ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA
The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Special Meeting at 5:30 p.m. (followed by the Public Forum and Regular Meeting as advertised) in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, Pensacola, Florida, with the following present:
Chairman: Dr. Hal Mason Vice Chairman: Mrs. Cary Stidham
Members: Dr. John DeWitt
Mrs. Janice Gilley
Dr. Elmer Jenkins
School Board Attorney: Mrs. Maureen George
Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May
Dr. Mason called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Discussion of 1999-2000 Budget
Mrs. Patricia Wascom, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Business Affairs, advised that this meeting was called in compliance with Florida Statute and TRIM (Truth in Millage) guidelines and to approve for advertising only the Tentative Millage Rate and Tentative Budget for 1999-2000. Ms. Barbara Linker, Director of Budgeting, reviewed the District Summary Budget as filed for the record (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit A) reflecting total budget of $417,284,254.30, less transfers in the amount of $5,966,947.30, for a net budget of $411,327,307.30. She reviewed changes since last week noting the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) had certified the Required Local Effort Millage rate of 6.251. The Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR) accepted the Property Appraiser's tax roll which was almost $288,000,000 more than the original estimated roll. Overall statewide the tax rolls were $6,000,000,000 more than that estimate; therefore, taxpayers benefitted from the higher tax roll and our millage rate went down. Ms. Linker explained the rollback rate and noted total millage rates at 4.14 percent less than the rollback rate. She stated that the advertisement will be a notice of budget hearing, because taxes are not increasing and we are not going over the rollback rate, so we do not have to advertise a notice of tax increase. The total proposed millage rate compared to last year is 5.45 mills overall less than the millage rate for 1998-99. Ms. Linker stated that the tax roll had gone up 4.37 percent this year; however, this was not the final tax roll and the tax roll will change.
After discussion, motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve advertisement of the budget hearing, budget summary, and graph (Tentative Millage and Tentative Budget for 1999-2000), was unanimously approved.
PUBLIC FORUM
Dr. Mason called the public forum to order at 6:00 p.m.
1) Mr. Mike Jackson, 1316 East Lloyd Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, stated that he owns a home located by the new N. B. Cook Elementary School, and he asked if something could be done to reduce the excessive noise generated by the equipment, chiller tower and chiller room at the construction site. After discussion, Dr. Mason referred Mr. Jackson to Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Planning and Maintenance.
2) Mr. Kit McCulley, 9810 Hollowbrook Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, stated that last year his daughter attended McArthur Elementary School, and their request for out-of-district transfer (from Ferry Pass Middle School to Ransom Middle School) was denied by the Transfer Committee. He asked that the Board reconsider their request based on academic reasons noting that Ransom offers a program of advanced math classes in sixth and seventh grades. Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, advised that the schools offer the same mathematics courses, and the difference is only the style or strategy in which the individual school opts to provide that opportunity. At Ransom a specific class is designated for this and in other schools, such as Ferry Pass, it is offered on an accelerated individual basis. Mr. Pettis noted that Mr. Ireland Brock, Director, Pupil Instructional Support Services, had checked records as to whether programmatic transfers had been granted based on designation of an individual class and that was not the case. Mr. Pettis stated that he had conferred with Dr. Robin Largue, Director of Secondary Education, to make sure the data used was valid in terms of student success. He stated that staff would continue to look to determine if there are enough children that fall into this category that the school would wish to do something differently. Dr. Mason stated that it was the consensus of the Board that there is a level playing field with the assurances provided by Mr. Pettis addressing the curriculum issues.
3) Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that the State Florida PTA leadership conference was held recently in Tarpon Springs, Florida, and that Ensley Elementary School won the award from Regions Bank for "Best Parent Involvement Program" for the region as well as for the State of Florida. Ms. John Dell Hucabee, Principal, Ensley Elementary School, spoke concerning activities which had been implemented to promote parental involvement.
4) Mr. Harry Evans, 13711 Canal Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, spoke concerning the 1999-2000 budget and management audit.
Dr. Mason called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The invocation was given by Dr. John DeWitt, School Board Member, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dr. Wes Davis, Director, Evaluation Services.
Superintendent May listed additions and deletions to the agenda as follows:
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
PULLED: 1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-5.05(4)
NON-SCHOOL USE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - SCHEDULE OF
FEES (Pulled in Workshop)
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
A. Instructional
8. Special Requests
SEE: ADDITION UNDER V.A.8(1) AND AMENDED BACKUP UNDER V.A.8(3)
B. Educational Support Personnel
4. Suspensions
SEE: ADDITIONS
VII. PURCHASING
PULLED: 5. Annual Agreement Renewal:
Professional Consulting and Training Services for Navy
Point
Elementary School
(Pulled in Workshop)
DELETE: 21. Annual Software License Renewal: Winnebago
Software License, Support and Maintenance
(Instructional Technology/Media Services)
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
NOTES: Item Number 16, Student Number 99-255-411, Request to Address the Board
Item Number 23, Student Number 99-262-521, Request for Formal Hearing
20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-259-601 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.
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP
ADD: 30. That Employee Number 267-43-2222 be suspended without pay effective July 21,
1999, and continuing thereafter until such time as pending criminal charges in Report Number ECSOO99ARROO2944 are resolved with further recommendation to be made by the Superintendent to the Board after the resolution of such charges.
ADD: 31. Information/discussion concerning possible use of old Cook School for
ReDirections (Capital Outlay Budget).
XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD
ADD: 4. Item from the Board - Re: Naming Representative to Internal Audit Committee - Dr. Mason
ADD: 5. Item from the Board - Re: Scheduling of 2000-2001 Budget Meetings - Mrs. Stidham
SEE: AMENDED BACKUP (As noted by Mrs. Stidham in Workshop)
XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY
DELETED: 1.
Law Office
Organization
TABLED:
3. Risk
Management (Tabled in Workshop)
TABLED:
4. Public Records
Policy (Tabled in Workshop)
Mr. May announced that the Regular Board Meetings were now being televised. He introduced Ms. Melanie Gambil, Instructional Video Specialist; Miss Sharmir Gadsen, Tate High School student; and Ms. Wanda Reed, PATS teacher, who operated the television cameras.
PTA PRESENTATION
Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that PTA representatives have been asked to participate on ten district committees and give input on children's issues. PTA goals this year include continued parental involvement, and planning is underway for a county-wide parent education workshop. On July 8-11, 1999, over 1,000 PTA volunteers from around the state met in Tarpon Springs to share information to prepare leaders for their roles of impacting the educational system and raising children. Ms. Roche noted that the PTA State Board of Directors had voted to join the lawsuit opposing vouchers based on the belief that public schools should be fully funded and continuously improved and concern that vouchers will harm rather than help the children of the State of Florida.
The following items were moved forward:
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
2. Report from One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.
Dr. Alton Butler, Chairman, One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee, presented the quarterly report reflecting total tax revenue figures in the amount of $19,495,857.89 as of June 30, 1999. The addition of the quarterly discretionary dollars in the amount of $1,282,739.65 and interest earned in the amount of $628,751.14, brings the total dollar figure to $21,407,348.68. Total expenditures have been $2,058,516.89 with total monies encumbered in the amount of $13,877,693.59. Dr. Butler stated that since the tax went into effect in January, 1998, every dollar has been spent for the specific projects the voters approved in the referendum in November, 1997. He reported concerning projects including the new building which is almost completed at E-SEAL, replacing numerous portables; Hallmark Elementary School - new Media Center which will replace a seventy-year old library; Holm Elementary - new wing of classrooms; and Yniestra Elementary - parking area and bus loading areas. The new K-5 school on the westside (Dog Track Road) is scheduled to open in fall of 2000 and will be totally funded from the proceeds of the One-half Cent Sales Tax. Committee members have been assigned to subcommittees to visit project sites periodically. The committee meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month and are open to the public.
