ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, APRIL 17, 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
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
Ms. Linda Finkelstein
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron, Jr.
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 who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "A")
Name Issue
Bonnie Exner - Salary Compensation
Colleen Boyette - Teacher Salaries
Suzanne Wagg - Teacher Salaries
Laura Snow - Teacher Salaries
Madonna Jackson-Willliams - Teacher Salaries
Tranassa White - Physical Education Requirements
Terra Baker - Physical Education Requirements
Lynda LaCoste - Allie Yniestra Elementary School
Kathy Breakall - Teacher Salaries
Ron Knowlton - SCRIPT Bill and Teacher Salaries
Bill Vincent - Teacher Salaries
Brenda Williams - Teacher Salaries
Melvina Ervin - Teacher Salaries
David Spann - Redistricting/Grandfathering
Jeffrey Camps - Redistricting/Grandfathering
Shawn Whalen - Redistricting/Grandfathering Petition
Arlene Costello - Quality Education/Quality Pay
Bob Husbands - Competitive Salaries
I. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. DeWitt called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Dr. Jenkins gave the invocation and Mr. Norm Ross led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Dr. Jenkins, adoption of the agenda as amended was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 02-16-01 Workshop
2. 02-20-01 Regular Meeting
3. 02-27-01 Special Meeting
On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Dr. Jenkins, minutes for February 16, 20, and 27, 2001, were unanimously approved.
PULLED 4. 03-05-01 Special Meeting
PULLED 5. 03-06-01 Special Meeting
PULLED 6. 03-19-01 Workshop
PULLED 7. 03-20-01 - Regular Meeting
PULLED 8. 03-26-01 Special Meeting
PULLED 9. 03-26-01 Special Meeting
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee
The Superintendent announced that Mr. Ken Fountain, who has been a member of the custodial staff at Molino Elementary School for 17 ½ years, is the Stellar Employee for the month of April. Mr. Fountain was given a plaque, pin, and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
DELETE 2. Report from Audit Committee - Mike Adkins (report received at workshop)
DELETE 3. Report from Mike Burns, Coordinator of Community and Legislative Affairs (report given at workshop)
4. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance - Gary L. Bergosh
Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee met on April 9th and continued discussion of the budget process.
5. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities - Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met on April 10th and began the review of the proposed Capital Outlay budget for next year. The next meeting will be held at Escambia Westgate.
6. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology and Curriculum - John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein
Ms. Finkelstein stated that the committee met on April 16th. All technology items were reviewed and approved by the committee. Mr. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I, gave a review of the Title I budget.
DELETE 7. School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) - Update on Grandfathering Issue (update given at workshop)
8. PTA Presentation
Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council PTA, invited the Board to upcoming functions (Student of the Year Awards, Vendors Fair and PTA Awards Banquet). She stated that their membership drives for this school year had been very successful and that she was proud to have served as the President but her year had come to an end.
V. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS A-G)
Board Members pulled the following items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: A.8 by Dr. DeWitt for discussion; B.12 by Mrs. Stidham; C.1.f. by Mrs. Stidham; D.12 by Dr. DeWitt; E.1.b.2 by Ms. Finkelstein and F. by Dr. DeWitt.
On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Dr. Jenkins, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.
A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "B")
Approved:
1. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions
2. Governor's Mentoring Initiative
3. Old Hometown
4. Crops for Charities
5. 21st Century Community Learning Centers
6. Number request: Item Pulled
7. Approval of Textbook Adoptions
8. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Cox Communications Gulf Coast LLC
Motion made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the agreement between the School Board and Cox Communications, was unanimous. Dr. DeWitt explained that he pulled this item for the purpose of acknowledging the four year, $25,000 donation to the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology on behalf of Cox Communications. He thanked everyone involved in this project.
