THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, NOVEMBER 6, 2003

            The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in a Town Hall Meeting at 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria, at Jim Bailey Middle School, 4110 Bauer Road, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

            Chair:                           Ms. Linda Finkelstein (entered the meeting at 6:10 p.m.)

            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. (was not present)

            Superintendent of Schools:         Mr. Jim Paul

[NOTE: This was the first of five Town Hall Meetings to be held (one for each district) in order to provide an opportunity for parents and citizens to voice concerns to the Board and Superintendent.] 

                    I.               CALL TO ORDER

Mrs. Stidham called the Town Hall Meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.  On motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mr. Clark, adoption of the agenda, was approved 4 to 0, with Ms. Finkelstein absent for vote.

                 II.               DISCUSSION BETWEEN THE BOARD AND CITIZENS REGARDING VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL ISSUES

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various educational issues:

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)  

                        (NOTE: Ms. Finkelstein entered the Town Hall Meeting at 6:10 p.m.)

Sheldon Payne

Alfonso Gilley

Harry Evans

Madonna Jackson-Williams

               III.               ADJOURNMENT

      On behalf of the Board, Ms. Finkelstein thanked everyone for attending and providing input.  There being no further business, the Town Hall Meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

                                                                                    Attest:                          Approved:

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Superintendent                                                  Chairman