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

Chairman Stidham opened the public hearing at 6:00 p.m. regarding the School District 2000-2001 Tentative (Five-Year) Facilities Work Program.

Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Dr.  Jenkins, to readvertise the public hearing for the School District 2000-2001 Tentative (Five-Year) Facilities Work Program.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mrs. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, advised that the purpose of the public hearing is to present the Five-Year Work Plan for public input, and the plan will be brought back to the Board for adoption prior to the budget at the September 7, 2000, Special Board Meeting. She noted that the first year of the Five-Year Facilities Work Plan will become the Capital Outlay budget for the 2000-2001 year.

2) Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Director of Facilities, noted that most of the items scheduled for the upcoming budget year were items that were scheduled in last year's work plan for this budget year. He advised that the work plan has been reviewed by the Curriculum and Instruction staff, and the plan will receive additional input from the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities and Maintenance at the end of the month. Dr. Jenkins inquired concerning funding, and Mr. Kirchharr advised that the four major funding sources for next year are the One-Half Cent Sales Tax, PECO Maintenance, PECO New Construction, and the 237 Loan for the new Technical High School.

There being no further speakers, Chairman Stidham closed the public hearing at 6:15 p.m.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.

Chairman Stidham opened the public forum, and she informed the public that the Board was not voting on the 2000-2001 budget this evening.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Ron Knowlton, 6118 Chicago Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, expressed that a number of teachers have sought employment in other districts where teacher salaries are better.

2) Miss Chelsea Corcoran-Quadt, 1093 East Mallory Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that she is enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Pensacola High School, and she asked that the Board increase teacher pay in order to retain good teachers.

3) Ms. Jeannie Medlin, 1601 Brampton Way, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, asked that the Board make budget cuts and give teachers first priority. She asked that employee health benefits not be reduced.

4) Ms. Denise Reavis, 3010 Partridge Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32526, stated that she is a teacher at Workman Middle School, and she deferred her time to Jeannie Medlin. Ms. Medlin continued and stated that more teachers could pursue employment in other districts if salary issues are not addressed.

5) Ms. Charlotte Holman, 4216 Bonway Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, stated that she is a teacher at Cordova Park Elementary School, and she asked that the School Board give raises to teachers.

6) Ms. Carolyn Wuest, 4690 Anchor Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that she is a teacher, and she expressed concerns that any reduction in health insurance benefits would create adverse financial impacts for her family.

7) Ms. Patty Taylor, 2240 Inverness Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that she is a teacher at Workman Middle School, and she deferred her time to Carolyn Wuest. Ms. Wuest asked that the Board not reduce employee health insurance benefits.

8) Mr. Kent Rettig, 3570 Wimbledon Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, stated that he had taught for 30 years, and he asked that the Board approve pay raises for teachers.

9) Mr. James Johnson, Jr., 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, Pensacola, Florida, spoke in favor of increasing lobbying efforts to obtain additional funding from the Florida Legislature.

10) Ms. Angie Llewellyn, 4040 Alconburg Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that she is a teacher at Pensacola High School, and she asked that the Board approve raises for teachers.

11) Mr. Harry Tripp, 1153 Clymil Drive, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, stated that he has been an Elementary School Teacher in Escambia County for the past 20 years. He expressed concerns regarding teacher salary issues. He commented that teachers have gone to other districts for better pay. He stated that ... "in the teachers' lounges new words have cropped up this year... walk-out, strike, those are real words."

12) Ms. Suzanne Wagg, 1730 North Barcelona Street, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at Pensacola High School, and she asked that the Board approve raises for teachers.

13) Ms. Gayle Paro, 3185 Hyde Park Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, commented that the School Board should increase teacher pay, and she deferred the rest of her time to Mr. Harry Tripp. Mr. Tripp filed a document for the record (Exhibit A) regarding pay scales of several counties. He asked that the School Board, along with the Governor, Commissioner of Education, Florida House and Senate leaders from this area work together to fix the budget problems.

14) Mr. Don Paro, 3185 Hyde Park Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that his wife is a teacher in this district, and he asked that the Board approve raises for teachers.

15) Ms. Carol Barber, 405 Bob White Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that the teachers and Educational Support Personnel deserve a raise.

16) Ms. Doris Hayes, 601 East Fisher Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that she is a PTA officer for Washington High School and Workman Middle School. She asked that the Board consider raising teacher pay by five percent (5%) and not reduce employee health benefits.

17) Mr. James Mead, 1022 Meadson Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, stated that he has been a teacher in Escambia County for the past nine years. He discussed concerns that teachers in surrounding counties earn more than teachers in this county.

18) Ms. Colleen Boyett, 1667 Williams Ditch Road, Cantonment, Florida, stated that she is a teacher at Pensacola High School. She stated that it had come to her attention that members of the School Board and members of the community are concerned that the decision by some PHS teachers, including herself, to leave at the first bell and not make themselves available for uncompensated extracurricular activities, will hurt students. She expressed that as a parent of a student who attends Tate High School, she is concerned that experienced, qualified teachers are leaving the district. She stated that this will impact her son and the quality of education that he will receive.

19) Mr. Walter Gulley, Jr., 6632 Hampton Road, Pensacola, Florida 32503, stated that he is a Social Studies Chairperson at Washington High School. He asked that the Board give priority to raising teacher salaries. He commented ... "that High School teachers should continue to walk out at 2:45 p.m., and they should give up extra sponsorships. He stated that they should give serious consideration to "sick-outs" until we receive a raise and are assured of at least the same health benefits."

20) Mr. Joseph Hart, 103 Mandalay Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, stated that teachers need and deserve a raise. He suggested that the district complete a financial report for the past two fiscal years to be sent to all of the schools to give an accounting for expenditure of taxpayers' monies.

21) Ms. Bonnie Exner, 2340 Old Chemstrand Road, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, stated that she has taught in Escambia County for 28 years, and she asked that teachers be paid higher salaries.

22) Ms. Trena Webb, 5461 Woodsman Drive, Pace, Florida, 32571, stated that she is the Director of the School Health Program, Escambia County Health Department, and she presented the 1999-2000 Report of Health Services. She also stated that two years ago, Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), initiated a contract with the Health Department to expand the availability of health services dedicated to ESE students across the School District.

23) Ms. Heather Eichman, 3478 Riverhill Drive, Pace, Florida, stated that she is in the International Baccalaureate Program at Pensacola High School, and she spoke in support of a pay increase for teachers.

24) Ms. Christen Murdock, 604 Sweetleaf Court, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, stated that she is in the International Baccalaureate Program at Pensacola High School, and she spoke in favor of pay raises for teachers.

25) Mr. Shane Amacker, 7741 Boyd Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that he is in the International Baccalaureate Program at Pensacola High School, and he spoke in support of increasing teacher salaries.

26) Mr. Ellison Bennett, 106 Baynes Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, stated that he is a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and he asked that the Board give the teachers a raise and not reduce employee health benefits.

27) Mr. Lloyd Cox, Education and Employment Services Manager, Southeastern Vocational Services, appeared on behalf of Mr. Richard Gilmartin, Vice President of Southeastern Vocational Services, 2001 North "E" Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, and he spoke in support of Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director of Exceptional Student Education, and the ESE Department.

28) Mr. John Wyche, 861 Maple Woods Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32534-4153, spoke in support of increasing teacher pay.

29) Ms. Jamie Gibbson, 215 Edison Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, stated that she is a student at Pine Forest High School, and she asked that the Board raise teacher salaries and not reduce health benefits.

30) Ms. Michelle Breal, 4037 Glenway Drive, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a student at Pine Forest High School, and she asked that the Board reconsider School Board Policy regarding exemptions. Concerning the dress code policy, she expressed that the teachers are trained to teach and should not have to spend time enforcing the dress code.

31) Ms. Sylvia Kicklighter, 1809 Roaring Sea Lane, Milton, Florida, 32583, deferred her time to Mr. Joseph Hart. Mr. Hart suggested lobbying the Governor for increased funding for the district.

32) Ms. Stormy McRay, 4537 St. Nazare, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a student in the International Baccalaureate Program at Pensacola High School, and she spoke in support of increasing pay for teachers.

33) Ms. Donna Woodard, 622 West Wright Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, stated that she is a speech therapist in Escambia County School District, and she spoke in support of pay raises and no reduction in health benefits.

34) Mr. Steve Tuley, 7375 Glidden Lane, Pensacola, Florida 32526, stated that his wife has been a teacher for 14 years in the school district. He suggested meeting with the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation to address funding issues.

35) Ms. Kathy Terrell, 2850 Nagel Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, requested that the Board give fair compensation to teachers.

36) Ms. Cecilia Gentry, 8233 LiFair Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, stated that she is the President of the Northwest Florida Central Labor Council, and Vice President of the Florida AFL-CIO. She voiced support for the 5,400 union members she represents on behalf of the teachers of Escambia County, and she asked that the Board look at the current budget in order to find funds to raise teacher salaries and also make sure that the employee benefit package remains affordable.

37) Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), stated that the Association asked that the Board meet in Executive Sessions every day if needed and continue to take a serious look at Board priorities in order to provide teacher pay raises.

38) Ms. Pamela Stafford, 915 Brandermill Drive, Cantonment, Florida 32533, stated that she is a fourth grade teacher with 25 students in her class, which would generate FTEs in the amount of $121,425 which the School Board receives based on student enrollment in her classroom. She stated that her salary is twenty-one percent (21%) of that amount, and she asked where the remainder of the monies are allocated.

39) Mr. Robert Stone, 7853 Coronet Way, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that he serves as President of the Dad's Club at Ensley Elementary School, and he suggested seeking help for the budget problems by asking other school districts that are successful what they are doing.

40) Ms. Theresa Janicki, 951 Vonna Jo Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, stated that she is the parent of a child who attends Pleasant Grove Elementary School, and a child who attends Escambia High School, and she asked that the Board increase teacher pay.

41) Mr. Paul Davidson, 2131 Foxford Street, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, stated that he had heard that 25-50 families had filed a complaint that led to an investigation by the federal government into the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department. He stated that he is the parent of an ESE child, and he spoke against any motion to suspend the Director of the ESE Department pending the outcome of the investigation.

42) Mr. David Chaney, 1738 Ensenada Drive, Pensacola Beach, Florida, 32561, stated that he has worked as a teacher for 17 years and in the past, he has paid for classroom materials because money was not provided by School Board. He asked that the School Board increase teacher pay.

43) Ms. Gretchen Parrish, 9149 Woodrun Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that she is an ESE teacher, and she expressed appreciation to Ms. Yvonne Gray, ESE Director, for her efforts in implementing new programs and assisting in the new Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.

44) Mr. Marvin Pawless, 5451 Grande Lagoon Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, asked that the Board give teachers a pay raise.

45) Ms. Linda Finkelstein, 8762 Thunderbird Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that she is a parent with three children in public schools, and she spoke concerning the importance of establishing priorities to provide raises for employees.

