Call Meeting to Order

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
   Minutes: The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m.

Invocation

1. INVOCATION
   Minutes: Chaplain Dennis Degele Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

Pledge of Allegiance

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Comments from Audience

1. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
   Minutes: Mr. Richard Berry addressed the Board regarding the new Oceanway Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; and asked for assistance regarding the curbing/driveway concerns.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. Jimmie A. Johnson, Board Chairman
   Ms. Linda S. Sparks, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Mr. Tom Young, General Director, Faciliites
   
   Dr. Alvin White, NAACP, spoke regarding parents being involved in their child's education; the rejection of the Project Reach proposal; and offered assistance to the Board regarding their hiring needs.
   
   Mr. Ed McKeon, SYSCO Food Service, asked for a response to his September 11, 2002, letter regarding a recent food service bid.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. Jimmie A. Johnson, Board Chairman
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   
   Mr. Dudley Perez, President of West Jacksonville Bus Service, LLC, spoke in favor of the proposal to sell West Jaxcksonville Bus Service, LLC to First Student.
   
   Ms. Wynoma Hollis, contractor for West Jacksonville Bus Service, LLC, opposes the proposal to sell to First Student under the current terms.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. Jimmie A. Johnson, Board Chairman
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   
   Mr. Frank O'Neill, Golden Isle Coaches, addressed the Board regarding charter bus safety.
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. Jimmie A. Johnson, Board Chairman
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   

Comments from Parent Organizations

1. COMMENTS FROM PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
   Minutes: Ms. Tracy Scott, Duval County Council of PTA's president, said that the PTA has been busy getting out to schools and meeting parents and community members. More and more parents are taking leadership roles and assisting their children to become successful in school.
   
   Our Student Leadership Conference has been scheduled for November 18, 2002 at the Schultz Center. Guidance Counselors should be receiving the registration packets by October 25. Ms. Scott invited the Board and encouraged their participation at this conference.
   
   The PTA Convention will be held in Daytona Beach on November 8-10, 2002 and we're looking for a "fun" time. Ms. Scott distributed a Duval County Council PTA Handbook 2002-03 to each Board Member and Superintendent.
   
   Ms. Vicki Drake, representing the District Advisory Council, spoke about School Advisory Council training which was held at Raines High School. Raines has an active SAC with great participation. The SAC Handbook is in the works and should be going to print by the end of this week. We hope to distribute this handbook at the Board's next workshop.
   
   The training dates have changed due to the laws (legislature). The information has been sent to the schools along with being available on the district website. We're encouraging school SAC's to review their bylaws.
   
   Ms. Drade commented about the confusion over the School Recognition Funds. We may need to define, in the future, as to how these funds are to be utilized.
   
   

Comments from Employee Organizations

1. COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
   Minutes: No comments by Employee Organizations

Presentations

1. RECOGNITION OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK
   Minutes: Certificates of Recognition were presented to the Council for Exceptional Children (Chapter 75) Award Winners.

Call for Added Items

1. CALL FOR ADDED ITEMS
   Minutes: School Issue - Martha Barrett
   
   Notifying Parents of Elementary Students when suspended - Gwendolyn Gibson
   
   Council of Great City Schools Report - Gwendolyn Gibson
   
   FSBA Annual Joint Conference - Cindy Rounds
   
   STAR Program - Cindy Rounds
   
   Asthma/American Lung Association - Jimmie Johnson
   
   

Approval of Table of Contents

1. APPROVAL OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
   Minutes: 1. School Issue - Martha Barrett
   
   2. Notifying parents of Elementary Students when Suspended - Gwendolyn Gibson
   
   3. Council of Great City Schools Report - Gwendolyn Gibson
   
   4. FSBA Annual Joint Conference - Cindy Rounds
   
   5. STAR Program - Cindy Rounds
   
   6. Asthma/American Lung Association - Jimmie Johnson
   
   Motion - Kris Barnes
   Second - Cindy Rounds
   
   Vote - 6-0
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Kristanna Barnes
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Approval of Minutes

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   Minutes: August 29, 2002 - Workshop
   September 3, 2002 - Regular
   
   Motion - Kris Barnes
   
   Second - Martha Barrett
   
   Vote - 6-0
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Kristanna Barnes
     Second: Martha Barrett
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Approval of Consent Agenda
 Vote Results: PASS

  Motion: Cindy Rounds
  Second: Kristanna Barnes

  Gwen Gibson - Aye
  Linda Sparks - Aye
  Martha Barrett - Aye
  Cindy Rounds - Aye
  Jimmie Johnson - Aye
  Kristanna Barnes - Aye

