ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
MINUTES, JUNE 13, 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
School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Jack Moses, 1662 Dogwood Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, spoke concerning School District budget issues and accountability of elected officials.
2) Tom Robertson, 307 Robin Hood Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, advised that the Transfer Committee had denied a request for transfer of his daughter from Wedgewood Middle School to Ransom Middle School. He asked that the Board consider approving the transfer (see Board action under Item VIII. Student Transfers).
3) Fonda Robertson, teacher at A. A. Dixon Elementary School, expressed support for Board action to delay the start of extended school year for Spencer Bibbs and A. A. Dixon Elementary Schools. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt expressed his intent to make a motion in that regard (see Board action under Item V.19 Items from the Board).
4) Ronald Estrada, Pensacola, Florida, advised the Board the request to transfer his son (from Wedgewood Middle School to Ransom Middle School) had been denied by the Transfer Committee, and he asked that the Board approve the request for transfer. (See Board action under Item VIII. Student Transfers).
5) Madonna Jackson-Williams, Pensacola, Florida, expressed appreciation to Chairman Stidham for her comments at the graduation ceremony at George Stone Center. She spoke in favor of increasing teacher salaries.
6) Ron Knowlton, 6118 Chicago Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, commented that the Florida Legislature had passed legislation committing to pay bonuses to middle and high school teachers in critical shortage subject areas of math, science, computers, foreign language, and special education. He expressed that in order to be equitable, the bonuses should be provided for elementary school teachers as well.
Chairman Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:22 p.m. Dr. Elmer Jenkins, School Board Member District 3, gave the Invocation, and Patrick Cabeza, Washington High School student, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
A. SCHOOL BOARD
1) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee
Dr. Douglas Garber, Director of Employee Services, reported that the next committee meeting will be held on June 19, 2000. He noted that committee members had asked that the four Board Members (who are not represented) make appointments to the committee in order to have their input prior to completing their recommendations on the 28 items which the Board asked them to review.
2) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance
Dr. Mason reported that the committee had met and discussed the budget. He noted that the committee had expressed concern that all resources be put into classroom teacher salaries.
3) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum
Dr. Jenkins reported that the committee had reviewed the curriculum-related agenda items and heard presentations from staff regarding the grants.
4) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology
Dr. DeWitt reported that the committee had met and recommended approval of all of the technology-related items on the agenda (with the exception of Item Number XI.35 - Annual Agreement Renewal: IBM TLC Computer Lab at Holm Elementary School), and the committee recommended pulling that item. He noted that Mr. Don Manderson, Director of Instructional Technology, presented a report and implementation plan (for the renewal of the Navigator system) which was developed in cooperation with teachers and Escambia Education Association.
5) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities
Mrs. Stidham reported that the committee had met at Brentwood Elementary School and discussed the audit clause (that was proposed to be put in low bid contracts). She noted that the committee heard from contractors, subcontractors, and the Internal Auditor, and the committee determined that it would not support the audit clause for these types of contracts. Mrs. Webb spoke concerning Florida Statute 230.23 (duties and powers of School Boards to contract). Mr. Sam Scallan, Director of Internal Auditing, provided clarification concerning the statutory requirements governing inspection and audit provisions for state agencies. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham announced that the committee will meet next month at Tate High School to address the budget and recommendations on the capital outlay budget.
6) Report from Audit Committee
No report was presented from the Audit Committee.
ADD: 7) Kasey Countryman, Shawn Roberts, and Kenneth Robinson, Escambia High School
Students, who won State Championship Medals at FHSAA Track Meet Chairman Stidham asked Kasey Countryman and Shawn Roberts to come forward.
Coaches Jason Feewell and Clayton Tillery were also present. It was noted that Kenneth Robinson was not present. Board Members commended Kasey Countryman, State Champion in the Class IIIA Girls 800 Meter Run, and Shawn Roberts, State Champion in the Class IIIA Boys 400 Meter Dash.
B. SUPERINTENDENT - 15 Minutes
PULLED: 1) Recognition of Kate
Sackman, Washington High School Student and Recipient of the
Superintendent's Purchase Award from the "Bright Images 2000" Art
Show
2) Manna Food Bank Awards to Elementary, Middle, and High Schools where the most food was collected for the Food for Families Food Drive
Tim Evans, Executive Director, Manna Food Bank, expressed appreciation to Frankie Van Horn, School District Coordinator for the Annual Food Drive, noting that the schools collected in excess of 20,000 pounds of food. Awards were presented to the schools where the most food was collected noting Pine Forest High School for collection of 3,260 pounds, Workman Middle School for collection of 3,297 pounds, and Jim Allen Elementary School for collection of 6,050 pounds of food.
3) PTA Presentation
Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, expressed appreciation to teachers and to School District employees for supporting public education and PTAs.
The following item was brought forward:
IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. Request for the Board to consider a School Board and Superintendent Improvement Plan
Pat Crawford, School Advisory Council (SAC) Chairman, N. B. Cook Elementary School, stated that he was asked by parents and community members of the various School Advisory Councils of Escambia County to request that the School Board and Superintendent develop an annual School Improvement Plan and an annual School District Improvement Plan addressing District Strategic Aims, with a public report to be made each year to the citizens of Escambia County on the progress the School Board and School District have made in achieving the objectives of these plans. The Superintendent stated that he would present an Improvement Plan to the council at a future School Board Meeting. After discussion, Mr. Crawford asked that the plans be prepared prior to December, 2000, in order to provide input to the School Advisory Councils prior to development of the SAC reports.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), requested that the Board consider an addition to the proposal, that in addition to developing an improvement plan, that there be an evaluation plan or end-of-the-year report about the progress of the plan.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda.
C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR
1) Request for Student Out-of-District Transfer
Mr. Gregory Guildford addressed the Board to request out-of-district transfer for his daughter (from Wedgewood Middle School to Ransom Middle School). See Board action under Item Number VIII. Student Transfers.
Superintendent May listed the additions and deletions to the agenda:
RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:
A. SCHOOL BOARD
ADD: 7) Kasey Countryman, Shawn Roberts, and Kenneth Robinson, Escambia High School Students who won State Championship Medals at FHSAA Track Meet
B. SUPERINTENDENT
PULLED: 1) Recognition of Kate
Sackman, Washington High School Student and Recipient of the
Superintendent's Purchase Award from the "Bright Images 2000" Art
Show
C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR
ADD: 1) Request for Student Out-of-District Transfer - Gregory Guildford
IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTES: Item Number 9 (Student Number 00-221-1231), Request for Formal Hearing
Item Number 30 (Student Number 00-247-601), Request for Formal Hearing
Item Number 31 (Student Number 00-248-601), Request for Formal Hearing
V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
1. Larry Fordham, Youth Assistant Summer School Program - Cary Stidham
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
PULLED: 2. Request to Budget Five
(5) Full Time Staff Members for Development and Planning of Curricula
for the New Technical High School - John DeWitt
PULLED: 4. Correspondence, E-Mail,
etc. - Hal Mason ch?
PULLED: 5. Employee Promotion
Selection Committees - Hal Mason
PULLED: 9. My October 4, 1999,
Request to Issue to Superintendent - Hal Mason
PULLED: 13. Settlement Proposal for
Fee Case, Webb vs. Escambia County School Board - Vanette
Webb
ADD: 19. Request for the Governor to Move the Starting School Day (at Dixon and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools) back Five Days - John DeWitt (Item Added as an Emergency Item)
VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
ADD: 1. Contract with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.
ADD: 2. Contract with Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
ADD: 3. Release re: School Board of Escambia County v. Sharpe and Federal Insurance Company.
VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
A. Instructional/Professional
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
X. FINANCE
5. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees
a) Joseph Hammons, P. A. $11,527.04
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
ADD: 13. Adoption of Resolution No. 2000-01 authorizing the Acquisition and Construction of certain Capital Improvements; providing for Issuance by the Escambia County School District of a $10,000,000 Capital Improvement Note.
ADD: 14. Authorize 1999-2000 Budget Increase in Health and Workers' Compensation.
XI. PURCHASING
41. Bid Award: Computer Peripherals for Blue Angels Elementary, Bid #00 55 04.
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
42. Microcomputers for Blue Angels Elementary School.
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
56. Sitework at Bellview Elementary School.
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
PULLED: 14. Participation of Home School Students in
All-County Band.
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the agenda (as amended), was unanimously approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
After discussion, motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb to approve Item Number II.1 - minutes of the April 18, 2000, Regular Board Meeting, with the following comments added on Page 3, SCHOOL BOARD 1) Line 10 to read... "Dr. Mason did not violate the State Code of Ethics, nor did he violate his public trust, and that he, at all times, had the welfare of the students uppermost in mind"; Item Number II.2 - minutes of the May 3, 2000, Special Board Meeting; Item Number II.3 - minutes of the May 9, 2000, Special Board Meeting; and pull Item Number II.4 - minutes of the May 15, 2000, Regular Board Workshop; and pull Item Number II.5 - minutes of the May 16, 2000, Regular Board Meeting, was unanimously approved.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A)
A. Permission to Advertise
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to approve advertising for School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK. Mrs. Webb noted that absences related to head lice will be limited to three excused days.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Ms. Karen Thoennes, School Social Worker, advised that the Task Force, as well as principals, recommended that the excused absences be limited to three days related to head lice.
