ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, DECEMBER 18, 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: 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 6:05 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 Mr. John Webb, Chorus Director at Pensacola High School, who had recently passed away. Mr. Darriel White gave the invocation and Deputy Dan Schock led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM
Although not an agenda item, the Board agreed to allow the following presentation:
Recognition of Mr. Sandy Sansing, Sandy Sansing Chevrolet
The Superintendent and Board presented Mr. Sandy Sansing, Sandy Sansing Chevrolet, with a plaque in recognition of his generosity in providing new vehicles for use in Drivers’ Education classes (Drivers’ Education Vehicle Lease Annual Agreement) and for his continued support of public education.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Ron Knowlton Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Tami Buzbee Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Peggy Cole/Sharon Kite Recent Activities at Molino Elementary School
Jack Hood Science Department at Escambia High School (Personnel Issues)
Reverend Ron Lentine Gay/Straight Alliance
Craig Bonelli Gay/Straight Alliance
Reverend Warren Gilpin Gay/Straight Alliance
Jeff Spooneybarger Gay/Straight Alliance
Pastor Gordon Godfrey Gay/Straight Alliance/“Moment of Silence” (proposed rule)
Jan Wasdin “Moment of Silence” (proposed rule)
Linda Pate Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Robert Husbands Comments made by a Representative of the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA)
Ellen Lawrence Proposed School District Calendar for 2002-2003
Susan Frishkorn Gay/Straight Alliance
Colleen Boyett Gay/Straight Alliance
Jim Brothers Gay/Straight Alliance
Cathie Silcox Gay/Straight Alliance
Eric Horind Gay/Straight Alliance/“Moment of Silence” (proposed rule)
Gail Husbands “Time Limit” for Public Forum Speakers
Reverend Sandy O’Steen Gay/Straight Alliance
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) 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. 10-12-01 REGULAR WORKSHOP
2. 11-15-01 SPECIAL MEETING [Update from School Attendance Zone Committee (SAZAC)]
3. 11-15-01 SPECIAL MEETING [Review of School Board Members’ Residence Areas]
DELETE 4. 11-16-01
REGULAR WORKSHOP (deferred to January Regular Meeting)
5. 11-20-01 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
6. 11-20-01 REGULAR MEETING
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1-6). At the request of Mr. Negron, Dr. DeWitt stated that approval of the minutes for November 16, 2001 (Item 4) would be postponed to the January Regular Meeting to allow for further review by the Board. Motion to approve the minutes [Items 1-6 (excluding Item 4)] was unanimously approved.
IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Mrs. Elsa Sjolander, Media Specialist at N.B. Cook Elementary School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of December. Mrs. Sjolander has worked for the district for nine (9) years, with the last four (4) years at N.B. Cook Elementary. In addition to working to make her media center a user-friendly, up-to-date and efficient learning environment, Mrs. Sjolander manages the “Accelerated Reader Program” for her school. She also produces a monthly informative newsletter entitled “The Library Lowdown” which keeps teachers and families informed as to daily library activities. Mrs. Sharon Sudduth, Principal, N.B. Cook Elementary, accepted a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union, on behalf of Mrs. Sjolander, who was unable to attend.
2. PTA Presentation
Ms. Karen Pope, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent activities of the PTA. She reminded the Board of upcoming events (i.e., “Reflections” competition and “Founders Day Luncheon” and “Program Showcase”) and expressed her appreciation to the Board for their support of ECCPTA.
3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities – Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee had discussed items relating to facilities that were pending for this meeting and recommends approval of those items. She stated that the committee also discussed performance contracting and would discuss the “One-Half Cent Sales Tax Extension” at their meeting in January.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Item V.C.1.f.4 was pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote, due to speakers who requested to address the Board concerning that item. On motion by Ms. Finkelstein and second by Dr. Jenkins, the Consent Agenda, except for item pulled was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
Approved:
1. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions; R.C. Lipscomb and C.A. Weis Elementary Schools
2. 2001-2002 School Improvement Plan, Jacqueline Harris Pyramid School of Learning
3. Agreement between Educational Based Services, Inc. and the School District of Escambia County, Florida (January 3, 2002 – May 28, 2002)
4. District Technology Plan
5. Transportation Reimbursement Request
6. Contract between the ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc. and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Youth Services Modification #1, #WIA-2002-04
B. Finance
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of January 2002
2. Check Register for the month of October 2001
3. Financial Statement for the month of October 2001
4. Legal Services
Summary of all legal fees
5. Legal Services
General Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $1,525.50
b) Eric Eggen, P.A. $350.00
c) John Allbritton, P.A. $500.00
d) Robert N. Heath, P.A. $174.25
6. Legal Services
Risk Management Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $12,713.87
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $4,382.38
c) Steven Baker, P.A. $5,179.00
7. Budget Amendments
a) Resolution 3: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 3: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 3: Capital Projects Fund
8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I & II for December 2001
b) Scrap Lists I, II, III & IV for December 2001
10. Independent Auditor’s Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2001 for:
a) Beulah Academy of Science, Inc.
