A. Sarah Bunner and Nathaniel Smith, Students Rights & Responsibilities Committee from East Lake High School, addressed the Board to share information on achievements and activities taking place at their school.

Discussion followed by Dr. Hinesley and School Board Members.

It was moved by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Dr. Gessner and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the Combined Schematic Design Phase I and Preliminary Design Phase II Submittal for the new Construction, at Bayside High School for an estimated total cost of $12,051,605.

C. Dr. Hinesley presented the following newly appointed administrator:

Ms. Graham was greeted and congratulated by the Board Members.

D. Ms. Mary Schoonover, DMAC, stated that Mrs. Scarberry was unable to be present at this meeting but had requested that Ms. Schoonover make her presentation to the Board. Ms. Schoonover presented input from DMAC on the upcoming student assignment simulation as follows: DMAC has concern with the fact that some parents will not return the form; that the programs for the two new elementary schools and one new middle school in Area A have already been determined; and, that the communities should be able to give their input as to the attractors placed in their Area A schools. Ms. Schoonover stated that DMAC would like to request that a workshop be scheduled with the School Board Members regarding DMAC’s role. Discussion followed by Board Members and Dr. Hinesley. Dr. Hinesley assured Ms. Schoonover that the process allows for input from DMAC.

E. Ms. Mary Schoonover, Chairman of the St. Petersburg Branch of the NAACP Education Committee, addressed the Board to state that three members of the NAACP would like to present comments representative of the NAACP Community Forum on Education held the previous evening. Ms. Schoonover introduced Dr. Arnett Smith, Ms. Faith Vann and Ms. Adelle Vaughn Jemison.

Dr. Smith presented the following requests to the Board from the members of the NAACP:

Discussion followed by Board Members and Dr. Hinesley.

F. Ms. Mary Ann Kershaw, University of South Florida, addressed the Board to present a report, Pinellas Girls Data Quest Initiative: Volume 1.

G. Mr. and Mrs. James Rhodes addressed the Board to express their concern that American Sign Language does not qualify as a World Language for inclusion on high school transcripts. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes requested that high school students be allowed to take ASL at SPJC as a dual enrollment course and have the grade included in their high school transcript.

Discussion followed by School Board Members and Cathy Fleeger (Assistant Superintendent for High School and Workforce Development Education).

Richard Cash, Arts for a Complete Education Coalition — Addressed the Board to question if students should not be reminded of the facts of the American Revolutionary War and important facts on what happened to the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Mr. Cash stated that considering the violence happening in our schools this information may be helpful in making students appreciate the education and freedom that came at the efforts of these men. Mr. Cash distributed copies of Ann Landers July 4, 2000, column, "Founding Fathers Paid a Heavy Price."

H. Mr. John V. Spinale addressed the Board to state that his experience as a substitute teacher has taught him that there are uncontrollably disruptive students that deprive many good students of their right to learn in a safe environment. Mr. Spinale presented the Board Members with printed materials on students-with-needs and requested that the district and the Board reach out to teachers and principals to help the disruptive students receive proper treatment. Discussion followed by Board Members.

I. Mrs. Debra Miller addressed the Board to express her concern that there appears to be gang-related problems at Azalea Middle School and that staff at that school is not addressing the problem.

Dr. Hinesley stated that upon receipt of Mrs. Miller’s letter he contacted Area III Superintendent, Ms. Athanson, and Director of School Operations, Arlington Nunn. Dr. Hinesley stated that Ms. Athanson, Mr. Nunn and the St. Petersburg Police Gang Unit are taking steps to resolve this issue. Dr. Hinesley will continue to monitor this issue and provide a follow up to the Board.

Dr. Hinesley stated that this is the second reading and briefly discussed the proposed Amendments. He stated that the amendments allow for fundamental elementary schools to go through the approved process to identify a vendor for shorts, but in no way does the amendment impact fundamental middle school students. Dr. Hinesley stated that through the feedback loop he received input from Coachman Fundamental Middle School which requested that a rule be placed in policy that states that students should not arrive more than 20 minutes before school and should be picked up no later than 30 minutes after school, or the student will be referred to the intervention appeals committee for possible reassignment. Dr. Hinesley stated that he did not include this concern since it really doesn’t relate to the amendments being proposed.

The following individuals addressed the Board regarding the proposed amendments:

Chris Seslan — Addressed the Board to speak against the inclusion of shorts into the fundamental school dress code. Mr. Seslan stated that the Board should not reduce the requirements that define the fundamental school program.