After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx 17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: SECONDARY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK
Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and made a motion to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx 17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: SECONDARY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES HANDBOOK, with the amendment that the dress code will read "shorts and skirts shall be mid-thigh." The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Patrick Cabeza, Student Representative, commented that the problem is not with the dress code but with enforcement of the dress code.
2) Rebecca Rudicell, Student Representative, emphasized the importance of enforcing rather than changing the dress code.
3) Nettie Eaton, Principal, Washington High School, addressed the Board in support of the proposed "mid-thigh" short length.
4) Bob Hare, Pensacola, Florida, obtained clarification that the proposed rule amendment will be advertised for public hearing in July.
After discussion, the Board Attorney clarified that the amended language read... "shorts and skirts shall be no shorter than mid-thigh." Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.
B. Permission to Adopt
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.17(1) NON-DISCRIMINATION
After discussion, motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.17(1) NON-DISCRIMINATION, was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.
2. Public Hearing on Naming the Gymnasium at Booker T. Washington High School the "RONNIE AND JANIS BOND GYMNASIUM" Chairman Stidham opened the public hearing, and there were no speakers. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Mason, that the Board name the Gymnasium at Booker T. Washington High School, located at 6000 College Parkway, Pensacola, Florida, the "RONNIE AND JANIS BOND GYMNASIUM."
Mr. May asked Ronnie and Janis Bond to come forward. Nettie Eaton, Principal, Washington High School, thanked the Board for supporting this nomination. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit B)
1. Request for the Board to consider a School Board and Superintendent Improvement Plan - Pat Crawford, School Advisory President, N. B. Cook Elementary School
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
2. Update from School Choice Committee - Steve Tulley
Mr. May recognized Steve Tulley, School Choice Committee Member, who was present in support of the committee's request to delay the time line for submission of a proposal on school choice programs.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the recommendation of the School Choice Committee that we move the School Choice Plan back one year for further study and recommendations. Mrs. Webb stated that she had received several contacts which indicated that the general public may not understand the impact of school choice programs. She expressed concern that a substantial increase in transportation is expected. Dr. DeWitt stated that no recommendation had been made by the committee at this point. Chairman Stidham stated that transportation was not germane to this discussion. After discussion, the Board Attorney noted that Mrs. Webb had raised an objection to the Chair's ruling; therefore, it would be appropriate to place the Chair's ruling as a motion before the assembly and vote on whether the comments were germane to this discussion. Chairman Stidham called for the vote to support the ruling of the Chair and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb voting NO. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called the question and the vote on the question was unanimously approved. Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the original motion which was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
3. Request support from School Board to correspond with Governor and Legislative Delegation asking for the Legislature to reconvene to discuss equitable funding for all counties Mr. May asked that the Board join him and other groups in asking the Governor of Florida to reconvene the Legislature to address equitable funding for Escambia County.
Dr. DeWitt so moved "that we as a body request of the Governor to call a special session of the Legislature to relook at the funding formula for Escambia County based upon the low funding we received." The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Dr. Mason stated that he would abstain from voting stating that he had overheard the Superintendent having a conversation with two Board Members out of the sunshine at a high school graduation on this topic and it was inappropriately discussed. Dr. DeWitt stated that it is the right and responsibility of the Superintendent to keep the Board informed of what the legislature is doing and the major priority of the Board is the budget. Mrs. Webb referred to the Auditor General's Report, and she stated that if there were allegations of Sunshine violations, it would not be appropriate to vote on the motion. Mrs. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, stated that according to Florida Statutes, the calculation for the funding received is based on language that is written and applied to every district in the state and is not based on the Audit Report.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, spoke in support of the effort outlined by the Superintendent.
2) Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), spoke in support of the motion.
3) Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board in support of the motion.
Chairman Stidham noted that most of the money received from the state was categorical in nature. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-1 with Dr. Mason abstaining and Mrs. Webb voting NO. The Board Attorney advised that all Board Members are required to vote unless they can state a conflict of interest. Dr. Mason requested that the attorney's opinion be presented in writing. The Board Attorney referred to Section 286.012, Florida Statutes, which provides... "no member of any state, county, or municipal governmental board, commission, or agency, who is present at any meeting of any such body at which an official decision, ruling, or other official act is to be taken or adopted, may abstain from voting. A vote shall be recorded or counted for each such member present, except when with respect to any such member, there is or appears to be a possible conflict of interest under Chapter 112. Chapter 112 references to conflicts of interest as any measure which inures to the Board Member's special private gain or loss."
4. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc.
This item was not discussed.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mr. May advised that Requests for Formal Hearing were presented regarding student recommendations on Item Numbers 9, 30, and 31. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve formal hearings for Item Number 9 (Student Number 00-221-1231), Item Number 30 (Student Number 00-247-601), and Item Number 31 (Student Number 00-248-601).
Concerning Item Number 31 (Student Number 00-248-601, Request for Formal Hearing), Darriel White, Court Liaison, advised that the parent had requested a formal hearing. He requested input from the Board Attorney as to whether the parent could speak about the issue prior to the Board having a complete transcript or having heard the entire tape of the hearing. The Board Attorney advised that the parents had two options: 1) speak to the Board and waive the right to a formal hearing; or 2) opt for the formal hearing. Mrs. Webb asked if parents and students were advised in writing of their rights based on Florida Statutes. The Board Attorney stated that he would confer with Mr. White to ensure that parents were advised. The Chairman asked if the parent wished to speak to the Board (concerning Item Number IV.31) or go with the formal hearing, and there was no response. The Board Attorney stated that the silence implied that the parent would rather go with the formal option. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
Mr. May noted a correction (that the request for formal hearing was presented concerning Item Number IV.8 and not IV.9). Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve Item Number 8 for formal hearing and Item Number 9 for expulsion, was unanimously approved. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the expulsions recommended by the Superintendent on Item Numbers 5-7, 9-29, and 32-43. Dr. Mason presented a recap of 1998/99 expulsions by school and by race (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit C), and he noted that 54% of the expulsions were black students while 25% of the general population is black. He expressed his concern that the makeup of the committees holding the expulsion hearings should equitably reflect the students and community.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, expressed that this is not a race issue but is an issue of providing a safe learning environment by placing students in an alternative setting where they are not putting other students at risk.
2) Darriel White, Court Liaison, commented that due process is very carefully upheld for the students, and the committee makeup is representative of the ethnic background of students.
3) Sharon Davis, School Secretary, emphasized the importance of maintaining discipline in the schools.
4) Ronald Long, Pensacola, Florida, spoke concerning the importance of school safety, and he expressed that the district policies are appropriate.
After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.
5. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-118-151 be terminated in that the Court having reduced the felony charge to a misdemeanor and that the student be allowed to return to regular school placement.
6. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-153-301 be terminated in that the Court having reduced the felony charge to a misdemeanor and that the student be allowed to return to regular school placement.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-211-323 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.
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-221-1231 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.
9. This item was approved for formal hearing regarding the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-222-151 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. 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 00-223-151 be expelled from the 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 00-224-151 be expelled from the 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 00-225-862 be expelled from the 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 00-228-411 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.
14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-229-411 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.
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-230-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-2000 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 00-231-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-232-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all 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 00-234-411 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 00-235-281 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 00-236-281 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 00-237-181 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and 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.
22. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-238-411 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. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-239-851 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.
24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-241-411 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 00-242-151 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.
26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-243-151 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.
27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-244-561 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 00-245-301 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 00-246-601 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.
30. This item was approved for formal hearing regarding the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-247-601 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).
31. This item was approved for formal hearing regarding the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-248-601 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).
32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-249-061 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.
33. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-250-323 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.
34. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-251-521 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.
35. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-252-951 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.
36. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-253-151 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. 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 00-254-281 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.
38. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-255-151 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. 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.
39. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-256-281 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.
40. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-257-951 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.
41. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-258-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
42. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-259-221 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.
43. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-261-121 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.
The following item was moved forward:
VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Patrick Cabeza, Washington High School student, addressed the Board in support of the request from Tom Robertson that his child be transferred from Wedgewood to Ransom Middle School.
2) Ronald Estrada, Pensacola, Florida, addressed the Board in support of the Request for Transfer for his children.
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb, that the Board approve the application for approval of student transfer for Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Estrada's children, that both children be approved (one for Pine Meadow Elementary School and one for Ransom Middle School) because their day care provider resides in that area and it constitutes a justifiable hardship. Dr. Mason seconded the motion. After discussion, Mrs. Webb amended the motion to include the child of Tom Robertson (approving transfer to Ransom Middle School) and the daughter of Gregory Guildford (approving transfer to Ransom Middle School). Dr. Mason seconded the amendment. Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the motion as amended and said motion was unanimously approved. Chairman Stidham stated that the remainder of the Student Transfers would be addressed under the Consent Agenda.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda.
V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)
1. Larry Fordham, Youth Assistant Summer School Program - Cary Stidham
Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and made a motion that the Board approve the contract with Larry Fordham for the Youth Assistant Summer School Program to be held at Brownsville Academy and Warrington Middle School, and in doing so, the $1,000 that it will cost will be taken from Mrs. Stidham's travel budget. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. Dr. Mason inquired concerning a budget amendment. Mrs. Stidham stated that her motion included transferring the monies from her travel budget. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.
PULLED: 2. Request to Budget Five
(5) Full Time Staff Members for Development and Planning of Curricula
for the New Technical High School - John DeWitt
3. Request to Change Funding Source and Retain Position of "Teacher on Special Assignment/Resource Teacher - Neighborhood Learning Center" from General Fund to Title I - John DeWitt
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to retain the position of "Teacher on Special Assignment/Resource Teacher" for the Neighborhood Learning Centers, and that the funding for next year be taken from the General Fund and transferred to Title I. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
PULLED: 4. Correspondence, E-Mail,
etc. - Hal Mason
PULLED: 5. Employee Promotion
Selection Committees - Hal Mason
6. Attorney's Misuse of Confidentiality Clause - Hal Mason
Dr. Mason stated the intent was to bring to the attention of the Board the excessive use of the confidentiality stamp by the Board Attorney. A motion was made by Dr. Mason that the Board direct the Board Attorney to be judicious in his use of his confidentiality stamp. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO.
7. Evaluation of School Board Employees - Hal Mason
Motion was made by Dr. Mason to modify the Charter for the Internal Audit Committee to have the performance evaluation of the Internal Auditor performed annually by the Chairman of the Audit Committee after conversing with each of the five School Board Members. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Dr. DeWitt stated that no copy of the charter or backup documentation was provided, and he made a motion to table this discussion until that information is provided. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. Said motion failed 3-2 with Dr. Mason, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the main motion which was approved 4-1with Dr. DeWitt voting NO.
Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that the Internal Auditor's contract be extended to expire two years (from this June 30, 2000), as the other administrator contracts do. Dr. DeWitt questioned the authority of the School Board to make appointments without the Superintendent's recommendation. The Board Attorney stated that the recommendation had to come from the Superintendent; however, the Board may revoke that provision in the charter. After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew the motion and tabled it until the next Board meeting at which time the Board will consider amending the charter. Mrs. Webb withdrew the second.
8. Payment of Professional Dues for Non-Active Architect - Hal Mason
Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that in keeping with the dollars for the classroom, that the Board take note of Dr. Epperson's voluntary offer made in the form of a memorandum today to all Board Members wherein he agreed to pay his own association and licensing fees. The district would only pay Dr. Epperson's American Institute of Architects (AIA) dues, and the Board extends its appreciation to Dr. Epperson. Dr. Jenkins stated that he could not support the motion, and he expressed that payment of these fees was part of Dr. Epperson's original contract. After discussion, the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.
PULLED: 9. My October 4, 1999,
Request to Issue to Superintendent - Hal Mason
10. Motion to Update Public Records Policy to Indicate E-Mail Policy Consistent with Agency Responsibility as Required by Law and any other Necessary Amendments for Improvement - Vanette Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Webb to update the Public Records Policy to indicate an E-Mail Policy consistent with agency responsibility as required by law and any other necessary amendments for improvement. Dr. Mason seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. No vote was taken on said motion.
Dr. DeWitt offered a substitute motion that the Board instruct staff and the Board Attorney to update the entire policy manual to include these items and do it either directly or through contract. It was noted that input could be obtained from staff and the Board Attorney as to estimated times and costs involved and bring an estimate back to the Board for consideration during the June 19, 2000, Special Meeting regarding the budget. Mrs. Webb seconded the substitute motion. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
Chairman Stidham noted that the workshop for August falls on the first day of school. After discussion, there was consensus by the Board to change the Regular Board Workshop (previously scheduled for Monday, August 14) to Friday, August 11, 2000, at 9:00 a.m.
11. Duties and Responsibilities of School Board - Vanette Webb
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb "that the School Board reaffirm that they are committed to following Florida Statutes 230.23, and apprizing themselves of such statutes, in order to improve communications and relationships." Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Mrs. Webb stated that she will include this on the agenda every month. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-0 with Dr. Mason absent for the vote.
12. Duties and Responsibilities of Superintendent - Vanette Webb
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb "that we reaffirm that we will familiarize ourselves and agree that under the Florida Statute (duties and responsibilities of the Superintendent), that it is our responsibility to be aware of the statutes, as well as the Superintendent, and follow accordingly." Said motion died for lack of second.
PULLED: 13. Settlement Proposal for
Fee Case, Webb vs. Escambia County School Board - Vanette
Webb
14. Clay Pit/Dump Debris next to Pine Meadow Elementary School - Vanette Webb
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb that "in keeping with the District's Number 2 Aim (Safe Learning and Working Environment), I move that the School Board direct the Superintendent to have appropriate staff keep us apprized concerning the Clay Pit/Dump Debris site next to Pine Meadow Elementary School.." Said motion died for lack of second.
15. Auditor General Report #13657 - Vanette Webb
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb that the Board schedule a Special Meeting on the Auditor General's Report to ensure that a comprehensive review is provided and that necessary corrective measures are undertaken. Said motion died for lack of second.
16. Various Correspondence - Vanette Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Webb that "due to the last two weeks' correspondence regarding the key to my office, when I was reinstated, I had an attorney deliver to the General Counsel's Office, a key to my office. It was returned recently. I then gave the key to the secretary. The Chairman instructed the secretary that she did not have to keep it. I then gave the key to the student helper. The Chairman instructed me that the student helper would not keep it. The student helper had already told me she was very comfortable with the key. I tried to turn the key over to the Superintendent's office. The Superintendent would not receive the key, so no one in the building will receive the key to my office. The key currently resides at the cash office, so there is a key that is accessible during the regular business hours, as I was instructed to do by the State Attorney's Office, so I will make sure that the key is there, and I move that we follow Rule 6B-1.006, that we treat everyone equitably and fairly. I am the only Board Member for whom a key has not been received to their office." Dr. Mason seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.
The Board Attorney stated that his office does not keep the keys for any Board Members or any district employees, and it is not in his contractual obligations to do so. He stated that on his first day in this job, he learned that his legal assistant had maintained the key for Mrs. Webb and not anyone else. He stated that he had inquired as to why that was so and could not receive a satisfactory answer as to why that duty was assigned to his legal assistant and staff, so the key was promptly returned. He stated that the Board had charged his office with avoiding preferential treatment of Board Members, and maintaining property of one Board Member to the exclusion of others would be precisely that kind of action; therefore, his office would not be the keeper of the keys. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called the question, and the vote on the question was unanimously approved. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Mason, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.
17. 6B-1.006, Florida Administrative Code - Principles of Professional Conduct of Education Profession in Florida - Vanette Webb
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb "that we agree under our statutory obligations that we follow all rules and codes set forth by the laws of Florida so that we might discuss the Florida Administrative Code." Said motion died for lack of second.
18. School Choice Issues - Tate High School and Committee Meetings Scheduled - Vanette Webb
After discussion, Mrs. Webb noted that this was an information item.
19. Request for the Governor to Move the Starting School Day (at Dixon and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools) back Five Days - John DeWitt (Item Added as an Emergency Item)
Based on the feeling of the Board in public forum and input from teachers from A. A. Dixon Elementary School, Dr. DeWitt stated "I would move that in collaboration with the EEA, that we request of the Governor, the Cabinet, and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to change the school year for Dixon and Bibbs, with starting date to be delayed by five days, which would mean that the teachers would start on July 17, 2000, and the students would start on July 24, 2000." Mrs. Webb seconded the motion.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, spoke in favor of conveying to the Governor any potential amendments that are appropriate to the School Improvement Plan (SIP) because many of the issues of concern are in that document.
Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)
1. Contract with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Mason, to approve the contract with Cherry, Bekaert & Holland. After discussion, Mrs. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, advised that this contract is for a financial audit as requested by the Board, for the RFP addendum for the firm to do a financial audit to express a separate opinion on the Risk Management Trust Fund. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
2. Contract with Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the contract with Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, P.L.C. Dr. Mason stated that about five years ago the previous contract cost was about $7,900, which was significantly less than the $20,000 proposed for this contract.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Richard Lott, Bond Counsel, provided clarification concerning the fee schedule in the contract After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote, and the motion was unanimously approved.
3. Release re: School Board of Escambia County v. Sharpe and Federal Insurance Company.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the Release of the School Board of Escambia County v. Sharpe and Federal Insurance Company. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
- No items submitted
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the consent agenda.
