THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

MINUTES, JULY 17, 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

Michelle Roys                                       Eligibility for Transportation and School Bus Stops

Jerry McIntosh                                      Eligibility for Transportation and School Bus Stops / Back-to-School Readiness Forum

Pamela Manderson                                Eligibility for Transportation and School Bus Stops

Staci Shultz                                           Bus Transportation for Brownsville Art and Science Academy students

Alaina Williams                                     Bus Transportation for Brownsville Art and Science Academy students

 

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

 

Dr. DeWitt called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.  Mr. Darriel White gave the invocation.  Ricky Williams and Christopher Sapp, representing Boys Scouts of America, led the pledge of allegiance.

 

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions and amendments to the agenda.  (see margin notes)  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.  06-18-01 WORKSHOP

2.  06-18-01 SPECIAL MEETING

3.  06-19-01 REGULAR MEETING

 

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes for the month of June (Items 1-3).  Motion was unanimously approved.

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance – Gary Bergosh

 

Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee met on July 9th and continued the process of reviewing the Proposed Budget for 2001-2002.  He noted that the committee unanimously recommended the School Food Service Meal Price increase for 2001-2002.

 

2. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities – Cary Stidham

 

Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met on July 10th at Ransom Middle School and discussed matters that were pending for this meeting.  She stated that the committee continued their review of the 2001-2002 Proposed Capital Outlay Budget and discussed performance contracting.  The next meeting will be held at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel (Administration) Building.

 

3. PTA Presentation

 

Ms. Karen Pope, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update on the summer activities of the PTA.  She reminded the Board of the upcoming functions (ECCPTA Leadership Training and Principals Brunch).  She expressed her appreciation to all district personnel that assist the PTA in various programs.

 

4.  Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)

 

Admiral Pete Booth, Chairman for the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, gave a brief review of the committee’s Quarterly Report.  

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA

 

Board Members pulled the following items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote:  V.A.12 by Mrs. Stidham; V.B.11 by Mrs. Stidham; V.C.1.f.11 by Dr. DeWitt; V.D.10 by Dr. DeWitt and V.D.19 by Ms. Finkelstein.  Dr. Jenkins stated that he would abstain from voting on Item V.A.11 and has filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.  Dr. DeWitt stated that he would abstain from voting on Item V.D.19 and has filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.

 

On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Ms. Finkelstein, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.

 

A. Curriculum and Instruction

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

Approved:

1. Subcontract Agreement between the University of West Florida and School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Services of Kimberly Walden, a District Teacher, as a Consultant on Florida Department of Education Grants

DELETE   2.   Item pulled after number requested

3. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and The Pensacola Opera

5. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Museum of Art, Inc.

6. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Kaleidoscope & Ballet Pensacola, Inc.

7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, Inc.

8. Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program Grant: “Wee Read”

9.Agreement between the Escambia School Readiness Coalition and the Escambia County School District

AMENDED  10. Bridges Learning Discovery Program for PreKindergarten Students at Judy Andrews, McMillan, Sid Nelson, and Petree Pre-K Centers, and Century, Hallmark, Oakcrest, Weis, and Yniestra Elementary Schools

11. Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Escambia County and CAP Head Start Program 2001-2002

 

Dr. Jenkins abstained from voting on this item (which was approved as part of the Consent Agenda), and filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.

 

12.  Amendment to Contract between the Escambia County School District and the Intervention Group, Inc., d/b/a Pensacola Academy for Success

 

Mrs. Stidham moved to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to reject the Amendment to Contract between the Escambia County School District and the Intervention Group, Inc., d/b/a/ Pensacola Academy for Success.  Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.  Mrs. Stidham asked if the district was required to pay a charter school for additional accepted students, exceeding the amount specified in the contract.  Mr. Negron stated that a charter school is bound by the terms of the contract and should be paid for the amount specified in the contract.  He stated that this particular contract specifies approximately 100 students.  Mrs. Stidham moved to amend her motion to amend the contract to specify 100 students.  Dr. Jenkins seconded that amendment.  Ms. Finkelstein expressed her concerns that all contracts should be reviewed before amending this particular contract to specify 100 students.  Dr. DeWitt suggested that all charter school contracts be presented at the August regular meeting for review.  No vote was taken on the amended motion and the original motion was unanimously approved.