1. General

1. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS AND REPORTS REQUIRED UNDER PUBLIC L
   Minutes:
   
2. BUILDING UTILIZATION - JACKSONVILLE DIXIE BLUES TO USE THE FOOTBALL FIELD AT FORREST HIGH SCHOOL
   Minutes:
   

1. QUARTERLY GRANT ASSISTANCE
   Minutes:
   
2. REVISED: EXPULSION OF STUDENT AT SANDALWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
3. CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR DANIEL PAYNE ACADEMY
4. 21st CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT PROPOSAL
5. HOME INSTRUCTION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL YOUNGSTERS (HIPPY)

1. ADOPTION AGREEMENT FOR 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2. WORKERS' COMPENSATION SETTLEMENT - MARY ROBERTS

1. BLUEPRINTS AND RELATED SERVICES
2. TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
3. CEILING/FLOOR TILE & SUPPLIES
4. METAL OFFICE FURNITURE
5. INSPECTION, TAGGING, RECHARGING MAINTENANCE AND HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
6. FOLLETT DISTRICT SUPPORT RENEWAL
7. TRANSFORMERS
8. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
9. MOBILE FOLDING TABLES
10. CHAIN LINK FENCE PARTS
11. SUBSCRIPTION RENEWAL
12. HVAC MAINTENANCE

1. 2002-2005 BARGAINING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AFSCME
2. 2002-2005 BARGAINING AGREEMENT SETTLEMENT WITH JSA
3. CROWN CONSORTIUM RESOLUTION

1. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT MT. HERMAN NO. 164
2. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT AT WESCONNETT ELEMENTARY NO. 57
3. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION AND DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AT JEB STUART NO. 207
4. LICENSE AGREEMENT TO FDOT FOR LIGHTING POLES AT ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY NO. 46
5. UPS AND FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS AND EXPANSION OF MAIN COMPUTER ROOM AT TEAM CENTER
6. SCIENCE LABS AT PAXON NO. 75: CONTRACT AWARD TO DESIGN PROFESSIONAL
7. ADDITIONS, ETC. AT WOODLAND ACRES NO. 89: ADDITIONAL SERVICE AUTHORIZATION NO. 6
8. ADDITIONS, ETC., AT LOUIS SHEFFIELD NO. 242: CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
9. ADDITIONS, ETC., AT BILTMORE ELEMENTARY NO. 78: CHANGE ORDER NO. 5
10. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETIONS
11. REPLACEMENT ITEM: ESE BUILDING AND MEDIA CENTER AT ARLINGTON MIDDLE NO. 213: CONTRACT AWARD TO DP
12. REPLACEMENT ITEM: ESE CONVERSION AT MANDARIN MIDDLE NO. 259: CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD

Agenda
1. Board Members'

1. STAFF REPORT ON MEDIA COVERAGE
   Minutes: FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
   
   Speakers:
   
   Ms. Martha Oliver, Director, Communications
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   Ms. Linda Sparks, Board Member

1. PUBLIC HEARING - POLICY REVISIONS REGARDING PROFESSIONAL STAFF HIRING - FILE: GCF
   Minutes: The Chairman declared the public hearing open on the following item:
   
   AMENDMENT FOR THE USE OF 1989-88 MILLAGE FUNDS
   
   The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak to the Board regarding this item, there being no response, the Chairman closed the public hearing.
   
   Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   Motion: Gwendolyn Gibson
   Second: Cindy Rounds
   
   Vote: 6-0
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Gwen Gibson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. DOE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Dr. Levi McIntosh, Region I Superintendent
   Ms. Leila Mousa, Region II Superintendent
   Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Region IV Superintendent
   
   Motion: Cindy Rounds
   Second: Kris Barnes
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION WEEK
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Mr. Mark Cashen, Director, Exceptional Student Education
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   
   Motion: Cindy Rounds
   Second: Kris Barnes
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
3. TOYOTA CAMRY MUSIC EDUCATION FUND
   3.1 Add after second sentence the following language:
   
   3.2 Add after second sentence the following language:
   
   Motion as Stands:TOYOTA CAMRY MUSIC EDUCATION FUND
   Minutes: Speaker:
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Instruction
   
   Motion: Gwendolyn Gibson
   Second: Kris Barnes
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Gwen Gibson
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. *Replacement* - Renewal of Legal Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions)
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Mr. John Radcliffe, General Director, General Services
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Derrel Chatmon, Assistant General Counsel
   Ms. LaShanda Dawkins, Executive Director for Policies and Compliance
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   
   Motion: Gwendolyn Gibson
   Second: Cindy Rounds
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Gwen Gibson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. *REPLACEMENT* - SAP ENHANCEMENT
   Minutes: Speakers:
   
   Mr. George Latimer, Associate Superintendent for Administration and Business Services
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Mr. Bill Sarubbi, SAP
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   
   Motion: Martha Barrett
   Second: Kris Barnes
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Martha Barrett
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
3. *REPLACEMENT* CONDITIONAL APPROVAL OF FIRST STUDENT'S AND WEST JACKSONVILLE BUS SERVICE LLC'S (WEST

1. REVISED MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. McGlade Holloway, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson
   Ms. Vicki Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services
   
   Motion: Kris Barnes
   Second: Cindy Rounds
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Kristanna Barnes
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES TRANSACTIONS
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Mr. Hardy Fletcher, General Director, Technology
   Ms. Vicki Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   
   Motion: Cindy Rounds
   Second: Kris Barnes
   
   Vote: 5-1 (dissenting vote by Gwendolyn Gibson)
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Nay
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. ADDITIONS, ETC., AT RIBAULT NO. 96, RAINES NO. 165, AND RIBAULT NO. 212: CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
   Minutes: Motion: Cindy Rounds
   Second: Kris Barnes
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. COPS PROJECTS: REVISED PROJECT BUDGET
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Linda Sparks
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Board Members Travel

1. BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL
   Minutes: Martha Barrett - Florida School Boards Association 57th Annual Joint Conference - December 3-5, 2002 - Tampa, FLorida
   
   Motion: Martha Barrett
   Second: Kris Barnes
   Vote: 6-0
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Kristanna Barnes
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Table of Contents

1. NOTIFYING PARENTS OF ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WHEN SUSPENDED - GIBSON
   Minutes: Ms. Gibson emphasized on elementary students regarding this item. Ms. Gibson read an article about a student who had been suspended was reported missing. This raises concern as to what is our policy and procedures concerning suspensions and notifying parents/guardians.
   Speakers:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. LaShanda Dawkins, Executive Director for Policies and Compliance
   
2. FSBA ANNUAL JOINT CONFERENCE - TAMPA, FL - ROUNDS
   Minutes: Ms. Rounds reminded other Board members of the upcoming FSBA Annual Joint Conference, December 3-6, 2002 in Tampa. Ms. Rounds encouraged all Board members to intend this informative conference.
   
3. SCHOOL ISSUE - BARRETT
   Minutes: Ms. Barrett said she received an email today from a constituent regarding a massive herding of children at elementary schools during drop-off and pick-up times. Parents do not have enough time to buckle up their children before moving on. Apparently, this is happening throughout our city.
   Speaker:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   
   
4. COUNCIL OF GREAT CITY SCHOOLS REPORT - GIBSON
   Minutes: Ms. Gibson requested an update as to where are we going with this report we received last week from the Council of Great City Schools. What can we expect? When will the final report be ready? Will recommendations from this report be integrated into school improvement plans? Mr. Fryer said that the final report should be ready sometime within the next week. We're taking all the deficiencies that were noted in the report and to build them into their improvement plans at each level of our headquarters operation, as a first step. Then, we will prepare a set of milestones and an overall outline of our actions/intentions so that we may report to the Board regularly.
   
5. STAR PROGRAM - ROUNDS
   Minutes: Ms. Rounds said that the STAR Program is a safety-net program whereby students are taking academic responsibility. Ms. Rounds said that she will be requesting additional information about this program.
   Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Instruction
   
6. ASTHMA - AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION - JOHNSON
   Minutes: Mr. Johnson spoke about the focus on asthma and so that the public can see that the American Lung Association is sponsoring a free clinic - Asthma Youth. This is to help parents manage asthma for themselves and for their children and others that they care about.
   
   This event will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2002 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm. Everything is free!
   
   This is a great opportunity for families who have youngsters who suffer with asthma to come out and get some tips, check-ups and learn more about how to control asthma. Parents who need transportation may call the Project Reach Office.
   

For the Record

1. ADMINISTRATION & BUSINESS SERVICES ITEM 2 - DEFERRED COMP PLAN - GIBSON
   Minutes: Ms. Gibson had some concern about this item.
   Speakers:
   Mr. George Latimer, Associate Superintendent for Administration and Business Services
   Mr. John Radcliffe, General Director, General Services
   

Adjournment

1. ADJOURNMENT
   Minutes: The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.