9. The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Cost-Reimbursement Subcontract Agreement (via Washington County School District)
10. Transportation Reimbursement Request
11. Various Oral Information Items from Curriculum and Instruction Staff
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "C")
Approved:
1. Authorization for Payrolls and Vouchers for the Month of May 2001
2. Check Register for the Month of February 2001
3. Financial Report for the Month of February 2001
4. Legal Services:
Summary of All Legal Fees
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,012.02
b. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 243.00
c. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,621.08
d. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 203.60
e. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,269.32
f. John Albritton, P.A. $ 350.00
6. Legal Services:
Risk Management Trust Fund
a. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $11,116.98
b. Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,119.21
c. Baker & Duke, P.A. $ 2,818.41
7. Budget Amendments
a. Resolution 7: General Operating Fund
b. Resolution 7: Other Special Revenue Fund
c. Resolution 8: Capital Projects Funds
8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets
a. Auction Lists I and II for April 2001
b. Scrap Lists I, II and III fro April 2001
c. Auction of Boat, Motor, and Trailer, Which were Received as a Donation
d. Permission for Auditor General to Purchase Tape Drive (Property number CO38102500) from Data Center
10. Annual Audit of the Escambia County School District for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2000
11. Statement from the Florida School Board Attorney's Association For 2001 Membership Dues
12. Approval of Authorization for Payroll Deduction of Pre-Paid Legal Services
Mr. Negron restated the concerns he expressed at the workshop regarding a lack of Board policy. Mr. Glenn Coleman, representing Pre-Paid Legal Services, explained the services to be offered by the organization. Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to deny the request for payroll deduction of Pre-Paid Legal Services, was approved 4 to 1, with Dr. Jenkins voting "No."
C. HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "D")
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
name position date work location
Cashion, Penellopi teacher 03/21/01 West Pensacola
Reyes, Peter law enf ins 02/08/01 George Stone (part-time)
Sims, Joseph law enf ins 03/05/01 George Stone (part-time)
b. Reappointments
-No Items Submitted
c. Transfers
name from to date
Bell, Valeria Bellview Middle Weis 04/02/01
d. Out-of-Field
Other: Mann, Betsy Workman Middle
e. Resignations/Retirements
name position school date
Bachmeier, Lilian teacher on LOA Warrington Elem 05/29/01
Burns, Sandra teacher Bailey 03/30/01 (Ret)
Dreith, Katherine teacher Pensacola 03/16/01
Ganus, Dale Admin Rec Sec Admin Bldg 04/04/01
Tipton, Michael teacher Pensacola 04/06/01
f. Special Requests
(1) Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Brown, Clarissa teacher Warrington Middle 5/4-29/01
*Cardoso, Maria teacher Warrington Elem 3/27-4/30/01
*Daniels, Gena teacher Molino 3/26-5/11/01
*O'Connor, Mary teacher Edgewater 3/16-5/29/01
*FMLA
(2) The following personnel is returning from leave of absence:
Warren, Rhoda teacher Escambia 3/27/01
(3) Request approval of attached Personnel Planning Document for the 2001-2002 Fiscal Year
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Personnel Planning Document as submitted by the Superintendent, except for pages 4, 5, 12, 14, 29, 31, 38, 47, 48, 50, 51, and 52, was unanimous. Separate motions, effective July 1, 2001, were made on the pages pulled and are listed below:
Page 4 - Foundation for Excellence Administrative Secretary III - The Foundation had been contacted to determine the feasibility of funding this position through the Foundation. They asked that it be reviewed during budget deliberations for 2002-2003. Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt to approve, as submitted by the Superintendent, page 4 of the Personnel Planning Document, was unanimous.
Page 5 - Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to abolish the position of Director IV-Grants Management, was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Dr. Jenkins voting "No." Other items listed on this page were approved as submitted.
Page 12 - Motion made by Mrs. Stidham , seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve, as submitted by the Superintendent, page 12 of the Personnel Planning Document, was unanimous.
Page 14 - Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Dr. DeWitt to abolish the positions of Manager IV and Administrative Secretary II. Mr. Mark Purcell, Director of Maintenance, explained the need for the positions, indicating that he would continue to review cost saving measures within the department. Ms. Finkelstein withdrew her motion and Dr. DeWitt concurred. Ms. Finkelstein moved to approve, as submitted by the Superintendent, page 14 of the Personnel Planning Document. Dr. DeWitt seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Page 29 - Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to abolish the one Accounting Specialist III position and one Administrative Clerk III position in the Risk Management Accounting Department, contingent upon the successful outsourcing of the processing of dental claims, and abolish the Financial Analyst position in the Risk Management Accounting Department, both to be effective July 1, 2001. Motion was unanimously approved. Other items listed on this page were approved as submitted.
Page 31 - Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Ms. Stidham, to abolish the position of Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Dr. Jenkins voting "No." Other items on this page were approved as submitted. Ellen Lawrence, Service Unit Director, Escambia NEA, stated that she understood budget cuts were necessary but felt the elimination of this position was a mistake.
