ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened for the Public Forum at 6:00 p.m. in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, with the following present:
Chairman: Dr. Hal Mason Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham
Members: Dr. John DeWitt
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
Mrs. Vanette Webb joined the meeting at 6:09 p.m.
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
Dr. Mason called the Public Forum to order at 6:00 p.m. and announced that the Regular Board Meeting would immediately follow the Public Forum.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Mr. Benell English, 1967 Gary Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, spoke in favor of retention and recruitment of African American teachers and male teachers.
2) Ms. Sibyll Freeman, 1900 Bayou Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, First Corinthian Baptist Church, spoke in support of recruiting more African American teachers and mentors for children.
3) Dr. Chat Sue, 8000 Briaroak Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, commented that members of the community have expressed concerns and want to see the School Board work together in a cooperative effort.
4) Ms. Nancy Virgilio, 8644 Westview Lane, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, discussed concerns regarding possible costs to implement year-round school. She asked that the Board consider spending funds to reduce class size and eliminate portable classrooms.
5) Ms. Victoria Bell, 3149 Belle Christiane Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, spoke on behalf of Ms. Glenda Jones, Director of the Northwest Florida Home School Band, in support of the motion to allow home school students to audition for the Escambia County All-County Band.
6) Dr. Pamela Elliott, 1381 Ridge Way, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, stated that the Escambia County School District sponsors the All-County Music (Honors) Ensembles to showcase Escambia County music students and curricula.
7) Ms. Susan Watson, 900 Lagoon Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, voiced support for recruitment of minority teachers.
8) Mr. Roger Goldberg, 2675 Tambridge Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, discussed concerns regarding Web site postings and E-Mail activities of a School Board Member.
9) Mr. Stephen Rome, 3840 Yesteroaks Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, stated that he is a parent of a Pensacola High School student, and he discussed concerns regarding Board expenditures and the risk of spending reserves before the end of the fiscal year.
10) Ms. LaLani Bonarrigo, 2362A Crosby Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, stated that she is a student employee of the district and announced the intent to propose the idea of a non-voting "Student Board Member" for purposes of improving communications with teachers, administrators, the Board, and the public. She stated that a committee of high school students is being formed to determine the qualifications the student must have and what is expected by the peers they represent, and a proposal will be brought back at a future date for Board vote. Dr. Mason stated that he and the Superintendent strongly support the concept.
11) Mr. Gary Gleason, 1275 Palisade Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, asked that the Board consider scheduling Spring Break on April 24-27, with Good Friday and the Monday following Easter.
12) Ms. Mary Ellis-Hansen, a teacher at Daphne High School in Baldwin County, appeared representing People-to-People Student Ambassador Program. She explained that the program was founded by former President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose vision was that there will never be peace in the world until we as citizens, one on one, reach out to one another. Ms. Jean Singleton, teacher leader, introduced Student Ambassadors from this area who will travel to Australia and New Zealand this summer including Vicky Blackmon from Washington High; Jacob Bryan from Gulf Breeze High; Melissa Harrison, Bonnie Lee Vail, and Matthew Coleman from Tate High; Tiffany Jo Gilchrist, and Allan Kelly from Pine Forest High; Justin Wiggins from Escambia; and Meredith Galloway, Scott Monroe, and Thomas Staples from Pensacola Catholic.
13) Ms. Jacquelyn Green, 6363 Chicago, Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, stated that she has four children in the school system and that she would request an opportunity to vote on the issue of year-round schooling prior to its implementation.
14) Mr. John Wyche, 861 Maplewood Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32534, spoke in favor of minority teacher recruitment, development, and retention.
15) Ms. Jenny Dyess, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, presented information on behalf of Weis Elementary School, which was on the critically low list three years ago, and reported that priorities were set in place to raise test scores. They implemented an intensive program focusing on individual tutoring, after school and summer camp tutoring programs and parent involvement programs, and as a result, students have increased test scores and Weis is no longer on the critically low list.
16) Mr. Michael Ambrose, 2315 Malysa Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, stated that he has five children in the school system, and he expressed opposition to year-round school. He asked that the Board consider the possibility of extending the school day and investigate the impact of year-round on extracurricular activities, especially athletics.
17) Mr. Erick Mead, 3700 Potos Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, expressed support for further implementing year-round school.
18) Mr. John Wyche, 861 Maplewood Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32534, spoke in favor of instituting the Reading Recovery Program at Spencer Bibbs Elementary School. Mrs. Webb noted that the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Curriculum had addressed this issue and some of the members are going to do a study in that regard.
19) Ms. Mary Armstrong, 1007 West Fisher Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, expressed support for recruiting more African American instructors, especially males.
20) Ms. Jessie Drossos, 5435 Primrose Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, stated that she is a member of Washington High School Band Boosters, and she expressed opposition to the proposal to home school students auditioning for All-County Band.
RECESS
Dr. Mason called for a ten-minute recess at 6:55 p.m. Dr. Mason called the Regular Meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. The invocation was given by Dr. Jenkins, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Stidham. Mr. Edward Fleming, interim Board Attorney, was also present.
Superintendent May listed additions and deletions to the agenda as follows:
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.11 LEGAL SERVICES
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP (Requested in Workshop)
PULLED: 3. School Board Rule
6Gx17-7.02 CODES OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENT
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
B. Permission to Adopt
1. Public Hearing and adoption of School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.07 AUDIT PLANNING AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP (Requested in Workshop)
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Instructional
(8) Special Requests
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP REGARDING SCHOOL CALENDARS (Requested in Workshop)
VII. PURCHASING
28. Install Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Units and Food Service Renovations at Dixon
Elementary and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools (Facilities Planning)
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTE: Item Number 24 (Student Number 99-179-411), Request Formal Hearing
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
4. Item from the Board - Resolution for District Wide Extended School Year - Dr. DeWitt
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP (Requested in Workshop)
5. Item from the Board - Recommendation from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Technology regarding E-Rate - Dr. DeWitt
SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP (Requested in Workshop)
6. Item from the Board - Re: Motion concerning participation of Home School Students in All-County Band - Mrs. Webb
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
7. Items from the Board: A) Laptops for Board Members; and B) Office Help - Mrs. Webb
SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED
ADD: 8. Item from the Board - Discussion and Direction on Televising Board Meetings - Dr. Mason (Requested in Workshop)
ADD: 9. Item from the Board - Regarding Incentive Package (Hiring Minorities and Male Teachers) - Dr. Jenkins (Requested in Workshop)
ADD: 10. Item from the Board - Request for Information from Risk Management - Dr. Mason
Mr. May asked Ms. Kathleen Henderson to come forward to be recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of April. Mr. May stated that Ms. Henderson, School Secretary, had worked for the past 22 years at Holm Elementary. Mr. May congratulated Ms. Henderson for this honor and presented her with a plaque, a pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.
PTA PRESENTATION:
Ms. Jenny Dyess, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that the "Student of the Year" recognition was held on April 26, 1999. A Vendors' Fair was held this week with 24 schools represented. The Parenting Workshop Handbook (highlighting Ensley and Weis Elementary Schools for their on-going parenting programs) has gone to press and will aid schools in presenting parenting workshops. The "Principal of the Year," as well as local units and chairpersons, will be honored at the PTA Banquet on May 14, 1999.
The following item was moved forward:
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
1. For Information: Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.
Dr. Alton Butler, Chairman of the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee,
presented the quarterly report (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit A) and advised that committee members will tour construction projects in May.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda.
OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
Manna Food Bank Presentation of Awards to Outstanding Participants in Food for Families Food Drive
Ms. Frankie Van Horn, Chairman for the Food Drive, and Ms. Debbie Fretland, President,
Manna Food Bank Board of Directors, recognized representatives from Pine Forest High School, Ransom Middle School, and Jim Allen Elementary School as outstanding participants in the food drive. An award was also presented to the School Board.
Presentation of Plaque in recognition of Reichhold Chemical's support of Science Instruction
Mr. May recognized Ms. Joy McMichael, Science Specialist, who introduced Mr. Warren
Wright with Reichhold Chemical Company, and recognized them for their contributions in providing an excellent video series called "The Science Screen Report," which has the backing of the National Science Teachers Association for elementary and secondary education.
Presentation of Scholarships on behalf of Jostens
Mr. Todd Leonard addressed the Board representing Jostens and presented a $500 scholarship to Ms. Shandi Rawlings, student at Escambia High School, and Ms. Elizabeth Hunter, student at Pensacola High School. The Superintendent and Board Members joined in congratulating these students who were chosen to receive the awards in recognition of having displayed "unstoppable" characteristics and perseverance in the face of adversity throughout their tenure in high school.
RECOGNITIONS:
1) Mrs. Vivian Spencer, Art Educator, Washington High School
The Superintendent and Board Members joined with Dr. Larry Reed, Music Specialist, in recognizing Mrs. Spencer for her achievements in being named a Coca-Cola Scholar and also for representing the community in an exchange program to Japan through the Arts Council of Northwest Florida.
2) Mr. Willie Hale, Outstanding Art Student at Pensacola High School
Dr. Reed asked Mr. Willie Hale to come forward and noted that three of Mr. Hale's paintings were on display, one of which was the "Best of Show" at the Pensacola Museum of Art last year. Mr. Hale's entry in the Home Box Office (HBO) "Remembering the Four Little Girls" Competition placed 7th out of 2500 entries, and he placed first in the State of Florida in the 1999 Federal Junior "Duck Stamp" Program and Scholarship Competition. Mr. Hale has also been awarded a $5,000 Coca-Cola scholarship and was chosen Pensacola Exchange Club Student of the Year. The Superintendent selected a piece of art work which Mr. Hale entered in the Bright Images Art Exhibit this year.
RESOLUTIONS:
1) Escambia Education Association - Resolution Endorsing National Teacher Appreciation
Week And National Teacher Appreciation Day
Mr. May asked Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, and Mr. Bob Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, to come forward as he read the resolution. He also asked all teachers present to stand to be recognized. Ms. Costello introduced Ms. Sarah Cohen, EEA Interim Public Relations Chairman, and teacher at Escambia High School, who expressed appreciation to the Board for this recognition.
WHEREAS, teachers help shape and transform lives through their critical roles in the schools of this nation; and
WHEREAS, teachers strive to open doors of opportunity through learning, and motivate their students to develop to their full potential; and
WHEREAS, teachers endeavor to make learning meaningful for students from all walks of life; and
WHEREAS, teachers prepare this nation's students for the demands of a rapidly changing, increasingly competitive technological society;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby recognize the week of May 2-8, 1999 as
and Tuesday, May 4, 1999 as
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does
hereby order that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and a copy be tendered to Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association. Adopted this 29th day of April, 1999.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously approved.
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the
minutes for the 3/15/99 Special Board Meeting, 3/23/99 Regular Board Workshop, 3/24/99 Special Presentations Board Workshop, and 3/25/99 Regular Board Meeting.
Mrs. Webb presented an amendment to the 3/23/99 Regular Board Workshop
minutes as follows:
Under page 5, IX.7 CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION (Technology Innovation
Challenge Grants): Mrs. Webb suggested applying for
private sector funds, in addition to state and federal dollars, as
well possibly hiring a grant writer. "Mrs. Webb
recommended going to the private sector to get a grant writer who is
skilled at writing grants and pay them on a percentage only if we get
the grant." The motion was unanimously approved.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B)
A. Permission to Advertise
1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.11 LEGAL SERVICES
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the
rule for advertising. Ms. Ella Sims, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, presented the additional verbiage as discussed in workshop. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-2.37 SELF-REPORTING OF ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS BY EMPLOYEES
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the rule for advertising,
was unanimously approved.
PULLED: 3. School Board Rule
6Gx17-7.02 CODES OF STUDENT CONDUCT: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY STUDENT
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
B. Permission to Adopt
1. Public Hearing and adoption of School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.07 AUDIT PLANNING AND REVIEW COMMITTEE
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt
School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.07 Audit Planning And Review Committee. Dr. Mason opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak; there was no response. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-1.19 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt School
Board Rule 6Gx17-1.19 School Improvement and Education Accountability. Dr. Mason asked if there was input from the public; there was no response. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
3. School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt School
Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 Special Programs and Procedures for Exceptional Students. Dr. Mason asked if there was input from the public; there was no response. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
4. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.12 HARDSHIP WAIVER OF OPERATOR'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mrs. Stidham, to adopt
School District Rule School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.12 Hardship Waiver of Operator's License Requirements. Dr. Mason asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak to this issue; there was no response. After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
5. Public Hearing and approval of renaming ESCAMBIA WESTGATE CENTER to ESCAMBIA WESTGATE SCHOOL
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve renaming of ESCAMBIA WESTGATE CENTER to ESCAMBIA WESTGATE SCHOOL. Dr. Mason opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak; there was no response. After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the consent agenda. Dr. DeWitt pulled V.A.8 (4) school calendar and VII.42 for separate votes. Mrs. Webb pulled V.A.8. (job descriptions), V.B (3, 4 and 5), VI.2, VI.4c, VII.4, VII.19, and IX.5 for separate votes, and VI.7 for comment only. Dr. Mason pulled VII.17, IX (6, 10 and 11) for separate votes.
