ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, MAY 15, 2001
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in public forum at 6:00 p.m., in Room 160, at the J.E. Hall Educational Services 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
Beverly Smith Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Jayne Senkbeil Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Debbie Carroll Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Timothy Edmondson Graduation Participation for Foreign Exchange Students
Myra Schofield Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Judy Bonifay Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Edwinna Williams Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Robin Mobley Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Joe Jones Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Michael Sutton Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations/Redistricting
Abbi Stallworth Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations/Redistricting
Ed Daniel Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Jane Thomas Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Roy Matsueda Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Theresa Freeman Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
James Johnson, Jr. Withdraw from Civil Service Board
Marsha Montgomery Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Chat Sue Magnet Programs
Karen Ensley Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations/Redistricting
Jason Fewell Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Melanie Fewell Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Ellen Lawrence Salary Increase for Educational Support Personnel
Aulman Watford Redistricting for Northview High School
Ron Knowlton Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Madonna Jackson-Williams Insurance
Gary Killam Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
Lori Huggins Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations
LeRoy Boyd Student Injury Investigation/Administrative Grievance
Gail Husbands High Performing Workforce
Jacke Smith Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations/Conversion Charter
I. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Dewitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Ms. Annie McDowell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) Dr. Jenkins pulled Item VII.B.3 and Dr. Dewitt moved Item VII.C.2 forward on the agenda to IV. Committee Reports. On motion made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, adoption of the agenda as amended was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 03-05-01 Special Meeting
2. 03-06-01 Special Meeting
3. 03-19-01 Workshop
4. 03-20-01 Regular Meeting
5. 03-26-01 Special Meeting
6. 03-26-01 Special Meeting
7. 04-16-01 Workshop
8. 04-17-01 Special Meeting
9. 04-17-01 Regular Meeting
10.04-26-01 Special Meeting
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes for March and April 2001 (Items 1-10). Dr. DeWitt stated that the minutes of March 20, 2001, have been corrected for Item VII.B.3 to reflect the correct dates for Veterans Day and Martin Luther King holidays and then he moved to amend the minutes of April 17, 2001, Regular Meeting, Item V.C.f.3 – Personnel Planning Document to reflect that the two Accounting Specialist III positions that were abolished (as listed on page 29 of the Personnel Planning Document) should have been one Accounting Specialist III position and one Administrative Clerk III position as they are the positions assigned to the processing of dental claims. Amendment was accepted by Mrs. Stidham and Ms. Finkelstein. Motion as amended was approved unanimously.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Ms. Teenie Wehmeier is the Stellar Employee for the month of May. He stated that Ms. Wehmeier began her employment with the School District’s Personnel Office as a DCT student employee and in 1982 she earned the title of Certification Specialist. Ms. Wehmeier was given a plaque, pin, and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
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2. Report from Mike Burns,
Coordinator of Community and Legislative Affairs (report given at
workshop)
3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) For Finance – Gary Bergosh
Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee met on May 7th and continued discussion of the budget process. He stated that they will continue the process of reviewing the proposed budget for next year as well as any legislative amendments.
4. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) For Facilities – Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met on May 8th at Escambia Westgate Center. Presentation was made by community members regarding a proposal for securing funding for a Snoezelen Facility for Escambia Westgate Center. The next meeting will be held at A.K. Suter Elementary School.
5. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) For Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein
Dr. DeWitt stated that the committee met on May 14th and reviewed all purchase orders regarding technology. He stated that the committee recommended changes to some purchase items and that Mr. Don Manderson, Director of Instructional Technology, will be in contact with the Purchasing Department and principals regarding those recommended changes. Ms. Finkelstein stated that the committee discussed charter school contracts and suggested that updates on charter schools be given to the School Board twice a year.
6. PTA Presentation
Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council PTA, reminded the Board of the upcoming PTA Awards Banquet on May 18th. She stated that this would be her last attendance at a School Board meeting as PTA President. She expressed her appreciation to all individuals involved in public education.
7. SAZAC Committee Recommendations
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Ms. Stidham, to table the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) recommendations and allow the committee to return to their original timeline of October 2001. She stated that the SAZAC committee was instructed to develop recommendations to deal with the SCRIPT Bill (overcrowding issue) and since that is no longer a concern for this school year, she recommended that the committee be allowed to return to their original timeline. Motion was unanimously approved.
