ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JUNE 16, 2003
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public Forum at 5:30 p.m., in Room 160, at the J.E. Hall Educational Services Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:
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
Ms. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Dr. DeWitt led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC FORUM
Ms. Finkelstein called for public forum however, there were no speakers.
I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Ms. Finkelstein called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 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
A. Permission to Adopt
1. Notice of Intent to Adopt Attendance Zone for Molino Park Elementary
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt “Attendance Zone for Molino Park Elementary.” Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing, however, there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
AMENDED 2. Notice of Intent to Adopt School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(7) – Instructional Candidate Pool
Motion was made by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt “School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(7) – Instructional Candidate Pool.” Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing, however, there were no speakers. Motion was approved unanimously.
B. Permission to Advertise
AMENDED 1. Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 1
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve for advertising, “Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 1.” Dr. DeWitt offered a “friendly amendment” to the motion, to approve for advertising, “Revision to School District Rules, Chapter 1,” with technical changes (i.e., grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.) to be made prior to advertisement. Mrs. Stidham and Mr. Clark accepted the “friendly amendment.” Motion as amended was approved unanimously.
2. Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-4.09 – Guidelines for Acceptable Use of District Information Systems
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve for advertising, “Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-4.09 – Guidelines for Acceptable Use of District Information Systems,” was unanimous.
DELETED 3.
Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule
6Gx17-7.11(1) – Students with Serious Communicable
Diseases
DELETED 4.
Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule
6Gx17-7.09 Pupil Progression Plan [Elementary
Grading]
DELETED 5.
Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule
6Gx17-7.09 – Pupil Progression Plan [Grade Placement and
Transfer of Credit(s)]
6. Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for 2003-2004 School Year
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve for advertising, “Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for 2003-2004 School Year.” Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to table “Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for 2003-2004 School Year.” Dr. DeWitt then withdrew his motion and Mr. Clark withdrew his second. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to postpone “Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 Code of Conduct Elementary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for 2003-2004 School Year,” until the June 24, 2003 Special Meeting. Dr. DeWitt noted that there were several errors included in the draft of the proposed rule and suggested that a “cleaner version” be provided at the June 24, 2003 Special Meeting. Motion was approved unanimously.
7. Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Secondary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for 2003-2004 School Year
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to postpone “Notice of Intent to Advertise Revisions to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.02 – Code of Conduct; Secondary Rights and Responsibilities Handbook for 2003-2004 School Year,” until the June 24, 2003 Special Meeting. Dr. DeWitt noted that there were several errors included in the draft of the proposed rule and suggested that a “cleaner version” be provided at the June 24, 2003 Special Meeting. Motion was approved unanimously.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
DELETED 1.
04-03-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED
2. 04-09-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 3.
04-11-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP
DELETED 4.
04-17-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 5.
04-17-03 REGULAR MEETING
DELETED 6.
04-21-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 7.
04-24-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 8.
04-28-03 SPECIAL MEETING (LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
DELETED 9.
04-29-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 10.
05-05-03 SPECIAL MEETING (LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
DELETED 11.
05-12-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 12.
05-16-03 REGULAR WORKSHOP
DELETED 13.
05-19-03 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)
DELETED 14.
05-20-03 SPECIAL MEETING
DELETED 15.
05-20-03 REGULAR MEETING
DELETED 16.
05-27-03 SPECIAL MEETING
IV. COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee of the Year Recognition/School Related Employee of the Year Recognition
Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Volunteer and Business Partnerships, announced that Ms. Della Roberts, Head Custodian at N.B. Cook Elementary School, was the School-Related Employee of Year (2002-2003 School Year). Ms. Roberts received a plaque and pin from the School District and a check in the amount of $200 donated by the State of Florida. Ms. Carol Green, President and CEO, Members First Credit Union announced that Mr. Doug Dillard, Systems Analyst for the MIS Department, was the Stellar Employee of the Year (2002-2003 School Year). Mr. Dillard received a plaque from the School District and a check in the amount of $500 donated by Members First Credit Union.
2. PTA Presentation
Ms. Debbie King, President, Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA), gave a brief update of the recent and upcoming activities of the PTA and expressed her appreciation to the Board and the Superintendent for their support.
3. Citizens Advisory Committee for Facilities – Cary Stidham
Mrs. Stidham stated that the committee had discussed “facilities” items that were pending for this meeting and had reviewed recommendations for the 2003-2004 Capital Outlay Budget.
4. Citizens Advisory Committee for Human Resources and Minority Recruitment and Retention – Ronnie Clark
Mr. Clark stated that the committee had discussed “human resource” items that were pending for this meeting.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Board Members pulled the following items from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.A.15 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.B.13 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.C.1.f.17 by Mrs. Stidham; Item V.D.24 by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.D.67, Item V.D.68, and Item V.D.69 by Mrs. Stidham. On motion by Mrs. Stidham and second by Mr. Clark, the Consent Agenda (except for items pulled), was unanimously approved.
A. Curriculum and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Approved:
1. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Children's Chorus, Inc.
