THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, FEBRUARY 20, 2001

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.

 

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Ms. Jeannie Medlin, 1601 Brampton Way, Cantonment, Florida, thanked the Board for working with all concerned parties rgarding the insurance issues.

2) Ms. Anne McDowell, 4239 Brookside Drive, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board concerning the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.

3) Mr. Chat Sue, 8000 Briaroak Drive, Pensacola, Florida, suggested that the Board should involve other community agencies, businesses, and citizens in seeking solutions to district problems.

4) Ms. Gwen Sanders, 588 North 72nd Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, stated that her children attend Warrington Middle School, and she expressed concern regarding a situation where the safety of her children was threatened.

5) Ms. Rosemary Sanders, 914 North 63rd Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, stated that her grandchildren attend Warrington Middle School, and she has concerns regarding a situation that threatened their safety.

Chairman DeWitt advised that the parents could meet with Superintendent concerning this matter. The Superintendent stated that he would meet with the parents.

6) Ms. Sarah O'Toole, 3321 Bayview Way, Pensacola, Florida, expressed support for the proposal to relocate the PATS Program to Brentwood Middle School if the integrity of the program can be maintained.

7) Ms. Kathy Terrell, 2850 Nagel Drive, Pensacola, Florida, requested that the Board continue to maintain good health insurance for employees.

8) Ms. Karen Dany, 10434 Waterford Drive, Pensacola, Florida, stated that an Exceptional Student Education (ESE) investigation was held last fall, and she requested information as to corrective actions taken.

Chairman DeWitt asked staff to follow up with Ms. Dany concerning this matter.

9) Ms. Paula Sellars, 1161 West Highway 4, Century, Florida, asked that the Board keep Byrneville Elementary School and other schools open in the northern part of the County.

10) Mr. Bill Vincent, 1487 El Sereno, Gulf Breeze, Florida, stated that last year's employee contracts included pay (step) increases, and he expressed concern that they have not been implemented.

11) Ms. Wanda Blackmon, 9275 Windsong Lane, Pensacola, Florida, expressed opposition to withdrawal from Civil Service.

12) Ms. Linda Giannotti, 5613 Pipeline Road, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she has worked as a school bus driver for fourteen years, and she expressed opposition to privatization.

13) Ms. Pam Schwartz, 3028 Highway 297-A, Cantonment, Florida, spoke in support of continuing the PATS program at the current location.

14) Ms. Arlene Costello, Escambia Education Association (EEA) President, spoke concerning the importance of collaboration on the part of administration, the School Board, the union, employees and the community for the good of the students' education and to provide quality schools. Ms. Costello asked that the Board allow a report to be given by the district community liaison each month. Ms. Costello announced that "Read Across America" Week begins on March 2, 2001, and that EEA and Books-A-Million will sponsor "Read to Kids" Day on March 3, 2001.

15) Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, P. O. Box 4362, Warrington, Florida, stated that she serves on the Insurance Committee, and she asked that pay increases be given to employees to support their health insurance costs.

16) Mr. John Jerralds, 101 Escalona Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board concerning school redistricting, and he asked that the Board consider expanding the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee to include more community members, look at school desegregation issues and ensure compliance with the dictates of the Augustus court case.

17) Ms. Valerie Gilliam, 8002 Untreiner Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board concerning her daughter's suspension from school.

The Board's General Counsel advised that it would be appropriate for the parent to raise a disciplinary issue through the Superintendent and the appropriate District committees. Mr. Darriel White, Court Liaison, stated that he would meet with Ms. Gilliam about her rights of due process.

18) Ms. Mary Armstrong, 1007 West Fisher Street, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board regarding a student suspension.

The Board's General Counsel advised Ms. Armstrong that she may wish to reserve comment to the extent that the process is not finished, and she may compromise some of the student's rights if she speaks.

19) Ms. Linda Harris, 3260 Tallship Lane, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board in support of "Read Across America" Week activities beginning March 2, 2001.

 

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

Chairman DeWitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. He asked that a moment of silence be observed in memory of Mr. George White, who was a strong advocate for public education and served as a volunteer on numerous committees throughout the district. Mr. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I, gave the Invocation, and Mr. Mike Wiggins, City Councilman, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman DeWitt announced that the quarterly Special 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:

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

ADD: 6) SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAZAC)

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

DELETE: 1.c. Transfer of Robert Hanshaw from Tate to Hall Center

 

D. PURCHASING

TABLED: 8. Bid Award: Window Replacement at Byrneville Elementary School.

31. Apple Microcomputers for Bellview Middle School.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

33. Bid Award: Pharmacy Benefits Management Proposals.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

34. Bid Award: Healthcare Benefits Management Proposals.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

 

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

2. School Board Rule 6Gx17 SELECTION OF SCHOOL NAMES

SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED

ADD: 3. Intent to Advertise - Board Policy Concerning Eligibility for Schools Targeted for Consolidation/Closure to Apply for Converted Charter (This item moved from VII.A.B.1).

