ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened for the Public Forum at 6:03 p.m. in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, with the following present:
Interim Chairman: Dr. Hal Mason Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham
Members: Dr. John DeWitt
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
Mrs. Vanette Webb
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
Dr. Mason called the Public Forum to order at 6:03 p.m. Mr. Edward Fleming, interim Board Attorney, was also present. Dr. Mason announced that the Regular Board Meeting would immediately follow the Public Forum.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Mr. R. N. Dunagan, 4340 Irongate Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, Member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Finance, reported that the committee held two organizational meetings in January and plans to meet twice monthly, with one meeting to address School Board agenda items and the second to address general finance matters.
2) Mr. James Thompson, 5700 Langley Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, Member of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Finance, spoke concerning functions of the committee.
Dr. Jenkins noted that the citizens' committees are advisory in nature.
3) Ms. Carolyn Diamond, 3553 Maikai Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, spoke in support of continuing year-round school at Beulah Elementary School.
4) Ms. Charlene Schultheis, 7019 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, asked that the Board take into consideration the time schedule and test scores when students are on year-round school.
5) Ms. Suzanne Angstadt, Principal, Beulah Elementary School, provided handouts and expressed support for the year-round program at Beulah Elementary.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit A)
6) Mr. Gary Holt, 4650 Wild Lake, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, requested that the Board review the year-round program for Beulah Elementary and look at all of the data and results including test scores.
Mr. May stated that the year-round program at Beulah Elementary began a year-and-a-half ago based on a majority vote in support of implementing that program. He stated that very positive improvements have been seen with year-round programs and he asked if the Board would like more material on year-round programs. Dr. Mason asked that additional information be provided in workshop. Mrs. Stidham requested that more data be provided on student achievement.
7) Ms. Jenny Dyess, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, stated that representatives from at least two schools will address the Board and report on various programs each month. She recognized Ms. Laura Hammac, representing Longleaf
Elementary PTA. Ms. Hammac reported that a fundraiser was held and parents raised over $8,000 to go toward technology to network the school. On February 23, 1999, a parent education night will be held on wellness for children. Ms. Janet Reithmiller, representing Wedgewood Middle School PTA, reported on a program called "The Arts Up Close and Personal."
8) Mr. Jordan Dany, a sixth grader at Brown Barge Middle School, spoke in support of televising Board meetings.
9) Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, distributed copies of the Florida Teaching Profession (FTP) - National Education Association (NEA) 1999 Legislative Agenda.
10) Mr. John Wyche, 861 Maplewood Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32534-4153, inquired as to whether a continuing plan was in place with regard to low-performing schools and was advised that presentations were given at the Board workshop yesterday on school improvement strategies. Dr. Jenkins noted that the schools have on-going plans, and the district has provided resources and obtained money from grants in that regard. Mr. Wyche also obtained clarification from Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, that information is forthcoming from the state regarding a new formula for computing graduation rates.
11) Ms. Patty Hightower, President-Elect, Florida PTA, spoke concerning Florida PTA legislative items including opposition to vouchers.
12) Mr. Roger Goldberg, 2675 Tambridge Circle, Pensacola, Florida, requested careful review regarding the appropriateness of vouchers.
13) Mr. Samuel Mathis, 3920 Dunwody Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, expressed opposition to vouchers.
14) Ms. Patty Houghland, 7070 North Blue Angel Parkway, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, stated that she serves as a parent advocate and requested clarification in writing as to the chain of command (from principal on) in the process that a parent should follow in resolving concerns; i.e., with a teacher, teacher aide, or instructional methodology. Dr. Mason asked that Mr. May respond in writing.
Ms. Houghland also asked that the Board consider adding a portable to provide
additional space at Semmes Montessori Academy for students in the learning disability pull-out program. Dr. Jenkins indicated that he would look into the matter.
15) Mr. Robert Smith, School Advisory Council (SAC) Chairman, Hellen Caro Elementary School, stated that he was representing parents, students, teachers, and staff who presented a petition to the Board earlier in the year regarding overcrowded conditions at Hellen Caro. He asked that the Board adopt their request for portables for classrooms and for a lunchroom in order to address the immediate needs and alleviate the overcrowding somewhat until the new school is built on the west side.
16) Mr. Brian Alaback, fifth grade teacher at Hellen Caro Elementary and SAC Member, asked that the Board approve their request for eight classroom portables and a quad portable for a lunchroom eating area. He asked that the setup be completed in time for the beginning of the next school year.
17) Ms. Ann Dungan, 16 Campbellton Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, expressed that immediate relief was needed from the overcrowded conditions at Hellen Caro. She requested that the Board take action in February to provide additional portables.
18) Ms. Beth Gehman, PTA President at Hellen Caro, appeared in support of the request for additional portables at Hellen Caro Elementary.
19) Ms. Marti Lieb, School Advisory Council (SAC) Member, appeared in support of the request for additional portables at Hellen Caro Elementary.
Dr. Mason recognized Ms. Martha Ellen Wiseman, Principal, Hellen Caro Elementary School. After discussion, Dr. Mason expressed support for the request to add the portables at Hellen Caro, and he requested that the portables be in place by September.
Dr. Mason called for a ten-minute recess at 7:10 p.m. Dr. Mason called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. The invocation was given by Mrs. Vanette Webb and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Cary Stidham.
Mr. May asked Mr. Ed Seitz to come forward to be recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of January. Mr. May stated that Mr. Seitz, District Technology Coordinator for Title I, has worked for the district nine years. The staff of Oakcrest Elementary who nominated Mr. Seitz stated that he goes above and beyond the call of duty, conducts faculty workshops and also offers individualized instruction to benefit students. Mr. May congratulated Mr. Seitz for this honor and presented him with a plaque, a pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
1. Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the School District by the Escambia County Department of Public Safety regarding the hurricane emergency centers
Ms. Janice Kilgore, Director of County Emergency Management, and Mr. Jeff Mullendore, Emergency Management Division Chief, presented Certificates of Appreciation for the School District, School Board, and all of the schools that have served as hurricane evacuation shelters. Mr. May expressed appreciation to the principals for manning their schools the entire time during the hurricanes.
2. Presentation by Sue Straughn on behalf of Teens Enhancing Awareness (TEA) in recognition of holiday project for the needy
Ms. Sue Straughn stated that the Teens Enhancing Awareness (TEA) program; i.e., the Tea party, began several years ago out of concern about the growing number of young women who were becoming involved in drugs, alcohol, and crime. The program now has 43 young ladies who meet every Monday night to talk about issues and hear speakers regarding pertinent concerns that they face on a day-to-day basis. Ms. Straughn commended a group of students from Pensacola High School and other high schools and middle schools throughout the district, who raised money and purchased personal care items as gifts at Christmas time for the young ladies participating in the TEA program. The Superintendent and Board Members joined in thanking these students who volunteered their efforts in this behalf including Gabriel Baclayon, Laura Bevins, Patrick Blower, Jamie Braun, Amanda Christie, Maggie Cramer, Alison Fields, Candice Fortin, Saumya Garg, Sarah Geiger, Frank Harrell, Jason Hatcher, Cynethia Hayes, Shelli Kinsley, Alex Joyce, Laura Merritt, Kathy Miller, Ahmad Mando, Justin Meharg, Lowell Myers, Michael Piper, Ashley Rosenblourn, and Rebecca Rudicell.
Ms. Cynethia Hayes appeared representing the PHS Young Democrats and presented
Certificates of Appreciation to Superintendent Jim May and Dr. Elmer Jenkins, School Board Member, to express appreciation for promoting the goal of a community committed to excellence in public education for all.
3. PTA Presentation
Ms. Jenny Dyess, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that she recently attended a State Board meeting in Orlando which featured the Sunrise Skill Builders books which are provided by the Department of Education, Florida Lottery, Florida Education Foundation, and PTA. The books are available to districts and will be utilized in Escambia County in programs for teen mothers to teach that they are the first teacher a child has, in addition to things they can do to help a child develop and prepare for school. Ms. Dyess reported that the Founders' Day Luncheon will be held on February 11, 1999.
4. Report by One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee
Dr. Alton Butler, Committee Vice Chairman, distributed copies of the reports noting
year-to-date revenue figures totaling $11,558,789.09. The addition of quarterly discretionary dollars received in the amount of $616,667.86 and interest earned in the amount of $247,114.85 brings the total dollar figure to $12,422,570.80. Total expenditures year-to-date amount to $220,726.82 with total monies encumbered in the amount of $5,137,681.00. Dr. Butler reported that the groundbreaking ceremony for Holm Elementary was held this morning, and construction will begin shortly at E-Seal.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B)
RECOGNITIONS:
1. Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award - Kimberly Ann Gunn, Oakcrest Elementary School
Mr. May asked Ms. Kimberly Ann Gunn, teacher at Oakcrest Elementary School, to
come forward to be recognized as Escambia County's recipient of the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award. This program is sponsored by the American Association of School Administrators and recognizes first year teachers on a nationwide basis. Mr. May congratulated Ms. Gunn and presented her a Certificate of Achievement.
RESOLUTIONS:
1. "Fit to Achieve Day" Resolution to be presented to Ms. Roxanne Martin, President of the Escambia Physical Education Association (EPEA)
Mr. May asked Ms. Roxanne Martin to come forward as he read the resolution:
WHEREAS, the key finding of the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health is that people of all ages can improve the quality of their lives through a lifelong practice of moderate physical activity; and
WHEREAS, schools have the potential to help children and adolescents establish lifelong, healthy physical activity patterns; and
WHEREAS, the promotion of lifelong physical activity is the primary goal of school physical education programs; and
WHEREAS, the month of March has been designated as Living Well in Florida Month by the Governor and Cabinet;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize March 5, 1999, as
and encourages all schools to provide their students with 15 minutes of physical activity on this day in celebration with the Escambia Physical Education Association, the Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver Education, the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, and the Florida Department of Education.
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 Roxanne Martin, President of the Escambia Physical Education Association, and to each Escambia County, Florida public school.
Adopted this 28th day of January, 1999.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously
approved.
