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 Childrens 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 Childrens 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 theres nothing illegal with any of the contracts, its just a question of pointing out to you where there may be some liability. The Gulf (Power) Pole agreement, I think thats the best were 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 Asst Principal/Pine Forest 6/30/02 (Ret)
Scott, Melissa teacher/Pine Forest 05/28/02
Sims, Ella Asst 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)
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 Superintendents 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 Superintendents 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 Superintendents 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 Superintendents 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