ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Regular Meeting at 7:01 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administrative Building, 215 West Garden Street, with the following present:
Chairman: Dr. Elmer Jenkins Vice Chairman: Dr. John DeWitt
Members: Mrs. Barbara Morris
School Board Attorney: Mr. Louis F. Ray, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
The invocation was given by Dr. John DeWitt, Board Vice Chairman, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Linda West, Administrative Secretary to the School Board. Chairman Jenkins stated that Mr. Jim Bailey, School Board Member, District I, was recuperating from surgery and could not be present tonight. Mrs. Vanette Webb, School Board Member, District 5, was absent due to illness.
Superintendent May asked Ms. Carolyn Spooner, Principal, Coach Greg Blackmon, and Varsity Baseball Team members to come forward as he read the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the members of the varsity baseball team at J.M. Tate High School were leaders in the classroom and role models for other students, setting the standard for good sportsmanship and commitment; and
WHEREAS, the team was the Coca-Cola Classic Tournament Champions, the State Classic Tournament Champions, Class 6A District 1 Champions, Regional Champions, and Class 6A State Champions; finishing their season with a 32-3 record; and
WHEREAS, Greg Blackmon, head coach of the varsity team, was selected as 6A Coach of the Year in Florida, as well as overall Coach of the Year for the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Frankie McGill, Bruce Pelfry, and David Wiggins were awarded placement on the first Team All-State, and Erik Smallwood and Tim Merritt received Honorable Mention All-State Team;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby take this means to publicly recognize Mr. Greg Blackmon, coach of the varsity team, and all of the other players for their outstanding season;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Tate High School to be displayed with honor.
Adopted this 23rd day of June, 1998.
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt this resolution, was unanimously approved.
Mr. May asked Ms. Nettie Eaton, Principal, and Coach Jeffrey Edgar to come forward as he read a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Crites, Middleburg, Florida, who recently hosted members of the weight lifting team in their home for lunch, as the team was returning home from a tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Crites, former residents of Escambia County, thanked the team for their visit and expressed that Coach Edgar, staff, and team are a credit to Escambia County.
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Instructional
8. Special Requests
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
VI. FINANCE
7. Submission of Budget Amendments.
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
VII. PURCHASING
A. AWARD BIDS
DELETE: 6.4 Pool Repairs at Washington High
School
B. AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND PURCHASE
3.2 Full HVAC Annual Maintenance Agreement Renewal (Maintenance)
3.4 Full HVAC Annual Maintenance Agreement Renewal (Maintenance)
6.2 Architectural Services for Classroom Additions at Escambia High School
6.3 Architectural Services for Classroom Additions at Pensacola High School
6.4 Architectural Services for Classroom Additions at Pleasant Grove Elementary School
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
C. MISCELLANEOUS
6.3 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #165336 (A. E. New, Jr., Incorporated)
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
2. MISCELLANEOUS
a. EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY
CORRECT: Request Board approval of the Five-Year Educational Plant Survey submittal to the
Department of Education in Tallahassee.
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
DELETE: b. QUIT CLAIM DEED TRANSFER OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
Request Board approval of Quit Claim Deed to transfer
Right-of-Way on the south property line of Warrington Elementary
School.
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTE: Item #10 (Student Number 98-265-951), Request Formal Hearing
4. Ratification of the Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE); Escambia Education Association Support Personnel Association (EESPA); and Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association 1998-99 Contracts.
SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to adopt the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
The following item was moved forward:
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
2. Approval of administrative appointments effective July 1, 1998.
Mr. May recognized Ms. Janice Williamson, Ms. Linda Maletsidis, and Mr. Jeff Garthwaite. Motion was made by Mrs. Morris and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the following administrative appointments effective July 1, 1998:
FROM TO PG/STEP
Garthwaite, Jeff Asst Prin/Warrington Mid Principal/Warrington Mid PG 13/1
Maletsidis, Linda Asst Elem Prin/Myrtle Grove Principal/Pleasant Grove PG 11/1
Williamson, Janice Principal/Warrington Mid Principal/Ferry Pass Mid PG 13/9
The motion was unanimously approved.
(Backup filed with XI. Items from the Superintendent, Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L).
The meeting returned to the regular agenda order.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the minutes for the 5/22/98 Regular Board Workshop and the 5/26/98 Regular Board Meeting, was unanimously approved.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
1. 6Gx17-7.14 ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CRIME AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve this rule for advertising, was unanimously approved.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit A)
B. Permission to Adopt
1. 6Gx17-2.15 ANNUAL LEAVE
3. 6Gx17-2.17 SICK LEAVE
4. 6Gx17-2.30 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
5. 6Gx17-2.36 DROP - DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM
6. 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to adopt the rules (Item Numbers 1-6 as submitted), was unanimously approved.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B)
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Mrs. Morris and seconded by Dr. DeWitt. Dr. DeWitt pulled IX.2 for separate motion on an amendment.
IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS
This item was approved as submitted.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Instructional
Approved:
1. Appointments
Allen, Michelle Escambia 6/03/98 JAGS Grant
Elligan, Janice Hallmark 7/13/98 L Hayes, In Sch Transfer
Marvray, Vivian Pensacola 5/27/98 JAGS Grant
2. Resignations
Adkins, Kimberly Barrineau Park 7/31/98
Ballas, Trisha Brentwood Mid 7/31/98
Banes, Karen Escambia 6/02/98
Banimohammadi, Mina ESEAL 7/31/98
Bell, Susan Beulah 6/15/98 (was on LOA)
Bennett, Linda Workman 7/31/98
Burch, Bonnie FDLRS 7/31/98
Campbell, Margaret Warrington Elem 7/31/98
Cerio, Donna Montclair 6/02/98
Coats, Judith Oakcrest 6/02/98 (was on LOA)
Collier, Pamela Bailey 7/31/98
Dileo, Michael Washington 6/02/98
Estrada, Yadira Pensacola 7/31/98
Facemire, Mary Bailey 6/02/98
Foster, Minnie Pensacola 7/31/98
Griffith, Lynda Bailey 7/31/98
Groton, Lisa Brentwood Mid 7/31/98
Hagan, Shanna Lakeview 6/02/98 (was on LOA)
Hollyfield, Harriet Montclair 6/02/98
Jernigan, Toni Bellview Mid 7/31/98
Levins, Sandra Woodham 6/02/98
Lewis, Shelley Yniestra 5/28/98
Liprie, Rebecca Montclair 7/31/98
Matuszek, Susan Lincoln Park 6/02/98
Melville, Laura McArthur 7/31/98
Moulton, Catherine Bailey 6/02/98
Nicolet, John Pine Forest 6/02/98
Parker, Christy West Pensacola 7/31/98
Perry, Harriet Northview 7/31/98
Sanders, Gloria Warrington Elem 6/02/98 (was on LOA)
Sims, Emily Escambia 6/02/98
Stephens, Debra Woodham 7/31/98
Taylor, Brenda McArthur 6/02/98
Whitehurst, M Hayden Lincoln Park 6/02/98
Wolfe, Heather Pine Forest 6/02/98
Wortendyke, Dusty Brown Barge 6/02/98
3. Retirees
Adams, Elainia Pleasant Grove 6/30/98
Alford, Mae Beggs 6/02/98
Belcher, Mattie Woodham 6/30/98
Bell, Margaret Ferry Pass Elem 6/30/98
Brunson, Willie VT 6/30/98
Clark, Marietta Ferry Pass Mid 6/02/98
Collins, Harry Beggs 6/02/98
Fillingim, William Ferry Pass Mid 6/30/98
Freeman, Daniel Science 6/30/98
Grund, Anne Bellview Elem 6/02/98
Hindman, Raymond Spencer Bibbs 6/30/98
Johnson, Hilda Jim Allen 6/30/98
Matson, James Escambia 6/30/98
McKeon, John Pine Forest 6/02/98
McWilliams, Cleveland VT 6/30/98
Moorer, Frank Custodial Dept 6/30/98
Register, Donna ESE/Homebound 6/02/98
Souza, Richard Pensacola 6/02/98
Stage, Bobby George Stone 6/30/98
Stucky, Jena Cordova Park 7/31/98
Williams, Malachi Title I 6/30/98
Wilson, Carol Woodham 6/02/98
4. Teachers Returning from Leave of Absence
Densmore, Sandra Navy Point 7/13/98
Steele, Nisha Navy Point 6/05/98
5. Transfers
None at this time.
