School Board of Manatee County
215 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
www.manateeschools.net
Times Indicated Are Approximate
AGENDA AMENDMENTS (5:45 p.m.)
1. Agenda Amendments - p.7
Minutes:The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include all items listed under Agenda Amendments on the October 24, 2011 Agenda, updated October 24, 2011 and posted to the district website, www.manateeschools.net, as follows:
Agenda amended on October 24, 2011 to withdraw Reports and Presentations item Edvantage Update.
Agenda amended on October 21, 2011 to add New Business item Approval of the Authorization of the Superintendent to Negotiate for the Completion of all Requisite Activities Leading to the Termination of the Richard Milburn Academy of Florida, Inc., Charter School Contract and Execute any Documents Necessary to Complete the Task.
Agenda amended October 21, 2011 to withdraw New Business item Approval to Terminate the Employment of Ricardo Hernandez or Suspend Employee without Pay and Grant an Administrative Hearing, if a Hearing is Requested.
Agenda amended October 21, 2011 to move Consent Item Approval to Accept and Expend Funds for It's yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant from October 2011 through September 2011 to New Business.
ATTENDANCE (5:45 p.m.)
2. Attendance - p.8
Minutes:Board members present: Robert C. Gause, Chairman; Harry G. Kinnan, Vice-Chairman; Julie B. Aranibar, Karen Carpenter, and Barbara A. Harvey. Also present: Tim McGonegal, Superintendent; Scott Martin, Assistant Superintendent for District Support Services; Jim Drake, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and John Bowen, School Board Attorney.
CALL TO ORDER (5:45 p.m.)
3. Call to Order - p.9
Minutes:Chairman Gause called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
4. Pledge of Allegiance - p.10
Minutes:Chairman Gause led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Invocation - p.11
Minutes:Chairman Gause requested the observance of a moment of silence, especially remembering the families and victims of the earthquake in Turkey.
6. Approval of the Orders of the Day - p.12Attachment: Agenda Item - Richard Milburn Academy.pdf
Attachment: Report re Richard Milburn Academy.pdf
Minutes:The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include all items listed under Agenda Amendments on the October 24, 2011 Agenda, updated October 24, 2011 and posted to the district website, www.manateeschools.net, as follows:
Agenda amended on October 24, 2011 to withdraw Reports and Presentations item Edvantage Update.
Agenda amended on October 21, 2011 to add New Business item Approval of the Authorization of the Superintendent to Negotiate for the Completion of all Requisite Activities Leading to the Termination of the Richard Milburn Academy of Florida, Inc., Charter School Contract and Execute any Documents Necessary to Complete the Task.
Agenda amended October 21, 2011 to withdraw New Business item Approval to Terminate the Employment of Ricardo Hernandez or Suspend Employee without Pay and Grant an Administrative Hearing, if a Hearing is Requested.
Agenda amended October 21, 2011 to move Consent Item Approval to Accept and Expend Funds for It's yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant from October 2011 through September 2011 to New Business.
Motions: Motion and approval of the orders of the day as amended.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Harry Kinnan Second: Barbara Harvey Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye
STUDENT CELEBRATION (5:48 p.m.)
7. National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists - p.13
Minutes:Angela Essig, Director of Secondary Education, introduced this item to the Board.
She recognized students Maximilian Staebler and Timothy Parker who have each achieved semi-finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship program.
The Board congratulated the students for achieving this distinction and recognized their parents, who were also in attendance at the meeting.
RECOGNITIONS (5:55 p.m.)
8. Teachers Helping Another Teacher (THAT) Classroom Grant - p.14
Minutes:Dr. Tammy Evans, Director of Professional Development, introduced this item to the Board. She invited representatives of the Gamma Rho chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma sorority to join her at the podium, where they presented grant checks to classroom teachers Amy Martin of Buffalo Creek Middle School, Amy Menard of Sea Breeze Elementary School, and Amy Sams of Manatee High School.
