ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, AUGUST 20, 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
Deputy Ted Roy gave the invocation and Deputy Dan Shock led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Madonna Jackson-Williams Teacher Salaries/Class Sizes/Outsourced Courier Services
John Wyche Process for Naming School District Buildings
Doris Hayes Student Dress Code
Gail Husbands Employee Contracts
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. DeWitt called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) On motion made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mr. Bergosh, adoption of the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DELETED 1.
06-11-02 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 2. 06-17-02
REGULAR WORKSHOP
3. 07-15-02 SPECIAL MEETING
4. 07-15-02 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
DELETED 5.
07-15-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP
6. 07-16-02 REGULAR MEETING
7. 07-24-02 SPECIAL MEETING
8. 07-30-02 SPECIAL MEETING
Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes for the July 15, 2002 Special Meeting [Item 3], July 15, 2002 Special Meeting (Executive Session) [Item 4], July 16, 2002 Regular Meeting [Item 6], July 24, 2002 Special [Item 7], and the July 30, 2002 Special Meeting [Item 8], was unanimous.
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
Ms. Carol Green, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Members First Credit Union, announced that Ms. Judy Miller, Parent Involvement Coordinator for Ensley Elementary School was the Stellar Employee of the Year (2001-2002 School Year). Ms. Miller received a check in the amount of $500 donated by Members First Credit Union.
2. PTA Presentation
(Resolution regarding PTA Membership Enrollment Month)
The Superintendent read the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) was organized more than one hundred years ago to promote the welfare of children and youth and to serve as an advocate for education, health and safety in the school environment; and
WHEREAS, the PTA has utilized volunteer resources to secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth, and to bring about cooperation between parents and teachers to develop excellence in education; and
WHEREAS, in Escambia County, PTA volunteers have accomplished many tasks which have enhanced the school environment and helped facilitate achieving the highest goals possible for the educational system; and
WHEREAS, September has been designated as a time to seek out and enroll new members in local PTA units to support the PTA mission and objects and to assist in the many activities and programs of the PTA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize the month of September as
PTA MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT MONTH
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Karen Pope, President of the Escambia County Council of PTAs and the PTA President of each Escambia County, Florida public school.
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the resolution for PTA Membership Enrollment Month, was approved unanimously.
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 and had reviewed the 2002-2003 Proposed Budget.
4. Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
Ms. Sharon Goshorn, Chairperson for the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, gave a brief review of the committee’s Quarterly Report.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.B.9.a and V.B.9.b for public hearing; and Item V.D.43 by Dr. DeWitt. On motion by Ms. Finkelstein and second by Dr. Jenkins, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
Approved:
1. Cooperative Agreement between the Escambia Westgate School/School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, Inc.
2. Transportation Reimbursement Request
CORRECTED 3. Facility Availability Agreement between Experior Assessment, LLC, and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and the George Stone Area Vocational Technical Center
AMENDED/CORRECTED 4. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council
CORRECTED 5. Professional Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Mary Elizabeth Morton
6. 2002-2003 School Improvement Plans and 2001-2002 End of Year Reports
7. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions
8. Reading Coach Model Grant
9. Mentoring Program
CORRECTED 10. 2001/2002 Annual School Health Services Report
CORRECTED 11. 2002/2003 Full Service School Funding Mutual Cooperative Agreement between the Florida Department of Health Escambia County Health Department and the School District of Escambia County, Florida
12. Learning for Life Character Education Program Grant
13. Targeted School and Instructional Enhancement Grant
14. Alternative Certification Program: The Educator Accomplished Practices Component
15. Professional Services Agreement for Human Resources Management Development (HRMD)
16. Comprehensive School Reform Grant for Jacqueline Harris Pyramid School of Learning
DELETED 17.
Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and
Jan Little, Independent Contractor (Gymnastics/Dance
Instructor)
DELETED 18.
Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and
Shelly Barter, Independent Contractor (Piano
Instruction)
19. Medicaid Direct Service Claiming
CORRECTED 20. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of September 2002
2. Check Register for the month of July 2002
3. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
4. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $303.00
b) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $793.00
c) Arthur Shimek, P. A. $250.00
5. Legal Services:
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $9,488.29
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $5,094.83
6. Budget Amendments:
a) Resolution 11: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 11: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 11: Capital Projects Fund
d) Resolution 3: Debt Service Fund
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I, II, III and IV for August 2002
b) Scrap Lists I and II for August 2002
c) Removal of School Buses from Inventory
DELETED d)
Donation of Desk
8. Banking Authorizing Agreement and Corporate Resolution
9. Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement:
AMENDED a) Public hearing on the proposal to amend a Ground Lease Agreement between the Board and the Florida School Boards Association, Inc., a Florida corporation not for profit, dated as of April 1, 1996, in connection with the Lease Purchase financing of Educational Facilities to be located thereon.
