ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public Forum at 6:06 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: Ms. Linda Finkelstein
Board Members: Mr. Gary L. Bergosh
Mrs. Cary Stidham
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco M. Negron, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
Dr. DeWitt called the Public Forum to order at 6:06 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Prior to the invocation and pledge of allegiance, the Board observed a “moment of silence” in remembrance of Ms. Barbara Cartwright, secretary for the School District and Dr. Frank Biasco, former School Board Member, both who had recently passed away. Reverend Murray gave the invocation and Boy Scout Troop #431 of Trinity Presbyterian Church led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Nicole Brandon School Closures (A.A. Dixon Elementary)
Ed Fleming “Moment of Silence” (proposed rule)
Thomas McLear School Closures (A.A. Dixon Elementary)
Diane Hutcherson Escambia County School Readiness Coalition
Bob Husbands National Board Certified Teachers
Linda Pate Educational Support Personnel Salaries
Lynda LaCoste Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Linda Holt Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Elizabeth Vaughn Educational Support Personnel
Debra Richardson Educational Support Personnel Salaries
Tammy Busbee Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Madonna Jackson-Williams Educational Support Personnel/“Walk in Our Shoes” Day
Zach Adamson “Moment of Silence” (proposed rule)
Jerry McIntosh Administrative Transfer of Charlie Nichols
LeRoy Boyd Administrative Transfer of Charlie Nichols/School Closure (A.A. Dixon)
Ellen Lawrence Educational Support Personnel/Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Gail Husbands American Education Week/Ensley Elementary Schools’ Veterans Day Program
Shawn McBrearty N.B. Cook Elementary
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. DeWitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions and amendments to the agenda. (see margin notes) Dr. DeWitt requested that Item VII.D.2 “Request Approval of Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr.” (under the heading “Items from the General Counsel) be deleted and then added as Item VII.B.3 under the heading “Items from the Board.” On motion made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 10-03-01 SPECIAL MEETING [Out-of-Field Instructional Personnel]
2. 10-08-01 SPECIAL MEETING [Executive Session (Collaborative Bargaining)]
DELETED 3.
10-12-01 REGULAR WORKSHOP
4. 10-15-01 SPECIAL WORKSHOP [Interactive Technological Workshop]
5. 10-16-01 SPECIAL MEETING [Executive Session (Collaborative Bargaining)]
6. 10-16-01 REGULAR MEETING
7. 10-30-01 SPECIAL MEETING [Legislative Platform]
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the minutes for the month of October (Items 1-2 and 4-7). Motion was unanimously approved.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Ms. Judy Miller, Parent Involvement Coordinator for Ensley Elementary School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of November. He stated that Ms. Miller has contributed to Ensley Elementary School receiving recognition for its outstanding parental involvement programs (i.e., “Family Nights”, “Dad’s Club” and “Grandparent Support Group”) He noted that although her primary focus is parent involvement, she has shared her knowledge of computers by serving on the technology committee and has also helped establish a “Climate Committee” to help make Ensley Elementary School a more attractive and inviting place. Ms. Miller received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
2. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance – Gary Bergosh
Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee met on November 13th and continued their review of legal services provided to the School District by various attorneys, including Mr. Negron. In reference to Item VII.D.2 (“Request Approval of Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr.”), he explained that the committee did not recommend a salary increase for Mr. Negron at this time, but rather when all administrative personnel receive an increase. Also, Ms. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, gave an informative review of lottery funds and how the School District uses them.
3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities – Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met at Escambia High School to review new construction projects and facility renovations. She further stated that the committee had discussed items relating to facilities that were pending for this meeting and noted that the committee recommends approval of those items. The next meeting would be held at Holm Elementary School.
4. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein
Dr. DeWitt stated that the committee met and reviewed all purchase orders relating to technology that were pending for this meeting. He stated that the committee suggested various changes to the purchase orders, most of which would involve major cost savings. He noted that the Purchasing Department would modify those purchase orders to implement the changes suggested by the committee.
Ms. Finkelstein stated that the committee had discussed items relating to curriculum that were pending for this meeting and noted that the committee recommends approval of those items.
5. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Human Resources and Minority Recruitment/Retention – Elmer Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins stated that the committee had their first meeting on October 14th and discussed items relating to human resources that were pending for this meeting.
6. PTA Presentation
Ms. Karen Pope, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent activities of the PTA. She thanked the Board for their participation in the recent “PTA Round Table Discussion with the School Board.” She stated that the National PTA would sponsor a “National Remembrance Day” on November 21st for parents and students to honor individuals that were affected by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. She presented the Board with a wreath created for “National Remembrance Day” by Ms. Carla Matthews’ second-grade class at N.B. Cook Elementary School. She reminded the Board of upcoming events (i.e., fine arts competition and “curriculum fair”) and expressed her appreciation to the Board for their support of ECCPTA.
