ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Regular Meeting at 7:03 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: Mr. Jim C. Bailey
Mrs. Barbara Morris
Mrs. Vanette Webb
School Board Attorney: Mr. Joe Hammons
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
The invocation was given by Dr. John DeWitt, School Board Member, District 4, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Linda West, Administrative Secretary to the School Board. Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney to the Superintendent, was sitting in for Mr. Lou Ray, School Board Attorney, who was absent due to illness.
Mr. May asked Sheriff Jim Lowman, Mr. Fred Aaron, and Ms. Jackie Gray, representing Crime Stoppers, to come forward as he read the resolution:
WHEREAS, it is important to provide a safe learning environment, and students
should take an active role in helping to keep their campus safe; and
WHEREAS, student crime watch programs reduce the presence of drugs,
crime, and violence at schools; and
WHEREAS, Student Crime Stoppers local unit has issued seventy-nine code
numbers to student callers from August, 1997 to May, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Gulf Coast Crime Stoppers is recognized locally as an effective
method of improving campus safety, and recently received international recognition for
the Student Crime Stoppers Public Service Announcements, Crime Stoppers Televised
Reenactment, and the Public Service Television Program Award;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia
County does hereby recognize the week of October 5-9, 1998, as
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does
hereby order a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting
of said Board and a copy be tendered to Jeff Van Camp, Escambia County Sheriff's
Department. Adopted this 22nd day of September, 1998.
Motion by Mr. Bailey, second by Mrs. Morris, to adopt the resolution as read by the
Superintendent, was unanimously approved. Sheriff Jim Lowman expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of the School Board, Superintendent, School District, principals, teachers, and staff.
WORLD FOOD MONTH - FOOD FOR FAMILIES
Mr. May asked Ms. Debbie Fretland, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Manna Food Bank, to come forward as he read the resolution:
WHEREAS, the welfare of our citizens, and of young people in particular, is a concern of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Escambia County recognizes the need for voluntary efforts by citizens to provide for the welfare of others, as well as to supplement the efforts of government to promote the general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the School Board of Escambia County wishes to recognize and to assist the Manna Food Bank in its efforts to relieve hunger in our community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize the month of October, 1998, as
and does hereby encourage administrators, teachers and school children to recognize and support this event.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the School Board of Escambia County does hereby order a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Timothy H. Evans, Director, Manna Food Bank, and to Debbie Fretland, Vice President of the Board of Directors, Manna Food Bank. Adopted this 22nd day of September, 1998.
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously approved.
Mr. May asked Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director, Exceptional Student Education, to come forward as he read the resolution:
WHEREAS, throughout its long history, American education has opened the doors of opportunity for people of all backgrounds and ages; and
WHEREAS, educational programs for exceptional students, including those that have disabilities and those who are gifted, are a significant example of the American principle that every individual be given the opportunity to contribute his or her utmost to the good of the community; and
WHEREAS, the need for further progress in the education of exceptional students is an integral part of the initiative for school improvement and accountability; and
WHEREAS, the 885 teachers and support personnel who are directly involved in the education of exceptional students deserve recognition for the contributions that they make to students;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize the week of October 18-24, 1998, as Exceptional Student Education Week and urges all principals, students, parents and citizens to join in this recognition and show their appreciation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does order a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Yvonne Gray, Director of Exceptional Student Education. Adopted this 22nd day of September, 1998. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Morris, to adopt the resolution as read by the Superintendent, was unanimously approved.
Mr. May asked Mr. James Toomey, Maintenance Mechanic, Washington High School, to come forward to be recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of September. He said that Mr. Toomey has been an employee of the District for five years and has been a tremendous asset demonstrating outstanding skills, work habits, and a pleasant personality. Mr. May congratulated Mr. Toomey for this honor and presented him with a plaque, a pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
Superintendent May listed additions and deletions to the agenda as follows:
ADD - RESOLUTION - CRIME STOPPERS WEEK
ADD - RESOLUTION - EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK
IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Instructional
8. Special Requests
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
VI. FINANCE
9. Budget Amendments
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
VII. PURCHASING
2.0 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND PURCHASE
2.4 Lexmark 2455 Laser Printers to replace obsolete printers at schools throughout the District as requested by Technology System/MIS Department
SEE: AMENDMENT TO BACKUP
3.0 MISCELLANEOUS
3.6 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #167186 (R. D. Ward Construction Inc., Pensacola, FL)
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
3.8 Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #173646 (R. D. Ward Construction Inc., Pensacola, FL)
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
9. School Health Services Plan Update 1998-1999.
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTES: Item #6 (student number 98-265-951), Request to Address the Board
Item #7 (student number 98-300-411), Request Formal Hearing
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
The following item was addressed by the Chairman.
Chairman Jenkins advised that the new Beulah Charter School had 97 students enrolled including over 30 seventh and eighth graders who previously attended Wedgewood Middle School, and 22 or 23 fifth graders who may have gone to Wedgewood, but now attend the Charter School. He stated that the Board had discussed limiting enrollment to not more than ten students per middle school, and although that did not become part of the contract, there was contractual language that the opening of the Charter School should not negatively impact
any middle school in the District. He noted the negative impact (that the Charter School has caused Wedgewood), will cost the District about $83,000 this year to cover the loss of two teaching units at Wedgewood, and he asked that the Board consider amending the contract so that this will not happen each year. Chairman Jenkins advised that Ms. Sherry Bailey, Coordinator, Beulah Charter School, will attend the October Board meeting and present some plans to prevent this from occurring next year. Chairman Jenkins recognized Mr. Richard Ezell, Principal, Wedgewood Middle School, and Mr. Joe Thomas, Assistant Principal. Mr. Ezell thanked the District for working with Wedgewood on staffing issues, and he discussed concerns regarding a newspaper article that had conveyed misperceptions regarding Wedgewood. He emphasized that Wedgewood has an excellent program and test scores in all areas have shown that; in addition, discipline problems are almost zero. He conveyed that his main concern is for the students and the school itself, and that if he or his staff had known that the enrollment policy was not going to be adhered to, they would have addressed the matter differently in terms of planning.
Mrs. Morris stated that her concern had been that all of the staffing at the schools had been taken care of, and even though it was not reflected in the contract, the intent was not to strip Wedgewood of a number of students, but to restrict enrollment this year simply because staffing had already been done. She suggested that the current Board as well as the new Board should look at the impact on Wedgewood, because students will be coming from the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades, and also look at the agreement in order to come up with some type of restriction.
Mr. Bailey spoke in favor of postponing this matter until October to allow time to get additional information from Mr. Tracy Bailey, Department of Education, regarding monies that the Charter School will bring to the School District in February. Mr. May stated that the District will be eligible to apply for those funds, and if received, would be expected to share those dollars with the Charter School. Chairman Jenkins stated that he would request that some of those dollars be directed to Wedgewood. Mr. Bailey stated that at least 60% of the people that he had talked to regarding enrollment had indicated that the year-round program was the deciding factor in going to the Charter School, and that it had nothing to do with Wedgewood.
Mrs. Morris commented that Wedgewood is a good school and there needs to be better publicity to convey that message.
Dr. DeWitt requested information as to the number of students the Board has transferred through the Transfer Committee out of Wedgewood to other middle schools. Mrs. Webb stated that she had also asked for the numbers on students who had been granted transfers from the Wedgewood School District. She stated that according to Florida Statutes 228.056 (6)(A) you cannot prohibit students who reside in the Charter School District from going to that school. She expressed that this is a committed group of community members, parents, and students who are enjoying their educational experience and the Board needs to commit to helping them succeed. She discussed concerns that she did not want this to be a Wedgewood versus charter issue and that political differences should not be allowed to adversely impact children.
Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, stated concerning the enrollment cap that once they reach the limit of 100, which was set by the Board, they would go to a waiting list and any openings would be filled from the waiting list, which is what the law provides. He clarified that the number 70 for minimum enrollment was also set by the Board, not by the state, and there is no stipulation at the state level regarding a minimum number that the charter must have.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
1) Ms. Sheree Kirksey, 4470 Dunaway Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, stated that she had obtained information a year ago that Wedgewood Middle School was not considering year-round and the main reason for letting her son attend Beulah Charter School was the year-round program.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda order.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mr. Bailey, to approve the minutes for the 8/24/98 Regular Board Workshop, 8/25/98 Regular Board Meeting, and 7/29/98 Workshop/Strategic Planning: Integrating Systems for High Performance Training Session. Mrs. Morris presented the following amendment in writing for Board consideration:
August 24, 1998, Workshop
Under Item II. Comments from the Superintendent, Presentation: Student Fees in Escambia County to add the following comments:
Mrs. Morris agreed that the idea of having a "Fee Charge Guideline" is
good, but did not think we needed to change our Board policy in any
way; that the administrative guideline will be fine. It does not contradict
what the Board policy says.
The motion on the amendment was seconded by Dr. DeWitt. Chairman Jenkins called for the vote on the amendment and the motion was unanimously approved. Chairman Jenkins called for the vote on the minutes as amended. Mrs. Webb stated that she was not aware that the 7/29/98 Workshop/Strategic Planning Session was legally noticed and expressed that submission as committee minutes may be more appropriate. Mrs. Morris noted that the Strategic Planning Team held two or three workshops, one of which was specifically set for the Board, to provide information on Strategic Planning Integrated Systems for High Performance Training. Mrs. Morris stated that she serves on the Strategic Planning committee; however, as a Board member she cannot come back and give information to the Board and the committee thought it would be a good workshop for the Board to attend. She noted that the announcement was made more than once. Mr. May stated that it was not a required meeting. It was legally advertised as a special training session and minutes were done so that the Board would be in compliance with Sunshine Law since Board Members were invited to attend. Mr. Joe Hammons stated that the advertising was appropriate in an abundance of caution so as not to violate the Sunshine Law. Mrs. Webb requested for future reference that she be provided copies of all legal notices. Mr. Jerome Watson, Deputy Superintendent, stated that staff will provide copies of all legal advertisements as requested.
