THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

MINUTES, MAY 20, 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

Prior to the invocation and pledge of allegiance, the Board observed a “moment of silence” in remembrance of Mr. David Kellum, former employee of the School District, who had recently passed away.  Mrs. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Mrs. Stidham led the pledge of allegiance.

 

PUBLIC FORUM

Although not an agenda item, the Board agreed to allow the following presentation:

Recognition of Washington High School Griots

The Superintendent and Board recognized the Washington High School Griots, for recently winning the 18th Annual Black History and Culture Brain Bowl Championship.  Team members were: Jasmine Green, Kimberly Johnson, Ashley Jones, David King, Michaela Miller, April Sanders, and Joshua Steen.  Team Coach was Walter Gulley, Jr.

 

The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various subjects:

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)

Name                                                   Issue

Arlene Costello             Northwest Passage Youth Leadership Summit 2003/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Juith Jarman                 School Food Service Workers

Bob Husbands             Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Ellen Lawrence             Budget Issues

Andy Ford             Budget Issues

Madonna Jackson-Williams            Budget Issues

Shirley Hall           Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

George Harrison               Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Barbara Brady      Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Cheryl Twigg          Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Bonnie Exner           “Accountability of Legislature”

Minnie Berry        Donation of Barrineau Park Elementary School Building

Linda Giannotti           Budget Issues

Terryle Gibson        Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Craig Exner          Donation of Barrineau Park Elementary School Building

Diane Cofield   Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Mable Holmes  Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Lewis Collins, Jr.  Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

June York   Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Tammy Busbee    Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

H.B. Stivers     Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Debra Early        Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Delona Ham    Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Shirley Burkenpas    Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Kathleen Meadows     Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Agnes Denham       Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Carol White     Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Leslie Smith   Budget Issues

Delsa Grove         Budget Issues

Elizabeth Burdick     Budget Issues

Pam Barr       Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Martha Mills         Budget Issues/Auditor General’s “Finding” Regarding Annual Leave

Chris Werre       Budget Issues

LeRoy Boyd     “Parliamentarian Procedure”

Linda Holt    Budget Issues

Doris Hayes        Budget Issues

 

I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Ms. Finkelstein called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The Superintendent listed the additions, deletions, amendments, and corrections to the agenda. (see margin notes)  On motion made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, 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 Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-5.05 – Non-School Use of Educational Facilities

(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the May 16, 2003 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-5.05 – Non-School Use of Educational Facilities. (NOTE: The following discussion refers specifically to item (c) under section (4) Schedule of Fees, which read “In addition to the above schedule of minimum fees, the user shall pay directly to the school any additional costs incurred by the school in providing the requested facility, including, but not limited to, costs incurred in connection with providing a custodian. Such payment shall be separate and apart from the amount to be paid to the School Board.”) Ms. Finkelstein offered a “friendly amendment” to the motion on the floor, to revise item (c) under section (4) Schedule of Fees, to read: “In addition to the above schedule of minimum fees, the user shall pay directly to the school any additional costs incurred by the school in providing the requested facility, including, but not limited to, costs incurred in connection with providing a custodian appropriate staff. Such payment shall be separate and apart from the amount to be paid to the School Board.” Mrs. Stidham and Mrs. Bergosh accepted the “friendly amendment.”

The Board recognized John Jerralds and Jerry McIntosh, who addressed various aspects of the proposed rule. In response to questions posed by Mr. Jerralds, Mrs. Stidham provided clarification on the “conditions for use” as outlined in the rule.

The Board recognized LeRoy Boyd, who began to speak, but was not permitted to continue, as Mr. Negron advised that his comments were “entirely not germane to the subject of educational facilities rental.” Motion as amended was approved unanimously.

 

2. Notice of Intent to Adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-7.17 – Student Dress

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-7.17 – Student Dress. (NOTE: The following discussion refers specifically to section (4)(2), District-Wide School Uniform Standard, which included the following statements: “The District’s uniform shall consist of solid colored khaki, navy or black trousers, skirts, shorts, skorts or jumpers.  Shirts shall be collared and will be solid white, red, or dark blue.”)  Ms. Finkelstein believed that a requirement for shirts to be tucked in, should be included in the District-Wide School Uniform Standard.  Ms. Finkelstein offered a “friendly amendment” to the motion on the floor, to revise section (4)(2), District-Wide School Uniform Standard, to read: “The District’s uniform shall consist of solid colored khaki, navy or black trousers, skirts, shorts, skorts or jumpers.  Shirts shall be collared and will be solid white, red, or dark blue and worn tucked in.”  Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Stidham accepted the “friendly amendment.”  Mrs. Bergosh expressed her opposition to the amendment, as she believed that requiring students to wear their shirts tucked in, would be “too restrictive.” 

