THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
MINUTES,
The
School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public Forum at
Chair: Ms. Linda Finkelstein
Vice
Chair: Mrs. Cary Stidham
(was not present)
Board
Members: Mrs. Carissa Bergosh
Mr.
Ronnie L. Clark (entered the Regular
Meeting at
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
Mrs. Peggy Pilcher gave the invocation and Mr. Ted Kirchharr led the pledge of allegiance.
The Board recognized the following speakers who
addressed various subjects:
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “A”)
Name Issue
Holly Terrell
Bonnie Exner Opposition
to Combination of Civics and American History Courses
(NOTE: Mr. Clark entered the Regular Meeting at
Gail Husbands Elementary
Grading Policy
Delona Ham Loss of
Annual Leave for Ten (10) and Eleven (11) Month Personnel
Tammy Buzbee Loss of
Annual Leave for Ten (10) and Eleven (11) Month Personnel
I.
CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Ms. Finkelstein called the
Regular Meeting to order at
II.
PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “B”)
A. Permission to Adopt
AMENDED 1. Notice of Intent
to Adopt Revisions to
Motion was made by Ms. Finkelstein, to adopt Revisions to
School District Rules, Chapter 3 with the revision of 3.02 “Office of School
Choice,” as outlined in handouts that she had provided at the table; and with
the addition of Section 3.17 “Charter School Reporting,” as outlined in a
handout provided at the table by Dr. DeWitt.
Motion was seconded by Mr. Clark and approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham
absent for vote.
AMENDED 2. Notice of Intent
to Adopt Revisions to
Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt
Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 2.
Motion was made by Mrs. Bergosh, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to revise item 3(a) under section 2.19, to read: “Upon
honorable completion of military obligations, personnel shall present
themselves to the Human Resources Department within 30 days as of
the date of official release to be eligible for re-employment.” Mrs. Bergosh explained that this revision
would correspond with the Uniform Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights
Act (USERRA). Motion to revise item 3(a) under section 2.19, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote. Ms. Finkelstein called for public hearing,
however there were no speakers. Original
motion to adopt Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 2, was approved 4
to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
3. Notice of Intent to Adopt
Amendment to
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to
adopt Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-7.11(1) – Students with Serious
Communicable Diseases. Ms. Finkelstein
called for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was approved to 4 to 0, with Mrs.
Stidham absent for vote.
4. Notice of Intent to Adopt
“The Jennifer W. Pierce Media and
Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to
adopt “The Jennifer W. Pierce Media and
5. Notice of Intent
to Adopt Emergency Amendment to
(NOTE: This emergency rule change permits the Board to appoint an interim
Audit Committee Chair in the event of a vacancy and removes the prohibition
against Committee Members serving consecutive terms.) Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by
Mr. Clark, to adopt Emergency Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) –
Audit Committee. Ms. Finkelstein called
for public hearing, however there were no speakers. Motion was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham
absent for vote.
Appointment of Interim Audit Committee
Chair
Motion by Ms.
Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Clark, to appoint Mr. Mike Adkins as interim Audit
Committee Chair, was approved 3 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No” and Mrs.
Stidham absent for vote.
B.
Permission to Advertise
AMENDED 1. Notice of Intent
to Advertise Revisions to
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve for
advertising Revisions to School District Rules, Chapter 4, was approved 4 to 0,
with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
2. Notice of Intent to
Advertise Amendment to
Motion was made by Dr.
DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve for advertising School District Rule
6Gx17-(4)A.2 – Student Dress Code, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham
absent for vote.
3. Notice of Intent
to Advertise Amendment to
Motion by Mr.
Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve for advertising Amendment to School
District Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) – Audit Committee, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs.
Stidham absent for vote.
THE FOLLOWING
ITEM WAS MOVED FORWARD: Administrative
Transfers/Appointments (Item VII.B.1)
The Superintendent presented his recommendations for
Administrative Transfers/Appointments.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs.
Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative
appointment of Patricia Kerrigan, from Acting Principal/Brown Barge Middle
School to Principal/Brown Barge Middle School, effective
Motion
by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s
recommendation for the administrative transfer of Steve Marcanio, from
Principal/Brown Barge Middle School to Principal/Bellview Middle School,
effective
Motion
was made by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the
administrative transfer of Elizabeth Miller, from Principal/Bellview Middle
School to Assistant Principal/Wedgewood Middle School, effective
The
Board recognized Sheila Romaine, who expressed her thoughts regarding this
issue.
