The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened for the Public Forum at 6:05 p.m. 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 Public Forum to order at 6:05 p.m. He stated that the School Board Organizational Meeting will take place in November, at which time a new Chairman will be selected.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Mr. Ron Knowlton, 6118 Chicago Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, commended School District employees who are motivated to work for the best interests of children, and he stated that he did not support privatization of services in the School District.

2) Ms. Mary Nicholson, 506 North "D" Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, appeared in support of Item XIII.1 Requests to Appear (Committee to Save L. A. Kirksey - Mr. John Wyche, Chairman).

3) Mr. James Johnson, 231 Drew Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, spoke concerning the role of public officials.

4) Ms. Betty Spence, 545 Maple Leaf Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32583, spoke in support of keeping the office of Superintendent elective in Escambia County.

5) Ms. Betty Botts, 592 East Kingsfield, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, expressed appreciation to Ms. Yvonne Gray, Director, Exceptional Student Education, Mr. Malcolm Thomas, ESE Coordinator, and ESE staff for the assistance which they have provided to her son through the ESE Department.

6) Mr. Paul Davidson, 2131 Foxford Street, Cantonment, Florida, 32533, expressed appreciation to the ESE Department for providing assistance to his son.

7) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, requested that the Board allow the schools to make the choice regarding the alternative calendar issue. Regarding Item XII.3 Risk Management, he expressed the necessity of maintaining confidentiality of information about employees, because of health and workers compensation information. Due to the necessity for prompt attention in these matters,

he noted there would be opposition to anything that would cause a delay in that process. Concerning the potential ballot issue (appointed Superintendent and School Board expansion), he asked that if the Board requests the ballot measure, that it be placed on the November general election ballot.

8) Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, spoke concerning the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) requirement that all public school employees be fingerprinted, and she noted that the MGT Management/Organizational Study of Escambia County School District also recommended that volunteers and mentors be fingerprinted. She noted that elected officials are not required to be fingerprinted and she asked if School Board Members would have any objections to voluntarily submitting to fingerprinting. Dr. Mason suggested that School Board Members be addressed individually outside of this forum. Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Jenkins expressed support of fingerprinting.

9) Ms. Melanie Billings, 2213 North 61st Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32506, expressed appreciation to the ESE Department and administration for their assistance to her children.

10) Ms. Sheree Cagle, Director of Comprehensive Planning, presented $25 checks to the winners of the September contest on core values. Ms. Kelly Barton, Student Coordinator for Core Values, presented trophies to Bratt Elementary, ReDirections III, and Northview High School for having the greatest participation. The student winners were Brady Adcox, Cordova Park Elementary; Andy Morado, ReDirections III; and Crystal Williams, Northview High School. Special thanks were expressed to the Pensacola Rotary Club for sponsoring this contest.

11) Ms. Sheila Oman, 6010 Sanders Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, stated that she serves as PTA President, Ensley Elementary School, and she reported on recent activities including a computer workshop, Dads' club (to promote parental involvement), and reading classes for students.

12) Mr. Roger Goldberg, 2675 Tambridge Circle, Pensacola, Florida, 32503, asked the Board to address the issue of a referendum presented at the September Board meeting as to whether or not adequate consideration was given to public notice.

13) Mr. Sheldon Dykes, Maintenance Department, commented concerning the Special Workshop held with the School Board on October 18, 1999.

14) Ms. Georgiana Reynolds and Ms. Vicki Hicks, Pensacola, Florida, stated that their children attend school in Escambia County, and they asked that efforts be made to protect children and screen potential teachers to make sure they are safe for children to be around. Dr. Mason asked that the Superintendent follow up with the parents on this matter.

15) Mr. Steven Tuley, former School Advisory Council (SAC) Chairman, N. B. Cook Elementary School, stated that he had obtained a copy of the letter sent to some of the homeowners near the school, and there was no mention that property could be taken through eminent domain proceedings.

16) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, 4850 Woodcliff Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, asked Dr. Mason to clarify a prior statement which he made relative to a requirement that children in this School District must bring toilet tissue to school. She stated that she was not aware of any school in the county that required students to bring toilet paper to school, and she asked for clarification as to the specific school(s).

17) Mrs. Gail Husbands, Chairman of the Ensley Elementary School Leadership Team, commented concerning involvement on the part of the School Advisory Council (SAC) and parents to provide input and involvement in decision-making related to budget and staffing issues. She spoke concerning activities planned at the school for "Make a Difference Day," and she invited Board Members to attend.

18) Ms. Linda Giannotti, 5613 Pipeline Road, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, stated that she is employed as a school bus driver in this district, and she asked that the Board address a problem with the Sheriff's Department and School Board policy requirements regarding a student who was charged with a felony. Dr. Mason asked that Ms. Giannotti contact the Board Attorney concerning that matter.

19) Ms. Kathy Johnson, 8880 Scenic Hills Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, spoke concerning School Board procedures and the proposed ballot measure regarding appointed versus elected Superintendent.

20) Ms. Patti Hightower, 6430 Dunlieth Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32504, commented that the Board had referred parents from Bellview Middle School to the Superintendent; however, the School Board's mission is to set policy and that was a policy issue.

There being no further speakers, Dr. Mason called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. The invocation was given by Sheree Cagle, Director of Comprehensive Planning, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Courtney Autrey, Student of the Month for September, at A. A. Dixon Elementary School.

Superintendent May listed additions and deletions to the agenda as follows:

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

1) PTA Presentation / Includes Resolution - Support of Public Education presented by Escambia County Council PTA (ECCPTA)

ADD: 8) Student Representation to School Board

ADD: 9) Report from MGT Implementation Committee

ADD: 10) Presentation from Florida Division of Workers Compensation to the School District

VII. PURCHASING

6. Civil Service Board Fees for FY 1999/2000

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

16. Gateway Microcomputers for Pine Forest High School

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

NOTES: Item Number 22 (Student Number 00-22-951), Request for Formal Hearing

Item Number 24 (Student Number 00-25-061), Request for Formal Hearing

XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

3. Items from the Board - Proposed Risk Management Changes - Dr. Mason

SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP

XIV. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

PULLED: 1. University of West Florida Student Teacher Agreement (Pulled by Board Attorney in Workshop)

PULLED: 1. Special Education Placement - Emergency Item

ADD: 2. Augustus Case Update - Point of Information

STELLAR EMPLOYEE

Mr. May asked Ms. Mache England to come forward to be recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of October. Mr. May stated that Ms. England has been an employee of the School District for 20 years and currently serves as Secretary for Florida Diagnostic Learning Resource Services (FDLRS) - Westgate. He stated that Ms. England displays technical expertise, customer service skills, and provides meaningful and useful assistance to parents and coworkers. Mr. May congratulated Ms. England for this honor and presented her with a plaque, a pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

1) PTA Presentation

Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, announced that a

grant workshop will be held at the Hall Center on November 10, 1999. The 75th Convention of the Florida PTA will be held in St. Petersburg, Florida, on November 5-7, 1999.

Resolution - Support of Public Education presented by Escambia County Council of PTAs (ECCPTA)

Ms. Linda Finkelstein, past PTA President, recognized the Honorable DeeDee Ritchie, District 3, Florida House of Representatives; Patti Hightower, Florida PTA President-Elect; Deborah Thompson, City Council Member-At-Large; Jack Murray, Holy Christian Episcopal Church; Francis Yeo, Executive Director, Escambia County Junior Achievement; Cindy Nixon, Cox Communication/Partner in Education; Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Volunteer and Business Partnerships; Carl Leiterman, Escambia Association for Administrators in Education; Robert Husbands, Executive Director,

Escambia NEA UniServ; Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association; Ms. Ellen Lawrence, Escambia NEA UniServ; PTA members; and Student Advisory

Committee members. Ms. Finkelstein read the following resolution:

WHEREAS, the Escambia County Council of PTAs along with many others in our community including Senator, State Legislators, County Commissioners, City Council Members, religious leaders, business and community leaders, Escambia NEA UniServ, partners in education, School Advisory Councils, the Escambia Association for Administrators in Education, teachers, Educational Support Personnel, parents, and students believe in and support public education, and

WHEREAS, the phenomenal success of technology, improved living standards, and global leadership in this country did not happen by accident, but as a result of universal access to inclusive public schools; and

WHEREAS, for us, it is not where each of us stands on the issues, but rather how we as a community can come together in support of all of our public schools; and

WHEREAS, while we recognize the need for the increased attention being given to our Level 1 schools, as a community we believe the focus of support should extend to every child regardless of ability in every public school in Escambia County; and

WHEREAS, through our strength as a community, as PTAs, elected officials, mentors, partners-in-education, School Advisory Councils, and community volunteers, we realize the important role we play in the success of our public schools;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that as a community we do hereby lend our voice in support of public education whether it be in the halls of government in Tallahassee, in Pensacola, in our houses of worship, in our businesses, or in the halls of our neighborhood schools, we will be there, standing together speaking for children, and through our volunteerism and support, we rededicate ourselves to the promise of making this a better place for children and youth to grow and learn.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of the School Board of Escambia County and a copy tendered to every principal of every Escambia County, Florida, public school to be displayed in a place of prominence for all to see. Adopted this 19th day of October, 1999.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution, was

unanimously approved.

2) Resolution - American Education Week/Acknowledge Florida Department of Education (FDOE) request to support "Take Our Parents to School" during American Education Week

Mr. May asked Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ;

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association; Mr. Shelden Dykes, President of Escambia Education Support Personnel Association (EESPA); Ms. Sharon Davis, President of Escambia Education Clerical Classroom Association (EEC/CA); Ms. Mary Durant, President of Escambia Association of Supervisory Employees (EASE); and Mr. Ron Knowlton, UniServ Council Chair, to come forward as he read the resolution. WHEREAS, our American Democracy depends on an informed and

well educated populace; and

WHEREAS, the public schools of America play a significant and irreplaceable role in providing a free and excellent educational opportunity to each American citizen; and

WHEREAS, Escambia District Schools consistently perform at and above state and national norms; and

WHEREAS, officials, employees, and supporters of Escambia District schools recognize and appreciate the significant responsibility of educating every citizen and daily demonstrate their commitment to a high quality educational experience for every citizen; and

WHEREAS, teachers and other employees represented by Escambia NEA, the officers and members of the Escambia County Council of PTA, and the officials and leaders of Escambia District Schools are significant partners in the effort to provide high quality schools for citizens of Escambia County; and

WHEREAS, the week of November 14 - 20, 1999, has been designated American Education Week to honor the work of teachers and other educational employees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby proclaim November 14 - 20, 1999, as

AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

and in recognition of the contributions of Educational Support Personnel to the overall mission of public schools, the School Board proclaims Wednesday, November 17, 1999, as

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PERSONNEL DAY

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board, and copies be provided to leaders of the Escambia NEA UniServ and each work location so that they may be displayed during the month of November. Adopted this 19th day of October, 1999.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adopt the resolution, was unanimously approved.

3) Resolution - National Family Literacy Day

Mr. May asked Wayne Odom, Director of Title I; Mary Anderson, Family

Resource Activities Model for Early Education (FRAME)/Florida First Start Teacher-in-Charge; and Linda Harris, Family Intergenerational Literacy Model (FILM)/Even Start Teacher-in-Charge to come forward as he read the resolution.

WHEREAS, family literacy programs raise the education level of parents, and through instruction, help parents gain the motivation, skills, and knowledge needed to become employed; and

WHEREAS, family literacy programs improve parenting skills of adults and the relationship of parent and child through planned, regular interaction; and

WHEREAS, family literacy programs increase the developmental skills of preschool children and better prepare them for academic and social success in school;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the School Board of Escambia County does hereby proclaim Monday, November 1, 1999, as

and Monday, November 1 - Saturday, November 6, 1999, as

in Escambia County, and all citizens are encouraged to observe this time with activities that promote literacy.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the regular meeting of said Board and copy be tendered to C. Wayne Odom, Director of Title I. Adopted this 19th day of October, 1999.

Motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Mrs. Gilley, to adopt the resolution, was

unanimously approved.

4) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Finance

Mr. James Thompson advised that the committee had discussed functions of the

Audit Planning and Review Committee and revisions concerning reporting of Internal Auditing staff.

5) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Curriculum

Dr. Jenkins

Dr. Jenkins stated that the Board had previously asked the committee to study the

pros and cons of year round calendar and due to time constraints, the committee voted

to refer it to Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

Dr. Jenkins noted that the committee had also recommended that the Board consider retaining an independent agency through RFP (Request for Proposal) to study the issue. Mr. May advised that running two schedules would involve significant costs. He stated that it would be critical for the Board to look at funding issues and provide input to the committee as early in the process as possible.

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, that the School Board allow Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, to spearhead the study on year round schooling, was unanimously approved.

Dr. Jenkins reported that the Principal of Griffin Middle School, Tallahassee, Florida, had invited committee members to visit the school and talk with teachers about their strategies whereby the school achieved a Level A grading category. It was noted that the school is located in a poverty-stricken area with a 94% minority student population. Dr. Jenkins stated that he will request that the committee be allowed to utilize the School District van for the trip to Tallahassee.

6) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Technology

Dr. DeWitt stated that he had distributed copies of the minutes.

7) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities

Mrs. Stidham reported that the committee has decided to meet at a different location each month and will meet at N. B. Cook Elementary School next month. She noted that the committee wishes to include maintenance issues, which are interrelated with facilities, and the committee will now be called the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities and Maintenance. It was noted that Mr. Mark Pursell, Director of Maintenance Services, or his designee, will attend the meetings.

8) Student Representation to School Board

Mrs. Linda English, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, stated that several months ago, the Board had requested that the Superintendent determine the best way to provide student representation to the School Board. She noted that students, including Student Advisory Council members, provided input and she recognized Patrick Cabeza, Washington High School; Alex Joyce, Pensacola High School; Lindsey Evans, Washington High School; Summer Cox and Kevin Winigar, Northview High School; John Wingate and Jacob Lynn from Beggs Educational Center; Atwaul Bennett, Woodham High School; Rachel Newlin and Roxanne Sexton, Escambia High School. The students gave an overview of the proposal to have two student representatives from each school to serve as a pro tempore or nonvoting body to the School Board; with the following objectives: 1) provide student input and direct communication to the School Board; 2) influence School Board decisions; 3) respect authority and ask respect for students' input; 4) provide two-way communication between the School Board and student body; 5) hold assembly at each school every month for students' input; 6) provide diverse representation; and 7) designate a student representative section at the School Board meeting to allow interaction. Mr. May and Board Members commended the students for the proposal. After discussion, Dr. Mason asked the Superintendent to schedule a Special Board Workshop to further develop this process.

The following items were brought forward:

XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

1. Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.

Dr. Clarence Ladner, Special Assistant for School/Community Services,

introduced committee members Dr. Alton Butler, Chairman; Mr. Alvin Wingate, Vice Chairman; Harry Evans; Paula Ferarro; Sharon Goshorn; Leroy Wiggins; Ralph Gordon; and Patti Hightower. Dr. Butler filed the quarterly report for the record and briefly reviewed revenues and expenses (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A).

The meeting returned to the agenda.

9) Report from MGT Implementation Committee - (Management/Organizational Study - Escambia County School District)

Dr. James Mosko, Vice Chairman, MGT Implementation Committee, reported that Dr. Joyce Nichols, Professor, University of West Florida, has been selected as Committee Chairman. He advised that the committee chose Microsoft Project 98 as the vehicle for tracking progress of implementation, and information will be posted on the web site. Study of the first three recommendations (5-1, 5-7, and 6-17) will begin with information-gathering interviews (with the responsible individuals from the public schools) at the next meeting, and review will begin on recommendations 6-21, 6-26, and 6-27. The committee will begin surveying all of the recommendations and those which can be expedited in the shortest amount of time will be moved forward. Dr. Mason encouraged public input noting the committee will meet at the Hall Center on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

10) Presentation from Florida Division of Workers Compensation to the School District

Mr. May asked the Honorable Michael DeMarco to come forward. Judge DeMarco

presented a plaque from the Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers Compensation, to recognize the School District and the plan developed by Mr. Joe Bernard, Risk Management, and others for a back-to-work program for injured workers. He noted that the program has been highly observed and commended throughout the State of Florida. Mr. Charles Griffin, Director of Risk Management, informed the Board that this is the only School District which has received this award in the State of Florida.

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to adopt the agenda as amended, was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Gilley temporarily absent.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the minutes for the September 9, 1999, Special Meeting, September 20, 1999, Regular Workshop, and the September 21, 1999, Regular Meeting.