6. Requests for Leave With Pay
Adkins, Pamela Bailey 5/8 Professional/EEA
Andrews, Patricia Hellen Caro 5/7 Professional/EEA
Barlas, Laura Edgewater 6/1 Jury duty
Bell, Bobby Ferry Pass Elem 4/27;5/4 Jury duty
Berg, Leanne Ensley 5/8 Professional/EEA
Bosso, Cynthia Woodham 5/7 Professional/EEA
Breakall, Kathy Bailey 5/7 Professional/EEA
Brown, Deborah Ferry Pass Mid 5/8 Professional/EEA
Caver, Cathy Oakcrest 5/7 Professional/EEA
Cox, Gene Yniestra 4/27,28 Jury duty
Crowder, Jean Westgate Ctr 4/21,28 Professional
Dean, John Lincoln Park 4/27,28 Jury duty
DeCosta, Mary Woodham 5/7 Professional/EEA
DeShields, Heather Pleasant Grove 4/27,30;5/1 Jury duty
Diamond, Marie Ferry Pass Elem 4/20 Jury duty
Dickenson, Denise Scenic Heights 5/8 Professional/EEA
Encinias, Hugh Warrington Mid 5/18,28 Jury duty
Exner, Bonnie Ransom 5/7 Professional/EEA
Exner, Craig Pensacola 5/7 Professional/EEA
Ezell, Pat Cook 5/12,26 Jury duty
Frazier, Thomas Bailey 4/15 Jury duty
Gibbs, Melissa George Stone 4/20 Jury duty
Godwin, Laurie Montclair 5/7 Professional/EEA
Golovko, Rebecca Suter 4/27,29 Jury duty
Hackett, Brian Pensacola 5/7 Professional/EEA
Haley, Barbara Pensacola 4/20,23,28 Jury duty
Harris, Linda McMillan 5/7 Professional/EEA
Harrison, Bobbie Washington 5/26 Jury duty
Harrison, Dawn Hallmark 5/11 Jury duty
Hill, Shirley Semmes 5/7 Professional/EEA
Hoffman, Johnnie Bailey 5/8 Professional/EEA
Hogle, Emily Tate 6/1 Jury duty
Holloway, Judy Longleaf 5/7 Jury duty
Holmes, Ruth Jim Allen 5/8 Professional/EEA
Hughes, Barbara Brownsville 5/8 Professional/EEA
Husbands, Gail Ensley 5/8 Professional/EEA
Jackson, Brenda Bailey 5/18 Jury duty
Jackson-Williams, Madonna Warrington Mid 5/8,12-15 Professional/EEA
Jenks, Christy West Pensacola 5/11 Jury duty
Johnson, Hilda Jim Allen 5/7 Professional/EEA
Jones, Daniel Ransom 4/28 Jury duty
Knowlton, Byron Westgate Ctr 5/8 Professional/EEA
Knowlton, Cynthia Escambia 5/8 Professional/EEA
Lincoln, Gary Warrington Mid 4/20,22 Jury duty
Linker, Barbara Finance 4/6 Jury duty
Marini, Renee Myrtle Grove 5/11,27 Jury duty
Matson, James Ins Tech 5/11 Jury duty
Mayo, Josephine Pensacola 4/27 Jury duty
McCulley, Nettie Bailey 5/11 Jury duty
McLaughlin, D. S. Boys Base 5/8 Professional/EEA
McLaughlin, Jonnie Spencer Bibbs 5/7 Professional/EEA
Merkerson, Billie George Stone 4/20,23 Jury duty
Milner, Cynthia McArthur 5/4 Jury duty
Morton, Karen West Pensacola 5/8 Subpoena
Murphy, Jamie Jim Allen 5/4 Jury duty
Myles, Clarence Weis 4/27 Jury duty
Nicolich, Lynn Bellview Elem 4/27,29,30 Jury duty
Peck, Sharion Longleaf 6/1 Jury duty
Roby, Deborah Semmes 5/7 Professional/EEA
Rohan, David PATS 5/7 Professional/EEA
Roland, Marilyn Semmes 5/7 Professional/EEA
Roland, Raymond Woodham 5/7 Professional/EEA
Savage, Marvin Pensacola 5/29;6/1 Military
Saxton, James ESEAL 4/29 Jury duty
Saxton, James ESEAL 5/7 Professional/EEA
Shannon, Ruth Brentwood Mid 4/21 Professional/EEA
Shields, Susan Westgate Ctr 5/7,29 Professional/EEA
Silivos, Paula Lincoln Park 5/26 Jury duty
Skillman, Sandra Brownsville 5/7 Professional/EEA
Snee, Charles Pine Forest 5/14,15 Military
Stevens, Diane Homebound 5/7 Professional/EEA
Tate, Marion Suter 5/8 Professional/EEA
Taylor, Alfreda Semmes 5/7 Professional/EEA
Terrell, Kathy Ferry Pass Mid 5/7 Professional/EEA
Vincent, William Woodham 5/8 Professional/EEA
Williams, Brenda Myrtle Grove 5/8 Professional/EEA
Wolcott, Mark Westgate Ctr 5/7 Professional/EEA
7. Requests for Leave Without Pay
Adkison, Donna McArthur 5/15 Illness
Arnold, Rachel Lipscomb 3/31 Illness
Ashford, Laura Judy Andrews 5/13 Illness
Bagley, Leigh Brownsville 5/19 Illness
Bailey, Ingrid Bellview Elem 4/22;5/5 Personal
Baker, Tracy Westgate Ctr 5/22,25;6/1,2 Illness
Ball, Lynn Semmes 5/7,8 Illness
Banes, Karen Escambia 4/24;5/4 Illness
Banimohammadi, Mina ESEAL 4/23 Illness
Barton, Tammy Ransom 5/22 Personal
Beasley, Brenda Semmes 4/23,24;5/27 Illness
Bello, Jan Navy Point 4/24 Illness
Bello, Jan Navy Point 4/29,30;5/1,4 Personal
Bennett, Jane Sherwood 5/15 Personal
Bergosh, Carissa Bellview Elem 4/24 Personal
Blackwelder, Joyce Scenic Heights 4/20-22 Personal
Bland, Bonne Washington 4/3,21;5/4,5,14 Illness
Blohme, Jodi West Pensacola 5/4,12,25 Illness
Boudreaux, Susan Warrington Elem 4/22-5/4,8,21,22,27 Illness
Boyd, Bonnie Longleaf 5/28,29 Personal
Bradley, David Escambia 4/29,30;5/13,22 Illness
Bremer, Judy Bailey 4/23,24 Illness
Bright, Twana Ransom 4/24;/21 Illness
Brinson, Sheldon Petree Pre-K 3/20;4/3;5/1 Illness
Brune, Steven Pensacola 4/28 Illness
Burton, Kimberly Suter 4/23,28,29,30 Illness
Bzdick, Terri West Pensacola 4/21;5/8,11,19,25 Illness
Calder, Janette Scenic Heights 4/30;5/5,19,20 Illness
Calloway, Tammy Bratt 5/5-7,15 Illness
Caraway, Joni Washington 4/6 Illness
Cassady, Sarah Century Elem 4/29;5/13-15 Illness
Chahine, Ilham Pine Forest 5/1 Personal
Charley, Carolyn Edgewater 4/29 Illness
Chivington, Sheri Tate 5/13 Illness
Clark, Linda Cook 5/7-15,27-6/1 Illness
Clark, Marietta Ferry Pass Mid 5/1,4 Personal
Cole, Gloria Woodham 3/16,23,304/20,28;5/4,5,13 Illness
Coleman, Christine Brentwood Mid 5/12 Illness
Collins, Linda Pine Meadow 4/8,24-5/1 Illness
Collinsworth, Harley ESEAL 4/17,24 Personal
Cooper, Dawn Judy Andrews 4/23;5/11 Illness
Corrigan, Anne West Pensacola 4/30;5/1,22 Illness
Crave, S Quinn Warrington Elem 4/6,9 Illness
Crow, Ellen Bellview Mid 4/20 Illness
Culbertson, Esther Tate 5/18-20 Personal
Davis, Ann Workman 5/1 Personal
Dickey, Janna Ernest Ward 5/4 Illness
Dileo, Michael Washington 4/30;5/1,18 Personal
Dunlap, Deanna Sid Nelson 5/25-27 Illness
Edwards, Anne Longleaf 4/1,20-5/22 Maternity
Enquist, Marcia Workman 5/8,14,15 Personal
Epperson, Mary Beggs 4/8 Illness
Facemire, Mary Bailey 5/22 Personal
Fellgren, Kathy Warrington Elem 4/8;5/1,7,13 Personal
Ferrara, Julie Bellview Elem 4/22 Illness
Fetsko, Kathy Hellen Caro 5/12,13 Illness
Fewell, Jason Escambia 5/1,6,12,15 Illness
Fisher, Carolyn Navy Point 1998-99 Sch Yr Childrearing
Fletcher, Kathy Scenic Heights 4/21 Illness
Fowler, Rita Brentwood Elem 4/30 Illness
Frierdich, Christina Bailey 5/18 Illness
Fulford, Elizabeth West Pensacola 5/5 Illness
Garth, Joan ESE 4/30-5/8 Illness
Gatwood, Ashley Navy Point 4/21 Illness
Geeslin, Sharon Byrneville 5/14 Personal
George, Deborah Beggs 5/12,14 Personal
Geurin, Stephanie McMillan 3/23-4/3;5/18,21 Illness
Gibson, Vivian Pine Forest 5/7 Illness
Gilley, Bernice Bellview Mid 4/24,27;5/15 Illness
Gilmore, Annie Northview 5/5-6/2 Maternity
Godwin, Susan Cordova Park 5/15 Personal
Green, Datasha Spencer Bibbs 5/21,22 Personal
Hall, Sarah Ransom 5/8 Illness
Harrison, Avis Hallmark 5/11 Illness
Harvey, Betty Ensley 4/24,27 Personal
Hedin, Blythe Yniestra 3/26;4/7,22-24 Illness
Hill, Dawn Woodham 5/1 Illness
Holloway, Judy Longleaf 3/20 Illness
Huggins, Joy Myrtle Grove 4/30 Personal
Ingram, Sandra Ferry Pass Mid 4/27 Illness
Jamison, Denise Bailey 1998-99 Sch Yr Professional
Johnson, Debra Century Elem 4/27;5/18 Illness
Johnson, Johnie Bratt 4/7,24;5/13 Illness
Johnson, Nicole Montclair 5/25-6/2 Personal
Julian, Patricia Westgate Ctr 5/1-6 Personal
Kaechele, Annette Hellen Caro 5/12,21 Illness
Kattau, Kandace Workman 4/30 Illness
Kennedy, Elizabeth Semmes 5/11 Illness
Kennedy, Linda Washington 5/15 Personal
King, Debra Petree Pre-K 5/5 Illness
King, Hugh Ferry Pass Mid 4/28,29;5/8,28;6/2 Personal
King, Michael Bellview Elem 4/9,30;5/4,11 Illness
Krichi, Ahmed Homebound 4/20,21 Illness
Kyle, David Westgate Ctr 5/5 Personal
Lacy, Ginger Byrneville 4/28 Illness
Langnau, Pat George Stone 3/18;4/23,24 Personal
Larson, Joyce Pine Forest 5/27 Illness
Lee, Martha Wedgewood 4/23,24 Illness
Leonard, Melinda Judy Andrews 4/7,22 Illness
Lincoln, Gary Warrington Mid 5/4 Personal
Little, Rita Pine Meadow 4/24;5/6 Illness
Loyed, Evelyn Washington 4/7,8;5/22 Personal
Lund, Rebecca Longleaf 4/8;5/19,20 Illness
Manderson, Jacqueline Escambia 5/1-15 Maternity
Marucci, Linda Scenic Heights 5/7 Illness
Matuszek, Susan Lincoln Park 4/21 Illness
McCorvey, Debra Myrtle Grove 4/24 Personal
McCorvey, John Pine Forest 5/21,22 Illness
McDaniel, Elaine Pine Forest 4/28;5/11,15,18-20;6/1,2 Illness
McFadden, Dawn Westgate Ctr 3/24;4/28,29-5/1,4,15 Illness
McFarland, Angela Brentwood Mid 5/4,20 Illness
McGee, Alison Yniestra 5/15 Personal
McLeod, Ben Tate 5/6-6/2 Illness
Mead, Jane Holm 5/26 Personal
Meletti, Stephanie Bellview Mid 5/27,28 Personal
Merkerson, Billie George Stone 3/26,27 Illness
Merritt, Nicole McMillan 5/14 Personal
Middlebrooks, Martha Pensacola Beach 3/16;4/24-5/1,6,7 Illness
Monish, Nancy Escambia 5/8,11 Personal
Moulton, Catherine Bailey 5/1,4,29-6/2 Personal
Mullins, Shari Escambia 4/24 Illness
Neron, Catherine Semmes 5/19 Illness
Nettles, Regenia Ensley 5/21 Illness
Nover, Phyllis Wedgewood 5/5,25,28,29 Illness
Olsen, Karen Homebound 4/27 Illness
Padgett, Amy Brentwood Elem 5/22 Personal
Parker, Daniel Ins Tech 4/2 Personal
Patrick, Jamie Weis 4/20,21;5/8 Illness
Peacock, Linda Carver 4/29;5/12,14 Illness
Peake, Dana Longleaf 4/20 Illness
Peek, Christina Judy Andrews 4/30 Illness
Penton, Heather Navy Point 4/24-5/15 Personal
Poff, Terri Brownsville 5/1-6/2 Illness
Polk, Jennifer Pine Forest 5/5 Personal
Pope, Larry Lakeview 5/25-27 Illness
Pote, Margaret Myrtle Grove 4/23,24,30; Illness
5/1,7,8,14,15,22,28,29;6/2
Powers, Pamela Pleasant Grove 5/22 Personal
Pretto, Tebra Tate 4/29;5/18 Illness
Pride, Edith Dixon 4/7;5/4-8;6/2 Illness
Pritchett, Vicki Ransom 4/20-22;5/4 Illness
Purify, Anner Bellview Mid 4/24,27 Illness
Rea, Michelle Ensley 4/20 Personal
Renfro, Rebecca Carver 5/22 Illness
Richardson, Sondra Brownsville 5/4,22 Illness
