ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JUNE 19, 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 (was present via speakerphone)
Mrs. Linda Finkelstein
Dr. Elemer Jenkins
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
Ledonia Weis Loss of Life Insurance for Retired Persons on Disability
Bob Weis Loss of Life Insurance for Retired Persons on Disability
Tommy Snowden Loss of Life Insurance for Retired Persons on Disability
Billie Barrett Bus Transportation for Magnet School Programs
Bob Husbands Ratification Results on EASE, EEC/CA and EESPA Contract Amendments
Sherri Meyers Exposure of Children to Toxic Chemicals
Annie McDowell Pay Increase for Substitute Teachers
John Wyche Exposure of Children to Toxic Chemicals
Tom Rigby Lockers for Escambia High School Students
Kelly Bousquet Lockers for Escambia High School Students
Chat Sue Magnet Programs
Wanda Blackmon Escambia County Bus Drivers
Arlene Costello Issues in Education
LeRoy Boyd Administrative Grievance/District Personnel Issue (chose to speak later in the meeting regarding this issue)
I. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. DeWitt called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Cary Stidham led the pledge of allegiance and Dr. DeWitt gave the invocation.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions and amendments to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, adoption of the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 05-14-01 SPECIAL MEETING
2. 05-14-01 WORKSHOP
3. 05-14-01 PUBLIC HEARING (IMPASSE)
4. 05-15-01 REGULAR MEETING
5. 05-17-01 SPECIAL MEETING
6. 05-17-01 SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEETING
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes for the month of May (Items 1-6). Motion was unanimously approved.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
DELETE
1. Report from Audit Committee - Mike
Adkins
DELETE
2. Report from Mike Burns, Coordinator of Community and
Legislative Affairs (workshop only)
3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance – Gary Bergosh
Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee met on June 11th and discussed matters that were pending for this meeting and also reviewed Book I and Book II of the 2001-2002 Proposed Budget. He stated that they will continue the process of reviewing the proposed budget for 2001-2002 at their next meeting.
4. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities – Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met on June 12th at Suter Elementary School. She stated that the committee reviewed the budget items and discussed performance contracting. The next meeting will be held at Ransom Middle School.
5. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein
Dr. DeWitt stated that the committee did not meet on June 18 as scheduled, due to the Board Workshop and the Special Meeting that were also scheduled for that date.
6. PTA Presentation
Mr. Frank Wilson, Vice President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), thanked the Board and Superintendent for attending the PTA Awards Banquet that was held on May 18th. He reminded the Board of the upcoming functions (Principals Brunch, EECPTA President’s Training, and ECCPTA Leadership Training). He expressed his appreciation to all individuals involved in public education.
ADD 7. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Recruitment and Retention of Minorities – Elmer Jenkins
Dr. Doug Garber, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, gave a brief review of the committees’ proposal for recruitment and retention of minority employees.
VII.C.1 Request approval of Administrative Assignments for 2001-2002 (Item moved forward at the request of the Superintendent)
The Superintendent presented his recommendations to the Board, for administrative appointments and transfers. The Superintendent’s recommendations are as follows: (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
NAME TO FROM DATE
Burt, Patti Principal/Pensacola Beach Principal/Pine Meadow 7/01/01
Cooey, Dale Principal/Molino Principal/Molino/Barrineau Park 7/01/01
Gulley, Linda Director/Grants Management Principal/Lincoln Park 7/01/01
Harris, Allyn FDLRS Spec/FDLRS Coordinator/FDLRS 7/01/01
Justice, Larry Asst Principal/Pensacola High Asst Principal/Woodham 7/01/01
Kattau, Paul Principal/Pine Forest Asst Principal/Warrington Mid 7/01/01
Kirchharr, Ted Director/Facilities Planning Asst Supt/Operations 7/01/01
Leiterman-Busbee, D Principal/Carver Asst Principal/Washington 7/01/01
Lewis, Sara Asst Principal/Pensacola High Principal/Pensacola High 7/01/01
Longacre, Linda Principal/Sherwood Dir/Staff Development 6/20/01
Lovely, Lorin Principal/Beggs Ctr Asst Principal/Pensacola High 7/01/01
Mathis, Pam Asst Principal/Warrington Asst Principal/Northview 7/01/01
Patterson, Barbara Asst Principal/Woodham Principal/Pine Forest 7/01/01
Patteson, Beverly Principal/Suter Principal/Suter/Pensacola Beach 7/01/01
Rezek, Alicia Principal/West Pensacola Ass’t Principal/Montclair 7/01/01
Rogers, Russell Asst Principal/Northview Asst Principal/Pine Forest 7/01/01
Thomas, Elaine Asst Principal/Washington Asst Principal/Pensacola 7/01/01
Touchstone, Melanie Asst Principal/Pine Forest Asst Principal/Escambia 7/01/01
Wiggins, Mary Ellen Principal/Barrineau Park Principal/Sherwood 7/01/01
Mrs. Stidham moved to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for Administrative Assignments for the school year, 2001-2002. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and unanimously approved.
The Superintendent asked the following administrators to come forward to be recognized by the Board: Lynne Harris, Ted Kirchharr, Sarah Lewis, Linda Longacre and Barbara Patterson.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Board Members pulled the following items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: V.A.12 by Ms. Finkelstein; V.A.13 by Mrs. Stidham; V.A.34 by Dr. Jenkins; V.B.10 by Mrs. Stidham; V.C.5.a by Ms. Finkelstein; V.D.51 by Mrs. Stidham; V.D.58 by Mr. Bergosh and Ms. Finkelstein and V.D.61 by Dr. DeWitt. Dr. Jenkins stated that he would abstain from voting on Item V.A.13 and has filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.