The Board recognized Arlene Vaughn, who expressed her concerns with the amended motion, and Roosevelt Crosby, who expressed his thoughts on the general issue of ‘student dress’.  Motion as amended was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”

 

B. Permission to Advertise

1. Notice of Intent to Advertise Attendance Zone for Molino Park Elementary

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve for advertising, Notice of Intent to Advertise Attendance Zone for Molino Park Elementary, was unanimous.

 

CORRECTED 2. Notice of Intent to Advertise School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(7) – Instructional Candidate Pool Recruitment and Selection of Personnel

Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve for advertising, School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(7) – Recruitment and Selection of Personnel. Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney for the Superintendent, stated that he would need to review the proposed rule further, as he had various legal concerns with the way in which it was drafted. Mrs. Bergosh stated that while she saw a need for this particular rule, she did believe that it should be “further reviewed” by both Mr. Negron and Mr. Hammons. The Superintendent believed that many aspects of the proposed rule were clearly unconstitutional, and urged the Board to reject the motion on the floor. Mr. Clark and Mrs. Stidham believed that the proposed rule could be approved for advertising, with the understanding that both Mr. Negron and Mr. Hammons would review it further, prior to presentation for adoption.

The Board recognized Jerry McIntosh, who addressed various aspects of this issue.

Motion was approved unanimously.

 

DELETED 3. Notice of Intent to Advertise School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

DELETED 4. Notice of Intent to Advertise School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Secondary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

 

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. 03-14-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP

2. 03-24-03 SPECIAL MEETING

DELETED 3. 04-03-03 SPECIAL MEETING

4. 04-03-03 SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEETING

5. 04-07-03 SPECIAL MEETING (LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

DELETED 6. 04-09-03 SPECIAL MEETING

7. 04-09-03 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

DELETED 8. 04-11-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP

DELETED 9. 04-17-03 SPECIAL MEETING

DELETED 10. 04-17-03 REGULAR MEETING

DELETED 11. 04-21-03 SPECIAL MEETING

12. 04-21-03 SPECIAL MEETING (LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

DELETED 13. 04-24-03 SPECIAL MEETING

DELETED 14. 04-28-03 SPECIAL MEETING (LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)

DELETED 15. 04-29-03 SPECIAL MEETING

16. 04-29-03 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the minutes as listed (Item 1, Item 2, Item 4, Item 5, Item 7, Item 12 and Item 16), was unanimous.

 

IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1. Stellar Employee Recognition

The Superintendent announced that Ms. Nellie Washington, Cafeteria Manager at Washington High School, was the Stellar Employee for the month of May.  Ms. Washington received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.

 

2. PTA Presentation

Ms. Karen Pope, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA and expressed her appreciation to the Board and the Superintendent for their support.  Ms. Finkelstein advised that this would be Ms. Pope’s last attendance at a School Board meeting as PTA President.  The Board and the Superintendent expressed their appreciation to Ms. Pope for all of her efforts as PTA President.

 

3. Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities – Cary Stidham

Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee met at Oakcrest Elementary and reviewed the “many needs” of that facility. The committee also discussed items relating to “facilities” that were pending for this meeting.

 

4. Citizens Advisory Committee for Human Resources and Minority Recruitment and Retention – Ronnie Clark

Mr. Clark stated that the committee discussed items relating to “human resources” that were pending for this meeting.

 

DELETED 5. Citizens Advisory Committee for Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein

ADD 6. Resolution – Florida State Parks Month

The Superintendent read the following resolution:

 

WHEREAS, Florida’s massive and diverse state park system, with over 600,000 acres and 158 parks, has received national recognition for its state parks’ partnerships, its cutting-edge resource management, its nature and heritage tourism programs and its environmental education value; and

WHEREAS, Florida’s beautiful state parks are vital to the environmental, economic and resource management goals of the state while providing a relaxing outdoor experience for visitors; and

WHEREAS, local state parks such as Big Lagoon State Park in Perdido, Florida has quite a financial impact on the local community and exceptional recreational features, resulting in substantial enhancement of the quality of life for our citizens; and