AMENDED b) Adoption of a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a first amendment to Series 1996 Ground Lease Agreement, a First Amendment to Series 1992 Supplemental Trust Agreement, a First Amendment to Series 1996 Assignment Agreement, and a First Amendment to 1996-2 Lease Schedule to the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement.
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt a “resolution approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a first amendment to Series 1996 Ground Lease Agreement, a First Amendment to Series 1992 Supplemental Trust Agreement, a First Amendment to Series 1996 Assignment Agreement, and a First Amendment to 1996-2 Lease Schedule to the Master Lease-Purchase Agreement”(as amended). Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however, there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Alexander, Sashelle teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Andreoli, Kimberly teacher 07/30/02 ESE/Speech
Andrews, Linda teacher 07/30/02 Ernest Ward
Armour, Scott systems analyst 08/12/02 Data Ctr
Barker, Stephanie teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Barton, Janelle teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Benson, Margaret teacher 07/30/02 Pensacola
Bishir, James teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Boyd, Catherine year long intern 08/06/02 McArthur
Buchheit, Marion teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Burg, Eileen media specialist 08/19/02 Ferry Pass Elem
Byrd, Elisabeth teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Castillo, Marlen teacher 07/30/02 Spencer Bibbs
Centaure, Heather teacher 07/30/02 Westgate Ctr
Chapman, William teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Clark, Jonathan teacher 07/30/02 Hall Ctr
Clark, Virginia teacher 07/30/02 Hall Ctr
Cohan, Helaine teacher 07/30/02 Beggs
Collier, Pamela teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Connors, Thomas teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Dale, Heather teacher 07/30/02 Edgewater
Dixon, Donna teacher 07/30/02 Westgate Ctr
Ebbert, Eddie teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Feroce, Sandra occupational therapist 07/30/02 ESE/Hall Ctr
Gasa, Sylvia teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Giles, Melissa teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Elem
Greene, Paula teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Hammons, Darlene counselor 07/30/02 Escambia
Hanson, Jennifer teacher 07/30/02 Ransom
Harris, Jamie teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Heinke, David teacher 07/30/02 Hall Ctr
Hicks, Sharon teacher 07/30/02 Oakcrest
Hill, Dawn teacher 07/30/02 C Park/Brentwood Elem
Hoag, Amy teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Holmes, Joe teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Johnson, Deborah teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Johnson, Laura teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Jokerst, Pamela teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Jordan, Martha counselor 08/02/02 Bellview Mid
Kauffman, David teacher 07/30/02 Brownsville
Krothe, Anne teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Lapata, Kristian teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Elem
Lee, Jennifer teacher 08/02/02 Carver
Lee, Melody teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Leger, Barbara teacher 07/30/02 Tate
Levi-Senigaglia, Micol teacher 07/30/02 Navy Point (part-time)
Lias, Allie teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Lichtenwalner, Avelyn teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Longcrier, Wendy teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Mangrum, Greg teacher 07/30/02 Pine Forest
Marler, Nancy teacher 07/30/02 Workman
McAllister, Christy teacher 07/30/02 Hallmark
McCartan, Rayeko teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
McClain, Deborah teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