46) Mr. Jerry McIntosh, 547 Bob White Court, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that he is a member of Movement for Change, Inc., and he asked that the Board provide pay raises for teachers.

47) Mr. Harry Evans, 13711 Canal Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, commented that the citizens could consider sacrificing $200 a year to go towards generating monies for teacher pay raises.

48) Ms. Jodie Manale, 5902 Windtrace Court, Pensacola, Florida 32504, stated that teachers deserve a pay raise, and she asked that the School Board answer how the budget problems came about and their plans to remedy the problems.

49) Mr. Rod Kendig, 2921 Inverness Place, Pensacola, Florida 32503, referred to a memorandum dated March 14, 2000, from Hal Mason, referring to an investigation into the ESE Department and proposing that the Board reassign the Director of Special Education. Mr. Kendig stated that he would support retaining the Director of Special Education.

50) Ms. Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, stated that she has been a teacher for 36 years, and she asked that the Board work to find solutions to the budget problems.

51) Ms. Kim Watts, P. O. Box 10581, Pensacola, Florida, 32524, asked that the Board support the teachers and approve a pay raise.

52) Ms. Julie Faubel, 1618 Lloyd Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that she is a teacher at Hellen Caro Elementary School, and she asked that the Board approve raises for teachers and retain health benefits.

53) Ms. Linda Pate, 6137 Bougainville Lane, Pensacola, Florida 32504, stated that she is employed as a Library Clerk and Attendance Clerk in the school system, and she asked that raises be given to teachers as well as Educational Support Personnel. She asked that the Board not cut health benefits.

54) Mr. Joe Grundin, 723 Westwood, Milton, Florida, 32570, teacher at Pensacola High School, asked that the Board make a commitment to support pay raises for teachers.

55) Mr. Phil Klein, 1401 20th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida 32503, teacher at Workman Middle School, stated that the Escambia County School District pay scale was posted on the Internet, and the beginning level started off 7% behind Santa Rosa County, 5.6% behind Okaloosa County, and 22% behind Baldwin County.

56) Ms. Gena Palacios, 1507 Ora Drive, Pensacola, Florida 32506, asked that the School Board support pay raises for teachers.

57) Ms. Stephanie Barnum, Pensacola, Florida, stated that she is a Guidance Counselor at Bellview Elementary School, and she asked the Board to approve pay raises for teachers and keep employee health benefits the same.

58) Mr. Brian Stone, 110 West Lakeview, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, spoke in support of raises for teachers.

59) Ms. Sara Cohen, 1714 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that teachers will "get what we deserve and we will see you on August 21st in front of the Garden Street offices demanding what we deserve."

60) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, asked that the Board consider the solutions that have been proposed to answer the needs and concerns that have been presented tonight.

Chairman Stidham concluded the public forum at 8:15 p.m. She called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:16 p.m. Dr. John DeWitt, School Board Member, District 4, gave the Invocation, and Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Superintendent May listed the following additions and deletions to the agenda:

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

A. SCHOOL BOARD

ADD: 7) Presentation by Larry Fordham - Youth Awareness, Inc.

B. SUPERINTENDENT

PULLED: 3) Recognition of Escambia Charter School Student - Art Award

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

CORRECTION: 9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-263-323 00-74-411 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 reenrollment 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 daytime alternative educational program.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

1. Authorize the Escambia Charter School to Require Twenty-Four Credits for Graduation for

Issuance of a Standard Diploma, per State Graduation Requirements, rather than the District's Required Twenty-Eight Credits - John DeWitt

Mr. May noted that Dr. DeWitt had pulled this item. Upon request from Mrs. Webb, Chairman Stidham added the item back on the agenda.

9. Update on Crisis Management Plan - Vanette Webb

SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

A. Instructional/Professional

4. Out-of-Field - To request approval of 28 Out-of-Field Instructional Personnel

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

6. Special Requests

4) To request approval for selected personal to work beyond their contracted work year:

116 teachers - Hall Center - July - IDEA Discretionary Project

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

7) To report the deaths of two active instructional employees - Wedgewood Middle and George Stone Center

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

X. FINANCE

4. Summary of Legal Expenses.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

6. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees

a) Joseph Hammons, P. A. $12,713.66

b) Baker & Duke, P. A. $ 1,356.00

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

XI. PURCHASING

ADD: 17. Bid # 00 57 03 Annual Purchasing Agreement for Anti-Freeze and Motor Oil.

XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE

FACILITIES PLANNING

1. FINAL PAYMENTS

PULLED: c. Annual Maintenance Contract for Cooling Towers

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

A. SCHOOL BOARD

1) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee

Dr. Douglas Garber, Director of Employee Services, reported that the committee has received the final report for consideration and will be forwarding it to the Board as soon as all of the committee members have had an opportunity to review it.

2) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance

Dr. Mason stated that Dr. Bill Maloy had asked that he present the report from the

June 13, 2000, committee meeting regarding major savings that might occur to the district through collaborative purchasing agreements between several public entities. Based on committee recommendation, Dr. Mason stated that he had met with the City Manager, the Sheriff's Office Comptroller, a County Commissioner, and the Chairman of the Escambia County Utilities Authority (ECUA), and there was agreement among the parties that the most promising initial areas for review would include utilities (joint energy purchase), fuel, and car pooling activities. It was noted that the purchasing agents from the entities are already meeting monthly and that this would be an appropriate added item for formal deliberations. The committee had also suggested that the Board ask the Superintendent to assign a person to address these three areas (with their appropriate counterparts in the other agencies) with the intent to report progress with specific recommendations to their respective Boards within two months. After staff confers initially to determine areas of need for policy discussion, then a joint meeting between the School Board, County Commission, City of Pensacola, and ECUA might be feasible to adopt a collaborative purchasing agreement that will potentially provide substantial savings to the participating bodies. After discussion, there was general consensus by the Board for Chairman Stidham to pursue this matter based on committee recommendation.

Mrs. Webb expressed concern that the committee needs access to financial data in order to function properly. A motion was made by Mrs. Webb that the School Board and members of Citizens' Advisory Committee for Finance be provided the financial data of this School District (in the format that it is available to our Financial Department), so that we can adequately scrutinize the budget and keep our promises to those that are in this room tonight.

Dr. Mason seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Dr. DeWitt stated that the committee approved a recommendation, and he wrote a memorandum today to the Superintendent asking that the School Board be given a copy of the Decision Analyzer Software with training on how to use it. The financial data would then be available on a read-only basis to Board Members and Committee Members. Mrs. Webb stated that she would include the committee recommendation as a friendly amendment to her motion. Dr. Mason concurred with the friendly amendment. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion (as amended) was unanimously approved.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), inquired concerning costs related to training on the Decision Analyzer Software, and Dr. DeWitt stated that the software is already in the district and training would be provided by staff.

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

Dr. Jenkins reported that the committee had reviewed the curriculum-related agenda items, and that Ms. Sheree Cagle, Director of Comprehensive Planning, reported that there are 11 schools that are not in compliance with State dictates for School Advisory Councils. He stated that Ms. Cagle indicated that efforts are being made to bring those schools into compliance with the percentage of members needed to represent schools (based on economic factors such as a high free-and-reduced lunch rate).

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

Dr. DeWitt reported that the committee had reviewed agenda items for potential budget cuts, and staff is developing a proposal to explore wireless technology, opposed to direct data computer lines. He distributed minutes of the committee meeting (Supplementary Minute Exhibit B).

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

Mrs. Stidham reported that the committee had met and addressed agenda items. She reported that the committee will meet in two weeks to provide suggestions concerning the District's Tentative (Five-Year) Facilities Work Program. Dr. Jenkins emphasized the importance of looking at existing facilities with future growth factors in mind.

6) Report from Audit Committee

Mr. Mike Adkins, Chairman of the Audit Committee, reported that the committee is made up of five CPAs and Internal Auditors. He reported that in addition to the audits of internal funds, the committee proposed evaluating the district's internal control structure using guidance provided in Auditing Standards Statement Number 78. He noted that part of the study would include a recommendation for a code of ethics for all district employees. The study would also address looking at the most effective way to conduct the overall risk assessment for the district, and a meeting will be held with the Superintendent to obtain his assistance in effecting that process. Mrs. Webb asked if the (financial) information in read-only access would be beneficial to the committee. Mr. Adkins stated that the information could be beneficial. Motion was made by Mrs. Webb that we also make that information available to the Internal Audit Committee. There was no second to Mrs. Webb's motion. Dr. DeWitt stated that was implied in the previous Board action.

Concerning a code of ethics for all district employees, Mrs. Webb asked if the committee would recommend a policy to bring back to the Board. Mr. Adkins stated that he had asked the Internal Auditor's Office to begin gathering codes from different sources to put a draft together which the committee could review and recommend for Board consideration.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), stated that there is already a code of ethics for professional educators as required by State guidelines.

7) Presentation by Larry Fordham - Youth Awareness, Inc.

Mr. Larry Fordham, President of Youth Awareness, Inc. (YAI), stated that the Board contracted with YAI in June to hold youth violence prevention programs at Brownsville Middle School and Warrington Middle School. He reported for the week of June 14-19, 2000, at Warrington Middle School, there were 69 students in summer school, with 29 black students, 26 white students, and 4 Hispanic students. Survey responses indicated that 66 out of 69 students said they enjoyed the program; 59 students indicated that they had learned from the program; and 16 students indicated that they would like to speak to a mentor after the program. At Brownsville Middle School, there were 104 students in summer school, with 71 black students, 31 white students, and 2 Hispanic students. Out of 104 students surveyed, 89 indicated that they enjoyed the program; 73 students indicated that they had learned from the program; and 23 students indicated that they would like to speak to a mentor after the program. Dr. Jenkins asked how the students were selected and was advised that all of the students were enrolled in summer school classes.

B. SUPERINTENDENT

1) PTA Presentation

Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, announced that the PTA Membership Drive begins in September. She reported that PTA activities for the month include PTA presidents' training on August 17, 2000, and leadership training on August 22, 2000. The PTA will host a political forum at Woodham High School at 6:00 p.m. on August 28, 2000, and will focus on School Board seats and the Superintendent's seat. Ms. Roche stated that she and Ms. Linda Finkelstein, former PTA President, had asked legislators about the teacher crisis and that recommendations have been presented to the Northwest Florida Legislative Delegation. Mrs. Webb stated her position was that she would not approve any budget proposal that does not include a teacher raise and she will not vote for any health insurance plan that decreases benefits for the teachers.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt a resolution to recognize the month of September, 2000, as PTA Membership Enrollment Month in Escambia County, was unanimously approved. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)

2) Resolution - "Living Well in Escambia County Schools Month" Program

Mr. May asked Ms. Jennifer Sewell, President, Escambia Physical Education Association, and physical education teachers to come forward. Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt a resolution to designate Friday, October, 6, 2000, as "Fit to Achieve Day", and designate the month of October, 2000, as "Living Well in Escambia County Schools Month", was unanimously approved. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)

C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR

There were no requests to appear.