2. Contract Between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
3. Contract Between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Opera, Inc.
4. Contract Between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Kaleidoscope & Ballet Pensacola, Inc.
5. Contract Between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Pensacola Museum of Art, Inc.
6. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
7. Florida Learn and Serve 2003-2004 Projects: School Based Project Reflections of Pensacola's Past
8. Carol M. White, Physical Education Program Grant "Take the Wellness Challenge"
9. Carl D. Perkins Postsecondary Career and Technical Education for Project Year 2003-2004
10. Carl D. Perkins Secondary Career and Technical Education for Project Year 2003-2004
11. Adult Education and Family Literacy Geographical (New) FY: 2003-2004
DELETED 12.
Pulled from T. Taylor's Department after number assigned
DELETED 13.
Pulled from T. Taylor’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 14.
Pulled from T. Taylor’s Department after number
assigned
15. Title I - No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 - Parts A and D - 2003-2004 Application
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the June 13, 2003 Regular Workshop.) Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to approve “Title I – No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 – Parts A and D – 2003-2004 Application,” with the budget to include the funding of the fourteen (14) pre-k classes that were canceled due to lack of support from the School Readiness Coalition and funds being taken from those schools with the lowest eligible Title I numbers.” Mr. Clark seconded the motion for discussion purposes. Several Board Members expressed concerns with the possible negative impact that the motion would have on K-12 Title I schools. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt stated that he would be “willing to allow staff to come back with some other plan” for finding the fourteen 914) pre-k classes that were canceled. Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to postpone this item until the June 24, 2003 Special Meeting, was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”
16. Cooperative Agreement with Florida Department of Health Escambia Health Department for Title I Pre-K and FRAME Health Services
17. Contract for Services: Escarosa Coalition on the Homeless
18. Even Start Family Literacy Program
19. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Children's Home Society of Pensacola
20. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and 100 Black Men of Pensacola, Inc.
21. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Camp Fire USA Gulf Wind Council, Inc.
22. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and West Florida Child Care & Education Services, Inc., d.b.a. Children's Services Center
23. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Escambia Bay Marine Institute
24. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and PACE Center for Girls, Inc., Pensacola (Practical and Cultural Education)
25. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Hurricane Island Outward School
26. Title II, Part A - Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund
27. Agreement for Medicaid Data Management Partnership
DELETED 28.
Pulled from T. Taylor’s Department after number
assigned
29. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (Educational Services at Hallmark and Molino Park Elementary Schools)
30. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council (Educational Services at Ransom and A. V. Clubbs Middle Schools)
31. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and the Community and Drug and Alcohol Council (After School Alternative to Suspension Program)
DELETED 32.
Pulled from T. Taylor’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 33.
Pulled from T. Taylor's Department after number assigned
DELETED 34.
Pulled from T. Taylor's Department after number assigned
DELETED 35.
Pulled from T. Taylor's Department after number assigned
36. Mathematics and Science Professional Development Program Data Collection for Evaluation
37. Contract with the University of West Florida for the Educator Accomplished Practices Component of the Alternative Certification Program
38. Exceptional Student Education Federal Entitlement Grants Application: IDEA, Part B; IDEA, Part B Preschool
39. Memorandum of Understanding between Southeastern Vocational Services/Lakeview Center and the School District of Escambia County, Florida, for "Option 2/Work Readiness Training" 2003-2004
40. Cooperative Agreement and Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, Inc., 2003-2004
41.Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and the Florida Department of Health Escambia County Health Department for the Exceptional Student Educational Program 2003-2004
42. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and New Horizons of Northwest Florida, Inc., 2003-2004
43. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and ARC Gateway, Inc., 2003-2004
44. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Pyramid, Inc., 2003-2004
45. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and ARC Gateway/Sacred Heart Hospital 2003-2004
DELETED 46.
Pulled from D. Malishan’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 47.
Pulled from C. Thomas’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 48.
Pulled from C. Thomas’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 49.
Pulled from C. Thomas’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 50.
Pulled from C. Thomas’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED 51.
Pulled from C. Thomas’s Department after number
assigned
DELETED
52. Pulled from C. Thomas’s Department after
number assigned
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of July 2003
2. Check Register for the month of May 2003
3. Financial Statement for the month of May 2003
4. Financial Status Report
5. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
6. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $108.00
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $1,377.46
c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $1,228.50
d) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $177.25
e) Eric C. Eggen $250.00
f) Arthur A. Shimek, P.A. $300.00
g) George E. Loomis $410.00
7. Legal Services:
Risk Management Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $12,771.50
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $3,711.50
8. Budget Amendments
a) Resolution 8: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 8: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 9: Capital Projects Fund
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I and II for June 2003
b) Scrap Lists I, II, III and IV for June 2003
c) Disposal and Demolition of Three (3) Portable Classrooms at Workman Middle School
d) Removal of Stock Items from Record
10. Statement from Florida School Boards Attorney’s Association for 2004 membership dues
11. Statement from Florida School Boards Association for 2003-2004 annual dues
12. Statement from Florida Association of District School Superintendents for 2003-2004 annual dues
AMENDED 13. Escambia County District School Board Operational Audit for the Period July 1, 200 through June 30, 2002
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the “Escambia County District School Board Operational Audit for the Period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002, with quarterly updates to the Board, as to how these items are being corrected.” Motion was approved unanimously.