3. Approval of administrative appointments.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to appoint Ms. Michelle Cox as the Assistant Elementary Principal at Cook Elementary School, was unanimously approved.
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to appoint Ms. Linda Harageones as the Program Evaluator at McMillan Center, was unanimously approved.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to appoint Ms. Martha Ward as the Assistant Elementary Principal at Oakcrest Elementary School, was unanimously approved.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda.
I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the agenda as amended, was unanimously approved.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Stidham, to approve the minutes for the 6/21/99 Emergency Board Meeting, 6/21/99 Regular Board Workshop, 6/23/99 Special Board Workshop, and the 6/24/99 Regular Board Meeting, was unanimously approved.
III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES
A. Permission to Advertise
PULLED: 1. School Board Rule
6Gx17-5.05(4) NON-SCHOOL USE OF EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES - SCHEDULE OF
FEES
B. Permission to Adopt
"No items submitted"
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt, and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the consent agenda. Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on VII.22 and pulled IX.7 for separate vote.
IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS
This item was approved as submitted.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B)
V. HUMAN RESOURCES
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)
A. Instructional
1. Appointments
Argo, Kathryn Tate 8/09/99 K Haynes, Non Renewal
Arnette, Cherie Tate 8/09/99 S Adam, Resigned
Bennett, Sandra Bratt 8/09/99 R Halfacre, Transf'd
Berryhill, Sherri Warrington Elem 8/09/99 K Caldwell, Retired
Bethea, Joyce Pine Forest 8/09/99 L Miller, Resigned
Boling, Anthony Dixon 7/12/99 Additional Position
Carter, Vicki ESE/Speech 8/09/99 A Watson, Resigned
Cofield, Diane Escambia 8/09/99 D Washington, Resigned
Coon, Rose Dixon 7/12/99 V Mitchell, Transf'd
Crawford, Lori Brentwood Elem 8/09/99 D Boggs, Resigned
DeWise, J Paul Brownsville 8/09/99 R Smith, Transf'd
Draffen, Julie Warrington Mid 8/09/99 E Watson, Retired
Ferrell, Patricia Dixon 7/12/99 S Stewart, Transf'd
Fleming, Regina Ensley 8/09/99 S Wallace, Resigned
Foley, Willard Weis 7/12/99 D Roberts, Retired
Fox, Mary Washington 8/09/99 E Jackson, Retired
Franklin, Michael Bailey 8/09/99 M Norman, Resigned
Glaude, Colleen Pine Forest 8/09/99 S Williams, Non Renewal
*Godwin, Jessica Workman 8/09/99 S Mayne, Retired
Green, Jennifer Dixon 7/12/99 Additional Position
Guedry, Kathleen Dixon 7/12/99 J Webb, In Sch Transfer
Halstead, Robyn Bellview Mid 8/09/99 O Marshall, In Sch Transfer
Hamm, Diane Workman 8/09/99 Additional Position
Harrison, Dempsey Washington 8/09/99 G Rains, Non Renewal
Hayes, Yaneickia Navy Point 7/12/99 H Brochu, Resigned
Hollon, Joel Brentwood Mid 8/09/99 F Wilkins, Retired
Hylton, Judy Edgewater 8/09/99 K Davis, Retired
James, Ryan Bailey 8/09/99 K Pomeroy, Disability Ret
Johnson, Janet Pine Forest 8/09/99 T Whitington, Non Renewal
Kemper, Corrie Bailey 8/09/99 L Thomas, Transf'd
Kerns, Marie Bailey 8/09/99 Additional Position
Kilchrist, Artis Tate 8/09/99 M Grey, Retired
Koonce, Lori ESE/Speech 7/12/99 A Edwards, LOA
Lee, Melody ESE/Speech 8/09/99 E Lee, Resigned
Liprie, Rebecca Brentwood Elem 8/09/99 G VanSickle, Retired
Marzilli, Christina Cook 8/09/99 J Singleton, Resigned
McLaughlin, Theresa Dixon 7/12/99 Additional Position
McLendon, Enga Cook 8/09/99 H Ziener, Resigned
Miller, Leslie Bailey 8/09/99 N McCulley, Retired
Mitchell, Leslie Pine Forest 8/09/99 B Bell, Non Renewal
Mosley, Theresa Ferry Pass Mid 8/09/99 J Burchardt, Retired
Noles, David Escambia 8/09/99 N Deuvall, Retired
Olnhausen, Jennifer Pleasant Grove 8/09/99 J Waters, Deceased
Orren, Bridgette Hellen Caro 8/09/99 Additional Position
Palkowetz, Carol Bellview Mid 8/09/99 C Schipman, Retired
Papizzo, Colleen Dixon 7/12/99 M Roush, Non Renewal
Peterson, Shay Warrington Elem 8/09/99 C Light, Resigned
Ratliff, Darla Pine Forest 8/09/99 M Wood, Resigned
Robinson, Darlyn Dixon 7/12/99 Additional Position
Rowe-Goodson, Renee Brentwood Mid 8/09/99 K Ulman, Non Renewal
Schroeder, Terry Bellview Mid 8/09/99 V Green, Retired
Sorrento, Cynthia Warrington Elem 8/09/99 T Stinson, Non Renewal
Stephens, Teri ESE/Speech 7/12/99 A DeVuyst, Resigned
Summerlin, Chandra Ferry Pass Elem 7/12/99 K Turner, Resigned
Taylor, Teresa Warrington Mid 8/09/99 J Blount, Retired
Warrell, Amy Brentwood Mid 8/09/99 A Smith, Resigned
Waterman, Janet Tate 8/09/99 S Leeds, Retired
Watson, Randy Pensacola High 8/09/99 B Halladay, Resigned
Webb, Melinda West Pensacola 8/09/99 C Wheeler, In Sch Transfer
Wells, Tonia Warrington Elem 8/09/99 S Boudreaux, Resigned
Wheeler, John Warrington Mid 8/09/99 C Aumend, Resigned
Wintling, Cheral Brentwood Elem 8/09/99 K Mignerey, Resigned
Williams, Susan Semmes 7/12/99 M Culliver, Retired
Willis, Linda Tate 8/09/99 Additional Position
*out of field
2. Resignations
Estes, Susanne Woodham 7/31/99
Gilliam, Connie Beulah 6/30/99
Green, Beverly Washington 7/31/99
Hatcher, Karen Barrineau Park 7/31/99
Hubler, Tina Northview 7/31/99
Kaechele, Annette Hellen Caro 7/31/99
Marsh, Carmela Ferry Pass Elem 7/01/99
Mignerey, Kristen Brentwood Elem 7/31/99
Nyman, Donna Barrineau Park 7/31/99
Smith, Robert Escambia 6/30/99
Vail, Kathleen Title I 6/30/99
Vanderbeek, Jennifer Ferry Pass Elem 7/01/99
3. Retirees
Caldwell, Kathryn Warrington Elem 6/01/99
Collinsworth, Joanne Escambia 6/01/99
Odom, Wallace Fin & Bus Affairs 6/30/99
Pomeroy, Katherine Bailey 6/01/99 (Disability)
4. Teachers Returning from Leave of Absence
Heuvelink, Rebecca Workman 8/09/99
5. Transfers
From To Date
Aldridge, Ellen Washington Brentwood Elem 8/09/99
Black, Nancy Semmes Hellen Caro 8/09/99
Boyd, Arthur Subject Area Spec Res Coord/G Stone 7/01/99
Brown, Gina Byrneville Tate 8/09/99
Brye, Mary ReDirections Brownsville 8/09/99
Capehart, Yvonne Brownsville Pensacola 8/09/99
Cardwell, Sharon Spencer Bibbs Bratt 8/09/99
Chivington, Florence Pensacola High Bellview Mid 8/09/99
Denecke, Tara Spencer Bibbs Ensley 8/09/99
Flagg, Susan Spencer Bibbs Bellview Elem 8/09/99
Ford, Rodney ReDirections Yniestra 7/12/99
Gilmore, Patricia Beulah Myrtle Grove 8/09/99
Greene, Lynn Escambia Woodham 8/09/99
Harrison, Bobbie Washington Tate 8/09/99
Hayes, Karleen Lipscomb PATS 8/09/99
Hedges-Stewart, Secora Dixon Semmes 7/12/99
Hendrix, Charles Woodham Pensacola 8/09/99
Holmes, Carolann Pleasant Grove Bellview Elem 8/09/99
Kaye, Kyle Myrtle Grove West Pensacola 8/09/99
Killam, Cheryl Montclair Cordova Park 8/09/99
Lawson, Robert Bellview Mid Pine Forest 8/09/99
Lee, Michael Brentwood Mid Workman 8/09/99
Moseley, Lola Wedgewood ESEAL 8/09/99
Murphy, Margaret Wedgewood Warrington Mid 8/09/99
Petrie, Judy Pensacola Pine Forest 8/09/99
Riley, Brian Brown Barge Bailey 8/09/99
Roberts, Roy George Stone Bellview Mid 8/09/99
Seitz, Freida Spencer Bibbs Semmes 7/12/99
Simmons, Mona Brentwood Mid Brownsville 8/09/99
St Germaine, Mary Pine Forest Brownsville 8/09/99
Valliere, Sonja Brentwood Mid ESEAL 7/12/99
Vann, Michael West Pensacola Wedgewood 8/09/99
Waters, Dorothy Spencer Bibbs Hellen Caro 8/09/99
Williams, Amanda Pensacola High Pine Forest High 8/09/99
Wise, Louise Spencer Bibbs Cook 8/09/99
Woodard, Janie Spencer Bibbs West Pensacola 8/09/99
Word, Betty Ferry Pass Mid Hallmark 7/12/99
Yelder, Vicki Brownsville Pensacola 8/09/99
6. Requests for Leave With Pay
Arena, James Hallmark 5/20,21,27,28;6/4,7 Jury duty
Gilliam, Connie Beulah 6/1 Jury duty
Mashon, Linda Yniestra 6/7 Jury duty
Smith, Harold Data Ctr 6/11-25 Military
West, Linda Board Members Off 3/9;5/10,12,13,14 Subpoena
White, Phillip Transportation 6/7-18/99 Military
7. Requests for Leave Without Pay
Coale, Amy Yniestra 5/24 Illness
Cross, Kimberly Navy Point 5/17 Illness
Edwards, Anne ESE/Speech 8/9/99-5/30/2000 Personal
Hedin, Blythe Yniestra 6/2 Illness
*Lee, Melissa Ferry Pass Mid 10/13/99-5/30/2000 Childrearing
*Lundy, Michelle Woodham 9/1/99-5/30/2000 Maternity
McKinney, Marijane Beggs 8/9/99-5/30/2000 Childrearing
Patrick, Jamie Weis 5/17,21 Illness
*Powers, Pamela Pleasant Grove 8/9-9/3/99 Illness
*Waddell, Marianne Beggs 8/9/99-5/30/2000 Maternity
*Whipple, Suzette Ferry Pass Mid 8/11-11/2/99 Illness
Wilson, David Weis 5/28 Personal
*FMLA
8. Special Requests
(1) Request approval of the following appointments with assigned paygrade on the professional salary schedule:
Johndrow, Sheila Legal Assistant 7/12/99-6/30/2000 PG 6/1
Thornton, Rose Computer Operator 7/21/99-6/30/2000 PG 4/1
Colston, Brenda Semmes
Glenn, Pam Ensley
Heck, Lida Hallmark
Johnson, Johnie Bratt
Lacy, Virginia Sid Nelson
Ladd, Wilhelminia Spencer Bibbs
O'Dell, Denise Bellview Elem
Reynolds, Gloria Brentwood Elem
Small, Mary Beggs
Thomas, Joyce McArthur
Travis, Vera McMillan
Brandon, Anne Edgewater
Hamm, Diane Workman
Moore, Daphne Sherwood
Reynolds, Gloria Brentwood Elem
Reynolds, Katherine Lincoln Park
Schwarz, Teresa Longleaf
Tallman, Vivian McMillan
Taylor, Shanna McMillan
Armes, Brandi Parker, Doris
Denecke, Tara Simpkins, Debra
Lino, Myrna
Broussard, Jodi Brentwood Elem
Johnson, Rene Brentwood Elem
Hutto, Frances Brentwood Elem
Mohan, Marie Brentwood Elem
Spirakis, Patricia Brentwood Elem
Thurman, Lauren Brentwood Elem
Traxler, Julie Brentwood Elem
Bryant, Don Brentwood Mid
Buck, John Brentwood Mid
Davis, Mary Brentwood Mid
Hoffman, John Brentwood Mid
Kelley, Shelia Brentwood Mid
Mason, Roger Brentwood Mid
Sites, Robert Brentwood Mid
Carter, Sherri Century Elem
Dunsford, Tamesha Century Elem
Eby, Cathy Century Elem
Fillingim, Thomas Century Elem
Hancock, Melissa Century Elem
Hendrix, Deanna Century Elem
Hunter, Lisa Century Elem
Jordan, Julie Century Elem
Killam, Jan Century Elem
McDonald, Gerri Century Elem
Mills, Rebecca Century Elem
Neiman, Henrietta Century Elem
Pelfrey, Melissa Century Elem
Renacker, Melissa Century Elem
Brunson, Judith Edgewater
Catalani, Katherine Edgewater
Colley, Katherine Edgewater
Fleener, Rebecca Edgewater
Gifford, Brian Edgewater
Gillen, Lori Edgewater
O'Conner, Mary Edgewater
Stringfellow, Dodi Edgewater
Watts, Rachel Edgewater
(10) Request approval for the following personnel to attend the Gifted Awareness Team Curriculum Workshop from June 28 through July 1, 1999 and to be paid $10.00 per hour:
Davis, Lucea Hatcher, Melissa
Schmitt, Anitta Nover, Phyllis
Tucei, Ann Redmond, Glenda
Conner, Donna Sellers, Judith
Enquist, Marcia Seuzeneau, Susan
Fillingim, Glenda Smith, Jon
White, Deborah
(11) Reappointment of instructional personnel for the 1999-2000 school year:
*Eligible and Recommended for Professional Service Contract
#Out of Field
@Recommended for Fourth Year Annual Contract
Airoldi, Susan Hellen Caro
Alt, Matthew Warrington Mid
*Alvare, Charles Ransom
Anderson, Jeffrey Escambia
Anderson, Kathleen Weis
Anderson, Kaye Hallmark
Archer, Kenneth Tate
#Auerbach, Alison Yniestra
Aulger, Todd Carver
@Ayers, Ronnie Pine Forest
Bach, Jacqueline Woodham
Baggett, Victoria Northview
Bain, Catherine Montclair
*Baker, Wendi Beulah
Ball, Colleen ESE/Speech
Barker, Jamie Montclair
@Barnes, Jeffery Brentwood Mid
Barnes, Thomas Woodham
*Barnum, Stephanie Hellen Caro
*Barrow, Alisa Bratt
Barto, Jamie ESE/Speech
#Beaulieu, Mary Woodham
Beck, Joel Washington
Bedsole, Barbara Pine Forest
Bennett, Gary Lipscomb
*Bennett, Melissa Beulah
Bennett, Oscar Pine Forest
@Bennett, Timothy George Stone
Berg, Teresa Semmes
*Bergosh, Carissa Bellview Elem
@Bergstrom, George Pine Forest
Bernhardt, Candace Scenic Heights
Berryhill, Phillip Escambia
*Bjorklund, Kathie Byrneville
Blake, Lisa ESE/Speech
Blankenship-Mendoza, Y Brentwood Mid
*Bogan, Elea Oakcrest
Boles, Shannon Tate
*Bolling, Donna Brentwood Mid
*Bonifay, Sarah Lakeview Ctr
@Bowron, Piage Brownsville
Boyette, Stacey Washington
*Brady, Adrienne Warrington Elem
@Brady, Amanda Pine Forest
*Braeuer, Dawn Warrington Elem
Braithwaite, Deborah Hallmark
Braswell, Constance Oakcrest
Bridwell, Alayna Ensley
Bright, Twana Ransom
*Brimmer, Linda Washington
*Britt, Marietta Workman
Broadnax, Clareta Brownsville
Brooks, Catherine Bellview Elem
*Broussard, Jodie Brentwood Elem
Brown, Bob George Stone
Brown, Gina Byrneville
Brown, Natalie Brownsville
*Brown, Troy Ernest Ward
Broxton, Henry ReDirections
Bryant, David Navy Point
*Burgess, Charity West Pensacola
Burrill, Terry Molino
Cain, Kristin Pleasant Grove
*Cain, Thomas West Pensacola
Calloway, Tami Hallmark
Cardwell, Kristie Pine Forest
Carl, David George Stone
Carlisle, John Woodham
Carney, William ESEAL
Carter, Michele Century Elem
Carter, Sherri Century Elem
Chason, Kristi Edgewater
*Childers, Robert George Stone
Cisar, Andrew George Stone
Clapsadl, Michael Escambia
*Clark, Linda Cook
#Clay, Elizabeth PATS
Clayton, Robert Pine Forest
*Cohan, Sara Escambia
Connell, Jennifer Workman
Connell, Kevin Tate
*Cook, Fran Sherwood
Cook, Vicki Ernest Ward
*Corcoran, Karen Escambia
Corey, Shannon George Stone
Cowart, Gary Pensacola
Coyle, Mary Brownsville
Craig, Kristen Brentwood Elem
Cramer, Erin Pine Forest
Crane, Steven Pensacola
*Crawford, Brenda Woodham
Crisson, Mary Barrineau Park
*Cronk, Lora Dixon
Cross, Lisa Byrneville
Cross, Stephanie Bellview Mid
Crossley, Jennifer Pensacola
Cuebas, Susan Longleaf
*Culbertson, Maria Beulah
*Cumbie, Margie Oakcrest
*Cunningham, Jane Brownsville
Damron, Cecilia Brentwood Elem
Daniels, Chaun Escambia
Davis, Joann Brownsville
*Davis, Mary Brentwood Mid
Davis, Shelley ESE/Speech
Dean, Rosa Spencer Bibbs
DeCosta, Thomas Washington
*Delacruz, Reynaldo George Stone
Delaney, Denise ESE/Speech
DeShields, Heather Pleasant Grove
Diaco, Gena Hellen Caro
@Diffee, Dennis Pine Forest
Dixon, Toria Bailey
Doering, Elaine Brownsville
*Dubay, Deborah Brownsville
Dudley, Jill Hellen Caro
*Duffy, Melita ESE/Speech
#Dumond, Dwight Special Education
Dunwoody, Jody Tate
Dyson, Deanna Pleasant Grove
@East, Jennifer Woodham
*Eby, Catherine Century Elem
@Eddins, Daisey Brentwood Mid
*Edgar, Autumn Hellen Caro
*Edmunds, Catherine Montclair
*Edwards, Anne ESE/Speech
Elligan, Janice Tate
Ellis, Michael Tate
Erickson, Etta Hellen Caro
Eskew, Lindie Myrtle Grove
Ewing, David Bellview Mid
*Ezell, Patricia Cook
Farmer, Curtis Spencer Bibbs
*Faucheaux, Troy Woodham
*Fillingim, Glenda Brownsville
Findley, Carolyn Ernest Ward
Fisher, Alita ESE/Speech
Fisher, Carla Byrneville
Fisher, Patricia Warrington Mid
Ford, Monica Semmes
Foster, Michael Escambia
Foster, Shannon Century Elem
Frankel, Allan Escambia
France, Charles George Stone
Frantz, Patricia Beulah
*Freeman, Helen Dixon
Freeny, Charles Montclair
Froitzheim, Maggie ESE/Speech
@Gaddy, James Washington
Galloway, Sharon Sherwood
Gandy, Tara Byrneville
*Gantt, Anita Sherwood
Gatwood, Ashley Navy Point
*Getty, Rose Ensley
Gifford, Brian Edgewater
Giles, Sheila Weis
Gill, Xanthe McArthur
Gilley, Sherry Beulah
Gillies, Cliff Carver
@Gilliland, Kathryn Pine Forest
Gilliland, Lindsay Pine Forest
*Gilliland, Ronald Escambia
*Gooden, Bernita Navy Point
*Green, Paula Navy Point
Green, Sheila Oakcrest
Greene, Kara Holm
Greene, Paula Brownsville
Grepke, Tracy Oakcrest
*Griffin, Sarah Tate
Griffis, Robin Tate
Gross, Louvina Tate
Gullett, Angela ESE/Speech
Gulsby, Shelley Dixon
Gunn, Kimberly Oakcrest
*Haldeman, John Tate
Haley, Barbara Pensacola
Halfacre, Roberta Ernest Ward
Hall, Kimberly Ferry Pass Elem
*Hammer, Daniel Ernest Ward
*Hamrac, Stephanie Bellview Mid
Hancock, Melissa Century Elem
Hansen, Kristen ESE/Speech
Hanshaw, Robert Tate
*Hardaway, Elaine Sherwood
*Hardy, Mattie Brentwood Mid
Hardin, Ryan Pine Forest
*Harris, Freida Hellen Caro
*Harrison, Dawn Hallmark
Hart, Catherine Myrtle Grove
Hartstein, Jacqueline Navy Point
*Hawkins, Kathryn Lipscomb
*Haynes, Mauri Ransom
Haytaian, Tina Brown Barge
*Henderson, Debra Semmes
Hendrix, Deanna Century Elem
Herring, Kiersten Brown Barge
Hess, Lisa Tate
Hicks, Paige Pleasant Grove
Higgins, Virginia Montclair
Hill, Shirley Semmes
*Hill, Sondra ESE/Speech
*Hobbley, Mark Pensacola
