THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

MINUTES, AUGUST 20, 2001

 

The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in workshop meeting at 9:00 a.m., in the Board Room, at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel (Administration) Building, 215 West Garden Street, with the following present:

 

Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt                                   

Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham

Board Members: Mr. Gary L. Bergosh

Ms. Linda Finkelstein

Dr. Elmer Jenkins

School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron, Jr.

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

Dr. DeWitt called the workshop to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

Due to time constraints, the following item was moved to the front of the agenda for discussion:

 

V.D.10  Annual Agreement:  Drivers’ Education Vehicles Lease

The Board recognized Mr. Sandy Sansing, Sandy Sansing Chevrolet, Inc., who gave a brief review of the Drivers’ Education Vehicle Lease Annual Agreement (Item V.D.10).  He explained that the agreement would allow his automobile dealership to provide forty-nine (49) new vehicles for use in Drivers’ Education classes for three 90-day periods from September through July each year.  Board Members expressed their appreciation to Mr. Sansing, for this agreement and for his continued support of public education.

 

A. Open Discussion

The Board and Superintendent discussed the following issues:

 

1) Contracting Authority – Dr. DeWitt stated that Board Members had received a letter from the Superintendent requesting clarification on contracting authority.  Mr. Negron asked for clarification from the Board regarding his review of contracts.  Mrs. Stidham suggested that all contracts be submitted to Mr. Negron for review regardless of dollar amount.  Mr. Barry Boyer, Director of Purchasing, stated that his department considers some contracts as routine, but noted that in cases where there are concerns regarding contract language, those contracts are submitted to Mr. Negron for his review and advice.  Clarification was also requested as to whether or not purchase orders should be considered contracts and if so, should they be subject to review.  Mr. Sam Scallan, Internal Auditor, explained that there are numerous contracts that schools enter into and noted that the Board might want to consider delegating some contracting authority to school principals.  Mr. Negron explained that the Board could consider delegating some contracting authority in the interest of administrative efficiency, but noted that there would be a liability risk inherent in doing so.  Mrs. Stidham suggested that Mr. Negron review all contracts regardless of dollar amount, for a trial period of one month.  After discussion, the Board collectively agreed to have Mr. Negron, working with Mr. Sam Scallan, review a sampling of contracts from the month of June 2001 and then to provide a recommendation to the Board, regarding the value of reviewing all contracts and a possible policy regarding the appropriate handling of contracts.  Dr. Jenkins asked that review of contracts being signed by principals be included in the review and recommendation.

2) Method for Communication between Board Members, Staff and the Superintendent – Ms. Finkelstein suggested that either the School Board Member or the staff member contact the Superintendent, whenever a conversation or meeting between the two, might affect the operation of the district.  The Superintendent agreed with this process as an appropriate way to be informed and stated that he would issue a memorandum to staff members regarding this new process. 

3) Assistant Superintendent for Financial and Business Affairs – Upon question from Ms. Finkelstein, the Superintendent stated that this position would be advertised by September 1, 2001.

4) Lead Money – Ms. Finkelstein noted that pre-k teachers [excluding pre-k Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teachers] do not receive Lead Money, which is funded by the State.  Ms. Finkelstein asked if the district had ever funded Lead Money for pre-k teachers out of its own budget and suggested that the district consider doing so if possible.  Ms. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, stated that the district had never funded Lead Money for pre-k teachers but noted that it was possible to do so.  She also explained that adult education teachers do not receive Lead Money.  She explained that Lead Money is funded through the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) and noted that pre-k programs (excluding pre-k ESE) are funded through the Pre-K Readiness Coalition and adult education programs are funded through Workforce Development.  She explained that pre-k ESE teachers do receive Lead Money because their program is funded by Florida Education Finance Program.  Upon request from Ms. Finkelstein, Ms. Linker, stated that she would provide data regarding number of pre-k  (excluding pre-k ESE) and adult education teachers and the total amount required to fund Lead Money for those teachers.

