SCHOOL BOARD OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, met in Regular Session on
Tuesday, September 27, 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 J. 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. Tom Wittmer, Assistant School Board
Attorney.
The Invocation was given by Dr. Ron Stone, Associate Superintendent,
Human Resources and Public Affairs. 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; Michelle Dennard, PCTA; Larry Ducey, PCCPTA; Ali Kitenplon and Teddi Barber, Students Rights & Responsibilities Committee,
Seminole High School; Maria Cantonis, Pinellas Arts for a Complete
Education Coalition; Dr. Barbara Hires, Mr. Michael Bessette, and Mr.
Oscar Robinson, Operations Team; and, Adam Emerson, The Tampa
Tribune .
Mrs. Cook reviewed the process to be followed by the audience for participation at School Board meetings.
Mrs. Bostock stated that there have been some issues in the press lately related to some School Board Members and requested agreement from the Board to have this placed on a future workshop agenda. No objection was voiced.
It was moved by Mrs. Russell and seconded by Ms. Clark to adopt the agenda.
PULL:
ADD:
CONSENT 2 -- section E, page 24 only
NONCONSENT #25 – Request Approval of the Employment Contract for Mr. James A.
Robinson, School Board Attorney
Dr. Wilcox stated that the title given to Bernie Craig in Item D should read,
“Marketing President,” rather than “Senior Vice President.”
David Koperski, Staff Attorney, informed the Board that the employee in
Item #4, Richard Latherow, has now requested an administrative hearing.
Mr. Koperski stated that a new alternative must, therefore, be added to

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Item #4 to read, “Grant an Administrative Hearing and direct the Staff
Attorney to send this issue to DOAH for processing.” Mr. Koperski requested that the Board add and approve this new alternative for Item
#4.
Dr. Wilcox requested that the Board pull pages 68, 69, and 70 from this agenda – Change In Minimum Qualifications for Graphic Designer,
Central Printing Services Foreman, and Manager, Central Printing
Services.
Mrs. Bostock stated that, as chairperson, she finds good cause to add the following item to this agenda, “Employment Contract for Mr. James A.
Robinson, School Board Attorney.”
The motion to adopt the agenda, as amended, was carried with a 7-0 vote.
A. Ali Kitenplon and Teddi Barber, Students Rights & Responsibilities
Committee representatives from Seminole High School, addressed the Board to share information regarding activities and achievements taking place at their school.
B. Ms. Bernie Craig, Marketing President, Bank of America, and Mr.
Terry Boehm, President of the Pinellas Education Foundation, addressed the Board to present the following winners of the Bank of America Incubator Grants:
Ivette Correa, Countryside High School
Barbara Gurian, Plumb Elementary School
Phyllis Sciara, Hospital Homebound
Robert Sinibaldi, Ph.D., Walsingham Elementary School
Cheryl Sinks, Cross Bayou Elementary School
Cynthia Thigpen, Lealman Avenue Elementary
The teachers were each presented with certificates and checks in the amount of $250.00 from Bank of America and the Pinellas
County Education Foundation.
Ms. Craig stated that the two big winners were Barbara Gurian, winning $9993.65 for her project “Plumb Scientists Soar,” and
Robert Sinibaldi, winning $8,860.41 for his district-wide project entitled “Adapted PE Loan Center.”
All teachers present were congratulated by the School Board
Members.
C. Dr. Wilcox presented the Teacher Scholarship Winners:
Brenda Conway, Madiera Beach Middle School
Antonio Young, Bay Point Middle School
Ellen and James Martin, Dunedin Highland Middle School

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Those teachers present were greeted and congratulated by the
School Board Members.
D. Dr. Wilcox introduced the following newly appointed administrators:
Jana Ham, Supervisor
Title 1
Leon Hobbs, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent
Institutional Services
Jozelle Johnson, Supervisor
Title 1
William Lawrence, Program Manager
Grant Funded Programs (APIP)
Gregory Walker, Administrator
Data Solutions
The newly appointed administrators were greeted and congratulated by the School Board Members.
1. It was moved by Mrs. Russell, seconded by Mrs. Gallucci, and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.
1a. To approve the Minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of
September 13, 2005; and, the Final Public Hearing on the 2005/06
Millage Rates & District Budget of September 13, 2005, as submitted.
1b. To approve the Personnel Actions as Recommended by the
Superintendent – minus page #24.
It was moved by Mrs. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Cook to approve the recommended Job Classification on page 24,
Administrator on Assignment, Executive Internship. Ms.
Clark, having pulled page 24 from the Recommendations, stated that she had received answers to her questions related to this new job classification and wanted the rest of the Board and the audience to receive the same information. Dr. Wilcox explained the basic focus of the proposed position. The motion to approve page 24 was carried with a 7-0 vote.
(Complete Personnel Item - Copy to be found in Supplemental
Minute Book #108.)
1c. To approve the Recommendation to Accept the Stipulation to
Suspend Emmanuel Gombos, Assistant Principal, Tarpon Springs
High, For Ten (10) Days Without Pay, and Require Him to Attend
Liability Trainings. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book
#108.)

