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; Herb Tschappat, Assistant Superintendent for District Support Services; Tim McGonegal, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services; Rob Shapiro, Staff Attorney; and John Bowen, School Board Attorney.

2. Call to Order

Minutes: 

Chairman Kinnan called the meeting to order at 5:47 p.m.

5. Rowlett Elementary Dual Language Program

6. German-American Partnership Program (GAPP)

Minutes: 

Mr. Roy Larson, Director of High Schools, introduced Mr. Hocker, who gave the Board an overview of this program. 

The approximately 30 exchange students, who were in attendance at the meeting, were introduced to the Board.

8. Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Week in Florida

Attachment: ESE Week.pdf
Minutes: 

Mr. Ron Russell, Director of Exceptional Student Education,  read to the Board a memo from the Florida Department of Education announcing Exceptional Student Education Week in Florida.

13. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Amendment to Policy 2.21, Suspension and Termination of Personnel

Attachment: 2 21 revision numbered revised 091907.pdf
Minutes: 

There was public comment on this item, as follows:

Dave Miner - commented on the ability of employees to have private counsel at certain meetings.

Bruce Mohr, President of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) - noted the subject of this agenda item brought their contract negotiations to impasse.  He asked the Board Members to table this item until after the impasse hearing, scheduled for October 15, 2007.

The Board held discussion about this item.

Dr. Dearing requested and received permission from the Board to withdraw this item from the agenda.

16. Approval of Orders of the Day

Attachment: Copy of Subj Area OOF 09-24-07 2.xls
Attachment: Approval of Out-of-Field Teachers - ESOL - 09-24-07 3.pdf
Attachment: Proposed 3.10 Volunteer Policy and Procedure 0708 2.pdf
Attachment: S091807.pdf
Attachment: Approval of Out-of-Field Teachers - Subj Area - 09-24-07.pdf
Attachment: Board Material Addendum 09-24-07 2.pdf
Attachment: Copy of ESOL OOF 09-24-07 2.xls
Attachment: REPORT~1.pdf
Attachment: Oasis Charter In Field Notice.pdf
Attachment: 2.21 revision numbered revised 091907.pdf
Attachment: Bradenton Charter Teacher Certification Update 08-07.pdf
Attachment: Work Plan District Report - revised.pdf
Minutes: 

The Chair found good cause to add the following items to the agenda:

 

Agenda Items Added:

 

Reports and Presentations

 

Report on Constitutional Amendment Informational Campaign

 

Consent, Human Resources

 

Approval of the Report of Teachers Who Are Out-of-Field in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

 

Approval of the Report of Teachers Who Are Out-of-Field in Their Subject Area

 

Agenda Items Moved from Consent to Discussion

 

Consent, Construction Services

 

Approval of Elementary School E – Authorization to Negotiate for Architect-Engineer

 

Approval of Elementary School E – Authorization to Negotiate for Construction Manager

 

Attachments Added or Changed:

 

Public  Hearing

 

Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Amendment to Policy 2.21, Suspension and Termination of Personnel – updated attachment (this was reflected on the district website)

 

Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting an Amendment to Policy 3.10, Volunteers – updated attachment (this was reflected on the district website)

 

Public Hearing for Approval of the Tentative District Educational Facilities Plan – updated attachment

 

Minutes

 

Minutes of the Special Meeting of September 18, 2007

 

Consent, Human Resources

 

Approval of the Appointments, Promotions, Resignations, Retirements, and Transfers – added Board Material Addendum

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

17. Approval of Minutes

Attachment: M091007.pdf
Attachment: S091807.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2007 and the Special Meeting of September 18, 2007.	- PASS
Vote Results
Motion: Walter Miller
Second: Robert Gause
Robert Gause	- Aye
Barbara Harvey	- Aye
Harry Kinnan	- Aye
Walter Miller	- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker	- Aye

49. Administrative Appointments

Minutes: 

Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, introduced Dr. Tammy Evans as the new Director of Professional Development.

50. Public Comments

Minutes: 

Raphael Allen - requested district staff to join him in a meeting with the Health Department to discuss implementing AIDS education in classrooms.  He said his desire is that minority contractors have opportunities to bid on the central corridor  school, Elementary "E."

Denise Greer, Palmetto High School Booster Club - asked the Board to match their fundraising efforts to provide the school with new weightlifting equipment.

Dave Miner - spoke regarding resolution of the mold situation at the Professional Support Center.

51. Approval to Terminate the Employment of Betty Robinson

Attachment: ROBINSON Affidavit of Service.pdf
Minutes: 

Neither Ms. Robinson nor her attorney were present at the meeting.

Motions:
Motion and approval to terminate the employment of Betty Robinson, effective September 25, 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

55. Board Comments

Minutes: 

Mr. Miller

 

Take Stock In Children - reported on the September 18, 2007, committee meeting.  He said their goal is to raise $1.1 million for scholarships for the students who qualify for this program.  They have a commitment for matching funds of $6.00 for every $1.00 they raise.  They have already received a donation from Gettel Toyota.

 

Student Athletic Physicals - asked that Ms. Angela Essig, Director of Middle Schools, seek to arrange for an athletic physical for a middle school student.

 

Charter Schools - commended Mrs. Verdya Bradley on her leadership of the Charter School Review Committee.

 

Ms. Pfeilsticker

 

Kaplan - confirmed with Dr. Dearing that the Manatee Core Curriculum being developed by Kaplan and EdVantage are associated. 

  

Lakewood Ranch Community Grant Fund - thanked them for their support of district schools.

 

Sunshine State Scholars Program - announced this competition for graduating seniors who are distinguished in math and science.

 

Mr. Gause

 

Leadership Manatee - acknowledged the Leadership Manatee participants who were in the audience.

 

Mixon & Associates - said he appreciates the updates the Board Members receive on a regular basis.

 

National School Lunch Week - announced that October 15-19, 2007 is National School Lunch Week.  He said students can vote for their favorite school lunches at www.voteforschoollunch.org.

 

German-American Partnership Program  - said when he was in high school, the district had a domestic exchange program rather than an international program.  He said he would like to see that kind of a program created as a less expensive option.

 

High School Schedules - commented the Board had received a workflow chart response regarding straight schedules in high schools.  At this time surveying the teachers about this subject is not allowed by the union contract.  He said he hopes there is a way to open dialogue with the Manatee Education Association (MEA) to see if there is interest in at least one high school.

 

Dr. Dearing said district staff can discuss this with MEA representatives.

 

Teachers Out of Field - would like to have a column added to this report that indicates how long the teachers have been teaching out of field, and how close they are to obtaining their certification in the field.  He asked that this information also be provided about the ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) teachers.

 

Kaplan  - requested an update on the implementation of the Manatee Core Curriculum at a future meeting.

 

Dr. Dearing said that bi-monthly reports will be made by the Curriculum and Instruction Division.

 

Mrs. Harvey

 

Kiwanis Club - said she was very impressed with the presentation that was made.  She noted that the goals of this group fall into line with the Adult, Career, and Technical Education Department, and suggested that department might have some data about career counseling that would be helpful to the Board.

 

Florida School Boards Association - requested the EdVantage posters that are displayed in the Board Room be taken to the Master Board Forum, taking place later in the week.

 

Progress Reports - reminded parents that they should have received progress reports last week.  She said there are multiple free tutorial sites in Manatee County.  She requested that organizations providing free after-school tutoring call her, and she will compile a list.

 

Dr. Alveta King - requested the presentation Dr. King made yesterday be broadcast on METV.

 

Meningitis - said today a student within 60 miles of Bradenton died of meningitis.  She asked if METV could broadcast a crawler informing the public of symptoms of meningitis.

 

Mr. Kinnan

 

Secondary Education Night - kudos to Roy Larson and his staff on the success of this event.  He noted there were thousands of students and parents in attendance.

 

Keiser College - said he attended the presentation made by Dr. Joseph Ciccone about school violence.  He encouraged the Superintendent to consider sharing Dr. Ciccone's presentation with principals on the modified Wednesdays.

 

Board Workshop - reminded the Board Members of the Board Workshop tomorrow night.

 

Family Day - announced that today is Family Day.  He noted that if families eat together five nights per week, children will be less apt to smoke, drink or do drugs. 

 

High School Bands - said he asked the Superintendent for a report comparing the size of each district high school band for this year and last year.

 

Academics - talked about the importance of knowing history.  He said he has asked Dr. Dearing to work with the Curriculum Department to develop an 8th grade dual enrollment exit exam and a 12th grade exit exam.

 

Chairman Kinnan closed with the following quote from John F. Kennedy:  "Liberty without learning is always in peril, and learning without liberty is always in vain."

56. School Board Workflow Chart

Attachment: September 24 2007.pdf

57. Comments by John Bowen

Minutes: 

Mr. John Bowen

Mr. Bowen had no comments.

58. Comments by Dr. Roger Dearing

Minutes: 

Dr. Roger Dearing

History Education - noted that our forefathers set up public education to teach the history of the United States to their children and grandchildren, but also to promote democracy.

Professional Support Center - reminded the Board Members that when the presentation was made to the Board on May 23, 2007, Mr. Mike Pendley, Exective Planner, advised the Board that there was mold in the exterior walls where vinyl wallpaper was underneath windows.  Dr. Dearing updated the Board Members on the status of the remediation of the mold issue in the building.

Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) - reported on this meeting, which he attended in Tallahassee last week.

Florida High School Activities Association (FHSAA) - reported on this meeting, which he attended over the last weekend.

Leadership Manatee - thanked the participants in this program who stayed for the entire Board meeting.

Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) - reminded the Board Members of the Master Board Forum taking place later in the week.

State Board Meeting - encouraged Board Members to attend this meeting, taking place in Tampa on October 16, 2007.

High School Bands - said because of the requirement for remedial math and/or reading courses, many students no longer have room in their schedules for performing and other fine arts courses.  The result is smaller participation in high school band programs, statewide.

59. Adjournment

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

Motion Minutes: 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Kinnan adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m.

 

_____________________________              _______________________

Roger Dearing,  Ex Officio Secretary             Harry G. Kinnan,

and Superintendent of Schools                     Chairman