Guin Stone -- Addressed the Board to voice her support for the inclusion of shorts into the fundamental school dress code.

1a. It was moved by Mrs. Lerner, seconded by Mrs. Bostock and carried with a 7-0 vote to divide the question, separating the dress code from the remaining issues presented in the proposed amendments for fundamental schools.

Discussion followed by Board Members and Dr. Hinesley.

1b. It was moved by Dr. Gessner, seconded by Mr. Benjamin and carried with a 5-2 vote, Mrs. Lerner and Mr. Todd voting against, to approve the proposed amendments as they relate to the dress code for fundamental school students.

Mrs. Bostock stated that she would like to see the Board put into language that the Board is absolutely going to fulfill their obligation in the stipulation and provide arterial transportation for fundamental students during the period of controlled choice. Mrs. Bostock stated she would like the Board to build in a process of applying the P.D.S.A. process to reviewing how this policy effects fundamental schools, whether it has increased diversity and access, are there different SES levels after transportation has been provided, is there a sense of a broader amount of awareness, is there a broader sense of fairness, has there been an erosion of the tardy policy and parental involvement, etc. Mrs. Bostock stated that the Board should then review data collected during this period

1c. It was moved by Mrs. Bostock and seconded for discussion by Dr. Gessner to amend line 5 for the elementary plan and line 48 of the middle school plan to include language that the district shall provide arterial transportation for fundamental students beginning in the 2003-2004 school year and continuing through the 2007-2008 school year. The School Board at that time may elect to continue to provide this transportation after the 2007-2008 school year.

Discussion continued by School Board Members. Dr. Gessner requested that the cost of this added transportation be added to the data collected for future review.

Mrs. Cook called for the question.

1d. Mrs. Bostock’s motion (1c.) failed with a 3-4 vote, Mr. Benjamin, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Gallucci and Mrs. Lerner voting against.

1e. The motion on the floor to adopt the remaining portions of the proposed Amendments to Policy 4.32 Fundamental Schools and Magnet Programs, pages 13-15 with the exception of the dress code issue, was carried with a 7-0 vote.

Dr. Gessner requested consensus from the Board to request that the Superintendent collect the data mentioned during this discussion. Board members, with the exception of Mrs. Lerner, agreed to direct Dr. Hinesley to collect this data for future review.

2 It was moved by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Cook and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the Consent Agenda, as amended.

2a. To approve the minutes of the Regular School Board Meeting of the Regular School Board Meeting of March 13, 2001; the workshops of January 23, 2001, February 20, 2001, and March 6, 2001; and, the Joint Meeting with SPJC Board of Trustees of March 12, 2001, as submitted.

2b. To approve the Supplemental Surveys for Cypress Woods Elementary School (0129) and Lake St. George Elementary School (0131).

2c. To approve the Supplemental Survey for Shore Acres Elementary School (0108).

2d. To approve the Supplemental Surveys for Nina Harris Exceptional Student Education (0065), Richard Sanders School (0093), and Paul B. Stephens Exceptional Student Education Center (0019).

2e. Jonahan Marina, Donald Peet and Lynda Lippman-Lockhart --Addressed the Board to voice their opposition to the process used to remove Richard Duncan and an assistant principal from Seminole High School.

It was moved by Mrs. Bostock, seconded by Dr. Gessner and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the Personnel Actions as Recommended by the Superintendent. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #94.)

2f. To approve the acceptance of the Stipulation to Suspend Mr. Allen Fischer, Plant Operator, Cross Bayou Elementary School, for Three (3) Days Without Pay. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2g. Christopher Dale, Esq., addressed the Board to voice opposition to the proposed dismissal of Mr. Michael Hansen, Teacher, Countryside High School.

It was moved by Dr. Gessner, seconded by Mrs. Bostock and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the Dismissal of Mr. Michael Hansen, Teacher, Countryside High School. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2h. To approve the acceptance of the Stipulation to Suspend Ms. Dawn-Marie Hopwood, Central Information Receptionist, Administration Building, for Three (3) Days Without Pay. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2i. To approve the acceptance of the Stipulation to Suspend Ms. Julie V. Maloney, Paraprofessional, Nina Harris Exceptional Center, for Three (3) Days Without Pay. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2j. To approve to suspend Mr. Joseph C. Thompson, Bus Driver, Transportation Department, without pay effective April 18, 2001, pending the outcome of the administrative hearing.

