THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY
Regular Meeting –June 8, 2010
MINUTES
The School Board of St. Lucie County held a regular meeting in the School Board Room on June 8, 2010 at approximately 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT: MR. TROY INGERSOLL, Chairman
Member Residing in District No. 5
MRS. KATHRYN HENSLEY, Vice Chairman
Member Residing in District No. 4
MS. CAROL A. HILSON
Member Residing in District No. 2
DR. JUDI MILLER
Member Residing in District No. 1
ABSENT: DR. JOHN CARVELLI
Member Residing in District No. 3
ALSO PRESENT: MR. MICHAEL J. LANNON, Superintendent
MR. DANIEL B. HARRELL, Attorney
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Ingersoll called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Amendments to Policies #3.43 – Bullying and Harassment, #5.71 – Equity Grievance Procedure for Students, #6.542 – Family & Medical Leave, #9.90 – School Community Relations and Interlocal Agreements, and Student Code of Conduct
Chairman Ingersoll opened the public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to policies #3.43, #5.71, #6.542, #9.90, and the Code of Student Conduct. Mr. Dennis Corrick, a resident of Port St. Lucie, expressed his opinion about policy #3.43. After reading the policy and having heard comments from his two children over a period of time, Mr. Corrick told the Board he had concluded that the emphasis should be on prevention rather than punishment for bullying. There should be consistent intervention to keep kids safe and teachers need to understand it is part of their responsibilities. There were no further comments from the audience so Chairman Ingersoll closed the hearing.
Superintendent Lannon assured board members he had noted Mr. Corrick's comments and would work to implement understanding and effective involvement in dealing with the issues of bullying/harassment.
Action: The Superintendent recommended the Board approve
proposed amendments to policies #3.43, #5.71, #6.542,
#9.90, and the Student Code of Conduct as presented
(Hilson/Hensley/Carried 4-0).
MINUTES
Action: There was a motion to approve the May 11 and 25, 2010
minutes as presented (Hensley/Miller/Carried 4-0).
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
1. ML NIAA State Award of Merit – Daniel Comeau, Treasure Coast High School (3 Minutes)
The Board congratulated Treasure Coast High School Athletic Director Dan Comeau who had received the NIAAA State Award of Merit for his outstanding achievement and involvement in local, state, and national high school athletics. His dedication to students, athletes and the athletic profession was renowned locally, throughout the state, and at the national level.
2. GY Teacher Recognition – Cristina Veresan, Southport Middle School (3 Minutes)
Ms. Cristina Veresan, 7th grade science teacher at Southport Middle School, was awarded an opportunity to participate in the Food and Drug Administration National Science Teachers Association Food Science Professional Development Program this summer. Only 20 middle school science teachers in the nation were offered this opportunity and board members congratulated Ms. Veresan on this great achievement.
3. JM "Learn About Your Schools Day" Logo Design Award – Bobby Ullman (5 Minutes)
Dr. Judi Miller presented Treasure Coast High School graphics art student Bobby Ullman with a plaque of appreciation for the logo he had created for "Learn About Your Schools Day".
4. JM Introduction of Parent Academy of St. Lucie County (5 Minutes)
Mr. Brad Gould, parent and business leader/attorney, presented the Board with some information about a newly organized group called the Parent Academy of St. Lucie County, a model best practice academy that he had read about in TIMES MAGAZINE. Mr. Gould had approached the Superintendent about creating a partnership in the district and with his assistance, it had become a reality. Mr. Gould explained that the group consisted of parents, business, and community people whose mission was to help all parents find or create helpful and necessary resources.
CTA REPORT
CTA/CU President Vanessa Tillman expressed appreciation to all personnel and staff for their efforts during the 2009-10 school year and looked forward to continued collaboration on new initiatives in 2010-11.
CWA REPORT
No report.
CONSENT AGENDA
Action: The Superintendent recommended the Board approve
consent agenda items #5 through #8 and #13 through
#30 as presented (Hensley/Miller/Carried 4-0).
