THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER

30 EAST TEXAR DRIVE

ROOM 160

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

AGENDA

APRIL 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

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

A. SCHOOL BOARD - 15 Minutes

    1. Report from Fact-Finding Committee regarding Dr. Hal Mason, School Board Member, District 1
    2. Resolution for National Teacher Appreciation Week
    3. Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee
    4. Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance
    5. Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum
    6. Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology
    7. Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities

B. SUPERINTENDENT - 15 Minutes

  1. Presentation for Outstanding Dedication and Professionalism to Linda Scott, Principal, Spencer Bibbs Elementary School - Presentation by Movement for Change
  2. Resolution for School Library Media Week
  3. PTA Presentation

C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR - 5 Minutes

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA*

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

  1. 1-24-00 Special Board Meeting
  2. 2-11-00 Special Board Meeting
  3. 2-11-00 Special Board Meeting
  4. 2-14-00 Regular Board Workshop
  5. 2-15-00 Regular Board Meeting
  6. 3-13-00 Special Board Meeting
  7. 3-20-00 Regular Board Workshop
  8. 3-20-00 Special Board Meeting
  9. 3-21-00 Special Board Meeting
  10. 3-21-00 Regular Board Meeting
  11. 3-22-00 Special Board Meeting
  12. 3-23-00 Special Board Meeting
  13. 3-24-00 Special Board Meeting


III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES - 15 Minutes

A. Permission to Advertise

  1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.05(4)(9) NON-SCHOOL USE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (SCHEDULE OF FEES)
  2. Notice of Intent to Rename the old N. B. Cook Elementary School, located at 1100 East Cervantes Street, Pensacola, Florida, the "A. V. CLUBBS CENTER."

B. Permission to Adopt

-No items submitted

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT - 5 Minutes Each Item

  1. Recommendation for approval of administrative appointments.
  2. Recommendation that Employee Number 362676 be suspended for five (5) days without pay for misconduct as more specifically described in the notice letter to the employee. Effective dates of suspension to be determined by employee's supervisor.
  3. Recommendation that Employee Number 314363 be suspended without pay effective April 19, 2000, pending completion of an investigation by law enforcement agencies and the School District regarding misconduct as more fully set forth in notice letter of April 3, 2000.
  4. Recommendation that educational support Employee Number 8601-9620-78 be suspended without pay for five (5) working days effective April 25 through April 28 and May 1, 2000, for misconduct as more specifically noticed to the employee in the Notice of Disciplinary Action of April 5, 2000.
  5. Recommendation that educational support Employee Number 8601-9620-182 be terminated effective Wednesday, April 19, 2000, for misconduct as set forth in Notice of Disciplinary Action.
  6. Recommendation that educational support Employee Number 8601-9620-345 be suspended without pay for ten (10) working days effective Tuesday, April 25 through Monday, May 8, 2000, for misconduct as set forth in Notice of Disciplinary Action.
  7. Approval of Contracts for Administrative, Professional/Technical Employees.
  8. Approval of appointment of Director for ReDirections Center (Backup to be provided).
  9. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc.
  10. Approval of funds to teach swimming.

    STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

  11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 00-57-221 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.
  12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, 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.
  13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-129-151 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.
  14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-163-1221 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.
  15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-165-866 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.
  16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-167-121 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.
  17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-168-151 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.
  18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-170-061 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 00-172-601 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.
  20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-173-151 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. I will 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 00-174-221 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 00-175-221 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.
  23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-176-221 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 due process committee, student number 00-178-281 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.
  25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-179-851 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.
  26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-180-601 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.
  27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-181-521 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.
  28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-182-521 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.
  29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-183-671 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.
  30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-184-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year. I will 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 00-186-521 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.
  32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-187-121 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.
  33. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-188-601 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.
  34. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-189-601 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.
  35. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-194-862 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.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD - 5 Minutes Each Board Member

  1. Items from the Board - Request Approval of "Request for Information or Service" Form - Mrs. Stidham
  2. Items from the Board - Address the Issue of Vanette Webb's Multiple Requests for Information regarding Cost Analysis and use of Staff Time - Mrs. Stidham
  3. Items from the Board - Request to Change June School Board Workshop and Regular Meeting Dates - Dr. Jenkins
  4. Items from the Board - Communications Strategy Plan - Mrs. Webb
  5. Items from the Board - Proper Procedures for Board Regarding Agenda Items that are Contrary to Federal, State, and Local Rule - Mrs. Webb
  6. Items from the Board - School Board Rules/Elected Duties - Mrs. Webb
  7. Items from the Board - For Information Purposes Only - Attendance at State Board of Education Meeting - Mrs. Stidham


VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

-No items submitted


VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

-No items submitted

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS VIII THROUGH XV) - 15 Minutes


VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS


IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

A. Instructional/Professional

1. Appointments

2. Reappointments

- No items submitted

3. Transfers

-No items submitted

4. Out-of-Field

a. Appointments

-No items submitted

b. Reappointments

-No items submitted

c. Transfers

-No items submitted

d. Other

-No items submitted

5. Resignations

(7 - resignations, 3 - retirements, 1 - disability retirement)

6. Special Requests

  1. Request approval to grant leave of absence for eleven (11) instructional employees.
  2. Request approval for Douglas Jones to work for a maximum of thirty (30) days between April 10, and June 30, 2000.
  3. To rescind FMLA on Katherine Strength, Teacher at Lipscomb Elementary, who requests to use leave with pay.
  4. Request approval to abolish Safety Supervisor/Adjuster and establish a position entitled Claims Adjuster.
  5. Request adoption of calendars for 2000-2001 school year.
  6. Request approval of annual Department of Personnel Planning Document for 2000-2001 school year.

B. Educational Support Personnel

    1. Appointments
    2. Resignations/Retirements
    3. Terminations
    4. Suspensions
    5. Dismissals
    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 May, 2000.

2. Check Register for the month of February, 2000.

3. Financial Report for the month of February, 2000.

4. Statements for Legal Services:

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 2,856.03

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 2,977.63

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 148.63

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 199.00

e) Arthur A. Shimek, P. A. $ 500.00

f) Gregory Farrar, P.A. $ 500.00

g) Maureen George, P. A. $ 935.29

h) Maureen George, P. A. $ 13.50

5. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees

a) Joseph Hammons, P. A. $25,541.02

b) Steven J. Baker, P. A. $ 5,810.00

6. Summary of Legal Expenses.

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 5: General Fund

b) Resolution 6: Other Special Revenue Fund

c) Resolution 7: Capital Outlay Fund

8. Financial Status on Projects and Grants.

9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction List for April 2000

b) Scrap List for April 2000

c) Donation of Bus to Department of Juvenile Justice


XI. PURCHASING

  1. Bid Award: Reach Lift Trucks, Bid #00 11 02
  2. Bid Award: External Independent Auditing Services, RFP #00 25 01
  3. Bid Award: Custodial Supplies, Bid #00 22 02
  4. Lead Abatement at O. J. Semmes Elementary School
  5. Stadium / Gym Bleachers Structural Inspections
  6. Copier Maintenance Service Plan for District Print Shop
  7. Change Notice #1 to PO #189508 (Pharmacy Providers Service Corp.)
  8. Bid Award: Audio Visual Supplies, Bid #00 30 04
  9. Canopies for Tate High School
  10. Change Notice # 1 to Purchase Order #194127 (Bay Center Counseling Services)
  11. Change Notice # 1 to Purchase Order #194155 (Lakeview Center, Inc.
  12. GCCS Microcomputers for Workman Middle School
  13. Architectural Services: Interior Design Service for the old N.B. Cook School
  14. Asbestos Abatement and Sherwood Elementary School
  15. Seminar on Leadership for Literacy for Secondary Education
  16. Media Center Furniture for Blue Angels Elementary School
  17. Bid Award: Copier Supplies, Bid #00 31 04
  18. Bid Award: Student Classroom Furniture, Bid #00 33 03
  19. Bid Award: Processing USDA Commodity Food Items, Bid #00 35 03
  20. Bid Award: Custodial Supplies, Bid #00 40 02
  21. Student Classroom Furniture for Pleasant Grove Elementary, Holm Elementary, and new westside Elementary School
  22. Apple Microcomputers for Oakcrest Elementary School
  23. Carpeting at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School
  24. Additional Teacher Applicant and Certification Software Applications
  25. Bid Award: Smallwares, Bid #00 32 03
  26. Bid Award: Sports Equipment & Supplies, Bid #00 36 04
  27. Electrical Engineering Services for Various Schools
  28. Energy Performance Contract Services
  29. Bid Award: Food Service Equipment, Bid #00 34 03
  30. Bid Award: Addition of Science Demonstration Classrooms at Brentwood Middle; ESE Suite and Primary Classrooms at Pine Meadow Elementary
  31. Bid Award: Phase I Renovations, Building #2 at Tate High School
  32. Bid Award: Walk-in Cooler/Freezers at Myrtle Grove and Oakcrest Elementary Schools
  33. Bid Award: Walk-in Cool/Freezer at Montclair Elementary School
  34. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #188158 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
  35. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #188158 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)
  36. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #192408 (A.E. New, Jr., Inc.)

XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Construction of the New N. B. Cook Elementary School

b. Lift Station and Force Main at Pleasant Grove Elementary School

c. Lift Station and Force Main at Pleasant Grove Elementary School

d. Band Room Wall Repairs at Brownsville Middle School

e. Additions at the ESEAL Center

2. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Phase II Performance Contracting

b. Renovations at Woodham High School

c. Hazard Mitigation Grant Applications

B. MAINTENANCE

-No Items Submitted


XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

  1. Regional Technology in Education Consortia Program.
  2. Approval of Textbook Adoptions.
  3. School Truancy Operations Program (STOP).
  4. Temporary Alternative Placement Program (TAP).
  5. School Improvement and Educational Accountability Guidelines.
  6. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Pensacola Junior College for a thirty hour course for Middle School Mathematics and Science teachers.
  7. Management of Medical Records and Health Information in the School Setting. Memorandum of Agreement between the School District of Escambia County and the Escambia County Health Department.
  8. For Information: Report on an analysis of Children's, Parents', and Teachers' Perceptions and Educational Practices at A. A. Dixon Elementary School.
  9. Escambia County School District Construction Trades Youth Apprenticeship Sponsor Agreement Renewal for Ed Emmons Steel Erectors, Inc.
  10. Education for Homeless Children and Youth Program.
  11. Cooperative Agreement with the Community Action Program Committee, Inc.


XIV. TRANSPORTATION

-No items submitted


XV. INTERNAL AUDITING

A. Internal Funds

-No items submitted

B. Inventory Adjustment Reports

C. Other

  1. Recommendation for approval of guidelines for requests/services
  2. Follow-up to March Board Meeting-Audit and Inspection Clause

XVI. ADJOURNMENT