The
Lois
A. Fletcher, Chair
Robert
B. Clemons, Vice Chair
Cloud
E. Haley
Robert
G. Rankin
K.
Michelle Carter
Also
present was
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:
9-A-1.
Temporary Payroll Supervisor – Sherrie
Jenkins Effective June 21, 2007
9-A-2.
Temporary Teacher Aides,
9-A-4.
Teacher Aide,
9-A-5.
Teacher Aides,
9-A-11.
Bookkeeper,
9-A-12.
Teachers,
9-A-13.
Teachers,
9-A-14.
Teachers,
9-A-15.
Teachers,
9-A-18.
Fiscal Clerk/Receptionist –
9-A-19.
Student Clerks – Julie Nobs (BHS)
June 11, 2007 through August 03, 2007; Kara Smith and Zack Hunter (BES)
Effective June 11, 2007 through August 17, 2007; Casmine Brown (THS) Effective
June 11, 2007 through July 10, 2007; and Kirstie Boyette (THS) Effective July
11, 2007 through August 03, 2007; Brandon McElroy (TES) Effective June 19, 2007
through August 10, 2007 and Rebecca Hague-Douglas (District Office) Effective
June 14, 2007 through August 10, 2007
REMOVE FROM AGENDA
5-F.
Imaging Systems
9-A-3.
Temporary Teacher Aide,
9-A-6.
Teacher Aide,
9-A-7.
Guidance Counselor,
9-A-8.
Speech/Language Pathologist,
9-A-9.
Media Specialist,
9-A-10.
Guidance Counselor,
9-A-16.
Food Service Worker
9-A-17.
Food Service Student Assistants
14.
Create Positions
A.
Teacher,
Motion
to approve the agenda as amended was made by Cloud Haley and seconded by Robert
Clemons. Vote was unanimous for
approval.
MINUTES
Motion was made by Robert Rankin and seconded by Michelle Carter to
accept the minutes of the meeting held on
CITIZEN
INPUT/DELEGATIONS
There
was no one present who wished to
address the Board.
GE/UNITED
No report was given.
CHARACTER
COUNCIL
Geneva Cornwell, representative of the Character Council appeared before
the board. Ms. Cornwell provided
information regarding the Character Council and distributed bumper sticks and
books to the board members.
CITIZEN
INPUT/DELEGATIONS
A parent representing the
FOOD
SERVICE
Danna Tucker, Director of Food Service appeared before the Board
requesting authorization to let bids. Cloud
Haley made a motion to authorize letting bids for bread and ice cream and to
authorize continuing participation in the North Florida Buying Group under the
Ms. Tucker then presented proposed meal prices for the 2007-2008 school
year. Michelle Carter moved to
approve the 2007-2008 meal prices as presented.
Robert Rankin seconded Ms. Carter’s motion.
Unanimous approval was rendered by the Board.
OPERATIONS
David Spencer, Director of Operations provided an update on the status of
current projects. Cloud Haley made a
motion, which was seconded by Michelle Carter, to authorize David Spencer,
Director of Operations and the superintendent to send a letter to the Department
of Education regarding the mechanical problems being experienced with the buses.
Approval of the Board was unanimous.
The architect selection process for the
The board discussed moving three (3) portables from
DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Dr. James Surrency, Assistant Superintendent presented the District
Advisory Council report. Members of
the 2007 District Advisory Council are: Johnnie
Martin, Chair; Clif Bradley, Vice Chair;
OPERATIONS
Director of Operations David Spencer directed the board’s attention to
the
Mr. Spencer requested that the two (2) temporary bus routes established
last school year be designated as permanent routes and that two (2) bus driver
positions be created. Cloud Haley
moved to create the two (2) permanent bus routes and the two (2) driver
positions as requested. The motion
was seconded by Robert Clemons. Board
approval was unanimous.
The OPPAGA Safety Report was provided to the Board.
Robert Rankin made a motion to accept the report.
Michelle Carter seconded Mr. Rankin’s motion.
Approval of the Board was unanimous.
The State Requirements for Educational Facilities Inspection (SREF) was
presented. Robert Clemons made a
motion to accept the inspection report. Cloud
Haley seconded. Approval was
unanimous.