McCrorie, Rachel teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
McNair, Stacey teacher 07/30/02 Ensley
Minella, Melissa teacher 07/30/02 Pleasant Grove
Missildine, Cathy teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Mitchell, Bethany teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Myers, Theresa teacher 07/30/02 Tate
Nguyen, Christal teacher 07/30/02 West FL High (part-time)
Norris, Robert teacher 07/30/02 Woodham
Pardue, Eva teacher 08/05/02 Tate
Parsley, Rita physical therapist 07/30/02 ESE/Hall Ctr
Piscopo, Tally teacher 07/30/02 Yniestra
Playford, Perry teacher 07/30/02 Holm
Pretnar, Dawn teacher 07/30/02 Woodham
Rafferty, Sarah teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Rawls, Misty teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Elem
Redmond, Erin teacher 07/30/02 Title I
Reed, Els teacher 07/30/02 West Pensacola
Reynolds, Kathy teacher 08/05/02 Escambia
Rigby, David dean 07/30/02 Pine Forest
Roland, Maurica teacher 07/30/02 Semmes
Rose, Amy teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Ross, James ROTC instructor 07/26/02 Northview
Rutland, James teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Sedillo, Amanda teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Sims, Wesley teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Smith, Chris teacher 07/30/02 Tate
Smith, Merri teacher 07/30/02 Escambia
Swindle, Elizabeth teacher 07/30/02 Edgewater
Tolbert, Nancy teacher 07/30/02 West Pensacola
AMENDED
Troffer, Amanda
teacher 07/30/02 West
Pensacola Washington
Turner, Kevin teacher 07/30/02 Woodham
Tyrone, Tina teacher 07/30/02 Pine Forest
Ulman, Karen teacher 07/30/02 Yniestra
Verboncoeur, Chang-tse teacher 07/30/02 Carver
Wade, Carrie teacher 07/30/02 Brown Barge
Walker, Ken dean 07/30/02 Escambia
Walley, Alissa year long intern 08/06/02 McArthur
Wampler, Amy teacher 07/30/02 West FL High
Weese, Gerald teacher 07/30/02 Pensacola
Whitaker, Melissa teacher 07/30/02 Bellview Mid
Wilson, Julie teacher 07/30/02 Ferry Pass Mid
Woody, Scott auditor 07/23/02 Internal Auditing
York, Brian band director 07/18/02 Pensacola
Young, Leslie teacher 07/30/02 Washington
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
Barchak, Dana Pleasant Grove 07/30/02
Beck, Teresa Bailey 07/30/02
Culp, Alan Escambia 07/30/02
Danielson, Marilyn PHS Adult Ed 07/30/02
Fairhanks, Stephanie Brentwood Mid 07/30/02(part-time)
Fielder, Yvonne Pine Forest 07/30/02
Flannigan, Hanna Ferry Pass Elem 07/30/02
Gorelikow, Michelle Oakcrest 07/30/02
Green, Jennifer Weis 07/30/02
Grissett, Deri Washington 09/01/02
Hunter, Dana Pine Forest 07/30/02
Hurst, Stephanie West FL High 07/30/02
Kersey, Melvin Carver 07/30/02
Knapp, Ronald Brentwood Mid 07/30/02
Kuntz, Hailee Escambia 07/30/02
Laton, Faye Bailey 07/30/02
Mayhew, Jan Escambia High 08/02/02
McDonald, John Ernest Ward 07/30/02(part-time)
McVay, Karen Bailey 07/30/02
Meeks, Lynda Pine Meadow 07/30/02
Messer, Lyle Pine Forest 07/30/02
Nobles, Christy Ferry Pass Elem 07/30/02
Peterson, Paula Special Education 07/30/02
Phenix, Cynthia Warrington Mid 07/30/02
Rasmussen, Craig Myrtle Grove 07/30/02
Rivera, Ronald Beggs 07/30/02
Solomon, Mitchell McArthur 07/30/02
Stewart, Naomi Spencer Bibbs 07/30/02
Tirronen, Kathleen Pine Forest 07/30/02
West, Katy Bellview Mid 07/30/02
White, James Brownsville 07/30/02
2. Professional
NAME LOCATION
Bowen, Deborah ESEAL
Collier, Lisa Brownsville
Coon, Rose Navy Point
Freeny, Charles Montclair
Kent, Julie Barrineau Park
Lewis, Larry Pine Forest
Sharma, Sunita Escambia
Solchenberger, Jennifer Century Elem
Spears, Barbara Pensacola
Williams, Jennifer Cook
Word, Betty Navy Point
3. 4th Year Annual
Finn, Barbara Wedgewood (temporary certificate)
Schoolfield, Zerlene West FL High (certification)
DELETED
Stanley,
Michelle Bailey(temporary
certificate)
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Abdo, Betty Pensacola Beach Beggs 07/30/02
Adams, Erica Lincoln Park Wedgewood 07/30/02
Aeppli-Campbell, Kelly Blue Angels Reading/Hall Ctr 07/29/02