Chairman Jenkins called for the vote and the motion to approve the minutes as amended was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit A)
1. 6Gx17-3.15 ACQUISITION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Motion was made by Mrs. Morris and seconded by Mr. Bailey, to approve the rule for advertising. Mrs. Webb questioned the hearing date of November 24, and Mrs. Morris stated that the Board had changed the November meeting date from the 24th to the 17th. Dr. DeWitt made a motion to change the hearing date to November 17, 1998. Mrs. Morris accepted the friendly amendment to the motion to approve the policy for advertising with the change. Chairman Jenkins called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
B. Permission to Adopt
"No items submitted"
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Mr. Bailey and seconded by Mrs. Morris. Dr. DeWitt filed Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict and abstained from voting on VII.2.2.3 due to potential conflict of interest (form filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B). Mrs. Morris stated that she would address an item (not on the agenda) under V. for purposes of clarification. Dr. DeWitt pulled IX.13 and IX.14 for separate vote. Mrs. Webb pulled VI.9 for clarification concerning a NO vote, and registered a NO vote on IX.9. Two speakers addressed VIII.A.2.a.
IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS
This item was approved as amended.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D.
Mrs. Morris commented on an item (not on the agenda) regarding a published notice for a Program Analyst I, Programmer I, and Programmer II and asked if Data Processing had all three vacancies. Mr. Bill Bush, Director of Technological Systems, advised that the actual vacancy is for the Program Analyst I, which if filled from within would result in the three interviews, and if filled from outside, there would be no vacancies in the other positions. Mrs. Morris commented that it was implied during the budget process that a hiring freeze would be implemented in October and asked if other departments are getting the same opportunity before the hiring freeze. Mr. May stated that it is difficult to find applicants with this expertise and that is the reason for the contingency notices of positions.
A. Instructional
Approved:
1. Appointments
Airoldi, Susan Hellen Caro 9/08/98 Additional Position
Belvin, Barbara Navy Point 8/20/98 V Russ, Transf'd
Bennett, Gary Lipscomb 8/14/98 R New, Temp Assignment w/UWF
*Brown, Will Escambia 9/11/98 Additional Position
Burberry, Lisa Lincoln Park 8/17/98 Year Long Intern
Calloway, Tami Hallmark 9/08/98 D Governor, Transf'd
Carl, David George Stone 8/17/98 S Slocovich, Retired
Cluff, Warren Washington 8/27/98 D Hinton, Non-Renewal
Corey, Shannon George Stone 9/01/98 Additional Position
Cornell, Patricia Ernest Ward 9/14/98 L Snead, Transf'd
Cox, Kim Escambia 8/31/98 Additional Position
Diaco, Gena Hellen Caro 8/18/98 K Howard, Resigned
Garbark, Helen Escambia 9/11/98 Additional Position
Griffis, Robin Tate 8/31/98 A.Farage, Resigned
Hartstein, Jacqueline Navy Point 8/31/98 J Polk, Transf'd
Heiney, Glinda Wedgewood 9/10/98 Shared position
Hicks, Paige Pleasant Grove 8/14/98 M Walrath, Transf'd
Hodges, Melany Hellen Caro 8/20/98 E Harrison, Resigned
Huffman, Maggie Lipscomb 9/11/98 Additional Position
Hyche, Christy Hellen Caro 8/24/98 L Ingram, Transf'd
Lacy, Virginia Sid Nelson 8/24/98 Additional Position
*Levin, Deana ESE/Hall Ctr 8/20/98 E Scherbarth, Resigned
Mathis, Cora Wedgewood 8/17/98 A Smith, Resigned
Metcalf, Brian George Stone 9/09/98 J Lucassen, In Sch Transfer
Morrison, Debbie ESE 9/14/98 Additional Position
Moss, Lisa Oakcrest 8/31/98 L Leach, Transf'd
Owens, Laura Washington 8/25/98 J Caraway, LOA
Pate, Ann Judy Andrews 8/28/98 Additional Position
Peacock, Judy Barrineau Park 8/13/98 Additional Position
Perrin, Donna Pine Forest 8/17/98 Year Long Intern
Phillips, Lori Hellen Caro 9/08/98 Additional Position
Pitman, Jeannie Pleasant Grove 8/14/98 T Beck, Transf'd