Cloud Haley made a motion to approve the Florida DOE Educational Plant
Survey Certification Participation Agreement.
The motion was seconded by Robert Rankin.
Vote of the Board was unanimous for approval.
David Spencer, Director of Operations, requested authorization to let
bids for custodial services, LP gas, diesel, pest control, for the wastewater
treatment plant and potable water and for garbage disposal.
Mr. Spencer also requested approval for two (2) additional summer
maintenance helper positions.
Michelle Carter made a motion to approve relocating three (3) portables
as proposed that are now housed at Trenton Elementary School; to authorize
pursuing a contract with JRA Architects for the Trenton Elementary School
addition contingent upon approval of the board attorney; to authorize letting
bids as requested; to approve two (2) additional summer maintenance helper
positions; to establish a CDL testing course behind Bell Elementary School and
to place a drainage ditch by the Bell High School gymnasium.
Robert Rankin seconded. Approval
of the Board was unanimous.
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES WORKSHOP
At
MILK BID
After reviewing information presented by Danna Tucker, Director of Food
Service regarding milk products Michelle Carter moved to extend the present bid
with Bassett Dairies. Cloud Haley
seconded. Approval was unanimous.
REMOVAL
OF ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA
No
items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Michelle Carter made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda that
consisted of the following:
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11.
Consent Agenda - ALL ITEMS APPROVED
A.
Financial
1.
Warrant Register
a.
Report Date:
2.
Financial Statements
a.
April 2007
3.
Budget Amendment #4 4.
Payroll Period Schedule B.
Agreements/Contracts/Grants/Projects 1.
2007-2008 Project Application - Title I, Part A Basic 2.
2007-2008 Project Application - Title II a.
Part A – Teacher and Principal Training and Recruiting Fund b.
Part D – Enhancing Education through Technology (EETT) 3.
2007-2008 Project Application - Title V, Part A – Innovative
Programs 4.
2007-2008 Project Application - Carl Perkins, Secondary 5.
2007-2008 Project Application - Carl Perkins, Rural and Sparsely
Populated 6.
2007-2008 Project Application - Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), Part B and Preschool 7.
Agreement with Professional Development for Achievement, Inc. to
Provide Professional Training Services for Writers in Control 8.
NEFEC Amendment #1 to Attachment #07-024-A9 to Provide Safe and
Drug Free Schools Program Assistance 9.
Cooperative Service Agreements a.
CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc. to Assist Program
Participants and Their Families b.
Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office
10.
Physical Therapy Agreement a.
Stacy Marlo b.
Meghan Blake 11.
2007-2008 Grant Agreements with State of
a.
DP-558, Mentoring (Project Impact)
b.
NB-608, Neighborhood Accountability Board 12.
2007-2009 Internal Accounts Audit Agreement with Davis Monk &
Company 13.
2007-2008 Statewide VPK Provider Agreement with Early Learning
Coalition of the 14.
Psychological Services Agreements
a.
Irene Gurri
b.
Rosemarie Dinklage
c.
Mary Crummer
d.
Karen Arnold
e.
Carmen Tozzo-Julian
f.
Leila Pratt
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11.
Consent Agenda - ALL ITEMS APPROVED B.
Agreements/Contracts/Grants/Projects – Continued 15.
Speech/Language Therapy Agreements
a.
Allison Cooper
b.
Jennifer Bennett
c.
Joy Zapp
16.
Student Insurance with The Maksin Group
a.
Accident and Catastrophic
b.
School Time Compulsory 17.
Community Development Institute, Head Start/Early Head Start
Collaborative Service C.
Personnel 1.
Substitutes/Volunteers/Interns, Effective QUALIFICATIONS/BACKGROUND
REVIEW)
a.
Greta M. Martin, Substitute/Volunteer 2.
Leaves of Absence a.
b.
Joyce Wofford, Bus Driver - Sick Leave Effective April 20, 2007
through 3.
Supplements
a.
Professional Orientation Program
b.
Basic Skills Coordinator
4.
Employee Transfers, Effective
a.
From
1)
Norma Milton, Teacher 5.
Resignation/Retirement/DROP Termination a.
Meredith Evans, THS Teacher – Resignation Effective May 31, 2007 b.
c.
d.
Lori-Ann Lamb, BES Speech/Language Pathologist – Resignation
Effective May 31, 2007 e.
Kathleen McDavid, BES Teacher Aide – Resignation f.
Christine Smith, THS Teacher – Resignation g.
Susan Ellison, BES Teacher – Resignation |
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11.
Consent Agenda - ALL ITEMS APPROVED C.
Personnel 5.
Resignation/Retirement/DROP Termination -- Continued h.
Eunice Shearin, THS Teacher Aide – DROP Termination Effective i.
Sandra E. Becker, BES Teacher – Resignation Effective May 31,
2007 j.
Michelle Hoskins, THS Teacher – Resignation Effective May 31,
2007 k.
Sherrie Jenkins, THS Bookkeeper – Resignation Effective June 20,
2007
D.
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The
motion was seconded by Robert Clemons. Approval
of the Board was unanimous.
PERSONNEL
Linda Keyton, Director of Human Resources presented proposed personnel
appointments. Cloud Haley made a
motion to appoint Sherrie Jenkins as temporary payroll supervisor effective June
21, 2007; to appoint Robbie Rome as temporary teacher aide effective August 20,
2007; to appoint Erin Whitaker and Shauna Jones as teacher aides effective
August 13, 2007; to appoint Belinda Heaton as school bookkeeper effective August
13, 2007; to appoint Dawn Dennis, Vicky Brown, Eveline Wright, Catherine Brook
Smith, Brandy Hamm, Courtney Rene Allison, Rani Rhodes, Christy Jones, Taven
Bennett, Pam Hickox, Kristin Arndt and Ricardo Quintana as teachers effective
August 13, 2007; to appoint Nan Rogers as fiscal clerk/receptionist effective
July 02, 2007; to appoint Julie Nobs as
Director of Human Resources, Linda Keyton requested the creation of new
positions. Upon the recommendation
of Superintendent
Dr. James Surrency, Assistant Superintendent presented a request for
approval of additional hours. Michelle
Carter made a motion to approve additional hours for various employees as
requested by Dr. Surrency. Cloud
Haley seconded Ms. Carter’s motion. Board
approval was unanimous.
ATHLETIC TICKET PRICES
Athletic ticket prices were discussed.
Robert Clemons moved to postpone action on athletic ticket prices.
Robert Rankin seconded. The
board unanimously agreed to postpone the item.
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS/PERSONNEL
Michelle Carter moved to approve 2007-2008 extended day program prices
and all employees/substitutes to work in the programs as requested by the
elementary principals. Cloud Haley
seconded the motion. Approval was
unanimous.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Superintendent
POLICIES
Assistant Superintendent Dr. James Surrency presented two proposed
policies. Michelle Carter made a
motion to authorize advertising to amend/adopt/repeal policy 2.0911D, District
Wide Parental Involvement and policy 7.17/D, Authorized Travel Expenses.
Ms. Carter’s motion was seconded by Cloud Haley.
Board approval was unanimous.
2007-2008 SALARY SCHEDULES
David Dose, Director of Finance presented information regarding proposed
salary schedules, the supplements schedule and the awarding of step increases
for eligible personnel effective July 01, 2007.
Michelle
Carter made a motion to approve salary schedules for instructional and
educational support personnel and to approve the
supplements schedule as presented. Cloud
Haley seconded. Approval was
unanimous.
Cloud Haley moved to approve the principals and assistant principals
salary schedule. Michelle Carter
seconded. Board approval was
unanimous.
Robert Rankin made a motion, which was seconded by Michelle Carter, to
approve the non-exempt Non Bargaining, Non-Administrative salary schedule.
Vote of the Board was unanimous for approval.
The exempt Administrative salary schedule was approved unanimously with
Robert Clemons making the motion and Michelle Carter seconding.
Robert Clemons made a motion to approve awarding a step increase for
eligible personnel effective
BUDGET WORKSHOP
The
Board conducted a budget workshop as advertised.
David Dose, Director of Finance presented the information.
REPORTS
Various
reports were given.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It
was determined that an executive session was not necessary.
ADJOURNMENT
There
being no further business, the Board adjourned at
______________________________
LOIS A. FLETCHER
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
ATTEST:
_________________________________________
JAMES E. VICKERS, SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS AND SECRETARY TO THE BOARD