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
None at this time.
2. Resignations
Borowski, Leigh Washington 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
Halladay, Berry Pensacola 4/13/99
Hykes, Beverly Oakcrest 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
Kall, Judith Warrington Elem 4/01/99 (was on LOA)
Livingston, Robin Montclair 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
Morris, Lynn Cordova Park 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
Stone, Stephanie Brownsville 4/09/99
Tavares, Kia George Stone 4/23/99
Taylor, Angela ESE 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
Veith, Melessa Holm 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
Weedo, Lori George Stone 6/01/99 (was on LOA)
3. Retirees
None at this time.
4. Teachers Returning from Leave of Absence
Chivington, Florence Pensacola High 4/13/99
Sanders, Susan Oakcrest 3/30/99
5. Transfers
From To Date
Rollins, Kenneth Woodham Northview 4/05/99
Struck, Patricia Carver Lincoln Park 4/12/99
6. Requests for Leave With Pay
Arndt, Daniel Escambia 2/22-3/1 Military
Bennett, Timothy George Stone 2/26 Subpoena
Blake, Lisa Lincoln Park 3/5 Professional
Blankenship-Mendoza, Y Brentwood Mid 3/1 Jury duty
Bonifay, Judith Suter 2/16 Jury duty
Breakall, Kathy Bailey 3/2-4 Professional/EEA
Chaney, David Pensacola 3/9 Professional/EEA
Chivington, Sheri Tate 2/25 Jury duty
Cook, Fran Sherwood 2/22,23 Jury duty
Cox, Kim Escambia 3/2 Subpoena
Exner, Bonnie Ransom 3/8 Jury duty
Fryman, Mary Helen Human Resources 3/29 Subpoena
Gaines, Iris Brentwood Mid 3/8,9 Jury duty
Garrett, Barbara Lincoln Park 2/11 Jury duty
Greunke, Judith Woodham 2/22 Subpoena
Greunke, Judith Woodham 2/29 Jury duty
Gulsby, Shelley Dixon 3/1,4,12 Jury duty
Hansen, Kristen West Pensacola 3/1 Professional
Hendrieth, Alethea Ensley 3/1 Jury duty
Hughes, Lonny Bratt 2/15,16 Jury duty
Ingram, Thomas Pensacola 3/1 Jury duty
Jackson-Williams, Madonna Pine Forest 3/2,3,4,9 Professional/EEA
Lacoste, Lynda Yniestra 3/15 Jury duty
Lee, Emily Century Elem 3/5 Professional
Lorenz, Grace Molino 3/1,9 Jury duty
Loyed, Evelyn Washington 4/23 Professional
Luckie, Yvita Pensacola 3/9 Professional/EEA
Martin, William ReDirections I 3/8 Jury duty
McCorvey, Beverly Bellview Mid 3/15 Jury duty
McLaughlin, D S Pensacola Boys Base 3/9 Professional/EEA
Montgomery, Sheila Escambia 3/8 Jury duty
Moorer, Julia Wedgewood 3/15 Jury duty
Moring, Wayne Math 2/22,24 Jury duty
Nga, Bui Pensacola 2/22,23 Jury duty
O'Neal, Virginia Northview 2/11 Jury duty
Padgett, Amy Brentwood Elem 3/5 Professional
Pangle, Julie Suter 2/22 Jury duty
Rezek, Alicia West Pensacola 2/23 Subpoena
Pollard, Katie Pine Forest 2/8,10,11 Jury duty
Roupe, Kathy Suter 3/1,4 Jury duty
Saxton, James ESEAL 2/18 Professional/EEA
Thomas, Ralph Montclair 3/15 Jury duty
Watts, Kim Oakcrest 2/22 Jury duty
White, Herman Ransom 3/12 Jury duty
Wright, Marie Pensacola Beach 2/22 Jury duty
7. Requests for Leave Without Pay
Alexander, Caroline Oakcrest 1/19,21,22;2/2,17 Illness
Allen, Angela Brownsville 1/22-29;3/3,5,11 Illness
Bagley, Leigh Brownsville 1/29;3/3,11 Illness
Barretto, Lisa Jim Allen 3/15 Illness
Barrow, Jennie Lipscomb 3/1-5 Personal
Beasley, Brenda Semmes 1/21-2/8 Illness
Beck, Tambreia Pleasant Grove 3/15 Illness
Beard, Guy Pensacola 3/2,3 Personal
Bell, Bobbi Pine Forest 3/9 Illness
Bland, Bonne Washington 3/8,9 Illness
Bouchard, Judith McMillan 2/16-19 Personal
Boudreaux, Susan Warrington Elem 1/29;3/9-11 Illness
Boyd, Jean Ensley 3/11-15 Personal
Bradley, David Escambia 3/1 Illness
Brady, Adrienne Warrington Elem 1/21-2/2 Illness
Brewton, Margaret Pleasant Grove 1/15 Illness
Brinson, Sheldon Petree 2/19,22 Illness
Bzdick, Terri West Pensacola 2/1,12,16 Illness
Calogero, Kimberly Escambia 2/16-3/15 Maternity
Calloway, Tammy Bratt 1/19;2/2,8 Illness
Cardwell, Sharon Spencer Bibbs 2/26;3/5,8-12 Illness
*Cassady, Sarah Century Elem 3/15-4/16 Illness
Castro, Amy Cook 2/24 Illness
Coleman, Christine Pensacola 2/16,17 Personal
Collinsworth, Joanne Escambia 1/20-22;2/22-3/5 Illness
Cook, Dorothy Warrington Mid 2/23,24;3/9 Illness
Cooper, Dawn Judy Andrews 3/5 Personal
Cooper, Tammy Holm 2/24,25;3/11 Illness
Corrigan, Anne West Pensacola 2/2-5;3/5,15 Illness
DeGraaf, Keila Wedgewood 3/15 Personal
DeShields, Heather Pleasant Grove 2/24 Illness
Devine, Therese Pensacola 1/19-29 Maternity
Dickey, Janna Ernest Ward 2/26;3/1 Illness
Dufurrena, Jamie Judy Andrews 2/19 Personal
Dufurrena, Jamie Judy Andrews 2/3;3/5,8 Illness
Dunson, Christine McMillan 1/25,28 Illness
Fellgren, Kathy Warrington Elem 3/4,8-15 Illness
Fewell, Jason Escambia 2/18;3/2 Illness
Fina, Terri Bailey 3/4,15 Personal
Frierdich, Christina Bailey 1/19,22,28;2/25,26;3/15 Illness
Gaddy, Stefanie Judy Andrews 1/19-2/5;3/1 Maternity
Garbark, Helen Escambia 1/25;2/19 Personal
Garbark, Helen Escambia 2/8,17;3/1,8-15 Illness
Godwin, Sharon Westgate 1/22-2/4 Illness
*Haynes, Mauri Ransom 4/16-6/1/99 Maternity
Hendricks, Cathy Cook 3/1-5 Illness
Hicks, Paige Pleasant Grove 3/11,12 Personal
Jackson, Laurie Ransom 1/20 Illness
Jeter, Martha Bratt 3/5 Personal
