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 July 11, 2016-5:00 P.M. Board Room Administration Building Chipley, Florida MINUTES The Washington County School Board met in Regular Session at the designated time and place. Chairman Milton Brown, Vice Chairman Vann Brock, Ms. Susan Roberts, Mr. Terry Ellis, Mr. Wayne Saunders, Attorney Jeff Goodman, and Superintendent Joseph Taylor were present. There was a prayer by Ms. Susan Roberts, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. I. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Chairman Milton Brown called the meeting to order. The Chairman asked Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, if there were any changes to the agenda. Agenda changes below: CHANGES VI. CONSENT ITEMS: 11. DELETE Approval of Chipley High School 2016-2017 handbook 18. DELETE - Approval of Carl Perkins grant IX. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE DISTRICT: A. District: 1. ADD Approval of employment recommendation of Albert Yon, Hospital/Homebound teacher, effective July 11, 2016 B. Chipley High School: 1. CORRECT - Approval of employment recommendation of Sharon Parmer, teacher, effective July 1, 2016 C. Florida Panhandle Technical College: 1. ADD Approval of employment recommendation of Anastasia Horne, Nursing Program Instructor, effective August 2, 2016 2. Approval of employment recommendation of Kim Shaw from instructional to non-instructional, effective July 1, 2016 D. Kate M. Smith Elementary School: 2. ADD Approval of resignation of Tasha Richter, paraprofessional, effective July 6, 2016 3. ADD Approval of employment recommendation of Tasha Richter, teacher, effective July 12, 2016 1
4. ADD Approval of transfer of Yvette Showers Lerner from Vernon Elementary School to Kate M. Smith Elementary School, effective July 12, 2016 I. Vernon Elementary School: 1. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of Jamie Lee, teacher, effective August 2, 2016 2. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of Jessika Dizoglio, paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2016 J. Vernon High School: 1. Approval of resignation of Bobbi Pinkston, teacher, effective June 27, 2016 2. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of Anna Beth Rackly, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings 3. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of Monica Hood, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings 4. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of Stacy Collins, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings 5. ADD - Approval of employment recommendation of Jason Kay, paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS : Second Notification - Universal Free Breakfast at Vernon Elementary School & WISE On a motion by Mr. Terry Ellis and a second by Mr. Vann Brock, the Board unanimously approved the Agenda. II. III. IV. DISTRICT/SCHOOL UPDATE: None PRESENTATIONS: None CITIZENS REQUEST: The Washington County School Board welcomes you to this meeting. This is time set aside for individuals 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. None V. FACILITIES: Kate M. Smith Elementary School Update Greg Kelley with CRA Architect and Mark Wilkins with Perry McCall Construction gave a brief update on final finishing to the completion of the Kate M. Smith Elementary School project. 2
VI. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. Approval to pay monthly bills; Approval of the Financial Report 2. Approval of minutes for Regular School Board Meeting on June 13, 2016 3. Approval of minutes for Special School Board Meeting on June 30, 2016 4. Approval of minutes for Workshop on June 30, 2016 5. Approval of substitutes/volunteers 6. Approval of lease/service agreement with American Business Center, Inc for Xerox copier for Kate M. Smith Elementary School 7. Approval of FPTC Catalog/Handbook 2016-2017 8. Approval of FPTC Employee Resource Manual 9. Approval of Carl D. Perkins Grant Summaries at FPTC 10. Approval of Adult Education Grant Summaries at FPTC 12. Approval of Chartwell contract 13. Approval of request for lease agreement with Xerox for new copier at Vernon Elementary School 14. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Tri-County Community Council 15. Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Jackson County (Hope School) 16. Approval of Title I, Part A grant 17. Approval of Title II grant 19. Approval of 2016-2017 Food Service Contract 20. Approval of the agreements between PAEC and Washington County School District for fiscal year 2015-2016: a. District Participation in the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium b. PAEC Professional Development Center (PDC) Resolution and Contract for District Participation c. PAEC Student Data Services Resolution and Contract for District Participation d. Performance Contract for Exceptional Student Education Consultative Services e. Gateway Educational Computing Consultants Project Resolution and Contract for District Participation Chairman Milton Brown 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. Terry Ellis, consent items were unanimously adopted by the Board. VII. OTHER ACTION ITEMS: None VIII. PANHANDLE AREA EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM RECOMMENDATIONS: A. OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL 1. Larche Hardy and Judy Hall National Institute of Governmental Purchasing for AEPA; National Harbor, MD August 20-23, 2016 2. Larche Hardy and Judy Hall Assoc. of School Business Officials for AEPA; Phoenix, AZ September 23-26, 2016 B. PROJECTS/CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS/PROPOSALS/BIDS 3
