THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JULY 26, 2005
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting/Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room, at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel Building, 215 West Garden Street, 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. (not present)
School Board General Counsel: Mrs. Ellen Odom
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Bergosh called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. On motion by Dr. Glover, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, adoption of the agenda was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
II. FINANCE
Presentation of 2005-2006 Budget
[NOTE: Handouts outlining the 2005-2006 Budget were provided to the Board prior to the Special Meeting (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”).] Mrs. Laura Shaud, Director of Budgeting, recapped the budget materials and briefly discussed the “rolled-back rate.”
III. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR INPUT ON 2005-2006 BUDGET
Mr. Bergosh called for public hearing for input on the 2005-2006 Budget; however, there were no speakers.
IV. ADOPTION OF 2005-2006 MILLAGE
1. Required Local Effort
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the Required Local Effort [5.273], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
2. Discretionary – Basic
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the Discretionary – Basic [0.510], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
3. Discretionary – Supplemental
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the Discretionary – Supplemental [0.250], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
4. Capital Outlay
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the Capital Outlay [2.000], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
5. Total Millage
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the Total Millage [8.033], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
V. ADOPTION OF 2005-2006 TENTATIVE BUDGET
1. General Fund
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the General Fund [$307,927,100.59], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
2. Special Revenue – Food Service
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the Special Revenue – Food Service [$22, 209,870.00], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
3. Special Revenue – Other
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the Special Revenue – Other [$33,766,592.37], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
4. Debt Service Funds
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the Debt Service Funds [$9,590,154.62], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
5. Capital Project Funds
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the Capital Project Funds [$100,144,305.77], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
6. Internal Service Funds
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, adoption of the Internal Service Funds [$58,283,991.00], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
7. Total Budget
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of the Total Budget [$531,922,014.35], was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
VI. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 06-01 – A RESOLUTION OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of Resolution Number 06-01, was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
VII. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER 06-02 – A RESOLUTION OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTING THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
On motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, adoption of Resolution Number 06-02, was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
VIII. SET DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF FINAL BUDGET HEARING
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Glover, to set the final Budget Hearing for Thursday, September 15, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room, at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel Building, was approved unanimously.
ADD 1. Information on School Calendar (Requested by the Board at the July 19, 2005 Regular Meeting)
Dr. Alan Scott, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, presented a draft version of the School Calendar Survey, which he had developed by compiling each Board Member’s suggested questions.
Board Members suggested that the survey be distributed to the PTA, to School Advisory Councils, and to parents during open house sessions. Mr. Bergosh agreed with distributing the survey to the PTA and to School Advisory Councils, but noted that a more ‘scientific’ study might be necessary if the Board planned to survey a large number of parents.
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, that the survey be presented in August for final approval before distribution to parents during open house sessions, was approved 3 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh voting “No” and Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
After further discussion, Mrs. Stidham offered the following motion: That the survey be presented in August for final approval before distribution to parents during open house sessions; and that the survey include a disclaimer that regardless of input received, an “educationally sound” calendar would ultimately be developed. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Hightower and approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
The Board agreed to the following version of the School Calendar Survey:
1. Do you prefer to start school: (circle one)
July 1 – July 15
July 16 – July 31
August 1 – August 15
August 16 – August 31
Comments:
2. Do you want to continue Fall Break?
_____Y _____N
If yes, does it need to be a full week?
_____Y _____N
Comments:
3. Would you like the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving as a holiday?
_____Y _____N
Comments:
4. Would you like the full week of Thanksgiving as a holiday in place of Fall Break?
_____Y _____N
Comments:
5. Is it important that our school calendar be aligned with:
Santa Rosa schools
_____Y _____N
University of West Florida
_____Y _____N
Pensacola Junior College
_____Y _____N
Comments:
6. Do your prefer Spring Break:
To occur at the end of the third nine-weeks
To include Easter weekend
Not to occur at all
Comments:
X. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Hightower, to adjourn the Special Meeting at 6:40 p.m., was approved 4 to 0, with Mr. Gindl absent for vote.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman