THE
REGULAR BOARD WORKSHOP
February 10, 2011
4:00 P.M.
Minutes
The Jackson County School Board met in a regular Board workshop, Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Jackson County School Board office. Mrs. Charlotte M. Gardner, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order with the following members present: Mr. Chris Johnson, Vice Chairman, Mrs. Betty Duffee, and Mr. Kenneth Griffin; Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Lee Miller and School Board Attorney, Frank Bondurant. Dr. Terry Nichols was absent from the meeting.
Chairman Gardner stated this was a workshop and anyone one wanting to address an item on the agenda could do so, once they were recognized. She added that no vote would be taken today.
ITEM 1 PRESENTATIONS: Summer Hayes, a fifth-grader at Cottondale
Elementary, was introduced by Superintendent Miller. Summer will be representing
The parents of Caitlin
McCaffrey were recognized and presented a certificate recognizing Caitlin as
the Florida Bright Futures, 2010 Jackson County Top Academic Scholar. Caitlin is currently attending
ITEM 2 CITIZENS REQUEST: No one made a request to speak.
ITEM 3 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Minutes
B. Student Transfers
C. Salary Supplements
ITEM 4 OTHER AGENDA ITEMS:
A. Approval
of Volunteer Applications
ITEM 5 PERSONNEL
A. Personnel
B. 2011-2012
Staffing Plan
ITEM 6 FINANCIAL MATTERS:
A. Budget
Status Summary Report, Revenue Summary, and Budget Amendments
B. Monthly
Cash and Investments
C. Participation
in a Contract Between Panhandle Area Education Consortium (PAEC) and Gabriel,
Roeder, Smith, and Company (GRS) for GASB45 Actuarial Services
Kathy Sneads, Interim Finance Director, explained reason for and details of this contract. Board Member, Chris Johnson, expressed further the details of this subject.
ITEM 7 CONTRACTS/RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS
A. P-Card
and/or Purchase Orders Over $10,000.00
Board Member, Chris Johnson asked for clarification of the purchase order. The purchase order is for payment of services provided for a contract that was previously approved by the Board.
B. Annual
Accounting Retention Agreement between Blue Cross/Blue Shield and
Regular Board Workshop
February 10, 2011
C. Agreement
between Monsanto Fund and
Board
Member, Betty Duffee stated the
D. Memorandum
of Understanding between
Deputy
Superintendent Larry Moore and Board Member Kenny Griffin explained the
functions of the
ITEM 8 PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/GRANTS/PLANS
A. 2011-2015
Technology Plan
Board Member, Kenny Griffin asked if the district or state will be moving toward digital devices instead of textbooks. Frank Waller, MIS Director, stated there are currently no devices available that meets all the desired requirements, however he stated technology is moving in that direction.
B. 2010-2011
Student Progression Plan
Superintendent Miller informed the Board there is only one change to the Student Progression Plan, as indicated on page 126.
C. Application
for Adult Education Career Pathways Grant
D. Application
for 2010 Competitive Equipment Assistant Grant
Jack Noonan explained this Competitive Equipment Assistant Grant and the grant process.
E. Application
for Lowe’s Toolbox Grant (Sneads High)
F. Application
for Chipola Arts Association Mini Grant (Graceville Elementary)
G. Application
for Beall’s and Whistles S.W.A.T Grant (
ITEM 9 FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
A. Change
Orders
B. Disposal of Property
C. Final Completion of
D. Bid for
Board Member, Betty Duffee asked if the bid results were with in the budget. Stuart Wiggins, Director of Facilities, reported the bid is a little higher. He further stated there is a gas line and sewer line that will need to be re-routed. Mr. Wiggins stated if approved, the contractor will have 30 days to obtain the necessary permits and we should have a March start-date. He also stated, depending on possible rain delays, we should have completion before the start of next school year.
E. Pre-Qualified
Contractor List
F. Five-Year
Plant Survey
ITEM 10 SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS
A. Suspensions
B. Expulsions
ITEM 11 INFORMATION ITEMS:
A.
Update From
Sodexo
Mr. Jack Noonan, General Manager of Sodexo, gave the Board information regarding the food service program.
B. Update
on Truancy
C. Out
of State Travel/Field Trips
D. Monthly
Report from Headstart
E. Monthly
Report of Headstart Financials
Regular Board Workshop
February 10, 2011
F. Update on Race To The
Top (RTTT)
G. Update on Federal Programs
H. Update on District
Accreditation
I. Career and Technical
Education Month
J. Technical Assistance
Visit of Food Service Operations
K. 2011 Annual Day in the
Legislature
L.
The Board members discussed the other items on the agenda, there was no action taken on any item. A copy of the items on the agenda is filed as a supplement to these minutes.
SCHOOL BOARD
MEMBER/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Lee W. Miller Charlotte
M. Gardner
Superintendent of
Schools Chairman
of the Board
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
February 15, 2011
4:00 P.M.
MINUTES
The Jackson County School Board met in a Board meeting on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. in the board room of the Jackson County School Board. Mrs. Charlotte Gardner, Chairman of the Board, called the meeting to order with the following members present: Mr. Chris Johnson, Vice-Chairman, Mrs. Betty Duffee, Dr. Terry Nichols, and Mr. Kenneth Griffin; Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Lee Miller and School Board Attorney, Mr. Frank Bondurant. Everyone stood for the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Dr. Nichols leading in prayer.
Chairman Gardner stated that if anyone would like to address an item on the agenda, they should fill out a card requesting the item to be addressed. No one made a request.
With a motion by Dr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Griffin and with a unanimous vote, the Board approved the agenda.
1. PRESENTATIONS – Superintendent Miller recognized Alison Williams and Leslie
Guy for their quick response in life-saving efforts. Mrs. Williams was present, along
with several of her family members. Mrs. Guy was unable to attend due to illness. Mrs.
Williams explained the details of the lunchroom experience when she used the Heimlich maneuver to assist a student who was choking. Mrs. Williams introduced Regan Gullett, the student involved, and his parents.
Superintendent Miller also announced to the Board that Summer Hayes placed fifth in the
Regional Spelling Bee held this past Saturday. Summer competed against and beat
mostly eighth graders.
2. CITIZEN’S REQUEST - none
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, with a motion by Dr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and with a unanimous vote, the Board approved item #3 A-C. A copy of these items can be found as a supplement to these minutes.
A. Approval
of Minutes
January 13 Regular Board Workshop
January
18 Regular Board Meeting
B. Approval
of Student Transfers
C. Approval
of Salary Supplements
4. OTHER AGENDA ITEMS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, with
a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Dr. Nichols, and with a unanimous vote, the
Board approved Item #4 A. A copy of these items can be found as a supplement to these
minutes.
A. Approval
of Volunteer Applications
5. PERSONNEL: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, with a motion by
Mrs. Duffee, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and with a unanimous vote, the Board approved
Item # 5A-B. A copy of this item can be found as a supplement to these minutes in the
office of the Director of Personnel.
A. Approval
of Personnel
5.1 Resignations of Non-Instructional
GOLSON
ELEMENTARY
Brandi Charles, ESE Paraprofessional, resigned February 15, 2011
Regular Board Meeting
February 15, 2011
George Clark, Bus Driver, resigned December 31, 2010
MARIANNA
HIGH
Donna Jurgonski, Custodian, resigned January 18, 2011
5.2a Recommendations of Non-Instructional
COTTONDALE HIGH
Phillip Thomas, Paraprofessional, hired January 6, 2011
Kimberly Lamb, Paraprofessional, hired February 1, 2011
GRACEVILLE ELEMENTARY
Stephanie Smith, Data Entry Operator, hired February 2, 2011
MARIANNA HIGH
Laurence Culbreath, Paraprofessional, hired January 11, 2011
Cathy Martin, Custodian, hired February 1, 2011
MARIANNA MIDDLE
Allyne Ham, Paraprofessional, hired February 2, 2011
TRANSPORTATION
Dean Blaisure, Bus Driver, hired February 10, 2011
5.2b Recommendations
of Disciplinary Action
Martha Lowery, Bus Driver, (1) recommendation to suspend without pay for five days beginning January 24, 2011 and ending January 28, 2011.
5.3 Resignations of Instructional
NONE
5.4 Recommendations of Instructional
GRACEVILLE
ELEMENTARY
Mary Helen Tyler, Teacher, hired January 10, 2011
5.5 Transfer Requests
Byron Dekle, transfer from Bus
Driver at
Resa Hunter, transfer from
Paraprofessional at
5.6 Leave Requests
Alethea Jones, teacher, requesting a leave of absence from January 5, 2011 until June 3, 2011, for medical reasons
Frances Smith, teacher, requesting a leave of absence from December 21, 2010 through February 28, 2011 for medical reasons
5.7 Retirement Requests
GRACEVILLE
ELEMENTARY
Catherine Clark, Paraprofessional, retirement effective November 23, 2010
5.8 Terminal Leave Pay
NONE
5.9 Licenses
Dean Blaisure
5.10 Out-Of-Field Teachers
See Supplemental attachment
B. Approval
of 2011-2012 Staffing Plan
6. FINANCIAL MATTERS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, with a motion by Dr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Griffin, and with a unanimous vote, the Board approved Item # 6 A-C. A copy of this item can be found as a supplement to these minutes.
A. Approval
of Budget Status Summary Report, Revenue Summary, and
Budget Amendments
B. Approval
of Monthly Cash and Investments
Regular Board Meeting
February 15, 2011
C. Approval
of Participation in a Contract Between Panhandle Area Education Consortium
(PAEC) and Gabriel, Roeder, Smith, and Company (GRS) for GASB45 Actuarial
Services
7. CONTRACTS/RESOLUTIONS/AGREEMENTS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, with a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Griffin, and with a unanimous vote, the Board approved Item # 7 A-D. A copy of this item can be found as a supplement to these minutes.
A. Approval
of P-Card and/or Purchase Orders Over $10,000.00
Beverly Tyner (GOLSON and
SES) $13,514.91
B. Approval
of Annual Accounting Retention Agreement between Blue Cross/Blue Shield and
C. Approval
of Agreement between Monsanto Fund and
D. Approval
of Memorandum of Understanding between
8. PROJECTS/PROGRAMS/GRANTS/PLANS: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, with a motion by Mr. Griffin, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and with a unanimous vote, the Board approved Item # 8 A-G. A copy of theses items can be found as a supplement to these minutes.
A. Approval
of 2011-2015 Technology Plan
B. Approval
of 2010-2011 Student Progression Plan
C. Approval
of Application for Adult Education Career Pathways Grant
D. Approval
of Application for 2010 Competitive Equipment Assistance Grant (Food Service)
E. Approval
of Application for Lowe’s Toolbox Grant (
F. Approval
of Application for Chipola Arts Association Mini Grant (
G. Approval
of Application for Beall’s and Whistles S.W.A.T Grant (
9. FACILITES AND CONSTRUCTION: Upon the recommendation of the Superintendent,
with a motion by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Dr. Nichols, and with a unanimous
vote, the Board approved Item # 9 A-F. A
copy of theses items can be found as a supplement to these minutes.
A. Approval
of Change Orders
B. Approval of Disposal of
Property
C. Approval
of Final Completion of
D. Approval
of Bid for
E. Approval
of Pre-Qualified Contractor List
F. Approval
of Five-Year Plant Survey
10. SUSPENSIONS AND EXPULSIONS: Upon the recommendation of the
Superintendent, with a motion by Dr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Griffin, and with
a unanimous vote, the Board approved Item # 10 A-B. A copy of theses items can be found as a
supplement to these minutes.
A. Acceptance
of Suspensions
B. Approval
of Expulsions
BUS
EXPULSIONS
Bus Expulsion 10th grade Jackson Alternative
Bus Expulsion 8th grade Jackson Alternative
Bus Expulsion 7th grade Marianna Middle
Bus Expulsion 6th grade Marianna Middle
Bus Expulsion 7th grade Jackson Alternative
Regular Board Meeting
February 15, 2011
Bus Expulsion Kindergarten Golson Elementary
Bus Expulsion 7th grade Marianna Middle
SCHOOL
EXPULSIONS
None
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Update
From Sodexo
B. Update
on Truancy
C. Out
of State Travel/Field Trips
D. Monthly
Report from Headstart
E. Monthly
Report from Headstart Fincials
F. Update
on Race To The Top (RTTT)
G. Update
on Federal Programs
H. Update
on District Accrediation
I. Career and Technical
Education Month
J. Technical Assistance
Visit of Food Service Operation
K. 2011 Annual Day in the
Legislature
L.
12. SCHOOL
BOARD MEMBER/SUPERINTENDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Duffee asked Mr. Bondurant about the 2010 Census and if the Board is required to review census data. Mr. Bondurant stated statute does require the Board to review the census data, however it is his understanding the 2010 Census has not been finalized. After some discussion, Superintendent Miller stated he would contact Clerk of the Courts, Sylvia Stephens and report back to the Board next month on the status of the census data.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:25 p.m.
_____________________________ ____________________________
Lee W. Miller Charlotte M. Gardner
Superintendent of Schools Chairman of the Board