b) Escambia Charter School, Inc.
c) The Intervention Group, Inc. d/b/a Pensacola Academy of Success
d) Reaching Your Dreams, Inc. d/b/a/ Dr. Ruby J. Gainer Charter School
ADD 11. Approval of Budget Reduction Plan
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Chester, Sharon speech therapist 12/03/01 ESE/Hall Center
Dixon, Sue teacher 11/09/01 Yniestra
Ledkins, Cynthia law enf ins 11/16/01 George Stone (part-time)
Peterson, Paula hear imp teacher 11/13/01 ESE/Hall Center
b. Reappointments
1. annual
-none
2. professional
-none
3.4th year annual
-none
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Meyers, Cheryl SEMS Transportation 01/02/02
Parker, Dan Suter Maintenance 12/03/01
d. Out-of-field
1.appointments
-none
2. reappointments
-none
3.transfers
-none
4. other
Fischer, Dianna Brown-Barge Mid
Lewis, Martin Brown-Barge Mid
e. Resignations/Retirements
Badessa, Marilyn systems analyst Data Ctr 01/31/02 (Ret)
Berry, William teacher ESEAL 12/31/01 (Ret)
Covert, Benjamin Dir/Applic Support Data Ctr 01/31/02 (Ret)
Foreman, Buford teacher George Stone 01/09/02 (Ret)
Fox, Joan Acting Principal Spencer Bibbs 12/31/01 (Ret)
Gardner, Christine teacher Pine Forest 12/18/01
Goodson, Hilda teacher Century 11/21/01
Henehan, Diane teacher Woodham 01/07/02
Jardine, Thomas teacher Brentwood Mid 12/07/01
Koonce, Lori speech therapist Hallmark 11/30/01
Lambert, Tamatha teacher Workman 11/21/01
Markham, John teacher Escambia 12/18/01
McLeod, Joan data control clerk Transportation 12/31/01 (Ret)
Moorer, Stephanie teacher Washington 11/16/01
Simmons, Alicia teacher Escambia 12/18/01
Thompson, Linda Subject Area Spec Hall Ctr 01/31/02 (Ret)
Townsend, Henry Psychologist Hall Ctr 01/04/02
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Butler, Jacquelyn data control clerk/Maintenance 11/13-12/07-01
Jackson, Lisa teacher/Semmes 12/3-18/01
*Kostic, Laurie teacher/Homebound 10/17-12/18/01
*Rudd, Christine teacher/Lipsomb 12/5-18/01
Smith, Pamela teacher/Beulah 1/3/02-5/28/02
*FMLA
2. Request approval for instructional employee #651574 be terminated under Florida Statute 231.36 effective November 16, 2001
3. Report the death of John Webb, choral director at Pensacola High, on December 3, 2001
ADD 4. Request approval of the attached final School District Calendar for the 2002-2003 school year
Dr. DeWitt moved to approve the final School District Calendar for the 2002-2003 school year, with the following changes:
1) Designate January 3 as “Break Day” and January 6 and 7 as “10 Month Instructional Days beyond students” (in-service days)
2) Elimination of President’s Day (February 17) as a “Holiday” and addition of Memorial Day (May 26) as a “Holiday”
3) Eliminate April 21 as a “Break Day”, change April 18 from “Break Day” to “Holiday” identified as “Spring Break” and identify March 17 through March 21 as “March Break” rather than “Spring Break”
Motion was seconded by Mr. Bergosh. Dr. DeWitt explained the reasoning for the proposed changes, noting that they may foster bargainable issues, which would be resolved by the unions and the District upon approval of the calendar. Dr. Jenkins expressed concerns regarding the financial impact of the proposed changes to the calendar and suggested that the calendar (with proposed changes) be reviewed by the “calendar committee” prior to Board approval.