7. Update from School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC)
Dr. DeWitt stated the School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) had presented their final report at a Special Meeting on November 15, 2001. He noted that the Board made recommendations based on the information provided by SAZAC and explained the process that would be followed for implementing those recommendations (i.e., advertisement of notice of intent, public hearings, and final adoption). On behalf of the Board, Dr. DeWitt expressed appreciation to the committee for their work.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Items V.D.2 and V.F were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote, due to speakers who requested to address the Board concerning those items. On motion by Dr. Jenkins and second by Mr. Bergosh, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
Approved:
1. User Agreement/Contract Summary/Special Stipulation with the Pensacola Civic Center and the School District of Escambia County
2. Comprehensive School Reform Demonstration Grants: Second Cycle; Brentwood, O.J. Semmes, Allie Yniestra Elementary Schools and Jacqueline Harris Pyramid School of Learning
3. Oakcrest Elementary and Wedgewood Middle School Renovations & IDEA/Technology Grant
4. Brown Barge Middle School Improvement Plan Revision
5. School Advisory Council Additions and Deletions
6. Charter School Application by Pensacola Beach Elementary School
AMENDED 7. Conversion Charter School Application by Byrneville Elementary School
8. Cooperative Agreement between Escambia County School Board Exceptional Education Services and Florida Department of Education Occupational Access and Opportunity Commission/Vocational Rehabilitation Services
B. Finance
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of December 2001
2. Check Register for the month of September 2001
3. Financial Reports for the months of July, August and September
4. Legal Services
Summary of all legal fees
5. Legal Services
General Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $1,674.00
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $232.68
c) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 81.00
d) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $149.30
e) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $202.50
f) Kievit, Kelly & Odom $ 192.00
g) Robert N. Heath, P.A. $654.06
h) Gregory P. Farrar, P.A. $325.00
DELETED
6. This item intentionally omitted.
7. Budget Amendments
a) Resolution 2: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 2: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 2: Capital Projects Fund
8. Financial Status Report of Projects and Grants
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I, II, III & IV for November 2001
b) Scrap Lists I, II, III & IV for November 2001
c) Removal of Stock Items from Record
AMENDED
d) Disposal and Demolition of (12) (14) Portable
Classrooms: Pine Meadow Elementary (1), Escambia Westgate
Center (9) and Brentwood Elementary (2) and
Sherwood Elementary (2)
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
AMENDED a. Appointments
b. Reappointments
c. Transfers
d. Out-of-field
e. Resignations/Retirements
f. Special Requests
DELETED 6. Request
approval of final School District Calendar for the 2002-2003 school
year
ADD 7. Request approval to establish job description and paygrade of Coordinator of Florida Inclusion Network (FIN) on the administrative salary schedule
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
b. Resignations/Retirements
c. Terminations
d. Suspensions
e. Dismissals
f. Leave of Absence
g. Special Requests
-No items submitted
3. Risk Management
a. Extension of PPO Deductibles (Allow employees to carry-over paid PPO deductibles) – Recommendation from the Trustees of the Employee Benefit Trust Fund
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. Purchasing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1. Bid Award: General Food for School Cafeterias, Bid # 020403
2. Bid Award: Janitorial Services for Pensacola Beach Elementary School, RFP # 020501
Dr. Jenkins moved to approve the bid award for Janitorial Services for Pensacola Beach Elementary School (RFP # 020501). Motion was seconded by Mr. Bergosh.
The Board recognized Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServe Director, who expressed concerns regarding the contracting of janitorial services and prior Board action to eliminate the custodial position at Pensacola Beach Elementary.
Ms. Finkelstein believed that if there was a need for custodial services at Pensacola Beach Elementary, a permanent employee should perform those services rather than a private service, and therefore, she would not support the motion. Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
3. Bid Extension/Renewal: Reconditioning of Football Equipment, RFP # 002804
4.Bid Extension/Renewal: Security Services, Bid # 53-99
5. Bid Extension/Renewal: Annual Agreement for Microfiche Processing, Bid # 011003
6. Professional Services Agreement: Speech Language Pathologist (Fredda White-Crenshaw)
7. Application and Contract for Establishment of a Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps Unit (Tate High School JROTC)
