SCHOOL BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING MAY 24, 2005
The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, May 24, at 5 p.m. in the Conference Hall of the Administration
Building, 301 4th Street S.W., Largo, Florida.
Present:
Mrs. Nancy N. Bostock, Chairperson; Mrs. Carol Cook, Vice Chairperson;
Mrs. Mary L. Tyus Brown, Ms. Janet R. Clark, Mrs. Jane Gallucci,
Mrs. Linda S. Lerner and Mrs. Mary L. Russell, Members;
Dr. Clayton M. Wilcox, Superintendent and Ex-officio Secretary to the
Board; Dr. Nancy Zambito, Deputy Superintendent; Mr. Lanse Johansen,
Chief Business Officer; and, Mr. John Bowen, School Board Attorney.
The Invocation was given by Reverend David Miller, Faith Presbyterian
Church, 11501 Walker Ave. N. Seminole FL. This was followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Introduction of the following representatives of professional and
community organizations was given by Dr. Ron Stone: Randy Dodds,
PESPA; Jade Moore, PCTA; Larry Ducey, PCCPTA; Maria Cantonis,
Pinellas Arts for a Complete Education Coalition; Dr. Barbara Hires, Mr.
Michael Bessette, and Mr. Oscar Robinson, Operations Team; Tom Tobin
and Donna Winchester, The St. Petersburg Times; and, Adam Emerson,
The Tampa Tribune.
Mrs. Cook reviewed the process to be followed by the audience for
participation at School Board meetings.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook and seconded by Mrs. Gallucci to adopt the
agenda.
PULL:
#6 -Page 54, School Board Attorney
Job Qualifications, #8, #10
ADD:
CONSENT #33, Vehicle Use Agreement
with the City of Dunedin
DELETE:
All references to PBA in Item #36,
Amendments to Agreements and Salary
Adjustments for Select Employee Groups
for 2005-06, -- negotiations continuing.
Dr. Wilcox informed the Board that Item #36, Amendments to Agreements
and Salary Adjustments for Select Employee Groups for 2005-06, also
contains reference to language changes in the employee agreements. Dr.
Wilcox stated that there are no changes in language included in this item
and clarified that the item before the Board only speaks to salary proposals.
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Dr. Wilcox explained that the negotiations with PBA are still on-going;
therefore, that portion of the employee agreements is being withdrawn.
David Koperski, Staff Attorney, clarified for the Board the following:
 Remove the name of Janice E. Polk, page 84, from the list of
Resigntions.
 Administrative Hearings requested for the following, and
therefore, the recommendation is changed to Alternative #1 in
each item–
a) #7, Mr. Curtis Brown, Teacher, John Hopkins Middle
School
b) #9, Mr. Ronald Marston, Teacher, Sunset Hills
Elementary School
c) #11, Ms. Helga Reaves, Teacher, Safety Harbor
Secondary School
Mrs. Bostock, as Board Chairperson, stated that she found good cause to
amend the agenda and add the following item to appear as the last item
under the CONSENT agenda:
Request Approval of Vehicle Use Agreement
The motion to adopt the agenda, as amended, was carried with a 7-0
vote.
A.
Susan Juhl, Education/Community Relations Coordinator, Bright
House Networks recognized the following winners in the 2nd
Annual Bright House Networkds Volunteer Youth Awards and the
Bravo On With the Show Contest:
For the Volunteer Youth Award:
Andrew Nieber
Arielle Schreck
Pallavi Yalla
Taylor C. Given
Heather Rickert
Jessica Flammer
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Boca Ciega High
Palm Harbor University High
Palm Harbor University High
Lakewood High
Countryside High
Palm Harbor University High
For the Bravo on With The Show National Contest:
Erinn Maureen Botz
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Jessica C. Winstead
Rachel Prather
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River Ridge Middle/High in Pasco County but
attended performing arts classes and
Summer camps at the Marcia P. Hoffman
Performing Arts Institute in Pinellas
Carwise Middle School
St. Petersburg Catholic High
Those students present were greeted and congratulated by the
School Board Members.
Brian Aungst, Brighthouse Networks, addressed the Board and Dr.
Wilcox to commend the students for submitting very impressive
essays. Mr. Aungst also shared a brief description of the many
apprenticeship programs and job opportunities available with
Brighthouse that will benefit Pinellas County students.
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B.
Dr. Wilcox introduced the Following Newly Appointed
Administrator:
Sterling Ivey, Assistant Superintendent
Communications
Mr. Ivey was greeted and congratulated by the School Board
Members.
C.
Gloria Smith, Certification Clerk/Coordinator for Certificate of
Distinction Programs; Pam Ward, Secretary to the Deputy
Superintendent; Sharon Ingram, Secretary to the Associate
Superintendent for Institutional Services, and Vicki Meredith
introduced the following 2005 Recipients of the Certificate of
Distinction II Program Certificate:
Employee, Position, Program Certificate
Penny L. Bishop, Adm ProEd -Clerk II, Leadership Communication Technology
Victoria Boris, Adm FAC - Secretary II, Technology
Ruth J. Burton, Adm Accounting - Account Clerk, Leadership
Jennifer Lynne Calie, Adm Instruct. Tech - Clerk Typist I, Leadership Technology
Margaret E. Campbell, Carwise MS School - Office Clerk, Technology
Mashelle Mickey J.Converse, Adm Payroll Sr. - Payroll Tech, Leadership Communication
Hubert Lee Davis, Bauder Elementary HPO, Leadership
Maureen DePerro, Skyview Elementary, ESE II, Leadership Communication Technology
Luz Haydee’Diaz, Skyview Elementary - Office Clerk, Leadership
Charlotte Forbes, Richard L. Sanders - Teacher Assistant, Technology
Mary Garbart, Richard L. Sanders - TA ESE II, Communication Leadership
Mary Gilliam, Coachman Fundamental – Secretary, Technology
Lawren Giroux-Benjamin, Adm Health Science Ed - Clerk Spec I, Leadership Communication Technology
Vicki L. Highfield, Area III School Operations - Attendance Spec, Technology
Sandra L. Imbriani, Nina Harris - School Office Clerk, Communication
Sharon M. Ingram, WPSC – Secretary, Leadership Communication
Patricia A. Koscho, Meadowlawn Middle School - Teaching Assistant, Communication Leadership
Rachel Laverty-Nicholson, Area III Office - Clerk Typist II, Technology
Teresa Ludwig, Sunset Hills Elementary - TA ESE II, Leadership
Janet L. Myers, WPSC Maintenance – Dispatcher, Leadership
Kim Palfy, Hamilton Disston – LPN, Leadership Communication
Annette Alexiou Parr, Sunset Hills Elementary - Data Prep, Technology
Maria Patatoukos, Sunset Hills Elementary - ESOL Bilingual TA, Communication
Sharon M.Pikulinski, Carwise Middle School - School Bookkeeper, Technology
Piper T. Prichard, WPSC Maintenance -Clerk Spec II, Leadership Technology
Angela Rainer, Carwise Middle School - Office Clerk, Technology
Farris A. Rees, Adm Spec Projects - Sr. Acct Clerk, Leadership
Carolyn Smith, Adm HR/Fuguitt -ESE Assistant, Leadership Communication
Gloria C. Smith, Adm Prof Devopment - Certification Clerk,
Leadership Communication
Deborah Stephens, Adm OISS - Secretary III, Leadership
Emilia Tito, Adm Accounting - Account Clerk, Leadership
Kathryn Vreeland, Nina Harris - Secretary/Bookkeeper, Leadership Communication
Marsha Ward, Adm. Deputy Supt. Office - Secretary to Deputy Supt., Leadership
Kathy Wilson, Sunset Hills Elementary - TA ESE II, Communication
Teresa D. Wunderlin, Adm Accounting - Account Clerk, Leadership
Those employees present were greeted and congratulated by the
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D.
Jan Rouse, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction, presented Ms. Peggy Johns, Supervisor, PreK-12
Health Education, in recognition of Ms. Johns receiving the “Florida
School Health Association School Health Education Supervisor of
the Year” Award 2004-2005. Ms. Johns was greeted and
congratulated by the School Board Members.
E.
Susan Froemming, Supervisor, PreK-12 Art, presented the
following students who received national awards in the Scholastic
Art and Writing Awards. These students will receive their awards at
an award ceremony held at Carnegie Hall in New York City on
June 2:
Jennifer Bacher from Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School will
receive a silver award for her untitled print. Myron Hansen is her teacher.
Patrick Blackburn from Palm Harbor University High School will receive a silver award
for his art portfolio and a silver award for his drawing titled, “Lantern Robot.” Kerri
Silvernell is his teacher.
James Hendrix from Seminole High School will receive a silver award for his drawing
titled, “Yoshi’s Home.” Susan Harbison is his teacher.
James Rideout from Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School will
receive the American Visions Award for his untitled drawing. Alan Johnson is his
teacher.
Jonathan Herron from East Lake High School will receive an American Voices Award
and gold award for his humor writing titled, “Madness ...To Go.” Jann Rowe is his
teacher.
Jocelyn Howard from Bay Point Middle School will receive a gold award for her
science fiction/fantasy writing titled, “Dinosaurs in Central Park.” Veronica Foley is her
teacher.
Montana Kroll from Southside Fundamental Middle School will receive a gold award for
her short short story titled, “I am My Own Hero.” Holly Aktins is her teacher.
Kelly Marton from Bay Point Middle School will receive a silver award for her personal
essay/memoir titled, “The Place I Call Home.” Susan Brown is her teacher.
Adam Montgomery from East Lake High School will receive a gold award for his
dramatic script titled, “Suttee.” Jann Rowe is his teacher.
“An Artistic Discovery” is the annual Congressional High School
Art Competition representing Congressional Districts across the
country. Ms. Froemming stated that the best of show award is
displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel leading to the U. S.
Capitol and introduced the following winners from Pinellas
County in that competition:
Belinda Lagasi from Countryside High School won best of show in Congressional
District 9 for her painting titled, “Citrus.” Jay Titus is her teacher.
Leslie Fleury from Pinellas County Center for the Arts at Gibbs High School won best
of show in Congressional District 10 for her print titled, “Isabel Needs It.” Myron
Hansen is her teacher.
The students were greeted and congratulated by the School Board
Members.
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F.
Catherine Fleeger, Assistant Superintendent, Secondary and
Workforce Education, presented to the Board Mr. Ray Mortham in
recognition of his participation in the 2003-2004 Fulbright Teachers
Exchange Program. Mr. Mortham was greeted and congratulated
by the School Board Members.
1.
Dr. Wilcox invited Mrs. Barbara Thornton, Director of School
Operations – Area II, to review the proposed amendments to
Policy 4.01 Code of Student Conduct, specifically the changes
requested by the School Board at the first reading.
Bruce Crankshaw – Addressed the Board to express concern that
the revised code will now require the girls to cover their shoulders
and that his daughters, who are very tall, will find it difficult to find
shorts and skirts that will comply with the proposed requirement.
Mr. Crankshaw also requested that the Board consider
implementing a dress code for employees.
1a.
It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci and seconded by Mrs. Brown to
adopt the Amendments to Policy 4.01Code of Student Conduct.
1b.
It was moved by Ms. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Gallucci, and carried
with a 7-0 vote to amend the original motion and change the
following wording:
Page 15, Line 14 – Remove “appropriately”
Page 15, Line 39 – Change “seems to be misbehaving” to “is”
misbehaving.”
Discussion followed.
1c.
Mrs. Gallucci called the question. This action was seconded by
Mrs. Brown; received a 4-3 vote, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Lerner, and Mrs.
Russell voting against; and, failed for the lack of a super majority.
1d.
It was moved by Mrs. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Gallucci to
amend the original motion by leaving the term, “flip flop” in the
language but identify them as “shower shoes.” This motion failed
with a 3-4 vote, Ms. Clark, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Lerner, and Mrs.
Russell voting against.
1e.
It was moved by Ms. Clark, seconded by Mrs. Russell, and carried
with a 4-3 vote, Mrs. Bostock, Mrs. Brown, and Mrs. Gallucci voting
against, to amend the original motion by removing “flip flop” from
the language.
Mrs. Russell, referring to page 13 – lines 22-36, stated that she will
not move to amend but that she hopes that the environment will
change to be a more technology-friendly environment.
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1f.
The original motion to approve to adopt the proposed policy
amendments to Policy 4.01Code of Student Conduct, as amended
in 1b and 1e, was carried with a 7-0 vote
2.
It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci, seconded by Mrs. Brown, and
carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the Recommendation to Accept
the Stipulation to Suspend Mr. Douglas Compton, Transportation
Coordinator (Routing), Transportation Department, for Five (5)
Days Without Pay, days to be determined by Mr. Compton’s
supervisor. Dr. Wilcox stated that Mr. Compton has agreed to the
Stipulation.