Reddish, Rebecca Ransom 8/20/98 K Coots, LOA
Simon, Marianne Sherwood 8/17/98 Year Long Intern
Stimpson, Leigh Ferry Pass Elem 9/09/98 J Vanderbeek, In Sch Transfer
Whitney, Monica Lincoln Park 8/17/98 Year Long Intern
*out-of-field
2. Resignations
Botts, Betsy Westgate Ctr 7/31/98
Braithwaite, Deborah McArthur 9/10/98 (was on LOA)
Farage, Andrea Tate 8/28/98
Jones, Jackie Special Ed 7/15/98
Lake, Carmen Navy Point 9/11/98
McFadden, Dawn Westgate Ctr 9/11/98
Roberts, Mary Spencer Bibbs 8/20/98
Stewart, Jennifer Montclair 9/04/98
Sullivan, Orania Spencer Bibbs 9/03/98
Walker, Frank Pine Forest 8/17/98
3. Retirees
Clark, Eleanor Wedgewood 9/30/98
Johnson, Sarah Oakcrest 10/01/98
4. Teachers Returning from Leave of Absence
Johnson, Susan Brentwood Elem 9/14/98 (part-time)
5. Transfers
From To Date
Adams, Amy Cordova Park Pine Meadow 9/08/98
Braithwaite, Malinda Carver Westgate Ctr 9/16/98
Byrd, Elizabeth Navy Point Pleasant Grove 8/21/98
Etheredge, Janet Navy Point Bellview Elem 9/08/98
Harris, Paula Ferry Pass Elem ESE/Speech Dept 8/10/98
Hill, Sondra Yniestra ESE/Speech Dept 8/10/98
Hinton, David Pensacola High Bailey 9/08/98
Ingram, Laurie Hellen Caro ESE/Homebound 8/26/98
King, Mary Lipscomb FDLRS 9/08/98
Kohr, John Pensacola High Workman 9/08/98
Langlois, Rebecca Warrington Elem Lipscomb 9/21/98
Leach, Luann Oakcrest Semmes 8/13/98
Mathis, Cora Wedgewood Warrington Mid 9/02/98
Parazine, Sonny Oakcrest Weis 9/08/98
Polk, Jennifer Navy Point Hospital/Homebound 8/14/98
Robbins, Kathy Spencer Bibbs Petree Pre-K 8/10/98
Sellers, Jobenna Wedgewood Bellview Mid 8/12/98
Shackle, Richard Tate Ransom 8/10/98
Stevens, Angela Washington Navy Point 9/08/98
Valliere, Sonja Pensacola High Brentwood Mid 9/08/98
Williams, Cathy Westgate Ctr Washington 8/10/98
6. Requests for Leave With Pay
Cooey, Dale Molino 7/22 Jury Duty
Corner, Raymond Pensacola High 8/10,8/12 Jury Duty
Garrison, Chester Ferry Pass Elem 8/10 Jury Duty
Gray, Frances Title I 8/04 Prof/EEA
Lovely, Lorin Beggs 7/27 Jury Duty
Miller, Beth Bellview Mid 7/20 Jury Duty
7. Requests for Leave Without Pay
*Bain, Catherine Montclair 8/31-11/24/98 Maternity
Giles, Renee Weis 7/30-08/07/98 Illness
Lee, Betty Bellview Mid 8/10-08/14/98 Workers' Comp
Marvray, Vivian Pensacola High 7/22-07/24/98 Annual
*McNealy, Alicia Weis 9/12-10/09/98 Maternity
*Murphy, Ann Scenic Heights 9/14-11/25/98 Maternity
Rials, Mary Longleaf 8/10-8/11/98 Illness
Tate, Carolyn Navy Point 7/29-07/31/98 Personal
*Wright, Etter Holm 8/28-10/02/98 Maternity
*FMLA
8. Special Requests
#Recommended for 4th Year Annual Contract
Barnes, Jeffery Brentwood Mid 8/10/98
#Childers, Robert George Stone 8/10/98
#Corcoran, Karen Escambia 9/01/98
Cross, Lisa Byrneville 9/03/98
Delacruz, Reynaldo George Stone 8/10/98
Hardy, Mattie Brentwood Mid 8/10/98
Schenck, Christine Montclair 8/10/98
(2) Request approval for the following teachers to teach out-of-field for the 1998-99 school year:
Slay, Suzanne Carver
Gilliland, Lindsay Pine Forest
Reese, David Pine Forest
Kelly, Kristy Ransom
Culbertson, Esther Tate
Dawson, Kay Washington
Mason, Jeffrey Washington
Schlenker, Stephany Washington
Wheeler, Carleen West Pensacola
McGill, Barbara Escambia Westgate
(3) Request approval for Ms. Shirley Rivers, teacher at Dixon, to work as an Intern Principal at Pine Meadow Elementary beginning 10/05/98 and ending with a total requirement of 190 days in this intern position at her regular rate of pay.
Dr. DeWitt requested clarification concerning the appointment, and Ms. Mary Helen Fryman, Director of Human Resources, verified that Ms. Rivers will begin the internship
effective October 5, 1998. Dr. Jo Alice Tarwater, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, added that a long-term substitute teacher will be assigned to Ms. Rivers' classroom at Dixon for the rest of the school year.
(4) Request approval to revise the job description of STOP Coordinator.
(Job Description Housed in the Human Resources Department)
(5) Request approval to change one eleven-month visiting teacher position to a twelve-month position effective 10/01/98.