On motion by Dr. Jenkins and second by Mrs. Stidham, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
Approved:
1. Your School Advisory Council 2001-2002 Edition
2. Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Grant Application
3. 18th Century Creek Indian Village Grant (Roy Hyatt Environmental Center)
4. Storage Shed Grant (Roy Hyatt Environmental Center)
5. Escambia County Utilities Authority (ECUA Water Quality Grant; Hyatt Center)
6. Project TOUCH Grant (Tutoring Outreach for Children of the Homeless)
7. Innovative Education Program Strategies and Class Size Reduction (Title VI Grant)
8. Florida Learn & Serve “Safe Kids” Grant (Bratt Elementary School)
9. Florida Learn & Serve Grant Total CHILD: Communities Helping Individuals Learn Diplomacy (Dixon Elementary School)
10. Old Hometown Program (Florida Learn & Serve Grant)
11. Florida Learn & Serve Grant (West Pensacola Elementary School) “Joining Hands with Other Lands”
12. Saturday Boot Camp
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Saturday Boot Camp Agreement. Ms. Finkelstein reiterated the concerns she expressed at the workshop regarding the liability of the Saturday Boot Camp. Mr. Negron stated that while there was no problem legally with the agreement, he does have some concerns regarding liability. He stated that he would be working with Dr. Alan Scott, on the implementation of the agreement to make sure that no liability for the district is created. Motion was unanimously approved.
13. Cooperative Agreement with the Community Action Program Committee, Inc.
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the Community Action Program Committee, Inc. and to develop and charge a fee for any facilities being used by the program. Mrs. Stidham asked why the district is not charging a fee for the use of classroom space. Mr. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I and Mr. Gordon Formsma, Headstart Director, explained that Headstart is required to raise a local effort match in order to receive funding for their program. They further explained that the value of the classroom space provided by the district is included in their local effort match calculations. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham moved to withdraw her original motion, which was seconded by Dr. DeWitt. Mrs. Stidham moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement with the Community Action Program Committee, Inc., which was seconded by Dr. DeWitt. Dr. Jenkins abstained from voting on this item, which was approved 4-0, and filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.
14. Florida Learn & Serve Grant Tool Kit for Teacher Training (Volunteer & Business Partnership Department)
15. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia Bay Marine Institute
16. Title II, Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program Application
17. Title I Application Targeted Assistance & School-Wide Project Grant and Title I Project Grant for Delinquent or At-Risk Students
18. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Association for Retarded Citizens/Escambia 2001-2002
19. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Association for Retarded Citizens/Escambia/Sacred Heart Hospital 2001-2002
20. Contract for Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Deaf Communications Specialists and Business Accounting Services, Inc. 2001-2002
21. Contract for Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. 2001-2002
22. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Northwest Florida Crippled Children’s Association 2001-2002
23. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pyramid, Inc. 2001-2002
24. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 2001-2002
25. Cooperative Agreement and Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc. 2001-2002
26. Cooperative Agreement between Caring Hearts and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, 2001-2002
27. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, Inc. 2001-2002
28. Safe & Drug Free Schools Program Application
29.Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Youth Services WIA-2001-04
30. School District of Escambia County 2001/2002 Vocational Certificate, Continuing Workforce Education and Adult General Education Fees
31. Memorandum of Understanding between Southeastern Vocational Services/Lakeview Center and Escambia County School District for “Option2/Work Readiness Training” 2001-2002
32. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Health Department 2001-2002
33. Exceptional Student Education Federal Entitlement Grants Application: IDEA, Part B; IDEA Part B Preschool, IDEA, Part B Discretionary Supplement
34. Information for Board related to the possible move of Beggs Educational Program/George Stone High School Completion Program and Jobs and Diploma Program
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to find a permanent place to house the Beggs program. Dr. Jenkins expressed his concerns for finding a location to house the Beggs program and keeping the Beggs program in tact.
The Board recognized Richard Marshall, teacher, George Stone, who expressed his concerns for keeping the George Stone High School Completion Program and Jobs and Diploma Program.
Mr. Tommy Taylor, Director of Applied Technology, explained the cost effectiveness of combining all three programs together at the McReynolds Center site for a period of 6 months until another location is secured. After discussion, Dr. Jenkins moved to withdraw motion, which was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein. Mrs. Stidham moved to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to combine the Beggs Educational Program and the George Stone High School Completion Program and Jobs and Diploma Program, at the McReynolds Center for six months only, which was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. After further discussion, Mrs. Stidham amended her motion to include that there be a presentation in one year on the cost effectiveness of the programs. Motion to amend was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.
The Board recognized Bob Childers, teacher, George Stone, who gave a brief synopsis of the George Stone programs and expressed his support for the programs. The Board also recognized Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, who urged the Board to find a place to house the Beggs Program and George Stone Programs.
Amended motion was unanimously approved.
DELETE 35. Various oral
informational items from Curriculum & Instruction staff; any back
up will be provided at workshop.
B. Finance
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of July 2001
2. Check Register for the month of April 2001
3. Financial Report for the month of April 2001
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal fees
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $2,021.35
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $267.70
c) Hammons & Whittaker, PA. $958.92
d) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $135.00
e) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $121.50
f) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $2,720.17
g) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $1,688.60
h) Kievit, Kelly & Odom $160.00
i) Eric Eggen, P.A. $300.00
j) Greg Farrar, P.A. $ 700.00
6. Legal Services:
Risk Management Trust Fund
Steven Baker, P.A. $6,818.91
7. Budget Amendments:
a) Resolution 9: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 9: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 10: Capital Projects Funds
8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I, II, & III for June 2001
b) Scrap Lists I, II & III for June 2001
10. School Food Service Meal Prices for 2001-2002
Mrs. Stidham moved to reject the School Food Service Meal Price increase and rescind any previous actions taken by the Board. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham moved to table the School Food Service Meal Prices for 2001-2002, until the School Food Services budget has been reviewed. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and unanimously approved.