Page 38 - Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins to approve, as submitted by the Superintendent, page 38 of the Personnel Planning Document, was unanimous. Mrs. Stidham asked that the Board be provided a flow or organizational chart. Dr. DeWitt moved that page 38 of the Personnel Planning Document be amended to add back to the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction the function of supervising the Technology Systems and Management Information (MIS) Department. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Page 47 and 48 - Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve, as submitted by the Superintendent, Page 47 and 48 of the Personnel Planning Document, with the addition of .5 to the position of Specialist I-Audiologist listed under "Individuals with Disabilities Act Federal Project (5236)", was unanimous.
Page 50 - Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to abolish the position of Coordinator I-Psychologist Services (0101). Dr. DeWitt moved amendment to the motion to include that the number of positions of Specialist I-School Psychology be increased to make a total of 12. Mrs. Stidham and Ms. Finkelstein accepted the amendment. The motion as amended was unanimously approved. Other items listed on this page were approved as submitted.
Page 51 - Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to abolish the position of TSA-Peer Helper Program Director (10 month position), was unanimous. Other items listed on this page were approved as submitted.
Page 52 - Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to change all visiting teacher positions to 10 month positions, using staggered months of employment to cover any program serving students after the normal school term, was unanimous. Other items on this page were approved as submitted.
Student employees do not appear on the Personnel Planning Document, however Dr. DeWitt felt the issue carried with it some budget concerns. He moved that all high school and college student positions be abolished, effective July 1, 2001. Mrs. Stidham seconded the motion based on the fact that she had requested employment criteria but had received none. Mr. Tommy Taylor, Director of Applied Technology and Adult Education, explained that high school students earn FTE's while employed with the district. He felt it was important to continue the practice of employing high school students through school based Diversified Cooperative Training (DCT) and Business Cooperative Education (BCE) programs because students earn grades and credits toward graduation. Also he felt it was important that, since we ask the business community to support the DCT and BCE programs, the district should do the same. On the issue of college students, it was noted that college students are often used in offices handling confidential information and sometimes are asked to assist where permanent positions are being left vacant for an extended period. Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Finkelstein withdrew their motion. Dr. DeWitt moved approval of the hiring of 35 high school students at the district level and abolishing all college student positions funded from general revenue funds as listed on the material provided by staff (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "E") Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion which was approved 4 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh voting "No."
ADD (4) Request approval to revise the attached job description of Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Planning and Maintenance to read Assistant Superintendent for Operations.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
-No Items Submitted
b. Resignations/Retirements
name classification effective date location
Bergfield, Evelicia Accounting Specialist II 3/23/01 Finance
Black, Mary (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 3/30/01 Transportation
Henderson, Shirley Admin Clerk II 2/28/01 Suter
Jeffres, Twila Food Service Asst I 3/9/01 Tate
Jones, Hosea Jr (Ret) Heavy Equip Mechanic 3/12/01 Transp Garage
LaRoch, Denise Food Service Asst I 3/23/01 Pleasant Grove
Miller, Bobbie Teacher Asst Special 2/16/01 Bailey
Salter, Mary (Ret) Custodial Worker I 3/21/01 Washington
Sharpe, Andre Office Service Assistant 3/16/01 Xerox
Touchstone, Nilia Food Service Asst I 3/9/01 Woodham
Whitehead, Cynthia Food Service Asst I 3/5/01 Sherwood
Williams, John Custodial Worker I 3/22/01 Bellview Middle
c. Terminations
name classification effective date location
Bays, Jerry Food Service Asst I 3/6/01 Pleasant Grove
Harris, Cheroal Food Service Asst I 3/5/01 Bellview Middle
Madison, Elizabeth Custodial Worker I 3/6/01 Washington
McCants, Janice Custodial Worker I 3/15/01 Bailey
AMENDED d. Suspensions
Employee #5642-9610-1, Plumber II in Maintenance, suspended for five (5) work days without pay, effective 4/23/01.