The Board congratulated the teachers and thanked the sorority for supporting new teachers in the district.
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS (6:03 p.m.)
9. Manatee County Family Week Proclamation - p.16Attachment: Week of the Family.pdf
Minutes:Mrs. Harvey introduced this item to the Board.
Superintendent McGonegal read the Governor's proclamation naming October 29 - November 5, 2011, as Florida Week of the Family. He invited Melinda Brown to the podium to announce community activities that have been planned in support of the Week of the Family.
Motions: Motion and approval to accept the Governor's proclamation observing October 29 - November 5, 2011 as Florida Week of the Family.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Julie Aranibar Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
10. Sales Tax Accountability Committee Report - p.17
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board. He invited Kevin Hennessy, Chairman of the Sales Tax Accountability Committee, to present the report to the Board.
11.EdVantage Update - p.18
Minutes:
PUBLIC COMMENTS (6:25 p.m.)
12. Public Comments - p.19
Minutes:Linda Neely - challenged information in the Sales Tax Accountability Committee report about the use of portables in the district.
Don Schroder - said that the Sales Tax "promise" has been kept. He expressed appreciation for the work of the members of the Sales Tax Accountability Committee.
Dave Miner - suggested that the Board endorse his plan for an independent boundary council to implement redistricting of School Board Member Residence Zones.
Ms. Aranibar clarified baseline information about the poll results that were quoted by Mr. Miner.
Stephanie Holtey - disputed her termination during probation.
Superintendent McGonegal responded that he will schedule a meeting with Ms. Holtey to review her situation.
Wylene Graham - spoke about several items related to the School Board budget.
Patrick Meehan - spoke in support of Stephanie Holtey and requested further investigation be conducted about her situation.
Tina and Daisy Ramirez - spoke in support of district teachers, and especially supported Stephanie Holtey.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (6:40 p.m.)
13. Approval of Minutes - p.20Attachment: M101011.pdf
Motions: Motion and approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 10, 2011.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Harry Kinnan Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
PUBLIC HEARING (6:42 p.m.)
14. Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting Proposed Amendment to Policy 8.16, General Food Service Requirements - p.21Attachment: Proposed Amendment to Policy 8.16.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
There was no public comment about this item.
Motions: Motion and approval of amendment to Policy 8.16, General Food Service Requirements.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Harry Kinnan Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
CONSENT ITEMS (6:45 p.m.)
Approval of Consent Agenda15. Approval of October 24, 2011 Consent Agenda - p.22
Minutes:The Chair found good cause to amend the agenda to include the following items:
Agenda amended October 21, 2011 to move Consent Item Approval to Accept and Expend Funds for It's yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant from October 2011 through September 2011 to New Business.
Motions: Motion and approval of the Consent Items as amended.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Harry Kinnan Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
Purchase(s) Bids $100,000.00 and Under16. Approval of the Use of the U.S. Communities Proposal for Maintenance, Repairs, Operating Supplies, Industrial Supplies and Related Services, MCSD No. 12-0040-MR - p.2317. Approval of Renewal (2) on Television Studio Equipment, MCSD No. 10-0025-SM - p.25
Purchase(s) Bids Over $100,000.0018. Approval of Bid on Classroom Materials, Supplies, Equipment and Teaching Aids – Catalog Discount, MCSD NO. 12-0023-BS - p.26Attachment: 120023 Tab.pdf
Attachment: 120023 Bidder's List.pdf
Attachment: 120023 Florida Document No.pdf19. Approval to Purchase Desktop Management System Maintenance Agreement, MCSD No. 12-0017-SM - p.2820. Approval to Purchase Accolade Printing Services Using Xerox Equipment and Services-E&I Contract, MCSD No. 11-0017-PB Revision (1) - p.30
Contracts and Grants21. Approval of New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Allergy Affiliates, Inc. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) Medical Assisting Students for the 2011-2014 School Years - p.3222. Approval of New Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and West Coast-Southern Medical Services, Inc. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical Institute Emergency Medical Technician Students for the 2011-2014 School Years - p.3423. Approval of Purchase for Renzulli Learning for Selected Elementary Schools for the 2011-2012 School Year - p.36Attachment: Contract.pdf24. Approval of the Contract Between the School District of Manatee County and RO Educational Leadership, LLC for the 2011 – 2012 School Year - p.37Attachment: RO Educational Additional Hours FY 12.pdf25. Approval of the Nova Southeastern University Specialist Program in School Psychology Internship Affiliation Agreement - p.38Attachment: NOVA Agreement 11-12.pdf26. Approval to Contract for Student Intern Mentoring Training Between the School Board of Manatee County and Keiser University and State College of Florida for Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Intern Services for the 2011-2012 School Year - p.39Attachment: Keiser University Tampa Campus 10 24 11.pdf
Attachment: District Board of Trustees of State College of Florida 10 24 11.pdf27. Approval of Renewed Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Loren Carlson, D.O. for Clinical Experience for Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) Nursing and Medical Assisting Students for the 2011-2014 School Years - p.4128. Approval to Submit, Accept and Expend the Title 1 School Improvement Grant, 1003(a) for the 2011 - 2012 School Year - p.45
Finance29. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property - Vehicles - p.46Attachment: 2011 BUS AUCTION rev 9-7-11 with cost.pdf30. Approval of Request to Declare Surplus and Dispose of District Tangible Personal Property - p.47Attachment: Surplus List 10-24-11.pdf
Human Resources31. Approval of the Appointments, Change of Assignments, Deceased, Promotions, Reappointments, Reassignments, Recommendations for Professional Service Contracts, Resignations, Retirements, Terminations and Transfers - p.49Attachment: Board Material 10-24-11.pdf32. Approval to Accept the Waiver of the Provisions of Article XII, Appendix B, Section G of the Master Contract Between the Manatee County School Board and the Manatee Education Association in Regard to Moody Elementary School - p.50Attachment: Waivers - Team Leader - Moody 10-24-11.pdf
INFORMATION
Leaves33. Leaves for October 24, 2011 Board Meeting - p.51Attachment: Leaves 10-24-11.pdf
ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS
34. Administrative Appointments - p.52
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (Discussion Items Pulled from Consent)
Contracts and Grants35. Approval to Accept and Expend Funds for It’s yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant from October 2011 through September 2012 - p.43Attachment: Manatee County Approval Letter.pdf
Attachment: Manatee County Agreement It's yoUR Choice.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
Ms. Aranibar noted that she had received answers to her questions about this agenda item.
Motions: Motion and approval to accept and expend funds for It’s yoUR Choice Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grant from October 2011 through September 2012.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Karen Carpenter Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
NEW BUSINESS (Non-Consent Items) (6:50 p.m.)
36. Grant Motion to File Exceptions Out of Time in the Matter of SBMC vs. Daniels-Youmans, DOAH Case No. 11-1078 - p.53Attachment: Daniels-Youmans - Respondent's Motion to File Exceptions Out of Time 9-8-11.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board. He invited Erin Jackson, Esquire, to address the Board on behalf of the Superintendent.
Ms. Jackson noted that she had no objection to granting this motion.
Motions: Motion to grant Respondent's Motion to File Exceptions Out of Time.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Julie Aranibar Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
37. Approval to Reject Respondent’s Exceptions to the Administrative Law Judge’s Recommended Order, Adopt the Recommended Order Rendered by the Administrative Law Judge, and Enter a Final Order Terminating the Employment of Dareki Daniels-Youmans - p.54Attachment: Daniels-Youmans - ALJ Recommended Order 8-24-11.pdf
Attachment: Respondent's Motion to File Exceptions Out of Time.pdf
Attachment: Respondent's Exception to Recommended Order.pdf
Attachment: Petitioner's Response to Respondent's Exceptions to the Rec.pdf
Minutes:Chairman Gause invited John Bowen, School Board Attorney, to outline the order of events for this item.
