School District of Clay County
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Teacher Inservice Center - Fleming Island High School
2233 Village Square Parkway
Hearings for Special Actions regarding Students - 3:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.

November 22, 2011 Regular Meeting


Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order (7:10 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 Agenda
Superintendent

2. C-1 Minutes of Special Meeting Oct. 13, 2011, Disciplinary Hearings and Regular Meeting on Oct. 18, 2011
Attachment: SpecMtgMins Oct13-2011.pdf
Attachment: StuDispHrg 0ct18-2011.pdf (Confidential Item)

Attachment: MinsRegMtg-0ct18-2011.pdf
Deputy Superintendent

3. C-2 Proposed Staff Allocation Changes for 2011-2012
Attachment: Allocation Summary - Current Backup November 22, 2011.pdf
4. C-3 Proposed Calendars for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014
Attachment: Calendar - Student 2012-2013.pdf
Attachment: Calendar - Student 2013-2014.pdf
Attachment: Calendar - Employee Work 2012-2013 Final.pdf
5. C-4 Safety and Articulation Agreement 2011-2012
Attachment: Safety and Articulation Agreement 2011-2012.pdf
6. C-5 Interlocal Agreement with Clay County Sheriff's Office for Reimbursement of Expenses for Traffic Education Program
Attachment: Interlocal Agreement-Traffic Ed.pdf
7. C-6 Contract with Sabrina Gaston for Secretarial/Paralegal Assistance to School Board Attorney
Attachment: AGREEMENT FOR SECRETARIAL SERVICES-12-2011.pdf
8. C-7 Compliance Report - Bi-Annual Policy Review
Attachment: Compliance Report FS120.74.pdf
Attachment: Bi-Annual Review SBPolicies.pdf
Human Resources

9. C-8 Revised Agreement with Saint Leo University for Discount Educational Provider Program
Attachment: Saint Leo University 11-22-11.pdf
10. C-9 Professional Internship Agreement between the School District of Clay County and Ohio University for counselor trainees
Attachment: Ohio University 11-22-11.pdf
11. C-10 Student Teaching Agreement between the School District of Clay County and Liberty University
Attachment: Liberty University 11-22-11.pdf
12. C-11 Personnel Consent Agenda
Attachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 11-22-11.pdf
Instruction

13. C-12 Out of State/Overnight Travel
14. C-13 Out of State Travel-Title I Curriculum Specialist - Math Leadership Summit, 12/5-7/11 - San Francisco, CA
Attachment: Out of State Travel for Lisa Goodwin.pdf
15. C-14 SACS Two-Year Progress Report
Attachment: SACS Two-Year Progress Report.pdf
16. C-15 Amend the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Contract - 7/1/11-6/30/12.
Attachment: DCF 2011-12 contract amendment.pdf
17. C-16 Agreement for Use of Facilities between CCSD and First Coast Technical College
Attachment: FCTCagreement.pdf
18. C-17 Grant Approval
Attachment: November 2011 Board Grant Approval.pdf
19. C-18 Co-Enrollee list for October 2011
Attachment: Co-Enrollee list for October 2011.pdf (Confidential Item)
20. C-19 CVA Graduation Options and Activities
21. C-20 Student Travel
Attachment: Student Travel-November, 2011.pdf
22. C-21 Bannerman Learning Center Placements in Lieu of Expulsion and ESE Alternative School Update
Attachment: BLC placements.pdf
Business Affairs

23. C-22 Monthly Property Report - October, 2011 - Furniture/Equipment
Attachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-October, 11.pdf
24. C-23 Monthly Property Report - October, 2011 - AV Materials
Attachment: Audiovisual Report-October, 11.pdf
25. C-24 Monthly Property Report - October, 2011 - Software
Attachment: Software Report-October, 11.pdf
26. C-25 Monthly Property Report - October, 2011 - Vehicles
Attachment: Vehicles Report-October, 11.pdf
27. C-26 Deletion of Certain Items Report - November, 2011
Attachment: Deletion Report-November, 11.pdf
Attachment: Deletion Report-(Attachments), November, 11.pdf
28. C-27 Bank Resolutions Due to Change of School Board Chairperson
29. C-28 Payment of Bonds for the Chairman and Vice-Chairman
30. C-29 Budget Amendments for the Month of October, 2011
Attachment: budget cover sheet_impact stmt.pdf
Attachment: budget amendments 10-2011.pdf
31. C-30 Warrants and Vouchers for October, 2011
Attachment: Warrants & Vouchers October, 2011.pdf
32. C-31 Write off Non-Sufficient Funds checks at Schools
33. C-32 Bid to Be Awarded November 2011
Attachment: 11_22_11 Release Letter Rozier's Oil.pdf
Attachment: 11_22_11 Release Letter Seating Constructors.pdf
Attachment: 11_22_11 Revoke Letter All American Fence Company.pdf
34. C-33 Bid Renewals November 2011
Support Services

35. C-34 Pre-Qualification of Contractors
Attachment: Contractor List 11,22,11.pdf
36. C-35 Final Completion of Ridgeview Elementary School Chiller Replacement and Air Handling Unit Replacement Buildings 1 & 3
Attachment: RVE Bldgs 1 & 3 Final Completion.pdf
37. C-36 Additive Change Order #4 for Ridgeview Elementary School Chiller Replacement & Air Handling Unit Replacement Buildings 1 & 3
Attachment: RVE Bldgs 1 & 3 CO 4.pdf
38. C-37 Additive Change Order #6 for Middleburg Elementary School Building 1 Remodel
Attachment: MBE Bldg 1 Remodel CO 6.pdf
39. C-38 Ridgeview High School Cafeteria Expansion Phase I Contract Award
Attachment: RVHS Cafeteria Expansion Final Bid Tab.pdf

Adoption of Consent Agenda
40. Adoption of all remaining Consent Items


Motions:
Approve the Consent Items 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


Recognitions and Awards
41. The Marilyn Grigsby Award presentation to the School Board and the ESE Department.

Minutes: Ronna Smith, Clay County Coordinator for Special Olympics, presented the Marilyn Grigsby Award to the Clay County School Board and Exceptional Student Education Department as an outstanding organization for consistent and ongoing support of the Special Olympics Program.

Scheduled Citizen Requests
42. 1. Ben Owens 2. Harry Parrott 3. Linda Schaeffer 4. Rev. Patricia Ray 5. Rev. Elizabeth Teal
Attachment: Speakers - 11-22-11.pdf
Minutes: 

The following individuals spoke on prayer at the flagpole:  Ben Owens, Harry Parrott, Linda Schaeffer, Rev. Patricia Ray and Rev. Elizabeth Teal.

Due to the number of speakers on this topic the Board Chairman allowed presentations from the audience to be added to this item. There were 22 additional speakers. See attached list.


Presenters (None)
Discussion Agenda
Deputy Superintendent

43. Class Size Flexibility

Minutes: Denise Adams, Deputy Superintendent, announced that we have met class size.  This formalized flexibility limits the remainder of the school year.


Motions:
Approve the findings as presented.- 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

Human Resources

44. Ratify the 2011-2012 Amendment to the 2011-2014 Master Contract between the Clay County Education Association and the School District of Clay County
Attachment: 2011-2012 Ratification Package.pdf
Minutes: Denise Adams, Deputy Superintendent, explained that language had been refreshed and rewritten to meet Florida Statutes SB 736 in which seniority is no longer allowed to be used when reduction in force is necessary.  The professional day was reduced to 7.50 hours, which brings it in compliance with the rest of the school district's work hours, as well as the majority of the teachers around the state.  Also, an attendance incentive in which the substitute budget, which is normally spent during the year, will be given to teachers as incentive to remain in the classroom.  This incentive will not recur next year, it is for 2011-2012 only.

Speaker:  Steve Richards, President of CCEA spoke on behalf of the contract and encouraged its acceptance.

Charlie Van Zant, Jr., Board member, raised the issue of the contract being ratified by the School Board first, before ratification by the CCEA and the attendance incentive.


Motions:
Ratify the Tentative Agreement.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Janice Kerekes
Second: Frank Farrell
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

45. Human Resources - Special Actions

Minutes: There were none.
Instruction

46. Summer School 2012
Attachment: Summer School 2012.pdf
Attachment: Summer School 2012 costs.pdf
Minutes: Lyle Bandy, Director of Student Services, explained the history of summer school costs.  Initially summer school was operated with FTE funding. When the Legislature eliminated FTE as an option to fund summer school, Adult Education became the solution. This year the computer based Compass Program for course recovery will be used.  Each student will be charged a technology fee of $75.00 per course. However, students on free and reduced lunch will not pay for the class.  The anticipated cost to the district will be approximately $30,000.  This is the first time a fee has been charged for summer school.


Motions:
Approve Summer School 2012 as submitted.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Charles Van Zant, Jr.
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Aye

Business Affairs

47. Monthly Financial Report for October, 2011
Attachment: 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 MONTLY FIN Capital Projects By Project.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 7 MONTHLY FIN-FOOD SERVICE.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 8 MONTHLY FIN -SPREV42X.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 10 MONTHLY FIN- ARRA-SPREV43X.pdf
Attachment: PAGE 9 MONTHLY FIN-INSURANCE.pdf
Minutes: Dr. George Copeland, Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs, reported that the district is progressing for the year as comparable to what has been budgeted and what has been expended.  No significant cut backs in the general fund.  We are, however, starting to see some reduction in the Federal fund allocation.  Should be receiving the third calculation some time next month.




Motions:
Approve the monthly financial report for October, 2011, 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. Public Hearing - Amendments to CCSB Policy 6GX-10-5.02 General Policies
Attachment: Amendment - 5.02 GeneralPolicies.pdf
Minutes: Dr. Copeland explained the minor change to the policy.  Public Hearing was held with no one present to speak to the item.  Public Hearing was closed.

Motions:
Approve amendments to CCSB Policy 5.02 as submitted.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Charles Van Zant, Jr.
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Aye

Motion Minutes: 


Presentations from the Audience
49. Speaker

Minutes: Stanley F. Pfenning spoke on government in the sunshine and public participation at workshops.

Superintendent Requests
50. Comment

Minutes: The Superintendent wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

School Board's Requests
51. Emergency Request

Minutes: This item took place following Item 42 - Scheduled Citizen Requests.

Motions:
Motion to declare an emergency to consider request to authorize the Board Attorney to seek an injunction against Ron Baker and others.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Farrell
Second: Janice Kerekes
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Nay
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

Motion Minutes: Ms. Graham suggested a workshop to help the Board further clarify the issue and reach a better understanding among themselves.  Mr. Farrell explained that the purpose of movement to an injunction is to let the court decide the Constitutional and legal questions.  Mr. Van Zant suggested a workshop would be a reasonable course of action in light of  several different legal opinions.

Mr. Van Zant stated School Board Policy indicates that the superintendent and a school board member, with proper approval of the School Board, may introduce an emergency item that is not on the agenda.   The rule does not preclude the right of any citizen to address the Board. The emergency item was called and no one was asked to speak to the item.  Additionally, any backup information given to a board member pertaining to an upcoming action should be made available to all board members.



Motions:
Call for the question.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Farrell
Second: Janice Kerekes
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Nay
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

52. Authorization Request

Minutes: 

Motions:
Motion that School Board authorize Board Attorney to file petition for injunction against Reverend Baker and others to prohibit their presence on elementary school property.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Frank Farrell
Second: Janice Kerekes
Frank Farrell- Aye
Lisa Graham- Nay
Janice Kerekes- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Charles Van Zant, Jr.- Nay

Motion Minutes: 
53. Comments

Minutes: Board members wished everyone a very happy Thanksgiving.

Attorney's Requests
54. Emergency Request

Minutes: The emergency is requested due to the limited time for a reply to the lawsuit (21 days) and the length of time until the next regular board meeting (December 15th), therefore, it is critical that an investigation and response begin immediately.

Motions:
Motion was made to declare an emergency to consider a request to authorize Board Attorney to retain outside counsel to assist in civil rights lawsuit. - 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

55. Attorney Request

Minutes: 

Motions:
Approve attorney request to retain the law firm of Sniffen and Spellman to assist in defense of lawsuit.- 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


Adjournment (11:30 p.m.)






Superintendent

Chairman