Mrs. Webb pulled Item Numbers IX.A.1, IX.A.6(15), IX.A.6(18), IX.C.1, IX.F.1, X.2, X.3, X.5, X.6, X.7, X.9, X.14, and XIII.15. Mrs. Webb stated that she would not pull Item Number X.4h, but asked if the Board Attorney had received information that she had requested concerning a statement from Maureen George, former Board Attorney. The Board Attorney advised that his office had contacted Ms. George and had not received a response. Mrs. Webb expressed her intent to pull Item Number X.1; however, no separate motion was made. Dr. Mason pulled Item Numbers XI.1, XI.30, and XIII.31. Dr. Mason expressed his intent to pull Item Number X.4i; however, he subsequently withdrew his objection. Dr. DeWitt pulled Item Numbers XI.34, XI.35, and XIII.29.
Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the Consent Agenda excepting the items pulled for separate vote, and the motion was unanimously approved.
VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)
This item was approved as amended.
IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
Approved:
A. Instructional/Professional
1. Appointments
Name Position Date Work Location
Edwards, Marvin Claims Adjuster 6/16/00 Risk Management
Friedman, Alan Law Enforcement Ins 5/01/00 George Stone (part-time)
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the appointment (and reappointment under Item IX.A.6(15), of the claims adjuster. Mrs. Webb inquired concerning the contracted services. Joseph Bernard, Director of Risk Management, advised that the contract with Southern Risk Consultants for $12,000 began in mid-February, and in May when the agreement was to go over $15,000 threshold, it was approved by the Board to extend the contract through June 15, 2000. Mrs. Webb provided a handout regarding a legal recommendation on Risk Management.
After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
The following item was brought forward:
XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
15. Northview High School Environmental Science Service Project (Florida Learn & Serve).
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Northview High School Environmental Science Service Project. Mrs. Webb stated that almost $500,000 had been spent on previous litigation related to Northview issues regarding a holding pond. She discussed concerns about health risks to students working in a storm water retention pond as proposed in this project.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Joe Bernard, Director of Risk Management, referenced a letter from Law Engineering (not filed for the record) regarding water and chemical testing which indicated no unsafe conditions.
2) Joy McMichael, Science Specialist, advised that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), had expressed full support for this grant and offered to dedicate a scientist to supervise the students as they test the water. She noted that the students will also wear protective equipment.
3) Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in support of this grant.
4) Robert Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in support of this proposal.
After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda.
2. Reappointments
a. Annual
None
None
None
3. Transfers
From To Date
Brown, Cynthia Semmes Spencer Bibbs 5/29/00
Simmons, Rikki Holm Semmes 5/29/00
4. Out of Field
None
None
None
Ard, Mark Teacher George Stone
Cisar, Andrew Teacher George Stone
Bump, Vanessa Teacher Pine Forest
Dunwoody, Bobby Teacher Tate
Ellis, Michael Teacher Tate
Moberly, Jack Teacher Pensacola
5. Resignations/Retirements
Adams, Dawn Teacher ESE/Hall Ctr 7/31/00
Adams, Erica Teacher Lincoln Park 7/31/00
Airoldi, Sue Teacher Hellen Caro 7/31/00
Alvarez, Sherri Teacher Warrington Elem 7/31/00
Anderson, Kiera Teacher Hellen Caro 7/31/00
Baisden, Zack Teacher Escambia 5/30/00 (Ret)
Benjamin, Elmore Teacher Juvenile Justice 6/30/00 (Ret)
Bloodworth, Christine Teacher Navy Point 6/12/00
Bond, David Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00
Braithwaite, Deborah Teacher Hallmark 6/12/00
Burnes, Janice Teacher Pine Forest 6/30/00 (Ret)
Carvalis, William Assistant Principal Escambia 5/31/00 (Ret)
Clapsadl, Michael ROTC Ins Escambia 6/30/00
Crews, Victoria Teacher Scenic Heights 7/31/00
Day, Margaret Teacher Pine Meadow 5/30/00 (Ret)
Doering, Elaine Teacher Brownsville 7/31/00
Dykes, H Kenneth Teacher Washington 7/31/00
Faucheaux, Troy Teacher Woodham 7/31/00
Foster, Tanya Teacher Yniestra 6/12/00
French, Nancy Teacher Weis 6/12/00 (Ret)
Fulford, Linda Teacher Yniestra 6/30/00 (Ret)
Gilliland, Lindsay Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00
Griffith, Mary Teacher Longleaf 5/30/00 (Ret)
Harris, Freida Teacher Hellen Caro 7/31/00
Harris, Monica Teacher West Pensacola 7/31/00
Harvey, Celia Teacher Beulah 6/30/00 (Ret)
Hedges-Stewart, Secora Teacher Semmes 6/30/00 (Ret)
Hess, Lisa Teacher Tate 7/31/00
Hicks, Paige Teacher Pleasant Grove 7/31/00
Hitt, Austin Teacher Northview 7/31/00
Jazan, Carlos Teacher Washington 7/31/00
Jenks, Christy Teacher West Pensacola 7/31/00
Johnson, Johnie Site Director Bratt 6/30/00 (Ret)
Jones, William Teacher Escambia 5/30/00 (Ret)
Kelly, Karyn Teacher Edgewater 7/31/00
Kerns, Marie Teacher Bailey 7/31/00
King, Caroline Teacher Warrington Mid 6/30/00 (Ret)
Kisner, Susan Teacher Brown Barge 6/30/00 (Ret)
Kitchens, Sharmon Teacher Brownsville 7/31/00
Lin, Mary Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00
McDonald, Georgann Teacher Sherwood 6/30/00 (Ret)
Murrell, Billie Teacher Longleaf 5/30/00 (Ret)
Myers, Geraldean Teacher Beulah 6/12/00 (Ret)
Pangle, Jennifer Teacher Brentwood Elem 7/31/00
Poynter, Carol Teacher Tate 6/30/00 (Ret)
Ratliff, Darla Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00
Renacker, G Michael Teacher Washington 7/31/00
Respondek, Laurie Teacher ESE/Hall Ctr 7/31/00
Robbins, Christopher Teacher Bailey 7/31/00
Rogers, Russell Teacher Northview 7/31/00
Santo, Louise Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 6/30/00 (Ret)
Smellow, Maryanna Teacher Weis 6/30/00 (Ret)
Stallworth-Allen, Elizabeth Programmer II Data Center 6/09/00
Stephens, Teri Teacher Spencer Bibbs 5/26/00
Sturdivant, Huey Teacher Woodham 5/30/00 (LOA)
Tatum, Linda Teacher Woodham 5/30/00 (LOA)
Taylor, Teresa Teacher Warrington Mid 7/31/00
Van Meter, Virginia Teacher Sherwood 7/31/00
Watson, Randy Teacher Pensacola 7/31/00
White, Jill Teacher/Spec Assign UWF 7/31/00
Williams, Deborah Teacher Woodham 7/31/00
Williams, Jennifer Teacher Dixon 6/27/00
(1) Request approval for leave of absence without pay for the following personnel:
Blanchard, Mary Teacher Cordova Park 2000-2001 School Year
Brock, Sarah Teacher Cordova Park 2000-2001 School Year
*Brooks, Rachel Teacher Ensley 2000-2001 School Year
Hurt, Susan Teacher Weis 2000-2001 School Year
Parker, Wyvette Teacher Weis 2000-2001 School Year
*Silva, Stephanie Teacher Longleaf 5/15-30/00
Taylor, Angela Teacher Bellview Elem 8/7/00-12/19/00
Ueberschaer, Wei Teacher Tate 2000-2001 School Year
Vannerson, Judith Teacher McArthur 2000-2001 School Year
*FMLA
(2) Request approval for Richard Hurt, teacher at Carver to work from June 1, 2000, through July 28, 2000, and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay from the School-to-Work grant. He will be completing state and federal year-end reports and the continuance/ completion of specific school's School-to-Work activities.
(3) Request approval for Johnnie Johnson, Site Director at Bratt Elementary to work June 6 through June 8, 2000, for three hours per day and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay. Ms. Johnson will be completing end-of- year paperwork for the school.
(4) Request approval for Vickie Mathis, teacher in Alternative Education, to work the month of June and the week of July 31 through August 4 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from Safe Schools project. She will be completing the end-of-year evaluations and related follow-up procedures for over 1,000 home school students and to assist in the preparation of office records/files prior to moving the Alternative Education office to the Clubbs site.
(5) Request approval for the following teachers at Brentwood Elementary to work for five days the month of June and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from the Supplemental Academic Instruction Budget. They will be working to combine the core subjects, computer software, fourteen (14) elements (Sunshine State Standards), science and social studies into a well rounded productive curriculum to meet the needs of the students:
Hutto, Frances Taite, Charlene Mohan, Marie
King, Lola Brown, Audrey Craig, Kristen
Trawick, Cindy Hamilton, Cathy Simmons, Rachel
Mickel, Jamie Israel, Kathy Spears, Rhonda
Turner, Carolyn Mullen, Pam Liprie, Becky
Fowler, Rita Boseman, Barbara Porto, Kathy
Spears, Sharon Goodson, Hilda Broussard, Jodie
McInroy, Zane Voeltz, Nikki Wintling, Cheral
Damron, Cecilia Crawford, Lori
6. Request approval for the following teachers at Century Elementary to work five days in the month of June and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from the Supplemental Academic Instruction funds. They will be working on curriculum issues of Reading, Writing, Math and Discipline.