VII.C.2 Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations (Item moved forward at the request of the Chairman)
Mr. Ed Gray, committee member, gave a brief synopsis of the committee’s recommendations offered to the Superintendent. The Superintendent presented his recommendations to the Board followed by questions and comments from the Board. The Superintendent’s recommendations are as follows: (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
1) Close Pensacola Beach Elementary and transfer students to Cook Elementary effective 2002-2003
Mr. Bergosh moved to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation which was seconded by Mrs. Stidham. Dr. DeWitt stated he could support the motion if it could be amended to recognize the application for conversion charter for Pensacola Beach Elementary School. Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham accepted that as a friendly amendment. Dr. Jenkins moved to amend the motion to change the Pensacola Beach Elementary student assignment from Cook Elementary to Spencer Bibbs Elementary. Ms. Finkelstein seconded that amendment. After discussion, motion and second for the amendment was withdrawn. After further discussion, motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to close Pensacola Beach Elementary School effective 2002-2003, with the attendance zone for those students to be determined after recommendation from the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC), while recognizing the application for conversion charter for Pensacola Beach Elementary School. Motion was approved unanimously.
2) Close Suter Elementary and transfer students to Cordova Park, Scenic Heights, Holm, and Brentwood Elementary Schools effective 2002-2003
Dr. DeWitt moved to allow Suter Elementary to remain open until the SAZAC committee makes their recommendations to the Board on student assignments. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion which was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
3) Close Yniestra Elementary and transfer students to Hallmark, West Pensacola, and Dixon Elementary Schools effective 2002-2003
Dr. Jenkins moved to allow Yniestra Elementary to remain open until the SAZAC committee makes their recommendations to the Board on student assignments. Motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt.
The Board recognized the following speakers who spoke in favor of not closing Yniestra Elementary: Lynda LaCoste, Yvita Luckie, Gail Husbands and John Wyche.
After discussion Dr. Jenkins amended the motion to allow Yniestra Elementary to remain open until the SAZAC committee makes their recommendations to the Board on student assignments and request a cost analysis report on all schools listed in the Superintendent’s recommendation. Dr. DeWitt seconded the amended motion which was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
4) Establish a K-8 school by closing Byrneville Elementary and consolidating at either the Carver Middle or Century Elementary School site effective 2001-2002
Ms. Finkelstein moved to consolidate Carver Middle and Century Elementary at the Century Elementary site, effective 2002-2003, and allow Byrneville Elementary to remain open for 2001-2002 to continue conversion charter process. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various aspects of the Superintendent’s recommendation: Melanie Kellum, Teresa Watford, Nancy Humphreys and Paula Cellis
Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
5) Establish a K-8 school at Ernest Ward Middle and close Bratt Elementary, transferring Bratt Elementary students to Ernest Ward Middle, effective 2002-2003
Ms. Finkelstein moved to allow Ernest Ward Middle to remain a 6-8 and Bratt Elementary to remain a K-5 indefinetly. Dr. DeWitt seconded the motion which was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”
6) Build a new K-8 school in the Molino area and close Barrineau Park and Molino Elementary Schools transferring their students to the new K-8 facility.
This issue was approved at a prior School Board Meeting.
7) Allow Judy Andrews Pre-K to remain open and to pursue other options regarding future placement of the program
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation, was unanimous.
8) Move the PATS Center to Brentwood Middle School
This issue was approved at a prior School Board Meeting.
9) Move the Brown Barge magnet school program to Brownsville Middle School
Mrs. Stidham moved to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation, which was seconded by Mr. Bergosh.
The Board recognized the following speakers who urged the Board not to close Brown Barge Middle School: Bonnie Peters, Marilyn Hueford, Jere Myers, Father Jack Murray, Rabbi David Ostrich, Billy Barrett, Wendy Manderson, Linda Fussell, and Aulman Watford
After discussion involving concerns regarding compliance with the Augustus case, motion and second were withdrawn. No action was taken on this item.
10) Close Old Hometown School
This issue was addressed at a prior School Board Meeting.
11) Close the Environmental Studies Center
This issue was addressed at a prior School Board Meeting.
12) The Blue Ribbon Committee recommends that the District staff seriously explore the option of closing and selling the Garden Street offices and other properties and moving the functions to the Brown Barge site made available by moving the Brown Barge magnet program
Mrs. Stidham moved to explore the possibility of remodeling the Hall Center to accommodate moving of the entire Garden Street and Data Center offices to that facility and then closing the Garden Street and Data Center facilities. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and approved unanimously.
Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham expressed their concerns that in not approving the Superintendent’s recommendations, the objective of realizing operational cost savings efficiencies would not take place. They explained that this was the reason for their “No” votes registered on many of the above items.
Ms. Finkelstein, Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Jenkins explained that their concern for making sure that all concerned parties (communities, parents, teachers, etc.) had adequate time to prepare for and understand the proposed changes was the reason they could not support the Superintendent’s recommendations at this time.
The Board recognized Ron Knowlton, teacher, who offered his opinion that teachers are not the reason for these recommendations.
Meeting was recessed at 10:12 p.m. and reconvened at 10:20 p.m.
V. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS A-G)
Board Members pulled the following items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: V.A.15-19 by Ms. Finkelstein; V.E.1.b.2 by Mrs. Stidham; V.E.3.1 by Mrs. Stidham and V.F. by Dr. DeWitt. Dr. DeWitt stated that he would abstain from voting on Item V.D.10 and has filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.
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 “C”)
Approved:
1. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pensacola Junior College (College Night).
2. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Chris A. Bailey, LMHC. for prevention and intervention activities for students.
3. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc. for counseling services to students and families. (The Center for Personal & Family Development)
4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Winter Grace Guidance Center for counseling services to students and families.
5. A Services Agreement between the Escambia County, Florida School District and the University of West Florida for the annual school climate survey report.
6. Technology Literacy Challenge Fund Grant.
7. School Health Services Grant Contract Renewal.
DELETE 8.
School Health Services - Additional Staff Contract
Proposal.
9. 2001-2002 School Improvement and Educational Accountability Guidelines.
10. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Historic Pensacola, Inc. for student visits in conjunction with the study of Florida History.
11. Cost-Reimbursement Subcontract Agreement for Migrant Summer Programs at Petree and Warrington Middle School.
12. Cooperative Agreement with the Florida Department of Health and the Escambia Health Department for Early Intervention Health.
13. Cooperative Agreement with the Florida Department of Health and the Escambia Health Department for Title I Pre-K and FRAME Health Services.
14. Field Initiated Studies Education Research.
15. Charter Agreement between Escambia Charter School, Inc. and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.
16. Contract for Charter Agreement between Beulah Academy of Science Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.
17. The Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Intervention Group, Inc. dba, Pensacola Academy for Success.
18. The Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Reaching your Dreams, Inc., dba, Ruby J. Gainer School for Reaching Your Dreams.
19. The Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and New Road to Learning Inc., dba, Jackie Harris School of Pyramid Learning.
Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, informed the Board that Ms. Celestine Lewis, Director of Jackie Harris School of Pyramid Learning, has requested that her contract be amended to increase proposed student enrollment from 100 to 150.
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the charter school contracts (Items V.A.15-19), with the increased enrollment figure for Item 19 (Jackie Harris School of Pyramid Learning). Dr. Jenkins offered a friendly amendment that all charter school contracts include language to demonstrate that they are working to increase minority (black) enrollment by describing what type of marketing approaches they are using. Ms. Finkelstein accepted the friendly amendment. Motion was unanimously approved.
20. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and 100 Black Men of Pensacola.
21. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and The Children's Home Society of Pensacola.
22. Contract between the Escambia County, Florida School Board, and West Florida Child Care & Educational Services, Inc., dba, Children's Services Center.
23. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire Boys & Girls Inc.
24. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (CDAC) for Academic Counseling at Barrineau Park, Hallmark, or A. A. Dixon Elementary Schools.
25. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (CDAC) for one middle school.
26. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (CDAC) to provide an after-school alternative to suspension program.
27. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School.
28. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and PACE Center for Girls/Pensacola (Practical and Cultural Education).
29. For information only: Educational Support Staffing Allocations.
30. Agreements between the School Board of Escambia County and Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Inc.; Creative School Age Child Care, Inc.; Young Men's Christian Association, Inc.; Unique School Age Child Care, Inc.; and Childhood Dreams Learning Center, Inc.
B. Finance
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of June 2001.
