April 21, 2016 - Regular Meeting
Invocation (Mrs. Gilhousen) Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order1. Attendance Minutes: Present: Janice Kerekes, District 1; Carol Studdard, District 2; Betsy Condon, District 3; Johnna McKinnon, District 4; Ashley Gilhousen, District 5; and Superintendent Charlie Van Zant.
Consent AgendaSuperintendent
2. C-1 Minutes of Special Meeting on March 10, 2016, Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on March 22, 2016, and Workshop/Special Meeting on March 29, 2016Attachment: Mar 10, 2016 Special Meeting MINUTES.pdf Attachment: MINUTES Reg Mtg. 03-22-16.pdf Attachment: Mar 29, 2016 Workshop-Special Meeting MINUTES.pdf Attachment: 2016 March 22 Discipline.pdf (Confidential Item) Deputy Superintendent
3. C-2 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2015-2016Attachment: Allocation changes 2015-2016.pdf 4. C-3 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2016-2017Attachment: Allocation Changes 2016-2017.pdf 5. C-4 Proposed Supplement Allocations for 2016-2017Attachment: 2016-2017 Supplements.pdf Information and Technology Services
6. C-5 I-TECH Program MOUAttachment: Clay ITech MOU Revised Final.pdf Human Resources
7. C-6 Ratify the 2015-2017 Master Contract between the Clay Educational Staff Professional Association and the School Board of Clay CountyAttachment: CESPA Ratification Document MASTER B W 2015-2017.pdf 8. C-7 Ratify the 2015-2016 Amendment to the 2015-2017 Master Contract between the Clay County Education Association and the School Board of Clay CountyAttachment: CCEA Ratification Doc B W 2015-2016.pdf 9. C-8 Reappointments for 2016-2017 School YearAttachment: 2016-2017 Reappointment Section I Instructional.pdf Attachment: 2016-2017 Reappointment Section II. Support.pdf 10. C-9 Personnel Consent Agenda Attachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 4 21 2016.pdf 11. C-9A Substitute Support Salary Schedule (Non-Bargaining Unit Positions)Attachment: Revised Section IV 3 Support Salary Schedule Substitutes.pdf 12. C-9B Proclamation #16-16 Administrative Professionals Week (April 24-30, 2016) and Administrative Professionals Day (April 27, 2016)Attachment: 16-16 Proclamation Administrative Professionals Week (April 24-30, 2016).pdf 13. C-9C Proclamation 16-17 Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6, 2016) and Teacher Appreciation Day (May 3, 2016)Attachment: 16-17 Proclamation Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6, 2016).pdf Instruction
14. C-10 2015-2016 Title I Private School Reciprocal Agreement with St. Johns County School DistrictAttachment: 2015-2016 Private School Reciprocal Agreement St. Johns County.pdf 15. C-11 Overnight and Out-of-State Student travel for CTE Attachment: CTE Overnight Board Documentation April 2016.pdf 16. C-12 Mileage paid to Parents and Group Homes for 2016-17. 17. C-13 Division of Administrative Hearings 2016-17. 18. C-14 Continue training in the Safe Crisis Management Program for ESE employees 2016-17. 19. C-15 Proclamation #16-14 National School Nurse Day May 11, 2016Attachment: 16-14 Proclamation Natl School Nurse Day.pdf 20. C-16 Agreement with Safe and Civil Schools to provide Foundations Schoolwide Behavior Management Training September 28-29, 2016 and February 1-2, 2017Attachment: 2016-2017 Safe and Civil Schools Agreement.pdf 21. C-17 K-12 Academic Support Services - Student TravelAttachment: April 2016 - Student Travel.pdf 22. C-18 Approve Consultant Agreement with Parrish and Associates, Inc.Attachment: Number Talks Consultant Agreement 6.21.16.pdf 23. C-19 Request Approval of Contract with Code.orgAttachment: Agreement with Code.Org.pdf 24. C-20 Request Approval of Purchase Order for Contracted Services from Discovery EducationAttachment: 1.pdf Attachment: 2.pdf Attachment: 3.pdf Attachment: 4.pdf 25. C-21 Request Approval of Purchase Order for Contracted Services from Carnegie LearningAttachment: 1.pdf Attachment: 2.pdf Attachment: 3.pdf 26. C-22 Agreement with Family Support Services of North Florida, Inc. for SEDNET, May 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017.Attachment: Family Support Services of North Florida SEDNET..pdf Business Affairs
