The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room, at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel (Administration) Building, 215 West Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt                 

Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham

Board Members:  Mr. Gary L. Bergosh (was present via speakerphone)

Ms. Linda Finkelstein

Dr. Elmer Jenkins 

School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco M. Negron, Jr.

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul

I. CALL TO ORDER

Dr. DeWitt called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the agenda was unanimously approved.

AMENDED     III.    APPROVAL OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED

JUNE 30, 2001

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, the Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2001, was approved unanimously. 

IV. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR INPUT ON DISTRICT’S TENTATIVE (FIVE-YEAR) FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM

Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing for input on the District’s Tentative (five-year) Facilities Work Program however, there were no speakers.

AMENDED  V. ADOPTION OF DISTRICT’S TENTATIVE (FIVE-YEAR) FACILITIES WORK PROGRAM

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt the District’s Tentative (five-year) Facilities Work Program.  Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to amend page 35 of the “Capital Outlay Budget – New Revenue and Carryovers” for the 2001-2002 fiscal year to include $200,000 for Pensacola Beach Elementary under the Half Cent Sales Tax fund, and to amend the District’s Tentative (five-year) Facilities Work Program, to reflect that addition.  Motion as amended was unanimously approved.  Original motion was unanimously approved.

VI. CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR INPUT ON MILLAGE RATES AND DISTRICT SCHOOL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002

Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing for input on millage rates and the District School Budget for the 2001-2002 fiscal year.

Mr. Gordon Beachy addressed the Board regarding property taxes.  Dr. DeWitt explained that the School Board does not set property tax and referred Mr. Beachy to the appropriate governmental agency.   

VII. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DETERMINING REVENUES AND MILLAGES LEVIED

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, adoption of Resolution Determining Revenues and Millages Levied, was unanimously approved. 

VIII. FINAL ADOPTION OF MILLAGE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002

1. Required Local Effort [6.226]

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, final adoption of the Required Local Effort [6.226], was unanimously approved.

2. Discretionary – Basic [0.510]

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, final adoption of the Discretionary – Basic [0.510], was unanimously approved.

3. Discretionary – Supplemental [0.250]

On motion by Ms. Finkelstein, second by Mrs. Stidham, final adoption of the Discretionary – Supplemental [0.250], was unanimously approved. 

4. Capital Outlay [2.000]

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, final adoption of the Capital Outlay [2.000], was unanimously approved.

5. Total Millage [8.986]

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Finkelstein, final adoption of the Total Millage [8.986], was unanimously approved.

IX. FINAL ADOPTION OF DISTRICT SCHOOL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002

1. General Fund [$247,185,646.66]

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, final adoption of the General Fund [$247,185,646.66], was unanimously approved.

2. Special Revenue – Food Service [$20,784,713.27]

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Finkelstein, final adoption of the Special Revenue – Food Service [$20,784,713.27], was unanimously approved. 

3. Special Revenue – Other [$26,712,987.54]

On motion by Ms. Finkelstein, second by Dr. Jenkins, final adoption of the Special Revenue – Other [$26,712,987.54], was unanimously approved.

4. Debt Service Funds [$10,540,970.53]

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, final adoption of the Debt Service Funds [$10,540,970.53], was unanimously approved.

5. Capital Project Funds [$111,760,995.94]

On motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Finkelstein, final adoption of the Capital Project Funds [$111,760,995.94], was unanimously approved.

6. Internal Service Funds [$37,862,797.83]

On motion by Ms. Finkelstein, second by Dr. Jenkins, final adoption of the Internal Service Funds [$37,862,797.83], was unanimously approved.

7. Total Budget (excluding transfers) [$446,694,809.77]

On motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Ms. Finkelstein, final adoption of the Total Budget (excluding transfers) [$446,694,809.77], was unanimously approved.

X. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

Attest:                                                Approved:

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Superintendent            Chairman