THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, DECEMBER 16, 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:
Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham Vice Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt
Board Members: Mrs. Carissa Bergosh
Mr. Ronnie L. Clark
Ms. Finkelstein
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco M. Negron, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul
Mrs. Stidham called the Public Forum to order at 5:30 p.m.
Mrs. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Dr. DeWitt led the pledge of allegiance.
Due to time constraints, the following item was moved forward on the agenda:
Stellar Employee Recognition (Item IV.1)
The Superintendent announced that Ms. Mary Golson, Secretary at Blue Angels Elementary School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of December. Ms. Golson received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Madonna Jackson-Williams Instructional and Educational Support Personnel Issues
Arlene Costello Educational Support Personnel Issues
Debra Richardson Educational Support Personnel Issues
Delona Ham Educational Support Personnel Issues
George Harrison Educational Support Personnel Issues
Tami Buzbee Educational Support Personnel Issues
Ellen Lawrence Educational Support Personnel Issues
Mable Holmes Educational Support Personnel Issues
Cathy Fell Educational Support Personnel Issues
Walter Gulley, Jr. Administrative Appointments of Minority Employees
Sarah Davies Educational Support Personnel Issues
Gail Husbands Educational Support Personnel Issues
Bob Husbands Educational Support Personnel Issues
In response to several concerns expressed in Public Forum, Mrs. Stidham made the following statement regarding the issue of annual leave for employees working less than twelve months out of the year: “For some time now, the Auditor General has commented that the payment of annual leave for these employees is not permissible. Finally this year, the Auditor General told us the award of annual leave for those employees was contrary to the law and recommended the District cease awarding annual leave to employees working less than twelve months. None of the leave that had already been earned by our employees was reduced – in fact, all annual leave continued to be earned and used through the end of the last fiscal year. The Board explained to the employee Union that the issue of annual leave could not be bargained, because the law is clear that the Board could not award annual leave to this particular class of employees. Although the Union disagreed with the Board’s action, it did not file a grievance under the Collective Bargaining Agreement to resolve the dispute. The Union’s unwillingness to attempt resolution through the process established by the Collective Bargaining Agreement was surprising, because that is the exclusive purpose for dispute resolution agreed to by both the Union and the School Board. Instead, the Union pressed its issue with the media and chose the much more public action of filing a law suit to challenge the Auditor General’s and the DOE’s (Department of Education) ruling on the issue of annual leave. Even though the Union filed a law suit, it continued to demand that issues that were to be resolved in court be addressed in bargaining. The School Board is not opposed to resolving the law suit – the School Board is not opposed to minimizing any impact on its employees – but because this matter is in litigation filed by the Union the School Board has no choice but to attempt resolution through negotiations between the parties lawyers. With the holidays fast approaching and with no word from the Union, the School Board took the initiative to minimize any impact on employees – the School Board offered to grant a ten-day paid holiday to the employees. The offer did not stop further negotiations through collective bargaining – the Board’s offer did not require any other concessions from the Union other than a dismissal of the suit. That offer was rejected outright by the Union and from the comments that have been made tonight that rejection continues. Unfortunately, the decision by the Union to press a costly and needless lawsuit leaves the School Board with little choice, but to wait until a court of law considers the matter. We appeal to the public and to the public school community at large, to understand that the School Board is committed to a resolution of the legal issues raised by the Union lawsuit, but as stewards of the public purse, of the public trust and of our children’s education, we must make studied decisions that are in the best interest of our students first. Balancing the interest of our employees and our students, especially in an era of scarce public funding, is difficult at best. We have all heard many angry comments this evening – I do not think that anyone can fail to recognize the frustration that exists among some employees. We ourselves feel the frustration of being unable to move a process of resolution forward – but acrimony, hostility and needless accusations will do little to help resolve an issue of importance to both sides. Let us raise the level of our discourse – let us raise the quality of our endeavors so that together we may rebuild an atmosphere of cooperation that can result in positive change – it is only through that cooperation that we can move forward to face not only this issue but future issues that face our district.”