3.
It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci and seconded by Mrs. Russell to
approve the School Opening and Closing Times for the 2005-2006
School Year.
Dr. Wilcox stated that this item had been brought to the Board at
the last meeting; that a group of parents from Cypress Woods
Elementary presented their comments to the Board at that time;
that the Board had a lengthy conversation; and, that the proposal
was subsequently withdrawn for further review. Dr. Wilcox stated
that options were reviewed and that the proposal before the Board
at this meeting flip-flops Cypress Woods with Brooker Creek
Elementary.
Denay McLaughlin, Brent Norwood, Tiffany Pittman, Cynthia
Malinoski, Deborah Johnson, David M. Pekach, Rick and
JoDee Marsfield, Gregg J. Mineiz – Addressed the School Board
to request that Brooker Creek Elementary School opening/closing
times not be changed.
Jeanne Stephen, Mary Abraham, Lisa Zettwuch, Susan
Monistere – Addressed the School Board to request that the
Board support the proposed change in opening/closing times for
Cypress Woods Elementary School.
Discussion followed by Dr. Wilcox, Mr. Terry Palmer (Director,
Transportation), and School Board Members. Mrs. Brown stated
that she could not support just “patching” the problem of early start
times for schools. Mrs. Bostock stated that she disagreed with the
way the Board handled this issue.
3a.
The motion to approve the Opening and Closing Times for the
2005-2006 School Year was carried with a 5-2 vote, Mrs. Bostock
and Mrs. Brown voting against.
4.
The meeting recessed at 7:17 p.m. and reconvened at 7:35
p.m.
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5.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Brown, and carried
with a 7-0 vote to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
5a.
To approve the minutes of the Regular School Board meeting of
May 10, 2005, as submitted.
5b.
To approve the naming of the Media Center at Hamilton Disston
School the Patricia L. Cone Information Center.
5c.
To approve the Personnel Actions as Recommended by the
Superintendent – with the exception of page 54 which was pulled
for discussion and separate action by the Board. (Copy to be
found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
Dr. Wilcox stated that in an effort to make the “pool” much
broader he was recommending some changes to the job
qualifications for the School Board Attorney’s position. Dr.
Wilcox stated that the changes, if approved, will be reflected
in the advertisement for this position. Mrs. Lerner, having
pulled page 54 – Job Qualifications for the School Board
Attorney, stated that she believes those who apply for this
position should already be a member of the Florida Bar and,
therefore, urged the Board not to approve this change.
Discussion followed.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook and seconded by Mrs. Brown to
approve the proposed revisions to the job description.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Gallucci, and
carried with a 6-1 vote, Mrs. Russell voting against, to include
(not delete) the sentence requiring that the candidates have a
“working knowledge of the principles of quality
management…”
It was moved by Mrs. Lerner to include a requirement that the
candidates have membership in the Florida Bar. This motion
failed for the lack of a second. Mrs. Lerner stated that she
will, therefore, not support the recommendation.
Mrs. Gallucci called for the question: This action was
seconded by Mrs. Brown; received a 4-3 vote, Mrs. Bostock,
Ms. Clark, and Mrs. Lerner voting against; and, failed for the
lack of a super majority. Discussion continued.
Mrs. Bostock questioned whether the Board wished to
suspend their rule of speaking only twice to an item. It was
moved by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Ms. Clark, and carried with
a 6-1 vote, Mrs. Gallucci voting against, to suspend their rule
during this item. Discussion continued.
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Mrs. Bostock expressed concern as to how the Board would
operate if their attorney could not practice law until he/she
had passed the Florida Bar.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Gallucci, and
carried with a 5-2 vote, Mrs. Bostock and Mrs. Lerner voting
against, to define “Eligible for membership” in the broader
sense of the word, i.e., having graduated from an accredited
law school.
The original motion, as amended, was carried with a 5-2 vote,
Mrs. Bostock and Mrs. Lerner voting against. (Copy included in
Personnel Recommendations found in Supplemental Minute Book
#107)
5d.
To suspend Mr. Curtis Brown, Teacher, John Hopkins Middle
School, without pay effective May 25, 2005, pending the outcome
of the administrative hearing. (Copy to be found in Supplemental
Minute Book #107.)
5e.
It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci and seconded by Mrs. Brown to
approve the Recommendation to Suspend Ms. Roberta Eason,
Teacher, Seminole Middle School, for Three (3) Days Without
Pay. Ms. Clark, having pulled this item, stated that there is a
similar item on page 95 (recommendation for Mr. Geoffrey
Nelson). Ms. Clark expressed concern that the teacher in this
item (Ms. Eason) has a recommendation for three days
without pay and has previous disciplinary actions on her file,
but the employee on page 95 (Mr. Nelson) has a
recommendation for five days without pay and has no
previous disciplinary actions reflected in his file and has
received nothing but good evaluations. Ms. Clark stated that
she brought this forward because of the disparity in the two
cases. Discussion followed by Mr. Jim Lott (Professional
Standards Administrator), David Koperski (Staff Attorney),
and School Board Members. Mrs. Lerner stated that she
would prefer that a letter of reprimand be given to Mr. Nelson,
rather than the recommended suspension without pay. Mrs.
Gallucci stated that, in her opinion, Ms. Eason should have
received a more severe discipline. The motion to approve the
Recommendation to Suspend Ms. Roberta Eason, Teacher,
Seminole Middle School, for Three (3) Days Without Pay,
effective August 23, 24, and 25, 2005, was carried with a 5-2
vote, Mrs. Gallucci and Mrs. Lerner voting against. (Copy to be
found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5f.
To grant the administrative hearing requested by Mr. Ronald
Marston, Teacher, Sunset Hills Elementary School. (Copy to be
found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
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5g.
It was moved by Mrs. Russell and seconded by Mrs. Gallucci
to approve the Recommendation to Suspend Mr. Geoffrey
Nelson, Teacher Tyrone Elementary School for Five (5) Days
Without Pay. Mrs. Lerner, having pulled this item, stated that
she will not support the recommended discipline but would
support a letter of reprimand for this employee. A brief
discussion followed. The motion to approve the
Recommendation to Suspend Mr. Geoffrey Nelson, Teacher
Tyrone Elementary School for Five (5) Days Without Pay failed
with a 1-6 vote, Mrs. Bostock, Ms. Clark, Mrs. Cook, Mrs.
Lerner, Mrs. Gallucci, and Mrs. Russell voting against. (Copy
to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5h.
To grant the administrative hearing requested by Ms. Helga
Reaves, Teacher, Safety Harbor Secondary School. (Copy to be
found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5i.
To approve the Recommendation to Dismiss Mr. Lawrence Hall,
Plant Operator, Thurgood Marshall Middle School, effective the
close of business day on May 24, 2005. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5j.
To approve the Recommendation to Dismiss Ms. Katherine
McNickle, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, effective the
close of business day on May 24, 2005. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5k.
To approve the Recommendation to Suspend Mr. Bruce Ezekiel
Taylor, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, for Three (3) Days
Without Pay, effective August 9, 16, and 23, 2005. (Copy to be
found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5L.
To approve the Recommendation to Dismiss Ms. Kimberly Neal,
Teacher Assistant, Richard Sanders, ESEC, effective the close of
business day on May 24, 2005. (Copy to be found in Supplemental
Minute Book #107.)
5m.
To approve the Dixie Hollins High School Yearbook Bid Selection
of Taylor Publishing Company for School Years 2005-06, 2006-07
and 2007-08.
5n.
To approve the Following Special Projects: (Copy/copies, to be
found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
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Renewal of Dixie Hollins Adult Education Corrections Project:
$75,000
Renewal of English Literacy & Civics Education 3rd Year
Extension Project: $93,698
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Renewal of English Literacy & Civics Education Continuation
Project: $50,125
Renewal of Florida First Start Project: $234,679
Online Assessment and Interactive Accountability
Instructional Pilot Project: $496,000
Tobacco Prevention and Intervention Teacher Training
Project: $39,438
Technology: Teacher’s Best Friend ING Unsung Heroes
Grant: $2,000
Agreement with the Florida Center for Instructional
Technology: $120,000
Agreement with the Florida Center for Interactive Media:
$617,960
5o.
To approve the Principals’ Quarterly Financial Report for the
Quarter Ending March 31, 2005.
5p.
To approve the Renewal of the Training Agent Agreement
Between the School Board of Pinellas County and the Suncoast
Workforce Board, Inc. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute
Book #107.)