B. Educational Support Personnel
Approved:
1. Appointments
(V-Vacant R-Replacement N-New Position)
EFF
NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE LOCATION
Arriaga, Maria V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 McArthur
Bell, Lula V Food Ser Asst I 8/19/98 Jim Allen
Beisheim, Estelle V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 McArthur
Bodiford, John (Prom) N Auto Service Worker 8/10/98 Transportation
Boswell, Minnie V Food Ser Asst I 8/21/98 Dixon
Broadnax, Clarence R Custodial Worker I 8/27/98 Tate
Bryant, Donald N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Warrington Elem
Campbell, Rose V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Hellen Caro
Cortez, Elnora R Admin School Sec I 8/26/98 Washington Comm
School
Crosby, Celestine V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Myrtle Grove
Crouthers, Amy N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Jim Allen
Daniels, Brenda (Prom) R Admin Clerk II 8/17/98 Woodham
Dawson, Susan R Admin Clerk II 8/10/98 Brentwood Middle
DeCrow, Sherry V Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Escambia
Diamond, Sherron V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Pine Forest
Do, Thao R Teacher Assistant 8/24/98 Allie Yniestra
Dubose, Gloria V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Ferry Pass Elem
Dumas, Karen R Teacher Asst Special 8/17/98 Bailey
Edgar, Sandra V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Semmes
Ellis, Herbert V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Hellen Caro
Eubanks, Victoria V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 Northview
Flynn, James R Equip Operator III 8/24/98 Maintenance
Gilliard, Mary (Prom) R Food Ser Mgr II 8/10/98 Scenic Heights
Grundy, Dorothy V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 Cordova Park
Gundelfinger, Belinda(Prom) R School Data Spec I 8/14/98 Sid Nelson
Hartley, Dianna V Food Ser Asst I 8/19/98 Beulah
Haugen, Giuseppina N Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Bellview Middle
Hill, Keith (Prom) R Maint Worker I 8/28/98 E-SEAL
James, Barbara (Prom) R Food Ser Mgr II 8/18/98 Warrington Middle
Johnson, Josephine V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 Pensacola High
Johnson, June (Prom) R Admin Secretary III 8/17/98 Evaluation Services
Jordan, Earl R Custodial Worker I 8/19/98 Washington
Larson, Sylvia (Prom) R Admin Clerk III 7/27/98 George Stone
Lewis, Linda V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Weis
Lukkar, Patricia (Prom) R Admin Clerk II 8/17/98 Edgewater
Luna, Kathryn V Food Ser Asst I 8/31/98 West Pensacola
Madden, Sheila N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Oakcrest
Madai, Linda V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Warrington Elem
Massey, Stephanie V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 McArthur
McCarver, Elizabeth(Prom) R Admin Secretary I 7/27/98 FDLRS
McDonald, Martha N Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Tate
McGraw, Gloria V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Pensacola High
McMillan, Mattie N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Oakcrest
McMillan, Rose Mary V Food Ser Asst I 8/19/98 Beulah
Moorer, Mary (Prom) R Admin School Sec II 8/19/98 Hallmark
Nelson, Anease R Teacher Asst Special 8/20/98 Judy Andrews
Nikolopoulos, Geo (Prom) R Paint Shop Supv 8/17/98 Maintenance
Norris, Dorothy V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 Brentwood Elem
Parkerson, Debra V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Escambia
Peaden, Susan V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Ferry Pass Elem
Richtmyre, Carolyn(Prom) R Food Ser Manager I 8/10/98 Ferry Pass Elem
Riddle, Diana V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 Ferry Pass Elem
Salisbury, Jeannee N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Hellen Caro
Scruggs, Buney N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Brentwood Elem
Scott, Carolyn V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Myrtle Grove
Silipino, Sonja V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Holm
Simpson, Patricia N Food Service Asst I 8/26/98 Dixon
Sims, Pamela V Food Ser Asst I 8/18/98 West Pensacola
Stackpole, Mary N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Workman
Stephens, Cynthia R Admin Secretary III 8/26/98 Information Services
Stephens, Sheila V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 West Pensacola
Sullivan, Carolyn V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Brentwood Middle
Thomley, Belinda R Teacher Asst Special 8/28/98 Judy Andrews
Tillery, David V Food Ser Asst I 8/20/98 Warrington Elem
Vaughn, Teresa N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Brentwood Elem
Vulcano, Joyce N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Pine Meadow
Waid, Cherry N Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Warrington Elem
Wakeman, Cecilia V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Bellview Elem
Waltz, Jennifer N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Escambia
Waters, Tammi V Food Ser Asst I 8/17/98 Brentwood Elem
Watson, Sheila V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 McArthur
Williams, Brenda N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Dixon
Williams, Edwina D V Food Ser Asst I 8/14/98 Pensacola High
Williams, Ray (Prom) R Maint Mech I 8/3/98 Maintenance
Xinh, Pham N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Warrington Elem
Willis, Don (Prom) R Electronics Shop Supv 8/17/98 Maintenance
Wise, Patricia N Food Ser Asst I 8/26/98 Beulah
2. Resignations
EFF
NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE LOCATION
Bowens, Kecheia Teacher Asst Special 8/17/98 Bailey
Delamos, Andrea Teacher Assistant 8/19/98 Edgewater
Hayes, Joy Admin Clerk I 7/24/98 ESE/Hall Center
Henninger, Pamela Food Ser Asst I 8/18/98 Bailey
Jones, Roderick Custodial Worker I 8/28/98 Escambia
Moss, Lisa Early Childhood Asst 8/28/98 Petree
Smith, Carol C. Early Childhood Asst 8/12/98 Ensley
Stacey, Augusta (Ret) Admin Clerk II 8/28/98 Hallmark
Talton, Oliver Custodial Worker I 8/21/98 Warrington Middle
3. Terminations
Diamond, Sherron Food Ser Asst I 8/18/98 Pine Forest
Nelson, Anease Teacher Asst Special 8/26/98 Judy Andrews
Williams, Edwina Food Ser Asst I 8/18/98 PHS
4. Suspensions
Custodial Worker I at Lincoln Park, suspended for ten days without pay effective 8/25/98.