5) Camera/VCR Systems for School Buses – Ms. Finkelstein noted that, at a previous meeting (July 16, 2001 Board Workshop), Ms. Linker stated she was trying to find an alternative funding source, other than General Fund, for Camera/VCR Systems for school buses.  Ms. Linker stated that she was able to identify funds in the Two-Mill budget that could be used to purchase the systems. 

6) Hearing Officer Panel – Dr. Jenkins expressed his concerns that the current Hearing Officer Panel only included one (1) minority attorney.  He expressed his desire to have at least two (2) minority attorneys on the panel.  Mr. Negron stated that although not required by law, the district does choose to hire only lawyers that are certified hearing officers. He suggested that Dr. Jenkins try to recruit other minority attorneys to get their certification to serve as hearing officers, so that they can be considered in the selection process.  Dr. DeWitt requested that Mr. Negron supply Dr. Jenkins with the list of certified Hearing Officers.

7) Light-Duty Workers – Dr. DeWitt questioned the possibility of having light-duty workers supervise students waiting at school bus stops (on school property) in the early morning. Mr. Joe Bernard, Director of Risk Management, stated that he was currently working on this issue.  Ms. Ellen Lawrence, Director of Escambia NEA UniServ, noted light-duty workers, as members of certain bargaining units, are to have limited responsibility for the supervision of students.  She noted that she would work with the district on this issue.

8) FACT (Funds Available for Classroom Teachers) Committee – Upon questions from Ms. Finkelstein, the Superintendent stated that he had chose to wait until after the School Board and Superintendent Retreat to put this committee together.

9) 24 Credits for Cyesis Program – Upon question by Mrs. Stidham, Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, stated that the Pupil Progression Plan would need to be amended, to require all students enrolled in an alternative high school program, to complete 24 credits, in order to receive a standard high school diploma.  He noted that he would inform the Board as to when that amendment would be presented to the Board for approval.

 

II. COMMENTS FROM SUPERINTENDENT

The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions and amendments to the agenda.  Ms. Finkelstein stated that she would add School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Grooming and Dress of Students for permission to advertise (under heading VII.A.a.).  Mr. Bergosh stated that he would add School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(2)(a) – Eligibility for Transportation, for permission to adopt emergency rule change (under heading VII.A.c).

 

Due to time constraints, the following items were moved to the front of the agenda for discussion:

 

VII.B.3  Review of the Brown Barge Middle School Program – Linda Finkelstein

(Item Number VII.B.1 on Regular Meeting Agenda)

Ms. Beverly Erdwins, Secretary, Brown Barge Middle School, explained the step-by-step process for student selection referring to a handout that she provided to the Board (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”).  After discussion, the Board requested that a review of procedures and guidelines for student selection at Brown Barge be made, with a report to be presented to the Board at a later meeting.  Ms. Finkelstein accepted the task on behalf of the Board.  The Board collectively agreed that enrollment procedures used in past years by Brown Barge, should remain in effect with no changes for this school year.

 

V.C.1.b.3    4th Year Annual

Dr. DeWitt stated that in the past, the Board had not supported the approval of 4th Year Annual contracts with the exception of those individuals working on their certification.  Ms. Edwinna Williams, Principal, Sid-Nelson Pre-K, stated that she recommended a 4th Year Annual contract rather than a continuing contract because she has not had the opportunity of working with this individual.

 

V.C.3.a   Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services

Upon question by Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Negron stated that he had reviewed this proposal and noted that it did meet all requirements.

 

V.D.14   Unauthorized Purchase of Professional Educational Services

Dr. Pete Payton, Panhandle Management Development Network, stated this item was to request authorization to issue a purchase order and pay for workshop seminar services done without purchase authorization.

 

V.A.2  2001-2002 School Improvement Plans and 2000-2001 End of Year Reports

Mr. Charlie Nichols, Principal, C.A. Weis Elementary School, stated although he had no clear explanation for not submitting a School Improvement Plan. He had received guidelines and would submit the plan to the Board at a later date.