5q.
To approve the Associated Health Education Affiliation Agreement
and Health Agreement Between Bay Pines VA Medical Center and
Pinellas County Schools. (Copy to be found in Supplemental
Minute Book #107.)
5r.
To approve the Renewal of the Joint-Use-of-Facilities Agreement
With the City of Tarpon Springs. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5s.
To approve the Renewal of the Agreement Permitting the Use of
Learning Centers of America, Inc. (Also Known as Write Start) by
Seminole High School’s Child-Care Instructional Classes. (Copy to
be found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5t.
To approve the Supplemental Survey for Azalea Middle School
(00003).
5u.
To approve the Supplemental Survey for Euclid Center (00136).
5v.
To approve the Supplemental Survey for High Point Elementary
School (00046).
5w.
To approve the Supplemental Survey for Sunset Hills Service
Center (00116).
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5x.
To approve the Agreement With Turner Construction Company for
Construction Management Services in Connection With
Renovations & Remodeling at Blanton Elementary School in the
Amount of $149,410.00. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute
Book #107.)
5y.
To approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement With R. J. Bunbury
Company, Inc., for Partial Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in
Connection With new Construction at Dunedin Elementary School
in the Amount of $8,000,000. (Copy to be found in Supplemental
Minute Book #107.)
5z.
To approve the Acceptance of Final Substantial Completion of
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary School as of February
28, 2005. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5aa.
To approve the Vehicle Use Agreements – Palm Harbor
Montessori Academy, Citizen’s Alliance for Progress Inc., and St.
John’s Baptist Church. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute
Book #107.)
5bb.
To approve the Reimbursement of Isolated Transportation for J.H.
for the 2004/2005 School Year.
5cc.
To approve the Bids to Vendors at Prices in Bid Documents in
Accordance with Bid Policies and Statutes. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
5dd.
To approve the Vehicle Use Agreement with the City of Dunedin.
(Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #107.)
6.
It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci and seconded by Mrs. Cook to Set
a Public Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement of the Public
Hearing to Consider the Proposed Amendment to Policy 5.12
Acceptance of Credits. Dr. Wilcox stated that this aligns the
district’s policy with the Florida Statutes and the district’s strategic
direction. The motion was carried with a 7-0 vote to Set a Public
Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to
Consider the Proposed Amendment to Policy 5.12. This is the first
reading.
7.
It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci and seconded by Mrs. Cook to
approve the Set a Public Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement
of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 5.15
Reporting Student Progress and Class Ranking High School. Dr.
Zambito stated that additional wording suggested by Mrs. Gallucci
had been sent to the Board Members prior to this meeting and that
this addition could be considered by the Board at this time, page
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214, lines 17-19 – “Each final examination shall be revised at least
annually and must reflect the content of the course.”
Mrs. Russell and Ms. Clark requested that wording be added that
will require teachers to provide an interim progress report, at mid
point, for all students, not just for those who will be receiving a “D”
or an “F.” Cathy Fleeger responded and suggested that the Board
allow staff to solicit input from teachers regarding this request prior
to the second reading of the policy amendment.
Mrs. Lerner complimented Dr. Wilcox for changing the policy to
now require all students take final exams.
Mrs. Gallucci requested that the Board, at some time, talk about
whether students should be allowed to get their final exams back in
order to review the results.
Mrs. Bostock questioned whether it would be better to require that
teachers “review,” rather than “revise” their final exams. Dr.
Zambito requested that staff be allowed to consider that.
7a.
The motion was carried with a 7-0 vote to Set a Public Hearing and
Authorize the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the
Amendment to Policy 5.15, additional wording included. This is the
first reading.
8.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook, seconded by Mrs. Gallucci, and
carried with a 7-0 vote to Set a Public Hearing and Authorize the
Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment
to Policy 2.17 School Advisory Councils. This is the first reading.
9.
It was moved by Mrs. Cook and seconded by Mrs. Russell to Ratify
the Amendments to Agreements and Salary Adjustments for Select
Employee Groups for 2005-06 – Instructional Salary Schedule,
Exempt Salary Schedule, Non Exempt Salary Schedule, with the
deletion of all references to PBA.
Discussion followed by Board Members, Dr. Wilcox, Jade Moore
(Executive Director, PCTA), and Randy Dodds (PESPA).
9a.
