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