School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School
2233 Village Square Parkway
Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 P.M.

April 17, 2014 - Regular Meeting


Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
1. 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 Agenda
Superintendent

2. C-1 Minutes of Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on March 20, 2014
Attachment: 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 Calendar
Attachment: 2014-2015 Employee Work Year Calendar.pdf
4. C-3 Summer Calendar 2014 High School/Junior High and Grade 6
Attachment: Summer Calendar 2014 High School-Junior High and 6th Grade.pdf
5. C-4 LOA - Microsoft Windows Accelerate PoC
Attachment: Microsoft LOA.pdf
6. C-5 Proposed Allocation Changes 2013-2014
Attachment: 2013-2014 Allocation Changes.pdf
Attachment: 2013-14 Allocations - AMENDED.pdf
7. C-6 Proposed Allocation Changes 2014-2015
Attachment: 2014-2015 Allocation Changes.pdf
Attachment: 2014-15 Allocations - AMENDED.pdf
Human Resources

8. C-8 2013-2014 Support Salary Schedule
Attachment: 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 CCSD
Attachment: quigleyhouse.pdf
11. C-13 Student Travel
Attachment: 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 2014
Attachment: 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 Development
Attachment: 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 2014
Attachment: budget cover sheet(impact stmt).pdf
Attachment: March Budget Amendments.pdf
21. C-24 2012-13 Fiscal Year Audit
Attachment: 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 Fund
Attachment: S. Nellis - Actuarial Analysis 2014.pdf
23. C-26 Revised Payroll Calendar 9-Month Employee 2014-2015
Attachment: Calendar 9-Month Employees Revised 2014-2015.pdf
24. C-27 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - Furniture/Equipment
Attachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-March, 14.pdf
25. C-28 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - AV Materials
Attachment: Audiovisual Report-March, 14.pdf
26. C-29 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - Software
Attachment: Software Report-March, 14.pdf
27. C-30 Monthly Property Report - March, 2014 - Vehicles
Attachment: Vehicles Report-March, 14.pdf
28. C-31 Deletion of Certain Items Report - April, 2014
Attachment: Deletion Report-April, 14.pdf
29. C-32 Warrants and Vouchers for March, 2014
Attachment: 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 Security
Attachment: 4_17_2014 Vector Security Agreement.pdf
Support Services

34. C-37 Wildfire Mitigation Agreement for McRae Treatment Facility and Fuel Depot
Attachment: MRE Wildfire Mitigation Agreement.pdf
35. C-38 Pre-Qualification of Contractors
Attachment: 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 Agenda
37. 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 Awards
38. Student Recognitions
Attachment: 4-17-14 Student Recognitions.pdf
Minutes: 

Mike Wingate, Director of Secondary Education, introduced the following teachers who made the recognitions:

  • Wendy Chaff  recognized Shadowlawn Elementary – Robotics Team
  • Laura Rogers  recognized Oakleaf Junior High - FFA
  • 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


Presenters
40. 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 Requests
41. 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 Agenda
Superintendent

42. D-3 Approve Memorandum of Understanding between City of Green Cove Springs, Florida and The School Board of Clay County, Florida regarding joint facilities
Attachment: 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 A
Attachment: 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 entirety
Attachment: 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 Year
Attachment: 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, 2014
Attachment: 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 Regulations
Attachment: 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 Audience
55. 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 Requests
56. Comments

Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant wished everyone a safe and happy Easter.

School Board's Requests
57. 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 Requests
58. 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.)






Superintendent

Chairman