Jones, Lisa Holm 2/11,12,16 Personal
Julian, Patricia Westgate 2/18 Illness
Kelley, Kelley Escambia 2/22 Illness
Kicklighter, Sylvia Wedgewood 2/23-3/8 Illness
King, Michael Bellview Elem 3/9 Illness
Krichi, Ahmed Hospital/Homebound 3/9,10 Illness
Leonard, Melinda Beulah 3/10,15 Illness
Lewis, Traci McArthur 2/1-5,9,11,18;3/3 Illness
Mai, Amelia Woodham 2/19 Personal
Marucci, Linda Scenic Heights 2/12 Personal
Massey, Cynthia Oakcrest 3/2-15 Maternity
Mayo, Pamela Navy Point 2/8 Personal
McCuiston, Peggy Bailey 2/18,19 Illness
McDaniel, Elaine Pine Forest 1/13;2/10,16-26;3/12 Illness
McKinley, Kelly Longleaf 2/10-12,16-18 Maternity
McPheron, Rebecca Woodham 3/12 Personal
Merkerson, Billie George Stone 1/19-22 Illness
Merkerson, Stephanie Pine Meadow 3/1 Personal
Morgan, Tracy Westgate 2/26 Personal
Nejad, Peggy Pensacola 2/22;3/3 Illness
Newman, Brandy Warrington Elem 2/10,24-3/15 Maternity
Owens, Laura Washington 1/15,25;3/1 Illness
Owens, Stella Brentwood Mid 2/17-19 Personal
Pangle, Jennifer West Pensacola 2/9,10 Illness
Payne, Patti Lipscomb 3/8-15 Maternity
Peazant, Rosemary Pine Meadow 3/5,8 Illness
Peek, Christina Judy Andrews 2/0 Illness
Powers, Pamela Pleasant Grove 1/27 Illness
Pretto, Tebra Tate 1/25,26 Illness
Purify, Anner Bellview Mid 2/16 Illness
Redman, Kelli Judy Andrews 3/2 Illness
Rials, Mary Longleaf 3/12 Personal
Richardson, Sondra Brownsville 2/2,3,16,17 Illness
Rickman, Jamie Pleasant Grove 3/1-15 Maternity
Robbins, Fredrick ESEAL 2/16,17 Personal
Robertson, Micah Myrtle Grove 2/19;3/15 Illness
Robertson, Tammy Sherwood 1/22 Illness
Romine, Sheila Oakcrest 3/3,11,12 Illness
Rood, Beth Cordova Park 2/16,17,19,26 Personal
Ryle, Charles Bellview Mid 2/16,17,23 Illness
Secord, Mary Barrineau Park 2/16-18 Illness
Spirakis, Sonja McMillan 3/15 Illness
St Germaine, Mary Pine Forest 1/27,28;2/12-3/1 Illness
Tallman, Vivian McMillan 2/9-12,16-24 Illness
Thomas, LaVonda Bailey 3/5 Illness
Thompson, Linda Spencer Bibb 1/26;2/22;3/1 Illness
Trombley, Rachele Washington 1/4,5;2/25;3/3 Illness
Trombley, Rachele Washington 2/12 Personal
VanDeusen, Colleen Edgewater 3/8 Illness
Vickory, Mary Tate 3/11,12 Personal
Waddell, Marianne Beggs 3/12 Illness
Waddell, Sandra Cook 3/4 Illness
Wallace, Tamela Lipscomb 2/24;3/8 Illness
Webb, Kim ESE 2/24 Personal
White, Liane Bellview Mid 2/16-26 Maternity
Wiggins, Janice West Pensacola 2/12 Illness
Wilson, David Weis 3/11,12,15 Illness
Wolfe, Bruce Lipscomb 2/12 Personal
Young, Jan Holm 1/20-29;2/25 Illness
* FMLA
8. Special Requests
(1) Approved the following part-time instructor to be employed under School Board Rule #6G17-2.02 at George Stone in the Law Enforcement Program:
Name Date
Jennings, Royce 3/25/99
(2) Approved John Bouchard, teacher in the ESE Department to be a twelve-month employee as the OJT District Extended Program Coordinator for the 1999-2000 school year. The extended school year program (June and July, 1999) will generate FTE funds to support this position.
(3) Approved the following teachers to teach out-of-field for the 1998-99 school year:
Harvey, Celia Beulah
Breaux, Shannon Brownsville
Conner, Donna Brownsville
Cunningham, Jane Brownsville
Shilling, Sam Brownsville
Redmond, Glenda Brownsville
Stone, Stephanie Brownsville
Woosley, Ralph Brownsville
Foster, Shannon Century Elem
Corcoran, Karen Escambia
Fewell, Jason Escambia
Gott, Andrew Escambia
Gross, Judith Escambia
Jefcoat, Jay Escambia
Sodec, John Escambia
Hays, Andrea Ferry Pass Mid
Elowe, Revonda Ferry Pass Mid
Ellis, Wenonah Hallmark
Thedford, Ruth Pleasant Grove
Hanshaw, Robert Tate
Konecny, Don Tate
Poynter, Carol Tate
Brown, Clarissa Warrington Mid
(4) Adoption of the calendars:
(a) 1999-2000 designated paid holidays - all district employees
(b) 1999-2000 traditional Escambia County school calendar
(c) 1999-2000 alternative year round Escambia County school calendar
(d) 1999-2000 school based work schedule (traditional) Educational Support Personnel
(e) 1999-2000 school based work schedule (alternative year round) Educational Support Personnel
Upon inquiry from Mrs. Stidham, Ms. Sims advised that calendar scenarios were
provided as requested in workshop and that Mrs. Rita Scallan, Financial Analyst, had provided a report including Memorial Day which would involve an additional day off for ten- and eleven-month employees with an impact of $89,217 to the General Fund. Upon inquiry from Dr. Mason, Dr. Douglas Garber, Director, Employee Services, advised that this was a Collaborative Bargaining issue and that removal of one day from a certain group of employees could incur an unfair labor practice at an action taken by the Board without a general meeting of collaboration between the bargaining agent and units of both parties. Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham, to have Spring Break April 17-20, 1999, the Good Friday holiday, and April 24, 1999, (the Monday following Easter). She commented that there was no cost factor with this proposal, and students would not have a break three weeks prior to the end of school. Dr. Mason seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.