11. Annual Audit of the Escambia County School District Risk Management Trust for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000
12. Impact Aid Resolution
13. Salary Schedules:
a) Instructional
b) Educational Support
C. Human Resources Services
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
2. Professional
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
-None
d. Out-of-field
1. Appointments
-None
2. Reappointments
-None
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
Gilmore, Shonna Northview High (summer school)
e. Resignations/Retirements
Adams, Mark, teacher, Montclair, 7/02/01
Barnicki, Karen, teacher, Oakcrest, 7/02/01
Bilecky, Kristie, teacher, Pine Forest, 7/02/01
Bjorklund, Kathie, teacher, Lipscomb, 7/02/01
Boyd, Henry, VT, Hall Ctr, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Brantley, Clarice, DCT Coord, Woodham, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Braswell, Marilou, Occup Therapist, Hall Ctr, 5/25/01
Bridwell, Alayna, teacher, Ensley, 7/02/01
Buck, Vivian, teacher, Lipscomb, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Cary, Robert, Principal, Pine Meadow, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Cawley, JoAnn, Adm on Spec Assign, DOE, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Cotton, Denise, teacher, Sherwood, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Crowter, Sue, teacher, Longleaf, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Culbertson, Maria, teacher, Beulah, 6/11/01
Davis, Lucea, teacher, Navy Point, 6/11/01 (Ret)
Devor, Denise, teacher, Workman, 7/02/01
Dyson, Nancy, teacher, Pleasant Grove, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Eddins, Emily, teacher, Sherwood, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Epperson, David, Asst Supt/Fac Plan, Admin Bldg, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Familant, Aileen, teacher, Escambia, 7/02/01
Fisher, Christiana, teacher, Pine Meadow, 5/29/01 (Ret)
Fryman, Sharon, teacher, Lipscomb, 5/29/01 (Ret)
Garrison, Chester, teacher, Ferry Pass Elem, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Gattiker, Carolyn, teacher, Bellview Elem, 5/29/01 (Ret)
Grimes, Mary, teacher, Ferry Pass Elem, 6/11/01
Harris, Roline, teacher, Weis, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Harrison, Dawn, teacher, Washington, 7/02/01
Harrison, Dempsey, teacher, Washington, 7/02/01
Hendricks, Catherine, teacher on LOA, Cook, 5/29/01
Hess, Margaret, teacher, Pensacola, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Hines, Lorese, teacher, Ensley, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Holmes, Ruth, Curr Coord, Jim Allen, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Holroyd, Louella, teacher, Hallmark, 6/11/01
Hunt, Carolyn, teacher, Ferry Pass Mid, 5/29/01 (Ret)
Jones, Evaline, Data Base Analyst, Data Ctr, 6/30/10 (Ret)
Jones, Gail, teacher, Brown Barge, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Kendall, Dorothy, teacher, Beggs, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Knight, Barbara, teacher, Scenic Heights, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Ladner, Clarence, Principal, Lincoln Park, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Lee, Jennifer, teacher, Bratt, 7/02/01
Lindstrom, Jill, teacher, Edgewater, 7/02/01
McArthur, Annette, Associate Supt, Hall Ctr, 6/30/01 (Ret)
McClure, Gloria, teacher, Ransom, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Mellin, Nancy, teacher, Pleasant Grove, 7/02/01
Metty, Kristen, teacher, Tate, 5/29/01
Milner, Cynthia, teacher, McArthur, 7/02/01
Mosley, Theresa, teacher, Ferry Pass Mid, 7/02/01
Myers, Theresa, teacher, Washington, 7/02/01
Parker, Doris, ERT, Spencer Bibbs, 6/26/01
Patti, Maria, teacher, Yniestra, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Pittman, Mary, teacher, Pine Meadow, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Roberts, M Lon, VT, Hall Ctr, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Samples, Kelly, teacher, Edgewater, 7/02/01
Scott, Valerie, Interven Spec, Hallmark 6/11/01
Shelby, Ethyl, teacher, Ferry Pass Elem, 6/08/01 (Ret)
Struck, Patricia, teacher on LOA, Lincoln Park, 5/29/01
Toole, Donna, teacher, Weis, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Tryon, Janet, teacher on LOA, Hallmark, 5/31/01 (Ret)
Vickers, Patricia, teacher, George Stone, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Ware, Catharine, speech therapist, Cordova Park, 7/02/01
White, Thomas, dean, Pensacola, 6/30/01 (Ret)
Williamson, Jenifer, teacher, Bailey, 7/02/01
Williamson, Ross, teacher, Tate, 7/02/01
Wood, Gary, teacher, Tate, 6/30/01 (Ret)
f. Special requests
(1) Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
Baker, Wendi, teacher, Beulah, 2001-02 Sch Yr
Cohan, Sara, teacher, Pensacola, 2001-02 Sch Yr
Corrigan, Anne, teacher, West Pensacola, 2001-02 Sch Yr
*Faulkner, Sarah, teacher, Petree Pre-K, 4/16-5/18/01
Hedin, Blythe, teacher, Navy Point,2001-02 Sch Yr
*Lovely-Payne, Kathryn, teacher, Spencer Bibbs, 5/7-6/26/01
*Massey, Cynthia, teacher, Oakcrest, 8/15/01-5/28/02
*Mitchell, Vicki, teacher, Montclair, 5/1-29/01
*Redman, Kelli, teacher, Judy Andrews, 4/18-5/24/01
*Spirakis, Sonja, teacher, McMillan, 4/16-5/15/01
Stafford, Pamela, teacher, Jim Allen, 2001-02 Sch Yr
Strength, Katherine, teacher, Lipscomb, 2001-02 Sch Yr
*Taylor, Angela, teacher, Bellview Elem, 8/22/01-5/28/02
*Vickory, Mary, teacher, Tate, 8/6-11/30/01
*FMLA
(2) The following year-long interns contracts expired at the end of the 2000-01 school year:
McQueen, Majorca - Montclair
Milsted, Jamie - Bellview Elem
Parmer, Sara - Dixon
Rollins, Kym - Dixon
Skaggs, Sarah - Montclair
Wright, Mary - Montclair
Young, Emily - Montclair
(3) Reappointment of Holley Smith, Administrative Recording Secretary, for a one-year contract for the 2001-02 school year.
