March 18, 2010 Regular Meeting
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order (7:00 p.m.)1. Attendance Minutes: Present: Carol Studdard, District No. 2; Charles Van Zant, Jr., District No. 3; Frank Farrell, District No. 4 and Lisa Graham, District No. 5. Superintendent Ben Wortham was also present.
Carol Vallencourt, District No. 1, was not present due to illness.
Consent AgendaSuperintendent
2. C-1 Minutes of Special Meeting on 02/11/10, Student Disciplinary Hearings & Regular Meeting on 02/18/2010Attachment: Minutes - Spec Mtg 02-11-10.pdf Attachment: Disciplinary Hearings- 02-18-2010.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: Minutes - Reg Mtg 02-18-10.pdf 3. C-2 Clay County Agricultural Fair Resolution - 2010Attachment: Clay County Fair Resolution - 2010.pdf Deputy Superintendent
4. C-4 Proposed Staff Allocation Changes for 2009-2010 & 2010-2011Attachment: Allocation Summary - Current Backup March 18, 2010.xls.pdf 5. C-5 Donation of two (2) buses to Florida National Guard for use at Florida Youth Challenge AcademyAttachment: FYCA Bus Agreement 2010.pdf 6. C-6 Fuel Purchase Agreement between the Clay County School Board and the Clay County Board of CommissionersAttachment: CCSB agreement with BCC.pdf Human Resources
7. C-7 Personnel Consent AgendaAttachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 3-18-10.pdf 8. C-9 Proclaim May 4, 2010, as National Teacher Day in Clay County and recognize the first full week in May as Teacher Appreciation Week 9. C-10 Proclaim April 18-24, 2010, as Administrative Professionals Week, and Wednesday, April 21, 2010, as Administrative Professionals Day in Clay County Instruction
10. C-11 Co-Enrollee list for February 2010Attachment: Co-Enrollees for February, 2010.pdf (Confidential Item) 11. C-12 Professional Development System and 2010-2015 Master Inservice PlanAttachment: 2010 PD System.pdf Attachment: MIP 2010-2015_1-25-2010.pdf 12. C-13 Student TravelAttachment: Student Travel-March, 2010.pdf Attachment: Student Travel-March, 2010 Addition.pdf 13. C-14 Quarterly Log of Student TravelAttachment: BOARD BACKUP-QUARTERLY LOG January-March, 2010.pdf 14. C-15 Grant(s) ApprovalAttachment: March Grant Review 2010.pdf 15. C-16 Bannerman Learning Center Placement in Lieu of Expulsion and ESE Alternative School UpdateAttachment: BLC placements.pdf 16. C-17 Special Pupil Requests - 2010-2011; 2010/11 Non-Resident Admissions Guidelines - 2010-2011Attachment: 2010-2011 SPR MEMORANDUM.pdf 17. C-18 Out of State/Overnight Travel for 4 teachers to University of South CarolinaAttachment: PLTW.pdf 18. C-19 Advertise Amendment to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-4.12 i, Health and SafetyAttachment: Policy Amend 4.12 i. Health and Safety.pdf 19. C-20 Clinical Education Agreement between Shands Teaching Hospital Starke and Keystone Heights High SchoolAttachment: Keystone Heights Jr-Sr High School revised kec 30210.pdf Business Affairs
20. C-21 Warrants & Vouchers for FEBRUARY, 2010Attachment: Warrants and Vouchers February 2010.pdf 21. C-22 Monthly Property Report - February, 2010 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-February, 10.pdf 22. C-23 Monthly Property Report - February, 2010 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-February, 10.pdf 23. C-24 Monthly Property Report - February, 2010 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-February,10.pdf 24. C-26 Monthly Property Report - February, 2010 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-February, 10.pdf 25. C-27 Deletion of Certain Items Report - March, 2010Attachment: Deletion Report-March, 10.pdf 26. C-28 Budget Amendments for the Month of February, 2010Attachment: budget cover sheet_impact stmt_.pdf Attachment: General Fund Revenue.pdf Attachment: General Fund Appropriations.pdf Attachment: Debt Service Funds.pdf Attachment: Capital Projects Funds.pdf Attachment: Special Revenue Funds - Food Service.pdf Attachment: Special Revenue - Other.pdf Attachment: State Fiscal Stabilization Funds.pdf Attachment: ARRA FUNDS.pdf Attachment: Internal Service Funds.pdf 27. C-29 Write off Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Checks at MHS, RVE, OLJH, LAJH, and MBE 28. C-30 RFP to Be Awarded March 2010Attachment: RFP Web Enrollment.pdf Attachment: RFP Addendum.pdf 29. C-31 Payroll Calendars for School Year 2010-2011Attachment: Payroll Calendars 10-1120100302173214858.pdf Support Services
30. C-32 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: Contractor List March.pdf 31. C-33 Annual Florida Inventory of School Houses (FISH) CertificationAttachment: FISH Certification.pdf 32. C-34 Lakeside Junior High School Building 5 Air Conditioner Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: LJH HVAC Bid Tab.pdf 33. C-35 S. Bryan Jennings Elementary School Buildings 4-9 Re-Roof Contract AwardAttachment: SBJ Reroof Bid Tab.pdf 34. C-36 Tynes Elementary School Building 2 HVAC Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: Bid Tab TES HVAC Replacement.pdf 35. C-37 Clay Hill Elementary School Building 2 HVAC Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: Bid Tab CHE HVAC Replacement.pdf 36. C-38 Clay High School Building 5 HVAC Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: Bid Tab CHS HVAC Replacement.pdf 37. C-39 Ridgeview Elementary School Building 1 HVAC Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: Bid Tab RVE HVAC Replacement.pdf 38. C-40 Clay High School Buildings 1, 2, and 3 Electric Panels Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: CHS Bldgs 1,2,3 Electric Panels Replacement.pdf 39. C-41 Clay High School Building 1 Duct Board Replacement (Phase IV) Contract AwardAttachment: CHS Bldg 1 Duct Board Replacement.pdf 40. C-42 Final (Phase III) Plans and Specifications for Middleburg High School Lighting and Ceiling Replacement 41. C-43 Schematic/Preliminary (Phase I & II) Plans and Specifications for Keystone Heights Elementary School New Administration Building
Adoption of Consent Agenda42. Adoption of all remaining Consent Items
Motions: | Approve Consent Items as presented, with the exception of C-3, C-8 and C-25 which were moved to Discussion. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Charlie VanZant | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye |
Recognitions and Awards Scheduled Citizen Requests Presenters Discussion AgendaSchool Board Attorney
43. C-3 (Studdard) Advertise Amendments to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-4.06 I. Student AssignmentsAttachment: Policy Amend 4.06 I. Student Assignment.pdf Minutes: Mr. Bickner addressed and explained the purpose of this policy change. The following statement will be added, "This paragraph does not apply to requests for special pupil assignment made by the student, parent or guardian."
Motions: | Approve amendments to policy 4.01 I. as submitted. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Charlie VanZant | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye |
Human Resources
44. C-8 (Van Zant) Appointment of Clay County School Board's CCEA and CESPA Bargaining Team Members for 2010-2011 Minutes: Mr. Van Zant requested having workshops between each Board meeting for the rest of this year and possibly into the next year, with the first meeting being only to identify all the major components of the budget. The Superintendent gave a brief overview of the budgeting process and time line. It was decided that a date for the first workshop would be established at the May Board meeting.
Motions: | Approve the bargaining team members for 2010-2011 as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Charlie VanZant | Second: Frank Farrell | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye |
45. Human Resources - Special Action "A"Attachment: HR Special Action A 3-18-10.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Charlie VanZant | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye |
46. Human Resources - Special Action "B"Attachment: HR Special Action B 3-18-10.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Charlie VanZant | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye |
47. Human Resources - Special Action "C"Attachment: HR Special Action C - 3-18-10.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Carol Studdard | Second: Charlie VanZant | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye |
Business Affairs
48. C-25 (Farrell) Monthly Financial Report for February, 2010Attachment: PAGE 1 MONTH FIN-Sum Cash-Feb,2010.pdf Attachment: PAGE 2 MONTH FIN GREV.pdf Attachment: PAGE 3 MONTH FIN Feb,2010-GREXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 4 MONTH FIN Feb,2010-DSREVEXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 5 Capital Projects Feb,2010.pdf Attachment: PAGE 6 Capital Projects By Project Feb,2010.pdf Attachment: PAGE 7 MONTH FIN Feb, 2010-CAP PROJ FUNDS.pdf Attachment: PAGE 8 MONTH FIN Feb, 2010-FOOD SERVICE.pdf Attachment: PAGE 9 MONTH FIN Feb, 2010-SPREV42X.pdf Attachment: PAGE 10 MONTH FIN Feb, 2010- ARRA-SPREV43X.pdf Attachment: PAGE 11 MONTH FIN Feb, 2010-INSURANCE.pdf Minutes: Mr. Farrell inquired about information on the School Board's investments and the latest on our fund balance. Dr. Copeland indicated we should soon receive information from the Florida Education Investment Trust Fund as to when school districts can use their services. The fund balance continues to decline due to additional payroll costs. Dr. Copeland also stated that the health insurance increase could be a challenge for us this year.
Motions: | Approve monthly financial report for February, 2010, as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Frank Farrell | Second: Carol Studdard | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Carol Vallencourt | - Not Present | Charlie VanZant | - Aye |
Presentations from the Audience49. Speakers Minutes: Beth Capps requested an approval of a previously denied Fleming Island High NJROTC field trip.
Superintendent Wortham provided information and procedures for approving out-of-state field trips. Although the trip did not meet the guidelines, the decision was reversed to allow the field trip.
Eric Seagren publicly thanked the Superintendent for allowing the trip to take place.
Theresa Hankel and Liz Crane spoke in opposition of S.B. 6 - Teacher Quality
Superintendent Requests50. Community in Schools Minutes: Superintendent Wortham referenced a packet he had provided to the Board earlier on the "Community in Schools Program." The Superintendent recommended we look at the program which should generate interest/involvement among agencies and businesses to provide resources to meet student needs. This program is already established in St. Johns, Putnam, Bradford and Duval counties. The Board gave consensus to extend a letter of invitation to the State CIS Office.
51. Comments Minutes: Mr. Wortham reminded everyone of this year's "Grownup Day to Play" on April 18th at O2B Kids from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (adults only).
Mr. Wortham asked Mr. Bickner, our Board Attorney, to speak to the topic on the Charter Review Committee agenda regarding term limits on Clay County School Board members and the Superintendent. Mr. Bickner is of the opinion that it is absolutely illegal and they have no authority to do this.
52. Instructional Strategies Minutes: The Superintendent presented a 3-minute powerpoint on "40 Strategies in 40 Hours" resulting from the "Creating Meaningful Change" Workshop. Mr. Wortham expressed his gratitude to the efforts of our principals.
School Board's Requests53. Request Discussion on Health Insurance Bid (Lisa Graham) Minutes: Mrs. Graham inquired about the rising cost of health care. Dr. Copeland explained that there had been no significant increase in cost in the last several years with our current carrier. However, recently a proposal was received from Aetna for the 2010-2011 year and the increase will be significant (approximately 28.4%). The Insurance Committee met and determined that we should go out for bid on health care this year. We are presently in the process of developing an RFP.
Mrs. Studdard nominated Frank Farrell to serve on the proposal committee.
54. Comments Minutes: Mrs. Graham thanked Mr. Elliott for the information packet on the security cameras. Mr. Elliott discussed the issue of funding this project.
Mr. Farrell reminded the Board that he and Mr. Van Zant will be in Tallahassee March 24, 25 and 26 to attend "Day in the Legislature". Other items were: Accreditation Review - possible workshop; Auditor General's Report - would like comments from Dr. Copeland in the near future; Science Fair - very impressed with the students work; and SB 6 (Thrasher Bill), presented an article on predicting success in teaching.
Mrs. Studdard reminded everyone to attend the Clay County Fair - open April 1st.
Mr. Van Zant thanked the Superintendent for he decision on the NJROTC trip.
Attorney's Requests55. Attorney Client Session (Closed to the Public) Minutes: The Board meeting was recessed at 8:53 p.m., at which time the Attorney/Client Session was convened. At 9:15 p.m. the Attorney/Client Session was adjourned, the public Board meeting was reconvened and then adjourned.
Adjournment (9:15 p.m.) |