The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in public forum at 6:00 p.m. in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham

Members: Mr. Gary L. Bergosh

Mrs. Linda Finkelstein

Dr. Elmer Jenkins

School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul

Chairman DeWitt called the Public Forum to order at 6:00 p.m. He announced that possible school consolidations or school closings will not be addressed at this meeting; however, the Board will hold special workshops (tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. in this room, and at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2001, at Northview High School) to receive public input on these issues. A special meeting will be held on Monday, January 29, 2001, at the Hall Center to discuss the Superintendent's proposed plan on school consolidations and school closings and to consider final decision by the Board.

Concerning Agenda Item Number VII.C.4 (Items from the Superintendent - Approval of Administrative Appointments), the Chairman announced that Ms. Nelda Segers had regretfully requested that her name be removed from consideration for the position of Acting Deputy Superintendent.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Ed Stanford, 817 Deedra Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board in support of keeping the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center open.

2) Ms. Barbara Morgan, 6441 Crary Road, Century, Florida, stated that her child attends Byrneville Elementary School, and she asked that the Board keep Byrneville Elementary open.

3) Ms. Laura Snow, 1636 East Gadsden Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she has been a teacher for 29 years, and she asked that everyone work together to address budgetary concerns and raise teacher salaries.

4) Ms. Gloria Miller, 5011 South Pineville Road, Walnut Hill, Florida, stated that she is employed with the district in educational support, and she asked that the Board keep Bratt Elementary School open.

5) Ms. Betty Dennis, 3990 Highway 164, McDavid, Florida, asked that the Board keep schools open in the northern part of the county.

6) Ms. Judy Jeter, 12088 Highway 31, Atmore, Alabama, asked that the Board not close schools in District 5.

7) Ms. Mylinda Roley, 5800 North Highway 99, Century, Florida, stated that she works at Byrneville Elementary School, and she asked the Board to keep schools open in District 5.

8) Mr. James Showen, Sr., 703 East Hernandez Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that his child attends Spencer Bibbs Elementary School, and he asked that Spencer Bibbs be kept open.

9) Mr. James Mead, 1022 Meadson Circle, Pensacola, Florida, asked that the Board keep Spencer Bibbs Elementary School open.

10) Mr. Otha Leverette, III, 8246 Briese Lane, Pensacola, Florida, asked that the Board keep Spencer Bibbs Elementary School open. He commented that the Augustus Agreement stipulates that the district not promote racially-identifiable schools.

11) Mr. Mamun Rashied, 2143 Jarrod Drive, Cantonment, Florida, expressed opposition to school closings or consolidations in Escambia County School District.

12) Ms. Bettye Jo Franklin, 618 West Intendencia Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that her children attend Spencer Bibbs Elementary, and she asked that the school remain open.

13) Mr. Michael Landers, 414 East Jackson Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that he was representing the Panhandle Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and he spoke in opposition to the school consolidations or school closings.

14) Ms. Anne McDowell, 4239 Brookside Drive, Pensacola, Florida, expressed opposition to closing schools and stated that communities would be adversely impacted.

15) Mr. Steve and Heather Leonard, 3250 Holland Road, McDavid, Florida, expressed concern that consolidation would overcrowd schools, and they requested that the Board keep schools open.

16) Ms. Natalie Stevenson, 510 McRae Street, Atmore, Alabama, expressed opposition to school consolidation or school closings in District 5.

17) Ms. Jane Thomas, 5275 Pilgrim Trail West, Molino, Florida, stated that she serves as a volunteer at Bratt Elementary School, and she asked that the Board explore other budgetary options before closing or consolidating schools.

18) Ms. Sheila Bryan, 3690 Oakshade Road, Bratt, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at Bratt Elementary School, and she expressed opposition to consolidating or closing schools in District 5.

19) Ms. Jennifer Lee, 4091 Roley Road, Bratt, Florida, spoke in support of keeping District 5 schools open.

20) Ms. Jan Hardin, 4500 Pine Circle Drive, Molino, Florida, asked that the Board not close or consolidate District 5 schools.

21) Ms. Louise Green, 4200 Rigby Road, Bratt, Florida, had filled out a "Request to Speak" form, but she did not address the Board.

22) Mr. Robert Blackington, 6 Chevalier Place, Pensacola, Florida, asked the Board to keep the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center open.

23) Ms. Jessica Holland, 1176 Highway 97 South, Cantonment, Florida, stated that she is a student at Scenic Heights Elementary School, and she asked that the Board keep the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center open.

24) Mr. Mark Wolcott, 3262 Cobblestone Drive, Pace, Florida, stated that he is a teacher at Escambia Westgate School, and he spoke in support of keeping the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center open.

25) Ms. Linda Hartmann, 2974 Duke Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida, stated that she is "Escambia County Teacher of the Year for 2000" and works as a teacher/naturalist at the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center. She requested that the Board allow an extension of time so that alternative funding sources could be sought to keep the center open.

26) Dr. Marion Williams, 196 Mango Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, requested that the Board allow an extension of time (beyond 2001) to pursue alternative funding to keep the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center open.

27) Ms. Paula Sellars, 1161 West Highway 4, Byrneville, Florida, asked that the Board not close schools in the northern part of the county.