(4) Request approval for the following ESE teachers to work summer school at Escambia Bay Marine, Boys Base, DAART, Outward Bound, and Detention Center and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Carlisle, Adrianna June 4 – 29, 2001
Webb, Kim July 2 – 27, 2001
Faucheaux, Troy June 4 – July 27, 2001
(5) Request approval for the following instructional personnel at Holm to work June 15 through June 19 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Davidson, Isabel Zeier, Dorice
(6) Request approval for Frankie Van Horn, teacher in the Neighborhood Learning Center, to work the months of June, July and August and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from Title I funds. Ms.Van Horn will be coordinating the summer program and preparing the centers for the 2001-02 school year.
(7) Request approval for Edward Seitz, Curriculum Resource Teacher, to work the months of June, July, and August and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay from Title I funds. Mr. Seitz will be preparing for the summer Technology camp and providing technology training for students, teachers and other school staff.
(8) Request approval for the following personnel to work the Title I Technology Camp, June 18 through July 27, 2001, and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay at Bellview Elementary:
Boswell, Sharon
Ellsworth, Renae
King, Pat
Najjar, Alicia
Seitz, Georgia
Snider, Mark
Ward, Martha
Hinely, Frances
Windham, Paula
(9) Request approval for the following personnel to work June 4 through June 29, 2001 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from Title I Funds. They will be working in the Florida First Start program:
Mary Anderson
Monica Taylor
(10) Request approval for the following personnel to work June 4 through June 30, 2001 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from the Wee Read Readiness Project:
Melissa Marsh
Leigh Ann Robinson
(11) Request approval for Melissa Dorsett, Media Specialist at Lipscomb, to work the month of June, 2001 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay. She will be paid from the Extended Access to Library Media Services grant.
(12) Request approval of attached Resolution/Contract for the District’s Participation in the Panhandle Management Development Network for the 2001-02 school year.
(13) The following instructional personnel will be working summer school:
Washington Woodham
Baker, Mary Ashler, Harrison
Billy, Cindy Bagget, Angie
Bordelon, Shirley Bankester, Jean
Chodkiewicz, Candace Bell, Thomas
Dawson, Deandrea Bondurant, Monica
Evans, Donna Cormier, Lee
Greene, Debra DeCosta, Mary
Gulley, Walter Gauldin, Ann
Jordan, Ardenia Godwin, Chris
McLendon, Carolyn Greunke, Judy
Montano, Joan Hicks, Beatrice
Moorer, Lizzie Hugus, Martha
Quinn, Marie James, Deborah
Reeves, Cheryl Keeler, Christine
Stanley, Shirley Miller, Steve
Tanner, Barbara Nesbitt, Marvetta
Turner, Ramonia Oglesby, David
McLeod, Glorida Rice, Rebecca
Wells, Marilyn Richardson, Pat
Williams, Canel Rollins, Ken
Williams, Claudia Rollins, T J
Williams, Deborah Simpler, Richard
Schlenker, Stephany Slayton, Melissa
Williamson, Frank Slover, Josephine
Gaddy, James Smith, Kathy
Bonner, Sarah Smith, Kay
Valmus, Thomas
Northview Washington, James
Whedon, Scott
Thomas, Mary Willis, Bill
Lambeth, Robert Zirkin, Wendy
Forehand, Particia Boddy, Jonathan
Smith, Mary Jo
Day, Joel West Pensacola
Glover, Rochelle
Deale, Lisa
Schubert, Steven
Cashion, Penelliope
Pine Forest High Escambia High
Ables, Linda Al-Ansari, Hassan
Armstrong, Kathy Alt, Matthew
Aydelott, Randy Alncona, Michael
Bergstrom, George Anderson, Jeff
Bodree, Celestia Bidwell, Edith
Brady, Amanda Boone, Gerald
Bedsole, Barbara Bradley, David
Clayton, Bobby Brown, Keitha
Culley, Ted Butler, Susan
Davis, Jeanetta Cheese, Roscoe
Dixon, Tina Davis, Michael
Lanclos, Paul East, Eunice
Leonard, Tom Etters, Ray
McKibbon, Sherlyn Fewell, Jason
McMillan, Charline Foster, Michael
Mitchell, Hope Gross, Judy
Pack, Greg Grove, Kendra
Riffell, Holly Harris, Dennis
Runnels, Kurstin Jefcoat, Jay
Snodgrass, Jodi Julian, John
Steinbeck, Kathy Mayo, Roger
Suarez, Ann McDonald, Sheila
Ustick, Perry Myers, Carol
Weatherford, Andy Newton, Donald
