THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

MINUTES, OCTOBER 21, 2003

 

 

            The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public Forum at 5:30 p.m., in Room 160, at the J.E. Hall Educational Services Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

 

            Chair:                           Ms. Linda Finkelstein                 Vice Chair:                   Mrs. Cary Stidham

 

            Board Members:           Mrs. Carissa Bergosh

                                                Mr. Ronnie L. Clark 

                                                Dr. John DeWitt

 

            School Board Attorney:              Mr. Francisco M. Negron, Jr.

 

            Superintendent of Schools:         Mr. Jim Paul

 

 

Ms. Finkelstein called the Public Forum to order at 5:30 p.m.

 

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

            Mr. Wayne Odom gave the invocation and Mrs. Stidham led the pledge of allegiance. 

 

PUBLIC FORUM

 

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

 

Name                                                   Issue

John Walker                                          Ransom Middle School (Safety Concerns) 

 

     I.               CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

Ms. Finkelstein called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.  The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes)  On motion made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, adoption of the agenda as amended, was approved unanimously. 

 

   II.               PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)

A.     Permission to Adopt

1.       Notice of Intent to Adopt Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 4

 

      Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to adopt “Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 4.”  Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing, however there were no speakers.  Motion was approved unanimously. 

 

 

 

                       

2.       Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-(4)A.2 – Student Dress Code

 

      Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-(4)A.2 – Student Dress Code.”  Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing, however there were no speakers.  Motion was approved unanimously. 

                                   

3.       Notice of Intent to Adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) - Audit Committee

 

      Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) – Audit Committee.”  Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing, however there were no speakers.  Motion was approved unanimously. 

 

4.       Notice of Intent to Adopt Emergency Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) – Position Advertising

 

      (NOTE: The purpose of this rule is to insure that all vacant positions are filled on a timely basis, by requiring the Superintendent to complete the selection process and make an employment nomination to the School Board within 30 days of the occurrence of a vacancy in an administrative or professional position.  This rule authorizes the School Board to fill said vacant positions upon the failure of the Superintendent to comply with the time requirements of this rule.)  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to adopt “Emergency Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) – Position Advertising.”  Upon inquiry by Mrs. Bergosh, Mr. Negron advised that this rule would implement Section 1012.22(1)(a)(3), which read: “If the third nomination by the district school superintendent for any position is rejected for good cause, if the district school superintendent fails to submit a nomination for initial employment within a reasonable time as prescribed by the district school board, or if the district school superintendent fails to submit a nomination for re-employment within the time prescribed by law, the district school board may proceed on its own motion to fill such position.”  Mrs. Bergosh questioned whether “reasonable time” was defined in the Statutes?  Mr. Negron advised that Statutes did not define “reasonable time” but rather stated that “the district school board could prescribe a time within which the district school superintendent must submit a nomination before the district school board may proceed on its own motion to fill such position.”  Upon inquiry by Mrs. Bergosh, Dr. Doug Garber, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, stated that “most of the time would be able to do this well within the proposed time frame of 30 days, but there could be extenuating circumstances where the time frame might need to be extended.”  Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing, however there were no speakers.  Motion was approved unanimously. 

 

B.     Permission to Advertise

AMENDED                1.         Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Student Progression

                                    Plan

                       

                              Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve for advertising “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.09 – Student Progression Plan,” was approved unanimously. 

 

CORRECTED            2.         Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 6

 

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve for advertising “Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 6,” was unanimous.   

 

 

 

 

3.       Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(9), Hiring Freeze

 

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve for advertising “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(9) – Hiring Freeze,” was unanimous. 

 

AMENDED                4.         Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.12(1)(2b)(2d)(2e)(2i)(2j)(3b)(3c)(4a)(4b)(4c)(4e) – Community Involvement 6Gx17 – 2.12 (1)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j);(2)(b)(c)(d)(e);(3)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)(k(1)(2)(3)(1);(4) – Community and Parent Involvement

 

                                    Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve for advertising “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.12(1)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j);(2)(b)(c)(d)(e);(3)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)(g)(h)(i)(j)

                                    (k(1)(2)(3)(1);(4) – Community and Parent Involvement,” was unanimous. 

 

5.       Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) – Position Advertising

 

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve for advertising “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(3) – Position Advertising,” was unanimous.  

 

 

THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS MOVED FORWARD: Administrative Appointments/Reassignments (Item VII.B.1)

 

The Superintendent presented his recommendations for Administrative Appointments/Reassignments.

 

      Motion by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Shawn Dennis, to Assistant Superintendent/Operations, effective October 1, 2003, was approved unanimously.     

 

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Judy Heavner, to Coordinator/Program Planning, effective November 3, 2003, was approved unanimously.

 

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative reassignment of Elizabeth Miller, to Acting Director/Transportation, effective October 22, 2003, was approved unanimously.      

 

III.               APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.       08-29-03 SPECIAL MEETING

2.       09-05-03 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

3.       09-09-03 EMERGENCY MEETING

4.       09-09-03 SPECIAL MEETING

5.       09-18-03 SPECIAL MEETING

6.       09-19-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP

7.       09-23-03 REGULAR MEETING

 

      Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the minutes for the August 29, 2003 Special Meeting [Item 1], September 5, 2003 Special Meeting (Executive Session) [Item 2], September 9, 2003 Emergency Meeting [Item 3], September 9, 2003 Special Meeting [Item 4] and September 23, 2003 Regular Meeting [Item 7].  Mrs. Stidham did not include the minutes for the September 18, 2003 Special Meeting [Item 5] and September 19, 2003 Regular Workshop [Item 6] in her motion, as she had not had an opportunity to review them thoroughly due to the lateness of receiving the information.  Motion was approved unanimously.   

 

IV.               COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1.       Stellar Employee Recognition

 

      The Superintendent announced that Mr. Darren Jordan, Custodial Worker at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel (Administrative) Building, was the Stellar Employee for the month of October.  Mr. Jordan 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. Debbie King, 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.       American Education Week/National Education Staff Professional Day – Resolution

 

The Superintendent read the following resolution:

 

WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain our nation’s precious values of freedom, civility and equality; and

WHEREAS, by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, schools give them hope for and access to a productive future; and

WHEREAS, education employees – be they custodians or teachers, bus drivers or librarians – work tirelessly to serve our children and community with care and professionalism; and

WHEREAS, schools are community linchpins that bring together adults and children, educators and volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in our common enterprise – creating Great Public Schools for Every Child;

NOW THEREFORE, the School Board of Escambia County, Florida does hereby proclaim November 16th through 22nd, 2003 as American Education Week and Wednesday, November 19, 2003 as National Education Staff Professional Day in Escambia District Schools; and

FURTHER, a copy of this resolution shall be included in the minutes of this meeting; and

A copy of this resolution shall be presented to representatives of the Escambia Education Association and the Union of Escambia Education Staff Professionals and posted in all District facilities during said week. 

 

Motion by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the American Education Week/National Education Staff Professional Day resolution, was approved unanimously. 

 

  V.               CONSENT AGENDA

 

The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.c. “fifth one up from the bottom” by Mr. Clark; Item V.C.1.f.8 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.C.3.c. by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.D.7, Item V.D.8, and Item V.D.9 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.D.29* by Dr. DeWitt; and Item V.E.1.B.4 by Mrs. Stidham.  On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Dr. DeWitt, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was approved unanimously.  (*NOTE: Dr. DeWitt filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form for Item V.D.29 and abstained from voting on that particular item.) 

 

A.     Curriculum and Instruction

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

1.       Governor's Mentoring Initiative: School-based Initiative, Wedgewood Middle School Students Taking Responsibility In Developing Excellence (STRIDE) League

2.       Title III No Child Left Behind (LEP) Limited English Proficient/Immigrant Allocation

3.       Middle School Technology Education Grant, Bellview Middle School

4.       Middle School Technology Education  Grant (upgrade) Ferry Pass Middle School

5.       Middle School Technology Education Grant (upgrade) Ernest Ward Middle School

6.       2002-2003 End of the Year Report from Byrneville Elementary School, Inc., and  the 2003-2004 School Improvement Plan from Molino Park Elementary School

7.       2003-2004 School Advisory Council Membership

8.       Charter Approval Between United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

9.       2003-2004 Master Inservice Plan

10.      Amendment to the Charter Agreement Between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia Charter School, Inc.

AMENDED                11.        The School District of Escambia County, Florida Elementary and Secondary Assessment and Remediation Plan

12.      Comprehensive School Reform, Title I, Part F Project Application (Renewal)

13.      Career and Technical Education Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Escambia County Sheriff's Office

14.      Agreement Between the Escambia County School Readiness Coalition and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida  Amendment #1

15.      Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Cost Reimbursement Subcontract Agreement (Migrant Pre-K)

 

B.     FINANCE

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

1.       Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of November 2003

2.       Check Register for the month of September 2003

3.       Financial Statements for the months of June, July, August and September 2003

                                    4.         Legal Services:

                  Summary of all legal expenses

5.   Legal Services:

                  General Fund

                 a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.          $    1,357.50

                 b)   Arthur A. Shimek, P.A.                                 $       450.00                                                                                            

6.   Legal Services:

                              Risk Management Fund

                              a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.          $     7,932.95

                              b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.          $        310.50

                              c)   Steven J. Baker, P.A.                                   $   20,714.90                                                                             

7.   Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a)      Auction Lists I and II for October 2003

b)      Scrap Lists I and II for October 2003

8.       Budget Amendments:

a)      Resolution 1: General Operating Fund

b)      Resolution 2: General Operating Fund

c)      Resolution 1: Special Revenue – Food Service

d)      Resolution 1: Other Special Revenue

e)      Resolution 1: Capital Projects Fund

9.       Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

10.      Operating Requirements of Booster Clubs and PTA’s in Escambia County

11.      Print Shop Recommendation

          

 

 

 

 

C.     HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

1.       Instructional/Professional

a.       Appointments

NAME                               POSITION                   DATE              WORK LOCATION

Aligood, Stacey                   Teacher                                    10/06/03            Edgewater

Craig, Lana                         Teacher                                    09/15/03            McArthur (part-time)

Cruz, Olivia             Teacher                                    09/11/03            Holm

Davis, Cedric                      Teacher                                    09/15/03            Clubbs

Diamond, Melissa                Counselor                     09/25/03            Westgate Ctr

Estep, Frances                    Teacher                                    09/15/03            Ransom

Ghirmai, Natzenet                Teacher                                    09/15/03            Brownsville

Hayden, Debra                    Teacher                                    09/22/03            Spencer Bibbs

Hill, Jessica                         Teacher                                    09/22/03            Lipscomb

Hinds, Martha                     Media Spec                   09/29/03            Semmes

Johnson, Heather                 Teacher                                    10/02/03            Navy Point

Jordan, Julie                        Teacher                                    10/06/03            Navy Point

Ladet, Sally                         Teacher                                    09/29/03            Hellen Caro

Nordstrom, Anitta                Support Personnel Rec  09/22/03            Food Services

Novotny, Jerrod                   Teacher                                    10/01/03            West FL High

Radford, Erika                     Teacher                                    07/30/03            Warrington Mid

Seale, Charles                     Teacher                                    10/09/03            Pine Forest

Shields, Johnathan               Teacher                                    09/29/03            Bailey

Tighe, Betsy                        Teacher                                    09/16/03            Pensacola

Tootle, Tamara                    Teacher                                    09/26/03            Brownsville

Verde, Vincenza                 Teacher                                    10/02/03            Semmes

White, Krissa                      Teacher                                    09/19/03            Bellview Mid

     

b.       Reappointments

1.       Annual

      NAME                                     LOCATION                 DATE

Mayhew, Jan                            Workman                      09/29/03

Styles, Dwana                           Escambia                      09/02/03

 

2.       Professional

NAME                                     LOCATION                 DATE

Tucker, Charles                         Northview/E Ward        09/15/03

 

3.       4th Year Annual

-None

 

c.       Transfers

NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATE

Bain, Catherine                   Warrington Mid             FDLRS/Westgate          10/06/03

Bibb, Barbara                      Edgewater                    ESE/Hall Ctr                 09/29/03

Bonfield, Karen                   Brownsville                   Workman                      09/15/03

Creel, Tammy                     Sid Nelson                    Ferry Pass Elem            08/26/03

Davis, Shenita                     Bellview Mid                 Brownsville                   09/15/03

Ford, Monica                       Semmes                        Ferry Pass Mid             10/03/03

Ingram, Susan                     Semmes                        Brown Barge                09/15/03

Jones, Catherine                  Warrington Elem           Bellview Elem               09/02/03

Mosley, Keely                     Spencer Bibbs               West Pensacola                        09/10/03

Potter, Karen                      Navy Point                    Pine Meadow                09/22/03

ADD                      Segers, Nelda                      Bellview Mid                 VT                               10/22/03

 

      Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation for the instructional/professional transfer of Nelda Segers from Bellview Middle School to the Visiting Teacher department, effective October 22, 2003.  In answer to Mr. Clark’s question, the Superintendent stated that in keeping with the terms of Ms. Segers’ administrative contract as an assistant principal, she would maintain the same salary through the end of the year.  Mr. Clark questioned whether “we can have an instructional person being paid at an administrative salary?”  Mr. Negron advised that “the collective bargaining agreement provides that when there are transfers of this kind, you can continue to receive administrative pay or the higher pay, until that contract runs out.”  Motion was approved unanimously. 

 

Selland, Ann                        Lipscomb                      FIN/Hall Ctr                 10/06/03

Taylor, Wilson                     Bailey                           Ransom                        09/29/03

Waters, Pamela                   Navy Point                    Lipscomb                      09/21/03

White, James                      Pensacola                     Escambia                      09/02/03

 

d.       Out-of-Field

1.       Appointments

-None

 

2.       Reappointments

-None

 

3.       Transfers

-None

                       

4.       Other

-None

 

e.       Resignations/Retirements

Brown, Lana                       Teacher                                    Hellen Caro                  09/30/03

Gannon, Beth                      Teacher                                    Tate                             09/26/03

Gregg, John                         Teacher                                    Woodham                     09/26/03 (Ret)

Kirchharr, Ted                    Ass’t Supt/Operations    Admin Bldg                   10/13/03 (Ret)

Pippin, Julie             Teacher                                    Ransom                        10/31/03 (Ret)

Runnels, Kurstin                  Teacher                                    West FL High               09/10/03

Ward, Brenda                     Teacher                                    Workman                      09/12/03

 

f.        Special Requests

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

 

*Brown, Clarissa                        Teacher/Warrington Mid            09/23/03-12/19/03

Little, Rita                     Teacher/Pine Meadow              10/28/03-05/26/04

*Randolph, Philicia          Teacher/Hallmark                     09/26/03-12/19/03

Summerlin, Chandra      Teacher/Ferry Pass Elem          09/26/03-05/26/04

 

  *FMLA

 

 

 

2.       Correct beginning dates for the following instructional employees:

 

Glass, Marian                            Teacher/Ransom                       07/30/03

Ward, Alan                               Teacher/Bailey                         09/10/03

 

3.   Request approval for instructional employee #9205609 be terminated under Florida Statute §1012.33(3)(a)4 - 97 Day Rule effective September 30, 2003.

 

4.   Request approval for instructional employee #904446 be terminated under Florida Statute §1012-33(3)(a)4 – 97 Day Rule effective September 15, 2003.

 

5.   Request approval to extend DROP for the following instructional employee for the 2003-04 school year and that she be placed on annual contract:

 

            Mack, Julia                   McArthur                     07/30/03

 

6.   Request approval for Allan Frankel, Teacher at Escambia High to extend military orders for mobilization for Enduring Freedom from October 1, 2003 through November 1, 2003.

 

 

7.   For Board Information:  Report the death of James Brackin, Teacher at Bellview Middle on September 28, 2003.

 

AMENDED                      8.   Request approval for attached updated Personnel Planning Document for the 2003-04 school

year.

 

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the updated Personnel Planning Document (PPD) for the 2003-04 school year, with the deletion of the following statement on page 49, Visiting Teachers Department (Cost Center 4424): “One Visiting Teacher position will remain vacant 2003-2004 as a cost saving measure.”  Dr. DeWitt noted that the statement had been added to PPD as a result of Board action from the June 9, 2003 Special Meeting.  However, since the Board had approved the Superintendent’s recommendation for the instructional/professional transfer of Nelda Segers to that ‘vacant’ position, he believed that the statement should be deleted.  Motion was approved unanimously.  

 

9.       Request approval for Cynthia Jenkins to be a Community Involvement Assistant at Yniestra from September 22, 2003 through December 15, 2003.  She will be paid $9.00 per hour from the Governor’s Mentoring Initiative Grant.        

 

2.       Educational Support Personnel

a.       Appointments

NAME                                           JOB TITLE                  EFF DATE       LOCATION

      Atwood, Priscilla (Prom)                  Asst Fd Srvc Mgr          10/03/2003        Warrington Mid

      Baer, Jacqueline                              Admin Clerk II              10/06/2003        Warrington Mid

      Bargnare, Rosa L.                           Fd Srvc Asst I               09/23/2003        Ferry Pass Mid

      Bowens, Kecheia                            Tchr Asst Spec             09/23/2003        Warrington Elem

      Boykin, Renetta (Prom)                   Admin Sch Sec I           09/17/2003        Ferry Pass Mid

      Coon, Sheila                                    Tchr Asst                     09/11/2003        Carver/Century

      Daniels, Beverly                              Fd Srvc Asst I               09/23/2003        Warrington Mid

      Davis, Rachel                                  Tchr Asst Spec             09/24/2003        Warrington Elem

      DuBose, Sylvester                           Tchr Asst Spec             09/172003         Clubbs Alt. Mid

      Eck, Gwyneth                                 Fd Srvc Asst I               09/25/2003        Longleaf Elem

      Eller, Cheri                                      Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        McArthur Elem

      Finklea, Patricia                               Fd Srvc Asst I               09/22/2003        Brownsville Mid

      Gallagher, Tenni                              Tchr Asst Spec             09/29/2003        Escambia High

      Garrett, Lirissa D.                           Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        Ferry Pass Elem

      Goodwin, Cynthia                            Fd Srvc Asst I               09/08/2003        McArthur Elem

      Gould, Kelli                                     Tchr Asst Spec             09/18/2003        Spencer Bibbs

      Green, Patricia C. (Prom)                Fd Srvc Mgr I               09/24/2003        Ferry Pass Elem

      Hall, Shalonda                                 Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        Pine Forest High

      Hayes, George (Prom)                     Stkkpr/Whse Tech II     10/01/2003        Warehouse

      Hendrix, Susan (Prom)                    Sch Data Spec I            09/18/2003        Lincoln Park Elem

      Holland, Sheila (Prom)                     Admin Sch Sec I           09/10/2003        Northview High

      Horn, Rita J.                                   Admin Clerk II              09/15/2003        Blue Angels Elem

      Jones, Jessie (Prom)                        Maint Worker I             09/22/2003        Maintenance                 Kee, Sheila                                                   Fd Srvc Asst I               09/30/2003        Bailey Middle

      Knott, Frances                                Admin Clerk II              09/16/2003        Scenic Hghts Elem

      Lambert, Linda H.                           Tchr Asst Spec             09/12/2003        Washington High

      Latimore, Demetrice                        Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        Bellview Mid

      Lewis, Mattie                                  Fd Srvc Asst I               09/22/2003        Brownsville Mid

      Lewis, Rossie (Prom)                      Auto Srvc Wrkr            09/24/2003        Transp Garage

      Lucas, Donna                                  Tchr Asst Spec             09/30/2003        Blue Angels Elem

      Macless, Michael                            Fd Srvc Asst I               09/17/2003        Pleasant Grove

      McGowan, Mary (Prom)                 Sch Data Spec II           09/30/2003        W Fl High

      Nelson, Guin E                                Fd Srvc Asst I               09/25/2003        Ferry Pass Elem

      Niles, Mary A.                                Adm Sch Sec III           10/01/2003        Pensacola High

      Null, Cheryl K.                                Fd Srvc Asst I               09/23/2003        W P’cola Elem

      Pierce, Annette                               Fd Srvc Asst I               09/23/2003        Bellview Middle

      Roarks, Gail L.                                Fd Srvc Asst I               09/15/2003        Lincoln Park Elem

      Simmons, Christia                            Tchr Asst Spec             09/25/2003        Esc Westgate

