Call Meeting to Order

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
   Minutes: The Vice Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
   
   

Approval of Consent Agenda

Agenda
1. Items to be discussed

1. REVIEW OF MARCH 4, 2003, DRAFT AGENDA
   Minutes: The Board members and the Superintendent began reviewing each item in the agenda.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Vicki Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
   Dr. Carolyn Girardeau, General Director, Urban System Initiative (USI),
   
   NOTE: Ms. Drake arrived at this point in the meeting.
   
   Ms. Margaret Shortridge, Supervisor, Middle School/ESOL/ Alternative Education
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
   
   
2. GILBERT MICROSOCIETY MAGNET PROGRAM
   Minutes: Dr. Sally Hague, Director of Magnet Programs, presented the In-School Credit Union in partnership with Matthew Gilbert Middle School. The objective of this magnet program is to teach approximately 700 students in grades 6-8 the importance of having a savings account (Generation's Account), account management skills, how to establish and maintain good credit and how to operate a student branch using real money. These activities reinforce the teaching of math, business and technology performance standards. This is a partnership between Coastline Federal Credit Union.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   
   SEE ATTACHMENT IN THE APPENDIX TO THE MINUTES<
   
   
3. EARLY COLLEGE PROPOSAL AT LEE HIGH SCHOOL/SECME
   Minutes: Dr. Carolyn Girardeau, General Director, USI (Urban Systemic Initiative) introduced Dr. Yvonne Freeman, Executive Director, SECME.
   
   SECME's goal is to increase the pool of under-represented (African American, Hospanic, Native American), under-served and differently-abled students who will be prepared to enter and complete post-secondary studies in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. SECME is an inclusive organization that encourages pre-college students of all ages and ethnicities - from kindergarten through 12th grade - to participate. The program is teacher-centered and delivered within the existing the existing educational structure at the elementary, middle and high school levels. At each affiliated school, a SECME team is formed to plan and implement the program. A model team consists of the principal, counselor, media specialist and teachers of mathematics, science, language arts and technology.
   
   The academy model is recommended to be housed at Lee High School for the 2003-04 school year. SEE ATTACHMENT IN THE APPENDIX TO THE MINUTES.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Dr. Walter Marks, SECME
   Dr. Yvonne Freeman, Executive Director, SECME
   Dr. Michelle Williams, SECME
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Mr. Alonzo Batson, JUSI
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Mr. Josiah Bartley, principal, Lee High School
   
   
4. REVIEW OF CENTRAL FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY
   Minutes: Mr. George Latimer, Associate Superintendent for Administration and Business Services, said that he, Chris Lambertson, District Manager, Aramark/Food Services, and Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Member, would be looking at other food inspection facilities in Louisville, Kentucky at the end of the month.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. Chris Lambertson, District Manager, Aramark
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   
   
5. EXTENDED YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
   Minutes: Ms. Beverly Strickland, General Director, Middle School Programs, spoke about the proposed Extended School Year Instructional Services for 2003 (SEE ATTACHMENT IN THE APPENDIX). How many students lacking one credit (seniors) will be impacted by this proposal? What transition is there for 3rd graders who fail only the FCAT and would need special services? There is a 10-day Ramp Up Program in progress.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
   Dr. Levi McIntosh, Region I Superintendent
   
   
6. KIRBY-SMITH UPDATE
   Minutes: Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member, spoke about a pattern and practice of the students presently attending Kirby-Smith Middle School and moving on to Paxon School for Advanced Studies. Dr. Nancy Snyder, Chief of Staff, mentioned feeder patterns and an arbitrary cap.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member Dr. Nancy Snyder, Chief of Staff
   
   
7. FEDERAL FUNDING
   Minutes: Mr. Frank Herrington, Supervisor, Title I, gave a presentation on proposed funding for 2003-04. SEE ATTACHMENT IN THE APPENDIX TO THE MINUTES.
   
   Speakers:
   
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Dr. Nancy Snyder, Chief of Staff
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Member
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   Dr. Levi McIntosh, Region I Superintendent
   Mr. Derrel Chatmon, Assistant General Counsel
   Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
   
   

For the Record

1. FOR THE RECORD
   Minutes: Ms. Barrett invited all Board members to a reception held by our Speech/Language Pathologists on the 6th floor, immediately following this workshop. This would allow interaction between the pathologists and Board members by informing them of the programs now available to our special needs students (ESE) in our district.
   
   Ms. Rounds reminded Mr. Johnson and Ms. Drake of the Professional Services Subcommittee meeting which will be held at 8:00 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2003, on the third floor. Following that meeting, all Board members will be joining City Council participants for a day-long retreat.
   
   

Adjournment

1. ADJOURNMENT
   Minutes: The meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.
   
   Following the adjournment, the Board members remained to discuss setting a workshop concerning the Superintendent's contract. The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, 2003, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., 3rd floor conference room.
   
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