2. Resolution designating February 8-14, 1999, as "Florida School Volunteer Week" and recognizing Outstanding Youth Volunteer, Outstanding Adult Volunteer, and Outstanding Senior Volunteer
Mr. May asked Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator, Volunteer and Business Partnerships, to
come forward as he read the resolution:
WHEREAS, citizens from all walks of life are giving a gift of their time, talent, and resources to public education; and
WHEREAS, working under the guidance of teachers and administrators, community members are of valuable assistance in providing students with the individualized attention that is so essential to their education; and
WHEREAS, more than 13,000 volunteers of various ages, interests, and backgrounds and 300 Partners in Education exhibited genuine interest in the development of children and contributed significantly to the education of youth during the 1997-98 school year; and
WHEREAS, the recognition of school and community partnerships provides a basis for a continuing commitment to school improvement by increasing the involvement of the community in the classrooms of Escambia County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County wishes to recognize the value and dedication of those who aid in guiding the education of our students by proclaiming February 8 - 14, 1999, as
and 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 every Escambia County, Florida public school. Adopted this 28th day of January, 1999.
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously
approved.
Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator, Volunteer and Business Partnerships, introduced the Outstanding Youth Volunteer, Ms. Courtney Pierce, who is a student at Northview and volunteer at Bratt Elementary; the Outstanding Adult Volunteer, Ms. Marilyn Hereford, Suter Elementary Volunteer Coordinator; and the Outstanding Senior Volunteer, Ms. Maggie Bailey, Scenic Heights Elementary volunteer for the past ten years. Mr. May expressed appreciation to the volunteers and also announced that he received notification this morning from the State Department of Volunteer Services that Ms. Maggie Bailey had been named the Outstanding Senior Volunteer for the State of Florida.
The following item was moved forward:
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
6. Approval of two new appointments including Mr. Norm Ross, Principal of Pensacola High School, and Mr. Jim Moore, Principal of Pine Forest High School, Pay Grade 18 Step 1.
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the appointment of
Mr. Norm Ross, Principal of Pensacola High School, Pay Grade 18 Step 1, was unanimously approved.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the appointment of Mr. Jim
Moore, Principal of Pine Forest High School, Pay Grade 18 Step 1, was unanimously approved.
The Superintendent and Board Members joined in congratulating the new principals.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda order.
Superintendent May listed additions and deletions to the agenda as follows:
OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
ADD: 4. Report by One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee
VI. FINANCE
4. Statements for Legal Services:
d. Edward P. Fleming, P.A. $ 672.35
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
ADD: j. Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $5,486.24
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTE: Item #14 (Student Number 99-38-061), Request to Address the Board (This item was pulled from the agenda last month due to medical emergency.)
ADD: 42. Recommend that the previous decision of the Board approving the Superintendent's recommendation for expulsion of student number 99-11-951 for expulsion from the public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year with the option to enroll in alternative placement, be amended. Because of the exemplary effort of student number 99-11-951 to remediate his conduct and upon various endorsements and recommendations confirming the student's efforts it is my recommendation that the original expulsion for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year be amended to eliminate expulsion for the second semester of the 1998-99 school year and authorize the student to return to regular school enrollment for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year.
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
ADD:10. Item from the Board - Discussion Re: Incentive Package/Hiring Minorities and Male Teachers - Dr. Jenkins
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt the agenda as amended. Dr. Mason advised that he had received a letter from Mr. Willie Junior, Community Action Program (CAP), requesting that Dr. Elmer Jenkins be appointed to serve on the CAP Board of Directors, replacing Mrs. Barbara Morris, effective January 1, 1999, through December 31, 1999. Dr. Jenkins concurred. There being no objection, Dr. Mason stated that he would send a letter to CAP reflecting Dr. Jenkins' appointment. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the minutes for the 12/8/98 Special Board Workshop, 12/14/98 Regular Board Workshop, and 12/15/98 Regular Board Meeting, was unanimously approved.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
6Gx17-2.30 RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to advertise
School District Rule 6Gx17-2.30 Retirement Incentive, was unanimously approved.
B. Permission to Adopt
"No items submitted."
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
Dr. Mason asked if Board Members wished to pull any items from the consent agenda. Mrs. Webb pulled V.A.8.4, V.B.1, V.B.3, V.B.4, VI.2 (Risk Management Trust Fund portion only), and VII.22 for separate vote. Dr. Mason pulled VII.9 to register a NO vote. Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the consent agenda minus the items pulled, was unanimously approved.
IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS
This item was approved as submitted.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
(Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)
Approved:
A. Instructional
1. Appointments
Moultrie, Annie George Stone 01/14/99 R Mathes, Resigned
Woodson, Mary Warrington Mid 01/04/99 M Jackson-Williams, Transf'd
2. Resignations
Boggs, Deborah Brentwood Elem 12/18/98
Counihan, Sean Tate 12/18/98
Franz, Teresa ReDirections 12/18/98
Griswold, Patricia West Pensacola 01/15/99
Jolly, Gary Bailey 12/18/98
King, Hugh Ferry Pass Mid 12/02/98
Lacasse, Michele Warrington Elem 01/31/99
New, Rhonda TSA/UWF 12/04/98
Turner, Kelly Ferry Pass Elem 12/18/98
Wallace, Sondra Ensley 01/15/99
Washington, Johnnii Escambia 01/15/99
3. Retirees
Davis, Katherine Edgewater 12/18/98
Huntley, Larry Pensacola 01/31/99
Lee, Betty Bellview Mid 01/15/99
Tarwater, Jo Alice Asst Superintendent/HR 01/31/99
Trimble, Maria Ransom 12/18/98
4. Teachers Returning from Leave of Absence
Brooks, Rachel Ensley 02/01/99
Coots, Kerri Ransom 01/04/99
5. Transfers
None at this time.
6. Requests for Leave With Pay
1998
Andrews, Melba Escambia 11/10,17 Jury duty
Buchanan, Bonnie ReDirections 11/23;12/3 Jury duty
Fryman, Sharon Lipscomb 11/16 Subpoena
Godwin, Gloria Sherwood 11/16 Jury duty
Gross, Judith Escambia 11/16,20 Jury duty
Harris, Dennis Escambia 11/30 Jury duty
Hunt, Carolyn Ferry Pass Mid 11/30 Jury duty
King, Alfred ReDirections 11/30 Jury duty
Kirchharr, Kimberly Hallmark 11/30 Jury duty
Marshall, Richard George Stone 11/18 Jury duty
Mogg, Carol Scenic Heights 11/16,20 Jury duty
Pearson, Linda Ferry Pass Elem 11/23 Jury duty
Phillips, Glenda Scenic Heights 12/7 Jury duty
Roby, Deborah Semmes 11/23 Jury duty
Shackle, Richard Ransom 11/16 Jury duty
Tuly, Terrence Cook 11/23 Jury duty
Watson, Florence Woodham 11/17 Jury duty
7. Requests for Leave Without Pay
Bagley, Leigh Brownsville 11/9 Illness
Bland, Bonne Washington 10/20 Personal
Brooks, Rachel Ensley 1/4-31/99 Childrearing
Chapman, Denise Warrington Mid 10/28-11/6 Personal
Chivington, Florence Pensacola 12/8-18 Illness
Davis, Ann Workman 11/13 Illness
DeShields, Heather Pleasant Grove 11/30;12/1 Maternity
Fellgren, Kathy Warrington Elem 12/2 Illness
Fewell, Jason Escambia 10/21 Illness
Frierdich, Christina Bailey 10/22 Illness
Hendricks, Catherine Cook 10/19-30 Maternity
Johnson, Johnie Bratt 11/5,6,10,12,13 Illness
Jolly, Gary Bailey 11/13 Personal
Kelley, Kelley Escambia 12/2 Illness
King, Hugh Ferry Pass Mid 11/20;12/1,2 Personal
Larson, Joyce Pine Forest 10/23,26 Illness
Newman, Brandy Warrington Elem 11/12,13 Illness
Olsen, Karen ESE 10/27,28 Illness
*Patrick, Jamie Weis 1/14/99-2/12/99 Maternity
Peek, Christina Judy Andrews 11/9 Illness
Powers, Pamela Pleasant Grove 10/28 Illness
Prevatte, Lynette Ransom 10/23 Maternity
Randall, Jeffrey Brownsville 1/19/99-6/1/99 Military
Ray, Barbara Pensacola 10/30;11/4,13 Personal
Renfro, Rebecca Carver 11/6 Illness
Richardson, Sandra Brownsville 11/2 Illness
*Ricks, Donneshia Woodham 1/19/99-6/1/99 Illness
Rost, Traci Weis 11/12,13 Maternity
Ryle, Charles Bellview Mid 11/2 Illness
Sanders, Susan Oakcrest 1/4/99-6/1/99 Childrearing
Sturdivant, Huey Woodham 11/20/98-12/18/98 Personal
Sutton, William Pensacola 1/15/99-6/1/99 Personal
Thompson, Linda Spencer Bibbs 11/13 Personal
Trombley, Rachele Washington 10/29-11/5 Illness
Wiggins, Janice West Pensacola 10/20 Illness
Wiggins, Janice West Pensacola 11/6 Personal
*FMLA
8. Special Requests
(1) Request approval of the following appointments with assigned paygrade on the
professional salary schedule:
Florence, Pamela Certified Interpreter Tutor I/Washington 1/19/99-6/1/99 PG ½
Ranchez, Marilou ESE/Occupational Therapist 1/04/99-6/1/99 PG 18/1
(2) Request approval of contracts for trailer residents for Myrtle Grove and Holm Elementary.
(3) Request approval for Calvin Harris, Dean at Tate High to work as an Intern Principal at Tate High for the 1998-99 school year with his present ten-month salary effective January 29, 1999.
(4) Request approval for the following instructional personnel to teach out-of-field for the 1998-99 school year:
Bast, Sandra Brentwood Mid
Hoffman, John Brentwood Mid
Kelley, Sheila Brentwood Mid
Owens, Stella Brentwood Mid
Penesk, Wendy Brentwood Mid
Valliere, Sonja Brentwood Mid
White, Hazel Brentwood Mid
Houston, Santelia Brownsville
Beaulieu, Mary Woodham
Mrs. Webb questioned the number of out-of-field teachers at Brentwood Middle
School. Ms. Ella Sims, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, stated that backup information was provided explaining the inability to locate a certified hearing impaired teacher. Motion was made by Mrs. Webb that the Board not adopt the recommendation for out-of-field teachers for seven positions at Brentwood Middle School. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Stidham. Dr. Mason asked if approving this motion would create a staffing problem. Mr. May stated that it would due to requirements involving the Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and would probably mean that we would not be able to offer some services in this area because it is required that it be approved by the School Board.