Anderson, Jeffrey Escambia Pine Forest 07/30/02
Archer, Holly Bailey Escambia 07/30/02
Boehme, Catherine Woodham West FL High 07/30/02
Bowlin-Carven, Angela West Pensacola Holm 07/30/02
Bryant, David Woodham Longleaf/Montclair 07/30/02
Day, LaDonna Longleaf Title I 07/30/02
Elligan, Janice Tate Reading/Hall Ctr 07/29/02
Ellis, Wenonah Hallmark Title I 07/30/02
Estilong, Aurelia Myrtle Grove Cook 07/30/02
Floyd, David Escambia West FL High 07/30/02
Frye, Barbara Purchasing Clubbs 07/30/02
Gerold, Alice Edgewater Workman 07/30/02
Grant, Alice Pensacola George Stone 07/30/02
Gregg, John Carver Woodham 07/30/02
Guman, Cathy Navy Point Ferry Pass Mid 07/30/02
Halstead, Harold Ernest Ward Juvenile Justice 07/29/02
Hartmann, Linda Cook Brown Barge 07/30/02
James, Ryan Bailey Escambia 07/30/02
Joyner, Arlene Lincoln Park Edgewater 07/30/02
Joyner, Tammy Bellview Mid Workman 07/30/02
Krostag, Peter Pensacola Pine Forest 07/01/02
Legge, Sean Brentwood Mid Ferry Pass Mid 07/30/02
Leverette, Otha Bellview Mid Brownsville 07/30/02
Mayo, Pamela Escambia Navy Point 07/30/02
McLaughlin, Jonnie West Pensacola Navy Point 07/30/02
Melton, Nancy Bailey Escambia 07/30/02
Milson, Norma Edgewater Navy Point 07/30/02
Moss, Lisa Ensley Hallmark 07/30/02
Myers, Kenneth Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed 07/22/02
Nutt, Tina Edgewater Spencer Bibbs 07/30/02
Powell, Kimper Washington Lincoln Park 07/30/02
Quarells, Barbara Cordova Park Bailey 07/30/02
Richardson, Sandra Dixon Holm 07/30/02
Riles, Becky Lipscomb Reading/Hall Ctr 07/29/02
Savage, Alton Hallmark Brownsville 07/30/02
Shockley, Susan George Stone West FL High 07/30/02
Thomas, Nancy Sherwood Oakcrest/Sherwood 07/30/02
Thompson, Glenda Warrington Mid Ferry Pass Mid 07/30/02
Venettozzi, David George Stone Tate 07/30/02
Vertz, Jennifer Bailey Bellview Elem 07/30/02
Wilkes, Harry Brown Barge Bailey 07/30/02
Wilkins, Hollie Yniestra Scenic Heights 07/30/02
Wilson, Denny Ferry Pass Elem McArthur 07/30/02
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
Caroline, Don teacher 08/05/02 Escambia
Covington, Gail teacher 07/30/02 Pensacola
Heiser, Jolene teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Mayfield, Glenda teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Warner, Elaine teacher 08/06/02 West FL High
Willis, Pamela teacher 07/30/02 ESEAL
2. Reappointments
Lashley, Joshua Northview 07/30/02
Marvray, Vivian Pensacola 07/30/02
Moller, Michael Pensacola 07/30/02
Stanley, Michelle Bailey 07/30/02
3. Transfers
FROM TO DATE
Forrester, Ruth Ernest Ward Visiting Teacher 07/26/02
Sterling, Connie Tate West Pensacola 07/30/02
4. Other
Bryan, Jessica Ferry Pass Elem
McLeod, Ben Visiting Teacher
Miller, Sonia Washington
e. Resignations/Retirements
Bayer, Sharon teacher Holm 07/19/02
Bennett, Gary ins tech support tech Ins Technology 08/09/02
Bonner, Donna teacher Escambia 08/31/02 (Ret)
Bosso, Cynthia teacher on LOA Woodham 05/28/02
Bowron, Paige teacher Ferry Pass Mid 07/23/02
Boyer, Barry director Purchasing 08/16/02
Clarke, Anita teacher Woodham 09/30/02 (Ret)
Cohan, Sara teacher on LOA Pensacola 05/28/02
Cooper, Serena teacher Ransom 07/23/02
Cramer, Erin teacher Pine Forest 07/24/02
Decker, Julianne teacher on LOA Longleaf 05/28/02
Dixon, Sue teacher Yniestra 07/25/02
Ellington, Carolyn teacher Bellview Mid 07/11/02
Fox, Priscilla speech therapist Weis 07/12/02
Garvin, Robbie teacher Ferry Pass Elem 07/23/02
Gibson, Candace teacher West FL High 07/29/02
Governor, Donna teacher Brown Barge 08/02/02
Hollingshead, Pamela speech therapist Pensacola 07/15/02
Jordan, Linda teacher on LOA Ransom 05/28/02
Kasztelan, George teacher Pine Meadow 07/09/02
Kennedy, Linda teacher Washington 07/26/02 (Dis Ret)
Kuntz, Hailee teacher Escambia 07/31/02
Lane, Carol counselor Bellview Mid 05/28/02
Matson, James ins tech support tech ins Technology 08/16/02
Miller, Leslie media specialist Bailey 07/05/02
Mooers, Cynthia teacher Pensacola 07/22/02
Moon, Philip tech coordinator Brentwood Elem 07/08/02
