The
Lois
A. Fletcher, Chair
Robert
B. Clemons, Vice Chair
Cloud
E. Haley
Robert
G. Rankin
K.
Michelle Carter
Also present were
Upon completion of opening ceremonies, the following business was
transacted:
AGENDA
The chairman amended the agenda for good cause.
The amendment consisted of the following:
Personnel
Appointments
7-B-1-a.
Temporary Teacher, Bell High School – Katherine
Marie Dose, Effective January 22, 2007 through May 31, 2007
7-B-1-b.
Temporary Teacher, Trenton High School – Pamela
Hickox, Effective January 22, 2007 through May 31, 2007
7-B-2-a.
Temporary Teacher Aide,
7-B-6.
Finance Officer – Tiffany
Turner, Effective
7-B-7.
Bus Driver – Angela Scott and Bonnie Gulan, Effective
CORRECTIONS
Consent
Agenda:
10-C-4-b.
Aaron Wiley, Technology Coordinator – Medical Effective
REMOVE
FROM AGENDA
5-C-2.
Breakfast Week Resolution
7-B-2-b.
Temporary Teacher Aide,
7-B-2-c.
Temporary Teacher Aide,
7-B-3.
School Psychologist
7-B-4.
Speech Language Pathologist
7-B-5.
Journeyman Maintenance Worker
8-A-4.
Case #07-022
8-A-5.
Case #07-023
12.
Milk/Dairy Vending Machine Grant Agreement with Bassett Dairy
13.
Out of Field Teachers
14.
Later Start Time for Juniors and Seniors During FCAT Testing
15.
Use of Facilities –
16.
Press Releases
Motion
to approve the agenda as amended was made by Robert Clemons and seconded by
Robert Rankin. Vote was unanimous
for approval.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Cloud Haley and seconded by Michelle Carter to accept
the minutes of the meetings held on
CITIZEN
INPUT/DELEGATIONS
A parent addressed the Board regarding disciplinary action taken by the
principal as a result of an incident involving the parent’s child.
No Board action was required.
A representative from the Gilchrist County Fair Boosters appeared before
the Board requesting donations to help raise money for purchasing animals
exhibited by Gilchrist County FFA Chapters and 4-H Clubs at the Suwannee River
Fair and Livestock Show.
GE/UNITED
Superintendent
WORKSHOP
–
At
TEACHER
CADETS
Dr. James Surrency, Assistant Superintendent introduced Charlene Leasor,
instructor for the Teacher Cadet Program. Members
of the Teacher Cadet Program are: Travis
Adkins, Alina DeWein, Justin Diggs, Megan Robinson, Jamie Slysofski, Tarah Vick,
Danielle White and Savannah White. The
cadets addressed the Board regarding the program and shared some of their
experiences.
Assistant Superintendent Dr. James Surrency introduced Bill Martin, FFA
sponsor. Mr. Martin introduced his
parliamentary procedure team: Chairman
Jeffery Williams, Ben Coppage, Cole Smith, Lindsey Martin, Clay Smith and Rhama
Mhuu. Mr. Martin then distributed
copies of the previously undisclosed topic of discussion to team members and to
the Board. The parliamentary
procedure team then proceeded to debate the topic.
Cloud Haley moved that the Board recess until
The Board reconvened at
DISCIPLINARY
REVIEWS
In closed session, the Board conducted disciplinary reviews in the
following cases.
Case #07-019: Board Attorney
Sheree Lancaster advised that a Motion for Continuance has been filed in this
case. Robert Clemons made a motion
to continue the case against Student #2100007920 until
In Case #07-020, Student #2100007921, the student’s mother and the
student’s counselor from the White Foundation were present.
After hearing testimony presented by the parties and upon the
recommendation of Superintendent James Vickers, Robert Clemons moved that
Student #2100007921 be expelled from all Gilchrist County public schools for the
remainder of 2006-2007 and all of 2007-2008; that the student may apply for
admission at the Alternative School; that the student is banned from all
Gilchrist County campuses (except to attend the Alternative School during school
hours) and all school functions during the expulsion period; that the student
shall be transported to student’s home school site or Alternative School site
by bus, student’s parent/guardian or an approved, designated non-student
adult; and that if the student exhibits behavior resulting in a recommendation
for suspension (from the bus or school) that student shall immediately be
expelled for the remainder of time specified in the Order of Student Expulsion.
Mr. Clemons’ motion was seconded by Cloud Haley.
Vote of the Board was unanimous.
Student #2100003754 and the
Case #07-018: Student
#2100006182, the
Board Attorney Sheree Lancaster advised that a Motion for Continuance has
been received in Case #07-024. Robert
Rankin made a motion, which was seconded by Michelle Carter, to continue Case
#07-024 until
RECOGNITIONS
Tier
I recognitions were rescheduled until a later meeting.
CORRECT EFFECTIVE DATE
Cloud
Haley moved to correct the effective for Kim Martin as teacher to
REMOVAL
OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No
items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Robert Rankin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda that consisted
of the following:
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10.
Consent Agenda - ALL ITEMS APPROVED EXCEPT AS INDICATED
A.
Financial
1.
Warrant Register
a.
Report Date:
2.
Financial Statement
a.
December 2006
3.
Budget Amendment #01 B.
Agreement/Amendment/Contract/Grant/Project/Change Order 1.
Utility Easement Agreement with Marcia Hellams 2.
Tech Prep Articulation Agreement with 3.
Articulation Agreement with 4.
Interagency Agreement with Florida Department of Children and
Families, District 3; Partnership for Strong Families, Inc. and Florida
Crown Workforce Board, Inc. to Promote Collaboration to Provide
Educational Access and Facilitate Delivery of
Services/Programs
C.
Personnel 1.
Substitute/Volunteer/Intern, Effective a.
Rachelle (Shelli) Sargent, Substitute
b.
Timothy Brent Owens, Volunteer
c.
Amy Park Owens, Volunteer (
d.
Theodore Henley, Volunteer (
e.
Marjorie Ann Henley, Volunteer (
f.
Kent Everritt Heaton, Volunteer (
g.
Robert Albert Ulmer, Volunteer (
h.
Jean Costigan Troke, Volunteer (
i.
Jimmie Livingston Troke, Volunteer (
j.
Shirley Ann Walker, Volunteer (
k.
Frederick Ray Stoel, Volunteer (
l.
Carlos Gutierrez, Intern
m.
Kerrianne L. Lovelace, Substitute
n.
Darlyne Guldi, Volunteer (
o.
Arthur Dragon, Volunteer p.
Kim Martin, Substitute/Highly Qualified Substitute – Effective q.
Dennis Smith, Substitute/Volunteer r.
Sheri Philman Taylor, Substitute s.
Bradley Miller, Volunteer t.
Kayla Lamb, Substitute u.
Sarah Rowland, Intern v.
James R. Rome III, Intern |
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10.
Consent Agenda - ALL ITEMS APPROVED EXCEPT AS INDICATED C.
Personnel 1.
Substitute/Volunteer/Intern, Effective w.
Karlei Grier, Intern x.
Sheila Reed, Substitute y.
Karen Sue Wright, Substitute z.
Katherine Marie Dose, Substitute, Effective aa.
Jason Driscoll, Intern 2.
Notice of Election to Participate in DROP a.
Faye Nell Sheffield, Lunchroom Worker - Begin Date:
3.
Resignation/Retirement/DROP Termination a.
Kimberly Langford, Fiscal Clerk – Resignation Effective February
02, 2007
4.
Leaves of Absence a.
Theresa P. McGee, Teacher Aide (TES) - Medical
Effective b.
Aaron Wiley, Technology Coordinator – Medical Effective c.
Michelle D. Hoskins, THS Teacher - Maternity Effective d.
Geraldine
Sims, THS Custodian – Medical Effective
5.
Supplements D.
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The
motion was seconded by Robert Clemons. Approval
of the Board was unanimous.
PERSONNEL
Danna Tucker, Director of Food Service requested that the Board create a
food service
Assistant Superintendent Dr. James Surrency requested a temporary teacher
aide position for Bell Elementary School Pre-K.
Cloud Haley made a motion to create a temporary teacher aide position.
Mr. Haley’s motion was seconded by Robert Rankin.
Vote of the Board was unanimous.
Cloud
Haley made a motion to create a temporary specialist,
Dr.
James Surrency, Assistant Superintendent requested a temporary teacher position
for
Superintendent
Superintendent
Dr. James Surrency, Assistant Superintendent presented the STAR Plan.
Robert Clemons moved to approve the STAR Plan.
Cloud Haley seconded. Vote of
the Board was unanimous.
Requests for approval of additional hours was presented by Dr. James
Surrency. Upon the recommendation of
Superintendent
Robert Clemons made a motion to approve out of field teachers.
Michelle Carter seconded. Board
approval was unanimous.
OPERATIONS
Mike Griffin, representative from C & S Building Maintenance appeared
before the Board to address concerns regarding custodial services.
No action was required from the Board at this time.
David
Spencer, Director of Operations updated the Board as to the status of current
projects. No action was required.
INSTRUCTIONAL
Janet Bradley, Director of Secondary Education provided information
regarding major areas of interest. Robert
Rankin made a motion to approve the Major Areas of Interest for
Marilyn
Beach with Special Programs presented information regarding the Summer VPK
Program. Motion was made by Cloud
Haley and seconded by Michelle Carter to approve Summer VPK as presented.
Board approval was unanimous.
AGREEMENT
Danna Tucker, Director of Food Service provided a grant agreement with
Bassett Dairy. Cloud Haley made a
motion, which was seconded by Michelle Carter, to approve the Milk/Dairy Vending
Machine Grant Agreement with Bassett Dairy.
Vote of the Board was unanimous.
504 POLICY REVIEW/FORMS
Dr. James Surrency, Assistant Superintendent presented information
regarding 504 policies and forms. Robert
Clemons made a motion to approve subject to approval of the board attorney as to
the language. Cloud Haley seconded.
Approval was unanimous.
USE OF FACILITIES
Cloud Haley moved to approve the Bell Boys and Girls Athletic
Association’s request to use the
A request to use facilities by the Suwannee Valley Leagues was presented.
Cloud Haley declared a conflict because he is on the Board of Directors
for Suwannee Valley Leagues and advised that he will abstain from voting on this
item. Robert Rankin moved to approve
the request from Suwannee Valley Leagues to use baseball and softball facilities
at
LATER START TIME
At the request of the Bell High School Principal and the Trenton High
School Principal, Cloud Haley made a motion to approve a later start time for
juniors and seniors during FCAT testing. Mr.
Haley’s motion was seconded by Robert Clemons.
Approval of the Board was unanimous.
PRESS RELEASES
Press
releases were discussed. No action
was required.
REPORTS
Various
reports were given.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Cloud Haley made a motion to adjourn
which was seconded by Robert Rankin. Approval
of the Board was unanimous. The
Board adjourned at
______________________________
LOIS A. FLETCHER
CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
JAMES E. VICKERS, SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS AND SECRETARY TO THE BOARD