 

13. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council for the Too Good for Drugs Program at Twenty-Four Elementary Schools, Four Middle Schools, and the Peer Mediation Program at Four High Schools

 

14. Professional Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Mary Elizabeth Morton to Facilitate the “Parents Are Powerful” Program for Parents of Middle and High School Age Students

 

15. Life Management Skills Waiver for Pensacola High School Students Enrolled in the Academy for Health Professionals

 

B. Finance

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

Approved:

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

2. Check Register for the month of May 2001

3. Financial Report for the month of May 2001

4. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal fees

5. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.           $   931.50

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.          $   378.35

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.          $1,402.17   

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.          $   391.50 

e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.          $   283.50

6. Legal Services:

Risk Management Trust Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.          $18,379.17

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A.          $  1,022.30

7.  Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 10:  General Operating Fund

b) Resolution 10:  Other Special Revenue Fund

c) Resolution   1:  Financial Aid Trust Fund

d) Resolution 11:  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 & IV for July 2001

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

c) Removal of Item from Inventory

d) Results of Annual Physical Inventory of Warehouse Inventory for 2000-2001.

e) Disposal and Demolition of (11) Portable Classrooms:  Bellview Elementary (2), Brentwood Elementary (1), Montclair Elementary (1), Pine Meadow Elementary (3), and Workman Middle (4)

10. Statement from Florida School Boards Association for 2001-2002 annual dues

11. School Food Service Meal Prices for 2001-2002 (tabled from June 19, 2001 meeting)

 

Mrs. Stidham moved to reject the School Food Services Meal Price increase for 2001-2002.  Motion died for a lack of second.   Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the School Food Services Meal Price increase for 2001-2002.  Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”  Mrs. Stidham expressed her concern that an increase in meal prices would have a negative effect on lower income families and suggested looking into ways of running the Food Services Department more efficiently.         

 

C.  Human Resources Services

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

Approved:

1. Instructional/Professional

a. Appointments

b. Reappointments

c. Transfers

d. Out-of-field

e. Resignations/Retirements

f.  Special Requests

(11)      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).

 

A request was made at the July 16, 2001 Regular Workshop, to table this item, therefore no action was taken on Item 11.  However, the Board did handle other related issues at this time.

The Superintendent presented the Board with his recommendation for the Proposed Position for Director of Human Resources Services, which is as follows:  (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

 

1)  The consolidation of the job description for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (description #11) which was abolished by the School Board effective July 1, 2001 and the job description for the Director of Employee Services (description #45) into a single position, entitled the Director of Human Resources Services.

2) The Personnel Planning Document (PPD) shows the addition of the Director position to Cost Center 4301 (page 31) and the deletion of the Director I – Employee Services from Cost Center 4102 (page 12).

3) That the new position of Director of Human Resources Services be established at Pay Grade 20.  (This represents no additional increase in salary from the Director of Employee Services to the incumbent.)

4) Recommend the appointment of Douglas R. Garber, Ed.D. to the newly established position of Director of Human Resources Services, and

5) Recommend the reassignment of Mr. Eugene Pettis to the Administrator on Special Assignment (Cost Center 4301 – page 31 PPD) reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources Services.  Mr. Pettis would be tasked with the specific function of the training of administrative candidates identified by the HRMD Plan, maintenance of the National Board Certification Program, PEGS revisions and statutory updates.  Further, Mr. Pettis would participate with the Director of Human Resources Services as the Superintendent’s designee as the District negotiator.  Cost savings to the General Fund for the 2001-2002 school year would be $53,322 and to the Staff Development budget $20,000 for contracted services that would now be done in-house.  The savings would increase to $98,493 in the 2002-2003 school year.

 

Motion was made by Mrs. Finkelstein, and seconded by Dr. Jenkins to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation.

The Board recognized Ms. Arlene Costello, teacher, who spoke in favor of the Superintendent’s recommendation.

Motion was unanimously approved.

 

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to direct the Superintendent to immediately advertise the position of Director of Facilities Planning and present his recommendation of a qualified candidate for that position at the regular meeting in August.  Motion was unanimously approved.                        

