11/16/99 Regular/Organizational Meeting

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

MINUTES, NOVEMBER 16, 1999

The School Board of Escambia County, Florida, convened in Organizational Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Room 160, Hall Center, 30 East Texar Drive, with the following present:

Members: Dr. John DeWitt

Dr. Elmer Jenkins

Dr. Hal Mason

Mrs. Cary Stidham

Mrs. Vanette Webb

School Board Attorney: Mrs. Maureen George

Superintendent of Schools: Mr. Jim May

Superintendent May called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Mr. May recognized National Education Week, and he announced that Mrs. Stidham had received an appointment to the Commissioner of Education's Educational Standards Committee to develop statewide standards for teacher certification.

I. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Mrs. Webb, to adopt the agenda, was unanimously approved.

II. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD

A. Election of Chairman for 1999-2000

Dr. Jenkins nominated Dr. DeWitt to serve as School Board Chairman for 1999-2000. After discussion, Mr. May called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. Mason, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Mr. May asked if there were other nominations. Mrs. Webb nominated Dr. Mason to serve as School Board Chairman for 1999-2000. Mr. May called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO. Dr. Jenkins nominated Mrs. Stidham to serve as School Board Chairman for 1999-2000. Mr. May called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Mason, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Dr. Jenkins nominated Mrs. Stidham to serve as School Board Chairman for 1999-2000. Mr. May called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb voting NO.

B. Election of Vice Chairman for 1999-2000

Mrs. Stidham nominated Dr. DeWitt to serve as Vice Chairman for 1999-2000.

Mr. May called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb voting NO.

C. Designation of Date and Time of Regular Monthly Meeting

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, to designate the third Tuesday of every month as the Regular Board Meeting (6:00 p.m. Public Forum to be immediately followed by the Regular Meeting), and designate the third Monday of every month at 9:00 a.m. for the Regular Board Workshop, was unanimously approved.

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins and seconded by Mrs. Webb, to approve the December meeting schedule, with the Board Workshop on Friday, December 10, at 9:00 a.m., and the Public Forum (immediately followed by the Regular Board Meeting) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 1999. Dr. DeWitt offered an amendment to move the Board Workshop to Monday, December 13, at 9:00 a.m. Mrs. Stidham seconded the amendment for purposes of discussion. Dr. Mason called for the vote and the amendment failed 4-1 with Dr. Jenkins, Dr. Mason, Mrs. Stidham, and Mrs. Webb voting NO. Dr. Mason called for the vote on the December Meeting schedule as recommended, and the motion was unanimously approved.

D. Appointment of Parliamentarian

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Mrs. Stidham, that the School Board Attorney serve as Parliamentarian, was unanimously approved.

E. Designation of Parliamentary Procedure

After discussion, motion by Mrs. Stidham, second by Dr. DeWitt, to designate Robert's Rules of Order (Revised) as the parliamentary procedure to be followed, was unanimously approved.

III. AWARDS TO OUTGOING OFFICERS

Awards were presented to Dr. Mason and Mrs. Stidham in appreciation for their services in their respective roles as Board Chairman and Vice Chairman for 1998-99.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

The Organizational Meeting ended at 5:50 p.m.

PUBLIC FORUM

Chairman Stidham called the Public Forum to order at 5:57 p.m. The Board recognized the following speakers:

1) Ms. Linda Gulley, Director of Grants Management, presented the Core Values Essay Contest winners for the month of October including Daniel Suarez, Cordova Park Elementary; Whitney Shambeau, Bellview Middle School; and Leeann Coon, Northview High School. The schools with the highest percentage of participation in the contest included Bratt Elementary, ReDirections III, and Escambia High School.

2) Mr. Ron Knowlton, 6118 Chicago Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32526-1310, spoke concerning the Governor's A+ Plan for education.

3) Mr. Kerry Culligan, 814 North 13th Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, appeared representing Pensacola Citizens for Safe Drinking Water, and he filed a handout for the record (Supplementary Minute Book Exhibit A).

4) Mr. Jack Moses, 1662 Dogwood Place, Pensacola, Florida, 32505, requested clarification concerning teacher certification.

5) Ms. Debra Frawley, 7722 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32534, asked that the School Board approve the establishment of an additional bus stop at the entrance of Woodridge Mobile Home Park on North Palafox Street.

6) Mr. Richard Greene, Sr., 9188 Cove Avenue, Pensacola, Florida, 32534, expressed opposition to payment of legal fees (Item XIII.2)

7) Reverend Jack Murray, 1390 North Spring Street, Pensacola, Florida, 32501, expressed concern regarding quotes by a Board Member as cited in the Pensacola News Journal.

