Duval County Public Schools: eAgenda Manager
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 03, 2003


spacer graphic spacer graphic spacer graphic spacer graphic DUVAL COUNTY REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES
ATTENDANCE AT THIS REGULAR MEETING OF THE DUVAL COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD with six Board members present, Ms. Martha Barrett attending via teleconference, John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools and Derrel Chatmon, Assistant General Counsel, were present.

Call Meeting to Order

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
    Minutes: The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

    The Chairman announced that the order of the meeting will be changed with presentations first due to the large number of people attending for those awards.

  2. APPROVAL OF JUNE 3, 2003, AGENDA
    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Vicki Drake

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

Invocation

  1. INVOCATION
    Minutes: A moment of silence.


Pledge of Allegiance

  1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Comments from Audience

  1. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
    Minutes: Ms. Doreen O'Toole, Educational Director for Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville and represented a new arts education group in Jacksonville. Ms. O'Toole spoke about the arts and dispersed information about the program.

    Ms. Rose Nettles, parent of a recent graduate,praised her daughter's teachers; spoke about the FCAT scores and students' successes.

    Mr. John Meeks, alternative representative at Mayport Middle School. Mr. Meeks attended Mayport as a student and is now serving as a teacher.

    Ms. Sandra Marshall spoke about paraprofessionals...we assist and teach; we're here for the students; Ms. Marshall urged the Board to not rid the schools of paras in order to balance the budget. Please find another solution.

    Ms. Nanci Bischof spoke about the reduction in force (RIF) concerning paraprofessionals; please work this out in your budget.

    Ms. Dawn Armstrong spoke about paraprofessionals - please keep us.

    Mr. Melvin Marshall spoke about his beginning career; being a guidance counselor; serving in 29 different schools in this district; retired last year but is willing to return full time. Please consider Mr. Marshall's application for continued service to our students.

    Mr. Ephraim Riggins has a daughter that graduated from Kirby smith Middle School and has been accepted at Lee High School in the magnet program. We need transportation for these students in order for them to continue in their field. Both Mr. and Mrs. Riggins are pharmacists and they feel that education is the number one priority. Please consider transportation to Lee High School.

    Ms. Patricia Gibney stated that the Duval County School Board may be sued because of a "sting" operation. Ms. Gibney asked that the School Board attorney answer questions concerning sex education and who provides this material to the public schools. Are you breaking the law?

    Speakers:

    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent

    Mr. Jim Koivisto spoke about donating $1.00 on your electric bill to education; went through the channels through City Council, etc. JEA was a bit sensitive at first. We need 50,000 signatures - Music, Art, Technology, Scholarships - whatever we see as needed. Mr. Koivisto will speak at a workshop with the Board, JEA representatives and City Council members.

    Ms. Barnes asked all paraprofessionals in the audience to stand and be recognized.


Comments from Parent Organizations

  1. COMMENTS FROM PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
    Minutes: Ms. Tracy Scott, outgoing PTA president, stated that Duval County has the largest number of PTA members in the state of Florida; Superintendent's Award around the state; thanked the Board for their video message regarding the Presidents and Principals Luncheon - we missed you! Thanked the Board for their passion and commitment. Thanked the Sueprintendent for including parents; challenged parents for getting involved in their children's education. Ms. Scott introduced the new incoming president - Reta Russell-Houghton.

    Superintendent Fryer introduced Peggy Williams as the new General Director I, Leadership Development and Dr. Deirdra Sutton, as the new Director I, Elementary Programs.

    Ms. Rachel Raneri, District Advisory Council Chairman, spoke about the Jacksonville Urban Systemic Summer Camp - math, science, technology, etc. at UNF. DAC is taking a break and will not meet this summer; we're waiting to hear from Tallahassee concerning the budget. Our next meeting will be held on August 4th, 6:30 p.m., 6th floor conference room. Ms. Raneri said she will be working with Dr. Frances Powell, Board Liaison, this summer on training and developing the handbook. We'll be holding the training regionally and we welcome Board members to participate. We're not an endorsing body and we're working with Jim Koivisto.


Comments from Employee Organizations

  1. COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
    Minutes: Ms. Terrie Brady, Duval Teachers United president, said that summer vacation has begun! We're concerned about the potential reduction in force (RIF) and surplussing. Several years ago, the para contract was restructured; all paras work 80% of their time with students; they are one of the lowest paid groups in the school system. 156 paras have been placed on the surplus list; 20-30 will be replaced; other may be let go entirely. We look forward to an exciting summer!

    Speakers:

    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Mr. George Latimer, Associate Superintendent for Administration and Business Services


Presentations

  1. DR. CHARLES H. CLINE AUDITORIUM
    Minutes: In an effort to honor this noble man and to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments he has brought to this school district, the Duval County School Board has accepted the recommendation to rename the First Floor Board Room, the Dr. Charles H. Cline Auditorium.

    The Superintendent additionally recognized Dr. Jon Thompson, Regional Superintendent, for his outstanding accomplishments and dedication to this school system. Dr. Thompson will also be retiring on June 30th.

  2. NEWSWEEK'S BEST PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS
    Minutes: For the "Newsweek" rating, public schools are ranked based on a ratio called the "Challenge Index", which takes into account the number of Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate tests taken by all students at a school in 2002 and divides by the number of graduating seniors.

    Duval County Public Schools is also the only school district in the nation with two top 10 selections, and, that's not all. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts ranked 511 and Mandarin High School ranked 733. These schools represent the top 4% of al American public high schools in the nation.

    Stanton College Preparatory School and Paxon School for Advanced Studies were recently ranked as the second and third best public high schools in the country ny Newsweek's Magazine Annual High School Survey.

    Tonight, we celebrate the successes of Stanton, Paxon, Douglas Anderson and Mandarin's administration, faculty, staff and students for being the best examples of hard work, commitment and academic excellence.

    Principal Jim Jaxon, Stanton College Preparatory School
    Principal Jim Williams, Paxon School for Advanced Studies
    Principal Jackie Cornelius, Douglas Anderson School fo the Arts
    Principal Milton Threadcraft, Mandarin High School

  3. BEST IN SHOW FOR GREEK DERIVATIES
    Minutes: At the 54th Annual State Latin Forum held in Orlando this past March, a recent Stanton College Preparatory Graduate achieved a remarkable accomplishment earning a "Best in Show" for Greek derivatives.

    Vicki Trivedi is one of only 11 students to receive this hnor from among 1,000 students who participated in the compentition, demonstrating her understanding of English words that are derived from Greek. We congratulate Vicki on her outstanding performance at the State Latin Forum and wish her great success in her college endeavors.

  4. ESOL STUDENT AWARDS
    Minutes: Certificates of Recognition were given to 20 ESOL Student Ambassadors who have embraced their schools' academic requirements, participated in extracurricular activities and maintained good citizenship. They are:

    Elementary Schools:

    Najila Moharamali, Arlington Heights
    Amy Trinidad-Trujillo, Justina Road
    Laura Trenado, Kings Trail
    Ricardo Andres Gonzales, Neptune Beach
    Noelia Acosta, Reynolds Lane
    Julissa Villegas, Reynolds Lane
    Luis A. Chong, Reynolds Lane
    Ilma Kovac, San Jose
    Shangofa Noori, San Jose
    Onelys Barrera, West Riverside

    Middle and High Schools:

    Sasha Solivan-Robles, DuPont Middle
    Luis Barrientos, DuPont Middle
    Stefka Petkova, Fletcher Middle
    Lester Adona, Southside Middle
    Selvira Selimovic, Southside Middle
    Sharmin Juma, Englewood High
    Sumaya Kazim, Englewood High
    Erika Sologuren, Fletcher High
    Ielina Joudi, Sandalwood
    Adislen T. Rodriguez, Sandalwood
    Valentine Lupemba, Lee High

  5. ARAMARK STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
    Minutes: One senior at each magnet of the district's high schools is chosen to receive a $1,000 Scholarship that can be used at any postsecondary institution during the 2003-04 academic year. Nominees are required to have earned a 2.5 GPA, demonstrate excellent community service, maintain a commitment to participate in the magnet program, embrace cultural differences and commit to good attendance and discipline. These outstanding seniors are:

    Christopher Chan, Andrew Jackson High
    Nadine L. Davis, A. Philip Randolph High
    Pranati Kumar, Paxon School for Advanced Studies
    Erica Mitchell, Stanton College Preparatory School
    Amanda Mousa, Wolfson High
    Darrell Pullins, Jr., William M. Raines High
    Jonathan Summers, Jean Ribault High
    Theodore Swift, Mandarin High
    Loc P. Tran, Frank Peterson Academies of Technology
    Whitney Weiss, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

  6. PERFECT ATTENDANCE
    Minutes: One of the most exciting presentations given annually is the "High-Five" of Duval County's 2003 Class for perfect attendance. These students attended school from kindergarten through 12th grade without missing one single day - we honor them for their remarkable and honorable distinctions in education. They are:

    Elouise Crouch, Fletcher High
    Alison Marie Fields, Wolfson
    Randalyn Rogers, Terry Parker
    Kara Shoemaker, Baldwin Middle/High
    Lori Leigh Youmans, First Coast High

  7. SUPERINTENDENT'S ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
    Minutes: Certificates of Recognition were given for the accomplishments of the Junior Varsity Winners of the 2003 Superintendent's Academic Challenge. They are:

    Stanton College Preparator Junior Varsity Team:

    Michael Swindling, 10th grade
    Jennifer Elliott, 10th grade
    Allen Liao, 9th grade
    Joachim Hartje, 9th grade
    Travis White, 9th grade
    Lauren Richter, 10th grade
    Latavia Foye, 10th grade
    Guy Seaton, 9th grade

    Diane Tall, Coach
    John Hegeman, Coach

  8. COMMISSIONER'S ACADEMIC CHALLENGE
    Minutes: In the state's most prestigious academic challenge, high school students are tested on questions from the Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, the Fine Arts, Foreign Languages and Technology subject areas.

    Congratulations Duval All-County Team for your outstanding performance! They are:

    Eli Baumgardner, Mandarin High
    Tim Goede, Mandarin High
    Lauren Bovick, Sandalwood High
    Herbert Hartje, Stanton College Preparatory School
    Jeffrey Swindling, Stanton College Preparatory School
    Jonathan Calkins, Episcopal

    Coaches:

    Andy Scudder, Mandarin High
    Judy Shearer, Sandalwood High

  9. SUPERINTENDENT'S AWARD/PTA
    Minutes: 22 Schools in Duval County received recognition of the Superintendent's Award/PTA. These schools were successful in raising their PTA membership by 100 members over the previous year's membership. They are:

    Andrew Jackson High PTSA
    Arlington Heights Elementary PTA
    Cedar Hills Elementary PTA
    Duncan U. Fletcher High PTSA
    Fort Caroline Elementary PTA
    Highlands Middle School PTSA
    John C. Stockton Elementary PTA
    Kernan Middle School PTSA
    Kernan Trails Elementary PTA
    Kirby-Smith Middle PTSA
    LaVilla School of the Arts PTSA
    Loretto Elementary PTA
    Mandarin High PTSA
    Mayport Middle PTA
    Normandy Village Elementary PTA
    Northwestern Middle PTSA
    Rutledge Pearson Elementary PTA
    Stanton College Preparatory PTSA
    Twin Lakes Academy Elementary PTA
    Twin Lakes Academy Middle PTSA
    William M. Raines High PTSA

  10. STANTON PTSA SPECIAL PRESENTATION
    Minutes: Ms. Rose Nettles, PTSA President, Stanton College Preparatory School, made a special presentation to Board Member Brenda Priestly Jackson.

  11. CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR
    Minutes: The Westside Kiwanis Foundation acknowledged three outstanding Career and Technical teachers from Duval County Public Schools. They are:

    Chris Force, CTE "Teacher of the Year", Wolfson High
    James Hines, Honorable Mention, Landmark Middle
    Yolanda Sanders, Honorable Mention, Raines High

  12. REPORT - READING PROGRAMS
    Minutes: Board Member Priestly Jackson gave a brief report on reading. Please see Attachment in the Appendix to the Minutes.

  13. REPORT - SUMMER READING CAMP
    Minutes: Ms. Beverly Strickland, Director, Middle School Programs, gave a brief report on the Summer Reading Camp. See Attachment in the Appendix to the Minutes.


Call for Added Items

  1. CALL FOR ADDED ITEMS
    Minutes: No added items.


Approval of Table of Contents

  1. APPROVAL OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Minutes: No approval needed due to no items on the Table of Contents.


Approval of Minutes

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    Minutes: That the Duval County School Board approve the Minutes from the following meetings:

    February 26, 2003 - Workshop
    March 13, 2003 - Workshop
    March 24, 2003 - Workshop
    April 15, 2003 - Workshop
    May 6, 2003 - Regular


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Vicki Drake
      Second: Cindy Rounds

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

Approval of Consent Agenda
 Vote Results: PASS

  Motion: Cindy Rounds
  Second: Martha Barrett

  Martha Barrett - Aye
  Cindy Rounds - Aye
  Jimmie Johnson - Aye
  Kristanna Barnes - Aye
  Nancy Broner - Aye
  Vicki Drake - Aye
  Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

1. General

  1. ANNUAL AGREEMENT WITH WJCT, INC.
  2. DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP DUES AND FEES FOR 2003-2004

2. Curriculum and Instructional Services
  1. COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL REFORM GRANT APPLICATION
  2. IDEA Part B; IDEA Preschool and IDEA Discretionary Grant Applications
  3. FDLRS Project Application
  4. FLORIDA LEARN AND SERVE
  5. APPROVAL OF DISTRICT CALENDAR FOR 2004-05
  6. Agreement with GEAR UP Initiative Partners
  7. CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT WITH DESTINY EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE, INC.
  8. CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT WITH HORIZONS UNLIMITED ACADEMY, INC.
  9. CHARTER SCHOOL CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH WAYMAN ACADEMY OF THE ARTS.

3. Administration & Business Services
  1. Budget Resolutions
  2. Resolution to Readopt 2002-03 Budget
  3. Superintendent’s Monthly Financial Statements
  4. Student Accident Insurance Renewal
  5. Catastrophic Medical Insurance for Interscholastic Athletic Programs Renewal
  6. Workers' Compensation Settlement -Sharon Odum
  7. Surplus Property Retirement Report
  8. Settlement--JP, through his parents, PP and RP, vs. DCSB
  9. Settlement--AW, through his parents, NR and AR, vs. DCSB
  10. Settlement--DG, through his parents, DG and BG, vs. DCSB
  11. Settlement--ZF, through his parents, GW and GF, vs. DCSB
  12. Medicad Administrative Claim Program Agreement with Seminole County School Board
  13. Agency for Health Care Administration Agreement

4. Purchasing Services
  1. Mental Health Services
  2. Marketing Services – Magnet Programs
  3. Lock Supplies
  4. Software Site Licenses
  5. Custodial Services Management
  6. Lumber
  7. Software Maintenance Agreement (School Link Technologies)
  8. Compass Learning Software
  9. Horizontal Blinds
  10. Classroom & Art Supplies
  11. Technology Instruction Services for A. Philip Randolph Academy of Technology
  12. Title I Instructional Services
  13. Software - Optika

5. Human Resource Services
  1. SUSPENSIONS WITHOUT PAY
  2. REAPPOINTMENTS
  3. PRINCIPAL TRANSACTIONS
  4. REAPPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS

6. Facilities Services
  1. REVISED Lease for Space to House ESE Program
  2. New ESE/SED Building at Terry Parker High School: Phase I
  3. Window Frames and Pane Replacement at Paxon No. 75
  4. Lighting Replacement at Andrew Jackson H.S.: Phases I, II, and III
  5. Replace Unit Ventilators & Controls at Andrew Jackson: Phase III
  6. Repair/Replace Lockers at Twin Lakes Middle
  7. Substantial Completions and Certificates of Final Inspection
  8. REPLACEMENT: Pre-qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities Construction Projects
  9. WITHDRAWN: Additions, etc. at Merrill Rd. Elem.: Contract Award
  10. REPLACEMENT: Replacement of EMCS at Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology No. 280
  11. WITHDRAWN: Add., etc. at Woodland Acres No. 89: Contract Award
  12. REPLACEMENT: FISH Report & Ed. Plant Survey 2003-2008

Agenda
1. Board Members'

  1. TRANSPORTATION FOR LEE HIGH SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE PRE-ENGINEERING MAGNET PROGRAM
    1.1 Motion to Defer until the June 30, 2003, Regular Board Meeting.
    Vote Results:PASS

      Motion: Vicki Drake
      Second: Nancy Broner

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

    Motion as Amended:TRANSPORTATION FOR LEE HIGH SCHOOL MATH/SCIENCE PRE-ENGINEERING MAGNET PROGRAM
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Member
    Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
    Mr. George Latimer, Associate Superintendent for Administration and Business Services
    Mr. David Solomon, General Director for Transportation
    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
    Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Member

  2. PUBLIC HEARING - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR FACILITY PLANNING
    Minutes: PUBLIC HEARING

    The Chairman declared the public hearing open on the following item:

    Interlocal Agreement for Facility Planning

    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 Chairman
    Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Jimmie Johnson
      Second: Vicki Drake

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

2. General
  1. PUBLIC HEARING - ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY POLICY - FILE: JCAA
    Minutes: PUBLIC HEARING

    The Chairman declared the public hearing open on the following item:

    Attendance Boundary Policy - FILE: JCAA

    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.

    Speaker:

    Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Vicki Drake
      Second: Jimmie Johnson

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

3. Curriculum and Instructional Services
  1. MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2003-2004 STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN
    3.1 Motion to Defer until the June 30, 2003, Regular Board Meeting.
    Vote Results:PASS

      Motion: Vicki Drake
      Second: Jimmie Johnson

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

    Motion as Amended:MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2003-2004 STUDENT PROGRESSION PLAN
    Minutes: PUBLIC HEARING

    The Chairman declared the public hearing open on the following item:

    Modifications to the 2003-04 Student Progression Plan

    The Chairman asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak to the Board regarding this item, there being no response, the Chaiman closed the public hearing.

    Speakers:

    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Derrel Chatmon, Assistant General Counsel
    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Mr. Ed Pratt-Dannals, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member

  2. REVISIONS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
    3.1 Motion to Defer until the June 30, 2003, Regular Board Meeting.
    Vote Results:PASS

      Motion: Jimmie Johnson
      Second: Vicki Drake

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

    Motion as Amended:REVISIONS TO THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT
    Minutes: PUBLIC HEARING

    The Chairman declared the public hearing open on the following item:

    Revisions to the Elementary and Secondary
    Code of Student Conduct

    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:

    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
    Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Member
    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member

  3. CAROL M. WHITE PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
    Mr. Ed Pratt Dannals, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Vicki Drake

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye
  4. TITLE V INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES PROGRAM
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. Ed Pratt Dannals, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Nancy Broner

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye
  5. TITLE II, PREPARING, TRAINING, AND RECRUITING
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. Ed Pratt Dannals, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Nancy Broner
      Second: Jimmie Johnson

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye
  6. School-Based Administration Selection and Promotion System
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
    Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Member
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Nancy Broner
      Second: Jimmie Johnson

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

4. Administration & Business Services
  1. Safe Passage Act
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Nancy Broner

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

5. Purchasing Services
  1. Software Maintenance Agreement – Heartland Data Systems
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
    Mr. Craig Honor, Chief Information Officer for Technology
    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Nancy Broner
      Second: Jimmie Johnson

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

6. Human Resource Services
  1. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES TRANSACTIONS
    Minutes: Ms. Nancy Broner, Board Member
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
    Ms. Vicki Drake, Board Member
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
    Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Vicki Drake

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Nay
  2. ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED ORDER
    Minutes: Speakers:

    Mr. Derrel Chatmon, Assistant General Counsel, representing Duval County School Board
    Mr. David Hertz, General Counsel, representing Mr. Thomas Brown
    Mr. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Vicki Drake

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

7. Emergency Agenda Items
  1. Additions and Remodeling at Nathan B. Forrest H.S. No. 241
    Minutes: EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM

    FACILITIES

    The Chairman declared the following item as an emergency because failure to do so would have a signficant adverse effect on the welfare of Duval County students.

    Item 1: Additions and Remodeling of Art Lab into new Autistic Center at Nathan B. Forrest High School, No. 241

    Speakers:

    Ms. Brenda Priestly Jackson, Board Member
    Mr. Tom Young, Acting Assistant Superintendent for Facilities

    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Mr. George Latimer, Associate Superintendent for Administration and Business Services
    Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Member
    Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
    Dr. Jon Thompson, Regional Superintendent, Region III


    Vote Results: PASS

      Motion: Cindy Rounds
      Second: Nancy Broner

      Martha Barrett - Aye
      Cindy Rounds - Aye
      Jimmie Johnson - Aye
      Kristanna Barnes - Aye
      Nancy Broner - Aye
      Vicki Drake - Aye
      Brenda Priestly Jackson - Aye

Board Members Travel

  1. BOARD MEMBERS TRAVEL
    Minutes: No Board travel

Table of Contents

  1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Minutes: No Table of Contents

For the Record

  1. FOR THE RECORD
    Minutes: Mr. Johnson mentioned several editorials in the Times-Union last week...one was about magnet schools with messages; high expectations in all our schools. There are honor students in all schools. How well are we offering challenging courses? What's the track record? How are we selling it? We need to look at this in a 2-3 year period.

    Speakers:

    Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Chairman
    Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools


Adjournment

  1. ADJOURNMENT
    Minutes: The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m.


   
                                             
  Chairman
   
   
                                           
Superintendent and Ex Officio Secretary to the Duval County School Board, Duval County, Florida  

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