Williams, Amanda Patterson, James
Williamson, Linda Petrucci, Patty
Phillips, Jane Quina, Ron
Gilliland, Kathryn Roberts, LaTonya
Reeves, Joseph Summerford, Joe
Kohr,
John
Thomas, James DELETE
Ryland, Pam Edwins, Annette
Carver Mid Juvenile Justice
Jackson, Loretta Roberts, Allison
Fillingim, Patsy Barnett, Denis
Jones, Susan
Gillies, Cliff Workman
Hunt, Harold Aaron, Diane
Broxton, Henry
Dixon, Frances
Waters, Don
Pensacola High Tate
Archer, Kathryn Armstrong, Charles
Blake, George Blackmon, Greg
Bragg, Keith Brown, David
Bullington, Roy Brown, Gina
Calhoun, Michelle Burke, Daniel
Coleman, Christine Cannada-Wyne, Jewel
Cox, Gerald Connell, Kevin
Davis, Alison Creighton, Gene
Dixon, Mary French, Anne
Early, Sandra Fryman, William
Ferguson, Naomi Gage, Anthony
Frazier, Katherine Gilmore, Alton
Grundin, Joe Griffis, Robin
Haley, Barbara Halfacre, Cynthia
Hartjen, Jackie Hall, Annola
Hobbley, Mark Harrison, Bobbie
Jordan, Viola Holley, Kelli
Keefe, Zelma Howell, Brian
Kirkpatrick, Judy Kirk, Carolyn
Moberly, Jack Konecny, Don
Naggatz, Brad Lamar, Angela
Olnhausen, Jim Legassey, Carl
Quinn, Pearline Mahood, Valeria
Regina, Marsha Meredith, David
Reid, Freya Reese, John
Rettig, Kent Roberts, Michael
Steed, Clifford Sanders, Kevin
Stewart, Evelyn Sansom, Iris
Wagg, Suzanne Smith, Barbara
White, Tom Stallworth, Carolyn
Williams, David Steele, Elaine
Telatovich, Linda
Tompkins, Jeremy
Holm Tompkins, Stefany
Bayer-Jones, Sharon Varner, Michael
Bower, Vicki Washinger, Jon
Croucher, Sandra Wyatt, Melinda
Hardee, Edith Murphy, Joe
Isabelle, Betty
Simmons, Ricki
Stoker, Terri
George Stone Voc Warrington Mid
Ard, Mark Chapman, Denise
Bailey, Richard Durre, Nancy
Brown, Bob Fleming, Karen
Burch, Donna Fillingim, Robert
Childers, Robert Hall, Janice
Cisar, Andrew Hannibal, Carolyn
Corey, Shannon Holladay, Ellen
Draffen, Julie Hyder, Cheri
Durr, Rebecca Knight, Sadie
Geller, Benjamin Loggins, Gary
Gingrey, Paul Murphy, Margaret
Gordon, Kennith Sharpless, Connie
Knight, Charlin Skillman, Sandra
Metcalf, Brian Swearengen, Zenda
Morgan, James White, Bernie
Nall, Barbara Yelder, Vicki
Nevels, James Corley, Sherry
Nock, Richard
Poolson, Jules Ransom
Porter, Karen
Rappa, Raymond Alvare, Bryan
Stafford, Patricia Barton, Tammy
Stone, Julia Brooks, Tammy
Vickers, Patricia Brown, Terrence
Wall, John Emmanuel, Deborah
Slaybaugh, Ernest Gambill, Raymond
Knapp, Jeffrey
Bailey Mid O’Rear, Louis
Prevatte, Lynette
Riley, Brian Seher, Sabine
Brewton, Hulda Shackle, Richard
Flynn, Terri Wagg, David
Dixon, Toria Waldrop, Robert
Willis, Tim Ward, Melanie
Odom, Kim Young, SueAnn
James, Gary
Petree Pre-K Ferry Pass Mid
Faulkner, Sarah Blake, Francis
Davenport, Virginia Brown, Deborah
Sabata, Kathryn Driesbach, Karen
Dubus, Deborah Gibowski, Victoria
Dunson, Christine Hays, Andrea
Hallford, Linda Myrick, Deborah
Rich, Gerald
Escambia Westgate Richardson, Sondra
Riffenburg, Mary
Adams, Kristy Shackle, Jennifer
Diaco, Gena
Kendrick, Marie Special Education
Knowlton, Byron
Shields, Susan DeStaffney, Jan
Watson, Phyllis Moore, Sara
McGill, Barbara Powers, Rebecca
Meyer, Judith Rankin, Wanda
Martiin, Rhonda Selland, Ann
Morgan, Tracy Stacey, M David
Kirkland, Bethany Wright, Lisa
Smith, Georgetta Knight, Larry
McGill, Barbara Daniel, Sandra
(14) Request approval for Pam Schwartz, gifted teacher for the Special Education Department, to work 10 hours per week the month of June and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay. She will be facilitating paperwork and phone calls regarding the Gifted Program.
(15) Request approval for the following speech therapists to work the extended school year dates and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Pam Akin ESE/Hall Ctr June 4 – August 3, 2001
Charla Calder ESE/Hall Ctr June 18 – July 27, 2001
Jean Crowder Westgate Ctr June 11 – July 27, 2001
Jan Foote West Pensacola June 18 – July 26, 2001
Caroline Tello Dixon, Bailey June 4 – June 22, 2001
(16) Request approval for Leanne Berg, teacher at Ensley, to participate in an NEA training program beginning on August 6 and ending November 30, 2001 under the provisions of the EEA Master Contract. Ms. Berg’s salary and benefits will be reimbursed by the EEA.