O’Neal, Virginia teacher Washington 07/15/02
Peazant, Rosemary teacher Pine Meadow 07/18/02 (Dis Ret)
Pritchard, Amy teacher Bailey 07/08/02
Rea, Michelle teacher Brentwood Elem 07/10/02
Robinson, Jennifer teacher Yniestra 07/29/02
Sanders, Robin teacher Ferry Pass Mid 07/09/02 (Ret)
Tweedy, Marvin teacher Holm 07/21/02
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Boyer, Alyssa teacher/Hallmark 8/19/02-11/27/02
Brown, Linda teacher/Bailey 2002-03 School Year
*Camp, Willie teacher/Woodham 7/31/02-10/30/02
*Daniels, Gena teacher/Molino 7/30/02-5/28/03
Davis, Shelley speech therapist/Hellen Caro 8/01/02-10/11/02
Edwins, Annette teacher/Escambia 2002-03 School Year
*Godshall, Elizabeth teacher/Bellview Mid 7/30/02-10/11/02
*Pfister, Betty teacher/Brownsville 8/05/02-5/28/03
*Richardson, Patricia teacher/Woodham 7/30/02-10/29/02
Trout, Nancy teacher/Brownsville 2002-03 School Year
Wiggins, Janice teacher/West Pensacola Elem 2002-03 School Year
*FMLA
2. The following instructional employees are returning from leave of absence:
Dufurrena, Jamie Navy Point
Vannerson, Judith Barrineau Park/Molino
3. Rescind appointments of the following instructional employees who declined teaching positions:
Tharrington, Stacy Bailey
Williford, Ben Escambia High
4. Correct appointments of the following instructional employees who transferred effective July 30, 2002:
FROM TO
Lassiter, Renee Bellview Mid Ferry Pass Mid
Zayszly, Francoise Bailey West Pensacola
5. Rescind temporary appointment of Cynthia Jenkins, School Community Involvement Assistant at Spencer Bibbs, and request approval for Carol Stevenson to be placed in that position from August 5, 2002 through December 31, 2002. She will be paid $9.00 per hour, 20 hours per week, from the Governor’s Mentoring Initiative Grant.
6. Request approval for Kevin Windham, Senior Auditor in Internal Auditing, to be transferred to the Accountant II position in the Payroll and Benefits Accounting Department effective August 1, 2002.
7. Reappointment of Johnnie Odom to the position of Instructional Technology Support Technician II on the professional salary schedule effective August 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
ADD 8. Request approval to accept the resignation of Robert Sites, III, effective September 19, 2001 and the attached release of claims.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Adkins, Cynthia (Prom) School Data Specialist II 07/31/02 Tate High
Anderson, Lisa (Prom) Asst. Food Service Manager 08/01/02 Pleasant Grove Elem
Andrews, Frances (Prom) Accountant I 08/01/02 Budgeting Dept
Bodie, John (Prom) Heavy Equipment Mechanic 07/08/02 Transportation
Boyd Jr., Defoice Custodial Worker I 08/06/02 Bellview Middle
Bufford, Robert (Prom) Custodial Worker II 07/26/02 Workman Middle
Burnett, Melissa (Prom) School Finance Specialist 07/19/02 Ferry Pass Middle
Cotton, Mark A. (Prom) Equipment Operator III 07/15/02 Central Warehouse
Cox, Bobby Auto Equipment Mechanic 07/25/02 Transportation Garage
DeBrabant, Erika (Prom) Asst. Food ServiceManager 08/01/02 Pine Forest High
Derrick, Teresa (Prom) Food Service Manager II 07/30/02 McArthur Elem
DeVaughn, Linda (Prom) Teacher Asst. Special 08/06/02 Lakeview Center
Dixon, Wilease (Prom) Food Service Manager II 07/30/02 Brentwood Middle
Dombek, Patricia A. (Prom) Teacher Asst. Special 08/06/02 Escambia High
Doss, Johnnie Teacher Asst. Special 08/06/02 Escambia Westgate
Edwards, Gerald (Prom) Heavy EquipmentMechanic 07/08/02 Transportation Garage
Etheridge, Charlie (Prom) Custodial Worker II 07/25/02 Century& Carver
Evans, Carolee (Prom) Benefits Specialist 07/15/02 Risk Management
Ewing, Isia Custodial Worker I 07/31/02 Woodham High
Gant, Brenda (Prom) Food Service Asst II 08/06/02 Woodham High
Grant, Peggy (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 08/06/02 Pensacola High
Hartley, Don (Prom) Auto Equipment Mechanic 07/15/02 Transportation Garage
Hutto, Robert Auto Equipment Mechanic 07/15/02 Transportation Garage