WHEREAS, 78 citizen support organizations and 6,000 volunteers support Florida’s state park systems and volunteers last year provided 906,000 hours of service, the equivalent of 435 full time employees; and

WHEREAS, its volunteer programs, along with its innovative outsourcing programs, allow Florida’s state park system to provide more services with fewer employees;

WHEREAS, Florida’s state park system had some 18 million visitors last year from throughout Florida, the United States and the world, and attendance at Florida’s state parks is growing with the worldwide boom in nature and heritage tourism; and

WHEREAS, Florida’s state parks are engaged in hundreds of partnership with national and local parks in Florida to make these invaluable resources available to Florida citizens and visitors;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize the immense environmental and economic benefits of Florida state parks to the state’s local communities by designating the month of May, 2003 as

FLORIDA STATE PARKS MONTH

and encourages all citizens to enjoy, protect, and support Florida’s beautiful and diverse state parks in May 2003, and in the years to come, so future generations of Floridians and visitors may also enjoy and learn about Florida’s unique natural and cultural heritage through these priceless areas.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be included in the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and copy be tendered to Marion Williams, representing Friends of Big Lagoon/Perdido Key, Inc.

 

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt the resolution for “Florida State Parks Month,” was unanimously approved. Mr. James W. Crane, Park Services Specialist, Department of Environmental Protection, accepted the resolution on behalf of Big Lagoon/Perdido Key/Tarkiln Bayou State Parks.

 

V. CONSENT AGENDA

The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.f.4 and Item V.C.1.f.5 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.D.3 (due to speakers who wished to address this issue); Item V.D.7 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.D.10 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.D.30* by Dr. DeWitt; and Item V.E.1.B.1 by Mrs. Stidham.  On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Dr. DeWitt, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was unanimously approved.  (*NOTE: Dr. DeWitt filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form for Item V.D.30 and abstained from voting on that particular item.)

 

A. Curriculum and Instruction

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)

Approved:

CORRECTED 1. Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida Chris A. Bailey, LMHC

CORRECTED 2. Contractual Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc.  (The Center for Personal & Family Development)

CORRECTED 3. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pensacola Junior College (College Fair)

4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc.

5. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions (Escambia Charter & Pleasant Grove Elementary Schools)

6. 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant

DELETED 7. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Children's Home Society of Pensacola

DELETED 8. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Camp Fire USA Gulfwind Council

DELETED 9. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School

10. School Health Services Contract Renewal for the School Board of Escambia County

11. Management of Medical Records and Health Information in the School Setting

Memorandum of Agreement Between the School District of Escambia County, Florida, and the Florida Department of Health Escambia County Health Department

DELETED 12. Alternative Certification Program: The Educator Accomplished Practices Component

CORRECTED 13. Professional Services Agreement with LEARNING 24/7 for Curriculum Mapping

CORRECTED 14. Professional Services Agreement with LEARNING 24/7 for Classroom Walk-Through Training for Instructional Leaders

DELETED 15. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and 100 Black Men of Pensacola, Inc.

DELETED 16. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and PACE Center for Girls, Inc./Pensacola (Practical and Cultural Education)

DELETED 17. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and West Florida Child Care & Education Services, Inc., D/B/A Children's Services Center

DELETED 18. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia Bay Marine Institute

19. The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Contract Agreement

20. Agreement between the Escambia County School Readiness Coalition and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

DELETED 21. Information only: Northwest Passage Youth Leadership Summit 2003: A Governor's Summer Grant Program for Gifted and High Achieving Students by the University of West Florida Whitman Center for Public Service in Partnership with the Escambia County School District Gifted Services and the PATS Center

 

B. FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)

Approved:

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

2. Check Register for the month of April 2003

3. Financial Statement for the month of April 2003

4. Financial Status Report

5. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal expenses

6. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $54.00

b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $2,308.50

c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $1,677.00

d) Gregory P. Farrar $450.00

e) Allbritton and Gant $450.00

7. Legal Services:

Risk Management Fund

a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.   $12,721.21

b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.   $2,322,30

8. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 7: General Operating Fund

b) Resolution 7: Other Special Revenue Fund

c) Resolution 8: Capital Projects Fund

9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I and II for May 2003

b) Scrap Lists I and II for May 2003

10. Report No. 02-032R of the Escambia County School District Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Students Restoration of Audit Adjustments Resulting from the Informal Conference of February 11, 2003 for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000.