2. Check Register for the month of March 2001.
3. Financial Report for the month of March 2001.
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4. Legal Services: Summary of all legal fees
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5. Legal Services:
a-i) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $5,714.68
j-k) John
Albritton, P.A. $
350.00 $ 800.00
l-m) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P.A. $ 336.09
n-q) Division of Administrative Hearing $1,420.00
r-s) Robert N. Heath, P.A. $1,612.89
6. Legal Services:
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $7,842.87
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $1,639.95
7. Budget Amendments
a) Resolution 8: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 8: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 9: Capital Projects Funds
8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets
a) Auction Lists I & II for May 2001b) Scrap Lists I & II for May 2001
c) Removal of Stock Items from Record
10. Amendment to Education Lottery Revenue Bond Resolution adopted by the School Board on January 27, 1998 (Classroom First Program)
a) Classrooms First Program Encumbrance Authorization Requestb) Classrooms First Program Amendment to Bond Resolution
C. Human Resources Services
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
Name Position Date Work Location
Dicks, James law enf ins 04/16/01 George Stone (part-time)
Granson, Richard law enf ins 04/25/01 George Stone (part-time)
Rhodes, Gerald law enf ins 04/25/01 George Stone (part-time)
Smith, Holley Admin Rec Sec 05/08/01 Supt’s Office
b. Reappointments
-No items submitted
c. Transfers
-No items submitted
d. Out-of-field
-No items submitted
e. Resignations/Retirements
1. Bass, Margot, teacher, Scenic Heights, 05/29/01 (Ret)
2. Capehart, Yvonne, teacher, Pensacola, 05/29/01 (was on LOA)
3. Carney, William, teacher, ESEAL, 06/11/01
4. Cook, Dorothy, teacher, Warrington Mid, 05/29/01 (Ret)
5. Cross, Mary, teacher, Beggs, 05/29/01 (Ret)
6. Driesbach, Ronald, teacher, Brown Barge, 05/29/01 (Ret)
7. Eddins, Daisy, teacher, Brentwood Mid, 05/29/01, (was on LOA)
8. Gaither, Ralph, teacher, Escambia, 05/29/01 (Ret)
9. Garrett, Barbara, teacher, Lincoln Park, 05/29/01 (Ret)
10. Hand, Janis, teacher, West Pensacola, 05/29/01 (Ret)
11. Hill, Luann, teacher, Wedgewood, 05/29/01 (Ret)
12. Holmes, Eddie, teacher, West Pensacola, 05/29/01 (Ret)
13. Hurt, Susan, teacher, Weis, 06/11/01 (was on LOA)
14. Krebs, Mary, teacher , Bellview Mid, 05/29/01 (Ret)
15. Lael, Linda, teacher, Tate, 05/29/01 (Ret)
16. Lee, Kathy, TSA, UWF, 04/20/01
17. Lee, Melissa, teacher, Ferry Pass Mid, 05/29/01 (was on LOA)
18. Lundy, Michelle, teacher, Woodham, 05/29/01 (was on LOA)
19. McKinney, Marijane, teacher, Beggs, 05/29/01 (was on LOA)
20. Medlock, Terrell, teacher, Ferry Pass Elem, 04/30/01 (Ret)
21. Postell, Marie, teacher, Lincoln Park, 05/29/01 (Ret)
22. Simpson, Elaine, teacher, West Pensacola, 05/29/01 (Ret)
23. Standard-Long, Nancy, teacher, Hallmark, 06/11/01 (was on LOA)
24. Stephenson, Susan, teacher, Pensacola High, 04/06/01
25. Taylor, Lisa, teacher, George Stone, 05/29/01 (was on LOA)
26. Vaughn, Sandra, teacher, Scenic Heights, 05/29/01 (Ret)
27. Vinson, Ellen, teacher, Cordova Park, 05/29/01 (Ret)
28. Wolfe, Larry, teacher, Bailey, 05/29/01 (Ret)
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
Alford, Jill teacher Jim Allen 2001-02 Sch Yr
Beasley, Brenda teacher Semmes 4/26-6/11/01
*Beck, Tambreia teacher Pleasant Grove 3/26-5/29/01
Brooks, Natalee teacher Bellview Elem 2001-02 Sch Yr
Decker, Julianne teacher Longleaf 2001-02 Sch Yr
Eskew, Lindie teacher Myrtle Grove 2001-02 Sch Yr
*Garrett, Jennifer teacher Pensacola 5/07-29/01
Hastings-Clapp, C teacher Myrtle Grove 2001-02 Sch Yr
Henderson, Debra teacher Blue Angels 2001-02 Sch Yr
Hendricks, Catherine teacher Cook 2001-02 Sch Yr
Johnson, Tracy teacher Montclair 2001-02 Sch Yr