Mr. Bowen advised the Board Members of their responsibilities and the decisions that will need to be made about this matter. He stated that the attorney for each party would have fifteen minutes to address the Board. The attorney for the Superintendent would address the Board first, and would be allowed to reserve time for rebuttal following the statements by the attorney for the employee.
Erin Jackson made her statements on behalf of the Superintendent.
Melissa Mihok made her statements on behalf of the employee.
Ms. Jackson made her rebuttal statements.
The Board held discussion and asked questions of the attorneys and Superintendent prior to voting on this matter.
Motions: Motion to reject the Respondent's Exceptions and adopt the Recommended Order rendered by the Administrative Law Judge, and enter a Final Order terminating Respondent's employment.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Harry Kinnan Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
38. Approval of Additional Item for the 2012 Legislative Platform - p.56
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
Motions: Motion and approval of additional item for the 2012 Legislative Platform.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Julie Aranibar Second: Karen Carpenter Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
39. Approval to Exceed Class Size Limits Pursuant to Section 1003.03, Florida Statutes - p.57
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
The Board held discussion and asked questions of the Superintendent prior to voting on this item.
Motions: Motion and approval to exceed class size limits pursuant to Section 1003.03, Florida Statutes.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Karen Carpenter Second: Harry Kinnan Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
40. Approval to Terminate the Employment of Yolanda Alvarado-Astacio or Suspend Employee without Pay and Grant an Administrative Hearing, if a Hearing is Requested - p.58Attachment: Alvarado-Astacio Administrative Complaint pkg.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board. He noted that the employee had not requested a hearing.
Motions: Motion and approval to terminate the employment of Yolanda Alvarado-Astacio, effective October 25, 2011.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Karen Carpenter Second: Julie Aranibar Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
41.Approval to Terminate the Employment of Ricardo Hernandez or Suspend Employee without Pay and Grant an Administrative Hearing, if a Hearing is Requested - p.60Attachment:Hernandez Administrative Complaint pkg.pdf
42. Approval to Terminate the Employment of Henry F. Swick, Jr. or Suspend Employee without Pay and Grant an Administrative Hearing, if a Hearing is Requested - p.62Attachment: Swick Administrative Complaint pkg.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board. He noted that the employee had not requested a hearing.
Motions: Motion and approval to terminate the employment of Henry F. Swick, Jr., effective October 25, 2011.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Julie Aranibar Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
43. Approval of the Agreement Between the School District of Manatee County and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce for Government Relations Services and Economic Development Strategies in Support of Technical Center Equity Funding - p.64Attachment: Agreement School District-Manatee Chamber.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
The Board held discussion and asked questions of the Superintendent prior to voting on this item.
Mr. Kinnan commended Chairman Gause on last year's legislative collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, which resulted in increased funding for Manatee Technical Institute.
Chairman Gause noted that last year's legislative effort would not have been successful without the tenacious efforts of Doug Wagner, Director of Adult, Career, and Technical Education.
Motions: Motion and approval of the agreement between the School District of Manatee County and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce for government relations services and economic development strategies in support of Technical Center Equity funding.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Harry Kinnan Second: Karen Carpenter Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
44. Approval of Agreement Between the School Board of Manatee County and Mixon and Associates for Consultative Services and Representation in Governmental Affairs - p.66Attachment: Mixon Contract, 2011-12.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
The Board held discussion and asked questions of the Superintendent prior to voting on this item.
Motions: Motion and approval of the Agreement between the School Board of Manatee County and Mixon and Associates for consultative services and representation in governmental affairs.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Karen Carpenter Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
45. Approval to Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate for the Completion of all Requisite Activities Leading to the Termination of the Richard Milburn Academy, Inc., Charter School Contract and Execute any Documents Necessary to Complete the TaskAttachment: Report re Richard Milburn Academy.pdf
Minutes:Superintendent McGonegal introduced this item to the Board.
The Board held discussion and asked questions of the Superintendent prior to voting on this item.
Motions: Motion and approval to authorize the Superintendent to negotiate for the completion of all requisite activities leading to the termination of the Richard Milburn Academy of Florida, Inc., charter school contract and execute any documents necessary to complete the task.
- PASS Vote Results Motion: Barbara Harvey Second: Karen Carpenter Julie Aranibar - Aye Karen Carpenter - Aye Robert Gause - Aye Barbara Harvey - Aye Harry Kinnan - Aye
BOARD COMMENTS (8:25 p.m.)
46. Board Comments - p.68
Minutes:Ms. Carpenter
Family Week - spoke about the importance of families, and suggested the Board be considerate of stresses that are on families as district decisions are made.
Mrs. Harvey
Community Outreach - reported on several community forums at which she spoke, particularly addressing the importance of parental involvement.
AMIKids - reported on a meeting hosted by Palmetto Police Chief Wells at this facility, where she heard international speaker Victor Woods address the students. She asked the Superintendent to investigate utilizing this speaker for the district's students.
Mr. Kinnan
Arts Education - affirmed the Board's continued support of arts and music in district schools. He noted that art and music enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) learning experiences.
HealthVantage - announced that the district's wellness program has received the 2011 Gold Award and the 2011 Healthsite Innovation Award from the American Heart Association. He congratulated the Risk Management Department, and especially Kristi Dickerson, Wellness Coordinator, on receiving these awards.
Ms. Aranibar
Matthew Davis - announced that this Southeast High School student has received a full scholarship to MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
School Tours - reported on visits she had recently made to several district schools.
FOCUS - requested an update from the Superintendent on the status of this project.
Citizen of the Year Award - thanked the community for the positive messages she received for being a runner up for this award. She gave books autographed by co-runner up Dick Vitale to Assistant Superintendent Scott Martin and Board Member Karen Carpenter for their families.
Veterans Day - in honor of her father and local veterans, she read the poem "In Flanders Fields" and provided paper poppies for the Board.
Mr. Gause
Events - announced several upcoming local events: MTI (Manatee Technical Institute) Chili Cook Off on November 3, 2011; Palmetto High School Boosters annual steak dinner on October 28, 2011; Palmetto Rotary golf tournament on October 28, 2011; Womens' Resource Center fundraiser October 28, 2011; and Junior Leadership Manatee "Thriller" event on October 29, 2011.
FOCUS - commended the district's school leadership teams and teachers for persevering through the implementation of this program.
Arts Support - announced that Realize Bradenton held the second annual art slam on October 22, 2011. Several district schools participated, and Southeast High School was one of the winners.
Halloween - reminder to the community to be especially careful driving over the upcoming weekend as children will be out and about on the streets.
SCHOOL BOARD WORKFLOW (8:40 p.m.)
47. School Board Workflow Items - p.69
SCHOOL BOARD ATTORNEY COMMENTS (8:43 p.m.)
48. Comments by John Bowen - p.70
Minutes:Mr. John Bowen
Mr. Bowen had no comments.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT (8:45 p.m.)
49. Comments by Tim McGonegal - p.71
Minutes:Dr. Tim McGonegal
FOCUS - updated the Board on the implementation of this program. He noted that the system was at 100 percent utilization between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. earlier in the day. At 1:00 p.m. the Technology Department staff asked the elementary teachers to sign off the program, which allowed secondary teachers to successfully post grades. Elementary teachers will post grades on Wednesday afternoon, October 26, 2011. He will provide an update e-mail to the Board on Thursday, October 27, 2011.
Stop the Violence - announced this Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.
Manatee Technical Institute (MTI) - announced that the walls are up at the new MTI facility on State Road 70.
ADJOURNMENT (8:50 p.m.)
Adjournment of Meeting50. Adjournment - p.72
Minutes:There being no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Gause adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
_______________________________ _______________________
Tim McGonegal, Ex Officio Secretary Robert C. Gause,
and Superintendent of Schools Chairman
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