Custodial Worker I at Warrington Elementary, suspended for twenty work days without pay effective 9/4/98.
5. Dismissals
Maintenance Worker I at Washington High, dismissed in bad standing effective September 23, 1998.
6. Leave of Absence
Anderson, Tommye Teacher Asst Special 8/18/98-2/18/99 Medical*
Avery, Frances Admin Clerk II 8/17/98-2/17/99 Personal
Bingham, Anna School Bus Operator 9/1/98-8/17/99 Personal
Clarke, Rosemary Food Service Asst I 8/14/98-12/31/98 Personal
Clifton, Sandra Admin Secretary III 8/12/98-9/30/98 Medical*
Conklin, Julia Food Service Asst I 8/26/98-5/28/99 Personal
Glover, Rochelle Teacher Asst Special 9/1/98-12/31/98 Professional
Jackson, Riley (Ext) Custodial Worker I 9/1/98-9/30/98 Personal
Mill, Victory Teacher Assistant 8/19/98-11/9/98 Personal*
Sampson, Wendi Teacher Assistant 8/26/98-11/6/98 Medical*
Wilkins, Martha Teacher Asst Special 8/26/98-10/5/98 Maternity*
*FMLA
7. Special Requests
(1) Request approval to establish ten positions, Teacher Assistant Special, pay grade 10. Additional positions approved for various schools per ESE staffing pattern due to increased student enrollment.
(2) Request approval to establish a Maintenance Mechanic I position, pay grade 16, at George Stone.
VI. FINANCE
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of October, 1998.
(Housed in Finance Department)
2. Check Register for the month of September, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)
3. Financial Statements for the months of June, 1998 and July, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)
4. Authorized payment of $4,047.67 to Louis F. Ray Jr., School Board Attorney, for legal services performed during the month of August, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
5. Authorized payment of $6,984.52 to the legal firm of Hammons & Whittaker, P.A., for legal services performed during the month of August, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)
6. Authorized payment of $650.00 to Gregory P. Farrar for legal services performed as Hearing Officer in the expulsion of Student No. 98-265-951.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)
7. Authorized payment of $500.00 to John Allbritton for legal services performed as Hearing Officer in the expulsion of Student No. 98-35-121.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)
8. Authorized payment of $460.00 to Arthur A. Shimek for legal services performed as Hearing Officer in the expulsion of Student No. 98-302-1221.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)
9. Budget Amendments: BA #1, PART IV-Special Revenue-Food Service, BA #3, PART II-Debt Service Fund, BA #10, PART IV- Special Revenues, BA #10, PART I-General Operating Fund.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L)
Mrs. Webb stated that based on clarification that backup (concerning capital outlay budget amendment approved 9/8/98) was presented for information purposes only, it was not necessary to reflect a NO vote. She clarified that she had voted no on said budget amendment at the 9/8/98 special meeting.
VII. PURCHASING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M.
Approved:
1.0 AWARD BIDS
School Food Services
1.1 Food Products for School Cafeterias, Bid #2-99 (School Food Service Department)
2.0 AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND PURCHASE
Schools
2.1 Apple Microcomputer Systems for Bellview Middle Schools
2.2 Paperback books requested by the Director of Elementary Education
2.3 Computer Lab for Juvenile Justice Center
Item 2.3 was approved 4-0 as part of the Consent Agenda, with Dr. DeWitt abstaining, having filed Form 8B Memorandum of Voting Conflict due to potential conflict of interest (backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B).
Administrative Department
2.4 Lexmark 2455 Laser Printers to replace obsolete printers at schools throughout the District as requested by Technology System/MIS Department
3.0 MISCELLANEOUS
Schools
3.1 Trade-in of John Deere equipment
3.2 Unauthorized purchase of (2650) Student/Teacher "Premier School Agenda" booklets
Administrative Departments
3.3 Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #162118 (Deaf Service Center of NW FL)
3.4 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #178415 (Bell South Communication, Pensacola, FL)
Facilities Planning
3.5 Emergency Purchase Order #180429 (Progressive Roofing, Pensacola, FL)
3.6 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #167186 (R. D. Ward Construction Inc., Pensacola, FL)
3.7 Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #165336 (A. E. New, Jr. Inc., Gulf Breeze, FL)
3.8 Change Order #2 to Purchase Order #173646 (R. D. Ward Construction Inc., Pensacola, FL)
3.9 Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #175365 (WAM Construction Inc.,Gulf Breeze, FL)
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N.