8) Ms. Carolyn Barber, 405 Bob White Drive, Pensacola, Florida, 32514, expressed support for Educational Support Personnel (ESP) Day.

9) Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, asked the Board to set procedures for addressing issues and concerns presented in Public Forum and consider reporting back to the public any actions taken.

10) Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, introduced Becky Crawford, N. B. Cook Elementary School PTA President, who reported concerning the opening of the new Cook School.

11) Mr. Walt Veglienzone, 5039 Challenger Way, Pensacola, Florida, 32507, presented a request on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon, to run a "Name the School" Contest for the new westside school located on Dog Track Road. He commented that the results of the contest could be brought to the School Board for final approval.

12) Ms. Ellen Lawrence, Escambia NEA UniServ, reported on activities scheduled for Educational Support Personnel Day (ESP) on November 17, 1999.

13) Ms. Linda Giannotti, Pensacola, Florida, spoke concerning transportation issues.

The Public Forum ended at 6:34 p.m., and Chairman Stidham called the Regular Meeting to order. Superintendent May gave the Invocation and Patrick Cabeza led the Pledge of Allegiance.

STELLAR EMPLOYEE

Mr. May asked Mr. Charles Griffin to come forward to be recognized as the Stellar Employee for the month of November. Mr. May commended Mr. Griffin, who has served as Director of Risk Management for 26 years, and presented him with a plaque, a pin, and a check for $100 donated by Members First Credit Union.

RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS:

1) Wayne Blanton, Executive Director, Florida School Boards Association, Inc. - Presentation of "Legislator of the Year Award for 1999" to Representative DeeDee Ritchie

Dr. Wayne Blanton presented the "Legislator of the Year Award for 1999" to Representative DeeDee Ritchie for her commitment to the public education system.

2) PTA Presentation

Ms. Cathy Roche, President, Escambia County Council of PTAs, reported that on November 5-7, 1999, seven delegates from Escambia County attended the PTA 75^th Convention in St. Petersburg, Florida, where 850 delegates added three issues to the Florida Legislative platform including extended school year, foreign language curriculum, and school performance grades. It was noted that 48 awards were received by Escambia County schools.

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

Dr. Mason stated that the committee had recommended using tile rather than new carpeting at the old N. B. Cook Elementary School.

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

Dr. Jenkins reported that Dr. Robin Largue, Director of Secondary Education, and Ms. Annette McArthur, Director of Elementary Education, had informed the committee concerning state changes in academic requirements and the Pupil Progression Plan.

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

Dr. DeWitt distributed copies of the minutes of the last committee meeting, and he noted that he would pull several items for discussion (from the Board agenda) based on input from the committee.

6) Informational Report from Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) for Facilities and Maintenance

Mrs. Stidham reported that the committee will meet next month at Escambia High School to look at the status of construction at the Media Center.

7) Monthly Report - MGT Implementation Committee

Dr. Garber informed the Board that the committee meets the first and third Wednesday of each month, and a report is forthcoming to the Board.

RECOGNITION

1) Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Volunteer and Business Partnerships - Recipient of National Association of Partners in Education Board of Directors' Chairman's Award

Mr. May asked Mrs. Peggy Pilcher, Coordinator of Volunteer and Business Partnerships, to come forward to be recognized as recipient of the National Association of Partners in Education Board of Directors' Chairman's Award. Board Members joined Mr. May in commending Mrs. Pilcher for her achievements in the state and national movement to provide training, legislation, and recognition for community support for teachers and students. He noted that Mrs. Pilcher was instrumental in the military program movement and was the driving force behind creation of the 5 Star School Award, which has become a national tool for evaluating the effectiveness of a school's community involvement.

2) State Awards - Florida Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Driver Education (FAHPERD) Conference

Mr. Manny Harageones, Specialist, Physical Education, Health and Wellness, announced the award winners including Florida Adapted Physical Education Teacher of the Year - Tammy Cooper; Florida Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year - Kandace Kattau; Professional Recognition Awards - Micah Robertson, Pat Judd, Marietta Britt, Alonayzo Stone, and Jackie Bach; Technology Award - Huey Pearson and Manny Harageones; and the Community Service Award - Brett Berg.

