April 17, 2014 - Regular Meeting
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order1. Attendance Minutes: Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Tina Bullock, District 3; Johnna McKinnon, District 4; Lisa Graham, District 5; and Superintendent Charlie Van Zant.
Consent AgendaSuperintendent
2. C-1 Minutes of Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on March 20, 2014Attachment: 4-17-14 Disciplinary Minutes-2014 March 20.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: 4-17-14 Minutes Regular Mtg-March 20, 2014.pdf Deputy Superintendent
3. C-2 Revised 2014-2015 Employee Work Year CalendarAttachment: 2014-2015 Employee Work Year Calendar.pdf 4. C-3 Summer Calendar 2014 High School/Junior High and Grade 6Attachment: Summer Calendar 2014 High School-Junior High and 6th Grade.pdf 5. C-4 LOA - Microsoft Windows Accelerate PoCAttachment: Microsoft LOA.pdf 6. C-5 Proposed Allocation Changes 2013-2014Attachment: 2013-2014 Allocation Changes.pdf Attachment: 2013-14 Allocations - AMENDED.pdf 7. C-6 Proposed Allocation Changes 2014-2015Attachment: 2014-2015 Allocation Changes.pdf Attachment: 2014-15 Allocations - AMENDED.pdf Human Resources
8. C-8 2013-2014 Support Salary ScheduleAttachment: 2013-2014 SUPPORT SALARY SCHEDULE.pdf 9. C-9 Personnel Consent Agenda Attachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 4-17-14.pdf Instruction
10. C-11 Dues/Fees for Shannah Kosek to serve as Board Member for Quigley House to be paid by CCSDAttachment: quigleyhouse.pdf 11. C-13 Student TravelAttachment: April 2014 - Student Travel.pdf 12. C-15 CCSD LDC Grant - Information Only Attachment: Clay County FALN Grant Cohort 2 Application.pdf 13. C-16 SEDNET Lutheran Services Florida Contract revision April 2014Attachment: SEDNET LSF Contract REVISION 2014.pdf 14. C-17 Parent Services Contract (IDEA required) 2014-15.Attachment: PARENT LIAISON SERVICES CONTRACT 14 15.pdf 15. C-18 MAC Contract with The School Board of Seminole County 2014-15.Attachment: MAC contract SEMINOLE CO 14 15.pdf 16. C-19 Interpreters Services Contract 2014-15.Attachment: Interpreter services contract 14 15Alonzo.pdf 17. C-20 Approve submission of FDOE Grant application submitted by Northeast Florida Virtual Charter School Board, Inc.Attachment: 4-17-14 FL Virtual Charter Grant Application.pdf 18. C-21 Approve submission of FDOE Grant application submitted by Orange Park Performing Arts Academy, Inc.Attachment: 4-17-14 OPPAA Grant Application.pdf 19. C-22 Achieve 3000 Pilot - Professional DevelopmentAttachment: 4-17 14 Achieve3000 Grant Enrollment Form_WJH 4 01 14.pdf Attachment: 4-17-14 Achieve3000 Grant Enrollment Form_KHS 4 01 14.pdf Business Affairs
20. C-23 Budget Amendments for the Month of March 2014Attachment: budget cover sheet(impact stmt).pdf Attachment: March Budget Amendments.pdf 21. C-24 2012-13 Fiscal Year AuditAttachment: 2012-2013 Audit Final District School Board of Clay County.pdf 22. C-25 Agreement between Clay County School Board and Risk Consulting Services, Inc. to perform the Actuarial Study of our Workers' Compensation, Automobile and General Liability Self-Insurance Claims FundAttachment: S. Nellis - Actuarial Analysis 2014.pdf 23. C-26 Revised Payroll Calendar 9-Month Employee 2014-2015Attachment: Calendar 9-Month Employees Revised 2014-2015.pdf 24. C-27 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-March, 14.pdf 25. C-28 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-March, 14.pdf 26. C-29 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-March, 14.pdf 27. C-30 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-March, 14.pdf 28. C-31 Deletion of Certain Items Report - April, 2014Attachment: Deletion Report-April, 14.pdf 29. C-32 Warrants and Vouchers for March, 2014Attachment: Warrants & Vouchers, March 2014.pdf 30. C-33 Writeoff Non-Sufficient Checks at School 31. C-34 Bid to Be Awarded April 2014 32. C-35 Agreement between School Board and Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP.Attachment: 4_17_2014 Addendum Purvis, Gray and Compnay.pdf 33. C-36 Agreement between School Board and Vector SecurityAttachment: 4_17_2014 Vector Security Agreement.pdf Support Services
34. C-37 Wildfire Mitigation Agreement for McRae Treatment Facility and Fuel DepotAttachment: MRE Wildfire Mitigation Agreement.pdf 35. C-38 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: Contractor List 4,20,14.pdf 36. C-39 Schematic/Preliminary/Final (Phase I, II & III) Plans and Specifications for Orange Park High School Smoke Corridor Building 1, Phases I and II
Adoption of Consent Agenda37. Adoption of Consent Agenda Minutes: See Item #54 for amended motion.