The Board recognized the following speakers:
Ms. Ellen Lawrence, UniServ Director, noted that the issue with Collaborative
Bargaining was the Memorial Day holiday only.
Mrs. Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, expressed that
children are sometimes better served by being in school and observing ceremonies where they are truly observing a holiday rather than just having a day out of school.
After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously
approved.
(5) Approved establishment of the following job descriptions on the professional salary schedule:
(a) ESE School Health Registered Nurse (RN)
(b) Central Inventory/Textbook Control Manager
(c) Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent of Schools
(d) Systems Support Technician III
(e) Systems Support Telephone Technician III
(f) Operations Coordinator
(g) Senior Auditor
(h) Coordinator of School Medicaid Services
(i) Security & Educational Data Specialist to replace one position of Educational Data
Specialist in MIS
6) Approved revisions to the job descriptions on the administrative salary schedule:
(a) Special Assistant for School/Community Services to read Associate Superintendent
(b) Deputy Superintendent
(c) Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Business Affairs
(d) Court Liaison
(e) Director of Alternative Education
(f) Director of Applied Technology and Adult Education
(g) Director of Grants Management
(h) Director of Instructional Technology
(i) Director of Payroll Accounting/Department Head
(j) Director of Secondary School Education
(k) Director of Technological Systems & Management Information
(l) Director of Chapter I Activities to read Director of Title I and Related Activities
7) Approved revisions to the job descriptions on the professional salary schedule:
(a) Administrative Recording Secretary
(b) Administrative Secretary for Staff Services
(c) Coordinator/Safety, Health and Environmental Operations
(d) Director of Planning
(e) Financial Analyst - Comptroller to read Financial Analyst
(f) Financial Analyst to read Financial Analyst - Risk Management Accounting
(g) Mger, Telecommunications & Automated Office System to read Manager, Telecommunications
(h) Senior Systems Programmer
(i) Data Support Technician (SEMS) to read Substitute Employment Management
System (SEMS) Technician
(j) Data Control Technician/Food Services to read Inventory Control Technician - Food Services
8) Approved abolishment of the job description of Data Control Clerk and established the following job descriptions on the professional salary schedule:
(a) Data Control Clerk - Transportation
(b) Data Control Clerk - Maintenance
(c) Data Control Clerk - Property Control
(d) Inventory Control Clerk - Inventory and Warehouse Operations
(e) Inventory Control Clerk - Food Services
9) Approved establishment of the job descriptions on the administrative salary schedule:
(a) Subject Area Specialist - Intervention Services, ESE.
(b) District Coordinator of Adult and Community Education
10) Approved the abolishment of the job description of Vocational Education Specialist and established the following job descriptions on the administrative salary schedule:
(a) Applied Technology Specialist (Business Technology Education)
(b) Applied Technology Specialist (Technology Education/Agriculture)
(c) Applied Technology Specialist (School-to-Work)
(d) Applied Technology Specialist (Family & Consumer Sciences Education)
11) Approved Department Personnel Planning Document for the 1999- 2000 Fiscal Year.
12) Approved establishment of the job description of School Board Attorney on the administrative salary schedule.
13) Approved establishment of job description of Legal Assistant on the professional salary schedule.
Mrs. Webb pulled the job descriptions for separate vote. Ms. Ella Sims, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, noted that forty-four job description changes (including five new positions) were submitted for Board consideration. The five new positions included two previously approved positions -- School Board Attorney and Legal Assistant; a new
position of Subject Area Specialist; Coordinator of School Medicaid Services; and one Senior Auditor.
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb, to delay voting on any administrative positions or job descriptions until the conclusion of the MGT management study, until the Board knows what expenditures are and how much money we are going to be funded. She commented that the legislature does not finalize conclusions until tomorrow and that would also constitute good cause to do that. Upon inquiry from Mrs. Stidham, Mr. Fleming advised that the Board can eliminate a position for good cause, which includes fiscal considerations, at any time. After discussion with the Board Attorney, Mrs. Webb restated her motion to delay adopting this until the attorney has had adequate time to fully research this as to the legal ramifications. Dr. Mason relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Ms. Sims noted that school and district staff are in the process of planning for next school year, and several of the positions are working directly with students. She commented that the results of the management study are expected in late August or early September. Mr. May expressed that by Florida Statute, the Board has the right to delete positions when they see fit; however, the Board had directed that cleanup changes be made to the job descriptions and that would only enhance the management study because they will more clearly reflect the actual job duties. Mrs. Webb commented that delaying the vote for one month would allow an opportunity to meet with MGT representatives, and a Town Hall meeting will also be held.
The Board recognized the following speaker:
1) Mrs. Gail Husbands, 1055 Farmington Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, commented concerning the Superintendent's role to run the district on a day-to-day basis and address personnel needs, as well as the Board's role to create policy.
Mrs. Webb provided copies of Florida Statute 231.001 regarding responsibility of respective offices. After discussion, Mrs. Webb called the question. The motion to call the question was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Stidham voting NO. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote on the motion to delay voting (on administrative positions and job descriptions) for one month. Said motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.
Motion was made by Mrs. Webb to delay adopting this item until the Board gets adequate legal advice and then bring it back in a timely manner which may involve a special meeting. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. Mason and seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Mr. Hammons stated that it was the Superintendent's statutory authority and he had recommended individuals to fill administrative positions that exist at this time and that said contracts must be acted upon within three weeks of the close of the legislative session. Mr. May stated that his recommendations would save the district over $5,000, and is less money than it cost last year out of the General Fund. Mrs. Webb called the question. Said motion was unanimously approved. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO. After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations for all personnel changes in terms of job descriptions, new job descriptions, and new positions as recommended in the personnel planning document, was approved 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO.
B. Educational Support
Approved:
1. Appointments (R-Replacement)
NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION
Johnson, Henry (Prom) Custodial Supervisor 4/12/99 Northview
2. Resignations
Blackwood, Sonja (Ret) Admin Clerk II 4/7/99 Holm
Broughton, Adrian Custodial Worker I 4/1/99 Sherwood
Frazure, Norma (Ret) Teacher Assistant 3/9/99 George Stone
Hall, Sarah (Death) Asst Food Ser Manager 3/20/99 Century
Hicks, Jerome Custodial Worker I 2/26/99 Lipscomb
3. Terminations
None at this time.