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the agenda (as amended), was unanimously approved.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the minutes as follows:

1. 6-2-00 Special Board Meeting

2. 6-2-00 Special Board Workshop

3. 6-12-00 Regular Board Workshop

4. 6-13-00 Special Board Workshop

5. 6-13-00 Regular Board Meeting

6. 6-19-00 Special Board Meeting

7. 7-10-00 Special Board Meeting

8. 7-17-00 Special Board Meeting

9. 7-17-00 Regular Board Workshop

10. 7-18-00 Regular Board Meeting

11. 7-24-00 Special Board Workshop (as amended by Mrs. Webb on Item Number 2, 1.C, to omit the last sentence. Mrs. Webb stated that she had some others questions related to the minutes, and she qualified her yes vote stating that she wished to listen to the tape before bringing that to the Board).

12. 7-24-00 Special Board Meeting

13. 7-31-00 Special Board Meeting

Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit E)

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.13(7) COMPETITIVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.13(7) COMPETITIVE FOOD AND BEVERAGE SALES. Dr. Mason stated that the proposed Rule (Paragraph B) included a statement that "principals may contract with local vendors." He noted, however, that Section 230.22 (general powers of the School Board) precludes anyone but the School Board itself from contracting. He stated that he would support the motion, which called for approval to advertise only, and he asked that the Board Attorney clarify that language prior to final adoption by the Board next month.

After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

B. Permission to Adopt

- No Items Submitted

The following agenda item was moved forward:

VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Patrick Cabeza, Student Representative, expressed that teachers are worth more than they are being paid. He spoke in support of teacher raises.

2) Ms. Rebecca Rudicell, Student Representative, emphasized the importance of providing pay raises to teachers. She expressed concerns that teachers are being lost to surrounding districts because competitive salaries are not offered in Escambia County. She stated that she would encourage teachers to continue to protest and practice walk-outs, sick-outs, and even strikes if it comes to that because "unless our teachers start receiving the salary that they deserve, our students will not continue to receive the education that they deserve."

3) Ms. Mary Ellison Barrs, Student Representative, Senior at Washington High School, commented that teachers have stayed after the final bell and helped students. She stated that teachers at Washington High School who are involved in archeology and ICAMS Programs have given countless hours after school with their students, and now because of budget cuts, Washington High School is losing those programs. She expressed support for teacher pay raises.

The meeting returned to the regular agenda.

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit F)

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

Mr. Alvin Wingate, Committee Chairman, read and filed the second quarterly report for the record. Mrs. Webb inquired concerning quarterly discretionary dollars. Dr. Clarence Ladner, Associate Superintendent, stated that those are additional sales tax funds that are sent in from the State on a quarterly basis to adjust the account each quarter. Mrs. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, provided clarification concerning sales tax funding.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Linda Shumann, Pensacola, Florida, asked if the Chairman could repeat the numbers cited in the report. Mr. May provided a written copy of the report to Ms. Shumann.

2. Approval of Superintendent's recommendation concerning Administrative Appointments.

Mr. May asked Ms. Meg Garthwaite to come forward. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the transfer of Meg Garthwaite from Principal of Barrineau Park Elementary School to Principal at Scenic Heights Elementary School, was unanimously approved.

Mr. May asked Ms. Patricia Kerrigan to come forward. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the transfer of Patricia Kerrigan from Teacher, Washington High School to Assistant Principal at Brown-Barge Middle School, was unanimously approved.

Mr. May asked Ms. Nancy Reese to come forward. Motion by Mrs. Webb, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the transfer of Nancy Reese from Assistant Principal, Holm Elementary School to Principal at Allie Yniestra Elementary School, was unanimously approved.

Mr. May asked Ms. Sandra Rush to come forward. Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the transfer of Sandra Rush from Assistant Principal, Bellview Middle School, to Principal at Brownsville Middle School, was unanimously approved.

Mr. May asked Ms. Mary Ellen Wiggins to come forward. Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Webb, to approve the transfer of Mary Ellen Wiggins from Assistant Principal, Myrtle Grove Elementary School, to Principal at Barrineau Park Elementary School, was unanimously approved.

3. Approval of Board Members elected to Board of Directors for The Foundation for Excellence in Education.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Board Members elected to the Board of Directors for The Foundation for Excellence in Education as follows: From July 1, 2000 -June 30, 2003 - Robert Maloy, Don NeSmith, Cindy Nixon, Janet Pilcher, Mit Roth, R. Michael Saxon, Blair Stephenson, and Lucy Vredenburg; Officers to serve from July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001 - Rita Finkbone, Chairman; David Lister, Vice Chairman; and Robert Maloy, Treasurer, was unanimously approved.

4. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc. (This item was not discussed.)

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the expulsions recommended by the Superintendent on Item Numbers 5-11, was unanimously approved.

5. Recommend that pursuant to Section 232.26(2) Florida Statutes, the indefinite suspension of student number 00-171-951 be terminated in consideration of the Court having adjudicated the student delinquent of a felony offense. I further recommend that the student be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year with the option to continue in alternative school placement.

6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, 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.

7. Recommend that pursuant to Section 232.26(2) Florida Statutes, the indefinite suspension of student number 00-251-521 be terminated in consideration of the Court having withheld adjudication. I further recommend that the student be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year with the option to continue in alternative school placement.

8. Recommend that pursuant to Section 232.26(2) Florida Statutes, the indefinite suspension of student number 00-256-281 be terminated in consideration of the Court having adjudicated the student delinquent of a felony offense. I further recommend that the student be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year with the option to continue in alternative school placement.

9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-263-323 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 reenrollment 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 daytime alternative educational program.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-268-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-270-711 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)

1. Authorize the Escambia Charter School to Require Twenty-Four Credits for Graduation for Issuance of a Standard Diploma, per State Graduation Requirements, rather than the District's Required Twenty-Eight Credits - John DeWitt Motion was made by Mrs. Webb and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to authorize the Escambia Charter School to require twenty-four (24) credit hours for graduation at their request. Dr. Jenkins commented that the State required 24 credit hours for all students and the extra four hours were added by this district. He noted that the request by the charter school involved helping students with different needs. Mrs. Webb stated that she had requested data concerning the high schools. Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, noted there was an option in the Pupil Progression Plan for students to receive a diploma with 24 credits through the community school adult program. Mrs. Webb asked that staff look at other districts that require 24 credit hours for graduation to determine their high school grading scales. Mr. Pettis noted that very few high schools in the State of Florida had made above a "C" rating. Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, noted this was the fifth year of operation for Escambia Charter School, and he suggested asking Escambia Charter to provide data to demonstrate the rationale behind their request. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt stated that he had pulled this item based on input from staff that the district already had dual diplomas (as outlined in the Pupil Progression Plan). Dr. DeWitt stated that Mr. Stan Callender, Principal of Escambia Charter School, had indicated that the request was not critical at this point, and Dr. DeWitt stated that he had asked Mr. Callender to provide further data in support of the request. Mrs. Webb called the question, and the vote on the question was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO. Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the main motion which failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Mason, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

2. Student Expulsion Due Process Committee - Hal Mason

A motion was made by Dr. Mason that the Student Discipline Due Process Committee be expanded to include a community member to be chosen from a pool of two members selected by each School Board Member, and that punishment guidelines be developed by the committee to be approved by the School Board, with the Board Attorney to assist them in order to stay within the legal aspects of not providing arbitrary and capricious punishment. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. The Board Attorney advised that the motion was out of order, unless the motion was amended to provide that personally-identifiable information of students cannot be disclosed to any member of the public without a release from the parent. Dr. Mason amended the motion to include the amendment cited by the Board Attorney.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Dr. Charles Glover, Sr., Chairman of the Ministerial Association, expressed concerns that expulsions have not been fair due to lack of community representation.

Dr. Jenkins noted that other counties have turned this down because of confidentiality concerns.

Mrs. Webb inquired as to whether mediators could be chosen (if the parent agreed to the process). The Board Attorney stated that the law is clear that the Superintendent has a duty to administer student matters and make decisions as an administrator with his staff to find facts at an initial level about student conduct and make a recommendation to the Board. The due process that the parent has is that should they disagree with the recommendation, they are free to ask for an administrative hearing where a hearing officer will decide that issue. Dr. Mason asked if the law provides for a waiver of confidentiality on the part of the parents. Mr. Negron stated that the parents (by written waiver) can have information released to whomever they want. Dr. Mason asked whether or not adopting a policy with mediation as an intermediate step would violate the law. Mr. Negron stated that he would like to research that issue.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Kathy Breakall, 566 Dove Drive, Pace, Florida, asked if the committee included members from the community, and the parent refused to waive confidentiality, whether or not the process would then stall. Mr. Negron stated that the process would not proceed with members of the community. The process would proceed as it is set up now, but it would not stall the process. Ms. Breakall asked if consideration had been given to including teachers on the committee.

After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew his motion with intent to table it until the September Board Meeting.

3. Increasing Maximum Amount Not Requiring Board Approval for Purchases - Hal Mason A motion was made by Dr. Mason to amend Policy 5.02 2.B(1) to read ... "a maximum of $15,000" rather than as the state maximum grows, notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this policy. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Webb. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt noted that in discussion at the August 11, 2000, Board Workshop, the Superintendent had agreed to stay with the current policy of $15,000 until the new policies could be written. Dr. Mason withdrew the motion, and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second.

4. Development of School District Policies - Hal Mason

A motion was made by Dr. Mason that all persons receiving travel reimbursement be directed to document such travel prior to being paid. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion. Dr. Mason commented that the six top administrators average their travel reimbursement for each month. Ms. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, advised that the typical travel which is authorized under Florida Statutes, State Board of Education Rules, and through School Board Rule establishes requirements that specific individuals are required to fill out a form to document their estimated travel to and from numerous school locations based on typical monthly travel, with the intent to provide an efficient means to process the payments through payroll. After discussion, Mr. May proposed cutting in-county travel for the Assistant Superintendents and Board Members, in addition to out-of-county travel.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the original motion (to require the Assistant Superintendents to have all of their in-county travel documented). Mrs. Webb requested clarification to the effect that out-of-county travel was discretionary and in-county was not. Mr. Negron stated that he would look at the statute. The motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Jenkins and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

A motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to follow the Superintendent's suggestion that no one claim any local or out-of-county travel. Dr. Mason seconded the motion. Mrs. Webb stated that she would not be able to serve her district and carry out her elected duties if this is approved. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Webb stated that she had misvoted, and Chairman Stidham called for a revote which was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO. Dr. DeWitt stated this action will be effective as of today.

5. Correspondence, E-Mail, etc. - Hal Mason

Dr. Mason indicated that he wished to discuss an item under Correspondence, E-Mail, etc. (based on good cause) concerning the Employee Benefit Trust Fund, which runs about $27,500,000 a year. He inquired as to when RFPs would go out for another carrier. Mr. Joseph Bernard, Director of Risk Management, advised that Requests for Proposal (RFPs) would go out by October.

Motion was made by Dr. Mason to add the conversion of the Risk Management and Employee Trust Funds to the agenda. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Webb.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, asked that the Board not add this item until input can be obtained from the people whom it directly affects. Dr. Mason stated that this would convert it from a Trust Fund to a department under the business division. Mr. Husbands stated that would affect Board policy, and the Division of Insurance in Tallahassee requires a public hearing.

Chairman Stidham stated that she could not support abolishing the EBTF in that there has never been a problem with the Employee Benefit Trust Fund. Mr. Negron noted the discussion must be germane to the motion. Mrs. Webb stated that the Auditor General's Report referenced Florida Statute 237.211 and indicated that School Boards could be self-insured. She commented that all of those expenditures must come back before the Board and that is not happening because the original Trust Agreement allowed the Superintendent to pick two people (Director of Finance and Director of Human Resources) to serve as trustees. She stated that the Board did not have oversight and this is also the area where the budget came up short.

After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

Ms. Wascom noted that the purpose of the RFP referred to by Dr. Mason is to provide the Board and employees with potential options for the district to go from a self-insured plan to a purchased plan. She clarified that the Auditor General audit finding related only to workers compensation and the third party administrator contract.

6. Update on Building Status of Current Building Projects Affecting Schools that will be receiving Students on August 14, 2000, and Update on Performance Services Contract - Vanette Webb

A motion was made by Mrs. Webb that the Board allow a member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities to present an update on the condition of buildings as of yesterday. The motion was seconded by Dr. Mason. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Jenkins voting NO. Mrs. Webb stated that she had asked that an update be given regarding the status of the performance contract. Chairman Stidham noted that was not part of the motion.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Chuck Whiteman, Member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities, stated that he was unsure as to whether or not he needed to address the change order. Chairman Stidham noted that was an item under the Purchasing agenda. Mr. Negron stated that Mr. Whiteman could withhold comments until that item comes up on the agenda.

After discussion, motion by Mrs. Webb, second by Dr. Mason, to allow Mr. Chuck Whiteman, Facilities CAC member, to speak to the $1,000,000 change order on the performance services contract that the Board approved last month, failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

7. Code of Conduct Policy for All District Employees - Vanette Webb

Motion was made by Mrs. Webb that the Board (through the Audit Committee) request a recommendation to put the Code of Conduct Policy into district policy. Said motion died for lack of second.

8. Conflict regarding Attorney General's Office presenting Public Records Seminar on August 30, 2000 - Vanette Webb

Mrs. Webb noted this was an information item.

9. In Harm's Way: Toxic Threats to Child Development - A Report by Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility examining effects on Student Learning (Full Report was provided for the July 18, 2000, School Board Meeting) and July 30, 2000, Pensacola News Journal Article regarding Lead Levels found in Students - Vanette Webb

Mrs. Webb noted this was provided as an informational report to the Board.

10. Update on Crisis Management Plan - Vanette Webb

Mrs. Webb stated that she did not have a motion concerning this item, and she expressed that she felt that the Chairman had interfered with her ability to carry out her elected duties by not allowing discussion. The Board Attorney noted that a motion was needed prior to discussion.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), asked that the Board consider Curriculum and Instruction items prior to considering Items from the Board.

11. For Information: Duties and Responsibilities of School Board - Vanette Webb

This item was not discussed.

12. For Information: Duties and Responsibilities of Superintendent - Vanette Webb

This item was not discussed.

13. Consideration of New Mandated Programs - Hal Mason

Dr. Mason stated that he had pulled this item until next month.

Dr. Mason distributed copies of a sample policy guideline (provided by the National School Boards Association) as filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H. A motion was made by Dr. Mason, that each School Board Member select one policy from the list, employ a staff member to be selected by the Superintendent to help develop sample policy. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Dr. DeWitt suggested that each Board Member pick two areas. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Dr. DeWitt volunteered for Support Services (700) and Educational Programs (600); Dr. Jenkins chose Students (500) and Community Relations (1000); Chairman Stidham chose Buildings/Sites (900) and Administration (300); Mrs. Webb chose Educational Philosophy (100) and Personnel (400); and Dr. Mason chose School Board (200) and Business Procedures (800).

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, commented that there are a number of sections of Board Policy which directly impact the bargaining units, and it will be necessary for the Associations to be involved in those sections at minimum.

VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

No items were submitted by the Board Attorney.

VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

The student representatives addressed the Board earlier in the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the consent agenda. Dr. DeWitt pulled Item Numbers IX.A.2 (4th year annual contracts), IX.A.4 (Out-of-Field), and IX.C.3 (Risk Management). Dr. Mason pulled Item Numbers IX.A.1 (Appointments), IX.D.1, XI.11, XI.15, XI.16, and XI.8 (for comment only). Mrs. Webb pulled Item Numbers IX.A.3, IX.C.2, X.2, X.4, X.5, X.6, and X.7(a). Dr. Jenkins pulled Item XI.1. 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 I)

The Student Transfers were initially approved as part of the Consent Agenda; however, Chairman Stidham stated that a parent wished to speak concerning a transfer that had been denied by the Transfer Committee. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Webb, to reconsider Student Transfers, was unanimously approved.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Alphonso Alvarez, Pensacola, Florida, requested that the Board approve transfer of his child (based on hardship) from Semmes Montessori to Cordova Park Elementary School.

Motion was made by Mrs. Webb and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the transfer as requested by the parent and that the parents would provide transportation. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Dr. Jenkins voting NO. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Webb, to approve all of the remaining student transfers, was unanimously approved.

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)

Approved:

A. Instructional/Professional

1. Appointments

A motion was made by Dr. Mason to reject the Superintendent's recommendation to employ any intern teacher no matter what the source of funding. Said motion died for lack of second. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the appointment of the six year-long interns to be paid out of categorical Title I funding, was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

Name Position Date Work Location

Abernathy, Michael Teacher 8/07/00 Pensacola High

Alidor, Bernard Teacher 8/07/00 West Pensacola

Angstadt, Laura Teacher 8/07/00 Ferry Pass Mid

Bearden, Tiffany Teacher 8/07/00 Edgewater

Bedford, Laurie Teacher 8/07/00 Montclair

Bolduc, Beth Teacher 7/24/00 Hallmark

Brown, Rebecca Teacher 8/07/00 Woodham

Brykczynski, Jay Teacher 8/07/00 Ferry Pass Mid

Bump, Daniel Teacher 8/07/00 Pine Forest

Campbell, Allison Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Elem

Cardoso, Maria Teacher 8/07/00 Warrington Elem

Carpenter, Andrea Teacher 8/07/00 Bratt

Cathey, Erinn Teacher 7/14/00 Weis

Conley, Amanda Teacher 8/07/00 Montclair

Cook, Amie Teacher 8/07/00 ESE/Speech

Crawford, Vicki Teacher 8/07/00 Cordova Park

Cunningham, Ranee Teacher 8/07/00 Bellview Mid

Davis, John Teacher 8/07/00 Escambia

Devor, Denise Teacher 8/07/00 Workman

Doherty, Theresa Teacher 8/07/00 Pine Forest

Duckett, Alice Teacher 8/07/00 PATS (part-time)

Dupuis, Michelle Teacher 8/07/00 West Pensacola

Edwins, Annette Teacher 8/07/00 Escambia

Ehly, Kimberly Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Mid

Eligio, Angela Teacher 8/07/00 ESE/Speech

Ellington, Carolyn Teacher 7/10/00 Weis

Fabiani, Jeannie Teacher 8/07/00 Woodham

Farris, Susan Teacher 8/07/00 Brownsville

Fleming, Mary Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Elem

Flint, Ruth Teacher 8/07/00 ESE/Speech

Fox, Margaret Teacher 8/07/00 West Pensacola

Freeman, Beverly Teacher 8/07/00 Bailey

Gamewell, Teresa Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

George, Carolyn Teacher 7/10/00 Weis

Godshall, Elizabeth Teacher 8/07/00 Bellview Mid

Gorelikow, Michelle Teacher 8/07/00 Oakcrest

Hagy, Leticia Teacher 8/07/00 Edgewater

Harrison, Rebecca Teacher 8/07/00 Bailey

Hart, Mandi Teacher 8/07/00 West Pensacola

Harter, Amy Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Mid

Hill, Geneva Teacher 8/07/00 Bellview Mid

Hurst, Stephanie Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

Jernigan, Wimberly Teacher 8/07/00 Jim Allen

Johnson, Juley Teacher 8/07/00 Edgewater

Jones, Loleta Teacher 7/10/00 Dixon

Kain, Donna Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Elem

Lambdin, Margaret Teacher 8/07/00 Warrington Elem

Lanclos, Paul Teacher 8/07/00 Pine Forest

Lara, Catherine Teacher 8/07/00 Oakcrest

Lewis, Crandell Ins Tech Supp Tech II 7/31/00 Ins Technology

Marsh, Carmela Teacher 8/07/00 Ferry Pass Mid

Mattus, Susan Teacher 7/10/00 Hallmark

Mayfield, Glenda Teacher 8/07/00 Montclair

McClarren, Ashley Teacher 7/10/00 Semmes

McQueen, Majroca Year Long Intern 8/14/00 Montclair

Metty, Kristen Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

Milstead, Karen Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

Mobbs, Selena Media Specialist 8/07/00 Pine Forest

Moon, Philip Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Elem

Moreno, Juan Teacher 8/07/00 Escambia

Nichols, Teresa Teacher 8/07/00 Bailey

Nelson, Jeffrey Teacher 8/07/00 Edgewater

Parmer, Sara Year Long Intern 7/17/00 Dixon

Plank, Stephanie Teacher 8/07/00 Pleasant Grove

Plombon, Robin Teacher 8/07/00 Hellen Caro

Posey, Brenda Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

Potter, Melia Teacher 8/07/00 Brownsville

Richmond, Deborah Teacher 8/07/00 Washington

Ripley, Lisa Teacher 8/07/00 Myrtle Grove

Roberson, Felicia Teacher 7/10/00 Dixon

Rogers, Cynthia Teacher 8/07/00 Montclair

Rollins, Kymberly Year Long Intern 7/17/00 Dixon

Rose, Angela Teacher 8/07/00 Myrtle Grove

Salyers, Deborah Teacher 8/07/00 Myrtle Grove

Sarfert, Lisa Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

Scarborough, Melanie Teacher 8/07/00 Scenic Heights

Scott, Melissa Teacher 8/07/00 Pine Forest

Singleton, Sharon Data Supp Tech II 7/18/00 Data Center

Skaggs, Sarah Year Long Intern 8/14/00 Montclair

Smith, Sentoria Teacher 7/14/00 Weis

Smith, Susan Teacher 8/07/00 Bailey

Smolensky, Regina Teacher 8/07/00 Ensley

Stefani, Patricia Teacher 8/07/00 Brownsville

Stephens, Michelle Teacher 8/07/00 Escambia Westgate

Sterling, Connie Teacher 8/07/00 Tate

Summerlin, Jennifer Teacher 8/07/00 Wedgewood

Thomas, Fonda Teacher 8/07/00 Warrington Mid

Thompson, Linda Teacher 8/07/00 Ensley

Thortis, Carolyn Child Care Site Dir 8/07/00 Bratt

Toth, Louis ROTC Ins 8/07/00 Escambia

Tubbs, Ashley Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Mid

Turner, Benita Teacher 7/11/00 Weis

Turner, Evelyn Teacher 8/07/00 Warrington Elem/Barrineau Park

Underwood, Dolores Teacher 8/07/00 Pensacola High

Waldon, Sheila Teacher 7/24/00 Hallmark

Weigel, Danielle Teacher 8/07/00 West Pensacola

White, Phillip Central Stores Mger 7/21/00 Warehouse

Williams, David Teacher 7/03/00 Northview

Williams, Gwenda Teacher 7/10/00 Hallmark

Woollen, Holly Teacher 8/07/00 Brentwood Mid

Wright, Mary Year Long Intern 8/14/00 Montclair

Young, Emily Year Long Intern 8/14/00 Montclair

2. Reappointments

1) Annual

Barnett, Denise ReDirections 8/07/00

Beaulieu, Mary Woodham 8/07/00

Campbell, Lillie Bellview Elem 8/07/00

Corcoran, Pamela Oakcrest 8/07/00

Corley, Melynda Bellview Elem 8/07/00

Crawford, Lori Montclair 8/07/00

Davis, Joann Wedgewood 8/07/00

Dublin, Jodie Byrneville 8/07/00

Edwards, Karyn Bellview Mid 8/07/00

Eichelberger, Abigail Hallmark 7/19/00

Eligio, Enrique Escambia 8/07/00

Ferguson, Connie Pine Meadow 8/07/00

Fleming, Karen Warrington Mid 8/07/00

Fleming, Regina Ensley 8/07/00

Fox, Beverly ESE/Hall Ctr 8/07/00

Garrett, John Washington 8/07/00

Green, Jennifer Weis 7/14/00

Hacker, Laura Bellview Elem 8/07/00

Hardeman, Natalie Brownsville 8/07/00

Hayes, Yaneickia Spencer Bibbs 7/11/00

Jolly, Leslie Pine Meadow 8/07/00

Kemper, Corie Bailey 8/07/00

Kenedy, Nancy Pine Forest 8/07/00

Kierstead, Katy Montclair 8/07/00

Kilchrist, Artis Brown Barge 8/07/00

Mabie, Margarete Bellview Mid 8/07/00

Metcalf, Brian George Stone 8/07/00

Miller, Steven Woodham 8/07/00

O'Donnell, Mary George Stone 8/07/00

Payne, Shenna Wedgewood 8/07/00

Pepper, Caroline Montclair 8/07/00

Perkins, Jimmie Ransom 8/07/00

Pham, TanCang McMillan 8/07/00

Randall, Jeffrey Brownsville 8/07/00

Ringo, Gayle Brownsville 8/07/00

Rivers, Diana Dixon 7/10/00

Roberts, Kimberly ESE/Hall Ctr 8/07/00 (part-time)

Roberts, Sydnee Jim Allen 8/07/00

Sharma, Sunita Dixon 7/10/00

Smith, Gina Warrington Elem 8/07/00

Surette, Marla Ferry Pass Elem 7/10/00

Suyat, Linda Pensacola High 8/07/00

Thomas, Robin Edgewater 8/07/00

Walker, Hazel Bailey 8/07/00

Walker, Janie Ransom 8/07/00

Warren, Holly Ransom 8/07/00

White, Tracy Bratt 8/07/00

Winborne, Glenda Bellview Mid 8/07/00

Wise, Kathryn Pleasant Grove 8/07/00

2) Professional Service Contract

Ayers, Ronnie Pine Forest

France, Charles George Stone

Hugus, Martha Woodham

Taylor, Monica First Start/Even Start

3) 4th Year Annual Contract

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, to recommend fourth year Annual Contract for the first two individuals:

Campbell, Coy Northview 8/07/00

Kleiman, Indrea Weis 7/17/00

Chairman Stidham relinquished the gavel and seconded the motion. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt that the following two individuals (recommended for fourth year contract) be recommended for professional contract instead:

Turman, Paula Dixon 7/10/00

Walker, Gloria Lincoln Park 8/07/00

Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. The Board Attorney advised that the Board could entertain a motion to either accept or reject the Superintendent's recommendation, but the Board had no authority to modify the Superintendent's recommendation. Dr. DeWitt withdrew the motion, and Dr. Jenkins withdrew the second. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, to reject the Superintendent's recommendation for fourth year contract for the two individuals. Dr. Mason seconded the motion. The Board Attorney advised that the Board must state good cause for rejecting the Superintendent's recommendation. Dr. DeWitt stated that fourth year contracts are typically unfair, and after three years in the Escambia County public school system, it is time to put them on professional contract. Dr. Jenkins spoke in favor of supporting the recommendations of the principals when a fourth year is needed for observation of the teachers.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), spoke in favor of relying on the recommendation of the principals with reference to professional service contracts.

Ms. Sims noted that the previous two principals did not recommend the employees for professional services contract; however, the two principals (in the schools where the employees are transferring) had recommended these employees for fourth year annual contract. The Board Attorney advised that comments made by Ms. Sims could qualify as good cause if the Board so chooses, related to the professional qualifications and ability to perform work on the part of the teachers.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Joseph Hammons, Attorney to the Superintendent, clarified that the Superintendent wishes to accommodate the request of the principals to provide an opportunity to employ the teachers under fourth year contract.

2) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA Uniserv, spoke in support of the Superintendent's recommendation.

Mr. May spoke in favor of supporting the recommendations of the principals. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote on the motion to reject the Superintendent's recommendation. Dr. DeWitt noted "for just cause based on Ms. Sims' comments" as stipulated by the Board Attorney. Said motion failed 5-0.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to give the following individuals fourth year annual contracts:

Turman, Paula Dixon 7/10/00

Walker, Gloria Lincoln Park 8/07/00

Said motion was unanimously approved.

3. Transfers

Mrs. Webb inquired concerning a possible grievance concerning transfer of an employee from ReDirections to Wedgewood Middle School.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Dr. Douglas Garber, Director of Employee Services, stated that a grievance had not been filed and efforts are being made to resolve the concerns with the employee.

Mr. May commented that the transfer was a cost-saving measure to reduce the number of directors for the ReDirections Program.

A motion was made by Mrs. Webb, to table the one transfer she referenced earlier until the Board can get further backup. Mrs. Webb stated that the employee had contacted her and indicated there would be a grievance involving over a $6,000 loss of pay if this transfer is approved. The motion died for lack of second. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the transfers, was unanimously approved.

From To Date

Bain, Catherine Montclair Warrington Mid 8/07/00

Barton, Elizabeth Warrington Elem ESE/Hall Ctr 7/26/00

Bolling, Donna Brownsville Woodham 8/07/00

Bonelli, Jane Navy Point Sherwood 8/07/00

Britt, Marietta Workman Bailey 8/07/00

Bump, Vanessa Pine Forest Lipscomb 8/07/00

Burch, Mary Washington Dixon 7/21/00

Crow, Ellen Tate Wedgewood 8/07/00

Drewett, Michael PATS Tate 8/07/00

Fisher, Patricia Brownsville Yniestra 7/12/00

Gillies, Cliff Carver Northview 8/07/00

Gillies, Kim Weis Blue Angels 8/07/00

Goodson, Hilda Brentwood Elem Century Elem 8/07/00

Green, Jan ReDirections Brownsville 8/07/00

Greene, Debra Warrington Mid Washington 8/07/00

Hambrick, Donna Woodham Semmes 7/10/00

Harden, Krista Myrtle Grove Blue Angels 8/07/00

Harrison, Dawn Hallmark Washington 8/07/00

Hauck, Kimberly Byrneville Pine Meadow 8/07/00

Hilleke, Diane Weis Pine Forest 8/07/00

Ives, Melissa Brentwood Mid Carver 8/07/00

Johnecheck, Cheryl Pleasant Grove McArthur 8/07/00

Johnson, Michael Beggs Washington 8/07/00

Kelchner, Helen Woodham Workman 8/07/00

King, Margo Wedgewood Washington 8/07/00

Long, Jan Weis Navy Point 8/07/00

Love, Rebecca Bailey Woodham 8/07/00

Marler, Nancy Navy Point PATS 8/07/00

Martin, William ReDirections Workman 8/07/00

Mattes, Gary Woodham Washington 8/07/00

McClintock, Kathy Hellen Caro Blue Angels 8/07/00

Mellin, Nancy Hallmark Pleasant Grove 8/07/00

Mims, Sherri Jim Allen Ransom 8/07/00

Mitchell, Vickie Dixon Montclair 8/07/00

Montgomery, Thomas Barrineau Park Barr Park/Bryneville 8/07/00

Odom, Marlene McMillan Hospital/Homebound 8/07/00

O'Neal, Virginia Northview Washington 8/07/00

O'Reilly, Dana Warrington Elem Scenic Heights 8/07/00

Owens, Stella Brentwood Mid Longleaf 8/07/00

Parker, Robie Montclair Blue Angels 8/07/00

Parker, Robin Ernest Ward Bratt 8/07/00

Peek, Christina Judy Andrews Navy Point 8/07/00

Porras, Sandra Bailey Flight Deck Adventure 8/07/00

Porter, Karen Barrineau Park George Stone 8/07/00

Ralph, Linda Pine Forest Ransom 8/07/00

Rutledge, Mary Workman Ransom 8/07/00

Smith, Cassandra Bellview Mid Brownsville 8/07/00

Stewart, Timothy ReDirections Wedgewood 8/07/00

Thurman, Lauren Brentwood Elem Blue Angels 8/07/00

Tweedie, Paula Blue Angels Hellen Caro 8/07/00

Vertz, Jennifer Edgewater Westgate Ctr 8/07/00

Watts, Jay Wedgewood Ransom 8/07/00

White, Deborah Brownsville Ferry Pass Mid 8/07/00

Wilkins, Hollie Yniestra Dixon 7/31/00

Wintling, Cheral Brentwood Elem Scenic Heights 8/07/00

Wyche, Alicia Tate Lincoln Park 8/07/00

4. Out-of-Field

1) Appointments

A motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the reappointments and transfers for the out-of-field appointments all the way through the Visiting Teacher section, and Dr. DeWitt stated that he will make a separate motion on that. Mrs. Webb inquired concerning procedures utilized to notify parents concerning out-of-field teachers. Ms. Teenie Wehmeier, Certification Officer, replied that in compliance with Florida Statute 231.095, parents are notified by personal letter or school newsletter. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

A motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, that the last five individuals listed under out-of- field be approved, but that they all be transferred back to the regular classroom to fill vacancies in the classroom. The Board Attorney advised that the motion was out of order in that the Board can either accept or reject the Superintendent's recommendation but cannot modify or amend. There was no second to said motion.

Dr. DeWitt moved that the Board reject the Superintendent's recommendation. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. The Board Attorney advised that the Board would need to specify good cause in order to reject the Superintendent's recommendation. Dr. DeWitt expressed that the individuals are all certified teachers, and about $200,000 would be saved. The Board Attorney asked that the Chairman read the names of the five Visiting Teachers into the record. Dr. DeWitt withdrew his motion and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second.

Dr. DeWitt asked in the form of a motion that the Board approve these assignments but ask if the Superintendent would consider transferring these positions to a teaching unit, with the provision that this is a non-binding suggestion. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion.

Dr. Jenkins stated that several Visiting Teachers may retire at the end of this year, and he expressed that the Board should let attrition solve the problem. Mr. May commented that the employees are entitled to their jobs by verbal agreement and custodial rights.

After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

Anderson, Dana Teacher Ferry Pass Elem 7/10/00

Belvin, Barbara Teacher Brown Barge 8/07/00

Burroughs, Jerrold Teacher Carver 8/07/00

Danielson, Marilyn Teacher Carver 8/07/00

Garcia, Aurelio Teacher Pine Forest 8/07/00

Heath, Stephany Teacher Cordova Park 8/07/00

Ingram, Susan Teacher Semmes 7/10/00

Lasher, Rosario Teacher Pine Forest 8/07/00

McKenney, Steven Teacher Brownsville 8/07/00

Navarette, Alicia Teacher Navy Point 7/10/00

Tirronen, Kathleen Teacher Pine Forest 8/07/00

Winborne, Donald Teacher Brentwood Mid 8/07/00

2) Reappointments

Collier, Lisa Teacher Brownsville

Riley, Ann Teacher Escambia

Robinson, Deborah VT Hall Center

3) Transfers

Armour, Carol Pine Forest PATS 8/07/00

Bizic, Patricia Hallmark Weis 7/26/00

Garrison, Pamela Bellview Mid Brownsville 8/07/00

Knipper, Rita Brown Barge PATS 8/07/00

Penton, Rebecca Navy Point Ferry Pass Elem 8/07/00

Reynolds, Cathy Hallmark Brentwood Elem 8/14/00

4) Other

Blancheri, Sammi Speech Pathologist Hall Center

Catalani, Katie Teacher Edgewater

McLeod, Benjamin VT/Social Worker Hall Center

Segers, Nelda VT/Social Worker Hall Center

Thompson, Charlie VT/Social Worker Hall Center

Woodard, Janie VT/Social Worker Hall Center

5. Resignations/Retirements

Adcox, Cathy Teacher Scenic Heights 7/31/00

Alexander, Janis Teacher Hallmark 7/21/00

Anderson, Dana Teacher Ferry Pass Elem 7/13/00

Andrasik, Sarah Teacher Navy Point 7/28/00

Arena, J Alan Teacher Washington 7/31/00

Ashford, Paul Teacher Washington 7/31/00

Blackie, John Teacher Pine Forest 8/31/00 (Ret)

Bailey, Holly Teacher Brentwood Mid 7/31/00

Bennett, Wendolyn Principal Brownsville 9/15/00 (Ret)

Blackwell-Tanner, Tracy Teacher Semmes 8/04/00

Boles, Shannon Teacher Tate 7/31/00

Brittain, James Teacher ReDirections 7/31/00

Brosnaham, Brenda Teacher Weis 7/28/00

Byrd, Elisabeth Teacher Pleasant Grove 7/31/00

Craig, Kristen Teacher Brentwood Elem 7/31/00

Cross, Kimberly Teacher Navy Point 7/31/00

Dairy, Heather Teacher Pleasant Grove 7/31/00

Damron, Cecilia Teacher Brentwood Elem 7/31/00

Davis, Reba Teacher Wedgewood 5/30/00

Dizon, Melonie Teacher Semmes 7/21/00

Doelker, Linda Principal Scenic Heights 8/31/00 (Ret)

Eubanks, Joy Teacher Edgewater 7/31/00

Gallacher, James Teacher Workman 7/31/00

Hardin, Ryan Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00

Haynes, Mauri Teacher Ransom 7/31/00

Hughes, Rachel Teacher Scenic Heights 7/31/00

Jones, Holly Teacher Lipscomb 7/31/00

Kandler, Lynn Teacher Hellen Caro 7/31/00

Kandler, Michael Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00

Kildow, Dianne Teacher Semmes 8/01/00

Lee, Marian Teacher Lipscomb 7/31/00

Lees, Harry Teacher Escambia 7/31/00

Malloy, Rebecca Teacher Bellview Elem 7/31/00

Manson, Kathleen Teacher Brown Barge 7/31/00

May, Lorraine Teacher Dixon 6/27/00

McCormick, George Teacher Tate 7/31/00

Pope, Eugenia Teacher Bratt 7/31/00

Prather, Tommi Teacher Myrtle Grove 7/31/00

Pugh, Alicia Teacher Tate 7/31/00

Renacker, Melissa Teacher Jim Allen 7/31/00

Replogle, Edith Teacher Escambia 7/31/00

Reynolds, Kathy Teacher Escambia 7/31/00

Rigby, Micky Teacher Homebound 8/04/00 (Ret)

Rose, E Theresa Counselor Ransom 7/12/00 (Ret)

Rowe-Goodson, Renee Teacher Brentwood Mid 7/31/00

Sanderson, Laura Teacher Bellview Elem 5/30/00 (Was on LOA)

Scanlon, Kevin Teacher Warrington Mid 7/31/00

Smith, Kerrie Teacher Bellview Mid 7/31/00

Smith, Sentoria Teacher Weis 7/27/00

Sodec, John Teacher Escambia 7/31/00

Sodec, Mary Teacher ESE/Speech 7/24/00

Sommer, Natalie Teacher Bellview Mid 7/31/00

Sorrell, Larry Teacher Pine Forest 7/31/00

Stichweh, Cynthia Teacher Washington 5/30/00 (Was on LOA)

Stillman, Linda Teacher Ferry Pass Mid 7/31/00

Stimpson, Cynthia Teacher George Stone 7/31/00

Street, Marjorie Teacher Ransom 7/31/00

Takac, Rebecca Teacher Oakcrest 7/31/00

Tracey, Constance Teacher Brownsville 7/31/00

Travis, Vera Site Director McMillan 7/31/00

Tucker, Millicent Counselor Westgate Ctr 7/31/00

Weems, Charles Teacher Woodham 7/31/00

Whitehurst, Susan Teacher Suter 7/31/00

Wooten, Daniel Band Director Woodham 8/11/00

Wynder, Colleen Teacher Dixon 7/28/00

6. Special Requests

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

*Alford, Jill Teacher Jim Allen 2000-01 School Year

*Chapman, Susan Teacher Pine Meadow 9/5/00-5/29/01

*Hastings-Clapp, C Teacher Myrtle Grove 2000-01 School Year

*McFarland, Angela Teacher Pine Forest 8/7-9/22/00

*Messick, Katherine Teacher Holm 8/7/00-5/29/01

*Pagan-Nelson, Angeles Teacher Northview 8/7-18/00

*Slay, Suzanne Teacher Carver 8/25/00-5/29/01

*Valliere, Sonja Teacher ESEAL 8/1-10/13/00

*Van Matre, Judith Teacher Bailey 2000-01 School Year

(2) Rescind appointment of instructional person who declined her teaching position:

Moore, Nicole Teacher Woodham

(3) The following person is returning from leave of absence:

Hedin, Blythe Teacher Navy Point 8/01/00 (part-time)

(4) Request approval for the following personnel to attend the ESE Summer Institute Workshop from July 26 through July 28, 2000 and to be paid $10.00 per hour from IDEA Discretionary Project:

Adams, Kristy Dumond, Dwight Kunze, Tammy

Akin, Pamela Dunlap, Deanna Kyle, David

Anderson, Timothy Eckert, Celeste Laton, Faye

Andrewin, Sherril Edgar, Autumn Leary, Ferrell

Ayers, Ronnie Ellsworth, Renae Lodge, Darlene

Bailey, Beth Emery, Nancy Malden, Fannie

Berg, Leanne Evans, Naretha Martin, Rhonda

Bernhardt, Candace Familant, Aileen Masinsky, Laura

Bolduc, Beth Faulkner, Sarah May, Charlene

Bonelli, Jane Garrison, Pamela May, Wilda

Boyd, Todd Guerin, Stephanie McCorvey, Gearlene

Bridges, Susan Goldbach, Molly Merritt, Nicole

Broadnax, Charles Green, Linda Meyer, Judith

Brooks, Tammy Hambrick, Donna Monish, Nancy

Brune, Patricia Hardy, Robyn Montano, Joan

Burch, Mary Harrison, Dawn Nelson, Martha

Burlew, Suzanne Hepworth, Debbie Nelson, Ravoe

Clark, Noreen Jackson-Williams, Madonna Odom, Marlene

Colburn, Terry Jennings, Norma Owens, Stella

Crane, Stephen Johnson, Aeriale Patten, Mary

Crisson, Mary Karl, Susan Pennewell, janet

Cunningham, Ranee Kelley, Sheila Perry, Donna

Dooley, Kathleen Kennedy, Linda Petrie, Judy

Driesbach, Karen Kirkland, Bethany Petty, Jerrilyn

Dubus, Deborah Knowlton, Cynthia Polk, Jennifer

Pridgen, Janet Quarells, Barbara Swindell, Louwanna

Rawls-Brown, Donna Schalling, Georgianna Teals, Roslyn

Reynolds, Katherine Selland, Ann Tehranian, Debra

Rogers, Danny Sellers, Jobenna Thomas, Lavonda

Rowe, Desiree Shields, Susan Travis, Tanaka

Russell, Theresa Simmons, Ricki Tucker, Charlotte

Sites, Summer Skelton, Jeannie Vasquez, Carolyn

Smith, Georgetta Smith, William Vertz, Jennifer

Sorrell, Lillie Steinbeck, Kathy Ward, Brenda

Stephens, Michelle Swearingen, Carolyn Watson, Phyllis

Whitaker, Brenda White, Hazel White, Myrna

Williams, Constance Woodard, Donna Yasenchak, Colinette

Yelder, Vicki York, Sue Young, Jan

Young, Sue Zeier, Dorice

(5) Request approval for David Carl and Tyrrell Wilson, teachers at George Stone, to attend CISCO Systems Networking Training at PJC from July 20 through August 5, 2000 and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay. They are to be paid from Performance Based Incentive Funding (PBIF).

(6) Request approval to establish the job description on the professional salary schedule for SEMS Support Personnel Recruiter.

(7) Report the deaths of the following instructional personnel:

(a) Rita Hodges, Media Specialist at Wedgewood Middle, deceased July 13, 2000

(b) Isaac Lenon, teacher at George Stone, deceased July 3, 2000

B. Educational Support Personnel

1. Appointments

NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION

Aksouh, Teresa (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 8/14/00 Ferry Pass Middle

Ansley, Billy (Prom) AC Ref Shop Leader 7/31/00 Maintenance

Antonelli, Patricia (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/14/00 Washington

Armstrong, Joann Custodial Worker I 7/13/00 Bailey

Barge, Rosemary Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 PHS

Bennett, Anita School Bus Operator 8/28/00 Transportation

Blackmon, Johnny School Bus Operator 8/15/00 Transportation

Bouie, Lessie Custodial Worker I 7/13/00 Washington

Bowers, Patricia Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Bellview El

Bronson, Edna Custodial Worker I 7/20/00 Myrtle Grove

Brooks, Mary S (Prom) Admin Clerk III 7/17/00 Trans Garage

Brown, Deborah (Prom) Admin School Sec III 7/17/00 Sherwood

Calhoun, Chandra (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 8/14/00 Escambia

Callahan, Karen School Bus Operator 8/18/00 Transportation

Campbell, Sylvia Custodial Worker I 7/24/00 Pine Forest

Castillo, Renee (Prom) Accountant II 8/14/00 Financial Analysis

Clemens, Sheila Admin Secretary II 7/17/00 Custodial Services

Cook, Sonja School Bus Operator 9/7/00 Transportation

Crosby, Sandra Custodial Worker I 7/3/00 Tate

Cushing, Deborah Food Ser Asst I 7/17/00 Ferry Pass El

Davis, Kathy (Prom) Food Ser Manager I 8/7/00 Lipscomb

Dias, Reuben Maint Worker I 8/7/00 Washington

Dufur, Ellen Food Ser Asst I 8/15/00 Jim Allen

East, Easter Custodial Worker I 7/3/00 Tate

Fields, Edna Custodial Worker I 7/26/00 Beulah

Foster, Linda (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/14/00 Pine Meadow

Fowler, Kathleen (Prom) Food Ser Manager II 8/7/00 Ferry Pass Middle

Frady, Wanda (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/7/00 Holm

Gladden, Earnestine Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Holm

Grosse, Monalisa (Prom) Food Ser Asst II 8/11/00 Ensley

Gulley, Sarita Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 PHS

Gustafson, Carmen Admin Clerk II 8/7/00 Cordova Park

Hammac, Retta (Prom) School Bus Operator 8/14/00 Transportation

Hawkins, Shirley Custodial Worker I 7/24/00 Woodham

Hayes, Ellen Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 McArthur

Helton, Lavonna School Bus Operator 9/8/00 Transportation

Hertz, Vinita Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Cordova

Ilias, Thomas Painter I 7/24/00 Maintenance

Jarman, Judith (Prom) FS Manager II 8/7/00 Wedgewood

Jeffres, Twila Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Tate

Jones, Vera (Prom) Custodial Worker II 7/24/00 Clubbs

Jowers, Kelly Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Brownsville

King, Melisa (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/14/00 Blue Angels

LaRock, Denise Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Pleasant Grove

Lashley, Susan (Prom) Food Ser Manager I 8/7/00 Edgewater

Lewis, Cheryl Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Jim Allen

Lewis, Patricia School Bus Operator 8/30/00 Transportation

Luker, Carolyn (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/14/00 Pine Forest

Malden, Lorraine Custodial Worker I 7/26/00 Washington

McArthur, Shelly Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Jim Allen

McKeehan, Ruth (Prom) Admin Clerk II 7/17/00 Ferry Pass Elem

Meeks, Anita Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Brownsville

Miller, Jennifer (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/14/00 Ensley

Miller, Joan Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Holm

Mitchell, Theresa Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 West Pensacola

Moorer, Erica Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Weis

Moser, Gwendolyn School Bus Operator 8/14/00 Transportation

Myers, Donna Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Cook

Newman, Donna School Bus Operator 8/24/00 Transportation

Odom, Michelle School Bus Operator 8/21/00 Transportation

Parker, David (Prom) Plumbing Shop Leader 7/11/00 Maintenance

Pate, Evelyn Food Ser Asst I 8/15/00 Washington

Peoples, Calvin (Prom) Maint Mechanic I 7/13/00 Maintenance

Peterson, Charles III Painter I 7/24/00 Maintenance

Peterson, Sandra Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Oakcrest

Portis, Rodney Custodial Worker I 7/19/00 Ernest Ward

Pritzl, Marie School Bus Operator 9/1/00 Transportation

Pryor, Willie School Bus Operator 8/22/00 Transportation

Reid, Myra School Bus Operator 8/16/00 Transportation

Roberts, Charlotte Food Ser Asst I 7/10/00 Hallmark

Robinson, Donna School Bus Operator 8/31/00 Transportation

Ruminski, Stephen Painter I 7/24/00 Maintenance

Saba, Carol ( Prom) Teacher Asst Special 7/17/00 Ferry Pass Elem

Salter, Debra (Prom) School Bus Operator 8/14/00 Transportation

Sapp, Evelyn (Prom) Food Service Mgr III 8/7/00 Ransom

Savage, Minnie Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Cordova Park

Scott, Wanda School Bus Operator 9/6/00 Transportation

Sharp, Melanie School Bus Operator 9/5/00 Transportation

Shavers, Anita Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Washington

Shoupe, Tambra (Prom) Admin Clerk II 8/7/00 Bellview Elem

Stanton, Deloise Food Ser Asst I 8/15/00 Tate

Stevenson, Lisa Food Ser Asst I 8/15/00 Escambia

Stuive, Lynda Custodial Worker I 7/29/00 Pine Forest

Taylor, Michelle (Prom) School Data Spec I 7/24/00 Brown Barge

Touchstone, Nilia Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Woodham

Tucker, Irish Food Ser Asst I 8/11/00 Edgewater

VanMatre, Alice School Bus Operator 8/23/00 Transportation

Waller, Everlean Food Ser Asst I 8/16/00 Woodham

Waltz, Jennifer Food Ser Asst I 8/14/00 Escambia

Ward, Naomi Admin Clerk II 8/7/00 W Pensacola

Watford, Loretta School Bus Operator 8/25/00 Transportation

White, Andrea School Bus Operator 8/29/00 Transportation

Whitfield, Alyssa Custodial Worker I 7/24/00 Scenic Heights

2. Resignations/Retirements

Bagwell, Rita Teacher Asst Special 7/21/00 W Pensacola

Baldwin, Priscilla Admin Clerk II 7/14/00 Dixon

Calloway, Agnes Teacher Assistant 7/26/00 Myrtle Grove

Campbell, Robert Custodial Worker I 7/19/00 Molino

Cunningham, Ranee Teacher Assistant 8/4/00 Beggs

Grandberry, Rita Teacher Assistant 8/4/00 Spencer Bibbs

Locke, Gary (Ret) Asst Garage Supv 6/30/00 Transp Garage

Manning, Marcus Teacher Asst Special 7/31/00 Escambia Westgate

McDaniel, Betty (Ret) Teacher Assistant 7/31/00 Hallmark

Miller, Donald Painter II 8/8/00 Maintenance

Mitchell, Carol (Ret) School Bus Operator 7/14/00 Transportation

Potter, Melia Admin Secretary III 8/4/00 Student Transfers

Samuel, Curtis Custodial Worker I 7/14/00 Cook

Slavens, Michael Teacher Asst Special 7/26/00 Escambia Westgate

Smith, Carol L. Early Childhood Asst 8/4/00 Oakcrest

Thortis, Carolyn Teacher Assistant 8/11/00 Bratt

3. Terminations

None

4. Suspensions

None

5. Dismissals

None

6. Leave of Absence

Bass, Monique Cust Worker I/Westgate 7/17/00-10/2/00 Personal

Fretwell, Bennie(Ext) H/V Mech I/Maintenance 8/1/00-12/31/00 Medical*

Jefferson, Jackie (Ext) Cust Worker II/Carver 7/1/00-8/31/00 Medical

Jones, Janice Teacher Asst/W Pensacola 8/14/00-8/10/01 Personal

Mobley, Karen Admin Clerk II/McArthur 8/7/00-10/30/00 Medical*

Sanders, Shirley Teacher Asst/W Pensacola 8/14/00-8/14/01 Personal

Stringfellow, Mattie(Ext) Cust Worker I/Washington 8/12/00-8/30/00 Medical

Tyree, Donna Early Child Asst/Ensley 9/7/00-5/24/01 Personal

West, Dianne (Ext) PBX Oper/Mailroom 7/1/00-8/3/00 Medical

*FMLA

7. Special Requests

Request correction of effective date of promotion for Brenda Wright, School Data

Specialist at Blue Angels, from 7/17/00 to 8/1/00. Promotion was approved at the July, 2000 School Board meeting with the incorrect effective date.

C. Risk Management

1. School Resource Officer Agreement, Escambia County Sheriff's Department

2. Dental Rates and Revenue Projections

Mrs. Webb asked if there was any change in the dental program. Mr. Joseph Bernard, Director of Risk Management, advised that there is a slight increase in projections for the upcoming year (from $1,600,000 to $1,700,000). Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Dental Rate Plan and Revenue Projections, was unanimously approved.

3. Group Health Insurance Benefits

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, that the Board table the proposed Group Health Insurance Benefits package and leave it the way it is, and that as a beginning effort, the Board implement the following cuts in addition to the cuts already made this evening, and that these funds be turned over to collective bargaining in order to begin a process by which we start providing input and funds to the collective bargaining unit to decide where these funds can be administered. As of today, the cuts that we would recommend would bring $1,300,000 to the table for the beginning discussions as follows:

1) Reduce workers' compensation light duty appropriation based on the implementation of a retraining program that we have discussed;

2) Transfer local in-service training appropriations and utilize categorical in-service training funds to cover all in-service activities;

3) Close the McDavid Center;

4) Reduce departmental travel away by an additional fifty percent; and

5) Reduce contingency reserve in order to begin this process.

Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. After discussion, the Board Attorney advised that the Board should not discuss any matters that have been discussed in Executive Session. As to whether or not Executive Session had been violated, he stated that he would reserve opinion until the next Executive Session. Dr. DeWitt stated that the intent was to begin a good faith effort on the part of the Board. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt withdrew the motion, and Dr. Jenkins withdrew the second. Motion was made by Dr. Mason to hold an Executive Session tomorrow morning. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Dr. Douglas Garber, Director of Employee Services, stated that he had to attend a hearing tomorrow morning on behalf of the School Board.

Chairman Stidham noted that an Executive Session is scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Mason withdrew the motion and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Joseph Bernard, Director of Risk Management, stated that United Healthcare will require a minimum of 30 days to implement major changes in the health plan, and time will also be needed in order to notify employees of any changes.

A motion was made by Dr. Mason, to recess at the end of this meeting and table this item until immediately following the Executive Session scheduled for August 17, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. Mrs. Webb stated that she could not support a health plan that increased costs to employees. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.

D. Staff Development

1. Langford Quality Learning Seminar - Train teachers in effective teaching practices, which are based on the use of quality tools.

Upon inquiry from Dr. Mason, Mr. May advised that the Total Quality Management (TQM) funding involves categorical dollars for teacher training and cannot be used for salaries.

A motion was made by Dr. Mason, to reject the Superintendent's recommendation for the $27,500 training in October and direct that no further TQM-related expenditures be made for the remainder of this fiscal year. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Dr. Mason asked if in-house trainers were available. Mr. May stated that there are individuals who can do levels of TQM training; however, the conference would provide training on a larger scale for over 100 people at a time.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Ms. Sarah Armstrong, Coordinator, Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource Services (FDLRS), spoke in support of this training.

2) Ms. Christine Nixon, fourth grade teacher at Holm Elementary School, spoke in support of the seminar which provides learning tools and systematic ways to achieve the aim of highest student achievement.

3) Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), noted that teachers had made a presentation (in support of the training) at the Board Workshop on August 11, 2000, and that no concerns had been expressed by Board Members at that time. She asked that the Board support the Langford training.

Dr. Mason inquired as to why the Board Attorney did not approve this contract. Mr. Negron advised that he had not reviewed the contract. Ms. Armstrong stated that the previous Langford contract addressed jurisdictional issues. Chairman Stidham noted that the language in the previous contract was marked out to change jurisdiction.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Langford contract with the (jurisdictional) changes included as recommended by the Board Attorney, was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO.

E. Employee Services

- No items submitted

F. Affirmative Action

- No items submitted

X. FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)

Approved:

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

(Housed in the Finance Department)

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

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Check Register for the month of June, 2000, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.

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

4. Summary of Legal Expenses.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Summary of Legal Expenses, was approved 4-1, with Mrs. Webb voting NO.

5. Statements for Legal Services:

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 367.33

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 660.40

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 838.11

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 67.50

e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A $ 135.50

f) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 27.12

g) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A $ 66.60

h) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 66.13

i) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 3.08

j) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 3.75

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Statements for Legal Services (Item X.5 a-j), was unanimously approved.

6. Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees

a) Joseph Hammons, P. A. $12,713.66

b) Baker & Duke, P. A. $ 1,356.00

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Summary of Risk Management Legal Fees. Mrs. Webb stated that she had requested a breakdown of the time sheets on monies charged by Mr. Hammons on Risk Management, and she stated that Mr. Hammons had indicated that no such data exists.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Joe Bernard, Director of Risk Management, stated that itemized bills are provided to the Board Attorney, and copies are then forwarded to Mrs. Webb. Mrs. Webb stated she had checked in the Risk Management Office and the bills had not yet been received; however, she stated that she would check back in the Risk Management Office in order to review the documents.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1, with Mrs. Webb voting NO.

7. Budget Amendments

a) Resolution 9: General Operating Fund

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Resolution 9: General Operating Fund. Mrs. Webb stated that until all financial data is available to the Board in the same format that it is available to Finance, she will not approve any expenditures out of the General Operating Fund. Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.

b) Resolution 2: Debt Service

c) Resolution 11: Capital Outlay Projects

d) Resolution 10: Other Special Revenue Fund

e) Resolution 1: Internal Service - PMDN

f) Resolution 1: Financial Aid Trust Fund

8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants.

9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I & II for August 2000.

b) Scrap Lists I & II for August 2000.

XI. PURCHASING

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L)

Approved:

1. Charter Bus Services, Bid #00 65 03

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve Charter Bus Services. Dr. Jenkins noted that one of the bus contractors is a minority firm, and he suggested utilizing that firm, as part of the list of vendors, based on vendor capabilities. After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

2. Bid Award: Education Grade Level Equipment Kits, Bid #00 54 01

3. Computer Network Equipment for Pensacola High School.

4. Contract Approval: IBM Mainframe Equipment System Software Support.

5. Annual Agreement Renewal: Maintenance for Meridian SL 1 Phone and Voice Mail Systems.

6. International Baccalaureate Exam Fees.

7. Change Notice #1 to PO #208485 (Roesch House Movers)

8. Bid Award: Office and Print Shop Paper, Bid #00 67 02.

Dr. Mason inquired concerning the paper order, and Chairman Stidham noted that this item involved approving the vendors with orders to be made as needed.

9. Bid Award: Electrical Distribution Upgrade at Brentwood Middle School.

10. Bid Award: Electrical Improvements at Beulah, Bellview, and West Pensacola Elementary Schools.

11. Change Notice #1 to PO #203609 (Wescon Corporation).

Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to approve two additional windows but reject any contract extension.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Chuck Whiteman, Member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities, reported that the change order was discussed at the committee meeting, and the contract extension time is needed. He stated that the committee recommended approval.

Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Director of Facilities, provided clarification concerning the time needed for the window installation.

Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt,

Dr. Jenkins, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the windows and contract extension, was unanimously approved.

12. Change Notice #1 to PO #207274 (STEC Construction Company).

13. Change Notice #5 to PO #185297 (Jack Moore & Company, Inc.).

14. Change Notice #2 to PO #207279 (Jack Moore & Company, Inc.).

15. Change Notice #4 to PO #200226 (Jack Moore & Company, Inc.).

Dr. Mason inquired concerning the increased cost in the contract. Mr. Kirchharr stated that involved Item Number 14, and not Item Number 15 on the purchasing agenda. Dr. Mason withdrew his question. Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve Item 15, was unanimously approved.

16. Change Notice #5 to PO #192408 (A.E. New, Jr., Inc.).

Motion was made by Dr. Mason, to approve the requested items in Change Order #5 of the Blue Angels Elementary School, but only $14,544 for the fencing, with the exception of the contract extension. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Webb.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Director of Facilities, stated that he wished to read a memorandum for the record concerning statements by Dr. Mason accusing him of violating the law.

After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to let Mr. Kirchharr read his statement for the record (as filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M), was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb voting NO.

Dr. Mason stated that law requires that change orders be approved by the Board, and he asked when the fence went up. Mr. Kirchharr stated that the contractor had provided for the fence to be installed prior to the school opening, which was one year ahead of schedule.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Norris Thomas, A.E. New, Inc., verified that no one from Facilities Planning had authorized the change order.

2) Mr. Bill Amspacher, Architect, advised that the district had originally budgeted $120,000 for a Clerk of the Works, and by doing away with that, he was able to save the district that money. He stated that August 9, 2000, was the substantial completion date for the project, and the contractor has 30 days in which to complete the punch list items.

After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew the original motion, and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second. Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Item XI.16 as presented, was unanimously approved.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Larry Bowman stated that he was the Maintenance Mechanic II who was moved over to the Facilities Department. He expressed concerns regarding references to staff in E-Mail.

2) Mr. Chuck Whiteman, Member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities Committee, stated that the committee had discussed this item and when Norris Thomas proceeded with the fence work, he knew that he was taking the risk.

17. Bid #00 57 03 Annual Purchasing Agreement for Anti-Freeze and Motor Oil.

XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE

Approved:

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N)

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Theatrical Lighting at the New N. B. Cook Elementary

b. Controls for the Cafeteria at Tate High School

PULLED: c. Annual Maintenance Contract for Cooling Towers

2. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Classroom Additions at Brentwood, Bratt, and Montclair Elementary Schools

b. Replacement of Fire Alarms at Brentwood Middle, Carver Middle, Ferry Pass Elementary, Scenic Heights Elementary Schools and the Roy Hyatt Environmental Center

c. Media Center and Site work at Tate High School

d. New Comprehensive Technical High School at the George Stone Vocational Center

B. MAINTENANCE

- No items submitted

XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit O)

Approved:

1. Annual School Health Services Report.

2. Extended Year Implementation Grant.

3. Even Start Family Literacy Program.

4. School Advisory Council Membership Certification Update for Pine Meadow Elementary School.

5. ESEAL School Advisory Council Membership Certification.

6. 2000-2001 School Improvement Plans and 1999-2000 End of Year Reports.

7. ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board, Inc., Individual Training Account Agreement - Revised.

XIV. TRANSPORTATION

- No items submitted

XV. INTERNAL AUDITING

Approved:

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit P)

A. Internal Funds

- No items submitted

B. Inventory Adjustment Reports

C. Other

-No items submitted

RECESS

Prior to recess, Mr. May expressed concern that three employees say they have been harassed by a Board Member. He noted that Dr. Mason had initiated a proposal to remove the Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE) pending the outcome of an investigation into the ESE Department, which was prompted by a call to the Department of Education (DOE) from Dr. Mason. Mr. May stated that if any more of these things occur, harassment charges will be filed.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mrs. Jackie Dwelle, Pensacola, Florida, expressed her support of the ESE Department.

2) Mr. Marvin Paulless, Pensacola, Florida, stated that he had spoken with Malcolm Thomas in the ESE Department and had expressed his support of the work they are doing in the ESE Department.

3) Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, noted that a final report had not been received from the DOE.

4) Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), stated that only one meeting had been held, and she was not notified when the DOE met with parents. She advised that a staff member had heard it from a parent, and she then called the DOE who conveyed that allegations had been made.

5) Mr. Malcolm Thomas, ESE Department, stated that staff had tried to confer with the parents to ascertain the problem and there was no response.

The Board Attorney advised that this discussion began with an opportunity for Ms. Gray to report, and as the investigation proceeds, it would be appropriate for the Superintendent to keep the Board informed.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Mason to recess the meeting at 12:55 a.m. (on Wednesday, August 16, 2000) was unanimously approved.

The Board Meeting reconvened on August 17, 2000, at 3:05 p.m. in the Board Room at the Vernon McDaniel Administration Building, 215 West Garden Street, Pensacola, Florida, with all Board Members and Superintendent Jim May present. Mr. Francisco Negron, School Board Attorney, entered the meeting at 3:09 p.m.

Chairman Stidham advised that the Board was looking at options which had been presented to the Board regarding the employee benefits package, and a meeting will be held on Monday, August 21, 2000, to obtain feedback on the proposal from collective bargaining.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association (EEA), stated that the Association has worked hard and will await the proposal as it continues to work to meet the goals of highest student achievement, quality teaching, and quality pay in order to keep good teachers.

After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. Mason to meet in Executive Session (at the Vernon McDaniel Administration Building on Garden Street) on Monday, August 21, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., with a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 22, 2000, at 4:30 p.m. at the Hall Center. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Webb. After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew the motion and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second.

Motion was made by Dr. Mason and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to meet in Executive Session (at the Vernon McDaniel Administration Building on Garden Street) on Monday, August 21, 2000, at 9:00 a.m., to be followed by a Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Hall Center.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Barbara Frye, Director of Information Services, stated that employees could be notified of the meetings via E-Mail.

After discussion, Chairman Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adjourn the meeting at 3:20 p.m. on August 17, 2000, was unanimously approved. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)

Attest: Approved:

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Superintendent Chairman