The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened for Installation Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:

Members: Mr. Gary L. Bergosh

Dr. John DeWitt

Mrs. Linda Finkelstein

Dr. Elmer Jenkins

Mrs. Cary Stidham

School Board Attorney: Mr. Francisco Negron

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim Paul

INSTALLATION CEREMONY

A. Welcome

Mrs. Cary Stidham, School Board Member, District Two, welcomed the assembly. It was noted that a returning Board Member, a new Board Member, and a new Superintendent would be installed.

B. Invocation

Reverend Jack Murray, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, gave the invocation.

C. Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Mr. Francisco M. Negron, Jr., School Board General Counsel.

D. Introduction of Guests

Dr. Elmer Jenkins, School Board Member, District Three, introduced the guests and staff who were present.

E. Installation

Mr. Gary L. Bergosh was installed as School Board Member, District One, by Mrs. Carissa Bergosh; Dr. John DeWitt, School Board Member, District Four, was installed by Ms. Karen Lessard, Esquire; Mrs. Linda Finkelstein, School Board Member, District Five, was installed by Rabbi David Ostrich; and Mr. Jim Paul, Superintendent, was installed by Mr. Elmer Paul.

F. Remarks

Mr. Bergosh expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve his community. He thanked his wife, family members, and friends for supporting him, and he assured the students, parents, teachers, and staff that he will do his best to make decisions that will be in the best interest of the students.

Dr. DeWitt thanked his family for their support. He also thanked Ms. Martha Smith, campaign manager, as well as friends, employees, and citizens for their help in allowing him the opportunity to serve as a Board Member for four more years. He expressed goals to maintain professionalism by the Board and continue quality programs in this school district.

Mrs. Finkelstein thanked her family and community members for their support. She asked that the community continue to provide input, and she expressed a commitment to public education in order ensure that all children get the quality education they deserve.

Mr. Paul thanked his family, friends, and citizens for giving him the opportunity to serve as Superintendent. He pledged to the children that every decision he makes will be with their best interest in mind. He also pledged to honor the teachers and their work; support principals and provide the resources necessary to do the jobs asked of them; value the contribution of support personnel; see that tax dollars are not wasted but spent prudently; promote teamwork with union leadership; and work closely and cooperatively with the School Board to achieve common goals that are in the best welfare of the children in this district.

Superintendent Paul called the Organizational Meeting to order at 5:54 p.m.

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the agenda, was unanimously approved.

II. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

A. Election of Chairman for 2000-2001

Dr. Jenkins moved to nominate Dr. John DeWitt to serve as School Board Chairman for 2000-2001. There being no further nominations, Mrs. Finkelstein seconded the motion. Mr. Paul called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

B. Election of Vice Chairman for 2000-2001

Dr. DeWitt moved to nominate Mrs. Cary Stidham to serve as School Board Vice Chairman for 2000-2001. There being no further nominations, Mr. Bergosh seconded the motion. Mr. Paul called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

C. Designate Date and Time of Regular Monthly Meeting

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to designate the third Tuesday of each month, with Public Forum beginning at 6:00 p.m., to be immediately followed by the Regular Board Meeting. Dr. DeWitt offered a friendly amendment that the Board Workshop will be held on the third Monday of each month (at 9:00 a.m.), and that the January Workshop and Regular Board Meeting will be held on the fourth Monday and Tuesday in January because of the holidays. Mrs. Stidham and Dr. Jenkins accepted the friendly amendment. Mr. Paul called for the vote and the motion (as amended) was unanimously approved.

D. Appointment of Parliamentarian

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, that the School Board Attorney serve as Parliamentarian, was unanimously approved.

E. Designation of Parliamentary Procedure

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to designate Robert's Rules of Order (Revised) as the parliamentary procedure to be followed, was unanimously approved.

III. AWARDS TO OUTGOING OFFICERS

Awards were presented to Mrs. Cary Stidham and Dr. John DeWitt in appreciation for their services in their respective roles as Board Chairman and Vice Chairman for 1999-2000.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

Prior to adjournment, Dr. DeWitt announced that he wished to continue the Citizens' Advisory Committees that were set up two years ago. He stated that the committee members who have served will be thanked and invited to serve again if they wish, and the new Board will have the opportunity to appoint committee members as well. He advised that the Citizens' Advisory Committees for Curriculum and Instruction, and the Technology CAC will be combined, with he and Mrs. Finkelstein to co-chair said committee. The Finance CAC will be chaired by Mr. Bergosh, and Mrs. Stidham will continue to serve as Chairman of the Facilities and Maintenance CAC. Dr. DeWitt stated that Dr. Jenkins had asked to serve as Chairman of the new Committee on Minority Recruitment and Retention. The Facilities CAC will meet in December, and the other committees will start in January.