Superintendent May listed the additions and deletions to the agenda:

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

#. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION

SEE: ADDITIONAL BACKUP

3. Discussion regarding School Board Policy 1.14 (Public Records) - Dr. Mason (Added in Workshop)

IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

VI. FINANCE

3. Statements for Legal Services:

c) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $~~1,956.31~~ $366.16

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

d) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $~~2,690.16~~ $733.85

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

ADD: e) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $1,590.15

VII. PURCHASING

6. Change Notice #15 to Purchase Order #CC02744, (Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.)

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

32. Annual Contract: Legal Services for the Superintendent of School's Attorney.

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. Final Payments

e. Addition of Classrooms at Escambia High School

SEE: AMENDED BACKUP

XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

NOTES: Item Number 18 (Student Number 00-40-281), Request for Formal Hearing

Item Number 22 (Student Number 00-45-851), Request for Formal Hearing

XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

PULLED: 1. Suggested language changes - Hammons & Whittaker Contract (Pulled by Board Attorney in Workshop - See VII.32)

2. Legal Fees - Webb case

SEE: BACKUP PROVIDED

ADD: 3. Contract between the School Board and Robert Heath, Attorney

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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. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the minutes for the October 11, 1999, Special Board Meeting, October 15, 1999, Special Board Meeting, October 15, 1999, Regular Board Workshop, October 18, 1999, Special Board Workshop, and the October 19, 1999, Regular Board Meeting, was unanimously approved.

III. PROPOSED ADDITIONS OR REVISIONS TO SCHOOL DISTRICT RULES

A. Permission to Advertise

1. School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve School Board Rule 6Gx17-4.02 SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS, was unanimously approved.

2. School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve School Board Rule 6Gx17-7.09 PUPIL PROGRESSION AND PROMOTION, was unanimously approved.

3. School Board Rule 1.14 AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS

Motion by Dr. Mason, to amend School Board Rule 1.14 to say that all records of the School District {Board} "including individual School Board member's records" are public records and shall be submitted to the Superintendent's Office; and add language under section (3), final clause to that sentence "under procedures established by the Superintendent for the processing of public records requests." Mrs. Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. Dr. Mason clarified that the motion was for purposes of advertising.

The Board recognized the following speakers:

Ms. Arlene Costello, President, Escambia Education Association, obtained clarification concerning the proposed amendment.

Ms. Laura Whiteside, Tampa, Florida, spoke in support of the proposed amendment to provide clarification concerning public records.

Dr. DeWitt stated that he assumed full responsibility for his records and would keep his records. Dr. Jenkins stated that he would also keep his records. Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney to the Superintendent, advised that the Board can pass a rule and the Superintendent can cooperate to the fullest extent that he can, but that would not shift legal responsibility for production of records by Board Members as public officials.

After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was approved 4-1 with Dr. Jenkins voting NO. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

B. Permission to Adopt

- No items submitted

IV.-X. CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Consent Agenda. Dr. Mason registered a NO vote on VI.1 (regarding payment of vouchers for Risk Management only), and he pulled VI.4, VII.4, 6, 20, 24, 25, and 26 for discussion. Dr. Mason subsequently registered NO votes on VII. 32, 33, and 34. Dr. Mason pulled VIII.A.2.d, e, f, and g for separate motion. Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on VII.3 due to potential conflict of interest, and he pulled VII.13, 29, 30 and 39 for discussion or separate motion. Mrs. Webb registered NO votes on VI.1, VI.4, VII.31, 32, 33, 34, 36, and 37.

IV. STUDENT TRANSFERS

This item was approved as submitted.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit B)

V. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit C)

Approved:

A. Instructional/Professional

1 Appointments

Name Position Date Work Location

Brumett, Brent Teacher 10/18/99 ESE/Big Bayou

Jamison, Forrest Teacher 11/01/99 Dixon

Jerralds, John Teacher 10/13/99 Warrington Mid

Nall, Barbie Teacher 10/13/99 George Stone

Orlich, Shelley Teacher 11/03/99 Warrington Mid

Roman, Janice Teacher 10/18/99 Ferry Pass Mid

Tetlow, Monica Teacher 10/11/99 West Pensacola

2. Reappointments

Annual

None.

Professional Service Contract

None.

4th Year Annual Contract

None.

3. Transfers

From To Date

Nelson, Martha Bailey Warrington Mid 10/12/99

4. Out of Field

a. Appointments

Collier, Lisa Teacher 10/18/99 Bailey

b. Reappointments

None.

c. Transfers

None.

d. Other

Taylor, Catherine Teacher Workman

5. Resignations/Retirements

Atkinson, Urbano Year Long Intern 10/08/99 Semmes

Furco, Patricia Teacher 10/29/99 Brentwood Elem

Godwin, Laurie Teacher 11/04/99 Montclair

Hardin, Jenni Teacher 11/16/99 Bellview Mid

Johnson, Kelly Teacher 10/11/99 Spencer Bibbs

Manning, Barbara Teacher 10/29/99 Workman

Sanstead, William Teacher 10/30/99 Escambia

Stencel, Beth Teacher 11/12/99 Spencer Bibbs

Towe, Barbara Teacher 11/30/99 Lincoln Park (Ret)

Wismer, Lance Teacher 10/08/99 Warrington Mid

6. Special Requests

1) Request approval for leave of absence for the following personnel:

*Karsten, Annette West Pensacola 10/25-12/17/99 Illness

*FMLA

2) Request approval of the following appointments on the professional salary schedule:

Drew, Patricia Lead Driver/Transportation 11/1/99-6/30/2000

Linton, Patricia Lead Driver/Transportation 11/1/99-6/30/2000

Smillie, Patricia Lead Driver/Transportation 11/1/99-6/30/2000

Spindler, Della Lead Driver/Transportation 11/1/99-6/30/2000

3) Request approval for the following personnel to teach during the October intersession and to be paid at their regular hourly rate of pay:

Hallmark Navy Point

Ciccone, Catherine Cross, Kimberly

Yates, LaTandrial Davis, Lucea

Reynolds, Cathy Gooden, Bernita

Kirchharr, Kim Green, Paula

Parker, Debby Hartstein, Jacqueline

Gibson, Linda Hayes, Yaneickia

Walters, Makeysa Linares, Gina

Maraman, Pamala

Ferry Pass Elem McCallister, Kathy

Booker, Helen McDowell, John

Edwards, Mary Anne Overby, Tracey

Hall, Kimberly Parker, Brenda

Hampton, Wanda Penton, Rebecca

Medlock, Terrell Staples, Barbara

Pearson, Susan Stephens, Pamela

Proctor, Stella Stevens, Angela

Shelton, Suzanne Stewart, Brenda

Hurst, Kay Warwick, Kellie

Pettis, Sandra Koonce, Lori

Zackowski, A

Beulah Beulah Cont'd

Coker, Jo Myers, Geraldean

Nott, Jennifer Garber, Patsy

Price, Melissa Harvey, Celia

Ransom, Margaret Jones, Sylvia

Smith, Pamela Mack, Felicia

Wells, Elaine Morgan, Cynthia

4) Request approval to revise the job description of Director of Internal Auditing/Department Head.

B. Educational Support Personnel

Appointments

NAME CLASSIFICATION EFF DATE LOCATION

Abbott, Augustine (Prom) Custodial Supervisor 11/1/99 Pine Forest

Ammons, Andrew Custodial Worker I 10/27/99 Cook

Archer, Lloyd Construction Mechanic II 10/12/99 Facilities

Blackmon, Annette Teacher Asst Special 11/1/99 Special Ed

Bodree, Bruce (Prom) Plumber II 10/18/99 Maintenance

Brown, Miranda (Prom) Admin Clerk II 11/1/99 Brownsville Middle

Cooper, Linda Early Childhood Assistant 10/18/99 Oakcrest

Floyd, Antuan Custodial Worker I 10/18/99 Myrtle Grove

Gardner, Cheryl (Prom) Teacher Assistant 10/25/99 Warrington Middle

Kara, Malika Teacher Asst (Bilingual) 10/18/99 Scenic Heights

Kennedy, Gloria (Prom) Admin Secretary I 11/8/99 Special Ed

Marvray, Josephine (Prom) School Bus Operator 10/4/99 Transportation

Mattox, Virginia (Prom) Food Service Asst II 10/11/99 Edgewater

Nettles, Jessica (Prom) School Bus Operator 10/4/99 Transportation

Parson, Tammy Teacher Asst Special 10/20/99 ARC

Price, Vanessa (Prom) Admin Clerk II 10/27/99 Florida First Start

Reaves, Lance Construction Mechanic I 10/4/99 Facilities

Rubin, Sandra Custodial Worker I 10/27/99 Bellview Middle

Standifer, Elain (Prom) School Data Spec II 10/7/99 Tate

Thompson, Yolanda Food Service Assistant I 9/30/99 Pensacola High

Tubbs, Bobbie (Prom) Asst Food Service Manager 10/22/99 Bellview Middle

Watson, Gwendolyn Custodial Worker I 10/19/99 George Stone

White, John Storekeeper/Warehouse Tech I 10/4/99 Central Warehouse

Wise, Frankie (Prom) Admin Clerk II 10/25/99 Warrington Middle

2. Resignations

Brown, Allan Custodial Worker I 10/22/99 Carver

Drew, Patricia School Bus Operator 10/29/99 Transportation

Giacofei, Vera Custodial Worker I 10/8/99 Allie Yniestra

Hoover, Kitty Teacher Asst Special 10/20/99 Sherwood

Linton, Patricia School Bus Operator 10/29/99 Transportation

Rodgers, Annie Teacher Asst Special 10/14/99 Montclair

Smillie, Patricia School Bus Operator 10/29/99 Transportation

Spindler, Della School Bus Operator 10/29/99 Transportation

Waltz, Jennifer Food Service Asst I 10/13/99 Escambia

Terminations

Emerson, Corida Teacher Asst Special 10/14/99 Petree

Hill, Joyce (Death) Teacher Asst Special 10/18/99 Jim Allen

Johnson, Evelyn Food Service Asst I 10/8/99 Warrington Elem

Wilson, Deborah School Bus Operator 10/1/99 Transportation

Suspensions

Employee # 5501-0951-6, Custodial Worker I at Washington High, suspended for three (3) work days without pay effective 10/25/99.