Jackson, Raymond (Prom) Custodial Worker II 07/22/02 Brownsville Middle
Joe, Beverly (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 08/06/02 Cordova Park Elem
Johnson, June (Prom) Sr. Information System Tech 08/01/02 Evaluation Services
Jones, Andre P. Custodial Worker I 07/26/02 Pine Forest High
King, Henry Custodial Worker I 07/29/02 Washington High
Knight, Charles (Prom) Custodial Supervisor 07/01/02 Pine Forest High
Kyles, DeWayne (Prom) Custodial Supervisor 07/02/02 Washington High
Landrum, Berry Custodial Worker I 07/31/02 Woodham High
Lane, Charlie Custodial Worker I 07/29/02 Washington High
McPherson, Gerald (Prom) Custodial Worker II 07/30/02 Spencer Bibbs Elem
McWhite, Frederick Custodial Worker I 07/31/02 Pine Forest High
Miller, Crystal (Prom) Accounting Specialist IV 07/15/02 Budgeting Dept
O'Dell, Kimberly (Prom) Facilities Resource Manager 07/29/02 Facilities Planning
Peace, Shirley Custodial Worker I 08/07/02 Pine Forest High
Reeves, Carolyn (Prom) Administrative Sec III 08/06/02 Facilities Planning
Roper, Annie M. Custodial Worker I 07/30/02 Washington High
Salter, Glynn Custodial Worker I 07/26/02 Pine Forest High
Seale, Sherry (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 08/06/02 Escambia High
Spencer, Kawanza (Prom) School Data Specialist I 07/25/02 Sherwood Elem
Standifer, Elain (Prom) Admin School Secretary III 07/18/02 Tate High
Thomas, Beatrice Teacher Asst Special 08/06/02 ESE - District Admin
Thomas, Clarence (Prom) Equipment Operator IV 07/17/02 Maintenance Dept
Tuccillo, Martha (Prom) Accounting Specialist II 08/05/02 Risk Management
Viray, Magno Custodial Worker I 07/25/02 Pine Forest High
Ward, Naomi (Prom) School Data Specialist II 07/22/02 Blue Angels Elem.
Washington, Nellie (Prom) Food Service Manager III 07/30/02 Washington High
White, Dana Custodial Worker I 07/26/02 Wedgewood Middle
b. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Acosta, Jorge Sr Information System Tech 07/08/02 Evaluation Services
Bailey, Donna Teacher Asst Special 08/01/02 Warrington Elem
Bass, Monique Custodial Worker I 07/25/02 Escambia Westgate
Davis, Stacey Teacher Asst Special 07/29/02 Hallmark Elem
DeBoe, Johnnie R Heavy Equipment Mechanic 07/24/02 Transportation Garage
Hardy, Julia Teacher Asst Special 07/18/02 Lakeview Center
Harris, Betty Teacher Asst Special 07/22/02 Washington High
Hill, Diane Teacher Asst Special 08/06/02 Woodham
Johnson, Judith Teacher Assistant 08/05/02 Lincoln Park Elem
Macks, Maxine (Ret) Food Service Mgr IV 07/19/02 Warrington Elem
Matthews, Ruby L. (Ret) Custodial Worker I 07/12/02 George Stone
Mauldin, Letha D. School Bus Operator 07/31/02 Transportation Dept
Mobley, Karen B. (Ret) Administrative Clerk II 07/12/02 McArthur Elem
Mosley, Kevin Custodial Worker I 07/26/02 Northview High
Pugh, James E. (Ret) Construction Mechanic II 07/05/02 Facilities Planning
Timo, Ellen Teacher Asst. Special 08/02/02 Brown-Barge Middle
Walden, Sally (Ret) Sr School Finance Specialist 07/31/02 Tate High
Washington, Charlotte (Ret) FoodServiceAsstI 07/31/02 Warrington Middle
Wiggins, Elsie (Ret) Food Service Asst I 06/21/02 Brownsville Middle
c. Terminations
Jones, Andre P. Custodial Worker I 08/02/02 Pine Forest High
d. Suspensions
- None
e. Dismissals
-None
f. Leave of Absence
Bullard, Dixie (Ext.) Admin Secretary III/Payroll 08/06/02-08/26/02 Medical*
Gross, Sandra Teacher Asst. Spec/Holm El 08/06/02-10/01/02 Medical*
Jeter, Judy Ellen Fd Service Asst I/Bratt Elem 08/05/02-05/23/03 Personal
Jones, Ozella Teacher Asst Spec/Trans 08/06/02-12/31/02 Medical*
O'Connor, Diane School Bus Oper/Trans 08/06/02-12/31/02 Medical*
Strafford, Sandra School Bus Oper/Trans 08/06/02-11/06/02 Medical*
Winslow, Retta J. School Bus Oper/Trans 08/08/02-12/31/02 Medical*
*FMLA
g. Special Requests
- Request approval to change effective date of retirement from June 30, 2002 to May 24, 2002 for Barbara NeSmith, Administrative Clerk II, Bellview Elementary. The retirement date of June 30, 2002 was approved at July 16, 2002 Board Meeting.
