ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, APRIL 16, 2002
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 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Carl Leiterman gave the invocation and Mr. Negron led the pledge of allegiance.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Byron Parker Renaming N.B. Cook Elementary after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Marion Williams Roy Hyatt Environmental Center
Bob Husbands Pre-K Programs
CALL TO ORDER
Dr. DeWitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions and amendments to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, adoption of the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DELETE1.
03-04-02 SPECIAL MEETING
2. 03-15-02 SPECIAL MEETING
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3. 03-15-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP
03-19-02 REGULAR MEETING
Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes for the March 15, 2002 Special Meeting (Item 2) and March 19, 2002 Regular Meeting (Item 4), was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Ms. Kathy Heckman, Administrative Clerk II at Bellview Middle School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of March. Ms. Heckman was given a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
2. PTA Presentation
Ms. Karen Pope, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA and expressed her appreciation to the Board and the Superintendent for their support.
3. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance – Gary Bergosh
Mr. Bergosh stated that the committee had discussed items relating to finance that were pending for this meeting. He noted that the committee had expressed a desire to include items related to “purchasing” in their future reviews and had decided to continue with regular “monthly” meetings.
4. 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 had discussed and would like to be involved with the District in promoting, the proposed “One-Half Cent Sales Tax” extension.
5. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Human Resources and Minority Recruitment/Retention – Elmer Jenkins
Dr. Jenkins stated that the committee had discussed items relating to human resource services that were pending for this meeting. He stated that the committee had also briefly discussed “Privatization of Custodial Services” and noted that the committee found many “pros and cons” related to that issue.
Dr. Jenkins took the opportunity to respond to concerns made by Marion Williams during Public Forum.
DELETE 6. Citizens Advisory
Committee (CAC) for Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and
Linda Finkelstein
V.CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.D.15, Item V.D.16, Item V.D.22 and Item V.D.23 by Dr. DeWitt. On motion by Ms. Finkelstein and second by Dr. Jenkins, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled was unanimously approved.
A.Curriculum and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
Approved:
1.Governor’s Family Literacy Initiative
2.Child Assistance Services Team Program: A Proposal in Response to RFP from School Readiness Coalition
3.Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia and Department of Juvenile Justice
AMENDED 4. Proposal for School-Age Child Care Rates Schedule for 2002-2003 School Year
5.Inter-District Agreement between Santa Rosa County School District and Escambia County School District for Provision of Educational Services for Certain Students
B.Finance
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
Approved:
1.Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of May 2002
2.Check Register for the month of March 2002
3.Financial Statement for the month of March 2002
4.Legal Services:
Summary of all legal fees
5.Legal Services:
General Fund
a)Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,574.80
b)Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $878.96
c)John Albritton, P.A. $200.00
6.Legal Services:
Risk Management Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $12,220.60
b)Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $4,249.70
c)Steven Baker, P.A .$9,900.00
7.Budget Amendments
a)Resolution 7: General Operating Fund
b)Resolution 7: Other Special Revenue Fund
c)Resolution 7: Capital Projects Fund
8. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a)Auction Lists I and II for April 2002
b)Scrap Lists I, II, III and IV for April 2002
9.Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
a.Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Metz, Stacey Child Find Specialist 04/15/02 FDLRS
b.Reappointments
1.Annual
-none
2.Professional
-none
3.4th Year Annual
-none
c.Transfers
-None
d.Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
-none
2.Reappointments
-none
3.Transfers
-none
4. Other
-none
e. Resignations/Retirements
NAME POSITION WORK LOCATION DATE
McCarthy, Robert teacher Pensacola High 04/15/02
McInnis, Kimberly teacher Judy Andrews 03/21/02 (part-time)
f. Special Requests
1.Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
AMENDED
Archer Alexander, Molly
teacher/Bailey
04/22/02-05/28/02
*Goolsby, Melissa teacher/Cook 03/15/02-04/30/02
*Kelly, Michelle teacher/Lipscomb 03/15/02-05/28/02
*Remke, Julie teacher/Tate 04/17/02-05/19/02
*Sampson, Nancy teacher/Westgate Ctr 04/08/02-05/28/02
*Shealy, Robin teacher/Bellview Mid 04/17/02-05/28/02
*Stanley, Denisha teacher/Brentwood Mid 04/23/02-05/28/02
*Taliaferro, Kimberly teacher/Oakcrest 04/02/02-05/28/02
*FMLA
2. Request approval that Tate, Woodham, Washington, Escambia, Pine Forest High and Pensacola High be given 20 additional 7-hour days of employment for guidance services for the month of July; and that Northview and West Florida High be given 10 additional 7-hour days for the month of July
3.Request approval to delete the job description of Senior Systems Analyst
4. Request approval to revise the job description of Analyst – Systems Support to read Analyst – Systems
5.Request approval to adopt the 2002-2003 amended school calendar to include the one-half day early release, 9-week grading periods, employee holidays and work schedule
2.Educational Support Personnel
a.Appointments
-None
b.Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Battle, Judy School Data Spec I 03/22/02 Dixon
ADD Cannon, Loretta (Ret) Food Service Asst 1 03/21/02 Oakcrest
Fields, Edna Custodial Worker I 03/06/02 Beulah
Gabriel, John Custodial Worker I 03/29/02 Semmes
Hayes, Barry (Ret) School Bus Operator 02/28/02 Transportation
Hill, Roosevelt (Ret) Custodial Worker I 02/28/02 Pensacola High
Payne, Margaret Teacher Asst (Spec) 03/29/02 Lakeview
Smith, Alice (Ret) School Data Spec I 01/07/02 Molino
Smith, Elizabeth (Ret) Food Service Asst II 02/18/02 Pensacola High
Wright, Brenda School Data Spec II 03/19/02 Blue Angels
c. Terminations
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Dean, James Custodial Worker I 03/14/02 Beggs
Taite, Brenda Custodial Worker I 03/20/02 Washington
Witherspoon, Tammy Food Service Asst I 03/20/02 Washington
d.Suspensions
ADD Employee #5501-951-12, Custodial Worker I at Washington High, suspended without pay until further notice, effective April 17, 2002 for misconduct
ADD Employee #5501-0031-1, Custodial Worker I at Jim Allen Elementary, suspended without pay for fifteen (15) working days, effective April 17, 2002 for misconduct
ADD Employee #8601-9620-134, School Bus Operator in Transportation, suspended without pay for ten (10) working days, effective April 17, 2002 for misconduct
e.Dismissals
ADD - Employee #8311-0791-10, Early Childhood Assistant at Sid Nelson Cyesis Center, be terminated effective Wednesday, April 17, 2002 for misconduct
f. Leave of Absence
DELETE
Alden, Darlene Tea Asst (Spec)/Holm
03/18/02-05/23/02
Personal
Baldwin, Theresa Tea Asst (Spec)/Transp 04/01/02-05/23/02 Medical*
Chase, Elizabeth Tea Asst (Spec)/Weis 3/22/02-04/22/02 Medical
Edwards, Kita Custodial Wkr I/Weis 04/02/02-08/05/02 Maternity
Manning, Edith (Ext) Tea Asst (Spec)/Esc Wstgt 03/31/02-11/07/02 Personal
McWilliams, Tania Food Serv Asst I/Weis 03/20/02-10/18/02 Maternity
Robinson, Donna Sch Bus Oper/Transp 03/18/02-05/23/02 Personal
Worthey, Octavia Food Serv Asst I/Bibbs 03/18/02-05/24/02 Medical
*FMLA
g.Special Requests
-None
3.Risk Management
a.Global Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claim
b.Settlement of Vehicle Accident Claim
4.Employee Services
-No items submitted
5.Affirmative Action
DELETE
a. Home Grown Teacher Cohort
Program
D.Purchasing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1.Bid Award: Print Shop Supplies, Bid #022002
2.Bid Award: Custodial Supplies, Bid #022102
3.Bid Award: Purchasing Agreement for Antifreeze, Motor Oil & Transmission Fluid, Bid #022803
4.Bid Award: Audio Visual Supplies, Bid #022904
5.Bid Award: Sports Equipment Supplies, Bid #023004
6.Bid Award: Dishwasher, Bid #023103
7.Bid Award / Agreement Extension: Pharmacy Benefit Management Services
8.Bid Award / Agreement Extension: Healthcare Benefit Management Services
9.Bid Award Extension: Slush-Type Beverages, Bid #004803
10.Bid Award Extension: Dishwashing Detergent, Bid #014003
11.Band Room Furniture and Cabinets for Escambia High School
12.Enterasys Network Equipment for the District Wide Area Network (WAN)
13.Wavenet Network Equipment for the District Wide Area Network (WAN)
14.Annual Copier Maintenance Service Plan Renewal for District Print Shop
*15.Dell Microcomputers for George Stone Vocational Center (Item pulled for separate vote)
*16.ITI Microcomputers for Escambia High School (Item pulled for separate vote)
17.Advance Placement Testing Materials for Pensacola High School
18.Buckstaff Media Center Furniture for Spencer Bibbs Elementary School