Ms. Teenie Wehmeier, Certification Officer, advised that several schools are critical
in the hearing impaired area. She verified that local advertising had been done and staff had contacted all of the colleges with programs in hearing impaired. These classes were covered with special education teachers that are all certified in an exceptional education area and the students all have interpreters in the classroom with them. Mrs. Webb expressed that she would like to see the search increased in order to provide certification in critical areas.
Dr. Jenkins called for the question. The vote on the question was unanimously
approved. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion failed 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Mason, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.
(5) For Board Information: Report the death of Judy Waters, teacher at Pleasant Grove, on December 3, 1998.
B. Educational Support
Approved:
1. Appointments (R-Replacement)
NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION
Andrews, Cindy R Admin Clerk I 10/14/98 Special Ed/Hall Center
Brown, Teresa (Prom) R Admin Clerk II 11/9/98 Century
Carter, Alesia (Prom) R Teacher Asst Special 10/20/98 Holm
Dias, Reuben (Prom) R Custodial Worker II 1/6/99 Beulah
Fuller, James (Prom) R Painter II 12/4/98 Maintenance
Potter, Judith R Admin Clerk II 1/4/99 Weis
Waters, Kirk (Prom) R Const Mech I 11/9/98 Facilities
Williamson, Joe (Prom) R Maint Worker I 12/9/98 Washington
Mrs. Webb inquired concerning the appointment for the special education position at the Hall Center, which was effective 10/14/98. Ms. Debbie Pursell, Educational Support Department, stated that the appointment, interview, and paperwork to hire was done by that date so that the employee could start work. Ms. Pursell also commented on the time involved to get the rosters and receive information from the Civil Service Board. This item was approved as part of the consent agenda.
2. Resignations
Bailey, Mary (Ret) Teacher Asst Special 12/31/98 Weis
Blair, John (Ret) Const/Maint Supv II 12/31/98 Maintenance
Donaldson, Anthony Custodial Worker I 12/18/98 Brown Barge
Fountain, Nathaniel Custodial Worker I 1/4/99 Washington
Garves, Betty Jo (Ret) Food Service Asst I 12/31/98 Woodham
Griffey, Judith (Ret) Admin Clerk II 12/31/98 Ransom
Jordan, Earl III Custodial Worker I 11/27/98 Washington
Livingston, Ethel (Ret) School Bus Operator 12/31/98 Transportation
Meredith, Juanita (Ret) Food Ser Manager II 12/31/98 Ensley
Seay, Juanita (Ret) School Data Spec II 12/31/98 Pine Meadow
Smith, Howard (Ret) Plumbing Shop Supv 12/31/98 Maintenance
Tolbert, Jacqueline Teacher Asst Special 1/4/99 Petree
Walker, Ronald Custodial Worker I 12/18/98 Jim Allen
Whitehead, Alton Custodial Worker II 1/4/99 Brentwood Middle
3. Terminations
Brown, Pamela Teacher Asst Special 12/7/98 Bailey
Baker, Barbara Food Service Asst I 12/4/98 Hellen Caro
Smith, Tammie Teacher Asst Special 12/17/98 Navy Point
4. Suspensions
A. Jimmie Knight, Equipment Operator III, Central Warehouse, suspended for one (1) work day without pay effective 12/14/98.
B. Bonnie Swope, Food Service Asst I at Warrington Elementary, suspended for five (5) work days without pay effective 12/4/98.
C. Mona Wiggins, Food Service Asst I at Warrington Elementary, suspended for three (3) work days without pay effective 1/20/99.
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb to pull Item #3 (Terminations) and Item #4 (Suspensions) until Board Members are given further backup so that the Board can make an informed decision on these issues. The motion died for lack of second.
Item Numbers 3 and 4 were approved as part of the consent agenda with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
5. Dismissals
None
6. Leaves of Absence
Brown, Kimberly Custodial Worker I 9/2/98-11/4/98 Maternity*
Clarke, Rosemary (Ext) Food Service Asst I 1/1/99-5/28/99 Personal
Cooper, Thea Microphotographer Tech II 1/4/99-6/30/99 Medical*
Glover, Rochele (Ext) Teacher Asst Special 1/1/99-5/27/99 Professional
Hall, Sarah Asst Food Service Mgr 1/4/99-5/28/99 Medical*
Hardy, Sherryl School Bus Operator 11/2/98-1/5/99 Medical*
Hill, Roosevelt Custodial Worker I 1/4/99-3/31/99 Medical*
Hudson, Lorelei (Ext) Teacher Asst 12/5/98-1/31/99 Medical*
Laton, H. Faye Admin Clerk II 1/6/99-4/23/99 Professional
Leatherwood, Kanika Teacher Asst Special 1/4/99-6/30/99 Professional
Osborne, Barbara Food Service Asst I 1/1/99-1/29/99 Medical*
Pate, Frances (Ext) Food Service Asst I 1/13/99-1/13/2000 Personal
Smith, Mary Jean (Ext) School Bus Operator 1/9/99-3/1/99 Medical*
Snow, Rosa Admin Clerk II 1/4/99-3/31/99 Medical*
Wiggins, Patrick Custodial Worker I 12/8/98-12/21/98 Medical
VI. FINANCE
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of February, 1999.
