May 19, 2016 - Regular Meeting
Invocation 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 Student Hearings and Regular Meeting on April 21, 2016Attachment: 2016 April 21 Regular Mtg MINUTES.pdf Attachment: 2016 April 21 Disciplinary Minutes.pdf (Confidential Item) Deputy Superintendent
3. C-2 Bradford County Agreement 2016-2017Attachment: Bradford County Agreement.pdf 4. C-3 Interlocal Agreement to Sell Diesel Fuel to the Board of County Commissioners for Use of Emergency Vehicles in the McRae AreaAttachment: Interlocal Agreement between School Board of Clay & County Commissioners.pdf 5. C-4 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2015-2016Attachment: Allocation Summary - May 19, 2016.pdf 6. C-5 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2016-2017Attachment: Allocation Summary - May 19, 2016.pdf 7. C-6 Proposed Supplement Allocations for 2016-17Attachment: Supplements 2016-2017.pdf Information and Technology Services
8. C-7 ENA Contract Extension 9. C-8 E-Rate ContractAttachment: E-Rate Omitted Quote 24028044.01.pdf Attachment: Revised E-rate Cat 2 Contract .pdf 10. C-9 Service Agreement with Gartner, Inc.Attachment: Gartner SDCC Contract 16-17.pdf Attachment: Gartner Services.pdf Human Resources
11. C-10 Personnel Consent AgendaAttachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 5 19 2016.pdf 12. C-11 University of North Florida Memorandum of Understanding - SPRINT TeachersAttachment: UNF Mou 5 19 2016.pdf 13. C-12 Renewal of 2016-2017 List of Physicians and Medical Facilities authorized to conduct physical examinations required for certain groups of employeesAttachment: 2016-2017 Physicians Price List.pdf 14. C-13 Request approval to advertise amendments to School Board Policy 6GX-10-2.35, Anti-Fraud PolicyAttachment: ANTI FRAUD DOCUMENT.pdf 15. C-14 Appointment of Clay County School Board's CCEA and CESPA Bargaining Team Members for 2016-2017Attachment: CCEA and CESPA Bargaining Teams.pdf Instruction
16. C-15 Approval of Agreement with Melissa Whitaker, Student Services Aide with Project REACH Homeless Grant for 2016-2017Attachment: 2016-2017 Melissa Whitaker Agreement.pdf 17. C-16 K-12 Academic Support Services - Student TravelAttachment: May 2016 - Student Travel.pdf 18. C-17 Information Only - SDCC Reading Plan 2016 - 2017Attachment: 2016-2017 District K-12 Reading Plan Narrative.pdf Attachment: CCSD Instructional Decision Tree Grades 7 - 10 and Grades 11 - 12.pdf Attachment: Clay_ChartD1_2016.pdf Attachment: Clay_ChartD2_2016.pdf 19. C-18 2016-2017 Career Pathways Consortium Articulation Agreement between CCSD and St. Johns River State CollegeAttachment: 16-17 Consortium agreement SJRSC.pdf 20. C-19 Approval of Consultant Agreement with Elizabeth Scheilz for Summer Intel Math TrainingAttachment: E. Scheilz Consultant Agreement_July 18 thru July 22, 2016.pdf 21. C-20 Overnight and Out-of-State Student travel for CTE Attachment: 20160510143908318.pdf Business Affairs
22. C-21 Monthly Property Report - April, 2016 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-April, 2016.pdf 23. C-22 Monthly Property Report - April, 2016 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-April, 2016.pdf 24. C-23 Monthly Property Report - April, 2016 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-April, 2016.pdf 25. C-24 Monthly Property Report - April, 2016 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-April, 2016.pdf 26. C-25 Deletion of Certain Items Report - May, 2016Attachment: Deletion Report-May, 2016.pdf 27. C-26 Write-off Uncollectible Check at School 28. C-27 Warrants and Vouchers for April 2016Attachment: WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS APRIL 2016.pdf 29. C-28 Bids to Be Awarded May 2016 30. C-29 Budget Amendments for the Month of April 2016Attachment: April 2016 Board Impact Stmt.pdf Attachment: April 2016 Board BA.pdf 31. C-30 Monthly Financial Report for April, 2016Attachment: Cash and Investments.pdf Attachment: April Financial Stmt.pdf Support Services
32. C-31 2015-2016 Florida Department of Health Inspection ReportsAttachment: Florida Department of Health Inspection Reports 2016.pdf 33. C-32 Additive Change Order #2 (Direct Purchasing) for Lakeside Elementary School LightingAttachment: LSE CO 2.pdf 34. C-33 Additive Change Order #3 for Lakeside Elementary School LightingAttachment: LSE CO 3.pdf 35. C-34 2015-2016 S.R.E.F. Casualty, Safety, Sanitation, Relocatable, and Fire Safety Inspection ReportAttachment: SREF 2015.2016 #1.pdf Attachment: SREF 2015.2016 #2.pdf 36. C-35 Pre-Qualification of ContractorsAttachment: Contractor List 5,19,16.pdf 37. C-36 Deductive Change Order #1 (Direct Purchasing) for Keystone Heights High School Roof Replacement Building 20 Attachment: Change Order 1 KHH Roof Replace B20.pdf 38. C-37 Deductive Change Order #1 (Direct Purchasing) for Orange Park High School Smoke Corridor Building 1, Phase IIAttachment: Change Order 1 OPH Smoke Corridor Ph II.pdf 39. C-38 Five Year Plant Survey 40. C-39 Substantial and Final Completion of Lakeside Elementary School LightingAttachment: LES Lighting Substantial and Final.pdf
Adoption of Consent Agenda41. Adoption of Consent Agenda
Motions: | Motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items pulled to Discussion. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | Second: Elizabeth Condon | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Recognitions and Awards42. Recognition of Clay All-County Academic Team Minutes: Mike Wingate, Director of K-12 Curriculum, introduced the winning team members:
Nabeel Farooq (RHS), Jaeger Henderson (OHS), Erik Horning (RHS), Michael Mancil (OPH), Daniel Olis (RHS). Coaches Susan McInarney and Ken Remsen were thanked for their support of the team who won the 2016 Commissioner's Academic Challenge Division II State Championship.
43. Jacksonville Business Leaders Awards: Kathy Schofield; Clay Hill Elementary Minutes: Mr. Wingate recognized Clay Hill Elementary and Principal Tracey Kendrick for being selected for the Innovator in Education award. Jacksonville University and the Jacksonville Business Journal sponsors these awards to honor individuals and organizations who have improved the education sector and/or positively impacted the lives of learners. Mrs. Schofield was not able to attend due to a conflict.
44. Recognition of Teachers receiving Social Studies Awards Minutes: Kelly Watt, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, recognized the following teachers receiving awards:
• LaDonna Hutchingson (SLE) - Clay County's nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the elementary division.
• Heidi Rothermel (WJH) - Clay County's nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the middle school division.
• Jay Kilgore (OHS) - Clay County's nominee for FCSS's Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year in the senior high division. (not present)
• Cindy Cheatwood (OPJ) - Clay County's nominee for Prentice-Hall's Excellence in Teaching History Award.
• Shadreka Smith (RVE) - Clay County's nominee for Holt-McDougal's Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award
45. Recognition of Community Business Partner - Dr. Dayn C. Boitet Minutes: Dr. Suzanne Herndon, Supervisor of Reading and Library Media Services, recognized Dr. Dayn Boitet. Dr. Boitet sponsored a book drive collecting over 300 books to be donated to Clay County schools and for ESOL book houses in the district.
46. Presentation of the Bill Ralls Technology Scholarship Minutes: Deputy Superintendent Diane Kornegay and Karen Robinson, Instructional Media Specialist, awarded the Bill Ralls Technology Scholarship to Kelsey Corcoran, a student at Fleming Island High School.
47. Recognize Students receiving Perfect Attendance Awards Minutes: Superintendent Van Zant recognized the following students receiving Perfect Attendance Awards.
Kindergarten - 6th Grade:
Victoria Jean Sanders (CEB);
Eli Christopher Stewart (CHE);
Mikala Leigh Wheeler (CHE);
Colton Andrew Zapp (FIE);
Olivia Grace Paterra (TBE).
Kindergarten - 8th Grade:
Callie Marie Deel (GCJ);
Alexa Janelle Gelin (OLJ).
Kindergarten - 12th Grade:
Alexis Nicole Peavey.
48. Recognize Donna Wethington - 2016 Florida School Health Award 49. Recognize OPH Student, Liam Davis, for Achievements in Algebra Minutes: Mrs. Terry Roth, Director of ESE, and ESE Specialist Jennifer Zimmerman recognized Liam Davis for his participation in Algebra Nation an online discussion program that encourages collaboration with other students throughout the state of Florida.
Presenters50. ACE Mentoring National Team Presentation Minutes: Students on the National ACE Mentoring Team from Orange Park High School summarized their annual project recently presented at the 2016 Design Competition with the number one bridge project in the nation. Winning team members: Camden Dean, Destiny Childress, Michael Mancil, Michael Nee-Presenter, Liam Dimarco, and Chris Osborne.
Scheduled Citizen Requests51. Keith Nichols - "Our Path Forward" Minutes: Mr. Nichols spoke about transportation costs, the district budget, and being proactive.
Discussion AgendaSuperintendent
52. D-1 Superintendent's Update Minutes: Carl Hendrick, Assistant Superintendent for Information and Technology, talked briefly about the 1:OneClay digital movement. He updated the Board on the district's technology priority improvement plan.
Deputy Superintendent
53. D-2 Approve the Contract with Southern Strategies GroupAttachment: Southern Strategy Group Contract.pdf Minutes: Speaker - Laura Mayberry.
There was discussion with Board Members expressing varying opinions about engaging in the contract with Southern Strategies.
Motions: | Approve the contract with Southern Strategies Group for consulting/lobbying services for June 1, 2016 through May 30, 2017 | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Elizabeth Condon | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Nay | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Nay |
Human Resources
54. D-3 Human Resources - Special Action AAttachment: 2016 May 19 Special Action A.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Motion to approve. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Ashley Gilhousen | Second: Elizabeth Condon | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
55. D-4 Human Resources - Special Action BAttachment: Special Action B 05 19 2016.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Motion to approve. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Elizabeth Condon | Second: Carol Studdard | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
56. D-5 Human Resources - Special Action CAttachment: Special Action C 05 19 2016.pdf (Confidential Item) 57. D-6 Human Resources - Special Action DAttachment: Special Action D 5 19 2016.pdf (Confidential Item) Support Services
58. D-7 Synovia Solutions for GPS-Enabled Payroll and Fleet Management Software ContractAttachment: Synovia.pdf Minutes: Public speakers to this item - Rebecca Smith, Keith Nichols, James Otto. Due to some confusion student Kyle Bisson spoke, not on this topic but about how student GPA's are determined.
John Merrill, Assistant Superintendent for Support Services, reviewed the attached PowerPoint on Synovia and the systems that can be monitored through the software. He clarified that this expenditure qualifies for capital projects and does not come from operating costs.
Board discussion ensued with varying opinions.
Motions: | Motion to approve piggybacking off of St. Lucie’s RFP #15-08 for a 60 month lease agreement for 240 school buses, with the option for district departments to also lease additional GPS units for district-owned “White Fleet” vehicles at the unit prices contained in the RFP. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Elizabeth Condon | Second: Ashley Gilhousen | Elizabeth Condon | - Aye | Ashley Gilhousen | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Nay | Johnna McKinnon | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Nay |
Presentations from the Audience59. Public Comments Minutes: The following individuals made comments about the US Departments of Justice and Education Letter on Transgender Students:
• Victoria Kidwell
• Cathy McMillan
• Nicole Coppage
• Tom Platt
• Erfaan Mahmaadi
• Curtis Phillips
• Barbara McDermott
• Dan Merkan
• David Johnson
• Renna Lee Paiva
• Caro Barkowitz
• Sophia Sedlak
• Cam Maulor
• Grace Michaels
• Ava Lopez
• Christian Like
• Art Hooker
• Xena and Anunnaki Bunce
• Robert Coulter
• Travis Christensen.
The following individuals made comments in support of Debra Gaynes whose administrative contract is not being renewed:
• Jan Phillips
• Pamela Watson
• Elizabeth Davidson
• Donna Gysin
• Ilah Breen. Other speakers and topics:
Tracy Butler - regarding CCEA/CESPA issues;
James Otto - constitutional rights/taxes;
Superintendent's Requests60. Comments Minutes: The 2015-2016 school year ends on June 3rd for students and Superintendent Van Zant reported it had been an excellent school year. He wished students and teachers a safe and enjoyable summer.
School Board's Requests61. Comments Minutes: Board Members made comments about a variety of topics, including school events they attended. Mrs. McKinnon spoke briefly about a new professional organization, the Florida Coalition of School Board Members. New language in Florida law specifies that membership dues will now be assessed for individual members. Chairman McKinnon designated Betsy Condon to serve as Clay County's representative on the 2016-2017 FSBA Legislative Committee and Ashley Gilhousen will serve at the alternate.
Attorney's Requests (None) Adjournment (11:00 p.m.) |