 

2. Educational Support Personnel   

a. Appointments

-No items submitted

b. Resignations/Retirements

c. Terminations

-No items submitted

d. Suspensions

-No items submitted

e. Dismissals

-No items submitted

g. Leave of Absence

h. Special Requests

 

3. Risk Management

AMENDED    a.   USN Pensacola – Renewal Agreement – Transportation and Emergency Shelter Management

b. Vision Care Program for Employees

c. Trailer Resident – Montclair Elementary School

d. Trailer Resident – McMillian Center

e. Baptist Health Care (Sports) – Sports Medicine Service to High Schools

 

4. Employee Services

-No items submitted

 

5. Affirmative Action

a. Educational Equity Act Annual Update

 

D. Purchasing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

Approved:

1. Bid Award:  Food Service Cleaning Supplies, Bid #01 44 03

2. Bid Award: Natural Flavored Beverages & Dairy Products, Bid #01 49 03                      

3. Bid Award:  Dishwashing Detergent, Bid #01 40 03

4. Camera / VCR Systems for School Buses

5. Apple Microcomputers for Beulah Elementary School

6. Bid Award:  Purchasing Agreement for Crackers and Chips, Bid #01 45 03

7. Bid Award:  Fencing Project, Bid #01 58 02

8. Annual Agreement Renewal:  Instructional Microcomputer Maintenance Agreement, Bid #63-99

9. Computer Network Upgrade at Escambia High School

10. Bid Award:  Dental TPA Services / PPO Network, Bid #01 36 01 (tabled from June 19, 2001 meeting)

 

Dr. DeWitt moved to outsource the processing of dental claims to Guardian Life Insurance Company, the lowest bidder, with reimbursement for benefits to be based on “90% Usual and Customary Rates and Services” as outlined in the Guardian proposal , until a preferred provider network with at least fifty (50) dentists can established, on or before June 30, 2002, at which time we will implement the full program.  Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.

The Board recognized the following speakers who spoke against the Dental TPA Services/PPO Network bid as presented:   Andrew Hinton, Dan Henry, Bob MacDonald, Ron Knowlton, Bob Husbands and Judy Bonifay.

Motion failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh, Ms. Finkelstein and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”

Mrs. Stidham moved to reject all bids and have the Board, Superintendent’s Staff, Insurance Committee, Dental Association representatives, and union representatives, work together to rewrite an RFP or bid, for the dental program.  Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins and approved 4 to 1, with Dr. DeWitt voting “No.”

 

AMENDED 11.  Professional Services Agreement:  Grant Writing Services (revised agreement – item tabled from June 19, 2001 meeting)

12. Change Notice#1 to Purchase Order # 210927 (Escambia Bay Marine Institute)

13. Instructional Module for A+ Certification Computer Repair Lab at West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

14. Smart Boards for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

15. Annual Agreement Renewal:  Cleaning Standardization Program, Bid#25-98

16. Student Lockers for Escambia High School

17. Bid Award:  Cafeteria Paper Supplies, Bid# 01 50 03

18. Dell Microcomputers for Tate High School

AMENDED 19. Compass Florida Solutions for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

Compass Florida Solutions for Secondary/GED for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

 

Ms. Finkelstein moved to accept the purchase of the technology package from Compass Florida Solutions for Secondary/GED for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology, subject to review by the General Counsel.  Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.  Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on this item, which was approved 4 to 0, and filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form. 

 

20. Bid Award:  Installation of Hurricane Shutters at Ernest Ward Middle School

21. Bid Award:  Boy's Locker Room Renovations at Escambia High School

22. Bid Award:  Fire Alarm System Replacement /Expansion at Pleasant Grove Elementary School

23. Bid Award:  Baseball Field Retaining Wall at Tate High School

24. Bid Award:  Replacement and Expansion of Fire Alarm System at Workman Middle School

25. Bid Award:  Re-roofing at Ferry Pass Middle School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School

26. Bid Award:  School Bus Loop at Edgewater Elementary School

27. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #217719 (R. D. Ward Construction)

28. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #220133 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

29. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #220133 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

30. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #221503 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

31. Luxcom 10MB Transport Modules for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

ADD  32. Bid Award:  High School Television Studio, Bid #01 48 04

ADD  33. Dell Master Lease Agreement for the West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

 

E. Facilities, Maintenance and Operations

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)

Approved:

1. FACILITIES PLANNING

A. FINAL PAYMENTS

1. Additions at Brentwood Middle and Pine Meadow Elementary Schools

 

B. MISCELLANEOUS

1.  FEMA Grant Contract Modification or Grants 1069-0035-1069-0041

2. FEMA Grant to Install Storm Shutters at the Beggs Educational Center

3. Extension of Contract for Property Purchase between Catherine Adams and Escambia County School District

 