Mr. Paul stated that the Organizational Meeting adjourned at 6:16 p.m. (The reception sponsored by the Escambia Education Association immediately followed.) Prior to the reception, Chairman DeWitt announced that the Board would reconvene at 6:30 p.m. for Public Forum.

Chairman DeWitt called the Public Forum to order at 6:30 p.m. The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Jack Hood, 6546 Lake Charlene Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, asked the Board to consider changing high school schedules to provide a later starting time in the mornings.

2) Ms. Kendra Grove, 4201 Lynn Ora Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, commented regarding block scheduling. She stated that she had served on the committee and the intent of the survey was to obtain input as to whether six, seven, or eight period days were preferable; however, not all of the teachers were provided the same information at the time of the survey. She asked that the Board allow further input from the high schools concerning possible schedule changes.

3) Mr. Paul Chason, 4450 North Highway 29, Century, Florida, 32535, expressed concerns about possible consolidation of Ernest Ward and Carver Middle Schools into Northview High School. He offered to submit an alternate proposal concerning two K-8 schools in the north end of the County in order to provide cost savings.

4) Mr. James Johnson, Jr., 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, expressed congratulations to the new Superintendent and Board Members, as well as appreciation to the previous administration for their service.

5) Ms. Jessie Drossos, 5435 Primrose Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, expressed appreciation to the School Board for their participation in the roundtable discussion hosted by the PTA on November 16, 2000. She expressed support for continuing The PATS Center.

6) Ms. Betsy Werre, 4316 Whiteleaf Court, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, spoke in support of continuing The PATS Center in order to meet the needs of gifted students in Escambia County.

7) Ms. Dee Wolfe-Sullivan, Principal, The PATS Center, asked that the Board support continuation of The PATS Center.

8) Ms. Arlene Costello, Escambia Education Association (EEA) President, stated that the EEA will continue to support matters relevant to delivery of high quality education for all students, as well as professional pay, health benefits, and strict enforcement of the Master Contract.

9) Ms. Linda Giannotti, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, stated that she is a school bus operator, and she asked that the Board not cut transportation services.

10) Mr. DeWayne Norris, 4044 Alconbury Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, requested clarification concerning zero tolerance policies. Mr. Norris also addressed the Board pertaining to Item Number IV.22.

11) Ms. Karen Evans, 1225 Langley Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, spoke in support of continuing The PATS Center.

12) Mr. Steven Tuley, 7375 Glidden Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, expressed concern that if The PATS Center closed, the diversity of programs at PATS Center could not be replicated in one classroom in each individual school.

13) Mr. Chris Ho, 626 Gardenview Drive, Pensacola, Florida, stated that his son is enrolled in The PATS Center, and he spoke in support of continuing the PATS program.

14) Mr. Lee McKinnon, 1610 North Haynes Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, asked that the Board consider the request of the Multi Educational Cultural Center for the Arts (MECCA) to utilize the J. Lee Pickens School building to provide low-cost office space and computer accessibility to provide training and job opportunities for students.

Dr. DeWitt noted this request was not on the agenda for this month; however, a written proposal could be placed on the December agenda for Board consideration.

15) Ms. Kelli Reed, 6 Union Court, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, stated that her daughter attends The PATS Center, and she expressed that it is an excellent program.

16) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director for Escambia NEA, reported that Educational Support Personnel (ESP) employees were honored on Educational Support Day, which was held on November 16, 2000.

17) Ms. Pam Schwartz, 3028 Highway 297-A, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, asked that the Board continue to provide gifted services for children at The PATS Center.

18) Dr. Janice Crenshaw, 1508 West LaRua Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, addressed the Board in support of Item Number XIII.8 (Charter School Application by the Pensacola Family Care for Youth and Family Services, Inc., d/b/a Jacqueline Harris Pyramid School of Learning).

19) Ms. Madonna Jackson-Williams, P. O. Box 4362, Warrington, Florida, revisited an issue that was brought to the Board in September concerning the new Blue Angels Elementary School. She stated that sidewalk construction was completed but parents are concerned about safety factors in that the sidewalk is located ten feet from Dog Track Road, which has a speed limit of 45 miles per hour. She asked that the Board address a way to lower the speed limit on Dog Track Road, at least through the school safety zone.

STELLAR EMPLOYEE

Mr. Paul announced that Mr. Raymond Bell, Stellar Employee for the month of November, could not be present today. Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director of Exceptional Student Education (ESE), accepted the awards on behalf of Mr. Bell. Mr. Paul stated that Mr. Bell is a 13-year employee of the school district and has served for the past several years as Educational Data Specialist in the ESE Department. He commended Mr. Bell for his expertise in program installation, computer technology, as well as his "troubleshooting" skills and willingness to provide assistance to teachers and staff in school settings.