 

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes for all July meetings will be presented for Board approval.

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. Report from Mike Burns, Coordinator of Community and Legislative Affairs

 

1) Legislative Claim Bill (Senate Bill 54) – Mr. Burns stated that he had discussed this issue with all representatives in the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation and will meet next month with Senator Peaden and Senator McKay to discuss this particular issue.

2) Proviso Language in the Education Appropriations Bill – Mr. Burns stated that compliance with the particular proviso language included in this bill should be a priority for the District.

3) SCRIPT Bill – Mr. Burns stated that this bill definitely has potential to come back in the 2002 Legislative Session.

4) Reapportionment – Mr. Burns stated that this issue would be included in the upcoming Legislative Session in January 2002.

5) State School Summit on School Safety – Mr. Burns noted that Commissioner Charlie Crists’ visit to the District for the State School Summit on School Safety went very well.

6) Lieutenant Governor Frank Brogan – Mr. Burns stated that Lieutenant Governor Frank Brogan would travel to the District on August 30 or 31 to visit two (2) schools; Pleasant Grove Elementary and Jim Bailey Middle or Brentwood Elementary and Workman Middle.

7) Youth Awareness – Mr. Burns stated that as requested by Mrs. Stidham, he and Mr. Negron are currently completing a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Awareness and noted that it should be available for the September Regular Board Meeting.

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA

A. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

2. 2001-2002 School Improvement Plans and 2000-2001 End of Year Reports

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

 

7. Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and the Escambia Charter School

Upon question from Ms. Finkelstein, Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, stated that this item contained a correction to back-up material previously submitted for Board review. 

 

8. Amendment to the Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and New Road to Learning, Inc., dba Jackie Harris Pyramid School of Learning

 

9. Amendment to the Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Intervention Group, Inc., dba Pensacola Academy for Success

 

10. Amendment to the Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Reaching Your Dream, Inc., dba Ruby J. Gainer School for Reaching Your Dreams

Upon question from Ms. Finkelstein, Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, stated that Items 8, 9, and 10 were contracts that had been amended to include language which provides for enrollment “up to” specific number of students, rather than stating “approximately” that number of students.   In answer to Dr. DeWitt’s question, Mr. Thomas stated that Pensacola Academy for Success was in the process of submitting to the State, a request for a name change.  Dr. DeWitt asked if the name change would require Board approval.  Mr. Thomas believed that it would not require Board approval and noted that the name change was already approved by the school’s Board of Directors.   Upon question from Mrs. Stidham, Mr. Thomas stated that the request to change the name Beggs Educational Center to Career and Community Education Center would be submitted to the Board for approval sometime in the future.

 

B. FINANCE

6. Legal Services:

Risk Management Trust Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.     $ 18,319.59

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.     $      999.00

 

Mr. Bergosh stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance had questioned why private attorneys versus the in-house attorney handled the issues in Item 6a and 6b.  They also wanted to know if the District would realize a cost saving in the budget, if the in-house attorney handled those issues.  Mr. Joe Bernard, Director of Risk Management, stated that the reason some claims are handled by private attorneys is because of the specific nature of the claim (i.e., Workers Compensation, Liability, Discrimination).  Mr. Negron noted that Mr. Bernard initially presents all claims to him, at which time a determination is made, as how to proceed.  Mr. Bergosh requested that the Superintendent have his staff prepare a cost analysis regarding private attorneys versus in-house attorneys.  Mr. Negron asked to be part of that process.

 

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 11:  General Operating Fund

Upon question from Mr. Bergosh, Ms. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, explained that schools budget their textbook funds and once they determine exactly what they want to purchase, they make budget amendments.  She further explained that the budget amendment is compilation of the various schools adjustments to their budget funds.