(17) Request approval for Madonna Jackson-Williams, teacher at Pine Forest, to be placed on 12-month contract status beginning July 1, 2001 and extending through June 30, 2003 to coincide with her first term as President of Escambia Education Association consistent with the provisions of the EEA Master Contract. Ms. Jackson-Williams’ salary and benefits will be reimbursed by the EEA.
DELETE (18) Request
approval of revised administrative and professional job descriptions
to include evaluations associated with each position. (Backup
copies will be placed in the Human Resources Department,
Superintendent’s Office, and Board Members Office -Linda West,
Secretary).
2. Educational Support Personnel
a) Appointments
-None
b) Resignations
NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION
Blackmon, Deborrah Food Service Asst I 5/18/01 Warrington Middle
Brown, Lori Early Childhood Asst 6/01/01 Oakcrest
Carter, Annie Custodial Worker I 5/24/01 Edgewater
Fillmore, Lois (Ret) Custodial Worker I 4/27/01 Hallmark
Foster, Vincent Custodial Worker II 5/08/01 Warrington Elem
Hamilton, Vincent Custodial Worker I 5/11/01 Bailey
Kelly, Michael Custodial Worker I 5/07/01 Bellview Elem
McCorvey, Betty Teacher Asst Special 5/24/01 Westgate
Nikolov, Vesselina Teacher Asst/Bilingual 5/24/01 Warrington
Resmondo, Mindy Admin School Sec I 5/4/01 Pensacola
Rubin, Sandra Teacher Asst Special 5/24/01 West Pensacola
Sampson, Wendi Teacher Assistant 5/11/01 Oakcrest
Thomas, William Custodial Worker I 4/13/01 Escambia
c) Terminations
Hall, Juanita Early Childhood Asst 5/24/01 Judy Andrews
Kyles, Annie (Dec) School Bus Operator 5/03/01 Transportation
Weaver, John (Dec) School Bus Operator 4/03/01 Transportation
AMENDED d) Suspensions
Employee #5521-9615-1, Custodial Inspector in Custodial Services, suspended for 15 work days without pay effective 6/20/01. (Added 6/12/01)
e) Dismissals
-None
f) Leave of Absence
Bronson, Edna (Ext) Custodial Wkr I/Myrtle Gr 4/01/01-6/04/01 Medical
Daniels, Brenda Admin Clerk II/Woodham 4/23/01-5/24/01 Maternity*
McClure, Judy (Ext) Food Service Asst I/Bailey 4/14/01-8/11/01 Medical
Williams, Annie Ruth Custodial Wkr I/Pine Forest 4/19/01-7/31/01 Medical*
*FMLA
3. Risk Management
a) Comprehensive Safety Inspections Summary
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
a) HRMD Plan
On motion by Ms. Finkelstein, second by Dr. Jenkins, the HRMD Plan was unanimously approved. Dr. Garber, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, assured Ms. Finkelstein that the information she requested at the workshop regarding school principal performance assessments would be a part of the document.
D. Purchasing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
Approved:
1. Bid Award: Heavy Kitchen Equipment, Bid # 01 30 03
2. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fresh Shell & Liquid Whole Eggs, Bid # 47-98
3. Annual Agreement Renewal: Slush-Type Beverages, Bid # 00 48 03
4. Annual Agreement Renewal: Annual Dues for SACS Accreditation
5. Annual Agreement Renewal: International Baccalaureate Program Fees
6. Annual Agreement Renewal: House Moving Services
7. Annual Agreement Renewal: Portable Buildings Leasing
8. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 221744 (Brown Construction of NWFL)
9. New Holland Tractor / Loader for ESEAL with Trade-In
10. Annual Agreement Renewal: Telecommunication Services for Operational Department
11. Xerox Copier for Longleaf Elementary
12. Annual Agreement Renewal: Al a Carte Foods (Chips) # 00 46 03
AMENDED 3. Bid Award: General Foods for School Cafeterias, Bid # 01 31 03
14. Annual Agreement Renewal: Full HVAC Maintenance, Bid # 00 53 02
15. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance, Bid # 16-99
16. Annual Agreement Renewal: Maintenance for Refrigeration Equipment, Bid # 59-99
17. Annual Agreement Renewal: Crossing Guard Services, Bid # 52-99
18. Bid Award: Data Processing Paper, Bid # 01 38 02
19. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fire Extinguisher Maintenance, Bid # 58-99
20. Annual Agreement Renewal: Tile Floor Covering, Bid # 60-99
21. Technology Computer Lab Software for Ransom Middle School
22. Microcomputers for Woodham High School Computer Lab
23. Annual Agreement Renewal: 403-B Compliance Services, RFP # 1-98
24. Technology Computer Lab Software for Ransom Middle School
25. Annual Agreement Renewal: ATERMS@ Mainframe Software & Support
26. Annual Agreement Renewal: Novell GroupWise Software License
27. Annual Agreement Renewal: Xerox Copier for Evaluation Services Department
28. Annual Agreement Renewal: Frame Relay Data Circuits and Fiber Connection
29. Annual Agreement Renewal: North End Frame Relay Services
30. Upgrade Networking Equipment at Pine Forest High School
31. Annual Agreement Renewal: Optical Mark Readers Maintenance and Support
32. Annual Agreement Renewal: Vending Services, Bid # 57-98
33. Annual Agreement Renewal: Maintenance of Fiber Optic Communications
34. Annual Agreement Renewal: IBM Mainframe Equipment Maintenance and System Software Support
35. Bid Award: A La Carte Food Items, Bid # 01 33 03
36. Carpeting for the Escambia High School Media
37. Bid Award: Garbage Disposal, Bid # 01 39 02
AMENDED 38. Bid Award: Computer Maintenance Agreement, RFP # 01 42 04
39. Bid Award: Cleaning & Degreasing Kitchen Exhaust Systems, Bid # 01 47 02
40. Annual Agreement Renewal: Instructional Television Systems Installation Services
41. Microcomputers for Blue Angels Elementary School
42. Upgrade Computer Network at ESEAL
43. HVAC Preventative Maintenance Agreement
44. Aluminum Canopy/Walkway for Century Elementary
45. Annual Agreement Renewal: Pre-Employment Drug Testing
46. Annual Agreement Renewal: Employee Assistance Program
47. Self B Insurer Assessment Fee
48. +Bid Award: Physical Examinations for School Bus Drivers, RFP # 01 46 04
49. Annual Agreement Renewal: Workers Compensation Managed Care Arrangement, RFP #11-99
50. Annual Agreement Renewal: Administration of Hepatitis B Shots
51. Annual Agreement Renewal: Consulting Services for the Employee Fringe Benefit Program
Mrs. Stidham moved not to renew the annual agreement for Consulting Services for the Employee Fringe Benefit Program and instead bid this item out. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Mr. Joe Bernard, Director of Risk Management, suggested that the Board wait until next year to bid this item out.
