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The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, met in Regular Session on Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at 9:46 A.M. in the Conference Hall in the Administration Building, 301 4th Street S.W., Largo, Florida. Present: Mrs. Andrea M. Thacker, Chairman; Mrs. Corinne Freeman, Vice Chairman; Mr. Lee Benjamin, Mrs. Lucile O. Casey; Mrs. Barbara J. Crockett, Mrs. Susan Latvala, Mrs. Linda S. Lerner, Members; Dr. J. Howard Hinesley, Superintendent and Ex-officio Secretary to the Board; Dr. Robert W. Paskel, Deputy Superintendent; Mr. Lansing Johansen, Chief Business Officer; and, Mr. John Bowen, School Board Attorney.
1. The Invocation was given by The Reverend Bruce Love, Grace Bible Church, St. Petersburg, FL. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Introduction of the following representatives of professional and community organizations was given by Mrs. Marilyn Brown: Jenny Ruechel, PCCPTA; Jessica Whitman, South Pinellas LWV; Jamison Antoine, Students Rights & Responsibilities Committee, Northeast High School; Richard Cash, Pinellas Arts for Complete Education Coalition and Suncoast Dixieland Jazz Society; Bette Ra Ivey, Operations Team; Rod Challenger, Channel 8; Rick Gleason, Channel 13; Lesley Collins, Tampa Tribune; Anne Lindberg, The St. Petersburg Times; Sharon Parker, WFLA; Fred Shearer and Jennifer Howe, Channel 10; Major King, Channel 28; and, Ken Suarez, Channel 44.
3. Mrs. Thacker reviewed the meeting procedures for the audience.
4. It was moved by Mrs. Casey and seconded by Mrs. Crockett to adopt the agenda.
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4a. The vote was taken on the motion with the noted amendments; motion was carried unanimously.
5. Dr. Chad Michaels, USF, College of Business, presented the Employee Satisfaction Survey Results. He suggested that the most important thing for the Board to do is to take some action on the results to let the employees know that they are being heard. Dr. Michaels suggested that such a survey be conducted every three years. (A copy of this report is on file in the Board Office.)
6. Mr. Fred R. Ulrich, principal, Osceola Middle School, and Mr. Mike Proley, of the Prudential Insurance Company of America, presented for recognition David Levitt, a student at Osceola Middle School, Who was Named Top Middle School Volunteer in Florida in the National Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program.
David was presented with a medallion by Mr. Proley. He was then greeted by the Board and presented with another medallion.
Dr. Hinesley stated that David had also been selected as a "Point of Light" and would be traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet President Clinton.
7. Ms. Carmine Zinn, Supervisor Foreign Language, presented for Board recognition the following teachers who have been selected to represent Pinellas County Schools and the City of Clearwater as exchange teachers in Nagano, Japan, from August 1996 to June 1997:
These teachers were greeted by the Board.
8. Jamison Antonne, Student Rights and Responsibilities Committee representative from Northeast High School, addressed the Board and stated that his school had conducted an Aids Awareness last week which had run into conflict due to an AIDS testing. He questioned whether this would be allowed to take place this year.
Dr. Hinesley and Mrs. Thacker stated that this issue should be addressed with the student's principal first.
9. It was moved by Mr. Benjamin and seconded by Mrs. Lerner (for the purpose of discussion) to approve the Recommendation for Changes in the 8th Grade AIDS Education Curriculum Guidelines.
Dr. Hinesley stated that the Board had asked him to bring back to the Board a recommendation as to whether the 8th grade health curriculum should include condom education as a "teacher-directed" rather than "student-directed" subject. He stated that the Family Life Committee had developed a recommendation to include condom education in 8th grade, provided that a survey is done of a random sample of parents and that survey receives a minimum of 70% positive response, and parents give thier permission. Dr. Hinesley recommended Board approval of his recommendation.
Mrs. Casey questioned whether the exact pages from the curriculum would be included in the survey.
Dr. Hinesley stated that the exact pages would not be included, but a very specific paragraph describing the curriculum would be included with the survey.
The following individuals addressed the Board pertaining to this recommendation:
Rena Flowers, Community Health Centers of Pinellas -- (began by referring to a curriculum on the use of condoms as well as the distribution of -- Dr. Hinesley immediately clarified that this recommendation does not include the distribution of condoms nor will he ever make a recommendation for distribution of condoms.) He clarified that the district's policy is an abstinence-based curriculum. Ms. Flowers encouraged the Board to include condom education in 8th grade and stated that the survey will only reflect the views of those parents who will take time to complete the survey.
Mr. Zachary Richardson, Community Health Centers of Pinellas -- stated that he agreed with everything that Ms. Flowers said.
Henry Green, parent, member of Walsingham Elementary SAC and minister -- stated that the Board should allow the teachers and the curriculum to reflect accurate information about the use of condoms in an abstinence-based program, and that teachers should be trusted to provide accurate information to the students.
Paul Reyes, parent of five children, Director of Pregnancy Center -- opposes having the public school system teaching his children about condom use; it is the responsibility of the parent, that he is concerned with what his children will be taught, that a latex glove demonstration now may turn into a condom demonstration later.
Bill Calvert, Program Manager for HRS -- distributed statistical material on STD's and pregnancy rates in Pinellas County, and stated that teens are having unprotected sex which is resulting in STDs.
Bruce Love, minister -- stated that we do not tell children not to cheat on tests but if they do we'll tell them how not to get caught, that approving the survey with a 70% positive is unacceptable - 70% is equal to a "D," that it is the responsibility of the district to teach certain things to the students but this is not one of them, and that the district should take the moral stand which is abstinence.
Susan Glickman, People for the American Way -- stated that neither of the options presented are acceptable, that the proposal makes it even more difficult for students by making parents "opt in" for this curriculum, that the Board is denying students of the safer sex message, and that condom information should be included in the AIDS curriculum.
Dr. J. D. Young, Family Physician, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Marshall University and also Consultant for the Government of South Africa in the area of sexual education and sexually transmitted diseases -- stated that the Government of South Africa is also considering this same issue, that the Chancelor of the New York City school system has made the statement that "teaching a kid how to use condoms, whether it is with a banana, a glove or a condom is like teaching a 10-year old kid to drive, handing him the keys and then saying "now, don't touch the car." He stated that the Board must ask where are the studies that show that when you have a good sex education, teaching the use of condoms, you have a decrease in diseases or teen pregnancies. Stated that if this curriculum is implemented, the Board would be saying to these children that having sex is "O.K." if they use a condom.
Gail Friedman, mother who works with AIDS patients -- stated that she has worked with an AIDS patient who used "safe sex" and died of AIDS, that the district will be teaching students "Russian roulette" methods, and that the message needs to be abstinence and only abstinence.
Jenny Ruechel, PCCPTA -- strongly urged the Board to support a survey of parents and to let the parents know what exactly will be taught in this curriculum, and encouraged the Board to listen to parents.
Jana Carpenter, RN, MS -- referenced material she had previously presented to the Board with information from the Medical Journal including pictures of individuals who had used condoms but had contracted STD's, including AIDS, stated that the effectiveness of condoms is in question, questioned whether the parents will be informed that condoms have a failure rate, and that it is the responsibility of the district to teach reading, writing and arithmetic, not the use of condoms.
Dr. N. Murphy, OB/GYN -- opposed the teaching of condom usage.
Rev. Peter Schweitzer, Diocese of St. Petersburg -- stated that statistics can be manipulated, don't manipulate children; that the district is sending a mixed message if they say that abstinence is the right way but if you don't abstain use a condom; and, that the Catholics and the diocese will not tolerate such instruction.
Karen Askey, parent -- daughter has very unexpectedly contracted HIV/AIDS from her spouse; and, encouraged the Board to offer this education on the use of condoms to the students.
Dr. Edward Burrow -- stated that condoms are safe if used properly but that children must be taught how to do it.
Nathan Booker, 7th grader at Our Lords Academy -- stated that sex is for adults and that the use of condoms should not be taught; and, stated that putting this education in school is saying that having sex outside of marriage is O.K.
Jim Tarr (speaking for 10 people) -- urged the Board to consider the many other diseases, other than AIDS, that can be contracted, that it is also a "values" issue, that they should not include condom education in an abstinence-based curriculum, need to tell children that there is no reason on earth to give themselves away, that the district will be telling students that their sexuality cannot be controlled, and that parents' feelings are secondary if they implement this curriculum.
Rhonda Miller Sheared, Family Service Centers -- stated that the written evaluations being provided by students pertaining to their knowledge on condoms is inaccurate; that students are indicating that they believe that condoms are an infallible protection against sexually transmitted diseases; that the concern is that the present policy that the level of accurate information to 8th graders is not consistent; stated that facts need to be presented and not only when students ask.
Christine Duerson, Social Worker for All Childrens Hospital -- urged the Board to put aside their personal feelings and provide adequate, safe information to students.
Lori Johnson, HIV educator -- urged the Board to implement the curriculum with a 50% positive return rate on the parent survey, rather than requiring a minimum of 70%.
Chris Sprowls, 6th grade student at Our Lords Academy -- urged the Board not to approve a curriculum which includes condom education, that this would be saying that having sex is O.K. if a condom is used.
Angela Shuman, 7th grade student at Our Lords Academy -- urged the Board not to implement condom education and to pray before they make their decision.
Kim Wells, pastor of Lakewood United Church of Christ and member of Clergy Association of St. Petersburg -- stated that it is the district's job to provide children with education and experiences; that they need to teach children that AIDS is preventable; that it is the responsibility of the school, home and church to teach that the use of condoms will reduce the chance of getting AIDS - urged the Board to adopt this curriculum.
Rick Miller, Pinellas County Health Dept. -- urged the Board to give information to children that will prevent diseases.
Kevin Higgins, Pinellas County Health Dept. -- urged the Board to give students proper education and add condom education to the health curriculum.
Eleanor Drechel, RN, Florida Human Life International -- stated that it is giving up on kids when it is assumed that this is an area of their life they can't control; and that the Board should realize that children can be taught not to have sex if they can be taught to use a condom.
Discussion began by Board Members.
Mr. Benjamin emphasized that the Board had requested that a recommendation be brought back as to whether this issue should be teacher-directed rather than student-directed; stated that he did not agree that the decision should be based on the results of a parent survey; stated that the students need to receive information but it should not be a student-directed curriculum, stated that parents can still opt their child out of the curriculum; that the letter being sent to parents should be to "opt out" rather "opt in"; and, that he has a concern that a 69% positive return on the survey will take the district back to where it has been.
Mrs. Lerner stated that she agrees with Mr. Benjamin; that this is not changing the guidelines for health curriculum, only the presentation; and, that parents will be able to determine whether their child participates in this portion of the health curriculum.
Mrs. Casey questioned whether the curriculum will be included in the survey and stated that she did not see the rationale of using a survey since the Board is elected to represent 100% of the county; that she questions whether the percentages discussed here may not accurately reflect students in 8th grade and questioned whether the district would be treating a special cause; that she does not believe that instructions with a latex glove as it relates to how to use a condom may not be understandable for that age student; referencing a section from the curriculum about "mature adults practice safer sex, including the use of condoms," that there is no such thing as "safer sex," only no sex until after marriage; that she does support teacher instruction, emphasizing that there is no "safer sex" but only no sex, abstinence; that the district should look for a different textbook; and, that she cannot go along with the recommendation.
Mrs. Latvala stated that she agrees with everything that has been said; that she does not want to change from an abstinence-based curriculum; that she does not support the recommendation; that there needs to be condom instruction, with pictures, telling students that they do not work; and, that there needs to be the "fear of God" put in these kids.
Mrs. Freeman stated that teacher-directed is the proper way to go; that she agrees with Mrs. Latvala as to using graphic pictures, same as is done to turn students away from drinking and driving; that videos should be shown to students detailing diseases, etc.; that the curriculum should say that this is what you get when you don't abstain; that the curriculum should not say that if you use a condom you won't get diseases; and, that it should remain as it is, not embellishing it anymore.
Mrs. Crockett stated that the Board's responsibility is to teach students the best we can; that the district does not say in their preventative programs, drugs, smoking, alcohol, that this is what happens but if you do these things, here are some measures to take to lessen the effects; that the district would be sending mixed messages to students with this proposed curriculum; that the message is that it is O.K. to engage in premarital sex; and, that she does not support changing the curriculum to include condom education, that it should be made a stronger abstinence-based curriculum, with more detailed information on all sexually transmitted diseases.
Mrs. Thacker stated that she would not move forward without a parent survey; that she has reviewed the curriculum and finds it to be too "sugar-coated"; that students are at risk whether they use condoms or not; and, that she will not vote to go forward unless more information on STD's is added, even with parent permission.
Dr. Hinesley stated that the district has a very comprehensive curriculum on AIDS and that this proposal is a very small segment of the curriculum.
Peggy Johns, Supervisor Pre-K Health Education, stated that this is only one day of the curriculum; that the curriculum also gives refusal skills; that you must allow students enough information to make decisions when they are by themselves; and, that this proposal is to give teachers a standard curriculum.
Mrs. Lerner expressed concern that only students returning the letters will be able to participate in this class, rather than the other way.
9a. The motion to approve the Recommendation for Changes in the 8th Grade AIDS Education Curriculum Guidelines failed with a 0-7 vote, all Board Members voting against the proposal.
9b. It was moved by Mrs. Casey, seconded by Mr. Benjamin and carried with a 5-2 vote, Mrs. Crockett and Mrs. Freeman voting against, to have it teacher-directed, enhance and strengthen the abstinence-based curriculum, include factual information on condoms and a letter to parents with explicit information on the curriculum - parents must opt their child into this portion of the health curriculum.
10. The meeting recessed at 12:23 p.m. and reconvened at 1:03 p.m.
11. It was moved by Mrs. Crockett, seconded by Mrs. Freeman and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve the consent agenda, as amended.
11a. To approve the minutes of the School Board regular meeting of March 27, 1996, be approved as submitted.
11b. To approve to Accept the Stipulation to Suspend Mr. Andrew C. Batchelor, Appliance Refrigeration Technician Journeyman, Maintenance Department. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11c. To approve to Accept the Stipulation to Suspend Mr. Kenneth McElhiney, Refrigeration Technician, Maintenance Department. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11d. Mrs. Lerner, having pulled this item, stated that she supports the recommendation for suspension but questioned whether the district is standardizing a process for improving the quality of work for employees who have been found to be deficient before they are suspended.
Jim Barker, Professional Standards Administrator, stated that the district has provided a great amount of assistance at the school by school-based administrators for this particular employee. He stated that, pertaining to performance issues, it is often an in-house assistance that is offered, but that the process is usually standardized by the administrator calling his office for direction. Mr. Barker stated that his office then ensures that the employee is given time and direction to improve.
It was moved by Mrs. Lerner, seconded by Mr. Benjamin and carried with a 7-0 vote to approve to Accept the Stipulation to Suspend Ms. Carolyn Link, Teacher Assistant, DEES l, Northeast High School. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11e. To approve to Dismiss Mr. Randy San, Paraprofessional, Norwood Elementary School. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11f. To approve to Accept the Stipulation to Suspend Ms. Dorothy Tate, Teacher Assistant DEES l, Pinellas Park High School. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11g. To approve the New Components to be Added to the Annual Update of the Master Plan for Inservice Education for 1995-96.
11h. To approve the Personnel Actions as Recommended by the Superintendent. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11i. To approve the Acceptance of a Donation to Pinellas Park High School from Beckwith Electric Company. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11j. To approve the Health Agreements with St. Anthony's Hospital, Inc. and St. Joseph's Hospital, Inc. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11k. To approve the Interagency Agreement With the Southwest Florida Water Management District. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11L. To approve the Following Special Projects: (Copy/copies, as appropriate, to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11m. To approve the Non-Financial Agreement with Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS). (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11n. To approve the Budget Amendment No. 4 (January 1996) to the District's 1995/96 Budget.
11o. To approve the Budget Amendment No. 5 (February 1996) to the District's 1995/96 Budget.
11p. To approve the Financial Statements for the Month Ending January 31, 1996 for Fiscal Year 1995-96.
11q. To approve the Financial Statements for the Month Ending February 29, 1996 for Fiscal Year 1995-96.
11r. To approve the Principals' Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending February 29, 1996.
11s. To approve of a Telephone Distribution Easement to GTE Florida, Inc. and an Ingress/Egress & Utility Easement to Bayfone of Tampa, Ltd., AKA AT&T Wireless Services, on the Madeira Beach Elementary School Site. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11t. To approve the Rentals and Leases of School Board Property.
11u. To approve the following Rental/Services Agreements: (Copy/copies, as appropriate, to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
11v. To approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement With Architect Larry Ladelfa for Architectural and Construction Contract Administration Services in Connection With Remodeling of Coachman Fundamental Middle School in the Amount of $26,309.
11w. To approve the Acceptance of the low bid in the Amount of $ 30,000 Approval of the Contractor's Agreement With Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc. for Drainage Improvement at Rawlings Elementary School.
11x. To approve Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement With Kimbrough Associates Architects for Additional Architectural Services at Skycrest Elementary School in the Amount of $9,025.
11y. To approve the Quarterly Submittal of Change Order Summary for Compliance With Board Policy 6Gx52.2.11.
11z. To approve the Bids to Vendors at Prices in Bid Documents in Accordance with Bid Policies and Statutes.
12. The meeting recessed at 1:07 p.m. to conduct the workshop on FEFP Alignment Concept and Executive Session. The meeting reconvened at 3:42 p.m. Mrs. Freeman was not present for the remainder of this meeting.
13. Reports from School Board Members were as follows:
"Yes I Can" Breakfast; 500 Role Models; Clearwater High; Juvenile Justice Workshop; Budget (FEFP) Workshop; PCTA Booth at the Pinellas County Fair; Area 8 Toastmasters (Mrs. Casey - Speech); FSBA Legislative Days; South Florida Consortium Meeting; Meeting With All Pinellas Legislative Delegation; Meeting With Commissioner Brogan; Senate and House Education and Appropriations Committees; Budget Review Committee; Congregations United for Community Action Education Committee; St. Petersburg Police Community Advisory Committee; Rising Stars Basketball Program; Meeting with County Commissioner Sallie Parks; Meeting with Shirley Coletti, PAR.
Mrs. Casey - Informed the Board Members that FSBA will require this Board to achieve a total of 10 hours - it was determined that Mrs. Casey will inform FSBA that the Board will schedule a boardsmanship workshop with FSBA facilitating on Tuesday, May 14 at 9 a.m. It was also decided that the "Core Belief" workshop will be scheduled at a later day. Urged the Board Members to stay in close contact with our Legislators and stated that she will leave in the Board Office information on the latest update on certain bills which, if passed, will impact education Requested the district look into more fundamental schools; Requested the legislators be contacted with education concerns.
Mr. Benjamin -- Informed the Board that he has been invited to meet with the Governor, and others, tomorrow in the Capitol to discuss the needs of children. Mr. Benjamin will report back to the Board following this meeting. Updated the Board on issues that Dade County School Board will be voting on, noting that Dade had 52 schools on the "critically low school" list - elementary school students with reading or math scores below their grade level will be required to attend summer school, 6th graders struggling with reading will be required to take a developmental reading course before or after school or in a Saturday class, 9th graders behind in reading will be required to take a similar class in summer school, etc.
Mrs. Crockett -- Expressed concern with the increased number of drug-related incidences among our students - stated that she does not want drugs nor drug users on campuses but is also concerned with the undercover activities recently taking place on school campuses. Dr. Hinesley suggested that Board members share their concerns pertaining to the undercover police activities with him and he will work with the Sheriff to receive clarification. Also, a time at an upcoming workshop will be scheduled to discuss the use of the district's canines within the schools.
Mrs. Latvala -- Stated that she shared Mrs. Crockett's concern pertaining to the undercover police activities on the school campuses. Stated that she has information pertaining to drug use among young people and suggested that the Board schedule a workshop time with PAR. Mrs. Crockett suggested that this be scheduled for the same workshop that the "canine" issue will be presented. Informed the Board that three of Pinellas County board members will be serving on state committees -- Mrs. Casey is nominated to be elected as Treasurer of FSBA, Mrs. Lerner serves on the Accountability Commission and Mrs. Latvala will serve as President of the South Florida Consortium of School Boards in the coming year.
Mrs. Lerner -- Stated that the Board will be discussing at the next board meeting the proposed changes in the Code of Student Conduct - expressed concern that the students in Pinellas that are expelled are removed from all schools and other in county students in other counties only remove them from the regular programs. Mrs. Lerner clarified that she is not in favor of tolerating drugs or unprovoked violence but has concern with expelling them from all programs. Commended the "500 Role Model" breakfast.
14. Mr. Bowen's report included the following:
15. Dr. Hinesley's report included the following:
16. Dr. Paskel's Board Summary included the following:
17. There being no further business to be brought before the School Board, the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
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Note: Although expulsion hearings are dealt with first during board meetings, they are placed at the end of our electronic files.
The School Board of Pinellas County, Florida, met in Regular Session on Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at 7:30 A.M. in the Conference Hall in the Administration Building, 301 4th Street S.W., Largo, Florida, for the purpose of acting on recommended student expulsions. This session was conducted "out-of-the-sunshine." Present: Mrs. Andrea M. Thacker, Chairman; Mrs. Corinne Freeman, Vice Chairman; Mr. Lee Benjamin, Mrs. Lucile O. Casey, Mrs. Barbara J. Crockett, Mrs. Susan Latvala, Mrs. Linda Lerner, Members; Dr. J. Howard Hinesley, Superintendent and Ex-officio Secretary to the Board; Dr. Robert W. Paskel, Deputy Superintendent; Mr. John Bowen, School Board Attorney, Mr. Keith Martin, Assistant School Board Attorney; and, Mr. Bill Grey, Mr. Arlington Nunn and Ms. Nancy Zambito, Directors of School Operations.
The following are actions taken during this session:
UNFINISHED EXPULSIONS
1. It was moved by Mrs. Crockett, seconded by Mrs. Freeman and carried with a 7-0 vote to remove from the table the expulsion of Student "D.F." From all Pinellas County Schools, and all School-Related Activities, for the First and Second Semesters of the 1995-96 School Year. This item was tabled at the December 13, 1995 meeting.
Father of "D.F." addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline for his son.
Discussion followed.
1a. It was moved Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Casey and carried with a 7-0 vote to accept the Hearing Officer's recommendation and expel Student "D.F." from all Pinellas County Schools, and all school-related activities, for the second semester of the 1995-96 school year and the first semester of the 1996-97 school year.(Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
NEW EXPULSIONS
Dr. Hinesley informed the Board that administrative hearings had been requested for the following students and, therefore, these recommendations were being withdrawn from the recommendations of this meeting: "K.M.S.," "M.C." and "K.S."
2. It was moved by Mr. Benjamin and seconded by Mrs. Casey to approve the following new recommendations for expulsion:
Father of "K.M." addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline for his daughter.
Discussion followed by Mr. Martin and the School Board Members.
2a. It was moved by Mrs. Freeman, seconded by Mr. Benjamin and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "K.M." From all Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
Father of "B.T." addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline for his son.
Discussion followed by Mr. Martin and the School Board Members.
2b. It was moved by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Latvala and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "B.T." From all Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
Student "R.R." and his parents addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline.
Discussion followed by Mr. Martin and Board Members.
2c. It was moved by Mrs. Casey, seconded by Mrs. Freeman and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "R.R." From Regular Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
Student "P.K.," accompanied by his mother, addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline.
Discussion followed by Mr. Martin and Board Members.
2d. It was moved by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Freeman and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "P.K." From all Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
Father of "J.A." addressed the Board to ask that his son not be expelled from "all" Pinellas County schools but allow him to enroll at Tomlinson Adult Center and acquire his high school diploma from that center.
Discussion followed by Board Members, Dr. Hinesley and Mr. Martin.
2e. It was moved by Mrs. Casey, seconded by Mrs. Freeman and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "J.A." From all Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
Mother and grandmother of "M.R." addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline.
Discussion followed by Board Members, Dr. Hinesley and Mr. Martin.
2f. It was moved by Mr. Benjamin, seconded by Mrs. Freeman and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "M.R." From all Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
Father and Stepmother of "S.N.," along with Amy Williams, Esq. (representing "S.N.") addressed the Board to appeal the recommended discipline.
Discussion followed by Board Members, Dr. Hinesley and Mr. Martin.
2g. It was moved by Mrs. Freeman, seconded by Mrs. Casey and carried with a 7-0 vote to expel Student "S.N." From all Pinellas County Schools for the Second Semester of the 1995-96 School Year and the First Semester of the 1996-97 School Year. (Copy to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
2h. The motion to approve the remaining "new" expulsions was carried with a 7-0 vote, thus expelling the following students, as recommended by the Superintendent: "N.M.," "D.B.," "S.C.," "L.J.," "D.M.," "A.V.," "E.M.," "D.L.," "G.C.," "S.C.," "L.B.," "B.B.," "A.W.," "L.L." (Copies to be found in Supplemental Minute Book #81.)
3. The Board Members completed this session at 9:43 a.m.
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