(Housed in Finance Department)
2. Check Registers for the months of November and December, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)
Mrs. Webb pulled the Risk Management Trust Fund portion relative to payouts in
November - $199,754.83 and December - $72,022.80. She stated that she had requested backup and was advised by staff that the information was confidential; however, backup was provided at the Board table. She stated for the record that what she asked for was the checks, the amounts, and who was paid, and that she did not ask for any medical records. Mr. May stated that Mr. Griffin had advised that the information requested was privacy act information.
Mr. Charles Griffin, Director of Risk Management, concurred and stated that workers' compensation benefits are considered to be confidential. Mr. Hammons commented that if a public records request is made of the Risk Management Office, you are not going to see any medical records or records that are protected by law; however, if the Board has a need to be able to assure itself that expenditures of the district are being appropriately made, that can be done as a matter of a Board directive.
Dr. Mason requested input from Mr. Fleming. Mr. Fleming commented concerning the question of whether an individual Board Member (who is responsible to their district for the expenditure of public funds), is entitled to review that expenditure for its propriety. He noted Mr. Hammons' suggestion that the Board as a whole vote on that issue to create either policy or directive. He stated that he was not sure whether the Board could deny any particular Board Member access to those records, even on such a vote; however, that Board Member could not take those records and disclose those to the public and if they did so, they would be in violation of the law due to privacy rights.
Motion by Mrs. Webb to pull the Risk Management Trust Fund portion (of Item #2) for the months of December and November, 1998, for separate vote, the motion being nonapproval. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Stidham. In response to Dr. Mason, Mr. May stated that the employees are entitled to this benefit under state law. Dr. Jenkins called for the question; no vote was taken on the question. After discussion, Mrs. Webb pulled the motion and stated that she will approach the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Finance concerning this matter at their next meeting.
Dr. Mason noted this item was approved as part of the consent agenda.
3. Financial Statements for the months of November and December, 1998.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)
4. Statements for Legal Services:
a. Edward P. Fleming, P.A. $4,266.75
b. Edward P. Fleming, P.A. $1,097.74
c. Edward P. Fleming, P.A. $ 384.75
d. Edward P. Fleming, P.A. $ 672.35
e. Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. $ 44.32
f. Albert E. Phillips, P.A. $ 192.50
g. Gregory Farrar, P.A. $ 575.00
h. Allbritton and Gant, P. A. $ 500.00
i. Field & Roos, LLP $ 157.50
j. Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $5,486.24
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
5. Corporate Resolutions for use of facsimile signatures.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)
VII. PURCHASING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J
Approved:
1. Apple Microcomputers for Lipscomb Elementary School
2. Computer Network Cabling for Tate High School
3. School Bus (29 Capacity) for Transportation Department
4. Gateway Microcomputer Equipment for George Stone Vocational Center
5. Computer Network Cabling for Ransom Middle School
6. Professional Services for Cafeteria Office Renovations and New Walk-in Coolers at Various Schools (School Food Services/Facilities Planning)
7. Computer Network Cabling for Cordova Park Elementary School
8. Annual Purchasing Agreement for Classroom and Office Supplies, Bid #17-99 (Central Warehouse)
9. Vehicles, Bid #7-99 (Facilities Planning)
Dr. Mason relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and moved to deny the purchase of the seven passenger van for the Facilities Department. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Webb for purposes of discussion. Dr. Mason stated that he would rather see the money put into construction activities. In response to Mrs. Webb, Mr. Ted Kirchharr, Director of Facilities Planning, advised that the vehicle is 12 years old, with 130,000 miles, and is shared by a staff of seven. He noted this was a budgeted item as part of the vehicle replacement cycle.
Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt,
Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO. Mrs. Webb stated that she actually supported the purchase and had misvoted. Mr. Fleming stated that the Board Member would need to be part of the majority in order to call it up for reconsideration; however, it was a moot point in that approval of the purchase carried. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. Mason.
