July 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 AgendaSuperintendent
2. C-1 Minutes of Special Meeting-06/09/12, Workshop-Special Meeting-06/19/12 and Disciplinary Hearings and Regular Meeting-06/21/12Attachment: MinsSpecMtg-06-09-12.pdf Attachment: MinsWorkshopSpecMtg-06-19-12.pdf Attachment: MinsStuDispHrgs-06-21-12.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: MinsRegMtg-06-21-12.pdf School Board Attorney
3. C-2 Settlement of Personal Injury Claim of Derek Buben Deputy Superintendent
4. C-3 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013Attachment: Allocation Summary - Backup July 19, 2012.pdf Human Resources
5. C-4 Personnel Consent AgendaAttachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 07-19-12.pdf 6. C-5 Resolution for District Participation in Crown Consortium for 2012-2013Attachment: Crown Consortium Resolution 2012-2013.pdf 7. C-6 Affiliation Agreement between the School District of Clay County and University of Southern California for placement of college studentsAttachment: Southern California Agreement 07-19-12.pdf 8. C-7 Revised School-Based Administrator Appraisal InstrumentAttachment: Sch-Based Admin Eval 07-19-12.pdf Instruction
9. C-9 Art Enrichment ContractAttachment: Art Enrichment Contract 2012 2013.pdf 10. C-10 Young Rembrandts ContractAttachment: Young Rembrants Contract 2012 2013.pdf 11. C-11 Title I SES Contract - 2012-2013Attachment: 2012-2013 SES Revised Contract Final.pdf 12. C-12 Student TravelAttachment: July 2012 - Student Travel.pdf 13. C-13 Agreement between SBCC & Department of Military Affairs, FLAttachment: AgreementDeptMilAff,FL.pdf 14. C-14 Consultant fee for Donna Whyte and Julie TeagueAttachment: 2012-13 MRE DonnaWhyteConsultantAgreement.pdf Attachment: VitaDonnaWhyte.pdf Attachment: VitaJulieTeague.pdf 15. C-15 Advertise Student Progression Plan 2012-13Attachment: StuProgressionPlan 2012-13.pdf 16. C-16 Advertise 2012-2013 Admissions and Placement ManualAttachment: A and P Cover and Table of Contents.pdf 17. C-17 IDEA Grant Part B and Part B PreschoolAttachment: IDEA Grant Executive Summaries 2012-2013.pdf Attachment: IDEA Grant Budget Summaries 2012-2013.pdf 18. C-18 National Deaf Academy AgreementAttachment: National Deaf Academy Agreement 12 13.pdf 19. C-19 R.I.S.E. ContractAttachment: Resolutions in Special Education (RISE)12 13.pdf 20. C-20 Continue Contract with Lutheran Services Florida for 2012-2013Attachment: LutheranSvcsofFLContract.pdf 21. C-21 Memorandum of Agreement between the School Board of Clay County and the Clay County Health DepartmentAttachment: CCHD MOA 12-13.pdf 22. C-22 Contracts between the School Board of Clay County and School Psychologist InternsAttachment: Psychologist Intern Cepeda.pdf Attachment: Psychologist Intern Mosier.pdf 23. C-23 Clay County School Health Services ManualAttachment: Additions-Deletions to School Health Manual-07 07 2012.pdf Attachment: Chapter 1 INTRO - 06 2012.pdf Attachment: Chapter 2 OVERVIEW - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 3 RECORD KEEPING - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 4 SCREENING - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 5 MEDICATIONS - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 6 COMM DISEASE - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 7 Part 1 MED CONDITIONS - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 7 Part 2 MED CONDITIONS - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 7 Part 3 MED CONDITIONS - 06.pdf Attachment: Chapter 8 MED COMPLEX - 06.pdf 24. C-24 Consultant Fee for Angela Schroden and Stephanie Harvey, Stephanie Harvey ConsultingAttachment: VitaAngelaShroden.pdf Attachment: VitaStephanieHarvey.pdf Attachment: 2012-13 WES StephanieHarveyAgreement.pdf Business Affairs
25. C-25 Monthly Property Report - June, 2012 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-June, 12.pdf 26. C-26 Monthly Property Report - June, 2012 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-June, 12.pdf 27. C-27 Monthly Property Report - June, 2012 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-June, 12.pdf 28. C-28 Monthly Property Report - June, 2012 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-June, 12.pdf 29. C-29 Deletion of Certain Items Report - July, 2012Attachment: Deletion Report-July, 12.pdf 30. C-30 Warrants and Vouchers for June, 2012Attachment: Warrants & Vouchers, June, 2012.pdf Support Services
31. C-31 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: Contractor List 7,19,12.pdf 32. C-32 Substantial Completion of Orange Park High School Renovation/Remodel West Campus – Phase IAttachment: OPHS West Campus Ph I Substantial Completion.pdf 33. C-33 Additive Change Order #2 for Middleburg High School Re-Pipe Kitchen Water and SewerAttachment: CO 2 MBHS Re-Pipe Kitchen Water & Sewer.pdf 34. C-34 Additive Change Order #7 for Orange Park High School Renovate/Remodel West CampusAttachment: CO 7 OPHS Renovate.Remodel West Campus.pdf Adoption of Consent Agenda35. Adoption of all remaining Consent Items Minutes:
Motions: | Approve Consent Items as presented, with the exception of those moved to Discussion. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
Motion Minutes: Item C-8 Clay County School District Reading Plan was pulled to Discussion by Mr. Frank Farrell.
Recognitions and Awards36. Perfect Attendance - 1 Student Minutes: Colton Reese Hawkinson, Fleming Island Elementary, was recognized for Perfect Attendance grades K-6.
37. Recognize 2011-2012 RetireesAttachment: RetireeRecognition2011-2012.pdf Minutes: 2011-2012 Retirees were recognized for their service to the School District of Clay County by Linda Lancaster, Director of Support Personnel. See attached list. Scheduled Citizen Requests (None) Presenters (None) Discussion AgendaHuman Resources
38. Human Resources - Special Actions Minutes: There were none.
Instruction
39. C-8 (Farrell) Clay County School District Reading Plan 2012-2013Attachment: JRF Intensive Reading Placement Chart.pdf Attachment: Chart D2 - Assessment-Curriculum Decision Tree (3rd-6th grades).pdf Attachment: Chart G - Middle School Assessment-Curriculum Decision Tree updated 5-13-11.pdf Attachment: Clay County K-2 Decision Tree (kindergarten-2nd grades) Revised 4 2012.pdf Attachment: Data Driven Coaching Flow Chart.pdf Attachment: High School Assessment-Curriculum Decision Tree updated 6-1-12 (2).pdf Attachment: Reading Plan 2012-2013.pdf Minutes: At Mr. Farrell's request, Dr. Suzanne Herndon, Supervisor of Reading, Language Arts, Response to Intervention and VPK, provided a powerpoint presentation on the Reading Plan.
Motions: | Approve the reading plan as submitted. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
Business Affairs
40. Review 2011-2012 Final Estimated Budget Minutes: With this being Dr. Copeland's last budget meeting, due to retirement, Superintendent Wortham recognized his contribution to the School District of Clay County and the Business Affairs Division.
Dr. Copeland reviewed the final estimated budget revenue and expenditures. The ending fund balance was $13,920,318 or 5.51%.
41. Review 2012-2013 Tentative Budget for all Funds Minutes: Dr. Copeland provided a review of the tentative budget for 2012-2013 for all funds, covered the TRIM guidelines and reminded the Board that the quarter mill levy will expire during the 2012-2013 school year.
Mrs. Glover, Director of FNS, advised that due to federal legislation school lunch prices will be increased this year: Breakfast - $1.25, Elementary - $1.75 and Secondary to $2.10.
42. Review Tentative 2012/13-2016/17 Educational Facilities Plan Attachment: Tentative Educational Facilities Plan.pdf Minutes: Jim Connell, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services, provided an overview of the Educational Facilities Plan. There have been no significant changes in the plan. Once again, there will be no PECO funding for construction or maintenance. 43. Advertisement for the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget and Millages Minutes: Dr. Copeland requested the Board approve the quarter mill levy for 2012-2013. The Board agreed with a 5-0 vote.
Motions: | Approve advertisement for the 2012-2013 Tentative Budget and Millages as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Frank Farrell | Second: Charles Van Zant, Jr. | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
Motions: | Approve the quarter mill levy for 2012-2013 school year requiring a Super Majority vote of the School Board. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
Scheduled Citizen Item
44. In God We Trust added to the Clay County District Seal Minutes: Sylvia Croft commented on this item.
Mr. Farrell provided a sample format for inclusion of In God We Trust in the District Seal, and for possible display in schools. A brief discussion followed. Superintendent Wortham reminded the Board that a plaque with In God We Trust is currently in every school in the district. These plaques were provided by a private citizen several years ago.
Motions: | Approve the addition of In God We Trust to the Clay County School District seal. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Frank Farrell | Second: Janice Kerekes | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
Presentations from the Audience (None) Superintendent's Requests45. Comments Minutes: Superintendent Wortham complimented the Adult Education Graduation that was held July 18th. The Superintendent also commented that school grades continue to be excellent.
School Board's Requests46. Comments Minutes: Board members congratulated the schools on their FCAT scores. Mrs. Kerekes requested the August Board meeting be changed to Tuesday, August 21st. Dr. Copeland reminded the Board of the budget review and public hearing on Monday, July 30th at 5:15 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center.
Motions: | Change the August Board meeting to Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Teacher Training Center at Fleming Island High School. | - 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 |
Attorney's Requests (None) Adjournment (9:55 p.m.) |