*Documentation received in HR post March Board agenda deadline.
AMENDED e. Suspensions
-No items submitted
-Employee #7101-0031-1 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, April 20, 2005, until further notice based on misconduct.
-Employee #5501-0151-4 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, April 20, 2005, until further notice based on misconduct.
AMENDED f. Dismissals
-No items submitted
-Employee #8331-9360-195 be terminated effective Wednesday, April 20, 2005 for misconduct.
-Employee #5501-0411-1 be terminated effective Wednesday, April 20, 2005 for misconduct.
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE LOCATION DATES
Brewington, Dorothy (Ext) Cust Wrkr I Lincoln Park Elem 04/01/05-04/26/05
Cofield, Lura Sch Bus Oper Transportation 03/18/05-05/25/05*
East, Darius Sch Bus Oper Transportation 03/14/05-05/25/05
Gale, Marion Acctg Spec II ESEAL/Dixon Ed 02/28/05-04/29/05*
Gibson, Terryle (Ext) Sch Bus Oper Transportation 03/16/05-05/11/05*
Haugen, Giuseppina Fd Serv Asst I Bellview Mid 04/04/05-05/25/05*
Henderson, Cathy (Ext) Cust Wrkr I Holm Elem 03/31/05-08/08/05
Johnson, Karen (Ext) Fd Serv Asst II Spencer Bibbs Elem 04/01/05-05/25/05
Luna, Kathryn (Ext) Fd Serv Asst I W Pensacola Elem 02/15/05-05/25/05*
McCord, Gordon (Ext) Maint Wrkr I
Woodham High 03/07/05-04/08/05
McDonald, Shonda Tchr Asst Spec Warrington Elem
04/04/05-05/25/05*
Mills, Nancy (Ext) Fd Serv Asst I Myrtle Grove Elem 03/09/05-05/25/05
*FMLA
**Documents received post March Board agenda deadline.
h. Special Requests
-No items submitted
3. Risk Management
a. Approval of Trailer Resident at Pensacola High School
b. Approval of Trailer Resident at Washington High School
c. United HealthCare HIPPA Security Amendment
d. Fringe Benefits Management Company (FBMC) HIPPA Business Associate Agreement
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
1. Bid Award: Radios for School Buses, Bid #052404
2. Bid Award: Sports Equipment Supplies, Bid #051804
3. Bid Award: Audio Visual Supplies, Bid #051704
4. Bid Award: Diesel Dry Truck, Bid #051903
5. Bid Award: Diesel Dry Truck, Bid #052303
6. Agricultural Tractors with Trade-Ins for Various Schools and the Maintenance Department
7. Apple Computers for Bailey Middle School
8. Apple Computers for Helen Caro Elementary School
9. Architectural/Engineering Services for District-Wide Canopy Renovation/Repair
10. Advanced Placement Testing Materials for Washington High School
11. Roofing Repairs for Various Schools
12. Annual Periodical Subscriptions
13. Fiber Channel Switch and Card
14. Apple Computers for Carver/Century K-8 School
15. Apple Computers for Various Title I Schools
16. Projectors for Various Schools
17. EduTest Assessment Software for Various Title I Schools
18. Dell Servers for Various Schools
19. Dell Computers for Various Schools
20. External Auditing Services for Risk Management
21. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #265402
22. Bid Award: Woodham High School Building #4 Air Handling Units (AHU) Replacement/Renovation
23. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #260709
24. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #254508
25. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #257690
26. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #261730
27. Hurricane Ivan Emergency Purchase Order Changes
ADD 29. Bid Award: Warrington Elementary Building #1 Renovations/Repairs
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Escambia High School Locker Room Renovations & Addition
2. Escambia High School Bus Ramp
3. Woodham & Washington High School Tracks
B. Miscellaneous
1. Energy Performance Contract with BGA, Inc.
2. Amended Drainage Easement and Addition to Easement for the Water and Sewage Easement at Sherwood Elementary School
ADD 3. Miscellaneous Appropriations Agreement between Escambia County and The School Board of Escambia County, Florida
2. School Food Services
A. Miscellaneous
1. Centralized Approval of Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
3. Maintenance
-No items submitted
4. Transportation
-No items submitted
5. Central Warehouse
-No items submitted
6. Information Technology
-No items submitted
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
1. internal Funds
-No items submitted
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
-No items submitted
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
1. Chapter 1 Rule Revisions
(Previously submitted and tabled at the March 15, 2005 Regular Meeting)
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to remove this item from the table, was approved unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to substitute a revised version of Chapter 1 Rule Revisions for the version that was previously tabled, was approved unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to revise the structural organizational chart under Section 1.05(2) by changing “Volunteers” to “Community Involvement.” Motion was approved unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to approve the substituted version of Chapter 1 Rule Revisions (as amended), was approved unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
-No items submitted
B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors Nominee(s)
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to approve Dawn Johnson as a Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence (February 22, 2005 – June 30, 2006), was unanimously approved.
2 Student Recommendations
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Dr. Glover, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 18 (with Items 4 and 11 requesting a formal hearing), was approved unanimously.
1. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-147-862 be expelled from the public schools of the Escambia County School District for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
2. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-153-601 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
3. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-156-211 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.
4. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-157-862 student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-158-862 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.
6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-159-851 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.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-162-521 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.
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-163-521 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.
9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-164-151 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.
10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-167-121 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-168-601 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 05-169-521 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.
13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-170-601 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 05-171-061 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 05-173-601 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.
16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-174-1221 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.
17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-175-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2004-2005 school year and all of the 2005-2006 school year with the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 05-178-1221 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.
ADD 3. Recommend that employee #724338 be terminated from employment effective Wednesday, April 20, 2005, based upon misconduct as more specifically noticed to employee through separate letter. The approval by the Board of this recommendation for termination is subject to any right of review the employee may have under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and Chapter 120, Fla. Statutes.
Motion by Mrs. Hightower, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee #724338 be terminated from employment effective Wednesday, April 20, 2005, was approved unanimously.
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)
-No items submitted
ADD 1. General Release, CNA Insurance, Inc., and Brown Construction of Northwest Florida
Motion by Dr. Glover, seconded by Mr. Gindl, to approve “General Release, CNA Insurance, Inc., and Brown Construction of Northwest Florida,” was unanimous.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mr. Gindl, seconded by Dr. Glover, to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m., was approved unanimously.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman