THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

MINUTES, MAY 21, 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.

 

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 Reverend Gordon Godfrey, Jr., gave the invocation and Dr. Elwyn Kernstock led the pledge of allegiance. 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

Although not an agenda item, the Board agreed to allow the following presentation:

 

Recognition of Students with a Perfect Attendance Record

The Board and the Superintendent presented plaques to Jason Grant, a student at Washington High School, and Brett McCullough, a student at Tate High School, for maintaining a perfect attendance record in the Escambia County School District since the kindergarten year; and to Nathaniel Black, a student at Pine Forest High School for maintaining a perfect attendance record in the Escambia County School District since the second grade year.  The Board and the Superintendent also recognized Jason Shaeffer, a student at ARC, although not present, for maintaining a perfect attendance record in the Escambia County School District since the second grade year.

 

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

 

Name                                    Issue

Tim Payne        The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Jeff Godfrey     The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Gordon Godfrey, Jr.        The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)/Woodham High School Student Performance of “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All To You”

Chris Sawyer      The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Lois Sawyer     The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Allan Morton        Intervention Group/Gulf Coast High School (Charter School)

Greg Threadgill   The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Angela Sawyer      The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Thomas Brown        The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Jim Harris   The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Byron Parker    Renaming N.B. Cook Elementary after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Ray Coutu    The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Jeff Spooneybarger    The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

Ellen Lawrence    Requests to Address the Board at Workshops

Colleen Boyett   The Ultimate PEP Rally Event (Item VII.B.2)

 

I. CALL TO ORDER

 

Dr. DeWitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

 

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions and amendments to the agenda. (see margin notes) He stated that all errors (i.e., dates, titles, etc.) that were noted at the Regular Workshop with regard to  Curriculum and Instruction items, had been corrected.  Ms. Finkelstein requested that Item III.3 (Minutes from April 15, 2002 Regular Workshop) and Item III.6 (Minutes from April 26, 2002 Special Meeting) be deleted from the agenda.  Dr. DeWitt added Item VII.B.3 “Appoint Two (2) Board Members to the Value Adjustment Board” and Item VII.B.4 “Request to Change Date of June Regular Workshop.”  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.   03-04-02 SPECIAL MEETING

2. 03-15-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP

DELETE  3. 04-15-02 REGULAR WOKSHOP

4. 04-16-02 REGULAR MEETING

5. 04-22-02 SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEETING

DELETE   6. 04-26-02 SPECIAL MEETING

Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes for the March 4, 2002 Special Meeting (Item 1), March 15, 2002 Regular Workshop (Item 2), April 16, 2002 Regular Meeting (Item 4) and the April 22, 2002 Special Recognition Meeting (Item 5), was unanimous.

 

IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS

1.  Stellar Employee Recognition

 The Superintendent announced that Ms. June Johnson, Administrative Secretary, Evaluation Services Department, was the Stellar Employee for the month of May.  Ms. Johnson 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” and “purchasing” that were pending for this meeting.

 

4.  Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein

Ms. Finkelstein stated that the committee had discussed items relating to “curriculum” and “technology” that were pending for this meeting.

 

Recognition of Mr. Gene Pettis, Administrator on Special Assignment

In a surprise move by Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Gene Pettis, Administrator on Special Assignment, was recognized for his many years of service to the District and was extended “best wishes” on his upcoming retirement, by each Board Member, Mr. Negron and the Superintendent.

 

Recognition of Ms. Julie Terrell, School Health Nurse

The Board and Superintendent recognized Ms. Julie Terrell, School Health Nurse, although not present, for being chosen as the Florida School Health Association School Nurse of the Year.

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.A.27, Item V.C.1.f.5.(a) and Item V.C.1.f.5.(b) by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.D.12, Item V.D.13, Item V.D.14, and Item V.D.15 by Dr. DeWitt.  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. School Health Services Contract Renewal

AMENDED  2. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Lakeview Center, Inc. (The Center for Personal & Family Development)

3. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pensacola Junior College (College Night)

4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc.

DELETE   5. (The Item pulled after number was assigned)

6. Master Inservice Plan Additions for 2002-2003

AMENDED  7.  Contract between the School Board of Escambia and the Children’s Home Society of Pensacola

8. Escambia County School Readiness Coalition Contract Amendment II

9. The Panhandle Area Education Consortium Contract Agreement #1

10. The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Contract Agreement #2

AMENDED 11. Co-nect Inc. Comprehensive School Reform Partnership Agreement

12. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions

13. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (Barrineau Park and Hallmark Elementary schools)

14. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (Ransom and A. V. Clubbs Middle schools)

15. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Camp Fire USA Gulfwind Council

16. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (Escambia County area middle and high schools)

17.  Renewal of Five School-Age Child Care Agreements: Campfire Boys and Girls, Childhood Dreams, Creative School-Age Child Care, Unique School-Age Child Care and Y.M.C.A.

AMENDED  18. Contract between Workforce Escarosa Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Youth Services WIA 2003-04

19. Medicaid Billing Services

20. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Escambia County Health Department 2002-2003

21. Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Escambia County and CAP Head Start Program 2002-2003

22. Contract for Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Deaf Communications Specialists and Business Accounting Services, Inc. 2002-2003

23.  Cooperative Agreement between Caring Hearts and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida 2002-2003

24.  Contract for Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Panhandle Sign Language Services, Inc. 2002-2003

25.   Memorandum of Understanding between Southeastern Vocational Services/Lakeview Center and the Escambia County School District for “Option 2/Work Readiness Training” 2002-2003

26.   Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Northwest Florida Crippled Children’s Association 2002-2003

AMENDED     27.  Gulf Power Pole Agreement; CSX Transportation Wireline Crossing Agreement; and Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway Company Agreement

(NOTE:  These agreements are part of a project for a “Fiber Optic Metropolitan Wide Network, which was approved at the February 19, 2002 Regular Meeting.)  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, not to approve the Gulf Power Pole Agreement; CSX Transportation Wireline Crossing Agreement; and Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway Company Agreement.  Mrs. Stidham and Ms. Finkelstein expressed concerns with the additional costs associated with these agreements and with the “lateness” in receiving the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway Company Agreement.  Mrs. Stidham also had concerns regarding liability issues.  Mr. Bill Bush, Director of Management Information Systems (MIS), noted that at the April 26, 2002 Special Meeting, the Board had approved the Gulf Power Pole Agreement, with language regarding indemnification “struck through” and the CSX Transportation Wireline Crossing Agreement, with “suggested” language.  He stated that upon approval by the Board, the  agreements were then submitted back to the companies (Gulf Power and CSX).  The companies themselves, then made changes to language in the agreements, and therefore, the agreements would again require approval by the Board.  He stated that the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway Company Agreement was presented as soon as it was received, but noted that it would need to be thoroughly reviewed.  He stated that the additional costs associated with the agreements was approximately $18,000, but noted that “our on-going costs are far less than where we are today so it is a good investment.”  In answer to Dr. Jenkins’ question, Mr. Bush stated that the agreements would be funded by federal “E-Rate” funds.  Upon inquiry by Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Negron stated that “actually there’s nothing illegal with any of the contracts, it’s just a question of pointing out to you where there may be some liability.  The Gulf (Power) Pole agreement, I think that’s the best we’re going to get it – the language having to do with negligence, and I think the CSX one as well.  But the Alabama Gulf Coast Railway Company agreement has some language that holds us liable for the acts of third parties, and you know, I think that definitely needs to change.” Mrs. Stidham amended her motion, to accept the Gulf Power Pole Agreement and CSX Transportation Wireline Crossing Agreement, and to reject the Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway Company Agreement until revised. Ms. Finkelstein accepted that amendment, and the motion as amended, was unanimously approved.

 

B. Finance

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

Approved:

1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of June 2002

2. Check Register for the month of April 2002

3. Financial Statement for the month of April 2002

4. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal fees

5. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.     $ 1,096.70

b)  Kievit, Kelly & Odom       $396.25

c)  Gregory Farrar, P.A.      $325.00

d)  John Allbritton, P.A.      $300.00   

6.  Legal Services:

Risk Management Fund

a)  Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.           $10,843.24

b)  Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.           $ 4,325.15

c)   Steven Baker, P.A.                 $ 4,769.85

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 8:  General Operating Fund

b)     Resolution 8:Other Special Revenue Fund

c)  Resolution 8:  Capital Projects Fund

8.  Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

9.  Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a)  Auction Lists I, II and III for May 2002

b)  Scrap Lists I, II and III for May 2002

c)  Disposal and Demolition of Three (3) Portable Classrooms

d)  Removal of Stock Items from Record

e)  Removal of Item from Inventory

AMENDED  10. Banking Resolution & Authorizing Agreement

11. Miscellaneous Salary Schedule

 

C.     HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

Approved:

1. Instructional/Professional

a. Appointments

NAME       POSITION     DATE      WORK LOCATION

Connors, Thomas teacher    04/24/02      West Florida High (part-time)

Fussell, Deborah   Financial Analyst    04/24/02     Admin Bldg

 

b. Reappointments

1. Annual

-None

2. Professional

-None

3. 4th Year Annual

-None

 

c. Transfers

NAME          FROM        TO       DATE

Brown, Marc   Escambia Westgate  Longleaf 04/10/02

 

 

d.Out-of-Field

1.  Appointments

-None

2. Reappointments

-None

3. Transfers

-None

4. Other

-None

e. Resignations/Retirements     

Abernathy, Mary  teacher/George Stone     06/30/02  (Ret)

Allday, Mary  teacher/Pleasant Grove      06/30/02 (Ret)

Allen, Kendra  teacher/Escambia        06/30/02(Ret)

Armstrong, Sarah Comm Sch Coord/Woodham 06/30/02 (Ret)

Baines, John Adm on Spec Assign/Spencer Bibbs 06/30/02 (Ret)

Barnes, Jeffrey    teacher/Oakcrest     04/12/02

Bauer, Rose    teacher/Ensley    06/30/02  (Ret)

Bond, Janis   teacher/Washington      06/30/02  (Ret)

Brooks, Natalee teacher/Bellview Elem 05/28/02 (was on LOA)

Bryant, Erma teacher/Scenic Heights  06/30/02  (Ret)

Clark, Angela   teacher/Brentwood Elem   04/26/02

Coffey, Theresa   teacher/Bellview Mid  06/30/02  (Ret)

Crooke, Alysa  teacher/Judy Andrews   04/12/02

Cropper, Carolyn   teacher/Ensley   06/30/02  (Ret)

Crutchfield, Cynthia   teacher/Ferry Pass Mid  06/30/02  (Ret)

Davalt, Dorothy  teacher/Bellview Elem    05/28/02  (Ret)

Davis, Malcolm   teacher/West Pensacola     06/30/02  (Ret)

Ezell, Richard  Principal/Wedgewood     06/30/02(Ret)

Forgie, Marypat   teacher/Brentwood Elem    06/30/02  (Ret)

Fuller, Lillie   teacher/Workman      06/30/02  (Ret)

Gebhart, Franklin   teacher/Myrtle Grove   06/30/02  (Ret)

Gilgun, Irene  teacher/Woodham      06/30/02  (Ret)

Gilley, Bernice  teacher/Bellview Mid    06/30/02  (Ret)

Gilmore, Patricia  teacher on LOA/Myrtle Grove      04/30/02(Ret)

Hagens, Julia   teacher/Bellview Mid    06/17/02

Hicks, Elsie  teacher/Bratt      06/30/02  (Ret)

Hood, John  teacher/Escambia    06/30/02  (Ret)

Hutto, Frances  Curr Coord/Brentwood Elem   06/30/02 (Ret)

Jenkins, Laura   teacher/Myrtle Grove  06/30/02  (Ret)

Johnson, Tracy  teacher/Montclair    05/28/02 (was on LOA)

Kent, Margaret  teacher/Bellview Mid   06/30/02  (Ret)

Leach, Lucie  teacher/Bailey   06/30/02  (Ret)

Lee, Herbert  teacher/George Stone    06/30/02  (Ret)

Lewis, Martin    teacher/Brown Barge   05/30/02  (Ret)

Livingston, Glenda   teacher/Hellen Caro     06/30/02  (Ret)

Longsworth, James  Dean/Pine Forest    06/30/02  (Ret)

Maguire, Marti  teacher/Pensacola     06/17/02

Marsh, Carmela   teacher/Ferry Pass Mid     05/28/02

Martin, Bruce   teacher/Wedgewood     06/30/02  (Ret)

McPheron, Rebecca     teacher/Woodham   06/30/02  (Ret)

Monish, Nancy  teacher/Escambia    06/30/02 (Ret)

Mossing, Lisa  teacher/Beulah   06/17/02

Nichols, Jimmie  Comm Sch Coord/Escambia  06/30/02  (Ret)

Nolan, Louise  teacher/Holm    06/30/02 (Ret)

Owens, Katherine   teacher/Ransom   06/30/02  (Ret)

Pettis, Howard  Adm on Spec Assign/Hall Ctr  06/30/02  (Ret)

Ravey, Terry   teacher/Northview    06/30/02  (Ret)

Reed, Larry  Fine Arts Spec/Hall Ctr           06/30/02  (Ret)

Rembert, Cheryl   teacher/Tate         05/28/02  (was on LOA)

Renfroe, William    teacher/George Stone      06/30/02  (Ret)

Rogers, Russell  Ass’t Principal/Pine Forest      6/30/02  (Ret)

Scott, Melissa  teacher/Pine Forest      05/28/02

Sims, Ella    Ass’t Principal/Woodham            06/30/02 (Ret)

Smith, Clarissa   teacher/Navy Point    06/17/02

Stone, Brian    teacher/Pensacola       06/17/02

Sullivan, Catherine   teacher/Bailey     06/30/02  (Ret)

Summerford, Joe   teacher/Escambia High     05/28/02  (Ret)

Sumner, Millie   teacher/Hellen Caro       06/17/02

Swenson, Aimee  teacher/West Florida High  04/26/02(part-time)

Taliaferro, Kimberly  teacher/Oakcrest     05/28/02

Taranto, Janey  teacher/Beulah        06/30/02  (Ret)

Taylor, Catherine  teacher/Workman      06/30/02 (Ret)

Taylor, Sammy  teacher/Warrington Mid   06/30/02 (Ret)

Threadgill, Linda  Principal/Brentwood Elem  06/30/02  (Ret)

Thompson, Bonnie    teacher/Pensacola     06/17/02

Thompson, Charlie  VT/Hall Ctr     06/11/02  (Ret)

Turman, Paula  teacher/Dixon     06/17/02

Turner, Carolyn  teacher/Brentwood Elem    06/30/02  (Ret)

Ueberschaer, Wei  teacher/Tate     05/28/02  (was on LOA)

Urban, Russel   ROTC/Pensacola            06/30/02 (Ret)

Van Horn, Mary F   teacher/Title I     05/28/02  (Ret)

West, Katy   teacher/Bellview Mid     06/17/02

Williams, Claudia  teacher/Washington     05/28/02  (Ret)

Williamson, Corinne   teacher/Bailey  06/17/02

Woodard, Janie   VT/Hall Ctr       06/11/02  (Ret)

Yasenchak, Colinette  teacher/Jim Allen    06/30/02 (Ret)

Young, Jacqueline   Subject Area Spec/Hall Ctr 06/30/02(Ret)

 

f.        Special Requests

1.    Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:

Baker, Wendi    teacher/Beulah                  2002-03 Sch Yr

Bergosh, Carissa   teacher/Bellview Elem     2002-03 Sch Yr

Bobe, Karen      teacher/Escambia           2002-03 Sch Yr

Burgess, Kimberly teacher/Barrineau Park     2002-03 Sch Yr

Cain, Kristin   teacher/Pleasant Grove      2002-03 Sch Yr

Corrigan, Anne  teacher/West Pensacola        2002-03 Sch Yr

*Daniels, Gena    teacher/Molino        4/3-5/28/02

Dennis, Michael  teacher/Brown Barge   2002-03 Sch Yr

Dufurrena, Jamie   teacher/Judy Andrews  2002-03 Sch Yr

Eby, Catherine  teacher/Escambia High   2002-03 Sch Yr

*Fox, Margaret  teacher/West Pensacola  4/23-5/28/02

Hoehn, Susan   teacher/Cook    2002-03 Sch Yr

Kennedy, Linda      teacher/Washington      4/19-5/28/02

Maines, Susan           teacher/Jim Allen         2002-03 Sch Yr

Manderson, Jacqueline   teacher/Woodham     2002-03 Sch Yr

Massey, Cynthia   teacher/Oakcrest           2002-03 Sch Yr

McCorvey, Dionne    teacher/Bellview Elem   2002-03 Sch Yr

*Mott, Angela   teacher/Oakcrest         5/3-23/02

Pote, Margaret   teacher/Myrtle Grove      2002-03 Sch Yr

Stafford, Pam    teacher/Jim Allen         2002-03 Sch Yr

Strength, Katie  teacher/Lipscomb      2002-03 Sch Yr

Taylor, Angela   teacher/Bellview Elem     2002-03 Sch Yr

*Vertz, Jennifer   teacher/Bailey               4/25-5/10/02   

 

*FMLA

 

2.       The following instructional personnel is returning from leave of absence:

Michelle Kelly            Lipscomb           5/20/02

 

3.     Request approval for Edward Seitz, curriculum resource teacher in Title I to work several days during the months of June and July preparing for the summer Migrant Technology Camp and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay.  He will be providing technology training for students, teachers, and other school staff.

 

DELETE     4.      Request approval to adopt the attached Resolution of the District Participation in the Panhandle Management Development Network for the 2002-03 school year

 

5.      Request approval to establish the attached job descriptions:

AMENDED  a) Manager – Educational Support Personnel

b) Specialist – Human Resources/EEOC/Affirmative Action

 

(NOTE:  This issue was previously handled at the April 26, 2002 Special Meeting)

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to reject the ‘Manger – Educational Support Personnel’ and the ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EEOC/Affirmative Action’ job descriptions [Items (a) and (b)].”  Mrs. Stidham was concerned with “creating two high level administrative positions,” while various “cuts” were being made to schools/programs.  She believed that the inclusion of affirmative action responsibilities in the job description for ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EEOC/Affirmative Action,’ was “too much of a conglomeration” in one job description.  Dr. Jenkins was concerned that the inclusion of affirmative action responsibilities in the job description for ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EEOC/Affirmative Action’ may “dilute” the affirmative action concept.  Ms. Finkelstein believed that there should be a position designated to specifically handle affirmative action responsibilities, such as the abolished ‘Director of Affirmative Action.’  She questioned “whether we are meeting the needs of the people that we are supposed to be helping through these positions.”  She stated that she would like for the committee that was formed to deal with the transition resulting from the loss of Civil Service, to review and recommend any necessary positions and appropriate job descriptions.  Mr. Bergosh stated that although the ‘Manager – Educational Support Personnel’ and ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EEOC/Affirmative Action” were “high level,” he believed that as indicated by the Superintendent, there was a need for these positions.  Dr. DeWitt believed that the ‘Manager – Educational Support Personnel’ job description was a  “critical position,” noting that it contained many of the job functions previously performed by Civil Service.

 After discussion, Mrs. Stidham decided and Ms. Finkelstein agreed, to separate the original motion, in order to deal with each job description separately.  The first motion by Mrs. Stidham, was to reject the ‘Manager – Educational Support Personnel’ job description, which had been appropriately seconded by Ms. Finkelstein.

The Board recognized Ellen Lawrence, UniServe Director, who stated that this position (Manager – Educational Support Personnel) had basically existed before (as Manger III – Classified Personnel Services) and noted that the responsibilities associated with this position were great.

After discussion, Mrs. Stidham withdrew her motion, and Ms. Finkelstein withdrew the second.  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve the ‘Manager – Educational Support Personnel’ job description.

The Board recognized Gail Husbands, who expressed her opposition to both positions (‘Manager – Educational Support Personnel’ and ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EECO/Affirmative Action’).  Motion to approve the ‘Manager – Educational Support Personnel’ job description, was unanimously approved.

The second motion by Mrs. Stidham, was to reject the ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EECO/Affirmative Action’ job description, which had been appropriately seconded by Ms. Finkelstein.  Dr. Jenkins stated that he believed there should be a position designated to specifically handle affirmative action responsibilities.  Upon inquiry by Ms. Finkelstein, the Superintendent explained that the position of ‘Director of Affirmative Action’ was previously abolished by the Board, with intent that the responsibilities of that position would be combined with numerous other responsibilities.  He noted that the ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EEOC/Affirmative Action’ job description included the responsibilities of the abolished ‘Director of Affirmative Action’ as well as, other number responsibilities.  Mrs. Stidham believed that “creating this high level position was neither feasible, nor appropriate at this time” and believed it would be “sending the wrong message to the classroom.” She also believed that the job description appeared to be a “hodge-podge of picking up this job and picking up that job.”

The Board recognized Ellen Lawrence, UniServe Director, who stated that she believed additional staff was needed in the Human Resource Services department (Educational Support Personnel) in order to assume the job functions previously performed by Civil Service.  She agreed with Mrs. Stidham, in that the job description did appear to be a “hodge-podge” and had concerns with inclusion EEOC/Affirmative Action responsibilities, which she believed would “basically be taking two full time jobs and combining into one.”  Mr. Negron stated that in his opinion, there should be a position designated to specifically handle affirmative action responsibilities, such as the abolished “Director of Affirmative Action” position.  Upon inquiry by the Superintendent, Mr. Negron stated that retaining the term “affirmative action” within the job title was a separate issue, noting that he was “more interested in the substance so far that there is an individual who performs those functions and that person is somehow identified and that somehow the employees know that this person is the EEOC.”

The Board recognized Madonna Jackson-Williams, who expressed her concerns regarding this position.