Jordan, Linda teacher Ransom 2001-02 Sch Yr
*Mahood, Valeria teacher Tate 3/21-5/04/01
Manderson, Jackie teacher Woodham 2001-02 Sch Yr
Morton, Karen teacher Sherwood 2001-02 Sch Yr
Sanders, Susan teacher Oakcrest 2001-02 Sch Yr
Sheldt, Charity teacher Barrineau Park 2001-02 Sch Yr
Ueberschaer, Wei teacher Tate 2001-02 Sch Yr
Vannerson, Judith teacher ESE/Speech 2001-02 Sch Yr
*FMLA
2. Request approval for following high school guidance counselors to work 20 days the months of June and July and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Edwins, Annette Escambia
Etters, Raymond Escambia
Smith, Mary Northview
Early, Sandra Pensacola
Calhoun, Michelle Pensacola
Olnhausen, James Pensacola
Ferguson, Naomi Pensacola
McCorvey, John Pine Forest
McKibbon, Sherlyn Pine Forest
Telatovich, Linda Tate
Webre, Laurian Tate
Brown, Gina Tate
Bordelon, Shirley Washington
Reeves, Cheryl Washington
Wells, Marilyn Washington
Williams, Deborah Washington
Williams, Kathryn Woodham
Watson, Florence Woodham
Nesbitt, Marvetta Woodham
Gilmore, Kathy Woodham
3. Request approval for Sandra Durr, Magnet Coordinator at Brownsville, to work 30 days during the months of June and July, 2001 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from SAI funds. Ms. Durr plays an instrumental part in curriculum planning and scheduling of students for the next school year.
4. Request approval for Vickie Mathis, resource teacher in Alternative Education, to work a total of 45 days during the months of June, July and August, 2001 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from Safe and Drug Free Schools grant. Ms. Mathis will be completing the Safe and Drug Free Schools annual report and assisting in the transition of teen parent information to the appropriate sites.
5. Request approval for the following instructional personnel to work May 30 through June 29, 2001 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay. The Juvenile Justice program is required by law to work a minimum of 240 days.
McLaughlin, Steve Boy’s Base
Myers, Ken Detention Center
Morrison, Debbie Detention Center
Robinson, Sandra Detention Center
6. Reappointment of the following administrative personnel for a one-year contract for the 2001-02 school year who were inadvertently left off of the April 17, 2001 agenda:
Reese, Nancy Elementary Principal
Reid, Larry Assistant High School Principal
7. Request approval of attached agreement between the University of West Florida and the School District of Escambia County to provide for the process of sharing criminal background screening results.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
-No items submitted
b. Resignations/Retirements
NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION
Bruno, Janet Admin Secretary I 4/27/01 Special Ed
Burgett, Hilda (Ret) School Bus Operator 4/18/01 Transportation
Fillingim, Gail Custodial Worker I 4/02/01 Barrineau Park
Hammac, Retta School Bus Operator 4/20/01 Transportation
Harris, Sheri Food Service Asst I 4/19/01 West Pensacola
Hill, Samantha Admin Clerk II 4/15/01 Escambia
Kersey, Alice (Ret) Admin Clerk II 5/24/01 Brentwood Elem
Knight, Virginia E. (Ret) Custodial Worker I 3/30/01 Tate
Knight, Virginia G. (Ret) Food Service Asst I 4/20/01 Tate
Lowery, Norma (Ret) School Bus Operator 5/31/01 Transportation
Mathis, Mary (Ret) Custodial Worker I 5/25/01 Workman
McCants, Norsia (Ret) Custodial Worker II 4/30/01 Lincoln Park
McDonald, Twinette Admin Clerk II 4/04/01 West Pensacola
Patterson, Carolyn (Ret)Admin Clerk II 4/23/01 Brentwood Elem
Preyer, Josephine (Ret) Food Service Asst I 5/31/01 Wedgewood
Price, Pearl (Ret) Teacher Assistant 5/24/01 Pleasant Grove
Pugh, Margaret (Ret) Admin Clerk II 5/29/01 Pine Meadow
Purifoy, Delores (Ret) Food Service Asst I 4/17/01 Woodham
Ross, Shala School Bus Operator 4/13/01 Transportation
Taylor, Barbara (Ret) School Bus Operator 5/24/01 Transportation
Vo, Thuan Custodial Worker I 3/27/01 Brownsville
