REGULAR MEETING WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD November 11, :00 P.M. CST Board Room Administration Building Chipley, Florida

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1 The mission of the Washington County School District is to empower all students to become well educated, productive citizens by providing appropriate, high quality, and rigorous educational programs in a safe learning environment. REGULAR MEETING WASHINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD November 11, :00 P.M. CST Board Room Administration Building Chipley, Florida MINUTES The Washington County School Board met in the Regular Session at the designated time and place. Chairman Terry Ellis, Vice Chairman Susan Roberts, Mr. Vann Brock, Mr. Wayne Saunders, Mr. Milton Brown, Attorney Jeff Goodman, and Superintendent Joseph Taylor were present. There was a prayer by Chairman Terry Ellis followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Chairman Terry Ellis called the meeting to order. The Chairman asked Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, if there were any changes to the agenda. Agenda changes below: CHANGES II. CONSENT ITEMS: 8. DELETE - Approval of the Washington Institute for Specialized Education (W.I.S.E.) student handbook X. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE DISTRICT: F. Roulhac Middle School: None 2. ADD Approval of out-of-field ESOL teachers 3. ADD Approval of employment recommendation of Merissa Woods, OPS Temporary Position, effective November 12, 2013 J. Vernon Middle School: 1. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of James Tyre, teacher, effective November 12, 2013, pending pre-employment screening and new employment requirements On a motion by Mr. Vann Brock and a second by Ms. Susan Roberts the Board unanimously approved the Agenda. II. PRESENTATIONS: STEM Camp Summer 2013 VHS Sarah Boullard Not Present CHS Ben Bridges CHS Richard Davenport CHS Olivia Saunders CHS Nick Butler

2 Ms. Gail Riley, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, came forward to introduce the presenters and briefed everyone about the Florida STEM Learn project. The students from Chipley High School who had the opportunity to participate in STEM Camp Summer 2013 came forward. They shared with the Board their experiences and the things they learned at this event. Data Center Sandra Coppedge Ms. Sandra Coppedge, Coordinator of Technical Services, briefly updated the Board on projects and needs at Data Center. The Board said they will set a time to have the Workshop to discuss further. III. IV. CITIZENS REQUEST: The Washington County School Board welcomes you to this meeting. This is time set aside for the Citizens of Washington County to address the School Board. This is not a question and answer period, it is not a political forum, nor is it a time for personal accusations and derogatory remarks to/ or about school personnel. If you would like to address the School Board please come to the podium, state your name and address for the record and limit your comments to not more than five (5) minutes. Your participation is welcomed and appreciated. Ms. Veronica Jones, Vernon, FL came forward to express her concerns regarding an incident involving her grandson. She briefed the Board about the incident and requested that they consider removing the 5 day out of school suspension her grandson received for that incident. (Ms. Jones left documents and video tapes relating to the incident with each Board member.) DISTRICT UPDATE: None V. SCHOOL UPDATE: None VI. FACILITIES: None VII. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. Approval to pay monthly bills; Approval of the Financial Report and Budget Amendments 2. Approval of minutes for Workshop on October 14, Approval of minutes for Regular School Board Meeting on October 14, Approval of minutes for Student Hearing on October 14, Approval of minutes for Executive Sessions on October 24, Approval of substitutes/volunteers 7. Approval of the Vernon High School student handbook 9. Approval of FACTE PLC Institutional Services Membership 10. Approval of Washington-Holmes Technical Center (WHTC) School Improvement Plan

3 11. Approval of additions to WHTC Tuition and Fee Schedule Approval of WHTC Strategic Plan Approval of the Washington County School District Parent Involvement Plan 14. Approval of Out-of-State travel for Chipley High School Girls Basketball, effective November 22, Approval of Bus Routes 16. Approval of Out-of-State travel for Roulhac Middle School Band, effective December 5-7, Approval of Out-of-State travel for Roulhac Middle School baseball team, effective March 22, Approval of the Roulhac Middle School student handbook 19. Approval of contract with Pitney Bowes, for postage machine for Roulhac Middle School 20. Approval of contract with Debbie Grande 21. Approval of Purchase Order to Logical Choice Technologies Chairman Terry Ellis asked that the consent items be accepted as a whole. Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Vann Brock and a second by Mr. Wayne Saunders, consent items were unanimously adopted by the Board. VIII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: None IX. PANHANDLE AREA EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM RECOMMENDATIONS: A. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL 1. Lisa Schofield, Anthony Cooley, Larche Hardy, Rick Everitt Wetumpka, AL ITS Corporate Office and tour local schools 11/19/13 B. PROJECTS/CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/PROPOSALS/BIDS 1. Projects: a. Department of Juvenile Justice Education Programs, Contract Manager b. Student Tutorials for Florida s Standards c. Administrative Services Project 2. Contracts/Agreements: a. Florida State University b. Robert Lutz c. Mabry Gaboardi d. James Brooks e. Kincaid Coach Lines f. Mark Edwards g. Instructional Coaching Group h. Florida Center for Prevention Research/Florida State University (SVPP) i. University of South Florida (Project 10) j. DES of Florida k. DES of Florida (Amendment) 3