4. Suspensions
None at this time.
5. Dismissals
Lawrence Carter, Custodial Worker I at Edgewater, dismissed in bad standing effective 4/16/99.
Mrs. Webb combined Item Numbers 3, 4 and 5 into one motion because of concerns regarding frequent expenditures that have been made in terminating or suspending employees, mostly terminating. She moved that before recommendations are brought to the Board that Board Members are fully informed and given adequate information to act on the recommendations. Said motion died for lack of second. Dr. Mason suggested that Mr. May and Mrs. Webb confer and attempt to work out a procedure in the event that more reporting is needed. Mrs. Webb stated that she had requested verification concerning a prior termination of an employee. Mr. Hammons conveyed that he had prepared a letter in that regard including a copy of the Board agenda from the August 1998 meeting.
6. Leaves of Absence
Adkisson, Mary School Bus Operator 3/15/99-4/30/99 Medical
Borden, Linda Teacher Asst Special 3/29/99-5/27/99 Medical*
Chase, Elizabeth Teacher Asst Special 3/15/99-5/27/99 Medical*
Chavers, Monika Food Service Asst I 4/20/99-5/28/99 Personal
Chestnut, Judith (Ext) Teacher Asst Special 4/10/99-5/27/99 Medical*
Cobb, Dushan Teacher Assistant 4/5/99-5/27/99 Medical*
Frye, Ollie Teacher Asst Special 3/9/99-5/27/99 Personal
Hall, Juanita Early Childhood Asst 2/11/99-4/9/99 Medical*
Henry, Janie (Ext) School Finance Spec 2/2/99-7/1/99 Medical
Johnson, Brenda Custodial Worker I 4/28/99-7/31/99 Medical*
Matthews, Ruby Custodial Worker I 3/3/99-4/30/99 Medical*
Rogers, Kathy School Bus Operator 1/19/99-5/27/99 Medical
Smith, Betty J. Custodial Worker I 4/14/99-5/3/99 Personal
Weaden, Glenda (Ext) School Bus Operator 1/6/99-8/17/99 Medical
*Request leave as allowed under FMLA.
VI. FINANCE
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of May, 1999.
(Housed in Finance Department)
2. Check Register for the month of March, 1999.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)
Mrs. Webb registered a NO vote on this item. She commented that according to the Risk Management Trust, the School Board Attorney is supposed to oversee legal expenditures and that is not happening. Dr. Mason requested input from the Board Attorney, and Mr. Fleming referred to the Trust Document called the "Escambia School District Risk Management Trust" that was adopted by the School Board in 1987, and commented that Risk Management would appear to be a division of the administration of the Escambia County School District; therefore, it would be under the same fiscal oversight of this School District as any other department within the district. He discussed the issue of oversight of attorneys and attorneys' fees, noting one of the duties of the Trust is to employ suitable agents and pay reasonable expenses and compensation, and the attorney for the School Board shall be the legal counsel for the Trustees unless a conflict of interest may arise in which event the Trustees may, upon prior authorization of the School Board, employ independent legal counsel of their own selection. He commented that attorneys hired by Risk Management have not been submitted to the Board for approval nor have their rates been submitted to the Board for approval.
Mr. Charles Griffin, Director of Risk Management, advised that School Board Rules outline how the Risk Management Trust Fund will operate and it is operating in compliance with policies.
Mrs. Webb filed for the record (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F) a copy of Florida Statute 231.291 that records shall be open for inspection at all times by School Board Members, the Superintendent, principals or their respective designee in the exercise of their respective duties. Mr. Griffin noted that workers compensation comes under Florida Statute 440. Mr. Fleming stated that any issue that has to do with School Board duties to govern financial records of the district are open to a Board Member; an expenditure concerning a medical record would be open to inspection by a School Board Member, but the specifics of a medical record itself is not open. That is a confidential record. Mr. Hammons concurred. Mrs. Webb stated that she did not wish to peruse employee medical records, but was concerned about the expenditure this month of $344,000 out of Risk Management Trust with a large portion being workers compensation claims. Mr. Fleming stated that there is a Policy 5.08 under Risk Management regarding attorneys' fees, which has perhaps been read that the Risk Management Director has the unilateral authority to authorize payments for attorneys who represent the Trust, and the other policy of the Board is that all attorneys for the School District will be approved by the Board.
3. Financial Statement for the month of March, 1999.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
4. Statements for Legal Services:
a) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $2,417.47
b) Edward P. Fleming, P.A. $ 33.75
c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $4,782.38
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)
This item was approved as part of the consent agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote.
5. Statement from Florida School Boards Association for 1999-2000 annual dues.
(Resubmitted -- based on Board direction of 3/25/99)
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I)
6. Statement from Florida Association of District School Superintendents for 1999-2000 annual dues. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J)
7. Budget Amendments: BA #7, PART IV Special Revenues; BA #7, PART I
General Operating Fund; Capital Outlay Budget Amendment #8.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K)
Mrs. Webb requested that a short presentation and overview be given on Budget Amendments in the future.
VII. PURCHASING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L
Approved:
1. Kitchen Heavy Equipment, Bid #27-99 (School Food Services)
2. National Insurance Services Trust Joinder Agreement for Group Life Insurance
Approval (Risk Management)
3. Fabricated Dish Tables, Bid #28-99 (School Food Services)
4. Medical and Prescription Drug Stop Loss Insurance (Risk Management)
This item was approved under the consent agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote based on remarks registered earlier.
5. Magazine Subscriptions for School Media Centers (Various Schools' Media Centers)
6. Agricultural Equipment with Trade-in Equipment for Tate High School (Applied
Technology & Adult Education)
7. Lawn Equipment with Trade-in Equipment for E-Seal Program
8. Change Order #3 to Purchase Order #164227 (Risk Management)
9. Electrical Engineering Services at Woodham High School (Facilities Planning)
10. Lexmark Laser Printer, Bid #40-99 (Technological Systems/MIS)
11. Reconditioning of Football Equipment (Various Schools and Risk Management)
12. Tractor with Trade-in for E-Seal Program
13. Apple Microcomputer Equipment for Brownsville Middle School
14. Motorola Maxtrac 100 Radios, Bid #42-99 (Transportation)
15. Kitchen Appliances with Trade-in Appliances for Woodham High, Pensacola High, Tate High, Wedgewood Middle, Workman Middle, Ernest Ward Middle, and Warrington Middle Schools (Applied Technology and Adult Education)
16. Carpet for Lincoln Park Elementary School (Maintenance)
17. File Cabinets for N. B. Cook Elementary School
This item was approved under the consent agenda with a NO vote registered by Dr. Mason who requested criteria as to the needs.