Riegle, Marilyn Edgewater 4/27;6/1,2 Illness
Ripple, Dawn Pleasant Grove 5/4-7 Personal
Roberson, Minnie George Stone 4/24 Personal
Roberts, Edna Pleasant Grove 4/20-5/1 Illness
Roland, Raymond Woodham 3/20,27,30;4/27;5/8,13 Personal
Romine, Sheila Oakcrest 4/30;5/1 Illness
Rose, Bobby Wedgewood 5/21 Illness
Rufus, Paula Montclair 5/13 Illness
Ryle, Charles Bellview Mid 5/6 Illness
Sanders, Susan Oakcrest 5/13-15,21-6/2 Maternity
Secord, Mary Barrineau Park 5/14 Illness
Seales, Walter Tate 5/1 Personal
Seitz, Freida Spencer Bibbs 5/5 Illness
Sexton, Cee-em Montclair 4/6-6/2 Maternity
Shires, Ramona McArthur 5/18 Personal
Shuman, Robin Cordova Park 5/13,21 Illness
Sims, Emily Escambia 5/12 Illness
Sjolander, Elsa Cook 5/1 Personal
Snee, Charles Pine Forest 4/9 Personal
Spirakis, Sonja McMillan 2/18;3/31;5/11 Illness
Stinson, Tammye Warrington Elem 5/22 Personal
Strother, Cody Pine Forest 3/16;5/11,12,20 Illness
Swinney, Darryl Oakcrest 4/8,9 Personal
Sykes, Chanda Tate 5/1 Personal
Tanner, Donella Bellview Elem 5/29-6/2 Personal
Tanner, Tyronne Tate 5/1 Illness
Taylor, Catherine Workman 5/25 Personal
Terrell, Valeria McMillan 3/27;5/7,21 Illness
Thomas, Tiffany Wedgewood 4/23 Personal
Thomsen, Tim Bailey 5/13 Illness
Tweeddale, Catherine Woodham 4/9 Personal
Vail, Kathleen Title I 5/5-15 Illness
Vannerson, Judith McArthur 5/15 Personal
Venettozzi, Robin Tate 5/29-6/2 Personal
Vickory, Mary Tate 5/21 Illness
Waddell, Marianne Beggs 3/20,23,24;4/24,27;5/6-8,15 Illness
Waddell, Sandra Cook 5/14,15 Illness
Wallace, Tamela Lipscomb 3/11,12,16,18,19 Illness
Ware, Catherine Bellview Mid 5/25 Personal
Warwick, Kellie Navy Point 4/22,28 Illness
Welch, Amy Longleaf 3/19;5/18 Illness
Wheeler, Carleen West Pensacola 5/7 Illness
Whipple, Suzette Ferry Pass Mid 5/27 Personal
Wiggins, Janice West Pensacola 5/6,13 Illness
Wiggins, Rebecca Woodham 5/22 Personal
Williams, Brenda Myrtle Grove 5/7 Personal
Willis, Susan Edgewater 5/15 Personal
Wilson, Olyneitha Brownsville 5/26-29 Illness
Wolfe, Heather Pine Forest 5/15,18 Illness
Woodward, Paula Woodham 3/23,24;4/8 Illness
Young, Jan Holm 6/2 Maternity
8. Special Requests
(1) Request approval for the following teachers to teach out-of-field during summer school:
Haas, Michael Washington
Mignerey, Kristen Brentwood Elem
Gingrey, Paul George Stone
Brown, Bob George Stone
Cowart, Gary Pensacola High
Moberly, Jack Pensacola High
Williams, David Pensacola High
(2) The following additional personnel will be teaching summer school:
Bithos, Maria Pine Meadow
Boseman, Barbara Brentwood Elem
Breakall, Kathy Bailey
Brent, Gloria West Pensacola
Brittain, James ReDirections
Brown, Juliette Bellview Elem
Bryan, Paul West Pensacola
Burton, Delores Northview
Byrd, Bonnie Bellview Elem
Cain, Sherdina Wedgewood
Cobb, Linda Warrington Elem
Collins, Linda Hospital/Homebound
Collins, Pamela Holm
Cristofoletti, Helen Jim Allen
Denecke, Tara Spencer Bibbs
Dixon, Donna Cordova Park
Flagg, Susan Spencer Bibbs
Goldbach, Molly Pine Forest
Golovko, Rebecca Cordova Park
Hendrieth, Paula Holm
Hooper, Anne Hellen Caro
Hunter, Benjamin Washington
Jackson, Brenda Bailey
Kelly, Kristy Ransom
Kennedy, Elizabeth Semmes
Kirkland, Bethany Hellen Caro
Knapp, Jeffrey Ransom
Lamar, Ordeane Brentwood Elem
Lovstrom, Joann Hellen Caro
Massey, Cynthia Oakcrest
May, Charlene Cook
McGuigan, Thomas Bellview Elem
McNair, Donna Pine Meadow
McQueen, Patricia Hellen Caro
Meyer, Robin Brownsville
Mignerey, Kristen Brentwood Elem
Mills, Dan Bratt
Najjar, Alicia Jim Allen
Nettles, Regina Ferry Pass Elem
Newberry, Susan Jim Allen
Nicolich, Lynn Jim Allen
Nixon, Christine Holm
Penesk, Wendy Workman
Petty, Jerrilyn West Pensacola
Prevatte, Lynette Ransom
Rea, Michelle Ferry Pass Elem
Redman, Monica Hellen Caro
Riffenburg, Mary Workman
Roberson, Minnie George Stone
Rogers, Dan West Pensacola
Rustand, Whitney Brownsville
Schreiver, Sharron Cordova Park
Scott, Jimmie Dixon
Scott, Judy Hellen Caro
Schubert, Steven West Pensacola
Shelby, Ethel Dixon
Shipley, Wilburta Semmes
Shockley, Susan Woodham
Smith, Mary Northview
Stalter, Lisa Pine Meadow
Stanfill, Karol Semmes
Stoddard, Sharon Holm
Summerford, Neal Brownsville
Tallman, Vivian McMillan
Tate, Marion Cordova Park
Taylor, Angela Jim Allen
Taylor, Donna Bellview Elem
Taylor, Monica McMillan Comm Lrng Ctr
Taylor, Rhonda Hellen Caro
Teals, Roslyn Myrtle Grove
Thomas, Diane Lakeview
Timms, James Woodham
Tucker, Alicia West Pensacola
Turman, Paula Wedgewood
Whitehurst, Susan Cordova Park
Whitney, Michael Carver
Wiggins, Gloria ReDirections
Wilkerson, Thelma Semmes
Williams, Sharon Ferry Pass Elem
Williams, Stephanie Hellen Caro
Wolcott, Cheryl Bellview Elem
Woodard, Donna Westgate Ctr
Wuest, Carolyn Woodham
(3) Request approval of contract for legal services for Steve Baker, Attorney for the Risk Management Trust.