19.Annual Periodical Subscriptions
20.Smart Boards for Brentwood Elementary School
21.Dell Microcomputer Lease for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology
*22.Apple Microcomputers for C. A. Weis Elementary School (Item pulled for separate vote)
*23.Dell Microcomputers for Blue Angels Elementary School (Item pulled for separate vote)
24.Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #229328 (Deaf Communications Specialists)
25.Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #231550 (Landrum Temporary Services)
26.Bid Award: Kitchen HVAC Renovations at Myrtle Grove Elementary School
27.Bid Award: Fire Alarm Improvements at Bellview Elementary School
28.Bid Award: Phase I Drainage at C. A. Weis Elementary School
29.Bid Award: Parking Lot Improvements at Sherwood Elementary School
30.Bid Award: Cafeteria Addition at Wedgewood Middle School
31.Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement, Building #1 at Escambia High School
32.Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement, Buildings 1, 2, & 3 at Brentwood Middle School
33.Bid Award: Phase I, Building #1 Renovations at Escambia High School
34.Bid Award: HVAC Renovations for Wings 200 & 300 at Brownsville Middle School
35.Bid Award: Pre-Purchase of Materials for Cordova Park Elementary School
36.Bid Award: Additions and Renovations at Brown Barge Middle School
37.Bid Award: Renovations at Brentwood Middle School
38.Bid Award: Renovations at Ransom Middle School
39.Design/Build Construction Services: New K-8 School (Molino/Barrineau Park)
40.Asbestos Abatement at Warrington Elementary School
41.Asbestos Consulting Services for Montclair, Pine Meadow & Navy Point Elementary Schools
42.Asbestos Abatement at Brownsville Middle School
43.Asbestos Consulting Services for Brentwood Middle School
44.Instructional Television Headend Equipment Systems at Brentwood, Ensley, Montclair and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools
45.Floor Covering at Warrington Elementary School
AMENDED
46.Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #231989 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
47.Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #232520 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)
48.Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #230103 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
49.Change Notice #11 to Purchase Order #196648 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
*Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, for Items 15, 16, 22, and 23 to “be held till the next meeting so that staff can follow the directions that the Board gave them last month (at the March 19, 2002 Regular Meeting) in terms of “bulk purchases.” Dr. DeWitt reiterated his statements from the April 15, 2002 Regular Workshop noting that the intent of the Lease/Purchase Program as approved at the March 19, 2002 was as follows:
1) The Escambia County School District will consider all options,including leasing, lease purchase, or purchasing in the acquisition of all technology. Each purchase must be accompanied with a budgetary and educational rationale as to the option decided upon.
2)All purchases will be limited to four (4) cycles per calendar year in order to maximize volume discounting.
3)In order to effectively use technology, the priority of the use of funds should be earmarked for in-service. All leases/purchases of technology should have clear documentation on what the in-service component will be.
Dr. DeWitt stated that his concern with Items 15, 16, 22 and 23 related to the concept of “bulk purchases.” He stated that representatives from various companies (i.e., Dell, Apple) support the concept of “bulk purchases,” noting that it results in volume discounting. Because each item (Items 15, 16, 22, and 23) would require a separate purchase order, he believed that the Board should hold those items until the May Regular Meeting so that they could be combined with the purchases for May. Mr. Bergosh stated that while he supported the Lease/Purchase Program (as approved at the March 19, 2002 Regular Meeting), he did have concerns that staff had not yet had enough time to implement the program. He stated that as long as school programs were not negatively affected by postponing those purchases, he would support the motion. Mrs. Stidham believed that in the future, the Board needed to be “clear” as to when programs, such as the Lease/Purchase Program, should be implemented. She also believed that staff should be given the opportunity to develop and present a proposal on ways to handle new Board approved programs. Mr. Don Manderson, Director of Management Information Systems (MIS), stated that staff was currently in the process of developing a procedure for complying with the Lease/Purchase Program and requested that the Board not postpone the requested purchases.