18. Annual Agreement for Moving Portables (Facilities Planning)
19. Re-award of Workers' Compensation Managed Care Arrangement, RFP #11-99 (Risk
Management)
This item was approved under the consent agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote based on remarks registered earlier.
20. Pensacola High School Dining Room Renovations (Facilities Planning)
21. Re-award of Items from Annual Agreement for Custodial Supplies, Bid #25-99
(Purchasing Department)
22. Cargo Van (Maintenance)
23. HVAC Direct Digital Control System for George Stone Vocational Center (Facilities
Planning)
24. Exterior Door Replacement, Bid #37-99 (Maintenance)
25. Media Center Furniture for Hallmark Elementary School
26. Site work Improvements at Workman Middle School (Facilities Planning)
27. Chiller/Boiler Plant Upgrade at the George Stone Vocational Center (Facilities
Planning)
28. Install Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Units and Food Service Renovations at Dixon
Elementary and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools (Facilities Planning)
29. Install Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Units and Food Service Renovations at Weis
Elementary, Ensley Elementary, McArthur Elementary, Brownsville Middle, Ferry Pass
Middle and Woodham High Schools (Facilities Planning)
30. Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #185297 (Facilities Planning)
31. Change Order #1 to Purchase Order #188156 (Facilities Planning)
32. Band Uniforms, Bid #32-99 (Woodham High School)
33. Gateway Microcomputer Equipment for George Stone Vocational Center
34. Gateway Microcomputer Equipment for Washington High School
35. Gateway Microcomputer Equipment for Ernest Ward Middle School
36. Classroom Chairs (Central Warehouse/Purchasing)
37. Microcomputer Equipment for Beggs Educational Center
38. Annual Purchasing Agreement for Copier Supplies, Bid #30-99 (Central Warehouse)
39. Qualified Plan, RFP #35-99 (Finance and Business Affairs)
40. Dishwashers, Bid #31-99 (School Food Services)
41. Annual Purchasing Agreement for Audio Visual Supplies (Central Warehouse)
42. Contract for Management/Organizational Study for Escambia County School District
(Superintendent's Office)
Dr. DeWitt pulled this item for a separate vote stating that he had expressed
concerns at the workshop and also referenced concerns that had been registered by Mr. Bob Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, that the management study violated the contract in that it was supposed to stop at the "school house door" and that did not happen. Mr. Fleming noted that the Board had already voted 3-2 to award the contract. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, that the contract be terminated, failed 3-2 with Dr. Mason, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO.
43. Turnkey Microcomputer Lab for George Stone Vocational Center
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
Approved:
1. FINAL PAYMENTS:
a. CANOPIES AND SIDEWALKS AT ENSLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Approved final payment in the amount of $19,696.00 to Ventilated Awnings, contractor, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #188054 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $19,696.00
b. INSTALLATION OF CARPETING AT FERRY PASS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Approved final payment in the amount of $23,976.70 to Jones Floor
Covering, on the above referenced project.
P. O. #172176 FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $23,976.70
2. MISCELLANEOUS:
a. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "L" (NEW K-5 SCHOOL)
Approved Spot Survey, on the above referenced to include the following areas: enclosed P.E. area - 3,113 (NSF); teacher planning - 100 (NSF); restrooms - 1 staff - 40 (NSF), 1 both sexes -40 (NSF); mechanical room - 61 (NSF); electrical room - 38 (NSF); storage room - 450 (NSF). Total square footage added in the covered P.E. area is 4,320 (NSF). Granted Board permission to submit Spot Survey to the Department of Education in Tallahassee.
b. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "L" (NEW K-5 SCHOOL)
Approved Phase III Construction Documents on the above referenced school for submittal to the Department of Education in Tallahassee.
c. NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL "L" (NEW K-5 SCHOOL)
For information, attached is a copy of the bid tab to be used in the tabulation of
bids on the above referenced school. The bid opening is scheduled for May 20, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. local time.
d. TATE HIGH SCHOOL CHILLER
Recommended legal action be taken against Sharpe Inc., Contractor, to resolve the Tate High School A/C Chiller Unit deficiency.
e. SPRING STREET PROPERTY REQUEST
Approved request by Barry Evans, County Administrator, to place a portable
building on the Spring Street property for the use of the Property Appraiser.
B. MAINTENANCE
"No items submitted"
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
Backup material filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit N
Approved:
1. School Improvement and Educational Accountability Guidelines, 1999-2000 Edition.
2. Florida Learn & Serve K-12 1999-2000 School-Based Project.
3. Approval of Textbook Adoption.
4. Elected Board of Directors for the Foundation of Excellence in Education.
5. Contract between the Escambia County School Board, Florida, and the Children's Home Society of Pensacola.
Dr. Jenkins stated that he is on the Board of Directors of Children's Home Society and under state policy still had the privilege to vote on this as long as he acknowledged that he is a member.
Mrs. Webb registered a NO vote on this item.
6. Cooperative Agreement with the Community Action Program Committee, Inc.
Dr. Jenkins stated that he is on the Board of Directors of Head Start and under state policy still had the privilege to vote on this as long as he acknowledged that he is a member.
Dr. Mason asked if this item could be delayed for one month with staff to provide a cost analysis and information on what neighboring counties are doing. Ms. Annette McArthur provided backup regarding rental portables. After discussion, Dr. Mason stated that he would pull his objection on this item and confer with Mr. Pettis. This item was approved as part of the consent agenda.
7. Agreement between the Escambia County School Board and Pensacola Junior College for the dual enrollment Fine Arts Summer Music Teacher Program.
8. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board and the School Board of Escambia County, Florida, Title IIB (Summer Youth Employment & Training Program JTPA-99-10).
9. Florida Learn & Serve K-12 1999-2000 Community Based Projects.
10. Cooperative Agreement with School Boards of Baldwin County, Alabama and Escambia County, Florida.
See discussion under Item Number 11.
11. Cooperative Agreement with School Boards of Escambia County, Alabama and
Escambia County, Florida.