The Board recognized Mr. Keith Leonard, who spoke against renewing this agreement.
Motion failed 3-2 with Dr. Jenkins, Mr. Bergosh and Dr. DeWitt voting “No.” Ms. Finkelstein moved to renew the annual agreement for Consulting Services for the Employee Fringe Benefit Program and bid item out next year. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins and unanimously approved.
52. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order # 215125 (Lewis W. Culver, Architect)
53. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 221352 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
54. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 214136 (Children Services Center)
55. Bid Award: Counters B Serving Line Equipment, Bid # 01 32 03
56. Bid Award: Art Paper, Bid # 01 35 04
57. Microcomputers for Tate High School
Mr. Bergosh moved not to accept the bid award # 01 36 01 for Dental TPA Services/PPO Network. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein.
The Board recognized the following speakers who stated that while they were not against a PPO, they were against the Dental TPA Services/PPO Network bid award as presented: Andrew Hinton, Bob McDonald, Dan Henry and Wayne Bradley. The Board also recognized Arlene Costello and Bob Husbands, who urged the Board to table this item until more information is obtained.
After discussion, Mr. Bergosh moved to table this item until next month. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and approved 3-2 with Mrs. Stidham and Dr.
AMENDED 59. Microcomputer Equipment for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
AMENDED 60. Bid Award: Property Insurance, Bid # 01 41 01
AMENDED 61. Professional Services Agreement: Grant Writing Services
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, not to accept the professional services agreement for Grant Writing Services. Dr. Dewitt stated that while he is not against the contract, there were some areas within the contract that need more clarification. Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to table the professional services agreement for Grant Writing Services. Motion was unanimously approved.
62. Bid Award: First Aid Supplies, Bid # 01 34 04
63. Microcomputers for Ransom Middle School
64. Bid Award: Replacement and Expansion of Fire Alarm System at Pine Meadow Elementary School
65. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 217719 (R.D. Ward Construction Company)
66. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order # 220132 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)
67. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order # 196648 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
68. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 220133 (A.E. New Jr., Inc.)
69. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 222663 (Aztec Environmental, Inc.)
70. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order # 214115 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
71. Carpeting for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
ADD 72. Network Cabling Equipment for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology.
ADD 73. Education Instructional modules for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology.
ADD 74. Furniture for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology.
Dr. DeWitt called LeRoy Boyd, Scott Williams, Adrorica Williams and Dorothy Jones, to the podium, to give them an opportunity to speak to an item which they had requested to address during the public forum. Dr. DeWitt explained that upon approval of the Consent Agenda, that particular item was deleted, however, he would permit them to address the Board with their concerns. Mr. Negron advised the Board and the Superintendent not to comment on this issue since it was not an agenda item. He also advised the speakers that they should follow the guidelines for addressing the Board during a public forum. LeRoy Boyd, Scott Williams, Adrorica Williams and Dorothy Jones expressed their concerns regarding a district personnel issue.
E. Facilities, Maintenance and Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Phase I Window Replacement Old N.B. Cook Elementary
2. Renovations to Old N.B. Cook Elementary
3. Re-roofing Carver Middle, Ernest Ward Middle and the Administration Building
4. Re-roofing Wedgewood Middle and Tate High School
5. Re-roofing Carver Middle, Ernest Ward Middle, Wedgewood Middle, Tate High and the Administration Building
6. ESE Suite and Classroom Additions at Pine Meadow Elementary
7. Addition of Classrooms at the Escambia Westgate Center
B. Miscellaneous
1. Performance Contracting
2. Media Center at Montclair Elementary
3. Property Exchange Agreement
2.Maintenance
No items submitted
3. Transportation
No items submitted
AMENDED F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
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
A. Proposed Additions of Revisions to School District Rules
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
a. Permission to Advertise
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – CODES OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Codes of Student Conduct: Elementary Student Rights and Responsibilities, was unanimous.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – CODES OF STUDENT CONDUCT: SECONDARY STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Codes of Student Conduct: Secondary Student Rights and Responsibilities, was unanimous.
DELETED 3. School
Board Rules – Revision/Additions to selected Chapters of the
School District Rules Policy Book, 6Gx17- Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and
7
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.
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(6)(a) – RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF PERSONNEL
Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.04(6)(a) – Recruitment and Selection of Personnel, was unanimous.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.07(9) – ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS
Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.07(9) – Administration of Medication to Students, was unanimous.
3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.12 – SOLICITING PERSONNEL AT SCHOOL
Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.12 – Soliciting Personnel at School, was unanimous.