(4) Correct resignation date from May 28, 1998, to June 2, 1998, on Pamela Ardoin, Certified Interpreter Tutor at Washington High, to coincide with the end of school.
(5) Request approval of Comprehensive Safety Inspections on all sites for the 1997-98 fiscal year and a summary of violations with an estimated cost.
(6) Request approval for Joyce Thomas, Child Care Site Director, to work from June 8 through June 29 at McArthur and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay. (It is practice to provide after school care during summer school.)
(7) Request approval for Christine Harris, Jonnie McLaughlin, Patrice Moody, David Simmons, and Louise Wise, teachers at Spencer Bibbs, to work during the months of June and July and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay. The teachers will be completing curriculum development and budget work for the MSAP grant and will be funded from the MSAP grant.
(8) Request approval for Madison Lon Roberts, visiting teacher, to work for Project Touch from June 23, 1998 through July 31, 1998 and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay. He will be paid from the Project Touch grant.
(9) Request approval for John Bouchard, teacher assigned to the District Administered 18-21 year old work experience program, to work August 3 through August 7, 1998 and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay.
(10) Request approval for James Olnhausen, teacher at Pensacola High, to work from June 3 through June 30 and to be paid from the Alternative Education budget at his regular hourly rate of pay.
(11) Request approval for the following teachers to be hired for Technology Summer Camp from July 6 through July 28, 1998. They will be paid from the MSAP grant and are to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay and are based at Spencer Bibbs:
Armes, Brandi Seitz, Freida
Bobbitt, Geraldine Waters, Dorothy
Schwarz, Teresa Williams, Stella
(12) Request approval for Mabeline James and Terrie Wessel, teachers at Wedgewood, to work four days in June and three days in July to develop the school's 1998-99 Drop-out Prevention Program. They are to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay and are to be funded by the Alternative Education budget.
(13) Request approval for Edward Seitz to work several days during the months of June, July, and August to prepare summer Technology Camp and to provide technology training for students, teachers, and other school staff. He is to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay and will be funded from Title I.
(14) Request approval for the following personnel to work in the Title I Technology Camp from June 1, 1998 through August 7, 1998. They are to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Cronk, Laura Dixon
English, Marian Dixon
Freeman, Diane Dixon
McCandless, Lisa Dixon
McCorvey, Modeste Dixon
Richardson, Sandra Dixon
Clements, Pat Jim Allen
Farish, Connie Jim Allen
Horn, Janet Jim Allen
Niemann, Henrietta Jim Allen
Samaras, Mary Jim Allen
Shattuck, Jane Jim Allen
Hinely, Frances McMillan
Seitz, Edward McMillan
Bello, Jan Navy Point
Davis, Lu Navy Point
Etheredge, Janet Navy Point
Fillingim, Tom Navy Point
Green, Paula Navy Point
Killam, Jan Navy Point
Lake, Carmen Navy Point
Brittain, Norma Sherwood
Emmons, Barbara Sherwood
Jones, Faye Sherwood
Kayir, Judy Sherwood
Prevatte, Judy Sherwood
Robertson, Tammy Sherwood
Watson, Carolyn Sherwood
(15) Request approval to employ two principals to supervise the Pre-Kindergarten Centers for the 1998-99 school year.
(16) Request approval for Frances Gray, teacher at McMillan, to work during the months of June, July and August in the Title I Family Resource Centers and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay.
(17) Request approval of resolution for District Participation in the Panhandle Management Development Network for the 1998-99 school year.
(18) Request approval of agreement between the Panhandle Management Development Network and Florida Association of District School Superintendents.
(19) Request approval of the 1997-98 Annual Update to the Educational Equity Plan as required by the Florida Educational Equity Act.
(20) Correct contract expiration date from May 28 to April 9, 1998, on Susan Junot, year long intern at Montclair.
(21) Approval of expiration of contract date of May 28, 1998, on Tuanminh Pham, year long intern at Navy Point.
(22) Extend contract for Linda West, Administrative Secretary to the School Board, to two years effective July 1, 1998.
(23) Request approval for the following Teachers-in-Charge in the ReDirections Program to work five additional days in the month of June and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Susan Morgan
Tim Stewart
Ken Myers
(24) Request approval that the following resource teachers in Alternative Education work the month of June and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:
Debra Simpkins
Vickie Mathis
Frankie Van Horn
(25) Request approval for Ingrid Liddell to serve as Speech Language Pathologist for Hallmark, Weis, and Navy Point from June 16 through June 26, 1998 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay.
(26) Request approval for Jeffery Welsh to participate in Tate's summer school as the color guard director and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay.
(27) Request approval of the following appointment with assigned paygrade on the professional salary schedule:
Williams, Andre Systems Support Technician I 7/1/98-6/30/99 PG 5/3
(28) Request approval to establish job descriptions and paygrade on the professional salary schedule:
(a) Data Support Technician II
(b) Data Support Technician III
(Positions previously approved at the April 28, 1998 Board meeting.) Positions will be filled by incumbents effective July 1, 1998, consistent with procedures used for other positions approved at April 28, 1998 Board meeting.