2. MAINTENANCE

-No items submitted

 

3. TRANSPORTATION

-No items submitted

 

F. Student Transfers

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

 

G. Internal Auditing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)  

1. Internal Funds

Pine Meadow Elementary School for fiscal year 99-00

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 or Revisions to School District Rules

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)

a. Permission to Advertise

1. Notice of Intent to Name the William J. Woodham High School Football Field

 

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to approve for advertising, the Notice of Intent to Name the William J. Woodham High School Football Field the Marlon Bullock Football Field.  Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and unanimously approved.

 

ADD   2.  School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.07(5)(h) – PERSONAL USE OF RENTAL VEHICLES PROHIBITED

 

Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.07(5)(h) – Personal Use of Rental Vehicles Prohibited, 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.  

 

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 - CODES OF STUDENT CONDUCT:  ELEMENTARY STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt 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 adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Codes of Student Conduct:  Secondary Student Rights and Responsibilities, was unanimous.

 

c. Permission to Adopt Emergency Rule Change

AMENDED  1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(2) and 6Gx17-6.04 - ELIGIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION AND SCHOOL BUS STOPS

School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(2) – ELIGIBILITY FOR TRANSPORTATION

 

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt Emergency Rule Change, School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(2) – Eligibility for Transportation.

The Board recognized Christy Logenberger who expressed her concerns regarding transportation for students attending the Pensacola High School IB Program.

Mrs. Finkelstein questioned the clarity of the language within the text of the rule.  She moved to table Emergency Rule Change, School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(2) – Eligibility for Transportation to the July 24, 2001 Special Board Meeting and that the language be changed to provide more clarity.  Motion to table was seconded by Mrs. Stidham and unanimously approved.

 

B. Items from the Board

1. Maintaining Equity in Transporting Students to Special Programs Housed within a School (i.e. – Law Academy, Health Academy) – Cary Stidham  

 

Mrs. Stidham moved to no longer provide “door-to-door” transportation service for the Woodham High School Law Academy.  Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.  Mrs. Stidham stated that her motion was in an effort to be equitable to all special programs, they should each be treated the same.  Motion was unanimously approved.

 

C. Items from the Superintendent

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)

1. Memorandum of Understanding between the Escambia District School Board and Escambia Education Association concerning continuation of the twelve-month status of Visiting Teacher/School Social Worker, Joan Simmons

 

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Escambia District School Board and Escambia Education Association concerning continuation of the twelve-month status of Visiting Teacher/School Social Worker, Joan Simmons.  Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and unanimously approved.

 

2. Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee (moved to IV. Committee Reports)

3. Request approval for a plan of employing ten (10) Visiting Teachers/School Social Workers for eleven months in place of the eleven (11) Visiting Teachers/School Social Workers employed for a ten-month period (revised recommendation - item tabled from June 19, 2001 meeting)

 

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for a plan of employing ten (10) Visiting Teachers/School Social Workers for eleven months in place of the eleven (11) Visiting Teachers/School Social Workers employed for a ten-month period.  Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein and unanimously approved.

 

AMENDED  4.  Request approval of Administrative Appointments

 

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Finkelstein, the Superintendent’s recommendation for appointment of Russell Queen from Assistant Principal of West Pensacola Elementary, to Principal of Century/Carver, effective July 18, 2001, was unanimously approved.

 

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, the Superintendent’s recommendation for appointment of Ferryn Twarkins from Principal of Byrneville Elementary, to Principal of West Pensacola Elementary, effective July 2, 2001, was unanimously approved.

 

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms.Finkelstein, the Superintendent’s recommendation for appointment of Jerry Caine as Acting Director of Transportation, until the position of Director of Transportation can be filled permanently, was unanimously approved.

 

5. Student Recommendations

 

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsion, Items 1 through 5, was unanimous.

 

1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-209-591 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 01-210-1221 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 01-211-121 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.

4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-212-951 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.

5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-215-221 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.

 

D. Items from the General Counsel

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “M”)

1. Request waiver for Patricia D. Lott, Attorney

 

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, to approve waiver for Patricia D. Lott, Attorney, was unanimously approved.

 

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

 

Attest:                                                              Approved:

__________________________                    ___________________________

Superintendent                                                  Chairman