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

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

B. SUPERINTENDENT

ADD: 4) Presentation - "Standards for Financial and Operational Accountability" - Escambia Education Association (EEA)

C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR

DELETE: 1. Ms. Jeannie Medlin - Re: Educational issues of Students who do not qualify for ESE services

DELETE: 2. Mr. Bruce Graham - Re: Issue of Purchasing Property owned by the district and located in Byrneville

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.08 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

PULLED: 3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

NOTES: Item Number IV.7 (Student Number 01-17-121, Request for Formal Hearing)

Item Number IV.11 (Student Number 01-21-281, Request for Formal Hearing)

Item Number IV.22 (Student Number 01-33-301, Request to Address the Board)

Item Number IV.24 (Student Number 01-35-601, Request for Formal Hearing)

8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the Superintendent, student number 01-18-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

EMERGENCY ADD: 29. Contract with Mr. Joseph Hammons, Attorney, Contract for Services.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

9. Resolution to Withdraw from the Civil Service Board - Cary Stidham

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

ADD: 2. PNJ vs. Estate of Mason, Case Number: 00-2005-CA-01/Div. C Agreed Order.

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

E. Employee Services

1. Payment of Bonuses to D & F Schools and Violent and Disruptive Youth (Alternative) Centers

SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED

XI. PURCHASING

16. Agreement: SLC Software and Training.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

A. SCHOOL BOARD

1) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee

Dr. Douglas Garber, Director of Employee Services, stated that Dr. Joyce Nichols, Committee Chairman had submitted the final report to the Board concerning MGT recommendations. Dr. DeWitt thanked the committee for their work. He stated that the Board will take the recommendations into consideration at the Executive Session tomorrow in order to address possible budget cuts.

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

Dr. DeWitt stated that there was no Finance meeting this month.

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

Dr. Jenkins reported that no Curriculum meeting was held this month.

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

Dr. DeWitt reported that the committee met and reviewed agenda items. Concerning Item Number XI.16 (Purchasing - Agreement: SLC Software and Training), amended backup was provided by Science Learning Corporation to reflect a performance-based contract as suggested by committee. Dr. DeWitt filed for the record the minutes of the November 20, 2000, committee meeting (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit A).

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

Mrs. Stidham reported that the committee met at O. J. Semmes Elementary School and toured the facility. Concerning agenda items, the committee had questioned certain change orders; however, backup was provided to explain the extension of days and the committee supported that. The committee will meet next month at Longleaf Elementary School.

6) Report from Audit Committee

Mr. Mike Adkins, Audit Committee Chairman, reported that the committee did not meet this month, but he wanted to meet the new Board Members and congratulate the new Superintendent. He stated that the Internal Auditing Department serves a valuable function, and he will meet with the Superintendent next week to establish clear lines of communication, inform the Board of projects that are underway, and begin the risk evaluation process.

B. SUPERINTENDENT

1) Florida HeadSmart Schools Presentation

Ms. Sandra Dreker, Director of Prevention Programs, Brain Injury Association of Florida, Inc., advised that the Florida HeadSmart Program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation and was implemented in Escambia County in May of 1999. Since that time, fifteen (15) elementary schools have participated including Dixon, Beulah, Byrneville, Weis, Ferry Pass, Hallmark, Holm, McArthur, Lincoln Park, Longleaf, Molino, Cook, Pine Meadow, Spencer Bibbs, and Warrington, and the remaining ten (10) elementary schools are now implementing the program which provides teachers with training, resources, and guidance in developing a plan to raise awareness and promote prevention of brain injuries. HeadSmart provides each school that participates a $1,000 cash award with which to implement the plan, and there is no cost to the school district for the program.

2) Recognition of Teachers and Programs receiving Statewide awards at the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver Education (FAHPERD) Conference Superintendent Paul was joined by Mr. Manny Harageones, Specialist in Physical Education, Health and Wellness, to recognize the award recipients as follows: Florida Driver Education Teacher of the Year - Dennis Harris, Escambia High School; Florida Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator of the Year - LaDonna Powers, Longleaf Elementary School; Technology Award - Huey Pearson, N. B. Cook Elementary School; Professional Recognition: "Workman Wellness Day" - Workman Middle School - Marietta Britt and Gary Upshaw; "Healthfest 2000" - Longleaf Elementary School - Michael McCartan and LaDonna Powers; "HeadSmart Brainy Bear Club" - Warrington Elementary School - James Nims; and "Annual Walk for Wellness" - Escambia Physical Education Association (EPEA) - Jennifer Sewell, EPEA President.

3) PTA Presentation

Ms. Patty Hightower, PTA President for the State of Florida, thanked the Superintendent and Board for the resolution which the Board adopted last month. She stated that she received the resolution when she was installed as PTA President during the Annual Convention held in Orlando earlier this month. She noted that 13 delegates from Escambia County attended the convention and attended workshops on safe and nurturing school environments, parent involvement, advocacy training, and building successful partnerships.

