March 15, 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 Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on February 16, 2012Attachment: MinsStuDispHrg-021612.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: MinsRegMtg-021612.pdf 3. C-2 Clay County Agricultural Fair Resolution - 2012Attachment: CCFairResolution-2012.pdf School Board Attorney
4. C-3 Settlement of Personal Injury Claims of Brandon Beckworth 5. C-4 District Affiliation Agreement with Webster UniversityAttachment: WebsterUnivAgreement.pdf Deputy Superintendent
6. C-5 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2011-2012Attachment: Allocation Summary - Backup March 15, 2012.pdf 7. C-6 Proposed Calendars for 2012-2013Attachment: Calendar2 - Adult Education Student 2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendar - Employee Work 2012-2013 Final.pdf 8. C-8 Safety and Education Articulation Agreement 2011-2012Attachment: SafetyandEducArticAgreement 2011-2012.pdf Human Resources
9. C-9 Personnel Consent AgendaAttachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 03-15-12.pdf 10. C-10 Appointment of Clay County School Board's CCEA and CESPA Bargaining Team Members for 2012-2013 11. C-11 Proclaim April 22-28, 2012, as Administrative Professionals Week, and Wednesday, April 25, 2012, as Administrative Professionals Day in Clay CountyAttachment: Admin Prof Day 2012.pdf 12. C-12 Proclaim May 7-11, 2012, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Clay County, and Tuesday, May 8, 2012, as National Teacher DayAttachment: Natl Teacher Day 2012.pdf Instruction
13. C-13 Co-Enrollee list for February 2012Attachment: Co-Enrollee list for February 2012.pdf (Confidential Item) 14. C-14 Contract with The Leadership and Learning Center for Leaders Development Leaders SeminarAttachment: Client Contract 32411 JSM.pdf 15. C-15 Consultant Fee for Angela Schroden, Stephanie Harvey ConsultingAttachment: StephanieHarveyVita.pdf Attachment: StephanieHarveyConsultantAgreementLetterOfIntent.pdf 16. C-16 Student TravelAttachment: March, 2012.pdf 17. C-17 Quarterly Log of Student TravelAttachment: BOARD BACKUP-QUARTERLY LOG JANUARY, 2012-MARCH, 2012.pdf 18. C-18 MAC contract with School Board of Seminole County for school year 2012-2013.Attachment: Seminole County MAC contract 12 13.pdf 19. C-19 Bureau of Education and Research Agreement for Services Attachment: Bureau of Education and Research agreement.pdf 20. C-20 Bannerman Learning Center Placements in Lieu of Expulsion and ESE Alternative School UpdateAttachment: BLC placements.pdf Business Affairs
21. C-21 Writeoff Non-Sufficient Funds Checks at Schools 22. C-22 Warrants and Vouchers for February, 2012Attachment: Warrants & Vouchers, February, 2012.pdf 23. C-23 Bid to Be Awarded March 2012 24. C-24 Agreement between School Board and Sheriff’s Office for Security ServicesAttachment: 3_15_2012 Sheriff Agreement.pdf 25. C-25 Monthly Property Report - February, 2012 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-February, 12.pdf 26. C-26 Monthly Property Report - February, 2012 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-February, 12.pdf 27. C-27 Monthly Propety Report - February, 2012 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-February, 12.pdf 28. C-28 Monthly Property Report - February, 2012 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-February, 12.pdf 29. C-29 Deletion of Certain Items Report - March, 2012Attachment: Deletion Report-March, 12.pdf Attachment: Deletion Report-(Attachments), March, 12.pdf 30. C-30 Payroll Calendars for School Year 2012-2013Attachment: Calendar10-Month_Employees_2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendar11-Month_Employees_2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendar12-Month_Employees_2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendar_Florida_Youth_Challenge_Academy_2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendar_Substitute_Teachers_Part-Time_Support_and_Temp._Adult_Labor_2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendars_9-Month_Bus_Drivers_Employees_2012-2013.pdf Attachment: Calendars_9-Month_Employees_2012-2013.pdf 31. C-31 Budget Amendments for the Month of February, 2012Attachment: AGENDA-impact stmt.pdf Attachment: Feb. 2012 Budget Amendments.pdf Support Services
32. C-32 Final Completion of Middleburg Elementary School Building 1 RemodelAttachment: MBE Building 1 Remodel Final Completion.pdf 33. C-33 Charles E. Bennett Elementary School Re-Pipe Kitchen Water and Sewer Contract AwardAttachment: CEB Kitchen Repiping Final Bid Tab.pdf 34. C-34 Middleburg High School Re-Pipe Kitchen Water and Sewer Contract AwardAttachment: MBHS Kitchen Repiping Final Bid Tab.pdf 35. C-35 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: contractor list, 3,15,12.pdf 36. C-36 Annual Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) CertificationAttachment: FISH Certification - 2012.pdf 37. C-37 Schematic/Preliminary/Final (Phase I, II & III) Plans and Specifications for Green Cove Springs Junior High School Fire Alarm Replacement
Adoption of Consent Agenda38. Adoption of all remaining Consent Items Minutes: The minutes show Discussion item #43 Public Hearing - Amendments to School Board Policy 6GX-10-1.02 - The District School Board, was withdrawn from the agenda.
Motions: | Approve the Consent Items as presented, with the exception of C-7 which was moved to Discussion. | - 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 |
Recognitions and Awards39. E. William Nash, Jr., Community Partner of the Year Award - 2011 (YMCA) Minutes: Chairman John Mahoney, Clay County YMCA Board, presented the Clay County School District the Community Partner of the Year Award - 2011, for their successful 28 year relationship with the YMCA. Other YMCA Board members present were: Dorothy Slama, Jarad Brown, Willie Dees, Ray Avery and Chris Chambless. Tony Knott and Wendell Davis were not present.
40. Proclaim April as "School Library Month"Attachment: Proclamation.pdf Minutes: A brief history of "School Library" recognition was provided by Karen Robinson, Instructional Media Services Specialist. Mrs. Robinson also encouraged the Board to visit the school libraries. Presenters (None) Discussion AgendaSchool Board Members
41. School Board Policy (J. Kerekes) Minutes: Mrs. Kerekes reviewed the language of School Board Policy 5.02 regarding travel expenses. Mr. Van Zant read a letter into the record. Mr. Pfenning spoke to this item. There was no action taken.
42. Facilities Use Agreement (C. Van Zant, Jr.) Minutes: Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, reviewed and clarified several points from the March 1, 2012 Board Workshop and provided proposals for changes to the current Facilities Use Agreement. A brief discussion followed. No action was taken.
School Board Attorney
43. Public Hearing - Amendments to School Board Policy 6GX-10-1.02 - The District School BoardAttachment: CCSBPolicy1.02Amendment(2).pdf Minutes: Deputy Superintendent
44. Proposed Staff Allocations for 2012-2013Attachment: 2012-2013 Proposed Allocations (2).pdf Minutes: Denise Adams, Deputy Superintendent, commented on proposed allocations overall and explained some of the changes to allocations for 2012-2013. Discussion followed.
Motions: | Approve the allocation package as presented. | - 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 |
45. C-7 Proposed Fee Schedule (Van Zant)Attachment: Fee Schedule revised.pdf Minutes: Denise Adams clarified for the Board, the changes to the proposed fee schedule. Stanley Pfenning spoke to this item.
Motions: | Approve the new fee schedule. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Charles Van Zant, Jr. | Second: Frank Farrell | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
Human Resources
46. Human Resources - Special Actions Minutes: There were none.
Business Affairs
47. Monthly Financial Report for February, 2012Attachment: PAGE 1 MONTHLY FIN-Sum Cash.pdf Attachment: PAGE 2 MONTHLY FIN-GREV.pdf Attachment: PAGE 3 MONTHLY FIN-GREXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 4 MONTHLY FIN-DSREVEXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 5 MONTHLY FIN Capital Projects.pdf Attachment: PAGE 6 MONTHLY FIN Capital Projects By Project.pdf Attachment: PAGE 7 MONTHLY FIN-FOOD SERVICE.pdf Attachment: PAGE 8 MONTHLY FIN-SPREV42X.pdf Attachment: PAGE 9 MONTHLY FIN - ARRA-SPREV43X.pdf Attachment: PAGE 10 MONTHLY FIN-INSURANCE.pdf Minutes: Dr. George Copeland, Asst. Supt. for Business Affairs, gave a brief update on the overall financial standing and Mr. Jim Connell provided information on the current status of the Enhanced Classroom initiative.
Motions: | Approve Monthly Financial Report for February, 2012, as presented. | - 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 |
48. Group Insurance Rates for Plan A and Plan BAttachment: 2012-13 SDCC Insurance Commitee_02 29 12_FINAL.pdf Minutes: Charlene Calise, Diana Makarsky-Hixson, Steve Richards and Sheila Gann, on behalf of Randy Hall, spoke to this item.
Dr. Copeland commented on the insurance committee recommendation. Ann Gebhard, Aon Representative, was present and provided additional information on insurance trends and federal mandates.
Motions: | Approve the Committee's recommendations as presented. | - 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 |
49. Review TRIM and Budget Calendars Minutes: Dr. George Copeland reviewed the TRIM and budget calendar guidelines, meeting dates and locations for 2012-2013, with the Board members. No action was taken.
50. Review 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Audit Conducted by Purvis, Gray & CompanyAttachment: Audit Report of District School Board of Clay County.pdf Minutes: Dr. Copeland reviewed the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year Audit and fielded questions from the Board.
Motions: | Approval of the audit report, as presented. | - 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 |
Scheduled Citizen Requests51. A More Open and Transparent Clay County School Board - Stanley Pfenning Minutes: Stanley Pfenning spoke on his agenda item -"A More Open and Transparent School Board".
52. Relationship of Board to Citizens of Clay County - James Studdard Minutes: Speakers: Marjorie Caouette, Stacy Wall and Ben Owens
Mr. James Studdard spoke on his agenda item - Relationship of Board to Citizens of Clay County
The record shows that Lisa Graham, Board Member - District 5, left the meeting during the presentation.
Presentations from the Audience (None) Superintendent Requests53. Comments Minutes: Supt. Wortham reminded the Board that members of senior staff will be attending the Regional Legislative Review Workshop in Lake City on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Also, the FRS 3% contribution has been ruled unconstitutional. Nothing has been changed in regard to reimbursement to employees.
Spring break is next week March 19th through March 23rd.
School Board's Requests54. Comments Minutes: Frank Farrell announced that the Scholarship Committee of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce has awarded five-$1000 and five-$500 scholarships as follows: Fleming Island High - four-$1000, Orange Park High - one-$1000, Middleburg High - one-$500, Ridgeview High - one-$500, and Keystone Heights High - three-$500.
Carol Studdard reminded the Board that Thursday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. is the formal dedication of "Somer's Park" in remembrance of Somer Thompson.
Attorney's Requests (None) Adjournment (10:45 p.m.) |