September 14, 2009 - Regular Meeting - Minutes



School Board of Manatee County
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
www.manateeschools.net
Regular Meeting - 5:45 p.m.
Times Indicated Are Approximate


AGENDA AMENDMENTS (5:45 p.m.)
1. Agenda Amendments - p.8

ATTENDANCE (5:45 p.m.)
2. Attendance - p.9

Minutes: 

Board members present: Jane R. Pfeilsticker, Vice-Chairman; Robert C. Gause, Barbara A. Harvey, and Harry G. Kinnan. Also present:  Tim McGonegal, Superintendent; Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Darcy Hopko, Assistant Superintendent for District Support Services; Jim Drake, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services; and John Bowen, School Board Attorney.

 

Not present:  Walter E. Miller, Chairman.

 

Jane R. Pfeilsticker was Acting Chairman for this meeting.


CALL TO ORDER (5:45 p.m.)
3. Call to Order - p.10

Minutes: 

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

4. Color Guard - Palmetto High School - p.11
5. Pledge of Allegiance - p.12

Minutes: 

Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

6. Invocation - p.13

Minutes: 

Following the Invocation, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Betsy Gough, Orchestra Teacher at Braden River Middle School.

Mrs. Harvey announced a community forum taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2009, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Johnson Middle School.  The topic of the forum is discussion of ways to stop the violence in our community.

7. Approval of Orders of the Day - p.14
Attachment: Revised Agenda Item - LAN Specialist.pdf
Attachment: PH091009.pdf
Attachment: Revised Agenda Item - Medical Assisting Instructor.pdf
Attachment: W090209.pdf
Attachment: Manatee County School Board IAA 2009-10 rev 9.10.pdf
Attachment: Discovery Education Agreement.pdf
Attachment: Oneco Elm Chiller Replacement CO 1 and 2.pdf
Attachment: Follett Renewal.pdf
Minutes: 

The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include all items listed under Agenda Amendments on the September 14, 2009 Board Agenda, updated September 14, 2009 and posted to the district website, www.manateeschools.net.

 

On September 9, 2009, added an Executive Session regarding litigation.

 

On September 11, 2009, attached the Minutes of the Board Workshop of September 2, 2009, and the Public Hearing of September 10, 2009.

 

On September 11, 2009, attached agreement to Consent item Approval to Purchase United Streaming from Discovery Education, MCSD No. 10-0027-SM.

 

On September 11, 2009, attached agreement to Consent item Approval to Purchase Follett Destiny Library Manager Software Maintenance, Support and Updates, MCSD No. 10-0026-SM.

 

On September 11, 2009, attached Summary Sheet to Consent item Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Chiller Replacement Project - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement Between Owner and Manasota Commercial Construction Company, Inc.

 

On September 11, 2009, revised Consent item Approval to Add One LAN (Local Area Network) Specialist Position to the Technology Information Services Department, to correct the Financial Impact Statement.

 

On September 11, 2009, revised Consent item Approval of New Job Description for Medical Assisting Instructor at Manatee Technical Institute (MTI), to correct the Financial Impact Statement.

 

On September 11, 2009, attached agreement to Consent item Approval of the 2009-2010 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Manual and Articulation Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.

 

On September 14, 2009, moved Consent item Approval of New Position of Specialist in Food and Nutrition Services, to New Business. 

NOTE:  This item was moved back to the Consent agenda just prior to the beginning of the meeting.

 

On September 14, 2009, moved Consent item Approval to Revise the Job Description and Title for Coordinator, Early Child Education to Associate Director, School Management, to New Business.



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


STUDENT CELEBRATION (5:48 p.m.)
8. National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Vice-President - p.15

PUBLIC COMMENTS (5:55 p.m.)
9. Public Comments - p.16

Minutes: 

Bill McGrath - requested clarification of when parents may elect to opt their children out of specific curriculum topics.

Superintendent McGonegal asked Mr. McGrath to leave his phone number with his assistant, Mrs. Reynolds, to arrange for a conversation about this topic.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES (6:15 p.m.)
10. Approval of Minutes - p.17
Attachment: W083109.pdf
Attachment: M082409.pdf
Attachment: W090209.pdf
Attachment: PH091009.pdf

Motions:
Motion and approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 24, 2009, Workshop of August 31, 2009, Workshop of September 2, 2009, and Public Hearing of September 10, 2009.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye


RECOGNITIONS (6:18 p.m.)
11. Five-Star School Awards - p.18

Minutes: 

Dawn Lengel, Coordinator of Community Involvement, introduced representatives from each school receiving the Five-Star School Award.

Following the awards to the schools, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker presented Superintendent McGonegal with the 2008-2009 Superintendent's Award for Volunteer/Community Involvement.

12. National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association - p.20

Minutes: 

Angela Essig, Director of Secondary Schools, recognized Chris Brady, Athletic and Activities Administrator at Bayshore High School, for earning the national title of Certified Athletic Administrator.  Mr. David Underhill, Principal of Bayshore High School, also commended Mr. Brady for achieving this distinction.

13. Energy Challenge - p.21

Minutes: 

Todd Henson, Director of Maintenance and Operations, introduced Southeast High School student Sarah Shealy, and district energy coordinator Jennifer Malloy, who updated the Board on the outcome of the Energy Challenge.

The Board commended Ms. Shealy for issuing the challenge to the district, and thanked Ms. Malloy for monitoring the results.

Mr. Henson noted that due to the effectiveness of the Energy Challenge, another energy challenge will be issued to the district in the near future.


REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (6:45 p.m.)
14. Central Florida School Boards Coalition - p.22

Minutes: 

Mrs. Harvey and Mr. McGonegal updated the Board on the meeting of the Central Florida School Boards Coalition, which took place earlier in the day.


PUBLIC HEARING (6:55 p.m.)
15. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendment to Policy 4.5, Instructional Materials - p.23
Attachment: Draft Rule 4.5 revised 070909.pdf
Minutes: 

Jeff Asher, Executive Director for District Planning, Policy, and Program Evaluation, introduced this item to the Board.

 

Mr. Gause expressed his pleasure that electronic media and movies that are used in classrooms must be applicable to the lesson plans.

 

There was public comment on this item, as follows:

 

Sharon Eddy - requested that the district ensure that only good movies appropriate to the student age groups are shown in district classrooms.



Motions:
Motion and approval of amendment to Policy 4.5, Instructional Materials.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Harry Kinnan
Robert Gause- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye


CONSENT ITEMS (7:05 p.m.)
Approval of Consent Agenda

16. Approval of September 14, 2009 Consent Agenda - p.24

Minutes: 

Prior to voting on the Consent Agenda, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker noted that she is an employee of State College of Florida, and, as such, oversees staff that implements the dual enrollment program reflected in the articulation agreement that is on the Consent Agenda.  She stated that she has been advised by the School Board Attorney that her voting on this item does not present a conflict of interest.

Superintendent McGonegal noted his pleasure that the issues regarding the articulation agreement were successfuly resolved.

Mr. Kinnan noted that, as a result of the successful articulation agreement negotiations, all students at all district high schools have the same opportunity for dual enrollment with State College of Florida.

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

On September 11, 2009, attached agreement to Consent item Approval to Purchase United Streaming from Discovery Education, MCSD No. 10-0027-SM.

On September 11, 2009, attached agreement to Consent item Approval to Purchase Follett Destiny Library Manager Software Maintenance, Support and Updates, MCSD No. 10-0026-SM.

On September 11, 2009, attached Summary Sheet to Consent item Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Chiller Replacement Project - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement Between Owner and Manasota Commercial Construction Company, Inc.

On September 11, 2009, revised Consent item Approval to Add One LAN (Local Area Network) Specialist Position to the Technology Information Services Department, to correct the Financial Impact Statement.

On September 11, 2009, revised Consent item Approval of New Job Description for Medical Assisting Instructor at Manatee Technical Institute (MTI), to correct the Financial Impact Statement.

On September 11, 2009, attached agreement to Consent item Approval of the 2009-2010 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Manual and Articulation Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.

On September 14, 2009, moved Consent item Approval to Revise the Job Description and Title for Coordinator, Early Child Education to Associate Director, School Management, to New Business.



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

Motion Minutes: 

Note that due to a scrivener's error on agenda item "Approval of Renewal (1) on the Use of the Orange County School Board Bid for Landscape Equipment, MCSD No. 08-0034-ML," the bid number was incorrect.  The correct bid number is MCSD No. 08-0043-ML.

Purchase(s) Bids $100,000.00 and Under

17. Approval of Renewal (1) of the Bid on Annual Inspection and Preventative Maintenance on Emergency Generators, MCSD No. 09-0034-MR - p.25
18. Approval of Bid on Athletic Clay Field Maintenance, MCSD No. 10-0015-MR -p.26
Attachment: 100015t.XLS.pdf
Attachment: 100015BL.pdf
19. Approval of Bid on Masonry Services, MCSD No. 10-0016-MR - p.27
Attachment: 100016BL.pdf
Attachment: 100016t.XLS.pdf
20. Approval of Renewal (1) on the Use of the Orange County School Board Bid for Landscape Equipment, MCSD No. 08-0034-ML - p.28

Minutes: 

Note that due to a scrivener's error on agenda item "Approval of Renewal (1) on the Use of the Orange County School Board Bid for Landscape Equipment, MCSD No. 08-0034-ML," the bid number was incorrect.  The correct bid number is MCSD No. 08-0043-ML.

21. Approval of Renewal (2) on the Use of Pasco County School Board Proposal for Environmental Contractors, MCSD No. 080036-ML - p.29
22. Approval of Extension on the Use of the State of Florida Contract on Lawn Equipment, MCSD No. 07-0002-ML - p.30
23. Approval to Purchase United Streaming from Discovery Education, MCSD No. 10-0027-SM - p.32
Attachment: United Video Server Log.pdf
Attachment: Discovery Education Agreement.pdf
Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.00

24. Approval of Renewal (1) of the Bid on Fencing Material and Supplies, MCSD No. 09-0036-MR - p.34
Attachment: 090036tr1.xls.pdf
25. Approval to Purchase Follett Destiny Library Manager™ Software Maintenance, Support, and Updates, MCSD No. 10-0026-SM - p.35
Attachment: Follett Renewal.pdf
Contracts and Grants

26. Approval of the Business Associate Agreement Between C2CSchools, LLC, and the School Board of Manatee County - p.36
Attachment: C2CSCHOOLS AGREEMENT.pdf
27. Approval of the Contracts with Various Providers for the Provision of Supplemental Education Services for Eligible Students during the 2009 – 2010 School Year - p.38
Construction Services

28. Approval of Bashaw Elementary - Lift Station Permanent Utility and Cross Access Easement - p.39
Attachment: Bashaw Lift Station Easement Pkg.pdf
29. Approval of Braden River Elementary School - Renovations - Phase III Plans - Construction Documents - p.40
Attachment: Braden River Elementary Summary.pdf
30. Approval of Haile Middle School - Building Envelope Project - Substantial Completion - p.41
Attachment: Haile MS Bldg Env Substantial Completion 081109.pdf
Attachment: Haile Middle Bldg Env Project Summary Sheet.pdf
31. Approval of Haile Middle School - Chiller Replacement Project - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement Between Owner and Manasota Commercial Construction Company, Inc. - p.42
Attachment: Haile MS Chiller Replacement - Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Haile MS Chiller Replacement CO 1 and 2.pdf
32. Approval of Oneco Elementary School - Chiller Replacement Project - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement Between Owner and Manasota Commercial Construction Company, Inc. - p.43
Attachment: Oneco Elm Chiller Replacement - Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: Oneco Elm Chiller Replacement CO 1 and 2.pdf
33. Approval of Palmetto High School - Additions and Renovations - Change Orders 1 and 2 - Agreement Between Owner and W. G. Mills, Inc. - p.44
Attachment: Palmetto High Summary.pdf
Attachment: PHS CM C.O. 1 & 2.pdf
34. Approval of Southeast High School - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrades/Renovations - Substantial Completion Certificates for Buildings 1, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 24 - p.45
Attachment: Southeast HS HVAC Upgrades and Renov - Summary Sheet.pdf
35. Approval of Tara Elementary School - Chiller Replacement Project - Substantial Completion - p.46
Attachment: Tara El Chiller Replacement Substantial Completion and Punchlist.pdf
Attachment: Tara El Chiller Replacement - Summary Sheet.pdf
36. Approval of Tara Elementary School - Chiller Replacement Project - Change Order 3 - Final - Agreement Between Owner and Dooleymack Constructors, LLC - p.47
Attachment: Tara El Chiller Replacement Change Order 3 - Final.pdf
Attachment: Tara El Chiller Replacement - Summary Sheet.pdf
37. Approval of Tara Elementary School - Roof Renovations - Agreement Between Owner and McIntyre Elwell & Strammer General Contractors, Inc. - Guaranteed Maximum Price - p.48
Attachment: Tara Elem Roof CM GMP Proposal Letter and Budget Summary.pdf
Attachment: Tara Elem Roof CM Contract.pdf
Attachment: Tara Elem Roof Renovations Summary Sheet.pdf
38. Approval of Americans with Disabilities Act Priority 1 Compliance - Substantial Completion - p.49
Attachment: ADA Priority 1 Compliance - Summary Sheet.pdf
Attachment: ADA Priority 1 - Substantial Completion.pdf
39. Approval of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Refund Number 40 - Lakewood Ranch - p.50
Attachment: LWR Cypress IFR 40.pdf
40. Approval of Educational Facilities Impact Fee Refund Number 41 - Lakewood Ranch - p.52
Attachment: LWR ULakes IFR 41.pdf
Food Service

41. Approval of New Position of Specialist in Food and Nutrition Services - p.54
Human Resources

42. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Deceased, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Recommendations for Professional Service Contracts, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations and Transfers - p.55
Attachment: Resume - Stacy Greene.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Brigid Thomas-Stockner.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Angela Mathis.pdf
Attachment: Reappointments for 9-14-09.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Ann Ferman.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Stacy Schmoll.pdf
Attachment: Board Material 09-14-09 2.pdf
Attachment: Resume - Regina Thoma.pdf
43. Approval to Add One LAN (Local Area Network) Specialist Position to the Technology Information Services Department - p.57
Attachment: Local Area Network Specialist - Job Discription.pdf
44. Approval of New Job Description for Medical Assisting Instructor at Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) - p.58
Attachment: Job Description - Instructor, Medical Assisting.pdf
45. Approval of the Report of Teachers Who are Out-Of-Field in ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - p.60
Attachment: ESOL 1 OOF 09-14-09.pdf
46. Approval of the Report of Teachers who are Out-of-Field in Their Subject Area(s) - p.61
Attachment: Subj Area 1 OOF 09-14-09.pdf
Miscellaneous

47. Approval of the 2009-2010 Acceleration and Enrichment Program Manual and Articulation Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and the State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota - p.62
Attachment: Manatee County School Board IAA 2009-10 rev 9.10.pdf

INFORMATION
Leaves

48. Leaves for September 14, 2009 Board Meeting - p.63
Attachment: Personal Leaves 09-14-09.pdf
Attachment: Illness Leaves 09-14-09.pdf
Attachment: Child Care Leaves 09-14-09.pdf
Attachment: Illness in the Line of Duty Leaves 09-14-09.pdf
Attachment: Sick Leaves 09-14-09.pdf
Attachment: Worker's Comp 09-14-09.pdf

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
49. Administrative Appointments - p.64

OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) (7:10 p.m.)
50. Approval of Braden River Elementary School - Renovations - Amendment 1 - Agreement Between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Guaranteed Maximum Price - p.65
Attachment: Braden River Elementary Summary.pdf
Attachment: Braden River El CM GMP Budget Summary.pdf
Attachment: Braden River El CM Amend 1 GMP form.pdf
Minutes: 

Sherry Dowling, Director of Construction Services, introduced the design team for this project.

The design team members reviewed the renovation plans for the Board.

Prior to voting on this item, Mr. Gause noted that the firm he works for, ZNS Engineering, from time to time does landscape projects with Schenkel/Schultz Architecture and NDC Construction Company.  The School Board Attorney advised that his voting on this item does not represent a conflict of interest.

The Board Members and the Superintendent commended Mr. Dowling and the design team on the innovative approach taken on this project.



Motions:
Motion and approval of Braden River Elementary School - Renovations - Amendment 1 - Agreement between Owner and NDC Construction Company - Guaranteed Maximum Price.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Robert Gause
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

Motion Minutes: 

Following the vote on this item, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker acknowledged Boy Scout Troop 111, led by Barb Palmeri, who were in attendance at the meeting.

51. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Rule Development to Amend Policy 6.5, Substitute Employees, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment at the Board Meeting Scheduled for October 12, 2009 - p.67
Attachment: 6.5 revised 091009.pdf
Minutes: 

Jeff Asher, Executive Director for District Planning, Policy, and Program Evaluation, introduced this item to the Board.



Motions:
Motion and approval of advertising a Notice of Rule Development to amend Policy 6.5, Substitute Employees, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment at the Board Meeting scheduled for October 12, 2009. - PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

52. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Rule Development to Amend Policy 6.10, Initial Employment of Personnel, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Amendment at the Board Meeting Scheduled October 12, 2009 - p.68
Attachment: 6.10 revised 080609.pdf
Minutes: 

Jeff Asher, Executive Director for District Planning, Policy, and Program Evaluation, introduced this item to the Board.

 

The Board held discussion prior to voting on this item.



Motions:
Motion and approval of advertising a Notice of Rule Development to amend Policy 6.10, Initial Employment of Personnel, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment at the Board Meeting scheduled October 12, 2009.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Robert Gause
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

Motion Minutes: 

Following the motion and second on this item, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker noted that if the district moves ahead with this policy she would like to ensure that there are employee assistance programs in place.

53. Approval of Advertising a Notice of Rule Development to Adopt Proposed New Policy 7.19, Fraud Prevention, Investigation and Consequences, and Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed New Policy at the Board Meeting Scheduled October 12, 2009 - p.69
Attachment: 7.19 revised 090109.pdf
Minutes: 

Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.  He asked Mr. Jeff Asher, Executive Director for District Planning, Policy, and Program Evaluation, to review the proposed new rule for the Board.

 

The Board held discussion prior to voting on this item.



Motions:
Motion and approval of advertising a Notice of Rule Development to adopt proposed new Policy 7.19, Fraud Prevention, Investigation and Consequences, and setting a Public Hearing on the proposed new policy at the Board Meeting scheduled October 12, 2009.- PASS
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second: Barbara Harvey
Robert Gause- Aye
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Aye
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye


NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)
Human Resources

54. Approval to Revise the Job Description and Title for Coordinator, Early Child Education to Associate Director, School Management - p.59
Attachment: Associate Director School Management.pdf
Minutes: 

Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.

Mr. Gause noted that his only issue with this agenda item is that he would like the position to be a pay grade D-13, rather than D-14 as it is currently presented.

The Board held discussion prior to voting on this item.

Superintendent McGonegal affirmed that a point factor analysis was performed, which placed this position at D-14 on the pay scale.  He said he would prefer this position remain at that level.



Motions:
Approval to revise the job description and title for Coordinator, Early Child Education to Associate Director, School Management, at pay grade D-13.-
 
Vote Results
Motion: Robert Gause
Second:

Motion Minutes: 

This motion died for lack of a second.



Motions:
Approval to revise the job description and title for Coordinator, Early Child Education to Associate Director, School Management.- FAIL
 
Vote Results
Motion: Barbara Harvey
Second: Jane Pfeilsticker
Robert Gause- Nay
Barbara Harvey- Aye
Harry Kinnan- Nay
Jane Pfeilsticker- Aye

Motion Minutes: 

Following the vote on this item, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker asked if this could be brought back to the Board at a different time.

Superintendent McGonegal said he will do some work on this and bring it back in the future.


BOARD COMMENTS (7:50 p.m.)
55. Board Comments - p.70

Minutes: 

Mr. Gause

Jasmine Thompson - sent condolences to the family and friends of Jasmine Thompson.

Post Secondary Night - said this was a great event, held at the Manatee Civic Center on September 9, 2009.

Palmetto High School - thanked Superintendent Tim McGonegal, former Superintendent Gene Witt, County Commissioner Larry Bustle, and School Board Member Harry Kinnan, for helping at the concession stand at the football game on September 11, 2009.

Workflow Items - requested updates on previously-submitted workflow requests.

Mrs. Harvey

Community Forum - requested a donation of water for the participants in this forum taking place on Saturday, September 19, at Johnson Middle School.  She invited Lynette Edwards, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, to talk about the agenda and format for the forum.

District Website - noted that the district website was commended at the Central Florida School Boards Coalition meeting earlier in the day.

Mr. Kinnan

Community Forum - thanked community members for acting quickly to provide a forum for citizens to discuss ways to end the violence in our community.

September 11, 2001 - said he believes the school district did a wonderful job remembering the events of September 11, 2001, and honoring those who are currently serving in the armed forces.  He also noted that Manatee County is the only school system in Florida that has more than one JROTC (Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) group available to high school students.

Ms. Pfeilsticker

Citizens Forum - said she shares the feelings of the School Board Members about the senseless violence in Manatee County.  She said it is frightening and shameful, and something must be done.  

Budget - commended Mr. Jim Drake, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, and his team, for putting the 2009-10 budget together.  She said it is a very prudently constructed budget.

State College of Florida (SCF) - noted that earlier on the agenda, the Board passed an articulation agreement with SCF that gives district high school students the option to earn college credits at SCF via the dual enrollment program.

Fiber Optics - commended the district on the new fiber optics system.   One benefit of this system is the ability to provide interactive, supervised, advanced courses at various district locations, conducted simultaneously by one teacher.

Bright Futures - advised parents and students that there have been significant changes in the Bright Futures scholarship program, reducing the expenses this scholarship will cover in the future.

H1N1 - announced that H1N1 shots will be available earlier than previously anticipated.  She encouraged community members to speak with their physician about becoming immunized.


SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW CHART (8:10 p.m.)
56. School Board Workflow Chart - p.71
Attachment: September 14, 2009.pdf

SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS (8:12 p.m.)
57. Comments by John Bowen - p.72

Minutes: 

Mr. John Bowen

District Website - said that since Mrs. Harvey had pointed out the district website, he would take this opportunity to invite staff and community members to visit the Legal Department's page on the website.  He said it contains many useful links to other sites.


SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (8:17 p.m.)
58. Comments by Tim McGonegal - p.73

Minutes: 

Mr. Tim McGonegal

Jasmine Thompson - read a "Letter to the Editor" from an individual whose company had a display set up at the Southeast High School football stadium on the night when Jasmine was killed.  The letter affirmed the safety of the school, and the helpfulness of students and staff at the school.


ADJOURNMENT (8:25 p.m.)
59. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Minutes: 

Mr. John Bowen, School Board Attorney, requested an Executive Session to obtain the Board's advice regarding pending litigation to which the School Board is presently a party before a court or administrative agency. 

Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker stated the Board would go into Executive Session, which would last approximately 30 minutes.  Those in attendance at the Executive Session were Board Members Robert Gause, Barbara A. Harvey, Harry G. Kinnan, Jane R. Pfeilsticker; Superintendent Tim McGonegal, Attorney John W. Bowen, and a court reporter.

Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker recessed the meeting at 7:42 p.m.

Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker reconvened the meeting at 8:21 p.m.

60. Adjournment - p.74

Minutes: 

There being no further business to come before the Board, Acting Chairman Pfeilsticker adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.

 

 

 

_____________________________              _______________________

Tim McGonegal,  Ex Officio Secretary            Jane R. Pfeilsticker,

and Superintendent of Schools                      Acting Chairman



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