The Board recognized the following speakers who expressed various concerns regarding this issue:
Elizabeth Burdek, Sheldon Dykes, Bob Husbands, Madonna Jackson-Williams, Ellen Lawrence*, Ron Knowlton, Mike Horgan, Susan Watson, Sharon Davis, Arlene Costello, Debra Drum, Teresa Watford. (*At the request of Ms. Finkelstein, the Board unanimously agreed to allow Ellen Lawrence one additional minute to complete her presentation.)
Ms. Finkelstein stated that although she did support the motion, she did not believe that parents and employees had been adequately advised on the impact of the calendar.
Dr. Jenkins offered a substitute motion to “postpone approval of the calendar for sixty (60) days.” Substitute motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein. Upon inquiry by Mrs. Stidham, Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, stated that postponing approval of the calendar for sixty (60) days would adversely affect scheduling for high schools, noting that scheduling would begin on February 1, 2002. Dr. Jenkins moved, and Ms. Finkelstein seconded, to amend the substitute motion to “postpone approval of the calendar for 30 days and in the interim refer it to the ‘calendar committee’.”
The Board recognized Gail Husbands, who expressed her concerns regarding this issue.
Amended substitute motion was approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Mr. Bergosh voting “No.”
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Archer, Diana (Promo) Teacher Asst Spec 11/19/01 Transportation
Hale, Maggie (Promo) Teacher Asst Spec 12/03/01 Transportation
Hanks, Kim A. Teacher Asst Spec 11/30/01 Transportation
Schultz, Arthur J. AC/Refrig Mech I 11/05/01 Maintenance
Taite, Brenda I. Custodial Wkr I 11/14/01 Washington
Williams, Vera M. Teacher Asst Spec 11/29/01 Transportation
b. Resignations/Retirements
Brown, Victoria L. (Ret) Food Service Asst I 11/09/01 Escambia
January-Williams, D. (Ret) School Bus Operator 11/13/01 Transportation
Lodge, Rebecca Early Childhood Asst 12/03/01 Navy Point
c. Terminations
Casey, Donna Teacher Assistant 11/30/01 PHS
Leake, Douglas Custodial Wkr I 11/07/01 Pleasant Grove
Marshall, Amber Teacher Asst Special 10/26/01 Escambia
Odom, Michelle School Bus Operator 11/30/0 Transportation
AMENDEDd. Suspensions
-Employee #5626-9610-3, A/C Refrig Mech II at
Maintenance, suspended five (5) four (4) work days
without pay effective 01/02/2002 for misconduct
-Employee #5521-9615-1, Custodial Inspector/Trainer at Custodial Department, suspended one (1) work day without pay effective 12/19/01 for misconduct
e. Dismissals
-none
f. Leave of Absence
Balkum, Nelda Tea Asst Sp/Transp 11/29/01-02/28/02 Medical
Beagles, Ann Tea Asst/Clubbs 10/25/01-05/25/02 Personal
Brooks, Myrtice Tea Asst Sp/Transp 10/2/01-01/31/02 Medical*
Clark, Suzanne Tea Asst/Oakcrest 12/03/01-05/23/02 Personal
Clemmons, Charloote (Ext) Tea Asst/Bailey 09/01/01-01/04/02 Personal
Daniels, Maxine (Ext) Tea Ass Sp/Transp 11/21/01-11/20/02 Medical
Hardy, Sherryle Sch Bus Op/Transp 10/29/01-05/23/02 Maternity*
Hendrix, Susan Comp Ntwk Asst/W’ham 12/10/01-01/04/02 Medical
Lemonis, Mary Tea Asst/Pleasant Gve 11/05/01-05/23/02 Personal
Manning, Edith Tea Asst Sp/Westgate 11/07/01-02/22/02 Maternity*
Odom, James (Ext) Cust Wkr I/EHS 11/24/01-03/01/02 Medical*
Osborn, Michael (Ext) Sch Bus Op/Transp 11/28/01-05/23/02 Medical
Osborne-Jones, Cynthia (Ext) Tea Asst/Wedgewood 0/31/01-01/07/01 Personal
Parker, Shirley Food Ser Asst I/Bibbs 11/13/01-02/04/02 Medical*
Purify, Carrie (Ext) Cust Wkr I/Hallmark 09/27/01-01/31/02 Medical
Quarles, Cynthia (Ext) Cust Wkr I/Bailey 12/01/01-01/31/02 Medical
Sherman, Joyce (Ext) Tea Asst/West PNS 12/31/01-05/23/02 Personal
Stewart, Emily Food Ser Asst I/Workman 12/12/01-05/23/02 Personal
*FMLA
g. Special Requests
-none
3. Risk Management
a. Liability Claim Mediated Settlement
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. Purchasing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1. Bid Award: Ceiling Tile, Bid # 020802
2. License Addendum: Fast Forward Software for ESEAL
3. Annual Agreement Renewal: School Bus Driver Drug and Alcohol Testing
4. Violence Prevention Curriculum Kits
5. ITI Microcomputers for Escambia High School Media Center
6. Dell Microcomputers for Woodham High School
7. Apple Microcomputers for O.J. Semmes Elementary School
8. Floor Covering at Jim Allen & O.J. Semmes Elementary Schools, and End User Support
9. Architect/Engineering Services: Districtwide Wireless Network Study
10. Bid Award: New Media Center at Ensley Elementary School
11. Bid Award: General Renovations at Warrington Elementary School
12. Bid Extension/Renewal: Canopy and Sidewalks
13. Architect/Engineering Services: HVAC Building #1 and General Renovations at Bellview Middle School and HVAC Renovations at Ransom Middle School
14. Architect/Engineering Services: General Renovations at Bratt Elementary, Cordova Park Elementary, Pine Meadow Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle, Workman Middle and the PE facilities at Northview High School
15. Architect/Engineering Services: General Renovations at Brentwood Middle School and General Renovations/Additions at Brown Barge Middle School
16. Architect/Engineering Services: Remodel Phase II at Longleaf and McArthur Elementary Schools, General Renovations at Pleasant Grove Elementary School, and Renovations/Additions at Suter Elementary School
17. Architect/Engineering Services: Phase I, Building 1 at Escambia High School
18. Architect/Engineering Services: General Renovations at Oakcrest Elementary and Pine Forest High Schools and Locker Room Additions at Pine Forest High School
19. Architect/Engineering Services: New K-8 School “C” (Molino/Barrineau Park)
20. Architect/Engineering Services: K-8 School (Century/Carver)
21. Architect/Engineering Services: Districtwide Roof Survey
22. Architect/Engineering Services: Districtwide Site & Floor Plan Disks
23. Architect/Engineering Services: HVAC Renovations at George Stone Vocational
24. Architect/Engineering Services: HVAC Renovations at Brownsville Middle School
25. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order # 220131 (A.E. New, Jr., Inc.)
26. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order # 217719 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
27. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 226633 (Seminole Electric Co., Inc.)
28. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order # 222587 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
29. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 230305 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
30. Asbestos Abatement at Jim Allen Elementary School
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Interior Renovations at Longleaf and McArthur Elementary
B. Miscellaneous
1. General Renovations, Remodeling and Additions at Ferry Pass Middle
2. New Cafeteria at Navy Point Elementary
3. Request for Approval for Improvements on Leased Property on Portion of the Ernest Ward Middle School Campus
4. Portable #C400013700 at Pine Meadow Elementary
5. Attachment “A” – Special Terms and Conditions of Agreement with Architects and Engineers
6. Acquisition of Navy Boulevard Property by Patwill Company, Inc.
2. Maintenance
-No items submitted
3. Transportation
A. Miscellaneous
1. Donation of School Buses to Escambia Charter School
4. School Food Services
-No items submitted
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
G. Internal Auditing
1. Internal Funds
-No items submitted
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
-No items submitted
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 “H”)
a. Permission to Advertise
-No items submitted
b. Permission to Adopt
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.17(7) – FAMILY SICK LEAVE TRANSFER
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.17(7) – Family Sick Leave Transfer. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.16 – MOMENT OF SILENCE
Motion made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.16 – Moment of Silence. Dr. DeWitt offered a substitute motion, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.16 – Moment of Silence, which would read as follows:
1. Every student shall observe one minute of silence in each class at the commencement of every school day to reflect on the day’s activities.