 

B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

DELETE: 1. Eligibility for Schools Targeted for Consolidation/Closure to Apply for Converted Charter - Linda Finkelstein (This item moved to VII.A.A.3).

 

C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

DELETE: 3. Presentation-Fourth Quarterly Report (One-Half Cent Sale Tax Watchdog Committee).

22. Request for Formal Hearing was submitted for this item (recommendation that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-107-411 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).

 

D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

ADD: 1) Law Week Resolution

 

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt the agenda (as amended), was unanimously approved.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes as follows:

1. 12-19-00 Regular Meeting (as amended)

2. 01-08-01 Special Workshop

3. 01-22-01 Workshop (as amended)

4. 01-23-01 Special Meeting

5. 01-23-01 Regular Meeting (as amended)

6. 01-24-01 Special Workshop (as amended)

7. 01-25-01 Special Workshop

8. 01-29-01 Special Meeting (as amended)

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

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1) STELLAR EMPLOYEE

Mr. Paul asked Ms. Frieda Lee to come forward to be recognized as Stellar Employee for the month of February. He stated that Ms. Lee, a School District employee for eight years, has worked for the past six years as Administrative Clerk at Spencer Bibbs Elementary 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 stated that he could not attend the committee meeting on February 12, 2001, and that Mr. Jim Bailey, Vice Chairman, chaired that meeting which included a presentation from Mrs. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, regarding categorical funding. He noted that the committee went through the budget and Mr. Bailey had requested that committee members submit any questions in writing at the next meeting in order to continue the learning process about the budget.

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

Mrs. Stidham reported that a meeting was held on February 13, 2001, at Navy Point Elementary School, and committee members reviewed agenda items. She stated that Mr. Mark Pursell, Director of Maintenance, informed the committee that a cost savings of approximately $120,000 could be realized by bringing grass cutting and landscaping services back in-house, and the committee unanimously supported that. The next committee meeting will be held at Warrington Middle School. The committee will begin the budget process for next year and look at capital improvement projects as well as how excess sales tax dollars might best be utilized.

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

Chairman DeWitt stated that Mrs. Finkelstein had attended the Blue Ribbon Committee meeting, and he chaired the CAC meeting held last Friday. He reported that Mr. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I, presented the Title I plan for grants, and the committee unanimously approved all agenda items related to technology and curriculum.

 

Dr. Jenkins stated that he will serve as Chairman of the new Affirmative Action/Minority Affairs and Recruitment Committee. He stated Mr. Elvin McCorvey, Director of Affirmative Action, will also be involved with the committee, and committee appointments are underway.

5) PTA PRESENTATION

Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that the Founders' Day Luncheon was held on February 15, 2001, and the PTA Awards Banquet will be held on May 18, 2001. She announced that workshops will be held on March 6, 2001, at Jim Allen Elementary School, and March 8, 2001, at the Hall Center, regarding FCAT preparation.

6) SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ZONE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAZAC)

Mr. Robert Husbands, Committee Chairman, stated that a packet of information (filed as Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A) was presented in response to the Board's request at the February 16 workshop. He stated this was not a committee recommendation but represented what the committee has looked at thus far on student populations, ethnic minority-to-majority ratios, and how the zones could look with some changes; however, these scenarios have not been proffered to the representatives of the plaintiffs in the Augustus court case. Mr. Ireland Brock, Director, Pupil Instructional Support Services, gave a slide presentation and presented maps indicating minority student populations, current boundaries, and existing zones.

Mr. Husbands noted several possible zone changes for Board consideration:

a) The current Tate zone (northward to Kingsfield Road, westward to Chemstrand Road, and eastward to the bay) would create an enrollment change for Woodham High School of 176 (current grade 9-12) students, with 61eighth graders in that zone. The change could result in increased transportation costs; reduction in student population at Tate; increase in Tate's minority population (by decreasing the number of majority students there); and could increase the student population at Woodham High School.

b) The area south of I-10 (between Eleven-Mile Creek and Perdido River Bay) would represent a change from the current Tate zone to the Pine Forest High School zone and would move 208 students, with the potential of 65 eighth grade students. The change would reduce the student population at Tate, increase that of Pine Forest more toward capacity, and increase Tate minority enrollment (by decreasing the majority enrollment).

c) The Ensley area (from Interstate 10 north to Detroit Boulevard between U.S. 29 and Untreiner Avenue) would represent a change from the Woodham zone to the Tate zone. The primary advantage would be to reunite a community in that area. The number of students going from Woodham to Tate would be 42, with the possibility of 11eighth graders.

d) The area on the west side of Navy Point Elementary School (with Navy Boulevard to the east) would move students from the Pensacola High zone to the Escambia High School zone. This would affect 28 students in the current grades 9-12, with a possibility of 19 students in the eighth grade. The potential is to decrease transportation costs and support neighborhood schools.