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1d. To Grant the Administrative Hearing requested by Richard
Latherow, Teacher, Tarpon Springs High, and direct the Staff
Attorney to send this issue to DOAH for processing. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1e. To approve the Recommendation to Accept the Stipulation to
Suspend Jeffrey Keller, Food Service Supervisor, Walsingham
Elementary, For Ten (10) Days Without Pay, Return Him to a Full-
Time Non-Supervisory Cafeteria Position for at Least One (1)
Year, and Require Him to Attend an Anger Management Course
Accept able to the District’s Office of Professional Standards. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1f. To approve Dunedin High School Yearbook Bid Selection of
Walsworth Publishing Company for 2005-2008 School Years
(Three Year Roll).
1g. To approve the Acceptance of Vehicle Donation to PTEC, St.
Petersburg, From the City of Pinellas Park. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1h. To approve the Following Special Projects: (Copy/copies, as appropriate, to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
- Renewal of STEPS for a Healthier Community Project:
$330,000
- Ezra Jack Keats Project: $350
1i. To approve the payment for Membership to the District
Management Council (October 1, 2005 through September 30,
2006) in the amount of $25,000.
1j. To approve Participation in the 2005-06 Classrooms for Kids
Program.
1k. To approve the Annual Financial Report for 2004-05.
1L. To approve the Rental Agreement With Ruth Eckerd Hall (PACT,
Inc.) for 2005-2006 PRIDE Award Ceremony on April 4, 2006.
(Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1m. To approve the Renewal Agreements for Dropout Prevention
Programs at Department of Juvenile Justice and Community
Agency Facilities for 2005-2006. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1n. Request Approval of the Renewal of the Agreement With the Elks
Lodge, Located at 2675 66 th Street North, St. Petersburg, for the
Reciprocal Use of Elks Lodge Facilities and Tyrone Elementary
School Facilities. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book
#108.)

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1o. To approve the Supplemental Survey for Dunedin Elementary
School (00029).
1p. To approve the Supplemental Survey for 2004-2009 Educational
Plant Survey Revised Middle Facilities List.
1q. To approve the Supplemental Survey for High Point Elementary
School (00046).
1r. To approve Amendment #1 to Agreement With Williamson Dacar
Associates, Inc. for Architectural and Contract Administration
Services in Connection With the Construction of a Replacement
Facility for Lealman Intermediate School in the Amount of $15,770.
(Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1s. To approve Change Order No. 1 for Remodeling & Renovations at
Belcher Elementary School. This Change Order will increase the
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $615,000 with a time extension of sixty (60) calendar days. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1t. To approve Change Order No. 1 for the new Busing and
Transportation Center (Tarpon Springs Bus Compound). This
Change Order will decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) by $1,259,620.89 with no time extension. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1u. To approve the Vehicle Use Agreement. (Copy to be found in
Supplemental Minute Book #108.)
1v. To approve the Grant of Perpetual Easement to Verizon Florida,
Inc. for the Relocation of Utility Lines at the St. Petersburg High
School Site and Payment of Associated Cost.
1w. 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 #108.)
2. It was moved by Mrs. Gallucci, seconded by Mrs. Brown, 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 5.17 Exceptional Student Education Procedures and
Assessment. Dr. Wilcox stated that the Board had the opportunity to review the materials with staff prior to the start of this meeting.
3. It was moved by Mrs. Russell, seconded by Mrs. Gallucci, and carried with a 7-0 vote to Approve the Employment Contract with
Mr. James A. Robinson, School Board Attorney. Mrs. Bostock explained that the Board had been through an extensive process prior to this vote.