(Job Descriptions Housed in the Human Resources Department)
(29) Request approval to abolish the job description for the Data Support Technician Supervisor.
(30) Request approval for Darnell Sims, JTPA Occupational Specialist at George Stone, to work twenty days during the months of June and July and to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay.
(31) Request approval of new Master Inservice Plan for Staff Development Training for 1998-2003.
(32) Request approval for Jacqueline Osborne to work as a guidance counselor at George Stone in the months of June, July and August and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay.
(33) Request approval for Julianne Wright to work as a speech therapist at various schools from June 5 through June 30, 1998 and to be paid at her regular hourly rate of pay.
(34) Request approval of contract for professional services between the Escambia County School District and Joy Frank & Associates from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999.
B. Educational Support Personnel
Approved:
1. Appointments
None at this time.
2. Resignations
Ard, Jimmy Custodial Worker I 5/28/98 Bailey
Bayne, Clemon (Ret) Custodial Supervisor 5/29/98 Wedgewood
Beasley, Sue (Ret) Admin Secretary III 6/30/98 Directors Office
Biles, Margaret (Ret) Custodial Worker I 6/19/98 Brentwood Middle
Brown, Susan (Ret) Food Ser Manager IV 6/30/98 Weis
Brunson, Vera (Ret) Custodial Worker I 5/14/98 Bellview Elem
Cathey, Lorraine Admin School Sec III 5/14/98 Edgewater
Chandler, Melba F. (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/16/98 Pl Grove
Foster, Robert Custodial Worker I 5/12/98 Pensacola High
Gibbs, Mary (Ret) Admin Clerk II 6/30/98 Northview
Griffin, Grenda Teacher Assistant 5/22/98 Weis
Harris, John (Ret) Custodial Worker II 6/30/98 County Office
Le, Khanh Teacher Assistant 5/28/98 Edgewater
Lee, Billy Custodial Worker I 5/22/98 Pensacola High
Lewis, Patricia (Ret) School Bus Operator 6/30/98 Transportation
Marvray, Vivian Admin Clerk II 5/28/98 Beggs
Massey, Jane (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/16/98 Ensley
Matzer, Mary Ann Admin Secretary I 5/29/98 FDLRS
McCastler, Gennie (Ret) Custodial Worker I 6/29/98 Sherwood
Moore, Esther (Ret) School Bus Operator 5/28/98 Transportation
Moring, Winnie (Ret) Admin School Sec I 6/30/98 Tate
Oswald, Patricia (Ret) School Bus Operator 6/30/98 Transportation
Smith, Leslie School Bus Operator 5/28/98 Transportation
Stallworth, Anna (Ret) Asst Food Service Mgr 6/30/98 Washington
Taylor, Gail (Ret) Accounting Spec II 6/26/98 Finance
Tompkins, Ida School Data Spec II 6/30/98 Beulah
Williams, Ervin (Ret) Custodial Worker II 5/28/98 Beggs
3. Terminations
None at this time.
4. Suspensions
Employee #417-90-3924, Teacher Assistant at Bellview Elementary, suspended for five work days without pay effective 5/22/98.
5. Dismissals
None at this time.
6. Leave of Absence
Henry, Janie School Finance Specialist 6/1/98-8/31/98 Medical
Hill, Samantha Admin Clerk II 5/6/98-7/3/98 *Medical
*Request leave as allowed under FMLA.
VI. FINANCE
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of July, 1998.
(Housed in Finance Department)
2. Check Register for the month of May, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)
3. Financial Statement for the month of May, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)
4. Authorized payment of $6,721.35 to Louis F. Ray, Jr., Attorney & Mediator, for legal services performed during the month of May, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)
5. Authorized payment of $5,629.50 to the legal firm of Hammons & Whittaker, P.A., for legal services performed during the month of May, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
6. School Food Services Meal Prices for 1998-99 (information item only).
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)
7. Budget Amendments: BA #8, PART IV - Special Revenues; BA #9, PART I - General Operating Fund.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)
VII. PURCHASING
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J.
Approved:
A. AWARD BIDS
1.0 Schools
"No Items Submitted"
2.0 Administrative Departments
2.1 Auditing Services, RFP #39-98 (Risk Management Accounting)
2.2 Check Printing System, RFP #27-98 (Payroll)
2.3 Request for Proposal to Provide Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits, RFP #22-98 (Risk Management)
3.0 Maintenance and Transportation
3.1 Cleaning & Degreasing Kitchen Exhaust System, Bid #36-98 (Maintenance)
3.2 Pumping of Grease Traps, Bid #40-98 (Maintenance)
3.3 Cleaning Standardization System, Bid #25-98 (Custodial Department)
4.0 Central Warehouse
4.1 Annual Purchasing Agreement for Storage Batteries, Bid #44-98 (Transportation Stores)
4.2 Annual Purchasing Agreement for Recapping Tires, Bid #42-98 (Transportation Stores)
4.3 Diesel Fuel and Gasoline for Motor Vehicles, Bid #45-98 (Transportation Stores)
4.4 Annual Purchasing Agreement for Anti Freeze and Motor Oil, Bid #43-98 (Transportation Stores)
5.0 School Food Services
5.1 Annual Agreement for Fresh Shell & Liquid Whole Eggs, Bid #47-98
5.2 Annual Agreement for Baked Goods, Bid #46-98
5.3 Cleaning Agents for School Food Service, Bid #48-98
5.4 Annual Purchasing Agreement for Cafeteria Paper Supplies, Bid #50-98
5.5 Student Identification Cards, Bid #52-98
5.6 Natural Flavored Beverages and Dairy Products, Bid #51-98
5.7 Processing USDA Commodity Food Items, Bid #53-98
6.0 Facilities Planning
6.1 Emergency Generator for the J. E. Hall Center
6.2 Installation of Storm Shutters at Washington High, Lipscomb Elementary, Woodham High, Northview High, Bellview Middle, Ransom Middle and the J. E. Hall Maintenance Building
6.3 Contract to Furnish and Install Kitchen Equipment, Bid #29-98
B. AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND PURCHASE
1.0 Schools
"No Items Submitted"
2.0 Administrative Departments
2.1 Xerox Copier for Title I
2.2 Software and Equipment Upgrade for Phone Systems (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.3 First Year of a Five Year Lease/Purchase for a Xerox Copier for FDLRS
2.4 Property Casualty Insurance for School District of Escambia County (Risk Management)
2.5 Annual Agreement Renewal for Maintenance of Opscan 10 and 21 Optical Mark Readers (Evaluation Services)
2.6 Fourth Year of a Five Year Annual Maintenance Agreement for Fiber Optic Communication Links (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.7 Annual Software Licensing Agreement for "BESS" Internet Filtering Service (Instructional Technology)
2.8 Annual Agreement Renewal for Local Area Network/Mainframe Software Support for Technological Systems/MIS
2.9 Annual Maintenance and Software Support Agreement Renewal for IBM Mainframe OS390 System (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.10 Annual Maintenance Agreement Renewal for a Xerox Model 5090 Copier for Print Shop
2.11 Navigator Software License Fee (Instructional Technology)
2.12 Annual Agreement to Provide Technical Support for Novell Software/Netware Products (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.13 Renew and Extend the Annual Agreement for Lease of Portable Classrooms and Administration Buildings
2.14 Contract for Security Services (Risk Management)
2.15 Fourth Year of Five Year Lease/Purchase Payment for an IBM TLC Computer Lab at Holm Elementary School
