5/16/00 Regular Meeting

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, MAY 16, 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, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham Vice Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt

Members: Dr. Elmer Jenkins

Dr. Hal Mason

Mrs. Vanette Webb was absent

School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Lisa Voisin, 7005 Andros Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, stated that her request for transfer (for her daughter to attend first grade at Blue Angels Elementary School instead of Pleasant Grove Elementary) had been denied. She asked that the Board consider approving the request so that she can accommodate before and after school child care.

2) Jacqueline Young, Social Studies Specialist, recognized the State History Fair Team, noting that Escambia County students won 7 out of 14 first places and 7 out of 14 second places. Team members will also compete at National History Day on June 11-15, 2000.

3) Carl Leiterman, Applied Technology, recognized Michelle Williams, Escambia High School senior, and Raychon Fountain, Pensacola High School senior, recipients of the Jobs for Florida Graduates Programs state scholarships.

4) Carol Durbin, 3099 Redfern Road, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, stated that her son attends Escambia Westgate, and she advised that 88 teachers, teacher assistants, and parents had signed a petition asking that the Board keep the M.O.D.E.L. (Mobile Opportunity to Develop for Education through Landscaping) Program open at Escambia Westgate.

5) James Johnson, Jr., 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, discussed concerns regarding an erroneous article printed in the Pensacola News Journal regarding MGT recommendations to out source several departments of the district. He spoke in favor of letting the media know any time there is a misprint, so that it can be corrected.

6) Tracy Barger, 1008 Amiens Way, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, spoke in favor of keeping the Escambia Westgate M.O.D.E.L. program open.

7) Jack Moses, 1662 Dogwood Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, spoke regarding the School District budget.

8) Lillian McDonald, 544 South 2nd Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, requested that the Board keep the Escambia Westgate M.O.D.E.L. Program open.

Dr. DeWitt asked staff to provide an update on this matter. Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, advised that a teaching position was cut at Westgate based on reduction in student population. Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), advised that the Westgate M.O.D.E.L. Program started three years ago as a pilot program which did not generate FTE. She noted that the program will continue; however, it will not be exactly the same, and a different teacher will take over the program.

9) Carolyn Spooner, Principal, Tate High School, recognized Jonathan Blackburn, Tate High School student, and recipient of the WEAR/Buffalo Rock "Student of the Year" Award.

The following items were moved forward:

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

B. SUPERINTENDENT

1) Resolution recognizing Escambia County High School All Stars Academic Team as State Champions of the 2000 Commissioner's Academic Challenge

Mr. May was joined by Bill Slayton, Principal, Woodham High School, in recognizing Academic Team Members Jonathan Blackburn and Brandon Blake, Tate High School; Marissa Ezell and Rachel Mohan, Escambia High School; Joseph Hart and Marshon Griffin, Pensacola High School; Johnny Hutchinson and Michael West, Woodham High School, and Team Coaches Cathy Boehme and Bill Willis. Coach Willis also thanked Cindy Nixon, Education Representative with Cox Communications, for supporting this team and academic competition. Linda Thompson, Language Arts Specialist, was also present. Mr. May read the resolution and noted that it would be adopted after the Regular Meeting begins.

ADD: 9) Resolution recognizing the Woodham High School State Championship Track Team

Mr. May asked team members to come forward with their Coach, Lee Cormier, as Dr. DeWitt read the resolution. It was noted that the resolution would be adopted after the Regular Meeting begins.

The public forum resumed at this time.

10) Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), reported that the EEA, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, Picadilly Restaurant, and University Mall jointly sponsored and hosted the first Annual Teacher Appreciation Reception held on May 9, 2000.

She read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce expressing thanks and support for Escambia County school teachers in recognition of their professionalism, dedication, sacrifice, long hours and hard work.

11) Ron Knowlton, 6118 Chicago Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, spoke in support of increasing teachers' salaries, and he commented concerning the critical shortage of teachers in math, science, foreign language, and special education.

12) Frances Yeo, 46 Manor Drive, Pensacola, Florida, recognized Ms. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Business and Volunteer Partnerships, for her service on the Junior Achievement Board of Directors for the past eight years.

13) Ann Dungan, Pensacola, Florida, stated that her daughter attends Escambia High School, and she requested that the Board address building repair needs at EHS, particularly the band room.

Dr. Mason commented that the Five-Year Facilities Work Plan is updated every year, and he recommended that the plan also be addressed by the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Facilities and Maintenance, in order to address school facility needs and health and safety factors.

14) Douglas Holsworth, Band Director, Escambia High School, addressed the Board regarding facility needs, overcrowding, and safety issues at EHS, particularly the band room.

15) Ken Norris, 4400 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, commented that inclusion of the "audit" clause in each contract would most likely increase the workload on the Audit Department. He also discussed the sales tax abatement program.

16) Deborah Waters, Perdido Bay Community Association Representative/Board Member, asked the Board to implement plans to put sidewalks at the Blue Angels Elementary School before it opens.

17) Captain Mike Clapsadl, Naval Science Instructor, NJROTC, Escambia High School, addressed the Board concerning the need for facilities improvements and additional space for the NJROTC program.

18) Edie Replogle, Choral Director, Escambia High School, addressed the Board in support of building renovations which will allow expansion of the choral suite at EHS.

19) Joe Davis, Movement for Change, Inc., discussed concerns regarding compliance, on the part of some students, with the proper school dress code. He asked that the dress code be consistently enforced.

20) James Stanton, Movement for Change, Inc., requested that the school dress code be enforced.

21) John Jerralds, Movement for Change, Inc., spoke in support of consistent enforcement of the school dress code.

22) Harry Evans, 13711 Canal Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, announced a community meeting to be held tomorrow at Jim Bailey Middle School.

23) Madonna Jackson-Williams, EEA Vice President, expressed appreciation and support for teachers.

24) Amanda Richardson, Movement for Change, Inc., requested that the school dress code be enforced.

Chairman Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Linda English, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, gave the Invocation. Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, was joined by members of the Tate High School Chaparrals and Indoor Percussion Ensemble, and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

STELLAR EMPLOYEE

Mr. May asked Ms. Nancy Archer to come forward to be recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of May. Mr. May commended Ms. Archer, a 22-year employee of the School District, noting that she has served as Cafeteria Manager at Brentwood Elementary School for the past 6 years. He presented her with a plaque, a pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

A. SCHOOL BOARD

1) Resolution Molino Elementary School - Top Five Title I Schools in the State of Florida and Top 150 Title I Schools in the Nation

Chairman Stidham asked Dale Cooey, Principal, Molino Elementary School, to come forward as she read the resolution.