Dismissals

Employee # 8321-0551-10, Teacher Assistant at Warrington Elementary, dismissed in good standing effective 10/15/99.

Leave of Absence

Bell, Juvannva Admin Clerk II 9/1/99-10/15/99 Medical

Burgett, Hilda School Bus Operator 9/22/99-2/18/2000 Medical*

Fountain, Mary Teacher Asst Special 10/18/99-11/3099 Medical*

Schweich, Phyllis Teacher Asst Special 10/13/99-1/4/2000 Personal*

Smith, Mary School Bus Operator 10/1/99-21/31/99 Medical*

Watson, Frances Teacher Asst Special 10/25/99-11/29/99 Medical*

7. Special Requests

-No items submitted

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 December, 1999. (Housed in Finance Department)

Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb, that the Board not approve this item (regarding payment of vouchers for the Risk Management portion only and not the Employee Benefit Trust Fund). Dr. Mason expressed his intent to register an ongoing NO vote each month based on attorney opinion that these are illegal expenditures. Dr. DeWitt asked for an opinion from the Board Attorney as to whether the expenditures for Risk Management were illegal. Mrs. George responded that she did not believe that they were illegal. She stated that she had advocated that more oversight was needed over Risk Management under good governmental principles.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

1) Mr. Robert Husbands, Executive Director, Escambia NEA UniServ, commented that the Risk Management Trust covers all School District employees because of workers compensation, and that trust has been audited annually, and the expenditures fully reported.

Dr. Mason expressed concern that the funds were being expended without specific School Board approval. Mrs. Webb discussed concerns that expenditures need to come before the Board for approval. She stated that the rule regarding liability trust says the trustees can do that, but the rule is in conflict with the Sunshine Law.

Dr. DeWitt called the question and the question was upheld 4-1 with Mrs. Webb voting NO. Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb registering NO votes.

2. Financial Report for the month of September, 1999.

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit D)

3. Statements for Legal Services:

a) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $1,622.10

b) Hammons & Whittaker, P. A. $ 772.14

c) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $ 366.16

d) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $ 733.85

e) Kievitt, Kelly & Odom $1,590.15

(Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit E)

4. Budget Amendments. (Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit F)

Motion by Mrs. Webb, second by Dr. Mason, to separate the budget amendments (with the FDLRS amendment for approval) and vote on the rest of the budget amendments separately. Said motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote stating that she could not support all of the budget amendments lumped together as they were, although she agreed with some of them, she could not support them in the package in which they were presented to the Board.

Dr. Mason commented concerning the budget amendment which included shifting the funding source for building projects, and he moved to deny this particular

budget transfer. Dr. DeWitt seconded the motion for purposes of discussion. Dr. Clarence Ladner, Special Assistant for School/Community Services, provided clarification concerning the K-5 westside school and utilization of funds for necessary renovations at Escambia High School. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion failed 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt, Dr. Jenkins, and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.

VII. PURCHASING

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit G

Approved:

1. Unauthorized purchase of Consultants Services by the ESE Department (Staff Development).

2. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #194794 (Gulf Power Company)

3. Final Lease/Purchase payment on a Josten's Computer Lab for Dixon Elementary.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Dr. DeWitt abstaining. Dr. DeWitt filed the Memorandum of Voting Conflict/Disclosure of Business Transaction Forms for the record.

4. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #183006 (Jones Floor Covering)

Dr. Mason made a motion pursuant to the request of the Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) on Finance that the carpet not be put in the old Cook School but rather that vinyl flooring be used. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for discussion. Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Planning and Maintenance, noted this item pertains to the new Cook School in order to change vinyl flooring to carpeting for safety reasons. Dr. Mason withdrew the motion, and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

5. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #176702 (Sam Marshall, Architect)

6. Change Notice #15 to Purchase Order #CC02744, (Baskerville-Donovan, Inc.)

Dr. Mason requested further explanation from staff, and Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Planning and Maintenance, noted this item involved a revision to the architect's contract to inspect and evaluate the existing building and make recommendations.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

7. Window Air Conditioners

8. Annual Agreement Renewal: Software Support for GEAC (DBS) Software

9. Bid Award: General Food Products for School Cafeteria's - Bid #00-06-03

10. Agreement Renewal: Computer Virus Protection Software

11. Elementary Student Desks for Pleasant Grove Elementary School

12. Cafeteria Furniture for Sherwood Elementary

13. Gateway Microcomputers for Business Education Classrooms

After discussion, Dr. DeWitt made a motion to table Item Numbers 13, 29, and 30 until December, 1999. He noted that concerns were expressed at the meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Technology that although there is a high ratio of technology to students, more technical support is needed. He spoke in favor of developing a ratio (with a staffing plan and appropriate budget) to provide more technicians and a salary to retain them. Mrs. Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.