28) Ms. Tammy Jo Smith, 1472 Byrneville Road, Century, Florida, spoke in favor of keeping schools open in District 5.

29) Ms. Stephanie Nielssen, 7900 Raines Road, Century, Florida, expressed opposition to closing schools in District 5.

30) Mr. James Johnson, 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, stated that he is a bus driver for the school system, and he emphasized the importance of promoting discipline and safety on the buses.

31) Ms. Nicole Brandon, 314 East Blount Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she has children attending A. A. Dixon Elementary School, and she asked that the Superintendent visit the school.

32) Ms. Suzanne Wagg, 1730 North Barcelona Street, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board concerning consolidation issues and noted that fourteen (14) schools have been closed in the history of Escambia County School District.

33) Ms. Beverly Digmon, 141 Siglar Road, McDavid, Florida, asked that schools not be closed in District 5.

34) Mr. Steven Tuley, 7375 Glidden Lane, Pensacola, Florida, commented that the Board is reviewing the proposal for school consolidation/closings, and it is not final. He inquired as to how monies would be reallocated if certain schools closed.

35) Ms. Eula Godwin, 5141 West Highway 4, Bratt, Florida, stated that she is the Cafeteria Manager at Bratt Elementary School, and she expressed opposition to school closure in District 5.

36) Mr. John Rigsby, 315 North Reus Street, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in favor of keeping Spencer Bibbs Elementary School open.

37) Ms. Lisa McCandless, 5953 Schofield Drive, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at A. A. Dixon Elementary School, and she asked that the Board keep the school open.

38) Ms. Jerrandin Pankey, 1121 West Lee Street, Pensacola, Florida, asked the Board to keep A. A. Dixon Elementary School open.

39) Ms. Kyera Thompson, 1201 North H Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a fourth grade student at A. A. Dixon Elementary, and she asked that the Board keep the school open.

40) Ms. Wyanna English, Attucks Court resident, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in support of keeping A. A. Dixon Elementary School open.

41) Mr. Ray Ascherfeld, 901 Ariola Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida, addressed the Board representing the Cantonment Rotary Club, and he asked that the Board not close the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center.

42) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, spoke concerning the employee health plan (Agenda Items V.D.26 and 27 - PURCHASING 26. Bid Award: Pharmacy Benefits Management Proposals, and 27. Bid Award: Healthcare Benefits Management Proposals). He noted the items had been pulled to allow sharing of information and involvement of the Insurance Committee.

43) Ms. Connie Brown, 4108 East Blount, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at The PATS Center, and she spoke in opposition to moving the PATS program to a middle school setting.

44) Ms. Shawn White, 197 West Roach Road, McDavid, Florida, spoke in support of keeping Byrneville Elementary School open.

45) Ms. Colleen Boyett, 1667 Williams Ditch Road, Cantonment, Florida, stated that she is a teacher, and she spoke in support of consolidation of schools.

46) Ms. Rita Kelley, 1465 East Johnson Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, expressed support for the proposed plan to consolidate schools in District 5.

47) Mr. Clark Caraway, 3020 Breastworks Road, McDavid, Florida, spoke in favor of keeping schools open in District 5.

48) Mr. Thomas LeMaster, 1822 Tilly Road, Cantonment, Florida, spoke in favor of keeping the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center open.

49) Ms. Doris Hayes, 601 East Fisher, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in favor of keeping Spencer Bibbs Elementary School open.

50) Mr. Jerry McIntosh, 547 Bob White Court, Pensacola, Florida, commented that more state funding is needed, and he suggested looking at millage rates to finance what needs to be done to increase pay for teachers.

51) Ms. Randi Broughton, 2405 North 10th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in support of keeping Spencer Bibbs Elementary School open.

52) Ms. Marge Edwards, 10615 MacGregor Drive, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she has taught for 27 years, and she spoke in support of increasing pay for teachers.

53) Ms. Tashuna Love, 1201 North H Street, Pensacola, Florida, asked that the Board not close A. A. Dixon Elementary School.

54) Ms. Lynda LcCoste, 2355 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, commented that raising salaries at any sacrifice is not going to raise morale. She spoke in support of exploring other budgetary options before closing schools.

55) Ms. Pam Schwartz, 3028 Highway 297-A, Cantonment, Florida, spoke in support of keeping The PATS Center at the current location.

56) Ms. Angie Llewellyn, 4040 Alconbury Circle, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at Pensacola High School, and she spoke in support of the proposed consolidation plan.

57) Ms. Robin Parker, 2505 Breastworks Road, Walnut Hill, Florida, expressed that she was opposed to closing any schools.

58) Ms. Clara Cobb, 4218 Burtonwood, stated that she is a teacher at Ernest Ward Middle School, and she asked that schools remain open in District 5.

59) Ms. Ramona Bell, 670 West Bogia Road, McDavid, Florida, asked that the Board allow more time before taking action on school consolidation or school closings in order to explore other budgetary alternatives.

60) Ms. Linda Jackson, 4811 Highway 168, Century, Florida, spoke in support of keeping schools open in District 5.

61) Ms. Kay Byars, 4111 North Highway 99, Century, Florida, stated that she serves as a volunteer at Bratt Elementary, and she asked that the school remain open. She suggested that the Board consider consolidating district administrative offices with the Hall Center before considering school closures.