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The following individuals addressed the Board during
Presentations From the Audience:
Michelle Dennard, PCTA – Addressed the Board to state that the following two items continue to come forward as concerns when she visits schools – lack of planning time and working conditions/paperwork. Ms. Dennard stated that as of today, no school is in compliance with the teacher contract in the area of
“working conditions.” Mrs. Lerner requested that Dr. Wilcox and
Dr. Zambito provide the Board with follow up as to how
Administration plans to work with PCTA on these issues.
Lenore Faulkner - Addressed the Board to express her concern with the air quality condition at Pinellas Park Middle. Ms. Faulkner provided the Board Members and Dr. Wilcox with a report.
Dr. Wilcox’s report included the following:
 Updated the Board regarding the lawsuit related to the roofing at East Lake High School.
 Reported on the generosity of employees contributing to Red
Cross in an effort to assist those who have been tragically impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Wilcox stated that a huge amount of materials and over $25,000 have been collected and will be going towards that effort.
 Stated that the State of Florida distributes financial rewards to schools meeting expectations. Dr. Wilcox recognized the staff at Coachman Fundamental Middle School for reinvesting this reward back into their school and students.
 Announced that Ms. Julie Janssen, Principal of St. Petersburg
High School, has been selected as the Regional Finalist for the
State Principal Achievement Award in the Outstanding
Leadership Program.
 Updated the Board regarding the air quality issue at Tarpon
Springs Elementary School. Dr. Wilcox reported that the following efforts either have been taken or will be taken: Will review consultant contract with Salazar Consulting Group, Inc. and request that they step up the effort looking at all areas in that school; Closed the cafeteria and the library; Will take forty to fifty samples over next few days which will be sent away to lab for testing; Will request that another company test air quality in all rooms; Move portable facilities and library facilities onto the campus for the next few weeks; Will provide sufficient seating for a cafeteria setting; Will begin to talk about where the district can send the students, if that step should become necessary; Appointed Mr. Hobbs (newly appointed Associate
Superintendent for Institutional Services) as the point-ofcontact; Will ask that Mr. Sterling Ivey look at improving the communications to those families; Will ask that Dr. Zambito work towards collecting all the concerns the district has received over the years regarding air quality issues and turn that data

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Requested that Mr. Tony Rivas put a training plan together for all HPOs to recognize such concerns within their own schools;
Will ask Salazar to sample several of the books housed in
Tarpon Springs; and, Will have Ms. Jan Rouse organize a plan to provide different books to students.
Mr. Wittmer stated that he had no report.
Reports from School Board Members were as follows:
Ms. Clark – Stated that the Board had received information from one of Dr. Wilcox’s SMART (Superintendent’s Meeting About Real
Things) meetings on, “The Harlem Project.” Ms. Clark stated that she had read an excellent book authored by the man mentioned in that article titled, “Fist, Stick, Knife, Gun” should anyone wish to borrow that book. Ms. Clark questioned whether his SMART meetings are open to Board Members. Dr. Wilcox responded that they are and that a calendar of those meetings will be sent to the
Board. Stated that October 3 is the deadline for applications being submitted for Outstanding Educator and Support Professional of the Year. Ms. Clark requested that Dr. Stone add the link to the application on his e-mail. Dr. Wilcox stated that Dr. Zambito has already asked Mr. Ivey to put that website out. Stated that she volunteered for a Special Olympics event at Seminole Lanes on
September 10 and had a wonderful time. Ms. Clark stated that the next such event is October 1, a regional competition, should anyone wish to volunteer. This event is also scheduled for
Seminole Lanes.
Mrs. Brown – Requested that the Board consider placing on a workshop agenda the subject of Board policies and the possible need for reviewing those policies for correctness, etc. Expressed her concern with individuals who attend a meeting and verbally abuse Board Members. Mrs. Brown stated that one of the speakers approached her outside the building and began the attacks again. Mrs. Brown suggested that the Board discuss this concern during a future workshop. Mrs. Bostock requested that
Mrs. Brown bring forward both issues during Leadership at a future workshop.
Mrs. Lerner – Stated that the Board’s next workshop is scheduled for the same day that the Superintendent has scheduled a breakfast at Stavros with a presentation from APQC. Mrs. Lerner requested that the Board adjust the time of the workshop to allow the Board Members to attend that event and move the workshop to
Stavros. Board Members agreed. The workshop will run from
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and be conducted at the Stavros Institute.

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Stated that she will respect Mrs. Bostock’s request to delay any discussion regarding recent newspaper articles, but that she has many concerns as to what has been occurring. Stated that she had received a note from Emily Rogers Coeyman who is in the audience and that the note will be copied to each Board Member.
Mrs. Lerner stated that the focus of the note is the need to provide better vocational education opportunities for all students.
Emphasized the need to follow up on the issue brought to the
Board regarding the salary and benefit issue for ESE positions.
Stated that she had received and shared with the Board correspondence from R oxanne Bayle regarding the district’s direction to one technology platform. Dr. Wilcox updated the
Board on the purchase plan for technology; stated that his technology plan will be presented to the Board at the November workshop; stated that he has authorized the purchase of the Dell boxes; and, suggested that he and the Board have a discussion as to whether the selection of computers is a policy-making decision.
Stated that she has been reading blogs and postings on Tuff
Teach but does not believe it would be appropriate to respond to those. Mrs. Lerner encouraged those wishing to contact Board
Members do so at their email, board@pcsb.org.
8. Dr. Zambito stated that a summary of the directives given during this meeting will be e-mailed to the Board Members.
9. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, this meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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