Mr. Tommy Taylor, Director of Applied Technology and Adult Education, noted Item Number 29 (involving computers for classes to start in January at George Stone Center), was financed by a grant previously approved by the Board. He added that staff at George Stone Center would provide the technical support. Dr. DeWitt amended the motion to reflect that only Item Number 13 (and not Item Numbers 29 and 30) be tabled until December, 1999, and he further moved that from now on, any purchases of technology will be required to show where technicians will be provided to support the technology on all future purchases.

Dr. Mason called the question and the question was upheld 4-1 with Dr. DeWitt voting NO. Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the amended motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Stidham voting NO. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

14. Bid Award: Lift Station & Force Main at Pleasant Grove Elementary School.

15. Bid Award: Wall repairs at Brentwood Elementary and Press Box repairs at Woodham High School

16. Bid Award: Theatrical Lighting Equipment for N.B. Cook Elementary School of the Arts

17. Bid Award: Cafeteria Addition at Pensacola High School

18. Change Notice #37 to Purchase Order #162826 (Whitesell-Green, Inc.)

19. Change Notice #3 to Purchase Order #185298 (Reynolds Construction Co., Inc.)

20. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #192348 (A.E. New, Jr., Inc.)

Dr. Mason requested further explanation from staff. Dr. David Epperson, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities Planning and Maintenance, advised that the 45-day increase in the contract would allow the time needed to coordinate work on the electrical system.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

21. Change Notice #1 to Purchase Order #191264 (Gulf Coast Paving and Grading)

22. Change Notice #4 to Purchase Order #186749 (Brown Construction of NW FLA, Inc.)

23. Change Notice #5 to Purchase Order #186749 (Brown Construction of NW Florida)

24. Change Notice #2 to Purchase Order #185297 (Jack Moore & Company, Inc.)

Dr. Mason requested input from staff, and Dr. Epperson advised concerning site work at Holm Elementary School. This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

25. Award Contract: Architectural Services Design/Build Schematic Package

Dr. Mason requested input from the Board Attorney concerning advertising the Architect Selection Committee meetings. Mrs. George commented that advertising would be necessary to satisfy the Sunshine Law requirement. After discussion, Dr. Mason suggested that staff could provide the information to Mr. Jerome Watson, Deputy Superintendent, for advertising purposes. Mrs. Webb requested that Board Members and members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee on Facilities be provided notice of the selection committee meetings.

26. Bid Award: Vehicles, Bid# 00 07 03

Dr. Mason made a motion to approve only the Driver Education vehicles because the rest of the money coming out of capital outlay could easily go to classrooms. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion. Mr. Mark Pursell, Director of Maintenance Services, noted the average age of the vehicles is 17.3 years.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Ms. Linda Giannotti, Pensacola, Florida, appeared in support of this item.

After discussion, Dr. Mason withdrew the motion and Mrs. Webb withdrew the second. This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

27. Bid Award: Three Year Agreement for Diplomas; Bid# 00 08 02

28. Bid Award: Fencing Project (Oakcrest Elementary School); Bid# 00 12 02.

29. Gateway Microcomputers for George Stone Vocational School.

See discussion under Item VII.13. This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

30. Gateway Microcomputers for George Stone Vocational School.

See discussion under Item VII.13. This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda.

31. Lightspan Equipment and Software Licenses for Weis Elementary School.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote stating this provides for the play stations that go home with the students, and she would prefer putting those monies to help teachers with someone to assist them with home visits. She expressed concern that the evaluation tool had not been provided.

32. Annual Contract: Legal Services for the Superintendent of School's Attorney.

Dr. Mason made a motion to amend the contract to remove the clause that says that the attorney will be defended in any action against him, including malpractice. Mrs. Webb seconded the motion for purposes of discussion.

Mr. Joe Hammons, Attorney to the Superintendent, spoke in support of the contract as presented.

The Board recognized the following speaker:

Mrs. Laura Whiteside, Tampa, Florida, discussed concerns regarding having two attorneys for one single agency.