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
Approved:
1. FINAL PAYMENTS
a. HVAC SYSTEM FOR ESCAMBIA WESTGATE CENTER
Approved final payment in the amount of $22,828.37 to Gulfside Mechanical, contractors, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #173645 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $171,688.00
2. MISCELLANEOUS:
a. ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Approved the spot survey on Escambia High School for submittal to the Department of Education in Tallahassee.
The following speakers were recognized:
1) Mr. John Alleger, 1925 Coral Island Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, requested repair of the fire alarms and intercom system in the band room at Escambia High School. He also stated the band room had no air conditioning.
2) Ms. Brenda Wright, 16590 Perdido Key Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, stated that the Escambia High School band room has not had a working telephone since May and asked that the wiring problems be corrected. She also requested that repairs be done on the intercom system.
Mrs. Morris stated that she had checked with District staff and a meeting is scheduled this week to address the problems. She noted that Ms. Patsy Grayson, Telecommunications Manager, handles the telephone system and had identified some dollars that could be used to correct the problems in the band room. She noted that it was also brought to her attention that they have had no phones in the stadium for about three years.
After discussion, Mr. Mark Pursell, Director of Maintenance Services, advised that the fire alarm system had been disconnected due to construction projects and the intercom system would normally serve as a secondary means of communication; however, the wires were cut during construction. Upon learning of that last Friday, staff responded immediately and today the fire alarm system is operational and staff will now go back and work on reconnecting the intercom wiring. Mrs. Morris noted that EHS is an older school and the wiring is deplorable, so there are some safety problems as well as construction problems.
Mr. Bill Bush, Director of Technological Systems, advised that two contractors have submitted bids for work at EHS, based on an evaluation of the entire school, and will supply cable that will also include the stadium and the problems will be remedied as quickly as possible.
b. SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATION
Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, approved the Lease Agreement with the Historic Pensacola Preservation Board of Trustees which is for the old Christ Church parish school building, which is being used by the Old Home Town Program, be extended for two additional years, from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000.
c. PURCHASE OF NORTH "B" STREET PROPERTY
Approved purchase of property on North B Street (Lot #18-2S-30-3007-000-001) between the Escambia County School District and Mr. Toye Jenkins for Pensacola High School in accord with the half-cent sales tax expenditures.
B. MAINTENANCE
"No items submitted."
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit O.
Approved:
1. Agreement between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Gulf Wind Council of Campfire, Inc.
2. Project Innovation Contract.
3. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida (Case Management #JTPA-99-02-Modification #1)
4. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and the School Board of Escambia County Florida for Youth Placement JTPA-99-03 Modification #1.
5. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Manna Food Bank Inc., for the Federal Work Study Program FWS-99-01.
6. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Carpenter's Creek Community.
7. State Coordination Grant JTPA Title I Section 123 Project Grant Award.
8. "Florida Kids' Campaign Against Tobacco" Education and Training Tobacco Prevention Funds.
9. School Health Services Plan Update 1998-1999.
Mrs. Webb registered a NO vote, stating that she had gotten the backup yesterday and needed more time for review. She also expressed that the plan was too comprehensive to address in the Board Meeting and that she would like to meet with staff concerning this as well.
Mrs. Webb also referenced a memorandum from Dr. Clarence Ladner, Special Assistant for School/Community Services, regarding the recent Shigellosis outbreak. Noting that outbreaks have occurred for the last several years in September or October, and in efforts to prevent further outbreaks, she asked that soap and toilet paper be provided in restrooms for children at all of the schools.
10. Cooperative Agreement for Services between the School Board of Escambia County and the School Board of Okaloosa County.
11. Cooperative Agreement between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Association for Retarded Citizens/Escambia (ARC/Escambia)/Sacred Heart Hospital 1998-1999.
12. Cooperative Agreement between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and
Pyramid, Inc. 1998-1999.
13. Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Philosophy.
Concerning changes that he had proposed to the philosophy statement, Dr. DeWitt stated that as requested by the Board Chairman in workshop yesterday, he had conferred with staff and provided a written draft of recommended changes to incorporate language from current legislation, and to reflect a commitment to provide a full continuum of services from a center-based approach to providing special education services in the classroom. He spoke concerning the need to reinforce that decisions on placement would be based on the needs of the child and not resources or facilities. He also addressed the need to recognize and support additional responsibilities placed on both special education and regular education teachers with implementation of special education laws, and recognize in continuing the Collaborative Bargaining process the additional work that special education law has placed on teachers.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to adopt the revised philosophy statement as submitted pending review by the Special Education Committee that was formed to review it, that if they approve this, then our approval would allow it to be sent in and if they would like, I would like to meet with them. If they do not approve it, but feel that this new statements does not meet what they feel, then I would suggest that we continue to work on it and that it go to the October Board Meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Webb.