After discussion, Mrs. Stidham stated that while she had no problem with the Lease/Purchase Program, she would like staff to have the opportunity to present a plan for complying with the program. Mr. Bergosh stated that while he supported the Lease/Purchase Program, he would not support the motion to hold the items (Items 15, 16, 22 and 23) until the next meeting. Ms. Finkelstein stated that although she believed that any opportunity to save money should be taken advantage of, she would not support the motion to hold the items (Items 15, 15, 22 and 23) until the next meeting. Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham, Ms. Finkelstein and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.” Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Bergosh to approve Items 15, 16, 22 and 23, was approved unanimously.
E.Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
Approved:
1.Facilities Planning
A.Final Payments
1.Canopies and Sidewalks at Edgewater Elementary School
2.Design Build Classroom Additions at Beulah Elementary, Bellview Elementary and West Pensacola Elementary Schools
B.Miscellaneous
1.Snoezelen Project/Westgate Agreement between Escambia County and Escambia County School Board
2.Transportation
A.Miscellaneous
1.Donate Bus #6-85 to Gainer Charter School
3.Maintenance
-No items submitted
4.School Food Services
-No items submitted
F.Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
G.Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
Approved:
1.Internal Funds
-No items submitted
2.Inventory Adjustment Reports
3.Other
-No items submitted
VI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DELETE/ADD
1.Privatization of Custodial Services (March 4, 2002 Special
Meeting)
VII.NEW BUSINESS
A.PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
a.Permission to Advertise
1.Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida to Name the Media Center at Ensley Elementary School the John Dell Hucabee Media Center – Elmer Jenkins
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve for advertising, “Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida to Name the Media Center at Ensley Elementary School the John Dell Hucabee Media Center.”
The Board recognized Patty Forrester and Madonna Jackson-Williams, who expressed their support of this item.
Mrs. John Dell Hucabee although appreciative of the efforts made regarding this request, stated that she would respectfully decline this honor. Dr. DeWitt explained that the motion was simply to advertise the “Notice of Intent” and noted that the item would be presented at the May Regular Meeting for adoption, at which time he hoped that Mrs. Hucabee would reconsider.
The Board also recognized LeRoy Boyd, who stated that while he was not opposed to this item, he was concerned with the “inconsistency” of the Board regarding their decisions in naming school facilities. He stated that the Board had rejected a previous request regarding the naming of the technical high school (West Florida High School of Advanced Technology) after Mr. Waymon Wynn. In response to comments made by Mr. Boyd, Dr. Jenkins requested that the official record be reviewed regarding his vote on the naming of the New Technical High School.
Motion to approve for advertising was unanimous.
2.School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.06(5)(a) – School Board Meetings Regarding Changes to Published Agenda – Cary Stidham
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve for advertising, School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.06(5)(a) – School Board Meetings Regarding Changes to Published Agenda, was unanimous.
b.Permission to Adopt
The Chairman called for public hearing on the following items:
AMENDED 1. Notice of Intent to Adopt Rule Permitting Transfer of Former A.A. Dixon Elementary School Students
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt “Rule Permitting Transfer of Former A.A. Dixon Elementary School Students.” Motion to adopt was approved unanimously.
2. Notice of Intent to Adopt Relocation of Judy Andrews Pre-K and Petree Pre-K to Existing K-5 Sites
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt “Relocation of Judy Andrews Pre-K and Petree Pre-K to Existing K-5 Sites.”
The Board recognized Bonnie Exner, who expressed general concerns regarding the issue of Pre-K programs.
Motion to adopt was approved unanimously.
3. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-4.03(6) – TEXTBOOKS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to adopt amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-4.03(6) – Textbooks and Supplementary Instructional Materials.
The Board recognized Madonna Jackson-Williams, who expressed her concerns regarding this issue.
Motion to adopt was approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.”