4 C. HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL 1. Creation of Job Description for PHP Web Developer 2. Revision to Job Description for Resource Specialist II Student Data Services 3. Recommendation for Resource Specialist II Student Data Services 4. Recommendation for Part-time Staff 5. Recommendation for Secretary I 6. Resignation of Ashley Scott D. PURCHASE ORDERS 1. PAEC Chairman Terry Ellis asked that the PAEC packet be accepted as a whole. Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Ms. Susan Roberts and a second by Mr. Milton Brown, the packet was unanimously adopted by the Board. X. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE DISTRICT: A. District: 1. Approval of retirement of Sandy French, Finance Specialist, effective December 31, 2013 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Ms. Susan Roberts and a second by Mr. Vann Brock, item was unanimously adopted by the Board. B. Chipley High School: 1. Approval of resignation of Allycia Dawn Gentry, effective October 18, Approval of employment recommendation of Zachary Jadofsky, paraprofessional, effective November 7, 2013 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Wayne Saunders and a second by Mr. Milton Brown, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. C. Kate M. Smith Elementary School: None D. Maintenance: None E. Okeechobee Youth Development Center: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Linda Jolly, teacher, effective November 4, 2013 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Vann Brock and a second by Ms. Susan Roberts, item was unanimously adopted by the Board. F. Roulhac Middle School: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Christy West, paraprofessional, effective October 28, Approval of out-of-field ESOL teachers 3. Approval of employment recommendation of Merissa Woods, OPS Temporary Position, effective November 12,

5 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Wayne Saunders and a second by Mr. Milton Brown, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. G. Transportation: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Tammy Lanier, Driver/Trainer/Examiner, effective retroactive October 7, Approval of employment recommendation of Grace Roche, Transportation Aide, at Vernon Bus Garage, effective November 1, Approval of employment recommendation of Debra Dykes, Driver, at Chipley Bus Garage, effective November 1, 2013 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Vann Brock and a second by Ms. Susan Roberts, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. H. Vernon Elementary School: 1. Approval of leave of absence for Cassie Riley, teacher, effective November 20, 2013-January 27, 2014 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Milton Brown and a second by Mr. Wayne Saunders, item was unanimously adopted by the Board. I. Vernon High School: None J. Vernon Middle School: 2. Approval of employment recommendation of James Tyre, teacher, effective November 12, 2013, pending pre-employment screening and new employment requirements Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Vann Brock and a second by Mr. Milton Brown, item was unanimously adopted by the Board. K. Washington-Holmes Technical Center: 1. Approval of Braeden Cooper as Work Study Student, effective November 12, 2013 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Wayne Saunders and a second by Ms. Susan Roberts, item was unanimously adopted by the Board. L. Washington Institute for Specialized Education (WISE): None XI. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS : Student enrollment report XII. TIME RESERVED/SUPERINTENDENT: Set date/time for the Re-Organizational Meeting and the Construction Manager Meeting Re-Organizational Meeting November 18, :00 PM CST Workshop November 18, 2013 immediately following the Re-Organizational Meeting 5

6 Special Meeting-Ranking of Construction Manager November 25, :00 PM CST Special Meeting-Selection/Presentation of Construction Manager December 2, :00 PM CST XIII. TIME RESERVED/BOARD MEMBERS: II. ADJOURN: With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. JOSEPH TAYLOR, SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARY TERRY ELLIS, CHAIRMAN SUSAN ROBERTS, VICE-CHAIRMAN VANN BROCK WAYNE SAUNDERS MILTON BROWN Quality Education Today for a Better Tomorrow 6