After discussion, Mrs. Morris noted that staff had also presented written
recommendations and she offered an amendment to the motion to send it back to staff with Dr. DeWitt's recommendations, and that the philosophy statement be brought back to the October Board meeting. Mr. Pettis advised that the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) had requested this documentation by September 30, 1998. He also stated that a committee of parents, school staff, and district staff worked on the philosophy statement, and he requested that any revisions be allowed to go back to committee before a vote is taken. Mr. May concurred and expressed concern about giving the impression of unlimited resources. Dr. DeWitt stated that he had conferred with staff and had no problem with what the committee did, but that emphasis was needed on continuing services and the kind of commitment that the Board should make for all staff and all children. He stated that he was willing to bring the statement back to committee to discuss it and bring it back in October.
Mr. May stated that staff could request special permission for an extension from OCR. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt accepted the friendly amendment to the motion. Chairman Jenkins called for the question. No vote was taken on the question. Chairman Jenkins called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
14. For information: Elementary Foreign Language Report.
Dr. DeWitt complimented Mr. Pettis, Ms. McArthur, and other staff who worked on the Elementary Foreign Language proposal and stated that he was extremely pleased with the results of their research, vision and implementation plans. Dr. DeWitt made a motion to support the implementation of the three pilot programs (Lipscomb, Weis and Sherwood) that are occurring this school year, the funding by grants and the evaluation process. Additionally, he moved that we actively work to expand the program for the school year 1999-2000, with emphasis on Immersion. Further, we should involve School Advisory Councils in future planning to see what programs they believe would be beneficial to their individual school populations. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Morris. Chairman Jenkins called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
15. Historical Resources Grants-In-Aid Application Archaeology Education: School Grounds and Indian Mounds.
X. INTERNAL AUDITING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit P.
Approved:
A. INTERNAL FUNDS
1. Pensacola High for fiscal year 1996-97
B. PROPERTY CONTROL
1. Inventory Adjustment Reports
2. Surplus property items for cannibalization and scrap
3. Permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap items
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit Q.
NOTES: Item #6 (student number 98-265-951), Request to Address the Board
Item #7 (student number 98-300-411), Request Formal Hearing
1. INFORMATION ONLY: PTA Presentation
Ms. Jenny Dyess, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that
there are fifty PTA presidents in Escambia County and several more schools have expressed interest in starting PTA including one Charter School and several Pre-Kindergarten Centers. The leadership conference has been rescheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 1998, at East Brent Baptist Church.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS
Item #6 (student number 98-265-951), Request to Address the Board
Item #7 (student number 98-300-411), Request Formal Hearing
Mr. Darriel White, Court Liaison, advised that the parent wished to address the Board regarding Item #6. Ms. Patricia Billups stated she had been home schooling her son since April and asked that her son be allowed to take the CAT test in March or April and to attend summer school in preparation to enter public school in the 1999 school year. Mrs. Morris noted that the student had an informal hearing and then the Board paid for a formal hearing
and the recommendation came back that there was substantial evidence to support the Superintendent's recommendation for expulsion. Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney for the Superintendent, advised that the hearing officer had made findings of fact, and the Board would have to review the entire record and provide competent substantial evidence to overturn those findings.
After discussion, motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 2-6 and 8-18, was unanimously approved.
Motion by Mrs. Morris, second by Mr. Bailey, to approve formal hearing for Item Number 7, was unanimously approved.
2. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-33-2032 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. 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 with special attention for Exceptional Student Education services to be provided as required by law and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
3. Recommend that, consistent with the formal hearing officer, student number 98-35-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year. I further recommend that the student be allowed to continue in an alternative education program if qualified and if space is available during the full expulsion time frame.
4. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 98-209-411 be terminated in consideration of the Court having adjudicated the student delinquent of a felony offense. I further recommend that student number 98-209-411 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 continue in an alternative education program.
5. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 98-248-411 be terminated in consideration of the Court having found the student guilty of a felony offense. I further recommend that the student 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 continue in an alternative education program.
6. Recommend that, consistent with the recommendation of the formal hearing officer, 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. 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. Action taken earlier to approve formal hearing for this student relative to the following recommendation (that consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 98-300-411 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. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame).
8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 98-302-1221 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 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 the indefinite suspension of student number 98-304-411 be terminated in consideration of the felony charges in case number 98-0969A were dismissed. I further recommend that the student be allowed to regular school of placement.
10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-01-521 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. 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 99-02-521 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. 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 99-03-281 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. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-04-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and all of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
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 99-05-951 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 daytime alternative educational program.
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-08-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and all of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-09-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and all of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.
17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-11-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 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, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 99-13-281 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 daytime alternative educational program.
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
There were no items from the Board.
XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
There were no items from the Attorney.
XIV. REQUESTS TO APPEAR
There were no requests to appear.
XV. PUBLIC FORUM
Chairman Jenkins asked if there were any speakers who wished to address the Board; there was no response.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
Attest: Approved:
___________________________ ______________________________
Superintendent Chairman