WHEREAS, only a small number of schools are recognized as exemplary by the National Association of State Title I Directors and the United States Department of Education; and

WHEREAS, schools vying for this recognition must be in compliance with the procedures governing the Title I program and must demonstrate leadership in developing programs that improve instruction and meet the needs of the community; and

WHEREAS, Molino Elementary School has a dedicated staff who have focused their efforts on in-service training and professional growth, improving academic performance, and using technology to serve the needs of diverse learners; and

WHEREAS, Molino Elementary School was selected as the top school in the State of Florida and is among the top 150 schools in the nation to be awarded a Title I Distinguished School, Certificate of Recognition;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby take this means to publicly recognize Dale Cooey, principal, and the teachers and staff of Molino Elementary School for their exemplary service to the students of the Escambia County School District.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Molino Elementary School to be displayed with honor. Adopted this 16th day of May, 2000.

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the resolution, was approved 4-0.

2) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee

Dr. Joyce Nichols, Committee Chairperson, reported that the committee will meet on June 5, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hall Center, to finalize five recommendations related to hiring minority faculty, hiring faculty in critical shortage areas and attracting noninstructional personnel into teaching positions, and recommendations concerning Maintenance.

3) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance R. N. Dunagan, committee member, advised that the committee supports placement of an audit clause that has been proposed to be included in all contracts. He presented the request of the committee that the Board consider adopting a policy to build a solid, unrestricted fund balance in the General Fund, with the goal of attaining a reserve fund balance of 15% of general revenues. He noted that the committee had requested that the Director of Internal Auditing be given a two-year contract. He requested that the committee receive the MGT monthly report by the Thursday before each School Board meeting.

4) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum

Dr. Jenkins reported that Ms. Sheree Cagle, Director of Comprehensive Planning, had informed the committee that some schools will have to make changes to meet state guidelines for the School Advisory Councils, which should be representative of the district which populates the school in order to address minority representation and socioeconomic factors.

5) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology

Dr. DeWitt reported that the committee had reviewed agenda items related to technology and had expressed concerns regarding two items. He stated that he had followed up and verified that those items were appropriate; therefore, the committee recommendation was for approval of all of the items related to technology.

6) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities and Maintenance

Chairman Stidham reported that the committee had approved every item presented on the agenda. Discussion was also held in committee that unit pricing was not feasible. However, additive alternates on bidding for new construction could be used instead of deductive alternates. Contractors and subcontractors attended the committee meeting, and they expressed how the inclusion of the proposed "audit clause" in all contracts would impact them. Committee members felt that more information was needed to determine whether the "audit clause" was appropriate or not. The committee will meet next month at Brentwood Elementary School.

B. SUPERINTENDENT

1) Resolution recognizing Escambia County High School All Stars Academic Team as State Champions of the 2000 Commissioner's Academic Challenge

Mr. May noted that the following resolution was read and presented during public forum. WHEREAS, the Escambia County All Star Academic Team won First Place in State Competition at the 2000 Commissioner's Academic Challenge; and

WHEREAS, the six team members spent every Saturday morning throughout the school year practicing and learning questions in subjects such as science, humanities, literature, history, and highly complex mathematical questions; and

WHEREAS, the 2000 All Star Team was unbeatable in the state competition, placing first in Round One, first in the Semi-finals, and first in the Finals; and

WHEREAS, members of the state championship team will receive a $1,500 scholarship from GTE, state championship rings from Herff Jones, gold medals, and a first place trophy from the Florida High School Activities Association;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby take this means to publicly recognize Bill Willis and Cathy Boehme, coaches of the academic team, and the six members for their outstanding victory;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to the members of the All Star Academic Team to be displayed with honor. Adopted this 16th day of May, 2000.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the above resolution that was read during the public forum, was approved 4-0.

2) Recognition of Tate High School Color Guard (Chaparrals), and Tate High School Drum Line (Indoor Percussion Ensemble)

The Superintendent was joined by School Board Members and Carolyn Spooner, Principal, Tate High School, in congratulating the Tate High School "Chaparrals" Color Guard Team which placed 5th in Scholastic World Class Competition, and the Tate High School Drum Line, which placed 4th in Scholastic National Open Competition.

3) Presentation by HOSTS Corporation to Bellview Elementary School for National Exemplary Recognition of their HOSTS (Helping One Student To Succeed) Program

Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, asked Becky Hewitt, Principal, Bellview Elementary, and Karissa Bergosh, HOSTS teacher, to come forward to receive the award. Jackie Garberino, HOSTS Corporation Marketing Development Director, presented the Championship Award to the Bellview Elementary HOSTS Team, in recognition of their achievement of an exemplary HOSTS structured mentoring program in language arts.

4) Recognition of School District's Participation in the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life" Event

Linda Davidson, Executive Director, American Cancer Society, introduced Kathy Myrick and Shirley Yielding, Co-Chairpersons for the Relay for Life event, which was an 18-hour community event with team participation to camp out and raise funds. The following schools participated: Hellen Caro, Lipscomb, Pleasant Grove, Yniestra, Warrington, Montclair, Cordova Park, Beulah, Pine Meadow, Weis, Edgewater, Scenic Heights, Ferry Pass, and Navy Point Elementary Schools; Bellview, Ferry Pass, and Workman Middle Schools; Pine Forest, Tate, Washington, and Woodham High Schools; and Escambia Westgate. The 21 schools raised $45,714.22. Special recognition was given to Manny Harageones, volunteer, and to Pensacola Boys Base in recognition of their efforts in making the event a success.

5) Recognition of Manny Harageones, Specialist, Physical Education, Health and Wellness, for receiving the Honor Award from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Mr. May asked Manny Harageones, Specialist, Physical Education, Health and Wellness, to come forward. Board Members joined the Superintendent in recognizing Mr. Harageones, recipient of the 2000 Honor Award, a national recognition from the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, for a lifetime of professional service and leadership in health and physical education.

6) Recognition - Five Star School Awards

Mr. May asked Ms. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Business/Volunteer Partnerships, to come forward to recognize the Five Star Schools for the 1998-99 school year. The following schools received the award, which is the highest award a school in the State of Florida can earn.