Upon request of Chairman Stidham, Mrs. George provided clarification that the Superintendent is responsible for employees, the Transportation Department, and student discipline, and he needs legal advice independent from that provided to the School Board in that some of these matters come up on appeal to the School Board and the same attorney cannot advise at the Superintendent level and again at the School Board level. Mr. Hammons stated that if there were a dispute between the Superintendent and the School Board about legal issues, he would give the Superintendent advice as to his statutory authority and responsibility.

Dr. DeWitt called the question and the vote on the question was approved 4-1 with Dr. Mason voting NO. Dr. Mason withdrew his motion and registered a NO vote on this item pending getting a satisfactory resolution of how the attorney's defense would be provided. Mrs. Webb expressed that she could not support the contract due to potential conflict of interest (related to providing legal representation to both the School Board and the Superintendent).

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Webb registering NO votes.

33. Annual Contract: Legal Services for Risk Management Self Insurance Program.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote due to concerns regarding compliance with the Sunshine Law. Dr. Mason also registered a NO vote on this item.

34. Contract Approval: Worker's Compensation Managed Care Arrangement.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote due to concerns regarding compliance with the Sunshine Law. Dr. Mason also registered a NO vote on this item.

35. Contract Renewal: Employee Wellness Appraisal Program

36. Lightspan Equipment and Software Licenses for Spencer Bibbs Elementary School.

37. Lightspan Equipment and Software Licenses for Dixon Elementary School.

This item was approved as part of the Consent Agenda with Mrs. Webb registering a NO vote for reasons as stated under Item Number 36.

38. Bid Award: Outside Air Dehumidifiers; Bid #00 14 02

39. Decision Analyzer Software Interface for Windows.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Mason, to table this program until December, 1999, to allow the Technology Users' Group (headed by Mr. Don Manderson, Director of Instructional Technology), to review the software. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved.

VIII. FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE

Approved:

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit H

A. FACILITIES PLANNING

1. Final Payments

a. Walk-In Cooler/Freezers at Ferry Pass, McArthur, Ensley, Weis, Dixon,

Spencer Bibbs, Brownsville and Woodham

b. Walk-In Cooler/Freezers at Dixon and Spencer Bibbs

c. Walk-In Cooler/Freezers at Weis, Ensley, McArthur, Brownsville, Ferry Pass

and Woodham

d. Addition of Classrooms at Escambia High School

e. Addition of Classrooms at Escambia High School

f. Asbestos Abatement at Pine Meadow Elementary and Pensacola High

g. Asbestos Abatement at Brownsville, Bratt, Molino and Ensley

h. Sitework Improvements at Workman Middle

2. Miscellaneous

a. Spot Survey Scenic Heights Elementary

b. Spot Survey Cordova Park Elementary

c. Additions at Spencer Bibbs and Oakcrest

d. Addition of Media Center at Dixon Elementary

Dr. Mason stated that the items pertaining to ranking of architects need to be readvertised. Motion by Dr. Mason, second by Mrs. Webb, to pull Item Numbers VIII.A.2.d,e,f for readvertisement, and he further moved that the Board reject those three, go back to the Selection Committee, advertise and have the procedure in compliance with the Sunshine Law. After discussion, Mrs. Stidham called for the vote and the motion was approved 3-2 with Dr. DeWitt and Dr. Jenkins voting NO.

e. Addition of Media Center and Classrooms at Ferry Pass Elementary

See Board vote under VIII.A.2.d.

f. Interior Walls at Longleaf and McArthur

See Board vote under VIII.A.2.d.

g. Property Purchase 1225 N. 13th Avenue

Motion was made by Dr. Mason to reject all of the purchases until a (district-prepared) master plan is provided from the Facilities Department on acquisition of property. Mrs. Stidham relinquished the gavel to Dr. DeWitt and seconded the motion. After discussion, Dr. DeWitt called for the vote and the motion was unanimously approved. Dr. DeWitt returned the gavel to Mrs. Stidham.

h. Florida DOT Right of Way

B. MAINTENANCE

"No Items Submitted"

IX. CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit I

Approved:

1. E-Rate Construction Engineering Services.

2. For Information: Controlled Choice/Oral Monthly Progress Report.

3. 1999-2000 School Advisory Council Revisions. (Holm, Lipscomb, and Molino Elementary Schools; Brown Barge Middle School; Washington and Woodham High Schools, and the ESEAL Program).

4. Continuation Grant Application for Jobs for Florida's Graduates Senior Projects for Pensacola and Escambia High Schools.

5. Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board of Escambia County Florida for Career Management Services WIA-2000-2, Modification #1.

6.Contract between ESCAROSA Regional Workforce Development Board of Escambia County Florida for Youth Placements WIA-2000-3 Modification #1.

