ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 17, 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 6:20 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dr. Jenkins gave the invocation and Ms. Finkelstein led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Rosalind Williams Student Dress Code (specifically Bellview Middle School)
Charles Freeny Naming of the Montclair Elementary Media Center (Item VII.A.b.3)
Gregory V. Clarke, Sr. Naming of the Montclair Elementary Media Center (Item VII.A.b.3)
Sibyll Freeman* Landfill Behind Wedgewood Middle School
Michael Johnson Principals Pool
Maria Howard Negative Effects Resulting from Changes in School Attendance Zones (i.e., student fighting, gangs)
Deborah McBride Preservation of Lexington Terrace (affordable housing complex)
Doris Hayes Hiring of Teachers/Student Dress Code/Negative Effects Resulting from Changes in School Attendance Zones (i.e., student fighting, gangs)
LeRoy Boyd Process for Submission of Agenda Items by the Public
Ronnie L. Clarke Concerns Regarding District 3 (particularly the A.A. Dixon community)
Jerry McIntosh Process for Submission of Agenda Items by the Public
Evelyn Rankin** Woodham High School (concerns regarding a specific teacher)
Fabian Howard Student Dress Code (specifically Bellview Middle School)/Need for a Teacher Dress Code
Clarence Lett Concerns Regarding District 3 (particularly the A.A. Dixon community)
Madonna Jackson-Williams Teachers’ Salaries
Ron Knowlton Teachers’ Salaries
Lillie B. Johnson Naming of the Montclair Elementary Media Center (Item VII.A.b.3)
*Dr. DeWitt suggested that Ms. Freeman consult with Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, regarding her concerns about the landfill behind Wedgewood Middle School.
**Mr. Negron advised Ms. Rankin to discuss her concerns with the Superintendent. He explained that “employees have certain contractual rights, which can not come before the Board.”
I. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. DeWitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 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 Mr. Bergosh and seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, adoption of the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 06-11-02 SPECIAL MEETING
2. 06-17-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP
3. 07-15-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP
4. 08-07-02 SPECIAL MEETING
5. 08-07-02 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
6. 08-09-02 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
7. 08-16-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP
8. 08-20-02 REGULAR MEETING
9. 08-27-02 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
Motion made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1 through 9), was unanimous.
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Mr. Thomas Ernde, Custodial Inspector and Trainer, was the Stellar Employee for the month of September. Mr. Ernde received 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 meeting for September was canceled, due to the illness of several committee members.
4. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities – Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met at Escambia High School to review facility renovations that were made with funds from the ‘One-Half Cent Sales Tax’. She further stated that the committee had discussed items relating to facilities that were pending for this meeting.
5. 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 that were pending for this meeting. She further stated that the committee had also briefly discussed ‘school choice’ and criteria for magnet programs. (NOTE: The following comments refer to an ‘Elementary Grading Policy’ that was discussed at the September 9, 2002 Special Meeting.) She noted that the committee also discussed the ‘Elementary Grading Policy’ and questioned “what is the reason for the grade, is it incentive or to assess where a student is?” She advised that the committee had suggested that no grade be given, but rather an ‘assessment’ that would include ‘gains’, reading level, and suggestions for improvement.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.d (due to a speaker who had requested to address the Board concerning the entire ‘Out-of-Field’ section); and Item V.D.7 (which was pulled by Mr. Bergosh). On motion by Ms. Finkelstein and second by Dr. Jenkins, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and Instructio
1. Revision of Project Challenge, District Intervention Plan 2002-2004
2. Revised Carver/Century K-8 School Improvement Plan
3. 2001-2002 End of Year Report for Clubbs Alternative Middle School 2002-2003 School Improvement Plan for Clubbs Alternative Middle and Pensacola Beach Charter
4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Department of Juvenile Justice
AMENDED 5. Agreement between Shelly Barter, Piano Instructor and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
AMENDED 6. Agreement between Jan Little, Gymnastics/Dance Instructor and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
7. Even Start Family Literacy Program Plan
8. Agreement between the Escambia County School Readiness Coalition and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
9. Florida Inclusion Network Grant
ADD 10. The School District of Escambia County, Florida Elementary and Secondary Assessment and Remediation Plan
B. FINANCE
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of October 2002
2. Check Register for the month of August 2002
AMENDED 3. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
4. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $54.00
b) Allbritton and Gant $ 400.00
ADD c) Hammons & Whittaker, P.A. $958.50
5. Legal Services:
Risk Management Fund
Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $10,810.50
6. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants as of August 31, 2002
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I & II for September 2002
b) Scrap Lists I & II for September 2002
c) Removal of Stock Items from Record
8. Financial Statements for the months of June and July 2002
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Andrews, Monica teacher 08/16/02 Hellen Caro
Baker, Christine teacher 08/01/02 Weis
Barrett, Billie teacher 08/22/02 West FL High (part-time)
Bauer, Catherine teacher 08/06/02 Wedgewood
Bochat, Joe teacher 08/12/02 West Florida High
Brancato, Rocky law enf ins 09/03/02 George Stone (part-time)
Breene, Denise year long intern 08/06/02 Bellview Elem
Butler, Betty teacher 08/30/02 Cordova Park (part-time)
DELETED Chevalier,
Dawn teacher
07/30/02 West Florida High
Donaldson, Belinda teacher 08/28/02 Ransom
Halverson, Erica teacher 08/09/02 Brown-Barge
Harrington, Mary teacher 07/30/02 Carver
Holt, April teacher 07/30/02 Bailey
Kuenn, Kristin teacher 08/12/02 Yniestra
Lambert, Carrie teacher 08/01/02 Spencer Bibbs
Loiselle, Michael teacher 08/26/02 George Stone/West FL Hi
McLaughlin, Gary teacher 08/13/02 George Stone (part-time)
Nadolny, Rachel year long intern 09/03/02 McArthur
Noel, Dawn teacher 07/30/02 West Florida High
Rich, Renita teacher 08/07/02 Spencer Bibbs
Rowland, Susan teacher 07/30/02 Brentwood Mid
Russell, Jacki teacher 08/22/02 Pensacola
Sailor, Tom Systems Analyst 08/21/02 Data Ctr
Smith, Frederick teacher 08/26/02 Lincoln Park
Thompson, Ronald Ins Support Tech II 08/19/02 Ins Technology
Weisbrod, Michelle teacher 08/12/02 Brentwood Mi
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
Clayton, Mindy Blue Angels 07/30/02
Little, Bettye Semmes 07/30/02
Smith, Katrina Hallmark/Jim Allen 08/01/02
Walker, Frank Pensacola 09/04/02
2. Professional
NAME LOCATION
Lowe, Jason Washington
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Ard, Nicole Jim Allen Lipscomb 08/26/02
Blanton, Betty Carver Century 07/30/02
Bonifay, Tracy Semmes Molino 08/26/02
Cormier, Lee Brownsville Workman 08/28/02
Dawson, Mary West Pensacola Hellen Caro 08/26/02
Evans, Elizabeth Edgewater Workman 08/27/02
Gafford, Wanda Century Carver 07/30/02
Godwin, Marie Molino Barrineau Park 07/30/02
Hitchcock, Sandra Escambia Pleasant Grove 08/26/02
Long, Donna Bellview Mid Yniestra 08/26/02
Martin, Roxanne Bellview Mid PE/Hall Ctr 07/30/02
McAllister, Christy Hallmark Edgewater 08/26/02
Mitchell, Bethany Escambia Bailey 08/27/02
Perkins, Carolyn Holm Weis 08/27/02
Poole, Lucy Ensley Longleaf 08/27/02
Ramsey, Jan Sherwood Navy Point 08/26/02
Redmond, Glenda Brownsville Brentwood Elem 08/02/02
Richardson, Sandra Holm Beggs 08/30/02
Sanders, Kevin Brentwood Mid Beggs 09/03/02
Shattuck, Jane Spencer Bibbs Hellen Caro 08/05/02
Shilling, Barbara Ferry Pass Elem Lipscomb 08/26/02
Solchenberger, Jennifer Century Barrineau Park 09/09/02
Swindell, Louwanna Lipscomb ESE/Hall Ctr 08/07/02
Vaks, Chris Montclair Blue Angels 08/27/02
Whitehurst, Susan Jim Allen Molino 08/26/02
Young, Emily Holm Ferry Pass Elem 08/27/02
d. Out-of-Field
(NOTE: This entire section was pulled for separate vote due to a speaker who wished to address ‘Out-of-Field’.)
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein to approve item V.C.1.d (‘Out-of-Field’).
The Board recognized Mr. LeRoy Boyd, who questioned the ‘Out-of-Field’ requests. Dr. Doug Garber, Director of Human Resources, explained that ‘out-of-field’ represents teachers that do not have proper certification for a particular area. He stated that several ‘Out-of-Field’ requests were due to the inability of finding teachers certified in special education, and noted that many of those teachers agreed to return to school to acquire that certification. He stated that other ‘Out-of-Field’ requests were due to the abundant curriculum offered at schools. He explained that occasionally, some teachers are asked to teach courses that they are not certified in. Because there may be only one course in a certain subject, a teacher with proper certification would not be hired to teach just that one course, but rather a teacher without proper certification, would be asked to do so. Mr. Boyd questioned the number of teachers listed for ‘out-of-field’ noting that the District did not have “enough African-American teachers,” and questioned whether the District had “taken a look at those (African-American teachers) that do not meet the certification requirement.”
In response to questions posed by Mr. Boyd, Dr. Garber stated that he would provide him with a detailed information regarding the ‘Out-of-Field’ requests. Dr. Jenkins noted that in many cases, “when a teacher is teaching out of field we look at the transcript of that teacher to see if that teacher has related training to the field that they are teaching out of.”
Motion was unanimously approved.
1. Appointments
Chrisco, Cherie teacher 08/09/02 Northview
ADD Corcoran, Kimberly teacher 09/16/02 Pensacola High
Cosner, Maria teacher 08/15/02 Hellen Caro
ADD Halladay, Berry teacher 09/05/02 Pensacola High
ADD Lamy, Mary K teacher 09/09/02 Spencer Bibbs
ADD McClellan, Claudia teacher 09/10/02 Ernest Ward
ADD Miller, Claudia teacher 09/16/02 Pensacola High
Rollins, Kevin teacher 08/16/02 Escambia
Thomas, Meathor teacher 08/06/02 Holm
ADD Vernitte, John teacher 09/12/02 Wedgewood Mid
Womack, Tamiko teacher 08/01/02 Spencer Bibbs
2. Reappointments
DeWitt, Gillis Bratt 07/30/02 (4th Year AC)
ADD Smitherman, Donald Washington 09/16/02
ADD Stewart, Pamela Northview 09/10/02
3. Transfers
FROM TO DATE
Queen, Diane Escambia Bailey 09/03/02
4. Other
Abernathy, Michael Pensacola
Baggett, Angelyn Woodham
Booker, Tonita Pine Forest
Bragg, Donald Pensacola
Cobb, Clara Bratt
Ellis, Michael Tate
Foster, Michael Escambia
Halfacre, Roberta Ernest Ward
Hall, Jennifer Woodham
Heiser, Jolene Bailey
Herber, Sammi McArthur
Hinton, Benjamin Washington
Holk, Elaine Northview
Jefcoat, Jay Escambia
Jones, Lorenzo Carver
Kimsey, Charlotte Northview
ADD Lowe, Jason Washington High
Myers, Carol Escambia
Peacock, Judy Scenic Heights
Petrie, Judy Pine Forest
Renfro, Rebecca Washington
Richardson, Sondra Ferry Pass Mid
Robertson, Lillian Northview
ADD Roland, Raymond Washington High
Taylor, Deborah Ferry Pass Mid
Thomason, Patrick Tate
Thurman, John Ferry Pass Mid
Ussery, Sarah Woodham
Valmus, Andy Woodham
Welch, Lynn Northview
Williams, Steve Washington
Wood, Constance Warrington Elem
Wright, Lisa Warrington Elem
Wyatt, Melinda Tate
e. Resignations/Retirements
Armour, David Systems Analyst Data Ctr 08/20/02
Camp, Willie teacher Woodham 08/19/02 (Dis Ret)
Godshall, Elizabeth teacher on FMLA Bellview Mid 08/19/02
Johnson, Sarah teacher Bellview Mid 09/20/02
Johnson, Sherman teacher Escambia 08/14/02
Kuhn, Richard IB Coord Pensacola 09/30/02 (Ret)
Lara, Catherine teacher Oakcrest 08/23/02
Lett, Vivian teacher Pine Forest 08/28/02 (Dis Ret)
Olnhausen, James counselor Pensacola 09/13/02 (Ret)
Parks, Maurice teacher George Stone 08/31/02 (Ret)
Wilkes, Harry teacher Bailey 08/14/02
Williams, John teacher Brentwood Mid 10/31/02 (Ret)
Woods, Alma teacher Brentwood Mid 07/01/02
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Hamrac, Stephanie teacher/Bellview Mid 08/13-10/11/02
*Schwarz, Teresa teacher/Longleaf 09/03-10/11/02
*FMLA
2. Correct beginning date of Paula Linscott, teacher at Bailey Middle, to read August 5, 2002
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Antone, Joseph Custodial Worker I 08/13/02 George Stone
Appelberg, Melva (Prom) Teacher Asst Spec 08/22/02 Hallmark El
Armstrong, Delisa Custodial Worker I 08/26/02 Ferry Pass Md
Bailey, William (Prom) Plumber II 08/15/02 Maintenance
Bell, June (Prom) Admin Clerk II 08/15/02 Brentwood Md
Black, Carol (Prom) Teacher Asst Spec 08/06/02 Lipscomb El
Carter, Annie Custodial Worker I 08/06/02 Hellen Caro El
Charley, Lee Custodial Worker I 08/19/02 Semmes El
Fuller, Lori G. Teacher Asst Spec 08/30/02 Navy Point El
Gable, Adolph Custodial Worker I 08/20/02 Woodham Hi
Godwin, Margaret Food Service Asst I 09/03/02 Edgewater El
Gross, Juanita Custodial Worker I 08/09/02 Tate High
Gross, Patsy Custodial Worker I 08/14/02 Tate High
Guinnip, Karen Custodial Worker I 08/09/02 Tate High
Gulley, Robert Custodial Worker I 08/23/02 Woodham Hi
Gulsby, Sheila (Prom) Admin Clerk II 08/22/02 FDLRS
Hall, Stacy R. Custodial Worker I 08/29/02 George Stone
Hawk, Willie L. Custodial Worker I 08/29/02 George Stone
Hogans, Betty Early Childhood 08/22/02 Sid Nelson
Hughes, Connie Admin Clerk II 08/19/02 Montclair El
Jenkins, Leroy (Prom) Auto Service Wrkr 08/12/02 Transportation
Lemonis, Mary (Prom) Admin Clerk II 08/08/02 Pleasant Grove
Luker, Debra (Prom) Auto Service Wrkr 08/12/02 Transportation
Madison, Elizabeth Custodial Worker I 08/12/02 Jim Allen El
Marona, Lee Ann (Prom) Admin Clerk II 08/12/02 Brentwood El
McDonald, Linda (Prom) Food Service Mgr II 08/06/02 Warrington El
Parker, Shawanna Early Childhood 08/23/02 Sid Nelson
Phillips, Maurice Custodial Worker I 09/03/02 Ransom Md
Pinto, Charlene (Prom) Admin Clerk II 08/07/02 Bellview Md
Puckettt, Samantha (Prom) Teacher Asst Spec 08/27/02 Warrington El
Riley, Dennis Custodial Worker I 08/21/02 Pine Forest Hi
Riley, Pamela (Prom) Teacher Asst Spec 08/06/02 Washington Hi
Riley, Patricia A. Early Childhood 08/22/02 Sid Nelson
Roberts, Pamela Food Service Asst I 08/30/02 Pleasant Grove
Robinson, Brenda Custodial Worker I 08/12/02 Ransom Md
Sampson, Marilyn Custodial Worker I 08/09/02 Tate High
Seaman, Mark A. (Prom) Constr Mech II 08/21/02 Facilities Plnng
Singleton, Janine (Prom) Admin Clerk II 09/16/02 Facilities Plnng
Smith, Annette C. Custodial Worker I 08/19/02 Brentwood El
Smith, Lisa M. (Prom) Admin Clerk II 08/19/02 Bellview El
Smock, Cynthia Food Service Asst II 09/09/02 Edgewater El
Stier, Jeffery Equip Operator III 08/08/02 Maintenance
Stripling, Charles Custodial Worker I 08/12/02 Ransom Md
Thompson Jr., William (Prom) Maint Worker II 08/08/02 Maintenance
Whiting, Lana (Prom) TA Bilingual 08/14/02 Navy Point El
Williams, Carlton Custodial Worker I 08/20/02 Beulah El
Williams, Winfield* Custodial Worker I 07/30/02 Lincoln Park El
Wright, Vera (Prom) Teacher Asst Spec 09/03/02 Wedgewood
*Effective date was inadvertently entered as 8/30/02
b. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Bedsole, Helen B. (Ret) Early Childhood 08/23/02 Lincoln Park
Burnett, Frankie M. (Ret)* Custodial Worker I 07/31/02 George Stone
Dagan,JimmieW.(Ret) MaintenanceMechI 08/31/02 Maint/Northend
Ellenberger, Terri** Teacher Assistant 07/29/02 Edgewater El
Gladden, Earnestine Food Service Asst I 09/06/02 Holm El
Hall, Gertrude L. Teacher Asst Spec 08/16/02 Warrington Md
LeBlanc, Margaret Food Service Asst I 08/19/02 Cordova Prk
Mathis, Dorothy S. (Ret) Food Service Asst I 09/01/02 Molino El
Mitchell, Theresa Food Service Asst I 08/05/02 West P’cola
Russell, Ruthie S. Custodial Worker II 08/16/02 Lincoln Park
Snelson, Terry L. Electrician I 08/07/02 Maintenance
Temple, Alma (Ret) Food Service Mgr I 08/30/02 Beulah El
Tolbert, Linda Admin Clerk II 08/15/02 Spencer Bibbs
*Retirement documentation not completed
**Resignation documentation not received
c. Terminations
Millender, David(Deceased)* SchoolBusOperator 07/16/02 Transportation
Roper, Annie Custodial Worker I 08/08/02 Washington Hi
*Notification not received
d. Suspensions
- Employee #8601-9620-181, School Bus Operator, Transportation Department, be suspended without pay for five (5) working days effective Wednesday, September 18, 2002, for misconduct.
CORRECTED/ADD - Employee
#5501-0372-4, Custodial Worker I, Myrtle Grove Elementary, be
suspended without pay effective Wednesday, September
17 18, 2002, and continuing pending the outcome of a
criminal investigation, adjudication of criminal charges and the
District investigation into allegation of misconduct.
e. Dismissals
-None
f. Leave of Absence
Chase, Elizabeth (Ext.) TA Spec/Weis El 08/06/02-11/30/02 Medical
Clemons, Charlotte (Ext.) TA Spec/Bailey Md 08/06/02-01/07/03 Personal
Fountain, Lula Tchr Asst/W P’cola 08/06/02-12/31/02 Personal
Hammac, Robbie (Ext.) Tchr Asst/Century El 08/06/02-05/22/03 Professn’l
Lewis, Vera Cst Wrkr I/Beulah 08/19/02-12/31/02 Medical*
Potter, Shirley Cst Wrkr I/Cust Serv 08/12/02-10/26/02 Medical
Scoggins, Toni TA Spec/ESE Dept 08/06/02-05/22/03 Maternity
Watson, Peggy Tchr Asst/Molino 09/03/02-12/20/02 Personal
Woods, Antoinette Tchr Asst/Edgewater 08/22/02-08/06/03 Professn’l
*FMLA
g. Special Requests
-None
3. Risk Management
a. School Resource Officer Agreement – Pensacola Police Department, City of Pensacola
b. Workers’ Compensation Claim Settlement
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. Purchasing
1. Bid Award: Portable Air-Cooling Fans, Bid #030502
2. Bid Award: Storage Batteries, Bid #030203
3. Bid Award: Brake Parts, Bid #030303
4. Bid Award: Diesel Fuel Additive, Bid #030403
5. Bid Award: Bus Seat Covers & Foam, Bid #030602
6. Bid Extension / Renewal: Bus Seat Foam, Bid #015603
7. Bid Amended Award: Office and Print Shop Paper, Bid #030102
Motion was made by Mr. Bergosh, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve this item (Bid Amended Award: Office and Print Shop Paper, Bid #030102). Upon inquiry by Mr. Bergosh, Mr. John Dombroskie, Senior Purchasing Agent, explained that the original bidder had withdrawn their bid and the recommendation was to award the bid to the next lowest bidder meeting specifications. Motion was unanimously approved.
