September 20, 2012 Regular Meeting
Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Call to Order (7:00 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 AgendaSuperintendent
2. C-1 Minutes of Regular Meeting on August 21, 2012Attachment: MinsRegMtg 08-21-12.pdf 3. C-2 Letter of Agreement between Communities in Schools of NE FL, Inc. and the School District of Clay County for 2012-2013Attachment: CommInSch-LtrofAgreement.pdf School Board Attorney
4. C-3 Settlement of Personal Injury Claim of Jazlyn Gustin 5. C-4 Settlement of Personal Injury Claim of Nyika Mendez 6. C-5 Safety and Articulation Agreement 2012-2013Attachment: SafetyandArticulationAgreement.pdf Deputy Superintendent
7. C-6 Amendment to the 2012-2013 CalendarsAttachment: Calendar - Student 2012-2013.pdf 8. C-7 Proposed Allocation Changes for 2012-2013Attachment: Allocation Summary - Backup September 20, 2012.pdf Human Resources
9. C-8 Personnel Consent AgendaAttachment: Personnel Consent Agenda 9-20-12.pdf 10. C-9 2012-2013 Certificated Salary Schedule Attachment: = 2012-2013 CERTIFICATED (from CCEA Aug Rat) 9-20-12.pdf Instruction
11. C-11 Student TravelAttachment: Sept 2012 Student Travel.pdf Attachment: Sept 2012 Student Travel - part 2.pdf 12. C-12 Out-of-State Travel for IB Teacher TrainingAttachment: Sept 2012 Out-of-State Teacher Travel.pdf 13. C-13 Post Secondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) Tuition 2012-13Attachment: DOE 2012-13 District Postsecondary Student Fee Survey.pdf 14. C-14 SEDNET LSF Amendment 1 7/2012Attachment: SEDNET LSF Amendment 1 7 2012.pdf 15. C-15 2012-2013 Master Inservice Plan ReviewAttachment: MIP 2010-2015_Board Review_September 2012.pdf 16. C-16 Safety and Education Articulation Agreement between the School Board of Clay County and the Green Cove Springs Police DepartmentAttachment: GCSPD SEAA.pdf 17. C-17 Safety and Education Articulation Agreement between the School Board of Clay County and the Orange Park Police DepartmentAttachment: OPPD SEAA.pdf 18. C-19 Out of State Travel - Washington, DC Nov 28, 2012-Dec 1, 2012 Business Affairs
19. C-20 Warrants and Vouchers for August, 2012Attachment: Warrants & Vouchers August, 2012.pdf 20. C-21 Monthly Property Report - August, 2012 - Furniture/EquipmentAttachment: Furniture-Equipment Report-August, 12.pdf 21. C-22 Monthly Property Report - August, 2012 - AV MaterialsAttachment: Audiovisual Report-August, 12.pdf 22. C-23 Monthly Property Report - August, 2012 - SoftwareAttachment: Software Report-August, 12.pdf 23. C-24 Monthly Property Report - August, 2012 - VehiclesAttachment: Vehicles Report-August, 12.pdf 24. C-25 Deletion of Certain Items Report - September, 2012Attachment: Deletion Report-September, 12.pdf Attachment: Deletion Report-(Attachments), September, 12.pdf 25. C-26 Bids to Be Awarded September 2012 26. C-27 Bid Renewals September 2012 27. C-28 Budget Amendments for the Month of June, 2012Attachment: budget cover sheet_impact stmt_.pdf Attachment: June Budget Amendments.pdf 28. C-29 Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for the FYE 6-30-2012Attachment: ESE 348.pdf Support Services
29. C-30 Substantial and Final Completion of Middleburg High School Re-Pipe Kitchen Water and SewerAttachment: MBHS Substantial & Final Completion.pdf 30. C-31 Substantial and Final Completion of Charles E. Bennett Elementary School Re-Pipe Kitchen Water and SewerAttachment: CEB Substantial & Final Completion.pdf 31. C-32 Green Cove Springs Junior High School Fire Alarm Replacement Contract AwardAttachment: GCSJH Fire Alarm Replacement Final Bid Tab.pdf 32. C-33 Project Priority List (P.P.L.) to Identify Eligible Projects for C.O. & D.S. ExpendituresAttachment: PPL 9.20.12.pdf 33. C-34 Additive Change Order #8 for Orange Park High School Renovate/Remodel West CampusAttachment: CO 8 OPHS Renovate.Remodel West Campus.pdf 34. C-35 Substantial and Final Completion of Keystone Heights High School Fire Alarm ReplacementAttachment: Sub Comp, KHH Fire Alarm.pdf Attachment: Final Comp, KHH Fire Alarm.pdf 35. C-36 Substantial and Final Completion of Orange Park High School Install VAV/Duct Heaters in New Roof Top Units in Building 1Attachment: Sub Comp, OPH VAVs.pdf Attachment: Final Comp, OPH VAVs.pdf 36. C-37 Substantial and Final Completion of Orange Park High School Panelboard/Switch Gear Replacement Attachment: Sub Comp, OPH Panelboard.pdf Attachment: Final Comp, OPH Panelboard.pdf 37. C-39 Final Completion of Orange Park High School Renovation/Remodel West Campus – Phase IAttachment: OPHS Renovate.Remodel West Campus Final Completion.pdf Adoption of Consent Agenda38. Adoption of all remaining Consent Items Minutes:
Motions: | Approve the Consent Items as presented, with the exception of those moved to Discussion. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Janice Kerekes | Second: Lisa Graham | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye |
Motion Minutes: The Consent Agenda was approved with the exception of items C-10, C-18 and C-38, which were pulled to the Discussion Agenda.
Recognitions and Awards (None) Scheduled Citizen Requests39. Actions, Conduct and Position of Clay County School Board Members - Ms. Marjorie Caouette Minutes: Stanley Pfenning, James Hord, Lyndel Hale and Michelle Hord commented on this item.
40. Emergency Declaration at August 21st Board Meeting - Mr. Shannon Thompson Minutes: Mike Trudell spoke on behalf of Shannon Thompson. Stanley Pfenning commented.
41. Appointed Superintendent vs. Elected Superintendent - Mrs. Sylvia Croft Minutes: Stanley Pfenning commented.
42. Elected vs. Appointed Superintendent - Ms. Lori McDade Minutes: Stanley Pfenning commented.
43. School District Leadership and the Position of Superintendent - Elis Rojas Minutes: Stanley Pfenning commented.
44. School District Leadership and the Position of Superintendent - Halik Carter Minutes: Stanley Pfenning commented.
45. School District Leadership and the Position of Superintendent - Scott Burdick Minutes: Stanley Pfenning commented.
46. School District Leadership and the Position of Superintendent - Jennifer Mantoni Minutes: Mrs. Jennifer Mantoni was not present due to a family emergency.
47. School District Leadership and the Position of Superintendent - Stephanie Kearney-Quilling Minutes: Stanley Pfenning commented.
Mr. Van Zant noted for the record, that School Board Policy indicates that "No subject shall be allotted more than thirty (30) minutes at any School Board meeting" and supported the Chairman in using discretion in the policy.
Presenters48. Career and Technical Education Presentation Minutes: Paul Parker, Director of CTE, introduced Alice Paulk, Supervisor of CTE, who provided a powerpoint presentation of CTE programs available to students.
Discussion AgendaSchool Board Members
49. Discuss Board Attorney Contract Minutes: Mr. Van Zant moved to terminate the current contract, with a second by Lisa Graham. Discussion ensued among Board members. Mr. Van Zant provided a power point presentation. The item was ruled "out of order" by the Board Chairman as a non-action item. The following citizens spoke to this item: Ronnie Robinson,Tim Nguyen, Ben Owens, Sylvia Croft, Lyndel Hale and Stanley Pfenning. Gregg Gerlach spoke on behalf of Mr. Bickner.
Human Resources
50. Human Resources - Special Action AAttachment: HR Special Action A 9-20-12.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Frank Farrell | Second: Janice Kerekes | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
51. Human Resources - Special Action BAttachment: HR Special Action B 9-20-12.pdf (Confidential Item)
Motions: | Approve the action as presented. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Lisa Graham | Second: Frank Farrell | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
52. Ratify the 2012-2013 Amendment to the 2010-2014 Master Contract between the Clay Educational Staff Professional Association and the School District of Clay CountyAttachment: CESPA Ratification Document.pdf
Motions: | Ratify the Tentative Agreement. | - 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 |
Motion Minutes: The Agreement was signed by Board Chairman Carol Studdard and CESPA President Kelly Griffis. 53. 2012-2013 Administrative/Managerial/Supervisory/Confidential Salary ScheduleAttachment: = 2012-2013 REVISIONS - ADMIN 9-20-12.pdf
Motions: | Approve the Salary Schedule as presented.
Administrative/Managerial/Supervisory personnel will receive a non-retroactive step advancement commencing with the paycheck on October 31, 2012.
Confidential employees' non-retroactive step advancement will begin on October 31, 2012, in keeping with other support employees and the 2012-2013 CESPA Contract amendment. | - 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 |
Instruction
54. C-10 Appoint a Citizen Representative to the District Charter School Review Committee (Farrell) Minutes: Mrs. Sandy Emery was appointed as the Citizen Representative to the District Charter School Review Committee after brief comments by Mr. Farrell.
Motions: | Approve the recommendation of Mrs. Sandy Emery as the community member for the Clay County Charter School Review Committee or propose the selection of another citizen representative. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Frank Farrell | Second: Janice Kerekes | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
55. C-18 Charter School Documents for Information Only (Farrell)Attachment: Clay County Charter School Plan.pdf Attachment: Charter School Application Processes, Procedures, Guidelines and Timeline.pdf Attachment: Technical Assistance Guide for Charter School Applicants.pdf Minutes: This item was for Information ONLY. Support Services
56. Saratoga Springs DRI Proposed Amendments to Development Order Minutes: Assistant Superintendent Jim Connell and Ms. Susan Fraser addressed the Board regarding Saratoga Springs DRI issues. A probable compromise was suggested. The Board agreed with the solution in principal and directed staff to work out the details.
57. C-38 Pre-Qualification of Contractors (Connell)Attachment: Contractor List 9,20,12.pdf
Motions: | Approve the contractor pre-qualification list attached, with the deletion of Hoffman Plumbing. | - PASS | | Vote Results | Motion: Charles Van Zant, Jr. | Second: Lisa Graham | Frank Farrell | - Aye | Lisa Graham | - Aye | Janice Kerekes | - Aye | Carol Studdard | - Aye | Charles Van Zant, Jr. | - Aye |
58. Long Term Lease of Property at Thunderbolt Elementary School to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners Minutes: Mr. Connell reviewed the lease agreement on the unused property at Thunderbolt Elementary. Improvements to the property will be provide through the BCC. There will be no access through school property.
Motions: | Approval of the lease. | - 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 |
Scheduled Citizen Item
59. Proposed Amendments to School Board Policy 1.02 B. Membership of the School Board Minutes: Mr. Pfenning addressed the Board on term limits.
Presentations from the Audience60. Comments Minutes: Liz Crane spoke on Clay County's Reading Program. Alan Rizzo addressed the Board on superintendent position. Fred Gottshalk addressed the Board.
Superintendent's Requests61. Items Minutes: Superintendent Wortham requested a special meeting be set in October to approve Out-of-Field Teachers. The Board approved Wednesday, October 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the District Office conference room. Mr. Wortham reminded the Board of the required Organization Meeting on November 20th and requested that the December Board meeting be changed due to its close proximity to Christmas break. The Board approved Tuesday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Teacher Inservice Center at Fleming Island High School.
School Board's Requests62. Comment Minutes: Mrs. Graham requested the possibility of reviewing the entire School Board Policy in the near future for updates and changes.
Attorney's Requests (None) Adjournment (12:00 a.m.) |