14. Budget Reduction Resolution
15. Write-off of Uncollectible Automobile Liability (A/L) Receivables
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK LOCATION
Carswell, Sandra Speech Lang Path 07/30/03 Hall Ctr
Centaure, Heather Teacher 04/28/03 West Pensacola
Eckert, Celeste Speech Lang Path 07/30/03 Hall Ctr
Hollingshead, Pamela Speech Lang Path 07/30/03 Hall Ctr
Merker, Amy Speech Lang Path 07/30/03 Hall Ctr
Meyer, Michele Speech Lang Path 07/30/03 Hall Ctr
Nall, Julie Law Enf Ins 05/16/03 George Stone (part-time)
Simon, Valerie Teacher 07/30/03 Cordova Park
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
-None
2. Professional
-None
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Greene, Lynn Warrington Elem FDLRS 06/02/03
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
-None
2. Reappointments
-None
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
-None
e. Resignations/Retirements
Abdo, Betty Teacher Dixon Ed Ctr 06/30/03 (Ret)
Addison, Sonya Teacher Spencer Bibbs 06/15/03
Ashley, Lou Teacher Bellview Mid 06/15/03
Barrow, Jennie Teacher on LOA Lipscomb 05/28/03
Beasley, Brenda Teacher Semmes 06/30/03 (Ret)
Blackburn, Carolyn Teacher Molino 06/30/03 (Ret)
Blount, Jozan Teacher Bellview Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Bosse, Louise Teacher Cook 06/15/03
Brewton, Hulda Teacher Bailey 06/30/03 (Ret)
Brock, Ireland Director Hall Ctr 06/30/03 (Ret)
Brosnaham, Billie Teacher Holm 06/30/03 (Ret)
Brune, Patricia Teacher Pine Forest 06/30/03 (Ret)
Bryant, Donald Teacher Brentwood Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Cathey, Erinn Teacher Weis 06/15/03
Check, Barbara Teacher Pine Forest 06/15/03
Cheese, Roscoe Counselor Escambia 06/30/03 (Ret)
Cobb, Clara Teacher Bratt 06/30/03 (Ret)
Connell, Kevin Teacher Tate 06/15/03
Crooke, Barbara Teacher Escambia 06/30/03 (Ret)
Davis, Wesley Director Hall Ctr 06/30/03 (Ret)
Demarest, Joyce Teacher Cordova Park 06/30/03 (Ret)
Donahue, Frances Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Dunwoody, Bobby Teacher Tate 06/30/03
Dwight, Kathleen Speech Lang Path Montclair 06/15/03
Edwards, Mary Teacher Ferry Pass Elem 06/30/03 (Ret)
Eiland, Carolyn Teacher George Stone 06/30/03 (Ret)
Etheredge, Nelda Teacher Jim Allen 06/30/03 (Ret)
Evans, Kathryn Principal Montclair 06/30/03 (Ret)
Freeman, Sarah Applied Tech Spec Hall Ctr 06/30/03 (Ret)
Garcia, Sarah Teacher Bellview Mid 06/15/03
Garvin, Rebecca Teacher Jim Allen 06/30/03 (Ret)
Gindl, Peter Teacher Tate 06/30/03 (Ret)
Gregory, Mary Teacher Pensacola 06/30/03 (Ret)
Hall, Helen Teacher Bratt 06/30/03 (Ret)
Hawk, Lisa Teacher Pensacola 05/28/03
Headley, Bonita Teacher Weis 06/30/03 (Ret)
Heinke, David Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 06/15/03
Hess, Joyce Teacher Hellen Caro 05/28/03 (Ret)
Hicks, Sharon Teacher Oakcrest 06/15/03
Hubbard, Shelley Teacher Ensley 06/15/03
Hucabee, John Dell Principal Ensley 06/30/03 (Ret)
Huhn, Nancy Teacher Pensacola 06/30/03 (Ret)
Jackson, Lisa Teacher Semmes 05/21/03 (Dis Ret)
Jackson, Loretta Teacher Bellview Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Kattau, Paul Asst Principal Washington 06/30/03 (Ret)
Kirk, Carolyn Teacher Tate 06/30/03 (Ret)
Knapp, Ronald Dean Brentwood Mid 06/15/03
Knecht, Kelley Teacher Bailey 06/15/03
Kyle, Gail Teacher Semmes 06/30/03 (Ret)
Ladner, Judith Asst Elem Principal Beulah 06/30/03 (Ret)
Legge, Sean Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 06/15/03
Lewis, Shirley Teacher Lincoln Park 06/30/03 (Ret)
Lovstrom, Joann Teacher ESEAL 06/30/03 (Ret)
McCorvey, Elvin Coordinator EEOC 06/30/03 (Ret)
McCorvey, Margie Teacher Semmes 06/30/03 (Ret)
McDermott, Barbara Teacher Pensacola Hi Comm 06/30/03 (Ret)
McMillan, Charline Teacher Pine Forest 06/15/03
Mills, Danny Teacher Byrneville 05/28/03 (Dis Ret)
Mills, Margaret Teacher Beulah 06/30/03 (Ret)
Mills, Rebecca Teacher Jim Allen 06/15/03
Mobley, Olga Teacher Myrtle Grove 06/30/03 (Ret)
Morain, Donna Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Moring, Marcella Teacher Pine Meadow 06/30/03 (Ret)
Myrick, Regina Teacher Bellview Elem 06/30/03 (Ret)
Nevin, Mary Teacher Montclair 06/15/03