Employee #56011-0281-2, Maintenance Worker I at Escambia, suspended without pay, effective 4/23/01 and continuing pending outcome of investigation of misconduct and resolution of criminal charges. (Added 4/9/01)
e. Dismissals
-No Items Submitted
f. Leave of Absence
name classification effective date reason
Baker, Judy Tea Asst Spec/Century 3/23/01-5/24/01 Personal*
Brees, Bonnie Admin Clerk II/Clubbs 4/3/01-5/24/01 Medical*
Brown, Linda Admin Clerk II/Bellview M 4/10/01-8/13/01 Personal*
Cartwright, Barbara Admin Sec II/Inst Serv 2/28/01-6/30/01* Medical
Colston, Alvon Cust Worker I/Clubbs 3/22/01-4/4/01 Medical
Grandison, Dorothy Cust Worker I/P Meadow 2/27/01-5/30/01 Medical*
Greene, Denise Tea Asst Sp/Sherwood 3/26/01-5/24/01 Personal*
Layton, Helen (Ext) Tea Asst Special/Petree 3/17/01-5/1/01 Medical*
Lemonis, Mary Teacher Asst/Pl Grove 3/1/01-5/24/01 Personal
Meeks, Anita Food Ser Asst I/Browns 3/1/01-3/30/01 Medical
Miller, Joan Food Ser Asst I/Holm 3/26/01-6/30/01 Personal
Purify, Carrie Cust Worker I/Hallmark 3/5/01-5/25/01 Medical*
Sullivan, Lori Tea Asst Spec/Holm 2/2/01-5/24/01 Medical*
Welch, Malita (Ext) Admin Clerk II/Sc Hgts 3/26/01-4/13/01 Medical*
Whiting, Brenda School Bus Operator/Transp 2/21/01-4/30/01 Medical
Williams, Ray (Ext) Maint Mech/Escambia 3/16/01-6/30/01 Medical
*FMLA
g. Special Requests
Request approval of payment of the balance of agreed back pay in the amount of $6,424.98 to Ray Williams, Maintenance Mechanic at Escambia High School, as set forth in paragraph 4 of the attached settlement.
3. Risk Management
-No Items Submitted
4. Employee Services
- No Items Submitted
5. Affirmative Action
- No Items Submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "F")
Approved:
1. Annual Periodical Subscriptions
2. External Auditing Services
3. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #210627
4. Apple Computers for Brownsville Middle Schools
5. Apple Computers for Longleaf Elementary School
6. Xerox Copier for Longleaf Elementary School
7. Bid Award: Sports Equipment and Supplies, Bid #01 28 04
8. Employee Group Term Life Insurance
9. Apple Computers for Montclair Elementary School
10. Telecommunications Equipment for West Florida High School
of Advanced Technology/George Stone Technical High School
11. Bid Award: Audio Visual Supplies, Bid #01 29 04
12. Agreement Approval: Advance PCS - Managed Pharmaceutical Benefit Agreement
Mr. Negron requested that the Board approve this contract provided language be included in Section 10.7, Governing Law, which is on page 50 of the contract, that says that this agreement must be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to applicable conflict of law rules.
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Agreement with Advance PCS-Managed Pharmaceutical Benefit with the amendments suggested by Mr. Negron, was unanimous.
AMENDED 13. Agreement Approval: United Healthcare - Administrative Services Agreement
CORRECTED 14. Change Notice #31#1 to Purchase order #3215125 #215125 (Lewis W. Culver, Architect)
15. Floor Covering for Various Schools
16. Architectural Services: Re-roofing at Ferry Pass Middle and Pleasant Grove Elementary Schools
17. Asbestos Abatement at Tate High School
18. Asbestos Abatement Consulting Service at Cordova Park Elementary, Brown Barge Middle, and Brownsville Middle Schools
19. Bid Award: Additions and Renovations at Woodham High School
PULLED 20. Bid Award: Electrical Distribution Improvement at Byrneville and Oakcrest Elementary Schools
21. Bid Award: Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials at Woodham High School
22. Bid Award: Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials and Ceiling Renovations at Cordova Park Elementary, Brownsville Middle and Brown Barge Middle Schools
23. Change Notice #2 to Purchase order #205394 (Jack Moore & Co., Inc.)
24. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #205394 (Jack Moore & CO., Inc.)
25. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #207276 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
26. Change Notice #2 to Purchase order #214115 (R.D Ward Construction, Inc.)
27. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #196648 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
28. Assignment and Addendum to Internet Service Provider Agreement, Bid #00 66 01
E. FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE and OPERATIONS
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "G")
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
a. Final Payments
1. Construction of the New West Side K-5 Elementary School
2. Construction of the New West Side K-5 Elementary School
3. Design Build for Brentwood, Bratt and Montclair Elementary Schools
4. Design Build for Brentwood, Bratt and Montclair Elementary Schools
5. Cabling at A.V. Clubbs Center
6. ESE Suite Addition at Oakcrest Elementary School
7. ESE Suite and Classroom Addition at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School
b. Miscellaneous
1. West Florida High School of Advanced Technology (New Technical High School)
AMENDED 2. Spot Surveys for New Elementary School "A", New K-8 School "C", Molino Elementary and Barrineau Park Elementary Schools
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to direct the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) to redistrict study area 204 (redistricting map) to Ernest Ward Middle School and come back to the Board in May with a recommendation. Mrs. Stidham called for point of order stating that the motion did not pertain to the referenced item. Ms. Finkelstein felt that it did since it was her belief that redistricting would need to occur prior to voting on a request for a spot survey to build either a K-5 or K-8 school. After discussion, Ms. Finkelstein withdrew her motion and Dr. DeWitt withdrew his second. Mrs. Stidham moved approval to advertise closing of Barrineau Park and Molino Elementary Schools to do spot survey. Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting "No." Mrs. Stidham moved approval of new K-8 School "C", which was seconded by Mr. Bergosh and approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Finkelstein voting "No."
