THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER 30 EAST TEXAR DRIVE ROOM 160 PENSACOLA, FLORIDA AGENDA JANUARY 18, 2000 PUBLIC FORUM - 6:00 P.M. (Two-Minute Limit on Presentations) (THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE PUBLIC FORUM) NOTE: Request to Speak Forms are available at the entrance table and podium. All speakers wishing to address the Board are asked to fill out a form and place it on the table at the front of the stage. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES FLAG STELLAR EMPLOYEE PRESENTATION - PENSACOLA'S PROMISE (LOCAL AFFILIATE OF AMERICA'S PROMISE) - ESTABLISHING ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS THE FIRST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PROMISE - HONOR BELL RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: A. SCHOOL BOARD 1) Escambia High School Football Team - State Championship Finalists 2) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee 3) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance 4) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum 5) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology 6) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities 7) Recognition to Sandy Sansing Chevrolet and WEAR TV Channel 3 for their support in planning and implementing the "Cram the Van" School Supply Drive B. SUPERINTENDENT 1) Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers: Carole Flumerfelt; Sandra Harwood; Kathleen Jennings; Elaine McDaniel; Margaret Roh; and Jodi Snodgrass 2) School Volunteer Appreciation Week Resolution and Recognition of Outstanding Volunteers 3) PTA Presentation PULLED: 4) United Way/Escambia County School District Campaign trophy presentation to Montclair Elementary School, Ransom Middle School, Northview High School, and Human Resources Department (Postponed until February) I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA* II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. 12-10-99 Regular Board Workshop 2. 12-14-99 Regular Board Meeting III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES A. Permission to Advertise 1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 PUPIL ASSIGNMENT B. Permission to Adopt 1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS 2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS V. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES A. Instructional/Professional 1. Appointments 2. Reappointments a. Annual - No items submitted b. Professional Service Contract - No items submitted c. Fourth Year Annual - No items submitted 3. Transfers - No items submitted 4. Out-of-Field a. Appointments b. Reappointments - No items submitted c. Transfers - No items submitted d. Other 5. Resignations/Retirements 6. Special Requests B. Educational Support Personnel 1. Appointments 2. Resignations/Retirements 3. Terminations - No items submitted 4. Suspensions 5. Dismissals - No items submitted 6. Leaves of Absence 7. Special Requests - No items submitted C. Risk Management - No items submitted D. Staff Development - No items submitted E. Employee Services - No items submitted F. Affirmative Action - No items submitted VI. FINANCE 1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of February, 2000. 2. Check Register for the month of November, 1999. 3. Financial Report for the month of November, 1999. 4. Statements for Legal Services: a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $1,421.66 b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $1,801.87 c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 634.50 d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 216.00 e) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $1,978.50 f) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 856.72 g) Robert E. Heath, P. A. $ 323.50 h) George E. Loomis, P. A. $ 582.50 i) Eric C. Eggen, P. A. $ 250.00 j) Lozier, Tipton, Thames & Frazier, P. A. $ 202.15 5. Miscellaneous Authorizing Agreements. 6. Budget Amendments a) Resolution 2: General Fund b) Resolution 3: Other Special Revenue Fund c) Resolution 4: Capital Outlay Fund 7. Financial Status on Projects and Grants. 8. Independent Auditor's Report for Escambia Charter School, Inc. for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. 9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets: a) Auction List for January 2000. b) Scrap List for January 2000. 10. Appointment of Audit Selection Committee. 11. K-3 Class Size Reduction - State of Florida - Capital Outlay Funding. VII. PURCHASING 1. Student Desks for Tate High School 2. Property Surveys (Various Schools) SEE: AMENDED BACKUP 3. Termination and Return of Portable Classrooms 4. Architectural Services for Holm Elementary School 5. Sales Tax Exemption Status ADD: 6. Agreement Renewal: Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance, Bid #16- 99 SEE: AMENDED BACKUP 7. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #196723 (DAG Architectural, Inc.) 8. Bid Award: Art Supplies, Bid #00 16 04 9. Bid Award: Asbestos Removal at old N.B. Cook Elementary School 10. Bid Award: Wall Repairs in Band Room at Brownsville Middle School 11. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order # 185295 (Larry Hall Construction Co., Inc.) 12. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #200226 (Jack Moore & Co., Inc.) 13. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #192408 (A.E. New, Jr., Inc.) 14. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #193530 (Emerald Coast Electric, Inc.) 15. Bid Award: Catalog Discount Sales, Bid #00 10 03 16. CADKEY Software for various District High Schools 17. Computer Cabling for Helen Caro Elementary School 18. Software License Agreement Approval: Decision Technology, Inc. 19. Sharp Copiers and Saving Duplicators for Helen Caro Elementary School 20. Bid Award: Annual Purchasing Agreement for Classroom & Office Supplies, Bid #00 13 03 21. Bid Award: Communications Cabling, Bid #00 18 04 22. Carpeting for Washington High School 23. Appliances for Various Schools 24. Agreement Renewal: Software AG Programming Software Maintenance and Support ADD 25: Bid Award: Document Storage and Retrieval System, RFP #00 19 04 VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE A. FACILITIES PLANNING 1. FINAL PAYMENTS a. Kitchen HVAC Renovations at Washington High School b. HVAC at George Stone Vocational Center 2. MISCELLANEOUS a. ESE Classroom Addition at the Escambia Westgate Center b. ESE Suite and Classroom Addition at Pine Meadow Elementary and Science Demonstration Classroom Addition at Brentwood Middle Schools c. Gulf Power Easement at Tate High School Classroom Additions at Pleasant Grove Elementary School d. Addition of Media Center at Dixon Elementary School e. Interior Walls at Longleaf and McArthur Elementary Schools f. Addition of Media Center and Classrooms at Ferry Pass Elementary School g. Property Purchase for A. A. Dixon Elementary School h. N. B. Cook Elementary School Property Purchases B. MAINTENANCE "No Items Submitted" IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION PULLED: 1. Proposed Changes for School Improvement Process. PULLED: 2. Charter School Proposal by School Futures Research Foundation, San Diego, CA. PULLED: 3. Charter School Proposal by Reaching Your Dream, Inc. 4. 1999-2000 School Advisory Council Revisions. 5. Goals 2000 Local Education Reform. 6. Extended Year Implementation Grant. 7. 1999-2000 School Improvement Plans. 8. Controlled Choice/Oral Monthly Progress Report. 9. Contract with State of Florida Department of Children and Families: Wee Read School Readiness Project. 10. PAEC Subcontract Agreement via Washington County School District for Counseling Services to Asian Families. 11. The Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Cost-Reimbursement Subcontract Agreement via Washington County School District. 12. Amendment Contract for D.M. Griffith (DMG Maximus). 13. Escambia County School District Construction Trades Youth Apprenticeship Sponsor Agreement for MMI Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 14. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Delta Health Group, Inc. 15. Comprehensive Family Literacy Services, Florida's Families as Educators Program. PULLED: 16. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the School Office of the Diocese of Pensacola/Tallahassee. PULLED: 17. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Montessori Early School. X. INTERNAL AUDITING Revised Format: A. Internal Funds - No items submitted B. Inventory Adjustment Reports C. Other DELETE: B. PROPERTY CONTROL (Addressed under Item VI. FINANCE) XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT NOTES: Item Number 23 (Student Number 00-107-411), Request to Address the Board 1. Recommendation concerning suspension (without pay) of Employee #496819. 2. Discussion of Special Joint Meeting on January 24, 2000 (Civil Service Board, Board of County Commissioners, School District, and Escambia County Utility Authority). 3 Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc. STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS: 4. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 00-45-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year with the option to enroll in alternative education placement. 5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-85-151 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-87-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-88-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-89-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-92-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-93-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-94-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-95-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-96-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-97-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-99-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-100-861A, be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-101-671 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-102-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-103-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-104-1231 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-105-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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 00-106-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-107-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-108-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame. 25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-109-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame. 26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-112-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame. 27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-113-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame. 28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-114-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame. 29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-116-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 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. ADD: 30. Administrative appointment of Karen Owen to serve as Principal at the new Elementary School - West Side. XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD 1. Items from the Board - Proposed Risk Management Audit - Dr. Mason 2. Items from the Board - Proposed RFP for Outsourcing Transportation - Dr. Mason 3. Items from the Board - Scheduling of the Regular Monthly School Board Workshop Date - Dr. Mason 4. Items from the Board - Agreement between the School Board and Maureen George for Services Rendered During Transition Phase of School Board Attorney - Mrs. Stidham SEE: AMENDED BACKUP 5. Items from the Board - Request Decision on Whether to Continue Effort to Acquire Property for Parking for Cook Elementary - Mrs. Stidham 6. Items from the Board - Update on Risk Management Cases and Need for Scheduling Executive Sessions - Mrs. Webb ADD: 7. Items from the Board - Interlocal Agreement - Pine Meadow Elementary Adjoining Property Rezoning Issue - Emergency Item - Mrs. Webb SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED ADD: 8. Items from the Board - Property Matter - Dr. Mason ADD: 9. Items from the Board - Discussion Re: Scheduling Special Board Meeting/Interview Selection Process for School Board Attorney - Mrs. Stidham XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY 1. Approval of Levin Contract. PULLED: 2. Public Records Rule XIV. ADJOURNMENT