 

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)

1. Instructional/Professional

a. Appointments

NAME                  POSITION            DATE            WORK LOCATION

Blow, Peter           Law Enf Ins          03/14/03       George Stone (part-time)

Secola, Robert      Law Enf Ins          04/01/03       George Stone (part-time)

Wilburn, James      Law Enf Ins       05/01/03          George Stone  (part-time)

 

b. Reappointments

1. Annual

-None

 

2. Professional

NAME                        LOCATION

Barnett, Denise            Clubbs Middle

 

3. 4th Year Annual

-None

 

c. Transfers

NAME                FROM                  TO           DATE

Turner, Ramonia      Washington         Clubbs Middle        04/07/03

 

d. Out-of-Field

1. Appointments

-None

2. Reappointments

-None

3. Transfers

-None         

4. Other

-None

 

e. Resignations/Retirements

Baker, Wendi      Teacher on LOA      Beulah      05/28/03

Bobe, Karen      Teacher on LOA      Escambia      05/28/03

Boggess, Stephanie      Teacher      Sid Nelson      07/15/03

Brown, Linda      Teacher on LOA      Bailey      05/28/03  (Ret)

Burgess, Kim     Teacher on LOA      Barrineau Park    05/28/03

Eby, Catherine      Teacher on LOA     Escambia      05/28/03

Gambles, Carolyn      Teacher      Warrington Elem      05/16/03

Lawrence, Stacy      Teacher      Escambia High      05/02/03

Manderson, Jacqueline    Teacher on LOA      Woodham      05/28/03

Massey, Cynthia    Teacher on LOA    Oakcrest    05/28/03

McCorvey, Dionne      Teacher on LOA      Bellview Elem     05/28/03

Meeks, Lynda      Teacher      Pine Meadow    07/15/03

Pote, Susan     Teacher on LOA     Myrtle Grove      05/28/03

Pursell, Mark     Director     Maintenance     05/05/03

Robertson, Leigh      Teacher on LOA      Tate     12/20/02

Robinson, Brenda      Teacher      FDLRS      05/30/03  (Ret)

Sanders, Susan   Teacher on LOA      Oakcrest      05/28/03

Stafford, Pamela    Teacher on LOA      Jim Allen      05/28/03

Strength, Katherine     Teacher on LOA      Lipscomb      05/28/03

Taylor, Angela    Teacher on LOA     Bellview Elem    05/28/03

Wiggins, Janice     Teacher on LOA      West Pensacola      05/28/03  (Ret)

 

f. Special Requests

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

Baggett, Victoria               Teacher/Northview       2003-04 School Year

Bolduc, Beth            Teacher/Hallmark        2003-04 School Year

Cain, Kristin        Teacher/Pleasant Grove       2003-04 School Year

Dennis, Michael       Teacher/Brown Barge      2003-04 School Year

Helton, Michelle          Teacher/Jim Allen         2003-04 School Year

*Huggins, Lori  Teacher/McArthur  04/02/03-05/28/03

Jackson, Lisa         Teacher/Semmes         04/07/03-05/28/03

Lasseter, Sharon    Teacher/Ferry Pass Mid       2003-04 School Year

*Lovely-Payne, K  Teacher/Spencer Bibbs 04/29/03-05/16/03

*Mosley, Keely  Teacher/Spencer Bibbs  05/05/03-05/28/03

*Richards, Leslie  Teacher/Scenic Heights  05/01/03-05/28/03

*Word, Betty            Teacher/Navy Point            03/28/03-05/28/03

*FMLA

 

2. The following instructional employee is returning from leave of absence:

Maria Cardoso                   Warrington Elem       05/01/03

 

3. The following year-long intern contracts are expiring May 22, 2003:

Catherine Boyd            McArthur

Denise Greene            Bellview Elem

Rachel Nadolny          McArthur

Alisa Walley            McArthur                 

 

AMENDED 4. Request approval to adopt the attached amended Escambia County School District Calendar to include employee holidays and work schedules.