Newman, Mary Psychologist Hall Ctr 06/30/03 (Ret)
Nims, James Teacher Warrington Elem 06/30/03 (Ret)
Opie, Deborah Teacher ESE/Hall Ctr 06/15/03
Peavy, James Teacher Bellview Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Pham, Nguyet Teacher West Pensacola 06/15/03
Pia, Phyllis Teacher Weis 06/30/03 (Ret)
Pierce, E D Route Manager Transportation 06/30/03 (Ret)
Poynter, Scott Teacher Tate 06/30/03 (Ret)
Prevatte, Judy Teacher Sherwood 06/30/03 (Ret)
Reser, Francoise Teacher Tate 05/28/03 (Ret)
Robinson, Sandra Teacher Juvenile Detention 06/30/03 (Ret)
Rockwell, Aliece Teacher Tate 06/15/03
Rogers, Danny Teacher Warrington Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Rogers, Marilyn Teacher Cordova Park 06/30/03 (Ret)
Ryle, Charles Teacher Bellview Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Ryle, Patricia Teacher Bellview Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Shelby, Linda Teacher Longleaf 06/30/03 (Ret)
Shepler, Margaret Teacher Northview 06/03/03 (Ret)
Shepler, Robert Teacher Northview 06/30/03 (Ret)
Smith, Carman Teacher Pine Forest 06/30/03 (Ret)
Smith, Ruth Teacher Pleasant Grove 06/30/03 (Ret)
Spearman, Kay Teacher Pensacola 06/30/03 (Ret)
Steed, Clifford Teacher Pensacola 06/15/03
Stewart, Evelyn Teacher Pensacola 06/30/03 (Ret)
Summerford, Neal Teacher Brownsville 06/30/03 (Ret)
Tate, Carolyn Teacher Montclair 06/30/03 (Ret)
Terry, Carolyn Teacher Ransom 06/30/03 (Ret)
Twarkins, Ferryn Principal West Pensacola 06/30/03 (Ret)
Valmus, Helen Teacher Sherwood 06/30/03 (Ret)
Vowell, Jenny Counselor Ferry Pass Elem 06/15/03
Waldrop, Robert Teacher Ransom 06/30/03 (Ret)
Ward, Helen Teacher Pensacola 06/30/03 (Ret)
Waters, Virginia Computer Operator Data Ctr 06/30/03 (Ret)
Watson, Florence Counselor Woodham 06/30/03 (Ret)
Williams, Carrie Counselor Ferry Pass Mid 06/30/03 (Ret)
Williams, Deborah Counselor Washington 07/15/03
Williams, George ROTC Ins Woodham 06/30/03 (Ret)
Williams, Margaret Teacher Lincoln Park 06/30/03 (Ret)
Williams, Nancy Teacher Ransom 06/15/03
f. Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
Cisneros, Donna Teacher/Pine Meadow 2003-04 School Year
*Duncan, Andrea Teacher/Ransom 8/01/03 – 5/26/04
*Huggins, Kiersten Teacher/Brown Barge 2003-04 School Year
*McLean, Julie Occupational Therapist/Hall Ctr 04/07/03-05/16/03
Torres, Lisa Teacher/Bailey 2003-04 School Year
*FMLA
2. The following instructional employees are returning from leave of absence:
Moorhead, Rhonda Teacher/Lipscomb 07/30/03 (part-time)
Whitner, Sherry Teacher/Beulah 07/30/03
3. Request approval for the following employees to work the month of June and to be paid their regular hourly rate of pay from the Tech Prep Grant administered through Pensacola Junior College:
Kathy Gilliland Pine Forest High
Patton Nevels West Florida High/George Stone
Karen Porter West Florida High
5. Request approval for Vicky Yelder to work at the Outward Bound Facility and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from June 2 through July 25, 2003.
6. Request approval for the following instructional personnel to be employed for the Title I Migrant Technology Camp and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Seitz, Edward May 29 – July 25, 2003
Seitz, Freida May 29 – July 01, 2003
Seitz, Georgia May 29 – July 01, 2003
Smith, Sharon May 29 – July 01, 2003
Hallford, Linda May 29 – July 01, 2003
Khatena, Renee May 29 – July 01, 2003
Zeiler, Linda May 29 – July 01, 2003
7. The following personnel are working extended-school-year at Escambia Westgate:
Centaure, Heather McGill, Barbara
Grimm, Alfred Meyer, Judith
Kendrick, Marie Parrish, Gretchen
Knowlton, Byron Patten, Mary
Martin, Rhonda Shields, Susan
Smith, Georgetta Watson, Phyllis
Wolcott, Mark
8. Request approval for Mary Jo Smith, Guidance Counselor at Northview, to work ten (10) days the month of July to complete the master schedule, academic histories and summer school alignment for credits and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay.
8.Request approval for Jeanette English to work at McMillan Learning Center for the Even Start Program from June 9 through 27 and to be paid at her hourly rate of pay from the Even Start budget.