3. Risk Management
a. School Resource Officers – Escambia County
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. Purchasing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
Approved:
1. Bid Award: ¾ Ton Pickup Truck, Bid #025203
CORRECTED 2. Bid Award: Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance, Bid #025102
3. Bid Award: Custodial Supplies, Bid #025002
4. Bid Award: Office and Print Shop Paper, Bid #030102
5. Bid Extension / Renewal: Diesel Fuel and Gasoline for Motor Vehicles, Bid #64-99
6. Bid Extension / Renewal: Pumping of Grease Traps, Bid #020102
7. Annual Agreement: Learning for Life Program
8. Annual Agreement: Project Learn Mentoring Program
9. Enterasys Computer Network Equipment at Escambia High School
10. Student Chairs for Brown Barge Middle and Warrington Elementary Schools
11. Student Desks for Brown Barge Middle and Warrington Elementary Schools
12. Dell Computers for Brownsville Middle School
13. Dell Computers for District School Cafeterias
14. Apple Computers for Brentwood Middle School
15. Floor Covering at Brentwood Middle School
16. Unauthorized Purchase of Books
17. Unauthorized Purchase of Books
18. Unauthorized Purchase of Books
19. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #226248 (GE Capital Solutions)
20. Bid Award: ESE Suite and Classroom Addition at A. K. Suter Elementary
21. Annual Agreement: Architect / Engineering Services
22. Architectural Services: Bellview Middle School Roof Replacement
23. Agreement Extension / Renewal: Energy Management Services – Monitoring & Verification Services
24. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #232114 (LawGibb Group)
25. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #230102 (R. D. Ward Construction Company)
26. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #230105 (Reynolds Construction, Co., Inc.)
27. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #235551 (R. D. Ward Construction Company)
28. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #235550 (R. D. Ward Construction Company)
29. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #231192 (Reynolds Construction, Co., Inc.)
30. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #235549 (R. W. Born Mechanical, Inc.)
31. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #237117 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
32. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #231989 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
33. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #237112 (Gulf Coast Paving & Grading, Inc.)
34. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #235545 (Aztec Environmental, Inc.)
35. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #235548 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
36. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #237113 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
37. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #235552 (Gulfside Mechanical, Inc.)
38. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #230101 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
39. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #234699 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.)
40. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #231990 (Reynolds Construction, Co., Inc.)
41. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #234703 (Reynolds Construction, Co., Inc.)
42. Change Notice #8 to Purchase Order #222587 (R. D. Ward Construction Company)
43. Annual Agreement: EduTest On-Line Student Testing
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to table this item (Annual Agreement: EduTest On-Line Student Testing), was approved 3 to 2, with Mr. Bergosh and Mrs. Stidham, voting “No.”
ADD 44. Electrical Renovations to Dixon Elementary School (aka: Beggs Alternative Educational Center)
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Music Suite at Escambia High
2. Miscellaneous renovations and additions at Woodham High
3. Miscellaneous renovations and additions at Woodham High
B. Miscellaneous
1. Group 1 – Renovations at Ferry Pass Elementary
2. Group 2 – Re-roofing at Pine Forest High and ESE Suite at Workman Middle
3. Group 3 – Covered bus area at Scenic Heights Elementary and new Media Center at Semmes Elementary
4. Group 4 – HVAC renovations in Building #1 at Workman Middle and Air Handler Replacement at Pine Forest High
5. Group 5 – Snoezelen building addition at Escambia Westgate
6. Group 6 – HVAC renovations at Wedgewood Middle
7. Group 7 – General renovations at Oakcrest Elementary, ceiling and lights at various schools and transportation training renovations
8. Pre-qualifications of contractors
2. Transportation
A. Miscellaneous
1. Transfer of surplus buses to Charter Schools
3. Maintenance
-No items submitted
4. Food Services
-No items submitted
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
Approved:
1. Internal Funds
a. Beggs Educational Center for fiscal year 2000-01
b. N.B. Cook Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
c. A.A. Dixon Elementary School for fiscal year 2000-01
d. Tate High School for fiscal year 2000-01
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
-No items submitted
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-No items submitted
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
a. Permission to Advertise
1. Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(4)(a) – Purchasing Language
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve for advertising, School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(4)(a) – Purchasing Language, was unanimous.