The motion was carried with a 7-0 vote to Ratify the Amendments
to Agreements and Salary Adjustments for Select Employee
Groups for 2005-06 – Instructional Salary Schedule, Exempt
Salary Schedule, Non Exempt Salary Schedule, with the deletion
of all references to PBA.
10.
The following individuals addressed the Board under Presentations
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Scott Hartzell – Addressed the Board to request that the Largo
Administration Building be renamed the Edwin H. Tomlinson
Pinellas County Schools Administration Building. Mrs. Bostock
stated that she had spoken with Mr. Hartzell and suggested that he
contact Ms. Kathy Walker who heads the committee for naming
facilities. Mr. Hartzell confirmed that he had spoken with Ms.
Walker and that he is presenting his request to the committee
Thursday of this week. Mr. Hartzell submitted additional letters of
support for his initiative.
Angela Burkart, Marilyn Giraurd, Bill Matthews, Christine
Russell – Addressed the Board to discuss Pre-K issues in Pinellas
County and to offer their efforts in building a team to resolve the
Pre-K issues at Tyrone Elementary School. Ms. Burkart, Ms.
Giraurd, Mr. Matthews, and Ms. Russell each expressed their
concern that the Pre-K program presently in place at Tyrone
Elementary School will be reduced or eliminated.
The meeting recessed at 9:32 p.m. and reconvened at 9:49
p.m.
Joe Laurinaitis and Erin Ciulla – Addressed the Board to express
their concern that a processing plant for re-claimed water is being
placed on property adjacent to Attention Home, a special needs
facility. Dr. Wilcox stated that Mr. Jim Miller (Director, Real
Property) will be having a conversation with the City of Clearwater
to possibly look at sliding the plant back further, without prohibiting
the district’s future plan for a middle school.
Doyle Mann, Stefani Busansky, Amber Hannon, Carol Ann
Hannon, Alice Davis, Susan Watson, Dawn Mullaney, Nancy
Wudtke, Donna Drignet, Van Brown, Rachel Wheeler, Linda
Hubner, Christine Keller, Melissa Tremblay, Andrea Andersen,
Scott Russell, Mark S. Kamleiter, and Janice DeMeza –
Addressed the Board to express concern that the district’s Pre-K
VE program is being dismantled. Those parents whose children
are served in this program at Tyrone Elementary also expressed
concern that Leah’s Dream Playground, a playground specifically
designed for children with mobility needs, should be duplicated
rather than the use of the playground being reduced as a result of
the reduction in the Pre-K program. Dr. Wilcox requested that the
Board allow him to meet with staff and bring his findings back to the
Board and to the parents. Mrs. Lerner requested that Dr. Wilcox
present his report at the Board’s June 22 workshop. Dr. Wilcox
stated that he will not be available for that workshop. Discussion
followed by the Board Members and Dr. Wilcox.
Betty Hahn – Addressed the Board to thank Dr. Wilcox for being
“brutally” honest.
Regular School Board Meeting
May 24, 2005
11.
Dr. Wilcox stated that he had no report.
12.
Mr. Bowen’s report included the following:
 Stated that he will draft changes to the advertisement for the
School Board Attorney and e-mail that advertisement to the
Board Members.
13.
Reports from School Board Members were as Follows:
Schools Visited or Functions Attended by Board Members
Superintendent’s Forum (Public Meetings); Pinellas Park High,
Largo High and Tarpon Springs High Graduations; PEAC Steering
Committee; William Dagget Conference; Big Brother Big Sister
Celebration; Speaker (Mrs. Cook) at Upper Pinellas Republican
Club.
Concerns Expressed, Written or Oral
Mrs. Russell -- Expressed her concern that Mrs. Lerner had
corrected her twice at the table and stated that she does not see
this as a productive way-of-work.
Mrs. Brown – Stated that racism is still alive; that Dr. Wilcox and
his staff are trying to provide an environment that is respectful of all
students; and, cautioned the Board against challenging his efforts.
Mrs. Brown reiterated her concern with the vote taken at tonight’s
meeting towards the teacher who used the word “monkey” when
dealing with an African-American child. Discussion followed by
Board Members.
14.
Dr. Zambito offered to e-mail the summary of directives given
during this meeting to the Board Members tomorrow morning –
Board Members agreed.
15.
There being no further business to be brought before the Board,
this meeting adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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Chairman
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Secretary