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 - 4:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session (Closed to the Public) - Immediately following the regular meeting to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation.

October 18, 2007 Regular Meeting


Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Call to Order
1. Attendance

Minutes: Present:  Carol Vallencourt, District No. 1;  Carol Studdard, District No. 2; Charles Van Zant, Sr., Interim Board Member for District No. 3; Wayne Bolla, District No. 4; and Lisa Graham, District No. 5.   Superintendent David Owens was also present for the meeting. 

Consent Agenda
Superintendent

2. C-1 Minutes of special meeting on September 6, 2007; workshop meeting on September 10, 2007; and student disciplinary hearings and regular meeting on September 17. 2007

Attachment: Sept0607.pdf
Attachment: Sep1007.pdf
Attachment: Sep1707.pdf
Attachment: Sep1707Disc.pdf (Confidential Item)
Deputy Superintendent

3. C-2 2007-2008 Staff Allocation Amendments

Attachment: Staffing Allocation 2007-2008 - Proposed Changes for 10-18-07.pdf
4. C-3 Advertise CCSB Policy 6GX-10-2.02 Application-Recruitment

Attachment: CCSB Policy 2.02 Application-Recruitment.pdf
5. C-4 Advertise CCSB Policy 6GX-10-4.01 Attendance and Truancy

Attachment: CCSB Policy 4.01 Attendance-Truancy.pdf
Human Resources

6. C-5 American Education Week (November 11-17, 2007)
7. C-6 National Education Support Professionals Day (November 14, 2007)
8. C-7 Substitute Educators Day (November 16, 2007)
Instruction

9. C-9 Co-Enrollee list for September 2007

Attachment: Co-Enrollee list for Sept 2007.pdf (Confidential Item)
10. C-10 A second amendment to the Policies and Procedures for the Provision of Specially Designed Instruction and Related Services for Exceptional students 2004-2005 through 2006-2007 has been received as the result of a legal settlement.
11. C-11 Application for Developmental Disabilities Council Grant for the Social Inclusion Project at RHS, LAJH, and LJH for a total of $5,000.00.
12. C-12 Bannerman Learning Center Placements in Lieu of Expulsion and ESE Alternative School Update

Attachment: BLC placements oct 07.pdf
13. C-13 A Guide to Regional Career Academies
14. C-14 Student Travel

Attachment: BOARD BACKUP-OCTOBER 18, 2007.pdf
15. C-15 2007 Resolution endorsing Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, 2007

Attachment: Red Ribbon Week.pdf
16. C-16 Ridgeview High School's application for RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program)

Attachment: RAMP.pdf
Business Affairs

17. C-17 Warrants and Vouchers for SEPTEMBER, 2007

Attachment: WARRANTS AND VOUCHERS.xls
18. C-18 Monthly Financial Report for September, 2007

Attachment: MONTHLY FINANCIAL SEPT, 2007.xls
19. C-19 Monthly Property Report - September, 2007 - Furniture/Equipment

Attachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-September, 07.pdf
20. C-20 Monthly Property Report - September, 2007 - AV Materials

Attachment: Audiovisual Report-September, 07.pdf
21. C-21 Monthly Property Report - September, 2007 - Software

Attachment: Software Report-September, 07.pdf
22. C-22 Monthly Property Report - September, 2007 - Vehicles

Attachment: Vehicles Report-September, 07.pdf
23. C-23 Deletion of Certain Items Report - October, 2007

Attachment: Monthly Deletion Report-October, 07.pdf
Attachment: Monthly Deletion Report (Attachments)-October, 07.pdf
24. C-24 Internal Funds Audits for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year

Attachment: Internal Accounts Audits 1.pdf
Attachment: Internal Accounts Audits Continued.pdf
Attachment: Internal Accounts Audits 2.pdf
Attachment: Internal Accounts Audits 3.pdf
Attachment: Internal Accounts Audits 4.pdf
25. C-25 Write Off Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) Checks at CEB and PES
26. C-26 Budget Amendments for the Month of September, 2007

Attachment: 06-07 GENERAL OPERATING REVENUE.xls
Attachment: 06-07 GENERAL OPERATING APPROPRIATIONS.xls
Attachment: 06-07 DEBT SERVICE.xls
Attachment: 06-07 CAPITAL PROJECTS.xls
Attachment: 06-07 FOOD SERVICE.xls
Attachment: 06-07 SPECIAL REVENUE.xls
Attachment: 06-07 INTERNAL SERVICE.xls
Attachment: AGENDA-budget cover sheet_impact stmt_Sept 2007.pdf
27. C-27 Bid Renewals October 2007
28. C-28 Bids to Be Awarded

Attachment: Vendor Awards_Audio Visual Equipment Supplies 08-SCH-82.pdf
Support Services

29. C-29 Lake Asbury Elementary School Chiller Replacement Final Completion

Attachment: FC.LAE.Chiller.pdf
30. C-30 Appoint Architect for New District Ancillary Facilities
31. C-31 Right-Of-Way Easement with Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Oakleaf Village Elementary

Attachment: CEC Right Of Way Easement-Oakleaf Village Elem..pdf
32. C-32 Clay County Utility Authority Service Agreement for Shadowlawn Elementary

Attachment: CCUA Agreement-Shadowlawn.pdf
33. C-33 Pre-Qualification of Contractors

Attachment: Contractor List 10,18,07.pdf
34. C-34 Deductive Change Order #2 (Direct Purchasing) for Permanent Classroom Replacement at Charles E. Bennett Elementary School (Phase II)

Attachment: Change Order 2, CEB Ph II.pdf
35. C-35 Deductive Change Order #2 (Direct Purchasing) for Oakleaf Village Elementary

Attachment: CO 2 Oakleaf.pdf
36. C-36 Deductive Change Order #2 (Direct Purchasing) for Shadowlawn Elementary

Attachment: CO 2 Shadowlawn.pdf
37. C-37 Safety and Security Plan Revisions

Attachment: SafetyandSecurityPlan2007.pdf

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

Minutes: Consent Item C-8 was moved to the Discussion agenda and Consent Item C-16 was withdrawn by staff.

Motions:
Approve the Consent Items as presented, with the exception to those moved to Discussion or deleted.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Lisa Graham
Wayne Bolla- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye


Recognitions and Awards
39. Recognize Florida Youth Challenge Academy (Chairman Vallencourt)

Scheduled Citizen Requests
40. Michael J. Sharpe regarding school bus issue

Minutes: Mr. Sharpe expressed concern about how the measurements are taken for bus stops and about the lack of communication to parents for bus pickups that were eliminated for the 2007-08 school year. 

Presenters (NONE)
Discussion Agenda
Deputy Superintendent

41. Advertise CCSB Policy 6GX-10-6.84 Planning, Scheduling & Operating Bus Routes

Attachment: CCSB Policy 6.84 Planning, Scheduling & Operating Bus Routes.pdf
Minutes: 

The following individuals addressed the Board concerning this item:

Kimberly Wright, James Hord, Amy Adkins, Tina Fox, Sharon Buonacore, Sonya Wilson, William Chesnut

Following much discussion among the Board, Mr. Van Zant made a motion to call for the question.  Ms. Graham seconded the motion.  Motion passed 4-1, with Mr. Bolla dissenting.   



Motions:
Recommend approval for advertising- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Charles VanZant, Sr
Wayne Bolla- Nay
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye

Human Resources

42. Merit Award Program

Attachment: MAP Board Backup 10-18-2007.pdf
Minutes: 

The following individuals addressed the School Board regarding this item:  Sharon Walsh, Bill Derousie, Sharon Rodatz, Constance Higginbotham.

General consensus was that the MAP Plan will be devisive and cause teachers to become competitors instead of commrades. 



Motions:
Reject the Merit Award Program plan previously presented to the Board on September 17, 2007, for the purpose of rewarding teacher performance. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Lisa Graham
Wayne Bolla- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye

43. C-8 (Bolla) Personnel Consent Agenda

Attachment: October 2007 Personnel Consent Agenda.pdf
Attachment: Oct1807JDRevision#2
Minutes: 

Mr. Bolla pulled this item to question the revisions to Job Descriptions for transportation positions.  Bob Veres, Director of Transportation, stated the need for more flexibility with the required qualifications due to their inability to fill the positions.  The required qualifications were changed to accept ten years of experience in the field in lieu of a degree.   

An additional revision was made to correct the job title and pay grade for the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (Coordinator II) position - Job Description Actions, Section II, Page 1.



Motions:
Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda as presented. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Wayne Bolla
Second: Lisa Graham
Wayne Bolla- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye

Instruction

44. Public Hearing to approve as advertised, amendments to 2007-2008 Student Progression Plan

Attachment: BACKUP-OCTOBER 18, 2007.pdf
Minutes: The public hearing was held, with no one present to speak to the item.

Motions:
Approve revisions as presented- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Charles VanZant, Sr
Wayne Bolla- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye

Support Services

45. Timeline for School Concurrency

Attachment: Concurrency Calendar.xls
Minutes: 

The Tentative School Concurrency Schedule was presented for review purposes only.  There are multiple documents which must be approved and sent to the DCA for approval before the first of May, 2008.  Mr. Elliott will forward copies of the documents to Board Members as they are completed to give ample time for review and input.  If it is deemed necessary, a workshop may need to be scheduled prior to the November 20 meeting for further discussion. 


Presentations from the Audience
Superintendent Requests
46. Emergency Item


Motions:
Declare that an emergency exists, that being the need for official action of the Board to move the November regular meeting to coincide with the reorganization meeting.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Lisa Graham
Second: Charles VanZant, Sr
Wayne Bolla- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye

47. Officially reschedule the Regular November School Board Meeting


Motions:
Officially reschedule the regular November school board meeting to Tuesday, November 20, 2007 immediately following the reorganization meeting.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Carol Studdard
Second: Lisa Graham
Wayne Bolla- Aye
Lisa Graham- Aye
Carol Studdard- Aye
Carol Vallencourt- Aye
Charles VanZant, Sr- Aye


School Board's Requests
48. Joint Legislative Meeting

Minutes: Mr. Bolla announced a joint meeting is being planned with surrounding counties to meet with our Legislative Delegation to compare and discuss Legislative Priorities.  The meeting will be held at Flagler College on November 14, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.  Invitations will be forthcoming.

Adjournment (Executive Session 8:50 p.m.-9:15 p.m.)






Superintendent

Chair

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public) to discuss matters pertaining to pending litigation. Attendees: Superintendent David Owens; Deputy Superintendent Denise Adams; Karen Bush, Board Assistant; Board Attorney Bruce Bickner; Sabrina Gaston, Board Attorney's Assistant; and School Board Members - Carol Vallencourt, Carol Studdard, Lisa Graham, Wayne Bolla, Charles Van Zant, Sr.