e) The area called the "pipe" (located from A Street to Pace Boulevard between Mallory and Gregory Street, and from Jackson Street to Gregory between Pace Boulevard and the western extremity of Bayou Chico at Citrus Street) would involve the students who live in very close proximity to Pensacola High School. The change would impact 183 students in grades 9-12 (from Escambia to Pensacola High), with the potential of 81eighth graders. While it creates more conformity with neighborhood schools and has the potential to reduce some transportation costs, it does increase the minority population at Pensacola High rather substantially. It would reduce the Escambia High School student population.

f) The area between Pace Boulevard and Palafox (from Maxwell and Hatton streets to the intersection of Pace and Palafox) would move 21 students from Woodham to Pensacola High, with 12 eighth graders. This change would have the effect of reuniting a neighborhood.

g) The Brent Lane area to Fairfield Drive (between Davis Highway and Palafox) would move 27 students from Woodham to Washington, with 16 eighth graders. This would help the neighborhood and potentially reduce transportation costs.

Dr. Jenkins commented concerning overcrowded conditions at Tate High School, and Mr. Husbands noted that certain scenarios would draw down the student population at Tate. Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee voiced a unanimous recommendation to postpone any decision until later to allow more time to address these issues. Mr. Husbands stated that they are trying to respond to the Board's request to see some of the potential line changes; however, he has not conferred with the full committee since the Board Workshop. Mr. Darnell Sims, SAZAC Committee Vice Chairman, expressed that the committee needs more time to do a thorough job and provide recommendations to the Board. Mr. Bergosh stated that at the Board Workshop he had asked the Superintendent to advise the Board of the last possible date that the Board could make a decision for implementation next year. Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, advised that some registrations have already begun and that decisions would need to be made as soon as possible to ensure that schools could work through the registration and staffing process. He noted that staffing allocations will be ready for April. Mrs. Stidham expressed concern that the process has been delayed for years while the district was considering school choice and other issues, and with the current financial situation, the district needs to make transportation cuts and move forward.

After discussion, a motion was made by Mrs. Stidham that the information presented today be submitted to the full SAZAC Committee, and after said committee meets, hold a Special Board Meeting and address these issues at that time. Chairman DeWitt relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and seconded the motion.

Mr. Husbands stated that the "grandfathering" issue is of key importance to the committee, and he stated that direction would be needed from the Board in that regard. Mrs. Finkelstein stated that it is important to consider what is educationally sound for children. Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee should be given time to carefully consider and evaluate grandfathering issues. Dr. Jenkins expressed that the minority-to-majority percentages should improve diversity so that some schools (that are still racially identifiable) will change so they will not be racially identifiable. Mr. Husbands stated that Pensacola High School would be negatively impacted (on majority-to-minority) based on observations presented by the committee. Mrs. Stidham asked that the Board be provided with the percentages on that.

After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt. The Chairman announced that the Special Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2001, at 4:00 p.m. at the Hall Center in order to receive an update from the SAZAC Committee as to any recommendations they have.

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS A-G)

Chairman DeWitt asked if Board Members wished to pull any items from the Consent Agenda.

Chairman DeWitt noted under Human Resources, that the Superintendent had deleted one item (V.C.1.c. Transfer of Robert Hanshaw from Tate High School to Hall Center). Mrs. Finkelstein pulled the remainder of the transfers. The Chairman pulled Item V.D.34 under Purchasing for a speaker to address the Board, to be followed by a separate vote. Motion by Mr. Bergosh, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Consent Agenda, except for the items pulled, was unanimously approved.

 

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit B)

1. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions. (Ferry Pass Middle, Tate High, and Escambia River Outward Bound).

2. The Learning Garden.

3. Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Grant Renewal (Third Year of Three-Year Period).

4. PAEC Subcontract Agreement via Washington County School District for Counseling Services to Asian Families.

5. The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Cost-Reimbursement Subcontract Agreement (via Washington County School District).

6. Amendment of Contract with State of Florida, Department of Children and Families: Wee Read School Readiness Project.

7. Appendix A For the Management of Medical Records and Health Information in the School Setting Memorandum of Agreement between the School District of Escambia County and Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department.

8. Amended Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Baptist Health Care of Pensacola, Florida.

9. Increase Stipend Funded Staff Development from $7 to $15 per hour.

B. FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit C)

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

2. Check Register for the month of December 2000.

3. Financial Report for the month of December 2000.

4. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal fees

5. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,652.99

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 110.25

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 276.50

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 811.22

e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 234.78

f) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 83.81

g) Arthur A. Shimek, P. A. $ 270.00

h) Arthur A. Shimek, P. A. $ 320.00

i) Gregory P. Farrar, P. A. $ 100.00

6. Legal Services:

Risk Management Trust Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $11,534.17

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. 1,499.68

c) Baker & Duke, P. A. 2,743.75

d) Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry Bond & Stackhouse, P. A. 358.50

 