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mrs. Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes) Dr. DeWitt requested that an item entitled “Magnet School/Choice Program Selection Policy” be added under Section II.B, “Permission to Advertise.” On motion made by Ms. Finkelstein and seconded by Mr. Clark, 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 5
Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to adopt “Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 5.” Mrs. Stidham called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
2. Notice of Intent to Adopt mandated revisions by the Florida Legislature to the prescribed publication “Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students” as implemented by School District Rule 6Gx17-4.02
Motion was made by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt mandated revisions by the Florida Legislature to the prescribed publication “Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students” as implemented by School District Rule 6Gx17-4.02. Mrs. Stidham called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
B. Permission to Advertise
DELETED 1. Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment
to School District Rule 6Gx17-1.17 - Non-Discrimination
ADD 2. Magnet School/Choice Program Selection Policy
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to request that the Superintendent submit a “Magnet School/Choice Program Selection Policy” on the January 20, 2004 Regular Meeting agenda and that the policy be reviewed by the Board at the January 15, 2004 Special Meeting. (NOTE: The purpose of the January 15, 2004 Special Meeting is to address issues on policies to be presented for advertising and/or adoption at the January Regular Meeting.) Motion was approved unanimously.
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS MOVED FORWARD: Administrative Appointments (Item VII.B.1)
The Superintendent presented his recommendations for Administrative Appointments.
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Monica Roberts, from 2nd Grade Teacher/Hellen Caro to Assistant Elementary Principal/Hellen Caro, effective January 5, 2004, was approved unanimously.
Motion by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative appointment of Scott Woody, from Auditor/Internal Auditing to Acting Director/Internal Auditing, effective December 17, 2003, was approved unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 10-20-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP
2. 10-30-03 SPECIAL MEETING
3. 11-04-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION]
4. 11-04-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION (Collaborative Bargaining)]
5. 11-04-03 SPECIAL MEETING
6. 11-06-03 TOWN HALL MEETING
7. 11-10-03 SPECIAL MEETING [1:00 P.M.]
8. 11-10-03 SPECIAL MEETING [3:00 P.M.]
9. 11-14-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP
10. 11-14-03 SPECIAL MEETING [EXECUTIVE SESSION (Collaborative Bargaining)]
11. 11-18-03 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
12. 11-18-03 REGULAR MEETING
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes as listed (Items 1
through 12), was unanimous.
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
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. One-Half Cent Sales Tax Quarterly Report
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
Mr. Lee Roy Wiggins, Chairperson for the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, gave a brief review of the committee’s final Quarterly Report on the extension of the One-Half Cent Sales Tax referendum.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.d.4 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.C.1.f.5 by Mrs. Bergosh; Item V.C.3.b by Dr. DeWitt; and Item V.D.2, Item V.D.6 and Item V.D.13 by Mrs. Stidham. On motion by Dr. DeWitt and second by Mr. Clark, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled was approved unanimously.
A. Curriculum and InstructION
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
1. User Agreement/Contract Summary Pensacola Civic Center and School District of Escambia County, Florida
CORRECTED 2. Cooperative Agreement Between the Florida Department of Education/Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
CORRECTED 3. Voluntary Public School Choice Mentor Grant
4. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions
CORRECTED 5. Adult Education and Family Literacy State Leadership Competitive Grant
2003-2004
6. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Child
Care Training Coordinating Agency, the Okaloosa Walton Child Care Services, Inc.
AMENDED/ 7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County,
CORRECTED Florida and the Pensacola Electrical Apprenticeship Group Non-Joint
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of January 2004
2. Check Register for the month of November 2003
3. Financial Statement for the month of November 2003
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,586.30
b) Beggs & Lane $ 1,020.00
c) George E. Loomis $ 360.00 $ 450.00
6. Legal Services:
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 8,873.30
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 686.00
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I, II, III, IV, V, VI and VII for December 2003
b) Scrap Lists I, II, III and IV for December 2003
8. Budget Amendments:
a) Resolution 4: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 3: Other Special Revenue
c) Resolution 3: Capital Projects Fund
9. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
10. Proposed 2004-2005 Budget Calendar
11. Update on Response to Escambia County District School Board’s Operational Audit for the period
July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002
12. Meal and Mileage Reimbursement Rates Analysis (information only)
13. Amendment to the Bencor National Government Employees Retirement Plan
14. Miscellaneous Banking Resolutions and Authorizing Agreements
15. Salary Schedules:
a) 2003-2004 Administrative Salary Schedule & Classification Guide
b) 2003-2004 Professional Salary Schedule & Classification Guide
c) 2003-2004 Miscellaneous Salary Schedule
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Abrams, Denise Law Enf Ins 11/10/03 George Stone (part-time)
Ayson, Ron Teacher 11/12/03 Pensacola
Cagle, Kellee Teacher 11/10/03 Bellview Mid
Cefalo, Karen Teacher 11/25/03 Montclair
Fisher, Lisa Teacher 11/24/03 Beulah
Gaines, Iris Teacher 11/06/03 Ransom
Habbard, Leslie Teacher 12/01/03 Montclair
Heck, Lida Teacher 12/01/03 Bellview Mid
Hepburn, Sioux Teacher 11/10/03 Longleaf
Herndon, George Teacher 10/27/03 Sherwood
Herring, Letha Child Care Site Dir 12/01/03 Hallmark
Kelly, Joshua Teacher 11/14/03 Pensacola
Mayberry, Keli Teacher 11/10/03 Jim Allen
Macdonald, Mary Teacher 11/24/03 Wedgewood
Moore, Sara Teacher 11/13/03 Blue Angels
Moses, Diane Teacher 11/17/03 Lipscomb
Moulds, Rachel Teacher 11/26/03 Hellen Caro
Newsom, Lisa Teacher 11/17/03 Ransom
Ralston, Amanda Teacher 11/10/03 Wedgewood
Reid, Daniela Teacher 11/10/03 Longleaf
Reyes, Larisa Teacher 11/10/03 West FL High
Roberts, Mary Teacher 11/24/03 Bellview Mid
Waldrop, Jennifer Teacher 11/24/03 Weis
Waldrop, Robert Teacher 11/12/03 Ransom
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
Clark, Jonathan Myrtle Grove 10/27/03
Redmond, Erin Title I 10/27/03
2. Professional
-None
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Bateman, Lucinda Bellview Mid Brown Barge 12/01/03
Moore, Sara Hospital/Homebound ESE/SLI 12/01/03
Rogers, Pauline Brown Barge Wedgewood 12/01/03
Schick, Michelle Montclair Workman 11/24/03
Williamson, Marla West Pensacola Beulah 11/24/03
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
Marsh, Kara Teacher Bailey 11/21/03
RunningHawk, Kenneth Teacher Bailey 12/01/03
Zabriskie, Joyce Teacher Brentwood Mid 10/21/03
2. Reappointments
Bryant, Cheri Teacher Bellview Mid 11/13/03
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
Bennett, Oscar Teacher West FL High 07/30/03
Bragg, Donald Teacher Pensacola 09/13/03
Rivas, Dorothy Teacher Hellen Caro 10/27/03
(NOTE: The issue of “Donald Bragg” was previously discussed at the December 12, 2003 Regular Workshop.) Mrs. Stidham moved to approve the individuals listed under Item V.C.1.d.4, “with the exception of Donald Bragg.” Dr. DeWitt seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Mrs. Stidham stated that she did not wish to include Mr. Bragg in the approval of this item, as “obviously this individual, who was certified in History, did not wish to teach this subject since he requested that it be removed from his certificate.” Mrs. Barbara Linker, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Services, noted that Mr. Bragg had already taught out-of-field for the first semester of school and therefore, suggested that Mrs. Stidham amend her motion to approve Mr. Bragg for the first semester but not for the second. Mrs. Stidham offered a “friendly amendment” to her motion, to approve the individuals listed under Item V.C.1.d.4, “with the exception of Donald Bragg, being approved for the first semester but not for the second semester.” Dr. DeWitt accepted the “friendly amendment.”