Receiving the Award for Five Years

Beulah Elementary School - Principal Pam Thompson; Staff Coordinator Janet Riddle; PTA President Elaine Mosely; and SAC Chairman Carolyn Diamond

N. B. Cook Elementary School - Principal Sharon Suddath; Staff Coordinator Patty Mathis, PTA President Merry Horne; and SAC Chairman Pat Crawford

Cordova Park Elementary School - Principal Tom Marucci; Staff Coordinator Pam Lewis, PTA President Darlene Printz; and SAC Chairman Taren Stone

Receiving the Award for Four Years

Lipscomb Elementary School - Principal Tom Harrell; Staff Coordinator Donna Bryan, PTA President Kathy Deluane; and SAC Chairman Mark Toler

Scenic Heights Elementary School - Principal Linda Doelker; Staff Coordinator Patrice Moody, PTA President Elise Drinkard; and SAC Chairman Karen Pope

Receiving the Award for Three Years

Byrneville Elementary School - Principal Ferryn Twarkins; Staff Coordinator Paula Sellars; PTA President Rae Bolen; and SAC Chairman Kim Wilcoxon

Warrington Elementary School - Principal Peggy Tucker; Staff Coordinator Donna Grantham, PTA President Lorrie Toomer; and SAC Chairman Larry Yeo

Receiving the Award for Two Years

Hellen Caro Elementary School - Principal Martha Ellen Wiseman; Staff Coordinator Mary Jordan, PTA President Linda Cooper; and SAC Chairman Sid Farish

Pensacola Beach - Principal Patti Burt; Staff Coordinator Sandee Bredesen, PTA President Ida Row; and SAC Chairman Michael Foley

Pine Meadow - Principal Robert Cary; Staff Coordinator Shirley Rivers, PTA President Jill Smith; and SAC Chairman Steve Lockman

Sherwood - Principal Linda Longacre; Staff Coordinator Denise Cotton; PTA President Angie Frank; and SAC Chairman Steve Kling

Suter - Principal Beverly Patteson; Staff Coordinator Margaret Rentschler; PTA President Debbie Smith; and SAC Chairman Dale Rooks

Weis - Principal Charlie Nichols; Staff Coordinator Aggie Bauer; PTA President Tenola Andrews; and SAC Chairman Sinthia Brye

Receiving the Award for the First Year

Oakcrest Elementary School - Principal Patricia McElfresh; Staff Coordinator Martha Ward; PTA President Linda Cooper; and SAC Chairman Laquita Hurd

Earnest Ward Middle School - Principal Dr. Ruth Vannerson; Staff Coordinator Georgeanne Goodman; PTA President Pat Hetzel; and SAC Chairman John Johnson

7) Presentation Regarding Initial Funding Amounts for Fiscal Year 2000/2001

Mr. May pulled this item which will be addressed at a Special Board Workshop.

8) PTA Presentation

Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, distributed copies of the Florida PTA Bulletin which featured four articles on Escambia County PTA schools. Ms. Roche reported that over the past year, 32 out of 57 active PTAs had an increase in membership from the 1998/99 school year, 27 schools received 100% faculty membership awards, and total membership for PTA/PTSA was close to 13,000. She noted that out of 28 schools which participated in the "Reflections" Contest, 80 entries went to the state level, and 3 entries placed at the national level. Ms. Roche announced that the PTA Awards Banquet will be held on May 19, 2000, at the Mustin Beach Officers' Club.

9) Resolution recognizing the Woodham High School State Championship Track Team

Mr. May noted that the following resolution was read and presented during public forum.

WHEREAS, the Woodham High School Boys Track Team won the Class 3-A State Title; and

WHEREAS, the Titans are only the third boys track team in Northwest Florida to win a state title since 1915; and

WHEREAS, the four members who represented Woodham's track team at the state competition competed with honor and distinction; and

WHEREAS, the victory was a direct result of first place finishes in the 100 meter dash, the 110 meter hurdles, and the 300 meter hurdles; as well as a second place finish in the shot put, third place finishes in the 100 meter dash and the long jump, and a fifth place finish in the high jump;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby take this means to publicly recognize Coach Jay Cormier and the Titan track team for their outstanding season.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Woodham High School to be displayed with honor. Adopted this 16th day of May, 2000.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the above resolution that was read during the public forum, was approved 4-0.

C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR

1. Escambia High School Advisory Council (EHSAC) - Regarding EHS Five-Year Plan, Band/Chorus Facility, NJROTC Facility, Future Property Purchases, Media Center/Cafeteria Remodeling, and Request for Services of an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Mr. Glenn Bousquet, EHSAC Chairman, requested that the Board address needs at Escambia High School including maintenance facility upgrades, maintenance of the grounds, air conditioning, hallways, windows, and painting.

Mr. Marvin Pauliss, EHSAC Member, addressed the Board to request that facility needs be addressed as soon as possible.

2. Movement for Change, Inc. - Regarding Substitute Teachers, Pay, and Request that the Board continue to deny School Futures Research Foundation Charter School Appeal

Mr. LeRoy Boyd, President, Movement for Change, Inc., addressed the Board concerning the importance of consistently enforcing the student dress code. He also discussed concerns that more substitute teachers are needed, and substitute teacher pay should be $100 per day minimum instead of $50 per day. He commented that the minimum requirements for substitute teachers had changed from a Bachelors Degree to an Associates Degree; however, those who meet and exceed the requirements of an Associates Degree should also be considered.

Superintendent May listed the additions and deletions to the agenda:

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

B. SUPERINTENDENT

ADD: 9) Resolution recognizing the Woodham High School State Championship Track Team

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

NOTES: Item Number 13 (Student number 00-192-281), Request for Formal Hearing

23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-203-601 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.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

39. VOIDED THE NUMBER

ADD: 40. Recommendation that Employee Number 56170861 be terminated effective May 17, 2000, for misconduct as set forth in Notice of Disciplinary Action.