The Superintendent explained that this position was needed due to the increased responsibilities of the Human Resource Services department resulting from the loss of several positions and functions previously provided by the Civil Service System.  Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Finkelstein believed that there should be a position designated to specifically handle affirmative action responsibilities, however, “not necessarily at such a high level of salary.”  Motion to reject the ‘Specialist – Human Resources/EECO/Affirmative Action’ job description, was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”

 

 

2. Educational Support Personnel

a. Appointments

-None

 

b. Resignations/Retirements

NAME    JOB TITLE         EFF DATE      LOCATION

Austin, Susan  Teacher Asst Spec    04/17/02    Lakeview Cntr

Bell, Tensie V  Admin School Sec I    05/17/02  Beggs Ed Cntr

Foster, Jeff J (Ret)   School Bus Operator 4/30/02 Transp

Gibbs, Brandon Custodial Worker I  04/05/02  George Stone

Jones, Alberta M (Ret) Teacher Asst Spec 4/05/02 Lincoln Park El

McGhee, Patricia A (Ret) Food Service Asst I 4/2/02 Woodham High

Norris, Dorothy M Food Service Asst I 4/19/2 Brentwood El

Smith, Dennis Custodial Worker I  05/03/02   Woodham High

Struggs, Maurice Custodial Worker I  04/08/02 Blue Angels El

Thomas, T J (Ret) Custodial Worker II 05/17/02  Brownsville Md

 

c.      Terminations

Dixon III, Edward Custodial Worker II 4/5/02 Wedgewood  

 

d.       Suspensions

DELETE  Employee # 5501-1231-6, Custodial Worker I at Northview High, be suspended for three (3) working days effective May 22, 2002 for misconduct.

 

e.       Dismissals   

Employee # 5601-0281-2, Maintenance Worker I at Escambia High, be terminated effective May 22, 2002 for misconduct

 

f.       Leave of Absence

Chase, Elizabeth (Ext) Tea Asst Spec/Weis El    04/23/02-05/23/02 Medical 

Collins, Charlotte Tea Asst Spec/Carver Md 05/08/02-05/23/02 Medical

Fountain, Lula (Ext)  Tea Asst/W Pensa El  03/22/02-05/23/02 Medical

Gibson, Terryle  Sch Bus Oper/Transp    04/10/02-05/23/02 Medical

Gordon, Maria V  Cust Wrkr I/Cordova Park    04/01/02-06/11/02 Personal*

Ladd, Barbara S  Tea Asst Spec/Weis El  04/08/02-05/23/02 Medical*

Lyons, Shelia (Ext)  Tea Asst Spec/Transp   04/06/02-05/23/02 Medical*

Miller, Tammie   Tea Asst Spec/W Pensa   05/03/02-05/23/02 Medical

Mills, Nancy  Fd Srvc Asst I/Myrtle Gr    04/22/02-05/24/02 Medical

Smith, Tracey L   Tea Asst/Lincoln Park El  04/04/02-12/30/02 Maternity*

Wise, Frankie Kay  Ear Child Asst/McMillan  04/01/02-05/02/02 Medical

*FMLA

 

g.       Special Requests

-None

 

3.      Risk Management

-No items submitted

 

4.      Employee Services

-No items submitted

 

5.    Affirmative Action           

-No items submitted          

 

D.     Purchasing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

Approved:

1. Bid Award: Natural Flavored Beverages and Dairy Products, Bid #023203

2. Bid Award: Crackers and Chips, Bid #023403

3. Bid Award: Baked Goods, Bid #023503

4. Bid Award: Fresh Shell and Liquid Whole Eggs, Bid #023603

5. Bid Award: Heavy Kitchen Equipment, Bid #023703

6. Bid Award: A La Carte Food Items, Bid #023303

7. Bid Award: Employee Benefits Consulting Services, RFP #022601

8. Bid Award: Courier Services, RFP #022701

9. Bid Award: Art Paper, Bid #023904

10. Bid Award: First Aid Supplies, Bid #024004

11. Agreement Extension: Cox Communication Fiber Optic Network

*12. Apple Microcomputers for Jim Allen Elementary School

*13. Apple Microcomputers for Title I

*14. Apple Microcomputers for Pine Meadow Elementary School

*15. Dell Microcomputers for Pensacola High School

16. ITI Microcomputers for Escambia High School

17. Boxlight LCD Projectors for Exceptional Student Education (Various Schools)

18. Enterasys Computer Network Equipment at Brentwood Middle School

19. Enterasys Computer Network Equipment at W. FL High School of Advanced Technology

DELETE 20. Not Used)

21. Classroom Furniture for W. FL High School of Advanced Technology

22. Floor Covering at Escambia High School

23. Floor Covering at Pine Forest High School

24. Liability Insurance Premium for the Metropolitan Area Network

25. Moving Services at Brentwood Middle School

26. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #226194 (Escambia Bay Marine Institute)

27. Change Notices for the Teen Parent & Child Daycare Program

28. Bid Award: Electrical Renovations at Bellview Middle School

29. Bid Award: Repaving Track at Escambia High School

30. Bid Award: General Renovations at Pine Meadow Elementary, Bratt Elementary, Ernest Ward Middle and Northview High Schools

31. Bid Award: General Renovations at Cordova Park Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary and Workman Middle Schools

32. Bid Award: Locker Room Renovations at Pensacola High School

33. Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement at Montclair Elementary, Navy Point Elementary and Pine Meadow Elementary Schools

34. Bid Award: Phase 1, Sitework and Improvements at K-8 (Century/Carver)

35. Bid Award: Site Lighting Improvements at Washington High School

36. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #230105 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)

37. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #230109 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)

38. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #217719 (R. D. Ward Construction, Inc.)

39. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #227814 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)

40. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #235552 (Gulfside Mechanical, Inc.)

AMENDED 41. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #230103 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)

42. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #231990 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)

43. Change Notice #7 to Purchase Order #222587 (R. D. Ward Construction, Inc.)

44. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #226948 (TECO Bosek Gibson & Assoc., Inc.)

(NOTE: The initial motion by Dr. DeWitt refers to the following Lease/Purchase Program approved at the March 19, 2002 Regular Meeting:

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.

All purchases will be limited to four (4) cycles per calendar year in order to maximize volume discounting.  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.

 

*Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, to postpone Items 12, 13, 14 and 15 until the June Regular Meeting “so that “staff can come back with the recommendations regarding why leasing is not an option, what the in-service training is going to be/do, and why these are not combined with the bulk purchase as we had suggested.”  Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion for discussion purposes.  Mr. Don Manderson, Director of Instructional Technology, and Mr. Barry Boyer, Purchasing Manager, explained 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.  The Superintendent noted that this issue was discussed at the April 15, 2002 Regular Workshop, and stated that he was under the assumption (based on that discussion), that the program would be implemented at the beginning of the next fiscal year.  He stated that staff was currently in the process of developing a procedure for complying with the program, and asked the Board to understand that “these things take time.” Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mr. Bergosh, Mrs. Stidham, Ms. Finkelstein and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”  Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Items 12, 13, 14 and 15, was unanimous.

 

E. Operations

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

Approved:

1. Facilities Planning

A. Final Payments

1. Power Revisions for Stadium Lighting at Escambia High School

2. Re-roofing Ferry Pass Middle and Pleasant Grove Elementary Schools

3. Re-roofing Ferry Pass Middle School

4. Phase IV Performance Contracting

B. Miscellaneous

1. Pre-qualification of Contractors

DELETE 2. Donation of McDavid Resource Center

 

2. Transportation

A. Miscellaneous

1. Charter School Bus Donation: Recommended Routine and Emergency Contingency Procedures

3. Maintenance

-No items submitted

 

4. 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/1.Privatization of Custodial Services (tabled from April 26, 2002 Special Meeting)

ADD            

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

a. Permission to Advertise

-No items submitted

b. Permission to Adopt           

 

Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers.

 

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.06(5)(a) – School Board Meetings Regarding Changes to Published Agenda – Cary Stidham

Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.06(5)(a) – School Board Meetings Regarding Changes to Published Agenda, was unanimously approved.

 

2. 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 made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt the “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,” was unanimously approved.

B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

1. Request Superintendent to Form a Committee to Review and Prepare Guidelines for Selection of Age Appropriate Material to be Used for Student Performances – Personnel Representing Language Arts and Drama should be Included in Committee Membership – Guideline Recommendations to be Presented as School Board Policy at the July 2002 Regular Meeting of the School Board – Cary Stidham

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, “to request the Superintendent to form a committee to review and prepare guidelines for selection of age appropriate material to be used for student performances.  Personnel representing language arts and drama should be included in committee membership and guideline recommendations to be presented to the Board at the July 2002 Regular Meeting.”  Mrs. Stidham explained that various plays had been performed by students, which she did not believe were age appropriate for high school students (i.e., “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All To You” performed by Woodham High School students).  She believed that guidelines should be developed, regarding the selection of age appropriate material to be used for student performances.  Upon suggestions by Ms. Finkelstein and Dr. Jenkins, Mrs. Stidham amended her motion “to request the Superintendent to form a committee to review and prepare guidelines for selection of age appropriate material to be used for high school student performances.  High School students and personnel representing language arts and drama should be included in committee membership and guideline recommendations to be presented to the Board at the July 2002 Regular Meeting.”  Dr. Jenkins accepted that amendment, and the motion as amended was unanimously approved.  