(NOTE: This item was tabled from the April 17, 2003 Regular Meeting and previously discussed at the May 16, 2003 Regular Workshop.)  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve the amended Escambia County School District Calendar, with the exception of the designated paid holidays during Winter Break, for eleven (11) and twelve (12) month Administrative and Professional/Technical salary schedule employees.  Mrs. Stidham reiterated concerns expressed at the May 16, 2003 Regular Workshop, regarding her desire to discontinue the “past practice” of designating paid holidays during Winter Break for eleven (11) and twelve (12) month Administrative and Professional/Technical salary schedule employees. Upon inquiry by Ms. Finkelstein, Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, stated that the backup documentation for this item had been amended to include dates of in-service training for instructional personnel. The Board recognized the following speakers who addressed various issues regarding the proposed calendar as presented: Tammy Buzbee, Ellen Lawrence, Gail Husbands, Bob Husbands, Linda Pate, Marcia Nowlin, Madonna Jackson-Williams. 

After discussion, motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to table this item.  Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”

 

5. Request approval to adopt the attached Department Personnel Planning Document for 2003-2004.

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham to approve the Department Personnel Planning Document for 2003-2004, with the deletion of the following positions:

 

(Cost Center 4008) Coordinator I – Information Services  

(Cost Center 4011) Director II – Pupil Instructional Support Services            

(Cost Center 4102) Executive Secretary    

(Cost Center 4105) Director II – Maintenance

(Cost Center 4105) Clerk – Data Control – Maintenance    

(Cost Center 4105) Electrician I     

(Cost Center 4105) Maintenance Mechanic I

Cost Center 4106) Pre-Press Operator

(Cost Center 4106) Phototypesetter

Cost Center 4106) Printer

(Cost Center 4106) Office Services Assistant

(Cost Center 4106) Print Shop Supervisor

(Cost Center 4107) SEMS Support Personnel Recruiter

(Cost Center 4108) Lead Driver [two (2) positions]

(Cost Center 4203) Property Records Technician

(Cost Center 4302) Coordinator IV – Safety, Health & Environmental Operations

(Cost Center 4407) Director II – Instructional Technology

 

Motion was seconded by Mr. Clark for discussion purposes.  Mrs. Stidham stated that she was “more comfortable with deleting these positions now and then once the Superintendent came up with recommendations for budget cuts, if the money was available for positions that he would like to have reinstated, he could present justification for those positions to the Board.”  Mrs. Bergosh was not comfortable with the motion on the floor and suggested that the issue be postponed until the May 27, 2003 Special Meeting, at which time additional information regarding the “budget situation” would be available. 

The Board recognized Ellen Lawrence, Director of Escambia NEA UniServe, and Madonna Jackson-Williams, President of Escambia Education Association (EEA), who expressed their concerns with several of the positions mentioned in the motion.  The Board also recognized Delsa Grove, who expressed her concerns with the motion in general.

The Superintendent believed that the motion proposed by Mrs. Stidham, was “absolutely unrealistic and irresponsible.”  He noted that it was also a “complete surprise” to him, as he was under the impression (based on comment from the May 20, 2002 Special Meeting), that the Personnel Planning Document (PPD) was going to be tabled to the May 27, 2003 Special Meeting.  He urged the Board to oppose the motion on the floor, as the elimination of those positions would affect his ability to carry out his statutory responsibilities as Superintendent.  Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”

 

2. Educational Support Personnel

a. Appointments

NAME      JOB TITLE      EFF DATE      LOCATION

Majors, Jeanne (Prom)      Acctg Spec II       04/15/2003      Risk Mgt

 

(NOTE: Position approved to be filled permanently by staff.)

 

b. Temporary Promotions

NAME                        FROM                   TO                 DATE                  

Carvin, Wayne         Cust Wrkr I            Cust Supv          04/21/2003 George Stone        George Stone

Grice, Martha     TA Spec          Acct Spec II            04/03/2003 Longleaf            Longleaf           

 

c. Resignations/Retirements

NAME      JOB TITLE      DATE     LOCATION

Barber, Carolyn (Ret)   Admin Sec III     05/09/2003   Rsk Mgt

Clark, Dorothy    TA Spec    04/09/2003      Esc Westgate

Fountain, Felicia    FSA I     04/23/2003    Lincoln Park

Gay, Catina        TA Spec      04/11/2003        Bailey Mid

Robinson, Inez (Ret)     FS Mgr I      04/30/2003      Lincoln Park

 

d. Terminations

Coleson, Cheryl           TA Spec       05/02/2003       Esc Westgate

Green, Malisa      Cust Wrkr I         04/21/2003        Edgewater

ADD Robinson, Lysonia    TA Spec       03/25/2003     Transportation

Rogers, David       Auto Equip Mech       03/03/2003      Transportation

Terrell, Kimberly      Cust Wrkr I      04/09/2003      Esc Westgate

 

e. Suspensions

ADD - Employee #8601-9620-340, School Bus Operator, Transportation, be suspended without pay for one (1) working day effective, May 21, 2003 for misconduct.