      Smith, Mary (Prom)                         Admin Clerk III             09/23/2003        Staff Development

      Spivey, Dawn M.                            Fd Srvc Asst I               09/29/2003        Lipscomb Elem

      Starling, Joy                                    Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        Blue Angels Elem

      Uher, Sandra (Prom)                       TA Computer Lab         10/02/2003        Myrtle Grove

      Vaughn, Toni                                  Fd Srvc Asst I               09/23/2003        Beulah Elem

      Williams, Carol (Prom)                    Tchr Asst Spec             09/24/2003        Longleaf Elem

      Wilson, Sholanda                             Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        Pine Forest High

      Wright, MaryJ.                                Tchr Asst Spec             09/11/2003        Clubbs Alt. Mid

      Wood, Joyce                                   Fd Srvc Asst I               09/24/2003        Pleasant Grove

      Wood, Priscilla                                Asst Fd Srvc Asst         10/03/2003        Warrington Mid

 

b.       Temporary Promotions

                              NAME                               FROM                          TO                               DATE             

                              Garner, Treatha                   Fd Srvc Asst I               Fd Srvc Asst II             09/11/2003

                                    Brentwood Elem           Brentwood Elem           *

 

McGowan, Mary                 Adm Sch Sec I              Sch Data Spec II           07/01/2003*/**

                                    W Fl High                     W Fl High                     09/29/2003

 

                              Turnage, Ousey                   Pre-Press Oper             Print Shop Supv 09/08/2003**

                                    Print Shop                     Print Shop                     10/22/2003

                                               

*Temporary promotion until filled on a permanent basis

**Documents received on 09/29/03                                   

     

c.       Resignations/Retirements

NAME                               JOB TITLE                  EFF DATE       LOCATION

Archer, Rodney                   Maint Mech I                10/03/2003        Ransom Middle

Blankenship, Ovando           Cust Wrkr I                  09/24/2003        Ensley Elem

Broughton, Valerie              Sch Bus Oper               10/03/2003        Transportation

Butler, Mary C                    Sch Bus Oper               09/26/2003        Transportation

Daniels, Beverly                  Fd Srvc Asst I               09/29/2003        Warrington Mid

Evers, Linda                        Cust Wrkr I                  09/12/2003        Washington High

Giles, Dora (Ret)                 Admin Sch Sec III         09/30/2003        Semmes Elem

Jeter, Judy (Ret)                  Fd Srvc Asst I               10/08/2003        Bratt Elem

Joiner, Kathy                       Fd Srvc Asst I               09/26/2003        Pleasant Grove

Lane, Charlie                      Cust Wrkr I                  08/22/2003        Washington High

Lindsey, Ola                        Fd Srvc Asst I               10/17/2003        Hallmark Elem

Mack, Sandra (Ret)             Admin Sch Sec III         09/30/2003        Pensacola High

Nordstrom, Anitta                Fd Srvc Mgr II              09/19/2003        Brownsville Mid

                                                                                   

d.       Terminations

-No items submitted

 

e.       Suspensions

ADD                      -                 Employee #8601-9620-14, School Bus Operator, Transportation Dept., be suspended without pay for one (1) working day, effective October 22, 2003 for misconduct.

ADD                      -                 Employee #8601-9620-17, School Bus Operator, Transportation Dept., be suspended without pay for three (3) working days, effective October 22, 2003 for misconduct.

ADD                      -                 Employee #8601-9620-236, School Bus Operator, Transportation Dept., be suspended without pay for one (1) working day, effective October 22, 2003 for misconduct. 

ADD                      -                 Employee #8601-9620-104, School Bus Operator, Transportation Dept., be suspended without pay for ten (10) working days, effective October 22, 2003 for misconduct. 