2k. To approve the Interagency Agreement Between Family Resources, Inc. and the School Board of Pinellas County. (Operation Team) (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2L. To approve the Following Special Projects: (Copy/copies, as appropriate, may be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2m. To approve Budget Amendment No. 6 (February 2001) to the District’s 2000/2001 Budget.

2n. To approve Financial Statements for Month Ending February 28, 2001 for Fiscal Year 2000-2001.

2o. To approve the Audit Report of Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000 Prepared by Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.

2p. To approve an Amendment to the March 1999 Articulation Agreement for Dual Credit at the University of Florida. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2q. Request Approval of Agreement With the Pinellas County Arts Council to Provide Cultural Programming Through the School Curriculum. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2r. To approve the Health Agreement with Advance Town and Country Dermatology, Panos Vasiloudes, MD. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2s. To approve the Contract for World Languages Summer Immersion Programs for 2001. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2t. To approve the Agreement for Purchase Between Mack Jelks, Sr., Seller, and the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, Buyer, for the Purchase of a Residential Structure (Parcel No. 25 31 16 53604 000 0010, Lot 1, G.B. McDaniel’s Sub.) for the Purchase Price of $37,750 Plus $1,000 in Moving Expenses. The property will be used for the expansion of the Melrose Elementary School site. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2u. To approve the Agreement for Purchase Between Joe Osman, Seller, and the School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, Buyer, for the Purchase of his Property (Parcel No. 31 16 27 46530 004 0190) for the Purchase Price of $58,000. The property will be used for the expansion of the PTEC, St. Petersburg Campus. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2v. To approve the Voluntary Annexation of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Elementary School Site (Parcel Nos. 31/30/16/98712/ 000/0010, 31/30/16/98712/001/0110, 31/30/16/98712/002/0100, and 31/30/16/98712/ 002/0190) Into the City of Pinellas Park.

2w. To approve the Grant to Pinellas County of a Perpetual Drainage, Utility and Sidewalk Easement at the Belcher Road Site.

2x. To approve the Renewal Agreement With the City of Madeira Beach Permitting the Continued Lease of Land at Madeira Beach Middle School for use as Bicentennial Park. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2y. To approve the Report to the School Board of Facility Leases, Joint-Use Activities, and Other Community Uses Processed by the Real Property Management Department During the Fourth Quarter 2000.

2z. Request Approval of the Joint Operating Agreement Between the City of St. Petersburg and the School Board for the use of City Park Land for Campbell Park Elementary School Playfields. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2aa. To approve the Educational Specifications for new Construction at Bayside High School at 5525 — 140^th Avenue North, Clearwater, Florida 33760-3742 for an Estimated Total Project Cost of $12,051,605

2bb. To approve Agreement With Hoffman Architects, P.A. for Architectural and Construction Contract Administration Services in Connection With new Construction of a Replacement Facility at Campbell Park Elementary School in the Amount of $369,540. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2cc. To approve Agreement With Hoffman Architects, P.A. for Architectural and Construction Contract Administration Services in Connection With new Construction of a Replacement Facility at Gulfport Elementary School in the Amount of $347,140. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2dd. To approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement With The Morganti Group, Inc. for an Additional Partial Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in Connection With HVAC Remodeling and Renovations at Eisenhower Elementary School in the Amount of $1,000,000. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2ee. To approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement With Ajax Building Corporation for Final Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) in Connection With Constructing a new Middle School at the Meadowlawn Middle School Site in the Amount of $18,477,539. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2ff. To approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement With Harvard Jolly Clees Toppe, Architects, P.A., AIA for Architectural and Construction Contract Administration Services in Connection With new Construction at Richard L. Sanders School in the Amount of $109,836. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2gg. To approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement With SDS Architects, Inc. for Architectural and Construction Contract Administration Services in Connection With HVAC Remodeling at Seminole Middle School in the Amount of $6,420. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2hh. To approve Change Order No. 1 for Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations at Dunedin High School. This Change Order will decrease the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $390,724 with no time extension. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2ii. To approve Change Order No. 2 for Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations at Dunedin High School. This Change Order will increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $242,149 with no time extension. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2jj. To approve Change Order No. 3 for Additions, Remodeling, and Renovations at Dunedin High School. This Change Order will increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $232,296 with no time extension. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2 kk. To approve Change Order No. 4 for HVAC Remodeling and Renovations at Seminole Middle School. This Change Order will increase the Contract amount by $85,384 with a time extension of seventy-five (75) calendar days. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2LL. To approve Amendment Number 5 to the Agreement With C. B. Goldsmith and Associates, Inc. to Provide Architectural Services and Construction Administration Services for Building Envelope Repairs at Palm Harbor and Tarpon Springs Middle Schools in the Amount of $30,000. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2mm. To approve Renewal of Vehicle Use Agreements. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

2nn. To approve Disposition of Surplus Property.

2oo. To approve Bids to Vendors at Prices in Bid Documents in Accordance with Bid Policies and Statutes. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book # 94.)

3. It was moved by Dr. Gessner and seconded by Mrs. Gallucci to approve the request to set a Public Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 5.05 Instructional Materials, Including Textbooks.

Dr. Hinesley stated that this is the first reading for the proposed amendment and recommended approval by the Board.

3a. The motion was carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the request to set a Public Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the Amendment to Policy 5.05 Instructional Materials, Including Textbooks.

4. Dr. Hinesley presented to the Board a request to set a Public Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the New Policy 6.125 Advertisement or Announcement of Non-School Event.

Dr. Hinesley and Mr. Bowen discussed the research and presentation of the proposed new policy.

Sidney Goetz — Addressed the Board to state that he sees nothing in Dr. Hinesley’s memorandum regarding "religion," but only "events." Mr. Goetz stated that the memo is a misrepresentation of the facts, and that this policy resulted from the Methodist Church in Tarpon Springs distributing fliers to elementary students. Mr. Goetz stated that this policy calls for distribution of religious information at the schools. Mr. Goetz stated that Dr. Hinesley’s memo does not reflect the objection voiced by the Americans for Separation of Church and State, the Anti Defamation League of B’nai B’rith and the Jewish Federation of Pinellas County. Mr. Goetz expressed concern with who will make the decision as to whether materials are in the best interest of the students.

Discussion followed by Dr. Hinesley, School Board Members and Mr. Bowen.

4a. It was moved by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Dr. Gessner and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the request to set a Public Hearing and Authorize the Advertisement of the Public Hearing to Consider the New Policy 6.125 Advertisement or Announcement of Non-School Event.

Dr. Hinesley and Mr. Bowen will continue to seek further input regarding the wording. Mr. Goetz was invited by the Chairman to present his input in writing.

5. Dr. Hinesley’s report included the following:

6. Mr. Bowen stated he had no report.

7. Reports from School Board Members were as follows:

Cross Bayou Elementary; Economics Expo; Women in Government meeting (C. Cook — speaker); National School Boards Association Annual Conference; Future Business Leaders Breakfast; Retired Military Leaders (L. Benjamin — speaker); Yes I Can Breakfast; National Merit Scholars Recognition Breakfast; FSBA Day in the Legislature; Seminole High School; SPJC Joint Meeting; Support Employee Recognition Breakfast; Pinellas Planning Council Workshop; Pinellas Marine Institute Board of Directors meeting.

Mrs. Lerner — Stated that she had received a call from a concerned constituent regarding the proposed elimination of student fares by PSTA. Mrs. Lerner requested that Dr. Hinesley contact Mr. Sweeny. Expressed her concern that a timely notice was not given to those interested or involved in the PHUHS case that the case was being moved from state to federal court and, therefore, would not be heard on the day scheduled for this matter.

Mrs. Gallucci — Stated that the Board has to do reapportionment this year and suggested that the district use the same gentleman that the County Commissioners used in order to receive a discount for these services. Mr. Bowen stated that he had received the same information from the County Attorney and, with the Board’s direction, will proceed in that direction. Board Members agreed. Stated that there are two bills, the "Safe Passage Act" and the "Sharpen Your Pencil Act," that she would suggest that the Board look at the overview offered by FSBA. Mrs. Gallucci requested that any Board Members wanting to give input contact Steve Swartzel. Mrs. Gallucci stated that the other bill of concern is the "Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution" bill and suggested that the Board take time in the future to consider the ramifications of this bill.

Mr. Todd — Stated that he knows the gentleman performing the reapportionment for the County and encouraged the Board to utilize his services. Stated that the Garnet & Gold game was played and predicted that FSU will be #2 this year.

8. A summary of the Board’s requests was presented by Dr. Stewart as follows:

9. There being no further business to be brought before the Board, this meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

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Chairman Secretary

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