Mrs. Gilley requested that the motion include the following amendment:

September 21, 1999, Regular Meeting - Page 24, Item Number 13, add the verbiage "prior to her appointment to the School Board" to reflect the following:

"Mrs. Gilley abstained from voting on Item Number 13 and subsequently

filed a Memorandum of Voting Conflict Form stating that the individual is personally known to her and her family and she was familiar with the facts of the case prior to her appointment to the School Board."

Dr. Mason called for the vote on the minutes as amended and the motion was unanimously approved.

The following items were brought forward:

XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

2. Ratification of Instructional Salary and Supplemental Salary Schedules, Fiscal Year 1999-2000, Funding Source: General Funds, Amount: $3,531,717. Ratification vote conducted by Escambia Education Association on September 24, 1999: 85.5% Yes; 14.3% No.

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt and seconded by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the contract ratification of Instructional Salary and Supplemental Salary Schedules, Fiscal Year 1999-2000.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Ms. Kathy Turrell, Bargaining Council Chairperson, Escambia Education Association, reported that the teachers had ratified the contract noting that 2,068 voted for ratification, 297 against ratification, and 2 were invalid.

2) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, asked that the Board ratify the agreement.

Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

The meeting returned to the agenda.

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

"No items submitted"

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. Mrs. Stidham pulled VIII.A.2.e. 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)

Approved:

A. Instructional/Professional

1. Appointments

Name Position Date Work Location

Arsenault, Raeann Teacher 09/23/99 Washington

Balog, Michael Teacher 09/13/99 Escambia

Barnett, Denise Teacher 09/17/99 ReDirections III

Bloodworth, Christine Teacher 09/13/99 Navy Point

Boulanger, Kathy Teacher 09/27/99 Yniestra

Bousquet, Glenn Teacher 08/09/99 Escambia (part-time)

Cardoso, Maria Year Long Intern 08/16/99 Sherwood

Clark, Noreen Teacher 09/24/99 Oakcrest

Donnelly, Susan Teacher 09/21/99 Tate (part-time)

Dublin, Jodie Teacher 09/13/99 Byrneville

Foster, Tanya Teacher 09/17/99 Yniestra

Hieb, Lynn Teacher 09/15/99 Washington

Hubbard, Shelley Teacher 10/04/99 Ensley

Jackson, Deborah Teacher 09/13/99 Brownsville

Jolly, Leslie Teacher 10/01/99 Pine Meadow

Kilpatrick, Betsy Teacher 09/15/99 Cordova Park

Lee, Marian Teacher 09/20/99 Lipscomb

Linares, Gina Teacher 09/13/99 Navy Point

Marling, Sherie Teacher 09/27/99 Yniestra

Marmash, Telsha Teacher 09/20/99 Cook

May, Lorraine Teacher 09/21/99 Dixon

Mosley, Keely Teacher 09/10/99 Weis

Roberts, Kimberly Teacher 10/01/99 ESE (part-time)

Shelton, Suzanne Teacher 09/20/99 Ferry Pass Elem

Spencer, Janet Teacher 09/29/99 Spencer Bibbs

Ustick, Perry Media Specialist 09/27/99 Pine Forest

Ware, Catherine Teacher 10/04/99 ESE/Speech

Watson, Preston Teacher 09/20/99 Brownsville

Yates, Georgette Teacher 09/27/99 Holm

2. Reappointments

1. Annual

Holder, Stephanie Teacher 09/27/99 Bellview Mid

Mabie, Margarete Teacher 10/01/99 Washington

Perkins, Jimmie Teacher 09/01/99 Escambia

1. Professional Service Contract

None.

1. Fourth Year Annual Contract

None.

1. Transfers

From To Date

Bjorklund, Kathie Byrneville Lipscomb 09/20/99

Bowron, Paige Brownsville Ferry Pass Mid 09/22/99

Boyd, Bonnie Longleaf Pleasant Grove 09/15/99

Brandon, Anne Cordova Park Pine Meadow 09/07/99

Burch, Mary Warrington Elem Washington 09/28/99

Cole, Susan Dixon ESE 09/27/99

Foster, Shari Bellview Mid Navy Point 09/17/99

Francis, Elna Yniestra Oakcrest 09/27/99

Franklin, Michael Bailey Bellview Mid 09/16/99

Gainey, Gregory Tate Longleaf 09/13/99

Johnson, Kelly Bellview Mid Spencer Bibbs 09/16/99

Jones, Debra Ferry Pass Elem Suter 09/13/99

Keszthelyi, Gena Semmes Longleaf 09/10/99

1. Out of Field

a Appoinments

Evans, Naretha Teacher 10/11/99 Big Bayou

Fleming, Karen Teacher 09/27/99 Bailey

Merfalen, Jennifer Teacher 10/04/99 Byrneville

Pham, TanCang Counselor 09/14/99 Title I

Thortis, Mary Teacher 09/10/99 Century

1. Reappointments

Garbark, Helen Teacher 09/27/99 Washington

1. Transfers From To Date

Calloway, Tami Century Bratt 09/13/99

Kleiman, Indrea Big Bayou Ferry Pass Mid 09/15/99

Page, Teresita Warrington Mid Navy Point 09/27/99

1. Other

Barnett, Catherine Counselor ReDirections

Breaux, Shannon Teacher Washington

Brown, Deborah Teacher Ferry Pass Mid

Chaney, David Teacher Pensacola

Coker, Lee Teacher Century

Creamer, Karen Teacher Pensacola

Golovko, Alex Teacher Washington

Kelly, Scott Teacher Washington

McGill, Barbara Teacher Westgate Ctr

Neese, Miriam Teacher Tate

Smith, Christi Teacher Tate

Sodec, John Teacher Escambia

Thomas, Robin Teacher Bailey

Thomason, Patrick Teacher Tate

Whiteside, Everett Teacher Washington

1. Resignations/Retirements

Castro, Amy Teacher 09/10/99 Suter

Garbark, Helen Teacher 09/27/99 Washington

Gross, Louvina ROTC Ins 10/15/99 Tate

Guedry, Kathleen Teacher 10/29/99 Dixon

McLeod, Mary Teacher 09/21/99 Wedgewood

Milsted, James Teacher 10/08/99 George Stone

Risch, Elizabeth Teacher 09/08/99 Yniestra

Rodriguez, J'aimee Teacher 10/01/99 Ensley

Riuz, Heather Teacher 10/01/99 ESE/Speech

Taplin, Valerie Teacher 09/21/99 Pine Meadow

Townley, Karen Teacher 10/08/99 Warrington Elem (part-time)

Trombley, Rachele Cert Int II 10/07/99 Washington

Welch, Amy Teacher on LOA 09/14/99 Longleaf

1. Special Requests
2. Request approval for leave of absences for the following personnel:

*Coleman, Christine Longleaf 9/15-12/10/99 Illness

*Gill, Xanthe McArthur 10/15-11/5/99 Maternity

*Johnson, Tracy Montclair 8/16-9/28/99 Illness

*Mott, Angela Oakcrest 8/27-12/17/99 Maternity

*Shelnut, Stacey McArthur 9/27-12/17/99 Maternity

Smiley, Carlette Semmes 9/9-22/99 Illness

Thomas, Linda Woodham 9/20-10/4/99 Illness

*FMLA

1. The following instructional personnel returning from leave of absence:

Bohannon, Betty Tate 10/4/99

1. Request approval for Calvin Harris, Dean at Tate High School to be paid at his regular hourly rate of pay from July 26 through August 3, 1999, to prepare for the opening of the new school year and to work with the project manager and construction foreman planning for the renovations of the Tate Building scheduled for the summer of 2000.

   
   
   

2. Request approval for the following teachers from Pine Forest High to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay for four (4) hours every Saturday morning for detention for students who would have been in an ISS program for 30 Saturdays, funded from the supplemental budget:

Aydelott, William Bergstrom, George Clayton, Robert

Culley, Edward Davis, Arthur Flick, Bruce

Hardin, Ryan Humphreys, Mark Kandler, Michael

McMillian, Charline Mitchell, Hope Pollard, Jerry

Strother, Cody Suarez, Ann Creel, Jeffrey

Longsworth, James Ryland, Pam Reeves, Joe

Steinbeck, Kathy Cramer, Erin

1. Request approval for the following personnel to teach during the October intersession at Weis Elementary and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay, funded from Supplemental Education Allocation (SEA):

Brosnaham, Brenda Sellier, Beverly

Gahlenbeck, Rose Uriz, Karen

Giles, Renee Wilkes, Brenda

Hammock, Bertha Theriot, David

Johnson, Anita

1. Request approval for the following personnel to teach during the October intersession at Yniestra Elem and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:

Culbertson, Maria Reedy, Amy

Marling, Sherrie Boulanger, Kathy

Nunmaker, Shirley Paro, Gayle

Foster, Tayna Callahan, Connie

Ward, Susan Lacoste, Lynda

Long, Donna Wongittilin, Charro

Bloodworth, Christine Mashon, Linda

Ouellette, Angela Ford, Rodney

Barker-Hall, Patty Choat, Anne

B. Human Resources/Educational Support Personnel

1. Appointments

NAME CLASSIFICATION EFFECTIVE DATE LOCATION

Adkins, Nell Food Service Asst I 10/4/99 Montclair

Allen, Tonia School Bus Operator 10/6/99 Transportation

Anthony, Mary Teacher Assistant 9/23/99 Oakcrest

Arnold, Tammy Food Service Asst I 9/13/99 McArthur

Austin, Maxine (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 9/15/99 West Pensacola

Baggett, Neely Food Service Asst I 9/28/99 Northview

Baker, Judy Teacher Asst(Computer Lab) 9/27/99 Bratt

Baker, Kathleen Teacher Asst Special 9/30/99 Escambia Westgate

Baldwin, Teresa Teacher Asst Special 10/4/99 Transportation

Bell, June Early Childhood Asst 9/28/99 Florida First Start

Blackmon, Deborrah Food Service Asst I 9/21/99 Warrington Middle

Boslet, Beth Food Service Asst I 9/21/99 Beulah

Caracter, Romero Early Childhood Asst 9/28/99 Even Start

Caro, Shirley Teacher Asst Special 9/21/99 Hellen Caro

Carrillo, Emma Food Service Asst I 9/27/99 Tate

Coble, Shari School Bus Operator 9/27/99 Transportation

Compton, Nancy Food Service Asst I 10/1/99 Scenic Heights

Crawford, Benna Teacher Asst Special 10/5/99 Transportation

Derrick, Teresa (Prom) Asst Food Service Mgr 9/20/97 Tate

Doren, Christine Teacher Asst Special 10/4/99 Bailey

Edmondson, Deanna Teacher Asst Special 10/1/99 Bratt

Edwards, Vanessa Teacher Asst Special 10/7/99 Transportation

Emmons, Terry Food Service Asst I 9/28/99 Northview

Enfinger, Paul School Bus Operator 10/20/99 Transportation

Enfinger, Sandra Teacher Asst Special 9/27/99 Transportation

Ferguson, Margaret School Bus Operator 9/30/99 Transportation

Fields, Dreama School Bus Operator 10/5/99 Transportation

Floyd, Tijuanna (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 10/1/99 Transportation

Garrett, Jacqueline (Prom) Asst Food Service Mgr 9/27/99 Warrington Middle

Gregory, Patricia (Prom) Admin School Secretary I 10/4/99 Washington

Hartnett, Debbie Food Service Asst I 9/23/99 Hellen Caro

Harris, Ella Teacher Asst Special 9/20/99 Myrtle Grove

Hayes, Felicia Teacher Asst Special 9/30/99 Transportation

Hollingsworth, Rachael School Bus Operator 10/15/99 Transportation

Hollingsworth, Ronald School Bus Operator 10/14/99 Transportation

Johns, Victory Teacher Asst Special 10/1/99 Transportation

Johnson, Dianne School Bus Operator 10/21/99 Transportation

Johnson, Kenyata Teacher Asst Special 9/17/99 Escambia Westgate

Jones, Godess Early Childhood Asst 9/28/99 Florida First Start

Killen, Donna Teacher Asst Special 9/10/99 Weis

Lewis, Janie School Bus Operator 10/19/99 Transportation

Lewis, Rossie Jr Custodial Worker I 9/15/99 Tate

Lodge, Rebecca Early Childhood Asst 9/21/99 Judy Andrews

Lowery, Shanda School Bus Operator 9/28/99 Transportation

Mathis, Gregory (Prom) Custodial Supervisor 10/18/99 Bellview Middle

McCray, Debra Teacher Asst Special 9/13/99 Escambia

McPherson, Daisy Teacher Asst Special 10/11/99 Transportation

Mitchell, Tina Custodial Worker I 9/20/99 Bailey

Nikolov, Vesselina Teacher Asst(Bilingual) 9/13/99 Warrington Middle

O'Gwynn, Barbara Teacher Asst Special 10/8/99 Transportation

Osborn, Michael School Bus Operator 10/12/99 Transportation

Palma, Rhonda Teacher Asst Special 9/30/99 Semmes

Patroni, Tracey Admin Clerk II 9/13/99 Washington

Persuitte, Chris Admin Secretary III 8/10/99 Purchasing

Phillips, Janice Teacher Asst Special 9/29/99 Transportation

Pierce, Tammy School Bus Operator 10/13/99 Transportation

Pollock, Janice (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 8/16/99 Suter

Powell, Deborah School Bus Operator 10/4/99 Transportation

Resmondo, Shaunda Admin Clerk II 10/1/99 Beulah

Rodgers, Annie (Prom) Teacher Asst Special 9/28/99 Warrington Middle

Salter, Debra Teacher Asst Special 10/6/99 Transportation

Sanders, Vivian Custodial Worker I 10/4/99 Jim Allen

Sims, Ellen School Bus Operator 10/7/99 Transportation

Smith, Mary R Admin Clerk II 9/13/99 Bailey

Snow, Stacie School Bus Operator 10/1/99 Transportation

Soles, Belvernia Teacher Asst Special 9/30/99 Escambia Westgate

Spence, Sandra Food Service Asst I 9/20/99 Tate

Steudlein, Shawn Teacher Asst Special 10/12/99 Transportation

Sumlin, Judy (Prom) Audiometric Technician 9/24/99 Special Education

Thomas, William Jr Custodial Worker I 9/7/99 Myrtle Grove

Venable, Cynthia (Prom) Teacher Assistant 9/13/99 Longleaf

West, Obehiah Custodial Worker I 9/17/99 Pine Forest

Whiting, Brenda School Bus Operator 10/8/99 Transportation

Whiting, Minnie (Prom) Custodial Worker II 10/4/99 Beggs

Williams, Wendy School Bus Operator 10/18/99 Transportation

Wood, Betty Teacher Asst Special 9/28/99 Transportation

Woods, Teresa School Bus Operator 10/11/99 Transportation

Workman, Mikel School Bus Operator 9/29/99 Transportation

Wylie, Linda Food Service Asst I 9/20/99 Pensacola High

Wynn, Kathy Early Childhood Asst 9/28/99 Even Start

2. Resignations/Retirement

Frye, Ollie Teacher Asst Special 9/20/99 Escambia Westgate

Johnson, Virginia Early Childhood Asst 9/29/99 Judy Andrews

Kye, Charles Teacher Asst Special 9/24/99 Special Ed

Langford, Paula Teacher Asst (Computer Lab) 10/1/99 Navy Point

Lett, Capell Custodial Worker I 9/3/99 Brown Barge

Nowlin, Betty (Ret) Food Service Asst I 8/20/99 Semmes

Pittman, Demaris (Ret) Admin Clerk II 9/30/99 Beulah

Sellers, Brenda Food Service Asst I 9/22/99 Weis

Silipino, Sonja Food Service Asst I 9/27/99 Holm

Soulet, Dayna Food Service Asst I 8/18/99 West Pensacola

Williams, Lois (Ret) Custodial Supervisor 9/24/99 Pine Forest

3. Terminations

None

4. Suspensions

Jeanie Peters, Admin School Secretary III at Bellview Middle, suspended for 3 work days without pay effective 9/27/99.

5. Dismissals

None

6. Leave of Absence

Aaron, Eva J School Bus Operator 9/1/99-10/31/99 Medical*

Brown, Ethel (Ext) Custodial Worker I 9/25/99-12/31/99 Medical*

Campbell, Robert Custodial Worker I 10/1/99-12/1/99 Medical*

Carroll, Kirsty Early Childhood Asst 9/20/99-11/8/99 Maternity*

Calhoun, Chandra Teacher Assistant 9/22/99-10/29/99 Personal

Hull, Ernestine Custodial Worker I 9/29/99-12/17/99 Medical*

Johnson, Aleta Admin Secretary II 10/19/99-9/24/2000 Professional

Rogers, Kathy (Ext) School Bus Operator 9/11/99 - 10/22/99 Medical

Smith, Mary (Ext) School Bus Operator 10/1/99-10/29/99 Medical

7. Special Request

Request correction of dismissal in bad standing approved on the September, 1999, Board agenda to dismissal in good standing as recommended by the supervisor.

C. Risk Management

"No items submitted"

D. Staff Development

"No items submitted"

E. Employee Services

"No items submitted"

F. Affirmative Action

"No items submitted"

VI. FINANCE

Approved:

1. Authorization for payrolls and vouchers for the month of November, 1999.

(Housed in Finance Department)

2. Check Register for the month of September, 1999.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)

3. Financial Report for the month of August, 1999.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)

4. Statements for Legal Services:

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $2,033.34

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. 6,021.00

c) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. 796.50

d) John Allbritton, P. A. 400.00

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)

5. 1999-2000 Administrative and Professional Salary Schedules.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G)

6. Budget Amendments: BA #1 Part IV Special Revenues - Other; Capital Outlay Budget Amendment #01.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H)

VII. PURCHASING

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I

Approved:

1. Unauthorized purchase of Elementary School Level Agendas.

2. Carpeting for Administration Building at Garden Street.

3. Bid Extension: Data Processing Computer Paper; Bid# 10-99.

4. Bid Extension: Microfiche Processing Services; Bid# 05-96R.

5. Bid Award (Amended): Annual Agreement for Paper Bid; Bid# 00-05-02

6. Civil Service Board Fees for FY 1999/2000

7. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order # 192349 (A.E. New Jr.,Inc.)

8. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #188158 (Larry Hall Construction)

9. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order#188156 (Del Gallo-Morette Construction Company)

10. Change Notice #6 to Purchase Order #188156(Del Gallo-Morette Construction

Company)

11. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #185295 (Larry Hall Construction Co, Inc.)

12. Contract Renewal: Aluminum Canopies (Ventilated Awnings)

13. School Buses

14. Band Uniforms for Escambia High School

15. Microcomputers and Peripherals for Hallmark Elementary School

16. Gateway Microcomputers for Pine Forest High School

17. October salaries for Pensacola Academy for Success

18. Contribution to cover health insurance for uninsured children

VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Approved:

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. Final Payments

a. Tate High School Stadium Repairs

b. Structural Repairs to the Facade at Pensacola High School, Contractor

c. Structural Repairs to the Facade at Pensacola High School, Engineer

d. Upgrade of Certain Petroleum Handling Facilities and Equipment at Carver Middle, Tate High, Ernest Ward Middle and J. E. Hall Center

e. Master Plan for Escambia High School

2. Miscellaneous

a. Spot Survey on the Old N. B. Cook Elementary School Site

b. Performance Contracting Services

c. Pine Meadow Elementary School/E.C.U.A.

d. Design/Build Schematic Package

e. Property Purchase - 4501 Bellview Avenue

Motion was made by Mrs. Stidham and seconded by Dr. DeWitt, that the Board not purchase the property for Bellview Elementary School. Ms. Becky Hewitt, Principal, Bellview Elementary School, addressed the Board in support of the property purchase. Mrs. Stidham noted that the Board had given consensus at the October 15, 1999, Board Workshop in support of doing a master plan to utilize existing property rather than purchasing property (due to the asking price of 2-1/2 times the appraised value of the property). Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Planning and Maintenance, advised that the master plan concept can accommodate growth requirements within budget constraints. He noted that the Bellview Elementary site has eleven (11) acres, Bellview Middle has twenty-five (25) acres, and these are contiguous sites.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mr. Frank Wilson, 6846 Cedar Lake Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32526, stated that he

was speaking as Chairman of the Student Advisory Council, Bellview Elementary School, and he inquired concerning the possibility of expending $80,000 to move portables in order to build the addition. Mrs. Stidham stated that is not necessarily the case and would depend on where the addition of the building is located.

After discussion, Dr. Mason called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1

with Mrs. Gilley voting NO.

f. Interlocal Agreement with Town of Century

B. MAINTENANCE

"No Items Submitted"

IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K

Approved:

1. E-Rate Engineering.

2. E-Rate.

3. Progress Reports to State Commissioner of Education by Spencer Bibbs and

A. A. Dixon.

4. 1999-2000 School Advisory Council Revisions.

5. Counseling for Asian Families (Revision of previously approved grant application at the March, 1999, meeting).

6. Elementary Foreign Language Pilot.

7. Targeted School and Instructional Enhancement Grant for HOSTS Projects.

8. America On Line (AOL) Foundation Interactive Education Initiative.

9. For Information: Controlled Choice Monthly Progress Report.

10. Agreement between the School Board of Escambia County and Olsten Health Services (Certified), Inc.

11. Escambia County School District Construction Trades Youth Apprenticeship Sponsor Agreement renewal contract for Candle Cabinet Company, Barnes Electric, and Webb Electric Company of Florida, Inc.

12. Florida Department of Education, Division of Applied Technology and Adult Education Project Application Summary Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Applied Technology Education Funds.

13. "New Millennium High School" grant applications from Pine Forest and Woodham High Schools.

14. Contract for Services between School Board of Escambia County, Florida and Sign Language Services, Inc., 1999-2000.

15. Affiliation Agreement between Florida State University, Department of Communication Disorders, acting for and on behalf of the Florida Board of Regents and Escambia County School District for Field Experience in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology.

16. Contract between the School Board of Escambia County, Florida and David M. Griffith & Associates, LTD.

17. School Health Staff for Exceptional Student Education Program Contract Amendment.

X. INTERNAL AUDITING

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L

Approved:

A. INTERNAL FUNDS

"No Items Submitted"

PROPERTY CONTROL

Maintenance items for cannibalization and scrap

2. Surplus property items for cannibalization and scrap

3. Request permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap

4. Request permission to sell to the highest bidder and/or scrap

5. Request permission to remove stock items from record

IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda was unanimously approved, with the exception of VIII.A.2.e. which was addressed by separate motion, with Mrs. Stidham registering a NO vote.

XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit M

1. Quarterly Report from the One-Half Cent Sales Tax Watchdog Committee.

This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.

2. Ratification of Instructional Salary and Supplemental Salary Schedules, Fiscal Year 1999-2000.

This item was addressed earlier in the meeting.

3. Recommendation that Employee #735697 be suspended without pay effective Thursday, October 21, 1999, for conduct involving neglect of duty as more specifically set forth in notice letter to the employee of October 8, 1999.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendation, was unanimously approved.

4. Recommendation that Employee #274627 be suspended without pay effective Thursday, October 21, 1999, for conduct involving neglect of duty as more specifically set forth in notice letter to the employee of October 8, 1999.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's

recommendation, was unanimously approved.

5. Response to Correspondence, E-Mail, etc.

This item was not addressed.

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

NOTES: Item Number 22 (Student Number 00-22-951), Request for Formal Hearing

Item Number 24 (Student Number 00-25-061), Request for Formal Hearing

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Gilley, to approve Formal Hearings for Item Number 22 (Student Number 00-22-951) and Item Number 24 (Student Number 00-25-061), was unanimously approved.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's

recommendations on Item Numbers 6-21, 23, and 25-29, was unanimously approved.

6. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-249-251 be terminated in consideration of the Court having dismissed the pending felony charges. I further recommend that the student be allowed to return to regular school placement.

7. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-02-671 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.

8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-07-281 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

9. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-09-951 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-10-323 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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 due process committee, student number 00-11-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-12-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-13-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-14-1231 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of 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.

15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-15-851 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the first semester of the 1999-2000 school year. I will further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-16-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-17-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-18-866 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-19-521 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-20-411 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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, pursuant to the authority of Section 232.26(2), Florida Statutes, student number 00-21-281 be suspended from all classes of instruction on public school grounds during regular classroom hours until such time as the pending criminal charges are concluded, at which time the Superintendent will make further recommendation regarding suspension, expulsion, or re-enrollment of this student. The indefinite suspension provided herein shall not affect the delivery of educational services to the pupil, and the pupil should be immediately enrolled in a day-time alternative educational program.

22. This item was approved earlier in the meeting for formal hearing relative to the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-22-951 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame).

23. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-24-151 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder 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. This item was approved earlier in the meeting for formal hearing relative to the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-25-061 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-27-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. I will 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 00-28-862 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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 00-29-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-30-281 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 school year. It is further recommended that the student be given the option to enroll, if qualified and if space is available, in an alternative educational program exclusive of regular school placement. Placement to be at the discretion of the Superintendent and to be available as an alternative during the full expulsion time frame.

29. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-31-121 be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year and all of the 2000-2001 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.

XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

1. Items from the Board - Request from Citizens Advisory Committee for Curriculum to Refer the Study on Year Round Education/Extended School Year to the Curriculum and Instruction Department - Dr. Jenkins

This item was addressed earlier in the meeting under Presentations, Item Number 5.

2. Items from the Board - Litigation Avoidance-Special Education - Dr. Mason

Dr. Mason pulled this item noting that discussion was held at the October 15, 1999, Board Workshop.

3. Items from the Board - Proposed Risk Management Changes - Dr. Mason

Dr. Mason relinquished the gavel to Mrs. Stidham and made a motion to eliminate the trustees associated with the self-insurance program and create a Risk Management Department which includes the Employee Benefit Trust portion. Said motion failed for lack of second. Mrs. Stidham returned the gavel to Dr. Mason.

XIII. REQUESTS TO APPEAR

1. Committee to Save L. A. Kirksey School - Mr. John Wyche, Chairman

Ms. Willie Mae Randerson, Pensacola, Florida, appeared in support of saving L. A. Kirksey School due to its historical significance and to provide a community center where tutoring can be provided for children.

Reverend Victor Alexander, Pensacola, Florida, appeared in support of saving

L. A. Kirksey School.

XIV. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

PULLED: 1.University of West Florida Student Teacher Agreement (Pulled by Board Attorney)

PULLED: 1. Special Education Placement (Pulled by Board Attorney)

2. Augustus Case Update - Point of Information

Mrs. George reported that the district has been under the desegregation order

since 1969, so the court directed the School District to show why it should not dismiss the case. She stated concerning attempts to settle the Augustus case,

that after negotiations with the plaintiffs' lawyer, the district submitted a proposed settlement agreement which would basically continue the things that were done under the court order for another five (5) years and would function the same, with the exception that periodic reports would not have to be made to the court. Before the court approves the settlement agreement, it is asking interested persons to file any comments or objections concerning the settlement agreement before October 31, 1999. Once the court has all of the comments, it can then hold a fairness hearing if the court needs more information before making a decision. Mrs. George advised that notification to the public and interested parties included advertisement in the Pensacola New Journal and Pensacola Voice.

XV. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. (Official recordings of this meeting are filed in the Information Services Department.)

Attest: Approved:

____________________________ _____________________________

Superintendent Chairman