8. Dell Computers for Bailey Middle, Tate and Escambia High Schools
9. Annual Agreement: EduTest On-Line Student Testing
DELETED 10. Annual
Agreement: Professional Services – R & J Associates,
Inc.
11. Dell Computers for Woodham and Tate High Schools and the Beggs Center
12. Floor Covering at New K-8 School (Barrineau Park /Molino)
13. Floor Covering at Warrington Elementary School
14. Floor Covering at Bratt Elementary School
15. Unauthorized Purchase of Books
16. Lawn Mowing Equipment (W/Trade-In) for Ransom Middle School
17. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #237204 (Guardian Storage)
18. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #234699 (A.E. New Jr., Inc.)
19. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #237117 (A.E. New Jr., Inc.)
20. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #235540 (Warrington Utility & Excavating)
AMENDED 21. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #235549 (R. W. Born Mechanical, Inc.)
22. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #233711 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)
23. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #235541 (Floyd Brothers Construction)
24. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #234703 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)
25. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #233725 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)
26. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #234707 (Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.)
27. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #231189 (Roads, Inc. of NW Florida)
28. Change Notice #8 to Purchase Order #231990 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)
29. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #237114 (The Green-Simmons Co.)
30. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #235550 (R. D. Ward Construction Co.)
31. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #231996 (Sam Marshall Architects)
32. Architect/Engineering Services: Renovations, at Ferry Pass Elementary School
33. Architect/Engineering Services: Roof Replacement, at Pine Forest High School and ESE Suite, at
Workman Middle School
34. Architect/Engineering Services: Covered Bus Area and General Renovations, at Scenic Heights
Elementary School and New Media Center, at O. J. Semmes School
35. Architect/Engineering Services: HVAC Renovations, at Pine Forest High School and Workman
Middle School
36. Architect/Engineering Services: Snoezlen Building, at Escambia Westgate School
37. Architect/Engineering Services: HVAC and Lighting Renovations, at Wedgewood Middle School
38. Architect/Engineering Services: General Renovations, at Oakcrest Elementary School
E. Operations
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. West Florida Technical High School of Advanced Technology storm shutters
2. Brentwood Middle School asbestos abatement
B. Miscellaneous
1. Pensacola-Escambia County Governmental Authority (GCA) property conveyance
2. Crystal Ice House property acquisition
2. Transportation
A. Miscellaneous
1. Transfer of surplus buses to Escambia Charter School
3. Food Services
A. Miscellaneous
1. Child Care Food Program Meal Service agreement with Escambia County School Board and School Food Services
4. Maintenance
-No items submitted
AMENDED F. Student Transfers
G. Internal Auditing
1. internal Funds
-No items submitted
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
a. Permission to Advertise
- No items submitted
b. Permission to Adopt
1. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(4)(a) – Purchasing Language
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-5.02(4)(a) – Purchasing Language. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
2. Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved.
3. Notice by 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 was made by Dr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt the ‘Notice by the School Board of Escambia County, Florida to Name the Media Center at Montclair Elementary School the Kathryn M. Evans Media Center’. Dr. DeWitt called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was unanimously approved. Ms. Evans thanked the Board for what she considered to be an “overwhelming tribute.”
B. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
-No items submitted
C. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 8, was unanimous.
(1) Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 02-01-951 be terminated and that student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year with the option to continue in alternative placement.
AMENDED (2)
Recommend that the previous recommendation for expulsion of student
number 02-19-521 for the remainder of the 2001-2002 school year and
all of the 2002-2003 school year be rescinded
amended and that the student be allowed to return to regular school
enrollment for the 2002-2003 school year.
(3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 02-193-671, be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board.
(4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 02-203-866 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.
(5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-03-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 03-05-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 03-06-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 03-11-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.
ADD 2. Recommend that employee number 498110 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, September 18, 2002, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation, adjudication of criminal charges and the district investigation into allegations of misconduct as more specifically noticed to the employee.
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 498110 be suspended without pay effective Wednesday, September 18, 2002, pending the outcome of a criminal investigation, adjudication of criminal charges and the district investigation into allegations of misconduct as more specifically noticed to the employee, was unanimously approved.
D. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
-No items submitted
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
Superintendent Chairman