62) Mr. Art Rocker, 1822 North T Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that parents had called him concerning the proposed consolidation plan, and he asked that Spencer Bibbs be kept open. He suggested looking at reducing the number of administrators at the Hall Center.

63) Ms. Arlene Costello, Escambia Education Association (EEA) President, thanked the Board for pulling the employee health plan (Agenda Items V.D.26 and 27 - PURCHASING 26. Bid Award: Pharmacy Benefits Management Proposals, and 27. Bid Award: Healthcare Benefits Management Proposals). She stated that more time was needed for consideration due to concerns that the proposals would drastically change employee benefits, and the proposals were not submitted to the Insurance Committee for review and input.

64) Mr. Gary Killam, 2361 West State Line Road, Century, Florida, expressed that the budgetary problems would take time to solve, and he stated that schools should not be closed in order to provide employee raises.

65) Ms. Jodi Bush, Bratt, Florida, stated that she is a teacher and parent of children who attend Bratt Elementary School, and she asked that the Board keep Bratt Elementary open.

66) Mr. Aulmon Watford, 860 West Bogia Road, Bogia, Florida, stated that he is a Northview High School student, and he expressed opposition to school consolidation or school closure. He suggested that the Superintendent and Board Members visit the schools before making final decisions.

67) Ms. Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, commented that major issues such as school consolidation and employee health insurance are the concern of everyone, and efforts should be made to work together.

68) Ms. Kathy Breakall, 5666 Dove Drive, Pace, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at Jim Bailey Middle School, and she thanked the Board for pulling the health plan (Agenda Item V.D.26 and 27) from the agenda to allow time for employees and retirees to have input on the plan.

69) Ms. Debby Cook, 6800 Nokomis Road, Walnut Hill, Florida, stated that her children attend Bratt Elementary School, and she asked that the school remain open.

70) Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, P. O. Box 4362, Warrington, Florida, commented that everyone will have to work together to resolve budgetary problems.

RECESS

Chairman DeWitt closed the public forum and called a ten-minute recess at 8:10 p.m., to be followed by the Regular Meeting.

I. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman DeWitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. Dr. Elmer Jenkins, School Board Member, District 3, gave the Invocation, and Mr. Gary L. Bergosh, School Board Member District 1, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman DeWitt announced that a quarterly Board meeting will be held on March 6, 2001, for the purpose of recognitions and presentations.

Superintendent Paul listed the following additions and deletions to the agenda:

V. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS A-G)

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

PULLED: 3. Extended Year Calendar for A. A. Dixon Elementary School.

PULLED: 11. Request Approval to Reduce Required Number of Credits to Graduate from Escambia County Public Schools.

PULLED: 12. Request Approval to Change Staffing Pattern.

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

1. Instructional/Professional

f. special requests

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP (DELETING #3 AND ADDING #4)

D. PURCHASING

TABLED: 26. Bid Award: Pharmacy Benefits Management Proposals.

TABLED: 27. Bid Award: Healthcare Benefits Management Proposals.

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (PREVIOUSLY TABLED ITEMS OR ITEMS POSTPONED UNTIL CURRENT MEETING)

1. Contract with a Grant Writer to Work on a Contingency Fee Basis (September Meeting)

SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP

PULLED: 2. Development of Plan for Use of Recruitment/Retention Funds (November Meeting)

PULLED: 3. Update on Fund Raising Policy (December Meeting)

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

2. Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, to name the Booker T. Washington High School Athletic Complex the "Roy Jones, Jr., and Derrick Brooks Athletic Complex" - John DeWitt

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

B. Permission to Adopt

3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

PULLED: 3. Discussion regarding Centralized Copying System - Cary Stidham

TABLED: 4. Discussion regarding RFP for Outsourcing Auditing Functions - Cary Stidham

C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

TABLED: 1. Superintendent's Budget Plan.

2. Resolution establishing Volunteer Appreciation Month.

SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED

4. Approval of Administrative Appointments.

DELETE: Segers, Nelda Assistant Principal/Bellview Middle Acting Deputy Superintendent 1/8/01

16. Approval of appointments - Intern Assistant Principals.

FROM TO DATE

Edwards, Juanita Dean/Bellview Middle Intern Assistant Principal/Workman 1/22/01

DELETE: Simpkins, Debra TSA/Staff Development Intern Assistant Principal/Bellview Middle 1/22/01

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Chairman DeWitt stated that there being no objection, the agenda was approved as amended. Dr. Jenkins stated that he would add a report concerning establishment of a new committee named the "Affirmative Action/Minority Affairs and Minority Recruitment Committee."

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes for 1) December 8, 2000, Special Meeting; 2) December 8, 2000, Special Meeting; 3) December 18, 2000, Special Meeting; 4) December 18, 2000, Board Workshop; and 5) pull the minutes for the December 19, 2000, Regular Meeting, was unanimously approved.

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1) STELLAR EMPLOYEE

Mr. Paul asked Ms. Trina Taylor to come forward to be recognized as Stellar Employee for the month of January. He stated that Ms. Taylor has been a School District employee for eleven years and worked for the past seven years as a Teacher Aide at Ransom Middle School. He presented her with a plaque, a pin, and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.

2) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR FINANCE - GARY BERGOSH

Mr. Bergosh reported that the committee met on January 16, 2001, and he thanked

Mr. Wally Odom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, and staff for providing a briefing to the committee. He noted that the committee developed a mission statement "for the committee to provide citizen input to the Board and disseminate information to the public about the fiscal process and practices of the Escambia County School District in support of its mission."

3) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE - CARY STIDHAM

Mrs. Stidham reported that committee members toured the Cordova Park Elementary facility and saw additions there. She stated that the committee had discussed agenda items and obtained clarification that liquidated damages were charged to a contractor this month. The cost of enclosed (covered) walkways versus plain walkways was also discussed, that information will be disseminated to the Board at a later date. The next committee meeting will be held at Navy Point Elementary School to oversee construction that will take place there.

4) CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC) FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CURRICULUM - JOHN DEWITT AND LINDA FINKELSTEIN

Mrs. Finkelstein stated that she and Dr. DeWitt had incorporated the Technology and Curriculum committees into one committee. She reported that the committee had discussed changing the one (1) to twenty (20) student-teacher ratio to a one (1) to twenty-two (22) student-teacher ratio for the high school level, and a recommendation was made to investigate changing the staffing pattern to one (1) to twenty-one (21) ratio. The committee also discussed looking into whether to lower the graduation requirement from twenty-eight (28) to twenty-six (26) credits, and there was consensus by the committee not to support the proposal which would lower standards by reducing the credit requirements for graduation. Dr. DeWitt reported that the technology-related agenda items were reviewed in committee and there were concerns about the power levels of some of the equipment. He stated that research provided by staff indicated it was well worth the investment (to increase the expenditure by $57 to get the best available upgrade on the equipment).

Dr. Jenkins stated that the Board had established the new "Affirmative Action/Minority Affairs and Minority Recruitment Committee." He advised that the purpose of the committee would be to comply with the dictates of the Augustus court case. He indicated that he will serve as chairman, and he is seeking people to serve on the committee.

5) PTA PRESENTATION

Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, announced that the Founders' Day Banquet will be held on February 15, 2001. She emphasized that the object and mission of the PTA is to support all children attending public schools, work with teachers, parents, and communities to support public education as an investment in the future.

V. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS A-G)

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Consent Agenda. Chairman DeWitt asked if Board Members wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda. After discussion, motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to pull Item V.C.1.f.4 Request for approval to adopt the school calendar for 2001-2002 school year (for separate vote), was approved 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt voting NO. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote on the Consent Agenda (except Item V.C.1.f.4), and the motion was unanimously approved.

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A)

1. School Advisory Council Additions and Deletions; West Pensacola Elementary and Juvenile Justice Center.

2. Amendment to Charter Agreement between Escambia Charter School, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.

PULLED: 3. Extended Year Calendar for A. A. Dixon Elementary School.

4. Special Olympics Program Events.

5. Escambia School District Urban Systemic Proposal for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education.

6. State of Florida Department of Education Oracle Internet Academy Grant Application.

7. Amendment to the 2000-2001 Vocational Certificate, Continuing Workforce Education and Adult General Education Fees.

8. Modification #1 Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc., and the School District of Escambia County for Youth Services WIA-2001-04.

9. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Pensacola Electrical Apprenticeship.

10. Contract for Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Panhandle Sign Language Services, Inc.

PULLED: 11. Request Approval to Reduce Required Number of Credits to Graduate from Escambia County Public Schools.

PULLED: 12. Request Approval to Change Staffing Pattern.

13. Various oral informational items from Curriculum & Instruction Staff, any backup provided at workshop.

No discussion was held concerning this item.

B. FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit B)

1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of February 2001.

2. Check Register for the month of November 2000.

3. Financial Report for the month of November 2000.

4. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal fees

5. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,201.50

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 998.16

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 804.18

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,930.60

e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 351.00

f) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 293.21

g) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 971.47

h) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 151.50

i) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 1,166.96

6. Legal Services:

Risk Management Trust Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 7,918.79

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 4: General Operating Fund

b) Resolution 4: Other Special Revenue Fund

c) Resolution 1: Employee Benefit Trust Fund

d) Resolution 5: Capital Projects Funds

8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

9. Miscellaneous Authorizing Agreements

10. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I, II & III for January 2001.

b) Scrap Lists I, II & III for January 2001.

c) Removal of Warehouse Stock Items from Record.

11. Amendment to Education Lottery Revenue Bond Resolution adopted by the School Board on January 27, 1998.

12. Consideration of Forward Refunding - Certificates of Participation 1992.

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit C)

1. Instructional/Professional

a. appointments

name position date work location

Allen, Melanie teacher 01/04/01 Brownsville

Basilio, Christina teacher 01/04/01 Woodham

Brock, Daniel teacher 01/04/01 ESE

Durre, Nancy teacher 01/04/01 Warrington Mid

Ezell, Jeffrey teacher 01/04/01 Pine Forest

Fillingim, Ann Counselor 12/18/00 Bellview Mid

Hallford, Mark Law Enf Ins 01/16/01 George Stone (part-time)