Hodges, Melany Hellen Caro
Hogle, Emily Tate
Holk-Vaughness, Laura Woodham
Honcick, Donna Hellen Caro
Houk, Deborah Hellen Caro
Houser, Karen Escambia Westgate
*Houston, Santelia Brownsville
*Howell, Brian Tate
Huffman, Margaret Lipscomb
Huggins, Lori Byrneville
Hughes, Lonny Bratt
Hugus, Martha Woodham
@Humeniuk, Chantelle ESE/Speech
Hurd, Yuvonne Brownsville
*Hurt, Craig Carver
@Hymack, Bruce George Stone
*Inness, Mitchell Pensacola
Jackson, Lisa Semmes
@Jacobi, Ann Semmes
Jarvis, Julie Workman
Jefcoat, Jay Escambia
Jenks, Christy West Pensacola
Jernigan, Jeannie Tate
Johnfore, Christine Ferry Pass Elem
Johnson, Aeriale Montclair
*Johnson, Myrna Brownsville
*Johnstone, Stacie West Pensacola
*Jones, Pamela Montclair
*Jones, Sharon Holm
Jordan, Charlotte Hallmark
#Jordan, Julie Century Elem
Julian, Kim Escambia
*Julian, Patricia Escambia Westgate
Kaniper, Cheri Tate
*Karl, Susan Washington
*Katzenbarger, Kelly Wedgewood
*Kauffman, Jack Lipscomb
Kelley, Sheila Brentwood Mid
Kelly, Kristy Ransom
Kelly, Michelle Yniestra
Kennedy, Nancy Carver
Kiggins, Paula PATS
*Kirkland, Bethany Hellen Caro
*Klingler, Jule West Pensacola
*Knapp, Jeffrey Ransom
Knight, Charlin George Stone
Kohr, John Workman
*Kostic, Laurie Special Education
*Kunze, Tammy Tate
*Lacy, Ginger Byrneville
Ladner, Deryn Ferry Pass Mid
Lawson-Sellers, Jobenna Bellview Mid
Lazauskas, Tina Montclair
Lee, Jennifer Bratt
Lees, Harry Escambia
#Leggett, Linda Woodham
Lehman, Stacy Brentwood Mid
Lentine, Marilyn Sherwood
Leonard, Thomas Pine Forest
Levi-Senigaglia, Micol Navy Point
Lewis, Suzanne Montclair
*Lewis, Traci McArthur
Little, Elizabeth Beulah
*Locklear, Amy Warrington Elem
Lopez, Kerri Montclair
Lovely-Payne, Kathryn Spencer Bibbs
Lupton, Dana Pine Forest
*Madison, Tamara Hellen Caro
*Mahone, Robert Woodham
Mahood, Valerie Tate
Maloney, Brenda Jim Allen
Manderson, Jacqueline Woodham
Mann, Betsy Workman
Mann, Kendall ESE/Speech
Mann, Kevin Escambia
Mannix, Claudia Edgewater
Manthei, Corina Hellen Caro
Martin, Barbara PATS
*Martin, Margie Woodham
Marvich, Karen Washington
Marvray, Vivian Pensacola
Masinsky, Laura Ensley
*Mathis, Alicia Lincoln Park
Mathis, Cora Warrington Mid
*Maxwell, Dawn Hallmark
*McCall, Robin Ernest Ward
McCallum, Angela Myrtle Grove
McCandless, Margaret Bailey
McCorvey, Gearlene Brentwood Mid
McElroy, Brooke Dixon
@McFarland, Angela Pine Forest
*McGirr, Gale Brentwood Elem
*McKee, Bridgette Warrington Mid
McInroy, Zane Brentwood Elem
McVey, Lisa West Pensacola
Mellin, Nancy Hallmark
Mercado, Brenda ESE/Speech
Merkerson, Stephanie Pine Meadow
Merritt, Melynda Spencer Bibbs
*Merritt, Tammy Wedgewood
Metcalf, Brian George Stone
Meyer, JoAnne Washington
*Mickel, Jamie Brentwood Elem
*Miller, Brian Jim Allen
Mills, Rebecca Jim Allen
Milson, Norma Edgewater
Mitchell, Lolita Brentwood Mid
@Moran, David Brown Barge
Morris, Deborah Bailey
*Morrison, Catheryn Workman
Morrison, Debbie Special Education
Morrow, Bob Ferry Pass Elem
*Morton, Karen West Pensacola
Moss, Lisa Ensley
Mott, Angela Oakcrest
@Mueller, Kathy Spencer Bibbs
Mussat, Brenda Century Elem
*Myers, Carol Escambia
Myrick, Deborah Ferry Pass Mid
O'Connor, Mary Edgewater
O'Neal, Virginia Northview
*Oglesby, David Woodham
Ordonez, Roselyn Woodham
Ouellette, Angela Yniestra
Owens, Stella Brentwood Mid
Najarian, Dorothy Warrington Mid
*Nelson, Ravoe Molino
Nelson, Rolanda Dixon
*Neron, Catherine Semmes
Nevin, Mary Montclair
*Newberry, Susan Byrneville
Nixon, Christine Holm
Noack, Brian Tate
*Noel, Rhonda Lipscomb
Nutt, Tina Edgewater
Padgett, Amy ESE/Speech
Padgett, Dynita Weis
*Pagan-Nelson, Angeles Pine Forest
*Palmer, Myra Ensley
*Parker, Robin Ernest Ward
Passmore, Virgil Scenic Heights
Pate, Deborah West Pensacola
Patrick, Jamie Weis
Paul, Denise Bailey
Payne, Shenna Wedgewood
Peacock, Judy Barrineau Park
Phillips, Lori Hellen Caro
Pierce, Rhonda Pleasant Grove
Pitman, Jeannine Pleasant Grove
*Polk, Jennifer Special Education
Pope, Laura Ensley
*Popikas, Jeanette Escambia
Powell, Danielle Barrineau Park
Preston, Melissa Beulah
*Puentes, Lori Sherwood
Pugh, Alicia Tate
Randall, Jeffrey Brownsville
*Ray, Barbara Pensacola
*Rea, Michelle Montclair
Reddish, Rebecca Ransom
Reedy, Catherine Yniestra
*Rembert, Cheryl Tate
Reid, Feya Pensacola
Renacker, Melissa Jim Allen
@Renfro, Rebecca Brownsville
Renfroe, Margarline Bellview Mid
*Replogle, Edith Escambia
#Respondek, Laurie Special Education
Reynolds, Katherine McArthur
Reynolds, Kathy Escambia
Richards, Elizabeth Warrington Elem
*Rickman, Jamie Pleasant Grove
Rivers, Patricia Dixon
*Rhodes, Allison Montclair
Richards, Leslie Scenic Heights
Robbins, Chris Bailey
@Robbins, Fredrick ESEAL
Roberts, Allison ReDirections
Roberts, LaTonya Brownsville
@#Roberts, Michael Yniestra
Roberts, Sydnee Jim Allen
Robertson, Leigh Tate
Robertson, Tammy Sherwood
#Robinson, Deborah Visiting Teacher
*Rogers, Danny West Pensacola
Roughton, Sherry Oakcrest
Roumbos, Diane Lincoln Park
Ruffin, LaShawnda Escambia
*Rufus, Paula Montclair
@Ruiz, Heather ESE/Speech
Runnels, Kurstin Pine Forest
Russell, Theresa Holm
*Samples, Kelly Edgewater
Sanders, Stephanie Tate
Sanson, Cecelia Woodham
Savage, Marvin Pensacola
*Scanlon, Kevin Warrington Mid
Schisler, Terri Pensacola
Shackle, Jennifer Century Elem
*Sheldt, Charity Barrineau Park
Schick, Michelle Dixon
*Schlenker, Stephany Washington
*Schmitt, Anita Lipscomb
*Schubert, Steven West Pensacola
*Sears, Libby Ransom
