ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JANUARY 18, 2000
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Public
Forum at 6:00 p.m. in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar
Drive, with the following present:
Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham Vice Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt
Members: Dr. Elmer Jenkins
Dr. Hal Mason
Mrs. Vanette Webb
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
The Board recognized the following speakers:
Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, spoke concerning the importance of protecting employees' rights to confidentiality and commented that Board requests for workers compensation records could be provided according to file number rather than employee name.
Mr. James Johnson, Jr., 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32053, spoke in opposition to privatization of transportation services.
Ms. Linda Giannotti, 5613 Pipeline Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, Escambia County School Bus Operator, addressed the Board in opposition to privatization of transportation services.
Ms. Terri Best, 5420 London Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, expressed opposition to outsourcing transportation.
Ms. Wanda Blackmon, 9275 Windsong Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32534, expressed opposition to privatization.
Ms. Terryle Gibson, 4432 Randolph Street, Pace, Florida, 32571, stated that she is a School Bus Operator and serves as a member of the Steering Team Opposing Privatization (STOP) Committee. She requested that the Board allow time for the employees to form a committee and provide input as to how the district can save money.
Mr. Sheldon Dykes, President, Escambia Education Support Personnel Association (EESPA), asked that the Board not contract jobs out when employees can work with the School District on cutting costs. He stated that the MGT Study had not recommended contracting transportation but had recommended looking into it, and a School Board committee has been formed for that purpose.
Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, spoke concerning teacher certification and fingerprinting of School Board Members. She noted that the Florida Legislature does not require fingerprinting of School Board Members; however, any School Board Members wishing to do so would set a good example for School District employees.
Ms. Sharon Davis, 9941 Highway 97, Century, Florida, 32535,
addressed the Board in support of Escambia County School Bus
Operators.
Mr. May introduced student representatives Patrick Cabeza, Woodham High School; and Atwahl Bennett, Washington High School.
Chairman Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
Mr. Brett Gilliland, Quarterback with the Escambia High School
Football Team, gave the Invocation, and Mr. Kenneth Robinson,
Cornerback with the Escambia High Football Team, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
STELLAR EMPLOYEE
Mr. May asked Ms. Tommy Goodson to come forward to be
recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of January. Mr. May
commended Ms. Goodson, a thirty-year employee of the School District,
who has served as Administrative Secretary at Lipscomb Elementary
School for the past eight years. He presented her with a plaque, a
pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
PRESENTATION - PENSACOLA'S PROMISE (LOCAL AFFILIATE OF AMERICA'S PROMISE) - ESTABLISHING ESCAMBIA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS THE FIRST SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PROMISE
Mr. Honor M. Bell, Sr., addressed the Board concerning the
establishment of Escambia County School District as the first School
District of Promise. He introduced Ms. Francis Yeo, Co-Chairman;
Dennis McKinnon, Co-Chairman; and Kristin Fairchild, Office Director
of Pensacola's Promise. Mr. Bell advised that America's Promise is
headed by General Colin Powell and the local affiliate was started in
Pensacola in 1987 with the assistance of Mrs. Peggy Pilcher,
Coordinator of Volunteer and Business Partnerships. Mr. McKinnon
noted that the mission of a School District of Promise includes
mentoring youth, protecting, nurturing, preparing marketable skills
through effective education, and serving in order to provide an
opportunity for youth to give back to their community. Plans for
future programs include a mentoring program for teenage girls, a
joint venture between youth and the business community on park
renovation, and community awareness efforts including billboards and
public service announcements.
RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
A. SCHOOL BOARD
1) Escambia High School Football Team - State Championship Finalists
Chairman Stidham called EHS Football Team Members forward to be recognized as State Championship Finalists. Also present were Ms. Delores Morris, Principal, Mr. Leo Carvalis, Assistant Principal, and Mr. Ronnie Gilliland, Coach.
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt a resolution commending the Escambia High School Football Team for their achievements as State Championship Finalists, was unanimously approved. (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A)
2) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee
Dr. James Mosko, Vice Chairman, MGT Implementation Committee,
advised that a report will be submitted to the Board no later than
February 15, 2000, listing the pros and cons of ten to fifteen
of the recommendations cited in the MGT Management/Organizational
Study of Escambia County School District. He noted the MGT
recommendation was not for privatizing transportation services, but
called for a study to determine whether privatizing transportation
might be worthwhile. The committee will also study recommendations
for direct deposit of paychecks, and using catering as part of food
service responsibilities. Those studies will be completed by the end
of the month and will probably be included in the first report to the
School Board.
3) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance
Mr. Chuck Klusman, Committee Member, reported that the committee met on January 10, 2000, and approved the charter for the auditor and requested that the audit proceed for the Risk Management Department. The committee recommended following the Lee County budget format and approved a recommendation to prepare an RFP on the transportation study, not to recommend outsourcing, but to obtain facts in order to determine the best way to provide services. Mr. May asked that Mr. Jerry Caine, Director of Warehouse Operations, be allowed to make a presentation to the committee on the results of a year-long transportation study which was recently concluded.
4) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum
Dr. Jenkins reported that the committee met on January 12, 2000, and heard a presentation concerning the new Technical High School, and the committee supported the concept. The committee will hear a presentation from the MGT Implementation Committee in February.
5) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology
Dr. DeWitt filed the committee minutes for the record (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit B).
6) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities
Mrs. Stidham reported that the committee had addressed the issue of purchase of property around the new Cook Elementary School and determined that there is enough parking around the school and it is no longer necessary to seek property for purchase. The committee will meet at Montclair Elementary School next month to look at facility needs with regard to a new Media Center.
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
Board Members recognized Mr. Sandy Sansing, Ms. Laura Dison,
Mr. Brantley Vincent, Ms. Kathy Dunagan, Ms. Mattie
Broxton, and Ms. Susan Synkerik for their support in planning
and implementing the "Cram the Van" initiative that took place at the
beginning of the school year and provided over 3000 students with
paper, pens, pencils, and other needed school supplies.
B. SUPERINTENDENT
1) Recognition of National Board Certified Teachers
Ms. Sarah Armstrong, Coordinator, Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource Services (FDLRS), presented plaques in recognition of the teachers who received National Board Certification including Carole Flumerfelt, Kathleen Jenkins, Elaine McDaniel, and Jodi Snodgrass, from Pine Forest High School; Sandra Harwood, from Warrington Middle School; and Margaret Roh, from Weis Elementary School. Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, noted that there were more than 25 applicants in the School District, and the State of Florida ranked second in the nation on the number of teachers achieving National Board Certification.
2) School Volunteer Appreciation Week Resolution and Recognition of Outstanding Volunteers
Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Volunteer and Business Partnerships, introduced outstanding Youth Volunteer, Amy St. Croix, fifth grade student at Barrineau Elementary School; outstanding Senior Volunteer, Mary Giddens, volunteer at Ensley Elementary School; and outstanding Adult Volunteer, Melvin Gaylord, who serves as President of the Dads' Club.
3) PTA Presentation
Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, announced that a workshop is scheduled on January 19, 2000, regarding the Governor's A+ Education Plan and testing. A parent informational workshop (hosted by Ensley and C. A. Weis Elementary
Schools) is scheduled for January 27, 2000. The 75th Founders' Day
Banquet will be held on February 10, 2000.
Superintendent May listed the additions and deletions to the
agenda:
PRESENTATIONS:
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)
VII. PURCHASING
2. Property Surveys (Various Schools)
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
ADD: 6. Agreement Renewal: Fire Alarm Inspection & Maintenance, Bid #16-99
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
CORRECTION TO NUMBERING - ADD #25: Bid Award: Document Storage and
Retrieval System, RFP #00 19 04
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
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.
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
ADD: 30. Administrative appointment of Karen Owen to serve as
Principal at the new Elementary School - West Side
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
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: BACKUP PROVIDED
ADD: 7. Items from the Board - Interlocal Agreement - Pine Meadow Elementary Adjoining Property Rezoning Issue - Emergency Item - Mrs. Webb
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
PULLED: 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
PULLED: 2. Public Records Rule
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the agenda
as amended, was unanimously approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for the December 10, 1999, Regular Board Workshop and
December 14, 1999, Regular Board Meeting were pulled to allow
additional time for Board review.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit C)
A. Permission to Advertise
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.02 PUPIL ASSIGNMENT Motion by Dr.
Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to advertise School Board Rule
6Gx17-3.02 PUPIL ASSIGNMENT, was unanimously approved.
B. Permission to Adopt
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, was unanimously approved.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION
After discussion, motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by
Dr. DeWitt, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL
PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION, was unanimously approved.
The following items were moved forward:
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit D)
1. Recommendation concerning suspension (without pay) of Employee #496819.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to support the Superintendent's recommendation, was unanimously approved.
2. Discussion of Special Joint Meeting on January 24, 2000 (Civil Service Board, Board of County Commissioners, School District, and Escambia County Utility Authority).
This item was addressed at the Board Workshop held on January 14, 2000.
3. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc.
This item was addressed at the Board Workshop held on January 14, 2000.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
NOTES: Item Number 23 (Student Number 00-107-411), Request Formal Hearing
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve Item Number 23 (Student Number 00-107-411) for formal hearing, was unanimously approved. Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 4-22 and 24-29, was unanimously approved.
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. This item was approved for formal hearing (Recommendation 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.
Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb, to accept the
appointment of Karen Owen to serve as the principal of the new
elementary school on the west side, was unanimously approved.
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit E)
1. Items from the Board - Proposed Risk Management Audit - Dr. Mason
Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that the Board issue an RFP (Request for Proposals) calling for a thorough audit of the entire Risk Management operation, the entire self-insurance operation, with the Board to approve the final language for the RFP before it is issued, and that the cost be borne by the self-insurance department. Mrs. Webb stated that she had provided backup and cited requirements as referenced in Florida Statute 237.211. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
2. Items from the Board - Proposed RFP for Outsourcing Transportation - Dr. Mason
Dr. Mason pulled this item until there is opportunity for the
MGT Implementation Committee to come forward relative to the
recommendations cited in the MGT Management/Organizational Study -
Escambia County School District. He requested that Mr. Jerry Caine,
Director of Operations, give a presentation to the committee
regarding information gathered in a recent transportation study.
3. Items from the Board - Scheduling of the Regular Monthly School
Board Workshop Date - Dr. Mason
Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that the Board revert back from Monday to Friday Workshops (with the Regular Board Meetings scheduled on the third Tuesday of each month). After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.
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
Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and moved that the Board approve the contract with Maureen George as interim attorney. Dr. Mason seconded the motion. Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
5. Items from the Board - Request Decision on Whether to Continue Effort to Acquire Property for Parking for Cook Elementary - Mrs. Stidham
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Mason, to request that the Board no longer attempt to acquire property for parking around the new Cook Elementary School, was unanimously approved. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Chairman Stidham.
6. Items from the Board - Update on Risk Management Cases and Need for Scheduling Executive Sessions - Mrs. Webb
Chairman Stidham noted that this item would be addressed when scheduling subsequent meetings.
ADD: 7. Items from the Board - Interlocal Agreement - Pine Meadow Elementary Adjoining Property Rezoning Issue - Emergency Item - Mrs. Webb
Mrs. Webb referred to a handout that was provided in workshop concerning a meeting held at Pine Meadow Elementary School and a proposed change in zoning (of a site next to the school) to Industrial zoning. She noted that concerns were expressed that the zoning change would adversely impact the school, and parents and community members wanted the School District to send a representative to testify at the quasi judicial hearing.
A motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to authorize Mrs. Webb to speak on behalf of the Board against the zoning change. Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. Dr. Jenkins stated that he would prefer that Mrs. Webb speak as an individual and not as a representative of the School Board. Mrs. Webb expressed that testimony would be limited to any items in the Interlocal Agreement or the Land Development Code that would involve adverse impact. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Dr. Jenkins voting NO. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Chairman Stidham.
Motion by Mrs. Webb, second by Dr. Mason, to direct the Superintendent to schedule a joint meeting with the County Commission to discuss the enforcement of the Interlocal Agreement. Dr. Mason offered a friendly amendment that the School Board Chairman send a letter asking that the Interlocal Agreement be signed and requesting a joint meeting with the County Commission. Mrs. Webb accepted the friendly amendment. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
PULLED: 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
After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded By Dr. Jenkins, that each Board Member submit to Ms. Sheila Johndrow, Legal Assistant, a list of candidates to interview for School Board Attorney. Ms. Johndrow would then submit to the Board a list of candidates who received three recommendations for an interview. Dr. DeWitt further moved that a Special Meeting be scheduled to conduct the interviews on Tuesday, January 25, 2000, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board Room, at 215 West Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote.
There was also consensus on the part of the Board to hold Special
Meetings as follows: 1) with the Transportation Department -
January 25, 2000, 6:30 p.m.; 2) Audit Selection Committee -
January 24, 2000, 1:00 p.m.; 3) Presentation of Legislative
Program and Risk Management presentation - January 24, 2000,
2:30 p.m.; and 4) Presentation from Dr. Wayne Blanton - Florida
School Boards Association regarding Robert's Rules of Order -
February 4, 2000, 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Webb discussed concerns
that additional executive sessions should be scheduled to address
workers compensation issues. She referred to Florida Statutes 237
concerning the self-insurance program/workers compensation, and she
indicated that the Board had not gotten information required to
answer questions raised in executive session earlier today and in the
executive session held on October 11, 1999. Mr. Joseph Hammons,
Attorney to the Superintendent, suggested listing the specific cases
in order for him to research the matter.
XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit F)
1. Approval of Levin Contract.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the contract of Leo Thomas and Clay Mitchell with the Law Firm of Levin, Middlebrooks (relative to the lawsuit against the School Board for payment of Mrs. Webb's legal fees). Mrs. Webb referenced Florida Statutes and cited objections that the law firm is conflicted in that they represent clients against the School District and cannot represent the School Board. Dr. Jenkins noted that the Board Attorney had advised that those conflicts were waivable. Dr. DeWitt called the question, and the vote on the question was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb voting NO. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote.
PULLED: 2. Public Records Rule
The meeting returned to the regular agenda.
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to
approve the Consent Agenda. Dr. Mason registered NO votes on
Item VI.1 (vouchers), VI.2 (Risk Management); pulled Item VII.6 for
discussion; and pulled Items VI.4, VI.10, and VI.11 for separate
vote. Mrs. Webb registered NO votes on VI.1 (vouchers), VI.2 (Risk
Management), VI.5, VI.6, and registered a YES vote on VI.1 (payroll).
Dr. DeWitt pulled Items VII.24 and VII.25 for separate vote.
Chairman Stidham noted that Item VIII.A.2.h was addressed by separate
vote under Item XII.5.
IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS
This item was approved as submitted.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
V. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)
Approved:
- Instructional/Professional
1. Appointments
Name Position Date Work Location
Authement, Tammy Certified Interpreter I 12/07/99 Washington
Bard, Shelly Teacher 12/15/99 Bellview Mid
Boyd, David Teacher 12/16/99 Bellview Mid
Brady, Stacie Teacher 01/03/00 ESE/Speech
Gardner, Audra Teacher 01/05/00 Tate
Goolsby, Melissa Teacher 01/04/00 ESE/Speech
Grimes, Mary Teacher 12/16/99 Ferry Pass Elem
Laton, Faye Teacher 01/03/00 Escambia
McDaniel, Barbara Teacher 01/03/00 ESE/Hall Ctr
Reasey, Frankie Teacher 01/03/00 Spencer Bibbs
Suyat, Linda Teacher 12/15/99 Pensacola High Community
Reappointments
None
None
None
3. Transfers
None
4. Out of Field
Edwards, Karyn Teacher 12/13/99 Bellview Mid
Robinson, William Teacher 01/06/00 Big Bayou
Simmons, Julia Teacher 01/03/00 Workman
None
None
Manson, Kathleen Teacher Brown Barge
5. Resignations/Retirements
Bach, Jacqueline Teacher 12/17/99 Woodham
Bowlin, Angela Teacher 12/17/99 West Pensacola
Chason, Kristy Teacher 12/17/99 Edgewater
Collinsworth, Harley Teacher 12/31/99 ESEAL (Disability Ret)
Eichling, Waldo Teacher 12/17/99 Escambia
Epting, Barbara Teacher 02/15/00 Ensley (Ret)
Griffin, Sarah Teacher 12/17/99 Tate
Hixon, Joan Educ Spec 01/31/00 ESE/Hall Ctr (Ret)
Johnson, Jamie Teacher 01/03/00 Yniestra
King, Kara Teacher 12/15/99 Brownsville
McCuiston, Peggy Teacher 02/04/00 Bailey (Ret)
Oliver, Doris Teacher 12/31/99 Bellview Elem (Disability Ret)
Peacock, Velda Teacher 12/15/99 Ferry Pass Elem
Rufus, Paula Counselor 01/21/00 Montclair
Schroeder, Terry Teacher 12/15/99 Bellview Mid
Seiley, Betty Teacher 11/29/99 Escambia
Smith, Nancy Teacher 12/15/99 Tate (Ret)
Thomas, Linda Teacher 12/09/99 Woodham (Disability Ret)
Wessel, Terrie Teacher 0104/00 Wedgewood
Willoughby, Teresa Teacher 12/15/99 Hallmark
6. Special Requests
(1) Request approval for leave of absence for the following personnel:
Coleman, Christine Teacher Longleaf 12/14/99-5/30/2000
*Johnecheck, Cheryl Teacher Pleasant Grove 1/31/00-5/30/00
*Mitchell, Vicki Teacher Dixon 12/6/99-1/15/00
*Silva, Stephanie Teacher Longleaf 1/04/00-2/25/00
*FMLA
(2) Rescind FMLA on Lilian Bachmeier, teacher at Warrington Elementary School, from November 2 through December 17, 1999. Ms. Bachmeier returned to her teaching position on November 1, 1999. Request FMLA for Ms. Bachmeier effective January 5, 2000, through May 30, 2000.
