THE SCHOOL BOARD OF
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
30 EAST TEXAR DRIVE
ROOM 160
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 21, 2000
SCHOOL BOARD INSTALLATION CEREMONY - 5:30 P.M.
(To be followed by reception sponsored by Escambia Education Association)
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
(IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY PUBLIC FORUM AND REGULAR MEETING)
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
II. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
A. Election of Chairman for 2000-2001
B. Election of Vice Chairman for 2000-2001
C. Designate Date and Time of Regular Monthly Meeting
D. Appointment of Parliamentarian
E. Designation of Parliamentary Procedure
III. AWARDS TO OUTGOING OFFICERS
IV. ADJOURNMENT
PUBLIC FORUM
(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.
STELLAR EMPLOYEE
RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
A. SCHOOL BOARD - 15 Minutes
1) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee
2) Informational Report from Citizens= Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance
3) Informational Report from Citizens= Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum
4) Informational Report from Citizens= Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology
5) Informational Report from Citizens= Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities
6) Report from Audit Committee
B. SUPERINTENDENT - 15 Minutes
1) Florida HeadSmart Schools Presentation by Ms. Sandra Dreker, Director of Prevention Programs, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Inc.
2) Recognition of Teachers and Programs receiving Statewide awards at the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver Education (FAHPERD) Conference
3) PTA Presentation
C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR - 5 Minutes
1. Ms. Jeannie Medlin - Re: Educational issues of Students who do not qualify for ESE services
2. Mr. Bruce Graham - Re: Issue of Purchasing Property owned by the district and located in Byrneville
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA*
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. 10/16/00 Regular Workshop
2. 10/17/00 Regular Meeting
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.08 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND
SECONDARY STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
4. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.38 PROFESSIONAL TEACHER ASSOCIATION
B. Permission to Adopt
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.25(8) SICK LEAVE POOL
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.04(2) EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT - 5 Minutes Each Item
1. Presentation of Quarterly Report from One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS
2. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-263-323 be terminated in consideration of the Court having adjudicated the student delinquent of the pending felony charges. I further recommend that the student be expelled from all public schools for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year with the option to remain in alternative placement.
3. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-07-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 formal hearing officer, student number 01-08-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.
5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-13-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-14-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-17-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 Superintendent, student number 01-18-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester 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 01-19-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-20-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-21-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-23-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-24-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.
14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-25-411, be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-26-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-27-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-28-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-29-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-30-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-31-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-32-861 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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.
22. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-33-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-34-211 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-35-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-36-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-37-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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 01-38-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 01-39-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 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. Resolution to Withdraw from the Civil Service Board - Cary Stidham
2. Florida School Boards Association Campaign to Recover All Improper Franchise Fees - Cary Stidham
3. Development of Plan for Use of Recruitment/Retention Funds - Cary Stidham
4. Consideration of Consolidation of Various School Sites - Elmer Jenkins
5. School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) - Criteria for Proposing New District Wide Attendance Zones - John DeWitt
6. Reconsideration of School Board Policy Committee - John DeWitt
VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
1. Contract with Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.
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 - To request approval for appointments of the following personnel:
- 13 instructional appointments due to resignations and transfers
- 2 part-time law enforcement instructors at George Stone Vocational
2. Reappointments - To request approval for:
- 1 reappointment for 2000-2001 school year
- No recommendations for professional service contracts for 2000-2001 school year
- No recommendations for fourth-year annual contracts for 2000-2001 school year
3. Transfers - To request approval for 6 transfers. These transfers are due to resignations.
4. Out-of-Field - To request approval of 7 Out-of-Field Instructional Personnel
5. Resignations/Retirements - To request approval for:
- 13 resignations
- 2 regular retirements
6. Special Requests
1) To request approval to grant leave of absence for 9 instructional employees.
2) To request approval for personnel at a year-round school to work during intersession and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay: 17 teachers - Yniestra Elementary - October - Alternative Education
3) To report the Child Care Site Director=s last day to work at Sid Nelson Center was October 17, 2000 - due to low enrollment.
4) To report the death of Hal Mason , School Board Member for District 1, on October 17, 2000.
B. Educational Support Personnel
1. Appointments - To request approval for appointments of new employees or promotion of current employees:
24 - new hires
15 - promotions2. Resignations/Retirements - To request approval for separation of employment for voluntary reasons and/or retirement:
- 5 - resignations
- 2 - retirements3. Terminations - To request approval for separation of employment in the absence of a written resignation, death of an employee or for an employee released during the initial 6 month probationary period required for a new employee. Terminations are in good standing and are not for disciplinary reasons:
- 1 employee - Custodial Work 1, Weis Elementary, terminated effective 10/27/00 for failure to successfully complete 6-month probationary period
- 1 employee - School Bus Operator, Transportation, terminated effective 10/23/00 for job abandonment - employee notified by certified mail and did not respond
- 1 employee - School Bus Operator, Transportation, terminated effective 11/7/00 for job abandonment - failure to return to work after leave of absence and failure to respond to certified letter
4. Suspensions:
- No suspensions for November 2000
5. Dismissals:
- No dismissals for November 2000
6. Leaves of Absence - To request approval for leave of absence without pay for a specified time:
- 9 employees - Medical/Maternity Leave of Absence
- 1 employee - Personal Leave of Absence
- 0 employees - Professional Leave of Absence
7. Special Requests - Request approval of special requests and other related issues:
- Request correction of permanent date of employment for Food Service Worker I at Bellview Middle, approved at the October Board Meeting, from 9/19/00 to 10/18/00 and request that correct date be approved and submitted for minutes
C. Risk Management
1. School Resource Officer Agreement, Pensacola Police Department, City of Pensacola - To implement the School Resource Program (City) for school year 2000-2001. (S.R.O. and D.A.R.E. Programs)
- The S.R.O. Program will employ one police officer to each of the following schools:
Pensacola High
Washington High
Workman Middle
A. V. Clubbs Alternative
- The D.A.R.E. Program will employ 5 Officers to serve the following elementary schools: Cordova Park, Yniestra, Dixon, Semmes, Cook, Scenic Heights, Hallmark, Holm Spencer Bibbs and Suter
- The School District=s share of the program is not to exceed $279,057, which is half of the total cost excluding benefits. (Funding Source - General Operation, Project 6160 Safe Schools)
D. Staff Development
- No items submitted
E. Employee Services
1. Payment of Bonuses to D & F Schools and Violent and Disruptive Youth (Alternative) Centers
(Backup to follow)F. Affirmative Action
- No items submitted
X. FINANCE
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of December 2000.
2. Check Register for the month of September 2000.
3. Financial Report for the months of September 2000.
4. Legal Services:
Summary of all legal fees
5. Legal Services:
General Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,318.24
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 40.50
c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 189.88
d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 85.30
e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 162.00
f) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 14.30
g) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 67.50
h) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 715.50
i) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 4,318.47
j) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,822.79
k) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 349.05
l) Gregory P. Farrar, P. A. $ 150.00
6. Legal Services:
Risk Management Trust Fund
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $12,218.80
b) Baker & Duke, P. A. $ 4,758.94
c) Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse $ 73.50
7. Budget Amendments
a) Resolution 2: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 2: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 3: Capital Projects Fund
8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:
a) Auction Lists I & II for November 2000
20 Scrap Lists I & II for November 2000
c) Removal of Transportation Inventory Stock Items from Record
10. Continued Use of Facsimile Signatures.
XI. PURCHASING
1. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 203581 (American Stop Loss).
2. Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems at Tate High School.
3. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order# 208974 (Bosek Gibson & Associates, Inc.)
4. Annual Agreement: Employee Wellness Program.
5. Bid Award Extension: Pepperoni Pizza.
6. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order# 203613 (Bullock Tice Associates)
7. Agreement Renewal: Asbestos Consulting Services.
8. Vocational Classroom Task Chairs.
9. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 205393 (Reynolds Construction Company).
10. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order# 209142 (Larry Hall Construction Co., Inc.).
11. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order# 196648 (Larry Hall Construction Co., Inc.).
12. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order# 192334 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.).
13. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order# 205402 (W. R. Johnson, Inc.).
14. Annual Agreement Renewal: GEAC Software Maintenance and Support Services.
15. Annual Agreement : Decision Analyzer Software Maintenance and Support Services.
16. Agreement: SLC Software and Training.
17. Asbestos Abatement at Navy Point Elementary School.
18. Bid Award: Butter and Roast Beef, Bid# 01 06 03
19. GCCS Microcomputers for Applied Technology.
20. Document Storage Systems for Student Services.
21. IBM Mainframe Tape Backup.
22. Gulf Coast Computer Services, Inc. Microcomputers for Workman Middle School.
23. Apple Microcomputers for Sherwood Elementary School.
XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
1. FINAL PAYMENTS
a. Classroom Additions at Pensacola High School
b. Installation of Walk-in Cooler/Freezers at Myrtle Grove and Oakcrest Elementary Schools
c. Installation of Walk-in Cooler/Freezers at Montclair, Myrtle Grove and Oakcrest Elementary Schools
d. Asbestos Abatement at Montclair and Scenic Heights Elementary Schools
2. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Myrtle Grove Elementary Class Action Settlement
B. MAINTENANCE
- No items submitted.
XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
1. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions for Cordova Park, Holm, Scenic Heights and Allie Yniestra Elementary Schools; Brown Barge and Workman Middle Schools; Tate High School, ESEAL and Escambia Juvenile Justice special centers.
2. 2000-2001 School Advisory Council Nominations for Blue Angels Elementary.
3. Sherwood Elementary School Improvement Plan Amendment.
4. Reading Enhancement Grant for Teachers and Library Media Specialists.
5. Adults Education Grant - English and Civics Education.
6. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council for Educational Services at Dixon, Barrineau Park and Hallmark Elementary Schools.
7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council for Educational Services at Ransom Middle School.
8. Approval of the Charter School Application by the Pensacola Family Care for Youth and Family Services, Inc. D/B/A Jackie Harris Pyramid School of Learning.
9. Florida First Start.
10. Teaching Tolerance Grant Conflict and Compromise.
11. 2000 Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Grant.
12. Futures: Our Solar System and Beyond Grant.
13. Goals 2000 Local Education Reform Grant.
14. Various oral informational items from Curriculum & Instruction Staff; any backup will be provided at workshop.
XIV. TRANSPORTATION
- No items submitted
XV. INTERNAL AUDITING
A. Internal Funds
- No items submitted
B. Inventory Adjustment Reports
- No items submitted
C. Other
- No items submitted
XVI. ADJOURNMENT