B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
DELETE
1. The Ultimate PEP Rally Event – Gary
Bergosh
2. Resolution Regarding Pre-K Programs – John DeWitt
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, research has proven the effectiveness of early education for children from birth to age four; and
WHEREAS, the Escambia County School District’s preschool program is ranked as one of the most effective
pre-k programs in the State, having shown a 2.4 months learning gain for each month the child is in the program; and
WHEREAS, many of our vulnerable children live in poverty and come to school academically unprepared; and
WHEREAS, families who are in poverty, tend to have limited resources available, and need community support to help improve their child’s readiness for school; and
WHEREAS, the proposed charter school at the Dixon Elementary School will have ample space to provide pre-school programs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Escambia County School Board, in partnership with the new charter school, will establish a model Birth to Four Program at the Dixon site, which will serve families in the Dixon neighborhood and that these services will be fully funded by federal and state grants.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the program will coordinate a full continuum of services, including but not limited to pre-natal education for pregnant women, enriched child care for children birth to age two, and a full pre-k education program for children age three and four.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to adopt the “Resolution Regarding Pre-K Programs.” Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Dr. DeWitt reiterated concerns he had expressed at the April 15, 2002 Regular Workshop regarding the need for a pre-k program within the Dixon neighborhood. Mrs. Stidham did not believe that the District was in a position financially, to afford the placement of a pre-k program at the Dixon site. She noted that students in the Dixon attendance zone were already being serviced with pre-k opportunities through the McMillan Center. She had concerns about the uncertainties within the resolution regarding costs for transportation, administration, lunches, etc. Mrs. Stidham wanted staff to review the issue and present a recommendation as to another regular school location where a similar program could be placed and the associated costs. She stated that she could not support the motion to approve the resolution at this time. Dr. Jenkins had concerns with the placement of a pre-k program at the Dixon site during the first year of the charter school. He believed that other charter schools would request a pre-k program at their sites if a program was placed at Dixon. He wanted staff to review the general issue of pre-k programs in charter schools. He also believed that the placement of a pre-k program at the Dixon site may “dilute” the program at the McMillan Center, noting students within the Dixon attendance zone already attend the pre-k programs offered there. Mr. Bergosh had concerns with treating the Dixon charter school differently from others by placing a pre-k program there. He stated that he might consider the placement of a similar program at another regular school location and believed that staff would need to review that issue. He stated that because the Board had already made many budget cuts and closed several programs, he could not support placing a pre-k program at the Dixon site.
The Board recognized Gail Husbands who expressed her support of the proposed resolution.
Dr. DeWitt responded to concerns regarding the costs associated with the placement of a pre-k program at the Dixon site, noting that according to staff, there would be no cost but rather a type of “washout.” He stated that students from the Dixon attendance zone currently transported to the McMillan Center would simply be transported to Dixon and the lunches they would receive at the McMillan Center would be received at Dixon. He noted that the pre-k program at the Dixon site would not be administered by the charter school, but rather just housed within that facility. Upon inquiry by Dr. Jenkins, Mr. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I, briefly explained how he believed that placement of a pre-k program at Dixon may affect other pre-k programs. Ms. Finkelstein inquired as to whether approval of this resolution would give other charter schools the expectation that they would be entitled to a pre-k program within their facility. Mr. Negron advised that the removal of the word “partnership” (“partnership with the new charter school”) from the resolution would clearly address the fact that the pre-k program would not be administered by the charter school, but rather just housed within that facility. Dr. DeWitt amended his motion to read “that the Escambia County School Board will house a model Birth to Four Program at the Dixon site.” Amended motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein. Ms. Finkelstein stated that because she believed that the placement of a pre-k program at the Dixon site was an opportunity that would benefit not only the students in that community but also their parents, siblings and the community itself, she would support the amended motion. Amended motion failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”
C.ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
1. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsion, Items 1 through 5, Items 7 through 12, Items 14 through 17, and to grant a formal hearing request for Items 6 and 13, was unanimous.
NOTE: ITEM NUMBER 6 (Student Number 02-119-281), Request Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 13 (Student Number 02-135-281), Request Formal Hearing
1. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, 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.
2. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-115-121 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.
3. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-116-591 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 02-117-951 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 02-118-951 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING 6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-119-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and the first semester 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.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-120-221 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.
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-122-521 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.
9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-123-951 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.
10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-124-951 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.
11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-125-601 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.
12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-126-601 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 HEARING 13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-135-281 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.
14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-141-862 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.
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-142-862 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.
16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 02-144-411 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.
17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 02-148-411 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.
ADD 2. Recommend that employee #8121-0866-2 be reinstated to her position at the Beggs Educational Center effective April 17, 2002. Reinstatement of this employee would require that she receive all back compensation, leave and retirement from the suspension date of November 21, 2001 to the present.
Motion by Mr. Bergosh, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 8121-0866-2 be reinstated to her position at the Beggs Educational Center effective April 17, 2002, with reinstatement of this employee to require that she receive all back compensation, leave and retirement from the suspension date of November 21, 2001 to the present, was unanimous.
D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
-No items submitted
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Prior to adjournment, Mr. Negron advised the Board that the Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association and WEAR-3 in celebration of Law Week, would host a televised town hall discussion between area high school students and local leaders about “doing” democracy in a time of terrorism on April 24, 2002. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent
Chairman