 

f.        Dismissals  

-No items submitted

 

g.       Leave of Absence                          

NAME                               TITLE/LOCATION                  DATES                                    REASON

Arnold, Gayla                      ECA/Sid Nelson                        09/10/03-10/17/03          Medical*

Brye, Patricia                      Fd Srvc Asst I/Sp Bibbs             09/22/03-10/31/03          Medical*

Daughtry, Joy                      Fd Srvc Asst I/Bailey                09/22/03-12/31/03          Personal

Gardner, John                      CWI/Woodham                         09/22/03-01/01/04          Personal

            Hudgins, Tonia (Ext.)           Ad Sch Sec I/Woodham            10/01/03-01/01/04          Medical*

            Macon, Deborah                 Tchr Asst/Edgewater                10/09/03-09/30/04          Personal

            McCree, Marion                  TA Spec/McMillan                    09/15/03-09/15/04          Medical*

            Smith, Darlene                    Sch Data Spec II/Alt Ed            10/06/03-10/24/03          Maternity*

            Stanton, Georgia                  TA Spec/Edgewater                  09/15/03-05/22/04          Professional

            Wade, Minnie                      Fd Srvc Asst I/Weis                  09/23/03-01/06/04          Medical*

            Wiggins, Patrick (Ext.)         CWI/Brentwood Elem               10/01/03-11/01/03          Medical

                                                                                                           

      *FMLA

                                                                                                           

h.       Special Requests

-No items submitted  

 

3.       Risk Management

DELETED      a.   Lump Sum General Liability Settlement

AMENDED    b.   Approval of Brandon and Meagan Floyd as Trailer Residents at Molino Park Elementary

c.       Approval of Safety Inspection Reports

 

      Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve Safety and Inspection Reports, and “to unfreeze the funds for technology that were froze at the September 9, 2003 Special Meeting,” was approved unanimously.  [NOTE: Board action from the September 9, 2003 Special Meeting was to “freeze funding for Item Numbers (Reference Numbers) 8 though 29, listed on page 19 of the Capital Outlay Budget, until a Risk Assessment (regarding safety deficiencies) was received in December.”]

 

4.       Employee Services

-No items submitted

 

5.       Affirmative Action

-No items submitted      

 

 

D.     PURCHASING

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

1.      Bid Award: Custodial Supplies, Bid #040102

2.      Bid Extension / Renewal: Diplomas, Bid #000802

3.      Annual Agreement Renewal: GEAC Software Maintenance and Support Services

4.      Annual Agreement Renewal: Decision Analyzer Software Maintenance and Support Services

5.      Annual Agreement Renewal: Professional Services – R & J Business Associates, Inc.

6.      Annual Agreement Renewal: Co-nect Inc.

7.      Apple Computers for Bratt Elementary School

8.      Dell Computers for Pensacola High School

9.      Dell Computers for Various Schools

 

Motion by Dr. Dewitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve “Apple Computers for Bratt Elementary School” (Item 7) “Dell Computers for Pensacola High School” (Item 8) and “Dell Computers for Various Schools” (Item 9), was approved unanimously.   

 

10.      Student Desks for Hallmark Elementary School

11.      Computer Cabling for Vernon McDaniel Building

12.      Dell Computers for Carver Century K-8 School

13.      Xerox Copier Rental for FDLRS

14.      Dell Computers for Various Schools

15.      Utility Truck for Maintenance Department

16.      Media Center Furniture for Oakcrest Elementary School

17.      Video Surveillance Equipment for Transportation Department

18.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #246376 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

19.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #249998 (Edwards Roofing)

20.      Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #247565 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

21.      Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #248683 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

22.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #250217 (Baroco Electric Construction Co.)

23.      Change Notice #13 to Purchase Order #235750 (Greenhut Construction Co., Inc.)

24.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #248685 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)

25.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #247567 (Bayou Mechanical Inc.)

26.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #241565 (Premier Engineering)

27.      Contract Agreement Extension: Storm Shutters

DELETED/ADD         28.        Contract for MIS Consultant

ADD        29.   Scientific Learning “Fast ForWord” Software Financing Documentation

 

      (NOTE: Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on this item and filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.)  Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve Scientific Learning “Fast ForWord” Software Financing Documentation, was approved 4 to 0, with Dr. DeWitt abstaining from vote. 