Concerning Item Numbers 10 and 11, Dr. Mason discussed concerns about
accepting out-of-state students in west side schools that are overcrowded. He stated that he had no problem accepting students as long as there is room and statutory requirements are followed. He stated that he had talked with the Assistant Counsel of Florida Department of Education, who had sent a memo to Superintendents concerning the expectations of money changing hands between Alabama and Florida and had suggested various formulas for arriving at the amount of money. Dr. Mason suggested not changing anything for students in school right now and in looking at next year, there would be no problem with schools where those students will not contribute to a problem with teacher-student ratio. Mr. Pettis noted that Mr. Brock had prepared some language as a result of discussion at workshop. Dr. Mason asked that staff confer with DOE, include some dollar figures as to the cost of educating students, and bring this
item back next month. After discussion, Mr. Pettis stated that staff would pull this item and bring it back next month with revised language.
X. INTERNAL AUDITING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit O
Approved:
A. INTERNAL FUNDS
1. Jim Allen Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
2. Bailey Middle for fiscal year 1997-98
3. Beggs Educational Center for fiscal year 1997-98
4. Bellview Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
5. Spencer Bibbs Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
6. Brown-Barge Middle School for fiscal year 1997-98
7. Brownsville Middle School for fiscal year 1997-98
8. Hellen Caro Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
9. Carver Middle School for fiscal year 1997-98
10. Dixon Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
11. Escambia Westgate Center for fiscal year 1997-98
12. ESEAL Program for fiscal year 1997-98
13. Ferry Pass Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
14. Longleaf Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
15. McArthur Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
16. McMillan Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
17. Myrtle Grove Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
18. Navy Point Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
19. Pensacola Beach Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
20. Pine Forest High School for fiscal year 1997-98
21. Pine Meadow Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
22. Ransom Middle School for fiscal year 1997-98
23. Scenic Heights Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
24. O. J. Semmes Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
25. Sherwood Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
26. A. K. Suter Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
27. Tate High School for fiscal year 1997-98
28. Washington High School for fiscal year 1997-98
29. C. A. Weis Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
30. West Pensacola Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
31. Woodham High School for fiscal year 1997-98
32. Allie Yniestra Elementary School for fiscal year 1997-98
B. PROPERTY CONTROL
1. Inventory Adjustment Reports
2. Maintenance items for cannibalization and scrap
3. Surplus property items for cannibalization and scrap
4. Request permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda was unanimously approved, with the exception of Items V.A.8(4), V.A.8 (job descriptions), and VII.42 (see separate votes); and NO votes registered on Items VI.2 and 4c, VII.4, 17, 19, and IX.5. Dr. Mason pulled Items IX.10 and 11 for staff to bring back with more information to the Board next month.
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTE: Item Number 24 (Student Number 99-179-411), Request Formal Hearing
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit P
1. For Information: Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee. This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
2. Discuss/schedule Special Board (Presentations) Workshop for May, 1999.
Mr. May requested input from the Board. After discussion, there was general consensus to hold the Special Board (Presentations) Workshop at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, to address budgetary issues and other items as appropriate.
3. Recommendation concerning administrative transfers.
Dr. Mason relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and made a motion to approve the administrative appointment of Ms. Adita Wolfe-Sullivan (from Assistant Principal, Pine Forest High) to Principal, Brown Barge Middle School. The motion was seconded by Dr. DeWitt. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the administrative appointment of Ms. Elaine Thomas (from Teacher on Special Assignment/Staff Development) to Assistant Principal at Washington High School, was unanimously approved. The Superintendent and Board Members joined in congratulating Ms. Wolfe-Sullivan and Ms. Thomas.
Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. Mason.
Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve administrative transfers
of Nettie Linton, Assistant Principal, Escambia High to Assistant Principal, Pine Forest High; Sandy Lewis, Assistant Principal, Washington High to Assistant Principal, Pensacola High; and Sandra Ames, Principal, Brown Barge Middle to Assistant Principal, Escambia High, was unanimously approved.
4. Approval of Administrative and Professional Contracts for 1999-2000.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations for approval of Administrative and Professional Contracts for 1999-2000 as presented, was unanimously approved.
SCHOOL TERM 1999-2000 PROFESSIONAL SALARY SCHEDULE
NAME TITLE CONTRACT RECOMMENDATION YEAR(S)
Allen, Linda Audiologist 2
Badessa, Marilyn Systems Analyst 2
Ball, Sharon Route Manager 2
Bell, Benjamin Financial Analyst - Risk Management Accting 2
Bell, Corbitt R Educational Data Specialist 1
Benauer, Randy Systems Support Tech II 2
Bernard, Joseph Safety Supervisor/Adjuster 2
Bland, Bonne Certified Interpreter II 1
Bolter, Louis Physical Therapist 1
Boyer, Barry Purchasing Manager 2
Branton, James Telecommunication Specialist 2
Butler, Jacquelyn Data Control Clerk - Maintenance 2
Cameron, Billy Central Stores Manager 2
Carroll, Wilhelmina Data Control Clerk - Property Control 2
Clarke, Beverly Computer Operator 2
Covert, Ben Dir, Application Support 1
Cox, James Psychologist 2
Creel, Cheri Data Support Technician II 2
Crenshaw, Henry Ed Data Specialist 2
Davey, Bonita Systems Support Tech II 2
Davis, Ronne Psychologist 2
Dillard, Charles Systems Analyst 2
Dodson, Scott Forms Control Technician 2
Dombroskie, John Buyer II 1
Donnelly, Raymond Property Accting Mgr 2
Dove, Linda Certified Interpreter I 1
Duke, John Programmer I 1
Dwelle, Jackie Admin Secretary for Staff Svs 2
English, Ann Physical Therapist 2
English, Linda Admin Assistant to Superintendent of Schools 2
Farmer, Paul Data Support Technician 2
Florence, Pamela Cert Interpreter I 1
Forester, Frances Programmer II 1
Fry, Jason Ins Tech Support Tech 1
Frye, Barbara Coord/Information Services 2
Furber, Joyce Route Manager 2
Fussell, Deborah Auditor 1
Garth, Joan Occupational Therapist 2
Gibbs, Gregory Coord/Safety, Hlth & Env Ops 2
Gordon, Walter Mger/Inv & Warehouse Ops 2
Grayson, Patsy Manager/Telecommunications 2
Griffith, Priscilla Inventory Control Technician - Food Services 2
Haynes, Annie Certified Interpreter I 1
Hebert, Gregory Director/Planning 2
Heuvelink, Rebecca Certified Interpreter Tutor II 1
Howard, James Dir/End User Support 2
Ingram, Thomas Ins Tech Support Tech 1
Johnson, Brian Systems Support Tech II 1
Johnson, Joseph Systems Analyst 2
Jones, Evaline Data Base Analyst 2
Jones, Malinda Coord/Cost Analysis 2