AMENDED 2. Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve for advertising, School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan, was unanimous.
3. Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida to Name the Media Center at Montclair Elementary School the Kathryn M. Evans Media Center – Elmer Jenkins
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve for advertising, “Notice of Intent of the School Board of Escambia County, Florida to Name the Media Center at Montclair Elementary School the Kathryn M. Evans Media Center,” was unanimous.
b. Permission to Adopt
AMENDED 1. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(7) – Competitive Solicitation Procurement Process
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(7) – Competitive Solicitation Procurement Process. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
AMENDED 2. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(5) – Purchase Requisitions
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(5) – Purchase Requisitions. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
AMENDED 3. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(4)(d) – Purchasing Approval
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(4)(d) – Purchasing Approval. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
AMENDED 4. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to school District Rule 6Gx17-2.02(4)(d) – Certificated Instructional Personnel
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-2.02(4)(d) – Certificated Instructional Personnel. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
AMENDED 5. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Secondary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Secondary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
AMENDED 6. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers.Motion was unanimously approved.
B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
ADD 1. Appointment of John DeWitt to Pre-K Coalition
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to appoint John DeWitt to the Pre-K Coalition, was unanimously approved.
C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 11, was unanimous.
(1) Recommend that the previous recommendation for expulsion of student number 02-47-951 for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year be rescinded and that the student be allowed to return to regular school enrollment for the 2002-2003 school year.
(2) Recommend that the previous recommendation for expulsion of student number 02-167-601 for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year be rescinded and that the student be allowed to return to regular school enrollment for the 2002-2003 school year.
(3) Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 02-179-411 be terminated in consideration of the Court having found the student to be delinquent. It is further recommend that student number 02-179-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year with the option to continue in alternative placement.
CORRECTED (4)
Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing
officer, student number 02-187-521 be expelled from all public
schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2000-2001 2001-2002 school year.
(5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-192-221 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.
(6)Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-195-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame. This recommendation is pending ESE testing.
(7) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-196-281 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.
(8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-197-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and first semester of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-199-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and all of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-201-591 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.
(11) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-207-1221 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.
2. Recommend that employee number 499317 be suspended without pay for five (5) working days commencing Monday, September 16, 2002 and ending at the completion of the workday on Friday, September 20, 2002
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that Employee Number 499317 be suspended without pay for five (5) working days commencing Monday, September 16, 2002 and ending at the completion of the workday on Friday, September 20, 2002, was unanimously approved.
3. Administrative Appointments
The Superintendent presented his recommendations to the Board, for administrative appointments and transfers.
On motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, the Superintendent’s recommendation for the Administrative Appointment of Nancy Gindl, from Teacher/Northview High, to Assistant Principal/Northview High, effective July 30, 2002, was unanimously approved.
On motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, the Superintendent’s recommendation for the Administrative Appointment of Pam Mathis, from Assistant Principal/Northview High, to Principal/Ernest Ward Middle, effective July 22, 2002, was unanimously approved.
On motion by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, the Superintendent’s recommendation for the Administrative Appointment of Christine Nixon, from Education Resource Teacher (ERT)/Warrington Elementary, to Assistant Principal/Bailey Middle, effective July 29, 2002, was unanimously approved.
4. Request Approval for New Board Members for the Foundation for Excellence in Education
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for two new Board Members for the Foundation for Excellence in Education (for the July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005 term), Ms. Laverne Baker and Ms. Brantlee Vinson, was unanimously approved.
ADD 5. Policy for Acceptable Materials for Use in School Public Performances (Draft Proposal)
At the request of the Superintendent, the Board collectively agreed to provide the Superintendent with their recommendations regarding the “Policy for Acceptable Materials for Use in School Public Performances,” prior to the September Regular Meeting.
ADD 6. eAgenda
The Superintendent stated that he would present his recommendation regarding the eAgenda at the October Regular Meeting. He noted that in the meantime, staff would continue to evaluate all options regarding this issue.
D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
-No items submitted
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
Superintendent Chairman