10. Annual Art Supplies, Bid #14-99 (Central Warehouse)
11. Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #179025 (Deaf Service Center of NW FL) (Exceptional Student Education)
12. Confirmation of Emergency Purchase Order #184823 for Asbestos Abatement
(Facilities Planning)
13. Printing Supplies, Bid #19-99 (Print Shop)
14. Site work at Yniestra Elementary School (Facilities Planning)
15. Classroom Addition at Pleasant Grove Elementary School (Facilities Planning)
16. Construction of Media Center at Hallmark Elementary School (Facilities Planning)
17. Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #179292 (Clark Site Contractors Inc.) (Facilities
Planning)
18. Change Order #4 to Purchase Order #165336 (A. E. New, Jr., Incorporated) (Facilities Planning)
19. Additions and Renovations at Pensacola High School (Facilities Planning)
20. Hurricane Georges Update
21. Workers' Compensation Managed Care Arrangement, RFP #11-99 (Risk Management)
22. Lightspan Microcomputer Equipment and Software License for Dixon and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb that the Board not approve this item. The motion
died for lack of second. Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to approve the Lightspan project with a request that the evaluation plan passed out at the workshop will be monitored by the District Evaluation Office and that feedback be provided to the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Technology every other month. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. After discussion, the motion was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
Approved:
1. FINAL PAYMENTS
a. RENOVATIONS AT BUILDING #2, PHASE II AT PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL
Approved final payment in the amount of $2,341.00 to A. E. New, Jr., Inc., contractor, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #175367 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $922,103.00
b. ADDITIONS AT NAVY POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approved final payment in the amount of $145,538.63 to A. E. New, Jr., Inc., contractor, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #165336 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $1,247,198.09
c. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT PENSACOLA HIGH, ENSLEY ELEMENTARY AND SUTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Approved final payment in the amount of $4,654.00 to Central Removal and Restoration, contractor, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #175366 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $46,540.00
d. INSTALLATION OF OUTSIDE AIR HANDLER UNITS AT BELLVIEW MIDDLE
AND WORKMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Approved final payment in the amount of $8,821.00 to Air Design, Inc.,
contractor, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #161318 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $88,211.00
2. MISCELLANEOUS
a. LEWIS POWELL PARK LEASE AGREEMENT
Approved lease agreement for the Lewis Powell Park between Escambia
County School Board and Escambia County.
B. MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
"No items submitted"
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L
Approved:
1. Reading Readiness Grant Application for Wee Read: A Community Partnership for Readiness.
2. Extended Access to Library Media Services.
3. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and The School Board of Escambia County, Florida (Youth Enhancements) JTPA-99-09.
4. State Coordination Grant JTPA Title I, Section 123 Project Grant Award Modification #1.
5. License Agreement between Sacred Heart Hospital and Escambia County School Board.
6. Postsecondary Education Planning Commission Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grants 1999-2000.
7. Additional page for the current Contract between the Children's Services Center (CSC) and the School District of Escambia County.
8. Request permission to discuss Board options regarding appeals involving Section 322.091 F.S. Attendance Requirement/Driver's License.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt to support Option #2 provided by staff to adopt the recommendation that the committee (of district staff) hear the appeals and provide the Board with findings of fact and recommendation. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Mr. Pettis stated that this will become part of School Board Policy so it will need to be advertised. He requested that the Board allow staff to bring this back next month (on the agenda through Human Resources) as a Board Rule or Policy in order to advertise for Public Hearing and be eligible for vote by the Board in March. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
X. INTERNAL AUDITING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M
Approved:
A. INTERNAL FUNDS
"No Items Submitted"
B. PROPERTY CONTROL
1. Maintenance items for cannibalization and scrap
2. Surplus property items for cannibalization and scrap
3. Permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap items
4. Permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap items
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve Item Numbers 1-4 as recommended by the Superintendent. Dr. Douglas Garber, Director, Employee Services, advised that the corrections to the contracts provide language to conform with Florida Statutes under the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP). After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
1. Ratification of Master Contract between The School District of Escambia County and Escambia Education Association:
Article XII - Leave Provisions
Article XIII - Compensation
2. Ratification of Master Contract between The School District of Escambia County and Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees, FTP-NEA, NEA:
Article X - Leave Provisions
Article XI - Employee Benefits
3. Ratification of Master Contract between The School District of Escambia County and Escambia Education Support Personnel Association, FTP-NEA, NEA:
Article X - Leave Provisions
Article XI - Employee Benefits
4. Ratification of Master Contract between The School District of Escambia County and Escambia Education Clerical/Classroom Association, FTP-NEA, NEA:
Article V - Leave Provisions
Article VI - Employee Benefits
5. Recommend that Employee Number 527129 be suspended without pay for three days commencing Friday, January 29, 1999, and concluding at the end of the regularly scheduled work day on Tuesday, February 2, 1999. The disciplinary action is for misconduct, specifically, failure to provide required supervision of students.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's
recommendation, was unanimously approved.
6. Approval of two new appointments including Mr. Norm Ross, Principal of Pensacola High School, and Mr. Jim Moore, Principal of Pine Forest High School, Pay Grade 18 Step 1.
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
7. Request for date change for May Board Meeting due to two graduation ceremonies scheduled for the same date (May 27, 1999).
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to change the date for the May Regular Board meeting to Tuesday, May 25, 1999 (with Public Forum at 6:00 p.m. immediately followed by the Regular Board Meeting), and change the Regular Workshop to Monday, May 24, 1999, at 9:00 a.m, was unanimously approved.
8. Discussion concerning scheduling an additional workshop for specific items as deemed necessary by the Board to enhance the District Strategic Aims. This will be an agenda item each month.
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, that the
Superintendent continue to provide an informational workshop each month. There was consensus to waive the February informational workshop due to School Improvement sharing sessions. The motion was unanimously approved.
