THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

J.E. HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER

ROOM 160

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA

 

AGENDA

OCTOBER 22, 2002

 

 

INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

PUBLIC FORUM – 6:00 P.M.

(THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW THE PUBLIC FORUM)

 

NOTE: Request to Speak Forms are available at the entrance table.  All speakers wishing to address the Board are asked to fill out a form and turn it in at the front of the room.  All speakers are limited to two minutes.

 

I.   CALL TO ORDER

 

II.  ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

III.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1.    09-09-02 SPECIAL MEETING

2.    09-13-02 SPECIAL MEETING (EXECUTIVE SESSION)

3.    09-13-02 REGULAR WORKSHOP

4.    09-17-02 SPECIAL WORKSHOP

5.    09-17-02 SPECIAL MEETING

6.    09-17-02 REGULAR MEETING

7.    09-23-02 SPECIAL RECOGNITION MEETING

 

IV.    COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

1.     Stellar Employee Recognition

2.     Resolution for Military Appreciation Month

3.     PTA Presentation

4.     Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance – Gary Bergosh

5.     Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology and Curriculum – John DeWitt and Linda Finkelstein

V.     CONSENT AGENDA

A.     Curriculum and Instruction

1.   Memorandum of Understanding between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Silent Success/A Program of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Northwest Florida, Inc., 2002-2003

2.   Dual Enrollment/District Inter-institutional Articulation Agreement between the District Board of Trustees of the Pensacola Junior College and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida

3.   2002-2003 School Advisory Council Nominations

4.   2002-2003 School Improvement Plans for Sid Nelson and the McMillan Pre-K Center

 

B.   FINANCE

1.    Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of November 2002

2.    Check Register for the month of September 2002

3.    Financial Statements for the months of August and September 2002

4.    Financial Status Report on Projects and Grants as of September 30, 2002

5.    Legal Services:

Summary of all legal expenses

6.    Legal Services:

General Fund

a) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 1,170.00

b) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 489.80

c) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $800.85

d) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 94.50

e) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $ 977.06

f) Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. $  405.00

g) Allbritton and Gant $ 1,100.00

h) Arthur A. Shimek, P.A. $ 800.00

i)  Kievit, Kelly & Odom    $297.00

7. Legal Services:

Risk Management Fund

a)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.    $10,810.50

b)   Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A.   $  1,489.50

c)   Steven J. Baker, P.A.     $12,391.00

8.   Budget Amendments

a)   Resolution 1: Capital Outlay

b)   Resolution 1: Debt Service

9.   Disposal of Capitalized and Non-Capitalized Assets:

a)   Auction Lists I, II, III and IV for October 2002

b)   Scrap Lists I, II, III and IV for October 2002

 

C. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

1.  Instructional/Professional

a.  Appointments

NAME         POSITION         DATE                WORK LOCATION

Addison, Sonya     Teacher       09/23/02             Spencer Bibbs

Braswell, Amanda      Teacher    09/17/02            Montclair

Barton, Tiffany       Auditor       09/09/02            Internal Auditing

Cannon, Jim         Teacher         09/16/02            Washington

Coker, Sandra      Teacher           09/11/02         Ernest Ward

Corcoran, Kimberly       Teacher         09/16/02            Pensacola

Danley, Kristen         Teacher           09/09/02        Spencer Bibbs

Dean, Denise     Teacher        09/25/02            Northview

Fulford, Jane           Teacher               09/04/02         Bellview Elem (1 semester)

Hill, Carolyn           Teacher        09/11/02           Pensacola

Houk, James         Programmer Analyst I        09/05/02              Data Ctr

Ingraham, Glenda           Teacher                 09/06/02              Bellview Elem

Kuh, Diane               Physical Therapist               10/01/02       ESE/Hall Ctr

Lett-Gray, DiAnn        Teacher                 09/16/02             Pensacola

Lowe, John          Teacher                  09/11/02             Bellview Mid

Miller, Claudia         Teacher              09/16/02                 Pensacola

Peasant, Mary             Teacher            09/16/02               Carver/Century

Raines, Michael       Teacher            09/12/02                  Washington

Reuschel, Kenneth          Teacher            09/10/02               Ernest Ward

Stephens, Michael         Teacher          08/05/02              Pensacola      

Taylor, Janet             Teacher               09/11/02              Century/Carver

Tello, Caroline            Teacher            09/17/02             ESE/SLI

Upchurch, Kristine           Teacher              09/19/02         Pensacola

Vance, Laurence          Teacher               09/25/02         Washington

Van Nostrand, Murriel             Purchasing Agent         09/17/02          Purchasing

Watson, Allison              Sr Purchasing Agent             09/30/02        Purchasing

Watson, Valerie                 Resource Specialist            09/16/02        FDLRS

Weeks, Terry             Teacher           09/16/02              George Stone

White, Kathryn          Teacher         09/10/02            Washington (part-time)

 

b.    Reappointments

1.   Annual

NAME                        LOCATION                        DATE       

Counselman, Jennifer     Spencer Bibbs                     09/09/02

Jones, Catherine            Warrington Elem            09/05/02

Kersh, Jennifer               Pensacola                        09/20/02

McClarren, Ashley           Carver/Century             09/16/02

Underwood, Delores         Warrington Mid            09/09/02

 

2.  Professional

-None

 

3.   4th Year Annual

-None

 

c.    Transfers

NAME                FROM                  TO            DATE

Archer, Holly       Escambia               Bailey        10/01/02

Danley, Kristen    Spencer Bibbs       Bellview Mid        09/23/02

Dodd, Elizabeth    Warrington Mid    West FL High       08/21/02

Forehand, Patricia     Pensacola         Spencer Bibbs      09/16/02

 

d.    Out-of-Field

1.     Appointments

-None

 

2.    Reappointments

-None

 

3.   Transfers

-None

 

4.   Other

-None

 

e.   Resignations/Retirements

Cannon, Jim       teacher                 Washington          10/03/02

Drennan, Jamie         teacher          Montclair        09/13/02

Frazier, Thomas        Principal          Escambia        09/20/02 (Ret)

Jernigan, Sandra      teacher              Workman        09/13/02 (Ret)

Ladd, Wilhelminia      Site Director    Spencer Bibbs     10/11/02

Moberly, Jack        teacher         Pensacola        09/11/02

Norris, Robert      teacher          Woodham        09/06/02

Raines, Michael          teacher      Washington    09/19/02

Weeks, Ann          Physical Therapist      ESE/Hall Ctr      09/13/02

Weese, Gerald       teacher                 Pensacola        09/03/02

 

f.     Special Requests

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

*Bolduc, Beth         teacher/Hallmark            08/19/02-05/28/03

Johnson, Kathryn       teacher/Wedgewood        10/04/02-05/28/03

Lasseter, Sharon     teacher/Ferry Pass Mid        10/04/02-05/28/03

*McCaskill, Patricia        teacher/Escambia           09/17/02-11/27/02

Richard, Kristana            teacher/Edgewater         09/04/02-10/11/02

*Shannon, Ruth            teacher/Brentwood Mid     09/24/02-01/09/03

*Wise, Kathryn             teacher/Workman            10/21/02-12/20/02    

*FMLA

 

2.     Correct retirement date on John Williams, teacher at Brentwood Middle, to read October 1, 2002.

 

3.     For Board Information: Report the death of Maria Lavaway, teacher at Oakcrest, on September 27, 2002.

 

2.     Educational Support Personnel

a.     Appointments

NAME      JOB TITLE      EFF DATE      LOCATION

Adams, Judith    Admin Clerk II       9/04/02       Spencer Bibbs

Bassett, Barbara (Prom)       Tea Asst Spec       09/11/02           Lipscomb El

Bonner, Denise       Sch Bus Oper       09/24/02     Transportation

Crenshaw, Laterra        Sch Bus Oper           09/26/02        Transportation

Darnes Jr., Anthony          Sch Bus Oper           09/27/02       Transportation

Dill, Suzanne M.           Fd Service Asst I        08/22/02*       Escambia High

Dunlavy, Richard          Cust Worker I           09/13/02            Escambia High

Floyd, Hornell            Sch Bus Oper            09/19/02            Transportation

Frye, Antanita            Sch Bus Oper              09/20/02        Transportation

Gardner, John H.        Cust Worker I            09/24/02           Woodham High

Green, Patricia (Prom)     Fd Service Asst II       09/25/02      Ferry Pass El

Hart, Kathryn A.     Sch Bus Oper           10/01/02           Transportation

Hawkins, Vanessa       Cust Worker I          09/16/02         Workman

Henderson, Steven      Sch Bus Oper            10/02/02      Transportation

Honeycutt, John       Cust Worker I         09/20/02           W Pensacola El

Jackson, Michael       Sch Bus Oper            09/18/02         Transportation

Jernigan-Wise, Frankie (Prom)    Admin Clerk II        09/12/02          Bellview Md

Lewis, Marcus (Prom)      Heavy Equip Mech       09/20/02        Transp Garage

Majors, Jeanne (Prom)       Admin Sec I          09/09/02          Risk Mgt

McGee, Craig (Prom)         Cust Worker II    09/18/02           Lincoln Park

McGruder, Jesse            Cust Worker I          09/05/02          Scenic Heights

Moorer, Mary K. (Prom)    Payroll Specialist       09/24/02          Payroll Dept

Oliveros, Agustina       Cust Worker I         09/18/02          Scenic Heights

Peterson, Nicholia L.      Cust Worker I          09/12/02        Ferry Pass El

Pierce, Elizabeth         Sch Bus Oper          09/17/02           Transportation

Pinto, Charlene (Prom)      Admin Sec III           09/10/02        Evaluation Srvcs

Rance, Terry           Sch Bus Oper         09/25/02          Transportation

Roberts, William          Sch Bus Oper           09/16/02            Transportation

Smith, Denise I.            Fd Service Asst I         09/09/02          Blue Angels

Smith, Shelia (Prom)     Admin Clerk II            10/02/02        Workman

Snider, Voncile G.         Cust Worker I            09/23/02         Pine Forest

Walders, Valerie            Fd Service Asst I       08/22/02*        Escambia High

Warren, George Ann (Prom)    Tea Asst Spec    09/30/02         Ernest Ward

Weeks, Tyler P.        Cust Worker I         09/05/02       Bailey Mid

Wilkerson, Roderick      Cust Worker I       09/13/02        Escambia High

Woodward, Orlando        Sch Bus Oper        09/30/02       Transportation

Zisa, Susan         Sch Bus Oper          09/23/02          Transportation

 

*Employee documents incomplete at September Agenda deadline.

 

b.   Resignations/Retirements

NAME                    JOB TITLE                   EFF DATE              LOCATION

Benson, Gerard        Painter I                        09/27/02                   Maintenance

Clemons, Charlotte     Tea Asst Spec             09/10/02                   Bailey Mid

Holley, Mary G. (Ret)      Admin Clerk II       09/30/02                 Brentwood El

Hudson, Sharon            Tea Asst Spec           08/30/02*                Bratt Elem

Lamy, Mary                   Tea Asst Spec          09/06/02                  Brownsville

Leonard, Ethel (Ret)        Fd Service Mgr I      09/20/02                 Edgewater

Tucker, Irish                    Fd Service Asst I     09/09/02                Edgewater

Walton, Candace             Sch Bus Oper          10/04/02              Transportation

 

*Resignation documentation received after September Agenda deadline.

 

c.   Terminations

Salter, Glynn    Cust Worker I       08/30/02      Pine Forest     

 

d.       Suspensions

-None

 

e.     Dismissals     

-None

 

f.    Leave of Absence    

Feacher, Cheryl        Sch Bus Oper/Trans       09/30/02-12/20/02     Maternity*

Wadsworth, Claudia           Adm Clk II/Pine Mead         09/17/02-11/06/02            Medical

Whiten, Tamara         Adm Clk II/G Stone           09/27/02-01/02/03      Personal

*FMLA

 

g.   Special Requests

-None

 

3.     Risk Management

a.     Vehicle Accident Claim Settlement

 

4.     Employee Services

-No items submitted

 

5.    Affirmative Action

-No items submitted           

 

D.    Purchasing   

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

2.    Bid Extension / Renewal: Diplomas, Bid #000802

3.    Annual Agreement Renewal: Professional Services – R&J Business Associates, Inc.

4.    Dell Computers for Ransom and Ernest Ward Middle Schools, Pensacola, Tate and Pine Forest High Schools

5.    Instructional Teaching Module for West Florida High of Technology

6.    Advanced Placement Testing Materials for Pensacola High School

7.    Agreement for Temporary Employment Services (Landrum Staffing Services)

8.    Lightspan Educational Software for Semmes Elementary School

9.    Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #240201

10.  Emergency Roof Repairs to Carpenter Shop Due to Storm Damage (Tropical Storm Hanna) – Notification Only

11.   Emergency Roof Repairs to Brown Barge Middle School Due to Storm Damage (Tropical Storm Hanna) – Notification Only

12.    Bid Award: Ransom Middle School Entrance Road

13.    Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #230102 (R.D. Ward Construction Company, Inc.)

14.     Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #231192 (Reynolds Construction Company, Inc.)

15.      Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #235548 (A.E. New Jr., Inc.)

16.      Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #235750 (Greenhut Construction Company, Inc.)

17.      Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #230101 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc.)

18.     Change Notice #6 to Purchase Order #234699 (A.E. New Jr., Inc.)

19.      Change Notice #7 to Purchase Order # 231990 (Reynolds Construction Company, Inc.)

20.     Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #234703 (Reynolds Construction Company, Inc.)

21.     Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #238319 (All-South Subcontractors, Inc.)

 

E.      Operations

1.   Facilities Planning

A.  Final Payments

1.   Asbestos Abatement at Escambia High School

2.   Addition to the Cafeteria at Wedgewood Middle School

3.    C.A. Weis Elementary School Drainage, Phase I

4.    Installation of VAV Ductwork at the J.E. Hall Center

5.    Media Center and Classroom Addition at Ferry Pass Elementary School

6.    Escambia High School Track Re-paving

7.    Brownsville Middle School HVAC Renovations for Wings 200 and 300

8.    Additions and Renovations at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School

9.     Fire Alarm Improvements at Bellview Elementary School

B.     Miscellaneous

1.      Pensacola-Escambia County Governmental Authority (GCA) Property Conveyance

2.      Lease Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Brett Ward

3.      Easement for Electric Service for K-8 Molino School

4.      Property Purchase from Catherine Adams for Pensacola High School

5.      Leasing Petree Center to ARC-Gateway

6.      Spot Survey for Petree Pre-K Center

7.       Spot Survey for A.A. Dixon Elementary School

8.       Spot Survey for Beggs Educational Center

9.       Spot Survey for Judy Andrews Pre-K Center

2.      School Food Services

A.     Miscellaneous

1.    Child-Care Food Program Meal Service Agreement with Escambia County School Board and School Food Services

2.    State of Florida Department of Health Child Care Food Program FY 2002-2003 Contract

3.    Transportation

A.   Miscellaneous

ADD        1.  Annual Bus Purchase

4.      Maintenance

-No items submitted

 

F.     Student Transfers

 

G.     Internal Auditing

1.      internal Funds

a)      Byrneville Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02

b)     A.A. Dixon Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02

c)      Ensley Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02

d)      Hallmark Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02

e)     Oakcrest Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02

f)       Pensacola Beach Elementary School for fiscal year 2001-02

g)      Roy Hyatt Environmental Center for fiscal year 2001-02

h)      Tate High School for fiscal year 2001-02

2.      Inventory Adjustment Reports

3.      Other

-No items submitted

 

VI.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS

-No items submitted

 

VII.   NEW BUSINESS

A.   PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

a.    Permission to Advertise  

1.   Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.04(4) – Recruitment and Selection of Administrative/Professional Personnel

2.   Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-2.06 – Personnel Contracts and Conditions

3.    Notice of Intent to Advertise Amendment to School District Rule 6Gx17-1.07(2) – Audit Committee

 

b.     Permission to Adopt     

- No items submitted

 

B.    ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

1.   Comparison of Application of Rules and Regulations (FHSAA/Administrative) as they Pertain to High School and Middle School Athletes – Linda Finkelstein

 

C.    ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

1.    Student Recommendations

(1) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-07-862 be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester of the 2002-2003 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.

(2) Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-08-601 be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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.

(3)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-09-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 due process committee, student number 03-10-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year.  I 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 03-12-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester of the 2002-2003 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 03-13-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year.  It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(7)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-14-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester of the 2002-2003 school year.  I further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alterna­tive educa­tional program exclusive of regular school placement.  Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

(8)    Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-16-411  be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 03-17-411  be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 03-20-1251 be expelled from all public sch­ools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 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 03-21-1251 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 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 03-22-851, be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 03-23-561 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are conclud­ed, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommenda­tion regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student.  The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

(14)   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 03-24-521 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are conclud­ed, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommenda­tion regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student.  The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

(15)   Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 03-25-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 03-26-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 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 03-27-591 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 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 03-30-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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 03-31-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 2002-2003 school year and all of the 2003-2004 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.

2.    Professional Appointment

ADD          3.    Policy for Acceptable Materials for Use in School Public Performances

 

D.   ITEMS FROM THE GENERAL COUNSEL

1.   Contract Renewals for Legal Services between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and the following: 

a)   Steven J. Baker, Esquire (Risk Management Self-Insured Program)

b)   Robert W. Kievit, Esquire - Kievit, Kelly & Odom (Real Property)

c)   Joseph M. Hammons, Esquire - Hammons, Longoria & Whittaker, P.A. (Worker’s Comp and Superintendent)

 

VIII.   ADJOURNMENT