4) Presentation - "Standards for Financial and Operational Accountability" - Escambia Education Association (EEA)

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Ms. Arlene Costello, Escambia Education Association (EEA) President, read the "Standards for Financial and Operational Accountability" (as filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B). She stated that the standards were constructed in the Collaborative Bargaining process to assist in addressing cost-saving measures throughout the district.

2) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, introduced Mr. Sheldon Dykes, President, Escambia Educational Support Personnel Association (EESPA); and Ms. Mary Durant, President, Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE), who were present in support of the Standards for Financial and Operational Accountability.

C. REQUESTS TO APPEAR

There were no requests to appear.

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Finkelstein, to adopt the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mrs. Finkelstein, to approve the minutes of the October 16, 2000, Regular Workshop, and the October 17, 2000 Regular Meeting. Mrs. Stidham offered a friendly amendment to the minutes (filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C). After discussion, Chairman DeWitt stated that there was consensus to incorporate the amendments, and the minutes (as amended) were unanimously approved.

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit D)

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.08 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.08 SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL, was unanimously approved.

Dr. Jenkins commented that every School Advisory Council now represents the makeup of the surrounding community based on economic and minority representation factors. Dr. DeWitt thanked Ms. Sheree Cagle, Director of Comprehensive Planning, and staff for their efforts in that regard.

2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.02 CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES, was unanimously approved.

PULLED: 3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

4. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.38 PROFESSIONAL TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mr. Bergosh, to advertise School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.38 PROFESSIONAL TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS, was unanimously approved.

B. Permission to Adopt

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.25(8) SICK LEAVE POOL

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.25(8) SICK LEAVE POOL, was unanimously approved.

2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.04(2) EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt School Board Rule 6Gx17-3.04(2) EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, was unanimously approved.

IV. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

(Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit E)

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

Mr. Alvin Wingate, Committee Chairman, presented the quarterly report (as filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E-1).

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Mr. Paul advised that Requests for Formal Hearings were submitted for Item Numbers 7, 11, and 24. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations on students listed in Item Numbers 2-6, 8-10, 12-21, 23, and 25-28, was unanimously approved. After discussion, motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve formal hearings for Item Numbers 7, 11, and 24, was unanimously approved. Mr. Paul stated that the parent submitted a request to address the Board concerning Item Number 22.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Mr. DeWayne Norris, 4044 Alconbury Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that he was present on behalf of his daughter (student number 01-33-301), concerning the Superintendent's recommendation for expulsion.

Mr. Negron advised Mr. Norris concerning his statutory rights noting that if he opted to address the Board, he would waive his options for formal hearing. Mr. Norris requested a copy of backup documentation that was provided to the Board. Mr. Darriel White, Court Liaison, advised that Mr. Norris had received all materials that were presented in the hearing and the one-page document that was presented to the Board today will be provided to Mr. Norris.

After discussion, motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve formal hearing for Item Number 22, was unanimously approved.

2. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-263-323 be terminated in consideration of the Court having adjudicated the student delinquent of the pending felony charges. I further recommend that the student be expelled from all public schools for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year with the option to remain in alternative placement.

3. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-07-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

4. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 01-08-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-13-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-14-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

7. This item was approved for formal hearing - (Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-17-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame).

8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the Superintendent, student number 01-18-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-19-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-20-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

11. This item was approved for formal hearing - (Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-21-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame).

12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-23-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-24-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-25-411, be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-26-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-27-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-28-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-29-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-30-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-31-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

21. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-32-861 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

22. This item was approved for formal hearing - (Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-33-301 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame).

23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-34-211 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

24. This item was approved for formal hearing - (Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-35-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame).

25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-36-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame

26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-37-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-38-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 01-39-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2000-2001 school year and all of the 2001-2002 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

29. Contract with Mr. Joseph Hammons, Attorney, Contract for Services.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the contract (for a one-year time frame) with Mr. Joseph Hammons, Attorney, was unanimously approved.

V. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

1. Resolution to Withdraw from the Civil Service Board - Cary Stidham

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution concerning the Civil Service Board. Mrs. Stidham offered two amendments adding language to clarify "upon adoption of this resolution" rather than "enactment of this amendment into law."

She restated the motion to adopt the resolution with the two amendments. Dr. Jenkins seconded the amended motion.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director for Escambia NEA, spoke in support of the resolution as amended.

After discussion, Chairman DeWitt called for the vote and the motion (as amended) was unanimously approved.

2. Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Campaign to Recover All Improper Franchise Fees - Cary Stidham

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to join with Telcom Network, Inc., and the FSBA in a class action effort to recover franchise fees from municipal (County) governments, was unanimously approved.

PULLED: 3. Development of Plan for Use of Recruitment/Retention Funds - Cary Stidham

Mrs. Stidham noted this item was pulled until the December Board Meeting.

PULLED: 4. Consideration of Consolidation of Various School Sites - Elmer Jenkins

Dr. Jenkins stated that he had discussed this issue at the November 20, 2000, Board Workshop, and he pulled this item until the December Board Meeting.

5. School Attendance Zone Advisory Committee (SAZAC) - Criteria for Proposing New District Wide Attendance Zones - John DeWitt

Dr. DeWitt relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and made a motion to adopt the resolution that is in the agenda packet and add the statement that this will put "on hold" the School Choice Committee's work at this point. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

6. Reconsideration of School Board Policy Committee - John DeWitt

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to rescind the Board's action of August 15, 2000, regarding the School Board Policy development in which the Board assigned two policy areas to each Board Member for review, was unanimously approved.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, that the Board direct the Superintendent to direct the appropriate Assistant Superintendents, Department Heads, and other district staff, with the advice and counsel of the Board's General Counsel, to review current School Board Rules and Policies for compliance with State laws and regulations, and to develop new rules, policies, procedures or amendments to existing rules and policies to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Dr. DeWitt further moved that the Board require the Superintendent to come again before this Board no later than six months from today with its findings and specific detailed recommendations for new rules, policies, and amendments or deletions for existing rules and policies, so that the Board may set those recommendations before the public for input. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt.

VI. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)

1. Contract with Hammons & Whittaker, P.A.

Mr. Negron presented the contract for Mr. Hammons to provide legal services to the School Board concerning Risk Management, Workmans' Compensation and other related matters. He recommended that the Board ratify the contract. Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to ratify the contract with Mr. Joseph Hammons, Attorney, was unanimously approved.

2. PNJ vs. Estate of Mason, Case Number: 00-2005-CA-01/Division C Agreed Order.

Mr. Negron presented the order (agreed to by the parties in the case Pensacola News Journal vs. the Estate of Harold Edward Mason, Case Number: 00-2005-CA-01/Division C). He noted that the case involved the public records of Dr. Mason. Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to ratify the Agreed Order, was unanimously approved.

VII. ITEMS FROM THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. Patrick Cabeza, Student Representative, Washington High School, welcomed Mrs. Finkelstein, Mr. Bergosh, and Mr. Paul. He offered the assistance of the Student Advisory Councils to work together to accomplish the goals of this district. He expressed support for changing high school starting times (until later in the mornings). Ms. Rebecca Rudicell, Pensacola High School, expressed opposition to eliminating gifted programs or any programs for students with learning disabilities.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the consent agenda. Chairman DeWitt pulled Item Number XIII.8. Chairman DeWitt called for the vote on the Consent Agenda except for Item Number XIII.8, and the motion was unanimously approved.

VIII. STUDENT TRANSFERS

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)

IX. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)

Approved:

A. Instructional/Professional

1. Appointments

Name Position Date Work Location

Cresswell, Wendy Teacher 11/29/00 Escambia

Griffith, Virgil Law Enforcement 08/14/00 George Stone (part-time)

Highman, Richard Teacher 10/31/00 Escambia

Iffrig, Hillary Teacher 10/16/00 McArthur

Johnson, Fedora Teacher 11/06/00 Spencer Bibbs

Marsh, Melissa Teacher 10/26/00 Title I

Meeks, Lynda Teacher 10/17/00 Pine Meadow

Mills, Rebecca Teacher 10/19/00 Spencer Bibbs

Phenix, Cynthia Teacher 11/06/00 Hallmark

Price, Mildred Teacher 11/06/00 Oakcrest

Schwarz, Joseph Law Enforcement 10/16/00 George Stone (part-time)

Spoon, Amy Teacher 11/08/00 ESEAL

Wardlow, Gaylon Teacher 11/01/00 Carver

Warren, Darzell Teacher 10/05/00 Montclair

Wetzel, Roberta Teacher 10/12/00 Warrington Elem

2. Reappointments

Annual

Hieb, Lynn Carver 10/23/00

Professional Service Contract

None

4th Year Annual Contract

None

3. Transfers

From To Date

Alt, Matthew Warrington Mid Escambia 11/06/00

Brummet, Brent Washington Warrington Mid 11/13/00

Clark, Noreen Oakcrest Sid Nelson 10/30/00

Ives, Melissa Carver Westgate Ctr 10/30/00 (part-time)

Madison, Tamara Blue Angels Hellen Caro 10/23/00

Perkins, Wanda Pensacola Pine Forest 08/24/00

Scott, Charlene West Pensacola Blue Angels 11/06/00

Valliere, Sonja ESEAL Clubbs 10/16/00

4. Out of Field

Appointments

Ghirmai, Natzenet Teacher 11/06/00 Weis

Morton, Frank Teacher 10/05/00 Tate

Pitzen, Micha Counselor 10/30/00 Bailey

Roush, Marilyn Teacher 11/06/00 Weis

Reappointments

None

Transfers

Halstead, Robyn Bellview Mid Washington 10/16/00

Julian, Kim Pensacola Pine Forest 10/12/00

Other

Curry, Claudia Yniestra

5. Resignations/Retirements

Burgess, Charity Teacher West Pensacola 10/25/00

Callahan, Constance Teacher Yniestra 11/09/00

Deal, Janis VT Hall Ctr 11/30/00 (Ret)

Dunlap, Deanna Teacher Sid Nelson 10/17/00

Gonzalez, Martha Teacher Escambia 11/03/00

Jones, Louwanna Teacher Ransom 11/03/00

Laney, Michael Network Sys Analyst Data Ctr 10/31/00

Lupton, Dana Teacher Pine Forest 10/20/00

Nichols, Pamela Teacher Escambia 10/13/00

Penton, Randi Teacher Carver 10/20/00 (part-time)

Simmons, Raymond Assistant Principal Woodham 11/30/00 (Ret)

Tubbs, Ashley Teacher Brentwood Mid 11/08/00

Vasquez, Carolyn Teacher West Pensacola 11/16/00

Whitney, Michael Teacher Carver 10/27/00

Word, Betty Teacher Hallmark 10/13/00

6. Special Requests

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

*Creel, Donna Teacher Wedgewood 11/13-12/1/00

*Crosby, Patricia Teacher Lincoln Park 10/16/00-5/29/01

*Hoehn, Susan Teacher Cook 10/13-12/19/00

*Horne, Angela Teacher McArthur 11/6-12/19/00

*Jernigan, Paula Teacher Carver 10/25-11/30/00

*O'Dell, Denise Site Director Bellview Elem 9/25-11/30/00

*Roberts, Sydnee Teacher Jim Allen 11/14/00- 5/29/01

*Struck, Patricia Teacher Lincoln Park 11/21/00-5/29/01

Warren, Rhoda Teacher Escambia 1/4-5/29/01

*FMLA

(2) The following personnel worked intersession at Yniestra Elementary School:

Lacoste, Lynda Paro, Gayle

Boulanger, Kathy Nunmaker, Shirley

Ward, Susan Wongittilin, Charro

Maroney, Joyce Mashon, Linda

Long, Donna Ouellette, Angela

Patti, Maria Fisher, Patricia

Ford, Rodney Barker, Patricia

Choat, Anne Kyle, Gloria

Hightower, Carolyn

(3) Due to low enrollment, the last date of employment for Virginia Lacy, Child Care Site Director at Sid Nelson Pre-K, was October 20, 2000.

(4) Report the death of District 1, School Board Member, Hal Mason, on October 17, 2000.

B. Educational Support Personnel

Approved:

1. Appointments

NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION

Anaya, Susanne Teacher Assistant 10/9/00 Ferry Pass Middle

Beasley, Sallie (Prom) Asst Food Ser Manager 10/18/00 Washington

Benson, Gerard Painter I 10/23/00 Maintenance

Bell, Jane (Prom) Admin Clerk II 10/30/00 Scenic Heights

Campbell, John (Prom) Custodial Worker II 10/5/00 Beulah

Chapman, Daniel Custodial Worker I 11/6/00 Escambia

Clapp, Jane Admin Clerk II 11/8/00 West Pensacola

Creighton, Mary Teacher Asst Special 11/8/00 West Pensacola

Danley, Wanda Food Service Asst I 10/31/00 Cook

Davison, Michael Custodial Worker I 11/6/00 Escambia

Ellenberger, Terri Teacher Assistant 10/5/00 Edgewater

Ewing, Bonnie Teacher Asst Special 10/18/00 Escambia Westgate

Foster, Vincent (Prom) Custodial Worker II 10/16/00 Warrington Elem

Garrett, Aquarius Teacher Asst Special 10/10/00 Workman

Hale, Raymond (Prom) Custodial Worker II 10/31/00 Warrington Middle

Harris, Betty Teacher Asst Special 10/9/00 Washington

Harris, Ida (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 10/10/00 Warrington Elem

Jenkins, Bernard (Prom) Maintenance Worker I 10/2/00 Pine Forest

Johnson, Deborah Teacher Asst Special 10/19/00 Bailey

Jones, Lora Teacher Asst Special 10/4/00 West Pensacola

McCarver, Elizabeth(Prom) Admin Secretary II 11/6/00 FDLRS

McQueen, Walter Jr. Custodial Worker I 10/9/00 Weis

Mattox, Virginia (Prom) Asst Food Ser Manager 10/17/00 Oakcrest

Nettles, Anthony Teacher Asst Special 10/16/00 Brownsville

Paige, Mary (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 11/6/00 Navy Point

Pettway, Karla Custodial Worker I 10/30/00 Navy Point

Rease, James (Prom) Storekeeper Tech I 111/6/00 Central Warehouse

Ritchmyre, Carolyn (Prom) Food Ser Manager II 10/16/00 Semmes

Savage, Leigh Food Service Asst I 10/30/00 Ensley

Stewart, Emily Food Service Asst I 10/30/00 Workman

Struggs, Maurice Custodial Worker I 11/2/00 Blue Angels

Taylor, Jeannie (Prom) Admin Secretary II 10/4/00 Guidance Services

Thomas, Willie Custodial Worker I 10/23/00 Spencer Bibbs

Vaughn, Teresa (Prom) Food Service Asst II 10/9/00 Brentwood Elem

Veiga, Nancy Teacher Asst Special 10/9/00 Bailey

Watson, Vernon (Prom) Custodial Worker II 10/12/00 Pine Meadow

Welch, Toni Teacher Asst Special 10/10/00 ESE Department

White, Vernonica Teacher Asst Special 10/18/00 Escambia Westgate

Whiting, Lana Teacher Assistant 11/6/00 Navy Point

2. Resignation/Retirements

Dukes, Wilfred (Ret) Industrial Plant Mech 10/30/00 Maintenance

Nettles, Howard Maintenance Worker I 10/26/00 Escambia

Peters, Jeanie (Ret) Admin Clerk II 10/25/00 PHS

Pogue, Verdie Jr. Custodial Worker I 11/1/00 Washington

Silvers, Catherine Teacher Asst (Comp Lab) 9/29/00 Myrtle Grove

Stokes, Clara Teacher Asst Special 10/30/00 Escambia Westgate

Stringfellow, Mattie Custodial Worker I 11/3/00 Weis

3. Terminations

McQueen, Walter Custodial Worker I 10/27/00 Weis

Rogers, Candace School Bus Operator 10/23/00 Transportation

Wright, Claudia School Bus Operator 11/7/00 Transportation

4. Suspensions

None

5. Terminations

None

6. Leave of Absence

Alexander, Izora Custodial Worker I 10/16/00-6/6/01 Medical*

Brown, Lori Early Childhood Asst 10/23/00-6/1/01 Personal

Cook, Judy Teacher Assistant 10/11/00-11/27/00 Medical*

Jones, Godess Early Childhood Asst 11/14/00-1/15/01 Maternity*

Livingston, Linda Certified Educ Int I 10/11/00-4/13/01 Medical*

McClure, Judy Food Service Asst I 9/25/00-12/1/00 Medical

Picket, Ivy School Bus Operator 10/17/00-1/12/01 Medical*

Robinson, Donna School Bus Operator 10/11/00-11/10/00 Medical

Smith, Mary (Ext) School Bus Operator 10/21/00-1/31/01 Medical

Snow, Rosa Admin Clerk II 9/25/00-5/24/01 Medical*

7. Special Request

Request correction of permanent date of employment for Cheroal Harris, Food Service Assistant I at Bellview Middle, approved at the October Board Meeting, from 9/19/00 to 10/18/00.

C. Risk Management

1. School Resource Officer Agreement, Pensacola Police Department, City of Pensacola

- To implement the School Resource Program (City) for school year 2000-2001 (S.R.O. and D.A.R.E. Programs)

- The S.R.O. Program will employ one police officer to each of the following schools:

Pensacola High

Washington High

Workman Middle

A. V. Clubbs Alternative

- The D.A.R.E. Program will employ five (5) Officers to serve the following elementary schools:

Cordova Park, Yniestra, Dixon, Semmes, Cook, Scenic Heights, Hallmark, Holm, Spencer Bibbs and Suter - The School District's share of the program is not to exceed $279,057, which is half of the total cost excluding benefits. (Funding Source - General Operation, Project 6160 Safe Schools)

D. Staff Development

- No items submitted

E. Employee Services

1. Payment of Bonuses to D & F Schools and Violent and Disruptive Youth (Alternative) Centers

F. Affirmative Action

- No items submitted

X. FINANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)

Approved:

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

(Housed in Finance Department)

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

3. Financial Report for the months of September, 2000.

4. Legal Services:

Summary of all legal fees

5. Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,318.24

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 40.50

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 189.88

d) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 85.30

e) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 162.00

f) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 14.30

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

h) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 715.50

i) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 4,318.47

j) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 1,822.79

k) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom, P. A. $ 349.05

l) Gregory P. Farrar, P. A. $ 150.00

6. Legal Services:

Risk Management Trust Fund

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $12,218.80

b) Baker & Duke, P. A. $ 4,758.94

c) Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse $ 73.50

7. Budget Amendments

b) Resolution 2: General Operating Fund

c) Resolution 2: Other Special Revenue Fund

d) Resolution 3: Capital Projects Fund

8. Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants

9. Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a) Auction Lists I & II for November 2000

b) Scrap Lists I & II for November 2000

c) Removal of Transportation Inventory Stock Items from Record

10. Continued Use of Facsimile Signatures.

XI. PURCHASING

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)

Approved:

1. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 203581 (American Stop Loss).

2. Upgrade Fire Alarm Systems at Tate High School.

3. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order# 208974 (Bosek Gibson & Associates, Inc.).

4. Annual Agreement: Employee Wellness Program.

5. Bid Award Extension: Pepperoni Pizza.

6. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order# 203613 (Bullock Tice Associates).

7. Agreement Renewal: Asbestos Consulting Services.

8. Vocational Classroom Task Chairs.

9. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 205393 (Reynolds Construction Company).

10. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order# 209142 (Larry Hall Construction Co., Inc.).

11. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order# 196648 (Larry Hall Construction Co., Inc.).

12. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order# 192334 (A. E. New, Jr., Inc.).

13. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order# 205402 (W. R. Johnson, Inc.).

14. Annual Agreement Renewal: GEAC Software Maintenance and Support Services.

15. Annual Agreement : Decision Analyzer Software Maintenance and Support Services.

16. Agreement: SLC Software and Training.

17. Asbestos Abatement at Navy Point Elementary School.

18. Bid Award: Butter and Roast Beef, Bid# 01 06 03.

19. GCCS Microcomputers for Applied Technology.

20. Document Storage Systems for Student Services.

21. IBM Mainframe Tape Backup.

22. Gulf Coast Computer Services, Inc. Microcomputers for Workman Middle School.

23. Apple Microcomputers for Sherwood Elementary School.

XII. FACILITIES PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)

Approved:

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. FINAL PAYMENTS

a. Classroom Additions at Pensacola High School

b. Installation of Walk-in Cooler/Freezers at Myrtle Grove and Oakcrest Elementary Schools

c. Installation of Walk-in Cooler/Freezers at Montclair, Myrtle Grove and Oakcrest Elementary Schools

d. Asbestos Abatement at Montclair and Scenic Heights Elementary Schools

2. MISCELLANEOUS

a. Myrtle Grove Elementary Class Action Settlement

B. MAINTENANCE

- No items submitted.

XIII. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L)

Approved:

1. School Advisory Council Additions/Deletions for Cordova Park, Holm, Scenic Heights and Allie Yniestra Elementary Schools; Brown Barge and Workman Middle Schools; Tate High School, ESEAL and Escambia Juvenile Justice special centers.

2. 2000-2001 School Advisory Council Nominations for Blue Angels Elementary.

3. Sherwood Elementary School Improvement Plan Amendment.

4. Reading Enhancement Grant for Teachers and Library Media Specialists.

5. Adults Education Grant - English and Civics Education.

6. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council for Educational Services at Dixon, Barrineau Park and Hallmark Elementary Schools.

7. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the Community Drug and Alcohol Council for Educational Services at Ransom Middle School.

8. Approval of the Charter School Application by the Pensacola Family Care for Youth and Family Services, Inc. D/B/A Jacqueline Harris Pyramid School of Learning.

Chairman DeWitt relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and made a motion to approve the Charter School Application by the Pensacola Family Care for Youth and Family Services, Inc., d/b/a Jacqueline Harris Pyramid School of Learning, with the following conditions to be added to the contract:

1) The charter school must have a minimum of eighty (80) students to open in the Fall; and 2) The charter school must comply with the Federal Court Order (the Augustus case), and have a minority/majority ratio in the thirty-five percent (35%) - sixty-five percent (65%) ratio in order to open and to be recognized.

Dr. Jenkins asked if stipulations should be added concerning building renovations. Dr. DeWitt added a third caveat to the motion that the building must also meet all fire safety standards required by the School District and the State of Florida. Dr. Jenkins seconded the motion. After discussion, Dr. Jenkins offered an additional caveat as a friendly amendment to stipulate a deadline date of July 1, 2001, by which time the charter school should have eighty (80) students enrolled, and Dr. DeWitt concurred.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Celestine Lewis, Director of Pensacola Family Care for Youth and Family Services, Inc., stated that Ms. Jacqueline Harris had served the district as a teacher, curriculum coordinator, and elementary school principal, and she noted that it was Ms. Harris who envisioned this charter school and began the proposal prior to her death in 1999.

Mr. Negron requested clarification concerning proposed contract language related to fire safety standards. Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities and Maintenance, advised that the charter school building will have to meet the minimum fire safety standards required by the State. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. DeWitt.

9. Florida First Start.

10. Teaching Tolerance Grant Conflict and Compromise.

11. 2000 Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Grant.

12. Futures: Our Solar System and Beyond Grant.

13. Goals 2000 Local Education Reform Grant.

14. Various oral informational items from Curriculum & Instruction Staff.

These items were addressed at the November 20, 2000, Board Workshop.

XIV. TRANSPORTATION

- No items submitted

XV. INTERNAL AUDITING

A. Internal Funds

- No items submitted

B. Inventory Adjustment Reports

- No items submitted

C. Other

- No items submitted

XVI. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m., was unanimously approved.

Attest: Approved:

______________________________ ________________________________

Superintendent Chairman