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 5: General Operating Fund

b) Resolution 5: Other Special Revenue Fund

c) Resolution 6: Capital Projects Funds

8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

9. Item number nine intentionally omitted.

10. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I, II & III for February 2001

b) Scrap Lists I, II & III for February 2001

c) Removal of Warehouse Stock Items from Record

d) Disposal and Demolition of Three Portable Classrooms

e) Disposal of Vehicle

 

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit D)

1. Instructional/Professional

a. appointments

name position date work location

Ausmus, Cristina teacher 01/05/01 Montclair

Boyd, Kathryn Apprenticeship Coord 02/05/01 George Stone

Cloud, Jessica teacher 02/05/01 Montclair

Dickey, Darlene Law Enf Ins 02/01/01 George Stone (part-time)

Geller, Benjamin Law Enf Ins 02/02/01 George Stone

Jordan, Henry teacher 02/05/01 Blue Angels

Lallas, Deirdre teacher 02/01/01 Clubbs

Liephardt, Lynda teacher 01/16/01 Escambia

Meloy, William Law Enf Ins 12/11/00 George Stone (part-time)

Ulery, Joe Law Enf Ins 11/06/00 George Stone (part-time)

 

b. reappointments

1. annual

none

 

2. professional

none

 

3. 4th year annual

none

 

c. transfers

name from to date

Brummet, Brent Warrington Mid Pensacola 02/12/01

DELETED: Hanshaw, Robert Tate Hall Ctr 02/01/01

Mabie, Margarete Bellview Mid Spencer Bibbs 01/22/01

McCaskill, Patricia Yniestra Escambia 02/16/01

Rappa, Ray Washington George Stone 02/16/01

Simpkins, Debra TSA/Hall Ctr Intern Prin/Hallmark 01/29/01

Motion was made by Mrs. Finkelstein and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to deny the transfer of Debra Simpkins (from TSA/Hall Center to Intern Principal/Hallmark Elementary School effective 01/29/01), and require the Superintendent to advertise the position. Mrs. Finkelstein stated that advertising is needed in order to create a qualified pool of individuals for the Superintendent to choose from. Dr. Jenkins spoke in support of the transfer. Mrs. Finkelstein stated this had nothing to do with the individual; however, Board policy requires advertisement. Mrs. Stidham asked if there was a position listed in the Personnel Planning Document for an Intern Principal. Dr. Douglas Garber, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, stated that there is no Intern Principal position in the Personnel Planning Document. He noted that this recommendation resulted from an item (the proposed transfer of this individual to Assistant Principal at Bellview Middle School) that was pulled at the last Board Meeting. The intent was to honor the commitment that the district had made to the individual, and she was recommended for Hallmark Elementary to provide administrative assistance there (at no cost to the district), and at the same time allow her to obtain certification of school principalship by serving under a principal's guidance. Dr. Garber stated that if the Board does not approve transfer, there would be no intent to advertise the position. It serves the purpose of providing administrative assistance at the school, and not to fill an Intern Principal position. Chairman DeWitt requested a legal opinion. The Board's General Counsel advised that the Board would be considering (later in this meeting) the approval of related School Board Policy for advertising. He noted that in the Board Workshop, Mr. Husbands had raised the contract issue (dealing with promotions) that all administrative and supplemented position vacancies shall be posted in all schools for at least ten work days in such a manner that all bargaining unit members may see them. Mr. Negron stated if that has not occurred, that would leave the door open for the union to file the appropriate grievance for violation of the contract. He continued that the contract language also requires administration to conduct screening interviews if vacancies occur and the Association President would be requested to appoint up to two teachers to the screening interview committee for administrative positions. Mr. Negron stated that his only caveat to the Board would be to inquire whether or not that process has been followed and if it has not, he would advise the Board to reject the recommendation for good cause because of the possibility of risk for the filing of a grievance.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Ms. Arlene Costello, Escambia Education Association (EEA) President, expressed concern that rules and policies be followed. She stated that if this appointment is rejected, it should be noted that last month the Board approved a transfer for Intern Assistant Principal for another school.

Mr. Negron requested clarification as to whether the union was saying that they will in this instance, because of prior acts of the Board, waive any objections or any grievances to which they may be entitled. He stated if that was the case, then his recommendation would be that the Board could proceed with the recommendation.

2) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, stated that his concerns were the same as those expressed by Ms. Costello. He stated that the Association cannot propose to waive this matter.

3) Mr. John Wyche, 861 Maplewood Circle, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in support of the transfer.

Mrs. Stidham emphasized the importance of following Board Policies and Master Contract requirements but went on to say that she felt compelled to approve this item because an innocent person, through no fault of their own, would be harmed. The Superintendent concurred.

Mrs. Finkelstein stated for the record that she had voiced concerns at the December and January meetings regarding following all rules and policies on appointments and transfers and would vote against such items in the future if the appropriate procedure is not followed. Mrs. Finkelstein added that the Board has expressed that positions need to be advertised and posted in order to establish a pool of qualified applicants for the Superintendent to choose from. Chairman DeWitt stated that the Superintendent had indicated that there will be no more transfers prior to Board approval.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Ms. Arlene Costello, Escambia Education Association (EEA) President, stated that the Superintendent could contact the EEA Office to address the possibility of waivers that could be issued to resolve these issues.

Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Mr. Bergosh, Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve all transfers, was unanimously approved.

 

d. out-of-field

1. appointments

none

2. reappointments

none

3. transfers

none

4. other

Brune, Patricia Pine Forest High

Davis, Jane ESE Dept

Debrabant, Elizabeth Lipscomb

Gillard, Vivian Lakeview Ctr

Harrison, Bobbie Tate High

Layton, Faye Escambia High

Masterson, Patrick Bailey

Pope, Larry Lakeview Ctr

Smith, William Carl Tate High

Stepke, Theresa Pine Forest

Thomas, Dianne Lakeview Ctr

 

e. resignations/retirements

Anderson, Angela teacher 01/26/01 Brown Barge

Auerbach, Alison teacher 02/09/01 Yniestra

Highman, Richard teacher 01/18/01 Escambia

Johnson, Aeriale teacher 02/02/01 Montclair

Metty, Robert Counselor 01/19/01 Lipscomb

Sanders, Stephanie teacher 02/02/01 Tate

Scallan, Rita Financial Analyst 02/28/01 Admin Bldg

 

f. special requests

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

*Beasley, Brenda teacher 1/11/01-4/25/01 Semmes

*Blankenship-Mendoza, Y teacher 2/6/01-3/30/01 Brentwood Mid*FMLA

(2) Approved adoption of the 2001-2002 national holidays per district calendar for district employees and work schedule for 2001-2002 school year for educational support personnel.

(3) Approved agreement for establishment of a Naval Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps Unit and The School District of Escambia County for the following high schools:

Escambia

Northview

Pine Forest

Washington

Woodham

(4) For Board Information: Report the death of Sarah Brock, teacher on leave of absence from Cordova Park on January 30, 2001

 

2. Educational Support Personnel

a) Appointments

McWilliams, Tania Food Service Asst I 1/16/01 Weis

Smith, Mary R. (Prom) Admin Secretary I 1/29/01 FDLRS

Westley, Kathy (Prom) Admin Clerk III 1/17/01 Staff Development

 

b) Resignations/Retirements

Andrews, Cindy Admin Secretary I 2/2/01 Risk Management

Dean, James Custodial Worker 1/19/01 Oakcrest

Foster, Brenda (Ret) School Bus Operator 1/19/01 Transportation

Fountain, Veronica Admin Clerk II 2/16/01 Pensacola High

Fretwell, Bennie (Ret) Heat/Vent Mechanic I 2/16/01 Maintenance

Gulley, Sarita Food Service Asst I 1/10/01 Pensacola High

Hixon, Bessie (Ret) Custodial Worker II 1/31/01 Ensley

Johnson, Debbie Food Service Asst I 12/8/00 West Pensacola

Malden Lorraine Custodial Worker I 12/18/00 Brownsville

Myatt, Charla Admin Clerk II 1/19/01 Human Resources

Niedzwiecki, Robin Admin Clerk II 1/26/01 Montclair

Orgusaar, Anna Certified Educ Interpreter 2/2/01 Pine Forest

Rogers, Kathy School Bus Operator 1/31/01 Transportation

Waltz, Jennifer Food Service Asst I 1/30/01 Escambia

Wilson, Janet Teacher Assistant 1/31/01 Navy Point

 

c) Terminations

Hunter, Bobby Custodial Worker II 1/23/01 Hallmark

Floyd, Hornell Custodial Worker I 2/1/01 Edgewater

 

d) Suspensions

None

 

e) Dismissals

Employee Number 5617-9610-3, Carpenter I in Maintenance, dismissed in bad standing effective 2/21/01.

 

f) Leave of Absence

Bronson, Edna Custodial Wkr I/M Grove 2/1/01-3/30/01 Medical

Burgett, Hilda School Bus Oper/Transp 1/1/01-5-24-01 Medical

Chase, Elizabeth Teacher Asst/Weis 1/2/01-3/1/01 Medical

Crouse, Billy Locksmith/Maintenance 2/1/01-1/31/02Medical*

Gladden, Earnestine Food Ser Asst I/Holm 1/23/01-4/16/01 Maternity

Hadley, Deborah School Bus Oper/Transp 1/16/01-2/9/01 Medical*

Jefferson, Jackie Custodial Wrk II/Carver 1/1/01-5/25/01 Medical

Matthews, Ruby Custodial Wkr I/G Stone 2/1/01-3/30/01 Medical*

Sims, Craig Custodial Wkr I/Warr Elem 12/18/01-2/16/01 Medical

Watson, Mattie School Bus Op/Transp 1/6/01-4/10/01 Medical

*FMLA

 

g) Special Requests

1. Approved reinstatement of School Bus Operator with retroactive back pay as required in the Department of Administrative Hearing (DOAH) order.

2. Approved reinstatement of School Bus Operator with retroactive back pay as required in compliance with the grievance arbitration award.