2.16 Third Year of a Multi-Year School Crossing Guards (Risk Management)
2.17 Annual Agreement to Provide Catastrophic Medical and Disability Insurance (Risk Management)
2.18 Maintenance of the Meridian SL1 Phone and Voice Mail Systems (Telecommunications - Technological Systems/MIS)
2.19 Microcomputer Repair and Maintenance Services (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.20 Data Circuits and Frame Relay Service (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.21 Software Support and Maintenance For "TERMS" (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.22 Lexmark Laser Printers for Technological Systems
3.0 Maintenance and Transportation
3.1 Annual Agreement for Paint (Maintenance)
3.2 Full HVAC Annual Maintenance Agreement Renewal (Maintenance)
3.3 Garbage Disposal Agreement (Maintenance)
3.4 Full HVAC Annual Maintenance Agreement Renewal (Maintenance)
3.5 Annual Agreement for Tile (VCT) Flooring (Maintenance)
3.6 Fire Extinguishers (Maintenance)
3.7 Physical Examinations for School Bus Drivers (Transportation)
3.8 Cargo Van for Maintenance
4.0 Central Warehouse
4.1 Multiple Year Maintenance Agreement for Refrigeration Equipment
4.2 Radial Tires (Transportation Stores)
5.0 School Food Services
5.1 Dairy Products for School Cafeterias
5.2 Extension and Renewal of Annual Agreement for Crackers and Chips
5.3 "CAFS" Point of Service Software Support and Maintenance
6.0 Facilities Planning
6.1 Carpet, Tile, and Base at Pensacola High School
6.2 Architectural Services for Classroom Additions at Escambia High School
6.3 Architectural Services for Classroom Additions at Pensacola High School
6.4 Architectural Services for Classroom Additions at Pleasant Grove Elementary School
C. MISCELLANEOUS
1.0 Schools
"No Items Submitted"
2.0 Administrative Departments
2.1 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #168936 (Children Services Center)
2.2 Novell Customer Connections Site License Addendum (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.3 Amendment to Addendum to Cox-SDEC Facilities and Services Agreement (Technological Systems/MIS)
2.4 Addendum to AT&T Contract Tariff Order Form (Technological Systems/MIS)
3.0 Maintenance and Transportation
3.1 Amendment to Prior Board Action: Renewal of Multi-Year Agreement for Lawn Mowing Services (Maintenance)
4.0 Central Warehouse
"No Items Submitted
5.0 School Food Services
"No Items Submitted"
6.0 Facilities Planning
6.1 Change Order #5 to Purchase Order #152841 (Larry Hall Construction Inc.)
6.2 Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #162521 (Jack Moore & Co. Inc.)
6.3 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #165336 (A. E. New, Jr., Incorporated)
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Approved:
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
1. FINAL PAYMENTS
a. KITCHEN HVAC RENOVATIONS AT WORKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Request final payment in the amount of $1,825.00 to Baskerville-Donovan, Inc., Architects, on the above referenced project.
P.O. #141054 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $24,716.00
b. RETROFIT FOR TECHNOLOGY PROJECT AT PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Based upon the recommendation of the Project Engineer who states the project is complete, request final payment in the amount of $39,556.57 to Overstreet Electric Company, Inc., contractor, on the above referenced project.
P.O. #144217 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $331,457.00
2. MISCELLANEOUS
a. EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY
Request Board approval of the Five-Year Educational Plant Survey for submittal to the Department of Education in Tallahassee.
b. DELETED
c. MASTER PLAN FOR ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Request Board approval of the following ranking of firms for architectural services to prepare the above referenced master plan. Also request Board permission to negotiate with highest ranked firm.
1. Sam Marshall Architects
2. Bullock-Tice Associates
3. Quina/Grundhoefer/Royal Architects
4. David Volkert & Associates
5. Caldwell Associates
B. MAINTENANCE
"No items submitted."
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
Backup Material Housed in Curriculum and Instruction Department.
Approved:
1. Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant Application.
2. 1997-98 End of the Year Reports and 1998-99 School Improvement Plans.
Dr. DeWitt presented a proposed amendment to add to the O.J. Semmes Montessori School Improvement Plan as follows:
IDENTIFICATION OF PROBLEM:
A. A large number of students who enter O.J. Semmes have extremely low reading abilities.
B. Ninety-Nine percent of the students from Pensacola Village (housing project) also possess extremely low reading abilities.
C. Results from the 1997 CAT indicates that half of the student body has extremely low reading abilities.
PLANS TO CORRECT DEFICIENCY
1. To send a teacher to be trained in the reading workshop on July 6 - 9 who will train Semmes teachers in August.
2. To direct all teachers to use the District's Reading System and reflect it in lesson plans during the course of 1998-99.
3. To direct all teachers to spend approximately forty-five minutes each day with each group (M, L, H), for a total of two hours and fifteen minutes.
4. To utilize the Accelerated Reading Program which is in place during the 1998-99 school year.
5. To develop an extended day program for all students who scored below the 25th percentile in reading on the CAT. Extended Day Program will focus on reading, writing, and math.
6. To develop a plan for using the expertise of the District's Reading and Math Supervisors to conduct workshops for our staff during the 1998-99 school year.
7. To utilize our ERT (new position) to increase parental involvement by conducting workshops, etc. Also, to increase the number of home visits by teachers.
8. To move our school toward "Year Round School" with a target date of FY 2000.
9. To make some major changes in teacher assignments for 1998-99 school year.
Following discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to add the friendly amendment to the O.J. Semmes Montessori School Improvement Plan for submission to Tallahassee, was unanimously approved.
3. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Grant Application.
4. Cooperative Agreement between Department of Juvenile Justice and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida.
5. Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program Application.
6. Contracts between the School Board of Escambia County and four School-Age Child Care (SACC) Providers:
1. Creative School Age Child Care, Inc.
2. Gulf Wind Council of Camp Fire, Inc.
3. Unique School Age Child Care, Inc.
4. Young Men's Christian Association of Pensacola, Florida, Inc.
7. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida for Youth Placement JTPA-99-03.
8. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, Case Management #JTPA-99-02.
9. Change in the Board approved 1998-99 School-Age Child Care Rates.
10. Postsecondary Adult Fee Schedule.
11. Facility Availability Agreement between Assessment Systems, Inc. and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, George Stone Center.