The Board recognized Bob Husbands, who noted that it was “the right of every employee to determine what is and is not on their certificate.”
Motion was approved unanimously.
e. Resignations/Retirements
Adams, Joan Teacher Northview 01/06/04 (Ret)
Bolar, Swanson Teacher Brentwood Mid 11/21/03
Fetsch, Lisa Teacher Pine Meadow 12/19/03
Heck, Lida Child Care Site Dir Hallmark 11/26/03
Holifield, Barbara Teacher McArthur 12/31/03 (Ret)
Holifield, Don Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 11/26/03 (Ret)
Jackson, Donna Teacher Ernest Ward 12/05/03
Lambert, Norma Teacher Navy Point 11/26/03
Lucassen, Johnnie Teacher George Stone 12/31/03 (Ret)
McCorvey, John Counselor Pine Forest 12/31/03 (Ret)
Meyer, Robin Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 01/09/04
Nolen, Dorothy Teacher Washington 11/14/03 (Ret)
Ryle, Patricia Teacher Bellview Mid 12/19/03 (Ret)
Villines, James Part-time Teacher Brownsville 12/19/03
Wiseman, Martha Ellen Principal Hellen Caro 12/31/03 (Ret)
Wright, Jennifer Teacher Tate 12/19/03
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
*Daniels, Gena Teacher/Molino Park 01/05/04 - 02/20/04
*Merritt, Nicole Teacher/West Pensacola 10/20/03 - 11/07/03
Steele, Elaine Teacher/Tate 07/30/03 - 05/26/04
*Van Matre, Judy Teacher/Brown Barge 11/14/03 - 02/24/04
*FMLA
2. Request approval for instructional employee # 928123 be terminated under Florida Statute §1012-33(3)(a)4 – 97 Day Rule effective November 6, 2003.
3. For Information Only – Superintendent has directed a two-step increase for the following personnel who have increased job responsibilities:
Sheree Cagle
Malcolm Thomas
Susan Winters
4. Request approval for the following instructional employees at Tate High to work Saturday Work Detail for the 2003-04 school year and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay. They are to be paid from SAI Funds.
Satterwhite, James Reese, Jackie
Nunnelee, Jim Smith, Barbara
Konecny, Don Smith, William
Gaut, Carrie
5. Request approval to establish the attached job description of Coordinator of Board Affairs on the Professional Salary Schedule and amend the Personnel Planning Document to reflect the change.
(NOTE: This item was a request to convert the position of Administrative Secretary to the School Board to Coordinator of Board Affairs.) Mrs. Bergosh moved “that the position of Administrative Secretary to the School Board remain at the current classification and a two-step increase be instated.” Mr. Negron ruled the motion “out of order,” noting that an in-grade step increase for administrative/professional employees could only be awarded by the Superintendent. As suggested by Mr. Negron, Mrs. Bergosh moved to: 1) reject the establishment of the Coordinator of Board Affairs job description on the Professional Salary Schedule; and 2) request that the Superintendent award a two-step increase to the position of Administrative Secretary to the School Board. Motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt and failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Clark, Ms. Finkelstein and Mrs. Stidham voting “No.” Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve the establishment of the Coordinator of Board Affairs job description on the Professional Salary Schedule and the amendment of the Personnel Planning Document to reflect that change. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Stidham and approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”
6. Request approval to establish the attached job description of Zone Manager-Custodial Services on the Professional Salary Schedule and amend the Personnel Planning Document to reflect the changes.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Anderson, Emma Admin Clerk II 11/10/2003 Semmes
DuBose, Paul P Maint Mech I 11/24/2003 Maintenance
Holland, Amy C Tchr Asst Spec 11/10/2003 Northview Hi
Howard, Desiree Fd Srvc Asst I 11/03/2003 Sherwood
Howard, Felicia Fd Srvc Asst I 11/13/2003 Washington
Senkbeil, Jayne (Prom) Sch Data Spec I 11/05/2003 Sid Nelson/McMillan
(NOTE: All appointments were advertised prior to the hiring freeze.)