3. Risk Management

-no items submitted

4. Staff Development

-no items submitted

5. Employee Services

-no items submitted

6. Affirmative Action

a. Teacher Recruitment Plan

 

D. PURCHASING

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit E)

1. Bid Award: Print Shop Supplies, Bid #01 15 02

2. Bid Award: Food Processing USDA Commodities, Bid #01 16 03

3. Single Source: Temperature Control System at Escambia Westgate.

4. Floor Covering for Tate High School Media Center.

5. Floor Covering for Pine Meadow Elementary School Addition.

6. Annual Maintenance Agreement: Oce/Ricoh Copiers for Print Shop.

7. Bid Award: Media Center & Cafeteria Additions/Renovations at Escambia High School.

TABLED: 8. Bid Award: Window Replacement at Byrneville Elementary School.

9. Bid Award: Interior Walls and Renovations at Longleaf and McArthur Elementary Schools.

10. Bid Award: HVAC and Gym Renovations at Pensacola High School.

11. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #211285 (Overstreet Electric Co.).

12. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #205402 (W. R. Johnson, Inc.).

13. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #207276 (R. D. Ward Construction, Inc.).

14. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #214115 (R. D. Ward Construction, Inc.).

15. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order#218620 (D. A. G. Architectural, Inc.).

16. Annual Agreement: Environmental Engineering Services.

17. Annual Agreement: Land Surveying Services.

18. Annual Agreement: Geotechnical & Subsurface Investigation Services.

19. Annual Agreement Renewal: Architectural Services.

20. Annual Agreement Renewal: Structural Engineering Services.

21. Annual Agreement Renewal: Electrical Engineering Services.

22. Annual Agreement Renewal: Mechanical Engineering Services.

23. Annual Agreement Renewal: Civil Engineering Services.

24. Media Center Furniture for Tate High School.

25. Sharp SF2540 Copiers for Holm Elementary School.

26. Energy Performance Contract: Metering and Verification Services at Woodham High and Chiller/Cooling Tower Maintenance at Bailey Middle and Pensacola High School.

27. Unauthorized Purchase: ESE Educational Materials.

28. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #218621 (Caldwell & Associates).

29. Network Cabling for Oakcrest Elementary School.

30. Computer Network Components for Ferry Pass Elementary School.

31. Apple Microcomputers for Bellview Middle School.

32. Computer Network Components for Brownsville Arts and Sciences Academy.

33. Bid Award: Pharmacy Benefits Management Proposals.

34. Bid Award: Healthcare Benefits Management Proposals.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, expressed concern that this represented a significant shift in health insurance costs from the district to employees. He stated that out of the two options given, Cigna or United Healthcare, he would ask that the Board accept the United Healthcare proposal.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the bid from United Healthcare, was unanimously approved.

35. Apple Microcomputers for Bellview Elementary School.

 

E. FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATIONS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit F)

1. FACILITIES PLANNING

A. FINAL PAYMENTS

1. Irrigation and Site Work at Holm Elementary School

 

2. MAINTENANCE

-No items submitted

 

3. TRANSPORTATION

-No items submitted

 

F. STUDENT TRANSFERS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit G)

 

G. INTERNAL AUDITING

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit H)

1. Internal Funds

1. Bellview Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

2. Bratt Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

3. Carver Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

4. Ernest Ward Middle School for fiscal year 1999-2000

5. R.C. Lipscomb Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

6. Longleaf Elementary School for fiscal year 1999-2000

7. McMillan Community Learning Center for fiscal year 1999-2000

8. Northview High School for fiscal year 1999-2000

9. Pensacola High School for fiscal year 1999-2000

10. Washington High School for fiscal year 1999-2000

  • Inventory Adjustment Report
  • Other

-No items submitted

 

H. MISCELLANEOUS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit I)

1. Resolution - Read Across America

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

-No items submitted

 

VII. NEW BUSINESS

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit J)

A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) AUDIT PLANNING AND REVIEW COMMITTEE

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) AUDIT PLANNING AND REVIEW COMMITTEE, was unanimously approved.

2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.11 SELECTION OF SCHOOL NAMES

Motion by Mrs. Finkelstein, second by Mrs. Stidham, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.11 SELECTION OF SCHOOL NAMES, was unanimously approved.

3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.21 CONVERSION OF DISTRICT SCHOOLS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS

Motion was made by Mrs. Finkelstein and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.21 CONVERSION OF DISTRICT SCHOOLS TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. Dr. Jenkins asked if converted charter schools would follow the dictates of the Augustus court case, and the Board Attorney advised that was the case.

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

 

B. Permission to Adopt

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

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF PERSONNEL. Chairman DeWitt opened the public hearing, and there were no speakers. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion 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 asked that this item be tabled based upon the proposed rule amendment (School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.11 SELECTION OF SCHOOL NAMES) which the Board just approved for advertising. He stated that after adoption of that rule, the Board could approve the naming after more than one person. Chairman DeWitt opened the public hearing, and there were no speakers. Chairman DeWitt relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham, and made a motion to table this item until the proposed amendment to School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.11 SELECTION OF SCHOOL NAMES) is adopted. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt.