Seitz, Georgia Dixon
*Selland, Ann Lipscomb
Sexton, Gregory Jim Allen
*Shackle, Richard Ransom
Shealy, Robin ESE/Speech
Shelnut, Stacey McArthur
*Shelton, Ursula Escambia
Shiver, Gwen Bratt
Silvey, Joanie Edgewater
*Simmons, Theresa Bellview Mid
@Simms, Bennett Oakcrest
Sites, Summer Warrington Elem
*Slaybaugh, Ernest Pensacola
Smith, Barbara Hellen Caro
Smith, Cassandra Bellview Mid
Smith, Kerrie Bellview Mid
*Smith, Kimberly Pine Meadow
Smith, Rebecca Ensley
*Smith, Stephanie Woodham
*Snider, Mark Edgewater
Spears, Rhonda Brentwood Elem
Spears, Sharon Brentwood Elem
*Stacey, M David Special Education
*Stafford, Pamela Jim Allen
Stein, Deanna Hellen Caro
Stillman, Paula Cook
@Stimpson, Cathy George Stone
Stimpson, Leigh Ferry Pass Elem
Stringfellow, Dodi Edgewater
Stinson, Kasandra Montclair
Stoker, Terri Holm
*Stratton, Lynda Scenic Heights
*Strength, Katherine Lipscomb
Sullivan, Amanda Bailey
*Swift, Inette Myrtle Grove
@Sykes, Chanda Tate
Takac, Rebecca Oakcrest
*Taplin, Valerie Pine Meadow
*Taylor, Diane Lincoln Park
Thomas, Dianne ESE/Lakeview Ctr
Thomas, LaVonda Brownsville
*Thompson, Jennifer McArthur
Thompson, Melissa Scenic Heights
Thompson, Peggy Pensacola
Tillery, Clayton Montclair
Tillery, Michaela Cook
Tindell, Sunday Myrtle Grove
*Tober, Ginger Montclair
*Tompkins, Jeremy Workman
Tompkins, Stefany Tate
Travis, Tanaka Brownsville
*Tweedie, Paula Hellen Caro
*Urban, Amy Pleasant Grove
*Ussery, Sarah Woodham
*Vaillant, Patricia Warrington Elem
*Vaks, Christine Montclair
*Valmus, Thomas Woodham
VanBlaricom, Judy Holm
*Van Cavage, Victoria Ransom
*VanGilder, Richard McArthur
VanSickle, Randall Myrtle Grove
Vasser, Anne Brownsville
Vertz, Jennifer Edgewater
Vosbury, Larry Escambia
*Wade, Gorden Weis
Walker, Gloria Yniestra
Wamsley, Jamie Warrington Elem
Walters, Makeysa Hallmark
Ward, Vickie Spencer Bibbs
*Warren, Lisa Pine Meadow
*Warwick, Kellie Navy Point
Watts, Jan Washington
*Watts, Kim Oakcrest
Weaver, Polly Warrington Elem
*White, Deborah Brownsville
White, Michael Pensacola
*Whitestone, Ben Bellview Mid
*Whiting, Matalie Bailey
Wiggins, Jean Northview
Wiggins, Peggy ESEAL
Williams, Bobby Escambia
Williams, Cynthia Woodham
*Williams, Deborah Woodham
Williams, Jennifer Dixon
*Williams, Sallie Semmes
*Williamson, Jennifer Bailey
Wilson, Denny Ferry Pass Elem
*Wilson, Tyrrell George Stone
Winborne, Glenda Oakcrest
Wise, Kathryn Bellview Mid
Wismer, Lance Warrington Mid
#Wongittilin, Charro Yniestra
*Woodard, Donna ESE/Speech
@Woods, Betty Brownsville
Woodson, Mary Warrington Mid
Woolley, Mary Dixon
@Wright, Etter Holm
Yates, Holly Molino
Yates, LaTandrial Hallmark
*Yelder, Vicki Brownsville
*Yelverton, Mark Bellview Mid
(12) Request approval for Teresa Schwartz, teacher at Longleaf Elementary to teach out of field for the month of June, 1999.
(13) Request approval for the following personnel to work as Intern Principals for the 1999-2000 school year:
Brown, Linda Dixon
Watson, Mary Century Elem
Educational Support Agenda
July 20, 1999
B. Human Resources/Educational Support Personnel
EFF
NAME CLASSIFICATION DATE LOCATION
Appointments (R-Replacement)
Archer, Rodney R Maint Mechanic I 7/1/99 Ransom
Bivines, Larry (Prom) R Painter I 7/1/99 Maintenance
Boudreaux, Joseph R H/V Mechanic I 7/1/99 Maintenance
Brock, Sally (Prom) R School Data Spec II 7/19/99 Oakcrest
Connor, Donna (Prom) R Admin School Sec II 7/19/99 Pats
Daniel, Wallace (Prom) R Plumbing Shop Leader 7/1/99 Maintenance
Dorough, Jimmy R A/C & Ref Mech I 7/6/99 Maintenance
Fell, Catherine (Prom) R Admin Clerk II 8/16/99 Holm
Golson, Mary (Prom) R Admin School Sec III 7/1/99 Weis
Jansky, Linda (Prom) R Admin School Sec I 7/1/99 Pine Forest
Johnson, Ricky (Prom) R Storekeeper Tech II 7/1/99 Central Warehouse
Lewis, Dorothy (Prom) R School Data Spec II 7/1/99 Weis
Niles, Mary (Prom) R Admin School Sec I 6/22/99 Washington
Pace, Teresa (Prom) R Admin Clerk II 8/16/99 Ransom
Riley, Nancy (Prom) R Custodial Worker II 6/7/99 Century
Waters, Kirk (Prom) R A/C & Ref Mech II 7/1/99 Maintenance
Resignations
Ard, Melba (Ret) Food Service Asst II 6/30/99 Bellview Elem
Baggett, Delores (Ret) Admin School Sec I 6/30/99 Washington
Brantley, Marilyn (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/30/99 Weis
Brown, Alsie (Ret) Admin School Sec III 6/30/99 Escambia
Conklin, Julia Food Service Asst I 6/21/99 Bellview Elem
Crooke, Roberta (Ret) School Data Spec II 6/30/99 Oakcrest
Gallo, Frances (Ret) School Data Spec II 6/30/99 Weis
Hedden, Elizabeth (Ret) Admin Clerk II 5/27/99 Pine Forest
Higginbothem, Stacey Teacher Asst Special 7/2/99 Holm
Hoang, Thuy Early Childhood Asst 6/17/99 Judy Andrews
Killam, Betty (Ret) Admin School Sec II 6/30/99 Northview
Kirksey, Sheree School Bus Operator 6/18/99 Transportation
Macks, Marjorie (Ret) Admin School Sec I 6/30/99 Pine Forest
McAllister, Sue (Ret) School Data Spec II 6/23/99 Bellview Elem
Pierce, Bob Route Supervisor 6/30/99 Transportation
Singleton, Jannie (Ret) School Bus Operator 6/29/99 Transportation
Tucker, Annette (Ret) Admin Secretary I 6/29/99 Lakeview Center
Wilcox, Jeanette School Bus Operator 5/30/99 Transportation
Educational Support Agenda
Continued
Terminations
Griffith, Becky Food Ser Asst I 6/15/99 Bellview Middle
Suspensions
Cheryl Twigg, School Bus Operator in Transportation, suspended without pay for 10 work days effective June 21-28, 1999 and August 16-19, 1999.
