Call Meeting to Order

1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
   Minutes: The Chairman called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.

Invocation

1. INVOCATION
   Minutes: The Board observed a moment of silence.

Pledge of Allegiance

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Comments from Audience

1. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE
   Minutes: Ms. Pam Wedenfeller, representing Terry Parker's Band Parents, addressed the out-of-country field trip to the Bahamas during spring break, 2003.
   
   Ms. Sheila Andrews requested information concerning the Parent Involvement Policy; FCAT in grades 3-5; and asked for a response to her many phone calls and correspondence.
   
   Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   
   Mr. Mike Hazelton, lead petitioner with School for Integrated Academics. Ms. Hazelton requested a continuance of action for some unique circumstances. We have formed a partnership with Jacksonville Job Corps Center which represents approximately 200-300 students. Most of these students are not presently enrolled in a high school diploma program. This charter petition will place these students in a high school diploma program next year. We have a charter, students and community support and ask for your consideration.
   
   Mr. Amoran and Mr. Jerry Flakus, represented the Jacksonville Job Corps Center, requested a continuance as did Mr. Hazelton. They asked for the Board's consideration.
   
   Ms. Ann Hunt spoke about the curriculum requirements for graduation in 1999 at Douglas Anderson where he son attends school. The Pupil Progression Plan showed a "+1" requirement which included Advanced Technology. The district is now telling us that our son lacks a credit for graduation next spring and according to the Pupil Progression Plan, he has satisfactorily met those requirements.
   
   Speakers:
   Ms. Linda Sparks, Board Member
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Dr. Susan Wilkinson, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Chairman
   
   Ms. Valerie Britt, volunteer with Citizen Consulting for Land Use and Zoning (CCLUZ). Ms. Britt spoke about a growth management issue. About 5 1/2 months ago, Governor Bush signed into law a requirement that a School Board designated representative would sit on the city's or each jurisdiction's local planning agency. Ms. Britt is very much in support of this. This law requires that the existing local planning agency has seated on that local planning agency - your representative. There was a slight misunderstanding initially. You were directed to designate someone to sit on the planning commission which is an entirely different body at this point. The state statute says that you are to appoint someone to sit on the local planning agency. Whatever the city government does over time and whatever body that may happen to be, a resolution that indicates that that person will actually sit on the real local planning agency would put that law into effect. You did appoint a quite capable person to serve on that body, however, there's a loop hole/glitch. There is a code in the City Ordinances that governs the Planning Commission and that doesn't allow anyone from the School Board to sit on it. There is a state law that does enable your representative to sit on the Local Planning Agency. The Local Planning Agency is not the Planning Commission. Ms. Britt stated that she's very much in support of the state statute and the change of the Growth Management Act that begins that first very important step to begin to plan for the whole city in terms of what our future will look like for our children and schools.
   
   Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Dr. Susan Wilkinson, Board Member
   Mr. Jimmie Johnson, Board Member
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   
   Ms. Virginia Ford asked for assistance with her grandchildren. Ms. Ford has a grandson in the exceptional education program and is having difficulty in gaining success. She also has a grandaughter who is attending one of our "F" schools and is not succeeding. Please help!
   
   Speaker:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   
   Mr. Freeman Robinson stated that the Duval County school system is failing to teach black students their culture and heritage.
   
   Speaker:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   
   

Comments from Parent Organizations

1. COMMENTS FROM PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
   Minutes: None

Comments from Employee Organizations

1. COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS
   Minutes: None

Presentations

1. RECOGNITION OF STUDENT FINALISTS AND TEACHER FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES ESSAY COMPETITIO
   Minutes: Certificates of Recognition were presented to four student finalists and one teacher for their participation in the Conservation of Natural Resources Essay Competition sponsored by Board Member Linda Sparks. Each person was awarded a $50.00 cash prize. The winners are:
   
   Vashti Arjune
   Andrew Caplinger
   Ryan Summers
   Jessica Gerding
   MaryAnn Speckman, Teacher
   
   
2. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING BOARD MEMBERS
   Minutes: Appreciation plaques were presented to the three outgoing Board members for their outstanding contributions to the eduation of Duval County students through exemplary service and leadership as a member of the Duval County School Board.
   
   Gwendolyn Gibson
   Linda Sparks
   Susan Wilkinson
   
   

Call for Added Items

1. CALL FOR ADDED ITEMS
   Minutes: Ms. Barrett added three items;
   Dr. Wilkinson and Ms. Sparks added one item each;
   Ms. Barnes added four items.
   