 

B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

DELETE: 1. Eligibility for Schools Targeted for Consolidation/Closure to Apply for Converted Charter - Linda Finkelstein (This item moved to VII.A.A.3).

 

C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit K)

Mr. Paul advised that he will advertise for the position of Deputy Superintendent with the individual to take office on July 1, 2001.

1. Superintendent's Budget Plan (Tabled from January 29, 2001, Special Board Meeting). The Superintendent presented recommendations (underlined) as follows:

A. Combine Pensacola Beach Elementary School and A. K. Suter Elementary School under one administrative unit.

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to combine Pensacola Beach Elementary School and A. K. Suter Elementary School under one administrative unit, was unanimously approved.

B. Combine Molino Elementary School and Barrineau Park Elementary School under one administrative unit.

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to combine Molino Elementary School and Barrineau Park Elementary School under one administrative unit. Upon inquiry from Dr. Jenkins, Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, advised that whenever an administration is consolidated in such a way, there would be a teacher-in-charge when the principal is not on site. Mrs. Finkelstein expressed concern about each site not having someone in charge. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

C. Combine Byrneville Elementary, Century Elementary, and Carver Middle under one administrative unit.

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to combine Byrneville Elementary School, Century Elementary, and Carver Middle School under one administrative unit. Dr. Jenkins inquired concerning the feasibility of combining three schools. Mr. Fetsko stated that the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) requirements would not allow three schools under one administrator; therefore, the appropriate designation would be 1-½ administrators, with a half-time principal at each site. Mrs. Stidham amended the motion to reflect 1-½ administrative units. Mr. Bergosh concurred. After discussion, Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion (as amended) was unanimously approved.

D. Combine Ernest Ward Middle School and Bratt Elementary School under one administative unit.

Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to combine Ernest Ward Middle School and Bratt Elementary School under one administrative unit. Mrs. Finkelstein noted that the middle school and elementary school are about eight miles apart. She expressed concern about each site not having someone in charge.

Chairman DeWitt expressed concern that enrollment is 380 at Bratt which would warrant a full-time principal. Mr. Fetsko stated that the staffing formula is very flexible and the Board could consider having a full-time principal at Bratt. Chairman DeWitt relinquished the gavel and made a substitute motion to leave Bratt Elementary School alone with a single principal, and combine the Byrneville Elementary School and Ernest Ward Middle School principalships as half-time administrators. The substitute motion was seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein. The Board's General Counsel noted that the appropriate procedure would be to offer an amendment to the motion and the one who seconded the motion must agree; otherwise, the Board must vote on the motion that is on the floor. After discussion, Mr. Bergosh stated that he did not wish to amend the original motion. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote on the original motion which failed 2-3 with Dr. DeWitt, Mrs. Finkelstein, and Dr. Jenkins voting NO.

After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, that Ernest Ward Middle School and Byrneville Elementary share principalships as half-time units (Century and Carver share principalships as half-time units), and leave Bratt Elementary School alone with a full-time principal. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

E. Relocate the PATS Program from the McReynolds' Center to Brentwood Middle School and assign a teacher-in-charge at the PATS Program.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt that the Board direct the Superintendent to draft and bring before the School Board at its regular Board Meeting in March, notice of intent to advertise School Board Rule for the following purpose:

1) closing the McReynolds Center at 1408 East Blount Street and moving the PATS Program to Brentwood Middle School (provided that the PATS Program at Brentwood Middle School would have its own School Advisory Committee and budget); 2) the PATS Program would maintain its own library and the PATS wing at Brentwood Middle School; 3) that PATS be set up as a project in the Brentwood Middle School budget, and 4) that there be a full-time teacher-in-charge appointed to coordinate the program for PATS and gifted education for the district as recommended by the Superintendent. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Pam Schwartz, 3028 Highway 297-A, Cantonment, Florida, expressed concerns about equity in that time is being given for grant programs to secure additional funding, and she noted that PATS is a Special Education program.

Dr. DeWitt stated that he had met with the School Advisory Committee at The PATS Center and that the committee approved the Superintendent's recommendation and asked that the first three items referenced in the motion be included. He added that the Principal at Brentwood Middle School also concurred with the recommendation. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

F. Continue to fund both the Old Hometown and the Roy Hyatt Environmental Studies Center for the 2001-2002 school year to enable both programs time to secure alternative funding for the 2001-2002 school year.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the recommendation to continue to fund both the Old Hometown Program and the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center for the 2001/2002 school year to enable both programs time to secure alternative funding for the 2001/2002 school year, was unanimously approved.

G. Relocate the students from the present Beggs site to another site where a non-traditional curriculum would be appropriate; to allow the present Beggs site to be used to support the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology; and to move the Cyesis Program at Beggs to the Sid Nelson Facility where a certified pediatrician is on staff.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt that the Board direct the Superintendent to draft and bring before the School Board at its regular Board Meeting in March, notice of intent to advertise School Board Rule for the following purpose: the closing of the Beggs Educational Center at 2404 Longleaf Drive, Pensacola, Florida. Mrs. Finkelstein seconded by motion. Upon inquiry from Dr. Jenkins, the Superintendent stated that the Beggs Program will continue, but will be moved to another site. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Dr. Jenkins voting NO.

H. Provide flexibility to the Transportation staff in developing bus schedules and school start times as previously determined which will provide the maximum savings of General Fund dollars.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to provide flexibility to the Transportation staff in developing bus schedules and school start times as previously determined which will provide the maximum savings of General Fund dollars.

Dr. DeWitt stated that the key word was the flexibility, and following the previously determined start times that the Board set, which would be elementary, high schools, and middle schools. Mrs. Stidham stated that staff had indicated that if high schools started in the middle time block, that would not provide the greatest savings. Mr. Jerry Caine, Director of Operations, stated that was correct and as discussed in workshop, if the time blocks started first with elementary, then high schools, then middle schools, transportation costs would go up substantially. He stated that his understanding from the Board Workshop was for Transportation to have the flexibility to establish start times in such a way to make it most effective. Dr. DeWitt stated the intent was to provide flexibility on the starting times and have maximum utilization of the 240 buses that will be running. Mr. Paul expressed that the primary issues are safety of children first and cost savings. Dr. DeWitt stated that he would like to see additional data at the next Board Meeting. Mrs. Finkelstein clarified for the record that the Board understands that high schools will not necessarily be started in the middle time block. Mr. Negron stated that the Board should provide clarification and restate the motion.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Ms. Mary Armstrong, Pensacola, Florida, asked that the Board focus on the education of the children.

Dr. DeWitt noted that a number of issues were covered under the consent agenda, and the transportation issues deal with trying to find monies to continue to provide quality education.

2) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, expressed that the Association would oppose any lengthening of the elementary contact day.

Mrs. Stidham called for the vote on the motion (as presented in the Superintendent's recommendation) and the motion was approved 3-2 with Mrs. Finkelstein and Mrs. Stidham voting NO. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt.

 

I. Approve development of a Bus Route/Stop Committee to address all requests for bus routes/stop changes.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve the development of a Bus Route/Stop Committee to address all requests for bus route/stop changes, was unanimously approved.

J. Approve the service fee for all Central Warehouse issues to return operating costs to the General Fund.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve the service fee for Central Warehouse issues to return operating costs to the General Fund, was unanimously approved.

K. Accept recommendations as outlined for Facilities Planning and Maintenance in-house grass cutting services.

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve the recommendations as outlined for Facilities Planning and Maintenance to do in-house grass cutting services. Upon inquiry from Dr. Jenkins, Chairman DeWitt stated that the previous contract had expired. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, encouraged the Board to reexamine the recommendation for a fifteen percent surcharge being placed on goods ordered from the Warehouse due to the potential impact on teachers and supply funds.

Chairman DeWitt stated the motion had already passed. Mr. Paul stated that as a teacher he also spent monies on classroom supplies; however, every school is sharing the responsibility to address budgetary concerns.

2. Approval of Administrative Appointment.

FROM TO DATE

Kaczynski, Michelle Business Ed/Woodham High Applied Tech Specialist/Hall Center 02/21/01

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the appointment.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, P. O. Box 4362, Warrington, Florida, stated that she had served on the committee that recommended the appointment and she spoke in favor of the appointment.

Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. The Superintendent and Board Members congratulated Ms. Kaczynski on her appointment.

3. Presentation-Fourth Quarterly Report (One-Half Cent Sale Tax Watchdog Committee).

This presentation was given at the School Board Workshop on February 16, 2001.

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Mr. Paul advised that a Request for Formal Hearing was submitted concerning Item Number 22. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 4-21 and 23-24, was unanimously approved. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve Item Number 22 for formal hearing, was unanimously approved.

4. Recommend that student number 01-33-301 not be recommended for expulsion, principal has withdrawn request.

5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-56-211 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.

6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-78-411 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.

7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-79-591 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 tional 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 01-81-521 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.

9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-82-561 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.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-83-561 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 01-84-591 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 01-90-281 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 01-91-281 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 01-92-281 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 01-93-862 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.

16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-94-061, 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.

17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-96-951 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.

18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-97-601 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.

19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-98-281 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.

20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-99-061 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.

21. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-100-521 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.

22. This item was approved for Formal Hearing regarding the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-102-521 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).

23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-107-411 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.

24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-108-521 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.

 

D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

1) Law Week Resolution - (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit L)

Mr. Negron recommended that the Board adopt a resolution recognizing Law Week (April 30, 2001 through May 4, 2001). Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously approved.

 

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no objection, the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)

 

Attest: Approved:

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Superintendent Chairman