1. Contracts/Agreements a. School Outfitters Affiliation Agreement (Amended) b. Alma Soto c. Bennett Tocci d. Brian Riviere e. Cheryl Henderson f. Cord R. Graham g. Cynthia M. Hernandez h. Dr. Charles Peterson i. Ed Forsell j. Haley Burdeshaw k. John Harcus l. Kim Brown m. Laura Carrasquillo n. Linda Jones o. Lindsey Smith p. Lori Stade q. Michelle R. Cook r. Shannon Ritter s. Tammie Newsome t. Thomas Register u. Tracy Bohlman v. Kim Long w. Wesley Chad Choate x. Tammy Flowers y. Kelli Swim z. Amy Gray aa. Claudette Farmer bb. Lindy Dickey cc. James Lee dd. Jason White ee. Daniel Lee ff. Stephanie Pippin gg. D Leisha Ephriam hh. Ashley Brown ii. Cathy Clendennin C. HUMAN RESOURCES/PERSONNEL a. Revised 2016-17 Personnel Recommendations Chairman Milton Brown asked that the PAEC packet be accepted as a whole. Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Terry Ellis and a second by Mr. Wayne Saunders, the packet was unanimously adopted by the Board. 4
IX. HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE DISTRICT: A. District: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Brenda Basnaw, Teacher on Special Assignment, at Vernon Middle School, effective retroactive July 1, 2016 2. Approval of resignation of Elaine Kinser, effective August 17, 2016 3. Approval of transfer Rachel Hodge from RMS to WISE (1/2 at WISE and 1/2 remain at CHS) 4. Approval of employment recommendation of Albert Yon, Hospital/Homebound teacher, effective July 11, 2016 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Ms. Susan Roberts and a second by Mr. Wayne Saunders, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. B. Chipley High School: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Sharon Parmer, teacher, effective July 1, 2016 2. Approval of employment recommendation of Janie S. Lolley, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Vann Brock and a second by Mr. Wayne Saunders, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. C. Florida Panhandle Technical College: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Anastasia Horne, Nursing Program Instructor, effective August 2, 2016 2. Approval of employment recommendation of Kim Shaw from instructional to noninstructional, effective July 1, 2016 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Ms. Susan Roberts and a second by Mr. Terry Ellis, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. D. Kate M. Smith Elementary School: 1. Approval of resignation of Taura Brock, teacher, effective June 22, 2016 2. Approval of resignation of Tasha Richter, paraprofessional, effective July 6, 2016 3. Approval of employment recommendation of Tasha Richter, teacher, effective July 12, 2016 4. Approval of transfer of Yvette Showers Lerner from Vernon Elementary School to Kate M. Smith Elementary School, effective July 12, 2016 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Wayne Saunders and a second by Mr. Terry Ellis, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. E. Maintenance: None F. Okeechobee Youth Development Center: None G. Roulhac Middle School: 5
1. Approval of employment recommendation of Taura Brock, teacher, effective August 2, 2016 2. Approval of leave of absence for Taura Brock, effective August 2, 2016 through November 7, 2016 Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, stated to note that Ms. Brock has continued service, and he recommended all items as presented; on a motion by Ms. Susan Roberts and a second by Mr. Wayne Saunders, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. H. Transportation: None I. Vernon Elementary School: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Jamie Lee, teacher, effective August 2, 2016 Mr. Terry Ellis abstained from voting. 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. 2. Approval of employment recommendation of Jessika Dizoglio, paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2016 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. J. Vernon High School: 1. Approval of resignation of Bobbi Pinkston, teacher, effective June 27, 2016 2. Approval of employment recommendation of Anna Beth Rackly, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings 3. Approval of employment recommendation of Monica Hood, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings 4. Approval of employment recommendation of Stacy Collins, teacher, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings 5. Approval of employment recommendation of Jason Kay, paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2016, pending pre-employment screenings Mr. Taylor, Superintendent, recommended as presented; on a motion by Mr. Wayne Saunders and a second by Ms. Susan Roberts, items were unanimously adopted by the Board. K. Vernon Middle School: 1. Approval of employment recommendation of Raquel Greer, teacher, effective July 1, 2016 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 6
X. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS : Second Notification Universal Free Breakfast at Vernon Elementary School & WISE Dr. Dawson explained that the notification has to run twice before presented for approval. It will at the presented at the next Board meeting. XI. TIME RESERVED/SUPERINTENDENT: Superintendent Taylor discussed briefly about the School Grade results with the Board. A Workshop to discuss further (to include the principals) was set for June 21, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. XII. TIME RESERVED/BOARD MEMBERS: FPTC Practical Nursing Graduation - July 12, 2016 at 6:00 - Washington County AG Center Special Board Meeting - July 21, 2016 at 5:05 p.m. (To Set the Millage for Advertisement) Kate M. Smith Elementary School Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting August 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Weightlifting Ring Ceremony July 18, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. VHS Lunchroom Hospital Back to School July 22, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. XIII. ADJOURN: With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. MILTON BROWN, CHAIRMAN VANN BROCK, VICE-CHAIRMAN TERRY ELLIS SUSAN ROBERTS WAYNE SAUNDERS JOSEPH TAYLOR, SUPERINTENDENT/SECRETARY 7
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