8. Annual Agreement: Contract for Legal Services (Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.)
9. Agreement for Temporary Employment Services (Landrum Staffing Services)
10. Agreement Approval: Dell Master Lease Schedule # 4312768-502
11. Agreement Approval: AT & T Master Agreement (Frame Relay Services)
12. Agreement Approval: Administrative Services Agreement (United Group Programs)
13. Blanket Purchase Order for Goodyear Radial Tires
14. Furniture for Woodham High School
15. Furniture for Ferry Pass Elementary School
16. ITI Microcomputers for Escambia High School
17. Apple Microcomputers for Yniestra Elementary School
18. Instructional Teaching Modules for West Florida High School of Technology
19. Apple Microcomputers for Ferry Pass Elementary School
20. Consultant Services for Harris Pyramid School of Learning
21.Wireless Networking Equipment
22. Bid Award: New Media Center at Brentwood Elementary School
23. Bid Award: Re-roof Gymnasium at Woodham High School
24. Bid Award: Wet Detention Pond at Northview High School
25. Bid Award: Stadium Repairs at Carver Middle School
26. Bid Award: Storm Shutter Installation at Bellview Elementary and Jim Allen Elementary Schools / Annual Contract for Storm Shutter Installation
27. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order # 224074 (ESA South, Inc.)
28. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 226614 (Clark Site Contractors, Inc.)
29. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 226632 (Universal Fabricators, Inc.)
30. Change Notice #8 to Purchase Order # 196648 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
31. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 224070 (Air Design Systems, Inc.)
32. Change Notice # 3 to Purchase Order # 222587 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
AMENDED 33. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 226603 (Sanders Brothers Electric, Inc.)
34. Emergency Purchase: Diesel Fire Pump for Central Warehouse
35. Unauthorized Purchase: Paving for Student Drop-off Lane at Hallmark Elementary School
36. Floor Covering at Brentwood, Allen, Montclair, Semmes, Sherwood and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools, Warrington Middle School and Escambia High Schools
37. Asbestos Abatement at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School
38. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order # 181264 (David S. Lamar, Civil Engineering)
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. General Renovations at Bellview Elementary School
2. New Media Center at Tate High School
3. Additions and Renovations at Tate High School
4. Retaining Wall at Tate High School
5. Relocation and Replacement of Cooling Tower at Beulah Elementary School
6. Renovation of Technology Lab at Ransom Middle School
7. General Renovation and Door Replacement at Washington High School
8. Theatrical Lighting at Pensacola High School
9. Theatrical Lighting at Pensacola High School
10. Electrical Infrastructure Improvements at Bratt Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, Montclair Elementary, Beulah Elementary, West Pensacola Elementary and Bellview Elementary Schools
11. Phase III Performance Contracting
ADD 12. Request Board approval of the Phase III Construction Documents for Media Center at Ensley Elementary School, General Renovations and Additions at Tate High School, General Renovations at Warrington Elementary School and General Renovations/Sitework at Warrington Middle School, for submittal to the Department of Education in Tallahassee
B. Miscellaneous
1. Group 1 – HVAC Building #1 and General Renovations at Bellview Middle School and HVAC at Ransom Middle School
2. Group 2 – General Renovations at Bratt Elementary, Cordova Park Elementary, Pine Meadow Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle and Workman Middle Schools/P.E. Facilities at Northview High School
3. Group 3 – General Renovations at Brentwood Middle and General Renovations/Additions at Brown Barge Middle Schools
4. Group 4 – Remodel Phase 2 at Longleaf Elementary and McArthur Elementary Schools, General Renovations at Pleasant Grove Elementary, Renovations/Additions at Suter Elementary Schools
5. Group 5 – Phases 1 and 2, Buildings 1 and 3 at Escambia High School
6. Group 6 – General Renovations at Oakcrest Elementary and Pine Forest High Schools, Locker Room Additions at Pine Forest High School
7. Group 7 – New K-8 School “C” (Molino/Barrineau Park)
8. Group 8 – K-8 School (Century/Carver)
9. Group 9 – District Wide Roof Survey
10. District’s Project Priority List
11. Weis Elementary School Drainage Project
12. Storm Shutters at Tate High and Blue Angels
DELETED
13. Acquisition of Navy Boulevard Property by Patwill
Company, Inc.
2. Maintenance
-No items submitted
3. Transportation
A. 2001-2002 School Bus Routes
4. School Food Services
-No items submitted
F.Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve student transfers.
The Board recognized Ms. Laura Dunlap, who addressed the Board concerning a hardship transfer request for her child to attend Ransom Middle School, rather than Brentwood Middle School, that was denied by the Transfer Committee.