Upon inquiry from Dr. Mason, Mr. May stated that a presentation on magnet schools would be scheduled in the near future. Mrs. Webb requested a future presentation on alternative programs. Mr. May stated that he would confer with Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, to schedule a presentation on alternative programs.
9. Consideration of proposed schedule for the School Improvement Sharing Sessions, February 22-28, 1999.
Mr. May asked that Spencer Bibbs Elementary and A. A. Dixon Elementary Schools be excluded from the School Improvement Sharing Sessions noting that they already made presentations at the January 27, 1999, Special Board Workshop. There being no objection, Dr. Mason directed that Spencer Bibbs and Dixon be waived from the upcoming sharing sessions.
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the dates of February 22-28, 1999, for the School Improvement sharing sessions, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
10. For Information: Draft Summary of 1999 Administrative Legislative Program.
Mr. May asked if Board Members wished to have their names included on the program. Mr. Fleming stated that the Superintendent has the right to create a legislative agenda for administration, and the School Board as an agency also has a right to create its legislative agenda. After discussion, a motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to adopt the Superintendent's recommendations for a draft legislative program. The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. After discussion, the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. Mason, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Mr. May clarified that the Board deemed that no Board Members' names will be listed on the administrative legislative package.
11. Recommend Entry of Final Order terminating the Professional Service Contract of Employee Number 98-3696 based upon misconduct as set forth in the Petition for Termination of Professional Service Contract effective date of August 29, 1997.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendation, was unanimously approved.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
Concerning Item #14, Mr. Mike Rollo, Attorney, appeared representing student number 99-38-061, regarding the recommendation of the formal hearing officer for expulsion for the remainder of the current school year. He stated that allegations were that the student and several other students were involved in battery of an individual at Bellview Middle School, whereas the student said from the beginning that he did not do what he was accused of and the victim said that student did not strike, kick, or hit him, for which the student was charged. Mr. Rollo noted that the charges have been nol-prossed by the State Attorney, and he asked that the Board consider amending the punishment and the recommendation for time served in
order to return the student to Bellview. Mr. Rollo stated that the student has done well in ReDirections and that the instructors had provided a letter to that effect.
Mr. Hammons stated that the hearing officer found as facts that the student was involved in one of the three attacks and was not a primary instigator and took that into consideration in his recommendation. He also noted that the principal has not agreed that the student should return at this time, and it has been the Superintendent's recommendation that the receiving principal agree to have that student back at the regular school. He stated that the Board would have to review the complete record (files and exhibits) in order to change the recommended penalty, and state the reasons with particularity on the record.
Ms. Beth Griggs stated that her son has done well in ReDirections and has never been in trouble before, and she asked that he be allowed to return to Bellview.
After discussion, Mrs. Webb made a motion based on the fact that we have been told that the court dismissed the charges against this student and based on the letter that was presented from the ReDirections staff who is in direct contact with this student, and based on the fact that this student has no prior behavioral infractions, she moved that the Board allow him to go back to Bellview so that he can resume as normal a childhood as possible. Mrs. Stidham asked why the principal at Bellview did not want to put the student back. Mr. Charles Thomas, Director of Alternative Education, advised that the letter was written by staff without his knowledge and he had not reviewed the letter and had not authorized reinstatement. He explained that ReDirections is designed to address the behavior that got them there, correcting behavior, and conflict resolution. He noted that many of the students have good behavior and stay the duration of their expulsion because it is important to see evidence that their behavior can be sustained over a period of time.
The student's grandmother spoke in support of returning her grandson to Bellview.
After obtaining clarification from the Board Attorney, Mrs. Webb restated her motion based on the facts presented to the Board and based on the letter that was presented here from ReDirections, that the Board allow student number 99-38-061 to go back to Bellview, stating with particularity the reasons as follows: 1) The State Attorney's Office nol-prossed the case; 2) This student has no prior behavioral infractions; and 3) Those closest to the student in ReDirections who work with him on a daily basis are recommending that it is appropriate that he return to his setting. He is not an aggressive or disruptive individual and therefore may not be suitable to the environment that he is currently in. The motion died for lack of second.
After discussion, motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to accept the Superintendent's recommendations on Item Numbers 12-41, was unanimously approved with the exception of a NO vote registered by Mrs. Webb on Item #14 (student number 99-38-061).
Concerning Item #39, Mr. Darriel White, Court Liaison, informed the Board that the parents had requested a formal hearing. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to reconsider the prior vote taken on Item #39, was unanimously approved. After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve formal hearing for Item #39 (student number 99-110-151), was unanimously approved.
12. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 98-301-862 be terminated in consideration of the Court having reduced the felony charge to a misdemeanor. I further recommend that the student be allowed to return to regular school placement.
13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-35-151 not be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County and be allowed to return to regular school placement.
14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-38-061 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.
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-46-281 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 99-59-411 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 99-70-411 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.
18. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-74-851 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.
19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 99-84-521 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.
20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-86-862 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.
21. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-88-411 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.
22. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-89-411 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.
23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-90-411 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.
24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-91-411, 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.
25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-92-411 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.
26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-93-951 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.
27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-94-862 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.
28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-98-121 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.
29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-99-851 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.
30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-100-851 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.
31. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-101-851 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.
32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-102-951 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.
33. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-103-951 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