       

E.      Operations

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

1.   Facilities Planning

A.     Final Payments

1.   West Pensacola Elementary School ESE Suite HVAC Upgrades

2.   Escambia Westgate HVAC Renovations, Phase II

3.   Pine Forest High School HVAC Renovations

4.   Central Warehouse Freezer Repairs

5.   Central Warehouse Freezer Repairs

6.   Cordova Park Elementary Additions/Renovations to Site Work

7.   Escambia High School Building #3 Asbestos Abatement

8.       A.V. Clubbs School Bus Drop-off and Parking

9.       Cordova Park Elementary School Additions/Renovations to Interiors and Mechanical Systems

B.   Miscellaneous

DELETED            1.               District Facilities Work Program (Five Year Plan)

      2.   Pre-Qualification of Contractors

      3.   Renewal for Pre-Qualified Contractors

AMENDED          4.               Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property L.A. Kirksey Warehouse

 

                                                Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, “to declare the L.A. Kirksey Warehouse as surplus and to offer it for sale,” was approved unanimously. 

 

AMENDED          5.               Frontline GeoServices Permit to Access Century/Carver Property

2.   Maintenance

      -No items submitted 

3.   Transportation

-No items submitted

4.   School Food Services

ADD                      1.   Child Care Food Program Meal Service Agreement with Escambia County School Board and

                                    State of Florida Department of Health   

 

CORRECTED            F.         Student Transfers        

                  (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)

 

G.     Internal Auditing

1.   internal Funds

      -No items submitted

2.   Inventory Adjustment Reports

-No items submitted

3.   Other

                        -No items submitted

 

 

VI.               UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-No items submitted

 

VII.               NEW BUSINESS

A.     ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

1.   2004 Legislative Platform for Escambia County School District – Linda Finkelstein

 

      Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the 2004 Legislative Platform for Escambia County School District, was approved unanimously. 

 

DELETED                  2.         Budget Policy – Linda Finkelstein

 

DELETED                  3.         Proposal to Lease Old Carver Middle School to New Life Baptist Church – Linda Finkelstein

           

3.       Utilization of J. Lee Pickens Property – Ronnie Clark

 

      Mr. Clark stated that he would need an opportunity to review the information that he had received regarding this issue and therefore, would offer no motion at that time. 

 

4.       Principal for a Day Event – John DeWitt

 

      Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, “to designate November 20, 2003 as Principal for a Day Event,” was approved unanimously.  

 

ADD          6.   Suspension of Employee #153101 - Linda Finkelstein

 

      Ms. Finkelstein made the following motion:  “To suspend employee number 153101 without pay effective immediately, with the right to pursue an administrative hearing pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, provided that should the employee elect not to proceed with an administrative hearing within twenty (20) days from today’s date, the employee shall be terminated from employment effective October 21, 2003.  The employee shall be notified of this action in writing.”  Motion was seconded by Mrs. Stidham.  Ms. Finkelstein stated that the reason for her motion was “simply to get this issue on the table” and to receive direction from the Board on how to proceed.  She noted that the attorney for this employee had requested (by way of letter to the Board) that “no action be taken until she had an opportunity to review the documentation (that had been forwarded to her on October 20, 2003) and to speak with her client.”  Because Board Members expressed a desire to postpone this issue, Ms. Finkelstein withdrew her motion and Mrs. Stidham withdrew the second.

 

B.     ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

            (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)

AMENDED    1.         Administrative Appointments/Reassignments

 

                              This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.

 

2.   Student Recommendations

 

      Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for Items 1 through 9, Items 11 through 16 and Item 18, with Items 10 and 17 requesting a formal hearing, was approved unanimously. 

 

 

(1)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 04-04-1251, be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board and that student be expelled from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and remain in alternative education placement.

(2)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-14-521  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(3)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-16-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(4)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-17-851  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005  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 04-18-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 04-19-601  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 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 04-21-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

(8)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-22-951  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 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 04-25-521  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

REQUEST                  (10)      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-FORMAL                                      27-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-

HEARING                              2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 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 04-33-281  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

(12)   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-35-862  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 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, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 04-36-411 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are conclud­ed, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommenda­tion regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student.  The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

(14)   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-38-411  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 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 04-40-121  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(16)   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-41-1251  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.

REQUEST                  (17)      Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-FORMAL                                      42-061  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-HEARING                                        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.

(18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-

46-281  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 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.

 

C.     ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

-No items submitted

 

VIII.               ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. 

 

                        Attest:                                                              Approved:

 

 

________________________________              ________________________________

Superintendent                                                        Chair