9. Request approval for Lenora Shilston, Pre-K teacher, to work at McMillan Learning Center for the Even Start program from June 9 through 27 and to be paid at her hourly rate of pay from the Even Start Budget.
10. Request approval for the following guidance counselors to work five (5) days the month of July and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Calhoun, Michelle Pensacola
Early, Sandra Pensacola
Ferguson, Naomi Pensacola
Walker, Frank Pensacola
Lawson, Robert Pine Forest
McCorvey, John Pine Forest
McKibbon, Sherlyn Pine Forest
Williams, Amanda Pine Forest
Webre, Laurie Tate
Brown, Gina Tate
Telatovich, Linda Tate
Vickory, Mary Tate
Bordelon, Shirley Washington
Reeves, Cheryl Washington
Wells, Marilyn Washington
Williams, Deborah Washington
Porter, Karen West Florida High
Hoag, Amy West Florida High
Nesbitt, Marvetta Woodham
Gilmore, Kathy Woodham
Williams, Kathy Woodham
11. Request approval for Raymond Etters, Guidance Counselor at Escambia, to work 20 days during the month of July and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay.
12. The following personnel are working summer school at Carver/Century:
Johnson, Debra Jones, Susan
Thomas, Tegan Peasant, Mary
Hendrix, Deanna
13. Request approval for the Child Find Specialist to be returned to the Escambia County School District from the Okaloosa County School District effective July 1, 2003 as per agreement reached with the ESE Department and funded by FDLRS, Westgate Associate Center. Also, request that this position be advertised and placed on the Personnel Planning Document.
14. The following personnel are working summer school at Washington High:
Daniels, Chaun Rettig, Kent
Slover, Josephine Weatherford, Andy
Wells, Debra Bullington, Roy
Schlenker, Stephany Bell, Thomas
Miller, Sonia Dixon, Mary (2 days)
Bodree, Celestia Konecny, Donald
Jokerst, Pamela Davis, Michael
Richmond, Deborah (2 days) Valmus, Thomas
Culley, Edward McClendon, Carolyn
Jordan, Viola Grundin, Joe
Stanley, Shirley Ancona, Michael
Stewart, Evelyn Ables, Linda
Gross, Judith Jordan, Ardenia
Whedon, Scott Williams, Kathy
Smith, Barbara Gilmore, Kathy
Reynolds, John Nesbitt, Marvetta
Beck, Teresa (2 days) Etters, Raymond
Tanner, Barbara Cheese, Roscoe
Gonzalez, Melissa Webre, Laurie
Givens, Norma Telatovich, Linda
Lanclos, Paul (2 days) Vickory, Mary
Satterwhite, James (2 days) Brown, Gina
Vincent, Bill Bordelon, Shirley
Williams, Canel Reeves, Cheryl
Slaybaugh, Ernest (2 days) Williams, Deborah
Moorer, Lizzie Wells, Marilyn
Cox, Gerald (2 days) McKibbon, Sherlyn
Turner, Ramonia Smith, Mary Jo
Quinn, Marie Early, Sandra
Chodkiewicz, Candace Calhoun, Michelle
Martin, Twana Walker, Frank
Evans, Donna Ferguson, Naomi
Baker, Mary Gott, Andy (2 days)
Quina, Ron Billy, Cynthia
Keeler, Christina (2 days) Williams, David
Reeves, Joe (2 days) Brown, Keitha (2 days)
Washington, James (2 days) Gulley, Walter
Gilmore, Dale Ashler, Harrison
15. Request approval to establish the attached job description of Teacher on Special Assignment – Instructional Technology Mentor as approved in the Personnel Planning Document at the May 27, 2003 Board Meeting.
16. Request approval of attached resolution for District participation in the Panhandle Management Development Network for the 2003-2004 school year.
17. Request approval to adopt the attached amended Escambia School District Calendar to include one-half (1/2) early release days, employee holidays and work schedules.
(NOTE: This item was tabled from the May 20, 2003 Regular Meeting.) Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the amended Escambia 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 expressed 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. (NOTE: The following statement refers to the loss of annual leave for ten (10) and eleven (11) month employees due to a recent “finding” by the Auditor General.) She was concerned with the “fairness” of allowing this “past practice” to continue, due to the recent loss of annual leave for ten (10) and eleven (11) month employees.
Dr. Doug Garber, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, and Mr. Paul Fetsko, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, who expressed concerns with the motion on the floor (on behalf of Administrative and Professional/Technical salary schedule employees).
The Board recognized Sheila Romaine and Sharon Sudduth, who expressed their concerns regarding the motion on the floor.
Dr. Alan Scott, Director of Secondary Education, who expressed concerns with the motion on the floor (on behalf of Administrative salary schedule employees).
Ms. Finkelstein stated that “while it was unfortunate” that ten (10) and eleven (11) month employees lost their annual leave, it was “through no fault of the Board or the District.” She believed that the motion on the floor to eliminate the designated paid holidays during Winter Break, was a “very unfair thing to do” to eleven (11) and twelve (12) month Administrative and Professional/Technical salary schedule employees. Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh, Dr. DeWitt, Ms. Finkelstein and Mr. Clark voting “No.”
Motion made by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the amended Escambia School District Calendar (as presented), was approved unanimously.