b. Temporary Promotions
NAME FROM TO DATE
Anderson, Lisa Asst Fd Srvc Mgr Fd Srvc Mgr III 11/07/2003
Pleasant Grove Ferry Pass *
Barnett, Cynthia Tchr Asst Spec Admin Clerk II 11/05/2003
Bellview Mid Bellview Mid *
Bivines, Larry Painter I Painter II 11/14/2003
Maintenance Maintenance *
Cunningham, Mary Admin Clerk II Admin Sec II 11/06/2003
Staff Developm’t Read/Lang Arts *
Grosse, Monalisa Fd Srvc Asst I Fd Srvc Mgr II 11/03/2003
Ensley Elem Ensley Elem 11/18/2003*
Houston, Lenora Fd Srvc Asst I Fd Srvc Asst II 12/01/2003
Weis Elem Weis Elem *
Pierce, Linda Fd Srvc Asst I Fd Srvc Asst II 11/07/2003
Blue Angels Blue Angels **
Portis, Rodney Cust Wrkr I Cust Wrkr II 11/10/2003
Ernest Ward Ernest Ward *
Rogers, Norm Asst Fd Srvc Mgr Fd Srvc Mgr II 11/19/2003
Pensacola Hi Ensley Elem *
Shuler, Morris Cust Wrkr I Maint Wrkr II 11/05/2003
ESEAL ESEAL *
Southard, Peggy Tchr Asst Admin Clerk II 11/03/2003
Pine Meadow Pine Meadow *
Vulcano, Joyce Fd Srvc Asst I Fd Srvc Asst II 08/05/2003***
Pine Meadow Pine Meadow *
*Temporary promotion due to hiring freeze.
** Regular worker on sick leave.
***Documentation received in ESP 12/2/2003
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Davis, Cherry A (Ret) Cust Wrkr I 11/30/2003 Title I
Foster, Audrey H (Ret) Admin Clerk II 11/30/2003 Florida Inclusion
Hawthorne, Barbara (Ret) Sch Data Spec II 11/30/2003 Pensacola Hi
Herring, Letha Frances Tchr Asst Caregiver 11/28/2003 Hallmark Elem
Kilpatrick, Karen Tchr Asst Spec 11/26/2003 Bailey Mid
Land, Silvia Fd Srvc Asst I 08/25/2003* Wedgewood
Payne, Luberta L (Ret) Fd Srvc Asst I 10/31/2003 Brownsville
Shelton, Lisa N Sch Bus Oper 12/02/2003 Transportation
*ESP received notification on 11/14/2003
d. Terminations
-No items submitted
e. Suspensions
-No items submitted
f. Dismissals
-No items submitted
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON
Arnold, Gayla (Ext) ECA/Sid Nelson 11/05/03-01/06/04 Medical*
Brewster, Joan Adm Sec II/Media Srvcs 11/17/03-05/01/04 Medical*
Brock, Brenda (Ext) TA Spec/Transportation 12/01/03-01/30/04 Medical
Brye, Patricia (Ext) Fd Srvc Asst I/Sp Bibbs 11/03/03-01/30/04 Medical*
Cook, Judy TA Spec/Wedgewood 11/10/03-12/05/03 Medical*
McMorris, Brenda (Ext) Sch Bus Oper/Transp 12/01/03-01/30/04 Medical
Newman, Donna Sch Bus Oper/Transp 11/13/03-12/05/03 Medical*
Philips, Patricia (Ext) ECA/Semmes Elem 09/22/03-03/19/04** Medical*
Potter, Shirley (Ext) CWI/Admin Bldg 11/01/03-12/19/03 Medical
Wiggins, Patrick (Ext) CWI/Brentwood Elem 11/02/03-01/02/04 Medical
*FMLA
** Documents received in ESP 11/08/2003
AMENDED h. Special Requests
- Rescind appointment of Joanna Hires, School Bus Operator, effective 11/20/2003. Employee
will not be hired permanent at this time.