12. Cooperative Agreement between the School District of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Public Health Unit. (Dental Hygienist)
13. Cooperative Agreement between the School District of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Public Health Unit. (Health Services)
14. Florida Prekindergarten Early Intervention Program.
15. Agreement between Escambia County School Board and Florida Department of Health, Escambia County Health Department. (Even Start Literacy Grant)
16. Project applications: Targeted Assistance & School Wide Project Grant Under Title I and Project Grant for Delinquent or At-Risk Students Under Title I.
17. Florida First Start.
18. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Pensacola Junior College.
19. "Florida Kids' Campaign Against Tobacco" Education and Training Tobacco Prevention Funds.
20. Exceptional Student Education Federal Entitlement Grants Application:
1. IDEA Part B
2. IDEA Part B Preschool
3. IDEA Part B Discretionary
21. Transportation Reimbursement Request for Kandyce Grippi and Cheryl Vernon.
22. Cooperative Agreement and Contract between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Lakeview Center, Inc. 1998-99.
23. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Escambia County Health Department 1998-99.
24. Title VI, Innovative Education Program Strategies Project Application.
25. Weis Owls S.M.I.L.E. Service Matters in the Learning Environment.
X. INTERNAL AUDITING
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K.
Approved:
A. INTERNAL FUNDS
1. Bellview Middle for fiscal year 1996-97
2. Brentwood Elementary for fiscal year 1996-97
3. Brentwood Middle for fiscal year 1996-97
4. O.J. Semmes Elementary for fiscal year 1996-97
5. Ernest Ward Middle for fiscal year 1996-97
B. PROPERTY CONTROL
1. Property Inventory Adjustment Reports
2. Surplus property for cannibalization and scrap
3. Maintenance items for cannibalization and scrap
4. Permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap items
5. Permission to donate school busses to Escambia Charter School, Inc.
The consent agenda was unanimously approved, with an amendment under IX.2 approved by separate motion.
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L.
NOTE: Item #10 (Student Number 98-265-951), Request Formal Hearing
1. INFORMATION ONLY: PTA Presentation
Ms. Jenny Dyess, President for the 1998-99 school year, Escambia County Council PTA, spoke concerning goals for 1998-99 with an emphasis on parental involvement.
2. This item was approved earlier in the meeting (administrative appointments effective 7/1/98).
Mr. May noted as an add-on item that a presentation was given at the workshop yesterday on possible sites for the west side K- 8 school, and he requested Board permission to proceed with surveys, soil testing, and other items necessary to move ahead with Site C (45 acres with 830' fronting Dog Track Road), and to negotiate the price on Site C. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Morris, to accept the Superintendent's recommendation including the opportunity (if the soil testing and all of the tests are satisfactory), to move ahead with negotiations for the final Board vote to purchase when the negotiation is settled. The motion was unanimously approved.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
Mr. Al Randerson, 6521 Antietam Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, spoke in support of proceeding with land acquisition for the west side K-8 school and that the Dog Track Road location would be an excellent alternative to the Bronson Field property.
3. Approval of Interagency Agreement for reporting certain crimes and delinquent acts (re: "Zero Tolerance for Crime and Substance Abuse" -- See III.A.1).
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to approve the Interagency Agreement for reporting certain crimes and delinquent acts, was unanimously approved.
4. Ratification of the Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE); Escambia Education Association Support Personnel Association (EESPA); and Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association (EEC/CA) 1998-99 Contracts.
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to ratify these contracts, was unanimously approved.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director, Escambia NEA, noted this was the second year in a row that the District had a contract settlement before the beginning of the fiscal year, and for the first time, EESPA employees will get 100% reimbursement for sick leave at retirement.
2) Dr. Douglas Garber, Director, Employee Services, commented that the Collaborative Bargaining Council had also set aside $39,000 towards the 100% payout for sick leave reimbursement.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mr. May advised that a request for formal hearing had been presented concerning Item #10. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 5-9, and 11-32, was unanimously approved.
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the appointment of a formal hearing officer for Item #10 (Student Number 98-265-951), was unanimously approved.
5. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-174-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent and will be available until the pending Exceptional Student Education eligibility process has been completed.
6. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 98-234-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-262-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-263-1231 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent and will be available until the pending Exceptional Student Education eligibility process has been completed.
9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 98-264-2032 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.
10. This item was addressed previously and the Board approved appointment of a formal hearing officer relative to the following (Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-265-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program).
11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-266-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-267-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
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 98-268-411 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or 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, student number 98-270-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-271-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-272-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-273-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-274-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-275-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-276-221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
21. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-277-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
22. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-278-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and 1st semester of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-279-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-280-2032 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-281-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-282-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-283-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-285-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-286-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-287-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
31. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-289-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-290-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1997-98 school year and all of the 1998-99 school year and that the student be provided an alternative education program to be available at the discretion of the Superintendent of Schools during the period of expulsion, depending on the qualifications of the student and the availability of such a program.
FOR INFORMATION: Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, gave a brief update regarding Beulah Charter School and advised that Mr. Greg Gibbs, Risk Management, had inspected the building and determined that it met all of the required standards and all of the deficiencies had been resolved. When the Charter Contract for Beulah Academy of Science, Inc., was approved in May, the Board had specified a minimum enrollment of 70 students, and 91 students are currently enrolled. Regarding the racial makeup in the program, 9 of the students enrolled are African American, as well as 4 other minority students, and 13 ESE students. The beginning date for the school to open is July 20, 1998.
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
No items were submitted by the Board.
XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
Mr. Ray stated that at the Board workshop yesterday, the School Board Member from District 5 had questioned an item on his bill for this month, and he clarified that it was for attending the Florida Public Records Management Certification Course at the Florida Institute of Government in Tallahassee. Travel costs totaled about $329, with no charges for the time involved, which was about 18 hours, and prior authorization to attend was given by the School Board Chairman.
XIV. REQUESTS TO APPEAR
There were no requests to appear.
XV. PUBLIC FORUM
The following speakers were recognized:
1. Ms. Tammy Gruenewald, 100 Calloway Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, expressed concern regarding Internet access and what students can see without parents' knowledge. Mr. May assured her that a system is in place that provides all possible safeguards, including shutting off the system.
2. Ms. Sharon G. Davis, 9941 Highway 97, Century, Florida, 32535, thanked the Board for supporting employees and for ratifying the contracts earlier in the meeting.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Prior to adjournment, the following meetings were scheduled: Tuesday, July 14, 1998, 9 a.m., Second Budget Workshop; Thursday, July 23, 1998, 5:30 p.m., Special Board meeting to give permission to advertise the Tentative Budget and Millage; Monday, July 27, 1998, 12:30 p.m., Regular Board Workshop; Tuesday, July 28, 1998, 5:30 p.m., Special Board meeting for Public Hearing/ adoption of Tentative Budget and Millage (the Regular July Board meeting will immediately follow the 5:30 p.m. meeting); and Tuesday, September 8, 1998, 5:30 p.m., Special Board meeting on approval of Annual Financial Report and adoption of Final Budget and Millage. These meetings will be held in the Board Meeting Room in the Administrative Building at 215 West Garden Street.
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
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Superintendent Chairman