THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, JULY 24, 2003

The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m., in the Board Room, at the Dr. Vernon McDaniel Building, 215 West Garden Street, 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. (was not present)

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul

I. CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Finkelstein called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

II. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

On motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, adoption of the agenda was approved unanimously.

III. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE 2003-2004 TENTATIVE BUDGET AND TENTATIVE MILLAGE

Motion made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve for advertising, the 2003-2004 Tentative Budget and Tentative Millage, was unanimous.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:31 p.m.

Attest: Approved:

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Superintendent Chair