 

8.  Approval of payment to Florida Association of District School Superintendents for Compensation Study and Performance Appraisal

Upon question from Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Doug Garber, Director of Human Resources Services, stated that the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) performed a Compensation Study and Performance Appraisal for Administrative and Professional/Technical employees.  He explained that FADSS received a State grant to cover the major portion of the cost and the District was responsible for the remaining amount.  Dr. DeWitt expressed his concern that the Board had not authorized the requested payment amount.  Upon request from Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Garber stated that he would do a historical study regarding this issue and provide that information to the Board. 

 

10. Education Lottery Bond Effect Index Grants Resolution

Mr. Bergosh stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance had questioned why the new K-8 school in the Molino/Barrineau Park area was referred to as “School ‘C’” in the resolution material.  Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, stated that when the initial spot survey was done for the creation of the new K-8 school, it was given the designation of “School ‘C’” and noted that it would carry that designation until it is officially named.

 

C. HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES

1. Instructional/Professional

b. Reappointments

 

3.   4th year annual

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

 

f. Special Requests

6.  Request approval of revised administrative and professional job descriptions to include evaluations associated with each position

This item was discussed later in the meeting.

 

3. Risk Management

a. Proposal for Environmental Consulting Services

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

 

D. PURCHASING

 

1. Bid Award:  Charter Bus Services, Bid # 015703

Dr. Jenkins expressed his concerns that although there were minority (black) companies included on the choice list for charter buses, they had not received requests for service in the past.  He suggested that a numerical list be formed to provide charter services on a rotating basis, thus ensuring that minority (black) companies would be selected for services.  Mrs. Stidham noted that groups of students and parents are usually responsible for raising money for special trips.  She expressed her concern that having to select companies from a rotating list would force certain groups to choose a more expensive charter bus service than others.  She believed that groups should be allowed to choose companies based on price rather than from a rotating list.  Mr. Barry Boyer, Director of Purchasing, explained that bus companies are solicited for information, screened for capabilities and arranged on a list in order of price.  He further explained that the list is distributed to all schools with instructions to call the first bus service on the list because they have shown to be most economical.  The Superintendent suggested that he, Dr. Jenkins, Mr. Norm Ross, Deputy Superintendent and Mr. Boyer schedule a meeting to further discuss this issue.

 

7.  Annual Agreement Renewal:  Maintenance for Meridian SL 1 Phone and Voice Mail Systems

Upon question from Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Barry Boyer, Director of Purchasing, stated that this agreement was necessary and noted that it provides maintenance of the support for the Meridian SL 1 Phone and Voice Mail Systems at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel Building and the J.E. Hall Center.

 

10. Annual Agreement:  Drivers’ Education Vehicles Lease

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

 

11. Failure Free Reading Program for Escambia Bay Marine Institute

Upon question from Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, stated that this program was funded by a Department of Education (DOE) Grant provided to Escambia Bay Marine Institute.

 

14. Unauthorized Purchase of Professional Educational Services

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

 

18. Bid Award:  Office and Print Shop Paper, Bid # 020202

Dr. DeWitt noted the large amount of money used to purchase office and print shop paper.  Upon suggestion from Dr. DeWitt, the Superintendent stated that he would form a group to review alternative means of communication other than paper. 

 

29. Professional Services Agreement Addendum:  J/P Associates, Inc.

Ms. Laura Colo, Subject Area Specialist for Reading, stated this is the second year of a two-year grant that was written specifically for direct instruction and implementation.  In answer to Dr. DeWitt’s question, Ms. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, stated that this item was totally funded by state and federal grant funds.

 

E.  FACILITIES, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

B.  Miscellaneous

8.  McDaniel/Hall Center Consolidation Study

Mrs. Stidham stated that based on information provided by Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities recommended that the Board further investigate this issue before proceeding with a costly architectural drawings.  She noted that there were concerns as to the feasibility of moving the Data Center into the Hall Center.  Dr. DeWitt noted that the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum and Technology would review this issue at their next meeting.  Ms. Finkelstein and Dr. Jenkins expressed their concerns regarding the McDaniel/Hall Center Consolidation.  Dr. DeWitt stated that this issue could possibly be included in the One-Half Cent Sales Tax but suggested that the Board postpone this item for approximately a year.  After discussion, the Board collectively agreed to pull this item from the agenda.   