5. SR Personnel Agenda & Leaves (Reappointments)
6. SR CTA/CU Contract Waiver for Chester A. Moore Elementary, Article IV. A and IV. E
7. SR Letter of Understanding with CWA – Training Requirements for Reasonable Force & Manual Restraint
8. TB Addendum to Contract -St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department, School Resource Program
9. TB Facility Use Fee Waiver for Multicultural Resource Center – Children & Families Inc. Use of Fort Pierce
Magnet School of the Arts (Summer Program) (Delete)
10. TB Red Cross Shelter Agreement (Delete)
11. TB RFP 10-23 New Steer Tires and Tire Recapping Services II (Delete)
12. OR Agmt. with Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie for CNA Clinical Experiences (Delete/See #15)
13. OR Career Pathways Articulation Agreements with Indian River State College
14. OR Inter-Institutional Articulation Agreement with Indian River State College – Dual Enrollment Courses
15. OR Educational Institutional Affiliation Agreement
16. OR Summer Youth Employment Worksite Agreement with Workforce Solutions
17. KM Block Schedule for High Schools 2010-11 School Year
18. KM Student Meal Prices 2010-11
19. KM Food Services Agreement with Boys' & Girls' Club of St. Lucie County Summer Program
20. MS Transportation Services Agreement with CAYAC, Inc., dba Club Pure Summer Camp
21. BS Amendment to Professional Svcs. Agmt. with Marguerite G. Young – Hospitalized/Homebound 2009-10
22. BS Amendment to Professional Svcs. Agmt. with Leslie D. Underwood – Hospitalized/Homebound 2009-10
23. BS Renewal of Agreement with Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County for 2010-11
24. BS Purchase Agmt. with Cardiac Science, Inc., for AED Program Mgmt., Training, Technical Support
25. BS Amdmt. to Prof. Svcs. Agmt. with Selena H. Costello - Hospitalized/Homebound 2009-10
26. BS Amdmt. to Prof. Svcs. Agmt. with Boca Speech, Inc. – Speech & Language Svcs. 2009-10
27. BS Proposed Changes to School Health Procedures Manual
28. DH Referendum Election to Continue Levy of 0.25 Mills for Critical Operating Needs of District
29. DH First Amendment to Implementing Agreement with St. Lucie County
30. DH Request to Extend Date to Satisfy Contingency- Lease/Sublease Agreement with UF Board of Trustees
OTHER BUSINESS
31. BS Stipulated Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Penalty, & Final Orders #214 for 2008-09
and #152 - #163 for 2009-2010
Action: The Superintendent recommended the Board approve Stipulated
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Penalty, & Final Orders
#214 for 2008-09 and #152 through #163 for 2009-2010
as presented (Miller/Hensley/Carried 4-0).
SUPERINTENDENT AND STAFF REPORTS ON SELECTED TOPICS
32. OR State Assessment Results
Dr. Owen Roberts, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Accountability, informed the Board that all Florida school districts were notified on June 4, 2010, by the Florida Department of Education that the student FCAT test results in reading, mathematics, science and writing were delayed until the end of June. The delays were directly related to the contractor the state had hired to administer the tests and were not due to the testing or scoring process. This meant that individual student scores would not be ready before the end of the school year, however, the district would let everyone know when those scores were available and how to get the information as quickly as possible.
33. TB Budget Status Update
Mr. Tim Bargeron, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services and CFO, started his report by stating all department budgets were being reduced by 25%, consequently, he had not provided hard copies of his presentation. He did, however, provide visuals via power point for the 2010-11 budget planning process, explained about the lottery dollars, and discussed the upcoming budget advertising and adoption time line.
The Board determined it would cancel the July 13, 2010 regular meeting; hold a special meeting on July 20, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. to approve the advertisement of the tentative budget and millage, and hold a regular meeting on July 27, 2010 starting at 5:15 p.m. during which the adoption of the tentative budget would be considered. Adoption of the final budget for 2010-11 would come back at the September 14, 2010 meeting.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT
No report.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS’ REPORTS
34. Finalize Board Retreat Date
Chairman Ingersoll suggested the Board hold its annual retreat on August 6, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at a school location to be announced. This was agreeable to the other board members.
Mr. Lannon updated board members on the e-agenda training process. Mr. Ingersoll advised the Board about a group of African American citizens who were interested in organizing an advisory group that would also include one School Board member representative.
UNSCHEDULED SPEAKERS
There were no unscheduled speakers.
ADJOURNMENT
After conducting all business scheduled to come before the Board, Chairman Ingersoll adjourned the June 8, 2010 regular meeting at approximately 7:28 p.m.