Motions: | Approve consent agenda with the exception of items C-7, C-10, C-12, C-14 & C-40 | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Recognitions and Awards38. Student RecognitionsAttachment: 4-17-14 Student Recognitions.pdf Minutes: Mike Wingate, Director of Secondary Education, introduced the following teachers who made the recognitions:
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Wendy Chaff recognized Shadowlawn Elementary – Robotics Team
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Laura Rogers recognized Oakleaf Junior High - FFA
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Kurt McCall recognized Ridgeview High School – Artwork
See attachment for student names. 39. Recognize Concert on the Green poster contest and music winners Minutes: Certificates were presented by Chairman Studdard to the following winners:
Ashley Stokes, CHS student - 2014 Poster Contest Winner (Ashley was not able to attend the meeting. Her Art instructor, Mrs. Mallard, accepted the certificate on her behalf.)
Megan Hines, FIH student - 2014 Vocal Winner
Presenters40. Presentations of checks to Clay County Education Foundation by Wells Fargo and Community First Credit Union of Florida Minutes: Sandy Mulvihill, President of the Clay County Education Foundation recognized Wells Fargo and Community First as sponsors.
Sharon Kramer from Community First Credit Union of Florida presented CCEF with a $2500 check, and Matthew Hutchins from Wells Fargo presented a $7500 check.
Scheduled Citizen Requests41. Stanley Pfenning regarding CCSB Policies, Past, Present and Future, and the relationship of the Board and other stakeholders Minutes: Chairman Studdard stated this item was being stricken from the agenda due to proper information not being submitted in a timely manner.
Ms. Graham questioned the decision to strike the item and Mrs. Studdard responded that it was her opinion that his request did not meet the criteria of the School Board's policy.
Discussion AgendaSuperintendent
42. D-3 Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Green Cove Springs, Florida and The School Board of Clay County, Florida regarding joint facilitiesAttachment: 4-17-14 MOU - Bright Minds Youth Development - City CCSB.pdf Minutes: Danielle Judd, Felecia Hampshire, Jim Arnold, and David Bright were present from the City of Green Cove Springs to address this item. David Wright explained the Bright Minds program, how it works, and the need for collaboration with the School Board for a meeting facility.
Motions: | Motion to approve memorandum of Understanding between City of Green Cove Springs and the School Board of Clay County. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Tina Bullock | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
43. D-1 Superintendent's Update Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant gave an update on the following:
- Keystone Heights High School - Melissa Witmeier is working on a recovery plan for 2013-2014 and a prevention plan for 2014-15.
- April is Military Kid Appreciation Month
44. C-7 Proposed District Office Allocations for 2014-2015 (Item pulled to Discussion by Mrs. Kerekes)Attachment: 2014-2015 District Office Allocations.pdf Minutes: Speakers from the Audience:
- Kelly Griffis questioned advancement of district positions at the expense of support
- Candi Gibson spoke about her unexpected position change.
Mrs. Kerekes stated that she would like a budget workshop to look at areas that could be trimmed prior to approving the 2014-2015 allocations. There was discussion about the budget and Dr. Copeland stated he did not expect to receive next year's funding projections until mid May.
Following the postponement of the item to the May board meeting and further Board discussion, the workshop meeting was scheduled for May 1, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. at the PDC in Green Cove Springs.
Motions: | Postpone Item until the May board meeting. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Nay | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Nay | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
School Board Members
45. D-2 Public Hearing on amendments to School Board Policy 6GX-10-5.02A, Business Affairs-General Policies-Purchasing (Item submitted by Carol Studdard)Attachment: 4-17-14 BUSINESS AFFAIRS POLICY 5.02 A.pdf Minutes: Chairman Studdard opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke against the proposed policy changes:
Rodney Ivey, Tracey Kendrick, Bill Miller, Laura Fogarty, John Green, Linda Pratt, John O'Brian, Dave Broskie, Lee Oliver, Jeff Umbaugh, Sylvia Croft, Fred Gottshalk, Marjorie Caouette, Robert Waremburg. The Public Hearing was closed.
Bruce Bickner commented on the language in the proposed policy. There was Board discussion.
Motions: | Motion to disapprove policy. | - FAIL | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Nay | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Nay | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Nay |
Motions: | Motion to approve. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Nay | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Nay | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Human Resources
46. D-4 Human Resources Special Action AAttachment: Special Action A 4-17-14.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
47. D-5 Approve for advertising School Board Policies 6GX-10-Section 2.0 in its entiretyAttachment: CCSB Board Policy 2.0 Revisions DRAFT.pdf Attachment: 4-17-14 SB Policy 2.03.pdf Minutes: Prior to the vote, Attorney Bruce Bickner submitted a correction to 2.03, Position Availability, that had been previously approved on September 19, 2013.
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
48. C-10 Reappointments for the 2014-2015 School YearAttachment: 2014-2015 Reappt. Agenda Section I, INSTRUCTIONAL.pdf Attachment: 2014-2015 Reappt. Agenda - Section II, SUPPORT.pdf Minutes: Speaker from the Audience: Renna Lee Paiva spoke about non-renewal of annual contracts and movement of teachers.
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Instruction
49. C-12 Adoption of Making Meaning for Standardized use for K-5 Reading (Item pulled to Discussion by Mrs. Bullock)Attachment: K-5 MakingMeaningBoard Adoption April 17 2014.pdf Minutes: The following Speakers from the Audience spoke in support of the item: Tiffany Outman, Lisa Boyer, Teresa Roman, Dr. Suzanne Herndon, Becky Wilkerson, Heather Miller.
Mrs. Bullock explained that she had pulled this items to better understand the program.
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Tina Bullock | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
50. C-14 Affiliation Agreement between the School Board of Clay County and the University of North Florida College of Health (Item pulled to discussion by Mrs. Bullock)Attachment: UNF.pdf Minutes: Mrs. Bullock pulled the item for clarification. Donna Wetherington explained the Mental Health counselors would be supervised by UNF.
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Business Affairs
51. D-6 Monthly Financial Report for March, 2014Attachment: PAGE 1 MONTHLY FIN-Sum Cash-March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 2 MONTHLY FIN GREV March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 3 MONTHLY FIN GREXP March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 4 MONTHLY FIN-DSREVEXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 5 Capital Projects March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 6 Capital Projects By Project March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 7 MONTHLY FIN SPREV42X March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 8 MONTHLY FIN FOOD SERVICE March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 9 MONTHLY FIN ARRA-SPREV43X March,2014.pdf Attachment: PAGE 10 MONTHLY FIN INSURANCE March,2014.pdf
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Lisa Graham | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Support Services
52. D-7 Resolution for Proposed Ordinance Amending School Impact Fee RegulationsAttachment: Impact Fee Resolution 4.17.14.pdf
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Johnna McKinnon | Second: Lisa Graham | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
53. C-40 Clay County Utility Authority Temporary Construction Easement at Orange Park High School (Item pulled to Discussion by staff)Attachment: 4-17-14 Temp Easement OP High School - Kingsley LLC.pdf Attachment: 4-17-14 Exhibit A.pdf Attachment: AMENDED EASEMENT.pdf Minutes: Jim Connell, Director of Support Services, explained a correction to the document where the use of Grantee and Grantor was transposed.
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Lisa Graham | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
54. Motion to Amend Consent Approval Minutes: Prior to leaving the Discussion Agenda, Mr. Bickner stated the need to amend the previous motion for approval of the Consent Agenda (see #37) due to revisions to Consent Items C-5 and C-6.
Motions: | Motion to amend previous action of Item #37 and to approve as amended. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Presentations from the Audience55. Speakers Minutes: Fred Gottshalk spoke about allegiance to our country.
Renna Lee Paiva spoke about the district's health insurance plan.
Stanley Pfenning spoke about his disappointment of being denied to speak as a Scheduled Citizen.
Superintendent's Requests56. Comments Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant wished everyone a safe and happy Easter.
School Board's Requests57. Comments Minutes: Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Kerekes, and Mrs. Studdard made various brief comments.
Mrs. Studdard mentioned the need for a representative to serve on the Regional Planning Council. Mrs. Studdard agreed to serve.
Attorney's Requests58. Consensus for Use of Board's Logo Minutes: Mr. Bickner brought up a request by the Literacy Design Collaborative group, part of the National Literacy Project, to use the district's logo on their website. The school district received a $45,000 grant from the LDC. There was unanimous consensus of the Board to allow them use of the logo.
Adjournment (10:35 p.m.) |