Bob Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA, and member of School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee, stated that a K-5 school in the Molino area would address an issue that would be impossible to address otherwise.
3. Guillemard Street Property
4. McDavid Property
2. Maintenance
-No Items Submitted
3. Transportation
-No Items Submitted
F. STUDENT TRANSFERS
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "H")
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve student transfers as submitted, was unanimous.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, that no more transfers be permitted to any school at 100% to 105% capacity or more, effective immediately, while continuing to apply with the Augustus Settlement. Motion was unanimously approved.
G. INTERNAL AUDITING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "I")
Approved:
1. Internal Auditing
a. Jim Allen Elementary School for 99-00
b. Judy Andrews Elementary School for 99-00
c. Beggs Educational Center for 99-00
d. Brentwood Elementary School for 99-00
e. A.A. Dixon Elementary School for 99-00
f. Ensley Elementary School for 99-00
g. Environmental Studies Center for 99-00
h. Escambia High School for 99-00
i. ESEAL Program fro 99-00
j. Lincoln Park Elementary School fro 99-00
k. Montclair Elementary School for 99-00
l. Myrtle Grove Elementary School for 99-00
m. Oakcrest Elementary School for 99-00
n. Pensacola Beach Elementary School for 99-00
o. Petree Pre-K Center for 99-00
p. *Pine Forest High School for 99-00
q. Sherwood Elementary School for 99-00
r. Sid Nelson Community Learning Center for 99-00
s. George Stone Vocational Center for 99-00
t. A.K. Suter Elementary School for 99-00
u. Warrington Elementary School for 99-99
v. Woodham High School for 99-00
w. Workman Middle School for 99-00
*Denotes School with Findings
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
ADD a. Report on School Level Contracts
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
1. Permission to Advertise
a. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 - Exit Year Exemption
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 - Exit Year Exemption. No vote was taken on this motion. Ms. Finkelstein asked Bill Slayton, Principal of Woodham High School, to explain how the grandfathering issue was handled during previous redistricting. Mr. Slayton stated that all students were allowed to remain in the school they attended prior to redistricting, with the stipulation that they provide their own transportation. Ms. Finkelstein made a substitute motion that all attending high school students that are in school at the 2002-2003 school year shall be allowed to stay in their school until graduation, however no transportation will be provided by the district. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. The text of the rule will be changed to reflect the new wording prior to advertisement.
b. School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 - Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 - Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, was unanimous.
2. Permission to Adopt
Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing on each rule prior to motions. There were no speakers on any of the rules.
a. School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.02(d) - Budget Transfers - John DeWitt
Dr. DeWitt moved adoption of School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(d) - Budget Transfers, including adding to the text of the rule the words "including all district and school based budgets which use general revenue funds." Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion which was approved 4 to 1, with Dr. Jenkins voting "No."
CORRECTED b. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 - Pupil Progression Plan
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to increase by one-half credit the Physical Education requirement for graduation. The following speakers spoke on behalf of the motion:
Dr. Bill Spain
Trena Webb
LaDonna Powers
Huey Pearson
Jennifer Sewell
Michelle Clark
Stu Ryan
Motion failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh, Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Finkelstein voting "No." Mr. Bergosh moved adoption of School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 - Pupil Progression Plan as presented. Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion which was approved 4 to 1, with Dr. Jenkins voting "No."
c. Notice of Intent to Close the McReynolds Center and the
Beggs Educational Center
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve closing the McReynolds Center and the Beggs Educational Center, was unanimous.