4. School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.08 – RISK MANAGEMENT
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.08 – Risk Management, was unanimous.
B. Items from the Board
1. Lifting of Student Transfer Freeze at All Schools – John DeWitt
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to remove the freeze governing requests for student transfers to certain schools based on capacity which will include lifting the freeze at all schools, will be effective immediately, and will require the Student Transfer Committee to acquire approval and verification from the principal of any receiving school that space is available. Motion was unanimously approved.
ADD 2. Appoint two Board Members to the Value Adjustment Board – John DeWitt
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to appoint Mrs. Cary Stidham and Ms. Linda Finkelstein to the Value Adjustment Board for the year 2001-2002. Motion was unanimously approved.
C. Items from the Superintendent
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
AMENDED 1. Request approval of Administrative Assignments for 2001-2002 (Handled after Item IV. Committee Reports)
2. Request approval for continued membership with Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) and payment of dues
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval of continued membership with Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) and payment of dues, was unanimously approved.
3. Request approval of continued membership with Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) and payment of dues
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for continued membership with Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) and payment of dues, was unanimously approved.
4. Request approval for two new Board Members for the Foundation for Excellence in Education
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for two new Board Members, Ms. Jill Hubbs and Ms. Cynthia Reeves, for the Foundation for Excellence in Education was unanimously approved.
DELETE 5. Request
approval for proposed cost saving measures (Handled at
Special Board Meeting, June 18, 2001)
6. Request approval for Interim Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and the Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees, Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association, and the Escambia Education Support Personnel Association
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of a Interim Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and the Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees, Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association, and the Escambia Education Support Personnel Association, was unanimously approved.
DELETE 7. Update
on School Start Times and Trunk Route Stop locations for 2001-2002
school year (Handled at Special Board Meeting, June 18,
2001)
8. Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board and Escambia Education Association concerning daily work hours for instructional personnel assigned to George Stone Vocational-Technical Center
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board and Escambia Education Association concerning daily work hours for instructional personnel assigned to George Stone Vocational-Technical Center, was unanimously approved.
9. Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE) Master Contract language additions and revisions of Articles V, VI, X and Salary Schedules for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE) Master Contract language additions and revisions of Articles V, VI, X and Salary Schedules for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, was unanimously approved.
10. Escambia Educational Support Personnel (EESPA) Master Contract language additions and revisions of Articles V, VI, X and Salary Schedules for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Escambia Educational Support Personnel (EESPA) Master Contract language additions and revisions of Articles V, VI, X and Salary Schedules for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, was unanimously approved.
11. Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association (EEC/CA) Master Contract language additions and revisions of Articles V, VII, VIII and Salary Schedules for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association (EEC/CA) Master Contract language additions and revisions of Articles V, VII, VIII and Salary Schedules for 2000-2001 and 2001-2002, was unanimously approved.
12. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 8, Items 10 through 12, Items 14 through 17, and Items 20 through 22, was unanimous. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations to grant a formal hearing request for Items 9, 13, 18, and 19, was unanimous.
NOTES ITEM NUMBER 9 (Student Number 01-190-521), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 13 (Student Number 01-194-121), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 18 (Student Number 01-203-281), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 19 (Student Number 01-204-281), Request Formal Hearing
1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-180-521 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.
2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-182-1221 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.
3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-183-521 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.
4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-184-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 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.
5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-185-862 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.
6) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-186-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
7) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-187-601 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.
8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-188-521 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 9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-190-521 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.
10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-191-061 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.
11) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-192-521 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.
12) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-193-151, 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 13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-194-121 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. 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 01-195-221 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.
15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-196-061 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.
16) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-201-521 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.
17) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-202-281 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-203-281 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-204-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
20) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-205-151 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 01-206-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
22) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-207-521 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 13. Recommend that Employee Number 638814 be suspended without pay indefinitely until completion of appropriate program effective June 20, 2001.
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that Employee Number 638814 be suspended without pay indefinitely until completion of appropriate program effective June 20, 2001, was unanimously approved.
AMENDED 14. Request that Visiting Teachers/Social Workers (5) currently employed in a twelve-month position continue in the twelve-month position for the 2001-2002 school year and effective July 1, 2002, all Visiting Teachers/Social Worker positions shall become eleven-month positions.
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that Visiting Teachers/Social Workers (5) currently employed in a twelve-month position continue in the twelve-month position for the 2001-2002 school year and effective July 1, 2002, all Visiting Teachers/Social Worker positions shall become eleven-month positions. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham moved to table this item until the July Board Meeting. Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and unanimously approved.
DELETE
15. Cost-Saving Measures for 2001-2002 – Eliminate
one custodial manager, one custodial supervisor, one secretarial
position (tabled from June 18, 2001 Special Meeting)
D. Items from the General Counsel
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)
1. Contract with Steven J. Baker, Attorney at Law
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve a contract with Steven J. Baker, Attorney at Law, was unanimously approved.
2. Contract with Kievit, Kelly & Odom, Attorneys at Law
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve a contract with Kievit, Kelly & Odom, Attorneys at Law, was unanimously approved.
ADD 3. Request waiver for the Clark, Partington law firm
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve waiver for the Clark, Partington law firm, was unanimously approved.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Before adjourning, Dr. DeWitt announced without objection, the following 2001-2002 Proposed Budget Calendar:
Monday, July 16, 2001
Budget Workshop with School Board immediately following the regular workshop
Tuesday, July 24, 2001 at 5:30 p.m.
Presentation of Tentative Budget and Permission to Advertise Tentative Budget and Millage
Thursday, August 2, 2001 at 5:30 p.m.
Public Hearing and Adoption of Tentative Budget and Millage
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman