May 16, 2013 - Regular Meeting
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order1. Attendance Consent AgendaSuperintendent
2. C-2 Payment of Annual Dues for 2013-2014 - Florida Association of District School SuperintendentsAttachment: FADSS Dues.pdf School Board Members
3. C-3 Payment of Annual Dues for 2013-2014 - Florida School Boards AssociationAttachment: FSBA Dues.pdf Deputy Superintendent
4. C-4 Bradford County Agreement 2013-2014Attachment: Bradford County Agreement.pdf 5. C-5 Clay County Transportation Handbook of OperationsAttachment: Summary of Transportation Handbook.pdf Attachment: Transportation Handbook.pdf 6. C-6 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2012-2013Attachment: Allocation Summary - May 16, 2013 part II.pdf 7. C-7 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2013-2014Attachment: Allocation Summary - May 16, 2013.pdf Human Resources
8. C-8 Personnel Consent Agenda Attachment: PERSONNEL CONSENT AGENDA 5 16 13.pdf Instruction
9. C-9 Virtual Instruction Providers 10. C-10 Student TravelAttachment: May 2013 - Student Travel.pdf 11. C-11 Overnight/Out of State TravelAttachment: ffacampchowenwaw.pdf Attachment: outofstate-univofsouthcarolina.pdf 12. C-12 Change the Adult and Community Education's Calendar from two semesters to three trimesters per year 13. C-13 PSAV Unarmed Security Guard Class Application, class to be held at Orange Park High SchoolAttachment: Application for Class DS Security Officer School or Training Facility License.pdf 14. C-14 2013-14 Career Pathways Consortium Articulation Agreement between St. Johns River State College and CCSDAttachment: 2013-14careerpathwaysagreement.pdf 15. C-15 Multi-District FDLRS grant.Attachment: FDLRS ExecSummary 13-14 Clay-Nassau.pdf 16. C-16 Interpreter services contract 2013-14.Attachment: Interpreter services contract 13 14 Alonzo.pdf 17. C-17 Clarke School addendum for Summer 2013.Attachment: CLARKE SCHOOL ADDENDUM for inclusion SUMMER 2013.pdf 18. C-18 Carlton Palms contract 2013-14.Attachment: CARLTON PALMS CONTRACT 13 14 no name.pdf 19. C-19 Audiological services contract 2013-14.Attachment: AUDIOLOGICAL SERVICES contract SHARPE 2013 2014.pdf 20. C-20 Bannerman Learning Center Placements in Lieu of Expulsion and ESE Alternative School UpdateAttachment: BLC placements.pdf 21. C-21 2013/14 Special Pupil Requests; 2013/14 Non-Resident Admissions guidelinesAttachment: SPR Memorandum 2013-2014.pdf Business Affairs
22. C-23 Writeoff Non-Sufficient Funds Checks at Schools 23. C-25 Warrants and Vouchers for April, 2013Attachment: Warrants & Vouchers April, 2013.pdf 24. C-26 Review 2011-12 Fiscal Year AuditAttachment: 2013-156.pdf 25. C-27 Monthly Property Report - April, 2013 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-April, 13.pdf 26. C-28 Monthly Property Report - April, 2013 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-April, 13.pdf 27. C-29 Monthly Property Report - April, 2013 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-April, 13.pdf 28. C-30 Monthly Property Report - April, 2013 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-April, 13.pdf 29. C-31 Deletion of Certain Items Report - May, 2013Attachment: Deletion Report-May, 13.pdf Attachment: Deletion Report-(Attachments), May, 13.pdf 30. C-32 Budget Amendments for the Month of April, 2013Attachment: Impact Statement.pdf Attachment: budget amendments.pdf 31. C-33 Bid Renewals May 2013Attachment: 5_16_2013 Teal Tile & Carpet Letter.pdf Attachment: 5_16_2013 The Mohawk Group Letter.pdf Support Services