Whiting, Julia (Ret) School Bus Operator 5/24/01 Transportation
c. Terminations
Whitfield, Alyssa Custodial Worker I 5/02/01 Scenic Heights
d. Suspensions
-No items submitted
e. Dismissals
-No items submitted
f. Leave of Absence
Colston, Alvon (Ext) Custodial Wkr I/Clubbs 4/05/01-5/11/01 Medical*
Griffin, Catherine (Ext) School Bus Oper/Trans 4/01/01-5/24/01 Medical
Hyde, Cheryl Teacher Asst/Hellen Caro 4/19/01-5/24/01 Medical*
Pike, Donna School Bus Oper/Trans 3/22/01-5/24/01 Medical*
Sherman, Joyce Teacher Asst/WPensacola 4/23/01-5/24/01 Personal*
Slay, Susan Tea Asst Spec/Westgate 4/16/01-5/07/01 Personal
Watson, Mattie (Ext) School Bus Oper/Trans 4/11/01-8/12/01 Medical
Welch, Malita (Ext) Admin Clerk II/Sc Hgts 4/14/01-5/29/01 Medical
Westmoreland, Cynthia Custodial Wkr I/Ransom 4/16/01-5/24/01 Medical*
*FMLA
g. Special Requests
-No items submitted
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. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #203580 (Pharmacy Provider Services Corp.)
2. Bid Award Notice: Exterior Door Replacement, # 01 27 02
3. Apple Computers for West Pensacola Elementary School.
4. Apple Computers for Edgewater Elementary School.
5. Furniture for Tate High School.
6. Instructional Television System Headend for Tate High School.
7. Instructional Television System Headend for West Pensacola E.S.
8. Power Protection for School District Computer Network Racks and Servers.
9. Apple Computers for Oakcrest Elementary School Addition.
10. Compass Florida Solution for Secondary / GED for George Stone Vocational Center.
Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on this item (which was approved as part of the Consent Agenda), and filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.
11. Apple Computers for Spencer Bibbs Elementary School Addition.
12. Apple Computers for Spencer Bibbs Elementary School.
13. Apple Computers for Oakcrest Elementary School.
DELETE 14. Microcomputer
Equipment for The West Florida High School of
Advanced Technology.
15. Bid Award: Kitchen A/C & Range Hood Fan Replacement at Brownsville and Bellview Middle Schools.
16. Bid Award: Fire Alarm System Replacement and Expansion at Pine Meadow E.S.
17. Bid Award: Electrical Distribution Improvements at Oakcrest E.S.
18. Bid Award: Relocation of Cooling Tower at Beulah E.S.
19. Bid Award: Renovate Existing Technology Lab at Ransom M.S.
20. Bid Award: General Renovations at Washington High School.
21. Bid Award: General Renovations at Bellview Elementary School.
22. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #209997 (Roads, Inc. of NWFlorida)
AMENDED 23. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #209142 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.).
24. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #220132 (Reynolds Construction Co.,Inc.).
25. Change Notice #6 to Purchase Order #305402 (W. R. Johnson, Inc.).
26. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #214115 (R. D. Ward Construction Company, Inc.)
27. Furniture and fixtures for Westgate Center
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28. Bid Award: Dental TPA Services/PPO Network,
Bid# 01 36 01
E. Facilities, Maintenance and Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
a. Final Payments1. Site work at Bellview Elementary School2. Electrical Infrastructure Improvements at Bratt, Brentwood and Montclair Elementary Schools
b. Miscellaneous
1. Performance Contracting2. Old Carver Middle School Property
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Ms. Finkelstein, to grant an extension of 4 years to the District’s original agreement with the Town of Century regarding the Old Carver Middle School Property, was unanimous.
ADD 3. Demolish/Surplus Portable Classroom at the Beggs Center
2. MAINTENANCE
-No items submitted
3. TRANSPORTATION
1. GM Pickup Truck-Fuel Tank Class Action Settlement Choices
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the $8,000 rebate as offered, was unanimous.