 

9.   McReynolds Property

Mrs. Stidham stated the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities recommended the sale of the McReynolds Property based on the results obtained from a property appraisal.  Dr. Jenkins believed that the property should not be sold until the three programs (Beggs and George Stone programs) currently housed there are able to locate another facility.  The Superintendent expressed his concerns regarding leasing another facility, to house the three programs, when the McReynolds Center was available. Mrs. Stidham requested a cost analysis of the three programs.  Mr. Taylor stated that he would provide that information.

 

Dr. DeWitt, for the record, commended all staff for a successful opening of school.

 

F.   STUDENT TRANSFERS

Dr. DeWitt had concerns that the transfer committee had approved transfers for students to attend N.B. Cook Elementary.  He noted that as a magnet school, students are required to submit an application for enrollment.  He and Ms. Finkelstein expressed their concerns regarding approved transfer requests, which supercede students on a waiting list who followed the application process.  Dr. DeWitt asked Mr. Ireland Brock, Director of Pupil Instructional Services, to review the approved transfers to Cook Elementary in the past two weeks and to provide that information to the Board.

 

G.  INTERNAL AUDITING

 

2. Inventory Adjustment Reports

Mr. Sam Scallan, Director of Internal Auditing, was asked to make an additional inquiry to Pine Forest High School concerning their missing items.  

 

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

No items were submitted.

 

VII.  NEW BUSINESS

A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OF REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

a.  Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rules Revisions/Additions to selected Chapters of the Rules and Procedures of the Escambia County School District – Policy Book, 6Gx17 – Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

This item was discussed later in the meeting.

 

Ms. Finkelstein stated that she would add School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Grooming and Dress of Students for permission to advertise.  She stated that this rule specifically addresses the issue of rolling backpacks.

 

B.  ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

1. Scheduling of School Board Meetings for September 2001

(Item Number VII.B.4 on Regular Meeting Agenda)

Dr. DeWitt noted that there would be an Executive Session (Collaborative Bargaining) on Monday, August 27, 2001, 9:00 a.m., and a School Board and Superintendent Retreat on Friday, August 31, 2001, 8:00 a.m.

 

Dr. DeWitt also listed the following proposed meetings for September:

Special Board Meeting (FSBA Presentation) Monday, September 10, 2001, 10:00 a.m. - 215 West Garden Street

Special Board Meeting (Adoption of Budget and Millage) Monday, September 10, 2001, 5:30 p.m. - 215 West Garden Street

Regular Board Workshop Monday, September 17, 2001, 9:00 a.m. - 215 West Garden Street

Downtown Rotary – Board Panel Tuesday, September 18, 2001, 12:00 p.m. - New World Landing

Public Hearing and Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2001, 6:00 p.m. - 30 East Texar Drive

Downtown Rotary – Board Panel Tuesday, September 25, 2001, 12:00 p.m. - New World Landing

Special Board Recognition Meeting Tuesday, September 25, 2001, 6:00 p.m. - 30 East Texar Drive

 

2. Request for Update on Survey Regarding Implementation of a Standardized Copying System for the School District – Cary Stidham

(Item Number VII.B.5 on Regular Meeting Agenda)

Mr. Barry Boyer, Director of Purchasing, reviewed the preliminary information contained in the handout he provided to the Board. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)  He stated that would present a final report to the Board in January 2002.