Motion
failed 3 to 1, with Dr. DeWitt, Ms. Finkelstein and Mr. Clark voting “No” and
Mrs. Stidham absent for vote. The
Superintendent requested that Board Members state for the record, their ‘good
cause’ for rejecting his recommendation.
Mr. Negron advised the Superintendent that the Board had already
expressed ‘good cause’ during discussion, however, for clarity purposes, he
suggested that a Board Member offer a motion to adopt that ‘good cause’. As suggested by Mr. Negron, Mr. Clark moved
to adopt the Superintendent’s rationale for removing Mrs. Miller from her
principal position, as ‘good cause’ for rejecting the Superintendent’s
recommendation for the administrative transfer of Mrs. Miller to an assistant
principal position. Motion was seconded
by Dr. DeWitt and approved 3 to 1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No” and Mrs.
Stidham absent for vote.
Motion
by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to accept the Superintendent’s
recommendation for the administrative appointment of David Thompson, from
Dean/Bellview Middle School to Assistant Principal/Bellview Middle School,
effective
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark,
to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation for the administrative
appointment of Larry Reid from Assistant Principal/Escambia High School to
Acting Principal/Wedgewood Middle School, effective
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to approve the
minutes as listed (Items 1 though 7), was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham
absent for vote.
IV.
COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. Stellar Employee Recognition
The Superintendent announced that Ms. Jacqueline
Beck, Teacher Aide at
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
(CAC) for Facilities –
Due to the absence of Mrs.
Stidham, no report from the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities
was given.
4. Citizens Advisory Committee
(CAC) for Human Resources and Minority Recruitment and Retention – Ronnie Clark
Mr. Clark stated that the
committee had discussed items related to “human resources” that were pending
for this meeting. The committee had also
expressed their desire to see the final report from the Superintendent’s
Council for Teacher Recruitment and Retention by October 2003.
5. Presentation of Resolution –
John DeWitt
Dr. DeWitt moved for
adoption of the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Ted Kirchharr has served the Escambia County School District for eighteen and a half years in various managerial positions including Deputy Superintendent, Director of Maintenance, Director of Facilities and Assistant Superintendent of Operations; and
WHEREAS, Ted Kirchharr has been instrumental in bringing awareness and knowledge to the School District in areas such as total quality management, accountability and reporting and organizational change, all which have enhanced the operation of the School District; and
WHEREAS, Ted Kirchharr leads by example, setting a high ethical and moral work standard; and
WHEREAS, Ted Kirchharr is committed to serving students of Escambia County, Florida and his community by generously giving of his time and talents, not only through his position with School District, but through many civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, Ted Kirchharr has established a positive and trusting work relationship with the School Board of Escambia County, Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County, Florida hereby recognizes Ted Kirchharr’s exemplary work and expresses its appreciation by the joint signing of this Resolution by School Board Members.
BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be included in the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Ted Kirchharr, Assistant Superintendent for Operations, friend and colleague.
Motion was seconded by Mr.
Clark and approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote. Mr. Kirchharr came forward to accept the
resolution and was extended “best wishes” in the new position he recently
accepted with a private sector company.
6. African American Arts
Festival – Cox Communications
Representatives from Cox
Communication, advised the Board that the first annual African American Heritage
Black History Arts Festival would be held
ADD 7. National Arts and
Humanities Month Resolution
The Superintendent read the following resolution:
WHEREAS,
the month of October has been recognized for several years as National Arts and
Humanities Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations, communities,
states, the White House, and Congress; and
WHEREAS,
arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect, and
imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS,
the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; and
WHEREAS,
arts education research and findings suggest the following:
The
arts help close the achievement gap, especially among disadvantaged youth.
The
arts improve the academic skills essential for reading and language
development.
The
arts build strong mathematical skills.
The
arts advance the motivation to learn.
The
arts promote positive social development.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby
proclaim the month of October as
NATIONAL ARTS AND
HUMANITIES MONTH
and we call upon our administrators,
teachers, and students to celebrate and promote the arts and culture in our
nation and in our schools and to specifically encourage the greater
participation of children in educational programs and activities in the arts
and humanities.
