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 19, 2012 Regular Meeting


Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order (7:00 p.m.)
1. Attendance

Minutes: Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Charles Van Zant, Jr., District 3, Frank Farrell, District 4, and Lisa Graham, District 5.  Superintendent Ben Wortham was also present. 

Consent Agenda
Superintendent

2. C-1 Minutes of Workshop on 03/01/12 and Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on 03/15/12
Attachment: MinsDispHearings 031512.pdf (Confidential Item)
Attachment: MinsWorkshop 031512.pdf
Attachment: MinsRegMtg 031512.pdf
Deputy Superintendent

3. C-2 Student Calendar 2012-2013
Attachment: Calendar - Student 2012-2013.pdf
4. C-3 Daily Hours for Teachers and Students 2012-2013
Attachment: School - Daily Hours 2012-2013.pdf
5. C-4 Bradford County Agreement 2012-2013
Attachment: Bradford County Agreement 2012.pdf
6. C-5 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013
Attachment: Allocation Summary - Backup April 19, 2012.pdf
7. C-6 Proposed Supplement Allocations 2012-2013
Attachment: Academic Supplement Allocations 2012 2013 (2).pdf
Attachment: Athletic Supplements 2012 2013 (3).pdf
Human Resources

8. C-7 Revision to School Board's CCEA Bargaining Team Members for 2012-2013
9. C-8 Renewal of 2012-2013 List of Physicians and Medical Facilities authorized to conduct physical examinations and drug tests required for certain groups of employees
Attachment: 2012-2013 List of Physicians & Facilities.pdf
10. C-9 Memorandum of Understanding with UNF for 2012-2013
Attachment: UNF MOU 2012-2013.pdf
11. C-10 Affiliation Agreement with Southeastern University
Attachment: Southeastern Univ Agreement 4-19-12.pdf
12. C-11 Personnel Consent Agenda
Attachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 4-19-12.pdf
13. C-12 Reappointments for the 2012-2013 School Year
Attachment: 2012-2013 Reappt Agenda - Section I, INSTRUCTIONAL.pdf
Attachment: 2012-2013 Reappt Agenda - Section II, SUPPORT.pdf
Instruction

14. C-13 Student Travel
Attachment: April, 2012.pdf
15. C-14 Career Pathways Consortium Articulation Agreement between SJRCC,FCTC,and CCSD - 2012-2013
Attachment: 2012-13 career pathways artic agree.pdf
16. C-15 Articulation Agreement between Keiser University and Clay County School District
Attachment: keiser university artic agree.pdf
17. C-16 Bannerman Learning Center Placements in Lieu of Expulsion and ESE Alternative School Update
Attachment: BLC placements.pdf
18. C-17 Proclamation endorsing National School Nurse Day, May 9, 2012
Attachment: school nurse day.pdf
19. C-18 Out of State Travel - Grapevine, Texas June 26-28, 2012
Attachment: MCEC National Training Seminar.pdf
Business Affairs

20. C-19 Warrants and Vouchers for March, 2012
Attachment: Warrants and Vouchers, March 2012.pdf
21. C-20 Budget Amendments for the Month of March, 2012
Attachment: budget cover sheet_impact stmt_.pdf
Attachment: budget amendments.pdf
22. C-21 Monthly Property Report - March, 2012 - Furniture/Equipment
Attachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-March, 12.pdf
23. C-22 Monthly Property Report - March, 2012 - AV Materials
Attachment: Audiovisual Report-March, 12.pdf
24. C-23 Monthly Property Report - March, 2012 - Software
Attachment: Software Report-March, 12.pdf
25. C-24 Monthly Property Report - March, 2012 - Vehicles
Attachment: Vehicles Report-March, 12.pdf
26. C-25 Deletion of Certain Items Report - April, 2012
Attachment: Deletion Report-April, 12.pdf
Attachment: Deletion Report-(Attachments), April, 12.pdf
27. C-26 Bid Renewals April 2012
28. C-27 Bid to Be Awarded April 2012
Support Services

29. C-28 Additive Change Order #5 for Orange Park High School Renovate/Remodel West Campus
Attachment: CO 5 OPHS Renovate.Remodel West Campus.pdf
30. C-29 Deductive Change Order #4 (Direct Purchasing) for Orange Park High School Renovate/Remodel West Campus
Attachment: CO 4 OPHS Renovate.Remodel West Campus.pdf
31. C-30 Substantial Completion of Ridgeview High School Cafeteria Expansion – Phase I
Attachment: RVHS Cafeteria Expansion Substantial Completion.pdf
32. C-31 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Services County-Wide Contract Award
33. C-32 Pre-Qualification of Contractors
Attachment: Contractor List 4,19,12.pdf

Adoption of Consent Agenda
34. Adoption of all remaining Consent Items


Motions:
Approve Consent Items as presented, with the exception of those moved to Discussion.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Aye


Recognitions and Awards
35. Very Special Arts Presentation

Minutes: Pat York, Regional Coordinator for VSA Florida, presented a plaque to Kyle L. Walsh, student at Ridgeview High.  Kyle was selected a VSA Florida Exemplary Participant for 2011-2012.  Kyle's teacher, Alice Owen, was present for the event.