 

3.  Review of the Brown Barge Middle School Program – Linda Finkelstein

(Item Number VII.B.1 on Regular Meeting Agenda)

This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

 

4. School Board Policy Regarding the Disposition of Surplus School Buses – Cary Stidham

(Item Number VII.B.2 on Regular Meeting Agenda)

Mrs. Stidham noted that this item was discussed at a previous meeting.  She explained that there was uncertainty as to the proper procedure for the disposition of surplus school buses.  She noted that in the past it was believed that the District was required to supply a surplus bus to a charter school if requested to do so by the charter school.  She noted that she discussed this issue with Mr. Negron, and suggested that the Board first consider holding those buses for auction before disposition.  Dr. Jenkins believed that surplus buses should first be offered to charter schools, and if not accepted, should then be held for auction.  At the request of Mrs. Stidham, the Board collectively agreed to request additional information from staff, for the September Regular Board meeting.

 

5. Resolutions Regarding Appointed Superintendent and Addition of At-Large School Board Members – John DeWitt

(Item Number VII.B.3 on Regular Meeting Agenda)

Dr. Jenkins expressed his concerns regarding the addition of at-large School Board Members.  He believed that the addition of two (2) at-large members would dilute the minority vote and suggested that the Board consider seven (7) single member districts instead.

 

C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

1.Request approval of Administrative Appointments/Transfers

Dr. DeWitt noted that the Superintendent’s recommendation included two employees in the position of Director of Transportation.  The Superintendent noted that one employee was acting as Director of Transportation on a temporary basis. Dr. DeWitt stated that the employee currently acting as Director of Transportation would need to be transferred to a different position so that the other employee could now assume that position.  The Superintendent stated that he would amend his recommendation to reflect the concerns raised by Dr. DeWitt.  Dr. DeWitt noted that the same concerns applied to the position of Principal at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School.  The Superintendent stated that he would amend that recommendation as well.

 

3. Student Recommendations

2) Recommend that the Board rescind its previous approval of the Superintendent’s continuing recommendation for expulsion for student number 01-100-521 and that the student be granted the right to request a formal hearing. 

Mr. Negron stated that the parents of student number 01-100-521, had asserted through their attorney, that they had based their original decision to decline a formal hearing, on misinformation they received from a charter school.  He believed that it would incumbent upon those individuals, to specifically state and prove to the Board, that in fact a true misrepresentation was intentionally made, that coerced them into making the decision on not to challenge the Superintendent’s recommendation for expulsion.  He advised the Board not to approve a request for a formal hearing.

 

D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

No items submitted.

 

The workshop recessed at 12:40 p.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m., with Superintendent, Mr. Negron and all School Board Members present.  The following items then were discussed:

 

V.C.1.f.6  Request approval of revised administrative and professional job descriptions to include evaluations associated with each position

Board Members expressed their concerns regarding various errors found within the document.  Dr. Doug Garber, Director of Human Resources Services, stated that he would make the necessary corrections prior to the Regular Board Meeting.  Mrs. Stidham asked that pay grades associated with each job description, be added to the packet.  Dr. Garber stated that other departments (i.e., Facilities, Finance, Curriculum) have a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) that reviews their particular agenda items, and noted that a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Human Resources Services department would be very helpful.  Board Members collectively agreed to establish a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Human Resources Services, to be chaired by Dr. Jenkins, and to include the current Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Minority Recruitment and Retention.  Dr. DeWitt asked all Board Members to submit a list of their appointees for the committee to Dr. Jenkins.

 

VII.A.a.1   School Board Rules Revisions/Additions to selected Chapters of the Rules and Procedures of the Escambia County School District – Policy Book, 6Gx17 – Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

Board Members expressed their concerns regarding various errors found within the document.  The Superintendent stated that staff, working with Mr. Negron, would go through the document aggressively and would re-submit to the Board at the September Board meeting.  The Board agreed to provide their error findings and comments to Dr. Doug Garber, Director of Human Resources Services. 

 

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

Prior to adjournment, the Board collectively agreed that they would add School Board Rule 6Gx17-6.02(2) – Eligibility for Transportation, for permission to advertise.  (This rule was adopted as an emergency rule change at a previous Board Meeting).  There being no further business, the workshop adjourned at 1:35 p.m.

 

Attest:                                                             Approved:

____________________________              ____________________________

Superintendent                                                Chairman