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be included in the minutes of
the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Sandra Durr, Fine
Arts Specialist.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to adopt the
resolution for “National Arts and Humanities Month,” was approved 4 to 0, with
Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
V.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were
pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate vote: Item V.C.1.c “seventh one
from the bottom” by Ms. Finkelstein; Item V.C.1.f.9 by Dr. DeWitt; Item
V.C.1.f.13 by Ms. Finkelstein; Item V.C.3.b by Dr. DeWitt; Item V.D.1 by Ms.
Finkelstein; Item V.D.4, Item V.D.5 and Item V.D.6 by Dr. DeWitt; and Item V.D.15
by Mr. Clark. On motion by Dr. Dewitt
and second by Mr. Clark, the Consent Agenda, except for items pulled, was
approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
A. Curriculum
and Instruction
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “C”)
1. Non-binding Cooperative Agreement Among the
School Board of
2. Research-Based
3. Public Charter Schools Federal Grant Program, Dissemination Grant
Application for Ruby J. Gainer Charter School
4. Learning
for Life Character Education Program Grant
5. Targeted
School and Instructional Enhancement Grant
6.
7. 2003-2004
School Improvement Plans and 2002-2003 End of Year Reports
8. Uniform
Guidelines
9. Addendum to the Agreement between the School
Board of
10. Project
Challenge 2003-2004; Intervention Plan 2004-2005
11. Cooperative Agreement Between the
AMENDED 12. Agreement Between
13. Agreement between the School Board of
14. Dual Enrollment/District Inter-institutional Articulation
Agreement Between the District Board of Trustees of the Pensacola Junior
College and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida
15. Professional Services Agreement for Human Resources Management
Development
16. Professional Services Agreement for Human Resources Management
Development (HRMD) Consultant
17. Agreement to Provide Therapy Services Between the
AMENDED 18. Agreement Between Maxim Healthcare
Services, Inc., and the School Board of
AMENDED 19. Contract for Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology Services between Rehab Works, Inc.
the School Board of
B. FINANCE
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “D”)
1.
Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month
of October 2003
2.
Check Register for the month of August 2003
3. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal expenses
4. Legal Services:
General
Fund
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,115.50
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 276.50
c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 138.09
d) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 352.50
e) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 167.60
f) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 94.50
5. Legal Services:
a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 10,373.30
b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 641.00
6. Authorizing Agreement
7. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized
Assets:
a)
Auction Lists I, II, III and IV for September 2003
b)
Scrap Lists I and II for September 2003
c)
Removal from Inventory Portable #280
AMENDED 8. Financial Status Report on
Projects and Grants as of
AMENDED 9. Update on
Response to Escambia County District School Board’s Operational Audit for the
period
10. Payroll Deduction for Foundation for Excellence, Inc.
C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “E”)
1. Instructional/Professional
a. Appointments
NAME POSITION DATE WORK
LOCATION
Alidor, Bernard Teacher
Allen, James Teacher
Anderson, Walter Teacher
Bankester, Larry Teacher
Beagle, Jim Assistant Director
Bloch, Rachel Teacher
Brackin, James Teacher
Brake, Louie Teacher
Brand,
Brown, Barbara Teacher
Brown, David Teacher
Byous, Martha Teacher
Cichon Meach, Loretta Occupational Therapist
Crane, Karen Teacher
Cutler,
DeWise, Joseph Teacher
Dunwoody, Bobby Teacher
DELETED Edgar, Jeffery Teacher 09/04/03 Wedgewood
Fillingim, Patsy Teacher
Freeman, Lynda Teacher
Garrett, Annie Teacher
Gengler, Lisa Teacher
Grant, Rosalind Teacher
Greene, Denise Teacher
Halliday, Claire Speech Lang Path
Hill, Brigit Teacher
Hill, Michele Teacher
Hinds, Raymond Teacher
Jenkins, Princesse Teacher
Johnson, Mary Teacher
Jordan, John Teacher
Klickovich, Michelle Teacher
Lamont, Jeffrey Teacher
Lang, Yvonne Teacher
McGahan, Marcy Teacher
Miller, Kara Teacher
Nelson, Byron Teacher
Nichols, Jimmie Teacher
Noble,
Oaks, Richard Teacher
Paxton, Brianne Teacher
Register, E Alison Teacher
Robbins, Jan Teacher
Rodgers, Christina Teacher
Rohr, Randall Teacher
Roper, Letisha Teacher
Roush, Melissa Teacher
Schultz, Cheri Teacher
Stanford, Flannery Teacher
Steele, Julie Teacher
Street, Olleda Teacher
Sublett, Stephen Teacher
Sumrall, Drew Teacher
Templeton, Carol Teacher
Troyer, Jennifer Teacher
Venable, Sallie Teacher
Venghaus-Netzler, M Teacher
Ward, Alan Teacher
Ward, Theresa Teacher
Whittle, Susan Teacher
Williams,
Wilson, Katherine Teacher
Wise, Amber Teacher
Wise, Richard Teacher
b. Reappointments
1. Annual
NAME LOCATION DATE
Andrews, Linda Northview
Booker, Tonita Pine
Forest
Davis, Tammie Bellview
Mid
Johnson, Laura Northview
Jokerst,
Pamela
Kersh,
Jennifer Clubbs
Little,
Bettye Semmes
Morrissette, Lisa Semmes
Podojil, Marilyn
Rivas, Dorothy Longleaf
Ryder, Paula
Stewart, Pamela Northview
2. Professional
NAME LOCATION
Schoolfield, Zerlene
3. 4th Year Annual
-None
c. Transfers
NAME FROM TO DATE
Anderson, Walter Wedgewood Washington
Binion, Sheila McArthur ESE/Hall Ctr
Bradley, David
Clements, Karen
Counselman, Jennifer Spencer Bibbs McArthur
Cronk, Lora
Davis, Joann Sid Nelson Washington
Dorman, Susan
Dumas, Glenn Ernest Ward Ferry Pass Mid
Fisher, Edward
Freeny, Charles
Gillies, Cliff
Grady, Tina Navy Point Hellen Caro
Holmes, Carolann
Humphreys, Mark
Jimenez, Miranda Oakcrest Weis
Jones, Lenore Wedgewood McArthur
Knight, Connie Wedgewood Holm
McKinnon, Susan
Moss, Lisa Hallmark/Ensley
Mullen, Pamela
Sanders,
Segers, Nelda Bellview Mid
Motion was made by Ms.
Finkelstein, seconded by Mrs. Bergosh, to accept the Superintendent’s
recommendation for the instructional/professional transfer of Nelda Segers from
The Board recognized Bob
Husbands, Executive Director of Escambia NEA UniServe, who advised that it was
specifically forbidden by contract, for a member of the teacher bargaining unit
to be paid on a salary schedule other than the instructional salary
schedule. He noted that the
Motion was approved 3 to 1,
with Dr. DeWitt voting “No” and Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
Later in the meeting, Mr.
Clark stated that he had registered an incorrect vote on this item. At the advice of Mr. Negron, Ms. Finkelstein
moved to reconsider “the motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation
for the instructional/professional transfer of Nelda Segers from
Sellier,
Shilling, Barbara Lipscomb FDLRS/Westgate
Shilling, Samuel
Theriot, David Weis Ensley
Valliere, Sonja Clubbs Workman
Yelverton, Mark Bellview Mid Weis
d. Out-of-Field
1. Appointments
Ball, Cathy Teacher
Bateman, Lucinda Teacher
ADD Davis, Judith Teacher
ADD Edgar, Jeffrey Teacher
Hanson, Heather Teacher
Johnson, Margaret Teacher
2. Reappointments
Smith, Christopher Tate
3. Transfers
-None
4. Other
Cormier, Lee
ADD Freeman, Christi Bellview Mid
ADD Gamble, Linda
Griffith, Mary Woodham
Haynes, Sheila
Julian, Kim
Parker, Obreonne Northview
Potter, Melia
Renfro, Rebecca
Replogle, Ruth
Wise, Ty Washington
e. Resignations/Retirements
Allen, Kimberly Teacher Washington
Archer, Katharine Teacher Sherwood
Barton, Tiffany Auditor Internal Auditing
Beaulieu, Ardeli Teacher
Booth, Audrey Teacher
Brown, David Teacher Tate
Buchheit, Roshonne Teacher
Harpole, Sara Teacher Edgewater
Harrison, Ginger Speech
Lang Path
Holk-Vaughnes, Laura Teacher Woodham
Holley, Gene Teacher Clubbs
Kessler, Gloria Teacher
Longcrier, Wendy Teacher Bellview Mid
Morris, Catherine Teacher Semmes
Murray, Sara Teacher Brown Barge
Richardson, Michael Teacher Washington
Simmons, Allen Teacher
Stanley, James Teacher Woodham
Stern,
Sullivan, Robert Teacher
Sutton, William Teacher
Ustick, Perry Teacher
Wetzel, Roberta Teacher Bailey
Whipple, Suzette Teacher
f.
Special Requests
1. Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the
following personnel:
*Runnels, Kurstin Teacher/West FL High
*FMLA
2. The following instructional employee is returning from leave of
absence:
DeWise,
Maria Teacher/Spencer Bibbs
3. Request
approval to extend DROP for the following instructional employees for the
2003-04 school year and that they be placed on annual contract:
Therriault, Russell Teacher/Ransom
4. Correct
beginning date for Robbie Hammac, teacher at Bratt to read
5. Rescind appointments of the
following Speech Language Pathologists who declined the positions for the
2003-04 school year:
Celeste Eckert
Michele Meyer
6. Request approval for Carolyn
Stallworth, teacher at Tate High to work the month of June and to be paid at
her regular hourly rate of pay to update software and install new
computers. She is to be paid from
Educational Technology Funds.
AMENDED 7. Request approval for the following
instructional employees at Pine Forest High to work Saturday detention for the
2003-04 school year and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay. They are to be paid from Advanced
Placement Add on Allocation Vending Machine Flowthrough Allocation Funds.
Aydelott, Randy Legassey,
David
Bergstrom, George Mangram,
Greg
Creel, Jeff Messer,
Lyle
Culley, Edward Perkins,
Flick, Bruce Pollard,
Jerry
Humphreys, Mark Reyes,
Roberto
Rigby, David
8. Request approval for instructional employee #899533 be terminated
under Florida Statute §231.36 – 97 Day Rule effective
9. Request approval to add Teacher on Special Assignment/Roy Hyatt
Environmental Center under the Science Department on the Personnel Planning
Document.
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the
10. Correct FMLA date for Tina
Ross, teacher at Pleasant Grove to read
AMENDED 11. Request approval
of the revised attached Performance Based Pay for School Administrators.
12. For Board Information:
Report the death of Lawrence Young, Band Director at Wedgewood on
13. For Board Information:
Report on updated Personnel Planning Document for the 2003-04 school year.
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein,
seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to postpone this item to the October Regular Meeting,
was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
2. Educational Support
Personnel
a. Appointments
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Anderson, Cathy (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Barker, Dewey (Prom) Strkpr/Whse
Tech III
Barton, Tiffany Accountant
II
Benson, Inez Fd
Srvc Asst I
Bonner, Jack R. (Prom) Electrician
II
Bradshaw, Susan Admin
Clerk II
Broussard, JoAnn (Prom) Acctg
Spec II
Bryant, Connie (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Cain, Jewelle (Prom) Fd
Srvc Asst II
Carpenter, Lara Tchr
Asst Spec
Claggett, Angela (Prom) Sch
Finance Spec
Collier, Suzanne (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Cooper, Donna (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Creighton, Mary (Prom) Ed
Interpreter
Dykes, Kimberly (Prom) Sch
Data Spec II
Fischer, Ramona Admin
Clerk II
Flowers, Patsy (Prom) Admin
Sec III
Fortney, Annette (Prom) Sch
Data Spec I
Futral,
Hall, Michael (Prom) Carpenter
I
Hall, Shirley (Prom) Admin
Sec I
Harger,
Harris, Lula (Prom) Sch
Bus Oper
Jacobs-Brown, Octavia Tchr
Asst Spec
Johnson, Linda A. (Prom) Sr
Sch Finance Spec
Kilpatrick, Karen Tchr
Asst Spec
Lowe, Marilynn (Prom) Sch
Bus Oper
McCall, Donna (Prom) Sch
Finance Spec
McWhite, Rashad Tchr
Asst Spec
Miller, Darlene Fd
Srvc Asst I
Miller, Wyndi Fd
Srvc Asst I
Moore, Camylle (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Morris,
Nowlin, Linda (Prom) Asst
Fd Srvc Mgr
Ransom, Margaret Tchr
Asst Spec
Ray, Kathy (Prom) Tchr
Asst Spec
Reid, Joseph (Prom) Heavy
Equip Mech
Richard, Gerald (Prom) Maint
Worker II
Rogers, Norm (Prom) Asst
Fd Srvc Mgr
Shipes, Helen (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Sims, Catherine (Prom) Admin
Clerk II
Smock, Cynthia (Prom) Asst
Fd Srvc Mgr
Stricker, Ruth (Prom) Asst
Fd Srvc Mgr
Thomas, Jacqueline (Prom) Admin
Clerk III
Vigue, Mary (Prom) Fd
Srvce Asst II
Westley, Kathy (Prom) Admin
Sec II
White, James (Prom) Maint
Worker I
White, Veronica Tchr
Asst Spec
b. Temporary Promotions
NAME FROM TO DATE
Atwood, Priscilla Fd Srvc Asst I AFS Mgr
Bellview Mid Warr Mid *
Barge, Lenora AFS Mgr I Fd Srv Mgr II
Warr Elem Warr Elem
Hayes, Linda Cust Wrkr I Cust Wrkr II
Edgewater Elem Edgewater *
Woodham Woodham *
Nowlin, Linda Fd Srvc Asst II AFS Mgr
Lipscomb McArthur
Reaves, Lance Const Mech I Const Mech II
Facilities Plng Facilities Plng
Vigue, Mary Fd Srvc Asst I Fd Srvc Asst II
Lipscomb Lipscomb
*Temporary promotion until filled on a permanent basis
**Documents received on
c. Resignations/Retirements
NAME JOB TITLE EFF DATE LOCATION
Allen, Mary Tchr Asst Spec
Campbell, Pamela Sch Bus Oper
Garner, Kimberly Tchr Asst Spec
Greene, Denise Tchr Asst Spec
Grimsley, Beulah (Ret) Teacher Asst
Harper, Ronnie (Ret) Locksmith
Hughes, Connie Admin Clerk II
Johnson, Brenda Tchr Asst Spec
Jones, Ozella (Ret) Tchr Asst Spec
Kilcrease, Alvie (Ret) Fd Srvce Asst I
Knight, Steven Cust Wrkr I
Marchman, Vickie Admin Clerk II
Richardson, Toria Sch Bus Oper
Singleton, Janine Admin Clerk II
Speranzo, Carmine Sch Bus Oper
Stromas, Artis Sch Bus Oper
Thomas, Juliet Tchr Asst Spec
Ward, Darlene (Ret) Admin Clerk II
Whiting, Brenda Sch Bus Oper
Williams, Ethel Fd Srvc Asst I
*Documents received late.
d. Terminations
Connors,
Debra Tchr
Asst Spec
Humphrey, Antoinette Tchr Asst Spec
Roberts, Pamela Fd Srvc Asst I
e. Suspensions
-
Employee #8601-9620-163, School Bus Operator, Transportation, be
suspended without pay for three (3) working days, effective
-
Employee #8601-9620-263, School Bus Operator, Transportation be
suspended without pay for twenty (20) working days, effective
-
Employee #8601-9620-301, School Bus Operator, Transportation be
suspended without pay for one (1) working day, effective
-
Employee #8601-9620-236, School Bus Operator, Transportation be
suspended without pay for one (1) working day, effective
-
Employee #8311-0742-9, Early Childhood Assistant, First Start/Even
Start be suspended without pay for five (5) working days, effective
f.
Dismissals
-No items submitted
g. Leave of Absence
NAME TITLE/LOCATION DATES REASON
Abbott, Lynda TAS/Pine
Forest 08/08/03-11/06/03 Maternity*
Brock, Brenda TAS/Transp 08/20/03-11/28/03 Medical
Collins, Charlotte (Ext) TAS/Carver
Mid 08/06/03-01/07/04 Personal
Ezell, Margaret TAS/Transp 08/18/03-08/20/04 Personal
Hartley, Ernestine TAS/Warr
Elem 08/06/03-01/07/04 Personal*
Hayes, Tanya Adm
Clk II/Sherwood 09/08/03-09/05/04 Personal
Hudgins, Tonya Adm
Sch Sec I/Woodham 08/14/03-09/30/03 Medical*
Kennedy, Juywonia TAS/Westgate 08/06/03-09/22/03 Personal
Leggs, Barbara Cust
Wrkr I/Holm 08/11/03-06/30/04 Medical*
McMorris, Brenda Sch
Bus Oper/Transp 08/06/03-11/30/03 Medical*
Miller, Tammie TAS/West
Philips, Patricia ECA/Semmes
Elem 08/06/03-09-19/03 Medical*
Robinson, Donna Sch
Bus Oper/Transp 09/01/03-03/02/04 Personal
Tate, Sarah TAS/Scenic
Hgts 08/15/03-01/07/04 Personal
Wiggins, Patrick (Ext) Cust
Wrkr I/Brentw’d Mid 09/01/03-09/30/03 Medical
Wilson, Mary M ECA/McMillan 08/12/03-05/22/04 Personal
*FMLA
h. Special Requests
- Request approval of the ESE Parent Liaison job description and
the establishment of the hourly rate of pay of $8.00/$10.00 on the
miscellaneous salary schedule paid from IDEA Discretionary Funds.
3. Risk Management
a. Lump Sum Settlement – Automobile Liability
b. Summary of District Safety Inspections
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to postpone this item to the October Regular Meeting, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
4. Employee Services
-No items submitted
5. Affirmative Action
-No items submitted
D. PURCHASING
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “F”)
1. Bid Award: Custodial
Supplies, Bid #040102
(NOTE: This item was previously addressed at the
2. Bid Award: Diesel Truck
Purchase, Bid #040403
3. Bid Award: Paper Products
for School Cafeterias, Bid #040303
4. Bid Award: Employee Benefits
Consulting Services, RFP #033801
5. Bid Renewal / Extension:
403-B Compliance Services, RFP #1-98
6. Bid Renewal / Extension:
Pharmacy Benefit Management Services
Motion was made by Dr.
DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to approve Bid Award: Employee Benefits
Consulting Services, RFP #033801 (Item 4), Bid Renewal/Extension: 403-B
Compliance Services, RFP #1-98 (Item 5), and Bid Renewal/Extension: Pharmacy
Benefit Management Services (Item 6).
Upon inquiry by Dr. DeWitt, Mr. Kevin Windham, Director of Risk
Management, stated that as requested at the September 19, 2003 Regular
Workshop, he had delivered a listing of all consulting firms (that the Risk
Management Department had contracts with) to the Board Office that
afternoon. Motion was approved 4 to 0,
with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
7. Amended Bid Renewal: Fire
Alarm Inspection & Maintenance, Bid #025102
8. Apple Computers for
9. Annual Agreement: Learning
for Life Program
10. Annual Agreement: Project
Learn Mentoring Program
DELETED 11. Anywhere
Learning Systems / Management (A+LS) Software for Wedgewood Middle School
12. School Buses for
Transportation Department
13. Dishwasher for Cafeteria at
14. IB Exam Registration Fees
for
15. Sod for
Mr. Clark moved to reject the purchase of “Sod for
DELETED 16. Change Notice to Purchase Order #239925
(Escambia Bay Marine Institute)
DELETED 17. Change Notice to Purchase Order #240728
(Hurricane Island Outward Bound School)
18. Change
Notice #3 to Purchase Order #247396 (Guardian Storage)
19. Change Notice #1 to Purchase
Order #249993 (Guardian Storage)
20. Change Notice #1 to Purchase
Order #250995 (McBride Construction Co.)
21. Change Notice #3 to Purchase
Order #244499 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)
22. Change Notice #3 to Purchase
Order #247565 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)
23. Change Notice #3 to Purchase
Order #247570 (R. D. Ward Construction Inc.)
24. Change Notice #2 to Purchase
Order #250211 (Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.)
25. Change Notice #3 to Purchase
Order #250214 (Roads of NW Florida)
26. Change Notice #1 to Purchase
Order #253005 (R. D. Ward Construction Co., Inc.)
27. Change Notice #1 to Purchase
Order #251005 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)
28. Change Notice #3 to Purchase
Order #247646 (A. E. New Jr., Inc.)
29. Change Notice #3 to Purchase
Order #250225 (Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.)
30. Change Notice #2 to Purchase
Order #250228 (Panhandle Grading & Paving, Inc.)
31. Change Notice #14 to
Purchase Order #196648 (Larry Hall Construction)
32. Design-Build Services:
Escambia Westgate Center Snoezelen Building Addition
33. Spencer Bibbs Elementary
School Re-roofing
E. Operations
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “G”)
1. Facilities Planning
A. Final Payments
1. Brentwood Middle School Renovations
2. Escambia High School Building #3 Renovations, Asbestos Abatement
B. Miscellaneous
1. Shelter Initiative
Mitigation Grant Program
AMENDED 2. Property Swap with Zion Hope
Church
2. Transportation
A. Miscellaneous
1. Transfer of surplus
buses to the Escambia County Road Department
2. Transfer of surplus
buses to Charter Schools
3. School Food Services
A. Miscellaneous
1. State of Florida Department of Health Child Care Food Program FY
2003-2004 Contract
2. Child Care Food Program Meal Service Agreement
3. Child Care Food Program Meal Service Agreement
4. Maintenance
-No items submitted
F. Student
Transfers
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “H”)
G. Internal
Auditing
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “I”)
1. internal Funds
-No items submitted
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 Escambia
Juvenile Justice Council – Linda Finkelstein
Motion by Ms. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Clark, to appoint
Mrs. Cary Stidham to the Escambia Juvenile Justice Council, was approved 3 to
1, with Mrs. Bergosh voting “No” and Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
AMENDED 2. Job
Description for Coordinator II for Employee Services Chief Negotiator
– Cary Stidham
(NOTE: This issue was previously addressed at the
September 19, 2003 Regular Workshop.)
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, seconded by Mr. Clark, to rescind the
$100 plan year deductible on prescription drugs (approved at the July 22, 2003
Regular Meeting as part of the Health/Prescription Plan), which was scheduled
to go into effect on October 1, 2003.
The Board recognized Bob
Husbands, Executive Director of Escambia NEA UniServe, who expressed his
thoughts regarding this issue.
Motion was approved 4 to 0,
with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
B. ITEMS FROM THE
SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “J”)
AMENDED 1. Administrative
Transfers/Appointments
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
2. Student Recommendations
Motion by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the
Superintendent’s recommendations for Items 1 through 7, with Item 1 requesting
a formal hearing, was approved 4 to 0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
REQUEST (1) Recommend that, consistent with the
decision of the due process committee, student number 04-FORMAL 03-862
be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2003-HEARING 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, pursuant to the authority of
Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 04-06-951 be suspended from
all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom
hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which
time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension,
expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student.
The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery
of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately
enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.
(3) Recommend that, consistent
with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-09-601 be
expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the
option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative
educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the
Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion
time frame.
(4) Recommend that, consistent
with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-11-521 be
expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further
recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if
space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of
regular school placement. Placement to
be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an
alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(5) Recommend that, consistent
with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-12-221 be
expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the
option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative
educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the
Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion
time frame.
(6) Recommend that, consistent
with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-13-211 be
expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2003-2004 school year and all of the 2004-2005 school year. It is further
recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if
space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of
regular school placement. Placement to
be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an
alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
(7) Recommend that, consistent
with the decision of the due process committee, student number 04-15-1231 be
expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the
2003-2004 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the
option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative
educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the
Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion
time frame.
C. ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL
COUNSEL
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit “K”)
1. Contract for legal services between the School Board of Escambia
County, Florida and the following:
- Mary Jane Thies, Esquire (Beggs & Lane) [Lead Abatement Project, George Stone
Vocational Institute Firearms Training Range at Perdido Landfill]
-
Robert J. Sniffen, Esquire (Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Raymond &
Sheehan, P.A.) [ECSB v. Joe Bernard, DOAH
Case No. 03-3167]
Motion was made by Mr. Clark, seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to
approve “Contract for legal services between the School Board of Escambia
County, Florida and the following: 1) Mary Jane Thies, Esquire (Beggs &
Lane) and 2) Robert J. Sniffen, Esquire (Moyle, Flanigan, Katz, Raymond &
Sheehan, P.A.). Motion was approved 4 to
0, with Mrs. Stidham absent for vote.
VIII.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Regular Meeting
adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
________________________________ ________________________________
Superintendent Chair