**Roland Mosley, Electronics Technician in Maintenance, suspended without pay for 5 work days effective 7/14/99.
**Ray Williams, Maintenance Mechanic I at Escambia High, suspended without pay effective July 21, 1999 and continuing until resolution of pending criminal charges.
Dismissals
None
Leave of Absence
Avery, Frances (Ext) Admin Clerk II 5/28/99-5/25/2000 Medical
Cartwright, Barbara (Ext) Admin Secretary II 6/2/99-7/19/99 Medical*
Clifton, Sandra Acct Specialist II 6/11/99-1/2/2000 Personal
Glover, Rochele (Ext) Teacher Asst Special 5/28/99-12/10/99 Professional
Kyles, Alonna (Ext) Custodial Worker I 7/1/99-7/31/99 Medical
Leatherwood, Kanika (Ext) Teacher Asst Special 7/1/99-1/4/2000 Professional
Rogers, Kathy(Ext) School Bus Operator 5/28/99-9/10/99 Medical
Smith, Mary (Ext) School Bus Operator 7/8/99-9/30/99 Medical
Stringfellow, Mattie Custodial Worker I 7/6/99-8/2/99 Medical
*Request leave as allowed under FMLA
**Added 7/14/99
VI. FINANCE
Approved:
1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of August, 1999.
(Housed in Finance Department)
2. Check Register for the month of June, 1999.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)
3. Statements for Legal Services :
a) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $4,449.22
b) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $ 186.74
c) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $ 27.00
d) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $ 105.00
e) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $5,763.38
f) Edward P. Fleming, P. A. $ 642.06
g) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $3,521.07
h) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $1,914.73
i) Gregory Farrar, P. A. $ 350.00
j) Gregory Farrar, P. A. $ 435.00
k) Eric Eggen, P. A. $ 500.00
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)
4. Budget Amendment: BA #11 Capital Outlay Budget.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)
5. Miscellaneous Authorizing Agreements.
(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)
VII. PURCHASING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H
Approved:
2. Bid Award: Annual Agreement for Tile Floor Covering, Bid #60-99 (Maintenance Services Department)
3. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #176903 (Pensacola Recycling/Facilities Planning Department)
4. Blanket Purchase Order: Annual Requirements of Radial Tires (Transportation Stores Department)
PULLED:
5. Annual Agreement
Renewal: Professional Consulting and Training Services for Navy
Point
Elementary
School
6. Bid Award: Natural Flavored Beverages and Dairy Products, Bid #55-99 (School Food
Services)
7. Gateway Microcomputers for Tate High School
8. Lease Purchase Renewal: Xerox 5892 Copier for Evaluation Services Department
9. Bid Award: Three (3) Year Instructional Microcomputer Maintenance Agreement, Bid #63-99 (Instructional Technology Department)
10. Bid Award: Computer Peripherals, Bid #69-99 (N.B. Cook Elementary School)
11. Bid Award: Diesel Fuel and Gasoline for Motor Vehicles, Bid #64-99 (Transportation
Stores Department)
12. Bid Award: Annual Purchasing Agreement for Cafeteria Paper, Bid #56-99 (School Food Services)
13. Bid Award: Communications Structured Cabling System for the New Media Center at Hallmark Elementary School (Facilities Planning Department)
14. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order # 185218 (F.E.Booker Co. / Facilities Planning Department)
15. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 186750 (R.D. Ward Construction Co. / Facilities Planning Department)
16. Change Notice #34 to Purchase Order # 162826 (Whitesell-Green, Inc. / Facilities Planning Department)
17. Change Notice #35 to Purchase Order # 162826 (Whitesell-Green, Inc. / Facilities Planning Department)
18. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 188158 (Larry Hall Construction, Inc. / Facilities Planning Department)
19. Change Notice #6 to Purchase Order # 164229 (Parks, Palag & Noblin, Architects / Facilities Planning Department)
20. Bid Award: Air Cooled Packaged Water Chiller, Bid #62-99 (Warrington Middle School)
DELETE:
21. Annual Software License Renewal: Winnebago Software
License, Support and Maintenance (Instructional
Technology/Media Services)
22. Computer Curriculum Corporation "Full Core" Instructional Software and peripheral equipment (Tate High School)
Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on this item.
23. Professional Services to provide Staff Development to Warrington Elementary School.
VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
A. FACILITIES PLANNING
"No items submitted"
B. MAINTENANCE
"No items submitted"
IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I
Approved:
1. Child Victim Rapid Response Program.
2. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and The Pensacola Opera.
3. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and The Pensacola Museum of Art, Inc.
4. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Kaleidoscope & Ballet Pensacola, Inc.
5. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and The Greater Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
6. Cooperative Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and The Pensacola Children's Chorus, Inc.
7. The Florida High School.
Motion was made by Mrs. Gilley to approve the contract for this year, pending a close relationship with the Curriculum Department in making sure the Board's concerns are addressed, in particular the concerns that Dr. Jenkins had expressed at the Board Workshop and also Dr. DeWitt, mostly because of the timely fashion that we have for the consideration of parents who are interested in the AP classes, for example trigonometry. Dr. DeWitt stated that he would not vote for the proposal due to very limited controls and no history of success with our students in that no students have completed. He also expressed that there is an extra burden on staff with extra responsibilities of testing. Dr. Mason asked if staff had provided cost analysis data, a needs assessment, or evaluation of the effectiveness thus far. Mr. Pettis stated that this program had been in place for a couple of years and had not seen a successful track record in the district in terms of completion, whether home school, private, or public school students. After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2, with Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Jenkins voting NO.
8. 1999-2000 School Advisory Council Update.
9. Public Archaeology Display.
10. Memorandum of Understanding between the Escambia County School Board and Jobs for Florida's Graduates, Inc.
11. Public Outreach Grant Southeastern Archaeology Conference.
X. INTERNAL AUDITING
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J
Approved:
A. INTERNAL FUNDS
" No Items Submitted"
B. PROPERTY CONTROL
1. Inventory Adjustment Reports
2. Request permission to remove stock items from record
3. Request permission to remove from inventory
IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA
The consent agenda was unanimously approved, with the exception of IX.7 which was approved by separate vote with Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Jenkins voting NO. Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on VII.22.
XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K
1. Discussion concerning scheduling Special Presentations Workshop for August.
It was noted that the special presentations workshops would resume after
July due to budget workshops.
2. Report from One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
3. Approval of administrative appointments.
This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.
4. Appointment to the School Readiness Coalition.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to appoint Mr. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I, to serve on the School Readiness Coalition representing the School Board, was unanimously approved.
5. Revised 1998-99 Instructional Salary Schedule, reflecting 11.5 month contract, approved by the Board at the Continued Session of June 24, 1999.
Mr. May advised that this was to be presented to the Governor at the Cabinet
Meeting in August, and the Escambia Education Association has given acceptance (for the two schools - A. A. Dixon and Spencer Bibbs Elementary Schools). Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the adoption of the 11.5 month contract, was unanimously approved.
6. Administrative/Professional Salary Increases.
Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins to discuss this item. Said motion died for lack of second.
STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:
The following item was moved forward:
NOTES: Item Number 16, Student Number 99-255-411, Request to Address the Board
16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-255-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for 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.
Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt as follows: "I have read the transcript of the hearing, read the hearing officer's ruling and the brief filed on behalf of the student by the attorney. Based on this review, I will make my motion based on the following findings of fact by the hearing officer in his ruling and some additional testimony in the record:
1) Page 4 of the Order: The hearing officer found that the student did not consider the nail clippers to be a weapon; and
2) Page 4 of the Order: The expulsion recommendation is not based on a zero tolerance policy; Page 25(8) of the transcript: If the student inadvertently brings something, they are forgiven; Page 53(5) of the transcript: Discussion of penalty for first offense allows for some discretion on the part of the school; Page 65(8) of the transcript: Quote indicating that the administration has flexibility in applying the guidelines.
Based on these facts as taken from the records, I would move that: 1) Student Number 99-255-411 be expelled from the Escambia County Schools for the period of May 17, 1999, to the end of the academic school year, May 30, 1999; 2) that Student Number 99-255-411 be allowed to attend Pensacola High School for the academic year 1999-2000 but that she be placed on probationary status, and if there are any disciplinary actions, she be immediately subject to full expulsion for the remainder of the school year, subject to placement in an alternative program. If Student Number 99-255-411 completes the school year 1999-2000, without any disciplinary problems, her academic records will be purged of any mention of this disciplinary action." The motion was seconded by Dr. Jenkins. Dr. Mason stated that no additional evidence may be submitted at this meeting. He noted that the law allows the School Board to vary from the recommendation of the hearing officer based on School Board Members having reviewed the transcript. The Board Attorney advised that the student had appeared before the due process committee of the school and was given a hearing before that committee, then requested a formal hearing and had a hearing before a hearing officer where she was given an opportunity to present evidence and have witnesses and was allowed to cross examine the administration's witnesses and she was represented by an attorney at that point. Since that time the attorney has asked to address the School Board about this matter. In addition to
being allowed to address the School Board verbally tonight, the attorney representing the student also submitted a brief which was considered by all of the Board Members. Mrs. George made a correction to the agenda in that the penalty recommendation of the hearing officer was that the student be expelled for the 1999-2000 school year. It did not include a recommendation about the current school year. Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney to the Superintendent, advised that the principal recommended the balance of last year and all of the upcoming school year which is 1999-2000. The hearing officer in his recommendation only identified the upcoming school year of 1999-2000. The recommendation of the Superintendent concurred with the hearing officer only for the upcoming school year. Dr. Jenkins read his reasons for supporting the motion: "When Ms. Frazier first observed the nail clippers, they were on the desk of LH. They had been used by LH and were in the possession of LH. It appears to me that both girls were equally involved in the clippers being observed by Ms. Frazier. Both girls admitted that they did not think that the item was a weapon. I have serious problems believing this but I want to give both young ladies the benefit of the doubt. If both young ladies were equally involved in this unfortunate incident, why the difference in punishment. The difference in punishment is disproportionate to the relative involvement of the two young ladies. The three-day suspension of LH and the suspension or expulsion of Student Number 99-255-411 for the remainder of the 1998-99 school term are more in proportion for the relative involvement of the two young ladies. To me, this is an unfortunate but unique situation. The widespread publicity had no affect on my decision. In 99% of cases like this, I would support the principal and Superintendent; however, in this unique case with mitigating circumstances, I am voting against expulsion for the 1999-2000 school year."
The Board recognized the following speakers:
1) Mr. Bob Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, noted the recommendation of the Association that a committee of employees, administrators, and teachers be convened with appropriate parent representation to further look at the issue of what constitutes a weapon and what constitutes appropriate dealing with weapons so that Board policy can be handled consistently and all students can expect equal treatment regardless of where they attend and all employees can expect reasonable protection.
2) Mr. Eric Stephenson, Attorney representing Student Number 99-255-411, expressed his opinion that the school had a zero tolerance policy that it employed against one student and not another, which was very inconsistent. He asked that there be no expulsion.
Mr. Hammons commented that what is perceived to be an inconsistency between treatment of two students, based on review of the record, the student LH simply borrowed the clipper function during the class. The only testimony was that she knew she was using the clippers. The knife blade was actually enclosed in the body of the knife or in the body of the instrument. There is no reason to believe that LH knew that a knife blade was attached. The hearing officer made a distinction because the other student that is recommended for expulsion did know that the blade was attached. She brought it to school. While she did not perceive it as a blade, the distinction is one student brought the instrument to school with the knife blade attached. The other student did not know that blade was there, so they are not two students equally situated.
3) Mr. Norm Ross, Principal, Pensacola High School, discussed the zero tolerance
policy concerning weapons on campus. He expressed that they go the extra mile in terms of allowing students to know what is tolerable and what is not tolerable on campus. He noted that a display was given at the beginning of the year, of which this particular student was aware; in addition, the student took the test that displayed she had perfect knowledge of what is expected at PHS, and she passed the test. He expressed that a two inch (2") blade knife could cause serious injury or death, and he asked the Board to reconsider this matter.
After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously
approved.
The meeting returned to the regular agenda order.
Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations for all of the other students referenced in Item Numbers 7-15, 17-22, and 24-29, with formal hearing granted for Item Number 23, was unanimously approved.
7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-110-151 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.
8. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-125-281, pursuant to Section 232.26(2), be terminated in that the student was adjudicated delinquent of
a felony offense. I further recommend that the student 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 with the option to continue in alternative school placement.
9. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-163-591, pursuant to Section 232.26(2) Florida Statutes, be terminated in consideration of the Court having declined to adjudicate the student delinquent of a felony offense. I further recommend that the student 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 with the option to continue in alternative school placement.
10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-193-601 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.
11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the formal hearing officer, student number 99-230-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and the first semester 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.
12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-248-411 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.
13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-251-866 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.
14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 99-252-411 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program
15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-254-561 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. This item was addressed by separate motion earlier in the meeting.
17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-256-151 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 99-257-151 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.
19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-258-411 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.
20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-259-601 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 99-260-601 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.
22. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-261-521 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.
23. This item was addressed earlier in the meeting and the Board granted the request for a formal hearing relative to the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-262-521 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 99-263-281 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.
25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-264-2032 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 99-265-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and the first semester 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 99-269-561 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 pending possible Exceptional Student Education eligibility.
28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 99-270-601 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1998-99 school year and all of the 1999-2