ADD: 41. Recommendation that Employee Number 8601-9620-296 be terminated effective May 17, 2000, for misconduct as set forth in Notice of Disciplinary Action.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

PULLED: ~~7. Items from the Board - Request to Budget for Five Full Time Staff Members for Development and Planning of Curricula for the New Technical High School - Dr. DeWitt~~

VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

ADD: 3. Approval of Settlement Agreement - Case Number 99-0789-CA-01 Watson v. School Board of Escambia County (EMERGENCY ADD ITEM) - ADDITIONAL BACKUP PROVIDED

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

B. Educational Support Personnel

5. Dismissals

~~No items submitted~~ (Two dismissals added 5/11/00)

X. FINANCE

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 6: General Operating Fund

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

XI. PURCHASING

PULLED: ~~25. Navigator Software Updates~~

38. Bid Award: Instructional Standardized Systems (ITV) at Hallmark and Westside K-5 Elementary Schools

SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP

39. Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement and Selective Demolition of Building #1 and Building #2 at

Tate High School

SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP

40. Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement at Building #1 at Montclair Elementary School and Building #3 and Building #4 at Scenic Heights Elementary School

SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP

XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE (SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP)

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. MISCELLANEOUS

b. Standard Owner-Architect/Engineer Agreement

Standard Owner-Contractor Agreement

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design/Builder

XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

6. Technology Literacy Challenge Fund 2000 (TLCF 2000) Grant Application.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

PULLED: ~~18. Public School Choice Grant.~~

XV. INTERNAL AUDITING

B. Inventory Adjustment Reports

PULLED: ~~INVENTORY REPORT OF ENSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL~~

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the agenda with the changes recommended by the Superintendent, was approved 4-0.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Item II.1 - minutes for the February 15, 2000, Regular Board Meeting; Item II.2 - minutes for the March 21, 2000, Regular Board Meeting; Item II.3 - minutes for the April 11, 2000, Special Board Meeting; Item II.4 - minutes for the April 17, 2000, Special Board Meeting; Item II.5 - minutes for the April 17, 2000, Regular Board Workshop; and pull Item II.6 - minutes for the April 18, 2000, Regular Board Meeting. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to amend the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on February 15, 2000, as follows: On Page 13, Item Number IX.A.1.2.b, the minutes should reflect that the reference to Employee Number should read Employee Number 369225, was approved 4-0. Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the minutes as amended and the motion was approved 4-0.

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A)

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.17(1) NON-DISCRIMINATION

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to give permission to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.17(1) NON-DISCRIMINATION, was approved 4-0.

2. Notice of Intent to Name the Gymnasium at Booker T. Washington High School the "RONNIE AND JANIS BOND GYMNASIUM."

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to give permission to advertise the Notice of Intent to name the Gymnasium at Booker T. Washington High School the "RONNIE AND JANIS BOND GYMNASIUM" was approved 4-0.

B. Permission to Adopt

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.05(4)(9) NON-SCHOOL USE OF EDUCATIONAL

FACILITIES (SCHEDULE OF FEES)

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.05(4)(9) NON-SCHOOL USE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES (SCHEDULE OF FEES), was approved 4-0.

2. Public Hearing/Naming the New Westside Elementary School the "BLUE ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL"

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, that the new westside Elementary School be called the "BLUE ANGELS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL."

Chairman Stidham opened the public hearing.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Harry Evans, 13711 Canal Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, spoke in favor of amending the motion to reflect "Blue Angel Elementary School" rather than "Blue Angels Elementary School."

After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

3. Public Hearing/Naming the Administration Building the "VERNON MCDANIEL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING."

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, that the Administration Building be named the "VERNON MCDANIEL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING."

Chairman Stidham opened the public hearing.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, appeared in support of naming the Administration Building in honor of Dr. Vernon McDaniel.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-0.

4. Public Hearing/Renaming the old N. B. Cook Elementary School, located at 1100 East Cervantes Street, Pensacola, Florida, the "A.V. CLUBBS CENTER."

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to rename the old N. B. Cook Elementary School, located at 1100 East Cervantes Street, Pensacola, Florida, the "A.V. CLUBBS CENTER."

Chairman Stidham opened the public hearing, and there were no speakers. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-0.

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit B)

1. Presentation of Quarterly Report from One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.

Mr. Alvin Wingate, Chairman of the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, presented the quarterly report on sales tax revenues as of March 31, 2000.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Harry Evans, 13711 Canal Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, commented briefly concerning sales tax projects.

2. Recommendation that Employee Number 293740 be suspended without pay effective May 17, 2000, pending the outcome of criminal charges as more fully set forth in notice letter to the employee of May 2, 2000.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the recommendation that Employee Number 293740 be suspended without pay effective May 17, 2000, was approved 4-0.

3. Recommendation that Employee Number 153132 be suspended without pay effective May 17, 2000, pending the outcome of criminal charges as more fully set forth in notice letter to the employee of May 2, 2000.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the recommendation that Employee Number 153132 be suspended without pay effective May 17, 2000, was approved 4-0.

4. Recommendation that Employee Number 541214 be suspended without pay for ten days effective May 17, 2000, and continuing thereafter for misconduct more specifically noticed in letter to the employee of May 4, 2000.

Mr. May presented this recommendation for Board consideration. A motion was made by Dr. Mason that the due process provisions contained in the contract be explicitly followed and that this item be brought back to the Board at the next meeting for action. There was no second to the motion. The Board Attorney advised that the motion could be either to reject or to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent. A motion was made by Dr. Mason that the Board reject this recommendation for cause and encourage the Superintendent to bring it back to the next Board meeting. Dr. DeWitt seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), discussed concerns regarding teacher suspension without pay.

2) Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, requested that Item IV.4 be withdrawn based on violation of the contract. He stated that the employee was not afforded the opportunity to be appropriately represented at a meeting at which discipline could result, and the contract states that no action may be taken unless the employee has been notified first within a 10-day period in writing.

Mr. May discussed the contract issue of notification, and he commented that the employee was noticed, not in writing, but noticed in person by the principal, which follows the notice intent of the contract. Dr. Jenkins asked for input from the Board Attorney and was advised that an employee may opt to file a grievance if they feel there is a violation of the contract, and that would go to an arbitrator to decide whether or not notice was given in accordance with the contract.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mike West, Pensacola, Florida, spoke concerning the employee contract matter.

2) Ellen Lawrence spoke representing the bargaining unit concerning due process rights.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the motion to reject the Superintendent's recommendation, and said motion was approved 4-0.

5. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc.

This item was not addressed.

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 6-12 and 14-38, was approved 4-0. Mr. May advised that a Request for Formal Hearing was presented regarding Item Number 13 (Student Number 00-192-281). Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve a formal hearing for Item Number 13 (Student Number 00-192-281), was approved 4-0.

6. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-239-281 be terminated and that student be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and all of the 99-2000 school year with the option to remain in alternative school placement.

7. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-252-411 be terminated in that the Court having dismissed the felony charges and that the student be allowed to return to regular school placement.

8. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-161-521 be terminated and that the student 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 and that the student remain in alternative placement.

9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-164-171 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.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 00-169-951 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 00-185-061 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.

12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-190-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

13. This item was approved for formal hearing regarding the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-192-281 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).

14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-193-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and 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.

15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-195-323 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-196-601 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.

17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-197-281 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.

18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-198-281 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.

19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-199-281 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.

20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-200-281 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.

21. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-201-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

22. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-202-591 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 00-204-601 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.

25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-205-521 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. 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.

26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-206-521 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.

27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-207-851 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.

28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-208-121 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.

29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-209-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-210-866 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.

31. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-212-171 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.

32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-213-171 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 00-214-281 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.

34. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-216-1231 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 00-217-061 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.

36. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-218-221 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.

37. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-219-323 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.

38. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-220-323 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year.

39. This Item Number was voided.

40. Recommendation that Employee Number 56170861 be terminated effective May 17, 2000, for misconduct as set forth in Notice of Disciplinary Action.

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the recommendation that Employee Number 56170861 be terminated as of May 17, 2000, was approved 4-0.

41. Recommendation that Employee Number 8601-9620-296 be terminated effective May 17, 2000, for misconduct as set forth in Notice of Disciplinary Action.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the recommendation that Employee Number 8601-9620-296 be terminated effective May 17, 2000, was approved 4-0.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)

1. Items from the Board - Beulah Academy - Request For School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) Funds - Dr. Mason

Motion was made by Dr. Mason, that the Beulah Academy's share of School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) money be increased to be in line with the Pensacola Academy for Success, which would be from 35% to 40%. Mrs. Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. Dr. Jenkins discussed concerns that when Beulah Academy was established, it drew over 50 students from Wedgewood Middle School and caused Wedgewood to subsequently lose teaching units. After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew the motion in order to table this item until next month's Board meeting. Mrs. Stidham withdrew the second. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

2. Items from the Board - Auditor General Report - Dr. Mason

Dr. Mason stated that he had discussed concerns at the May 15, 2000, Board Workshop, about the Auditor General's Report, and he plans to submit a minority report to the Auditor General. Chairman Stidham asked that a copy of Dr. Mason's report be provided to the Board Members.

3. Items from the Board - Correspondence, E-Mail, etc. - Dr. Mason

No comments were made regarding this item.

4. Items from the Board - Duties and Powers of the School Board - Mrs. Webb

Chairman Stidham stated that Mrs. Webb was not present, and her items were deleted.

5. Items from the Board - Duties and Powers of the Superintendent - Mrs. Webb

Chairman Stidham stated that Mrs. Webb was not present, and her items were deleted.

6. Items from the Board - Request for Matching Funds for Security System at Washington High School - Dr. DeWitt

Dr. DeWitt make the following motion: "I move to approve the request from the Washington High School Parent Teacher Association and the School Advisory Committee, to provide matching funds in the amount of $5,500 to assist them in purchasing and installing a security system, basically the cameras. I further move that staff be directed to identify unexpended funds from completed projects to fulfill this request and to bring the matter back for the School Board approval at its next meeting, in the form of a budget amendment." Said motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.

Dr. Mason stated that he could not support this item coming up during the middle of the year when more pressing needs have to go through the budget process, and this item should fall under the same priorities as others. Dr. DeWitt noted this was approved by unanimous vote by the PTA and School Advisory Council, with each group to provide $5,500 toward the purchase. He noted that Washington High School is a hurricane relief center. Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and Maintenance, expressed concerns about setting a precedent due to budgetary concerns.

After discussion, Dr. Jenkins offered a friendly amendment to the motion that if unexpended funds cannot be located by staff before the June Board Meeting, then move it to the 2000-2001 budget. Dr. DeWitt accepted the friendly amendment. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

PULLED: 7. ~~Items from the Board - Request to Budget for Five Full Time Staff Members for Development and Planning of Curricula for the New Technical High School - Dr. DeWitt~~

8. Items from the Board - Establishment of Committee to Make Recommendation for Naming the New Technical High School - Dr. DeWitt

Dr. DeWitt made the following motion: "I move that a committee be established for the express purpose of making a recommendation to the School Board, at a regular School Board meeting, on a name for the new Technical High School. This committee should operate under the guidance of Lisa Morgan, Director of the George Stone Center, and should seek input from the public, businesses, and any and all interested parties regarding the naming of the facility. This committee should operate in the sunshine with the proper advertisements and notification of meetings. Hopefully the committee's work can be completed so that a recommendation could be brought back to the Board within the next two months." The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-0.

9. Items from the Board - Florida School Boards Association Request Regarding Franchise Fees - Mrs. Stidham

Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and made a motion to authorize the Florida School Boards Association to see if they can get the district reimbursed for franchise fees according to the flier they sent to us. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. It was noted that the company would work on a contingent basis and would receive 40% if franchise fees were reimbursed. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion failed 2-2 with Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Mason voting NO. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

Mr. May spoke concerning the possibility of recouping franchise fees, and based on consensus of the Board, Mr. May agreed that staff would work in conjunction with the Board Attorney or the County to investigate the matter and bring back a recommendation at the next Board meeting.

10. Items from the Board - Appointment of Director of Internal Auditing - Dr. Jenkins

A motion was made by Dr. Mason, that the previous charter for the Internal Auditing Department for the School District of Escambia County as it was enacted by resolution of the Board on December 14, 1999, be amended as follows: 1) The first sentence in the fourth paragraph of the section entitled "Organizational Reporting" be stricken, to wit: The Audit and Planning Review Committee shall concur with the appointment or removal of the Director of Internal Auditing based upon the recommendations of the Superintendent; and 2) This should be replaced by the following language: The Board shall have the exclusive authority upon majority vote to appoint or remove the Director of Internal Auditing based on the recommendation from the Audit Planning and Review Committee. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins for purposes of discussion. Dr. DeWitt offered a friendly amendment to the motion on the replacement language on Item 2 to strike ~~based on the recommendation from the Audit Planning and Review Committee.~~ and insert "The Board shall have the exclusive authority upon majority vote to appoint or remove the Director of Internal Auditing with non-binding input from the Audit Planning and Review Committee." Dr. Mason seconded the friendly amendment.

Upon inquiry from Dr. Jenkins, the Board Attorney verified that if this motion passes, it does not affect language in the charter which references that the Director of Internal Auditing would still be under the operational control of the Superintendent. Mr. May stated that he had just gotten the proposed language at the Board table tonight. He expressed that an Internal Auditor must have the support, cooperation, and confidence of all staff members, and in order to allow time for additional review, he asked that the Board not support this resolution.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to table this item until the next Board meeting, was approved 3-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)

1. Cherry, Bekaert, Holland Audit Contract.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the contract.

Dr. Mason asked if this contract included the separate audit of the Risk Management Trust Fund (RMTF). Mr. Barry Boyer, Purchasing Manager, stated that the RMTF audit would be an addendum, and that Cherry, Bekaert had submitted a proposal of $15,000. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-0.

2. Addendum to Contract with Francisco M. Negron, Jr.

Mr. Negron presented the addendum noting that the Board has offered this clause to every other attorney that has represented the Board. After discussion, motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Addendum to the Contract with Francisco M. Negron, Jr., and that the Board express its gratitude to Mr. Negron for the great job he is doing as Board Attorney.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), appeared in support of the addendum to the attorney's contract.

2) James Johnson, Jr., 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, appeared in support of the contract addendum.

After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

3. Approval of Settlement Agreement - Case Number 99-0789-CA-01 Watson v. School Board of Escambia County (EMERGENCY ADD ITEM) - ADDITIONAL BACKUP PROVIDED

Mrs. Maureen George, former School Board Attorney, presented the settlement agreement for Board consideration. After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the settlement offer, was approved 3-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

1) Patrick Cabeza, Washington High School student, expressed support for higher teacher pay. He reported that the student representative for the George Stone Center had wanted to convey disapproval of the proposal that George Stone Center become part of a junior college. Mr. May noted that the Legislative Bill proposing that action failed in the legislature.

2) Natalie Gaines, Escambia High School student, spoke in support of peer counseling, and she stated that all schools need a coordinator for these programs. Ms. Gaines presented a resolution (backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E) for Board consideration asking that pre-calculus be designated as an honors course effective the beginning of the 2000-2001 school year. Dr. Robin Largue, Director of Secondary Education, noted that the district follows state course code directory procedures for determining which courses receive honors points, and she noted that pre-calculus and trigonometry do not carry honors weight. Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, stated that he and Dr. Largue will meet with the students concerning this matter.

Ms. Gaines also voiced concerns that building and facility repairs are needed at Escambia High School.

CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS VIII THROUGH XV)

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the consent agenda. Dr. Mason pulled Items IX.A.6 (8) and XIII.19. Dr. DeWitt pulled Item XI.11. Mrs. Stidham pulled Item XII.A.1.b. Dr. Jenkins stated that he serves on the Board of Directors for the Children's Home Society, and he abstained from voting on Item XIII.4. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the consent agenda (except the items pulled for separate vote and abstention registered by Dr. Jenkins on XIII.4), and the motion was approved 4-0.

VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)

This item was approved as submitted.

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)

Approved:

A. Instructional/Professional

1. Appointments

Name Position Date Work Location

Waldrip, Jesse Sys Support Tech I 5/22/00 Data Center

2. Reappointments

a. Annual

None

b. Professional Service Contract

None

c. 4th Year Annual Contract

None

3. Transfers

None

4. Out of Field

Appointments

None

Reappointments

None

Transfers

None

Other

None

5. Resignations/Retirements

Butler, Anita Teacher Pine Forest 5/30/00 (Ret)

Callender, Cassie Teacher Tate 5/30/00 (Ret)

Calley, Lynn Teacher Pensacola 5/30/00 (Ret)

Colley, Mary Teacher Cordova Park 7/31/00

Coward, William Teacher Washington 5/30/00 (Ret)

Cruz, Olivia Teacher Warrington Mid 7/31/00

Cunningham, Dorothy Teacher Ransom 5/30/00 (Ret)

Currie, Sally Teacher Brentwood Elem 5/30/00 (Ret)

Everett, Jenny Teacher Bellview Mid 5/30/00 (Was LOA)

Exner, Craig Teacher Pensacola 5/30/00 (Ret)

Fisher, Carolyn Teacher Navy Point 5/30/00 (Was LOA)

Fleming, Mary Teacher Washington 5/30/00 (Ret)

George, Rose Teacher Edgewater 5/30/00 (Ret)

Grayson, Mary Teacher McArthur 5/30/00 (Ret)

Harrison, Avis Teacher Hallmark 5/30/00 (Was LOA)

Jacobi, Doris Teacher Tate 5/30/00 (Ret)

Kellum, Judith Teacher McArthur 5/30/00 (Ret)

Lee, Mary Teacher Woodham 5/30/00 (Ret)

Massicotte, Annette Teacher Washington 5/30/00 (Ret)

Mealy, Jill Teacher Ensley 5/30/00 (Was LOA)

Morrissette-Pyle, Annie Teacher Woodham 5/30/00 (Ret)

Nelson, Maria Teacher Cordova Park 5/30/00 (Ret)

Nix, Bernice Teacher Pleasant Grove 5/30/00 (Ret)

Prettyman, Fredrica Teacher McArthur 5/30/00 (Ret)

Shuford, Eloise Teacher Ransom 5/30/00 (Ret)

Smith, Freddie Teacher Woodham 6/30/00 (Ret)

Towns, Helen Teacher Brown-Barge 5/30/00 (Ret)

Waddell, Marianne Teacher Beggs 5/30/00 (Was LOA)

Wheeler, Carleen Teacher West Pensacola 5/30/00 (Ret)

Wilson, Helen Teacher Longleaf 5/30/00 (Ret)

Young, Tanya Teacher Hellen Caro 5/30/00 (Was LOA)

Special Requests

(1) Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:

Johnson, Tracy Teacher Montclair 2000-2001 School Year

Jordan, Linda Teacher Ransom 2000-2001 School Year

Lee, Melissa Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 2000-2001 School Year

Lundy, Michelle Teacher Woodham 2000-2001 School Year

*Mills, Rebecca Teacher Jim Allen 2/7-3/14/00

Sheldt, Charity Teacher Barrineau Park 2000-2001 School Year

Standard-Long, Nancy Teacher Hallmark 2000-2001 School Year

Taylor, Lisa Teacher George Stone 2000-2001 School Year

*FMLA

(2) Request approval for Jeffrey Randall, teacher at Brownsville returning from military leave of absence effective April 25, 2000.