ADD - Employee #8601-9620-345, School Bus Operator, Transportation, be suspended without pay for three (3) working days for misconduct with actual service of suspension deferred until commencement of school year 2003-2004. Suspension days are to be determined at the discretion of the Director of Transportation.

 

f. Dismissals

-None

 

g. Leave of Absence

NAME      TITLE/LOCATION            DATES                  REASON

Blum, Velma      SBO/Transp           04/28/03-05/22/03     Medical

Brodus, Pamela     FSAI/Brownsville     05/05/03-05/23/03    Personal

Calhoun, Chandra (Ext)   Comp Net Asst/EHS   04/01/03-05/12/03   Medical *

Corner, Thelma (Ext)  TA Spec/Brent Elem  04/21/03-01/31/04   Medical

Moore, Vivien (Ext)      SBO/Transp      04/25/03-06/01/03      Medical

Pannell, Nancy     SBO/Transp     04/09/03-06/30/03    Medical

Wiggins, Patrick (Ext)      CWI/Brent Elem     03/31/03-05/31/03   Medical

*FMLA

 

h. Special Requests

- Reinstate employee #50101-9620-220, School Bus Operator, Transportation Department to satisfy the Return-to-Work Agreement effective 05/05/2003.

 

3. Risk Management

a. Lump-Sum Settlement – Workers Compensation ($25,000.00)

b. Lump-Sum Settlement – Workers Compensation ($43,386.32)

 

4. Employee Services

-No items submitted

 

5. Affirmative Action

-No items submitted

 

D. Purchasing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)

Approved:

CORRECTED 1. Bid Award: Classroom & Office Supplies, Bid #032703

2. Bid Award: Multi-Purpose Vehicle w/Accessories, Bid #033202

3. Bid Award: Courier / Mailroom Services, RFP #032801

[NOTE: This item (which was previously addressed at the May 16, 2003 Regular Workshop) was a request for the privatization of current in-house mailroom services and the continued privatization of courier services.]  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve Bid Award: Courier/Mailroom Services, RFP #032801.

The Board recognized the following speakers, who addressed various aspects of this issue: Ellen Lawrence, Sharon Davis, Bob Husbands, Marcia Steele, and Madonna Jackson-Williams.

Dr. DeWitt and Ms. Finkelstein expressed various concerns regarding the privatization of current in-house mailroom services, however they had no concerns regarding the continuation of the current courier services.  After discussion, Dr. DeWitt moved to table this item to the May 27, 2003 Special Meeting.  Motion was seconded by Mr. Clark and approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”

 

4. Bid Award: First Aid Supplies, Bid #033304

5. Bid Award: Art Paper, Bid #032904

6. Bid Award: Exterior Door Replacement, Bid #031002 Amendment

7. Lightspan Edu Test Assessment Software for Various Schools

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to table this item “until the budget has been finalized,” was approved unanimously.

 

8. Liability Insurance Premium for the Metropolitan Area Network

DELETED 9. Pearson “Knowledge Box” Software for Various Schools

AMENDED 10. Riverdeep “Destination Math Series” Software for Various Schools

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to table this item to the June Regular Meeting, was approved unanimously.

 

DELETED 11. Scientific Learning “Fast ForWord” Software for Various Schools

AMENDED12. Dell Computer Lease for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