B. Items from the Board
DELETE 1. Update from Finance Department Regarding Distribution of Board Approved Budget Cuts - Linda Finkelstein (workshop item)
DELETE 2. Classroom Intruder Locks for Schools - Linda Finkelstein (workshop item)
3. Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc., Pilot Program for Consolidated Billing for Schools in Their Service Area - Linda Finkelstein
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein to direct staff to pursue and bring back to the Board for final approval, an agreement entering into a pilot program with Escambia River Electric Cooperative, Inc. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "K")
4. Resolution Regarding J. Lee Pickens Building and Multi-Educational Cultural Center for the Arts
Dr. DeWitt made the following motion which was seconded by Dr. Jenkins and unanimously approved:
"The School Board of Escambia make known its intent to offer the district property known as the J. Lee Pickens Building to the Multi-Educational Cultural Center for the Arts provided that
1. Within 90 days from the date this motion is approved by the School Board the Multi-Educational Cultural Center for the Arts shall
a. Provide the district with an acceptable warehouse facility consisting of one level, a small office, a loading dock and containing at least 25,000 square feet of dry storage space which facility shall be in the geographic vicinity of the J.E. Hall Educational Service Center on Texar Drive
b. Agree to bear all costs incurred by the district in transporting goods from the Pickens Building to the location referred to in a. above and provide satisfactory evidence of credit or funds necessary to cover said transportation expenses and
2. The Superintendent recommends the property be transferred to the Multi-Educational Center upon completion of items a. and b."
Upon concerns expressed by Dr. Jenkins, Mr. Negron stated that liability issues could be addressed during the contractual phase.
5. Review and Discuss Staffing Formula
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to provide that elementary schools with an enrollment of 600 or above be assigned or eligible for an assistant principal position if the principal so desires, or can choose either a curriculum coordinator or elementary resource teacher (ERT). Motion was later withdrawn. Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, asked the Board to support the Superintendent's recommendation of 660, stating that other avenues of funding could be used to support schools in unique situations (schools with large special education populations, magnet programs, etc.) while still allowing for the projected savings if 660 is used for staffing purposes. Dr. DeWitt, based upon Mr. Fetsko's comments regarding creative funding, moved to accept the Superintendent's recommendation of staffing at 660 for assistant elementary principals with the commitment of utilizing other fund sources where appropriate to allow for elementary schools to staff an assistant principal. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins and approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting "No."
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to allow individual schools the flexibility of exchanging units and purchasing other teaching units with Supplemental Academic Instructional (SAI) dollars, with final approval of Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education. Mr. Fetsko stated that schools already have that flexibility. Based upon Mr. Fetsko's comments, Ms. Finkelstein withdrew her motion and Dr. DeWitt concurred.
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to reconfigure the SAI budget at a 60% FTE and a 40% free and reduced lunch split. Staff members, Barbara Linker, Alan Scott, Wayne Odom and Charles Thomas expressed their concerns regarding the impact this would have on Title I schools. Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham, Dr. Jenkins and Dr. DeWitt voting "No."
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to set the basic and vocational staffing ratio at the high school level at 21 to 1. Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham, Dr. Jenkins and Dr. DeWitt voting "No."
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to retain fourth guidance counselor at Woodham High School on the staffing grid until after 30 day count; if they don't make the count then eliminate the position. Motion was unanimously approved.
DELETE 6. Update on New School Board Policy Book from Dr. Douglas Garber
DELETE 7. Schedule Budget Meetings and Quarterly Recognition Meeting
8. Recommendations to School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee - SCRIPT Bill
Dr. DeWitt moved that the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) review the attendance zones of all schools who are at 120% capacity or projected to be at 120% capacity for school year 2001-2002 and bring to the Board at its May meeting a re-zoning map in order to maintain the attendance below the 120% capacity. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion which was unanimously approved. Bob Husbands, member of SAZAC, asked that the committee be provided the list of schools that needed to be addressed.
PULLED 9. Internet Connections to West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
DELETE 10. Request for List of All Special Programs at High Schools (i.e., Law Academy, Health Academy, etc.) Including Number of Teachers and Students in Each Program - Cary Stidham
DELETE 11. Summer School Information Requested at February 16, 2001, Board Workshop (i.e., courses offered and number of students enrolled last year in each course) - Cary Stidham
ADD 12. Direction to General Counsel to Prepare Documents Necessary to Revoke the Escambia School District Risk Management Trust and Establish the Department of Risk Management - Cary Stidham
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham to direct the General Counsel to prepare any and all such documents as may be necessary to revoke the Escambia School District Risk Management Trust, dated June 30, 1987, by and between the School Board of Escambia County and its trustees as therein designated, effective July 1, 2001, in accordance with Article 7, Section 7.2 of the Trust, and further move that pursuant to Section 768.28, paren 15 and 230.23 paren 10, paren " L", Florida Statutes, the School Board establish a self insurance program to be named the Department of Risk Management and that all property, funds and assets held in said Trust immediately revert to and become the property of the School Board of Escambia County, said former Trust property funds and assets to be managed by the Department of Risk Management, effective July 1, 2001. Motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt and unanimously approved.