Hestor, Natalie
Johnson, Debbie
McDonald, Gerri
Pelfrey, Melissa
Watson, Mary
7. Request approval for the following teachers at Byrneville to work four days in the month of June and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from the Supplemental Academic Instruction funds to plan the reading curriculum for the 2000-2001 school year:
Dunsford, Tamesha
Gandy, Tara
Lacy, Ginger
Newberry, Susan
Mills, Dan
8. Request approval for David Stacey to work the month of June in the ESE Department's Workforce Investment Act Youth Placement Project and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay from that project to complete the end-of-year paperwork.
9. Request approval for Monica Taylor, teacher at First Start to work the month of June as an extension of the Florida First Start Three Year Old Transitional Class. She is to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from Title I budget.
10. Request approval for the following personnel at Juvenile Detention and Boys Base to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay for the period specified as per legislation passed in 1999 session which requires a minimum of 240 days of instruction:
Elmore Benjamin 6/13-30/00
Sandra Robinson 5/31-8/4/00
Steve McLaughlin 5/31-8/4/00
Debbie Morrison 5/31-8/4
Joyce Reese 5/31-8/4
11. Request approval for Lon Roberts, school social worker for the Homeless, to work from June 26, 2000, through July 28, 2000, to gather follow-up data on the students served by Project Touch as well as home visits and shelter visits. He is to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay from the Homeless Grant.
12. Request approval for Celeste Eckert, speech therapist, to work during the extended school year on a special project dealing with assistive technology at Escambia Westgate. She is to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay from the Assistive Technology Special Project.
13. Request approval for the following personnel to work the Title I Technology Camp and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from June 26 through July 26, 2000:
Warrington Mid Warrington Elem
Davis, William Cobb, Linda
Dodd, Beth Grantham, Donna
Gilbert, Richard Morris, Dawn
Hall, Jan O'Reilly, Dana
Holladay, Ellen Quinn, Scheshin
Scanlon, Kevin Sites, Summer
White, Bernie Wells, Toria
Ensley Elem
Boyd, Jeanie
Bridwell, Alayna
Harvey, Betty
Hubbard, Shelley
Moss, Lisa
Palmer, Myra
Wright, Sherry
14. Request approval for Edward Seitz and Frances Hinely to work during the months of June, July, and August to prepare for the summer Technology Camp and to provide technology training for students. They are to be paid their regular hourly rate of pay funded from Title I Technology Camp.
15. Reappointment of the following administrative and professional personnel for the 2000-2001 school year:
Edwards, Marvin Claims Adjuster/Risk Management (This item was approved by
separate motion under (IX.A1).
McCullough, Lisa Financial Aid Manager/George Stone
Waldrip, Jesse Systems Support Tech I/Data Center
Williams, David Assistant High School Principal/Washington High
16. Request approval for the following two employees at Beggs Ed Center to work during the months of June and July and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay from the schools's district funds.. They will be testing GED students and preparing the master schedule for the 2000-2001 school year.
Mary Jane Epperson - 20 days
Georgette Floyd-Neeley - 10 days
17. The following personnel will be working summer school:
Bailey
Addy, Tannie
Akin, Pamela
Breakall, Kathy
Brewton, Hulda
Dixon, Toria
Fina, Terri
Flynn, Terri
Jackson, Brenda
James, Gary
James, Ryan
Kemper, Corrie
Kerns, Marie
Knipper, Gerald
McCaskill, Jeffrey
Miller, Leslie
Morgan, Angelia
Morris-Jones, Neala
Riley, Brian
Reuschel, Kenneth
Robbins, Christopher
Sanders, Karen
Sullivan, Catherine
Sullivan, Mandy
Williamson, Jenifer
Wolfe, Larry
Odom, Kim
Willis, Tim
Workman Mid
Aaron, Diane
Dixon, Frances
Jernigan, Sandra
Morrison, Catheryn
Tompkins, Jeremy
Ernest Ward
Halfacre, Roberta
Holm
Bridges, Susan
Stoker, Terri
Brownsville Mid
Conner, Donna
Brown, Natalie
Johnson, Carol
Penniman, Ed
Fillingim, Glenda
Hurd, Yuvonne
Brye, Mary
Redmond, Glenda
Houston, Santelia
Booth, Audrey
White, Deborah
Towne, Harold
Johnson, Martha
Smith, Mary
Travis, Tanika
Thomas, Lavonda
Cunningham, Jane
Durr, Sandra
Ferry Pass Middle
Baggett, Andrew
Blake, Frances
Brown, Deborah
Driesbach, Karen
Gibowski, Victoria
Hall, Ora
Hays, Andrea
James, Drucilla
Justice, Bonnie
Isert, Diana
Leachman, Dianne
Meyer, Robin
Morain, Donna
Mosley, Theresa
Mixon, Vanelda
Rich, Gerald
Riffenburg, Mary
Sanders, Robin
Shackle, Jennifer
Stanton, David
Yarbrough, Anita
Scenic Heights Elem
Brown, Lynn
Schreiber, Sharron
Paterson, Paula
Melville, Cheryl
McWaters, Joan
Stringfellow, Dodi
Petree Pre-K
Geurin, Stephanie
Perkins, Carolyn
Faulkner, Sarah
Watson, Johnnye
Gaddy, Stephanie
Escambia Westgate
Adams, Kristy
Kendrick, Marie
Knowlton, Byron
Lovstrom, Kathy
Martin, Rhonda
McGill, Barbara
McQueen, Patricia
Smith, Georgetta
Vertz, Jennifer
Watson, Phyllis
Rowe, Desiree
Richards, Leslie
Kirkland, Bethany
Morgan, Tracy
Tucker, Millie
Special Education
Faucheaux, Troy
Morrison, Debbie
Newberry, Susan
Rankin, Wanda
Wilkerson, Michael
DeStafney, Jan
Jones, Carolyn
Wright, Lisa
Schwartz, Pamela
Ensley Elem
Langford, Connie
Augustave, Tina
Denecke, Tara
Harvey, Betty
Hendrieth, Alethea
Husbands, Gail
Marshall, Ann
Nettles, Regenia
Snead, Leigh
Tripp, Harry
Williams, Sharon
Berg, Leanne
Masinsky, Laura
Carver
Graham, Joy
Whitney, Michael
Whitney, Miriam
Calloway, Tami
Lakeview Ctr
Gillard, Vivian
Bonifay, Sarah
Thomas, Diane
Upshaw, Mark
Kirkland, Tammie
Howell, Frank
Lundquist, Ingrid
Edgar, Autumn
Knowlton, Cindy
Evans, Naretha
Northview
Lambeth, Robert
Gillies, Cliff
Thomas, Mary
Phillips, David
Norton, Amy
Gindl, Nancy
Smith, Mary
Robinson, Alison
Pensacola High
Archer, Kathryn
Bragg, Keith
Bullington, Roy
Calhoun, Michelle
Cowart, Gary
Cox, Gerald
Davis, Alison
Dixon, Mary
Early, Sandra
Ferguson, Naomi
Gordon, Deanna
Grundin, Joe
Hackett, Brian
Haley, Barbara
Hess, Margaret
Hobbley, Mark
Jordon, Viola
McDermott, Barbara
Naggatz, Brad
Nejad, Peggy
Olnhausen, James
Quinn, Pearline
Regina, Marsha
Reid, Freya
Rettig, Kent
Savage, Marvin
Slaybaugh, Ernest
Stewart, Evelyn
Suyat, Linda
Thompson, Peggy
Thompson, Bonnie
Wagg, Suzanne
White, Tom
Williams, David
Williams, Ronald
Winters, Mary
Tate High
Armstrong, Charles
Brown, David
Brown, Gina
Blackmon, Gregory
Burke, Danny
Cannada-Wynn, Jewell
Connell, Kevin
Fryman, Bill
Gage, Tony
Gilmore, Dale
Halfacre, Cynthia
Hall, Annola
Hanson, Kay
Harrison, Bobbi
Holley, Kelli
Howell, Brian
Konecny, Don
Lamar, Angela
Murphy, Joe
Legassey, David
Roberts, Michael
Sanders, Stephanie
Sansom, Iris
Slayton, Judy
Smith, Barbara
Telatovich, Linda
Washinger, Jon
Webre, Laurie
Wells, Deborah
Wyatt, Melinda
Wyche, Alicia
ReDirections
Carter, Pamela
Broxton, Hank
Wiggins, Gloria
Barnett, Denise
Brittain, Jimmy
Pine Forest High
Ables, Linda
Armstrong, Kathleen
Aydelott, William
Bergstrom, George
Bodree, Celestia
Bond, David
Brady, Amanda
Cardwell, Kristie
Clayton, Robert
Culley, Edward
Davis, Arthur
Davis, Jeanetta
Dixon, Tina
Hardin, Ryan
Humphreys, Mark
Kandler, Michael
Langford, Robert
Lett, Vivian
McCorvey, John
McDaniel, Elaine
Pack, Gregory
Phillips, Jane
Riffell, Holly
Runnels, Kurstin
Ryland, Pamela
Snodgrass, Jodi
Suarez, Ann
Sue, Janney
Weatherford, Michael
Williams, Amanda
Williamson, Linda
McMillan, Charline