AMENDED 13. Student Desks and Chairs for Molino Park Elementary School

14. Cafeteria Tables and Chairs for Molino Park Elementary School

AMENDED 15. Dell Computers for Juvenile Justice Center

16. Enterasys Local Area Network Equipment for Molino Park Elementary School

17. Spectrum CIRC/CAT Software for Various Schools

18. Agricultural Tractor with Trade-In for Maintenance Services Department

19. Roofing Repairs for Various Schools

20. District-Wide Roof Maintenance & Repair

21. Professional Services to Prepare RFP for Direct Digital Control System Construction

CORRECTED 22. Temperature Control System for Pine Forest High School

23. Moving Services for Various Schools

24. Floor Covering for Various Schools

AMENDED 25. Apple Computers for Warrington Elementary School

26. Floor Covering for Various Schools

27. Savin Copiers for Pine Forest High School

AMENDED 28. Apple Computers for Navy Point Elementary School

29. PLS-1000 Brainchild Learning Center Units for Exceptional Student Education Program

30. LeapFrog Literacy Center and Components for Exceptional Student Education Program

(NOTE: Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on this item and filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form.)  Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve LeapFrog Literacy Center and Components for Exceptional Student Education Program, was approved 4 to 0, with Dr. DeWitt abstaining from vote.

 

31. Autodesk Drafting Software for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

32. Apple Computers for Semmes Montessori Elementary School

33. Media Center Furniture for Various Schools

34. Pole Vault Pits at Various High Schools

35. Five Year Copier Rental Agreements for Title One

36. Change Notices to Charter School Purchase Order #s 238927, 239216, 239213, 238928

37. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #241565 (Premier Engineering)

38. Bid Award: Lincoln Park Elementary School Driveway and Parking Upgrade

39. Bid Award: McArthur Elementary School New Parking and Student Drop-Off

40. Bid Award: Demolition of Myrtle Grove Annex / Sid Nelson Center (800 Wing)

41. Bid Award: Tate High School Intercom Improvements

42. Bid Award: Tate High School Track / Tennis Courts

43. Bid Award: Washington High School Tennis Courts

44. Bid Award: Allie Yniestra Elementary School Asbestos & Lead Abatement for Windows

45. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #247556 (Aztec Environmental, Inc.)

46. Change Notice #9 to Purchase Order #235750 (Greenhut Construction Co., Inc.)

47. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #240353 (R.D. Ward Construction Co., Inc.)

48. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #240353 (R.D. Ward Construction Co., Inc.)

49. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #247573 (Gulfside Mechanical, Inc.)

ADD 50. SRA Curriculum for Various Schools

 

E. Operations

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)

Approved:

1. Facilities Planning

A. Final Payments

1. Warrington Middle School Screen Wall Replacement

2. West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

3. Ferry Pass Middle School General Renovations

B. Miscellaneous

1. A.V. Clubbs Alternative Education Paving and Site Work Improvements

(NOTE: This item was a request for approval a license agreement between the City of Pensacola and the District, for use of right-of-way (real property) along Strong Street, to provide paved parking for staff and student bus drop-off/pick-up area.)  Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham to reject “A.V. Clubbs Alternative Education Paving and Site Work Improvements.”  Motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt for discussion purposes. Mrs. Stidham stated that the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities was not supportive of this item and had recommended that the District consider other alternatives.  The Committee had concerns with the license agreement, as it did not indicate a specific time period for the use of this real property and therefore, the District could essentially be making improvements on property that the City of Pensacola “could come in and take over at any time.”  Upon inquiry by Mr. Clark, Mr. Negron stated that the District had been unable to acquire a commitment from the City of Pensacola, regarding a specific time period that the District would be allowed to use this real property.  He noted that “if they (City of Pensacola) need to re-enter that piece of property for whatever reason, under the license agreement, we (District) we would have to give up our rights and would lost the money that was spent on the improvements.”  Motion to reject was failed 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”  Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt to approve “A.V. Clubbs Alternative Education Paving and Site Work Improvements,” was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Stidham voting “No.”

 

AMENDED/CORRECTED 2. Barrineau Park Conveyance

2. Maintenance

-No items submitted

3. Transportation

-No items submitted

4. School Food Services

-No items submitted

 

CORRECTED F. Student Transfers

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)

 

G. Internal Auditing

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)

Approved:

1. Internal Funds

-No items submitted

2. Inventory Adjustment Reports

3. Other

a. George Stone Vocational Center Student Fee System Review

b. Holm Elementary School Pre-K Collections Review

c. Accounts Receivable Review

DELETED d. FTE Review

 

VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-No items submitted

 

VII. NEW BUSINESS

A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)

1. Selection of Director and Alternate Director to Serve on Florida School Boards Association’s Board of Directors for District I – Linda Finkelstein

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve the appointment of Diane Coleman (selected by Santa Rosa County School Board) as the Florida School Board Association’s District I Director, was unanimous.

Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the appointment of Linda Finkelstein as the Florida School Board’s Association’s District I Alternate Director, was unanimous.

 

2. Science Programs for Gifted and Honor Students – John DeWitt

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to approve the inclusion of the following proposal for Washington High School (School Year 2003-2004) in the Pupil Progression Plan:

“The proposal is to include all gifted and honors Biology students.  These students would take Gifted and Honors Biology in the 9th grade.  The school would assign one teacher to teach three sessions, 25 minutes per session during the students’ Sustained Silent Reading (SSR) time, at least four or five days per week during fifth period both first and second semesters.   Half of the students would go to the benchmark sessions first semester and the other half would go to the benchmark sessions second semester.  The school would then be able to teach all 9th graders the benchmarks during their freshman year.  With the help of the trained volunteers, the teacher who would be in charge of teaching the standards would also keep documentation of the benchmarks that were being taught to every student.  These same students will take Chemistry in the 10th grade.  They will receive instruction in the other benchmarks needed to help pass the FCAT.  Keep in mind that every student at BTWHS is required to read 25 minutes a day during 5th period (SSR).  We strongly believe that the gifted and honors students would get more than their share of reading time from these sessions and other academic classes.  Therefore, they can afford to miss the SSR time.  The science benchmarks could be taught by either an Integrated Science teacher or by a Biology teacher.  The teachers from the science department have meet with administration and support the proposal. They feel that they have reached a good starting point in the Science Department for the school year 2003-2004.  Specific course outline for the teaching of the benchmarks will be developed during the summer and be fully implemented in the fall.”

 

Mr. Clark seconded the motion for discussion purposes.  Dr. DeWitt due to various issues, the Washington High School staff did not meet the District’s deadline for submitting a plan to incorporate Integrated Science benchmarks into their Biology classes (honors and gifted).  He noted that WHS staff had since developed a proposal (as outlined above) and requested that the Board support its approval. Mrs. Bergosh stated that while this proposal (as outlined in the motion) would be beneficial for students, she questioned whether the motion would be considered “crossing the line” as a Board Member.  The Superintendent stated that the proposal (as outlined in the motion) was “certainly not” his recommendation.  He noted that “Washington was given the opportunity like every other high school, to submit a plan” before the deadline yet they chose not to.  He also believed that changing to the Pupil Progression Plan to accommodate one school was inappropriate.  Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, was concerned that the proposal (as outlined in the motion) was “more of a schedule of when students would be seen, rather than a curriculum outlining when the standards would be taught, who would teach them and what courses they would be assigned to.”

The Board recognized Debbie Heath, who expressed her support of the proposal (as outlined in the motion).

Ms. Finkelstein questioned “why do we want to put up ‘roadblocks’ for students simply because the administration did not meet a deadline?”

The Board recognized Sheila Romaine and Karen Pope, who addressed various aspects of this issue.  Motion was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”

 

3. Development of Master Calendar for the School District – John DeWitt

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to request that the Superintendent direct staff to develop a web-based “Master Calendar” (with guidelines for usage) was approved unanimously.

 

B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)

1. Student Recommendations

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendations for student expulsions, Items 1through 29, was unanimous.

 

(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 03-142-061 be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 03-145-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-154-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year.  I 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 formal hearing officer, student number 03-157-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-169-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year. I further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(6) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-183-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-3004 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(7) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-186-866 be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-189-1231 be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-190-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-191-862, be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(11) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-193-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(12) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-194-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-196-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year.   It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

14) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-197-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-199-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(16) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-200-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(17) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-201-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-202-211 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-203-211 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(20) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-205-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(21) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-208-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. . It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(22) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-209-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(23) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-217-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(24) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-218-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(25) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-219-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(26) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-221-1231 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(27) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-224-1251 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and first semester 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.

(28) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-231-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(29) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-232-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

4. Recommend that employee number 580792 be suspended without pay for three (3) working days commencing Wednesday, May 21, 2003, for misconduct as more specifically identified in the notice letter to employee. The approval by the Board of this recommendation for suspension is subject to any right of review the employee may have under the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and Chapter 120, Florida Statutes.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation that employee number 580792 be suspended without pay for three (3) working days commencing Wednesday, May 21, 2003, for misconduct as more specifically identified in the notice letter to employee, was unanimous.

 

C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

-No items submitted

 

VIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

 

Attest:                                    Approved:

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Superintendent                        Chair