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 Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Juith Jarman School Food Service Workers
Bob Husbands Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Ellen Lawrence Budget Issues
Andy Ford Budget Issues
Madonna Jackson-Williams Budget Issues
Shirley Hall Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
George Harrison Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Barbara Brady Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Cheryl Twigg Budget Issues/Auditor Generals 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 Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Craig Exner Donation of Barrineau Park Elementary School Building
Diane Cofield Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Mable Holmes Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Lewis Collins, Jr. Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
June York Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Tammy Busbee Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
H.B. Stivers Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Debra Early Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Delona Ham Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Shirley Burkenpas Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Kathleen Meadows Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Agnes Denham Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Carol White Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Leslie Smith Budget Issues
Delsa Grove Budget Issues
Elizabeth Burdick Budget Issues
Pam Barr Budget Issues/Auditor Generals Finding Regarding Annual Leave
Martha Mills Budget Issues/Auditor Generals 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 Districts 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 Districts 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. Popes 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, Floridas 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, Floridas 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 Floridas 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 Floridas state park system to provide more services with fewer employees;
WHEREAS, Floridas state park system had some 18 million visitors last year from throughout Florida, the United States and the world, and attendance at Floridas state parks is growing with the worldwide boom in nature and heritage tourism; and
WHEREAS, Floridas 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 states local communities by designating the month of May, 2003 as
and encourages all citizens to enjoy, protect, and support Floridas 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 Floridas 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 Associations 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 Associations District I Director, was unanimous.
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the appointment of Linda Finkelstein as the Florida School Boards Associations 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 Districts 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 Superintendents 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 Superintendents 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