Legasse, Emily teacher 01/05/01 Montclair

Loewen, Marlene teacher 01/04/01 Bellview Mid

Melton, Nancy teacher 01/04/01 Bailey

Rabbysmith, Marcia teacher 01/04/01 West Pensacola

Reed, Tracy Counselor 01/04/01 Scenic Heights (part-time)

Schappert, Jim teacher 12/07/00 Escambia

Wall, Linda Financial Aid Mger 01/03/01 George Stone

Waters, Tracy teacher 12/11/00 West Pensacola

Whitacre, Victoria teacher 01/05/01 ESEAL

Wise, Amber teacher 01/04/01 Ferry Pass Mid

b. reappointments

1. annual

none

2. professional

none

3. Fourth (4th) year annual

none

c. transfers

name from to date

Ellis, Linda Pine Forest PATS 01/04/01

Hart, Mandi West Pensacola Hellen Caro 12/13/00

Lambert, Tracy Warrington Mid Warrington Elem 01/04/01

Michaels, Frances Brownsville Warrington Mid 01/04/01

Reser, Francoise Longleaf Tate 01/04/01

Roberts, Latonya Brownsville Escambia 01/04/01

d. out-of-field

1. appointments

Bowlin, Angela teacher 12/18/00 West Pensacola

Lashley, Joshua Media Spec 01/04/01 Carver

Murray, Allison teacher 12/19/00 Brownsville

2. reappointments

none

3. transfers

none

4. other

none

e. resignations/retirements

Booker, Helen teacher 01/31/01 Ferry Pass Elem (Ret)

Daniels, Joyce teacher 12/19/00 Pine Forest

Kierstead, Katy teacher 12/19/00 Montclair

Largue, Eula Dir/Secondary Ed 01/03/01 Hall Ctr

Lindsay, Colleen teacher 12/19/00 Montclair

Mueller, Kathy teacher 12/19/00 Spencer Bibbs

Olsen, Karen teacher 11/16/00 ESE (Disability Ret)

Price, Mark teacher 12/19/00 Tate

Salter, Audrey teacher 01/05/01 Escambia (Ret)

Spencer, Berenice Media Spec 12/19/00 Spencer Bibbs (Ret)

Warwick, Kellie teacher 01/05/01 Navy Point

f. special requests

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

*Eddins, Daisy teacher 01/04/01-05/29/01 Brentwood Mid

*Gandy, Tara teacher 01/19/01-02/15/01 Byrneville

Hendricks, Catherine teacher 01/04/01-05/29/01 Cook

*Mabie, Margarete teacher 12/01/00-01/19/01 Bellview Mid

*Mahood, Valeria teacher 01/16/01-03/02/01 Tate

*Maines, Susan teacher 01/16/01-05/29/01 Jim Allen

*McCallum, Mary teacher 01/08/01-05/29/01 Pensacola

*Stafford, Pam teacher 02/01/01-04/25/01 Jim Allen

*FMLA

(2) The following instructional personnel was terminated in accordance with Florida Statutes 231.36:

Certificate #842793 Carver Mid 12/12/00

DELETE: 3) Request approval to revise the Personnel Planning Document to establish the position of Administrator on Special Assignment in the office of the Superintendent.

(4) Request approval to adopt the school calendar for 2001-2002 school year and tentative school calendar for 2002-2003 school year.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, stated that the Association (by unanimous vote) requested that the Board accept the recommendation of the Calendar Committee to delay implementation of the proposed school calendar until the 2002-2003 school year to allow parents and others time to arrange their schedules for the upcoming year and plan for child care when schools are not in session.

Mrs. Finkelstein inquired concerning the vote taken by the Calendar Committee. Dr. Douglas Garber, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, verified that the committee vote was unanimous for the proposed calendar (requesting that implementation be delayed by one year).

2) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director for Escambia NEA, asked that the Board accept the recommendation of the Calendar Committee to delay implementation of the proposed calendar for one year.

3) Ms. Sharon Davis, Lincoln Park Elementary School, stated that she serves on the Calendar Committee, and the committee requested that the Board extend this until the next year to facilitate planning over the summer.

4) Ms. Gay Burdick, 5581 Galvey Road, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in favor of implementing the proposed calendar after one year.

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to take the Calendar Committee's recommendation to have the calendar they originally recommended, and implement the proposed calendar for the following year. Mrs. Stidham requested data as to how many employees would be affected along with salary impacts. Dr. Garber stated that the concern involved support personnel paid on an hourly basis and accrual of leave time.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director for Escambia NEA, clarified that ten-month employees would be impacted as well as teachers. She noted that contract restrictions under Civil Service prohibit new hires from using any leave that they have accrued for the first ninety (90) days of employment.

2) Mrs. Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, expressed support for the Calendar Committee recommendation which included going to a nine (9)-week grading period. She spoke in favor of delaying implementation of the proposed calendar for one year.

Chairman DeWitt stated that the Board voted in January for development of the calendar as proposed (by Dr. DeWitt), and schools in District 4 and others had voiced agreement of the development of the "45 in/5 off" calendar, and it would benefit the ten schools presently on year-round calendar. After discussion, Chairman DeWitt called for the vote, and the motion was approved 3-2 with Mr. Bergosh and Dr. DeWitt voting NO.

