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Manatee County School District


School Board of Manatee County
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL
www.manateeschools.net

Regular Meeting - 5:45 p.m.

January 10, 2007 - Regular Meeting


ATTENDANCE (5:45 p.m.)
1. Attendance
Minutes: 

Board members present: Harry G. Kinnan, Chairman; Barbara A. Harvey, Vice-Chairwoman; Robert C. Gause, Walter E. Miller, and Jane R. Pfeilsticker. Also present:  Dr. Roger Dearing, Superintendent; Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Bill Horton, Assistant Superintendent for School Support Services; Dr. Patricia Lucas, Assistant Superintendent for District Support Services; Tim McGonegal, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services; John Bowen, School Board Attorney; and Robert Shapiro, Staff Attorney.


CALL TO ORDER (5:45 p.m.)
2. Call to Order
Minutes: 

Chairman Kinnan called the meeting to order at 5:46 p.m.

3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Invocation
5. Approval of Orders of the Day
Attachment: W121106.pdf
Attachment: M121106.pdf
Attachment: S121206.pdf
Attachment: PH120406.pdf
Attachment: JW121106.pdf
Attachment: S121906.pdf
Minutes: 

The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include the following items:

Attachments Added:

 

Approval of Minutes

 

Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 4, 2006, Joint Workshop of December 11, 2006, Board Workshop of December 11, 2006, Regular Meeting of December 11, 2006, Special Meeting of December 12, 2006, and Special Meeting of December 19, 2006.

 

Consent, Human Resources

 

Board Addendum II

 

Items Withdrawn:

 

Consent, Construction Services

 

Approval of Samoset Elementary School – Contract to Purchase Vacant Lot at 33rd Avenue East, Bradenton

 

Approval of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School (Elementary F) – Amendment 2 – Agreement Between Owner and W.G. Mills, Inc. – Guaranteed Maximum Price

 

Other note:

 

Old Business – Approval of Resolution 06-08 and Special Warranty Deed for Conveyance of Parrish School Property to Manatee County Florida - Will remain tabled at this time.



Motions:
Motion and approval of the orders of the day as amended.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Pfeilsticker
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye


STUDENT CELEBRATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5:55 p.m.)
6. Approval of Minutes
Attachment: S120606.pdf
Attachment: PH120406.pdf
Attachment: JW121106.pdf
Attachment: S121206.pdf
Attachment: W121106.pdf
Attachment: S121906.pdf
Attachment: M121106.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approval of the Minutes of the Public Hearing of December 4, 2006, Special Meeting of December 6, 2006, Joint Workshop of December 11, 2006, Workshop of December 11, 2006, Regular Meeting of December 11, 2006, pecial Meeting of December 12, 2006, and Special Meeting of December 19, 2006.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Walter Miller
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye


RECOGNITIONS
REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS (6:00 p.m.)
7. Communities Raising Readers
8. Charter School Annual Reports

CONSENT (6:25 p.m.)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

9. Approval of January 8, 2006 Consent Agenda
Minutes: 

The Consent Agenda was amended to include the following items:

Attachments Added:

  

Consent, Human Resources

 

Board Addendum II

 

Items Withdrawn:

 

Consent, Construction Services

 

Approval of Samoset Elementary School – Contract to Purchase Vacant Lot at 33rd Avenue East, Bradenton

 

Approval of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School (Elementary F) – Amendment 2 – Agreement Between Owner and W.G. Mills, Inc. – Guaranteed Maximum Price



Motions:
Motion and approval of the Consent Items as amended.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

Purchase(s) Under $100,000

10. Approval of Purchase(s) of District ProQuest Information Learning, MCSD No. 07-0081-ML
Purchase(s) Over $100,000

11. Approval of Invitation for Bid on Lawn Maintenance Services, MCSD No. 07-0048-MR
Attachment: 070048BL.rtf
Attachment: 070048t.pdf
12. Approval of Invitation for Bid on Microcomputer Peripherals, Software, Services and Repair Parts, MCSD No. 07-0046-DB
Attachment: 070046bl.rtf
Attachment: 070046 FL Doc No.pdf
Attachment: 070046t.pdf
13. Approval of Invitation to Bid on Plumbing Supplies, MCSD No. 07-0042-MR
Attachment: 070042BL.rtf
Attachment: 070042T.pdf
14. Approval of Renewal (1) for Request for Proposal on Billing Agent to Process Claims and Handle Direct Services Billing For Medicaid Eligible Services Provided to Medicaid Eligible Students by Manatee County Public Schools Direct-Hire, MCSD No. 06-0066-SS
Contracts & Grants

15. Approval of Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Take Stock in Children Local Program Affiliation for the 2006-2007 School Year
Attachment: TSIC Program Affiliation Agreement 2006-07.pdf
16. Approval to Apply for a Renewal of the State Voluntary Public School Choice Grant (Mentor District Project) for the Project Year 2006
Attachment: VPSC Mentor grant0708 final.pdf
Construction Services

17. Approval of Sara Scott Harllee Middle School - Roof-Top Air Units Replacement - Agreement Between Owner and Long & Associates, Inc.
Attachment: Harllee Roof-Top AE Contract.pdf
Attachment: Harllee Roof-Top Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Harllee Roof-Top AE Proposal.pdf
18. Approval of Horizons Academy - Change Orders 3 and 4 - Agreement between Owner and Creative Contractors, Inc.
Attachment: Horizons Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Horizons CO 3 & 4.pdf
19. Approval of Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School - Covered Play Area - Agreement Between Owner and Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. - Guaranteed Maximum Price
Attachment: Kinnan Covered Play Area CM Contract 2.pdf
Attachment: Kinnan Covered Play Area, GMP Budget Summary.pdf
20. Approval of Manatee Elementary School - Contract to Purchase Additional Land at 1514 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton
Attachment: 010807 - Manatee Elementary 1514 Manatee Ave E Attachment Quijano.pdf
21. Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School - Renovations - Change Orders 3 and 4 - Agreement between Owner and NDC Construction Company
Attachment: Palma Sola Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Palma Sola CO 3 & 4.pdf
22. Approval of Palma Sola Elementary School - Renovations - Change Orders 5 and 6 - Agreement between Owner and NDC Construction Company
Attachment: Palma Sola Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Palma Sola CO 5 & 6.pdf
23. Approval of Samoset Elementary School - Contract to Purchase Land at 1723 33rd Avenue East, Bradenton
Attachment: 010807 - Samoset 1723 33rd Ave E Attachment Campos.pdf
24. Approval of Samoset Elementary School - Contract to Purchase Vacant Lot at 33rd Avenue East, Bradenton
Attachment: 010807 - Samoset Vacant Lot 33rd Ave E Attachment Campos.pdf
25. Approval of Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School (Elementary F) - Amendment 2 - Agreement Between Owner and W.G. Mills, Inc. - Guaranteed Maximum Price
Attachment: Annie Lucy Williams CM Amend 2.pdf
Attachment: Annie Lucy Williams Summary Sheet.pdf
26. Approval of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Refund Number 19 – Lakewood Ranch
Attachment: Lakewood Ranch IFR 19 010807 Attachment.pdf
27. Approval of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Refund Number 20 - Lakewood Ranch
Attachment: Lakewood Ranch IFR 20 010807 Attachment.pdf
Finance

28. Approval of Disclosure Counsel for Debt Issues
Attachment: Final DC Recomendation Memo.pdf
29. Approval of the Monthly Financial Statements for November 2006
Attachment: FS November 2006.pdf
Human Resources

30. Approval of the Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, Retirements, and Transfers
Attachment: Board Material 01-10-07.pdf
Attachment: Board Material Addendum 01-10-07 3.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Willie Clark.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Anthony Losada.pdf
Attachment: Board Addendum II for January 10, 2007.pdf

INFORMATION
Leaves

31. Leaves for Board Agenda 01/10/07
Attachment: Illness Leaves 01-10-07.pdf
Attachment: Military Leaves 01-10-07.pdf
Attachment: Child Care Leaves 01-10-07.pdf

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS (6:30 p.m.)
32. Administrative Appointments
Minutes: 

Ms. Angela Essig, Director of Middle Schools, introduced Mr. Willie Clark as Principal of Sugg Middle School.

Mr. Randy Petrilla, Principal of Braden River Middle School, introduced Mr. Anthony Losada as Assistant Principal of Braden River Middle School.

Dr. Roger Dearing announced Mr. Tom Levengood as Principal of Anna Maria Elementary School.


PUBLIC COMMENTS (6:35 p.m.)
33. Public Comments
Minutes: 

Barbara Whipple - peace education in schools.

Dr. Don Thompson - military opt-out forms.

Carol Gazell - teacher planning periods.

 


OLD BUSINESS (6:50 p.m.)
34. Approval of Resolution 06-08 and Special Warranty Deed for Conveyance of Parrish School Property to Manatee County, Florida
Minutes: 

Chairman Kinnan informed the School Board Members that it was recommended to him that this item remain tabled. 


NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) (6:55 p.m.)
35. Public Hearing to Conduct a Legislative Hearing for the Purpose of Resolving Disputed Impasse Items as the Result of the Collective Bargaining Process with the Manatee Education Association, Pursuant to Section 447.403, F.S. (2006)
Attachment: Memo re Special Magistrate Report.pdf
Attachment: Special Magistrate Report.pdf
Attachment: Notice of Rejection.pdf
Minutes: 

Chairman Kinnan called the Public Hearing to order at 6:47 p.m.

Dr. Roger Dearing - recommended that the Public Hearing be reset to January 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

The School Board Members held discussion regarding this recommendation.

Ms. Pat Barber - requested that no further discussion take place until the Public Hearing on January 19, 2007.

The School Board Members voted on Dr. Dearing's recommendation.

Discussion about this agenda item concluded at 7:20 p.m.



Motions:
Motion and approval to reset the Public Hearing on disputed issues to January 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Jane Pfeilsticker
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

36. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed Amended Rule Policy 2.19, Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited-Complaint and Grievance Procedures, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Amended Rule at the Board Meeting Scheduled for February 12, 2007
Attachment: 2 19 Proposed Amended Rule.pdf
Minutes: 

Dr. Dearing requested the term "sex" be changed to "gender" in this Board Policy.



Motions:
Motion and approve advertising a notice of a proposed amended rule Policy 2.19, Discrimination and Harassment Prohibited: Complaint and Grievance Procedures, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed new policy at the Board Meeting scheduled for February 12, 2007.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Jane Pfeilsticker
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

37. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed New Rule Policy 5.14, Students with AIDS or HIV Diseases, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed New Rule at the Board Meeting Scheduled for February 12, 2007
Attachment: 5 14 Proposed New Rule.pdf
Minutes: 

Mrs. Harvey requested that "other highly communicable diseases" be included in this Policy.



Motions:
Motion and approve advertising a notice of a proposed new rule Policy 5.14, Students with AIDS or HIV Diseases, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed new policy at the Board Meeting scheduled for February 12, 2007.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Pfeilsticker
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

38. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed New Amended Policy 6.8, Grievance Procedures for Employees, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed New Rule at the Board Meeting Scheduled for February 12, 2007
Attachment: 6 8 Proposed Amended Rule.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approve advertising a notice of a proposed new rule Policy 6.8, Grievance Procedures for Employees, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed new policy at the Board Meeting scheduled for February 12, 2007.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Jane Pfeilsticker
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

39. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed Amended Policy 4.14 - District and State Assessment
Attachment: Policy 4.14.doc

Motions:
The Superintendent recommends approval to amend School Board Policy 4.14 by striking specific language from the policy as indicated above and on the attachment.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Robert Gause
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

40. Approval of Advertising a Notice of a Proposed New Rule Policy 6.14, Employees with AIDS or HIV Diseases, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed New Rule at the Board Meeting Scheduled for February 12, 2007
Attachment: 6 14 Proposed New Rule.pdf
Minutes: 

Mrs. Harvey requested that "other highly communicable diseases" be included in this Policy.



Motions:
Motion and approve advertising a notice of a proposed new rule Policy 6.14, Employees with AIDS or HIV Diseases, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed new policy at the Board Meeting scheduled for February 12, 2007.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

41. Approval to Grant an Administrative Hearing on the Recommendation to Terminate the Employment of Charles L. Ward and Suspend Charles L. Ward Without Pay Pending the Outcome of the Hearing
Attachment: Ward - Petition for Evidentary Hearing 010207.pdf
Minutes: 

Neither Mr. Ward nor his counsel was present to address this item.



Motions:
Grant the request for a hearing and suspend the employee without pay effective January 11, 2007, pending the outcome of the hearing.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Jane Pfeilsticker
Second: Robert Gause
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

42. Approval to Grant an Administrative Hearing on the Recommendation to Terminate the Employment of Kim L. Houston and Suspend Kim L. Houston Without Pay Pending the Outcome of the Hearing
Attachment: HOUSTON Petition for Evidentiary Hearing 122106.pdf
Minutes: 

Neither Ms. Houston nor her counsel was present to address this item.



Motions:
Grant the request for a hearing and suspend the employee without pay effective January 11, 2007, pending the outcome of the hearing. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Jane Pfeilsticker
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye


NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)
BOARD COMMENTS (7:35 p.m.)
43. Board Comments
Minutes: 

Mr. Miller

 

Transitions - said he attended the memorial service for John Hartman, a former Manatee County student who lost his life in Iraq. 

 

Military Opt-Out Procedures - asked that the School Board Members consider reviewing this issue at a future Board workshop.  Dr. Dearing informed the School Board Members that a report will be forthcoming in the Superintendent's Friday Update.

 

Ms. Pfeilsticker

 

Lakewood Ranch High School Band - congratulated the band on placing second at the National Fiesta Bowl Band Competition.  She also congratulated both the drum line and the color guard for taking first place nationally.

 

Legislative Liaison - reported that she has met with Representative Bill Galvano, and they are planning to have regular ongoing meetings.  She has also contacted Senator Mike Bennett, and will maintain in contact with him.

 

Science Fair - encouraged all students to participate in the Science Fair, taking place on January 25, 2007 at the Manatee County Fairgrounds.

 

Manatee Education Association (MEA) -  said she would like to see an improved relationship between the School Board and MEA.

 

Mr. Gause

 

Manatee County Fair - reminded everyone that the fair starts January 18, 2007, and he encouraged everyone to attend.

 

Science - said he attended a luncheon where the speaker stressed that students need increased science, math, and technology skills.

 

Laptops for Students - said he would like to know by school level what our student-to-laptop ratio is.  He would like to have technology equity at all levels of our schools.

 

Mrs. Harvey

 

Florida Comprehensive Achievement Tests (FCAT) - said she would like every Manatee County student and parent to receive the password for FCAT Explorer for math and reading at each student's grade level.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day - reminded the community about various events that will commemorate this holiday.

 

Black History Month - noted that February is Black History Month.  She has information about Mrs. Crumble, who performs a one-woman history lesson, and is available to perform at schools.

 

Military Opt-Out Forms - reminded the School Board Members that Dr. Don Thompson was requested to provide information to Mr. Bowen about other career activities.  She would like to receive that information before discussion takes place regarding military opt-out forms.

 

Mr. Kinnan

 

Wall of Honor - noted that John Hartman's name has been entered on the Wall of Honor in the lobby of the School Support Center.

 

Stephen Molesky- said Vin Mannix wrote an article about this Manatee graduate who is the "makeup artist to the stars."  He congratulated Stephen and the Manatee County teachers who touched his life.

 

School Choice - said the window for applying for school choice is January 29 - February 16, 2007. 


SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW CHART (7:55 p.m.)
44. School Board Workflow Chart
Attachment: January 10 2007.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS (8:00 p.m.)
45. Comments by John Bowen
Minutes: 

Mr. John Bowen

Mr. Bowen had no comments.


SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (8:10 p.m.)
46. Comments by Dr. Roger Dearing
Minutes: 

Dr. Roger Dearing

Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair - said this will take place at the Manatee County Fair on Thursday, January 25, 2007.  He also said that Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, is working with Manatee Community College, the Manatee Education Foundation, and the Manatee County School District to make the Science Fair the best in the state.

Manatee Education Association  - commented that there is a dual responsibility to provide the best possible benefits and salaries for teachers and improving the academic performance of our students.

Central Florida School Board Coalition  - reported that Mr. Miller and he attended the regional meeting earlier this week.

Buffalo Creek Middle School Redistricting - requested that each School Board Member meet with him individually about this subject.


ADJOURNMENT (8:20 p.m.)
47. Adjournment
Minutes: 

There being no further business to come before the Board,  Chairman Kinnan adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.

 

_____________________________               _______________________

Roger Dearing, Ex Officio Secretary               Harry G. Kinnan,

and Superintendent of Schools                      Chairman

 

 



Motions:
Motion and approval to adjourn the meeting.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Jane Pfeilsticker
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Walter Miller- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye




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