Bob Husbands, Executive Director of Escambia NEA, asked the Board to revisit its previous action abolishing the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources.
ADD 13. Transportation for Summer School - Elmer Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins moved to provide district transportation for summer school. Motion died for lack of second.
ADD 14. Life Insurance Rates, Joinder Agreement and Promissory Notes - Cary Stidham
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to rescind the action taken at the regular meeting of March 2001, on agenda item V.C.3.c. Life Insurance Rates: The Joinder Agreement, the Amendment to the New Life Rates, and the Promissory Note with effective date, April 1, 2001, and that the Board direct the General Counsel to review the file in this matter and make a report with recommendations to the Board no later than the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. Motion was unanimously approved.
C. Items from the Superintendent
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "L")
1. Request Approval for Payroll Deduction for the Professional Educators Network of Florida
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendation to grant organization status and approve payroll deduction for the Professional Educators Network of Florida, was unanimous.
AMENDED 2. Request Approval for Contract Recommendations for Administrative Personnel and Professional/Technical Personnel
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations, as amended, for administrative and professional/technical personnel. (No vote was taken on this motion) Mrs. Stidham asked if the item should be tabled since actions taken by the Board earlier in the meeting could affect the list as submitted. The Superintendent did not want to table the issue. Mr. Negron stated that the law provided for acceptance or rejection for good cause when considering personnel recommendations made by the Superintendent. He suggested making a motion to approve the Superintendent's recommendations and reject those whose position has been abolished. Mrs. Stidham amended the motion to be approval of contracts with the exception of those whose positions have been abolished. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
3. Student Expulsions
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations for student expulsions, items a. through q. and s. through aa., and granting a formal hearing request for item r., was unanimous.
a. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-105-121 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 April 17, 2001 and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
b. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-106-061 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.
c. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-110-521 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. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-114-866 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. I 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.
e. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-117-121 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.
f. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-121-121 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.
g. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-122-121 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.
h. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-123-121 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.
i. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-124-121 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.
j. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-131-121 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.
k. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-132-862 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.
l. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-133-851, 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.
m. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-135-521 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. 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.
n. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-136-221 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.
o. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-137-411 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.
p. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-139-521 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.
q. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-141-951 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.
FORMAL r. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-142-601 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.
s. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-143-601 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.
t. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-144-061 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.
u. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-145-341 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.
v. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-146-341 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.
w. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-150-591 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.
x. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-151-591 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.
y. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-152-521 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.
z. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-154-851 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.
aa. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-155-061 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.
ADD 4. Resolution Recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week,
May 6 -12, 2001
On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, the Resolution recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week as May 6-12, 2001, was unanimously approved.
D. Item From the General Counsel
-No Items Submitted
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ____________________________
Superintendent Chairman
THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, APRIL 26, 2001
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting at 3:30 p.m., in the Board Room at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel Building, 215 West Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:
Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham
Members: Mr. Gary L. Bergosh
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
Ms. Linda Finkelstein
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mr. Negron added a request for approval of Life Insurance Joinder Agreement and Promissory Notes to the agenda. Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve the agenda as amended, was unanimous.
II. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
a. Transportation
Mr. Jerry Caine, Director of Operations, gave a short presentation, regarding four exhibits distributed to Board Members, outlining two proposals for school starting times and cost saving projections associated with each proposal. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "A") Sharon Ball, Jeanette Wilcox and Bob Pierce, Route Managers, and Nancy Spindler, Lead Driver, were in attendance to answer questions. Questions were raised concerning elimination of overtime for bus drivers, elimination of the Eastern Corridor, starting several high schools around 7:15 a.m., going to 7 ½ hour day instead of 8, and trunk routing. Mr. Negron advised that there could be a problem with the Augustus Settlement if the Eastern Corridor was eliminated in that the District cannot take away effective choice for those students covered in the settlement. Dr. Jenkins felt that alternate transportation (i.e., mini vans) could be used to transport those students that would be effected if the Eastern Corridor was eliminated and that, in his opinion would not violate the Augustus Order. The Superintendent stated that today he would recommend approval of Proposal #1, continue to provide Eastern Corridor, solve the magnet school problem and move on. Dr. DeWitt restated the Superintendent's recommendation to approve Proposal #1 and maintain the operation with an emphasis of cutting overtime, implement trunk routing and continue to be as flexible as you can about the bus stops. Mrs. Stidham did not agree that the wording of the motion was the intent of Proposal #1.