Mitchell, Hope
Orgusaar, Anna
McKibbon, Sherlyn
Lawson, Robert
Escambia High
Al-Ansari, Hassan
Anderson, Jeffrey
Arnold, Ronnie
Arnold, Sally
Bidwell, Edith
Boes, Charles
Boone, Gerald
Bradley, David
Brown, Steve
Butler, Susan
Cheese, Roscoe
Crooke, Barbara
Davis, Michael
East, Eunice
Etters, Ray
Foster, Michael
Good, Karen
Grove, Kendra
Hudson, Mickey
Jefcoat, Jay
Joyner, Annette
Julian, John
Lees, Harry
Markham, John
Mayo, Roger
McKenzie, Ginger
Myers, Carol
Newton, Donald
Noles, David
Petrucci, Patty
Quina, Ronald
Ruffin, Lashawnda
Salter, Audrey
Simpson, Carol
Solsburg, Elizabeth
Summerford, Joe
Wright, Teresa
George Stone Center
Bailey, Richard
Bennett, Timothy
Brown, Bob
Burch, Donna
Carl, David
Childers, Robert
Corey, Shannon
Cotton, Arthur
Delacruz, Reynaldo
Draffen, Julie
Engel, Rebecca
Gingrey, Paul
Gordon, Klennith
Hymack, Bruce
Knight, Charlin
Metcalf, Brian
Morgan, James
Nall, Barbara
Nevles, James
Nock, Richard
Poolson, Jules
Robichaud, Johanna
Stafford, Patricia
Stimpson, Cathy
Vickers, Patricia
Wall, John
Williams, Alexander
Wilson, Tyrrell
Warrington Elem
Perryman, Elise
Morris, Dawn
O'Reilly, Dana
Porterfield, Patricia
Riley, Pam
Stokes, Brenda
McNeil, Lenora
Scott, Charlene
Weaver, Polly
Deale, Lisa
Webb, Beth
Vasquez, Carol
Warrington Elem Cont'd
Diaco, Gena
Lodge, Darlene
Barton, Elizabeth
Gaddy, Stephanie
White, Myrna
Hollingshead, Pam
McCall, Kathy
Warrington Middle
Corley, Sherry
Davis, William
Dodd, Elizabeth
Greene, Debra
Hannibal, Carolyn
Harwood, Sandra
Jerralds, John
King, Caroline
Knight, Sadie
Loggins, Gary
Murphy, Margaret
Nelson, Martha
Roddenberry, Donna
Scanlon, Kevin
Sharpless, Connie
Skillman, Sandy
Trinque, Mary
Ward, Albert
Warden, Shanna
White, Bernie
Ransom Middle
O'Neal, Nancy
Cotton, Debbie
Ward, Melanie
McRae, Karen
Wagg, David
Brooks, Tammy
Seher, Sabine
Giles, Carol
Brown, Terrence
Gambill, Raymond
Jones, Lowanna
Waldrop, Robert
Street, Marjorie
Ransom Mid Cont'd
Knapp, Jeffrey
Barton, Tammy
O'Rear, Louis
Reynolds, Barbara
Alvare, Charles
Barrow, Michael
Wilkerson, Dennis
Rose, Theresa
Emmanuel, Deborah
Shackle, Richard
Washington High
Arnold, Rose
Baker, Mary
Billy, Cynthia
Bordelon, Shirley
Chodkiewicz, Candace
Dawson, Deandrea
Evans, Donna
Gaddy, James
Gulley, Walter
Jordan, Ardenia
Karl, Susan
McAferty, Karen
McLendon, Carolyn
McLeod, Gloria
Montano, Joan
Moorer, Lizzie
Murphy, Scott
Nolen, Dorothy
Powell, Kimper
Quinn, Marie
Reeves, Cheryl
Schlenker, Stephany
Stanley, Shirley
Turner, Ramonia
Wells, Marilyn
Whiteside, Everett
Williams, Canel
Williams, Claudia
Hinton, Benjamin
Rainey, Martha
Shores, Elaine
Williams, Steve
Washington High Cont'd
Williamson, Frank
Swartout, Craig
Williams, Deborah
Loyed, Diane
Woodham High
Ashler, Harrison
Baggett, Angelyn
Bankester, Jean
Bell, Thomas
Bondurant, Monica
Cormier, Lee
DeCosta, Mary
Gibson, Melissa
Hicks, Beatrice
Hugus, Martha
James, Deborah
Mattes, Kimberly
Miller, Steven
Nesbitt, Marvetta
Rice, Rebecca
Richardson, Patricia
Rollins, Kenneth
Rollins, Thomas
Simpler, Richard
Slayton, Judy
Slayton, Melissa
Slover, Joie
Smith, Kathy
Valmus, Thomas
Washington, James
Weems, James
Whedon, Scott
Turner, Ramonia
Bellview Mid
Chivington, Florence
Edwards, Juanita
Hunt, Harold
Irwin, Barbara
Jackson, Loretta
Lane, Carol
Marshall, Orellia
Martin, Roxanne
Bellview Mid Cont'd
McCorvey, Beverly
Myers, Herman
Palkowetz, Carol
Palmer, Juanita
Peavy, Robert
Renfroe, Margarline
Whetstone, Ben
Bellview Mid Cont'd
Ringo, Gayle
Smith, Cassandra
Smith, Kerrie
Sommer, Natalie
Stanley, Jerry
Super, Brenda
Yelverton, Mark 18. Request approval of Resolution and Agreement for District Participation in the Panhandle Management Development Network for the 2000-2001 school year.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Resolution and Agreement for District Participation in the Panhandle Management Development Network for the year 2000-2001, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
19. Request approval of Agreement for Services between the Escambia County School Board and The University of West Florida for providing services of two experienced teachers, Kimberly Walden and Kathy Lee, via release from assignment as consultants on Florida Department of Education Grants, consistent with and in furtherance of the parties' educational and research mission.
20. For Board Information: Report the death of Beverly Linder, Data Support Technician II, Data Center, on May 8, 2000.
B. Educational Support Personnel
1. Appointments
NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION
Alexakos, George(Prom) AC/Ref Shop Supv 7/3/00 Maintenance
Blackmon, Donna (Prom) Admin Clerk III 7/5/00 First Start/Even Start
Bodree, Robby (Prom) Construction Mech II 7/5/00 Facilities
Booth, Toby (Prom) Admin School Sec II 7/17/00 Clubbs
Colon, Carlos (Prom) HVAC Controls Tech 7/5/00 Facilities
Eubanks, Marilyn (Prom) Custodial Worker II 6/13/00 ErnestWard
Gaines, James Custodial Worker I 7/3/00 Pensacola High
Griffey, Patricia (Prom) Admin School Sec III 7/17/00 Ferry Pass Middle
King, Henry Custodial Worker I 7/3/00 Bellview Middle
Macks, Maxine (Prom) Food Service Mgr IV 7/3/00 Warrington Elem
McKeehan, Ruth (Prom) Admin Clerk II 7/17/00 Ferry Pass Elem
Robinson, Clarence (Prom) Electronics Technician 7/3/00 Maintenance
Robinson, Toni Custodial Worker I 7/17/00 Cordova Park
Ruffin, Jean Custodial Worker I 7/3/00 Pensacola High
Sanders, Chad (Prom) Construction Mech II 7/5/00 Facilities
Tolbert, Paul (Prom) Custodial Worker II 7/3/00 Oakcrest
Vo, Thuan Custodial Worker I 7/3/00 Brownsville
Williams, Japhell (Prom) AC/Ref Mechanic I 7/3/00 Maintenance
Williamson, Joe (Prom) Equipment Oper III 7/5/00 Central Warehouse
Wright, Brenda (Prom) School Data Spec II 7/17/00 Blue Angels
Young, Lennie (Prom) Custodial Worker II 7/6/00 Brentwood Middle
2. Retirements/Resignations
Atkinson, Brenda Food Ser Asst I 6/5/00 Bailey
Bonarirgo, Mary (Ret) Early Childhood Asst 6/9/00 Allie Yniestra
Brooks, Dovie Teacher Assistant 6/12/00 Boys Base
Carter, Eric Custodial Worker I 6/16/00 Beggs
Edwards, Eddie (Ret) Custodial Worker II 6/30/00 Oakcrest
Glee, Flossie (Ret) Food Ser Mgr II 6/30/00 Wedgewood
Goodwin, Pauline (Ret) Admin Clerk II 6/15/00 Semmes
Greeson, William (Ret) Mechanical Shop Leader 6/30/00 Maintenance
Jones, Samuel (Ret) Maint Mechanic I 6/30/00 Woodham
Howard, Veronica (Ret) Custodial Worker I 6/30/00 Jim Allen
Keeney, Beverly (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/13/00 Ferry Pass Middle
McConnell, Ann (Ret) Food Ser Mgr IV 6/30/00 Warrington Elem
Mill, Victory Teacher Assistant 5/23/00 Edgewater
Paparella, Michael (Ret) Exterminator 6/13/00 Maintenance
Miller, Edna (Ret) Custodial Worker I 6/30/00 Barrineau Park
Potter, Judith Admin Clerk II 6/12/00 Weis
Rippstein, Ernest (Ret) Fleet Maint Supv 6/30/00 Transp Garage
Robbins, Barbara (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/13/00 Wedgewood
Robinson, Sharon Early Childhood Asst 6/23/00 FRAME
Robinson, Theola (Ret) Food Ser Asst Mgr 5/26/00 Ransom
Rudd, Glenna (Ret) Educational Interpreter 6/30/00 Washington
Tate, Lillian Teacher Asst Special 6/7/00 Ferry Pass Elem
Vaughn, Mary Admin Clerk II 6/30/00 Cordova Park
Williams, Diane Admin Clerk II 6/8/00 Ferry Pass Elem
Wilson, Norma (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/13/00 Sherwood
3. Terminations
McCastle, Jesse Custodial Worker II 7/5/00 George Stone
4. Suspensions
Employee #5501-0581-1, Custodial Worker I at West Pensacola, suspended for five (5) work days without pay effective July 19, 2000.