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, that students of district staff be exempt from the freeze that was imposed upon those schools at 100% to 105% capacity or more, and students who are presently in those schools be grandfathered. Motion was unanimously approved.
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
Approved:
1. Internal Funds
-No items submitted
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
-No items submitted
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 Advertise1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(6)(a) – Recruitment and Selection of Personnel
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(6)(a) – Recruitment and Selection of Personnel, was unanimous.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 – School Assignment
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 – School Assignment, was unanimous.
Mr. Bob Husbands, Executive Director of NEA UniServe and SAZAC member, suggested that the Board reconsider their motion to approve advertisement of School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 – School Assignment, as it relates to an item that was tabled earlier in the meeting.
Motion to rescind the original motion, made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, was unanimously approved.
3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.07(9) – Administration of Medication to Students
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.07(9) – Administration of Medication to Students, was unanimous.
AMENDED 4. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.12 – Soliciting Personnel at School
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.12 – Soliciting Personnel at School, was unanimous.
AMENDED 5. School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.08 – Risk Management
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.08 – Risk Management, was unanimous.
b. Permission to Adopt
Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing on each rule prior to motions. There were no speakers on any of the rules.
AMENDED 1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 – Exit Year Exemption
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 – Exit Year Exemption, was unanimous.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 – Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 – Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students, was unanimous.
B. Items from the Board
1. Request for Appraisal for McReynolds Center – Cary Stidham
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to request an appraisal for the McReynolds Center. Staff members, Charles Thomas and Tommy Taylor, discussed the need for one year usage of the McReynolds Center to house existing district programs.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Mr. Alvin Wingate, speaking as a parent and School Advisory Council member, expressed his concerns to keep intact the existing programs that are currently offered at Beggs Educational Center regardless of what facility they are housed in.
Motion was approved 4 to1, with Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”
2. Request to Establish Committee of District Personnel to Develop
Criteria for Superintendent to Use as Guidelines for Allowing Individuals on School Campuses for Solicitation Purposes – Cary Stidham
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the establishment of a committee charged with developing criteria to be used as guidelines for the Superintendent to use when considering school campuses and the makeup of the committee should be one principal or assistant principal from elementary, middle and high school levels; a representative from the Escambia County Council PTA; a representative from Escambia NEA and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.
Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association and Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServe Director, expressed their concerns for appropriate employee representation.
Mrs. Stidham amended her motion to include “appropriate employee representation” instead of “a representative from Escambia NEA.” Ms. Finkelstein accepted the amended and motion as amended was unanimously approved.
DELETE 3.
Reconsideration of Approval of New K-8 School “C” –
Elmer Jenkins (Original Board Action on April 17, 2001, Agenda Item
V.E.1.b.2)
4. Recommendation to Appoint Joyce E. (Betsy) Bowers to the Audit Planning and Review Committee effective July 1, 2001
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to appoint Joyce E. (Betsy) Bowers to the Audit Planning and Review Committee effective July 1, 2001, was unanimous.
5. Legislative Issues
ADD 1. Resolution Regarding Withdrawal from the Civil Service – John DeWitt (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
WHEREAS, the School Board of Escambia County is currently subject to the Escambia County Civil Service Act, Chapter 83-405 of the Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, under the terms of this law, the Escambia County School Board appropriates money each year to fund a Civil Service Board that provides services, including the classification of positions, adjudication of employee grievances, and recruitment of personnel; and
WHEREAS, the School District can adequately perform the services now performed by the Civil Service Board; and
WHEREAS, the School District’s employees and students will benefit from having the cost savings applied to salaries and education programs resulting from the transfer of services to the District; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature in its 2001 session amended the Escambia County Civil Service Act to permit the School Board to withdraw from the Civil Service System of Escambia County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT:
1) Upon the enactment of this amendment into law and effective July 1, 2001, or as soon thereafter as permissible by law, the School Board shall withdraw from the Civil Service Board of Escambia County; and
BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT:
2) The Superintendent is directed to immediately notify the Civil Service Board of the School Board’s withdrawal and is directed to take the necessary steps to implement this Resolution.
ADOPTED by the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, in Official session on this 15th day of May, 2001.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt the Resolution of the School Board of Escambia County to Withdraw from the Escambia County Civil Service System.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director, advised the Board against stating any specific amount of cost savings that will be acquired by their withdrawal from the Escambia County Civil Service System.