2. Educational Support Personnel

a) Appointments

NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION

Anderson, Lisa (Prom) Food Service Asst II 11/13/00 Edgewater

Gross, Sandra Teacher Asst Special 11/9/00 Petree

Garrett, Jacqueline (Prom) Food Service Mgr I 11/14/00 Ferry Pass Elem

Gomes, Maria Payroll Specialist 11/13/00 Payroll

Hefner, Kenneth Maintenance Mechanic I 11/13/00 Maintenance

Jackson, Willie Mae (Prom) Food Service Asst II 11/14/00 Lincoln Park

Meadows, Robert (Prom) Storekeeper Tech III 11/20/00 Central Warehouse

Robinson, Robert (Prom) Custodial Worker II 11/21/00 Ferry Pass Middle

Smock, Cynthia Food Service Asst I 11/9/00 Bailey

Walker, Phyllis (Prom) Admin School Sec I 11/6/00 Escambia

b) Resignations

Bledsoe, Sharon Admin Clerk II 11/13/00 Jim Allen

Carpenter, Martha (Ret) Purchasing Agent II 11/30/00 Purchasing

Glover, Rochelle Early Childhood Asst 11/16/00 Petree

Moorer, Erica Food Service Asst I 11/3/00 Weis

Suarez, Lisa Teacher Asst Special 12/1/00 Transportation

Williams, Pamela Food Service Asst I 11/27/00 Montclair

c) Terminations

McDonald, Martha Food Service Asst I 1/20/00 Tate

Pinyon, Nina (Deceased) Teacher Asst Special 11/28/00 Escambia Westgate

d) Suspensions

No Suspensions for December 2000

e) Dismissals

No Dismissals for December 2000

f) Leave of Absence

Balkom, Nelda Tea Asst Special/Transportation 11/27/00-2/28/01 Medical

Busby, Ashley Food Service Asst I/Brownsville 11/27/00-1/27/01 Personal

Chase, Elizabeth Tea Asst Special/W Pensacola 10/11/00-1/1/01 Medical

Cooks, Mary Tea Asst Special/Montclair 11/8/00-1/31/01 Medical*

Daniels, Maxine Tea Asst Special/Transportation 11/20/00-11/20/01 Medical

Fretwell, Bennie (Ext) H/V Mechanic II/Maintenance 1/1/01-3/30/01 Medical

Griffin, Catherine (Ext) School Bus Oper/Transportation 12/1/00-3/30/01 Medical

Hudson, Lorelei Teacher Assistant/Warr Elem 11/15/00-2/28/01 Personal

Lyons, Sheila Tea Asst Special/Transportation 10/26/00-1/8/01 Medical*

Osborn, Michael School Bus Oper/Transportation 11/27/00-5/24/01 Medical

Rogers, Kathy (Ext) School Bus Oper/Transportation 11/1/00-1/31/01 Medical

Salter, Mary (Ext) Custodial Worker I/Washington 10/1/00-1/31/01 Medical

Young, Kennedy Storekeeper II/Warehouse 12/4/00-12/31/01 Medical

*Request for FMLA

g) Special Requests

Request partial payment of $5000 for salary owed to employee #5601-0281-1, Maintenance Worker I, at Escambia High School.

Request partial payment of $5000 for salary owed to employee #8601-9620-266, School Bus Operator in Transportation.

3. Risk Management

a. Financial Statements & Independent Auditor's Report: Brown, Thornton, Pacenta & Company, P.A., Report to the School Board

4. Staff Development

-no items submitted

5. Employee Services

a. Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia District School Board and Escambia Education Association: Four-day schedule for the evening program at George Stone Vocational-Technical Center.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, reported that the Association, in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, had considered the proposed agreement allowing the George Stone Technical Center (adult program only) to go to a four-day work week. He advised that it does not reduce the contact time or employee work time, and ratification by the Association's Representative Council was unanimous.

6. Affirmative Action

-no items submitted

D. PURCHASING

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit D)

1. Agreement Addendum: Schmidt, Dell, Cook & Associates

2. Professional Services Agreement: Speech Language Pathology Services

3. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #216559 (Sunbelt Staffing Solutions)

4. Architectural/Engineering Services: Walk-in Cooler/Freezers

5. Electrical Engineering Services: Group #9 Fire Alarm Upgrade /Replacement

6. District Financial Audit - Final Report.

7. Apple Microcomputers for the Office of Instructional Technology.

8. Apple Microcomputers for Brentwood Elementary School.

9. Bid Award: Wet Detention Pond at Northview High School.

10. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #205393 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)

11. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #205394 (Jack Moore & Co., Inc.)

12. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #212425 (Panhandle Electric)

13. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #192593 (ARC Electrical Contractor).

14. Additions/Renovations at Spencer Bibbs, Semmes, and Bellview Elementary Schools.

15. General Renovations at Brentwood Elementary and Band/Vocal at Escambia High School.

16. New Media Center at Montclair and Ensley Elementary Schools.

17. Classroom Additions at Jim Allen E.S. and Classroom Additions/Site work at Sherwood Elementary School.

18. General Renovations/Additions at Ferry Pass Middle School.

19. General Renovations/Additions and Site Work at Warrington Middle School and Tate High School.

20. Cafeteria/Kitchen/Stage at Navy Point Elementary School, and General Renovations/Additions at Warrington Elementary School.

