We believe: Every child can
learn, and each child can learn
more than he or she is now
learning.
We believe: The School District and its
employees have mutual obligations for
support and development toward
continuous improvement.
We believe: A healthy public
school system is key to the
maintenance of a healthy
democracy.
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting –October 13, 2009
MINUTES
The School Board of St. Lucie County held a regular meeting in the School Board Room on October 13,
2009 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ALSO PRESENT:
DR. JUDI MILLER, Chairman
Member Residing in District No. 1
MR. TROY INGERSOLL, Vice Chairman
Member Residing in District No. 5
DR. JOHN CARVELLI
Member Residing in District No. 3
MRS. KATHRYN HENSLEY
Member Residing in District No. 4
MS. CAROL A. HILSON
Member Residing in District No. 2
MRS. SANDRA WOLFE, Interim Superintendent
MS. MOLLY ROTTINGHAUS, Attorney sitting in for DANIEL B. HARRELL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order. Southern Oaks Middle School band students, under the
direction of Ms. Joann Kinder, led the Pledge of Allegiance and performed musical selections.
MINUTES
09.08.09, 09.17.09, 09.22.09, 10.01.09
Action:
There was a motion to approve the minutes for
September 8, 17, 22 and October 1 of 2009 as
presented (Carvelli/Hensley/Carried 5-0).
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. JK St. Lucie County Reading Council Proclamation - "Whatcha Readin'? Wednesdays"
Ms. Debra Remington read the proclamation designating Wednesdays as "Whatcha Readin'
Wednesday."
Action:
The Superintendent recommended the Board adopt
the "Whatcha Readin'? Wednesdays" proclamation
as read (Hensley/Carvelli/Carried 5-0).
2. DW National School Lunch Week Proclamation, October 12-16, 2009
Miss Megan McDonald, 7th grade student from Allapattah Flats K-8, read the proclamation
designating the week of October 12-16, 2009 as "National School Lunch Week".
Action:
The Superintendent recommended the Board proclaim
the week of October 12-16, 2009, as "National School
Lunch Week", as presented (Hilson/Hensley/Carried 5-0).
We believe: The core business of the St.
Lucie County School District is creating
challenging, engaging, and satisfying
work for every student, every day.
We believe: Quality
schools are the
responsibility of the entire
community.
We believe: The School District must
promise continuous improvement in
student achievement and in the success
of each individual.
3. DC National School Bus Safety Week Proclamation, October 19-23, 2009
Mr. Don Carter, Director of Transportation, and bus driver Dawn Hummel, presented and read the
proclamation designating the week of October 19-23, 2009 as "National School Bus Week".
Action:
The Superintendent recommended the Board approve
the proclamation designating the week of October 19-23,
2009 as "National School Bus Week" (Hilson/Carvelli/
Carried 5-0).
CTA REPORT
Vicki Rodriguez, Vice President of CTA/CU, said she was hopeful that everyone would continue to work
together to speak with a common voice about the problems across the state. One of those
opportunities would be coming up on November 20, 2009, during the St. Lucie County Legislative
Delegation annual meeting. With the increase in health insurance and the crisis sweeping the nation,
district employees would see a decrease in their pay and that could not continue.
CWA REPORT
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Action:
The Superintendent recommended the Board approve consent
agenda items #4 through #14 (#15 was deleted), #16 through
#18 (#19 was pulled for separate vote), and #20 as presented
(Hensley/Carvelli/Carried 5-0).
SEPARATE VOTE ITEM #19
Action:
The Superintendent recommended the Board approve item
#19 as presented (Hilson/Carvelli/Carried 4-0/Miller abstained).
Discussion: prior to stating the question, Dr. Miller recused herself from voting on item #19 since she
is the Executive Director for Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Form 8B – Memo on Voting Conflict on file).
4. SR Personnel Agenda & Leaves
5. SR Florida Atlantic University Master Affiliation Agreement
6. TB Payment of Bills 09.30.09
7. TB Monthly Financial Report 09.30.09
8. TB Approval of Salary Schedule for Custodial Plant Manager
9. TB Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) Reimbursement Resolution
10. TB Application to Participate in Qualified School Construction Bond Program (QSCB)
11. TB ITB 10-04 Refrigerant
12. OR Supplemental Educational Services (SES) Providers Contracts for Tutorial Services
13. OR School Improvement Network, Inc., Agreement for PD 360 Purchase/Pricing
14. BS Renewal of Interagency Agreement with Department of Juvenile Justice
15. KP Treasure Coast High School Band Trip to Atlanta, GA - April 7-11, 2010 (Delete)
16. MS Agreement of Contribution Towards Public School Land Acquisition and Facilities Construction with
Sands End Development LLC
17. MS Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with St. Lucie County for Bus Stop Locations
18. MS Renewal of Mutual Use Agreement for Recreational Facilities with City of Port St. Lucie
19. JM Letter of Agreement with AmeriCorps
20. DH Agreement with St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office for School Resource Program
OTHER BUSINESS
21. Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Final Orders #197-#201 (2008-09); #001-#002 (2009-10)
Action:
The Superintendent recommended the Board approve Findings
of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Final Orders #197 through
#201 and #001 through #002 as presented (Hensley/
Hilson/Carried 5-0).
SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS
22. KM Charter Schools Update –
Board members had previously asked for regular updates on the district's four charter schools,
consequently, a written report that contained current enrollment and demographic information for the
district's charter schools was reviewed by Dr. Kathy McGinn. Assistant Superintendent for Strategic
Planning/Central Services. In addition to enrollment and demographic data, board members indicated
they would like to see information about health aides in the charter schools (the lack of which was a
concern), and their educational process indicating whether or not they were in compliance.
Mr. Tim Bargeron, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services & CFO, then talked about the Charter
School of Fort Pierce and its deteriorating financial condition. It was brought out that a plan for the
Charter School of Fort Pierce must be filed with FDOE Commissioner Eric Smith by October 28, 2009.
According to FDOE, guidance should include 1) a description of the condition which initiated the
development of a corrective action plan, 2) a description of actions that will be taken to correct the
deficiencies, including a timeline, 3) a summary of the governing board's procedures for monitoring
implementation of the plan, and 4) a schedule for the governing board to provide progress reports to
the District. The timeline for moving forward included finalization and approval of the Recovery Plan
by the Governing Board of the Charter School of Fort Pierce at the October 13, 2009 board meeting.
The approved Plan would then be brought forward for the School Board's consideration at the October
27, 2009 board meeting prior to submittal to Commissioner Smith.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS
23. JM Consideration of Michael J. Lannon's Request for Reappointment as Superintendent
Effective November 1, 2009
Thirteen citizens indicated they wished to address the Board about the reappointment of
Mr. Lannon as Superintendent (item #23). In keeping with past practice, Chairman Miller allowed
the speakers to express their opinions prior to taking a motion on the matter. Those individuals
who spoke in support of Mr. Lannon's reappointment as Superintendent were Ned Schuster,
Ginger Miranda, Scott Neil, Traci Wilke, Pat Alley, Elizabeth Mallonee, Melissa Milford, Marian
Walker, Rich Kolleda, Teri Pinney, Richard Heroux, and Debbie Hawley. Unscheduled speaker
Bryan Longworth questioned whether or not the same standards for the Superintendent were
applied to teachers--some teacher had said they were docked 25% in pay when they returned to
the system after retirement.
Individual board members again spoke highly of Mr. Lannon's qualifications, experience and
efforts over the past six years to improve the school system.
Action:
There was a motion to reappoint Michael J. Lannon
as Superintendent of Schools effective November 1, 2009
under his same contract (Ingersoll/Carvelli/Carried 5-0).
Chairman Miller recessed the regular meeting at approximately 7:34 p.m. Meeting was reconvened at
7:43 p.m.
UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS
Mr. Curtis Sherrod and Miss Surya Sherrod both spoke about the African and African American
Curriculum and suggested that Mr. Sherrod was qualified to train teachers on the subject.
ADJOURNMENT
After conducting all business scheduled to come before the Board, Chairman Miller adjourned the
October 13, 2009 regular meeting at approximately 7:52 p.m.