27. C-23 Monthly Property Report - March, 2016 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-March, 2016.pdf 28. C-24 Monthly Property Report - March, 2016 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-March, 2016.pdf 29. C-25 Monthly Property Report - March, 2016 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-March, 2016.pdf 30. C-26 Monthly Property Report - March, 2016 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-March, 2016.pdf 31. C-27 Deletion of Certain Items Report - April, 2016Attachment: Deletion Report-April, 2016.pdf Attachment: Deletion Report (Attachment)-April, 16.pdf 32. C-28 Budget Amendments for the Month of March 2016Attachment: March 2016 Board Impact Stmt.pdf Attachment: March 2016 Board BA.pdf 33. C-29 Warrants and Vouchers for March 2016Attachment: WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS MARCH 2016.pdf 34. C-30 Monthly Financial Report for March, 2016Attachment: March FS.pdf Attachment: 2016 School Food Service.pdf Attachment: 2016 Capital Projects.pdf 35. C-31 Agreement between the School Board of Clay County and Risk Consulting Services, Inc. to perform the Actuarial study of our Workers' Compensation, Automobile and General Liability Self-Insurance Claims FundAttachment: Actuarial Analysis Email March 17, 2016 Board Mtg.pdf 36. C-33 Bids to Be Awarded April 2016 37. C-34 Proclamation #16-15 School Nutrition Employee Week, May 2-6, 2016Attachment: 16-15 School Nutrition Employee Week 2016.pdf Support Services
38. C-35 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: Contractor List 4,21,16.pdf 39. C-36 OakLeaf Junior High School Locker Room Renovation Contract AwardAttachment: Bid Tab OLJ Locker Rm Reno.pdf 40. C-37 Clay Hill Elementary School Fire Alarm ReplacementAttachment: CHE Bid Tab.pdf 41. C-38 Current and Projected Career and Adult Education Program/Facility Needs (DVE Form 768)Attachment: DVE From 768.pdf
Adoption of Consent Agenda42. Adoption of Consent Agenda Minutes: Prior to adoption of the Consent agenda, the following speakers made comments about Items C-6 and C-7 pertaining to ratification of the collective bargaining agreements: Keith Nicholas, Rebecca Smith, Teresa Dixon, Trudi Lawless, and Victoria Kidwell.
Chairman McKinnon called attention to the following proclamations on the Consent agenda and they were officially read into the record:
C-9B - Proclamation #16-16, Administrative Professionals Week (April 24-30) and Administrative Professionals Day (April 2, 2016);
C-9C - Proclamation #16-17, Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2-6) and Teacher Appreciation Day (May 3, 2016);
C-15 - Proclamation #16-14, National School Nurse Day (May 11, 2016);
C-34 - Proclamation #16-15, School Nutrition Employee Week (May 2-6, 2016).
Motions: | Motion to approve the Consent agenda with the exception of C-32 which was pulled to Discussion. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Motion Minutes: Following approval of the Consent agenda, both CCEA and CESPA union presidents came forward for the ratification of the collective bargaining agreements and official signing of the Term of Agreements.
Recognitions and Awards43. Recognition of District Art and Essay WinnersAttachment: 4-21-16 Art and Essay Contest Winners.pdf Minutes: Student winners were recognized by Dr. Suzanne Herndon, Supervisor of Reading/Library Media. See attached list for student names. 44. Recognition of District and State Science Fair WinnersAttachment: 2016 Science Fair Awards.pdf Minutes: Nancy Watson, the district's Science Fair Coordinator, recognized students receiving awards. See attached list of student names. She thanked the Rotary Clubs and business partners for supporting the Science Fair. 45. Recognize Pauline Jackson, Northeast Florida's School Psychologist of the Year Minutes: Pauline Jackson was recognized for her selection as the School Psychologist of the Year by the Northeast Florida Association of School Psychologists. She is known for her work advocating for the mental health and well-being of children.
Presenters46. Presentation about SDCC School LibrariesAttachment: 4-21-16 School Library Presentation .pdf Minutes: Karen Robinson, Instructional Media Specialist, gave a brief presentation on the district's Library Media Program. The district celebrated the month of April as School Library Month. 47. Presentation: St. Johns River State Collegiate High School at Orange Park High Minutes: Mike Wingate, Director of K-12 Curriculum, together with Dr. Melanie Brown from St. Johns River State College, explained how the new collegiate model will work beginning in the fall at Orange Park High School. Ninth grade students will have the opportunity beginning in 9th grade to work towards their AA degree. They will graduate with both a high school diploma and an Associates Degree.
48. Presentation on Instructional Materials Adoption ProcessAttachment: 4-21-16 Board Presentation Instructional Materials.pdf Minutes: Kathy Schofield, Supervisor of STEM, reviewed the Instructional Materials Adoption process.
The processes are delineated through Legislation and the cycle is typically 5 years. New legislation is moving districts' focus to digital textbooks. Board questions and discussion followed the presentation. Scheduled Citizen Requests (There were none) Discussion AgendaSuperintendent
49. D-1 Superintendent's Update Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant called attention to a Legislative appropriation the school district received in the amount of $1 Million for the Academies of Clay. The one-time fixed Capital Outlay dollars will be used to enhance the Academies with much needed equipment. An additional recurring appropriation was received for our Military Connected Student Program for Clay's non-taxed property at Camp Blanding.
Diane Kornegay, Deputy Superintendent, introduced Carol Ann Freehofer who serves on the District Advisory Council. Mrs. Freehofer gave a brief update of the committee's meetings.
Human Resources
50. D-2 Human Resources - Special Action A Minutes: There were none.
Business Affairs
51. D-3 Fiscal Year Audit 2014-2015Attachment: State of Florida Auditor General's Report No.2016-157.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to accept the Audit. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | Second: Elizabeth Condon | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
52. C-32 Approve Agreement with Wilson Education Center (Pulled by Mrs. Kerekes)Attachment: Wilson Education Center Contract April 2016.pdf Minutes: At the request of Mrs. Kerekes, Dr. Susan Legutko, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, explained how this Agreement will work to bring revenue to Clay County at no cost to the school district with minimal work required of district staff.
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Support Services
53. Public Hearing for Items D-4 through D-9 Minutes: Rather than open and close multiple public hearings, Chairman McKinnon announced that she would open one public hearing to hear all public comments on the six items below pertaining to attendance boundary changes.
Chairman McKinnon then opened the public hearing. The following individuals came forward to speak: Renna Lee Paiva and Keith Nichols.
Being no other public comments, the public hearing was closed.
54. D-4 Public Hearing to approve, as advertised, the attendance boundary for Plantation Oaks Elementary and OakLeaf Village Elementary SchoolsAttachment: Maps POE & OVE.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | Second: Janice Kerekes | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
55. D-5 Public Hearing to approve, as advertised, Reclassify Argyle Elementary School from a Pre-K to 5th Grade to a Pre-K to 6th GradeAttachment: Maps Reclassify AES PK-6.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Elizabeth Condon | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
56. D-6 Public Hearing to approve, as advertised, the attendance boundary for RideOut Elementary, Doctors Inlet Elementary, Paterson Elementary, Charles E. Bennett Elementary and Lake Asbury Elementary SchoolsAttachment: Maps ROE, DIS, PES, CEB LAE.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Elizabeth Condon | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
57. D-7 Public Hearing to approve, as advertised, the attendance boundary for Plantation Oaks Elementary and Tynes Elementary SchoolsAttachment: Maps POE & TES.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Janice Kerekes | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
58. D-8 Public Hearing to approve, as advertised, the attendance boundary for Green Cove Springs Junior High, Wilkinson Junior High and Lake Asbury Junior High SchoolsAttachment: Maps GCJ, WJH, LAJ.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | Second: Janice Kerekes | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
59. D-9 Public Hearing to approve, as advertised, the attendance boundary for Clay High and Middleburg High SchoolsAttachment: Maps CHS & MHS.pdf Minutes:
Motions: | Motion to Approve | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Elizabeth Condon | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Presentations from the Audience60. Public Comments Minutes: Barbara McDermott - instructional devices and technology; Liz Crane - teacher appreciation; Fred Gottshalk - History/Christianity; Renna Lee Paiva - morale and proactive rezoning; Laura Mayberry - state mandated tests; Michelle Roberts - social media comments.
Superintendent's Requests61. Comments Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant made brief comments about the closing of the school year.
School Board's Requests62. Comments Minutes: School board members made general comments about various topics.
Attorney's Requests63. Comments Minutes: Mr. Sikes requested an Executive Session be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. in the district Accounts Payable conference room to discuss pending litigation. The meeting should last approximately 30 minutes and the following people would need to be in attendance:
Superintendent Charlie Van Zant, Deputy Superintendent Diane Kornegay, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Susan Legutko, School Board Members, Board Attorney Dan Sikes, and Attorneys Eric Holshouser and Sam Garrison with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney.
Adjournment (9:35 p.m.) |