2. Educational Support Personnel
a. Appointments
-No items submitted
b. Temporary Promotions
NAME FROM TO DATE
Eggleston, Elmer Cust Wrkr I Cust Supv 04/28/2003 WFL High WFL High 05/14/2003
Flowers, Patsy Sch Fin Spec Adm Sec III 05/12/2003 Ernest Ward Mid Risk Mgt 06/30/2003
McCall, Donna Admin Clerk II Sch Fin Spec 05/21/2003 Ernest Ward Ernest Ward 06/11/2003
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE DATE LOCATION
Battle, Sharon V. Sch Bus Oper 05/09/2003 Transp
Bradford, Rosalie (Ret) Parent Ed. 05/31/2003 Helen Caro
Buckley, Mary (Ret) FS Asst I 05/23/2003 McArthur
Casey Jr., Essex Cust Wrkr I 05/28/2003 Bailey Mid
Clark, Suzanne S. TA Spec 05/22/2003 Oakcrest El
Colston, Barbara Cust Wrkr I 05/16/2003 Hall Center
Fox, Rebecca (Ret) Admin Clerk II 05/30/2003 Human Res
Godwin, Eula Mae (Ret) FS Mgr I 05/23/2003 Bratt Elem
Lindstrom, JoAnne TA Spec 05/05/2003 Bailey Mid
Peterson, Nicholia Cust Wrkr I 05/23/2003 Pine Meadow
Richardson, Connor Cust Wrkr I 04/28/2003 Jim Allen
Sims, Evelyn (Ret) FS Asst I 05/23/2003 Semmes
Taylor, Trina C. TA Spec 05/30/2003 Ransom Mid
Tolbert, Clara (Ret) FS Asst I 05/23/2003 Semmes
Williamson, Ola Mae (Ret) TA Spec 05/22/2003 Transp
Winslow, Retta J. (Ret) Sch Bus Oper 05/31/2003 Transp
d. Terminations
Fay, Gail Cut Wrkr I 04/21/2003* Blue Angels
(*Documents received after May agenda deadline.)
e. Suspensions
- Employee #5501-0581-3, Custodial Worker I at West Pensacola Elementary, be suspended without pay for seven (7) 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 principal at West Pensacola Elementary.
f. Dismissals
-No items submitted
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON
Godwin, James W. CWI/Bailey Mid 05/23/03-07/15/03 Medical
Morris, Belinda CWI/Bellview Elem 05/29/03-05/22/04 Personal
Sanders, Vivian CWI/Century/Carver 05/29/03-08/04/03 Personal
Schultz, Arthur (Ext.) AC/Ref Mech I/Maint 05/05/03-06/13/03 Military
Williams, Edna ECA/McMillan 05/29/03-07/16/03 Medical
h. Special Requests
-No items submitted
3. Risk Management
DELETED a.
Trailer Resident – Washington High School
DELETED b.
Asbestos Abatement – Century Elementary
DELETED
c. Asbestos Abatement – Westgate School
DELETED d.
Asbestos Abatement – West Pensacola Elementary
e. Property Insurance
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
a. Educational Equity Act Annual Update
D. Purchasing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
Approved:
1. Bid Award: Security Surveillance System for West Florida High School of Advanced Technology, Bid #033102
2. Bid Award: Diesel Truck Purchase, Bid #033603
3. Bid Award: General Food Products for School Cafeterias, Bid #033003
DELETED 4.
Bid Award: Lawn Mowing Services, Bid #033402
5. Bid Extension: Paint Products, Bid #004502
6. Bid Renewal: Baked Goods, Bid #023503
7. Bid Renewal: Computer Maintenance Agreement, RFP #014204
8. Bid Renewal: Courier Services, RFP #022701
9. Bid Renewal: Dishwashing Detergent, Bid #014003
10. Bid Renewal: Food Service Cleaning Supplies, Bid #024403
11. Bid Renewal: Slush-Type Beverages, Bid #004803
12. Bid Renewal: Cleaning & Degreasing Kitchen Exhaust System, Bid #014702
13. Bid Renewal: Crackers and Chips, Bid #023403
14. Bid Renewal: Fresh Shell and Liquid Whole Eggs, Bid #023603
15. Bid Renewal: Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Agreement, Bid #024302
16. Bid Renewal: Garbage Disposal, Bid #013902
17. Bid Renewal: A La Carte Food Items, Bid #023303
18. Bid Renewal: Maintenance Agreement for Refrigeration Equipment, Bid #59-99
19. Bid Extension: Full HVAC Maintenance Agreement, Bid #005302
20. Bid Extension: Tile Floor Covering, Bid #60-99
21. Bid Renewal: Physical Examinations for School Bus Drivers, Bid #014604
22. Bid Renewal: Natural Flavored Beverages and Dairy Products, Bid #023203
AMENDED 23. Bid Extension: Portable Building Leases, Bid #42-95 & RFP #55-97
24. Agreement Renewal: IBM Mainframe Equipment Maintenance and System Software Support
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the “Agreement Renewal: IBM Mainframe Equipment Maintenance and System Software Support,” with the software maintenance purchase to be on a quarterly (rather than annual) basis, was approved 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”
25. Agreement Renewal: Optical Mark Readers Maintenance and Support
26. Agreement Renewal: Energy Management Services- Monitoring & Verification Services
27. Agreement Renewal: Administration of Hepatitis B Shots
28. Agreement Renewal: Maintenance and Support for Meridan SL1 Phone and Voice Mail Systems
29. Agreement Renewal: Pre-Employment Drug Testing
30. Agreement Renewal: Novell GroupWise Software License
31. Agreement Renewal: Energy Management Services- Preventative Maintenance Services for HVAC Equipment
32. Bid Renewal: Employee Assistance Program, RFP #102-90
33. Bid Renewal: Worker’s Compensation Managed Care Arrangement, RFP #11-99
AMENDED 34. Security Surveillance System For Bellview Middle School
35. Apple Computers for Molino Park Elementary School
DELETED
36. Scientific Learning “Fast ForWord “ Software
for Various Schools
37. SRA Curriculum for Various Schools
38. Dell Computers for A. K. Suter Elementary School
DELETED
39. Don Johnston Reading Software for Exceptional Student
Education
40. Self-Insurer Assessment Fee
41. Furniture for Carver Century K-8 School
42. Xerox Copier for Evaluation Services
DELETED
43. Maintenance and Support Agreement for Enterasys Network
Core Switches
44. Ceiling for Media Center at Ferry Pass Middle School
45. Pearson “Knowledge Box” Software for Various Schools
46. Riverdeep “Destination Math Series” Software for Various Schools
47. Flooring in Locker Rooms at Warrington Middle School
48. Asbestos Consulting Services for Ferry Pass Elementary and Wedgewood Middle Schools
49. Materials for Installation of Ramps and Steps for Portables at Oakcrest and West Pensacola Elementary Schools
50. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #243526 (Damian’s Enterprises)
51. Furniture for Facility and Staff of Molino Park Elementary School
52. Bid Award: Capital Improvement Building, Repair Existing Roof
53. Bid Award: Central Warehouse Power Transfer Switch
54. Bid Award: Escambia High School Elevator Addition
55. Bid Award: Pine Forest High School Gymnasium Addition & Renovations
56. Bid Award: School District Portable Moving Services
57. Bid Award: O.J. Semmes Elementary School Media Center
58. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #247572 (R. W. Born Mechanical, Inc.)
59. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #235550 (R. D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
60. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #237117 (A. E. New Jr. Inc.)
61. Change Notice #9 to Purchase Order #235750 (Greenhut Construction Co. Inc.)
62. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #232520 (Reynolds Construction Co. Inc.)
63. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #248686 (A. E. New Jr. Inc.)
64. Bid Award: Sound System For Athletic Fields
65. Allie Yniestra Elementary School Window Replacement
66. District-Wide Roof Survey Recommendations
ADD 67. Asbestos Abatement Services for Escambia Westgate
ADD 68. Asbestos Abatement Services for Carver Century K-8 School
ADD 69. Asbestos Abatement Services for West Pensacola Elementary School
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve “Asbestos Abatement Services for Escambia Westgate” (Item V.D.67), “Asbestos Abatement Services for Carver Century K-8 School” (Item V.D.68), and “Asbestos Abatement Services for West Pensacola Elementary School” (Item V.D.69). Upon inquiry by Mrs. Stidham, Mr. John Dombroskie, Director of Purchasing and Business Affairs, that since these three (3) projects would be ‘piggybacking’ off a UWF Bid (#02/ITB-03T/ES), no other procurement action was needed. Motion was approved unanimously.
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
Approved:
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Bellview Elementary, Spencer Bibbs Elementary and O.J. Semmes Elementary School General Renovations
2. Northview High School Wet Detention Pond
3. Scenic Heights Elementary and Workman Middle School General Renovations
4. Navy Point Elementary School Cafeteria
B. Miscellaneous
1. Pre-Qualification of Contractors
2. Maintenance
-No items submitted
3. Transportation
-No items submitted
4. School Food Services
-No items submitted
F. Student Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
G. Internal Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Internal Funds
a. Bellview Middle School for fiscal year 2001-02
b. Brentwood Middle School for fiscal year 2001-02
c. Brown Barge Middle School for fiscal year 2001-02
d. Ernest Ward Middle School for fiscal year 2001-02
e. George Stone Center for fiscal year 2001-02
f. Montclair Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02
g. Navy Point Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02
h. Northview High School for fiscal year 2001-02
i. Pleasant Grove Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02
j. Ransom Middle School for fiscal year 2001-02
k.Weis Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02
2. Inventory Adjustment Reports
3. Other
-No items submitted
VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
-No items submitted
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
1. Appointment to the Board of Directors for the Community Action Program Committee – Linda Finkelstein
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to appoint Mr. Ronnie Clark to the Board of Directors for the Community Action Program Committee, was approved unanimously.
B. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Student Recommendations
NOTE: ITEM NUMBER 4 (Student Number 03-206-1251), Requests to Address the Board
ITEM NUMBER 25 (Student Number 03-248-671), Requests Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 26 (Student Number 03-249-671), Requests Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 27 (Student Number 03-250-671), Requests Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 28 (Student Number 03-251-671), Requests Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 29 (Student Number 03-252-671), Requests Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 30 (Student Number 03-253-671), Requests Formal Hearing
ITEM NUMBER 31 (Student Number 03-254-671), Requests Formal Hearing
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendations for Items 1 through 3, Items 5 through 24 and Items 32 through 37, with Items 25 through 31 requesting formal hearings, was approved unanimously.
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for Item 4.
The Board recognized Roy Crutchfield, who stated that he was very “impressed with the professionalism” of the Superintendent’s appointees who conducted the formal hearing for student number 03-206-1251.
Motion was unanimously approved.
(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 03-164-221 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.
(2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-192-851 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.
(3) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-198-851 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. 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.
REQUEST TO ADDRESS THE BOARD (4) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 03-206-1251 not be expelled from public schools of Escambia County.
(5) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-211-211 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. 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 03-214-211 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 03-215-211 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.
(8) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-222-211 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.
(9) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-225-211 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.
(10) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-226-591, 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.
(11) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-227-591 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 03-228-521 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.
(13) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-229-121 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 03-230-1231 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.
(15) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-235-591 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.
(16) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-239-591 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 03-240-061 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.
(18) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-241-061 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.
(19) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-242-1231 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.
(20) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-243-1231 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.
(21) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-244-061 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.
(22) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-245-1231 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.
(23) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-246-221 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.
(24) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-247-221 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (25) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-248-671 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (26) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-249-671 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and first semester 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (27) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-250-671 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (28) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-251-671 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and the 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (29) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-252-671 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (30) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-253-671 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.
REQUEST FORMAL HEARING (31) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-254-671 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and the 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.
(32) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-255-951 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.
(33) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-256-061 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.
(34) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-257-862 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.
(35) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-258-1231 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.
(36) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-259-1251 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.
(37) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-261-951 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.
AMENDED/ADD
2. Recommend that employee number 499317 be terminated
effective June 17, 2003, based on misconduct and neglect of duty as
more specifically noticed to the employee through separate
letter. Recommend that the Board accept the resignation of
employee number 499317 effective June 13, 2003.
Motion made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the resignation of employee number 499317, effective June 13, 2003, was unanimously approved.
ADD 3. Justification for Position of Coordinator of Information Services
(NOTE: This issue was previously addressed at the May 27, 2003 Special Meeting.) Motion was made by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to reinstate the position of Coordinator I – Information Services (Cost Center 4008). Motion was seconded by Mr. Clark for discussion purposes. At that point, the Superintendent and his staff provided justification for the reinstatement of this position. Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Clark and Mrs. Stidham and Ms. Finkelstein expressed “financial” concerns and stated that they would not support the motion on the floor. Motion failed 4 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “Yes.”
ADD4. Justification for Position of Coordinator of Safety, Health and Environmental Operations
(NOTE: This issue was previously addressed at the May 27, 2003 Special Meeting.) Motion was made by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to reinstate the position of Coordinator IV – Safety, Health and Environmental Operations (Cost Center 4302). Motion was seconded by Ms. Finkelstein for discussion purposes. At that point, the Superintendent and his staff provided justification for the restatement of this position. Mrs. Stidham was not convinced that the duties of this position could not be merged into another position and therefore, would not support the motion on the floor. Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Mrs. Stidham and Dr. DeWitt voting “No.”
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL
1. Contract renewals for legal services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the following:
a. Steven J. Baker, Esquire
b. Robert W. Kievit, Esquire (Kievit, Kelly & Odom)
c. Joseph M. Hammons, Esquire (Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker)
AMENDED d. Francisco M. Negron, Jr., Esquire
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Ms. Finkelstein, to approve “Contract renewals for legal services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the following: (a) Steven J. Baker, Esquire; (b) Robert W. Kievit, Esquire; (c) Joseph M. Hammons, Esquire; and (d) Francisco M. Negron, Jr., Esquire.” Mrs. Bergosh had concerns with the contract renewal for Francisco M. Negron, Jr., Esquire [Item (d)] and requested that the item be voted on separately. Mrs. Bergosh offered a substitute motion to “take out last contract [Item (d)] and vote on it separately.” Substitute motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt and approved 4 to 1, with Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.” Motion by Mrs. Stidham, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh to approve “Contract renewals for legal services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the following: (a) Steven J. Baker, Esquire; (b) Robert W. Kievit, Esquire; and (c) Joseph M. Hammons, Esquire,” was unanimous. Motion was made by Mrs. Bergosh, to postpone “Contract renewal for legal services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr., Esquire [Item (d)] until the June 24, 2003 Special Meeting.” Motion died for a lack of a second. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to postpone “Contract renewal for legal services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr., Esquire [Item (d)] until the November Regular Meeting (at which time the current contract would end),” failed 3 to 2, with Mr. Clark, Mrs. Stidham and Ms. Finkelstein voting “No.” Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, to approve “Contract renewal for legal services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Francisco M. Negron, Jr., Esquire.” Motion was seconded by Mr. Clark for discussion purposes. Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Bergosh expressed concerns with several clauses in this particular contract, that were “not equitable to those of other employees in the District.” Motion was approved 3 to 2, with Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Bergosh voting “No.”
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
____________________ _________________________
Superintendent Chair