Motion was unanimously approved.
DELETE 6. Request to Support
“Catching Kids Doing Right” Program – Cary Stidham
(workshop item)
7. Nomination to Florida School Boards Association Board of Directors
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to appoint Dr. John DeWitt as District 1 (Escambia County and Santa Rosa County) representative on the Florida School Boards Association Board of Directors. Motion was unanimously approved.
C. Items from the Superintendent
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)
1. Update from Transportation Staff on Trunk Routing and other issues (update given at workshop)
2. Blue Ribbon Committee Recommendations (Handled under Item IV. Committee Reports)
3. Recommend personnel contract for Mike Burns as Coordinator of Community and Legislative Affairs, July 1, 2001-December 31, 2001
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of a personnel contract for Mike Burns as Coordinator of Community and Legislative Affairs, July 1, 2001-December 31, 2001. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins and approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
4. Recommend Termination of Instructional Employee, Number 496819, effective May 16, 2001
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for termination of Instructional Employee, Number 496819, effective May 16, 2001, was unanimously approved.
DELETE
5. Staff Input and Recommendations on the establishment and
organization of a Risk Management Trust
Department
6. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 17, Items 19 through 25, and Items 27 through 34, was unanimous. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations to grant a formal hearing request for Items 18 and 26, was unanimous.
1. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 01-17-121 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.
2. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 01-118-121 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.
3. Recommend that student number 01-130-951 be allowed to 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.
4. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 01-134-221 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.
5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-140-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. 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.
6. Recommend that the recommended order of the hearing officer be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-147-1231 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.
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-148-521 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 01-149-521 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.
10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-156-281 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.
11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-157-281 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.
12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-158-171 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 01-159-171, 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.
14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-161-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-162-411 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.
16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-163-281 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.
17. Recommendation that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-164-671 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-165-221 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.
19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-166-221 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 01-167-221 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 01-168-671 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. Recommend that student number 01-169-521 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. 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.
23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-170-521 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.
24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-171-521 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.
25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-172-521 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-173-521 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.
27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-174-521 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.
28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-175-521 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.
29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-176-862 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.
30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-177-862 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.
31. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-178-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002school 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.
32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee,student number 01-179-061 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.
33. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-181-521 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.
ADD 34. Recommend that the recommended order of the hearing officer be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board in reference to student number01-173-521.
D. Items from the General Counsel
ADD 1. Resolution Revoking and Terminating the Revocable Escambia School District Risk Management Trust (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “M”)
THIS REVOCATION AND TERMINATION is made on May 15, 2001 to be effective on July 1, 2001, by THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA, as Grantor of that certain trust agreement (Trust) mad and entered into on June 30, 1987, by and between The School Board and Escambia County, Florida (the School Board), and Trustees, Charles A. Griffin as Escambia School District Director of Risk Management, Roger C. Mott as Escambia School District Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services and Wallace S. Odom as Escambia School District Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, and their successors in office.
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 7.2 of the Escambia School District Risk Management Trust dated June 30, 1987 provides for the termination and revocation of the Trust by the Grantor; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, is the sole grantor of the Escambia School District Risk Management Trust dated June 30, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the undersigned School Board as Grantor now desires to revoke and terminate the Trust:
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that:
1) The Escambia School District Risk Management Trust of June 30, 1987, is revoked and terminated effective July 1, 2001; and
2) The Trustees, Joseph Bernard, as Escambia School District Director of Risk Management, Douglas Garber, as Escambia School District Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, which position replaced the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, and Wallace S. Odom, as Escambia School District Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs as substitute Trustees of the Escambia School District Risk Management Trust of June 30, 1987 are hereby notified that the trust has been revoked and terminated. Said Trustees are directed, as trustees, to turn over and deliver no later than 12:00 a.m. on July 1, 2001 to the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, all property held by said trustees subject to the terms and provisions of the trust instrument, together with the accumulations of interest and income thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the School Board of Escambia County has executed this instrument at Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, on May 15, 2001.
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins to adopt the Resolution Revoking and Terminating the Revocable Escambia School District Risk Management Trust.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Mr. Bob Husbands, Executive Director of Escambia NEA UniServ, expressed his concerns for protection of employees under worker’s compensation laws.
Motion was unanimously approved.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)
Attest: Approved:
______________________________ _______________________________
Superintendent Chairman