2. During the minute of silence:
a. Each student shall:
a. Remain seated and silent;
b. Make no distracting display; and/or
c. Not interfere with, distract or impede other pupils in the exercise of individual choice; and,
b. No person, employee or agenda of the district shall:
a. Coerce, advocate or encourage in any way whatsoever prayer or any religious activity by pupils;
b. Discourage in any way whatsoever prayer or any religious activity by pupils.
3. School principals, or their designees, shall initiate the minute of silence for the entire student body via the public address system.
Substitute motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein. Dr. DeWitt stated that he believed that the proposed changes were more “restrictive” and would give students less discretion. Mrs. Stidham did not believe that a student could be required to remain seated during the “Moment of Silence” and noted that enforcement of that restriction would burden teachers. Mr. Bergosh noted that the purpose of the rule was to give students an opportunity for a moment of silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day and believed that students should not be forced to remain seated during that time.
The Board recognized Madonna Jackson-Williams who suggested that the Board develop a policy to discipline students who violate the rule.
Substitute motion failed 3-2, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.” Original motion was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No."
B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
-No items submitted
C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
1. Student Recommendations
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 14, 16 through 23, 26, and 27, and to grant a formal hearing request for Items 15, 25, 28, and 29, was unanimous.
NOTE: ITEM NUMBER 15 (Student Number 02-58-521), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 25 (Student Number 02-69-1221), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 28 (Student Number 02-79-411), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 29 (Student Number 02-81-521), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 24 (Student Number 02-68-061), Deleted
1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 02-22-851 not be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County.
2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 02-36-561 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.
3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 02-41-521 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.
4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-47-951 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.
5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-48-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and the entire 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.
6) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-49-521 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 02-50-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and the entire 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommend that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-51-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and the entire 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 02-52-851 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.
10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-53-221 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 02-54-851 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.
12) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-55-851 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.
13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-56-601 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.
14) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-57-601 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 HEARING15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-58-521 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.
16) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-59-1231 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.
17) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-61-411 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.
18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-62-521 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.
19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-63-521 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 02-64-671 be expelled from al 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.
21) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-65-061 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.
22) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-66-061 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.
23) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-67-061 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.
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24) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due
process committee, student number 02-68-061 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 HEARING25) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-69-1221 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.
26) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-74-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the 1st 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.
27) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-77-411 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING28) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-79-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school yea 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 29) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-81-521 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.
ADD 2. Recommend that employee number 395431 be suspended without pay effective December 19, 2001 pending further recommendation regarding termination of employment to be presented to the Board at its regular meeting on January 15, 2002
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 395431 be suspended without pay effective December 19, 2001 pending further recommendation regarding termination of employment to be presented to the Board at it regular meeting on January 15, 2002, was unanimous.
ADD 3. Recommend approval of Mrs. Barbara Linker as Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Affairs effective January 2, 2002
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Mrs. Barbara Linker as Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business Affairs effective January 2, 2002, was unanimous. The Superintendent asked Ms. Linker to come forward to be recognized by the Board.
ADD 4. Recommend approval of contract for Mr. Mike Burns effective January 2, 2002
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for approval of contract for Mr. Mike Burns, effective January 2, 2002. Dr. Jenkins and Ms. Finkelstein expressed concerns regarding the amount of the contract and the current financial situation of the District. In answer to Ms. Finkelstein’s inquiry, Mr. Bergosh stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance did not meet this month and therefore, had not reviewed this particular contract. Mr. Bergosh expressed his support of the contract, noting that he believes the District needed to have a “voice” in the Legislature. The Superintendent noted that many school districts have two or three similar positions representing them in the Legislature and believed that the District needed to be represented in the Legislature. The Board recognized Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, who expressed her concerns regarding this issue.
Dr. DeWitt believed that the contract as presented was “open-ended,” with no accountability in terms of performance. He also expressed concerns regarding the amount of the contract and the current financial situation of the District and stated that he would not support the motion to approve.
The Board recognized Mr. Bill Caplinger, who expressed his concerns regarding this issue.
Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
-No items submitted
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman