ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
J.E. HALL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER
ROOM 160
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
AGENDA
OCTOBER 22, 2002
(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:
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. (Workers Comp and Superintendent)
VIII. ADJOURNMENT