Ms. Lesa Morgan, Director of George Stone, expressed concern regarding trunk routing. She reminded the Board that they had previously approved "shuttle" type transportation with dedicated transportation home for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology and a change in transportation now could affect their enrollment.
Mrs. Stidham moved to adopt Proposal #1, except for the recommendation to eliminate the Eastern Corridor transportation, to implement trunk routing for magnet programs, with some shuttle service for the West Florida High School for Advanced Technology, with flexibility to look at other options. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Mr. Negron asked that the maker of the motion include in their direction to Mr. Caine that he draft a rule, especially the preservation of the Eastern Corridor and that the trunk routing scenario be developed. The motion might be that "this is the Board's intent and direct the drafting of a rule." Mrs. Stidham indicated that she accepted Mr. Negron's suggestion and that the motion is, "Direct staff to draft a rule, encompassing Proposal #1, establishing the preservation of the Eastern Corridor and developing the trunk routing scenario, with an update from Transportation at the May 15, 2001, School Board meeting regarding the proposed stops if trunk routing is implemented." Dr. Jenkins concurred with the new wording of the proposed motion by Mrs. Stidham, and the motion was unanimously approval.
Arlene Costello, President of Escambia Education Association, expressed concerns about curriculum and children supervision issues if some of the proposed recommendations were approved.
b. Title I
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve allocation of Title I funds for 2001-2002, according to the new School Wide Programs (SWP) Edit (Two Tier). (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "B") Dr. DeWitt explained that there are children in schools that are entitled to Title I funds, as defined by federal law, which permits going to the 50% level, but do not receive them because the Board has set 60% as the cut-off level. The motion would allow for all eligible students to receive funding in those five schools that had 50% or more free/reduced. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt withdrew his motion and Ms. Finkelstein withdrew her second. Speakers wishing to address this issue chose not to speak after the motion was withdrawn.
ADD c. Life Insurance Joinder Agreement and Promissory Notes
A motion to rescind pervious action of the Board regarding approval of the Life Insurance Joinder Agreement and Promissory Note was made and approved at the regular School Board meeting on April 17, 2001, so further review of pertinent information could be made by Mr. Negron. Mr. Negron stated that he had completed that review (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "C") and now recommended the Board reinstate its approval of the documents presented and approved by the Board at its regular meeting on March 20, 2001. Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to reinstate its approval of the documents presented and approved by the Board at its regular meeting on March 20, 2001, was unanimous.
ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
a. Human Resources
Educational Support Personnel/Resignations and Retirements
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve the resignation of employee, as set forth in the materials filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "D", was unanimous.
b. Curriculum and Instruction
Request approval of Working Agreement between the School District
of Escambia County, Florida and Pensacola Junior College for
Comprehensive Family Literacy Services, Florida's Families as
Educators Program Grant
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the working agreement between the School District and Pensacola Junior College for the Comprehensive Family Literacy Services, Florida's Families as Educator Program Grant, was unanimous. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "E")
III. BUDGET SESSION
Ms. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, distributed a proposed budget schedule and school and District level projected allocations that will be contained in Budget Book II, currently under preparation. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit "F") Dr. DeWitt asked that all Board Members review carefully the materials given to them and to work with Ms. Linker on any concerns or suggestions they may have regarding the budget process.
Arlene Costello, President of Escambia Education Association, gave an update from Tallahassee on pending legislation.
Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, expressed concern over the method of advertising the agenda for today's meeting.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department)
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ _______________________________
Superintendent Chairman
THE SCHOOL BOARD
OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, APRIL 17, 2001
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting at 4:10 p.m., in Conference Room 131, at the J.E. Hall Educational Service Center, with the following present:
Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham
Members: Mr. Gary L. Bergosh
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
Ms. Linda Finkelstein
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
- ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Agenda was approved by consensus.
- REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING COLLABORATE BARGAINING ISSUES
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, that the Board meet in Executive Session pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 447.605(1), 286.011 for the purpose of discussing collaborative bargaining. Motion was unanimously approved.
- ADJOURNMENT
The Special Meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ ________________________
Superintendent Chairman