32. C-34 2012-2013 Fire Safety Inspection ReportAttachment: Fire Safety 1.pdf Attachment: Fire Safety 2.pdf Attachment: Fire Safety 3.pdf 33. C-35 2012-2013 Casualty, Safety, Sanitation, and Relocatable Inspection ReportAttachment: SREF Elementary 1.pdf Attachment: SREF Elementary 2.pdf Attachment: SREF Elementary 3.pdf Attachment: SREF Junior High.pdf Attachment: SREF High School.pdf Attachment: SREF Ancillary.pdf 34. C-36 Substantial Completion of Green Cove Springs Junior High School Fire Alarm ReplacementAttachment: GCSJH Fire Alarm Substantial Completion.pdf 35. C-37 Additive Change Order #2 for Keystone Heights High School Renovation Building 1Attachment: CO 2 KHHS Renovation Building 1.pdf 36. C-38 Additive Change Order #1 for W.E. Cherry Elementary School Panelboard/Switchgear ReplacementAttachment: CO 1 WEC Panelboard.Switchgear Replacement.pdf 37. C-39 Final Completion of Information Services Roof Replacement Building 2Attachment: Final Completion IS Roof Replacement.pdf 38. C-40 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: Contractor List 5,16,13.pdf 39. C-41 Town of Orange Park Drainage Easement for Orange Park Junior High SchoolAttachment: Utility Easement, OPJ.pdf
Adoption of Consent Agenda40. Adoption of Consent Agenda Minutes: Prior to the vote, the following speakers addressed items on the consent agenda:
Keith Nichols - Spoke to Item C-5, Clay County Transportation Handbook of Operations
Udo Stillmayer - Spoke to Item C-8, Personnel Consent Agenda
Motions: | Approve the Consent Agenda. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Recognitions and Awards41. Introduction of Florida Blue - Dr. Copeland Minutes: Dr. Copeland introduced the following representatives from Florida Blue:
- Jimmy Kelly, Senior Strategic Account Executive
- Karla, Logston, R.N. Senior Manager, Health and Wellness
- Patty Jones, Account Manager
Dr. Copeland reminded the Board of the Insurance Workshop on June 6, 2013, 3:30 p.m., to review all employee benefits.
42. Recognize Nabeel Farooq, 8th Grade student at Orange Park Junior High, who will represent Florida at the National History Bee in Atlanta on June 1, 2013 - Mrs. Studdard Minutes: Mrs. Studdard recognized Nabeel Farooq, an 8th grade student at Orange Park Junior High. Nabeel is the first student from Clay County to ever represent Florida at the National History Bee.
43. Recognize National Merit Scholarship Award winners - Mrs. Studdard Minutes: Mrs. Studdard recognized the following students receiving National Merit Scholarships:
Bailey Anderson (RHS) - National Merit Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Scholarship
Cody B. Boyer (RHS) - National Merit Corporate (CSX) Scholoarship
Nicolas S. de Leon (FIHS) - National Merit Scholarship
44. Recognition of CTE Programs - Superintendent Van Zant Minutes: Chereese Stewart recognized Paul Parker, retiring on May 31, 2013, as the district's Director of Career and Technical Education. Mr. Parker spoke briefly about the Ford-PAS Program. Superintendent Van Zant congratulated Mr. Parker on his retirement and presented him with a military Challenge Coin from Special Operations Task Force East. Mrs. Stewart concluded the presentation by sharing her vision for the school district's Career and Technical Education program as the new Director.
Scheduled Citizen Requests45. Keith Nichols - Integrity Matters Minutes: Mr. Nichols spoke about "integrity" in relation to the emergency item brought before the School Board last month and how perception matters.
46. Stanley Pfenning - Proposed Amendments to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-1.02, The District School Board Minutes: Mr. Pfenning spoke about citizens' freedom of speech and proposed amendments to Policy 1.02.
Presenters47. Green Cove Springs Friends of the Library - Sandi Dunnavant Minutes: Mrs. Dunnavant is President of the Green Cove Springs Friends of the Library. She spoke about the summer youth activities provided by Clay County public libraries for students. She would like the school district to help get this information out to all students.
Discussion AgendaSuperintendent
48. C-1 Minutes of Workshop Meeting on April 9. 2013, and Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on April 18, 2013 (Item pulled by Mrs. Bullock)Attachment: April 9, 2013 Minutes.pdf Attachment: Disciplinary Minutes-2013 April 18.pdf (Confidential Item) Attachment: Minutes 2013 April 18.pdf Minutes: Mrs. Bullock asked for the April 9, 2013, Workshop Meeting minutes to be amended to reflect Mr. Gottshalk's opening comments.
Regarding the April 18, 2013, Regular Meeting minutes, Mrs. Kerekes asked for confirmation of the 5-0 vote on Item 38. The 5-0 vote was verified as correct. Mrs. Kerekes also asked for the April 18, 2013, Regular Meeting minutes to be amended for Item 44 and her comments under School Board Requests.
Motions: | Approve the minutes with the additions to be made by Mr. Bickner and Mrs. Bush. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
49. D-1 Review and Approval of Proposed District Office Administrative Allocations for 2013-2014Attachment: District Office Administrators Allocation Summer.pdf Minutes: Mrs. Adams gave a brief introduction and Board discussion followed.
Motions: | Approve District Office Administrators allocations with the following exceptions:
- exclusion of 1.0 Administrator on Assignment in the Business Affairs Division
- exclusion of 1.0 Supv. of Career & Tech. Educ./Supv. III (0.2 6300/1443 and 0.8)
- exclusion of 1.0 Information Services Coordinator (100/1853) Coord. II
| - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
School Board Members
50. D-2 Public Hearing on amendments to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-1.03 (C), The Superintendent of Schools (Mrs. Studdard)Attachment: 1.03C for Public Hearing 5-16-13.pdf Minutes: The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. With no one present to speak to the item, the hearing was closed.
Motions: | Superintendent recommends approval. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
51. D-3-A Approve Settlement Agreement to withdraw Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed in the Circuit Court in Clay County (Mrs. Studdard)Attachment: 5-16-13 Settlement Ageement for Writ of Certiorari.pdf Minutes: Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, referred to Florida Statute 120.525 and stated for the record that good cause existed to add this item to the agenda due to resolution having been reach late on Thursday, May 9, 2013, after the agenda had been finalized and published. The good cause was that the issue was detrimental and not in the best interest of the children of Clay County. The Chairman opened the Public Hearing.
Stan Pfenning spoke to this item. Being no one else present to speak to the item, the Public Hearing was closed.
(Original signed Settlement Agreement on file in Official Minute Book #20.)
Motions: | Superintendent recommends approval. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Johnna McKinnon | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
52. D-3 Public Hearing on amendments to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-1.02, The District School Board (Mrs. Studdard)Attachment: POLICY 1.02 for Public Hearing 5-16-13.pdf Minutes: The Chairman opened the Public Hearing. The following individuals spoke to this item:
Stan Pfenning, Tracy Butler, Gwen Shangle
Following speaker comments, the Public Hearing was closed.
Motions: | Superintendent recommends disapproval. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Nay | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Nay | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Human Resources
53. D-4 Human Resources - Special Action AAttachment: HR Special Action A 5 16 13.pdf (Confidential Item) Minutes: Bruce Bickner, School Board Attorney, clarified that this item was not a hearing but a recommendation for action based on information gathered. Mr. Ford will be afforded the opportunity to request a due process hearing.
The following individuals spoke to this item.
April Martin, Kimberly Duncan, Tom Balchandani, Smitty Huffman, Curtis Oliver, Crystal Weidner, Janet Rowe, Mary Ann Steinberg, John Steinberg, Randy Lefko, Bryce Roderick, Jerry Polen, Leslie Klein Thompson
At the request of the Chairman, Mr. Bickner reviewed the process for disciplinary actions.
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Lisa Graham | Tina Bullock | - Nay | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Nay | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
54. D-5 Human Resources - Special Action BAttachment: HR Special Action B 5 16 13.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
55. D-6 Human Resources - Special Action CAttachment: Human Resources Special Action C.pdf (Confidential Item) Minutes: The following individuals were present to speak to this item.
Angela Ace, Teresa Ace
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Instruction
56. D-8 Deferral Agreement between the School Board of Clay County and the Orange Park Performing Arts Academy, charter applicantAttachment: Charter App Deferral Agreement 5-16-13.pdf Minutes: (Original signed on file in Official Minute Book #20.)
Motions: | Superintendent recommends approval of the Agreement. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Lisa Graham | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
57. D-7 Review Common Core in Clay Minutes: Elaine Weistock and Monique Thomas spoke to this item.
Diane Kornegay, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, stated the speaker was supposed to be a teacher who would talk about some of the training and the great things going on in the school district with regard to Common Core, but she could not be at the meeting tonight. This review was delayed to the June board meeting agenda.
58. C-22 Consultant Fee for Murray Banks (Item pulled by Mrs. Kerekes)Attachment: AEI Speakers Agreement.pdf Attachment: Bio for Murray Banks.pdf Minutes: Gwen Shangle spoke to this item.
Mrs. Kerekes pulled this item because she was concerned about the amount of the fee.
Mrs. Kornegay introduced Dr. Emily Weiskopf, the new Supervisor of Professional Development, who explained the importance of the keynote speaker. Following staff presentation, discussion ensued by the Board.
Motions: | Approve consultant agreement as submitted. | - FAIL | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Nay | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Nay | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Nay |
Business Affairs
59. C-24 Internal Fund Auditors for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year (Item pulled by Mrs. Kerekes)Attachment: BOARD BACKUP FOR APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS, FY13.pdf Minutes: Mrs. Kerekes pulled the item to commend staff for the great audit comments.
Dr. Copeland briefly reviewed the report.
Motions: | Approve of the firms recommended to perform the internal fund audits. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Janice Kerekes | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
60. D-9 Review "Conference Report 2013-14" Minutes: Dr. Copeland reviewed this item in conjunction with the monthly financial report.
61. D-10 Monthly Financial Report for April, 2013Attachment: PAGE 1 MONTHLY FINANCIAL-Sum Cash-APRIL, 2013.pdf Attachment: PAGE 2 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL 2013 GREV.pdf Attachment: PAGE 3 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL, 2013-GREXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 4 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL,2013-DSREVEXP.pdf Attachment: PAGE 5 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL,2013-CPF.pdf Attachment: PAGE 6 Capital Projects By Project APRIL,2013.pdf Attachment: PAGE 7 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL,2013-FOOD SERVICE.pdf Attachment: PAGE 8 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL, 2013-SPREV42X.pdf Attachment: PAGE 9 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL,2013- ARRA-SPREV43X.pdf Attachment: PAGE 10 MONTHLY FIN-APRIL,2013-INSURANCE.pdf Attachment: 5-16-13 Powerpoint Presentation -Revenue Expenses .pdf Minutes: Dr. Copeland reviewed the 4th calculation for the 2012-2013 school year and the 2013-2014 Conference Report. Dr. Copeland stated that after adjustments are made at the end of the year, the district's fund balance may be under 3%. See attached Budget slides presented in the meeting.
Motions: | Approval of the monthly financial report for April, 2013, as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Johnna McKinnon | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Support Services
62. D-11 Adopt Updated Educational Impact Fee Technical Report and Resolution for Transmittal to the Board of County CommissionersAttachment: Impact Fee Technical Report.Resolution.pdf Minutes: Mr. Connell reviewed the Technical Report and the recommended Impact Fee amounts.
Motions: | Approve the recommended Impact Fee amounts and authorize submission of the Resolution to the Board of County Commissioners. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Tina Bullock | Tina Bullock | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Presentations from the Audience63. Speakers Minutes: Stanley Pfenning spoke about secretarial services to the School Board Attorney.
Superintendent Requests64. Comments Minutes: An Executive Session was scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 4:00 in Green Cove Springs to discuss collective bargaining issues.
Math Field day will be held at 8:00 a.m. at Fleming Island Elementary School. The awards ceremony will take place at 11:45.
Mr. Voss will be contacting the Board to set up a date for the Communications Audit review.
School Board's Requests65. Comments Minutes: Mrs. Kerekes commented on the Transportation Handbook. She asked about displaying student artwork at the TTC.
Mrs. Bullock thanked the deputies who work the Board meetings and reported on events she attended for Special Olympics and FFA.
Mrs. Studdard reported on events that she had attended over the last month.
Mrs. McKinnon stated she was concerned about the negative publicity surrounding the School Board and expressed her support of the Superintendent. She wished David McGuffin well on his pending retirement from Ridgeview High School as band director and announced he will host a final concert tomorrow evening (May 17).
Attorney's Requests (There were none.) Adjournment (12:15 a.m.) |