Ms. Finkelstein moved to accept the recommendation of the Transfer Committee (for that particular student) but to allow the student to remain at Ransom Middle School (where he is currently enrolled without permission) until the end of the semester. Motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Upon inquiry by Dr. Jenkins, Mr. Ireland Brock, Director of Pupil Instructional Services, explained that because the committee found no true hardship situation, both the initial transfer request for the student and the appeal request were denied. He stated that after the appeal was denied, a follow-up on the situation was made and the student was found to have been enrolled in Ransom Middle School by using a false address. He stated that at that point, the Transfer Committee received yet another request from Mrs. Dunlap, however the committee found no basis for altering its original recommendation. Motion to accept the recommendation of the Transfer Committee (for that particular student) but to allow the student to remain at Ransom Middle School (where he is currently enrolled without permission) until the end of the semester, was approved unanimously. Original motion (for the remaining transfer recommendations) was unanimously approved.
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
Approved:
1. Internal Funds
1. Spencer Bibbs Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
2. Byrneville Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
3.Carver Middle School for fiscal year 2000-01
*4. Cordova Park Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
5. Hallmark Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
6. Lincoln Park Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
7. Oakcrest Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
*8. Pine Forest High School for fiscal year 2000-01
9. Pine Meadow Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
10. Ernest Ward Middle School for fiscal year 2000-01
(* Audits with findings)
2.Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
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 “I”)
a. Permission to Advertise
AMENDED 1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.17(7) – FAMILY SICK LEAVE TRANSFER
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.17(7) – Family Sick Leave Transfer. Motion was unanimously approved.
ADD 2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.15 – MOMENT OF SILENCE (moved from VII.B.2)
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.15 – Moment of Silence, with change to section II.a to read “Remain silent,” rather than “Remain seated and silent.”
The Board recognized the following speakers:
Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, who believed that the Board needed to develop a consistent policy for dealing with students who challenge the teachers who try to implement this policy.
Mr. Bill Caplinger, who believed that the Board should gather data regarding the educational benefits or other effects (positive or negative) of instituting this policy before adopting.
Board Members expressed various concerns regarding the implementation and enforcement of the policy.
Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”
ADD 3. Notice of Intent to Consider Modifications, Changes and/or Deletions of School Attendance Zone Boundaries (“MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES AND/OR DELETIONS OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE ZONE BOUNDARIES”)
ADD 4. Notice of Intent to Close A.A. Dixon, Byrneville and Pensacola Beach Elementary Schools (“SCHOOL CLOSURES”)
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the notices of intent for “Modifications, Changes and/or Deletions of School Attendance Zone Boundaries” and “School Closures.” (Items 3 and 4) The “notices of intent” as presented, stated that a public hearing would be held on December 18, 2001, however, the Board collectively agreed that the public hearing be held on January 8, 2002, 5:30 p.m.
The Board recognized Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, who expressed her concern that the Board had not given A.A. Dixon Elementary School an adequate opportunity to investigate the possibility of becoming a charter school.
Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
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 Rules Revisions/Additions to Chapters of the RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT – POLICY BOOK, 6Gx17- Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School Board Rules Revisions/Additions to Chapters of the Rules and Procedures of the Escambia County School District – Policy Book, 6Gx17 – Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, with the following addition under policy number 4.03(4) Textbooks and Supplementary Instructional Materials (second paragraph): “Adoption of textbooks from such recommendations shall be considered in regular meetings of the Board.Emergency action in regular Board meetings and action in special meetings of the Board are expressly prohibited by this rule.” (this language was previously deleted from this particular rule) Motion was unanimously approved.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.19(4) – EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY DURING NATIONAL/REGIONAL EMERGENCY
Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.19(4) – Extended Active Duty During National/Regional Emergency, was unanimous.
c. Permission to Repeal Emergency Rule Change
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.19(4) – EXTENDED ACTIVE DUTY DURING NATIONAL/REGIONAL EMERGENCY
Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to repeal emergency rule change, School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.19(4) – Extended Active Duty During National/Regional Emergency, was unanimous.
B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
1. Amend Retention and Recruitment Plan to Approve $1,000 Each for the Five Teacher Finalists to Attend the Florida Center for Teachers in the Summer of 2002 – John DeWitt
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to amend Retention and Recruitment Plan to approve $1,000 each for the five teacher finalists to attend the Florida Center for Teachers in the Summer of 2002, was unanimously approved.