   

Approval of Table of Contents

1. APPROVAL OF TABLE OF CONTENTS
   Minutes: Opening Of Don Brewer Elementary School - November 24, 2002, 2:00 p.m. - Ms. Barrett
   
   Leadership Jacksonville Discussion Panel on Education - November 14, 2002, 10:00 a.m. - Ms. Barrett
   
   Sabal Palm Elementary School - Ms. Barrett
   
   Comments - Dr. Wilkinson
   
   Departing words - Ms. Sparks
   >br> Summer School - Ms. Barnes
   
   SRO's - Ms. Barnes
   
   Change in December 3, 2002 Regular Board Meeting - Ms. Barnes
   
   City Bus Advertising/Summer School - Ms. Barnes
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Approval of Minutes

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
   Minutes: September 5, 2002 - Workshop
   September 17, 2002 - Special Meeting
   October 1, 2002 - Regular
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Kristanna Barnes
     Second: Susan Wilkinson
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Approval of Consent Agenda
 Vote Results: PASS

  Motion: Susan Wilkinson
  Second: Linda Sparks

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

1. Board Members'

1. STAFF REPORT ON MEDIA SERVICES
   Minutes: This item was not addressed at the November 5, 2002 Board meeting.

1. Contract - National Deaf Academy for The Provision of Educational Services to One Student
2. Out-of-Country Field Trip Request for Terry Parker
3. ENHANCING EDUCATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY (EETT) GRANT
4. GOVERNOR’S MENTORING INITIATIVE
5. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT GRANT

1. SUPERINTENDENT'S MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Workers' Compensation Settlement- Nathaniel Farley
3. Workers' Compensation Settlement - Betty Watkins
4. FEFP AUDIT REPORT NO. 01-086R
5. Workers' Compensation Settlement - Louis Maloy
6. Auditor General FEFP FTE Restoration of Audit Adjustments for the FY 98-99
7. BUDGET RESOLUTIONS

1. HVAC Maintenance
2. Small Hand Tools and Fasteners
3. Lumber
4. Cafeteria Supplies
5. Temporary Nursing Services
6. Maintenance Renewal (Excent Software)

1. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT

1. Acquisition of Property at Ortega Elementary School No. 16
2. Easement to the JEA for Underground Sewer at TEAM Center
3. Utility Easement to JEA for Water/Sewer/Overhead Electric
4. Additions/Site Improvements at Jefferson Davis MS No. 216
5. Districtwide Roof Replacement Project (Stage I)
6. REPLACEMENT ITEM: Additions, etc. at Paxon Middle School No. 92
7. REPLACEMENT ITEM: New Elementary School
8. Districtwide Roof Replacement Project (Stage II)
9. REVISED ITEM: Additions at Woodland Acres: Change Order
10. Substantial Completions and Certificates of Final Inspection
11. Amended SPOT Surveys: Various Schools
12. Arlington Middle School: Revised Project/Budget
13. Arlington Middle School: Contract Award for a CM Firm and a GMP
14. Substantial Completions: Quarterly Report

Agenda
1. Curriculum and Instructional Services

1. Contract -J/P Associates for Training and In-class Support.
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Linda Sparks
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. DELL TECHKNOW GRANT
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
3. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS (ITEST)
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Ms. Karen Starratt, Technology
   Dr. Charles Cline, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instructional Services
   Ms. Martha Barrett, Board Member
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Martha Barrett
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
4. Course Recommendations for Approval and Addition to the District Course Title File
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
5. Charter School Application for School for Integrated Academics and Technologies
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Karen Chastain, Assistant General Counsel
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. 2002 Prioritized List of Safety Walk (Sidewalks)
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Ms. Connie Vandenabeele, Safety
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Linda Sparks
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. Surplus Property Retirement Report
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schoolsbr Mr. Hardy Fletcher, Director of Technology
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. Roofing Repairs, Gutter Maintenance & Waterproofing
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Ms. McGlade Holloway, Associate Superintendent for Facilities
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. Information Technology Staffing
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Mr. Hardy Fletcher, Director, Technology
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Terrence Wright, Director, Purchasing Services
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
3. Principal Technology: Microsoft Software Maintenance and Services
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. Hardy Fletcher, Director, Technology
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Cindy Rounds, Board Member
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Linda Sparks
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
4. Visual Casel and SIF-Connect Server
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Ms. Vicki Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
2. HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES TRANSACTIONS
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Ms. Vicki Reynolds, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services
   Ms. McGlade Holloway, Assistant Superintendent for Facilities
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Cindy Rounds
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   
3. NEW MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
4. WAIVER REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
   Minutes: Speakers:
   Ms. Kris Barnes, Board Member
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   Dr. Nancy Snyder, Chief of Staff
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Cindy Rounds
     Second: Kristanna Barnes
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

1. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT WITH AFSCME COUNCIL 79
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion: Susan Wilkinson
     Second: Linda Sparks
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Board Members Travel

1. BOARD MEMBER TRAVEL
   Minutes: Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Annual Joint Conference - December 3-6, 2002 - Tampa, Florida
   (Barnes, Barrett, Johnson & Rounds)
   
   
   Vote Results: PASS
   
     Motion:
     Second:
   
     Gwen Gibson - Aye
     Susan Wilkinson - Aye
     Linda Sparks - Aye
     Martha Barrett - Aye
     Cindy Rounds - Aye
     Jimmie Johnson - Aye
     Kristanna Barnes - Aye
   

Table of Contents

1. SUMMER SCHOOL - BARNES
   Minutes: Ms. Barnes spoke about advertising on city buses which would be an excellent way to let the community become aware about summer school. We need to have the Florida Times-Union to do articles in the newspaper addressing this issue and stating what the requirements will be in order for students to attend summer school.
2. SRO'S - BARNES
   Minutes: Ms. Barnes mentioned that, generally, the School Resource Officers are not at the schools on Fridays which is, for the schools, one of the worst times. Additionally, they are pulled away from the schools for "truancy sweeps". These SRO's are really needed to be on the campuses of the schools all the time. Do we have a written agreement with the police department? How much are we paying for this? What is our agreement? What is the expectation of those SRO's?
   
   Speakers:
   Mr. John C. Fryer, Jr., Superintendent of Schools
   Ms. Gwendolyn Gibson, Board Member
   
   
3. COMMENTS - WILKINSON
   Minutes: Dr. Susan Wilkinson reflected on the 8 years she served on the Board.
4. DEPARTING WORDS - SPARKS
   Minutes: Mrs. Sparks and Mrs. Gibson reflected on their roles for the past 8 years and 12 years, respectively, serving on the Duval County School Board.
5. OPENING OF DON BREWER - NOVEMBER 24, 2002 - 2:00 PM - BARRETT
   Minutes: Ms. Barrett invited all Board members to the opening of the Don Brewer Elementary School on Sunday, November 24, 2002, 2:00 p.m., at the school. Many community leaders will be attending this celebration because Don Brewer was extremely respected in this community.
6. LEADERSHIP JACKSONVILLE DISCUSSION PANEL ON EDUCATION - NOVEMBER 14, 2002, AT 10:00 P.M. - BARRETT
   Minutes: Ms. Barrett encouraged all Board members to attend the Leadership Jacksonville Discussion Panel on Education (only 30 minutes) - November 14, 2002 at 10:00 a.m.
7. SABAL PALM ELEMENTARY - BARRETT
   Minutes: Ms. Barrett stated that a meeting was held between Regional Superintendent, Ed Pratt-Dannals, the principal, Janet Campbell, Karen Kuhlmann and myself on October 29, 2002, to discuss the situation in this area due to more building/growth. We're looking at all aspects for future growth; we're on target.
8. DECEMBER 3, 2002, REGULAR BOARD MEETING - BARNES
   Minutes: Due to the fact the the entire Board will be attending a Florida School Boards Association's 57th Annual Joint Conference in Tampa, Florida, we will be moving our regularly scheduled December Board meeting from Tuesday, December 3rd to Monday, December 2, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
9. CITY BUS ADVERTISING - SUMMER SCHOOL - BARNES
   Minutes: This item was discussed earlier in the meeting during the summer school conversation by Ms. Barnes.

For the Record

1. FOR THE RECORD
   Minutes: Chairman Johnson presented Ms. Gibson, Ms. Sparks and Dr. Wilkinson with a beautiful plaque displaying their years of service on the Board. He thanked them for their dedication and leadership to our students, teachers and community and bid them farewell as they reached their term limits.
   
   Ms. Barnes said that the existing Board members are looking forward to working with Ms. Nancy Broner, District 2 and whomever wins their race in Districts 4 and 6 tonight.

Adjournment

1. ADJOURNMENT
   Minutes: The meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.