21. Land/Road and Site Work at Edgewater Elementary School.

22. General Renovations at Ransom Middle, Beulah Elementary and Washington High School.

23. Bid Award: Art Supplies, Bid #01 13 04

24. Apple Microcomputers for Bratt Elementary School.

25. Bid Award: Smallwares, Bid #01 14 03

TABLED: 26. Bid Award: Pharmacy Benefits Management Proposals.

TABLED: 27. Bid Award: Healthcare Benefits Management Proposals.

28. Computer Cabling for Washington High School.

E. FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit E)

1. FACILITIES PLANNING

A. FINAL PAYMENTS

1. ESE Suite and Classroom Additions at Longleaf Elementary School

2. Electrical Distribution Improvements at Brentwood Middle School

B. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Interior Wall Remodeling and Renovations at Longleaf Elementary and McArthur Elementary Schools

2. New HVAC System and Renovations to the Gymnasium at Pensacola High School

3. Phase II, Building #2 Renovations at Tate High School

4. Yearly Environmental Services

5. Yearly Land Surveying Services

6. Yearly Geotechnical and Subsurface Investigation Services

7. Property Purchase from Catherine Adams for Pensacola High School

8. License Agreement between Hellen Caro Elementary School and the Escambia County Parks Department

2. MAINTENANCE

-No items submitted

3. TRANSPORTATION

-No items submitted

F. STUDENT TRANSFERS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit F)

G. INTERNAL AUDITING

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit G)

1. Internal Funds

a. Bailey Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

b. Barrineau Park Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

c. Bellview Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

d. Spencer Bibbs Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

e. Brentwood Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

f. Brownsville Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

g. Byrneville Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

h. Hellen Caro Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

i. Century Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

j. N. B. Cook Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

k. Cordova Park Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

l. Edgewater Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

m. Escambia Westgate Center for fiscal year 1999-2000

n. Ferry Pass Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

o. Holm Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

p. McArthur Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

q. Molino Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

r. PATS Center for fiscal year 1999-2000

s. Pleasant Grove Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

t. Ransom Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

*u. Tate High School for fiscal year 1999-2000

v. West Pensacola Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

*Denotes school with findings

• Inventory Adjustment Reports

-No items submitted

• Other

-No items submitted

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (PREVIOUSLY TABLED ITEMS OR ITEMS POSTPONED UNTIL CURRENT MEETING)

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit H)

1. Contract with a Grant Writer to Work on a Contingency Fee Basis (September Meeting)

This item was discussed in workshop.

PULLED: 2. Development of Plan for Use of Recruitment/Retention Funds (November Meeting)

PULLED: 3. Update on Fund Raising Policy (December Meeting)

VII. NEW BUSINESS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit I)

A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF PERSONNEL

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve advertising of School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) Recruitment and Selection of Personnel, was unanimously approved.

2. Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, to name the Booker T. Washington High School Athletic Complex the "Roy Jones, Jr., and Derrick Brooks Athletic Complex" - John DeWitt

Chairman DeWitt relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and made a motion to approve advertising of Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, to name the Booker T. Washington High School Athletic Complex the "Roy Jones, Jr., and Derrick Brooks Athletic Complex." The motion was seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Roger Goldberg, 2675 Tambridge Circle, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in opposition to the proposal. He expressed concern that the $50,000 contribution represents only a portion of the funds necessary to install bleachers at the Washington High School football field and will require the district to expend additional dollars.

Mrs. Stidham asked if additional funding would be needed.

2) Ms. Nettie Eaton, Principal, Washington High School, spoke in support of naming the facility as proposed. She noted these young men are graduates of Washington High School and have brought national acclaim to the community for their athletic and personal achievements. She stated that no cost was involved to the school district.

Dr. Jenkins stated that he supported naming the complex but had concerns about $29,000 needed to build the cement foundation for the bleachers. Ms. Eaton noted that staff had advised that there was categorical funding which could be requested; however, if that impacted the decision on that naming, that request can be withdrawn.

3) Ms. Cindy Smith, 1880 Yates Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a School Advisory Council Member for Washington High School, and the council expressed support for the naming with the exception of one dissenting vote.

Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt

B. Permission to Adopt

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.08 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.08 School Advisory Council. Chairman DeWitt opened the public hearing and asked if there were any comments from the public. There was no response. Dr. Jenkins asked if each of the School Advisory Councils are meeting State specifications regarding ethnic and economic representation required on the Councils. Chairman DeWitt stated that staff had verified that the district is in compliance. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.38 PROFESSIONAL TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.38 Professional Teacher Associations. Chairman DeWitt opened the public hearing and asked if there were any comments from the public. There was no response. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 Code of Student Conduct: Elementary and Secondary Students Rights & Responsibilities. Chairman DeWitt opened the public hearing and asked if there were comments from the public. There was no response. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit J)

1. Resolution to convert N. B. Cook School of the Arts into a District Magnet School

Chairman DeWitt relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and made a motion to adopt a resolution to convert the N. B. Cook School of the Arts into a District Magnet School. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein. Dr. Jenkins noted that any student in the district could attend the magnet school, which will impact transportation costs. Concerning the impact on the student population at Spencer Bibbs Elementary, Dr. DeWitt stated that there are 92 children from Spencer Bibbs that attend Cook School, 43 of whom are African American, and they will be able to continue at Cook under the grandfathering clause. He added that a district magnet school would be required to maintain the district ratio which is thirty-five (35) percent minorities/ African Americans. He noted that the Superintendent will make recommendations concerning transportation as the Board considers schools throughout the district.