(3) Request approval for the following instructional personnel to work from June 1, 2000, through July 28, 2000 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from the School-to-Work grant. They will be completing state and federal year-end reports and the continuance/completion of specific school's School-to-Work activities:

Corcoran, Karen Escambia

Winters, Susan Northview

Coleman, Christine Pensacola

Shockley, Susan Tate

Gibson, Candace Tate

Flumerfelt, Carole Pine Forest

Gilliland, Kathryn Pine Forest

Jenkins, Kathleen Pine Forest

Davis, Glenda Washington

Ussery, Sarah Woodham

Slover, Josephine Woodham

Payne, Selene Woodham

Mahone, Robert Woodham

(4) The following year-long intern contracts expire May 25, 2000:

Bedford, Laurie Montclair

Cardoso, Maria Sherwood

Fox, Margaret Montclair

Lorusso, Danna Lincoln Park

Rockwell, Krishna Cordova Park

Turner, Benita Montclair

(5) The following year-long intern contracts at Dixon Elementary expire June 22, 2000:

Gleason, Jessica Roberson, Felicia

Wilkins, Hollie Williams, Gwenda

Wilson, Lucy

(6) Request approval to establish the job descriptions on the professional salary schedule as part of the 2000-2001 Personnel Planning Document approved on April 18, 2000.

(a) Senior Purchasing Agent

(b) Financial Analyst

(7) Request approval to abolish the job description of Central Stores Manager/Department Head and replace with the attached job description of Central Stores Manager on the professional salary schedule.

(8) Request approval to establish the job description of Garage Manager on the professional salary schedule as part of the 2000-2001 Personnel Planning Document. This new job description replaces the old Civil Service job description of Fleet Maintenance Supervisor.

After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to accept Item

Number IX.A.6 (8), was approved 4-0.

(9) Request approval to establish the job description of Building Official on the professional salary schedule as part of the 2000-2001 Personnel Planning Document.

B. Educational Support Personnel

1. Appointments

None

2. Resignations/Retirements

Amerson, Martha (Ret) School Bus Operator 5/25/00 Transportation

Burkett, Mary (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 5/25/00 Century

Casart, Robert (Ret) Construction Mech II 5/31/00 Facilities

Corson, Sherry Teacher Asst Special 5/25/00 Oakcrest

Johnson, Claudia (Ret) Food Service Asst I 5/25/00 Wedgewood

Karsten, Diana School Data Spec I 6/2/00 Brown Barge

Madden, Sheila Food Service Asst I 5/26/00 Oakcrest

Martin, Callie (Ret) Admin Clerk II 5/30/00 West

Pensacola

Pierce, Dicie (Ret) Teacher Assistant 5/31/00 Semmes

Smeltzer, Melissa Teacher Asst Special 4/28/00 Hellen Caro

Spence, Elizabeth (Ret) School Bus Operator 5/25/00 Transportation

Spurlock, Katherine (Ret) Admin Clerk II 5/25/00 Ensley

Wood, Mary I. Teacher Assistant 5/26/00 Judy Andrews

Woods, Willie Mae (Ret) Food Service Asst I 5/26/00 Bellview

Middle

Zimmerman, Nathalie (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 5/25/00 Cook

3. Terminations

Hull, Earnestine Custodial Worker I 5/26/00 Tate

4. Suspensions

None

5. Dismissals

Employee #5501-0602-2, Custodial Worker I at Holm Elementary, dismissed in bad standing effective June 14, 2000.

6. Leave of Absence

Burgett, Hilda(Ext) School Bus Operator 5/26/00 - 12/31/00 Medical

Goodman, George Ann (Ext) Teacher Assistant 5/31/00 - 12/31/00 Professional

McArthur, Janet Custodial Worker I 5/6/00 - 5/19/00 Medical

Stringfellow, Mattie Custodial Worker I 5/8/00 - 8/11/00 Medical

Tanner, Renee Food Ser Assistant I 5/1/00 - 5/26/00 Personal

Thomas, Fonda (Ext) Teacher Asst Special 5/26/00 - 5/24/01 Professional

Watson, Mattie (Ext) School Bus Operator 5/2/00 - 5/25/00 Medical

West, Dianne (Ext) Central PBX Operator 5/6/00 - 6/1/00 Medical

C. Risk Management

1) Approval of Trailer Resident Lease (Jeffrey Holland) at Washington High School

D. Staff Development

- No items submitted

E. Employee Services

- No items submitted

F. Affirmative Action

-No items submitted

X. FINANCE

Approved:

1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of June, 2000.

(Housed in Finance Department)

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

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)

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

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)

4. Statements for Legal Services: a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 2,094.62

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 505.60

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 54.34

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,362.55

e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,715.66

f) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 316.00

g) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 7,016.40

h) Maureen George, P. A. $ 608.86

i) Maureen George, P. A. $ 16.73

j) Lozier, Tipton, Thames & Frazier, P. A. $ 196.75

k) Robert Heath, P. A. $ 2,569.50

l) Gregory Farrar, P. A. $ 300.00

m) Gregory Farrar, P. A. $ 150.00

n) Levin, Middlebrooks, Thomas, Mitchell,

Echsner, Proctor, & Papantonio, P. A. $ 68.28

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)

5. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees

a) Joseph Hammons, P. A. $10,120.75

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)

6. Summary of Legal Expenses

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 6: General Operating Fund

b) Resolution 7: Other Special Revenue Fund

c) Resolution 1: Debt Service Fund

d) Resolution 8: Capital Projects Fund

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L)

8. Financial Status on Projects and Grants.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M)

9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I & II for May 2000

b) Scrap Lists I & II for May 2000

c) Donation of Old School Lockers to West Pensacola Volunteer Fire Department

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N)

10. School Food Service Meal Prices for 2000-2001. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit O)

11. Statement from Florida School Board Attorney's Association for 2000 membership dues. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit P)

12. Reimbursement to Louis F. Ray for payment made to Lozier, Tipton, Thames & Frazier, P.A., for legal fees and expenses. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit Q)

XI. PURCHASING

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit R

Approved:

1. Bid Award: Dish Tables and Pot Sinks, Bid # 00 37 03

2. Annual Agreement Renewal: Dishwashing Detergents for School Cafeterias

3. Asbestos Abatement at Pensacola High School

4. Annual Agreement Renewal: House Moving Services

5. Annual Agreement Renewal: Maintenance on Milkshake Machines and Holding Cases

6. Change Notice #1 to PO #198303 (Children's Services Center)

7. Apple Microcomputers for Allie Yniestra Elementary School

8. Computer Network Cabling for Weis Elementary School

9. Apple Microcomputers for Warrington Elementary School

10. Gateway Microcomputers for Ransom Middle School

11. Compass Learning's Software and Support for Brownsville Middle School

Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on this issue due to a possible interpretation of conflict of interest. He noted that he represents the holding company that owns the company (Compass), and he filed Form 8B (Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form) for the record. A motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Item XI.11. Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. Said motion was approved 3-0 with Dr. DeWitt abstaining. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

12. Apple Microcomputers for O. J. Semmes Montessori School

13. Dell Microcomputers for Pine Forest High School

14. Unauthorized Purchase of Table/Chair Rentals

15. Unauthorized purchase of Classroom Supplies

16. Apple Microcomputers for Title I Department

17. Apple Microcomputers for Sid Nelson Community Learning Center

18. Gateway Microcomputers for Vocational Adult & Community Education

19. Change Notice #1 to PO #202886A (Southern Risk Consulting Associates)

20. Apple Microcomputers for Title I Department

21. Cafeteria Furniture for Pensacola High School

22. Computer Curriculum Corporation Software for ESEAL

23. Apple Microcomputers for Title I Department

24. Change Notice #1 to PO # 198299

PULLED: ~~25. Navigator Software Updates~~

26. Apple Microcomputers for Even Start/McMillan Center

27. Carpeting at Montclair Elementary School

28. Bid Award: First Aid Supplies, Bid #00 38 04

29. Extension to Microcomputer Maintenance Agreement

30. Cafeteria Furniture for Blue Angel Elementary

31. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fire Alarm Inspection and Maintenance

32. Bid Award: Processing USDA Commodity Chicken, Bid #00 41 03

33. Gateway Microcomputers for Various Schools

34. Academy of Reading Software Exchange

35. Administrative Office Furniture for Blue Angel Elementary School

36. Award: Art Paper, Bid # 00 39 04

37. Floor Tile for Tate High School

38. Bid Award: Instructional Standardized Systems (ITV) at Hallmark and Westside K-5 Elementary Schools

39. Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement and Selective Demolition of Building #1 and Building #2 at Tate High School

40. Bid Award: Asbestos Abatement at Building #1 at Montclair Elementary School and Building #3 and Building #4 at Scenic Heights Elementary School

41. Change Notice #2 to PO #192334 (A.E. New, Jr., Inc.)

42. Change Notice #3 to PO #185297 (Jack Moore & Company, Inc.)

43. Design/Build Services: Group I Classroom Additions at Brentwood, Bratt, and Montclair Elementary School

44. Design/Build Services: Group II Classroom Additions at Bellview, Beulah and West Pensacola Elementary Schools

XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE

Approved:

(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit S)

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Ferry Pass Elementary School

b. Standard Owner-Architect/Engineer Agreement

Standard Owner-Contractor Agreement

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design/Builder

Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and made a motion to "approve these three standard owner contracts as to form. These contracts are approved for all future use and this directs district personnel to use these contracts. The attorney will review as to form so the contracts will require no further Board action once the purchase order is approved." The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-0. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

c. Phase II Performance Contracting

d. Fire Alarm System at Carver, Ferry Pass, Environmental Studies Center, McArthur, Scenic Heights, Warrington and Brentwood

e. Upgrade/Rewire of Electrical Systems at Byrneville, Montclair, Oakcrest and Brentwood

f. Re-roofing at the Administration Building, Carver, Tate, Ernest Ward and Wedgewood

g. Media Center and Cafeteria Expansion at Escambia High School

h. Yearly Architectural Services

i. Yearly Electrical Engineering Services

j. Yearly Mechanical Engineering Services

k. Yearly Civil Engineering Services

l. Yearly Structural Engineering Services

m. Pensacola High School Property Purchase

B. MAINTENANCE

-No Items Submitted

XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit T

Approved:

1. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Historic Pensacola, Inc.

2. School Health Services Annual Renewal Contract.

3. Contract between School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire, Inc.

4. Contract between the Escambia County School Board, Florida, and the Children's Home Society of Pensacola.

Dr. Jenkins stated that he serves on the Board of Directors for the Children's Home Society, and he abstained from voting on this item. This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

5. For Information: Medicaid Certified School Match Program.

6. Technology Literacy Challenge Fund 2000 (TLCF 2000) Grant Application.

7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Youth Assistance Program of Northwest Florida, Inc.

8. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and the Lakeview Center for Counseling and Educational Services.

9. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Chris A. Bailey, LMHC.

10. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Judith Kolinsky, LMHC.

11. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Pensacola Junior College (College Night).

12. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and Winter Grace Guidance Center.

13. Contract between the Escambia County School Board, Florida, and West Florida Child Care & Education Services, Inc., D/B/A Children's Services Center.

14. Contract between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Health Department 1999-2000, Amendment #2.

15. Proposal for Acceptance of District Alterative Program for Add-On Certification: Gifted Endorsement.

16. 2000-2001 School Advisory Council Nominations.

17. 2000-2001 School Advisory Council Nominations - Revisions to be Submitted in the Fall.

PULLED: ~~18. Public School Choice Grant.~~

19. Levin & Papantonio Family Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Mason inquired concerning the $10,000 amount proposed. Mr. Pettis advised that this proposal was for the school system to work in conjunction with the Health Department and target sites where chronic cases (involving children with head lice) have been identified. Ms. Karen Thoennes, School Social Worker, stated that this is a grant request with the goal to hire a part-time person to establish case management to help children who have chronic cases of head lice to get back in school.

Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Item XIII.19, was approved 4-0.

20. Deleted

21. Proposed School-Age Child Care Rate Schedule for 2000-2001 School Year.

22. Agreements between the School Board of Escambia County and Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls, Inc.; Creative School Age Child Care, Inc.; Young Men's Christian Association, Inc.; Unique School Age Child Care, Inc.; and Childhood Dreams Learning Center, Inc.

23. Supplementary Adult Education 231 Allocations-Geographical basis - 1B001.

24. Budget Amendment for Title I, Part D Funds.

XIV. TRANSPORTATION

-No items submitted

XV. INTERNAL AUDITING

(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit U)

A. Internal Funds

-No items submitted

B. Inventory Adjustment Reports

PULLED: ~~INVENTORY REPORT OF ENSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL~~

C. Other

-No items submitted

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m., was approved 4-0.