DELETED
2. Discussion Regarding “Moment of Silence” –
Gary L. Bergosh (moved to VII.A.a.2)
ADD 3. Request Approval of Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr., effective December 1, 2001. Dr. DeWitt stated that a change was made to the contract that was originally presented, that there would be no salary increase for Mr. Negron at this time, but rather when all administrative personnel receive an increase. He explained that the change was in an effort to be fair and equitable to all administrative personnel who had not received a salary increase for the current year. Board Members agreed that the change to the original contract regarding no salary increase, was no reflection of the quality of services provided by Mr. Negron, but rather a result of the financial situation that the district was currently in. Mr. Bergosh noted that the Finance Committee also reviewed the contract and made the same recommendation as explained by Dr. DeWitt.
The Board recognized Mrs. Gail Husbands, who expressed her concerns regarding comments made by Board Members regarding this particular item and her appreciation for the services provided Mr. Negron as General Counsel.
Ms. Finkelstein understood concerns expressed regarding fair and equitable treatment to all administrative personnel, however, because the original contract was negotiated with Mr. Negron, in “good faith,” she could not support approval of the revised contract. Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Request Approval of Salary Schedule for Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE)
2. Request Approval of Salary Schedule for Escambia Education Support Personnel Association (EESPA)
3. Request Approval of Salary Schedule for Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association (EECCA)
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval of Salary Schedules for Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE), Escambia Education Support Personnel Association (EESPA), and Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association (EECCA) [Items 1-3].
The Board recognized Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServe Director, who stated that while Educational Support Personnel employees are not satisfied with the proposed salary schedules, they are prepared to accept them.
Motion was unanimously approved.
4. Request Approval of Administrative Transfers
The Superintendent presented his recommendations for Administrative Transfers to the Board. The Superintendent’s recommendations were as follows:
FROM TO DATE
Nichols, Charlie Principal/Weis Asst Elem Pr/Longleaf 11/05/01
Parazine, Sonny Asst ElePrin/Longleaf Principal/Petree/McMillan 11/05/01
Smith, Ann Principal/Petree/McMillan Principal/Weis 11/05/01
Caine, Jerry Acting Const Project Mana/Fac Plan Ed Support Personnel Manager/Ed Support Personnel 11/21/01
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Bergosh to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for Administrative Transfers as presented. Motion was unanimously approved.
5. Request Approval of Administrative Appointment
The Superintendent presented his recommendation for Administrative Appointment to the Board. The Superintendent’s recommendation was as follows:
FROM TO
Lewis, Linda Financial Analyst Director of Payroll Accounting 11/21/01
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for Administrative Transfer of Ms. Linda Lewis from Financial Analyst to Director of Payroll Accounting, effective 11/21/01, was unanimously approved. At the request of the Superintendent, Ms. Lewis came forward to be recognized by the Board.
6. Request Approval of Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Ms. Karen Pope, to serve as a Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education for October 23, 2001 through June 30, 2002. Motion was unanimously approved.
7. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mr. Bergosh, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsion, Items 1 through 7, 9 through 14, 16, 17 and 19 through 21, and to grant a formal hearing request for Items 8, 15 and 18, was unanimous.
NOTE: ITEM NUMBER 8 (Student Number 02-28-851), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 15 (Student Number 02-38-411), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 18 (Student Number 02-41-521), Request Formal Hearing
1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 02-06-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-16-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-18-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-24-171 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 02-25-611 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 02-26-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 02-27-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-28-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-31-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-32-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-33-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-34-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-35-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
14) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-37-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-38-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-39-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 02-40-521 be expelled from all public school of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 HEARING18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-41-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 frames.
19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-42-361 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 02-43-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester 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 02-45-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 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 8. Request reestablishment of Coordinator of Legislative and Community Affairs position on the Personnel Planning Document effective January 1, 2002, and that Mr. Mike Burns fill that position.
Mrs. Stidham moved to “ask the Superintendent to present a recommendation to the Board in December with regard to outsourcing this position (rather than re-establishing), with a cost savings between $25,000 to $30,000.” Mr. Bergosh seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. The Superintendent believed that the services provided by this position had “saved the district money” and noted that the district needed a “presence” in Tallahassee. While Board Members did agree that the services were needed, they believed that due to the current financial situation of the district, all pending contracts needed to be re-assessed.
The Board recognized Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, who believed that the Board should evaluate the services provided by this position to insure that the district is getting “the bang for its buck.”
Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “L”)
1. Contract with Attorney Joe Hammons for Risk Management Defense
On motion by Mr. Bergosh, second by Dr. Jenkins, approval of the contract with Attorney Joe Hammons for Risk Management Defense, was unanimously approved.
DELETED
AMENDED 2. Request Approval of Agreement between the
School Board of Escambia County, Florida andFrancisco M. Negron,
Jr.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman