THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OSCEOLA COUNTY, FLORIDA MELBA LUCIANO, SUPERINTENDENT 817 Bill Beck Boulevard  Kissimmee Florida 34744-4492 PHONE: (407) 870-4600  FAX: (407) 870-4010  www.osceola.k12.fl.us

SCHOOL BOARD AGENDA Board Meeting Monday, November 26, 2012 Amended

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS Jay Wheeler District 1 – Kissimmee 407-462-6598

Meeting Time: 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER

Kelvin Soto District 2 – Kissimmee 407-361-2462 Tim Weisheyer District 3 – Kissimmee 407-361-0235 Barbara Horn District 4 – Kissimmee 407-462-5642 Tom Long District 5 – St. Cloud 407-462-5782

ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

STATUS

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long Melba Luciano Larry Brown Pam Revell

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5 Superintendent Board Attorney Administrative Assistant

Present Present Present Present Present Present Present Present

ARRIVED

Invocation provided Hal Epperson Pledge of Allegiance led by Pam Tapley Mission Statement read by Lissette Brizendine Translation Services provided by Dalia Medina

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REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD – Melba Luciano, Superintendent Superintendent Melba Luciano opened the floor for Chair nominations. Barbara Horn nominated herself and stated she has been chair since May, she said she is still in the learning process but is doing it for the right reason. Kelvin Soto nominated Jay Wheeler and stated that Mr. Wheeler has 10 years’ experience, a wealth of knowledge and believes his time for leadership has come.

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Ms. Luciano closed the nominations.

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Tom Long: Tim Weisheyer: Barbara Horn: Kelvin Soto: Jay Wheeler:

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Roll call for Barbara Horn as Chair: Aye Nay Aye Nay Nay

Tom Long stated “It appears that the new Board members and Mr. Wheeler have decided who the chair is going to be.” Mr. Long stated that in their acceptance speeches the new Board members spoke about doing the right thing. He stated Mr. Wheeler violated resolutions, and district policies, was censured by the past School Board for abandonment of position, censured for disregard for School Board policy, censured for conduct unbecoming a School Board member, and censured his email from going out to district employees. Mr.

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Long stated that if the new Board members voted for Mr. Wheeler as chair they would be rewarding him for bad behavior. Mr. Wheeler agreed he had stood up against the past Board majority. Mr. Wheeler passed out a letter from DOE stating the District was in compliance with the class size amendment. Two days after receiving the letter which was shared with the Board, the then Board chair contacted Channel 9 news and informed them that the District was not in compliance. Mr. Wheeler stated that this Board chair called a meeting of the district leadership team during Spring Break 2012 when the then Superintendent was out of town. Mr. Wheeler passed out the hand out given to the leadership team by the chair. In the meeting the chair told the leadership team how to run the District and what cuts needed to be made. Mr. Wheeler stated he was the incoming chair of the Central Florida School Board Coalition, Chairman of the Boys & Girls Club which expanded into Poinciana, and has served on the School Board for 10 years. He stated he has never sought out the position of chairman. He stated he made the motion to appoint Melba Luciano as Superintendent. Tom Long made a motion to appoint someone else and Barbara Horn voted against Ms. Luciano. Mr. Wheeler said he stood up to the former Board majority who scammed the public and the district and lied to the media. He said “I stood up against this Board majority because if you don’t stand up for what is right, you are not a leader.” Tim Weisheyer stated he did not agree with Mr. Wheeler’s tone, attitude or his disparaging comments. He asked Mr. Wheeler if he were to become chairman could he work with the other two Board members; put the past behind and focus on what the Board is there to do. He stated he was ready to vote Mr. Wheeler in as chair but could not do so if he was not willing to work with the other Board members. Mr. Wheeler said he absolutely could work with the other Board members. His intention is not to be argumentative. He is looking forward to working with the new Board. He stated he knew there would be differences of opinion but everyone would have the same goal in mind. Keep kids motivated. He would like three things: 1) kids to perform well 2) keep kids in school and 3) find interventions that work for kids. Mr. Weisheyer stated he thought Mr. Long had good intentions. He said he has been attending School Board meetings longer than anyone other than Mr. Wheeler and he has been very disappointed by what has been happening at Board meetings. He stated that the Board needed to put pettiness, personalities and personal agendas aside. Mr. Weisheyer stated that Mr. Wheeler agreed he can put the past behind him. He asked Mr. Long, Ms. Horn and Mr. Soto if they could put the past behind and move forward to better education in Osceola County. Mr. Soto stated he agreed with Mr. Weisheyer. Mr. Long stated that since Mr. Weisheyer has been coming to meetings for a long time he must know Mr. Wheeler has argued with the past Board. He also stated the olive branch had been extended to Mr. Wheeler and he did not accept. Mr. Long stated that 4 out of 5 of the Board worked. He said the Board chair is required to attend expulsion hearings which Mr. Wheeler is not willing to do. Mr. Long stated this was not personal he held everyone on the Board to the follow the rules. Kelvin Soto responded to Mr. Long’s comment that he stated in his acceptance speech that he would do the right thing. Mr. Soto stated that Mr. Long’s comment made him feel that Mr. Long was saying that he was doing something contrary to his beliefs. Mr. Soto stated that he would like to leave the past behind and move forward. Mr. Wheeler is willing to do this and Mr. Soto asked Mr. Long if he was willing to do the same. He said we cannot keep rehashing the same things over and over. He stated the Board has an opportunity to move forward, there is a new Board, new Superintendent and new goals. Barbara Horn stated that she has attended many Board meetings since Mr. Wheeler was elected and he has never been a team player. She said the Board needs to lead by example. Mr. Wheeler stated he is a team player when people put children first. He stated he has fought for the students of Osceola County since he was elected into his office. He wants the students to be able to compete on a global level. He stated he is very passionate and is willing to work with the Board for the benefit of the children who Student Achievement – Our Number One Priority Districtwide Accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools An Equal Opportunity Agency

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are his number one priority. Mr. Weisheyer asked the Board attorney what is the Board’s recourse if Mr. Wheeler does not behave in the manner fitting a chairman or board member. Mr. Brown stated the statute only advises as to filling a vacancy not the removal of the chair. Mr. Wheeler stated “I will invite anybody on the Board, if I am not, bring it up for a re-vote and I will gladly step down.” Mr. Brown stated that would be appropriate because once a person is voted in as chair the statute provides they serve until the end of the year. Mr. Long stated that it seems that “this is a done deal.” It’s a fact that Mr. Wheeler has violated policies and asked if the Board was going to vote Mr. Wheeler in as chair knowing he violated the policy book and state statute. Tim Weisheyer stated that Mr. Long should not think that the public holds Mr. Wheeler solely responsible for all the problems of the past; others were involved. He stated there was enough blame to go around for th the entire Board. Mr. Weisheyer stated what he would like to do is move forward from November 26 . He stated that he did see Mr. Long extend the olive branch to Mr. Wheeler but that was with ultimatums attached. Let’s get past this. We need to decide how we are going to come together as a Board. Jay has tenure and experience and I believe his heart is truly for the students. He said he agreed with Mr. Long and his attention on fiscal responsibility and with Ms. Horn on her employee concerns. He stated the public is looking for the Board to come together today and that the attitudes of old are gone and he was looking for the Board to move forward. Roll call for Jay Wheeler as Chair: Tom Long: Tim Weisheyer: Barbara Horn: Kelvin Soto: Jay Wheeler:

No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Melba Luciano stated that by Board action Mr. Wheeler has been declared Chairman of the Board. A. Election of Chair Jay Wheeler ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

TITLE School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION Initiated by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Nay

Ms. Luciano opened the floor for nominations of vice chair. Jay Wheeler nominated Kelvin Soto for vice chair. Tim Weisheyer nominated Barbara Horn for vice chair. Ms. Luciano closed the nominations for vice chair.

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Roll call for Kelvin Soto for Vice Chair: Tom Long stated he felt Mr. Soto would be a great vice chair one day but did not feel he was ready now. Tom Long: Tim Weisheyer: Barbara Horn: Kelvin Soto: Jay Wheeler:

No No No Yes Yes

Roll call for Barbara Horn for Vice Chair: Tom Long: Tim Weisheyer: Barbara Horn: Kelvin Soto: Jay Wheeler:

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Melba Luciano stated that by Board action Ms. Horn has been declared Vice Chairman of the Board. B. Election of Vice-Chair Barbara Horn ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3

Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Initiated by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

C. Set Meeting Dates, Time, and Locations ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

TITLE School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Seconded by Initiated by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

The Board took a short break to reorganize and reposition seats from 6:09pm – 6:15pm

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D. Designate FSBA Legislative Liaison - Tabled for December 4, 2012 meeting ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

MOTION

STATUS

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3

Aye Aye Aye

Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

Aye Aye

E. Board Committee Assignments (See attached) - Tabled for December 4, 2012 meeting I.

PRESENTATIONS

II.

OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

John Ferentinos, 3348 Wilderness Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34746 – Asked the Board if he could get fliers to the high schools for a sports league he is starting up. Ms. Luciano asked him to contact Tom Phelps. Mr. Ferentinos stated that he saw a large drug problem in the middle schools in Osceola County, particularly Bellalago and Discovery. He suggested the Board put SROs in middle schools and drug searches be done at the schools. Tom Phelps stated that Bellalago is a charter school. As far as drug searches, they were done at the schools and were the individual administrator’s decision. He advised the Board that the middle schools in Osceola County do have SRO’s and there is now a pilot program in Poinciana where SROs are being rotated at elementary schools. Mr. Wheeler asked Mr. Brown if EFBD funds could be used for anything other than capital. Mr. Brown stated no. Mr. Wheeler asked Kathy Carr from the Foundation to get in contact with Mr. Phelps to discuss this issue. He asked Ms. Luciano to contact Discovery. Ms. Luciano stated that Mr. Phelps would take care of contacting Discovery. Apryle Jackson, 14 Wagon Circle, Kissimmee, FL - Congratulated the new Board members and the new chair and vice chair. Ms. Jackson voiced her concern regarding a national search for superintendent. She said that with the Value Added Model statute and the Common Core Standards someone from outside the State of Florida would not be up to speed. She suggested that a statewide search be done instead of a national search. Ms. Jackson voiced her displeasure with the Board’s approval of the change in the class size amendment. Ms. Jackson stated that more than 18 kindergarten students would be too many students for a teacher. She gave examples of high school intensive reading teachers who have to choose which student they will concentrate on. Unfortunately that means some students are ignored because there will be too many students in the classroom to serve them all. Ms. Jackson asked the Board to reconsider the vote because she wants to do what is best for the students. Tom Long stated that he sympathizes with the teachers but the District cannot afford to build more schools. He asked Clyde Wells if the District had funds. Mr. Wells stated they could add portables but did not have money to build a new school. Jay Wheeler asked Melba Luciano to meet with the two new Board members to bring them up to speed on the issue. He also sympathized with Ms. Jackson and suggested she contact the Governor with her concerns as President of OCEA. Ms. Jackson stated that she had already contacted FEA to take legal action. FEA has their attorneys investigating this because the state constitution can only be changed by the US Constitution. III.

APPOINTMENTS/TRANSFERS

Angela Marino, Chief of Information and Technology - Angela Marino began her career in the Osceola School District in 1991. During her 28 years of experience in education, she has held the following positions: Teacher for Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico (1984-1991); Curriculum Specialist for the Osceola School District (1991-1996); Program Coordinator for Region III Area Center for Educational Enhancement for the Florida Department of Education (1996-1999); and Research and Evaluation Specialist

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School Board Agenda November 26, 2012 Page 6 of 13 for the Osceola School District (1999 - 2001). Currently, she is the Director of Research Evaluation & Accountability for the Osceola School District (2001-present). She received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education K-8 from the University of New Mexico and master's degrees in Curriculum/Teaching from the University of New Mexico and Educational Leadership from Stetson University. ATTENDEE NAME

IV.

TITLE

MOTION

STATUS

Jay Wheeler

School Board Member, District #1

Aye

Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

Aye Aye Aye Aye

Initiated by Seconded by

AGENDA MODIFICATIONS Jay Wheeler – None Kelvin Soto – Pulled #10 (CBS Billboard Lease) for discussion Barbara Horn - None Tom Long – None Tim Weisheyer – None Melba Luciano - None

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS V.

ACTION ITEMS – ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

MOTION

STATUS

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3

Seconded by

Aye Aye Aye

Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

Initiated by

Aye Aye

Approval of Minutes as submitted for the following:  Board Meeting –  Expulsion Minutes – HUMAN RESOURCES – Tammy L. Cope-Otterson 1. Approve Personnel Agenda CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION – Lissette Brizendine & Pamela A. Tapley 2. Approve the Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with the School Board of Polk County for the enrollment of Polk County students in New Dimensions High School. 3. Approve Inter-district agreement renewal for the enrollment of Orange County students in Four Corners Charter School. 4. Approve the Inter-district agreement renewal for the enrollment of Osceola County students in Princeton House Charter School. 5. Approve the Inter-district agreement renewal for the enrollment of Orange County students in United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Charter School.

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School Board Agenda November 26, 2012 Page 7 of 13 ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES – Thomas A. Phelps BUSINESS AND FINANCE - William C. Collins 6. Approve the Various Donations to the School District of Osceola County, Florida in the amount of $15,146.61. 7. Approve Resolution No. 13-027 Authorizing Employees to Sign Checks and Other Withdrawals from the Internal Funds of Hickory Tree Elementary School. INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – Stuart L. Singer FACILITIES – Clyde A. Wells 8. Approve the Continuing Service Contract with Three Firms to Provide Civil Engineering Services for Projects Valued Less than $2,000,000 and for Studies when Professional Service Fees do not exceed $200,000. 9. Approve the Continuing Service Contract with Three Firms to Provide Survey and Mapping Services for Projects Valued Less than $2,000,000 and for Studies when Professional Service Fees do not exceed $200,000. SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES – Mark A. Munas 10. Approve CBS Outdoor, Inc. Billboard Leases Kelvin Soto voiced his concern with the contract. The contract allows CBS to advertise anything they wish. Mr. Soto feels the District should have some say it what is advertised. Mr. Soto made a motion to table the item until the December 18, 2012 Board meeting to give the Board attorney time to negotiate the issue. Motion died for lack of a Second. Mr. Wheeler brought up the original Motion to approve the contract. Initiated: Tim Weisheyer Second: Tom Long Discussion: Mr. Soto asked the Board to consider the fact that the company would be able to advertise whatever they want on the billboard. Mr. Wheeler asked the Board if they would consider contacting CBS to give the Board the right to approve the ads displayed. Mr. Weisheyer asked Mr. Brown if that was something he thought he could get for the Board. Mr. Brown stated he thought the company would work with the School District. Jay Wheeler suggested the previous motion and second be withdrawn. Mr. Weisheyer asked Mr. Brown if he could amend the motion to approve the contract with the stipulation that CBS allow the District to approve the advertisements. Mr. Brown indicated that he believed CBS would be receptive to the District prohibiting ads regarding alcohol, tobacco and sexual products but did not think they would be receptive to the District approving every ad. Tom Long stated that this was a good billboard contract but he understood Mr. Soto’s concerns. He said he felt the Board should either approve the contract or table approval. He did not think it would be right to go to the company and say they approved the contract with a stipulation.

TITLE ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

MOTION

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

STATUS Aye

Initiated by Seconded by

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Aye Aye Aye Aye

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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

VII.

INFORMATION AGENDA ITEMS (NO BOARD ACTION REQUIRED)

VIII.

OLD BUSINESS

IX.

NEW BUSINESS

X.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORT – Moved to the end of meeting

REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS XI.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION – Lissette Brizendine & Pamela A. Tapley A. Approval of Out-of-State Travel Requests ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

TITLE School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Seconded by Initiated by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

B. Approval of Out-of-State Field Trip Requests ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2

Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

STATUS Aye Aye

Initiated by Seconded by

Aye Aye Aye

XII.

ADMINISTRATION AND STUDENT SERVICES – Thomas A. Phelps

XIII.

HUMAN RESOURCES – Tammy L. Cope-Otterson

XIV.

BUSINESS AND FINANCE – William C. Collins C. Authorize Meeting of the Osceola County School Board Leasing Corporation as follows: 1. Recess as members of the Osceola County School Board; convene as the Osceola County School Board Leasing Corporation. ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

TITLE School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Seconded by Initiated by

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STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

School Board Agenda November 26, 2012 Page 9 of 13 D. Meeting of the Osceola County School Board Leasing Corporation 2. Elect officers of the Corporation for the upcoming year (President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.) President: Jay Wheeler Vice President: Barbara Horn Secretary: Melba Luciano Treasurer: Sarah Graber

ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

MOTION

STATUS

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4

Seconded by

Aye Aye Aye Aye

Tom Long

School Board Member, District #5

Initiated by

Aye

3. Adjourn as members of the Osceola County School Board Leasing Corporation; reconvene as the School Board of Osceola County. ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2

Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

STATUS Aye Aye

Seconded by Initiated by

Aye Aye Aye

Adjourned at 6:47pm

Motion to reconvene the Special School Board Meeting ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler

School Board Member, District #1

Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

STATUS Aye

Seconded by Initiated by

Aye Aye Aye Aye

Reconvened Special Board Meeting at 6:47pm

XV.

INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES – Stuart L. Singer

XVI.

FACILITIES – Clyde A. Wells E. Approve the GMP Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Service Construction Management Agreement with Welbro/Quinn Constructors, A Joint Venture for the Celebration High School

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Building 6 Remodeling Project, in the amount of $834,260.00. ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

TITLE School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Seconded by Initiated by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

F. Approve the GMP Amendment No. 1 to the Continuing Service Construction Management Agreement with Semco Construction, Inc. for the Auto Mechanics Conversion Project at Poinciana High School in the amount of $71,994.26. ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4

Tom Long

School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Initiated by Seconded by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

Tim Weisheyer commented that he had met with Mr. Wells regarding the project and stated he was excited about what it will mean for Poinciana High School. G. Approve Change Order No. 7 to the Construction Management Agreement with Clancy & Theys Construction Company, for the Osceola High School Comprehensive Renovation Project, for a Contract Increase of $164,022.18. ATTENDEE NAME Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

TITLE School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Seconded by Initiated by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

H. Approve the GMP Amendment No. 2 to the Continuing Service Construction Management Agreement with Clancy & Theys Construction Company for the Westside K-8 School Portables Project, in the amount of $334,157.00. ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn

School Board Member, District #1 School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4

Tom Long

School Board Member, District #5

MOTION

Seconded by Initiated by

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STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

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XVII.

SCHOOL SUPPORT SERVICES – Mark A. Munas

XVIII.

SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION – Melba Luciano

XIX.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT/LEGAL ISSUES

Offered his services to the new Board members with regard to the Sunshine Law, records and the Code of Ethics. XX.

SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE – Melba Luciano  



th

Reminder December 5 Expulsion Hearings. Tom Phelps asked all Board members to attend the next couple of expulsion hearings. He would then create a schedule rotating Board member attendance with three attending and two alternates. November 27-29 – Will be attending FSBA Conference in Tampa. All Board members will be attending as well. Mr. Wheeler suggested that his fellow Board members network with school board members from other counties to find out what programs they have in their districts that are working for them. Distributed Master Board Certification information for Board input by the December th 18 Board meeting. The Superintendent asked the Board to give her their decision by th December 4 so the District will have time to file the needed paperwork and create a purchase order. Mr. Wheeler thanked the Superintendent for the information but suggested the Board wait until there was a permanent superintendent before participating. Ms. Luciano stated that there were deadlines to be met by the Board if they wanted to participate regardless of who the superintendent was. Mr. Wheeler thanked her for the information.

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORT (moved from Paragraph X) Tom Long – Questioned the cost of the new I-phones received by the Board members and Leadership Team. Ms. Luciano directed the question to Mark Munas who worked on the contract with Stuart Singer. Mr. Munas explained that the phones cost $1 each which he paid for personally so there was no cost to the District. He explained further the cost savings for the District compared to previous plan. Mr. Long voiced his concern about the ability to text with the phone and how that would be handled with regard to maintaining public records. Mr. Long asked Mr. Brown to advise the Board. Larry Brown stated text messages were considered public records if they related to public business. For example, if they relate to something that may come before the Board or are regarding something the Board is considering. He stated he was working with the Superintendent and her staff to figure out a way to archive text messages but asked that the Board members not delete any messages until they were archived. Mr. Weisheyer asked Mr. Munas if there was a way to block text messaging. Mr. Munas stated they could have the provider remove the service. Mr. Weisheyer stated he thought that would be best. Tim Weisheyer - Mr. Weisheyer said he felt the Board took a step in the right direction tonight and he looked forward to working with the other Board members including Master Board training. Kelvin Soto - Agreed with Mr. Weisheyer and stated he felt the Board had better days ahead. Barbara Horn agreed. Tom Long asked for finality on the text messaging issue. Mr. Long wanted to know if they would be blocked or archived. Mr. Soto said he felt texting is a tool which he didn’t want taken away. Mr. Wheeler agreed and stated each Board member should decide what is best for them. Mr. Weisheyer stated he felt it should be taken away to save the Board from problems in the future. Mark Munas indicated that text messages were transitory communications and were not public records. He said he would investigate the matter and bring something to

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School Board Agenda November 26, 2012 Page 12 of 13 the Board at their next meeting. Mr. Brown agreed with Mr. Munas but stated if the Board did not have texting there would not be the potential for problems in the future. The Chair opened the discussion of whether the Board felt there should be a national search for a superintendent. Mr. Long spoke regarding the cost of a national search which he estimated could cost between $21,000 - $25,000. He informed the Board that he contacted Wayne Blanton who gave him a list of counties in Florida who did a national search and only one county chose a superintendent from out of state. Mr. Long discussed the pros and cons of hiring a new superintendent. He advised the Board that he felt Ms. Luciano should be retained because there would be less turmoil among the employees and Ms. Luciano had experience in the District. Mr. Long made a motion to give Ms. Luciano a two year contract to give her an opportunity to prove herself. Discussion: Mr. Wheeler gave a history of past superintendent appointments. He stated that if a search is done and Ms. Luciano is chosen it will reinforce her appointment. Mr. Weisheyer stated that doing a search is appropriate and it is what the public wants. It would be a disservice to Ms. Luciano if a search is not done because people will question if she is the right person for the job. Mr. Soto said he felt Ms. Luciano was qualified for the job and should be evaluated. He felt she should be given a one year contract just like teachers. Mr. Wheeler stated that the Board owed it to Ms. Luciano, the District, and the community to do a search and move on. Barbara Horn voiced her concern regarding the cost of a search and that it would be a disruption to the District. Ms. Horn stated that she voted nay when Ms. Luciano was appointed because she wanted the opportunity to interview Ms. Luciano. Mr. Wheeler said he appreciated that Ms. Horn wanted to interview Ms. Luciano but at the time the Board had no one willing to interview for the position because of the circumstances. He stated the Board was fortunate that Ms. Luciano was willing to step in. She knew the Board wanted to do a search when the new Board was elected and he wanted to give Ms. Luciano an opportunity to compete. As far as the issue of the cost for the search, Mr. Wheeler stated you cannot put a dollar amount on the cost for excellence. Mr. Wheeler asked for a second for Mr. Long’s motion. Mr. Long advised Mr. Wheeler that his light was on. Mr. Wheeler apologized, he was getting used to the light system. Mr. Long said if he did not get a second for a two year contract he would motion for a one year contract for the Superintendent. Ms. Horn seconded the motion. Discussion: Tim Weisheyer reiterated his earlier comments that the Board needed to do what was right for the community, district, Board, Ms. Luciano and the students. He did not want to put Ms. Luciano in the situation of having to defend herself as to whether or not she is the best person for the position. Mr. Wheeler said there was th a motion and a second but he would be willing to table the discussion until December 18 . Ms. Luciano has a six month contract and then month to month after that. Mr. Wheeler asked Ms. Luciano if she was okay with that. She agreed she was. Mr. Brown advised the Chair that there was a motion and a second but if there was a motion to table discussion it would take precedence over the first motion. Mr. Wheeler passed the gavel to Ms. th Horn and made a motion to table the discussion until December 18 and he would bring information back to the Board from discussions he will have with Wayne Blanton. Mr. Weisheyer seconded the motion but asked that all Board members contact Wayne Blanton. ATTENDEE NAME

TITLE

Jay Wheeler

School Board Member, District #1

Kelvin Soto Tim Weisheyer Barbara Horn Tom Long

School Board Member, District #2 School Board Member, District #3 School Board Member, District #4 School Board Member, District #5

MOTION Initiated by Seconded by

STATUS Aye Aye Aye Aye Aye

Mr. Wheeler asked the Board members if they wanted to give their opinion about how the Board should handle

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giving the members whatever tools they needed to do their job. He stated that he did not believe everyone had the same needs and should be dealt with individually. Mr. Soto agreed with Mr. Wheeler and said he expected the support of the District to provide him with what he needed to do his job. Mr. Long stated he was trying to be frugal and did not feel that the taxpayers should pay for computers, printers and paper for Board members. He asked the Board members if they had computers and printers at home. He suggested if they wanted to print something for their job on the Board they should use their personal computer, printer and paper. Tim Weisheyer asked that the Board stop talking about paper and start talking about education. Mr. Wheeler advised the Board members that they would find themselves on committees where they would be reviewing documents that would be difficult to look at on a computer. Mr. Brown informed the Board that this issue was not on the agenda and it should be on the agenda for Board discussion. He also stated that he thought there was a Board rule regarding the issue and the Board would have to follow a process to make any changes. Mr. Wheeler stated he brought it up to give the other Board members an opportunity to think about it. Ms. Luciano thanked Community Relations and the Superintendent’s Office for working together on the swearing in ceremony and getting the new Board members their business cards, cell phones, etc. Mr. Soto thanked everyone for making him feel welcome. XXI.

ADJOURN – 7:36pm

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the School District of Osceola County, Florida is education which inspires all to their highest potential. NOTICES In accordance with Florida Statute 286.0105: Any person wishing to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is made. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (Florida Statute 286.26), persons needing assistance to participate in any of these proceedings should contact the Office of the Superintendent, 817 Bill Beck Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL 34744, (407)870-4008, prior to the meeting. If you wish to address the School Board, please complete one of the request forms in the front of the room and give it to one of the Assistant Superintendents located at the front of the room, prior to the meeting.

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