 

2.   The Ultimate PEP Rally Event – Gary Bergosh

Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to allow the Ultimate PEP Rally to occur during the 2002-2003 school year, subject to the approval of the speakers and the content of the Ultimate PEP Rally, to ensure that the message against non-violence does not have any ‘religious’ content. Mr. Bergosh did not believe that the “entire event should be shut down just because of the fact that the group may have individuals who have faith in a ‘greater power’ or ‘supreme being,’ noting that their purpose was “not to address that, but rather ‘non-violence’.”

Dr. Jenkins stated that while he did support the concept of the Ultimate PEP Rally, he was concerned that the students would be a ‘captive audience’ if allowed to participate during school hours, and suggested that the event be held after school hours.  Mrs. Stidham believed that the Ultimate PEP Rally was a “positive” event for students, and noted that the sponsors had assured the Board that the event would not involve any ‘religious’ content.

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed this issue:  Elwyn Kernstock, Bill Caplinger, Jack Murray, Chris Sawyer, Jeff Godfrey, Roger Goldberg, Jeff Spooneybarger, Larry Kasiba and Susan Watson. 

Ms. Finkelstein stated that while she did support the concept of the Ultimate PEP Rally, she believed that it contained ‘religious overtones’ and therefore, suggested that the event be held “outside of the school venue.”  Dr. DeWitt stated that while he did support the concept of the Ultimate PEP Rally, he believed that the event should be held after school hours.  He noted that there were many issues to be considered regarding logistics (i.e., transportation issues, issues regarding the handling of lunches, liability issues, etc.) and questioned whether the “benefit of the two hour rally” would “outweigh the disruption to all of our high schools.”  He also questioned “why the insistence to be done during the school hours” and suggested possibilities for other types of sessions (i.e., afternoon session, Saturday or Sunday session) which he hoped that the sponsors would consider and propose to the Board in the future.  Dr. Jenkins offered a substitute motion to “allow them to have this Ultimate PEP Rally during non-school hours.”  Motion died for a lack of second.   Original motion to allow the Ultimate PEP Rally to occur during the 2002-2003 school year, subject to the approval of the speakers and the content of the Ultimate PEP Rally, to ensure that the message against non-violence does not have any ‘religious’ content, failed 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt, Ms. Finkelstein and Dr. Jenkins voting “No.”

 

ADD 3.  Appoint Two (2) Board Members to the Value Adjustment Board – John DeWitt

Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to appoint Mrs. Cary Stidham and Dr. John DeWitt to the Value Adjustment Board (for the year 2002-2003).  Motion was approved unanimously.

 

ADD 4. Request to Change Date of June Regular Workshop to June 17, 2002 – John DeWitt

The Board collectively agreed to change the date of the June Regular Workshop from June 14, 2002 to June 17, 2002.

 

C.     ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)

1. Request Approval for a New Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education

Motion made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of Dr. Woodrow W. Cushing, to serve as a Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education for March 26, 2002 through June 30, 2003, was unanimous.

 

AMENDED 2.Request Reappointment Approval of Administrative Personnel Salary Schedule for the School Term 2002-2003

Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for reappointment of administrative personnel for the School Term 2002-2003, was unanimous.

 

AMENDED   3. Request Reappointment Approval of Professional Personnel Salary Schedule for the School Term 2002-2003

Motion made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for reappointment of professional personnel for the School Term 2002-2003, was unanimous.

 

4.     Student Recommendations

Motion by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsion, Items 1 through 28, was unanimous.

 

1. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 02-119-281 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.

2.  Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-121-281 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.

3. Recommend that the recommended order of the formal hearing officer be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board in reference to student number 02-127-521.

4. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-128-521 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.

5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-131-521 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.

6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-132-061 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.

7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-134-591 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.

8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-136-671 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 02-137-866 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 02-138-221 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 02-139-061 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.

12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-140-061 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.

13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-143-281 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.

14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-146-411 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.

15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-147-121 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.

16. Recommend that the indefinite suspension be terminated and that student number 02-148-411 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.

17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-149-411 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 02-150-121 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.

19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-151-061 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.

20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-152-061 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.

21.  Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-153-061 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, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 02-154-591 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.

23.     Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-156-1251 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.

24.    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-158-1221 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.

25.  Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-159-951 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.

26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-170-521 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.

27.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-174-211 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.

28.   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-175-862 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.

D.     ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

-No items submitted

 

VIII.  ADJOURNMENT

 

Prior to adjournment, Dr. DeWitt apologized to Ellen Lawrence, UniServe Director, for not recognizing her during Consent Agenda, regarding an issue that she had requested to address.  Ms. Lawrence, addressed Item V.D.8 (Bid Award: Courier Services, RFP #022701), stating for the record, that the union was “opposed to the privatization of courier services.” There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

Attest:  Approved:

 

 Superintendent         Chairman