5. Dismissals
Employee #5501-0603-1, Custodial Worker I at Redirections, dismissed in bad standing effective July 19, 2000.
6. Leave of Absence
Beasley, Betty Teacher Asst/Navy Point 7/17/00-8/31/00 Maternity*
Coleman, Dixie (Ext) Central PBX Oper/Mailroom 6/24/00-7/9/00 Medical
Flynn, James Jr. Equip Oper III/Maint 5/29/00-7/7/00 Medical
Glover, Rochelle Teacher Asst Special/Petree 8/14/00-12/31/00 Professional
Howard, Veronica (Ext) Cust Worker I/Jim Allen 6/1/00-6/30/00 Medical
West, Dianne (Ext) Central PBX Oper 6/2/00-6/30/00 Medical
*FMLA Request
7. Special Requests
- Approved that request that the 12/1/99 dismissal in bad standing for employee #5501-0351-1, Custodial Worker I at Molino, be rescinded and a three (3) day suspension be approved as outlined in the grievance award.
- Approved corrected disciplinary action form for employee # 8601-9620-345, School Bus Operator. The disciplinary action approved on April 18, 2000 contained erroneous information regarding the past disciplinary record. The corrected approved disciplinary action form will replace the incorrect form in the employee personnel file.
C. Risk Management
1. Comprehensive Safety Inspection Summary for 1999-2000
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the Comprehensive Safety Inspection Report, to approve that these items have been inspected and that the district is dealing with these items to correct them as capital funds are available. Mrs. Webb discussed concerns regarding facility violations. Mr. Gregg Gibbs, Risk Management, advised that some of the findings were on 40-50 year old buildings which involved capital outlay projects. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
D. Staff Development
- No items submitted
E. Employee Services
- No items submitted
F. Affirmative Action
1. Educational Equity Plan - Annual Update
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the Educational Equity Plan - Annual Update for information. Mrs. Webb expressed concern that the committee did not operate in compliance with the Sunshine law. Ms. Sims advised that this is not a committee. This is a report which is updated annually to submit to the state. She noted that Elvin McCorvey, Director of Affirmative Action, works with instructional personnel to ensure compliance with the Educational Equity Plan. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
X. FINANCE
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of July, 2000. (Housed in Finance Department)
2. Check Register for the month of April, 2000. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Check Register for the month of April, 2000, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
3. Financial Report for the month of April, 2000. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to accept the Financial Report for the month of April, 2000, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
4. Statements for Legal Services: (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, that all of the statements for legal services be approved, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,753.75
b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 2,089.03
c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 642.26
d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 114.20
e) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 295.50
f) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 2,464.91
g) Kievit, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 100.00
h) Maureen George, P. A. $ 1,592.50
i) Steven J. Baker, P. A. $ 3,348.00
j) Robert N. Heath, P. A. $ 145.58
5. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)
a) Joseph Hammons, P. A. $11,527.04
b) Baker & Duke, P. A. $ 2,797.45
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, that Item Numbers X.5a and X.5b be approved. Mrs. Webb stated that she had asked for a detailed time sheet (which she had not received) providing summaries from Risk Management/Workers' Compensation since December. After discussion with Joseph Bernard, Director of Risk Management, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
6. Summary of Legal Expenses. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L)
After discussion, Chairman Stidham noted this was an information item and did not require a vote.
7. Budget Amendments (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M)
a) Resolution 7: General Operating Fund
b) Resolution 8: Other Special Revenue Fund
c) Resolution 2: Special Revenue Food Service
d) Resolution 9: Capital Projects Fund
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the budget amendments (Item Numbers
X.7a, X.7b, X.7c, and X.7d, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
8. Financial Status on Projects and Grants. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N)
9. Auditor General's Report Number 13657 for the Escambia County School Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit O)
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Auditor General's Report Number 13657 for the Escambia County School Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. Dr. Mason discussed items regarding vending machines and beverages in student areas. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
10. 2000-2001 Proposed Budget Calendar. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit P)
11. Section 237.161 Loan for New Technical High School - Appointment of Bond Counsel.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit Q)
12. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets: (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit R)
a) Auction Lists I & II for June 2000.
b) Scrap Lists I & II for June 2000.
c) Disposal and demolition of (6) Portable Classrooms at Pleasant Grove Elementary (2), Hallmark Elementary (2), and ESEAL Center (2).
d) Donation of (15) Surplus Obsolete Microcomputer systems, (8) surplus classroom desks, and (8) surplus classroom chairs.
ADD: 13. Adoption of Resolution No. 2000-01 authorizing the Acquisition and Construction of certain Capital Improvements; providing for Issuance by the Escambia County School District of a $10,000,000 Capital Improvement Note. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit S)
ADD: 14. Authorize 1999-2000 Budget Increase in Health and Workers' Compensation. (Supplementary
Minute Book, Exhibit T)
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to authorize the 1999-2000 budget increase in health and Workers' Compensation as explained to the Board during the Budget Workshop this morning. Mrs. Webb expressed that she could not support this due to the short notice and significant budget impact of $3,000,000 impacting expenditures relating to students. Mrs. Wascom provided clarification concerning this item. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
XI. PURCHASING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit U
Approved:
1. Annual Agreement Renewal: Consulting Services for the Employee Fringe Benefit Program.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Consulting Services for the Employee Fringe Benefit Program. Dr. Mason requested further information. Joseph Bernard, Director of Risk Management, advised that this is the third year of a three-year contract with AON Consultants. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
2. Annual Agreement Renewal: Auditing Services for the Employee Benefit Trust.
3. Lateral Files for Blue Angels Elementary School.
4. Self-insurer Assessment Fee.
5. Annual Agreement: Novell GroupWise Software.
6. NRSI Staff Development for Navy Point Elementary School.
7. SACS School Accreditation.
8. Unauthorized Purchase of Track Equipment at Woodham High School.
9. Bid Award: Paint Products, Bid #00 45 02
10. Bid Award: Motorola Maxtrac Radios, Bid #00 47 04.
11. Annual Agreement Renewal: North End Frame Relay Services.
12. Annual Agreement Renewal: Instructional Microcomputer Maintenance Agreement.
13. Gateway Microcomputers for Pensacola High School.
14. Bid Award: Slush Type Beverages, Bid #00 48 03.
15. Bid Award: Annual Agreement for Baked Goods, Bid #00 49 03.
16. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Agreement.
17. Annual Agreement Renewal: Refrigeration & HVAC Maintenance Agreement.
18. Annual Agreement Renewal: Cleaning and Degreasing Kitchen Exhaust Systems.
19. Annual Agreement Renewal: Crossing Guard Services.
20. Annual Agreement Renewal: Security Systems.
21. Annual Agreement: Administration of Hepatitis B Shots.
22. Annual Agreement Renewal: Pre-Employment Drug Testing.
23. Annual Agreement Renewal: Xerox Copier for Evaluation Services Department.
24. Annual Agreement Renewal: Optical Mark Readers
25. Bid Award: Annual Purchasing Agreement for Crackers and Chips, Bid #00 50 03.
26. Bid Award: Art Paper, Bid #00 39 04-R
27. Bid Award: Heavy Equipment for Food Services, Bid #00 43 03.
28. Bid Award: Natural Flavored Beverages and Dairy Products, Bid #00 44 03.
29. Annual Agreement Renewal: Storage Batteries.
30. Annual Agreement Renewal: Vending Services.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the agreement for vending services. Dr. Mason stated that he withdrew his objection on this item. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
31. Annual Agreement Renewal: Garbage Disposal Services.
32. Student Desks for Pensacola High School.
33. Annual Agreement Renewal: Frame Relay Data Circuits.
34. Compass Learning's Tomorrow's Promise Education Software/Support for Brentwood Elementary School.
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins to approve Item XI.34 (Compass Learning's Tomorrow's Promise Education Software Support for Brentwood Elementary School). Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting and filed Form 8B for the record because of potential conflict of interest. Said motion was approved
3-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO and Dr. DeWitt abstaining. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.
35. Annual Agreement Renewal: IBM TLC Computer Lab at Holm Elementary School.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to table this item until the next Board Meeting. Dr. DeWitt stated that the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology had unanswered questions on this item. He noted that tabling this item would not jeopardize the contract, and the principal had no problem with it. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
36. Computer Network Components at Woodham High School.
37. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fresh Shell and Liquid Whole Eggs.
38. Annual Agreement Renewal: Fresh Bakes Pizza and Bread Sticks.
39. Annual Agreement Renewal: "TERMS" Mainframe Software and Support
40. Annual Agreement Renewal: Employee Assistance Program.
41. Bid Award: Computer Peripherals for Blue Angels Elementary, Bid #00 55 04.
42. Microcomputers for Blue Angels Elementary School.
43. Computer Network Components for Blue Angels Elementary School.
44. Navigator Software Updates.
45. Annual Agreement Renewal: Maintenance of Fiber Optic Communications.
46. Activity Tables for Blue Angels Elementary School.
47. Annual Agreement Renewal: Portable Classrooms and Administrative Buildings.
48. Annual Agreement Renewal: Property Insurance.
49. Annual Agreement Renewal: Cleaning Standardization System.
50. Annual Agreement Renewal: CAFS Point of Service Software Support.
51. Annual Agreement Renewal: Xerox 5892 Copier for FDLRS.
52. Bid Award: Physical Examinations for School Bus Drivers, Bid #00 51 04.
53. Copier/Duplication Equipment for Blue Angels Elementary School.
54. Bid Award: Removal/Replacement of Track Asphalt at Pine Forest High & Bellview Middle School; Removal/Replacement of Tennis Court Asphalt at Woodham High School.
55. Bid Award: Kitchen HVAC Renovation and Hood Replacement at Pine Forest High School.
56. Sitework at Bellview Elementary School.
57. Change Notice #4 to PO #192408 (A.E. New, Jr.).
58. Change Notice #6 to PO #188158 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.).
59. Landings and Handrails for Portables at Bellview, Brentwood, and Montclair Elementary Schools.
XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE
Approved:
(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit V)
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
1. MISCELLANEOUS
a. Primary Distribution Conversion at Woodham High School
b. Electrical Distribution Improvements at the Administration Building
c. Installation of Digital Control System for the chiller at the George Stone Vocational Center
d. Asbestos Abatement at Escambia High School
e. Asbestos abatement at the old N. B. Cook Elementary School
B. MAINTENANCE
-No Items Submitted
XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit W
Approved:
1. Reading Excellence - Local Reading Improvement Grant.
2. Your School Advisory Council, 2000-2001.
3. School Advisory Council Nominations, 2000-2001.
4. 2000-2001 School Advisory Council Revisions.
5. Cooperative Agreement with Escambia County Health Department for Prekindergarten Nursing Services.
6. Cooperative Agreement with Escambia County Health Department for Title I FRAME and Related Programs Nurse.
7. Title I Targeted Assistance & School wide Project Grant and Title I Project Grant for Delinquent or At-Risk Students.
8. Florida Prekindergarten Early Intervention Program.
9. Contract for Services with Justice Center of Atlanta, Inc. Mediation and Dispute Resolution Skills Workshop.
10. Florida First Start Program.
11. Florida Diagnostic & Learning System (FDLRS) Grant Application.
12. Cooperative Agreement between the School District of Escambia County Florida and the Escambia County Public Health Unit.
13. Title II Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program Application.
PULLED:
14. Participation of Home School Students in All-County
Band.
15. Northview High School Environmental Science Service Project (Florida Learn & Serve).
This item was addressed by separate motion earlier in the meeting.
16. Old Hometown (Florida Learn & Serve).
17. The Jordan Fundamentals (Warrington Middle School).
18. Innovative Education Program Strategies and Class Size Reduction of the Improving America's Schools Act, 1995 (Title VI).
19. Cooperative Service Agreement between the Florida State University and the Escambia County School District.
20. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Health Department 2000-2001.
21. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Northwest Florida Crippled Children's Association 2000-2001.
22. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Sheriff's Department 2000-2001.
23. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Association for Retarded Citizens/Escambia/Sacred Heart Hospital 2000-2001.
24. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Association for Retarded Citizens/Escambia 2000-2001.
25. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and United Cerebral Palsy of Northwest Florida, Inc. 2000-2001.
26. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Pyramid, Inc. 2000-2001.
27. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Deaf Communications Specialists and Business Accounting Services, Inc. 2000-2001.
28. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc. 2000-2001.
29. Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program Application.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program Application. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
30. Cooperative Agreement between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
31. Contract for Charter Agreement between Beulah Academy of Science, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.
Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, that the Charter Agreement between Beulah Academy of Science, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, be approved with the inclusion of increasing the School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) Funds from 35% to 40%. Dr. DeWitt made a substitute motion to separate the two items (motion to approve the contract for the Charter Agreement; and motion to increase SIT Funds). Dr. Jenkins seconded the substitute motion, and said motion was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.
Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the contract for the Charter Agreement between Beulah Academy of Science, Inc., and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, was unanimously approved. Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to increase the School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) Funds for Beulah Academy of Science, Inc., from 35% to 40%. Dr. DeWitt stated that the Board had set a strong precedent at 40% for SIT Funds for charter schools and had made only one exception based on unique circumstances. Mr. May discussed budgetary constraints and cautioned against spending dollars that are desperately needed in capital outlay. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Jenkins and Dr. DeWitt voting NO.
Mrs. Wascom requested direction from the Board as to the funding source for the $42,749. Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb, to have the money ($42,749)come from the School Infrastructure Thrift (SIT) Fund to the Beulah Academy, was approved 3-2 with Dr. Jenkins and Dr. DeWitt voting NO.
32. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and P.A.C.E. Center for Girls/Pensacola (Practical and Cultural Education).
33. Charter Agreement between the Escambia Charter School, Inc. and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.
34. Contract the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and HOSTS Corporation.
35. Charter Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Intervention Group, Inc. dba Pensacola Academy of Success.
36. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia Bay Marine Institute.
37. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Hurricane Island Outward Bound School.
38. Escambia County School District Construction Trades Youth Apprenticeship Sponsor Agreement Renewal for Greenhut Construction Company.
39. FDOE Division of Applied Technology/Adult Education Project Application Summary Carl D. Perkins Vocation and Applied Technology Education Funds.
40. ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc. Individual Training Account Agreement.
41. Comprehensive Family Literacy Services, Florida's Families as Educators Program.
42. ESCAROSA Proposal for School District of Escambia County WIA Youth Services Contract.
43. Cooperative Agreement and Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc. 2000-2001.
44. Cooperative Agreement and Contract between the Escambia County School Board Exceptional Student Education and the Department of Labor and Employment security Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 2000-2001.
45. Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Escambia County and CAP Head Start Program 2000-2001.
46. Memorandum of Understanding between Southeastern Vocational Services/Lakeview Center and the Escambia County School District for "Option 2 Program."
47. Agreement between the District Board of Trustees of Pensacola Junior College and the School Board of Escambia County.
XIV. TRANSPORTATION
-No items submitted
XV. INTERNAL AUDITING
Approved:
(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit X)
A. Internal Funds
1. Judy Andrews Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
2. Bailey Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
3. Beggs Educational Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
4. Bellview Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
5. Bellview Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
6. Spencer Bibbs Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
7. Bratt Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
8. Brentwood Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
9. Brown-Barge Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
10. Brownsville Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
11. Hellen Caro Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
12. Carver Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
13. N. B. Cook Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
14. Cordova Park Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
15. A. A. Dixon Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
16. Edgewater Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
17. Roy L. Hyatt Environmental Studies Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
18. Escambia Westgate Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
19. E. S. E. A. L. Program for Fiscal year 1998-99
20. Holm Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
21. R. C. Lipscomb Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
22. Longleaf Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
23. McArthur Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
24. McMillan Community Learning Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
25. Montclair Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
26. Myrtle Grove Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
27. Sidney Nelson Community Learning Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
28. Petree Pre-K Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
29. Pine Forest High School for Fiscal year 1998-99*
30. Pine Meadow Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
31. Pleasant Grove Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
32. Scenic Heights Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99**
33. Sherwood Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
34. George Stone Center for Fiscal year 1998-99
35. Warrington Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
36. Wedgewood Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
37. West Pensacola Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
38. Workman Middle for Fiscal year 1998-99
39. Allie Yniestra Elementary for Fiscal year 1998-99
* Denotes schools with findings ** Disclaimer of opinion due to scope limitation
B. Inventory Adjustment Reports
C. Other
-No items submitted
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adjourn the meeting at 11:34 p.m., was unanimously approved.