V. Human Resources
B. Educational Support Personnel
1. Appointments
NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION
Boyd, Alverse (Prom) Custodial Worker II 12/6/99 Beggs
2. Resignations/Retirements
Ard, Sylvia (Ret) Food Ser Asst I 12/17/99 Bellview Elem
Brewton, Bonnie (Ret) School Bus Operator 12/31/99 Transportation
Clifton, Sandra (Ret) Accounting Spec II 12/17/99 Acct Payable
Cooper, Thea Microphotographer Tech II 12/7/99 Student Services
Diamond, Margaret (Ret) School Bus Operator 12/31/99 Transportation
Elliott, Irene (Ret) School Bus Operator 12/31/99 Transportation
Fountain, Mary (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 12/31/99 Transportation
Godwin, Mickey (Ret) AC Shop Supervisor 12/31/99 Maintenance
Hill, Cornard (Ret) Sr Info Systems Tech 12/31/99 Evaluation Services
Jones, Ira (Ret) School Bus Operator 12/31/99 Transportation
Kelly, Shirley (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 12/31/99 Lipscomb
Lassiter, Marion (Ret) School Bus Operator 12/31/99 Transportation
Laton, Faye Admin Clerk II 12/31/99 Escambia
Miller, Warren (Ret) Auto Equipment Mech 1/3/2000 Transp Garage
Moyer, Gloria (Ret) Financial Aid Specialist 12/31/99 George Stone
Powell, Olivia (Ret) Admin Clerk II 12/31/99 Bellview Elem
Preyer, Ernestine (Ret) Custodial Worker I 12/31/99 Northview
Richburg, Ronnie Custodial Worker I 1/14/00 Bellview Middle
Schweich, Phyllis Teacher Asst Special 12/13/99 West Pensacola
Smith, Patricia Food Service Asst I 12/17/99 Cordova Park
Wiley, Gayle (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 12/31/99 Ferry Pass
Middle
3. Terminations
None
4. Suspensions
Employee #8123-0061-1, Admin School Secretary III at Bellview
Middle, suspended for 10 work days without pay effective
1/19/2000.
5. Dismissals
No Educational Support dismissals for January 2000.
6. Leave of Absence
Brooks, Donna (Ext) Food Ser Asst I/Warrington Elem 12/3/99-1/4/00 Medical *
DeCrow, Sherry (Ext) Food Ser Asst I/Escambia 1/5/00-1/21/00 Medical*
McLeod, Debbie Teacher Asst Spec/Ransom 1/5/00-3/28/00 Maternity*
Mosley, Roland Electronics Tech/Maintenance 12/21/99-3/31/00 Medical*
Slay, Susan Teacher Asst Spec/Westgate 1/5/00-1/28/00 Medical*
Watson, Mattie School Bus Oper/Transportation 12/1/99-1/14/00 Medical*
*FMLA
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
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of February, 2000. (Housed in Finance Department)
This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb registering NO votes on the vouchers portion only.
2. Check Register for the month of November, 1999. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)
This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb registering NO votes on the Risk Management portion.
3. Financial Report for the month of November, 1999. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)
4. Statements for Legal Services: (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)
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
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to pay the attorneys as listed in Item VI.4. Dr. Mason stated that he had asked staff to list figures from each legal firm. Mrs. Webb registered a NO vote based on previous comments concerning conflict on the part of Mr. Joseph Hammons, Attorney to the Superintendent. Mrs. Webb also stated that contracts are required for the hearing officers based on School Board rules. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb registering NO votes.
Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb, to direct the Superintendent to put all legal fees and payments under the Finance section of the agenda so that the Board Members and the public can know the true cost of legal services for the School District. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
5. Miscellaneous Authorizing Agreements. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L)
This item was approved as part of the consent agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote citing her concerns due to conflicts with Florida Statute 237.211.
6. Budget Amendments (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M)
a) Resolution 2: General Fund
b) Resolution 3: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 4: Capital Outlay Fund
This item was approved as part of the consent agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote citing her concerns due to conflicts with Florida Statute 237.211.
7. Financial Status on Projects and Grants. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N)
8. Independent Auditor's Report for Escambia Charter School, Inc., for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit O)
9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets: (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit P)
a) Auction List for January 2000.
b) Scrap List for January 2000.
10. Appointment of Audit Selection Committee. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit Q)
Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb, that the School Board operate as a Committee of the Whole in order to serve as the Audit Selection Committee, was unanimously approved.
11. K-3 Class Size Reduction - State of Florida - Capital Outlay Funding. (Supplementary
Minute Book, Exhibit R)
Motion was made by Dr. Mason that the Board reject this proposal because the School District cannot afford it. Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Chairman Stidham.
Mrs. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, requested direction from the Board in terms of selecting the site or sites to be used to build the classroom additions, noting the requirement that the school(s) will have to be staffed at a different level than the other elementary schools in perpetuity. A motion was made by Dr. Mason that Bellview Elementary School be selected as the site for classroom additions. Ms. Annette McArthur, Director of Elementary Education, advised that Bellview Elementary would require eight additional teachers to attain the twenty-to-one student teacher ratio required. After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew the motion.
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. Mason to reconsider the original motion, was approved 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Webb voting NO. A motion was made by Dr. Mason to reject the offer of K-3 Class Size Reduction - State of Florida - Capital Outlay Funding. Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
1) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, asked that the Board consider its commitment by contract with employees to do staffing in an equitable manner.
After discussion, Dr. Mason called the question, and the vote
on the question was approved 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt voting NO.
Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2
with Dr. DeWitt and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Dr. DeWitt
returned the gavel to Chairman Stidham.
VII. PURCHASING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit S
Approved:
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
After discussion, this item was approved as part of the consent agenda.
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
Dr. DeWitt reported that the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Technology had recommended that this item be tabled for staff to renegotiate the contract. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Mason, to table this item until next month, was unanimously approved.
25. Bid Award: Document Storage and Retrieval System, RFP #00 19 04
Dr. DeWitt reported that the Citizens' Advisory Committee
(CAC) on Technology had recommended placing this item in the
2000/2001 budget. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by
Dr. Jenkins, to table this item until next month, was
unanimously approved.
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit T
Approved:
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 (This item was
addressed by separate vote under Item XII.5.)
B. MAINTENANCE
"No Items Submitted"
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit U
Approved:
PULLED: 1. Proposed Changes for School Improvement
Process.
PULLED: 2. School Proposal by School Futures Research
Foundation, San Diego, California.
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
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit V
Approved:
Revised Format:
A. Internal Funds
- No items submitted
B. Inventory Adjustment Reports
C. Other
DELETE: B. PROPERTY CONTROL (Addressed under Item
VI. FINANCE)
CONSENT AGENDA
The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved with the exception of
Item Numbers VI.4, VI.10, VI.11, VII.24, VII.25, and VIII.A.2h which
were addressed by separate vote; NO votes were registered by Mrs.
Webb on Item VI.1(vouchers portion only), VI.2 (Risk Management),
VI.5, VI.6; and NO votes were registered by Dr. Mason on VI.1
(vouchers portion only), and VI.2 (Risk Management).
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Prior to adjournment, the Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Mr. Walt Viglienzone, 5039 Challenger Way, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, appeared on behalf of Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon, and reported the results of the "Name the School" Contest for the new elementary school on the west side as follows: 1) forty percent (40%) in support of "Blue Angel"; and 2) twenty percent (20%) in support of "Dog Track." Proposed names of "Pitcher Plant" and "Perdido" also received input.
2) Mr. Frank Faust, Pensacola, Florida, spoke concerning educational reform.
3) Mrs. Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola,
Florida, addressed the Board concerning the importance of School
Improvement Plan (SIP) presentations.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins to adjourn the
meeting at 9:23 p.m., was unanimously approved.