THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER

30 EAST TEXAR DRIVE

ROOM 160

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA



AGENDA

FEBRUARY 15, 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

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

A. SCHOOL BOARD

  1. Resolution designating "Read Across America" Week/Day - Escambia Education Association
  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

B. SUPERINTENDENT

  1. Recognition - Social Studies Teachers of the Year
  2. PTA Presentation
  3. United Way/Escambia County School District Campaign trophy presentation to Montclair Elementary School, Ransom Middle School, Northview High School, and Human Resources Department

C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR

  1. Naming School District Building after Dr. Vernon McDaniel - Jerry McIntosh
  2. Discussion concerning hiring more African American teachers and administrators - LeRoy Boyd, President, Movement for Change

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA*

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 12-10-99 Regular Board Workshop
  2. 12-14-99 Regular Board Meeting
  3. 1-14-00 Regular Board Workshop
  4. 1-18-00 Special Board Meeting
  5. 1-18-00 Regular Board Meeting
  6. 1-24-00 Special Board Meeting
  7. 1-25-00 Special Board Meeting
  8. 1-25-00 Special Board Meeting

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

- No items submitted

B. Permission to Adopt

- No items submitted

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

NOTES: Item Number 9 (Student Number 00-110-323), Request for Formal Hearing

  1. Recommendation concerning naming of new West Side Elementary School
  2. Recommendation concerning naming of School District Administration Building in honor of Dr. Vernon McDaniel
  3. Quarterly report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee - Chairman Alvin Wingate
  4. Recommendation concerning Swimming Program for Elementary Students in North End Schools (Presentation made last month by George White)
  5. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc.

    STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

  6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee student number 00-03-411 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 during the full expulsion time frame.
  7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee student number 00-40-281 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 during the full expulsion time frame.
  8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-98-601 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.
  9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-110-323 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 00-111-121 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.
  11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-115-862 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 00-117-521 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.
  13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-118-151 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
  14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-119-951 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.
  15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-120-951 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.
  16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-121-281 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.
  17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-123-866 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.
  18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-124-601 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.
  19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-125-601 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.
  20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-126-1221 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.
  21. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-127-1221 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 00-128-1221 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 00-130-151 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.
  24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 00-132-281, recommendation for expulsion be dismissed.
  25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-134-866 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 00-135-411 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.
  27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-136-281 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.
  28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-137-1221 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.
  29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-138-221 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.
  30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-139-221 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.
  31. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-140-323 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.
  32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-141-411 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.
  33. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-150-951 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.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

  1. Items from the Board - Proposed Management Plan - Dr. Mason.

VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

A. Instructional/Professional

1. Appointments
2. Reappointments

- No items submitted

3. Transfers
4. Out-of-Field

a. Appointments
b. Reappointments

-No items submitted

c. Transfers

-No items submitted

d. Other

-No items submitted

5. Resignations/Retirements
6. Special Requests

B. Educational Support Personnel

1. Appointments

- No items submitted

2. Resignations/Retirements
3. Terminations
4. Suspensions
5. Dismissals

-No items submitted

6. Leaves of Absence
7. Special Requests

- No items submitted

C. Risk Management
D. Staff Development

- No items submitted

E. Employee Services

- No items submitted

F. Affirmative Action

-No items submitted

X. FINANCE

  1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of March, 2000
  2. Check Register for the month of December, 1999
  3. Financial Report for the month of December, 1999
  4. Statements for Legal Services:
    1. Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 2,379.59
    2. Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,686.34
    3. Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 423.00
    4. Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 162.00
    5. Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 5,703.10
    6. Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 1,247.99
    7. Arthur A. Shimek, P. A. $ 200.00
    8. George E. Loomis, P.A. $ 433.75
    9. Lozier, Tipton, Thames & Frazier, P. A. $ 1,342.45
    10. Maureen George, P. A. $ 1,107.00
  5. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees
    1. Joseph Hammons, P. A. $19,559.85
    2. Steven J. Baker, P. A. $12,075.10
  6. Budget Amendments
    1. Resolution 3: General Fund
    2. Resolution 4: Other Special Revenue Fund
    3. Resolution 5: Capital Outlay Fund
  7. Financial Status on Projects and Grants
  8. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
    1. Auction List for February 2000
    2. Scrap List for February 2000
    3. Disposal and demolition of eight (8) portable classrooms at Holm Elementary School

XI. PURCHASING

  1. Carpeting and Vinyl for Tate and Pensacola High Schools
  2. Apple Microcomputers for Scenic Heights Elementary School
  3. Bid Award: Exterior Door Replacement, Bid# 00 21 02
  4. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order 195359 (Telecommunications Support Systems)
  5. Tech Advanced Microcomputers for ESEAL
  6. Bid Award: Print Shop Supplies, Bid# 00 20 02
  7. Annual Agreement Renewal: School Bus Drivers Drug and Alcohol Testing
  8. Engineering Services for Cooler/Freezer and Kitchen Renovations at various schools
  9. Apple Microcomputers for Brentwood Middle School
  10. Apple Microcomputers for Helen Caro Elementary School
  11. Addendum to Frame Relay Agreement
  12. Bid Award: Phase I Window Replacement at the old N.B. Cook Elementary School
  13. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #189780 (Ventilated Awnings)
  14. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #186750 (R.D. Ward Construction, Inc.)
  15. Architectural Services for a Media Center & Classroom Additions at Ferry Pass E.S.
  16. Architectural Services for a Media Center at Dixon Elementary School
  17. Architectural Services for Interior Walls at Longleaf and McArthur Elementary Schools
  18. Annual Agreement Renewal: Administrative Services for Employees Health Plan
  19. Annual Agreement Renewal: Administrative Services for Prescription Drug Plan
  20. Annual Agreement Renewal: Stop Loss Insurance for Medical Claims
  21. Annual Agreement Renewal: Group Term Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  22. Bid Award: Document Storage and Retrieval System for School Board, RFP# 00 19 04
  23. Gateway Microcomputers for Pine Forest High School
  24. Carpeting at Allie Yniestra Elementary School
  25. Gateway Microcomputers for various District Schools
  26. Bid Award: Data Supplies, Bid #00 23 04
  27. Gateway Microcomputers for Various District Schools
  28. Gateway Microcomputers for Escambia High School
  29. Bid Award: Office Ribbons/Printer Cartridges, Bid # 00 24 04
  30. Offset Press for Pine Forest High School
  31. Computer Cabling for Pleasant Grove Elementary School

XII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. MISCELLANEOUS

  1. Renovations to Building #2 at Tate High School
  2. Fire Alarm Systems
  3. Upgrade/Rewire of Electrical Systems
  4. Re-roofing at Administration Building, Carver, Tate, Ernest Ward & Wedgewood
  5. Media Center and Cafeteria Expansion at Escambia High School
  6. Yearly Architectural Services
  7. Yearly Electrical Engineering Services
  8. Yearly Mechanical Engineering Services
  9. Yearly Civil Engineering Services
  10. Yearly Structural Engineering Services
  11. Yearly Architectural Services
  12. Yearly Land Surveying Services
  13. Yearly Geo-technical and Subsurface Investigation
  14. Yearly Environmental Services
  15. New Media Center and Addition of Classrooms at Ferry Pass Elementary
  16. New Media Center Addition at Dixon Elementary
  17. Interior Walls at Longleaf and McArthur Elementary Schools
  18. Deed, Release of Mineral Rights and Resolution Pertaining to Surplus Property for DOT

B. MAINTENANCE

- No Items Submitted

XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

  1. Reading Initiatives.
  2. Florida Educational Technology Corporation.
  3. Extended Access to Library Media Services Grant.

Contract Between the Escambia County School Board, Florida and HOSTS Corporation.

Charter School Proposal Reaching your Dreams, Inc.

Charter School Proposal by School of Futures Research Foundation, San Diego, CA.

Contract Between ESCAROSA RWDB Inc. & the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Career Management Services, WIA-2000-2, Modification #2

1999-2000 School Improvement Plan Revisions.

1999-2000 School Advisory Council Memberships Additions or Deletions.

Langford Quality Learning Seminar.

User Agreement/Contract Summary/Special Stipulation with Pensacola Civic Center and School District of Escambia County.

XIV. TRANSPORTATION

-No items submitted

XV. INTERNAL AUDITING

A. Internal Funds

-No items submitted

B. Inventory Adjustment Reports

Other

-No items submitted

XVI. ADJOURNMENT