Regular School Board Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 4, 2004 – 7:00 p.m.

School Board Meeting Room

Stuart, FL 34994

Members Present

Dr. David Anderson

Vicki Davis, Chair

Susan Hershey, Vice-Chair

Laurie Gaylord

Lorie Shekailo

Dr. Sara A. Wilcox, Superintendent

Tom Elfers, School Board Attorney

Matt Rudling, Student Representative (SFHS)

Members Absent

None

Staff Present

Hank Salzler, Lori McWilliams, Delores Calloway, John Klatt, Darrell Miller, Darla Miloszewski, Deana Newson, Leighton O'Connor, Rodger Osborne, Dr. Frank Raffone, Marshall Skinner, Willie Sauls, Xenobia Anderson, Debbie Henderson, Don Merritt, Ginger Featherstone, Joan Hunt, Gail Newman, Larry Green, Peter Leyon, Pat Schmoyer, Ray Parrish, Sig George, Mike McLeod, Lorene Francescani, Ivy Menken, Mike Lindgren, Beth Lindgren, Holly Laiben, Jacqueline Smith, Steve Weil, Jonathon O’Neal, Mary Slaven, Dave Richeson, R.J. Costello, Priscilla Reed, Al Fabrizio, Dean Higgins, Lem Johnson, Dan Pressey, Helene Baxter, Peter Rausch, Lori Miller, Mike Sawtell, Theresa Iuliucci, Eric Smith

Public

Kevin Compare, Clinton Murray, Lisa Rhodes, Hugh Paige, Russ Reaver, Mark Boyden, Diane Dixon-Brown

Press PBPost – Rani Gupta Stuart News – Kelly Tyko

MCEA – Jeanette Phillips AFSCME – No Representation

Call to Order by the Chair at 7:00 p.m. and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.

1. Adoption of the Agenda:*

A. Additions, Deletions or Amendments to the Agenda

Dr. Wilcox removed Items 10-C-1 and 10-C-2 from the agenda and added a VICA Field Trip Request to Item 8-B-2.

B. Approval of the Agenda

Dr. Anderson moved approval of the agenda as modified, Mrs. Hershey seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

2. Approval of the Minutes:*

Mrs. Hershey moved approval of the 4/20/04 Regular Meeting Minutes, Mrs. Gaylord seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

3. Recognitions:*

A. Recognition of the Martin County Parks & Recreation Elementary Basketball Tournament Winners:

· Sportsmanship (East) – J. D. Parker Elementary School

· Sportsmanship (West) - Crystal Lake Elementary School

· Girls – Warfield Elementary / Indiantown Middle School

· Boys – Warfield Elementary / Indiantown Middle School

Larry Green, Dr. Wilcox and Mrs. Hershey presented Warfield Elementary School / Indiantown Middle School as the Girls and Boys Tournament winners, and J.D. Parker Elementary (East) and Crystal Lake Elementary School (West) as the Sportsmanship winners.

B. Governor’s High School All-Stars (Class of 2005) District Recipient: South Fork High School

Dr. Raffone introduced Matt Jones of South Fork High School as the District’s Governor’s High School All-Star. Matt is a junior with a 3.9 GPA, an Eagle Scout, a swim team member, and ROTC member just to name a few activities. Matt spoke regarding this plans to attend a Military Academy and would be visiting each for a week over the summer.

C. District’s 2004 Outstanding Volunteers of the Year (Youth, Adult and Senior)

Ms. Laiben presented the District’s Outstanding Volunteers: Elementary School Youth – Kristin Klinker (SeaWind Elementary); Middle School Youth – Amanda Lindgren (Stuart Middle School); High School Youth – Matt Rudling (South Fork High School) also selected as the Regional Youth Volunteer; Adult – Lisa Rhodes; and Senior – Clinton Murray (Jensen Beach Elementary School).

D. District’s 2004 Outstanding Business Partners

Ms. Laiben recognized Publix Supermarkets and the Martin County School Resource Officer Program as the District’s 2004 Outstanding Business Partners.

E. Governor’s Mentor of Excellence Award Nominees

Ms. Laiben recognized Hugh Page of Martin County High School as the Governor’s Mentor of Excellence Award Nominee.

F. Recognition of Retirees

Dr. Wilcox and Mrs. Hershey recognized Jacqueline Smith for her 32 years of dedicated service to the district.

4. Presentations:* NONE

5. Open to the Public:*

a. Jeanette Phillips, President of MCEA, presented packets to the board summarizing hours donated by teachers outside of the school day, and emails and comments from teachers regarding the district’s latest offer.

b. Mary Slavin, a teacher, stated today is National Teacher Appreciation Day and does not feel appreciated by the Board. She voiced discontent with the lack of a contract and feels teachers deserve “just cause” language in their contract.

c. Diane Dixon-Brown, a Stuart Middle and Martin County High School parent, discussed the academic goals of her son to enter the Air Force Academy and asked the Board to allow her son to remain at Martin County High School.

6. Removal of Items from the Consent Agenda:* None

7. Approve Consent Agenda:*

Dr. Anderson moved approval of the Consent Agenda, Mrs. Shekailo seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

8. CONSENT AGENDA

A. 03/04 FY Attendance Zones:* - NONE

B. Requests:*

1. Use of Facilities:* (COPY ATTACHED)

2. Field Trips:* (COPY ATTACHED)

C. New Agreements:*

1. Approve Agreement with Hobe Sound Child Care Center for Transportation using District School Buses and Operators (COPY ATTACHED)

2. Approve Agreement between Martin County School District and Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Program (COPY ATTACHED)

3. Approve Software Lease Agreement between the Martin County School District and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) (COPY ATTACHED)

4. Approve Charter School Agreement between the Hope Center for Autism, Inc. and the School Board of Martin County - Hank Salzler (Ex. to follow)

D. Renewal Agreements:*

1. Approve Extension to Beverage and Vending Agreement RFP-5005-0-2001 / JK, Filed October 17, 2001 Beverage and Vending Agreement between the Martin County School Board and Coca-Cola – (COPY ATTACHED)

E. Renewal Grants:*

1. Approve Continuation of Carl D. Perkins Secondary Vocational Programs 132 Grant for 2003-2004 ($146,254.00) (COPY ATTACHED)

F. Personnel Items:*

1. Schedule of Personnel Recommendations (COPY ATTACHED)

2. Leaves Authorized by the Superintendent (COPY ATTACHED)

9. Items Removed from the Agenda:*

10. Construction:*

Mrs. Hershey moved approval of Item 10, Mrs. Gaylord seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

A. Change Orders

1. Recommend Approval of Change Order #1 on Warfield Elementary, Building No. 9, Renovation for Capital Construction – Add $26,276.00 and 63 Additional Days – (COPY ATTACHED)

B. Approve Reduction in Retainage from 10% to 5% to Morganti Group, Inc. for their Subcontractor Sheltra & Sons Construction Co., Inc. on Jensen Beach High School (COPY ATTACHED)

C. New Agreement

1. Approve Lease Agreement with the Town of Jupiter Island –Rodger Osborne (Ex. to follow)

2. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Stuart to Include Receipt of Property for J. D. Parker School of Science, Math and Technology Replacement School – (Ex. to follow)

11. Finance:*

Mrs. Shekailo moved approval of Item 11, Mrs. Gaylord seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

A. Purchase Orders / Contracts (COPY ATTACHED)

B. Change in Petty Cash Administrator for SeaWind Elementary School Food Service from Nancy White to Robin Mullins (COPY ATTACHED)

C. Non-Expendable Trust Fund Budget Amendment #04-003 (COPY ATTACHED)

D. General Fund Budget Amendment #04-109 (COPY ATTACHED)

E. Capital Funds Budget Amendment #04-309 (COPY ATTACHED)

F. Food Service Fund Budget Amendment #04-4108 (COPY ATTACHED)

G. Special Revenue Fund Budget Amendment #04-4209 (COPY ATTACHED)

12. Bid Recommendations:*

Dr. Anderson moved approval of Item 12-A-1, Mrs. Hershey seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

A. Award RFP

1. Communication Voice Over Internet Protocol Equipment and Installation Services, RFP #5001-0-2004/JK (COPY ATTACHED)

13. Approve High School Choice Options:* (COPY ATTACHED)

Mr. Salzler presented his recommendation to the Superintendent and Board. Mrs. Shekailo asked if there is a deadline and Mr. Salzler advised May 21, 2004. Mrs. Shekailo asked when parental notifications would be made and was told as soon as possible. Mrs. Hershey asked if there is a recommendation from the middle schools for incoming freshman wishing to enter the Signature Programs and Mr. Salzler stated anyone can apply for admittance into a Signature Program, however should a student withdraw from the program, then they would have to return to their home school. He explained school choice students would be required to provide their own transportation.

Dr. Wilcox expressed gratitude to the parents and staff for their patience.

14. Open to the Board:*

A. Discuss and Approve Rescheduling the July 2004 School Board Meetings

Dr. Wilcox discussed the July board meetings and made recommendations. Dr. Anderson moved approval of canceling the July 6, 2004 and July 20, 2004 board meetings and holding one meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2004.

Mrs. Hershey pointed out that she and Laurie Gaylord possibly would not be at the June 15, 2004 Board Meeting due to the ESE SAC meeting and Dr. Wilcox stated they would need to ensure a quorum for the meeting.

Matt Rudling

Updated the Board on upcoming high school activities.

Lorie Shekailo

Congratulated the VICA winners and Laurie Gaylord on her graduation from Leadership. Participated in Career Day at Stuart Middle School, attended the Laws of Life Banquet, the ESE Banquet, and the Challenger Playground Groundbreaking. She complimented the DARE program organizers and participants. She was apologetic that there is not a teacher contract at this time and voiced her sincere appreciation to all the teachers for this hard work and patience during Teacher Appreciation Week.

Mrs. Gaylord

Stated she too attended most of the functions mentioned by Board Member Shekailo and is amazed at how the community pulls together for the students as evidenced by the number of volunteers in attendance this evening. She commented on the two high school Scholarship Nights that were exceptional evenings as well as the Adult GED Graduation. She spoke about being a guest reader at Hobe Sound Elementary School and complimented the school on the turnout.

Mrs. Hershey

Explained the Board Members are trying to attend as many end of the year events as possible. She commended the business partners for their contributions to build the Challenger playground. She asked to have discussion on the LPA representatives for the City and County placed on the next agenda and suggested a board member be represented as a voting participant. She stated she fully intended for the teachers have their raises by the end of the school year and voiced discontentment with the despondent avenue it has taken. She felt a fair offer was given and the only intention was to provide adequate pay and security for the next two years and reiterated her deep disappointment.

Dr. Anderson

Agreed with his fellow Board Members on the result of contract negotiations. He enjoyed the reading Palm City Elementary School Reading Night. He asked the Jensen Beach High School football coach to provide an update.

Mrs. Featherstone

Introduced R.J. Costello as the Athletic Director for Jensen Beach High, Lori Miller as a PE teacher and head softball coach, Mike Sawtell as a PE teacher and head girls volleyball coach, Theresa Iuliucci as the girls head basketball coach, and Eric Smith as the boys head basketball coach. Mr. Costello offered a few words. Peter Rausch, the football coach, provided a short update. Mrs. Featherstone announced the ribbon cutting would take place on August 5, 2004 at 6:00 p.m. The school is at 71% completion and is on schedule for opening and she would officially move in July.

Dr. Wilcox

Reminded the Board a Capital Budget Workshop would be scheduled.

Mrs. Davis

Commended Mr. Skinner and Bob Stevenson for their work on Job Tap and advised 600 students participated. She recognized the County Commission donation to the Challenger playground. She agreed the Board has given a good faith offer to the union.

There being no further business to bring before the Board, Mrs. Hershey moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m., Mrs. Shekailo seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

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CHAIR (Vicki Davis)

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SECRETARY (Sara A. Wilcox, Ph.D.)