Mr. Bergosh questioned how this would affect the Superintendent's plan (regarding school consolidations and school closings) to be presented at the Special Meeting on January 29, 2001. Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, advised that Board action regarding Cook Elementary would impact the entire plan. If Cook became a magnet school, maintaining racial balance may require transporting students across attendance zone lines or through Cook in order to go to A. K. Suter. He added that Mr. Ireland Brock, Director of Student Instructional Services, was addressing redistricting issues in committee and could address issues to ensure that diversity is maintained in compliance with the Augustus court case settlement. Mrs. Finkelstein requested input from the Board's General Counsel. Mr. Negron advised that it is not that the resolution violates or is contrary to the Augustus settlement in and of itself, but that the potential impact on Spencer Bibbs and O. J. Semmes Montessori Academy may be contrary, depending on what the Board does with consolidation of those schools. He explained that students from Bibbs and O. J. Semmes now have the option (with transportation at district expense) to attend Cook if they so choose. He stated that under this program, there is the potential that if those students do not have the ability to be transported because of their economic condition, that their choice will not be meaningful, and because the Augustus settlement requires that the Board not create racially-identifiable schools, the plaintiffs in the case may raise that as a violation of the settlement agreement. He stated that is why he had suggested incorporating language into the resolution that would not preclude the meaningful choice for the current Bibbs and Semmes students.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Steve Tuley, 7375 Glidden Lane, Pensacola, Florida, requested that a grandfathering clause be incorporated for the benefit of students currently enrolled.

2) Ms. Kathy Breakall, 5666 Dove Drive, Pace, Florida, obtained clarification regarding the advantages of making Cook a district magnet school.

After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Finkelstein, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

2. Resolution to direct the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee to draft a rule to annex the "Old N. B. Cook School"; Attendance Zone to the Current Suter Elementary School Attendance Zone - John DeWitt

Dr. DeWitt pulled this item. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt.

PULLED: 3. Discussion regarding Centralized Copying System - Cary Stidham

TABLED: 4. Discussion regarding RFP for Outsourcing Auditing Functions - Cary Stidham

C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit K)

TABLED: 1. Superintendent's Budget Plan.

2. Resolution establishing Volunteer Appreciation Month.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously approved.

3. Designate the week of February 26 through March 2, 2001, as Dads' in School Week.

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to designate the week of February 26 through March 2, 2001, as Dads' in School Week.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, stated that he was asked by Mr. J. T. Young, Chief Judge's Task Force, to express his appreciation to the Superintendent for raising this issue and encouraging that the Board support it.

Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

4. Approval of Administrative Appointments.

The Superintendent brought forward Item Number 16 (Approval of appointments - Intern Assistant Principals) noting the following correction:

FROM TO DATE

Edwards, Juanita Dean/Bellview Middle Intern Assistant Principal/Workman 1/22/01

DELETE: Simpkins, Debra TSA/Staff Development Intern Assistant Principal/Bellview Middle 1/22/01

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the appointment of Ms. Juanita Edwards to serve as the Intern Assistant Principal at Workman Middle School, effective January 22, 2001, was unanimously approved. The following appointment was deleted noting that Ms. Segers had withdrawn her name from consideration:

DELETE: Segers, Nelda Assistant Principal/Bellview Middle Acting Deputy Superintendent 1/8/01

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve the appointment of Mr. Alan Scott (from Principal, Workman Middle School) to Director of Secondary Education, effective January 4, 2001. After discussion, Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the appointment of Mr. George Pomeroy (from Assistant Principal, Workman Middle School) to the position of Principal, Workman Middle School, effective January 4, 2001, was unanimously approved.

Mr. Paul and Board Members congratulated Mr. Scott and Mr. Pomeroy and wished them well in their new assignments.

5. Movement for Change, Inc. - Jerry McIntosh (Re: Student Expulsion), and LeRoy Boyd (Re: Zero Tolerance).

Mr. Paul asked if Mr. McIntosh and Mr. Boyd were present. There was no response, and this item was not discussed.

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 6-15, was unanimously approved.

6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-65-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-66-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-67-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-68-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-69-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-70-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-73-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-74-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-77-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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 01-95-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given 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. Approval of appointments - Intern Assistant Principals.

This item was addressed previously under Items from the Superintendent (See Item Number 4).

D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

Mr. Negron commented concerning an erroneous report (printed this morning in the Pensacola News Journal) which indicated that the Board's General Counsel had advised the administration on three occasions that they had violated the Sunshine Law. Mr. Negron stated that he had since spoken with one of the editors who agreed that was a misreport because the General Counsel had not concluded or advised that there had been any such violations. He noted that the Superintendent has expressed his desire to continue to learn about the sunshine with the intent of continuing to make the public aware of School Board business.

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no objection, the meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)

Attest: Approved:

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Superintendent Chairman