7. Florida Department of Education Division of Applied Technology & Adult Education Job Training Partnership Act Title I, Section 123 Project Grant Award.

8. Learning for Life Character Education Program Grant.

9. Targeted School and Instructional Enhancement Grant.

10. Cooperative Agreement for Services between the School Board of Escambia County and the School Board of Okaloosa County.

11. Tate Communications/Multimedia Academy.

X. INTERNAL AUDITING

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit J

Approved:

A. INTERNAL FUNDS

1. Ferry Pass Elementary for fiscal year 1998-99

2. Northview High for fiscal year 1998-99

B. PROPERTY CONTROL

1. 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 remove stock from records

5. Request permission to remove from inventory

CONSENT AGENDA

The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved with the exception of Item Numbers VII.13 and 39, and VIII.A.2.d, e, f, and g which were addressed by separate motion. Dr. Mason registered a NO vote on VI.1 (regarding only payment of vouchers for Risk Management), as well as VII. 32, 33, and 34. Dr. DeWitt abstained from voting on VII.3 due to potential conflict of interest, and he pulled VII.13, 29, 30 and 39 for discussion/separate motion. Mrs. Webb registered NO votes on VI.1, VI.4, VII.31, 32, 33, 34, 36, and 37.

XI. ITEMS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit K

NOTES: Item Number 18 (Student Number 00-40-281), Request for Formal Hearing

Item Number 22 (Student Number 00-45-851), Request for Formal Hearing

1. Update on status of Year Round Study

It was noted that Mr. Gene Pettis, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, would provide a subsequent report on the status of the year round study.

2. Recommendation concerning Suspension of Employee #469819.

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to approve the Superintendent's recommendation, was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Webb temporarily absent.

STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS:

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve Item Numbers 18 and 22 for formal hearing, was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Webb temporarily absent.

Motion by Dr. Jenkins, second by Dr. DeWitt, to approve the Superintendent's recommendations concerning Item Numbers 3-17, 19-21, 23-33, was approved 4-0 with Mrs. Webb temporarily absent.

3. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-05-951 be terminated in consideration of the Court having found the student to be delinquent of a felony offense. It is further recommended 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 enroll in alternative school placement.

4. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-176-951 be terminated in consideration of the Court having found the student to be guilty of a felony offense. It is further recommended 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 enroll in alternative school placement.

5. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 99-218-862 be terminated in consideration of the Court having found the student to be guilty of a felony offense. It is further recommended 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 enroll in alternative school placement.

6. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-02-671 be terminated in consideration of the Court having withheld adjudication of a felony offense. It is further recommended that the student be expelled from all public schools of Escambia County for the remainder of the 1999-2000 school year with the option to enroll in alternative school placement.

7. Recommend that the indefinite suspension of student number 00-04-281 be terminated in consideration of the Court having adjudicated the student delinquent of a felony offense. It is further recommended that the student 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 with the option to enroll in alternative school placement.

8. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-23-323 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.

9. Recommend 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.

10. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-32-521 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.

11. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-33-281 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.

12. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-34-281 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.

13. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-35-281 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.

14. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-36-281 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.

15. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-37-951 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.

16. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-38-851 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.

17. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-39-281 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. This item was approved for formal hearing relative to the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-40-281 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).

19. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-41-281 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.

20. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-43-2032 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, student number 00-44-221 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.

22. This item was approved for formal hearing relative to the following recommendation (that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-45-851 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 00-46-851 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.

24. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-47-1231 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.

25. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-48-061 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.

26. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-49-1231 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.

27. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-50-411 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.

28. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-51-1221 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 00-52-561 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.

30. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-53-221 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.

31. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-54-411 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.

32. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-55-281 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.

33. Recommend that, consistent with the decision of the due process committee, student number 00-64-521 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.

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

This item was not addressed.

XII. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD

No items were submitted from the Board.

XIII. ITEMS FROM THE ATTORNEY

Backup filed in Supplementary Minute Book, Exhibit L

PULLED: ~~1. Suggested language changes - Hammons & Whittaker Contract~~ (Pulled by Board Attorney in Workshop - See VII.32)

2. Legal Fees - Webb case

Motion was made by Mrs. Webb to accept and pay the legal fees. Said motion died for lack of second.

3. Contract between the School Board and Robert Heath, Attorney

Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, for acceptance of the contract, was unanimously approved.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Motion was made by Dr. DeWitt to adjourn. Dr. Mason made a motion to pay the legal contract (Item XIII.2 - for discussion purposes only). Said motion died for lack of second. Motion by Dr. DeWitt, second by Dr. Jenkins, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m., was approved 3-2 with Dr. Mason and Mrs. Stidham voting NO.