Scheduled Citizen Requests
36. Ben Ruffner - School Board Policy and Parliamentary Procedure or Robert's Rules of Order

Minutes: Mr. Ruffner addressed the Board on meeting procedures.
37. Dr. Alesia Ford-Burse - Orange Park Arts Academy - Charter School
Attachment: OPPAPowerPointPresentation.pdf
Minutes: Dr. Burse provided a Powerpoint presentation on this item.
38. Sylvia Croft - What Perspective are We Coming From?

Minutes: Mrs. Croft spoke on her views on Christianity.

Presenters (None)
Discussion Agenda
School Board Members

39. Clay Virtual School (Janice Kerekes)
Attachment: CVAPresentation041912.pdf
Minutes: Alisa Jones, Supervisor of Instructional Resources, presented an informative overview of the Clay Virtual Academy at Mrs. Kerekes' request.
40. Community Relations (Frank Farrell)

Minutes: 

Mr. Farrell  and Mrs. Graham both read statements on getting back to School Board and educational business.

School Board Attorney

41. Advertise Amendments to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-5.02(C.)(5.) General Policies-Use of School Buildings, Grounds and Equipment
Attachment: AmendmentPolicy5.02.pdf
Minutes: 

Ben Ruffner and Ron Baker spoke to this item.  After a brief discussion, and clarification by the Board Attorney, item was approved for advertising by a vote of 3-2, with Mr. Van Zant and Ms. Graham dissenting.



Motions:
Approve advertisement of this policy as submitted.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Nay
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

42. Advertise Amended Agreement for Use of Facilities
Attachment: AgreementUse of Facilities (2).pdf
Minutes: 

Motions:
Approve advertisement of amended agreement as submitted.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Nay
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

43. Advertise Amended Agreement for Use of Grounds
Attachment: AgreementUse of Grounds.pdf
Minutes: Ron Baker, Ronnie Robinson and Ben Owens spoke to this item.  A lengthy discussion ensued.

Motions:
Approve advertisement of amended agreement as submitted.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Nay
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

Deputy Superintendent

44. School District of Clay County Strategic Plan 2012-2017
Attachment: Strategically Speaking Final Document.pdf
Minutes: Mrs. Adams reviewed highlights of the Strategic Plan.  Mrs. Kornegay spoke to the graduation rate model.  No action taken, item was for information only.
Human Resources

45. Division of Human Resources - Special Actions A
Attachment: HR Special Action A 4-19-12.pdf (Confidential Item)
Minutes: 

Motions:

Approve the action as presented.

- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Charles Van Zant, Jr.
Second: Lisa Graham
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Aye

Business Affairs

46. Monthly Financial Report for March, 2012
Attachment: PAGE 1 MONTHLY FIN-Sum Cash-March, 2012.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 2 MONTHLY FIN-GREV.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 3 MONTHLY FIN March,2012-GREXP.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 4 MONTHLY FIN March, 2012-DSREVEXP.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 5 Capital Projects March, 2012.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 6 Capital Projects By Project March 2012.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 7 MONTHLY FIN March 2012-FOOD SERVICE.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 8 MONTHLY FIN March, 2012-SPREV42X.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 9 MONTHLY FIN March, 2012- ARRA-SPREV43X.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 10 MONTHLY FIN March, 2012-INSURANCE.pdf
Minutes: Dr. Copeland provided an update on the financial status.  No major losses or gains.

Motions:
Approve monthly financial report for March, 2012, as presented.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Lisa Graham
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Aye

47. Annual Audit of the Clay County Education Foundation, Inc.

Minutes: 

Motions:
The Clay County School Board will not require the Foundation to submit an annual financial audit to the School Board when the expenditures of the Foundation are $100,000 or less during any fiscal year. This waiver is for the current year only.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Farrell
Second: Lisa Graham
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Aye

Scheduled Citizen Item

48. Policy 1.12 Anti-Bullying and Harassment
Attachment: Policy1.12 Anti-BullyingandHarrassment.pdf
Minutes: This item was presented by Mr. Stanley Pfenning regarding his concerns.

Presentations from the Audience
49. Comments

Minutes: Speaker:  Stanley Pfenning spoke on district email.

Superintendent's Requests
50. Comments

Minutes: 

Dr. Copeland informed the Board of a possible refund regarding a 2003 C.O.P. (LAJH).  The Board agreed to move forward.

Superintendent Wortham commented on the Clay County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program on April 19, 2012, at which 9 scholarships were granted, 4 at $1,000 each and 5 at $500 each.  Mr. Wortham also advised that according to Annual Energy Cost information, Clay County is 13th in the state in energy cost savings and 3rd in Building and Maintenance cost savings.


School Board's Requests
51. Comments

Minutes: 

Mr. Farrell gave "kudos" to the scholarship program with over 200 applications being made.  Also, congratulations to our Transportation Department for the great job being done with our school buses.

Ms. Graham thanked Mrs. Kerekes for requesting the presentation on Virtual School.

Mrs. Studdard applauded the keynote speaker at the Clay County Chamber Foundation Spotlight on Education and Scholarship Awards Luncheon, Kaitlyn Donaghy, a 2011 Scholarship Recipient.


Attorney's Requests (None)
Adjournment (10:10 p.m.)






Superintendent

Chairman