REGULAR SCHOOL
BOARD
MEETING
NOVEMBER
16, 1999
Kirby-Smith
Center Tuesday,
7 p.m.
Mission
Statement--In cooperation with parents, teachers, and the
community, Alachua County Schools will provide student-focused
learning for all students, enabling them to live productive lives
as responsible citizens in a democratic society.
AGENDA
A. PRELIMINARY ITEMS
1. CALL TO ORDER (Superintendent Presiding)
2.. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
a. Election of Chairman
b. Election of Vice-Chairman
c. Establishment of Board Meeting Dates and Times
d.Appointment of Board Attorney and Establishment of Fees
The Board will Recess and Reconvene with the New Chairman Presiding.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF BOARD MEETING OF NOVEMBER 2, 1999
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. SCHEDULED AGENCIES (This provides agencies the opportunity to address the Board prior to the regular business
meeting. Approximately five minutes will normally be scheduled for each agency.)
8. CITIZEN INPUT (This provides citizens the opportunity to address the Board prior to the regular business meeting.
It is requested that citizens keep their comments to approximately five minutes.)
B. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT--ACTION ITEMS/ PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS
1. REPORT/PRESENTATION—Pupil Progression Plan ................................................................................................Childs
2. ACTION ITEMS
a. Pupil Progression Plan—First Reading ..............................................................................................................Childs
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board schedule a public hearing 7:30 p.m., December 7, 1999, to consider revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan.
b. Student Cases ..................................................................................................................................................Wittmer
(1) Student Case No. 99-54-X
(2) Student Case No. 99-55-HC
(3) Student Case No. 99-56-HC
(4) Student Case No. 99-57-SB
c. AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY ............................................................................ Omer
An agreement has been prepared in conjunction with the Florida Learning Alliance and the Center for Professional Development, Florida State University, to develop and implement a system for the delivery of distance learning-based staff development. Grant funds are provided specifically for this purpose.
C. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT--CONSENT AGENDA
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The administration recommends that the School Board approve the Consent
Agenda as described in item 1.
1. Employment of Personnel--Attachments A & B .................................................................................................... Cake
D. DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Times for Community Input
2. Board Member Concerns/Requests
E. ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: Immediately following the Board meeting, there will be an annual meeting of the Alachua County School Board Leasing Corporation
Persons with disabilities who require assistance to participate in the meeting are requested to notify the Office of the Superintendent at (352) 955-7527 (Voice) or (800) 955-8771 (TDD) at least 48 hours in advance, so their needs can be accommodated.