- Rescind appointment of Denise MacMurray, School Bus Operator, effective 11/19/2003.
Employee will not be hired permanent at this time.
- Rescind termination for Shirley Clark, Custodial Worker I, Tate, effective 10/20/2003.
(NOTE: Above items were on 11/18/2003 agenda)
- Request approval per return to work agreement for employee #7133-0301-1, to return to work effective 12/15/2003.
3. Risk Management
a. Worker’s Compensation Medical Bill
b. Dental Plan – Proposed Plan Changes
(NOTE: This issue was previously addressed at the December 12, 2003 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to reject “Dental Plan – Proposed Plan Changes” and to “continue the existing plan for a period of no more than three (3) months until the Request for Proposal (RFP) process that the Board requested in May was completed.” Dr. DeWitt offered a “friendly amendment” to his motion, to reject “Dental Plan – Proposed Plan Changes” and to “continue the existing plan for a period of no more than three (3) months.” Ms. Finkelstein accepted the “friendly amendment.” Dr. DeWitt noted that the proposed plan changes “did not benefit anyone” and therefore, he believed that the District should “continue with the existing plan until coming up with something better.” Mrs. Stidham suggested that the “three (3) month” portion of Dr. DeWitt’s motion be addressed under Item V.D.2, which she had pulled for separate vote. Dr. DeWitt offered a “friendly amendment” to his motion, to reject “Dental Plan – Proposed Plan Changes.” Ms. Finkelstein accepted the “friendly amendment.” Motion to reject “Dental Plan – Proposed Plan Changes,” was approved unanimously.
c. Fringe Benefits management Company Business Associate Agreement
4. Employee Services
1. Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board and the Union of Escambia ESP Regarding Implementation of the Reauthorization of the ESEA (No Child Left Behind) as it relates to Paraprofessionals.
2. Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia District School Board and the Escambia Education Association - Discipline Involving Drug or Alcohol Abuse or Dependency.
3. Memorandum of Understanding between Escambia District School Board and the Escambia Education Support Personnel Association, Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees and Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association - Discipline Involving Drug or Alcohol Abuse or Dependency.
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Bid Award: Exterior Door Replacement, Bid #041102
2. Annual Agreement Renewal: Administrative Services Agreement (United Group Programs), RFP #020301
[NOTE: This item was a request for approval of the third year of a five-year annual agreement to provide third party administration of the employee dental benefit plan (claims processing).] Mrs. Stidham moved “to renew the Administrative Services Agreement with United Group Programs (UGP) for a period of three (3) months, while a Request for Proposal (RFP) was developed.” Ms. Finkelstein seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Mr. John Dombroskie, Director of Purchasing and Business Services, advised that he would need to contact UGP to confirm their agreement to an extension of three (3) months rather than an entire year. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham withdrew the motion on the floor and Ms. Finkelstein withdrew the second. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to postpone this item until the December 17, 2003 Special Meeting, was approved unanimously.
3. Agreement Renewal: School Board Legislative Liaison / Consultant / Lobbyist, RFP #031602
4. Bid Renewal: Diesel Fuel and Gasoline for Gasoline for Motor Vehicles, Bid #030703
5. Bid Renewal: Communications Cabling, Bid #001814
6. Enterprise Server Processor for Information Technology Department
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the December 12, 2003 Regular Workshop.) Mrs. Stidham moved to reject the purchase of an “Enterprise Server Processor for Information Technology Department.” Dr. DeWitt seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Mrs. Stidham noted that there was a “consultant that would be coming in to really look at the department at the end of January” and she could not support such a “large purchase of equipment until the study is finished.” Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh, Ms. Finkelstein, Dr. DeWitt and Mr. Clark voting “No.” Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve the purchase of an “Enterprise Server Processor for Information Technology Department,” was unanimous.
7. Dell Computers for Transportation Department
8. Ready Spare Computer Equipment for Food Services
9. Copier Rental for Title l
10. Copier Rental for Exceptional Student Education Department
11. Pickup Truck for Maintenance Department
12. Equipment for Audiology Clinic at West Pensacola Elementary School
13. Data Mining Software
14. Transportation of Teen Parents and Their Children
15. Roofing Repairs for the Petree Center
16. Floor Covering for Various Schools
17. Architectural / Engineering Services for Walk-In Freezers and Renovations at Warrington Elementary and Middle Schools
18. Architectural / Engineering Services for Miscellaneous Building Renovations at Century / Carver K-8 School
19. Asbestos Abatement Services for Various Schools
20. Architectural / Engineering Services for Art / Music Suite at Cordova Park Elementary School
21. Bid Award: Molino Park CCTV Security System
22. Bid Award: Pensacola High School Conversion of Overhead Primary Power to Underground
23. Bid Award: Removal of Asbestos – Containing Materials and Selective Demolition at Workman Middle School Bldg. #1 and Sherwood Elementary School Bldgs. 1, 2, & 3
24. Bid Award: Escambia High School Bus Ramp
25. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #250994
26. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #249998A
27. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #250998
28. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #251979
29. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #253016
30. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #250994
31. Stadium and Bleacher Inspections
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Pine Forest High School Bleacher Replacement
2. Brown Barge Middle School Additions & Renovations
3. Washington High School Tennis Courts
4. Tate High School Remodel 2nd Floor of Building #3 (Hall Bldg.)
5. Lincoln Park Elementary School Driveway & Parking Upgrade
6. Tate High School Track & Tennis Courts
7. Pine Forest High School Re-roofing
B. Miscellaneous
1. Pine Forest High School Renovations to 400 & 500 Wings
AMENDED 2. Easement for Water and Sewer at Bellview Middle
AMENDED 3. Property Purchase for Suter Elementary
4. Renewal of Lease Agreement with ARC Gateway
2. Maintenance
A. Miscellaneous
1. Custodial Services Department Reorganization
3. Transportation
-No items submitted
4. School Food Services
-No items submitted
5. Central Warehouse
-No items submitted
6. Information Technology
A. Miscellaneous
DELETED 1. District Cellular Telephony and Radio Guidelines
CORRECTED F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
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 “J”)
DELETED
1. Population Trends of Northern Escambia County and How They Relate
to the School District – Linda Finkelstein (workshop item only)
ADD 2. Take Your Legislator to School Day – John DeWitt
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, “that we participate and encourage District staff to participate in ‘Take Your Legislator to School Day’, scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2004,” was approved unanimously.
B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Administrative Appointments
FROM TO DATE
Scott Woody Auditor/Internal Auditing Acting Director/Internal Auditing 12/17/03
Monica Roberts 2nd Grade Teacher/Hellen Caro Assistant Elem Prin/Hellen Caro 01/05/04
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
2. Student Recommendations
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1 through 14, with Item 2, Item 3 and Item 13 requesting a formal hearing, was approved unanimously.
(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 04-03-862 be adopted as the order of the Escambia County School Board and that the 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.
REQUEST (2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-78-
FORMAL 862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 HEARING 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 (3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-79-
FORMAL 862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004 HEARING 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 04-81-591 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 04-82-591 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.
(6) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-84-521 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.
(7) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-85-521 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.
(8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-86-521 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.
(9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-87-601 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.
(10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-88-851 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.
(11) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-90-061 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.
(12) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-91-061 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 (13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-92-FORMAL 301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2003-2004
HEARING 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.
(14) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-93-301 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.
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve “Agreement for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and R. John Westberry, Attorney at Law, and Holt & Westberry, P.A.,” was unanimous.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chair